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Historical wrongs were corrected in Righting the Past. Here's why we did it. Original
Robin Reshard, Joe Vinson and Jamin Wells Special to the News Journal One year ago, the Pensacola New Journal published the first historical obituary in the Righting the Past series. Written by Teniadé Broughton and Scott Satterwhite, it corrected a historical wrong committed by the newspaper nearly a century ago. What was that wrong?
Righting the past: Spencer Bibbs, entrepreneur and church co-founder, dies Original
Dr. Marion Williams and Robin Reshard Special to the News Journal Editor’s note: This is the 26th in a series of historical obituaries written today to honor the men and women of the past who were denied the honor at the time of their death because of discrimination due to their race and/or gender.
Righting the past: Lillie Anna James, revered educator and private school owner, dead
Editor’s note: This is the 22nd in a series of historical obituaries written today to honor the men and women of the past who were denied the honor at the time of their death because of discrimination due to their race and/or gender. Lillie Anna James, a longtime resident and educator, died at her home on Sunday, Nov. 3, 1957, after a chronic illness (rheumatoid arthritis). She taught her last class Friday afternoon in the private school that she founded. She was 81. Mrs.
Righting the past: Paulina Beard, Molino elder, dies at 86
Editor’s note: This is the 21st in a series of historical obituaries written today to honor the men and women of the past who were denied the honor at the time of their death because of discrimination due to their race and/or gender. Paulina “Lina” Beard, a fixture of Molino’s Black community, died at her home of natural causes on Nov. 13, 1934. Still working in domestic service in her 86th year, Ms. Beard had only recently taken a break after a lifetime of labor in domestic service.
Righting the past: John A. Gibson, education advocate and community leader, dead at 79
Editor’s note: This is the 19th in a series of historical obituaries written today to honor the men and women of the past who were denied the honor at the time of their death because of discrimination due to their race and/or gender. John A. Gibson, noted educator and community leader, died from heart failure in Pensacola on Oct. 3, 1906. A widower, Mr. Gibson was 79. He was born in Nassau, Bahamas, on the island of New Providence on March 10, 1827.
Righting the past: Leander A. Shaw, turpentine worker, murdered by mob
Robin Reshard and Jamin Wells Special to the News Journal Editor’s note: This is the 15th in a series of historical obituaries written today to honor the men and women of the past who were denied the honor at the time of their death because of discrimination due to their race and/or gender. Leander A. Shaw, a laborer at the Barrineau turpentine camps, died on July 29, 1908. He was murdered by a mob who lynched him in Plaza Ferdinand in downtown Pensacola. Mr. Shaw was 38 years old.
Righting the past: Viola Washington Edwards, pioneering health care provider, dead at 70
Robin Reshard Special to the News Journal Editor’s note: This is the twelfth in a series of historical obituaries written today to honor the men and women of the past who were denied the honor at the time of their death because of discrimination due to their race and/or gender. Viola Edwards, 70, died of heart disease at the Eloise Hospital and Infirmary in Detroit, Michigan, on June 23, 1943. Formerly of Pensacola, she had lived and worked as a nurse in Detroit for over a decade. Mrs.
Righting the Past: Pensacola teacher Mary Higgins died unexpectedly in fire at her home
Editor’s note: This is the eighth in a series of historical obituaries written today to honor the men and women of the past who were denied the honor at the time of their death because of discrimination due to their race and/or gender. Mary A. E. Higgins, formerly of Pensacola, died tragically on March 29, 1946, of injuries sustained from an accidental fire at her home in Los Angeles, California. The retired school principal and teacher was 91 years old. Mrs.
Righting the past: Ezra Gary, professional mariner, dies in tragic shipwreck
Robin Reshard Special to the News Journal Editor’s note: This is the fourth in a series of historical obituaries written today to honor the men and women of the past who were denied the honor at the time of their death because of discrimination due to their race and/or gender. Ezra D. Gary of Pensacola died on Feb. 12, 1907, while working aboard the steamship Larchmont.
Late Sidney Poitier and trusted friend J.P. Newton enriched Belmont DeVilliers community
The great and barrier-breaking actor Sidney Poitier (1927 - 2022) died just a few days ago. While he was a well-known and highly respected actor and civil rights activist, he was also known as a trusted friend and business partner to John “J.P.” Newton, Sr. (1919 - 1990), a businessman, family man, and community servant who loved and helped Belmont DeVilliers grow and succeed.
Regardless of who is president, we have some healing to do | Guestview
At the time I write this, the presidential election of 2020 has still not been decided. And truth be told, it really doesn’t matter who wins for our national and collective healing to begin. We’ve all been wounded. We all need to heal, and either way, regardless of your candidate winning or not, we’ve got some healing to do. Healing doesn’t need to be voted on. To participate, you need not belong to any political party, leaning or view. You can be over 18 years of age or under.
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