Education
Ghana Session: The Importance of Veterans Day 2019
Veterans were people who served and protected the United States of America. Without these brave individuals our freedom would be threatened.
Veterans were people who served and protected the United States of America.
Without these brave individuals our freedom would be threatened. Because they were there in the most difficult times of war, our veterans made sure that we still have our freedoms of today.
Asbury Park celebrates Veterans Day
The Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Middle School in Asbury Park recently celebrated Veterans Day with Vietnam veteran, Wilbur V. Martin, Vietnam veteran, Wayne Jackson, Veronica Miller, veteran who served during Desert Storm or Desert Shield and the War in Iraq, and the MLK Middle School’s very own Sheila Batson, military veteran.
These great veterans shared their expericences in the military with a Ghana session hosted by Mr. Wronko.
Wilbur V. Martin Spoke about his experience as a paratrooper during the Vietnam War. In addition, new to the Ghana sessions was another Vietnam veteran, Wayne Jackson. Wayne Jackson spoke about how he was an advisor to the South Vietnamese Government providing them with information how to fight the communists and Viet Cong.
Furthermore, he mentioned how he was a customs inspector making sure nothing illegal or dangerous came back to America.
During the Vietnam War, Mr. Jackson worked a heavy schedule Monday through Friday and then on the weekends took flight tours.
Veronica Miller spoke about how she was in the National Guard and was called to active duty. She served in Desert Storm or Desert Shield. Then she was called to Iraq in 2003. During her military career, she was a truck driver and she issued licenses to drivers in the military. Veronica Miller mentioned how she had to make sure that the drivers were qualified to drive. In addition, she worked as an equal opportunity officer to make sure that there was no discrimination going in the military.
Sheila Batson, our current wonderful secretary at the middle school, spoke about her military career. She talked about the challenges in the military as well as being more than capable of performing her duties.
The veterans were asked questions from the students at the MLK Middle School and Ghana such as:
Why did you join the military?
What was the toughest day you faced in the military?
What did you do after your service?
Besides asking questions, the students in Ghana presented a green screen presentation about Veterans Day and the attack on Pearl Harbor which took place on December 7, 1941.
During this presentation they spoke about the hardships America faced and overcame after this attack.
After this session, the veterans were thanked for attending and everyone was looking forward to their return.
P.S. Thanks to Mr. Grasso, Principal, Dr. Barrett, Vice Principal, and Mr. Wells, Vice Principal for all of their support.
Thanks to Mrs. Apostolakos and Shelly Sanders for their assistance.
See Wilbur V. Martin on Classroom Close-up
https://classroomcloseup.org/segments/project-ghana/
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Culture
‘A Different World’ cast set to reunite for 10-City HBCU tour
The tour will kick off Feb. 29 in Atlanta, Georgia, followed by stops in Washington DC, Montgomery, Alabama and more.
In celebration of the sitcom’s 35+ year legacy, the cast of ‘A Different World’ will reunite for a national 10-city tour across HBCUs, reports PEOPLE.
A Different World HBCU tour
Darryl M. Bell (Ronald ‘Ron’ Johnson), Charnele Brown (Kimberly ‘Kim’ Reese), Jasmine Guy (Whitley Marion Gilbert Wayne), Kadeem Hardison (Dwayne Cleophus Wayne), Dawnn Lewis (Jaleesa Vinson Taylor), Cree Summer (Winifred ‘Freddie’ Brooks), Glynn Turman (Col. Bradford ‘Brad’ Taylor) and Sinbad (Walter Oakes) will participate on the tour.
The tour will feature panels and other events and will also be joined by producers Debbie Allen and Susan Fales.
Dates
The HBCU tour will kick off Feb. 29 in Georgia at Atlanta University Center, which include Spelman College, Clark Atlanta University, and Morehouse College.
Other locations include Washington, D.C. (hosted by Howard University) and Montgomery, Ala. (hosted by Alabama State University and Tuskegee University). Both will be in April but no date has been released yet.
More dates will be announced soon.
Education
Spelman College receives $100 million donation, the highest in the college’s history
Spelman College has received its largest donation of $100 million from businesswoman and philanthropist Ronda Stryker and her husband, William Johnston, the chairman of Greenleaf Trust.
Spelman College has received its largest donation of $100 million from businesswoman and philanthropist Ronda Stryker and her husband, William Johnston, the chairman of Greenleaf Trust.
$100 million donation for Spelman is a blessing
The $100 million comes as the nation’s oldest historically Black college for women celebrates 100 years since its official name change from Spelman Baptist Seminary in Sept. 1924.
The college says the gift will help retain the best and brightest students by eliminating financial barriers during the admission process.
“We are invigorated and inspired by this incredible act of generosity,” said Dr. Helene Gayle, president of Spelman College during an interview on CBS Mornings.
“This gift is a critical step in our school’s mission to eliminate financial barriers to starting and finishing a Spelman education. We can’t thank Ronda Stryker enough for her selflessness and support as both a trustee and friend. There’s no doubt that Spelman College is better because of her.”
Spelman is Top ranked
Spelman College has been ranked as the #1 Historically Black College and / or University by U.S. News for 17 consecutive years.
The college has a variety of degree/major offerings but they produce the most graduates who pursue a PhD in science, technology, engineering or math, according to The National Science Foundation.
About Ronda Stryker
Ronda Stryker is an American billionaire heiress and granddaughter of Homer Stryker, an orthopedic surgeon and founder of Stryker Corporation.
Education
Maryland principal accused of making racist and antisemitic comments
A Maryland principal is in hot water over an audio recording that has been making rounds on social media containing racist and antisemitic comments.
A Maryland principal is in hot water over an audio recording that has been making rounds on social media containing racist and antisemitic comments.
Maryland principal accused of making racist comments
In it, a person purported to be Pikesville’s High School principal, can be heard making disparaging comments about the test scores of African American students.
The person on the recording then makes an offensive comment about an African American staff member at the school and members of the Pikesville Jewish community.
Is the audio real?
There is an investigation into the validity of the recording. Some officials believe the audio is fake and is A.I. constructed. Baltimore County schools said they are taking the matter seriously.
Statement from school district
Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski issued a statement in response.
“Hate, discrimination, and prejudice have no place in our community — especially in our schools. The statements being circulated are abhorrent, and my administration is providing our full support to BCPS as they conduct as they conduct a thorough investigation. Following the conclusion of this investigation, I know swift action will be taken to hold those involved accountable.”
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