Vol 28 Issue 34

IS THE SOUTH THE BIBLE BELT?

Everything the South represents God is vehemently against. God is an inclusive God, and sin is universal. Seemingly the South is the devil’s workshop for White Privilege Autocracy. Hence, Southern states tend to be oriented towards arbitrary dictatorial White Privilege Rulership rather than multi-cultural democratic governance. us, the spiritually and morally lost cannot accept the universal dimension in humanity, because they do not understand: “Now this I say brethren, that esh and blood cannot inherit the Kingdom of God; neither doth corruption inherit incorruption.” (1 Corinthians 15: 50). e South has boldly declared that it is a Christian society of faithful believers, but to most White Southerners God is a spiritual unknown, because they live by the esh. erefore, individuals can religiously

attend church services, but still not know God, because: “God that made the world and all things therein, seeing that he is Lord of heaven and earth, dwelleth not in temples made with hands; neither is worshipped with men’s hand, as though He needed anything, seeing that he giveth life, and breath, and all things; and hath made of one blood all nations of men for to dwell on the face of the earth, and hath determined the times before appointed, and the bounds of their habitation;” (Acts 17: 24-26).

Too many White Southerners are sinfully, treacherous, antimulticultural democracyoriented individuals, seeking to make right wrong, and wrong right, and make it work.

We o en hear of the school to prison pipeline, however, Dr. Shelley McKinley’s goal is help as many adjudicated students return to their home communities with enhanced academic and vocational skills, thereby reducing recidivism. Dr. McKinley is a native Houstonian and three-time Texas Southern University graduate. She also happens to be the Superintendent of Schools for the Texas Juvenile Justice Department (TJJD). She has served in that capacity for one year.

“It is my honor and privilege to lead a district that has so many dedicated teachers and administrators working in our schools with a focus on reading, writing across content areas, and vocational training. Dedicated individuals stayed through the pandemic and are ready to bring back pre-pandemic best practices as well as implement new strategies,” said Dr. McKinley. “Since I was the Assistant Superintendent of Education for TJJD from 2016 – 2019, I knew my team and jumped at the opportunity to continue the great work that my predecessor started.”

“Addressing Current & Historical Realities Affecting Our Community”

If you don’t know your history, you don’t know who you are.

- Roy Douglas Malonson

The Bible tells us that individual make all kinds and types of excuses for their ungodly deeds, shortcomings, and lifestyles. For example, “And they all with one consent began to make excuse.” (Luke 14: 18). In America, far too many individuals in the majority race, Caucasians, make all types of excuses for their lack of material success and shortcomings. Moreover, unsuccessful Whites camouflage their demonic madness with other social issues, such as stacking the Supreme Court with biased so-called conservative Justices in a multi-cultural democratic society, an attitude of my way or the highway, and defund the FBI, especially when the FBI seeks universal justice. Most of all, the censorship of educational development in public education as well as colleges and universities is absolutely insane. This only represents a few examples

of the camouflage tactics of Christian Right Evangelicals, The GOP, White Nationalists, Fox “FAKE” News, and some spiritually misguided Blacks, and other minorities, especially Vivek Ramaswamy. The ungodly excuses of these anti-multi-cultural groups are only a misguided cover for their disdain for Blacks, other minorities, and Whites who desire to do the right thing as an American. These anti multi-cultural democratic forces are simply looking for something for nothing based upon skin-tone. They ultimately believe that they can achieve their devilish goal through White Privilege Autocracy, not multicultural democracy. America is institutionally organized based upon White Privilege. Therefore, Whites are without excuses for not being materially successful in American society. Once again, unsuccessful Whites use Blacks and other minorities as scapegoats for their inabilities to achieve material success in a White Privilege Institutionalized Oriented Society. Thus, out of lack of material success comes White Privilege Rage,

This joker over HISD is crazy. Mike Morath is blamed along with this fool. The object of education is not discipline. When your kids care acting up, your first action should be to ask, why are the doing what they are doing. Disruptive behavior is often caused by stress or frustration. Addressing the disruption should be executed individually, directly and immediately. Good educators know this.  Students tend to engage in problematic behaviors because of health problems, personal or family problems, adjustment or developmental issues (e.g., “immaturity” or self-esteem issues), or general academic difficulties or because they are tired and hungry.

Did you know 11 million American kids come to school hungry.  (https://www. nokidhungry.org/ who-we-are/hungerfacts (https://www. nokidhungry.org/whowe-are/hunger-facts))

Break that down to 1 in 7 kids face food insecurity. In a regularsized classroom that could be 4 or 5 kids who can’t concentrate or are acting out because of hunger. One in 54 students  (https://www.

cdc.gov/ncbddd/autism/ data.html (https://www. cdc.gov/ncbddd/autism/ data.html))

is likely to be on the ASD spectrum. Boys are 4 times more likely to have an ASD diagnosis. Students with ADHD or anxiety disorde rs are part of the norm in the classroom today.  Some students need more attention than others. Other students feel like they don’t get enough attention, from home or school. In either of those scenarios, when a student wants attention or needs attention, they will act out to get it.

If a student is lacking in confidence, they may act out as a way to cover up their insecurities. This guy is not approaching what he is trying to solve like an educator. Maybe that’s because his objective is to destroy, not to build. Given his background he and the Governor would rather see the expansion of charter schools. Given what we have seen in Houston, the evidence of the capitalist nature of charter schools has resulted in the continuous exploitiation of government funds and this comprises the quality of education that children receive.

If Charters have evidenced positive attributes, then add those features to our public school rather than creating parallel education systems.

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HOUSTON RESIDENT BUILDS LIBRARY IN SAGYIMASE, GHANA

Alice B. Otchere is a native Houstonian and was raised in Houston’s Fifth Ward. She never thought of herself as a philanthropist. After high school, she attended the University of Northern Iowa, and along the way received Business School Certifications from the University of Michigan and University of Texas.  She established herself in Houston and developed a longstanding and successful career in Human Resources, at all levels through executive levels.

Otchere visited Accra, Ghana in 2019 after connecting with her

sons’ Ghanian family. The family welcomed her and her sons with open arms. While touring the country, she visited Sagyimase, the village which the family called their “home village”. She observed that there were no libraries in the area for the school children and others in the community of villages.

After visiting Ghana and returning to the United States, Otchere established the non-profit Literacy for Life (www. literatelife.org) in September 2019.  She has received tremendous financial

support from her immediate family, including her family in Ghana who donated the land. In addition, she received support from friends and Port City Chapter (TX) Links, Incorporated sisters by hosting fundraisers and receiving donations from many donors who appreciate the value of her commitment to share blessings with those in need. She also contacted the pending Consul General of Ghana in Houston to advise him of her plans. He was

delighted to hear about a Houstonian engaged in humanitarian efforts in his home country.

Ms. Otchere returned to Ghana and Sagyimase in January 2020 to announce to the family and the village community her plans to build a library.  While there, her desire and plans to build a library were confirmed. She saw the local village school and recognized it was underserved.  She asked one of the teachers if they had a library.

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ROBERT J. DAvIS 1937–2023

On April 26, 1937, RJ (Robert) Davis was born to Mansfield Davis and Leola Gardner Davis in Bradly County Banks, Arkansas. He was the sixth of ten children

He attended Booker T. Washington High School, where he was nominated “Best Dressed Boy” and graduated in 1957. From there, he enlisted in the United States Air Force and attended Texas Southern University. After being discharged from the Air Force, Robert enlisted in the United States Army where he served as a Para Trooper and rose to the rank of Sergeant First Class before retiring April 26, 1997. He simultaneously worked as a mail carrier for the United States Post office and retired after thirty years of service. He married the love of his life, Dorothy Malbrough, on December 29, 1964. To this union, two children were born: Robert LaRose

DeKeith and Tyrone Ramirez.

He was preceded in death by two brothers:

Rodell Davis; Adell Davis; and three sisters: Bertha Holloway; Arneice Cross; and Minnie Ruth Pickett.

He leaves to cherish his memory his devoted wife, Dorothy Davis, son Robert

L. Davis (Carmen Davis); son Tyrone

R. Davis (Kimmie

Bennett Davis), two brothers Jessie Ray (Bobbie), Willie Ray (Eddie) and two

sisters Gertie King and Eartha Lee Davis Bauchman, four grandchildren Ashlie Rene’-Davis, Qualen

DeKeith Davis, Sr., Robert LaRose

DeKeith Davis, Jr. and Cassidy Monet Denise Davis; three great-grandchildren

Khari Davis, Qualen

DeKeith Davis, Jr. and Quavion Davis and a host of family and friends.

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