This morning I passed out the Democratic slate at my Wyoming polling place on Oak from 6:30-8:30 am. I put a Wende Cross for Judge sign in the ground. In all the years I have been distributing literature at the poll on Oak at 6:30 am I have never seen the line wrap around the building. It was magnificent. Yolanda Lauderdale was there handing out literature for Wende Cross.
On October 28, 2020, the some members of the Wyoming Dem Club participated in a “honk and wave” on Springfield Pike. I was there with my vote mask and Wende Cross for Judge sign. I captured a picture of Deborah Alsop, Becky Miars and other participants. Lots of waves and honks. We had a blast. Wyoming Dem Club is very active thanks to the leadership and its members.
On June 6, 2020 I attended Black Men in Suits rally. I registered voters on behalf of the Black Lawyers Association of Cincinnati. It was a peaceful event and a joy to see that many men in suits.
May 30, 2020, my daughter, on the left, graduated from Wyoming High School.
September 7, 2020, celebrating Labor Day with children, grandchildren and great grandchild.
March 19, 2020 Zion Global Ministry food drive.
June 2, 2020 celebrating my great granddaughter’s birthday.
On December 15, 2019 both my grandchildren were in a Christmas play.
The tall model is my daughter.
On December 7, 2019 I had a birthday party for my mom.
On December 6, 2019 at the Black Lawyers Club holiday party. I am a member.
November 25, 2019 riding horses in Costa Rica on the Pacific.
November 22, 2019 at the Northeast Lawyers Club giving a CLE on Ethics and Estate Administration.
November 22, 2019 Lawyers Club Trustees handing out new coats the Lawyers Club purchased for all the grades at Hayes Porter School.
The week of September 30, 2019 Wyoming seniors and I working on float building. I have participated in this event with this group since ninth grade. Hope we win this year. Above, the finished product featured in the Wyoming parade on October 4, 2019.
On September 28, 2019 I took some of my former inner city Bible study students to Fish and Loaves at New Prospect Church. It is a family oriented, children centered event co-sponsored by an organization I belong to.
On September 22, 2019 my oldest daughter participated in the Boston marathon to raise money by walking 26.2 miles. I am so proud of her.
Black Family Reunion Parade 2019.
Labor Day 2019 moving my daughter back into the dorm
August 31, 2019 Martha’s Vineyard with my daughter.
September 1, 2019 at the Kennedy Library and Museum with my daughter.
September 21, 2019 great granddaughter’s swim lessons.
My grandchildren and I at the Great Wolf Lodge on July 30, 2019.
On July 23, 2019, Jasmine and I were in the 127th Norwood parade. Great fun.
May 27, 2019 Blue Ash Memorial Day Parade, representing 88.3 FM “I Hear You”, program designed for youth. Senovia Byndon, host, myself, co-host/civil rights segment, Minister Deborah Kelly, co-host/homeless segment, Mia Garnett, my neighbor and all my children. Great parade.
May 12, 2019 my son prepared Mother’s Day feast at his house for my mother, sisters, cousin and myself. He gave us all gifts. It was very nice.
My daughter walks in several marathons for different causes. On May 5, 2019 she walked in a 20 mile marathon to raise awareness and money for hunger.
Easter 2019, my daughter, her husband, my three grandchildren and great grandchild.
April 19, 2019, the Seder meal/ceremony at Zion Global Ministries. We have the ceremony every year on good Friday; the day we get off of a 21 day fast. After the Seder plate/ceremony, we have a fabulous meal with lamb, turkey, chicken and all the sides. A bazillion people were at the ceremony.
After church, Mom and I, Easter Sunday 2019.
April 2019 Jasmine’s pin received at a pinning ceremony for receiving a 3.8 gpa as an exchange student at Spellman College.
April 2019 vacationing in the Dominican Republic at an all inclusive resort. It is a birthday present from my son Thank you Jesus. I did not know how bad I needed it, but they did.
In March 2019 my youngest child having a blast. She is growing up.
March 8, 2019 visiting with my oldest child. We spent the night at my sons residence. We had a blast.
The above pictures are my oldest daughter, son and great grandchild at my son’s new house on March 8, 2019. We had a blast. My son just brought, and moved into, his first really nice home. He has put me to work while at the same time complaining about every dime I spend.
On March 9, 2019 I went to a Spellman College senior’s designer collection debut in Atlanta, Georgia. My daughter is the model in the all black. The very young designer is very talented.
On March 10, 2019 I went to Word of Faith Church in Atlanta, Georgia, Bishop Dale C. Bronner presiding. It is my childhood friend’s church. The sanctuary is fabulous and the full band was great. The experience was better than going to a secular concert.
On March 2, 2019, in Atlanta, my daughter was a model for designer Dwight Eubanks, who has been seen on House wives of Atlanta, at the 100 Black Women National Expo. Dwight also styled her hair at his beauty salon.
On February 27, 2019, 88.3 FM radio, former councilman Sam Malone, retired police officer Taylor and I talk about how each of us has and, I currently am, supporting police officers by helping weed out the ones that are giving the good officers a bad name.
On February 21, 2019 I attended a Regina Bell reception and concert hosted by AARP. Ms. Bell talked about being cared for and being a caregiver for her brother. I was a caregiver for my father whom died in my house. I was the primary caregiver for my mother until recently. Although not currently the primary caregiver for my mother, I still provide some functions for my mother. I can relate to the topic of being a caregiver.
On November 29, 2018, I had a 86th birthday party for my mom. This is our family and friends.
On November 27, 2018, trustees of the Lawyers’ Club, including myself and resource officer Richard passed out coats to eleven (11) classrooms at Hayes-Porter School purchased by the entire Lawyers’ Club.
November 17, 2018 at 10 a.m.volunteering at Southern Baptist Church handing out turkey dinners. Then I went to Alms Church, Dr. Barrows presiding, and picked up food for three AWANA families as is my custom once a month.
September 8, 2018, some of my ZGM AWANA (youth Bible study) children at Collaborative Empowerment Group (CEG) Fish and Loaves at New Prospect Church. I am a member of CEG.
September 8, 2018, left to right, Jesse Jenkins, NAACP Political Action Chair who shares my love for action and Pastor Harper, CEG Board of Directors who shares my love for God and children. I am a member of CEG.
On August 25, 2018, Becky Miars house, Wyoming Democrats in Action weekend.
August 25, 2018, Lincoln Heights Day, our finest performing community service and doing a darn good job. Kudos.
Left to right, Myself, David Singleton, Civil Rights Attorney, Minister Deborah Kelly, advocate for the homeless speak on 88.3 FM on August 22, 2018.
August 21, 2018, at Great Wolf Lodge with grandchildren.
August 11, 2018, moving Jasmine into Spellman dorm. She is an exchange student for one year. Quite a contrast from Wellesley. We are excited.
July 11, 2018, the 44th Annual Lucille Chenault Senior Citizens & Disabled Persons Ball.
June 9, 2018, took some of AWANA children to World Changers Church picnic at Blue Ash Park & Rec Center, which included swimming.
At the end of an adoption hearing whereby I represented the adoptive parent, 2017.
November 2016, one of four youth bible study classes, AWANA, I started in Bond Hill, OH, in 2009, with the support of Zion Global Ministries.
May 2016, AWANA (youth bible study) in Bond Hill, OH, I started in 2009, with the support of many volunteers, serving the end of the season meal.
November 2016, AWANA having Thanksgiving dinner.
Wellesley, MA, grandchildren and I making a cake in 2017.
September 2016, my son-in-law and I are moving my daughter into Wellesley College her first year.
April 2018, my son working on one of his investment properties..
2017, my daughter and I doing the electric slide at Wyoming High School sophomore float building.
Easter 2018, my daughter, son-in-law, grandchildren.
March 28, 2018, Senovia Byndon, Host, and myself, co-host at Waif 88.3 radio station,.
2017, my daughter at Myrtle Beach,.
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