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This is my mother and father! They have been married for 57 years on June 30! They have seen the face of racism come in so many forms. From not being able to ap...ply for apartments together because they would be denied to being asked to be apart of a circus freak show because of the color of me and my siblings. Through all the challenges they have faced they have always let the love shine through. They have taught us to love and not to hate anyone regardless of skin, nationality or income. That love comes from the faith they have in the Bible and knowing that one day all the wrongs and hurt we have and feel will be a thing of the past. We all look forward to that day. See more

CONGRESSMAN BISHOP INVITES STUDENTS TO PARTICIPATE IN 2020 CONGRESSIONAL ART COMPETITION ONLINE ALBANY, GA Today, Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02) announced the new electronic submission process for high school students from Georgia’s 2nd Congressional District who are interested in participating in the 38th Annual Congressional Art Competition. "My office is still accepting entries for this year’s Congressional Art Competition. However, due to safety and security... concerns as a result of the COVID-19 virus, we are switching over to an electronic submission process. said Congressman Bishop. All participants are encouraged to send an electronic copy of their artwork to Mrs. Toni Pickel at [email protected]. For the subject line, please use 2020 Congressional Art Competition Submission and make sure the file format for the image of your artwork is either PNG, JPEG, or a PDF. You should also include the following information in the body of your submission email: 1. Student’s Name 2. School’s Name 3. Art Teacher’s Name 4. Student’s Grade Level 5. Name of Artwork 6. Medium Used The winner of this year’s competition will be announced on Friday, April 17, 2020, and will have his or her artwork displayed for one year in the Cannon Tunnel, a busy underground walkway to the U.S. Capitol from the House office buildings and will have the unique opportunity to join Congressman Bishop at a national awards reception in Washington, D.C. All artwork must be submitted to Mrs. Toni Pickel at [email protected] no later than Monday, April 13, 2020. The official competition rules can be found https://www.house.gov/educato/congressional-art-competition. For more information, please contact Mrs. Pickel in the Albany District Office by email at [email protected] or by phone at 229-886-8470. ###

IMPORTANT UPDATE COVID-19 Extended Closure In accordance with the latest Executive Order issued by Governor Kemp this afternoon, the District has extended its emergency closure for all schools to remain closed for in-person instruction through the remainder of this school year.... The Student Learning Continuity plan and alternate meal services will continue to be delivered as outlined: Teachers will continue to deliver instruction through designated digital and print resources. Additional instruction packets will be available for pick-up, via drive-through delivery, at each school location, Tuesday, April 7 and Wednesday, April 8, 2020 during the following time-frames: 7:00-9:00 a.m., 11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m., and 5:00-7:00 p.m. The District will resume its meal service schedule April 6, 2020, with meal packages including breakfast and lunch items. Meals will be available 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Monday-Friday, at the locations listed below: School sites: Baker Middle School Carver High School J.D. Davis Elementary School Dawson Elementary School Double Churches Middle School Fox Elementary School Key Elementary School Spencer High School Buses delivery sites: Elizabeth Canty Apartments Chase Homes Eagle Trace Apartments Former 30th Avenue Preschool (151 30th Avenue) Jordan High School Kendrick High School (front of school area) Midland Academy Victory Mission (3200 Plateau Drive) Warren Williams Apartments Whisperwood Apartments Wilson Apartments Contingency plans for end-of-year activity schedules, to include graduation, are under development. Details are forthcoming. For more information related to the District’s COVID-19 plan, visit the District’s website.

COVID-19 Update At this time, there are two confirmed cases in Georgia. Both cases are in the Atlanta area. To prevent the spread of incomplete or inaccurate information, we encourage Georgians to rely on guidance from the CDC, the DPH, and my office. We will continue to provide regular updates to keep the public informed and ensure the health and safety of families across our state, said Governor Brian Kemp.... The risk of COVID-19 to the general public remains low at this time. All Georgians should follow basic prevention measures for any respiratory illness, including: Wash your hands often with soap and warm water for at least 20 seconds. If soap and water are not available, use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer. Avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth with unwashed hands. Avoid close contact with people who are sick. Stay home when you are sick. Cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue, then throw the tissue in the trash. Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces. If you have recently traveled to areas where there are ongoing outbreaks of COVID-19 and develop fever with cough and shortness of breath within 14 days of your travel, or if you have had contact with someone who is suspected to have COVID-19, stay home and call your health care provider right away. Be sure to call before going to a doctor’s office, emergency room, or urgent care center and tell them about your recent travel and your symptoms. Find answers to frequently asked questions at www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/about/index.html.

Go With The Flo By Florence Anthony From the Staples Center in Los Angeles, to the Empire State Building to the tallest buildings in his hometown of Philadelphia, skylines are ablaze in purple and gold, honoring the life of NBA legend Kobe Bryant, his 13-year old daughter, Gianna Bryant, her basketball teammates, their parents, coach and pilot, Ara Zobayan, who died in a helicopter crash on January 26. I first met the great Kobe Bryant at his Lower Merion High School pro...m. Singer/actress Brandy was his date, and along with her mom, Sonya Norwood, publicist, stylist and several other journalists, yours truly, tagged along. It was very exciting to see these two kids together. Afterwards, Donald Trump, who was at least half-human back then, provided limousines to take everyone to Atlantic City for an after-party. On January 27, it was announced that the late superstar will be inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame alongside the class of 2020 which also will include Tim Duncan and Kevin Garnett.......... Following the January 21 opening of the Roundabout Theatre Company's A Soldier's Play at the American Airlines Theater in the Big Apple, the show's Tony-award winning director Kenny Leon, hopped on a plane and jetted out to Hollywood for the African American Films Critics Association Awards where Darla Turner, Manager of Corporate Communications at Nissan North America, gave him the Innovator Award presented by Nissan. The star-studded audience at the Taglyan Complex included Jamie Foxx, Jordan Peele, Lena Waithe, Issa Raye, Tichina Arnold, Garcelle Beauvais and the Godfather of Hollywood, Clarence Avant........... Lizzo and Lil Nas X celebrated their multiple Grammy wins in a fun way, according to reports. The curvaceous cutie changed out of her old school Hollywood glamour Oscar attire into a zebra print dress and blue booties to celebrate at her very own Grammy After party at the Crazy Girl Strip Club on January 26 in Hollywood, California. Both Lil Nas X and Lizzo took home awards during the Grammys- with Lizzo nabbing four statuettes, while the Country rapper copped two........ The 28th Annual African American Children's Book Fair will take place Saturday, February 1, from 1 pm to 4 pm at Community College of Philadelphia, 17th and Spring Garden Streets in Philadelphia, PA. The event is free and open to the public. The event's host, The African American Children's Book Project, lead by Vanesse Lloyd-Sgambati, has assembled one of the largest non-industry gathering of best-selling authors including Kwame M'Balia, Vasti Harrison and others. Sponsors include NBC10-Telemundo 62, Wells Fargo, AARP and Comcast.......

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