GRAND FESTIVAL DAY (Feb 8: 8:30 a.m. – 9 p.m.) Sweet Defeat by Erica Sims, SSU Intern Savannah Civic Center, 301 Oglethorpe Ave. An array of family-oriented activities ending with a star-studded concert. $5 All-Day Admission Fee Bracelet (Age 18 & above) Free admission for SSU Students with ID.
Headliner: Ready For The World Annual Gospel Concert W.W. Law Lecture (February 9 at 5:30 PM) (February 13 at 6:30 PM) Patrick Mahomes Andrew ‘Andy’ Reid Photos by Master Sgt. Michael Crane Featuring Melvin Featuring Althea Glorious day for minutes of the fourth quar- Crispell, III, 2019 Sunday Sumpter, a native Gullah the Kansas City Chiefs as ter, dominating the score Best Winner. Opening Geechee ethnographer, they took home the title of answering 21 unanswered performances by the SSU researcher and scholar who 2020 Superbowl champi- points under guidance of Wesleyan Gospel Choir will discuss documenting ons, Sunday evening on the quarterback Superbowl and Anointed Voices, and preserving the 2nd day of February, despite MVP, Patrick Mahomes GSU/Armstrong Gospel Southern story in the doubt from San Francisco and ending the game with Choir. Presented in part Low Country and the US. 49ers fans! an 11 point lead of 31-20. by Overcoming by Faith Presented in part by the The Chiefs played The Chiefs were officially Ministries and LifeLink Telfair Museums. Jepson a strong game, controlling named Superbowl cham- of Georgia. Overcoming Center, 207 West York St. the scoreboard against the pions- a victory they have by Faith Ministries, 9700 49ers during the first quar- been waiting to feel again Middleground Rd. ter with a total of 7 points since 1969, the longest gap against the oppositions 3. between Superbowl wins The 49ers went toe-to-toe, of all time. For Andrew tying the game 10-10 with “Andy” Walter Reid the the Chiefs right before the moment was bittersweet as Lang and Wilcher Partner To Ensure halftime show. This left it was his first Superbowl football fans in suspense as win of his coaching career. Chatham Inmates Have Access To Voting Shakira and JLO livened Andy says this will not be hatham ing for all citizens. This in- up the stadium with their his last win, and the Chiefs C o u n t y cludes our citizens awaiting dance numbers and catchy are ready for all the heat. As Board of trial and have not been con- C serenades. Third quarter ap- to how QB Mahomes lead Elections Member Antwan victed of a crime that would proached and the 49ers felt the Chiefs to this win he T. Lang and Chatham Coun- make them ineligible, such good as they surpassed the says “We never lost faith, ty Sheriff John Wilcher Sr. as a felony conviction.” Chiefs by 10 points, dou- That’s the biggest thing. Ev- has partnered to ensure Lang approached bling their opponents score erybody on this team, no one County inmates that are le- Wilcher about the subject to 20-10 but the Chiefs had had their head down. We be- gally eligible to vote have a year ago and the sher- faith and were not accepting lieved in each other. That’s access to the ballot box this iff was in agreement. “As anything less than a win. what we preached all year coming 2020 election cycle. sheriff I am responsible for The Chiefs blazed long.” Great things are to Many Americans everything that happens or passed the 49ers with 3 come from this family unit held in local and state jails fails to happen concern- touchdowns in the last 6 of athletes! awaiting trial, are legally el- ing the county jail. It is my igible to vote. Each election duty to ensure the health, cycle, however, countless safety and rights of every numbers of them are exclud- inmate are protected while ed from participating in the also ensuring the safety and democratic process because well-being of my deputies of structural barriers to vot- and staff. I was proud when er registration and voting. to break down these barriers. effort to-have honest and Mr. Lang and I sat down to Lang believes it’s his along Lang says “As a member of open dialogue with other discuss this important topic” with every leaders’ respon- the board of elections and as leaders and organizations to Wilcher said. sibility to use their influence a leader, I must make every expand equal access to vot- Continued on Page 3 Laurel Grove South Cemetery Black History Month Walking Tours
In celebration of Tours will begin at Black History Month, the noon on Feb. 8, 15, 22 and City of Savannah Cemeter- 29. Be prepared to walk ap- ies Division, in partnership proximately one mile. Each with the Massie Heritage tour is limited to 30 people. Center, will be conducting To reserve your space and historic walking tours of register, call John Brannen Laurel Grove South Cem- with the Cemeteries Office etery, 2101 Kollock St., on at (912) 651-6843 or by Saturdays throughout Feb- emailing jbrannen01@sa- ruary. Join us as we visit the vannahga.gov. final resting place of some of Savannah’s most influen- tial African-American citi- zens. 2 The Savannah Tribune • Wednesday, February 5, 2020 Teddy Adams and Huxsie Scott To Be Mayor Van Johnson Presents Key Honored at Evening of Jazz Event to the City to Retired Executive Chef Earl Coleman and Julia Pearce with Tybee Island MLK celebration will also be honored Alfreda Payne has been serving hot meals to Blockbuster en- hear great performances Sunday, February 16, 2020 the homeless and hungry at tertainers will perform at by Bernard Dilliar, Melvin at 4:00 p.m. at The Beach Emmaus House Soup Kitch- An Evening of Jazz proudly Dean and Christopher King Institute located at 502 East en in Savannah Georgia for presented by Shabazz Sea- and Company. This en- Harris Street in downtown 20 years. She officially re- food Restaurant. You will joyable event will be held Savannah, Georgia. The tired in December of 2019. admission is free and open On Friday January 31st, the to the public. For inquiries, Emmaus House community please send your email to came together to celebrate shabazzseafoodrestaurant@ the impact that her hard Thank You for Reading gmail.com. Don’t miss out work and love has had on on this evening planned for those experiencing home- The Savannah Tribune your enjoyment and enter- lessness and hunger. Mayor tainment.
Van Johnson presented Al- Executive Director Ariana freda with a Key to the City; Berksteiner explains, “It is the first presentation of this difficult to put into words kind that he has done since what Alfreda has done to the taking office on January 1st. Emmaus House program. “It is important to show ap- Not only did she feed peo- preciation where appreci- ples stomachs, but she fed ation is due,” Says Mayor their hearts and souls as Van Johnson “I’ve been very well. She makes people feel intentional about everything welcome; that’s just who I’ve done in the first 31 she is. She has set the stan- days...that everything I’ve dard for where your heart done had a real purpose. needs to be in order to work Today I wanted to do some- or volunteer in an environ- thing very meaningful that ment like this one. She will really exemplifies what our be sorely missed, but she city is really about.” will forever be a part of this Emmaus House kitchen.” Cuyler Community Improvement Association, Inc. Awards The 2020 Ursuline B. Law Medical Scholarship
L-R: Michara Chataigne, Hannah Harris, and Andrien Wilson
of neighbors took it upon themselves to improve the quality of life for their com- munity. The main tenets of the organization are safety, sanitation, education, histor- ical preservation and being good neighbors. The phys- ical boundaries of Cuyler Community are: the south side of West Anderson Street to the northside of West 37th St.; the westside of MLK, Mrs. Ursuline Jr. Blvd. to the eastside of Belcher Law Ogeechee Rd./ Kolloch Sts. On seeing an im- On Saturday, Feb- mediate need for neigh- ruary 1, 2020 the Cuyler borhood preservation, the Community Improvement organization purchased the Association held its annu- Charity Hospital building to al scholarship luncheon at save it from demolition. A the historic Pirates House national housing non-profit Restaurant in Savannah, group purchased the build- GA. The luncheon was host- ing from the organization. ed by CCIA, Inc. officers; These funds were then des- Mrs. Rebecca Joiner, Presi- ignated to support the orga- dent, Mrs. Ursuline Dickey, nization’s primary project, vice-president, Mrs. Pamela the Ursuline B. Law Medi- Bryant-Jones, secretary and cal Scholarship Mrs. Clara Elmore-Bain, ad- The scholarship is named visor. in honor of Mrs. Ursuline The well-deserved Belcher Law. She was one recipients for the 2020 schol- of the founding members of arship season were: Ms. Mi- the organization. Mrs. Law chara Chataigne, Georgia served the group in many Southern University, Arm- capacities. She subsequently strong Campus, Ms.Hannah served as President and then Harris Georgia Southern President of the Board of University Statesboro cam- Directors. pus and Ms. Andrien Wil- Each year the son; Georgia Southern Uni- scholarship provides a versity, Savannah, campus. $1,000.00 scholarship to Ms. Hannah Harris ambition a maximum of three un- is to become a licensed reg- dergrad college /university istered nurse. Ms. Chataigne students who are pursuing and Ms. Wilson’s ultimate a medical career. The schol- ambition is to continue to arship application process is medical school with the de- announced each fall in Oc- sire to be OB/GYNs. tober and awarded in Febru- The Cuyler Community Im- ary. The basic requirements provement Association, Inc. are to be an undergrad stu- is a long established 501.c.3 dent in an accredited college organization in the Savan- or university. Have a 3.5 or nah- Chatham County area above grade point average. whose origins date back to Be able to show a financial 1979. At that time a group need. The Savannah Tribune • Wednesday, February 5, 2020 3 Savannah African Art First African Baptist Church Reopens Sanctuary After Renovation Museum Appoints New By Shelbi Jeffrey, SSU Student Intern Education Coordinator The Savannah Af- rican Art Museum (SAAM) is pleased to welcome Lisa Jackson as their new Educa- tion Coordinator. In this vital role Jackson develops and mon- itors all educational pro- grams and plans all educa- tional events at SAAM. The Education Coordinator sup- ports museum exhibitions, as well as educational out- reach and community pro- grams for visitors of all age groups. She also will focus on the development of new educational programs and Exterior Renovations at First African Pastor Thurmond Tillman stands in the renovated sanctuary cultivate partnerships with On Thursday, Jan- rican Baptist Church began tractor, Rev. Leonard Small ter-damaged ceilings, re- other organizations in the ta Records, Manhattan/Blue uary 30, 2020, the oldest in 1773 when George Leile who is now pastor at Litway storing the painted walls, community. Note Records, and Chris continuous black church who was a slave was grant- Baptist Church. The First installing new floors, and Jackson’s profes- Blackwell’s Island Records in North America and a ed permission to preach up African Baptist Church un- fixing the bell tower. Rev. sional achievements include & Island Music Publishing registered National His- and down the Savannah riv- derwent a restoration and Thurmond Tillman, Pas- being named “Who’s who” Company. She also served toric Landmark, First Af- er. The 1773 organization renovation project, which tor of historic First African in the National Association as Executive Vice President/ rican Baptist Church has date for the church makes began on Oct. 1, 2019 to Baptist Church said, “The of Female Executives and General Manager of director reopened their newly ren- it clear that First African preserve the church, so fu- bell tower started deterio- selected for Ebony Maga- Spike Lee’s label, 40 Acres ovated sanctuary. Visitors Baptist Church is older than ture generations can con- rating, and the foundation zine’s list of “Women at the and A Mule Musicworks. from all walks of life have the United States. On De- tinue to appreciate its rich that the bell was sitting on Top in the Entertainment In- She additionally served as visited the sanctuary and left cember 1777, he constitut- history. was a hazard.” The newly dustry.” leading segment producer inspired including Grammy ed the church in Savannah, The church’s sanc- renovated sanctuary average “We are thrilled for a syndicated morning award-winning artist John Georgia. The building was tuary still contains many of cost is $650,000, according to welcome Lisa Jackson to radio program hosted by Mellencamp, actor and civil built in 1859 by members of its historical elements in- to Rev. Thurmond Tillman, our team and look forward Whoopi Goldberg. rights activist Lou Gossett, the congregation who were cluding the light fixtures, and they are still accepting to seeing our museum’s edu- Jackson can be Jr., Rev. Dr. Jesse Jackson, mostly enslaved. The last baptismal pool, balcony donations cational initiatives grow and heard weekly on WHCJ as former Vice President Al renovation at First African pews, and pipe organ. The If you would like flourish with her fresh input, a panelist with a Jazz dis- Gore, Debbie Allen, and Baptist Church was back in newly renovated sanctuary to make a donation, visit expertise and experience,” cussion group on Savannah Wally Amos. The First Af- the mid 80’s by then con- includes: renewing wa- www.firstafricanbc.com said SAAM Founding Di- State University’s radio rector & Chief Curator Bil- show “Listen Here.” She lie Stultz. also serves on the board of Jackson, a Brook- the Friends of Ben Tucker Lang and Wilcher Partner To Ensure Chatham lyn, NY native with south- organization. ern roots, attended New The SAAM is a Inmates Have Access To Voting York University where she nonprofit institution that Continued from Page 1 received her bachelor’s in introduces all audiences to In most instances and respect. Lang serves on Voter registra- registered Chatham Coun- organizational behavior and African art and culture. It these individuals—many of the Chatham County Board tion deadline to vote in the ty voter desiring to vote in communications. She also is open from 11 a.m.-5 p.m. whom come from low-in- of Elections and as an exec- 2020 Presidential Prefer- advance during this period earned a degree in market- Wednesday through Satur- come communities and are utive board member of the ence Primary/Special elec- may do so in-person. No ing, management and sales day. Learn more by visiting people of color—are sys- Savannah Branch NAACP. tion is February 24th, 2020. reason is required. Early from New York City Col- www.savannahafricanart- tematically prevented from He says the organization has Absentee voting by mail is in-person voting begins lege of Technology. Jackson museum.org or dropping by having their voices heard a long history of ensuring available from February 4th, March 2nd - March 20th, served in several roles in their location at 201 E. 37th due to a lack of access to the rights of every citizen is 2020-March 20th, 2020. 2020. The 2020 Presidential the music industry at Aris- Street for a free tour. voter registration forms, protected. Wilcher is also a Early in-person voting is Preference Primary/Spe- absentee ballots, voting supporter and life member available 21 days prior to cial election will be held on booths, or critical infor- of the organization. the election. Any eligible March 24th, 2020. mation on voting eligibili- ty. They must also be able to vote not only by absentee ballot but in-per- son. Lang believes the latter can be achieved through se- cure transportation to a local polling place which is to- tally under the sheriffs’ au- thority. Inmates may use the jail’s address to have an ab- sentee ballot mailed to them as well. Sheriff Wilcher has for many years, allowed groups such as the Savannah Branch NAACP, access to the inmates to register them to vote and has taken several steps to ensure inmates have an opportunity to participate in the political process. According to the American Civil Liberties Union and Right to Vote, “Voting While Incarcerat- ed” article— “Americans housed in jail while awaiting trial are legally permitted to vote unless they are ineli- gible for reasons unrelated to their current detention— such as age, citizenship sta- tus, or, in some jurisdictions, a prior felony conviction. In short, because they have not been convicted of the crime for which they are being de- tained, people awaiting trial retain the right to participate in elections under the U.S. Constitution.” Lang empha- sizes the point in the article that “taking away the voting rights of an eligible person awaiting trial is not only il- legal, but it also violates the foundational norms of the U.S. criminal justice system, particularly the presumption that criminal defendants are innocent until proven guilty.” It continues to ex- press that “protecting the right to vote for people de- tained in jail while awaiting trial is particularly import- ant considering that felony charges can be dismissed or reduced to lesser charges that do not trigger disenfran- chisement.” The two, an un- likely pair—one an elected democrat and the other an elected republican— agree that no matter their party affiliation, as leaders they must see people as people and treat them with dignity 4 The Savannah Tribune • Wednesday, February 5, 2020
Oral History Committee Searching Introducing Savannah Toastmasters For Descendants Professional Speakers (STPS) Club The 2020 Oral plantation between 1749 Anyone with On Saturday Feb- tion. This is also a unique be available. History Committee of the and 1864. The stories of info can e-mail the OHC ruary 8, 2020, Division H/ opportunity to discover how The Chartering Mulberry Grove Organiza- these descendants will be in- at - [email protected] Ares 81 of Toastmasters is Toastmasters can help you Celebration will be held tion is asking for help in cluded on the organization’s or visit the Blog -mulber- introducing Savannah Toast- develop better speaking, lis- February 15, 2020 at South locating descendants of the Blog and then become part rygrove.org/blog and leave masters Professional Speak- tening, and leadership skills. University men, women and children of a book that will preserve a message on the Comment ers (STPS) Club. The meet- There will be experienced For more informa- who were enslaved on that these stories for posterity. Line. ing is free and open to the Toastmaster’s in attendance tion contact: Vicki Minor, public. Whether you are pre- to answer any questions you ACG, ALB at (281) 932- paring for leadership meet- may have about the benefits 1004; Natatia VanEllison, ings, engineering briefings, of Toastmasters. ACG, ALB at (912) 631- executive summaries, large The meeting starts 0561 Or ToastmastersP- or small group presentations at 10:15 am at South Uni- [email protected] RSVPs are or speeches, you will benefit versity – 709 Mall Blvd, Rm appreciated from this valuable informa- 102. Light refreshments will COME ONE COME ALL!! Gamma Sigma Omega Goes Red for a Day On February 7, changes that will increase yoga, stretching, blood pres- 2020, Gamma Sigma Ome- the life expectancy of wom- sure screening and healthy ga Chapter (GSO) members en around the world. On foods. Early diagnosis and of Alpha Kappa Alpha So- the evening of Feb. 7, 2020, treatment can result in a bet- rority, Inc. will switch pink GSO will host a seminar and ter quality of life and lower shirts for red and will join expo about healthy heart mortality from heart disease. in the fight against heart habits and truths about high Seminars such as this one disease for the improve- blood pressure for the pub- will give participants plenty ment in the health of all lic. The theme of the event of resources and ideas for women. This day has been is “Let’s Circulate.” The how to live healthy and learn designated nationally by goal of this theme is to bring the truth about heart disease Alpha Kappa Alpha Soror- about greater awareness and high blood pressure. ity, Inc. as “Pink Goes Red of physical fitness being a The activity will take place for Heart Health,” a day to tool for developing healthy at St. Matthew’s Episco- raise awareness of this dead- circulatory and respiratory pal Church located at 1401 ly disease in women and systems. Activities for this Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. promote healthy habits and event include line dancing, from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Eat Fresh & Free Program Kick-Off at Beach & Johnson High Schools
COPE (Childhood, Guests may attend either to this point COPE has dis- Obesity, Prevention + Edu- Beach High or Johnson tributed over 60,000 pounds cation) For Change, a local High School the first Thurs- of food to more than 10,000 nonprofit organization, will day of each month for the people and looks forward to kick off the 2020 Eat Fresh produce, bread, and other meeting more needs. & Free Produce distribution whole foods of their choice. Distribution be- program on February 6 at COPE brings about 3,000 gins at 9:45 a.m. and the 9:45 a.m. with the addition pounds per monthly distri- line forms early. The public of a second location. bution and it’s gone within is invited to attend at either For the first time the hour. Beach High School, 3001 in the program’s three years, Guests should Hopkins St. in Savannah or distribution will be at two bring 2 large grocery bags Johnson High School, 3012 schools simultaneously. to fill. The food is free. Up Sunset Blvd in Thunderbolt. Sweetheart Sale Features Artisan Breads, Chocolates and Sweets
Savannah Tech- oche loaf and a sourdough College to teach the art of nical College’s Savannah white chocolate baguette. creating tasty baked goods, Culinary Institute offers its The Sweetheart pastries, and confections, eighth annual online, pre-or- Sale features the finest qual- from traditional bread bak- der Sweetheart Sale featur- ity ingredients that are local- ing to beautiful showpiec- ing assorted artisan choc- ly sourced, milled and hand- es. Students learn a variety olates, pastries and artisan made under the direction of of international and clas- breads for Valentine’s Day Chef Zebulon Berry. Pro- sical pastries and desserts at www.bistrosavoir.com. ceeds will benefit Savannah using basic and advanced Hand-made choc- Technical College’s Junior techniques, which meet in- olates include dipped straw- Chefs Fund, which supports dustry quality standards. berries (6) and an assortment activities like competitions. Graduates are working as of 15 handmade chocolate Online pre-order pastry chefs in the area’s truffles in five flavors: pas- sales are available through finest restaurants and estab- sion fruit/white chocolate, February 12, or when quan- lishments, including Local orange butter ganache/milk tities are sold out. Orders 11 Ten, Le Café Gourmet, chocolate, honey caramel/ will be available for pickup Savannah Yacht Club, and dark chocolate, amaretti/ at the College’s Savannah The Landings Club. There milk chocolate, raspberry/ campus February 13 from are 40 students are currently white and dark chocolate. 2-6PM and on February 14 enrolled in the baking and Truffles will be sold in a from 9AM – noon in the pastry program. heart-shaped cardboard box Eckburg Auditorium (5717 New students are admitted for $24 or an artisan dark White Bluff Road). By re- to the baking and pastry pro- chocolate bon bon box for quest only, pickup will be gram year round. The appli- $36. The sale also features available at the Crossroads, cation deadline for summer chocolate eclairs, dark choc- Liberty and Effingham Cam- semester 2020 is April 30. olate coconut macaroons, puses. For a list of items for For more information about fudgy brownies, lemon/ sale and to place orders, visit Culinary Arts at Savannah raspberry mousse cake www.bistrosavoir.com. Tech visit: www.facebook. and chocolate/strawberry Savannah Tech’s com/ChefJeanVendeville. mousse cake. Artisan breads baking and pastry program include a heart-shaped bri- that was developed by the GDOL and Peeples Industries Host Job Fair in February
The Georgia De- Job seekers inter- and dress business casual to partment of Labor is part- ested in attending the event improve their chances to be nering with Peeples Indus- may visit employgeorgia. hired. tries to host a job fair in com to create an account so Visit dol.georgia. February. you can prepare and submit gov to learn more about ca- The event will be a résumé. Having an Em- reer opportunities, Employ held on Feb. 14 from 9 a.m. ploy Georgia account expe- Georgia and other GDOL until 12 p.m. at the Savan- dites the interview process. services and to connect with nah Career Center, 5520 Applicants are us on social media. White Bluff Road, Savan- encouraged to bring their nah, Ga. résumés, driver’s licenses
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Free Bible Classes Offered Jesus First Church By Freedom Bible College New Name, New Location & Seminary, Call 912-790-1004 Jesus First Christian Community Fellowship Church has moved to 2202 US Hwy 80 West, Garden City, 24/7 PRAYER - Ga 31408 and the new name is Jesus First The Community Church. CALL 912-790-1001 Church Service: Sundays 8:30 am Bible Study: Wednesdays 7 pm Senior Sign and Praise New Prayerline Number Ministry Welcomes Women in Red and Start your day with prayer Monday through Fri- New Members day beginning at 6:30 am. with the new Tremont Temple Men in Black Program Missionary Baptist Church Prayerline. Attention! Attention! Call 1-605-313-4818access code is 741607. Greetings in the name of our Lord and Savior, Je- Shvokeia Watson Senior Sign and Praise Minis- sus Christ, The Historic New Ogeechee Missionary Baptist try welcomes new members to learn limited sign language, Church will be celebrating our Women in Red and Men in limited dance moves and praise songs. Ages 55 and Older. Black Program on Sunday, February 23, 2020 at 3:00 PM. Come ready to Praise and Dance for The Lord. The theme for this grand occasion is “The 2020 For more information, please contact Mrs. S. Wat- Vision: Looking Forward to the Promise.” The scripture is son-Newton at (912) 306-7419. Psalm 27:14. The speaker for this grand occasion is Minis- ter Kimberly Edwards of Bryan Neck Missionary Baptist Church, Richmond Hill, Georgia. Lewis Harden Community We are asking that your church family come out Choir’s 25th Singing and help us celebrate this mighty move of God. Thanking you in advance for your support. Anniversary We are looking forward to the fellowship. For questions or concerns, that will make your worship experience with us more enjoyable, please contact The Officers and Members of the “Lewis Harden Mother Sarah McClendon at (912) 308-9548. Community Choir.” invites you to our 25th Choir Singing Anniversary on Sunday, February 9th, 2020 at 4:00 PM. This Great Celebration will be held at Macedonia Mission- ary Baptist Church, 724 Central Blvd., Guyton, Ga. 31312. Hilton Head Island If you are a past member or musician please con- Diversity Weekend Seeking tact us through our facebook page, email (moon31312@ yahoo.com), or (912)441-2693/(912) 772-3505. Choir Members + Soloists Come out and help us lift up the name of Jesus. Job Search and Resume Love To Sing Gospel? Hilton Head Island’s First Diversity Weekend Youth Explosion at Writing Center is seeking Choir Members & Soloists for two Lowcoun- try-style GOSPEL, BLUES & STANDARDS Concerts, Davis Ark Baptist Church The Job Search and Resume Writing Center is APRIL 24th & 26th, 2020. open Mondays and Wednesdays 9:30 AM to 12 Noon. The Singers from all churches & denominations are in- Pastor Woods and the members of Davis Ark Bap- location is Abundant Life Deliverance Center, 2502 High- vited to participate. It’s a big show, and it rocks! Meet new tist Church will kick off this new year with a Youth Explo- way 80 West in Garden City. Call Mrs. Willis at (912) 644- singers and make new friends. It’s all about Diversity and sion for the youth in the community and surrounding areas. 9675 for more information. Unity in the Community. We will have motivational speakers, games, arts & crafts, a Please share this with your Music Director, movie, food , and singing. This Explosion will encourage Church Minister, Pastor or Rabbi. Call soon, or text Scott our youth to have a spirit-filled and informative New Year. Pre-Valentine Luncheon Gibbs @ 843-812-6111 or Terry Herron @ 843-271-9919. All youth between the ages of 4 to 17 are invited to join us First District Deaconess We are looking for singers from all churches and February 8, 2020, from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM at Davis Ark denominations! Please alert your choir members. This is a Baptist Church, 1220 Sherman Avenue.. If you are bringing of GMBC non-religious, but glorious singing and diversity experience a church group, please call to register the number coming, … on the Big Stage! leave a message at 925-3744. All walk-ins are welcome. First District Deaconess of the General Mission- ary Baptist Convention of GA, Inc., Rev. Kenneth B. Mar- Living Hope Community 25th Singing Anniversary tin, President and Sis. Margaret Whaley, Women’s Aux- iliary President, will sponsor a Pre-Valentine Luncheon, Fellowship Celebrates 20 Saturday, February 8, 2020, 12 noon. The Pre-Valentine The Officers and Members of the “Lewis Harden Luncheon will be held at the Pilgrim Missionary Baptist Community Choir.” invites you to our 25th Choir Singing Years in Ministry Association Center, 801 Central Boulevard, Guyton, GA. Anniversary (“Our Journey Through Songs), on Sunday, Deacons, Deacons’ wives, Deaconesses, family and friends February 23rd, 2020 at 5:00 PM. This Great Celebration Under the leadership of Senior Pastor Joyce C. are invited. Tickets are $30. Tickets may be obtained from will be held at Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church, 724 Hall, Living Hope Community Fellowship (LHCF) cele- Emma Conyers who will be at Connor’s Temple Baptist Central Blvd., Guyton, Ga. 31312. brates 20 years in ministry with a black-tie gala on Satur- Church, 509 W. Gwinnett Street, Savannah, GA, Tuesday If you are a past member or musician please con- day, February 8, 2020 at 7pm at the Savannah Convention and Thursday, 10:00 a.m. -1:00 p.m. and Wednesday, 6:00 tact us through our facebook page, email (moon31312@ Center. This event is for LHCF Members, community part- p.m. – 8:00 p.m. The deadline for ticket purchase is Thurs- yahoo.com), or (912)441-2693/(912) 772-3505. ners, and distinguished guests. Doors open at 6:30p. day, February 6, from 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Sis. Hazel Come out and help us lift up the name of Jesus. Living Hope began as an outreach ministry ex- Brockington, Coordinator, Sis. Louise Bryant, Deaconess tended from Overcoming by Faith Ministries in October Auxiliary Leader, Sis. Emma Jean Conyers, President of 1999. In February of 2000, the fellowship officially started First District Women’s Auxiliary, and Rev. Stanford L. An- as a full church meeting in the West Broad Street YMCA. Genesis New Life -Up Coming derson, I, First District President. The church now has over 500 members and one of the ar- Church Announcements ea’s largest college ministries assembling at the Garden City Campus. 30th Choir Anniversary The Hope Celebrates 2020 gala will include sev- Come and join Genesis New Life Apostolic Faith eral surprises for guests such as a formal blessing from Rev. Church, Inc. for our 30th Choir Anniversary on Saturday, Dr. Raphael G. Warnock of Atlanta’s historic Ebenezer February 15th, 2020 @ 7:30 p.m. This event will be held at Baptist Church and an anniversary salute from Dr. Ricky our Mother Church located @ 1900 E. Broad Street, Savan- Temple of Overcoming by Faith Ministries nah GA. We invite you to come out and sing and praise the Living Hope Community Fellowship is a progres- Lord with us. Come and be blessed during this great event. sive, non-denominational Christian ministry with a passion Bishop Andrew Williams, Pastor. (912) 232-1098 for evangelism, candid and engaging presentation of the Word of God, as well as training and maturing disciples for God. Black History Celebration For more information email: PastorAssistant@ We invite you to come and join us for our Black livinghopesav.org History Celebration on Saturday, February 22nd, 2020 @ 5:30 p.m. This event will be held at our Janet Dunbar-Da- vis Building located @ 1905 E. Broad Street, Savannah, GA (across the street from the Church). See all of the dis- Little Bryan Missionary plays and the events of some things that took place from the Baptist Church Announces 1600’s to present. Also, we invite you to enjoy some “Old fashioned cooking from the past.” We look forward to see- Pastor’s 23rd Anniversary ing you in our Black History Celebration. Bishop Andrew Williams, Pastor. (912) 232-1098 The Little Bry- an Church (East Gwinnett Annual Flea Market and Fish Fry Street) family extends an Genesis New Life, 1905 East Broad Street, Jan- invitation to honor her ser- et-Dunbar Davis Bldg, (Across from the Church. Annu- vant-leader, Pastor Mar- al “Flea Market & Fish Fry”. Date: Saturday, March 7th, vin L. Lloyd, on his 23rd 2020. pastoral anniversary. The Flea Market, 7:00 a.m. Fish Fry 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 observance service will be p.m. Menu: Pan Fried Fish, Hot. Grits or Red Rice, Hush held on Sunday, February 9, Puppies, Cole Slaw, Pink Lemonade. Donation $12.00 2020 at 4:00 p.m. The Rev- Adults. $8.00 children {under 9). Free Delivery for 3 or erend Andre J. Osborne and more orders within the city limits. Phone (912} 232-1098. the congregation of the First On Saturday only (912) 232-1097. Bishop Andrew WIl- Tabernacle Missionary Bap- liams, Pastor. tist Church will be in charge of the services, under God’s anointing. It is important to The Deadline For Submissions Of All News Is Friday at 5p.m. note, the service will be held at the Greater Gaines Chap- Gaines Chapel’s senior pas- Email us at: el A.M. E. Church, located tor. at 1006 May Street - Savan- Sister Alethia Grif- [email protected] nah, Georgia. The Reverend fin-Ford, Church Reporter [email protected] Kim McMichael serves as 6 The Savannah Tribune • Wednesday, February 5, 2020
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The Savannah Tribune • Wednesday, February 5, 2020 7 Instagram’s Influence by Lauren C. James, Youth Editor The Deadline For Submissions For All Where does one offers an opportunity to gar- News Is Friday 5p.m. begin when discussing the ner immediate information.” [email protected] topic of social media? Hon- The idea of immediate feed- [email protected] estly, I don’t know. There back and instantaneous pos- is so much to cover with itive reaction from fellow this intensely broad subject, users is what teens seek. Un- but in this article, I will be fortunately, this immediate focusing specifically on In- reaction can, in some cases, stagram. Instagram, a Face- be negative, not positive, book-owned social media and end up being extremely platform, is used mainly for hurtful. This negative feed- sharing photos and videos. back, which is often joined Once a user posts a picture by multiple people, who pile on their self-designed pro- onto the critical comments, file, they await the “likes” of is otherwise known as cy- their followers. The platform berbullying. Cyberbullying is used for connectivity and is a severe matter that influ- allows for many businesses, ences a lot of teens lives. It celebrities, and social media can cause depression, anxi- influencers to gain popular- to have a substantially (from ety, and in some cases, lead ity. Instagram is extremely 13 to 66 percent) higher to suicidal thoughts or ac- popular among adolescents rate of reported depression tions. Social Media is an ex- and young adults and is used than those who spent the cellent communicative tool on a more personal level to least time.” This statistic that allows the world to link increase engagement and is not commonly opposed. up in various ways. Howev- connectivity between users. However, there are different er, we must be cautious with For the past several years, reasons why the amount of the adolescents of the world social media platforms like suffering teens and young because these multiple plat- Instagram, which are al- adults is substantially forms, while beneficial to most exclusively accessed high. I believe that when it some, may prove detrimen- through smartphones, have comes to teenagers specifi- tal to others. been at the forefront of dis- cally, these increased rates **Below I have cussion when it comes to of depression are about included a link to the “Stop teen anxiety and a jump in self-image and a need for Bullying.gov” page on Cy- adolescent depression. validation. As stated by teen ber Bullying prevention. According to the development specialist Dr. Visit for more Information Child Mind Institute, “teen- Robyn Silverman, “They on handling and preventing age and young adult users (teenagers) crave positive cyber bullying.** who spend the most time feedback to help them see https://www.stopbullying. on Instagram, Facebook and how their identity fits into gov/cyberbullying/preven- other platforms were shown their world. Social Media tion Savannah Sings 2020 Choir Invitational Performance to Take Place
On Friday Feb- ruary 7, 2020 at 7:00 pm, Esther F. Garrison School for the Arts and Garrison Voices will host Savannah Sings 2020: Savannah’s In- vitational Choir Festival at the Yamacraw Center for Performing Arts. The Invitational Choir Festival is a two part event featuring a concert program by some of the ar- ea’s top school and commu- nity youth choirs as well as a showcase of the Festival Men’s Chorus under the di- rection of guest conductor, Dr. Kenney Potter, who is the Director of Choral Ac- tivities at Wingate Universi- ty and serves as the Artistic Director of the Charlotte Master Chorale. The Festi- val Men’s Chorus consists of top middle and high school vocal arts students from Academy, Savannah Chil- Savannah and surrounding dren’s Choir, Savannah Phil- areas who are nominated by harmonic Chorus, Coastal their teachers for participa- Middle School, Southeast tion in the group. Bulloch High School and Jacksonville Chil- Richmond Hill High School. dren’s Chorus, under the Admission is $10 direction of Darren Dailey, for adults and $5 for those is this year’s youth choir in under the age of 18. Tickets residence and will be fea- for Savannah Sings 2020 tured at Savannah Sings can be purchased at the door 2020. Spotlight performanc- or online at https://search. es will be presented by Gar- seatyourself.biz/webstore/ rison Voices, Savannah Arts accounts/gvpa/buy-tix?d=0.
Thank You For Reading The Savannah Tribune 8 The Savannah Tribune • Wednesday, February 5, 2020 Georgia Power to issue credit on February bills Baha’i Community The final bill cred- February 2020. These cred- The typical res- imately $22 on their Feb- Of Savannah In its associated with the Tax its are a result of the reduc- idential customer using ruary Georgia Power bill. Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 tion in Georgia Power’s fed- an average of 1,000 kilo- The actual amount will vary Association With Parent will be applied to Georgia eral corporate tax rate from watt-hours per month would based specific energy usage Power customers’ bills in 35% down to 21%. receive a credit of approx- from May-December 2019. UniversityPresents CTC New York Ensemble
Parent University held Esther Garrison School is bringing a unique perfor- For The Arts On Friday Feb- mance to help fulfill its mis- ruary 14 At 10:00am sion. & Saturday February 15 At Coming up in 3:00pm. Sunday at 3 p.m. at February–A New York City Georgia Southern based theater company will FRIDAY & SATURDAY: travel to Savannah to bring Yamacraw Performing Arts us ‘Henry Box Brown: A Center at the Esther Garri- Musical Journey’– This son School for the Arts, 649 internationally renowned West Jones St., Savannah, show will hit the stage in Sa- GA 31401 SUNDAY: Fine vannah with three free per- Arts Hall at Southern Geor- formances starting Feburary gia University, 11935 Aber- 14th and going through the corn St., Visit: 16th. HENRYBOXBROWN- The event will be THEMUSICAL.ORG Like Us On Facebook The Savannah Tribune • Wednesday, February 5, 2020 9
Lowcountry Down Phi Beta Sigma Host Scholarship Pageant Syndrome Society Calls for 2020 Night of Champions Nominations
The Lowcountry Down may be completed online Syndrome Society (LDSS) at https://nightofchampions. is seeking nominations and org, and will remain open sponsors in preparation for until Friday, February 28. its 11th Annual Night of The selected individuals and Champions celebration of their employers will be in- workplace success stories. vited as special guests to the “Night of Champions is Night of Champions dinner designed to highlight em- on Thursday, April 2, at 6 ployees and their employers p.m. at the Savannah Con- who, through dedication and vention Center. leadership, illuminate the To become a Night of possibilities and benefits of Champions sponsor, to do- The men of Gamma Zeta Chapter of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. hosted their Miss Phi Beta Sigma Scholar- inclusive communities and nate an item for the silent ship Pageant in the King Frazier Ballroom at Savannah State University on January 31, 2020. The Miss Phi Beta Sigma workspaces,” said Night auction or to reserve tickets, Scholarship Pageant is an annual event that allows female students in good standing with the university and the Gamma of Champions chairman visit https://nightofchampi- Zeta Chapter to compete against each other in areas such as talent, dress, academics, business and poise for a scholarship Tom Kenkel. “We welcome ons.org. Individual tickets towards their education for the following academic school year. nominees from all over the are $50 and tables of ten Recipients of the scholarships were Amenitra Turner (Miss Blue and White), Ty’Mesha Williams (Miss Gamma lowcountry and would love can be reserved for $500. Zeta) and Jaila Colvin (Miss Phi Beta Sigma). to hear from anyone with an For additional information, uplifting story to share.” call 912-436-3626 or email Employee nominations [email protected]. Step Up Helping To Put More Money Subscribe To In Chatham County Residents Pockets Our Newsletter The Georgia Gen- Executive Director, said. “ of HB 588. million in lost revenue from eral Assembly is consider- Savannah boasts the largest What would this the potential further income ing a state Earned Income poverty rate in the state—al- mean for Chatham County? tax cut reduction. Mean- Tax Credit (EITC), known most double the national av- Over 30,000 families would while, it would add more as the Georgia Work Cred- erage. This would not only benefit from the Georgia than $8 million to the local it, which helps reduce the assist the families in our Work Credit. A 10% re- economy. amount of income tax low- area who need it most, but fundable credit could bring This credit would and middle-income families the overall state economy. $8,223,650 to our local help make Georgia’s tax owe. Step Up Savannah and It’s time that Georgia join economy. The EITC would code fairer while rewarding Georgia Budget and Policy with the 30 other states that be a tax credit for 24% of work and helping to grow Institute have partnered to- have a state level EITC and Georgia families who earn the middle class. gether and endorse House do what is right for Georgia up to $56,000 annually. For more info Bill 588. Families.” An EITC would about getting involved con- Alicia Johnson, Representative only cost about $130 million tact Step Up Savannah at Step Up Savannah Interim Ron Stephens is a cosponsor total compared to the $550 912-232-6747. 10 The Savannah Tribune • Wednesday, February 5, 2020 Chatham Retired Educators Hall Announces Association Tours Schools Re-election Bid For Members of the District 3 School Chatham Retired Educators Association (CREA) took the annual tour of schools on Board Seat Monday, January 13, 2020. Platform: Ex- We visited White Bluff El- panding early childhood ementary School in their education through univer- temporary location at 5330 sal pre-k programs has al- Montgomery Street. We ways been her top priority. were welcomed by Principal Calling the years birth-6 Robert Lewis, his staff, and the most critical in terms a group of student leaders. of brain development, she CREA presented Principal promotes efforts to change Lewis and the students with Georgia law to enroll stu- school supplies to help them dents as early as three years continue to be successful. old. She views the creation We visited several class- of the Port Wentworth preK- rooms where the students Principal Alfred McGuire gives tour of Culinary Arts Class 2 and Henderson E. Formey were engaged and excited Early Childhood Center about learning! Connie Hall on East Broad as major From White Bluff, achievements of the board. we concluded our tour at Connie Hall has She also supports strong Woodville-Tompkins Ca- announced that she will efforts to make Savannah reer & Technical High be seeking a third term as High School an academic as School. We were greeted by School Board Representa- well as a career preparatory Principal Alfred McGuire, tive for District 3. She was powerhouse on the eastside. who took us on a tour of first appointed to the posi- Gadsden Elementary, Esther the school. Students were tion in February, 2012 upon Garrison School of Perform- busy in their Culinary Arts the resignation of renowned ing Arts, Savannah Early class, where they prepare educator Alexander Luten. College and Sol C. Johnson delicious meals. We visited She won her first election in High Schools are also repre- students in the Hospitality May of that year and reelec- sented by Ms. Hall. & Tourism, Nursing, and tion in 2016. Her other goals Cosmetology classes. These A native New are to improve educational students are preparing for Yorker, Ms. Hall graduat- experiences for our special bright futures! ed from the University of needs population, support After the tour, we Illinois and Roosevelt Uni- the growth of business in- returned to Carey Hilliard’s White Bluff Elementary Principal Robert Lewis with Staff & CREA Members versity and began teaching ternships and apprentice- where vendors from Sam’s in the elementary schools ships under the school to Club, Smart Senior, and As- of Chicago. She retired in work initiative, and secure sociation Member Benefits 2010 after serving as assis- passage of ESPLOST IV. Advisors (AMBA) present- tant principal and principal Connie is married to for- ed information about their in Illinois and South Caro- mer City Alderman John products. Rev. Andre Os- lina. Her passion for quality Hall. They have a blended borne with the 2020 Census educational opportunities family of five adult children provided information about for children has defined her and two wire-haired terriers, the importance of participat- career. Teddy and Blossom. ing in the census, and job op- portunities available. CREA member, Dr. Brenda Logan presented information about CAT Board Approves her book,” What’s Man- agement Got To Do With Travel Training Program It?” After the presentations, The Chatham Area dressing a growing demand members enjoyed lunch. Transit Authority on Tues- for paratransit service. The next CREA day approved a six-month Based on the cur- meeting will be held Mon- Woodville-Tompkins Principal Alfred McGuire with CREA Members pilot program for riders of rent cost per ride, diverting day, February 10, 2020 at the CAT Mobility paratran- one ride from paratransit to Carey Hilliard’s Banquet Left- Principal Robert sit service who complete fixed route will generate an Room on Abercorn Street. Lewis receives school a Travel Training program estimated cost reduction of Registration begins at 10:30 supplies from CREA allowing graduates to ride about $40. The transition and the meeting begins CAT’s fixed-route buses for will not generate any addi- promptly at 11:00 am. If you free. tional fixed-route costs be- are an advocate for children A common benefit cause the transition does not and their families, and want of travel training programs require any modifications to to contribute to the commu- Subscribe is the sense of freedom and the bus service. nity, you are invited to Join independence for people The six-month CREA!! To Our with disabilities who will pilot program would allow be provided another trans- staff to track participation Brenda L. Roberts, CREA portation option, said inter- rates in order to help deter- Publicity Newsletter im Executive Director/CEO mine whether the program Michael Brown. should be continued after CAT Mobility cus- the trial period. tomers have expressed in- CAT is planning to terest in participating in the start the program on Feb. 17. training program, which will To sign up, call (912) 944- allow for some paratransit 6055 or email traveltrain- customers to use the fixed- [email protected]. route buses and assist in ad- The Savannah Tribune • Wednesday, February 5, 2020 11 The African Diaspora Genealogy SIMWMW 93rd Founders’ Oral History Contest Day Celebration The sisters of Sa- “Growing Stronger, Grow- Jurisdiction Church of God In celebration of of the Genealogy Center’s number. Pictures are also vannah Interdenominational ing Deeper, and Reaching in Christ. Black History Month, The efforts to build its collec- encouraged! Ministers’ Wives and Min- Higher”. Our guest Infuser As a body of spir- Genealogy Research Sup- tion of local family stories The GSRC Con- isters’ Widows (SIMWMW) for this grand occasion is it-filled women, we are com- port Center (GRSC) at the to help with challenges en- test Committee will select will observe their 93rd Mother B. LaRonce Gordon, mitted to Kingdom Service Beach Institute is announc- countered doing genealogy the top three (3) submissions Founders’ Day Celebration, First Lady of Solomon Tem- and Kingdom Building. Our ing its first citywide contest. research. for inclusion in the African Friday, February 7, 2020. ple Church of God in Christ, ministry has been organized The “African Diaspora Ge- Interested partici- Diaspora Genealogy Jour- The worship service will where her husband, Super- since 1927, and we bless nealogy Oral History Con- pants should submit stories nal. Winners will receive a be held at New Hope Bap- intendent Larry Gordon also God that He has allowed it test” is an open invitation to to the Beach Institute via free 1-year membership to tist Church, located at 2416 serves as Pastor. First Lady to stand the test of time. Chatham County residents email (GRSC.connect@ the Beach Institute and Ge- Martin Luther King Blvd., Gordon also serves as the Please join us for an excit- to submit stories of their gmail.com) or postal mail. nealogy Research Support 7:30 p.m. Bishop Edward L. Supervisor of the Depart- ing and anointed time in the family connections to West Each submission should in- Center. The contest runs Gray is the host Pastor. ment of Women of South Lord. Africa and the Caribbean. clude your name, email and Feb. 1-29. Winners will be Our theme is East Georgia Ecclesiastical The contest is in support physical address and phone announced on Mar. 7, 2020. 12 The Savannah Tribune • Wednesday, February 5, 2020
Sol C. Johnson National The Learning Center of Senior A.E. Beach Luncheon Meeting Alumni Association Citizens, Inc. to Host Series on The A. E. Beach High School Class of 1957 will have a luncheon meeting on Monday, February 17, at 1:00 Holiday celebrations are always festive when you the Anatomy of Antisemitism pm, at Carey Hilliards Restaurant on Abercorn Extension. join the SCJ Atom Smashers NAA. Thanks to all who made All classmates are invited to attend. our Holiday Bash a great place to be. Please look forward The Learning Center of Senior Citizens, Inc. (SCI), a local to other events in this upcoming year. Grand Reunion? Let non-profit dedicated to helping people age successfully, will us know host a six-part series on the anatomy of antisemitism. The Drug and Alcohol Rehab The Sol C. Johnson National Alumni Association Learning Center provides intellectually-engaging, human- meets every 4th Saturday at 2p at the WW Law Center 909 ities-based educational programs for adults over age 55. & Education E. Bolton Street Savannah, GA. Please come join us so we The Anatomy of Antisemitism Series. This series can exchange ideas to continue to Not to Equal but Excel. will explore the somber phenomenon of antisemitism in PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT Contact Arthur Mae Baptiste 912-398-5233 or Emily John- both its historical contexts and its modern-day permuta- With the opiate crisis running rampant, families son 912-691-2168. tions. are looking for ways to help those they love who need treat- Mondays at 3:30 p.m., January 27 through March 2 ment. Getting them into treatment becomes even harder if their loved one is not willing. This is when Intervention can Savannah High Class of become key. To learn more about successful interventions, Dreyfus, Herzl, and Zola: An Episode please visit, www.narcononnewliferetreat.org/blog/inter- 1982 Reunion of French Antisemitism vention-101.html Lecturer: Robert Haas ADDICTION SCREENINGS The Savannah High Class of 1982 is searching for Monday, February 10, 3:30 p.m. Narconon can help you take steps to overcome classmates to make this year’s reunion our most successful Nineteenth-century French antisemitism exploded with addiction in your family. Call today for free screenings or yet. If you are one of our classmates, or if you’re in con- the unjust conviction of Alfred Dreyfus for treason. The re- referrals. 1- 800-431-1754 tact with one, please reach out to Relious “Edric” Stephen- actions of Hungarian journalist Theodor Herzl and French son III @ (414)405-7106 or e-mail us @ SHS1982class@ novelist Emile Zola reveal, respectively, the roots of mod- gmail.com for information on joining in on the fun! ern Zionism and a nation’s conscience. Rabbi Robert Haas Place Your Organization’s serves Congregation Mickve Israel. Information on our Free HIV Testing Day Leo Frank and Southern Community News Page! Events Scheduled Antisemitism Email (Lecturer: Steve Oney) Coastal Health District HIV Prevention Program Monday, February 17, 3:30 p.m. [email protected]. is hosting Free HIV Testing (No appointment necessary). Steve Oney is the author of And the Dead Shall Rise: The Thursday, February 6: 12:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. Murder of Mary Phagan and the Lynching of Leo Frank. Visit Our Website & Georgia Southern University, Armstrong He speaks with authority on the particulars of the case in Subscribe to Our Weekly Campus, Savannah which Leo Frank, a Jewish factory superintendent in At- Friday, February 7: 11 a.m. – 7 p.m. lanta, was convicted of murder and then lynched. He also Newsletter! Walgreens, 2270 U.S. Hwy. 17, Richmond Hill speaks to the current retrial of the case in Georgia. Copies of the author’s book will be available at the lecture. www.savannahtribune.com The Savannah Tribune • Wednesday, February 5, 2020 13 14 The Savannah Tribune • Wednesday, February 5, 2020 The Savannah Tribune • Wednesday, February 5, 2020 15 16 The Savannah Tribune • Wednesday, February 5, 2020 ing half and led 43-35 at the with a 14-3 run and nev- break. er looked back. The Rams The Rams expand- out-rebounded SSU 36 to 17 ed their lead to 13 early in in the game. the second period but Sa- Bonds led the Ti- Sports With vannah State chipped their gers (5-9, 5-6 SIAC) with 13 deficit down to 52-47 with points, Amaru Bryant had 13 minutes left. 12 and Okorodudu added Walter Moore ASU answered 10. Savannah State a no-hitter while striking within eight but SSU started Savannah State men’s bas- SSU Baseball Ranked Opens Softball out 13 batters against SSU. the final quarter with a 16-2 ketball team to a 81-57 win Shayna Byers, who drew a run to put the game away to over Paine in a game played In Preseason Poll Season walk in the second inning, improve to 11-5 overall and in Tiger Arena on January was the lone SSU player to 6-5 in the SIAC. 27. The Black College is extremely excited about reach base. Savannah State Nines have ranked the Sa- this year’s team and are downed Paine 81-61 in Ti- vannah State baseball team now looking forward to the Lady Tigers Beat ger Arena on January 27 as eighth in their 2020 presea- spring championship sea- Maxwell finished the con- son small college poll. son. Albany State test with 14 points and 13 Albany State sits The rest of the rebounds. as the No. 1 team in the small school poll, made Austin led all scor- HBCU Baseball Pre-Sea- up of NCAA Division II, ers with 24 points followed son Small School Poll this NAIA, and USCAA schools, by Amari Heard who con- year. The Golden Rams includes No. 2 Jarvis Chris- tributed 12 points and nine were the Southern Intercol- tian College, No. 3 Claflin, rebounds. legiate Athletic Conference No. 4 Miles, tied for the No. The score was regular season champion 5 spot are Talladega and knotted at 15-15 after the and finished second in the Kentucky State, No. 7 Flor- end of the first quarter and conference tournament, but ida Memorial, No. 8 SSU, SSU led 32-25 at intermis- with key position players No. 9 Texas College and No. sion. returning, the coaching staff 10 Edward Waters. SSU, who start- Morgan Green ed the fourth quarter with a eight point lead, closed the The Savannah game with a 12-2 run as they Avery Joyner Tigers Compete At State softball team opened outscored the Lions 30-18 in their 2020 season by hosting the final quarter. Avery Joyner Carolina Challenge Claflin and Emory-Riddle came off the bench to add The Savannah tying both of efforts in the on February 1 at the SSU 15 points while Rico Bonds Azhana Maxwell Scott Leads State men’s and women’s event earlier this season. Softball Field. scored 14 and Zion Williams indoor track and field teams Toni Pellington finished The Lady Tigers Azhana Maxwell Tigers Past Paine had 13 points while dishing returned to Columbia this close behind her teammate dropped both games, losing scored 17 points to lead four out nine assists. Andrew weekend for the 2020 Car- with a 1.50m jump. to Claflin 13-4 and 10-0 to Savannah State players in Okorodudu had 10 rebounds olina Challenge, hosted by In the 60 meter Emory-Riddle. double figures as SSU de- for the Tigers. the University of South Car- hurdles, Walder finished in Against Claflin, feated Albany State 70-52 SSU led 39-33 olina. the middle of the pack with Morgan Green had two hits on February 2 in Albany. It at the half and used a 15-2 Several Tigers a 9.61—an improvement on for SSU while Kameryn was Savannah State’s first run early in the second half and Lady Tigers bested her 9.67 at the Gamecock Baker and Jocelyn Lozano victory over ASU since the to increase their advantage their own efforts this week- Invite in January. Jaylen drove in two runs apiece. 1998-99 season and their to 17 points. A 11-2 spurt end, earning strong finishes Sewell ran a 10.58 in the Baker hit a sac- first win over the Lady Rams late in the contest stretched amongst the top tier of colle- same event. rifice fly in the first inning in Albany since the 1994-95 the SSU lead to 29 with just giate track and field athletes. Corta Washington that scored Green and then campaign. over a minute remaining. Out front for the ran a 7.97 in the 60 me- hit a RBI single in the third Le’Andrea Gillis The Tigers trav- Tigers was Ny’em Boze- ter dash to finish in 20th inning. Lozano hit a two run scored 13 points for SSU, eled to southwest Georgia man, who doubles at Sa- place, followed by Sadrea double for SSU in the fourth. Robbi Allen had 12 and on February 1 to play Alba- vannah State as a defensive Mabry (8.26). Washington Savannah State Ty’Kyla Austin netted 11. ny State and were defeated back for the football pro- improved on her 200 meter trailed 2-1 after one inning SSU led 19-11 af- 72-57 as they had their four gram. Bozeman finished in dash efforts with a 26.45 this of play but Claflin exploded ter the first quarter and led game win streak snapped by second place in the men’s weekend. She ran a 26.52 in for five runs in the second 34-11 at the half after hold- the Rams. high jump recording a 1.93 her last outing. Mabry fol- inning and six more in the ing Albany State scoreless SSU led 15-10 Marcus Scott meter jump, an improve- lowed her in the same event top of the third to go ahead in the second quarter. but the Rams responded ment on his 1.88m effort at with a time of 27.48. Mabry 12-1. Albany State out- Marcus Scott with seven straight points the Gamecock Invite earlier recorded a 5.17 meter jump Emory-Rid- scored the Lady Tigers 26- made six 3-pointers as he to take the lead. ASU led by this month. in the long jump event later dle’s Jayla Jackson threw 11 in the third quarter to pull scored 25 points to lead the as many as ten in the open- Elsewhere on the in the day. field, Savannah State new- Jasmine Williams comer Ibsan Muhammad led ran a 1:09.39 in the 400 me- the Tigers in shot put, with a ter dash, while Simone John- 10.78 meter throw and in the son finished the 800 meter weight throw with a 9.10m run with a 2:29.56 followed toss. by Karen Perez (2:36.32). On the track, long Perez ran a 6:02.43 in the 1 distance runner Suhieb Mo- mile run, as well. hamed improved on his last Both teams return efforts in the 1 mile run, fin- to the track in Columbia on ishing with a 4:40.14—trim- Feb. 7 for the USC Open to ming down on his 4:41.38 conclude the indoor track time at the Gamecock Invite and field season. earlier this month. Mohamed Savannah State recorded a 16:05.43 in the men’s and women’s track 5000 meter run as well. and field teams open the In the 60 meter outdoor season—a Southern dash, Bozeman led SSU Intercollegiate Athletic Con- with a 7.37 followed by ference (SIAC) sponsored Eric Jackson (7.55). In the sport—with three home 400 meter dash, Andre Val- meets. cin ran a 49.80, finishing in The Savannah the middle of the pack. Erik State Eyeopener will open Roberts ran a 2:09.67 in the the season on Feb. 22, fol- 800 meter run and Darryl lowed by the Savannah Witlz ran a 8.43 in the 60 State Tiger Relays on Feb. meter hurdles for SSU. 29 and the Savannah State For the Lady Ti- Orange & Blue on March 7. gers, Jahvene Walder again All three home meets began led SSU with a fourth place at 11 a.m. at Theodore A. finish in the high jump, re- Wright Stadium. All events cording a 1.60 meter effort, are free to the public.
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