Spotlight: William Hooper Councill, p. 7 FREE Friday February 12, 2021 Vol. 7, No. 22 Heart Health and Blacks, p. 5 ValleyWeeklyllc.com “Alice Sams,” p. 3 “Life is the flower for which love is the honey.” - Victor Hugo POSITIVE-INSPIRATIONAL-EDUCATIONAL BLACK HISTORY MONTH 100 Black Men to Hold Rev. Virtual Fundraiser Born to a teacher and shop owner in Huntsville, The members of 100 Ala., in 1921, the Rev. Dr. Black Men of Greater Joseph Echols Lowery co- Huntsville (100BMOGH), founded the Southern Chris- in celebration of Black His- tian Leadership Conference tory Month are kicking off (SCLC) and was a vocal the Scholarship/Mentoring advocate for civil rights. Program virtual fundraiser He graduated from During the historic Selma AAMU Alumnus Seeks ‘Fintech’ to support efforts in award- William Hooper Councill to Montgomery March ing 10 annual scholar- High School. After his in 1965, Lowery joined Answers in Australia ships to local high school collegiate experiences at organizers on a mission to seniors, and a structured Knoxville College (Tenn.), A Nigerian-American to financial tools for sub- deliver demands to Alabama Mentoring Program for Alabama A&M University, alumnus of Alabama A&M Saharan African small- and Governor George Wallace. young males in the com- Paine College (Ga.), and the University has been work- medium-sized enterprises. State troopers violently ing feverishly in Australia “We are members of munity. Chicago Ecumenical Insti- attacked the peaceful march- to acquire invaluable the African diaspora who The program will be tute, Lowery launched his ers on the Edmund Pettus research tools in financial regularly send money hosted by Kenneth Ander- www.100bmogh.com/ career as pastor of Warren Bridge in Selma, leaving Street Methodist Church in technology to fuel his own to our family members son, director of the Office donate, or contact (256) many of the marchers of Multicultural Affairs for 277-3488 to discuss levels Mobile, Ala. bloodied and badly beaten. -based company. at home, visit and con- the City of Huntsville. of sponsorship/advertising, It was during this period Congressman John Lewis, Ultimately, these resources, duct transactions across 100BMOGH solicits and join 100BMOGH dur- in the 1950s when he met among the marchers that he believes, will better en- various African markets,” ing the virtual celebration/ Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, day, suffered a fractured able him to help bring the explained the 2012 com- support through dona- fundraiser on February 27, Jr., the civil rights martyr skull during the beatings. African continent into its puter science graduate. tions or sponsorships. who was pastoring at Dexter The distinguished destiny as the next frontier “Our team has first-hand Visit the link: http:// 2021, at 1 p.m. Avenue Baptist Church in leader not only received the of innovation. experience dealing with the Montgomery, Ala. He is NAACP’s coveted Lifetime Oyedeji “Deji” Oluwoye frustrations that come with credited for helping to lead Achievement Award in 1997 is founder and CEO of unstable currency and lim- the Montgomery Bus Boy- but also the Presidential Coincentrix, a blockchain ited options for seamlessly cott following the arrest of Medal of Freedom from research firm that creates transacting across borders. Rosa Parks in 1955. Lowery President Barack Obama in and King, with Rev. Ralph software for blockchain This is what powered our 2009. and social-impact proj- interest in creating a plat- INSIDE THIS ISSUE! Abernathy and other civil Called 2 Preach, Page 2 He received honorary ects aimed at emerging form that would simplify rights activists, formed the Spotlight on Elders, Page 2 doctorates from several markets, smart cities and how businesses across the SCLC in 1957. Preston Brown’s Champion Game Plan, Page 3 colleges and universities, developing countries. continent can serve cus- Two decades later, Lowery including Morehouse Col- PowerShots, Page 4 would head the organization A key project of Olu- tomers on the ground and lege, Alabama State Univer- Valley Deaths, Page 5 set it on a new course en- woye’s operation is Canza, in the diaspora.” sity and the University of tim allston: Perspectives, Page 6 compassing a range of social Alabama in Huntsville. a blockchain-powered Deji is the son of Dr. and environmental issues. ecosystem enabling access and Mrs. Jacob Oluwoye. Washington in a Minute, Page 8 2 THE VALLEY WEEKLY February 12, 2021

Bibles, in the original in a theological way, was CALLED 2 language of the New Testa- what our elders used to PREACH ment, it is just one long say in their own quaint REV. MICHAEL RICE sentence. Its content and quotes such as “He’s God context help to understand all by Himself.” That is why Paul went on and on the idea conveyed in this “According to the Counsel of His Will” and on about what God has two-word phrase in English Ephesians 1:11 done regarding the salva- and one-word in Greek. It tion of believers who first means that God not only The title is one of five heard and read and those acted alone in the provision He is the One who works God from doing what He times that the Apostle Paul who have read it across the and process of salvation, all things “according to the has willed. used the words, according annals of time. but that the security of this counsel of His will.” He is worthy! to, in his libatious litany of These five uses of this salvation is a fact because Nothing or no one stops praise that he poured out phrase according to, ex- and pored over concerning plains much of what some the worthiness of God to would call the strange and receive that twelve-verse unnecessary behavior that anthem found in Ephesians is seen and heard in many 1:3-14. settings during the gather- Although it is twelve ing of the saints in worship. separate verses in our What Paul was saying

Spotlight on Our Elders ... Featuring Mrs. Alice Sams

Mrs. Alice Friend Sams Parole Board. With partners, ing middle and high school was born in Madison County, Project FOCUS provides students, preparing lesson Ala., where she attended workshops on anger manage- plans, using innovative in- public schools ment, financial sta- structional methods to im­ before earning un- bility, life skills, and prove student’s functional dergraduate and counseling. academic levels, reporting to MBA degrees from Sams is also a retiree local and state educational Alabama A&M Uni- of NASA Marshall offices and evaluating stu- versity. Space Flight Center, dents at the beginning and A graduate of the where she served end of each year. coveted Leadership for 25 years as con- Sams is no doubt known Huntsville Madison tract specialist from equally as well for her signifi- County program in 2000, 1982-2007. At NASA, she cant community involvement Sams served as program was chiefly re­sponsible for and civic engagement with director for Project FOCUS soliciting bids and proposals, various organizations and (Former Offenders Changing selecting vendors, negotiat- boards. She worked closely for Unconditional Success) ing, evaluat­ing budgets and with the Judge U. W. Clemon under the auspices of the personnel assignment, which and the community on the Madison County Commis­ resulted in the awarding of Desegregation Consent sion District Six. In that purchase orders, grants and Order with the Huntsville capacity, she assisted with multi-million dollar contracts City Schools and Madi­son job and housing placement, in support of space and mis- County Schools and helped GED preparation, restoration sile systems. prepare budgets with the of voting rights and pardons Her diverse career also state and NAACP offices and from the State Pardon and includes 12 years of teach- the Von Braun Lions Club.

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THE START OF GREAT CAREERS “The two most important days in your life are the day you are born and the day you find out why.” - Mark Twain February 12, 2021 THE VALLEY WEEKLY 5 Heart Health and African Americans VALLEY (BPT) - When former NBA to the U.S. Department of Publisher player Caron Butler was in Health and Human Services’ The Valley Weekly, LLC the league, exercise wasn’t guidelines that suggest 150- DEATHS something he needed to 300 minutes of moderate Editor-in-Chief worry about during his activity or 75-150 minutes of Dorothy W. Huston, Ph.D. heart health. These dis- NELMS MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME ______14-year professional career. intense activity each week. 2501 Carmichael Avenue NW parities can include medical These days, in his new role Physical activity is vital to Huntsville, AL 35816 - (256) 539-8189 Editorial Consultant/ as an assistant coach at procedures and care. A 2018 heart health, but so is rest. Senior Editor study in the Journal of the Miami Heat, he’s learned to The benefits of a good night’s Funeral service for MR. ELBERT (“PETE”) CLARK, JR. (b. Jerome Saintjones, Ed.S. American Heart Associa- be more mindful about in- sleep can extend far beyond 1959) was held Saturday, February 6, at the Nelms Memorial ______tion found that Black men corporating physical activity sweet dreams. Almost one- Funeral Home Chapel with Minister Lorenzo Moore officiat- were less likely to receive Editorial Assistants into his daily routine to help third of Americans get 7-8 ing. Linda Burruss maintain good heart health. cardiac medical procedures hours of sleep each night, Phyllis Chunn than white men - even when “Now that I’m retired, which puts them at a higher Graveside service for MR. DARRIN DEWAYNE FENNELL William Huston, Sr. presenting with similar staying in shape is no longer risk for heart disease. (b. 1985) was held Saturday, February 6, at Valley View Me- Gary T. Whitley, Jr. symptoms.iv part of my job,” Butler says. As Americans are increas- morial Gardens. Advertising Associate “I have to make sure I set To help increase awareness ingly aware of their health and encourage action, Butler Phyllis Chunn aside time to shoot hoops amidst the COVID-19 pan- Graveside service for MS. ALLICYN WEBSTER (b. 1957) has teamed up with Astel- with my kids or go for a demic, scheduling a cardio- was held Wednesday, February 3, at Pine Crest Memorial - Contributing Editors - walk during the day - espe- las to encourage Black men vascular screening virtually tim allston Gardens (Columbia, Tenn). cially while we’re spending and women to set the screen or in person is an important Minister Preston Brown - make an appointment for Robert Drake more time at home.” step in taking control of Memorial service for MR. DALLIS PATRICK RYAN WOLFE a heart health screening. Ron Hamm Butler hopes others fol- your health. “Set the Screen” (b. 1998) was held Sunday, January 31, at Jorgenson Lake Set the Screen is a national Pastor Michael D. Rice low his example. According and make an appointment Park (37th Street & 11th Avenue North - St. Petersburg, Fla.). to the Centers for Disease campaign designed to em- with your doctor today. Website Administrator power African Americans to “I am proud to part- Calvin Farier Control and Prevention, heart disease is the leading prioritize their heart health ner with Astellas and the ROYAL FUNERAL HOME 4315 Oakwood Avenue Mailing Address: cause of death in the United by raising awareness of some National Basketball Retired The Valley Weekly States each year, and African of the known (smoking, Players Association (NBR- Huntsville, AL 35810 - (256) 534-8481 415A Church Street - Suite 100 Americans are about 20% alcohol consumption and PA), to help address some Huntsville, AL 35801 more likely to die from the obesity) and lesser-known of the health disparities that Graveside service for DEACON TILLMAN JEFFERSON, (256) 651-9028 condition compared to other cardiovascular risks, such as exist in this country today,” JR. (b. 1941) was held Tuesday, February 9, at the Valhalla www.valleyweeklyllc.com Memory Gardens in the Chapel of Love (698 Winchester Copyright 2021 racial or ethnic groups. With genetics. says Butler. “By encouraging these statistics in mind, and Butler has experienced more African Americans to Road NE, Huntsville, AL 35811) with Elder Mario Ford of- Items for consideration for publica- as you navigate life during heart disease on a personal talk to their doctors, I be- ficiating. tion in The Valley Weekly should the COVID-19 pandemic, level with his extended fam- lieve we can empower them be submitted at least TWO weeks it’s even more important to ily and is passionate about to make their heart health a Graveside service for MR. EDWARD DAVIS (b. 1930) was in advance to above address or by ensuring Black men know held Sunday, February 7, at Pine Grove Memorial Garden e-mail to [email protected]. be aware of heart health as priority.” Items do not necessarily reflect the existing heart conditions can their risk and, importantly, To learn more about (759 Pine Grove Road, Unit A, Harvest, Ala.) with Dr. C. views of The Valley Weekly, LLC. increase the risk of severe speak with their doctor to how to reduce your risk of Jermaine Turner officiating. illness from COVID-19. help reduce it. coronary heart disease, the Submissions to TVW do not Black men, in particular, Now that he’s not playing most common type of heart Graveside service for REV.MILTON JONES (b. 1940) was necessarily reflect the belief of professional basketball every held Tuesday, February 2, at New Hope Community Cem- the editorial staff and TVW is not face disparities when it disease, visit MindYour- etery #2 (28520 Wall Street, Madison, Ala.) with Reverend responsible for the authenticity of comes to heart disease and day, Butler tries to adhere HeartFacts.com. submissions. 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The world is in need of hope To help us cope Day by day So that come what may Want to Improve your Memory? Start We will be okay with “What’s that in your Hand?” Last year we had to perse- And the Lord said to him, “What is that in your hand?” He said, vere “A rod.” And he said, “Cast it on the ground.” - Exodus 4:2,3. Through the storm It was the new norm It was tough Previously, the shepherd Moses was telling God why And it was rough he was unable to follow God’s command to lead his fellow People were struggling Israelites out of their 400-year Egyptian slavery. The news was troubling God then ordered him to throw down his shepherd- Wondering when we would ing rod, which then became a snake. God then had Moses get relief living with grief retrieve it, returning it to a shepherd’s rod. 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He understands and I’m learning now to humble myself and ask my wife and our He is our hope for today daughter occasionally to repeat what they just said; then in He gave us hope yesterday my own words, I’ll recap their “honey-do” instructions! Hope will stay And won’t go away Hope will help us find the “Write On!” way My latest venture is to jot down what I heard being said Hope will brighten your day - that is, when I can remember to carry a small pad and pen! Hope is something we can The Navigators founder-evangelist Dawson Trotman see once said, “Thoughts disentangle themselves when they Hope lives in me pass through the lips and fingertips.” These are God-gifts Hope is motivation immediately available to us, “in your hands.” Hope is inspiration Are these three tools of humility, Bible re-memorizations, Hope is something that is and notetaking working? real I’ll keep you posted, . . . that is, if I remember. NOW OPEN! Hope is something we can ______feel tim allston is the author of the printed/digital/audiobook, Hope is something that will The U.S. Coronavirus Crisis and the Rise of the “Silver-Mettle” heal Leaders, available now at https://amzn.to/3cx1koV. Hope is helping us stand February 12, 2021 7 BLACK HISTORY MONTH Focus on Dr. William Hooper Councill Founder of Alabama A&M University While William Hooper Over the next 35 years, Councill founded Alabama Councill worked hard A&M University in 1875, to establish the school his list of other accom- he founded. The name plishments is extensive. changed to the State When Councill died in Normal and Industrial 1909, the Montgomery School, then to the State Advertiser described him Agricultural and Mechani- as “the greatest Negro that cal College for Negroes. the race has produced,” And, relocating the school although he was a con- in 1890, four miles north of temporary of Booker T. Huntsville, helped to make HSO to Present ‘Carnival of the Animals’ Washington. His many “Councill’s school” stron- Huntsville Symphony orchestra, Saint-Saëns’ duce young people to the successes include the ger. By 1898, the school Orchestra will present “Ca- Carnival of the Animals instruments of the orchestra launching of the Lincoln offered college degrees and nival of the Animals,” a free presents the double bass as when paired with the daz- School in 1869, serving in boasted an enrollment of family concert on Saturday, an elephant, the clarinet as zling, larger-than-life pup- the Alabama Legislature in 422. Today, it has 6,000 February 27, in the Mark C. a cuckoo, and an ensemble petry of Huntsville M.E.T. 1873, being admitted to the students and offers bach- Smith Concert Hall of the of shimmering strings and Best of all, this concert and bar for the practice of law elor’s, master’s, specialist Von Braun Center from11 undulating pianos as an the fun-filled morning ac- in 1883, establishing the and doctoral (4) degrees. a.m.-12 p.m. aquarium brimming with tivities which precede it are St. John African Methodist In addition to serv- Among the most beloved colorful fish. This event can FREE to the family and to Episcopal Church in 1885, the Lincoln School. Soon, ing as president of the of children’s pieces for the be used as a way to intro- the entire community. and serving as publisher the Lincoln School became school, Councill published and editor of the Huntsville recognized throughout the and edited the Huntsville City Council Herald from 1877 to 1884. county. Herald between 1877 and City’s Multicultural Meetings 1884. He also studied law Councill was born July In 1872, he moved to the and was admitted to the Affairs Gets Update 12, 1848, in Fayetteville, state capital and became an bar in 1883. Councill wrote North Carolina. His assistant enrollment clerk several books during his parents were slaves on the for the House of Represen- lifetime, including Lamp The City of Huntsville’s “We want to engage in Councill plantation. His tatives for two years. Prior of Wisdom (1898). From Office of Multicultural dialogue to ensure we are father escaped in 1854 to to this job, at the Alabama 1883 to 1900, he was a Affairs is getting a big doing everything we can to Canada, but William, his State Equal Rights conven- minister of the African makeover in 2021. be a more just and equi- mother Mary Jane, and his tion, he urged Congress Methodist Episcopal Established over a table city,” he said. brother Cicero were sold to to enact Charles Sumner’s (A.M.E.) Conference. After decade ago, the office that Office of Diversity, Eq- Huntsville City D.C. Humphreys in Hunts- Civil Rights Bill without organizing the St. John serves as the administra- uity & Inclusion Multicul- Council Regular Meet- ville, Alabama, who during deleting its provision A.M.E. Church in 1885, tion’s point of contact for tural Affairs Officer Kenny ings are held in the the war became known as a for integration. Councill he reportedly preached diverse races and cultures Anderson, who joined the City Council Chambers champion of Negro rights. said he “wanted all the the first sermon from a within the City limits will City of Huntsville in 2013, of the Municipal Build- Councill, with his brother rights that the white man barber shop on the corner soon be restructured to the is working with adminis- ing on the 2nd and and mother, was able to go enjoyed, for justice hath no of Miller and West Holmes Office of Diversity, Equity tration to make the transi- 4th Thursday of each north for the remainder of color.” streets. & Inclusion (ODEI). tion to ODEI as seamless month at 5:30 p.m., the war. When he turned Mayor Tommy Battle first as possible. Downtown Huntsville. at age 17, he returned to The legislature in 1873 On April 9, 1909, announced the change in Anderson said the Watch the meetings gain formal training in created the Huntsville Councill died at age 61 at his annual State of the City restructuring shows that live via HuntsvilleAL. Stevenson, Alabama, at the Normal School. The his home on the campus of address, when he said the the City of Huntsville gov/HSVTV or on the Quaker freedmen’s school. school was first opened in his beloved university. A City will expand staff and recognizes the importance City of Huntsville Face- May 1875 with a $1,000 ap- crowd of 5,000 attended his programs to better repre- of creating a community book page (@huntsvil- He became a school propriation. With Councill funeral, and special music, sent the needs and goals of where all people feel valued lecity). teacher in 1868 and ran as the first president, the originally composed for the growing community. and heard. afoul of the , school was designed to the funeral of governor J.W. who ran Councill out of educate blacks to teach Clay, was sung at Councill’s “Men can starve from a lack of self-realization as much as Stevenson to Huntsville in black children. The enroll- service by members of the they can from a lack of bread.” - Richard Wright 1869. He settled outside ment was 61 students with governor’s family. Huntsville and established two teachers. 8 February 12, 2021

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