We’re not going back!

 

by C. Henry Adams


The title of this particular blog ( ' We’re not going back! ' ) comes from the words use in a historic speech made in the United States of America in the year of 2024 around August the 22nd.  I remember the speech clearly, because I was actually watching the broadcast of the person who made it on a digital television.

(Note: The names of the Male & Female Candidates are withheld to pursue a fair election process within the United States of America.)

It was made by a lady who develop extra ordinary abilities in a country that was 248 years old that year. This place evolved many people who individually had extra ordinary abilities as well.  Based on the rules or laws of their lands or country, they all had the right to choose their leaders.

This integrity, called an ineligible right, starting at the age of 18 years old for people of all races, creeds, colors, national origins whether male or female of course, who were registered United States of America Citizens.

However, some people in this very powerful and blessed lands did not always used that power for one reason or another. Yet, the power to decide not to vote was very real too, with dire consequences.

The images above were taken in the parking lot of Big Bethel AME Church which was established in 1847 & located in Atlanta, Georgia USA.  This date was Saturday, September 14th 2024.

Individuals,  People  & Organizations supported the voter registration event in downtown Atlanta, Georgia. 

Rev. Bessie Donaldson, a Local Ordained Minister Emeritus of Big Bethel AME Church was interviewed by C. Henry Adams Blogs.

Since 2009, we have written over 360 blogs talking about life in the USA & business. In this election season, we would like to ask a few questions and report our findings.

C. Henry Adams Blogs:    On Saturday, September 14th 2024,  we were at the Voter Registration Drive in the parking lot of Big Bethel AME Church of Atlanta, Georgia.

Rev. Bessie Donaldson:    Having witnessed this historic event,  I recognized a huge bus or  RV from the Fulton County Georgia Government; someone said that people  ( Living in Fulton or Cobb Counties ) who wish to register to vote , check their registration status or learn more about voter registration machines could visit the vehicle.

C. Henry Adams Blogs:    Is this correct?

Rev. Bessie Donaldson:   Yes. There were several Voter Registrars on site, including myself, that made themselves available to register new comers requesting to register to vote in the upcoming election . The Official Registrars were also able to check voting statuses to make sure names had not been purged from the voters eligible list and to share information about the voting process, including explanation about voting machines. 

There were also handouts of approved days for voting.....early voting, mail in voting, and in person voting. 

October 25 is the deadline for requesting a mail-in voting app. 

October is the beginning of Early voting. 

The actual voting day is November 5 for the general election.  Information was shared with the guests about voting locations for early voting and regular voting.

C. Henry Adams Blogs:   We understand the first day of early voting in the historic Presidential Election is October 15, 2024?  What are other voting days?

Rev. Bessie Donaldson:  As mentioned above, October 15th is the Early Voting date. October 25th is the last day to request a mail-in ballot, and the actual general voting date is November 5th, the day after my 81's year on this earth. So you know I'm celebrating because my birthday present is that  the 1st African American Female President will be victoriously called to the podium to thank God's people for trusting in her capabilities. WE ARE NOT GOING BACK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 
Special thanks goes out to:

Betty Cox
Sheila Johnson
Martha Shockey
Keith Burnett
Volunteers
Church Members of Big Bethel AME Church
Georgia State University Students
Kingdom Connect
Indivisible, Inc
BBAMEC  Social Action Commission
Georgia Poor People's Commission
CenterWell
Fulton County Government Elections
Cobb County Government Elections
Omega Psi Phi Fraternity

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US Government Fiscal Year Ends Sept. 30th 2024

 

Image is from the US National Park Service of the US Capitol.

by C. Henry Adams


From October 1, 2023, the fiscal  budget year of 2024 started and it will end September 30th 2024.
According to the U. S. Senate Committee On The Budget, 

" The fiscal year is the accounting period of the federal government. It begins on October 1 and ends on September 30 of the next calendar year. Each fiscal year is identified by the calendar year in which it ends and commonly is referred to as “FY.” For example, FY2011 began October 1, 2010, and ends September 30, 2011."


Question:  When you hear on the media or news that Congress is about to shut down the US Government, should you panic?

Answer:    No.

There is no federal budget timeline.

The US National Science Foundation gives an example of  how the  Federal Budgeting and Appropriations Process works: 

( https://new.nsf.gov/about/budget/process )

The phases of the federal budgeting and appropriations process

• July–February: Executive branch process

• March–June: Legislative process

• July–October: Congress finalizes spending levels
  
  

July–February: Executive branch process

Formation of the president's budget

The president's annual budget request is compiled by the White House Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for the upcoming Fiscal Year, which begins on October 1.

Starting in July of the previous calendar year, OMB gives guidance to federal agencies about levels of funding and priorities. Agencies work within those guidelines to structure a budget proposal. OMB makes final decisions about the agencies' proposed budgets.

Submission of the president's budget to Congress

The president submits a detailed budget request to Congress on or around the first Monday in February.

March–June: Legislative process

House and Senate budgets

The House and Senate develop their own budget resolutions to set spending levels, which often deviate from each other as well as from the president's request.

These resolutions are not signed into law.

Appropriations bills

The House and Senate appropriations committees, through their 12 subcommittees, hold hearings to examine the budget requests and needs of federal spending programs.

The House and Senate then produce their own appropriations bills to fund the federal government. These bills are "marked up" (amended as needed) and approved by the appropriations committees.

July–October: Congress finalizes spending levels

Floor consideration

After approval by the appropriations committees, the bills head to the House and Senate floors where they may be further amended and eventually passed.

Most times, the bills passed by House and Senate differ in some significant ways and must be reconciled.

Final passage

Once a final bill has been negotiated between the two chambers, it must then pass the House and Senate and be signed by the president.

If Congress cannot agree on new funding levels before Oct. 1, a continuing resolution is required.

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Mrs. Lilla Mae Arnold

 

 

 

November 9th 1928 - September 10th 2024

 

 

 

 by Glenn Sherrod Arnold

 

Lilla Mae Strong Arnold was born November 9, 1928, on a beautiful autumn day in Newnan, Georgia, where she attended public school. She gave her life to Christ early and attended Mount Vernon Baptist Church.

Her parents passed early, and she was primarily cared for by her maternal grandmother. By the grace of God, Mamie Parks, one of her elementary school teachers, raised Emma Elder, a classmate, and her in her home as “sisters” until she left to attend Spelman College.

After Lilla graduated from Spelman College in 1954 with a BS in Early Elementary Education, she began teaching elementary school in Newnan, Georgia. Soon afterwards, she met the love of her life, Glenn Artis Arnold, and they were married in 1958. A son and daughter blessed this union - Glenn Sherrod Arnold and Neeka Boncha Arnold.

When their children were less than five years old, the family moved to Atlanta, Georgia, where Glenn and Lilla both taught in the Atlanta Public School System. Lilla spent most of her career at the Dunbar Elementary School, teaching preschool through second grade. During her tenure, she developed and managed two preschool programs that served hundreds of students and involved dozens of teachers. Her students and faculty were so disciplined and effective that the school received national recognition, leading to a visit from First Lady Barbara Bush. Villa led a life of meaningful impact.

There are many students that recount their love of education because of Lilla. She also mentored along the way. Later in her career, Lilla earned her MS in Education at Georgia State University as a result of her love for learning and pedagogy.

Only her love for her grandchildren exceeded her love for education and the development of her students. She and Glenn lovingly hosted their grandchildren over many summers. Those summers were filled with much love, joy, and learning. Lilla regularly held summer school sessions with her grandchildren, helping to propel them to successful academic careers.

Lilla was an active member of her church fellowship and the Spelman College Alumni Association. She was quite proud of her support of the next generation of women scholars and leaders through her many donations to Spelman.

Lilla was devout woman who loved the Lord and his Word. She posted her favorite scriptures all around her home and could be found often in prayer on her knees at night. Although she was a person of small physical stature and woman of few words, when she spoke, she spoke with clarity and conviction. A confidently authentic woman, she walked in integrity. She felt that her word was her bond and, she always stood behind it. As a result, she lifted many of us who knew her to greater heights and achievements. Her love and compassion were communicated through service and actions. She often quietly helped those around her in need.

Lilla leaves to cherish her memories: her son Glenn Arnold (wife: Jacquie), her daughter Neeka Arnold (fiancé: Julius Alexander), her grandchildren: Paul (wife: Samantha), Angela, Bryan, and Traci Arnold and great grandchildren: Evangeline Arnold and Azariah Arnold. Tohnita Florence, former student/”adopted” daughter. Laura Evans, friend and neighbor for 60 years and Maceso Evans, god son. Faithful caregiver Gail Sims. A host of nieces, nephews, extended family, and friends also cherish her memory.

Viewing:  Alfonso Dawson Mortuary, Inc. 
                3000 M.L.K. Jr Dr SW, Atlanta, Ga 30310
Day:        Thursday, September 19th 2024
Time:      1:00 pm -   6:00 pm

Funeral Service:    Word of Faith Cathedral
                               212 Riverside Pkwy, Austell, GA 30168
Day:                       Friday,  September 20th 2024
                               11:00 am

Interment, Greenwood Cemetery

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Apalachee High School Tragedy (09/04/2024)

 

by C. Henry Adams


C. Henry Adams Blogs would like to extend our condolences to the Families of  all who passed away:

• Teacher Richard Aspinwall 
• Teacher Christina Irimie 
• Student Mason Schermerhorn, 14 
• Student Christian Angulo, 14
  
  

Our prayers of mental , physical & spiritual healing goes out to the ( 9 ) people injured ,as well as, all Barrow County involved at the school in some form.

On Wednesday Morning,  9/04/2024 at a School called Apalachee High School located near Winder Georgia in the county of Barrow, the death of 4 people occurred with 9 other people injured.  Perhaps, this Tragedy will be forgotten by many people.  But not by the Students, Teachers, Faculty, Staff,  Parents and Families of Barrow County, Georgia.

According to National Institute of Mental Health, it is natural to feel afraid during and after a traumatic situation. Fear is a part of the body’s “fight-or-flight” response, which helps us avoid or respond to potential danger. People may experience a range of reactions after trauma, and most will recover from their symptoms over time. Those who continue to experience symptoms may be diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). 

   (  www.nimh.nih.gov/health/publications/post-traumatic-stress-disorder-ptsd  )


1) We should all realize in modern times, that surreal times of death is more frequently viewed daily through advanced telecommunications

2)  Gun violence has become a reality.

3)  Mental Illness of any kind can not be ignored or forgotten.

It is time that the United States of America developed  Mental Health Team of 1st Responders.

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Utilizing Tethering Technology

 

by C. Henry Adams

 

Disclosure:  Image displayed in this blog is from an Abstract written by

Steffen Schulz
Ruhr-University Bochum
Macquarie University
Technische Universität Darmstadt
Bochum, Germany


Ahmad-Reza Sadeghi, Maria Zhdanova
Technische Universität Darmstadt
Fraunhofer SIT
Darmstadt, Germany


Hossen A. Mustafa, Wenyuan Xu
University of South Carolina
Columbia, USA


Vijay Varadharajan
Macquarie University
Sydney, Australia


C. Henry Adams Blogs does not take credit for its development in any form.  So, according to the Oxford Languages & Google,  tether   2. use (a smartphone) in order to connect a computer or other device to the internet. "check if Wi-Fi access is free in the lobby or tether your phone"

As telecommunications observers, we have utilized tethering technology for years.  Why all of the sudden more greed?  

' Technology in my professional opinion has the ability to connect people in multiple forms.  But, you need actual human - beings interaction to make it work in a spiritual form.  '  C. Henry Adams


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Congressman John Robert Lewis Statue Dedication Dekalb County Georgia Courthouse

 

by C. Henry Adams


On Saturday, August 24th 2024.  I witness the Congressman John Robert Lewis Statue Dedication before the Dekalb County Georgia Courthouse.  I rode the MARTA Train with my bicycle in tow to the Decatur MARTA Train Station.   Then, walked with my bike out of the under ground station to the area of the Courthouse above it to watch what I call a historic moment in our time.
 

Jennifer Holliday sung during the John Lewis unveiling on the Decatur Square.

Xenona Clayton spoke at the ceremony....

The crowd of people were large in number and the security was tight.  There were volunteers on duty passing out water.


Congressman John Robert Lewis served in the United States House of Representatives for Georgia's 5th congressional district from 1987 until his death in 2020.  I am glad that I had the chance to meet with him growing up as a young college student. I am glad that I paid my respects at his memorial service in the State of Georgia Capital Rotunda.

Get into some good trouble & go exercise your right to vote in the United States of America.

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The Dusk of a Tragedy & it's Reality of PTSD

 

by C. Henry Adams

C. Henry Adams would like to extend his condolences to the Family of Nathaniel T. Cope, 31, of Hiram, Georgia who passed away. Prayers of healing goes out to the other driver and all people who witness this accident.

On Thursday, July 26th 2024,  I decided to take a walk to a local store called, " Dollar General " from the Subdivision.  While walking down this road toward an intersection, I heard a sound like that of a " boom " or collision.  Then, looking down the road as I approach the point at which two things intersect...  There with others, I witness in the dusk of the day, a tragedy which resulted in the death of a motorcyclist.

According to the Mayo Clinic on the Internet. https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/post-traumatic-stress-disorder/symptoms-causes/syc-20355967;

Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a mental health condition that's triggered by a terrifying event — either experiencing it or witnessing it. Symptoms may include flashbacks, nightmares and severe anxiety, as well as uncontrollable thoughts about the event.

The death of the motorcyclist occurred minutes prior to myself appearing in the Dollar General store. I took a picture of the receipt to show as proof that I was near that area.

I share this experience and ordeal in an attempt to help heal myself and others who could possibly relate to experiencing Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Why?  Well, I know now that it is important to try & do these things:

1)  Stop thinking negative thoughts about yourself, other people in the World when you encounter a surreal event that could likely cause Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
2)  Have hope for the your future & other people futures.
3)  Talk to a close friend, close family member & or licensed mental health professional or Doctor.
4)  The surreal event will likely place you into shock;  keep moving forward literally and figuratively. 

According to the Mayo Clinic on the Internet. https://www.mayoclinic.org/first-aid/first-aid-shock/basics/art-20056620;

Shock is a critical condition brought on by the sudden drop in blood flow through the body. Shock may result from trauma, heatstroke, blood loss or an allergic reaction. It also may result from severe infection, poisoning, severe burns or other causes.

Shock keeps organs from getting enough blood or oxygen. If shock is not treated, it can lead to permanent organ damage or even death.

UPDATE  7/28/24  10:08 EST:

After further thought, I realize that a number of people pass through that intersection and likely witness that incident which could have caused Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).  Perhaps,  it is time that the United States of America developed a Mental Health Team of 1st Responders.

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Hey C. Henry! I thought you said that you were Homeless?

by C. Henry Adams


My Reply to the question asked...

Overcoming homelessness is a task in itself.  I can only speak for myself, reference information and places to seek help.  But, in all of your doing, may I suggest that you put God 1st through prayer.

Don't believe in God, huh?   Well, I can not fault you for what you do not believe in.

May I suggest that you consider thinking positive.  For instance, think that life will be better for yourself & family, if they share homelessness with you.

Do not give up, give in or give out on LIFE.    

Encourage and develop ' Plans of Actions '  in your mind 1st, then implement them in your life.

Examples of creating a plan of action if you are living outside:

1)  (Plan A)  Identify your belongings and keep them close to yourself. 

Example of belongings: 

* Social Security Card

* Driver's License - (Up to Date or Expired)

* Military ID Tag  

* DD214 

* Library Card - (Up to Date or Expired)

2)  (Plan B)  Seek a place to stay for a short period of time to seek help from homelessness. Make up in your mind that staying there is not the answer for long periods of time. 

3)  (Plan C) Seek or go find a job to work.  It is just a step to doing better in life.

4)  (Plan D) Do you drink alcohol or do drugs to get high? If you stated, yes - seek help to control or better yet stop the usage.   Sometimes attending a religious organization or community group could help.

5)  (Plan E) How do you feel?  Examine yourself and then consider asking a close friend or family member that you trust to tell you about you?  If you need help, seek a licensed medical or psychology professional to help you.

6)  (Plan F)  Dream the impossible dream & live. Sometimes, it is good to keep your dreams written down and quietly away from other people eyes.  Do this with Plan A, Plan B, Plan C, Plan D, Plan E, & Plan F.

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Goodbye Mr. Ortega Until We Meet Again

Rafael Ortega Melendez
 

April 11, 1940 - May 21, 2024

 

 Raphael Ortega greeting Dr. Elie Kabwende (Democratic Republic of Congo) in VA Hospital on January , 2024

Alejandro Ramirez, nephew of Gustavo Ramirez, the Conductor of the band Los Profesionales from Venezuela  (May, 2024)

by C. Henry Adams & Dr.  Jorge Ramirez


It is with great sadness that we announce to the Latin American World, the passing of Rafael Ortega Melendez.   As an American Citizen from Puerto Rico, he served in the United States Army during the Vietnam War. From 1965 until his death due to illness, he shared his love for the Hispanic Community and the African American People in Atlanta, Georgia.  He is best known for being a Business Owner, a Mentor, a Father, a Great Host & Friend.   We say, adios Mr. Ortega until we meet again.

(Written in Spanish)  Escrito en Español

Con gran tristeza anunciamos al mundo latinoamericano el fallecimiento de Rafael Ortega Meléndez. Ciudadano Americano de Puerto Rico quien sirvió en el Ejército de los Estados Unidos durante la Guerra de Vietnam.

Desde 1965 hasta su muerte por enfermedad, compartió su amor por la Comunidad Hispana y el Pueblo Afroamericano en Atlanta, Georgia. El señor Ortega, fue conocido como hombre de negocios, un buen mentor, buen padre, un gran anfitrión y amigo.

Ahora decimos: "Adios Sr. Ortega hasta que nos encontremos de nuevo".


Funeral Arrangement by Family:  https://www.flaniganfuneralhome.com/obituaries/Rafael-Melendez-3/#!/Obituary


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Rev. Raphael Warnock U.S. Senator - Community Resource Connection Day

 

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