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Volume 5, No. 7 www.valleyweeklyllc.com Friday, October 26, 2018 Oakwood Welcomes U.S. Poet Laureate The Depart- The Fal- ment of Eng- mouth, Mass., lish and For- native was eign Languages raised in Fair- at Oakwood field, Calif., University wel- with signifi- comed Tracy cant K. Smith, Poet roots. Her Laureate of the mother was an , educator and Local Beloved as part of the her engineer J.L. Moran father worked Nonagenarian Lecture Series: Moving the on the Hubble telescope. HOW FIRM A FOUNDATION: Church Street Cumberland Presbyterian Church in Passes Away at 99 Stones. She earned degrees from America, founded in 1874, is cementing its downtown footprint in the heart of Hunts- Smith, author of Wade Harvard University and ville with an impressive new structure (see inset) and accompanying ceremonies that will Born April 15. 1919, in the Water and Memoir, Columbia University. culminate with a dedication program on November 4. Above, Pastor-Teacher Mitchell Mrs. Evangeline Spillman provided a free presenta- The Pulitzer Prize win- M. Walker, Sr., (c) addresses a group of jubilant members and various officials at a rainy passed away on October 9. tion on campus at 7 p.m. ner has served as the 52nd 9 a.m. ribbon cutting ceremony on Saturday, October 20, at 228 Church Street. The early A former home eco- Thursday, October 25, at Poet Laureate of the U.S. church was characterized by its spirit of caring, sharing and outreach. Within the General nomics teacher in local Moran Hall since 2017. Assembly, it was often referred to as the “Mother Church.” (Photos by Jerome Saintjones) city and county schools, she was a graduate of both Hampton and Tuskegee. Downtown Huntsville, Inc., Committed to Vibrancy and Diversity Her funeral service was held on Thursday, October Down- urban envi- 18, 2018, at the Lakeside town Hunts- ronment United Methodist Church, ville, Inc., master INSIDE THIS ISSUE! located on Meridian Street, champions a planning with Reverend Earla S. vibrant and focused on Millennial Guest Columnist: economi- opportunity Lockhart officiating. Consciousness and the HBCU, Page 4 The Ivy Beyond the cally strong sites and redevelopment Wall Ceremony presented Downtown projects; Downtown com- Champion Game Plan for Life, Page 2 by the Epsilon Gamma Huntsville. mercial and residential Valley Deaths, Page 5 Omega Chapter of the Its mem- development; Downtown Valley Scopes, Page 6 Alpha Kappa Alpha Soror- bers repre- advocacy and public sent stakeholder groups organizations, advocacy policy; marketing; and Called 2 Preach, Page 6 ity, Incorporated was held groups, neighborhood Wednesday, October 17, and Downtown property philanthropy and member- Three Strikes Not Out, Page 7 owners, business owners, associations and residents ship. also at Lakeside United from throughout the city. Royal’s 100th Anniversary, Page 8 tourist attractions, business - downtownhuntsville.org Methodist Church. Its initiatives include Page 2 The Valley Weekly October 26, 2018

plan specifically targeted for new Justice Brett Kavana- violence summit organized by The Cook Political Report on at the middle class, al- ugh. gun control groups and teach- Friday predicted a 25-35 net Washington in One Minute though no other details ers’ unions. At the summit, pickup of seats for Democrats were released. Secretary 5. The New York Times attendees adopted a students’ in the House (they need 23 Mnuchin said that he reported on Sunday that the bill of rights aimed at mak- to take control), although it has been working with Department of Health and ing communities safer. The noted that the Brett Kavana- House Ways and Means Human Services has drafted a steps include the creation of ugh confirmation battle has Committee Chair Kevin memo that would define male transparent safety committees energized GOP voters. In the Brady (R-TX) on the new and female under the federal at schools and implementing Senate races, Cook has four plan – but would not say civil rights statute (known as equitable funding to under- (4) of the 26 Democratic seats which tax brackets would “Title IX”) as unchangeable resourced schools for after as a tossup (FL, IN, MO, and be affected nor how the determined by the genitals a school programs. MT), with North Dakota’s Sen. bill would be financed. person is born with, which Heitkamp now in the “leans Last year’s $1.5 tril- would largely eliminate the 7. There are 15 days until Republican column.” On the Here are the top issues in at the White House for a lion tax cut is expected to Obama Administration’s the mid-term elections. Ac- GOP side, of the 9 seats in the Washington, D.C., for this “State Leadership Day Confer- add $1 trillion to the national recognition and protections cording to Politico, the most election, 4 are tossups: AZ, week. ence.” debt, with the latest numbers for the estimated 1.4 million recent round of campaign fi- NV, TN and TX. On Wednesday, the Presi- showing the 2018 federal Americans who identify as nance disclosures on Saturday 1. The House and Senate dent spoke on the nation’s budget deficit growing by 17% transgender. showed a surge of GOP big Hamm Consulting Group are in recess until November opioid abuse crisis. According to $779 billion, largely due to donor cash, with the national 400 North Capitol Street, NW 13. to The Washington Post, the a steep decline in federal rev- 6. Approximately 150 party committees, key House Suite 585 2. This week, President President has held 27 rallies enue because of the tax cut. students and their teachers and Senate candidates, and the Washington D.C. 20001 Trump had three campaign to date for GOP candidates in from around the country top super PACs having $337 T: 202-596-8384 rallies on his schedule with a the 2018 mid-term elections. 4. According to the SCO- gathered in Washington over million on hand, compared to [email protected] trip to Houston on Monday, TUS Blog, for the first time in the weekend for a student gun the Democrats’ $285 million. www.hammconsulting.com Mosinee, WI on Wednesday 3. On Sunday, President its history, the majority of the and Charlotte, NC on Friday. Trump and Treasury Secretary Supreme Court Justices’ law On Tuesday, the President Steve Mnuchin announced clerks are women, including hosted state officials from that the Administration will all four (4) clerks who work Alaska, California, and Hawaii release shortly a new tax cut 77th Magic City Classic Dominates Weekend The Magic City Classic Birmingham, Ala. Champion Game Plan for Life will take on even added “star” Bessemer native Gucci by Preston Brown force this year through a Mane, born Radric Delantic Genesis 50:20: Joseph tells survival. Remember, he had to have to learn how to survive lineup that includes award- Davis, will headline a concert his brothers, “You intended survive being sold into slavery, the trials and the test that winning actor Don Cheadle at Legion Field after the con- to harm me, but and being falsely try to keep you from what as the event’s ambassador and clusion of the 2:30 p.m. game. God intended accused of being God wants you to do. There rapper Gucci Mane as the The rapper, 38, has a dozen it for good to ac- with Potiphar’s will be times when you don’t post-game performer. studio albums to his credit, complish what wife and thrown see any progress, but you Cheadle will greet the The actor will also be high- along with mixtapes, singles is now being into prison. But still have to press on and public at a downtown parade lighted during the halftime and EPs. He has collaborated done, the saving you know what? survive. Then, there may that starts at 8 a.m. on game ceremonies at Legion Field, with artists Drake, Lil Wayne, of many lives.” He survived be times where you feel day, Saturday, October 27. 400 Graymont Avenue, West, Bruno Mars and others. When prison, too. So, that what you are doing is we look at his road to success insignificant. But you have this scripture we need to was not easy. We all need to to press on and survive. The understand that when we remember that success does enemy will also try to intim- “survive” certain things in not always come in a straight idate you with thoughts that our life, it’s not just for us. line. There will be setbacks you are not good enough. But sometimes it can be for along the way. But remember, anything other people, as well. I re- Sometimes we can’t see that the enemy tells you is a member 20 years ago I sur- what God has for our lives lie. So you have to press on vived cancer and because until we start experiencing and survive those attacks. of that I was able to be a life. Matter of fact, the best Finally, I pray that God blessing to others through instruction that we will ever gives you the insightfulness my ministry, as well as my receive will come from actual to realize that trials come to relationships that I have life experiences. And, let’s face make you more aware not made with others. it: there will be failures along angry, stronger not weaker, I believe that God not the way. But the good news is better not bitter … Stay only wants to do things for we are all wired for survival. encouraged, my brothers us; He wants to do things Joseph was wired for survival and sisters. Make sure you through us, as well. Now and he teaches all of us a great purchase a copy of my book when we look at the life of lesson about perseverance. A Champion Game Plan Joseph, we can see that He So whatever it is that you For Life at amazon.com and knew a thing or two about really want out of life, you will BarnesandNoble.com. October 26, 2018 The Valley Weekly Page 3

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Thru January 13 October 27 Exhibit Live Taping of Christmas “Louis Comfort Tiffany: Special for ABC Televi- Treasures from the Drie- sion featuring gospel artist, haus Museum” Kirk Franklin - Oakwood Huth, Boeing, Salmon, University Church, 5500 Haws & Chan Galleries Adventist Blvd., NW, Huntsville City Huntsville Museum of Art Huntsville, Ala. - 11 a.m. Council’s regular meet- need to be? An alliance A celebration of beauty, ings are held in the G U E S T C O L U M N I S T transcending state lines Louis Comfort Tiffany: 77th Annual Magic City City Council Cham- and curricular limitations Treasures from the Drie- Classic Game bers of the Municipal and that is bold enough to haus Collection features AAMU vs. Alabama State Building on the 2nd mandate two comprehensive Millennial Thought more than 60 objects span- University and 4th Thursday of semesters of black his- each month at 6 p.m. by Larry Campbell tory—just as a start? This ning over 30 years of Tif- Legion Field fany’s prolific career. Birmingham, Ala. Council work sessions course would transcend the are also held in the watered-down accounts of 2:30 p.m. Consciousness and the HBCU Experience October 26 Chambers of the Mu- Martin Luther King and nicipal Building on the Sometimes, it is easy to some millennials feel that Alabama A&M University November 1-4 Rosa Parks received in high 1st and 3rd Thursday of feel a certain level of societal the past is not relevant to Board of Trustees Meeting “The Wall the Heals” schools. each month at 6 p.m. acceptance when we are the present nor as a means I believe that sometimes Birmingham Westin Replica of Vietnam Veter- For more informa- embedded within the warm toward intergenerational we are afraid to hone in Birmingham, Ala. ans Memorial tion, call (256) 427- arms of historically black unification. In one sense, on the past because we are 8:30 a.m. Huntsville, Ala. 5011. colleges and universities we feel that it is not impor- somewhat ashamed that we (HBCUs). There is often a tant because of advances in know so little about it. What feeling of protection, one- technology. We can look up would happen to us with this ness and a chance to expand any person from the past, new empowerment? Dare and breathe more freely. read about them and quickly we think about how the However, an HBCU is not study their contributions. world would have differed if the world, but its charge is That’s not quite the same as more black men had crossed to prepare us for storms and having a meaningful rela- the Alps to claim Rome? opportunities beyond its tionship with the past that Now, some might ask: borders. can sustain one’s present and why is it the college’s respon- Academics, etiquette and support one’s future. sibility to show the history all those things that prepare However, some feel of our people? I say it is us for the “real” world are that the past holds the because, minus churches, it nice, but without a firm key, imparting important is the only institution that foundation in our past, they information for the next spans the generations. And, profit us nothing. Without generation, limited only an HBCU must be more knowing who we are as a by HBCUs’ willingness to than an acceptable copy of people—grasping as our formally incorporate the the flagships. It must be an own the accomplishments of black experience into the institution with a mission to a Marcus Garvey, a W.E.B. curriculum and fabric of the meet the needs of a student du Bois or even the true institution for the benefit of on the inside. Learning history of the Black Panther those to come. This is a task our unique history can Party, we become—and are that is not for the weak. This unify us and prepare us for viewed by others—as a mere requires a Hannibal. the world-class leadership imitation. An African with So, where do we go from deserved by the world’s first no ties to Africa. A pseudo- here? Do we have to prod people. European with no land black colleges to build black ______claims to Europe. people? Would not doing so “A people without the serve all of mankind? Why Larry Campbell is a senior at knowledge of their past not form a total 100-school Alabama A&M University history, origin and culture HBCU alliance dedicated to and a PR intern under the su- is like a tree without roots,” assessing where our black pervision of J. Saintjones and said Marcus Garvey. But youths are and where they Grover Journey. October 26, 2018 The Valley Weekly Page 5

find you in somewhat of an Where to Find Your obdurate mood possibly with FREE Copies of ValleyScopes associates preset plans or The Valley Weekly by Melissa Wilson/Seloma within regards to anything service related. alley Deaths AAMU Public Relations Office V - Nelms Memorial Funeral Home - Albert’s Flowers CAPRICORN Alphonso Beckles, Attorney at Law Saturn is at a trine with Funeral service for MRS. MAMIE BERNARD JONES (b. Bob Harrison Senior Wellness Center LEO Uranus within the house 1930) will be announced at a later date. Briar Fork CP Church Your wisdom is likely of soul purpose. Your Bryant Bank – Church Street to be beneficial to you composed mood exem- Funeral service for MR. DERRICK DEWAYNE PARKS Chris’ Barber Shop as long as you com- plifies how anyone truly (b. 1967) will be announced at a later date. Depot Professional Building municate as clearly as feels when reaping the Dunkin Donuts possible. Career work consequences of well-made Funeral service for MRS. GAIL BATTLE TURNER (b. choices as you have. Eagles’ Nest Ministries and contracts in law, health. 1953) will be Friday, October 26, at 12:00 noon at Union Chapel Missionary Baptist Church with Pastor O. Wen- Fellowship of Faith Church science, government, politics SAGITTARIUS PISCES dell Davis officiating. Fellowship Presbyterian Church and the arts are all favorable for you at this time. Mercury is at a square with The moon is at a conjunction Health Unlimited Neptune, therefore, there with Neptune, in your sex, Funeral service for MR. DARRELL W. BAKER (b. 1959) House of Hope and Restoration AQUARIUS could very well be a disrup- death and tax arena. There- was held Wednesday, October 17, at Morning Star Mis- Huntsville Bible College If you feel completely ready, tion that is tied to your house fore, your soul purpose in life sionary Baptist Church in Deposit, Ala., with Pastor Wil- James Smith - AllState Insurance there is someone, who is of clandestine affairs. is factoring into, the very area liam Carter, Jr., officiating. Lakeside United Methodist Church fascinated with you and is where your energy is being Lucky’s Supermarket willing to be there for you as VIRGO pulled. - Royal Funeral Home - Marshall England – State Farm Agent a devoted partner as long as All of the courage that you display, along with all of the CANCER Funeral service MRS. GERTIS E. FORDJOUR-JOHNSON Martinson & Beason, PC you express a determination self-discipline that you can The node within your sign is (b. 1944) was held Monday, October 22, at Burns Seventh Nelms Memorial Funeral Home to actually keep irresponsible muster up, is bound to affect drawing attention to the fact Day Adventist Church (10125 E. Warren Avenue, Detroit, N. Ala. Center for Educational Excellence tendencies that you may be occasionally giving into at bay. the way that others are per- that the sea-faring industry is Michigan 48214). Oakwood University Post Office ceiving you, at present. highly favored for you right Regency Retirement Village TAURUS now. Possible sufferings have Funeral service for MR. LEE J. GAGE (b. 1922) will be Rocket City Barber Shop Juno, in your chart, denotes LIBRA offered you a wealth of experi- held Saturday, October 20, at Royal Chapel of Memories Sam and Greg’s Pizza that you are finding immea- Venus is opposite Uranus in ence, so you know to keep an with Pastor Dave Draper officiating. Sav-A-Lot surable happiness in typical your house of social status. eye out for those who may be concocting plans or making Sneed’s Cleaners everyday scenarios and that Your soul purpose is being Funeral service for MRS. EVANGELINE SPILLMAN was epitomized by what you are arrangements that stem from held Thursday, October 18, at the Lakeside United Meth- Starbucks (Governors Drive, N. Parkway at people find this to be one of giving your attention to now. resentfulness and are not in odist Church (3728 Meridian Street, Huntsville, Ala.) with Mastin Lake Road/University Drive) your most pleasant character- istics now. You likely hold a certain your best interests. Vigilance Reverend Earla S. Lockhart officiating. Union Chapel Missionary Baptist Church amount of power, in some is likely to keep you in a GEMINI respects- even if original takes cheerful mood. Funeral service for MS. INGRA A.. CONLEY was held Venus is at a quintile with Sat- on a certain situation vary Tuesday, October 16, t the Union Chapel Missionary Bap- Jamal’s Helping urn in your house of service considerably. ARIES tist Church (315 Winchester Road, Huntsville, Ala.) with and health. Your current pat- Mars is at a sextile with Ura- Dr. O. Wendell Davis officiating. Hands, Inc., to terns of dealing with adversity SCORPIO nus, symbolizing the fact that Hold Event are likely to contribute to your The sun is at a conjunction you’re actively taking up for - Serenity Funeral Home - money making potential or with Jupiter, which could something, which exemplifies originality in it’s rawest form. Funeral service for BABY KA’RIYHA HONEY was held Jamal’s Helping Hands, Inc., will host a brunch to raise funds in on Wednesday, October 24, at 12 p.m. at Serenity Funeral support of our mission. Our First Home Chapel (2505 University Drive, NW, Huntsville, Annual Celebration of Caretakers Ala.). will be held Saturday, Decem- ber 8, 2018, at the DoubleTree Funeral service for MR. MATTHEW BRIAN ADDERLEY Suites by Hilton, 6000 Memorial Parkway South, SW, Huntsville, (b. 1986) was held on Tuesday, October 16, at 11 a.m. at AL 35802. You may support this Oakwood University Church (5500 Adventist Blvd NW cause by giving individually, as a Huntsville, Ala.) with Dr. Carlton P. Byrd officiating. group or becoming a corporate corporate sponsor. Donations can be made by visiting our website Lowes Chapel United Methodist Church www.jamalshelpinghands.org or Lowes Chapel United Methodist Church is seeking to fill the posi- by mail. (Checks should be made tion of Full-Time Church Musician/Choir Director. The successful payable to Jamal’s Helping Hands, candidate must be able to read music as well as “play by ear” and Inc., P.O. Box 554, Madison, AL direct all types of Church music. All interested candidates should 35758)Madison, AL 35758). For submit a resume to: Pastor/Parish Relations Committee, lowescha- inclusion in the program, all [email protected], Lowes Chapel United Methodist Church, 460 sponsorships to include payments Sanderson Street, Huntsville, AL 35805 - CLOSING DATE FOR must be received not later than RESUMES IS NOVEMBER 30, 2018 - For more information please December 1, 2018. contact the church at 256-895-9104 Page 6 The Valley Weekly October 26, 2018

otherwise stellar resume cover it. Called Preach and needed help that was Romans by2 Pastor/Founder Michael D. Rice beyond political capabili- 6:23 Grace Gethsemane Mission Church ties. He did receive the help says he needed by following that the directions of a little that insignificant slave girl who policy A Preexisting Condition knew the prophet of God. exists, In today’s political de- them listed in the sen- Leprosy in the Bible is a and bating, the issue of health- tences of their lives, like the symbol for sin and, accord- all of care is a major concern for one found in the story of ing to Romans 3:23, all of its premiums have been many people. Because of Naaman (2 Kings 5:1). He humanity has this preexist- prepaid, and it comes to us political partisanship, the had the preexisting condi- ing condition and needs as a gift. law that was designed to tion of leprosy despite his an affordable policy to That’s good news! put that to rest by helping those with a preexisting condition, known as the Affordable Care Act, also called Obamacare, has come under attack. Those with preexisting conditions are still on shaky ground. The reality when it comes to healthcare and insurance is that there are some who get “better” rates because they do not have that issue. However, millions of others are no so fortunate; which MAXWELL! makes affordable care unaf- Maxwell performed some of his notable hits to a full house fordable. Saturday, October 20, at the Von Braun Center in Hunts- The reality regard- ville, Ala. For the intimate set, the “Pretty Wings” singer ing humanity and the sin belted hits from his twenty-year discography, including problem is that there is “Bad Habits”, “This Woman’s Work” and “Get to Know Ya.” no category for those who Marsha Ambrosius, one half of neo soul duo, opened the do not have a preexisting show. condition. Everyone has

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Its HUNTSVILLE, professional staff compas- ALABAMA sionately attends to the individual needs of each On Saturday, November family. The newly renovat- 10, 2018, at 7 p.m. at the ed facility provides a warm, Von Braun Center, East comforting atmosphere Hall, during the Forever with a distinctive regal flair. Royal 100th Anniversary A Royal funeral is noted Celebration Gala, four as much for the attendee’s community leaders will be attire as the modern, pearl- honored for their profes- very hard to finalize these opment of the Alabama er and chairman of various cal leaders. His father, Mr. white custom vehicles (less sional achievements and selections”. African-American Historic boards and foundations Henry Claxton Binford, dreary, more uplifting). The accomplishments on behalf First, Mr. Sid Hutchin- Project designed to teach advocating for economic retired as principal of the gentlemen dress in black of the citizens of Huntsville son, a master tailor and ac- students to document his- development, providing Colored City School, a tuxedos, with black satin and the North Alabama re- complished businessman, tory, and to preserve and leadership and resources Huntsville’s Alderman, stripes down the legs and gion. Mr. Sid Hutchinson, opened Huntsville’s first protect historical monu- for disadvantaged youth chairman of the Republi- black bow ties; while the Mrs. Ollye Doyle Conley, African-American owned ments and artifacts. and giving a voice for un- can Executive Committee ladies wear black dresses Mr. Thornton Stanley, Sr. and operated custom Third, in 1961, Mr. derserved audiences. of Madison County, editor or suits, perhaps a strand and Mr. Hundley Batts, Sr., tailoring shop in August Thornton Stanley, Sr., pro- David W. Smith, Sr. of the Huntsville Journal of pearls, gloves and always have been selected to re- 1959. His skill and life-long prietor of Stanley’s Land- stated, “We are ecstatic newspaper and the Most are adorned with distinc- ceive Royal Funeral Home’s dedication toward produc- scaping and Construction to present these awards Worshipful Master of Ala- tive hats. prestigious Sentinel Award ing high quality custom Company, Inc., began his at our gala. We chose to bama Colored Masons. The owners and staff are for their long-standing, suits, custom shirts, and business with two em- use the name Sentinel Serving families very much aware of the devoted service and ex- expert alterations made ployees, one dump truck for the awards because it throughout North Ala- business’ historic sig- emplary leadership to the him a critically acclaimed and a backhoe that today symbolizes the nobility bama and surrounding nificance. It is evident as Huntsville Community. professional through- contributes over $2 mil- of a true soldier or guard communities, Royal’s they talk about the firm’s “We are absolutely out the community. Mr. lion annually to the North who stands watch. These original location was in mission statement and the thrilled to honor these Hutchinson’s original shop Alabama jobs economy. four individuals certainly downtown Huntsville at company motto, “When individuals for their ongo- was housed in Huntsville’s Fueled by his professional exemplify longevity and 230 W. Holmes Avenue and only memories remain, ing relationships with four first African-American philosophy “Find a Job or excellence in their various later relocated to 118 W. let them be beautiful™”-- generations of our family owned commercial office Make One” and a strong occupations, business and Holmes Avenue, where Mr. coined by longtime owner, and business. Unfortu- building, built by Mr. work ethic, Mr. Stanley community endeavors di- Binford ran the enterprise James A. Jones. nately, we could not honor Lawrence Hundley, first received the 2001 SBA rectly aligned with Royal’s until his death in 1940. - www.royalfh.com or recognize everyone generation owner of Royal, National Small Business mission of service to our In 1946, Mr. Lawrence with whom Royal has co- who purchased the funeral Person of the Year—a pres- fellow man.” B. Hundley, Sr., and Mrs. Forever Royal home from its original tigious honor presented by All community mem- Amanda Rice Hundley labored in service and out- 100th Anniversary reach to families through- owners, The Binford Fam- President George W. Bush bers are invited to the gala purchased the funeral out our community. But, ily, in 1946. during a historic White to commemorate the 100th home from Mr. Binford’s Celebration Gala as we commemorate and Second, Mrs. Ollye Bal- House Ceremony. anniversary of the funeral widow, Mrs. Carrie Parker Saturday, November 10th reflect upon 100 years lard Conley, a Huntsville And lastly, self-made home and to honor these Binford. Von Braun Center-East Hall of service and advocacy, native, became the first entrepreneur and media gi- beloved Huntsville citizens. In 1969, The Hundley’s Huntsville, Alabama-7 p.m. we deeply appreciate all African-American female ant, Mr. Hundley Batts, Sr., About Royal Funeral Home: son-in-law and daughter, Tickets $100+ our community partners, principal in Huntsville City is managing general agent The story of Huntsville’s Mr. James A. Jones, Sr. Attire: Creative Black Tie colleagues, families and Schools and the Academy of Hundley Batts and As- oldest black business began and Mrs. Barbara Hund- friends, stated Karen Jones for Science and Foreign sociates Insurance Agency in 1918 with its first opera- ley Jones purchased the Website: Smith, president and co- Languages, a free-standing and owner of four radio tor and owner, Mr. Charles funeral home, followed by https://www.foreverroyal- owner of Royal. “It was not magnet school. An innova- stations in North Alabama King Binford. A Huntsville the third generation, Mr. gala.com/ an easy task to choose only tive educator and social and Tennessee. For over native, young Binford hails David W. Smith, Sr., and four individuals, but our advocate, she is highly half a century, Mr. Batts from a family lineage of Mrs. Karen Jones Smith, Deadline for Tickets: community panel worked recognized for her devel- has served as commission- educators and civic/politi- who purchased the funeral November 6, 2018