âLupus warriorâ Debra Dawkins, 70, who has survived kidney and heart failure, considers herself blessed. Debra Dawkins was given a COVID-19 vaccination card after receiving her first dose of the vaccine./Johania Charles for The Miami Times
Despite being diagnosed with the autoimmune disease 18 years ago and undergoing regular dialysis, the retired educator from James H. Bright Elementary School wears many hats in the community, including president of the Northwest Miami Chapter #4686 of AARP, and member of the Metropolitan Dade County Section of the National Council of Negro Women and the Beta Tau Zeta Chapter of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority.
A charter member of New Jerusalem Primitive Baptist Church who rarely misses virtual services, Dawkins is one of 60 senior congregants who received the Pfizer vaccine Friday through a partnership with Jackson Health System.
Vera Ward Greene
God blessed Gibb Ward and Haley Thomas with a beautiful baby girl, Vera M. Ward, on March 16,
1945, in Tampa.
Vera enjoyed her life to the fullest and leaves many wonderful memories for family and friends. She was a dedicated member of Antioch Missionary Baptist Church where she faithfully served in the choir. Her love for singing lead her to become a member of the Perry Community Choir.
Vera Ward Greene was summoned by the Lord on Thursday, Jan. 14, 2021, surrounded by her
loving family.
Demario (Valerie) Greene; two daughters, caregiver, Shandora Stebbins, and Voncile Dunnell;
12 grandchildren and 23 great-grandchildren; three brothers, Wardell (Claudette) Ward, Legious (Diane) Thomas and Romeo Ward; two sisters, Virginia (Thurman) Howard and Melody Sullivan; extended family, Trenita (John) White; and a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, other family members and friends.
Published: Friday, January 22, 2021
Michael Regan. Photo credit: CNP/Polaris/Newscom
Michael Regan. CNP/Polaris/Newscom
GOLDSBORO, N.C. It s 6 miles as the crow flies from the childhood home of Michael Regan to the shuttered coal plant that helped light up this city of 35,000 people.
During the 1980s, the plant s three coal-fired generators were industrial monoliths on the edge of town, pulsing out nearly 400 megawatts of electric power to Wayne County and east-central North Carolina.
It was also when Regan, the first Black man nominated to lead EPA, had his first asthma attacks, a condition triggered by heat, allergens and air pollution.
Commentary: Pledging vaccine patience and faith
the Rev. Ann E. Helmke, For the Express-News
Dec. 31, 2020
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Essential workers around the globe are taking a “selfie shot” to boost the public’s confidence in COVID-19 vaccines.Esteban Felix /Associated Press
Nearly 80 San Antonio faith leaders are stepping forward in trust and confidence when it comes to COVID-19 vaccines. They formed and signed onto a statement of intent to encourage other leaders and those they serve to step forward as well when it comes to getting their own vaccine.
These leaders are from many spiritual paths, faith traditions and religions. In their statement, they pledge to be “committed to compassion and community in Greater San Antonio, determined to do their part in slowing the spread of COVID-19, confident in those that developed the vaccines and that the vaccines are essential in that slowing process, aware that both time and patience are of the essence in this upcoming time
Holiday services look different this Christmas as Beaumont churches hold on to tradition For eight, nine months it seems like we have been disjointed. And to be able to come together for an event, it means a whole lot to our church family. Author: Jordan James (12NewsNow), Kierra Sam (12News) Published: 11:08 PM CST December 24, 2020 Updated: 11:08 PM CST December 24, 2020
BEAUMONT, Texas From Rome to Beaumont, churches across the world are celebrating Christmas Eve Thursday. And for some, the services may have looked a little different.
While there s no denying that coronavirus has changed the way we do things, many churches across Southeast Texas are continuing to hold on to traditions this holiday season even if they are a bit different.