If you missed getting a copy of, From Generation To Generation: Telling It Like It Is, African American History of Hale County, edited by Teresa Young, you missed a wonderful history of some of the most important moments of time in our community.
In reading the "firsts" page, I am reminded that it hasn't been so long ago...
(partial listing of entries)
In 1933, Henry Sparks is the first black to hold the same job for 50 years.
In 1943, Sister Essie Givens is the first black to give birth in Plainview Hospital.
In 1966, Roland McCutcheon was the first black graduate of Plainview High School.
In 1976, Willie McGee is the first black police officer.
In 1980, Carl Bowden is the first black manager of Sears.
In 1999, Edward Jennings is the first black school board member. (I was honored to serve with him)
In 2000, La Tonda Fennell is the first female of any race to be student council president.
The Black National Anthem, Lift Every Voice and Sing. Listen carefully to these words.
Out of the gloomy past, till now we stand at last. Where the white gleam of our bright star is cast.
There is a light born of every soul that is lit with equality from the God of creation. When we don't take the time to understand others we become an intolerant people. Through intolerance comes suffering. May we stand in the Light!
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