Eddie Rhodman ‘82 (pictured on the right) was nominated for the 2013 Information Technology Management Association Award: Outstanding IT Career Achievement Award by Lee Gregory, Chief Information Officer for the Department of Children’s Services pictured on the left.
Mia Ellis, who received her MFA from the Brown/Trinity program, joined Trinity Rep during the summer and has since performed in "The Grapes of Wrath" at Trinity and "Good People" at the Gamm Theatre. Now she has the lead in Trinity's "Intimate Apparel."
Tougaloo College congratulates Dr. Marshala Lee '07, a former JHS Scholar, who has made the finalist list for the Mongan Commonwealth Fellowship Fund in Minority Health Policy at Harvard University.
She will interview on February 10, 2014. To wish her well: marshalalee@yahoo.com
Dr. Henry J. Young, a visiting professor at Hood Theological Seminary, marched as a college student in Mississippi with Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. The 70-year-old instructor will be presenting the annual Heritage Lectures at Hood on Feb. 6.
Tommie Mabry '11, former Mr. Tougaloo College, published his first book, "A Dark Journey to a Light Future," to critical acclaim and a warm reception. Mr. Mabry has had book signings and public appearances all over the city and has been featured on WLBT-TV 3 where he was interviewed by Walt Grayson. For more information about the book, visit his Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/tommie.mabry.
2013-2014 Bailey‐Sullivan Advocacy Leadership Fellow - The Black Alliance for Educational Options (BAEO) "recognizes in these...dynamic men and women the power to make a lasting difference for our children."
Free empowerment seminar and book signing event - "Seven (7) Steps to Bounce Back from Failure".
Presentation and Book Signing Event, "Autobiography of a Freedom Rider: My Life as a Foot Soldier for Civil Rights".
Woman behind ‘An Ordinary Hero’, Joan T. Moulland ’64, inspires students across Utah…
University of Rhode Island Professor, Dr. Donald Cunnigen ’74 presents at conference in Africa on Youth Unemployment.
"Dr. Aaron Shirley is an American physician and civil rights activist. He is Chairman of the Board for the Jackson Medical Mall Foundation, and an associate professor in pediatrics at the University of Mississippi Medical Center.Dr. Shirley has dedicated his life to others as a pioneer of rural and urban health care for the state of Mississippi..."
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Tray Hariston has joined the law firm in Ridgeland as a member of the firm's Public Finance and Incentives Group. He previously served as counsel and policy adviser for Governor Phil Bryant and was a liaison to the Mississippi Home Corp. in preparation of the state of Mississippi's Qualified Allocation Plan. He also served as liaison to the Mississippi Development Authority and helped draft the Mississippi Health Care Industry Zone Act of 2012. Hairston received his law degree from Mississippi College School of Law and also holds a master of business administration degree from Belhaven University and a bachelor's degree in English and philosophy from Tougaloo College.
I write to share more wonderful news about Angel Byrd who was recently selected as this year's inaugural Robateau-Epps Fund Scholarship Recipient. Briefly, established by S. Emmanuel Epps and Lisa Robateau-Epps in 2013 to further enhance the Epps and Robateau families' philanthropic commitment to furnishing educational opportunities for well-qualified students poised to make significant contributions to their respective fields and society at-large, the Robateau-Epps Fund is dedicated to supporting the undergraduate and graduate education of students pursuing careers in fields in which minorities and/or women are underrepresented. The Robateau-Epps Fund is also committed to promoting the principles and practices of educational progressivism. This year's recipient of the Robateau-Epps Fund's scholarship will receive a $10,000 award. You can see Angel here.
Angel celebrates this latest accomplishment as she wraps up her PhD studies and returns to medical school next spring!
Frederick Smith was just named to a new position with the Georgia State Department of Health. He is now a Clinical Psychology Resident/Intern at the State of Georgia Department of Behavioral Health and Development Disabilities (DBHDD)/GRH-A.
Congratulations, Frederick!!
Congratulations to alumna Shirlethia Franklin, Esq. '04 on her appointment to White House Fellowship!! After a highly competitive selection process, twelve individuals have been selected as members of the 2013-2014 Class of White House Fellows and we have just been given permission to announce it publicly.
Legislative Organization Nabs Emerging Talent for Executive Director Position
Washington, DC-Canton, Mississippi native, Ms. Waikinya Clanton has elevated to become one of Washington's youngest women to watch. With several years of Capitol Hill experience, Clanton has been tasked to serve as the Executive Director of the National Organization of Black Elected Legislative Women (NOBEL-Women).
During her time in the Metropolitan area, Clanton has successfully and methodically navigated Washington power circles, establishing immediate rapport among some of the areas heaviest hitters.
Over the years, Clanton has been named as an emerging leader by the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation, profiled in the National Journal, co-authored articles for Politico365.com and named as a Capital Cause Featured Young Philanthropist. She brings to the NOBEL-Women establishment a wealth of knowledge and expertise.
Prior to joining the NOBEL-Women organization, Clanton previously worked for the United States House of Representatives in the office of Rep. Bennie G. Thompson (MS-2) and served as the President of the Congressional Black Associates (CBA), coordinator of the Deltas on the Hill (DOTH) network and member of the African American Women on the Hill Network (AAWHN). She is a graduate of Tougaloo College, where she majored in...
NOBEL-Women is a non-profit, non-partisan national organization originally established in 1985 to increase and promote the presence of black women in government. NOBEL-Women is composed primarily of current and former black women legislators, in addition to a number of appointed officials. In recent years, NOBEL-Women have expanded its vision to serve as a global voice to address the countless issues affecting the lives of women; despite race, class or orientation.
From its inception, this organization has inspired women to take an active role in public policy and has served as a catalyst to provide economic and social justice for all classes and races of people.
To learn more about NOBEL-Women please visit www.nobel-women.org.
Dr. Frankie Sutherland, a Sociology major, retired on June 30, after ten years of service as Superintendent of Schools in Riverdale, IL.
Chris Hinton was recently honored by the U.S. Small Business Administration in a ceremony at the Jackson Old Capitol Inn which showcased community leaders and entrepreneurs throughout the state for their efforts in the creation and promotion of small business development and sustainability.
Our own Dr. Hayes '95, Executive Director of Owens Health and Wellness Center, was recently honored with a mention in the United States Congressional Record.
Tougaloo alumna, Grace Britton Sweet '52, has published her first book, a history of Jackson's Church Street. There is a "release" event scheduled for the 23rd at the Smith Robertson Museum.
University of Rhode Island Professor, Dr. Donald Cunnigen ’74 presents at conference in Africa on Youth Unemployment.