Greene County Democrat - March 18, 2026

Civil Rights leaders and Congressional Black Caucus unite to challenge Trump Administration policies

By NY Carib News

Black Congressional Caucus members and leaders of Civil Rights organizations meet to develop unified opposition to Trump Administration policies

During a recent gathering on Capitol Hill, lawmakers and advocacy leaders sharply criticized a series of policy decisions implemented since Trump’s return to the White House, as well as the president s rhetoric and governing approach While participants outlined broad areas of concern, they provided limited specifics regarding immediate tactical responses

See Civil Right Leaders, p 6

First 6 days of War on Iran cost US $11.3 Billion, Pentagon says, But we can’t afford SNAP, right?

By Zack Linly, NewsOne

Buildings destroyed by War on Iran

“They got money for war but can’t feed the poor ”

Tupac Shakur

According to the Pentagon, the first week of the war against Iran that President Donald Trump involved the U S in voluntarily not out of any discernible necessity has cost the nation upwards of $11 billion

The New York Times reported that Pentagon officials revealed the estimated price tag for the first six days of this war of choice to lawmakers in a closed-door briefing on Capitol Hill on Tuesday saying the cost of the war had already exceeded $11 3 billion

See War on Iran, p 6 U S Senate passes most robust Affordable Housing Bill in decades

By Joe Jurado, NewsOne

Affordable housing has long been one of the biggest roadblocks to wealth generation for the average American Homebuilding has never truly recovered since the 2008 financial crisis with housing demand far outpacing supply In an effort to address the issue the Senate passed a bipartisan bill to dramatically increase the supply of affordable housing nationwide

See Housing Bill, p 6

Advocates revitalize push for Medicaid Expansion in Alabama

By Whitney Washington, Communications

Associate, Cover Alabama

Eutaw City Council accepts audit r epor t; schedules bicycle r ace for May 9, 2026

This is a report of the last two regular City Council Meetings on February 24 and March 10 2026 The main highlight of the March 24 meeting was an audit report by Harbin and Stough CPA’s of Tuscaloosa for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2024

Rick Harbin reported that the City of Eutaw had a clean audit report opinion for the fiscal year period The audit report has several parts An audit of the General Fund an audit of Water and Sewer Department, which provides utility services to the city, a special single audit of Federal grant funds received for improvements to the water and sewer system in conjunction with the Town of Boligee a review of the retirement system status of the city and a general review of accounting procedures and internal controls

The CPA firm reviewed the highlights of the city s finances, which was accepted by a resolution of the Eutaw City Council

The positive detailed and basically accurate audit report will be helpful to the

City of Eutaw, to remain in compliance with state and Federal agencies and funding providers At the March 10, 2026, meeting the Council approved payment of $25,000 to the auditors for the report

The Eutaw City Council has met with two competing companies that provide assistance to the Water and Sewer Department on billing and collection of monthly fees, including the processing of payments by credit card

The Council has tabled its decision on the cost comparison of the offers by CNI and ETA, pending a hands-on demonstration of the two billing systems with city administrative and Water Department staff, to determine which system is most compatible with the personnel who will be actually operating the system

The Eutaw City Council approved an agreement with Knight and Day Legal Group of Houston, Texas, to provide advisory services to the City of Eutaw on the issuance of bonds for physical improvements in the city, including potentially buildings, as City

Hall, the Robert H Young Community Center (formerly the Carver School) and the National Guard Armory The contract has limitations on fees until bonds are actually decided upon and issued

The highlight of the March 10, 2026 Eutaw City Council meeting was approval of a proposal by Kelvin Smith for the city to host the Historic Eutaw Criterium Bicycle Race on May 9, 2026 This will include blocking off a half mile race courses in downtown Eutaw for a series of bicycle races for different age groups and qualifications from beginning to expert racers Smith said that this race will attract many riders, visitors and supporters to the City for the races

More information will be provided between now and the race in early May

The Eutaw City Council approved Resolution No 2026-1 for a contract for legal services in litigation around PFAS, dangerous chemicals in the water system and the environment

This lawsuit will be joining with other municipalities to test for and mitigate

against these chemicals In other business the Eutaw City Council:

• Approved travel, registration and lodging for Police Officer Adrain Collins to attend a three day training for deceives and criminal investigators on March 24-26, 2026, in Stapleton Alabama

• Approved $150 dues payment for Mayor Cockrell to be a member frames for displaying resolutions of the West Alabama Mayors Association for 2026

• Approved reimbursement to Councilman Jonathan Woodruff, for frames to display resolutions

• Approved payment of $1,000 for Hodges Smith to participate in the American Red Cross of West Central Alabama for disasters and emergencies Approved payment of bills at both meetings

Gr eene County BOE makes moves to develop famil y par tner ships for incr eased student success

By Maya Quinn Managing Editor

The Greene County Board of Education (BOE) met to discuss the progress of newly implemented programs and proposed contracts Superintendent Dr Timothy Thurman President Leo Branch Vice President Robert Davis, Veronica Richardson, Carrie Dancy and Brandon Meriwether were present for the meeting

The Greene County school system is responsible for educating the next generation of adults to live and prosper in Greene County However, the school cannot accomplish the imperative task alone Successful school systems maintain optimal structure through a "three-legged stool" model: dedicated teachers involved parents and resilient students Without positive guidance and partnerships with parents the stool cannot stand

Meeting Summary

In a unanimous vote, all action items (detailed after this summary) proposed by Superintendent Dr Thurman received approval at the meeting All payments, bills, claims, and payroll were reconciled by Chief Financial Officer Marquita Lennon, leaving the school board's account with $157 105 76 from local revenue The board allocated a considerable amount of funds to procure new buses for the school system Dr Thurman Superintendent gave a formal report of ongoing activities He began by detailing the importance of PTA meetings at Robert Brown Middle School and Eutaw High School, noting that increased parent involvement is critical for the school system to move forward He then eagerly updated attendees on the parent volunteering initiative's training progress with par-

Board member Brandon Meriwether featured with the parent in attendance, Brandi Jones.

ent involvement facilitator

Deborah Waiters Any parents interested in receiving training are encouraged to call the board See School Board, p 2

Eutaw Police Depar tment r epor ts

numer ous ar r ests

The Eutaw Police Department reported the following arrests

3/1-Tiara Scarbrough of Boligee was arrested for no child restraint and no drivers license

3/7-Prince Purse of Eutaw was arrested for menacing and domestic violence 3rd degree

3/9-Gene Bridgemon of Eutaw was arrested for theft of property 4th degree

3/9-Darryle Wingfield of Demopolis was arrested for theft of property 4th degree

3/11-Jamison Bacon of Georgia was arrested for criminal mischief

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3/11-Shaundra Gibson of Eutaw was arrested on a warrants with another agency

3/12-Kemerria Peterson of Eutaw was arrested for assaulted 3rd degree and an outstanding warrant

3/12-Tiara Scarbrough was arrested for assault 3rd degree and domestic violence 3rd degree

3/16-Kelis Harper of Eutaw was arrested for assault 3rd degree

3/16-Alexandria Price of Eutaw was arrested for assault 3rd degree and an outstanding warrant

The Eutaw Police Department reported the following incidents

3/1-DeAndre Wade reported domestic violence 3rd degree

3/2-Otis Cistrunk reported breaking and entering vehicle

3/3-Levina Walton reported breaking and enter-

ing vehicle

3/4-Lakeshia Davis reported harassment

3/6-George Roscoe reported discharging gun in the City limits

3/8- Matthew Lee of Mountain Brook reported theft of property 1st degree

3/9-Taria Mullen reported domestic violence

3rd degree

3/13-Jerrion Ravizee reported criminal mischief

3/15-Lakiesha HicksParham reported breaking and entering vehicle

3/15-Justice Williams reported an incident The Greene County Sheriff Department reported the following arrests 3/11- J a m e s Hall, 63 of Forkland, AL was arrested for failure to

appear 3/13- Nortricia Peterson 54 of Boligee AL was arrested for failure to appear theft of property 3rd degree

The Greene County Sheriff Department reported the following incidents 3/13- Derrick Westbrook reported theft of property 1st degree: Item Stolen:2005 Chrysler valued at $3,000; 9 Millimeter Handgun valued at $340 The Greene County Sheriff Department reported the following bond 3/16-Marquies

Woman’s Work

So women are the best Backroom workers I know Where the real work is done

Women share with others in lifting issues and designing strategies

But then there are tasks to move the plans forward Contacts to make, Meetings to arrange Supplies to secure And don’t forget the food And the childcare That’s our role as well

But who sits at head tables Who gives main speeches Who is acknowledged on the agenda Whose arms are locked in the frontline of marches Sometimes, women Most times, not

Women don’t hesitate to step out of a comfort zone at times risking their lives They give first thought to safety of others

So women are the best Backroom workers I know Where the real work is done Some men are too But so many are not

Carol Prejean Zippert

Commemoration Program Honoring

The Memory of Dr Martin Luther King, Jr

January 15, 1929- April 4, 1968

Rev Jesse Jackson Ms JoAnne Bland & Dr Bernard Lafayette Local Civil Rights Leaders; Rev William Branch Mrs Rosie Carpenter Rev Thomas Gilmore Sunday April 5 2025 4 :00 P M W M Branch Courthosue Eutaw AL Join us meet Greet and Hear Invited Guests: Sen Bobbie Singleton, Rep Curtis Travis & Rep Artis McCampbell Join us for Music Praise and Fellowship

Sponsored by Alabama Civil Rights Freedom Muesum Movement Inc Black Belt Law Group John Stamp III Greene County Elected Officials

For More information please call Spiver W Gordon at 205-372-3446

School Boar d

He also announced programs for rising kindergarteners and a scholarship with Huntington College The fully funded Judge Jumpstart Program will host 4-K students over the summer to prepare them for the upcoming school year The Grow Your Own Scholarship and partnership with Huntington is to help students earn degrees to teach in rural areas These programs are game-changers, providing resources upon entering and exiting the school system We re trying to be as transparent as possible,” Dr Thurman reminded, “we need parent participation to move forward

At the conclusion of the superintendent’s report, board member and parent Veronica Richardson wanted to ensure that parents receive letters about upcoming Alabama Comprehensive Assessment Program (ACAP) and ACT testing After spring break, testing will resume the week of April 6th

Approved Action Items

* Garry Rice will attend the Southern Regional Education Board Conference in Nashville, TN, July 14 –17, 2026

* Tomora Hill and two students will attend the

Distributive Education Clubs of America (DECA) International Career Development Conference in Atlanta GA April 25-29 2026

* Shamyra Jones and four students will attend the Jobs for Alabama’s Graduates (JAG) National Conference in Salt Lake City, Utah, April 30 - May 2 2026

* The Greene County Board of Education will contract Marshanda Daniels to serve as technical support for the district for one year

* An E-Rate Mini Bid with Uniti Fiber for internet access points licenses, equipment and installation in the amount of $111,816 82 (district pays 15% of the total quote)

Following the approval of the action items the board members entered an executive session to discuss the personnel action report Board members did not disclose approved items in the report during the meeting However, the local school accountant LaTanya Cockrell-Fowler informed The Democrat via email of Sarah Crawford's resignation as the 2nd-grade teacher at Eutaw Primary School

Public Comments

Understanding family relationships is a critical

factor in student success Whether it be test scores or mental health, having a sustained partnership between educators and families is essential for the school system to learn what is best for the children of Greene County Knowledge of a student s culture provides important information for the school system to secure the resources necessary to support students at any stage of their learning Brandi Jones was the only parent not on staff or the board present She politely introduced herself and asked a series of questions about the superintendent selection process and the need to consult external sources on strategic planning within the district Jones considers herself a parent advocate religiously showing up for PTA and board meetings

“Parents don’t realize the power that they have ” Jones commented There is no perfect school system We have to work together to solve issues ” Jones is passionate about creating a parent alliance to meet parents where they are" and ensure Greene County schools can retain their students The next board meeting will be on Monday, April 20th, at 4:30 pm

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The Greene County Missionary Baptist District Association 2026 Joint Board Session will be Saturday, March 28 2026 at 10:00

A M , at the Greene County Baptist District Christian Center, located on Finches Ferry Road in Eutaw, Alabama Rev Cedric D Royal, Moderator

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The Greene County Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated will celebrate the 40th Debutante Ball on Saturday, April 4, 2026 at 6:00 p m at the Eutaw Activity Center in Eutaw Alabama The theme for this year is A Night of New Beginnings

Seventeen lovely young ladies from Greene Hale and Tuscaloosa counties will be making their debut

The 2026 Debutantes are Dekira Allen of Boligee, AL the daughter of Mr and

Mrs Derrick and Tracy Allen; Aaliyah Bonner of Eutaw, AL, the daughter of Ms Lateshia Wilson; Shania Cockrell of Tuscaloosa AL, the daughter of Mr Corey Cockrell and Mrs Victoria Thomas; Laila Coleman of Eutaw AL the daughter of Mr and Mrs Ronald and Renee Coleman; Jamiya Ford of Newbern AL the daughter of the late John Ford and Mrs Eureka Ford; Caleiah Hunter of Boligee, AL, the daughter of Mr and Mrs Cornelius and Deangela

Hunter; Anya Jones of Eutaw, AL, the daughter of Mr Lataursa and Mrs Veronica Jones; Makayla Knott of Forkland AL the daughter of Mr and Mrs Joseph Marilyn Knott; Amya Leonard of Eutaw AL the daughter of Ms Chalonda Leonard; JaZahria Long of Greensboro, AL, the daughter of Mr Kelvin Long and Mrs Shandvilla Banks; Lai Neicia Peebles of Knoxville, AL, the daughter of Mr and Mrs Latheran and Deneicia Peebles; Samyah Powell of

Eutaw, AL, the daughter of Mr Tony Edwards and Ms Treaujah Powell; Seniya Robinson of Greensboro AL the daughter of Mr Antwon Ryans and Ms Ebbonye Robinson; Arriuna Taylor of Eutaw AL the daughter of Mr and Mrs Johnathan and Kendall Nixon and Ms Cassandra Taylor; Delandria Turner of Forkland AL the daughter of Mr and Mrs Timothy and Monica Turner; Janiya Weber of Sawyerville, AL, the daughter of Mr Wiley Smith and Ms Sharon

Ball is formal

formal dress or formal pants with a formal top for ladies and black tuxedo (without tails) or black suit with white shirt, black shoes and black tie for men NO CHILDREN BY INVITATION ONLY STRICTLTY ENFORCED

Women: T he Backbone of the Movement

Black America is alr eady in a r ecession

Marc Morial, President an CEO, National Urban League

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“Policy rollbacks that have removed protections and investments designed to support Black communities is the regression, combined with economic indicators, particularly unemployment that would qualify as recessionary if they were applied to the national economy ” Monica Mitchell Chief of Staff, Joint Center for Political and Economic Studies

The revelation that the U S economy shed 92 000 jobs in February and now faces its highest unemployment rate in years has rattled economists, many of whom warn that the country may be on the brink of a recession For Black America, the recession has already arrived Even worse by the Black recession isn’t driven natural market cycles alone It is the predictable outcome of the deliberate policy choices of the Trump administration choices that have aggressively dismantled the very protections meant to advance equity and stabilize communities historically shut out of opportunity Not only did the administration take a sledgehammer to federal diversity, equity, and inclusion programs on Day One it has spent the last year slashing agencies that have long served as engines of mobility for Black workers, including the federal civil service More than 327,000 federal jobs have been eliminated, not through attrition or organizational modernization but through deliberate cuts that have eroded pathways to the middle class built through generations of civil rights gains

At the same time, the administration has abandoned federal support for disadvantaged businesses Critical institutions among them the Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI) Fund and the Minority Business Devel-

By Julianne Malveaux (TriceEdneyWire com) -

I attended the memorial services this week honoring Jesse Jackson joining thousands who gathered to celebrate the life of a man whose voice shaped the modern civil rights movement As speaker after speaker reflected on Rev Jackson s extraordinary life his preaching, his presidential campaigns, his global advocacy for justice

I found myself watching another figure whose presence told an equally important story about the movement itself

opment Agency (MBDA) have been targeted for defunding or dismantling altogether These programs have been lifelines offering capital and technical assistance to Black entrepreneurs who face entrenched discrimination from traditional lenders Removing them does not create a level playing field; it cements an unequal one

The consequences are measurable and immediate

After reaching an all-time low during the Biden administration, the Black unemployment rate surged to 8 3% by November 2025 the highest level since the pandemic and remains more than twice the rate for white Americans

The Black homeownership rate fell to 43 9% in the first half of 2025, wiping out years of fragile progress and deepening a racial wealth gap that already stood among the most persistent in the country

Even before the latest dismal jobs report the Joint Center for Political and Economic Studies had already declared 2025 a regression and recession for Black Americans In its State of the Dream 2026 report the authors wrote “Instead of aggressive leadership in dismantling structures of racial inequality, we are witnessing regressive leadership that is slashing government employment and agencies designed to address predatory economic practices that disproportionately harm Black communities ” The report further notes that the One Big Beautiful Bill Act entrenched permanent tax cuts for high income households and corporations while reducing investment in poverty alleviating programs and leaving support for working families stagnant or shrinking

Policy experts often refer to Black Americans as the canary in the coal mine the first to feel the impact of economic stress If that analogy holds the warning is clear: a broader national recession is not far behind But acknowledging that Black America is already in recession is not merely a prediction about the future; it is a call to confront what is unfolding in the present The question now is whether policymakers will heed that warning or continue to ignore the communities already bearing the brunt of the nation’s economic retreat

ments do not survive on charismatic leadership alone They endure because women hold them together

Jacqueline Jackson has lived that truth for decades

Jacqueline Jackson sat quietly through much of the program, dignified and steady the way she has been throughout decades of public life alongside her husband Watching her, I was reminded that the history of the civil rights movement is often told through the voices of its most visible male leaders while the women who sustained that work remain less fully acknowledged We remember Martin Luther King Jr , Rev Jackson and other towering figures who helped move this nation toward justice, and rightly so But move-

Anyone who has spent time in the civil rights community understands that the work does not end when speeches conclude or cameras turn away The movement is sustained through meetings that stretch late into the evening, through endless travel, through community gatherings and quiet organizing and through the emotional toll of confronting injustice day after day Families live that life alongside movement leaders sharing both its burdens and its purpose Yet Jacqueline Jackson has never been merely a supportive spouse standing quietly in the background She has participated in the struggle in her own right, traveling with delegations and bearing witness to injustice not only in the United States but across the broader African diaspora

Those journeys often echo a much older story about freedom struggles in the Americas Long before the modern civil rights movement, enslaved Africans who escaped bondage formed independent communities throughout the hemisphere known as Maroon societies From the mountains of Jamaica to the forests of Brazil and the interior regions of South America these communities created spaces of autonomy and resistance

that endured against extraordinary odds Their history reminds us that the struggle for dignity and self-determination has always been international Back in the day, during the 1984 campaign, Jackie often talked about the Maroons

Like many women in the movement, Jacqueline Jackson carried responsibilities both public and private sustaining institutions while nurturing family and community Her example is part of a much larger tradition The civil rights movement has always depended on women whose names may not always appear in headlines but whose work made progress possible Ella Baker shaped grassroots organizing and mentored generations of young activists Dorothy Height spent decades advocating for civil rights and women s equality, building coalitions and influencing policy often from behind the scenes Fannie Lou Hamer forced the nation to confront the brutality of voter suppression in Mississippi with a courage that shook the conscience of the country

The same quiet strength defined the life of Myrlie Evers-Williams, who worked alongside her husband, the slain civil rights leader Medgar Evers Long before the nation knew her name, she was helping manage the daily work of the movement answering phones coordinating schedules supporting organizing efforts, and helping hold together the

NAACP office in Mississippi while Medgar confronted some of the most dangerous forces in American society After his assassination she carried the work forward with remarkable determination, eventually serving as chair of the NAACP These women were not assistants to history; they were architects of it They organized meetings, raised funds coordinated voter registration drives trained young activists, and held communities together when the struggle felt overwhelming They balanced public activism with the responsibilities of family and community life, often without the recognition or authority that male leaders automatically received As the memorial services concluded, I was struck by the generations gathered to honor Rev Jackson s life Veterans of the civil rights era sat alongside younger activists who are now carrying the struggle forward Movements are never confined to a single moment in history; they are living traditions passed from one generation to the next Through it all, women remain the backbone of the movement

Dr Julianne Malveaux is a DC based economist and author Reach her at www juliannemalveaux co m Subscribe to her newsletter at malveauxnewsletter@gmai l com

America, once “the Shining City on the Hill”

By David W Marshall

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In the weeks after the U S and Israeli strikes began in Iran the Trump administration continues to give Americans reasons to be alarmed about the leadership and direction of our nation I was unfamiliar with the military s use of the term no quarter until Defense Secretary Hegseth recently used it during a Pentagon press briefing about the ongoing war

Hegseth vowed, “We will keep pressing We will keep pushing keep advancing, no quarter, no mercy for our enemies

The term “no quarter” means showing absolutely no mercy pity or leniency toward an enemy It implies killing combatants even if they surrender rather than taking them as prisoners It is a phrase rooted in military history

Most frameworks of international humanitarian law the Hague and Geneva Conventions, forbid this tactic In international law, declaring or ordering “no quarter” is recognized as a war crime The no quarter vow may have been just tough talk for the moment, but the mention of it in that context remains a sign of a nation once de-

scribed as being a shining city on a hill becoming ruthless on the world stage American exceptionalism is the belief that the United States is inherently unique distant or superior to other nations due to its specific history, democratic ideals and political institutions It suggests that America s superiority is not out of arrogance, but rather being the moral and ethical leader for others to follow The idea of American exceptionalism, since the rise of the MAGA movement, is open to wide interpretation

For people in the MAGA movement, patriotism and American exceptionalism entail a strong national identity and an “America First foreign policy, with less emphasis on international institutions and alliances When Ronald Reagan in his Farewell Address, defined his vision of the shining city upon a hill, I do not believe he had war crimes and distancing ourselves from our closest allies as being part of America’s strength and global example

We find ourselves in another war after President Trump campaigned on ending wars Therefore, what is the U S ’s Iranian policy and exit strategy for this American-led war?

President Trump told Fox News Radio that he didn’t think the war “would be long But he suggested that only he would know when it would be over, saying the conflict would end when I feel it feel it in my bones Wars are expensive not just in dollars, but in human toll The death of Americans in this conflict is hard to accept when we

have a leader who has failed to clearly explain why he started a war with an unpredictable path True American exceptionalism relies on the nation s political institutions fully demonstrating democracy and the separation of powers

U S Reps Ro Khanna and Thomas Massie were correct when they co-sponsored a war powers resolution that would have placed limits on President Trump s powers as he relies on his personal feelings and judgment as he continues his war with Iran The House voted 219212 to allow the Trump administration to go unchecked The Senate voted against a similar measure Sen John Fetterman was the only Democrat to vote against the resolution Sen Rand Paul was the only Republican We no longer have a system of checks and balances and the true separation of powers Every Republican and Democrat lawmaker should maintain the best interest of the nation and their sworn oath regardless of who occupies the executive branch The vote shows how the Democratic caucus cannot count on John Fetterman to hold the line of accountability against an administration that speaks openly and boldly of committing war crimes The House and Senate votes show that America, as the beacon of light” to the world, is getting dimmer

Being seen and respected as the shining city on the hill comes from America’s humanitarian might not its military might Our light around the

world became much dimmer with the Trump administration s cuts in the lifesaving aid worldwide through the U S Agency for International Development (USAID) USAID has facilitated much of the U S government’s humanitarian and foreign development assistance since its establishment in 1961 USAID brought lifesaving medicines, food, clean water and assistance for farmers -- all for less than one percent of the federal budget When justifying ending humanitarian aid to the poor the Trump administration argued that the foreign aid industry and bureaucracy are not aligned with American interests and in many cases antithetical to American values, and therefore should be reduced or dismantled In short we are cutting humanitarian aid, but funding a questionable war The same American First framework that led the Trump administration to cut humanitarian and developmental programs is quick to pour money into the military confrontation with Iran National interest is now more narrowly defined in military terms, without balancing the critical need to reduce poverty and improve basic quality of life situations We know that Trump will never feel it in his bones to help the poor, here or abroad

David W Marshall is the founder of the faith-based organization TRB: The Reconciled Body and the author of the book God Bless Our Divided America

Wes Moor e’s AI war ning to Black America

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When Amazon cuts 30,000 jobs and Black workers hold nearly 20% of the roles being eliminated while making up just 13% of the workforce, that is not a coincidence That is a pattern And it is accelerating The layoffs are part of a broader AI driven economic shift that is already reshaping who works, who advances, and who is left behind And by every measurable indicator, African American workers are among the most exposed Bureau of Labor Statistics data show Black workers account for nearly 20% of clerical and administrative support roles despite being just 13% of the workforce This matters because African Americans remain overrepresented in the exact job categories AI is replacing Amazon diversity reports show Black employees make up a large share of fulfillment and support roles but less than 8% of technical positions

Across many of Amazon s core business units including warehousing, logistics, and transportation, Black workers are overrepresented by as much as 30–40% in certain metro areas while remaining significantly underrepresented in software data science and AI engineering roles

The economic consequences of such disparities are severe The median Black household has $44,900 in wealth, compared to $285,000 for white households according to the Federal Reserve’s latest Survey of Consumer Finances And Black workers who experience layoffs take longer to find new jobs and face larger post-layoff wage penalties than white workers with similar credentials AI-driven displacement threatens to widen these gaps A 2024 report from the National Bureau of Economic Research found workers displaced by automation experience earnings losses of 20–30% lasting more than a decade, with the steepest losses concentrated among Black workers without access to retraining or internal mobility

Meanwhile corporate investment in re-skilling lags far behind automation spending The World Economic Forum reports that while 60% of companies expect AI to eliminate roles, fewer than 25% have retraining pipelines tied to guaranteed job placement Amazon’s own upskilling programs reach only a fraction of the workers most at risk

Lawmakers should respond aggressively to reduce harm to Black workers Maryland Governor Wes Moore, currently the nation’s only Black governor understands the threats AI can pose for African American workers In his recent State of the State address Governor Moore of Maryland pointed directly to artificial intelligence as one of the defining forces reshaping the economy, arguing that AI will determine who has

access to opportunity in the next generation and who is left behind Moore framed AI not simply as a technological breakthrough, but as a workforce challenge that demands intentional public investment, emphasizing that states must prepare workers for AI-driven change rather than react after jobs disappear He stressed that innovation without inclusion will deepen inequality, and that the government has a responsibility to ensure emerging technologies expand opportunity rather than concentrate it

Moore’s remarks underscore the stakes for Black America If AI policy focuses only on productivity gains while ignoring who occupies the jobs being automated, displacement will fall hardest on Black communities already facing structural barriers to wealth and mobility

His call to align education workforce development and economic growth around emerging technologies underscores the need for targeted investment in institutions that serve Black workers at scale, particularly HBCUs

HBCUs produce nearly 25% of Black STEM graduates despite receiving a fraction of the funding of predominantly white institutions and they already serve as trusted on-ramps for first-generation and working-class students into high-demand fields With targeted investment, HBCUs can rapidly expand programs in data analytics machine learning cybersecurity cloud engineering and applied AI

HBCU partnerships can build paid apprenticeships AI co-ops, and credential pathways that move Black workers from declining roles into growing ones, rather than leaving them to compete in an unequal labor market after displacement

Every dollar invested in AI labs faculty research partnerships and employer-linked training at HBCUs reduces the risk that Black workers will be permanently locked out of the next economy

And we must remember that Black representation matters in AI Currently less than 5% of American AI professionals are Black This lack of representation shapes which jobs are automated and which are protected If African Americans are excluded from AI design, they will be disproportionately left out of its benefits

Amazon's layoffs are already history The question now is whether our policy response moves as fast as the technology did or whether Black workers are still waiting for help when the next round of cuts comes Kevin Harris and Richard McDaniel are veteran Democratic strategists with over 100 political campaigns between them including the past five presidential elections and several congressional races They co-host Maroon Bison Presents: The Southern Comfort Podcast

Senate Sketches #2021.....by Hank Sander s Then the Knives Came Out.

Then the Knives Came Out The Bridge Crossing Jubilee is 34 years of age

It has grown from a couple hundred attendees in 1992 to tens of thousands each year It is the largest annual gathering for voting rights, civil rights and human rights in the United States of America It grew from a local to a national to an international event It is good for Selma, for Alabama, for the United States, for the world Then the knives came out

The vision of the Bridge Crossing Jubilee is an annual diverse gathering of peoples to foster voting rights, civil rights, human rights democracy and nonviolence I have noticed (and many leaders have commented on this fact), the vast cross section of people ranging from Black to Brown to Red to White to Yellow peoples and further ranging from old to young children to adults conservatives to progressives, women to men and everything in between All are welcome and gather in peace and tranquility It is a truly unique annual gathering good for the world Then the knives came out

A range of leaders come including Presidents and former Presidents and Vice Presidents and former Vice Presidents and governors and former governors and leaders from South Africa and Liberia and South America and so on Local leaders and others come from across the United States and beyond They all come in peace and tranquility and that’s good for everybody Then the knives came out Selma has a long-standing problem with murders shootings and other acts of violence Leaders of the Bridge Crossing Jubilee were also leaders in tackling the violence problem by helping found and support the Selma Center for Nonviolence and other nonviolence initiatives

Over these 34 years, the violence in Selma decreased during the four days of each Bridge Crossing Jubilee There were few if any incidents among these tens of thousands of peoples in Selma The Jubilee has been and is good for Selma and the nation and the world Then the knives came out

The knives first appeared the day after the 2026 Bridge Crossing Jubilee concluded It was March 9th One television reporter tried to get Faya Rose Toure, the most central leader of the Jubilee, but she was out of pocket

The reporter reached me I dropped everything and responded The reporter told me that there were two shootings during the Bridge Crossing Jubilee and some people were really up in arms Some wanted to shut down the Bridge Crossing Jubilee forever Then the knives came out

I asked the reporter about the two shooting incidents because I had not heard about either Both involved multiple shots Five persons were injured during one of the shootings but no one was killed I asked where the shooting took place The response was that it happened on Alabama Avenue between Franklin and Washington streets I immediately recognized that as the Selma night club area The police station is right across the street on Alabama and Franklin This shooting happened sometime after midnight This is not a part of the Jubilee by place or by time Then the knives came out I asked about the other

shooting Did anyone get shot? No! Where did the shots take place? It happened on Water Avenue near the coffee shop I said that s not a part of the Jubilee either I subsequently saw images of people running in the Jubilee area when they heard the shots The images of people running are very concerning I asked around but none could definitely tell me where the shots took place They assumed that they must have happened in the Jubilee area because people were running I later read a release on March 12, four days after the Jubilee concluded, where the Police Chief said that one shooting happened near the stage in the Jubilee Festival and a person was injured Then the Knives came out Then another Television reporter called me that same day (Monday March 9th) on my cell phone It was after 7:00 p m The reporter said that the station was going to run a story on the 10 o’clock news that night I agreed to participate in a Zoom interview with the reporter I explained that to the best of my knowledge these shootings did not happen in the Jubilee I explained that during these 34 years of Annual Jubilees violent incidents in Selma generally decreased We are very proud that the Jubilee reduces violence rather than causes violence Then the knives came out From the reporter s questions, I clearly perceived the multiple knives aimed at the Jubilee’s back This second reporter said that some people felt the following: (1) The Jubilee is not safe; (2) The Jubilee needed to be closed down; (3) We needed to turn the Jubilee over to young people; (4) The Jubilee needed to involve a broader cross section of organizations; (5) I needed to state what we were going to do to make the Jubilee safe None of the questions acknowledged the 34 years of positive history that has been so good for Selma and the world Then the knives came out Among other things, I said that we welcome young people to provide leadership for the Jubilee However, the Jubilee is a relay race, and young people who want to carry the Jubilee baton must first be in the Jubilee stadium on the Jubilee track and moving in their Jubilee lanes for the baton to be passed to them I then asked if anyone said the nightclubs across the street from the Police department where the five persons were shot should be closed The answer was No I thought about the murder that took place in front of Walmart, but no one proposed closing Walmart Then the knives came out I said the Jubilee is basically a volunteer organization with many organizations participating I did not name the organizations but I want to share some of them right here: Selma to Montgomery March Foundation; Wallace Community College Selma; National Voting Rights Museum and Institute; Save Ourselves Movement for Justice and Democracy (SOS); Selma Center for Nonviolence; Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Omega Psi Phi Fraternity; Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity; Transform Alabama; Twenty First Century Youth Leadership Movement; SCLC (Southern Christian Leadership Conference); North Star Beloved Community; National Bar Association; Alabama New South

Coalition; multiple churches; and various others The number and variety of organizations are great for the Jubilee for Selma and the world Then the knives came out When I was asked what we were going to do to make the Jubilee safe I responded that we do a review after every Jubilee to see what we can improve and I was sure we will do that this year The next day, Faya Rose Toure met with the Mayor of Selma Police officials County officials and other leaders They agreed upon several things to improve safety including charging an entrance fee to the Festival searching attendees at the entrance metal detectors stronger fencing, etc We always try to make the good better at the Jubilee Then the knives came out I think it is amazing that all these years there has been so little violence during Jubilee with tens of thousands in attendance However, I am dismayed that two incidents during one Jubilee have so many people up in arms when they do not get up in arms about the numerous murders and other violence happening in Selma every month It tells us something about the knife bearers who seem determined to treat the exception as the rule But the Jubilee will go on contributing powerfully to Selma and this country and the world Then the knives came out

Now on to the Daily Diary

SATURDAY, March 7, 2026 – I handled various matters co-facilitated a Black and Brown Unity Session and helped present an award at the Freedom Flame Awards Gala during the Bridge Crossing Jubilee Among others I communicated with the following: Law Professor Emerita Martha Morgan; Frank Barragan of the Alabama Coalition for Immigrant Justice; Josephine Curtis and Reverend Jamal Sanders of Selma; Jeannie Frasier of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Wesley Hodges of Greene County; Alabama New South Coalition State Coordinator Shelley Fearson; Faya Rose Toure and Rebecca Marion of the Bridge Crossing Jubilee; and Indivisible Founders Leah Greenberg and Ezra Levin

SUNDAY – I worked at the Martin and Coretta King Unity Breakfast, presented the awards for Fred Gray Sr and Dr Bernard Lafayette attended the Selma Jubilee Jesse Jackson Memorial Service, and handled various matters and worked into the night Among many others I communicated with the following: Retired College President Dr James Mitchell and wife Priscilla Mitchell; Sharon Wheeler of Montgomery; Teresa Tinney of Atlanta Georgia; Khadijah Ishaq of Selma; Wallace Community College Selma President Dr Donitha Griffin; U S Congressman Shomari Figures; U S Congressman Jim Clyburn; Illinois Governor JB Pritzker; Former U S Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg; ADC Chairman Dr Joe Reed; and Fred Gray, Jr of Tuskegee;

MONDAY – I handled many matters, had breakfast with a family friend from Africa, did two separate interviews with two different television reporters and worked into the night Among others, I communicated with the

following: Coumba Toure Ba of Senegal, West Africa; Marilyn Cosby, Karen Jackson, Dr Margaret Hardy and KC Bailey of Selma; Thurgood Marshall Law School Professor Kindaka Sanders; Ainka Sanders Jackson of the Selma Nonviolence Center and Bridge Crossing Jubilee; Former Alabama State Senator Malika Sanders Fortier; and Television Reporters George McDonald and Valerie Knox

TUESDAY – I handled many matters participated in a conference call and worked into the night Among others, I communicated with the following: Former Mayor of Memphis A C Wharton and First Lady Ruby Roy Wharton; Alabama New South Coalition Leaders Everett Wess, Sylvia Fitts, Robert Turner Sr and Norma Jackson; and Geraldine Wofford of Selma

WEDNESDAY – I handled various matters, chaired a meeting and worked into the night Among others I communicated with the following: Retired Circuit Judge John England Jr ; Lowndes County School Superintendent Samita Jeter; Yomi Goodall and Twanya Dixon of the Bridge Crossing Jubilee; and Dr Ernest Okeke, Yolanda Howard and Lametrius Dillard of Selma

THURSDAY – I handled many matters participated in the SOS Conference Call, traveled to Greene County and returned to Selma in the night Among others I communicated with the following: Kenyatta Gaines of Birmingham; Allen Garner of Dallas County; Marion Mayor Dexter Hinton; Greene County School Superintendent Dr Timothy Thurman; Greene County School Board members Leo Branch, Robert Davis, Carrie Dancy, Veronica Richardson and Brandon Merriweather; Dallas County School Superintendent Dr Corey Jones; and LaTanya Crockell of Greene County

FRIDAY – I handled many matters as I worked into the night Among others, I communicated with the following: Darron Patterson of Memphis, Tennessee; Azali Fortier of Atlanta Georgia; Charles Sanders of Baldwin County; Dixie Marie Bonner of Talladega; and Greene County Chief School Finance Officer Marquita Lennon

EPILOGUE – One way to know when something becomes really important is how people react to it A positive way is to praise it and try to help A negative way is to criticize and try to stop it by closing it down A second negative way others react is

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Solar power generates electricity by harnessing sunlight, so it is a clean energy source However, adopting it can be costly

Most expenses come from the initial investment in infrastructure including installing and integrating solar panels into the existing grid These costs are balanced by the relatively

low maintenance and operational expenses going forward With ongoing advancements in technology and decreasing costs, this renewable energy source is becoming more accessible and affordable for both consumers and utilities

While these upfront expenses can temporarily

According to NBC News, the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act, drafted by Sens Tim Scott (R-S C ) and Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass ), passed in a 89 to 10 vote It s Democrats It s Republicans It s pieces they built out together, Warren told NPR That is the strength of this bill

“It’s not a Republican issue or a Democrat Issue ” Scott said ahead of the vote “It’s an issue about helping moms like the one who raised me the amazing woman that she was become homeowners ”

It’s rare to see this level of bipartisanship in modern-day U S politics, but affordability is one of the top issues facing everyday Americans With a growing number of voters feeling like the Trump administration, and by extension, the GOP, aren t doing anything to address the issue, this bill gives both Democrats and Republicans a needed victory ahead of the midterms

The 303-page bill takes a two-pronged approach toward creating more affordable housing It creates grants and pilot programs to encourage the building of more affordable housing while also “cutting regulatory red tape lowering costs and expanding housing supply while generating no new spending ” according to Scott

“If we want to bring down the cost of housing, we’ve got to build a lot more,” said Warren “And what I love about this bill is that it has more than 40 different provisions in it, all of which aim in the same direction, which is to give a push toward building more housing

The bill also targets the growing trend of private equity firms and hedge funds buying homes in a section called Homes Are For People, Not Corporations, which prohibits large institutional investors from purchasing certain single-family homes in an effort to promote homeownership opportunities for American families not corporations ” One of the key provisions in this section requires corporations to sell any single-family homes they may own after seven years

This section received the most pushback from several congress members, including Sen Brian Schatz (D-Hawaii), the lone Democrat who voted against the bill

There s literally no reason for this, Schatz said on the floor Anyone who wants to build housing and then provide it for rent is going to be forced to sell after seven years

A lot of these folks are not actually in a position to sell after seven years They will not have made their money back

It appears Schatz is missing the point of this provision which seems to be discouraging the slow creep of private equity into the housing market

The House passed a similar more limited version of the bill last month Many of the provisions of the House bill were included in the Senate’s version, so hopefully, it won’t take long for the House to reconcile the two bills Should the bill pass in the House, it’s unclear if President Donald Trump would sign it, as he recently said he would refuse to sign any legislation until the SAVE America Act passes House Speaker Mike Johnson recently told his colleagues that Trump privately relayed his laser focus on the SAVE America Act and said, no one gives a (bleep) about housing

White House Spokesperson Davis Ingle told NBC News that Johnson s account was “not accurate whatsoever” and that Trump “has been laser-focused on making housing more affordable ” You know I have serious doubts about that

At a time when prices are going up for basically every essential good as a result of his misguided war in Iran, it would behoove Trump to give a damn about affordable housing

War on Ir an

What’s worse is that the estimate doesn’t include all costs and it’s much higher than previously projected

From the Times: The estimate did not include many of the costs associated with the operation, such as the buildup of military hardware and personnel ahead of the first strikes For that reason, lawmakers expect the number to grow considerably as the Pentagon continues to calculate the costs that accumulated just in the first week

Still, it appeared to be the most comprehensive assessment Congress had received so far amid mounting questions about the objectives, scope and time frame for the war The New York Times and The Washington Post reported earlier that defense officials had said in recent congressional briefings that the military used up $5 6 billion of munitions in the first two days of the war

That is a far larger amount and munitions burn rate than had been publicly disclosed The Center for Strategic and International Studies had estimated that the first 100 hours of the operation cost $3 7 billion, or $891 4 million each day

Not long ago, the U S government was shut down for roughly a month and a half, largely because one particular party thought we couldn t afford to extend health care subsidies MAGA Republicans are still trying to convince the nation that cutting SNAP benefits is an absolute necessity lest they bankrupt the U S Trump has been telling U S citizens to cut back on their spending because his promise to bring down the price of goods turned out to be big, beautiful bullsh-t

But we can afford a war of choice that has cost a billion dollars nearly a dozen times over in the first week

Oh, well at least our strikes on Iran aren t killing innocent school children or anything like that

Meanwhile, the Trump administration just keeps boasting about how it is DEVASTATING Iran with constant missile strikes The tweet below was posted by the White House on the same day it was revealed that a preliminary investigation showed the U S was likely responsible for a missile striking an Iranian elementary school reportedly killing 175 people the overwhelming majority of whom were children

“We won’t stop until the military objectives are met,” the White House tweeted

Apparently, the administration means what it says, no matter the cost, whether we’re talking about the cost of lives or additional billions in spending that we ve been told the nation can t afford to spend on education, food security, healthcare, or anything else that would actually put America first (And that s their slogan, not all ours )

Seriously if there was any nation in need of an actual regime change it s currently the good old U S of A

raise electricity prices, these costs will stabilize and solar power can lead to more affordable energy for everyone over time

Solar power also has challenges due to its intermittent nature being available only during daylight hours, not aligning with peak demand times, like evenings when electricity use is highest To ensure a reliable energy supply, backup sources like natural gas are often needed leading to increased costs

“Constructing and upkeeping a secondary energy source results in higher overall energy costs because two energy systems cost more than one, reports Elmira Aliakbari of the Fraser Institute a Canadian think tank

Energy storage technologies like batteries and pumped hydropower, are essential for addressing solar energy’s intermittency

Storing excess solar power for later use can reduce the need for backup sources

However, the cost of storing electricity remains a significant challenge making it difficult to rely entirely on wind and solar power

While energy storage is still expensive, advancements in battery technology are expected to reduce these costs over time, making solar energy more affordable

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The rise of solar power may result in short-term increases in electricity prices due to grid upgrades and energy storage costs But in the long run, solar offers significant savings by reducing reliance on fossil fuels and lowering carbon emissions Switching to energy-efficient appliances and supporting policies and companies investing in renewable energy and energy storage solutions is equally important Educating others about the benefits of solar power and participating in local initiatives like timeof-use energy programs can ensure a more sustainable and cost-effective energy future for everyone

Medicaid Expansion

Alabama is losing $181 6 million in 2026 by covering millions in state health care spending that otherwise could be paid for by the federal government under Medicaid expansion, according to the new Families USA report Medicaid expansion would generate $71 8 million in net savings for Alabama this year the report estimated And that amount would not include additional revenue from economic activity resulting from expansion

The report points to numerous potential funding sources that could help the state address our health care crisis These include increasing the state cigarette tax and closing an income tax loophole that overwhelmingly benefits the wealthiest households “Alabama can't afford not to expand Medicaid ” said Debbie Smith Alabama Arise’s Cover Alabama campaign director The most costly option is doing nothing

160,000+ Alabamians are in state’s health coverage gap

Tens of thousands of Alabamians have seen soaring costs this year for Marketplace health coverage under the Affordable Care Act (ACA) These price increases came after Congress failed to renew enhanced Premium Tax Credits (ePTCs) that make plans more affordable The increases also came on the heels of other significant federal cuts to health care in HR 1 the so-called One Big Beautiful Bill Act

Many Alabamians have elected to drop health insurance altogether after losing the ePTCs An estimated 161,000 adults statewide fall into the coverage gap, meaning they earn too much to qualify for Alabama Medicaid but not enough to afford private insurance on their own Expanding Medicaid could ensure coverage for more than 150 000 of these Alabamians That is roughly equivalent to the combined capacities of Bryant-Denny Stadium in Tuscaloosa and Protective Stadium in Birmingham

In states that have expanded Medicaid, we ve seen a 6% to 9% increase in the workforce Just because people can make choices to support themselves and their families,” said Mary-Beth Malcarney Families USA’s senior adviser on Medicaid policy

Presenters at Tuesday s event included Smith Malcarney and Formeeca Tripp Alabama Arise s senior regional organizer Many attendees also described their own healthcare experiences and explained why they support Medicaid expansion in Alabama

“No one should have to decide between rent or medicine,” one advocate shared # # #

Cover Alabama is a nonpartisan alliance of more than 130 advocacy groups businesses community organizations, consumer groups, health care providers and religious congregations advocating for Alabama to provide quality, affordable health coverage to its residents and implement a sustainable health care system

Civil Right Leader s

Representative Yvette Clarke of New York, chair of the CBC, accused the administration of pursuing policies that undermine civil rights protections, restrict voting access, weaken social safety programs and concentrate economic and political power among elite interests at the expense of marginalized communities

Throughout a series of strategy sessions, activists and legislators coordinated outreach plans and policy priorities spanning education, historical curriculum standards, healthcare access, immigration enforcement, and anti-discrimination protections Participants described the discussions as both sobering and motivating emphasizing the urgency of collective action ahead of upcoming elections

Several meetings focused on safeguarding voter access during the midterm elections, amid growing concerns among activists following a federal law enforcement raid at an elections facility in the Atlanta metropolitan area Lawmakers also examined potential legislative and legal responses to an anticipated Supreme Court ruling that could weaken a key provision of the Voting Rights Act of 1965

House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries signaled that a wide range of responses remains under consideration, including public demonstrations, organized boycotts, and expanded legal challenges “It’s an all-hands-on-deck moment and every tool available to the leadership collectively has got to be deployed to get this thing turned around Jeffries said following a press conference

The renewed mobilization comes as the administration continues efforts to curtail diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives across federal agencies, higher education institutions and segments of the private sector Early in his second term Trump signed executive orders prohibiting what his administration described as illegal DEI programs within government entities and organizations receiving federal support, alongside threats to withhold funding from institutions that fail to comply

Administration officials have also advanced initiatives aimed at reshaping how American history and national culture are presented in schools museums and public institutions Concurrently, federal agencies have increased scrutiny of civil rights complaints alleging discrimination against white individuals

In response, civil rights groups and Democratic lawmakers have launched numerous lawsuits challenging anti-DEI measures Recent legal developments included the administration s decision to abandon an appeal of a federal court ruling that blocked attempts to deny funding to educational institutions over DEI-related policies

With Democrats currently lacking majority control in either chamber of Congress, oversight options remain limited prompting advocacy groups to focus on litigation state-level action and grassroots organizing ahead of the midterm elections Many leaders acknowledged that the rapid pace of policy changes over the past year has forced civil rights organizations into a period of strategic recalibration

Maya Wiley, president and CEO of the Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights argued that the administration’s agenda repurposes legal frameworks originally designed to advance equality This is about how this administration is using the tools we built as a Black community to ensure that all of our people are protected, she said

Parallel efforts are emerging at the state level, where a coalition of civil rights organizations and Democratic attorneys general from fourteen states and the District of Columbia has launched a legal initiative to defend DEI and accessibility policies Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul said the campaign aims to ensure that fundamental civil rights protections remain enforceable through coordinated legal action

The effort unfolds amid an evolving judicial landscape Federal courts remain divided over race-conscious policies in hiring and workplace protections while the Supreme Court’s conservative majority has already curtailed the use of race in college admissions and signaled skepticism toward race-based considerations in public policy

Despite acknowledging the scale of the challenge, civil rights leaders framed the moment as a defining political and legal struggle Marc Morial, president of the National Urban League underscored the movement’s resolve declaring: “We commit today to fight and fight and fight until hell freezes over and then I can assure you we will fight on the ice

Legal Notice

In Re: The Estate of Carrie Lee Johnson

Coleman Deceased

Letter of Testamentary

having been granted to Elizabeth Ann Coleman Pippen on the 24th day of February, 2026, by the Honorable Rolonda M Wedgeworth, Judge of Probate for the Greene County Alabama notice is hereby given that all persons having claims against said Estate are required to present same within time allowed by law or the same will be barred

Elizabeth Ann Coleman

Pippen

Executrix of the Estate of Carrie Lee Johnson

Coleman

Walter A Griess

Attorney for the Executrix

Griess, Shaw & Willingham P C

315 Main Street

P O Box 528

Eutaw, AL 35463

Phone 205-372-9333

Fax 205-372-4027

Email infor@eutawlaw com

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MORTGAGE FORE-

CLOSURE SALE Default

having been made in the payment of the indebtedness secured by that certain mortgage executed by Mary Alma Chambers, a single woman, originally in favor of James B Nutter & Company on July 26 2008, said mortgage recorded in the Office of the Judge of Probate of Greene County Alabama in Mortgage Book 68 Page 813; the undersigned GITSIT Solutions, LLC, not in its individual capacity but solely in its capacity as Separate Trustee of GV Trust 2026-1, as Mortgagee/Transferee, under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage, will sell at public outcry to the highest bidder for cash in front of the main entrance of the Courthouse at Eutaw, Greene County, Alabama, on April 14, 2026, during the legal hours of sale all of its rights title and interest in and to the following described real estate, situated in Greene County Alabama to-wit: Three -Fourth (3/4) acre, more or less, in the NW 1/4 of NW 1/4 of Section 4, Township 23 North Range 2 East

described as: From the intersection of the Southeast Right-of-Way of Greene County Highway 51 with the East line of said NW 1/4 of NW 1/4, Section 4, run South along the East line of the NW 1/4 of NW 1/4 a distance of 310 feet to the Point of Beginning of herein described property; thence from said Point of Beginning continue South along the East line of NW 1/4 of NW 1/4, Section 4, a distance of 140 feet; thence North 69 degrees 45 minutes West for 366 feet to the Southeast Right-ofWay of Greene County Highway 51; thence Northeasterly along said Rightof-Way for 173 feet thence South 63 degrees 00 minutes East for 242 feet to the Point of Beginning Property street address for informational purposes: 8484 County Road 191 , Eutaw, AL 35462 THIS PROPERTY WILL BE SOLD ON AN “AS IS WHERE IS BASIS, WITHOUT WARRANTY OR RECOURSE, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED AS TO TITLE USE AND/OR ENJOYMENT AND WILL BE SOLD SUBJECT TO THE RIGHT OF REDEMPTION OF ALL PARTIES ENTITLED THERETO Alabama law gives some persons who have an interest in property the right to redeem the property under certain circumstances Programs may also exist that help persons avoid or delay the foreclosure process An attorney should be consulted to help you understand these rights and programs as a part of the foreclosure process This sale is made for the purpose of paying the indebtedness secured by said mortgage as well as the expenses of foreclosure The successful bidder must tender certified funds in the amount of the winning bid made payable to Tiffany & Bosco P A at the time and place of the sale The sale will be conducted subject to: (1) confirmation that the sale is not prohibited under the U S Bankruptcy Code, (2) final confirmation with the Mortgagee/Transferee and if applicable (3) collection of purchaser information needed to comply with the reporting requirements under the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network s Residential Real Estate Reporting Rule (31 C F R Part 1031) and reimburse-

ment of any expenses incurred as a result of the collection of such information The Mortgagee/Transferee and Tiffany & Bosco, P A shall not be liable for any damages whatsoever If the sale is set aside for any reason the purchaser at the sale shall be only entitled to a return of the bid amount The Mortgagee/Transferee reserves the right to bid for and purchase the real estate and to credit its purchase price against the expenses of sale and the indebtedness secured by the real estate This sale is subject to postponement or cancellation GITSIT Solutions LLC not in its individual capacity but solely in its capacity as Separate Trustee of GV Trust 20261 ("Transferee") Tiffany & Bosco P A 2501 20th Place South, Suite 300, Homewood, AL 35223 www tblaw com TB File Number: 26-01614-KOAL 03/04/2026, 03/11/2026, 03/18/2026

Legal Notice

In accordance with Chapter 1, Title 39, Code of Alabama, 1975, as amended notice is hereby given that Frasier-Ousley Construction and Engineering, Inc , Contractor, has completed the Contract for Park Improvements Project, for The Town of Forkland, Owner, and have made request for final settlement of said Contract All persons having any claim for labor, materials, or otherwise in connection with this project should immediately notify 5020 Engineering Resource Group Incorporated, 130 CR 164, Jemison, AL 35085

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1105 Singleton Drive Selma, AL 36701

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NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE GREENE COUNTY

Default having been made in the payment of the indebtedness secured by that certain mortgage executed by Bessie Hall a widow originally in favor of United States of America, acting through the Farmers Home Administration United States De-

Shelton State Community Colle ge of fering scholar ship for students pur sing car eer s in nontr aditional fields

Tuscaloosa Alabama –

Shelton State Community College is offering new scholarships for students pursuing careers in fields considered gender nontraditional Applications will be accepted through April 13 2026

Applicants must complete the Perkins Scholarship application, the College’s admission application (if not already admitted or enrolled) and must plan to enroll in a gender nontraditional program of study

The term “gender nontraditional refers to occupations or areas of work,

including careers in computer science, technology, and other emerging high skill occupations in which individuals from one gender comprise less than 25 percent of the individuals employed in that occupation or field Female nontraditional careers are occupations in which less than 25 percent of individuals employed are female

Male nontraditional careers are occupations in which less than 25 percent of the individuals employed are male

Many current and former Shelton State Community College students have

partment of Agriculture on August 25, 1993, said mortgage recorded in the Office of the Judge of Probate of Greene County Alabama, at Book 37, Page 154; the undersigned United States of America acting through the Farmers Home Administration, United States Department of Agriculture, as Mortgagee/Transferee under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage, will sell at public outcry to the highest bidder for cash or certified funds, in front of the main entrance of the Courthouse at Greene County, Alabama on April 9 2026 during the legal hours of sale, all of its right, title, and interest in and to the following described real estate situated in Greene County Alabama to-wit:

A ONE (1) ACRE TRACT IN NE 1/4 OF SECTION 3 TOWNSHIP 21 NORTH, RANGE 1 EAST, IN GREENE COUNTY ALABAMA:

DESCRIBED AS BEGINNING AT A POINT ON THE EAST SECTION LINE AT THE NORTH MARGIN OF A PUBLIC ROAD SAID POINT BEING 2,744 FEET NORTH OF THE SE CORNER OF SAID SECTION 3 TOWNSHIP 21 NORTH, RANGE 1 EAST, PROCEED NORTH 4°50' WEST 208 7 FEET TO AN IRON PIN THENCE NORTH 88 WEST 208 7 FEET TO AN IRON PIN, THENCE SOUTH 4°50' EAST 208 7 FEET TO AN IRON PIN ON THE NORTH MARGIN OF SAID PUBLIC ROAD, THENCE SOUTH 88° EAST 208 7 FEET TO AN IRON PIN AND POINT OF BEGINNING

Property street address for informational purposes: RR 2 Box 164-A Boligee AL 35443

THIS PROPERTY WILL BE SOLD ON AN "AS IS, WHERE IS" BASIS, SUBJECT TO ANY EASEMENTS, ENCUMBRANCES AND EXCEPTIONS REFLECTED IN THE MORTGAGE AND THOSE CONTAINED IN THE RECORDS OF THE OFFICE OF THE JUDGE OF PROBATE OF THE COUNTY WHERE THE A B O V E - D E S C R I B E D

found enrolling in a nontraditional gender program to be a rewarding and lifechanging experience

The scholarship eligible programs of study are viewable by gender on the Shelton State Perkins Scholarship page To view the gender nontraditional scholarship eligible programs and to apply for the scholarship, please visit Shelton State Perkins Scholarship or sheltonstate edu

PROPERTY IS SITU-

ATED THIS PROPERTY WILL BE SOLD WITHOUT WARRANTY OR RECOURSE EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED AS TO TITLE, USE AND/OR ENJOYMENT AND WILL BE SOLD SUBJECT TO THE RIGHT OF REDEMPTION OF ALL PARTIES ENTITLED THERETO Alabama law gives some persons who have an interest in property the right to redeem the property under certain circumstances Programs may also exist that help persons avoid or delay the foreclosure process An attorney should be consulted to help you understand these rights and programs as a part of the foreclosure process This sale is made for the purpose of paying the indebtedness secured by said mortgage, as well as the expenses of foreclosure

The successful bidder must tender cash or certified funds made payable to Aldridge Pite, LLP at the time and place of the sale If sale is voided Mortgagee/Transferee shall return the bid amount to the successful purchaser The Mortgagee/Transferee and Aldridge Pite LLP shall not be liable to the purchaser for any damages If the sale is set aside for any reason the purchaser at the sale shall be only entitled to a return of the bid amount The Mortgagee/Transferee reserves the right to bid for and purchase the real estate and to credit its purchase price against the expenses of sale and the indebtedness secured by the real estate This sale is subject to postponement or cancellation United States of America acting through the Farmers Home Administration, United States Department of Agriculture, M o r t g a g e e / T r a n s f e r e e ALDRIDGE PITE LLP

Six Piedmont Center 3525 Piedmont Road, N E , Suite 700 Atlanta GA 30305 Attorney for Mortgagee/Transferee

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Publication Dates: 3/11/2026, 3/18/2026, 3/25/2026

THIS OFFICE IS ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR AND IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT ANY IN-

FORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE

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Legal Notice In the Matter of The Estate of James Willice Lashley, Deceased

Notice to Creditors

Letters Testamentary under the last will and testament of James Willice Lashley deaceased having been granted to the undersigned on the 24th day of February, 2025, by the Hon Rolonda M Wedgeworth Probate Judge of Greene County, Alabama, notice is hereby given that all person having claims against said estate are hereby required to present the same within the time allowed by law or the sam will be barred Dawn Elizabeth Lashley Abram Danah Ruth Lashley Graham, Co- Personal Representatives of the Estate of James Willice Lashley, deceased

Richard G Cross Watkins Cross LLC P O Box 1528 Livingston, Alabama 35470

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Legal Notices The Estate of Laura Kate Oliver Fluker Deceased Notice of filing of petition for summary distribution

Pursuant to the Alabama Estate Act Section 43-2690 et seq, Code of Alabama, 1975, a Petition for Summary Distribution of the Estate of Laura Kate Oliver Fluker deceased was filed in this court on the 13th day of March, 2026

Therefore notice is hereby given that all persons, heirs, and creditors, having claims or objections against said Estate are hereby required to present the same within the time allowed by law or the same will be barred Richard G Cross Watkins Cross LLC P O Box 1528 Livingston, Alabama 35470

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The Greene County Democrat Wednesday March 18 2026

Submitted by County Agent

Tameka King

More than 45 senior citizens from Greene and Sumter Counties recently proved that learning never retires The West Alabama group traveled to the historic campus of Tuskegee University on Thursday, February 19, to attend the 134th Annual Farmers Conference an event deeply rooted in agricultural education and empowerment

From the moment they arrived the seniors were immersed in the rich legacy and forward-thinking innovations that continue to shape agriculture across Alabama’s Black Belt They explored modern farming practices community sustainability efforts, and the evolving impact of agriculture on local economies The experience offered not only education, but i n s p i r a t i o n h i g h l i g h

West Ala bama

Re gional Commission Boar d of Dir ector s Meeting

There will be a regularly scheduled meeting of the West Alabama Regional Commission Board of Directors on March 26 2026 at 11:45 a m Presiding will be Brookwood Mayor and Chair of the Board of Directors of the West Alabama Regional Commission, the Honorable Joe Barger The meeting is open to the public If you plan to attend please call to reserve a seat no later than

10:00 a m on March 23 2026 In-person attendance will be by appointment only due to limited seating availability Anyone requiring special assistance should contact the West Alabama Regional Commission office at least 48 hours prior to the meeting Should you have any questions, need additional information or special assistance please call (205) 333-2990 Ext 202

Effective May 1, 2026,Veteran Service Officers for Greene County, every 1st & 3rd Wednesday, 8 am-3pm No appointments necessary, walk-in only If you can not reach us or for immediate assistance, please call our Tuscaloosa office at 2054648364 We look forward to speaking with you. Veter an Ser vice Of ficer for Gr eene County

how tradition and technology work hand in hand to strengthen rural communities The group s participation was made possible through the generous support of Curtis Travis Alabama House of Representatives, District 72, whose commitment to

community engagement opened the door for this memorable opportunity

The event was coordinated by Ms Tameka King, County Extension Agent, and Ms Sheanell Edwards 4-H and Youth Development Agent whose leadership ensured a meaningful and well-organized experience for all in attendance

It was a day filled with knowledge fellowship and proving that growth, much like agriculture itself, continues at every season of life

The Greene County Human Rights Commission and the Black Belt Community Foundation held a Civic Engagement Breakfast at the Eutaw Activity Center this past saturday The public was invited to come meet local candidates and enjoy a delicious breakfast for the Get out the Vote Event, All things Voting Local groups and vendors gathered for the event such as Forkland Community Farmers Feeding Families Group who donated over 200 pounds in collard greens for a giveaway Other exhibitors in attendance aimed to educate the public on lifestyle improvements such as blood pressure and cholesterol checks Darlene Robinson, Greene County Human Rights Commission Director (pictured above with the Black Belt Community Foundation) emphazied the importance of this event to give the public an opportunity to meet and greet their local leaders Seventeen candidates and elected officials attended the event including: Lt Governor Candidate Darryl Perryman U S Senator Candidate Lamont Lavender SRBIJA Greene County Human Rights Commission, BBC President/CERO Rev Christopher Spencer, candidates, and local Greene County officals - Civic Engagement -VOTE - it s your right

FORECLOSURE NOTICE

Default having been made in the terms of the mortgage executed to Peoples Bank of Greensboro by Kashundria Williams and Javorris L Conner on the 26th day of April, 2022, '" which said mortgage is recorded in the office of the Judge of Probate of Greene County, Alabama, in Mortgage Book 0091 at page 101, and said default continuing the undersigned will sell at public outcry for cash to the highest bidder, in front of the Court House door of Greene County Alabama between the legal hours of sale, on the 31 st day of March, 2026, the following described real estate situated in Greene Alabama towit: Commence at the Northwest corner of the Southeast Quarter of the Southwest Quarter of Section 15 Township 24 North, Range 2 East, Greene County Alabama and run South 00 degrees 54 minutes 20 seconds West a distance of 352 45 feet to a Yz inch iron pin capped "HOGGLE PLS #22677"; thence run South 89 degrees 24 minutes 14 seconds East a distance of 1 260 81 feet to a Yz inch iron pin capped "HOGGLE PLS #22677" on the West right of way of Greene County Highway # 191 said highway having an 80 foot wide right-of-way margin as shown on Rightof- Way Map, Snoddy lena Road, S A C P 354-B;

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Happy birthday to Denzel Deloach, Nezarious Robinson, Robert Douglas, III, Gilda Branch Williams, Carlicia S Hodges Cedric W a s h i n g t o n S h e r r y

Hodges Wilson, Ethan Crawford, Danielle Spencer, Isaac N Atkins, Ivion Hunter Ava Morrow

Anthony Atkins, Sr , Tierra

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thence run North 07 de-

grees 08 minutes 19 seconds West along said right-of-way margin a distance of 355 68 feet to a Y2 inch Iron pin capped "HOGGLE PLS #22677", and thence run North 89 degrees 24 minutes 14 seconds West a distance of 1,211 03 feet to the point of beginning

Said parcel containing 10 00 acres more or less

Said sale is made for the purpose of paying the mortgage debt and the costs and expenses of foreclosure

PEOPLES BANK OF GREENSBORO

Mortgagee NICHOLAS H COBBS, JR

Attorney for Mortgagee 1110 Main Street Greensboro AL 36744 (334) 507-3950 3tcg 3/4,11,18

Legal Notice In Re: The Estate of Erma Myrtle Hitt, Deceased Letter of Testamentary having been granted to Adrianna Hitt Williams on the 3rd day of March, 2026, by the Honorable Rolonda M Wedgeworth Judge of Probate for Greene County, Alabama, notice is hereby given that all persons having claims against said Estate are required to present same with in the time allowed by law of the same will barred Adrianna Hitt Williams Executrix of the Estate of Erma Myrtle Hitt, Deceased

Foster, Lucious Young, Edward Bester III, Jamarcus Jones, YaQuetta Crockett, Delfreda Coleman Mark

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i n e M a r i o n S m o o t LaKesha Sermon, Brittany Hardy, Alma A Hynn, Mia Jordan John A Hill

Desmond Neal and Albert Hunter

Happy anniversary to Mr and and Mrs Norman Atkins Sr

“Be kind, remember everyone you meet is fighting a hard battle

Walter A Griess

Attorney for the Executrix

Griess Shaw & Willingham P C 315 Main Street P O Box 528

Eutaw Al 35462

Phone: 205-9333

Fax : 205- 372-4027

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Legal Notice

Notice is hereby to Melba Craig that the contest in Unit #5 will be sold to the highest bidder at 10:00 on March 31, 2026 at the Eutaw Mini-Storage located at Finches Ferry Road in Eutaw Alabama Eutaw Mini Storage P O Box 529 Eutaw, Al 35462

205-372-9321

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Public Notice Notice is hereby given that the serving line installation project at Eutaw Primary School has been successfully completed The project was finalized on December 29 2025 and the new equipment is now fully operational for student meal service

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Legal Notice State of Alabama Greene County the Probate Court of Greene County AL Case No

Letter of Adminstration with Will Annexed under the Estate of Johnny A Allen Jr having been granted to Edna L Allen, as Adminstrator, on the 13th day of March 2026, by the

Honorable Rolonda M

Wedgworth, Judge of Probate Court of Greene County notice is hereby given that all persons having claims agaisnt the said estate of Johnny A Allen, Jr are hereby required to present the same within the time allowed by law or the same will be barred

E Kenneth Aycock Attorney for the Executor

E Kenneth Aycock, P C 1107 23t Avenue ( 35401)

P O Box 21134

Tuscaloosa,Alabama

35402

Telephone: 205-752-7788

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Legal Notices Notice is hereby given to Taya Kimbrough that the contents of unit #40 will be sold to the highest bidder at 8:00 a m on April 3, 2026 at the Carwash Storage located at 340 Greensboro Street, Eutaw, Alabama Eutaw Mini Storage P O Box 529 Eutaw Al 35462

205-372-9321

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Legal Notices

Notice is hereby given to Katie Rice that the contents of unit #69 will be sold to the highest bidder at 8:00 a m on April 3 2026 at the Carwash Storage located at 340 Greensboro Street, Eutaw, Alabama Eutaw Mini Storage P O Box 529 Eutaw, Al 35462

205-372-9321

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Help Wanted

License Clerk need in the Probate Office Must have computer experience and be able to travel You can pick up application and job description in the office of Brenda Burke on the Commissions side. All applications must be in by 4 p m March 25th

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