Women Key in A&M’s Online Transition, p. 4 FREE Friday March 19, 2021 Vol. 7, No. 28 New Twist on Breast Cancer, p. 8 ValleyWeeklyllc.com Sarah Drake, p. 2 “As you enter positions of trust and power, dream a little before you think.” - Toni Morrison POSITIVE-INSPIRATIONAL-EDUCATIONAL Drake, OU Officials Sign Two MOUs The Alabama School of Cy- between Oak- ber Technology & Engineer- wood Univer- ing (ASCTE) on the Oakwood sity Mobile University campus was the site Market and of the first MOU. The MOU Drake State (r, signing formalized a partner- Dr. Leslie Pol- ship between ASCTE and lard, Oakwood, INSIDE THIS ISSUE! Drake State, which will create and Dr. Patricia educational opportunities Sims, Drake) Called 2 Preach, Page 2 Dr. Patricia Sims, president on Drake State’s campus on for ASCTE students and op- which will provide convenient Spotlight on Elders, Page 2 of Drake State Community March 22 from 11 a.m. to portunities for the schools to access to the Mobile Market’s Valley Deaths, Page 3 and Technical College (above, 12:15 p.m. The community share resources for enhanced affordable and fresh produce Preston Brown’s Champion Game Plan, Page 3 r, with ASCTE President Matt is invited to come that day to student learning. to Drake State students and PowerShots, Page 4 Massey), participated in two purchase affordable fresh pro- The second MOU signing the surrounding community. tim allston: Perspectives, Page 5 Memoranda of Understanding duce from the Mobile Market. formalized a partnership The Mobile Market will be Washington in a Minute, Page 6 on Monday, March 15.

SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS: The 2021 recipients of the Rosetta James Foundation Scholarships were awarded by Scholarship Co-Chairs Gary T.Whitley, Jr., and Jerome Saintjones on Saturday, March 13, near Downtown Huntsville. The Rosetta James Foundation awarded $26,000 in scholarships. Pictured (l-r) are: Oilyana Tyner, Madeline Rathz, Emry A. Summer- ville, Allison Harbour, Mariah G. Mathis, Gabriel Henderson, Deidra M. Thomas, Torrance Sellers, Jaylin Hill, Demetrius Davis, Jalen D. Morrison, Makenzie Friend, Nicholas Fields, Nia Timmons, Dominique Morris, Ashley Robinson, LaToya Dorsey (standing in for daughter, Nervach Eggleston) and Narci Hardin. Photo by J. Saintjones 2 THE VALLEY WEEKLY March 19, 2021

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ROYAL FUNERAL HOME 4315 Oakwood Avenue Huntsville, AL 35810 - (256) 534-8481 Graveside service for MRS. JO TIMMIE GRIGSBY HOL- MAN (b. 1939) was held Sunday, March 14, at Faith Memo- rial Park (Madison) with Elder Alan Holman officiating. Huntsville City Council Regular Meet- Graveside service for MRS. EMMA PEARL FORD TONEY (b. 1931) was held Sunday, March 14, at the Valhalla Memo- ings are held in the ry Gardens with Pastor Mario D. Ford officiating. City Council Cham- bers of the Municipal Graveside service for MRS. WAVERLY RICE JONES (b.1952) Building on the 2nd was held Saturday, March 13, at the Valhalla Memory Gar- and 4th Thursday of dens with Dr. Jerry L. Crutcher officiating. each month at 5:30 p.m., Downtown Funeral service for MAJOR ERNEST EDWARD BOYD (Ret) Huntsville. was held on Saturday, March 13, at the Royal Chapel of Watch the meetings Memories with Pastor T.C. Johnson officiating. live via HuntsvilleAL. gov/HSVTV or on SERENITY FUNERAL HOME the City of Huntsville 2505 University Drive NW Facebook page (@ Huntsville, AL 35816 - (256) 539-9693 huntsvillecity). Graveside service for MOTHER BERNICE BAKER (b. 1940) For more informa- was held Thursday, March 4, at Oakwood Memorial Gar- tion, call (256) 427- dens, 7000 Adventist Blvd. 5011. 4 March 19, 2021 Three Women Key in A&M’s Transition to Online Learning The emergence of the modes for the Fall 2020 tor Certification program, support innovative teach- more engaging learning AAMU students with flex- COVID-19 pandemic and semester. The interdivi- which prepares faculty for ing methods. This effort is experience for students, ible learning options. its subsequent restrictions sional composition of this e-Learning instruction. evident in the more than regardless of their mode With the University presented unique chal- task force, which included At the onset of the uni- 45 classrooms that were of attendance. Further, the preparing for the months lenges and representa- versity’s necessary transi- updated in January 2021, launch of the HyFlex in- ahead, it is confident in the opportuni- tives from tion to remote instruction with 60 classrooms slated structional delivery mode commitment of the Divi- ties for post- Academic during the Spring 2020 for technology upgrades by for Spring 2021, which sions of Academic Affairs secondary Affairs (Drs. semester, more than 70% March 2021. enables students to par- and Research to continue institutions. John Jones, of the university’s existing Moreover, the acquisi- ticipate in an on-campus innovative approaches to Alabama Pamela faculty were already certi- tion of interactive display course with the option to instruction and research A&M Arrington, fied to teach online. By the technology and smart web transition to remote atten- for the “New Normal.” University’s Josh Her- end of the summer 2020 cameras will facilitate a dance, as needed, provides Divisions of ring, Char- semester, more than 97% of Academic lotte Teague the university’s faculty had Affairs and and Rhonda earned the credential. Research, Moore- “The commitment made a Jackson, and and compassion of pivot to Kris Reed academic faculty and staff, e-Learning, and Connie in response to the fluid remote Mack); Stu- environment of the last advising, dent Affairs several months, is highly and revised (Brenda commendable,” noted Dr. research approaches in Williams, Dr. Kandace Moore-Jackson. “Their both a swift and responsive O’Neal and Sharon Baker) efforts ensure that the uni- manner, in consideration and Information krisTech- versity’s primary mission of the needs of students nology (Dr. of educational and the institution at large. Kylie Nash and access and These efforts, while Jamarcus Al- opportunity is administered by the Office len) resulted in maintained.” of the Provost and Vice- a cohesive ef- While the President for Academic fort to modify academic divi- Affairs and Research, instructional sion adjusted, were primarily led by Dr. delivery so too did the Rhonda Moore-Jackson modes, to meet university’s and her office/staff—both the needs of Division for the immediate pivot and both students Research. The implementation of longer and faculty. active and term and sustained e-based The Uni- robust research initiatives. versity was agenda of the “People can cry much easier than they can change.” Recognizing that adher- fortunate institution - James Baldwin ence to Centers to have made required a significant revi- for Disease investments in sion to procedures for both Control (CDC) e-learning over laboratory and fieldwork. guidelines the past sev- Enhanced practices for for physical eral years, which physical distancing were distancing positioned it for implemented to support a would require a smooth transi- safe research environment adjustments in tion. Since 2014, while ensuring that im- course delivery, the Office of portant academic research an Instruc- Distance Educa- could continue. THE START OF tional Delivery tion, Extended As the institution enters Task Force was Studies, and the Spring 2021 semester, GREAT CAREERS convened and Instructional the Divisions of Academic charged with Technology Affairs and Research have developing and identifying (ODEESIT) has facilitated made efforts to identify new instructional delivery the AAMU Online Instruc- instructional technology to March 19, 2021 5 Thru May 23 Spring Scaventer Hunt “Encounters” THE VALLEY WEEKLY Burritt on the Mountain Althea Murphy Price 10-11:30 a.m. Huntsville Museum of Art hsvmuseum.org VALLEY April 1 EVENTS 43rd Annual UNCF Vir- “An Evening with Alice HAPPENINGS, ACTIVITIES & MORE! tual Gala Celebrating Women’s History Month: Remembering Walker” “Building Bridges to Op- portunity” the Female Pioneer who Remembered Me UAH Councilman John Mer- www.aamu.edu Then he said, “Jesus, remember me when you come into Registration Required edith your kingdom.” - Luke 23:42 NIV April 2 http://bit.ly/alicewalker- 1705 Sparkman Drive March 27 2021 Virtual Mock Trial ruab - [email protected] Huntsville, Ala. Bulldog Football Here, the guiltless Jesus hung on Calvary’s cross, book-ended History and Political Sci- 9-11 a.m. Alabama A&M University by two convicts. While one cursed him, the other asked the Savior ence Department March 17 vs. Grambling State Uni- to remember him after his heavenly ascension. Jesus then assured Oakwood University St. Patrick’s Day “Beauty and the Beast” versity him that he would do so. Meeting ID: 959 1873 1592 As March’s Women’s History Month celebration helps us Sparkman High School Louis Crews Stadium Passcode: 568176 remember women pioneers, I’m celebrating a female pioneer who March 19 Fine Arts Center 2 p.m. 11 a.m. remembered me 42 years ago. Green Thumbs Spring $28 Premium, $22 Adult, Break Camp $15 Student Spring Haunts & Haints April 5 “Excuse Me, Sir, but I Remember You, . . .” Huntsville Botanical 2-4 p.m. Ghost Hunt It was Sunday afternoon, March 26, 1979, and I had just re- Early Registration (Sum- Garden Historic Lowry House $30 turned to my alma mater as its assistant PR director. mer) Garden Member: $250/ March 20-21 www.eventbrite.com A bright-eyed smiling freshman coed approached me on the Alabama A&M University week or $50/day; Non- “Shrek the Musical” Yard and initiated, “Excuse me sir, but I member: $400/week or remember you, . . .” Grissom High School The- March 27-April 4 $80/day April 15 She proceeded to tell me that in 1977, atre - $10-18 - 7-10 p.m. Virtual Alumni Homecom- Spring Plant Sale she attended a “Go to High School/Go 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. ing Huntsville Botanical Gar- to College” college fair in her hometown March 25-26 Oakwood University den - 9 a.m.-5p.m. of Springfield Massachusetts, the site of March 20 Alabama A&M University my Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity’s regional District 5 Cleanup Day Board of Trustees Meetings March 31 convention. April 17 I’d mentioned attending Hampton Magic City Classic Institute, she recalled, while serving as Alabama A&M University that event’s emcee. vs. Alabama State Univer- She later enrolled there and that coed, Ruth E. Carter’s been the sity source of conversations ever since! Legion Field The Pioneer with the Pincushion Birmingham, Ala. Conversations on her costume designs cite “Amistad,” “The 6:30 p.m. Butler,” “Do The Right Thing,” “Selma,” “Love and Basketball,” and seven films with Eddie Murphy. April 30 “Ruth Carter is a genius,” Murphy said. “Of all the movies I Spring 2021 Commenc- have done over the years, I’ve never had a wardrobe designer ment [like Carter] whose clothes actually influence how you play your Alabama A&M University character. . . .” 10 a.m.-12 noon In 2019, Carter’s work on the movie “Black Panther” earned her an Oscar for costume design, the first Black person so awarded. On February 25, 2021, this HBCU alum became only the second April 30 - May 1 costume designer to receive a Hollywood Walk of Fame star; in Comedian Rickey Smiley 1960 Edith Head, most known for her “The Ten Commandments” Stand Up Live and “Sunset Boulevard” costumes, preceded Carter. Huntsville, Ala. Although we had minimal contact, I’ve nonetheless enjoyed watching and cheering Ruth E.’s meteoric Hollywood rise, as if she May 8 were toting me along in her sewing kit! Opening Day You too have female pioneers who, although perhaps not cel- 2021 Gala Art Exhibition ebrated, deserve your remembering and honoring them, especially during this Women’s History Month. Huntsville Museum of Art 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Chances are your female pioneers might be as close as your NOW OPEN! 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According to the CDC, Lloyd Austin approved and Labor Subcommittee vaccinated people can a request from the U.S. on Higher Education and Washington in One Minute socialize unmasked with Capitol Police to extend Workforce Investment Publisher other vaccinated people in the deployment of the held a hearing on March The Valley Weekly, LLC private settings like homes, National Guard surround- 17 to examine the future as well as with unvaccinat- ing the Capitol for two (2) of higher education post Editor-in-Chief ed people who are at low additional months through COVID-19. Dorothy W. Huston, Ph.D. ______risk of severe Covid-19. May 23, 2021, but will also Read the new CDC recom- reduce the force from 5,200 Editorial Consultant/ mendations at cdc.gov. to 2,300. Ron Hamm Senior Editor On Wednesday at 10:00 The National Guard’s Hamm Consulting Group Jerome Saintjones, Ed.S. ______a.m., White House COVID presence peaked at 26,000 400 North Capitol Street, Advisor Dr. Anthony Fauci troops on January 20. An NW Suite 585 Editorial Assistants Here are the happenings the $1.9 billion American and CDC Director Dr. initial security review by Washington, DC 20001 Linda Burruss in Washington, D.C., this Rescue Plan (ARP) legisla- Rochelle Walensky testified LTG Russel Honoré made T: 202-596-8384 Phyllis Chunn week: tion and held a ceremony William Huston, Sr. before the House Energy public last week recom- rhamm@hammconsulting. Gary T. Whitley, Jr. in the White House Rose and Commerce Committee mended that the 2,300 com 1. ON THE FLOOR. Garden on Friday with on the Biden’s Administra- Capitol Police force be aug- Advertising Associate The House and Senate are Congressional leaders. The tion’s increase in COVID mented by 854 new officers Phyllis Chunn in session this week. The President, Vice Presi- vaccinations. and receive better training “You are what you - Contributing Editors - Senate will vote on the fol- dent Harris, and Cabinet and equipment. do, not what you tim allston lowing Cabinet nominees: members this week will fan 4. TROOPS ON say you’ll do.” Minister Preston Brown Secretary of the Interior out across the country as CAPITOL HILL. Last 5. HIGHER EDUCA- - Carl Jung Robert Drake Debra Haaland, Small they make their case for the Ron Hamm week, Defense Secretary TION. The Education Pastor Michael D. Rice Business Administrator Is- ARP with trips to Pennsyl- abella Guzman, and United vania, Nevada, Colorado, Website Administrator States Trade Representative New Jersey, New Mexico Calvin Farier Katherine Tai. and Georgia. You can see a Mailing Address: Among the 33 items on section-by-section summa- The Valley Weekly the House floor calendar ry of the ARP here on the 415A Church Street - Suite 100 this week, the House will Senate Democratic Caucus Huntsville, AL 35801 take up a bill to extend the website: ARP Summary. (256) 651-9028 www.valleyweeklyllc.com PPP Loan program until Copyright 2021 June 30, 2021 (it currently 3. COVID NEWS. Last sunsets on March 31), a bill Monday (March 8), the Items for consideration for publica- to grant green card status U.S. Centers for Disease tion in The Valley Weekly should be submitted at least TWO weeks to the 650,000 DACA Control (CDC) released in advance to above address or by registrants in the U.S., the its first set of recommen- e-mail to [email protected]. Violence Against Women dations for fully vacci- Items do not necessarily reflect the Act reauthorization, and a nated people, including views of The Valley Weekly, LLC. resolution to eliminate the guidelines about seeing Submissions to TVW do not 1982 deadline for ratifying others and guidelines for “The kindest hearts have felt the most pain.” necessarily reflect the belief of the Equal Rights Amend- isolation, quarantine and - Unknown the editorial staff and TVW is not ment (Virginia became the testing. responsible for the authenticity of submissions. 38th state to ratify the The Valley Weekly SISTER DEBORAH Ad Rates Single Issue amendment Back Cover 10x10-inches $1,000 in 2020; Having trouble with the problems in your Full Page 10x10 inches $800 thereby life? Sister Deborah has your Lucky Num- 3/4 Page 7.5x10 inches $600 meeting the bers for love, money and Half Page Horizontal 5x10 inches $400 three-fourths happiness. Call her to re- Vertical of the states’ move all of your problems 10x5 inches $400 Fourth Page requirement). and bad luck. If people 5x5 inches $200 are crossing you, call Eighth Page 2.5x5 inches $100 2. BIDEN Sister Deborah to help Sixteenth Page 100 DAYS. you get rid of the problem. Get your Lucky 2.5x2.5 $50 Numbers today with guaranteed results at ... Classified 1 col.x1 inch $50/FFlat Fee Last Thurs- (4 col. in. minimum=$24) day, President 6 Month/1 Yr.-10% & 20% Discount! 954-394-7127 Biden signed March 19, 2021 7 Women Make up Third of Black-Owned Businesses

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