Richland County has more monuments to Black women than anywhere else, researcher says Bristow Marchant, The State (Columbia, S.C.)
Mar. 2 COLUMBIA, S.C. When you think about public monuments in the American South, you probably think of the Civil War, controversy around statues, and almost certainly of white men.
But Richland County has a different history that, while not hidden, is not as well known as the monuments you might be thinking of.
According to one researcher, the Midlands county has the most public memorials to Black women of any county in the United States.
Richland County has 17 monuments to Black women nine historical markers, three historic sites and at least five street names.
Mount Zion Baptist Church to host town hall, COVID-19 and the black community
Tuesday nights forum panelists include Guilford County public health director, Guilford County schools superintendent and Guilford County commissioner chair.
Credit: wfmy Author: Itinease McMiller Updated: 9:46 AM EST March 2, 2021
GREENSBORO, N.C. As the vaccine rollout continues in our state, health leaders are focused on making sure the vaccine is distributed equally, especially in minority communities.
There is still fear and mistrust surrounding the vaccine so community leaders are stepping in to help.
Mount Zion church is hosting an online forum they hope helps answer vaccine questions.
The church is located in a majority minority area of Greensboro.
Longtime Albany figure âJune Bugâ Griffin passes Griffin was well known in the community. (Source: DCSS) By Dave Miller | February 18, 2021 at 11:56 AM EST - Updated February 18 at 12:19 PM
ALBANY, Ga. (WALB) - A man who was well-respected for decades in the Albany area has died.
Milton âJune Bugâ Griffin, the Dougherty County Board of Educationâs most tenured, current board member, died Wednesday at 72.
Griffin had served the students of the system for over 20 years. He was the former owner of Junebugâs Grocery and was active in Dixie Youth Baseball and the Holiday Society Club.
Griffin attended 2nd Mt. Zion Baptist Church. His current term on the school board expires at the end of next year.
Louise Gertrude Bartlett Jacobs Freeman
WILLIAMSBURG The Lord saw fit to call Louise Gertrude Bartlett Jacobs Freeman, 94, home for her crown Wednesday, Feb. 3, 2021. She was born Jan. 15, 1927, to the late John and Mary Hattie Ashlock Bartlett. She was the fifth of seven children and the third of four daughters.
Until the age of 13, Louise lived in Williamsburg, attended The Old Grove School, now a landmark building in Waller Mill Park, and the family church, Zion Baptist Church. Her father was a founding member of Zion and helped build the church’s original edifice. Her father died preceding the death of her mother.
82-year-old Elaine Brown of Fairfield passed peacefully away Monday morning, February 8, 2021 at Wabash Christian Village in Carmi. She was born July 5, 1938 at the family home in Mill Shoals to George and Myrtle (Mossberger) Jackson. On January 31, 1955, she married Joe F. Brown in Mt. Vernon, and he preceded her in death on December 1, 2014.
Elaine worked at Carnaby Square for many years and also worked in the Pro Shop at the Fairfield Golf Course. She was a member of the Mt. Zion Baptist Church.
Left to cherish many wonderful memories is son Eddie (Sherry Auvil) Brown of Fairfield.
Graveside services for Elaine Brown will be held Friday, February 12, 2021 at 11:00 am at Maple Hill Cemetery, there will be no visitation. Friends and family are asked to go directly to the cemetery. Please follow the CDC guidelines of social distancing and the wearing of masks. Memorials may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital or the Wounded Warrior Project and will be accepted at