by Clarence W. Thomas Jr. MGI Contributor thomasjr63@gmail.com What began in 1996 as the difficulty of securing homes for a multitude of children in the Texas foster care system, eventually turned into the adoption of 77 of the hardest to place youngsters by members of the East Texas church Bennett Chapel Missionary Baptist Church. The account of that journey…
Earlier this month, a local Monroe business, Trike Training was awarded a $10,000 grant and $500 worth of LegalZoom services from the company’s Fast Break for Small Business Program, a program conducted in partnership with the NBA, WNBA, and NBA G League. Trike Training is one of 30 small businesses from across the country to have received this grant…
YouthUp, Inc. held its 2nd Annual Celebrity Chef Cook-Off on Saturday, May 18, 2024 at Lizzie Chapel Baptist Church. The event, attended by more than 100 people, featured seven chefs who brought their home-cooked dishes to be sampled and voted on. Votes were then counted and First, Second and Third Place prizes were awarded. This fundraiser benefits the Youth…
For many years in Middle Georgia, one of the highlights of celebrating the Month of February was the James Wimberly Institute’s Racial Barrier Breakers Award ceremony. This event was usually attended by many noteworthy individuals who were there to honor those who had done for the first time what Blacks had never done before. They were brave citizens who…
The heirs to the Estate of Otis Redding Jr., doing business as Big O Holdings LLC, has entered into an administration agreement with Sony Music Publishing covering Redding’s vast music catalog in the U.S. Otis Redding, a prolific songwriter, and producer, is considered one of the most influential performers in the history of American popular music and a trailblazer in soul…
by Clarence W. Thomas, Jr. MGI Contributor thomasjr63@gmail.com Seven local female luminaries were honored for their contributions in communications, art, medicine, business, and education during a March 16 Women’s History Month event at the historic Douglass Theatre. Using the theme: Acknowledging the Impact that Women have attributed through their ambition, action, and attainment, the Douglass Theatre, the Tubman African…
by Clarence W. Thomas, Jr. MGI Contributor thomasjr63@gmail.com Former NFL standout Roger Jackson with Motivating Youth, Inc, and Retired educator, Commissioner Elaine Lucas, Director/Counselor at E L High School recently announced they have joined forces to help local citizens further their educational and career options. The two community leaders say they feel that education and job opportunities are essential…
By Clarence Thomas, Jr. MGI Contributor thomasjr63@gmail.com The launch of Genesis Academy represents a critical milestone for at-risk young adults in Middle Georgia who are navigating difficulties within the court system. Spearheaded by Macon Judicial Circuit District Attorney Anita Howard, this initiative offers a proactive solution for non-violent offenders aged 17–26 as an alternative to traditional court prosecution. Genesis…
by Clarence W. Thomas, Jr. MGI Contributor thomasjr63@gmail.com As we enter March, which doubles as Women’s History Month, it’s fitting that we remember women past and present that did and are making a difference. In Macon there are many that do, including Middle Georgia Informer publisher Cornelia Walker. But in addition to Walker – Gwenette Westbrooks; Jessica Walden; June…
When Deacon Reginald Russell pitches his tent in Macon’s Carolyn Crayton Park on February 29, 2024, it will be the fifth night he has slept on the cold ground as a participant of the Greater Macon Sleepout. The Sleepout is a fundraiser for Depaul USA Daybreak Resource Center in Macon, which provides daytime meals and support services to people…
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