Titusville Day Celebration

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By Tina Kay

The residents of the Titusville Community right here in Birmingham, Alabama are so excited to celebrate 30 years of unity in their community on Saturday, September 6. Titusville Day was established 30 years ago so the tri-community (North Titusville, South Titusville, and Woodland Park) could come together and celebrate the place where roots were established, people grew up, and the community that many consider home. Neighbors who may have moved elsewhere across the city or even the country can spend a day together almost like a family reunion of sorts. Titusville was established in 1910 and it was one of the first communities in the city where African Americans owned their own homes and started businesses. This community has a rich history and culture with quite a few renowned people whose roots started there like our very own mayor, William Bell, Sr., Carole Smitherman (attorney, judge, and former city councilor), and Condoleezza Rice (who served in the Bush administration for two terms) just to name a few.
This tri-community has 25 churches who, Mr. Ronald Bayles shared, “most will be a part of this historic celebration.” This day is supported by businesses, churches, and residents coming together to make this day of celebration take place each year. “People who grew up here and live here have a lot of pride in their community. This tri-community has been able to keep its luster because people care about their properties”, advised Mr. Bayles. This celebration typically takes place in July so that people would be able to come home during the summer around a holiday. However, the targeted date of July 5, has not worked out well over the past few years because of some changes in the planning. In its initial conception the celebration took place over the course of three days. However, it has worked out better for the planning committee and community to scale it down to one long day of exciting events in September.
The theme is “There is Unity in Our Community” and on September 6, the day starts off with a parade (or procession) at 7:30a.m. leaving the back area of Memorial Park, led by A.H. Parker High School marching band, and winding its way through the back streets of the community ending at South Elyton Church; where the reflective prayer breakfast takes place from 8:30-10:30a.m. Then the family fun day starts at 10a.m. in Memorial Park with vendors, food and fun until it is time for the movie in the park that begins at dusk. The day is meant to unify the community, people come home to see others they haven’t seen for a while, and it is all about family and a community that still values and practices unity. This vibrant community continues to thrive and teach new and younger generations how to have pride in the place they call home.
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BPRW – Florida Memorial University President Dr. Roslyn Clark Artis takes the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge

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Need a Job? Cadillac Factory Coming To Tennessee

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By The Associated Press

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — General Motors is moving production of the next-generation Cadillac SRX crossover SUV from Mexico to a factory in Spring Hill, Tennessee.
The company also announced Wednesday that it will add some small gasoline engines to the Spring Hill complex.
The additions will bring more jobs to Spring Hill, but a spokesman wouldn’t give specifics on how many would be added to the sprawling former Saturn facility about 40 miles south of Nashville.
All GM said in a statement is that the SRX and a yet-to-be identified second midsize vehicle would “create or retain” about 1,800 jobs, while a $185 million investment in the Spring Hill engine factory would keep 390 jobs.
The complex now employs just over 2,300 workers, including hourly and salaried employees and those who work for parts supply companies.
Last year GM announced plans to invest $350 million in the Tennessee assembly plant to build two future midsize vehicles. The plant already builds several small gasoline engines plus the Chevrolet Equinox midsize SUV.
GM also announced Wednesday that it would invest just under $50 million at its Bedford, Indiana, engine block casting plant, keeping 45 jobs.
The company was holding a news conference at the Spring Hill factory on Wednesday to formally make the announcements.
The Cadillac SRX now is built at a GM factory in Ramos Arizpe, Mexico. That plant also builds the Chevrolet Sonic subcompact car and Chevy Captiva small SUV.

Forest Service and Partners Celebrate 50th Anniversary of the Wilderness Act

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GAINESVILLE, Ga. – The U.S. Forest Service and many valued partners invite the public to help commemorate the 50th Anniversary of the Wilderness Act with a celebration in downtown Dahlonega on September 6. The event, titled “Inspiring Stewardship,” will take place from 10 a.m. to 4p.m. in Hancock Park and will include thought-provoking speakers, wilderness experts, vendors, educational exhibits, traditional skills demonstrations, live music and activities for kids. The keynote speaker for the event is Dale Bosworth, who served as Chief of the U.S. Forest Service from 2001 to 2007.
On September 3, 1964, President Lyndon B. Johnson signed into law the Wilderness Act, establishing the National Wilderness Preservation System. As a result of Americans’ support for wilderness over the past 50 years, Congress has added more than 100 million acres to this unique land preservation system. The 1964 Wilderness Act defines “Wilderness” as areas where the earth and its communities of life are left unchanged by people, where the primary forces of nature are in control, and where people themselves are visitors who do not remain.
“The 50th Anniversary of the Wilderness Act provides us all with an opportunity to celebrate the importance of its continued preservation for future generations,” said Betty Jewett, Forest Supervisor of the Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forests. “Wilderness benefits everyone, whether you visit a wilderness or simply appreciate the continued existence of areas where the Earth and its community of life are not controlled by humans.”
Georgia has all or portions of 14 Wilderness Areas, ranging from northern mountains to the coast. The Chattahoochee National Forest is home to 10 of these, covering more than 117,000 acres. These include the Cohutta, Mark Trail, Brasstown, Southern Nantahala, Tray Mountain, Rich Mountain, Raven Cliffs, Blood Mountain and Ellicott Rock Wilderness Areas.
Wilderness provides opportunities for primitive and unconfined recreation, including hiking, horseback riding, fishing, hunting, photography, and off-trail exploration.
“Among many benefits, wilderness gives us time to reflect and find solitude and solace to offset the busy world around us, and provides clean water and air, habitat for animals, and healthy landscapes for rare and endangered species to thrive,” said Jewett. “Protecting these special places requires active stewardship and responsible use. Wilderness is everyone’s to share and enjoy.”

Protect wilderness by learning more at www.wilderness.net and being a responsible visitor using Leave No Trace ethics at www.LNT.org. For more information on how to get involved with volunteer efforts on the national forest, contact the Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forests office at (770) 297-3000 or visit the website at www.fs,usda.gov/conf. Smartphone and tablet users can also view news and events, including volunteer opportunities, by using the forest’s free mobile app. Download the app by visiting www.fs.usda.gov/goto/mobile-app.
The Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forests provide the finest outdoor recreation opportunities and natural resources in Georgia. Featuring nearly 867,000 acres across 26 counties, thousands of miles of clear-running streams and rivers, approximately 850 miles of recreation trails, and dozens of campgrounds, picnic areas, and other recreation activity opportunities, these lands are rich in natural scenery, history and culture. The mission of the USDA Forest Service is to sustain the health, diversity, and productivity of the nation’s forests and grasslands to meet the needs of present and future generations. The Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forests is part of the Southern Region, with the Forest Supervisor’s office in Gainesville, Georgia, managing four District units in Blairsville (Blue Ridge District), Lakemont (Chattooga River District), Chatsworth (Conasauga District), and Eatonton (Oconee District).

University Celebrates Tradition of Excellence

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NASHVILLE, Tenn. (TSU News Service) – Tennessee State University will hold a week full of exciting events September 21-27 as community members, alumni and friends of the University come to Nashville to celebrate Homecoming 2014.
Homecoming is a rich, always anticipated tradition of the TSU community. Each fall, Tigers of all generations return to campus to reconnect and share memories. This year, alumni, family and community members will take part in Celebrating the Tradition of Excellence.
“There’s nothing like a Big Blue Homecoming. We look forward to welcoming all of our distinguished alumni back to the University for an exciting week filled with special memories, camaraderie and cheerful giving,” said Cassandra Griggs, director of Alumni Relations and Annual Giving. “This is the opportunity for alumni to see how their alma mater continues to positively transform the lives of its students, and learn about the outstanding academic programs, talented students and campus enhancements.”
While TSU has cherished and maintained certain Homecoming traditions, it has also moved forward across the century, finding new ways to celebrate pride in the institution, its students and alumni. Innovations that have sprung up over the years include the parade, pep rally, Homecoming Court, tent parties and many additional campus activities.
The annual Robert N. Murrell Oratorical Contest will officially kick off Homecoming week on Sunday, Sept. 21 beginning at 3 p.m. in the Robert N. Murrell Forum in the Floyd Payne Campus Center. The Gospel Concert rounds out the evening, beginning at 6 p.m. in Kean Hall in the Floyd Payne Campus Center.
Student events highlight Monday, Sept. 22 when the Courtyard Show takes place in Welton Plaza starting at 11 a.m., followed by the Battle of the Residence Halls at 7 p.m. in the Floyd Payne Campus Center Keane Hall gymnasium.
The All-White Glow Tent party will take place on Tuesday, Sept. 23 in Welton Plaza beginning at 7 p.m. The Coronation for Miss TSU and Mr. TSU takes place Wednesday, Sept. 24 in Kean Hall. Wednesday’s activities conclude with the non-Greek organizations’ Yard Show beginning at 9 p.m. in the Averitte Amphitheater.
Homecoming continues Thursday, Sept. 25 with the Agriculture and Home Economics Hall of Fame Banquet and Induction Ceremony at the Farrell-Westbrook Complex at 7 p.m. A Homecoming concert in the Gentry Complex starts at 7 p.m. and features August Alsina and Juicy J. Hosted by Lil Duval. Tickets are $15 in advance or $20 at the door for the general public. The evening concludes with the Alumni White-Out Mixer at the Sheraton Music City Hotel Ballroom.
Friday, Sept. 25 kicks off with the traditional Charles Campbell Fish Fry at 11 a.m. on the President’s Lawn, followed by Pep Rally at 11:30 in Hale Stadium. The TSU National Pan-Hellenic Step Show begins at 5 p.m. at the Gentry Complex. Hosted by actress LisaRaye, tickets are $10 for students in advance, $15 at the door.
The evening concludes with the “Evening of Honors” Scholarship Reception and Gala beginning at 6 p.m. at the Music City Center. The night will honor TSU football great and Pro Football Hall of Fame inductee, Claude Humphrey, and Honors program educators Drs. McDonald and Jamye Williams, who have made advancing education and student success a priority during their more than 30 years at TSU. The evening will also address the needs of students to make sure they have the proper funding to acquire a college education to pursue their career goals and aspirations.
Saturday, Sept. 27 starts with the Homecoming Parade beginning at 9 a.m., followed by the Showcase of Bands at noon at Hale Stadium. The Homecoming football game between TSU and FAMU kicks off at 6 p.m. at LP Field.
For more, contact the Office of Alumni Relations and Annual Giving at 615.963.5381.

FROM THE SIDELINE

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Bessemer City Middle and UAB

Homecoming Celebration

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Green Liberty Missionary Baptist Church, 121 Fifth Avenue South,
Birmingham, Alabama 35205, Rev. Ronald A. Mims, Pastor,
celebrated Homecoming August 16-17.
Theme was: ” A Church with a Legacy of Praise, Worship, and Service.”

The Choice: Be Liked or Respected

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If you were given the choice between being liked or being respected by people, which one would you choose? Of course, the clever answer is to say we want both. We want people to like us and respect us too. But what if I told you it’s not always possible to be both liked and respected? And what if I pointed out that, too often we tend to do things in order to be liked, even if these things cause us to lose people’s respect. For example, it’s understandable if you want your kids to like you. But it’s far more important to do what it takes to gain their respect. Insecure parents often try to “buy” the affections of their kids, but that approach always backfires in the end. Insecure bosses try to be the life of the party and everybody’s pal, even though sometimes a good boss has to hurt people’s feelings and make decisions that are unpopular.
Many of the Bible’s greatest leaders were highly unpopular at times. Moses faced major rebellions, Jeremiah was thrown into a cistern, and the crowd told Pilate to crucify Jesus, the Son of God. Nevertheless, most of us are people-pleasers at heart. That’s why it’s so hard to be a good leader, or even a good disciple of Jesus. Paul understood that at times we all come to the uncomfortable place where we must choose: Will we seek people’s favor or God’s favor? Will we be authentic servants of Christ or mere people-pleasers?
A quote attributed to Ed Sheeran says, “I can’t tell you the key to success, but the key to failure is trying to please everyone.” Well said.
I hope you are person that is both likeable and respectable. But if you have to choose, I encourage you to do the right thing even if it’s not the popular thing. Put respect above likeability. You’ll be glad you did. An excerpt from Elephants in the Church (pg 61. Bishop George G. Bloomer)

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His Plan is Unfolding The Dispensation of Conscience (Part 2)

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And Adam knew Eve his wife, and she conceived …
Genesis 4:1

The Dispensation of Conscience is that period of time in history that includes the expulsion from the Garden of Eden to the Flood. In Chapter 4, Eve conceived and bore two sons, Cain and Abel. The Bible doesn’t say they were twins, but it does indicate one conception, two births. Husbands, if you have ever seen your wife in labor and delivery, you get a glimpse of the curse. Oh, the pain she endures to bring your children into the world!
Even an elementary study of Old Testament gives us a degree of understanding of the sacrifices. In an emotional experience, Adam and Eve had to come to the knowledge that disobedience to the known will of God has its consequences. Now God has placed man under the second covenant – the Adamic Covenant. Please read Genesis 4, 5, and 6, giving notice that man is charged to do all known good; to abstain from all known evil; and to approach a Holy God through sacrifice.
Next in Genesis, the sons of Adam and Eve brought the fruits of their labor as a sacrifice offering to God. Cain, who was a tiller of the soil, offered the “fruit of the ground”; Abel, the “firstlings” of his flock. Notice that Cain is a type of the mere man of the earth. He gave no attention to the fact that he was a sinner, giving no heed to the teaching of his parents concerning their experience in the garden and the provision made to cover their sins by the shedding of the blood of an animal.
Genesis 4 records the death of Abel at his brother’s hands. Cain murdered him and then he lied to God. God declared this: “… when thou tillest the ground, it shall not henceforth yield unto thee her strength; a fugitive and a vagabond shalt thou be in the earth.” It is evident in Genesis chapter 4 that the descendents of Cain were, as Eade described it, “the Godless branch of the great river of humanity multiplied;” and that at the pivotal point of history, Christ would die for the sins of the world.
(To be continued …)

Until next time,
May you walk with the Lord in the Light of His Word.

Victor W. Baugh, Sr., Th.D., Ph.D.
Pastor, St. Luke AME Church
Havana, AL
Author of The Anchor Holds, Victor’s Story
http://www.thatgracemayabound.blogspot.com/ ©2012
That Grace May Abound Ministries International ©2014

A Quest to Know God

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GIVING:
What are your thoughts on giving? You may be thinking giving what, and if you have those thoughts, giving of one’s self to the Lord is what the Lord requires. In what way you may be thinking, and if those are your thoughts, I would like to show you what the Word of the Lord says about giving.
The Lord told Moses to receive from the people, in order to build Him a sanctuary, whereby He could dwell among them. Moses was to receive from everyone who gave from the heart. The Lord looks upon man’s heart in all his doings, His Word teaches man to share from the riches He has given him, and not trust in what the world has to offer to sustain him, but be willing to share with others with a willing heart.
The Lord wants man to put his trust in Him, and not put his dependence on the systems of this world. Worldly pleasures last for a short time then you will need a “Holy Anchor”, because the Lord holds the future. In Exodus, God gave Moses instructions to tell the people how to share the “Manna” He sent from Heaven to sustain them. They were to gather according to their daily need. Some of them stored surplus, and worms multiplied in it, [Exodus 16:16-20]. In II Corinthians 8:12-14 and 9: 6-7, the Lord gave Paul the words to say to us. We must obey the Word of the Lord in giving, if we wish to receive. [I Timothy 6:17-19].
We are the Lord’s “sanctuary”, if you have accepted Jesus into your heart; if you have, He will build your life in Him. God wanted to dwell among His people, and now He dwells in the heart of everyone who has ‘accepted’ Jesus into their heart. GIVE yourself to the Lord, and He will build your life. AMEN!

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