MACON, Georgia – The Macon community is mourning the death of long-time educator Dr. Betty Johnson-Tolbert. Her family announced she died Thursday, January 21, 2021 at the age of 86.
Johnson-Tolbert had a 17-year-long career with the Bibb County Public School System. During her time at the school system, she was appointed principal of Duresville Elementary in 1977. In 1981, she was selected as principal of Alexander II Magnet School. While leading the magnet school she received the State of Georgia School of Excellence Award from Governor Joe Frank Harris. Johnson-Tolbert was also the founder of Progressive Christian Academy (PCA) in Macon. In 1985, she sponsored a pilot program in the education building of her husband’s church for children experiencing academic and/or discipline problems. By August, Progressive Christian Academy opened its doors with 175 students. Her family says PCA is the first African American private Christian school in Middle Georgia. Dr. Tolbert was married to the late Reverend Doctor Curtis Tolbert, Founding Pastor of Progressive Baptist Church in Macon. The couple had two daughters: Pastor Gail Tolbert-Smith and Dr. Beverly Tolbert-Fitzhugh. Macon-Bibb County has named a street and a park after Dr. Tolbert. A drive-thru visitation service took place Thursday, January 28th, at Progressive Christian Academy on Betty Tolbert Way and Riverside Drive. A graveside service will take place, Friday, January 29th, at Macon Memorial Gardens in Macon. Here is an article from the LA TIMES https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1988-04-03-mn-693-story.htmlwww.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1988-04-03-mn-693-story.html
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Savannah State University’s Wright Choice Initiative will host National Freedom Day observances on Monday, Feb. 1. Events include an on-campus freedom march and wreath-laying ceremony, as well as, a virtual live stream presentation in partnership with the National Freedom Day Association of Philadelphia. All events are free and open to the public. The Wright Choice Initiative, a Title III-funded mentoring program, is named for Richard R. Wright Sr., SSU’s first president. Wright is considered the architect of National Freedom Day, established to commemorate President Lincoln signing a resolution proposing the 13th Amendment, which abolished slavery in the United States. A proclamation naming Feb. 1 National Freedom Day was signed by President Truman in 1948. Noon:
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This year, we will be hosting our 6th annual Scholarship & Awards Gala: “Pushing Through Adversity for Next Level Service.” In partnership with the Sigma Education Foundation, we will award local leaders in the areas of business, education, and social action. We will also be honoring our local chapter brothers whose efforts create positive social change, cultural awareness, and service to the underserved of the Savannah community. We cordially invite you to the scholarship & awards gala. This year’s gala will be held on Sunday, January 10th, 2021 at 6:00 pm. Due to COVID-19 this year's gala will be virtual and will be streamed on all our social media platforms. WE NEED YOUR HELP! Would you please consider investing in Sigma by donating to our Sigma Education Foundation to help us fund the needed programs for the communities that we serve. Without the support of you we could not accomplish the many things we have over the years. You can donate CASH APP $savannahsigmas or DONOR BOX text “SIGMA” to 63566 or follow the link below: https://donorbox.org/sigma-education-foundation-2021... We are looking forward to having you attend our virtual event. Please join us as we continue to celebrate our great organization. It is amazing to have the support of local organizations and individuals at our event that honors our local community leaders. You can see 'MLK JR. BLVD', 'Feed the Hungry' and 'Intervention' in the Lift-Off Sessions January 2021.
Lift-Off Sessions January 2021 is now live for the Filmmaker Preview Weekend! The festival will be going live to the public (and voting will open) Monday 10am (GMT). You will be sent details of where the public can buy tickets on Monday. NOW is your chance to check your film's listing and sign up for the festival week using your FREE filmmaker link. DO NOT give out the link to anyone else. There is only one individual link per filmmaker on this page. If you give out a link, you will be disqualified. You will only be able to sign up with the free link until this Monday (18th). Click here to sign up to the festival with your free filmmaker link >> https://vimeo.com/ondemand/liftoffsessj20215/ Voting is open for anyone who rents the collection, and you are also welcome to vote. You can vote for your own film. When you're ready to choose your two favourite films, this will be your voting code: 4xghy6 and your link to the online voting form: liftoffnetwork.typeform.com/to/rLm32uvs#email=xxxxx Booked it! Excited about this project and a great way to start 2021.
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