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LADIES IN RED GO PURPLE

Ladies In Red (LIR) is no stranger to “The Color Purple.” The LIR philanthropic organization was one of the first from the Bay Area to attend the original play on Broadway in New York. They were also the first group from the Bay Area to attend the play when it opened in Chicago. Since its movie premier on Christmas Day, representatives from LIR’s membership went ‘Purple’ again and attended a 9:30 a.m. showing of the reimagined adaptation of the play, followed by a fish fry luncheon in American Canyon in southern Napa County.

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4 months ago

January 8, 2024

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Deidre Avent, Pamm Baker, Cynethia Bell, Clarice Bradley, Genina Bradley, Michele Brown, Ivory Butler, Jacqueline Campbell, Jade Candelara, Sherron Conway, Rita Cotton, Shelia Daigle-Beaird, Renee Daniel, Yolunda Figg, Alice Fletcher, Linda Garrett, Tracye Gilmer, Bessie Graham, Chauncey Green, Donna Gregory, Phyllistean Hamilton, Shirley Harris, Janis Hartman, Mary Henderson, Billie Hill, Pamela Hill, Janet Hubbard, Debbie Johnson, Shirley Jones, Sadie Kiel, Ernestine King, Lorene King, Brenda Knight/Founder, Clitdell Long, Muriel Martin, Judy McClellan, Jeanie Nelson, Michaela Overall, Rethia Overall, Anne Parker-Shaw, Georgia Payton, Peggy Payton, Sheila Walton-Richardson, Debra Sanders, Macie Shepherd, Dora Smith, Sunday Smith, Diane Terry, Carolyn Tervalon, Fannie Toomer, Tamela Vann, Nora Walston, Jacqueline Washington, Lagetta Wayne, Ineva Williams, Patricia Williams, and Dwanna Wright. (Not pictured: Frances Cohen, Margie Daigle, Diane Davis, Virginia Johnson, Rosalia Lawson, Anna Mapp, Gloria Oliver, Sherry Prewitt, and Jo D Wright)

By Clifford L. Williams

Ladies In Red (LIR) is no stranger to “The Color Purple.”

The LIR philanthropic organization was one of the first from the Bay Area to attend the original play on Broadway in New York. They were also the first group from the Bay Area to attend the play when it opened in Chicago.

Since its movie premier on Christmas Day, representatives from LIR’s membership went ‘Purple’ again and attended a 9:30 a.m. showing of the reimagined adaptation of the play, followed by a fish fry luncheon in American Canyon in southern Napa County.

Ladies In Red is a Women’s Empowerment Group banning together to support one another and finding strength in sisterhood. The group’s 500+ membership includes retired women, women who have lost loved ones, cancer survivors, and women who are currently caregivers. Together they are living and loving life.

LIR regularly travel together to see and tour America’s history which includes the African American culture, and contributions throughout the United States. “With all that is going on in politics, and our battle with COVID, it was a good day for the Ladies to come together for self-care,” said Ms. Knight. “Sisterhood is self-care. This is the best time ever to rejuvenate and re-energize our spirit.”

Brenda Knight, founder of LIR, noted that the organization, throughout their travels is no stranger to making history and making contributions to the community. “Education is a lifelong experience,” said Knight. “As we age, we may need the assistance of a cane, walker, wheelchair, or scooter, but it is important to keep moving, and keep learning.”

As a ‘mover and shaker’ in her own right, Knight has served on the Peralta Community College Board of Trustees, the Napa Valley Board of Trustees, the California Community College Board of Trustees, and the Association of Community College Board of Trustees.

Ms. Knight made history when she became the first African American woman to be elected as Chairman of the Board for the Association of Community Colleges nationwide.

The leap year of 2024 will bring a year’s full of activities for the group with South Carolina being the main educational destination. There will also be the 28^th Annual Women’s Empowerment Luncheon; the 8^th Annual Mother’s Day Gospel Brunch; Broadway Plays in New York, and support to various community activities throughout the year.

For more information on the Ladies in Red, contact Ms. Knight at bkladiesinred@yahoo.com, or call 702.319.4773.

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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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April 22, 2024

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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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April 22, 2024

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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.