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College Fair Offers Opportunities for Richmond Students

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10 years ago

November 30, 2013

By For Richmond staff

As De Anza senior Destiny Howard found out last week, the 4^th annual “Help a Brother Get to College” Day was not just about the boys.

Although billed primarily as an event for young men, Howard was one of a number of girls who participated in the hugely successful college fair event in Richmond, featuring more than 260 participants and a record number of college acceptances and financial aid packages received.

Howard received an on-the-spot admission and a Presidential Scholarship to Lincoln University in Missouri, which includes a financial aid package covering the majority of her expenses and making the dream of higher education attainable for her and her family.

“It’s truly a dream come true, and I’m unbelievably thankful to the Young Scholars Program and Lincoln University for putting faith in me,” said Howard, who hopes to become a forensic scientist and plans to major in chemistry and pre-law with a minor in African-American studies.

She is one of dozens of students who were accepted to college on the spot and were even given financial aid at the college fairs organized by Young Scholars Program (YSP) with support from For Richmond.

“This is a great event because so many students in Richmond have big dreams but just need that extra push to help them get there,” said Jacqueline Rushing, YSP’s executive director. “Many of our participants walked away feeling motivated about their future and excited for the opportunities ahead.”

As for Howard, the Richmond resident has always been a strong student but her ambitions really took off her junior year after meeting Rushing at a local college info session.

Rushing asked her if she wanted to join the Wise Girls, a YSP program for young African-American women. She said yes and the rest is history.

Destiny said YSP helped her regain her focus, manage her time, and get back on track to her goal of being the first in her family to go to college.

“My mom and dad are very excited and happy for me,” Howard said, “They have always encouraged me to take the extra step forward.”

Although she is excited by the Presidential Scholarship, she also spent time talking to a number of other colleges at the event and plans on applying to different state universities and a few other Historically Black Colleges and Universities.

Her final decision will rest on what kind of financial aid she is offered and where she feels most comfortable living and studying on her own.

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The printed Weekly Edition of the Oakland Post: Week of April 24 – 30, 2024

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DA Pamela Price Stands by Mom Who Lost Son to Gun Violence in Oakland

Last week, The Post published a photo showing Alameda County District Attorney Pamela Price with Carol Jones, whose son, Patrick DeMarco Scott, was gunned down by an unknown assailant in 2018.

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District Attorney Pamela Price with Carol Jones

Publisher’s note: Last week, The Post published a photo showing Alameda County District Attorney Pamela Price with Carol Jones, whose son, Patrick DeMarco Scott, was gunned down by an unknown assailant in 2018. The photo was too small for readers to see where the women were and what they were doing. Here we show Price and Jones as they complete a walk in memory of Scott. For more information and to contribute, please contact Carol Jones at 510-978-5517 at morefoundation.help@gmail.com. Courtesy photo.

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Vallejo Welcomes Interim City Manager Beverli Marshall

At Tuesday night’s Council meeting, the Vallejo City Council appointed Beverli Marshall as the interim city manager. Her tenure in the City Manager’s Office began today, Wednesday, April 10. Mayor Robert McConnell praised Marshall’s extensive background, noting her “wide breadth of experience in many areas that will assist the City and its citizens in understanding the complexity of the many issues that must be solved” in Vallejo.

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Beverli Marshall began her first day with the City on April 10. ICMA image.

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At Tuesday night’s Council meeting, the Vallejo City Council appointed Beverli Marshall as the interim city manager. Her tenure in the City Manager’s Office began today, Wednesday, April 10.

Mayor Robert McConnell praised Marshall’s extensive background, noting her “wide breadth of experience in many areas that will assist the City and its citizens in understanding the complexity of the many issues that must be solved” in Vallejo.

Current City Manager Michael Malone, whose official departure is slated for April 18, expressed his well wishes. “I wish the City of Vallejo and Interim City Manager Marshall all the best in moving forward on the progress we’ve made to improve service to residents.” Malone expressed his hope that the staff and Council will work closely with ICM Marshall to “ensure success and prosperity for the City.”

According to the Vallejo Sun, Malone stepped into the role of interim city manager in 2021 and became permanent in 2022. Previously, Malone served as the city’s water director and decided to retire from city service e at the end of his contract which is April 18.

“I hope the excellent work of City staff will continue for years to come in Vallejo,” he said. “However, recent developments have led me to this decision to announce my retirement.”

When Malone was appointed, Vallejo was awash in scandals involving the housing division and the police department. A third of the city’s jobs went unfilled during most of his tenure, making for a rocky road for getting things done, the Vallejo Sun reported.

At last night’s council meeting, McConnell explained the selection process, highlighting the council’s confidence in achieving positive outcomes through a collaborative effort, and said this afternoon, “The Council is confident that by working closely together, positive results will be obtained.”

While the search for a permanent city manager is ongoing, an announcement is expected in the coming months.

On behalf of the City Council, Mayor McConnell extended gratitude to the staff, citizen groups, and recruitment firm.

“The Council wishes to thank the staff, the citizens’ group, and the recruitment firm for their diligent work and careful consideration for the selection of what is possibly the most important decision a Council can make on behalf of the betterment of our City,” McConnell said.

The Vallejo Sun contributed to this report.