Journal Entry
KAREN FRANCISCO | The Journal Gazette
When racially charged debate over an education bill boiled over in the Indiana House in late February, my first thought was: “What would Hurley do?”
Former State Rep. Hurley C. Goodall died May 12 at 93. In northeast Indiana, he s likely remembered only by former lawmakers and long-time observers of the General Assembly, but his influence extended far beyond the Muncie district he represented for seven terms.
Like many Black leaders of his generation, Goodall claimed many firsts. In 1958, he was one of the first two Black firefighters appointed to the Muncie Fire Department. In 1970, he was the first Black elected to the Muncie Community Schools board. He was elected to the Indiana General Assembly in 1978, the first Black member from Delaware County. He was a founding member of the Indiana Black Legislative Caucus and its first president.
7 Hrs Ago
Calypsonian Sergio Francisco, son of the legendary Slinger Mighty Sparrow Francisco, passed away on Monday. He was 39.
His sister, singer Karen Francisco, said Sergio died at the home he was staying at in Port of Spain. The family is grieving. We thank everyone for the prayers and well wishes during this very difficult farewell to my brother.
In a post on its Facebook page, the Trinbago Unified Calypsonians Organisation (TUCO) extended condolences to his family.
“We are saddened by this loss to the fraternity. Mr Francisco was a calypsonian attached to the Klassic Russo Tent and a member of TUCO North Zone.