Stay Woke Atlanta On Sunday 09-28-25

by C. Henry Adams 

In today's society, secrecy, encryption and learning to speak out without the enemy ever speaking a word against one self is still prevalent.  Also, the City of Atlanta, Georgia Government refused to end Diversity, Equity , and Inclusion (DEI) and doing so forfeited $37.5 million dollars in federal airport funding which happens to reject taking candy from the devil.  I'm sorry, it turns down the Trump Adminstration request to end Diversity, Equity and Inclusion.

According to the Google Articifical Intelligence (AI), the term "woke" has many meanings for the African American Culture:

*  a call to social action

*  a call to social awareness

*  a highly controversial political label

*  used in different, often conflicting ways

Incidentally, Google AI stated, as of late 2025, Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) has a strong financial status, backed by high passenger traffic, favorable credit ratings, and robust revenue streams, despite recently forfeiting $37.5 million dollars in federal grants.

Now back to this blog article. (LOL)

On Sunday, September 28th 2025, I had the opportunity to get involve with an annual pilgrimage to Historic Oakland Cemetery from Big Bethel AME Church in the City of Atlanta, Georgia.

By the way, Big Bethel AME Church is the oldest Church in Atlanta, Georgia  -  having been established in 1847, roughly 178 years ago.

Historic Oakland Cemetery Entrance 09/28/25 

Historic Oakland Cemetery was established in 1850 by the City of Atlanta as a public burial ground for its residents.  It was originally named Atlanta Cemetery and renamed (Historic) Oakland Cemetery in 1872. 

Note, the American Civil War in and around the City of Atlanta, Georgia buried dead soldiers in Atlanta Cemetery.

At one point this cemetery was once the resting place of a diverse group of people. But, Jim Crow Laws may have changed times, fore, bodies of African American descents & exslaves were exhumed.

In 1877, the city of Atlanta exhumed the bodies of African Americans buried in the segregated "Slave Square" at Oakland Cemetery and moved them to the cemetery's "colored pauper grounds". The reburial was done to sell the "Slave Square" plots to white families for a profit. This incident is a key reason why formerly enslaved Black Atlantans founded South-View Cemetery in 1886—to provide a proper and dignified burial place for their community. 

Side Note:  The Prince Hall Grand Lodge Jurisdiction of Georgia was established in 1870 twenty years following the cemetery official development.

The Prince Hall Grand Lodge, Jurisdiction of Georgia has a significant historical connection to Oakland Cemetery through the prominent burial of its members and leaders in the cemetery's African American Burial Grounds. The graves of influential Prince Hall Masons are located in the cemetery, including that of Dr. Henry Rutherford Butler, a Grand Master who led the organization in the early 20th century.  He was a member of Big Bethel AME Church.

Colored pauper grounds of Historic Oakland Cemetery
09 /28/ 25

The annual pilgrimage from Big Bethel AME Church was designed to tell a true story. 

It was not to create fantasy, but it was develop to prepare those of us all about our reality of our World we live in this very day.

Reverend Joeseph A. Wood Grave  09/28/25

Reverend Joeseph A. Wood was the 1st Pastor of the reorganized Big Bethel AME Church in 1866.  He was a positive leader in the Auburn Avenue Community.

2025 Pilgrims from Big Bethel AME Church arrive at the Tate Family Plot in the African American Burial area of Oakland Cemetry on Sunday September 28th 2025.  At each plot that they visit, they performed a thousand year old ritual. Pouring liquor on a grave to honor the dead which is called a libation, or more colloquially, "pouring one out". 

This ancient ritual involves symbolically offering a drink to the spirits or ancestors and is a practice found in many cultures and historical periods to show remembrance, respect, and connection to those who have passed.

During this Ceremony, which is a Call & Response, a passage remembering the dead is spoken in English.

Then, "A Shea! "  is spoken loudly.  Shea refers to the Shea Tree found in Africa.

It is said the Shea Tree was a common tree found where people were stolen into slavery from Africa.

In some West African traditions, shea trees and shea butter are used in funeral rituals and ceremonies to honor the deceased. However, there is no evidence to suggest that planting shea trees directly on or near graves is a common practice. 

  

                                          Tate Family Plot  Oakland Cemetery  Atlanta, Georgia  09/28/25

Pilgrims and Members of Big Bethel AME Church.  Among the Pilgrims on Sunday 9/28/2025 was Charles Moore at the age of 102 years old , walking with a walker.  A mighty man of Valor & World War 2 Veteran.
The tempature was recorded at 86 degrees Fahrenheit. All Guests from Memphis, Tn & Members completed the journey with Senior Pastor Rev. Dr. Jonathan C. Augustine.

My late Father once said, they can take everything from you, but not what is in your heart or soul.
A Shea!  A Shea!  A Shea!





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IANA PEN 8431 CHAAS, LLC C Henry Adams @

Clarkston, Ga Montrel Road at Sunset 
September, 2025

by C. Henry Adams ,   & excerpts from  Google AI

The acronym that comes to mind is SMI

SMI means Standard Motor Interface (SMI).  This particular SMI is a PRIVATE ENTERPRISE NUMBERS.

So, what are private enterprise numbers?   Private Enterprise Numbers (PENs) are unique, cost-free identifiers assigned by the Internet Assigned Numbers Authority (IANA) to organizations. 

"SMI network" can refer to Standard Motor Interface (SMI), a standard for controlling motor-driven systems; 

the System Management Interrupt (SMI), a low-level hardware interrupt in computer systems; 

and the concept of Structure of Management Information (SMI) within SNMP, which defines data structures for network management. 

Here are the common interpretations of "SMI network":

• SMI Corporation

  • This company provides network strategy, infrastructure design, and managed services for businesses, particularly in financial, healthcare, and media sectors. 
  • They offer services like SD-WAN, cloud connectivity, and network security, acting as a consultant and vendor for implementing robust network solutions. 
• Standard Motor Interface (SMI)

  • This is a standardized communication protocol for connecting and controlling electrical drives and motors, often used in building automation for systems like blinds and shutters. 
  • It provides a consistent interface for electronic drives, enabling them to work with a uniform control system. 
• System Management Interrupt (SMI)

  • In computing, an SMI is a type of high-priority hardware interrupt that immediately suspends the CPU to enter a special mode called System Management Mode (SMM). 
  • This allows the system to execute special code to handle critical hardware events or perform low-level maintenance tasks before the operating system can take over. 
• Structure of Management Information (SMI) in SNMP

  • Within the Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP), SMI is a technical language (based on ASN.1) used to define the structure of managed objects in a network. 
  • It provides a standardized way to define sets of related data (modules) within a Management Information Base (MIB), which is used for managing network devices. 

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Product integration and sales

A PEN allows a company to create unique object identifiers (OIDs) to identify their own products, services, and extensions within a protocol. This is critical for network management systems and other technology products, enabling them to: 

• Create interoperable products: Technology that uses a PEN can seamlessly work with other vendor products that also follow IANA standards, improving adoption and market reach.
• Enhance customer value: For vendors of network management software, a PEN is essential for creating proprietary Management Information Bases (MIBs) for the Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP). This allows customers to monitor and manage a company's specific devices, adding significant value to the vendor's products. 

Licensing of intellectual property (IP)

While the PEN itself cannot be sold, the intellectual property (IP) that a company develops using that PEN can be monetized through licensing. A company can: 

• License technology: By licensing the IP associated with its unique OID, a company can generate revenue streams from other businesses that want to use its technology or extensions in their own products.
• Receive royalties: This can involve lump-sum payments or a royalty based on the sales of products that incorporate the licensed IP. 

Branding and reputation

For a technology vendor, holding a PEN is a mark of legitimacy and can build brand trust. By developing products that adhere to global IANA standards, a company can demonstrate its commitment to interoperability and best practices, which can:

• Increase market share: A strong reputation in the industry can lead to greater brand recognition and increased sales.
• Attract partnerships: Businesses are more likely to partner with companies that follow established industry standards. 
  
  

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Where can one find these numbers?   Simply look them up in the search engine of your choice using these keywords & acronyms:

Example:

IANA PEN 8431 CHAAS, LLC,  C Henry Adams @

Wait a minute!  That looks like words, number, name of a company and a person name!

That is correct, but it is also an  IANA PEN 8431 Private Enterprise Number

So, what if I am a business or person that needs help growing my person, business or

 organization, could I contact CHAAS, LLC for help with it under IANA PEN 8431?

Answer:  Yes,  please feel free to contact CHAAS, LLC at

470-631-1450 Office and

leave a voice mail message, if no one answers. 

Also, please email  bienminc@gmail.com

with this in the subject matter line:  8431  < Name of your company , your name >.

Ask or Tell us in the body of the email, how we can be of service to you,

 your company or organization, thanks!

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Meditation: Hope Is Delayed But The Will To Overcome Adversity Is Life

Garnett Street SW  -  Atlanta, Georgia  August  of  2025

by C. Henry Adams

God gives you signs in life that you will prosper,  but you must seek them to find them.

You know, over the years many people have walked on this particular street seen above in Atlanta, Georgia or even cross the path in the day or night feeling some kind of way going to City court.   But,  look ahead and see the back of the huge bulletin board.  Perhaps, millions of people riding in various types of vehicles have seen the front end of this particular advertisement sign while reading it in English with thoughts of flying in an aircraft.  In this discussion, it is used as a metaphor.  A metaphor or figurative expressions that describe one thing as if it were something else.


How does any of those things apply to a person or family that have no particular place to live or lay down to sleep at night?  Perhaps, I can not answer that question quite right for anybody or everyone.


Nevertheless, this morning Thursday, September 18th 2025 at 6:05 am EST, via phone near Atlanta, Georgia.  I was asked to give a Meditation before the prayer session.  Prayer changes things.

Picture taken at :  Big Bethel AME Church
                            220 Auburn Avenue, NE
                         Atlanta, Georgia 30303

September of 2025

Dr. Christopher Parker - Steward and Reverend Charmaine Purvis  - Associate Minister of Big Bethel AME Church asked me to give a Meditation with a Scripture via Telephone from the Holy Bible of the King James Version.


I was reluctant and felt prior to this experience, unworthy.  However, I perform the task guided by the Holy Spirit.  Plus, it was if my late Father, Marion Lewis Adams, Sr. - also present guiding me to Proverbs Chapter 13 Verse 12.

" Hope deferred makes the heart sick. But when the desire comes, it is a tree of life."

Meditation is a practice of getting the mind to achieve a state of calmness, focus and awareness.  Once I entered this realm of calmness, focus and awareness, I prayed and mentioned families who were themselves descendants of Gullah Geechee People & Cherokee / Creek People.

I recalled, being told that prayers said hundreds to thousands of years ago about you ( the person, whoever you are ... will be meant for you today in modern times.)

Then, the reason why I was compelled to photography the back of the billboard was answered.  Hope is delayed to allow an individual or people to overcome adversity in life.  Wait on the Lord and be of good courage.  If you have seen the billboard, you know the answer to the metaphor,  believe it to receive the good things in one life.

God gives you signs in life that you will prosper,  but you must seek them to find them.

Well, that is what we were thinking?  What are your thoughts on this matter at hand?

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What is the Rome Statute?

by C. Henry Adams


Recently, I read the U. S. Secretary of State statement release Sept. 4th , 2025 regarding NGOs and felt some kind of way.  Some people might say that I was mentally ill.  But, perhaps I was not mentally ill, just ignorant to the laws and ways of the country I live in, as well as, serve.

First, allow me to clarify some acronyms to gain a better understanding of what was read.

NGO -  non governmental organization

Rome Statute -   the founding treaty of the International Criminal Court (ICC), establishing the framework for its jurisdiction over the most serious crimes of international concern: genocide, crimes against humanity, war crimes, and the crime of aggression. 

It sets out the Court's structure, powers, and the rules for prosecuting individuals for these crimes when a State is unwilling or unable to do so. 

AI - artificial intelligence

125 countries or states around the World supports the Rome Statute.

What does this document say? 

Click on the link for the ICC Rome Statute PDF Document 
written in the English Language below:

Note:   This blog was written September 5th 2025.  After this date, the document shared maybe outdated or no longer in use.


https://drive.google.com/file/d/17ac3v3gOC500a3H2oUsIH9FKHfcUVo2o/view?usp=sharing

United Nations References:

Understanding the International Criminal Court

On 17 July 1998, a conference of 160 States established the first treaty-based permanent international criminal court. The treaty ...

| International Criminal Court

Rome Statute of the International Criminal CourtThe Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court is the international treaty that founded the Court. Comprising a Preamble and...

| International Criminal Court

It is important to understand what one person reads.  Today, Sept. 5th 2025, I am glad I live in the United States of America and have the freedom of speech right now.  Sept. 5th 2025 at 4:41 pm EST

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Revival At A Historic AME Church In Buckhead

by C. Henry Adams

On Wednesday Night, 8/20/25 at 7:00 pm in the multi-million dollar Historic Community of Buckhead - Atlanta, Georgia; I had the opportunity to hear Pastor & Rev. Dr. Jay Augustine  (Pastor Jay) of Big Bethel AME Church of Atlanta, Georgia preach in a 156 year old Church called New Hope AME Church while singing in the choir loft.

Incidentally, this was the second night of a two night - revival event called, " Revival - Taking It To The Streets! "

Pastor Jay sermon was entitled,  " Are You Looking To See Jesus? "

Points Taken from the Sermon:

*  Are you looking to see Jesus?

*  Revive your Spirit

*  Revive your intentions in life while looking to see Jesus Christ

*  Don't let obstacles stand in your way while focus on our Savoir Jesus Christ

*  Recognize your limitations, but know with God all things are possible

*  Be willing to put in some work to overcome obstacles in life with the help of God

*  God is good all of the time and all of the time God is good

Pastor Rev. David F. Richard, III of Historic New Hope AME Church located at 3012 Arden Road in Atlanta, Georgia 30305 invited Pastor Jay & his mass choir to join them in their 156 year anniversary occasion.

Growing up in Atlanta, Georgia, I discovered that Wednesday Night ; I knew little about Buckhead.  A matter of fact, the area of about 1.8 acres to where the church is located was part of the Howell Family Farm over 156 years ago.  There is a grave yard that surrounds the church & it is said to have over 600 bodies buried there of slaves and former slaves.  It appears the area was once a farming community.

Before 1869,  Arden Road was known as Old Howell Mill Road to a certain point.  When one research the 1864 Civil War, the area of the church was likely near a civil war battle.




Image from Library of Congress

Yet, today it is located up in the hills of an area where you will find multi-million dollar homes and estates.

My late Father, Marion Lewis Adams, Sr would say, " Sometimes, it is good to get lost to find yourself, if you understand where your directions are in life. East, West, North or South "

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Honoring Atlanta Fire Rescue Chief William H. Hamer

                                                            

 William H. Hamer          

City of Atlanta Fire Rescue Chief 

December 12, 1938  -   July 10, 2025

by C. Henry Adams

Growing up on Hermer Circle NW in Atlanta, Georgia in the 1970s, 1980s & 1990s, I knew little about the Hamer Family that was located around the Circle from my home.  Except there was Mr. Hamer, Mrs. Hamer and there (3) three Sons.

However, before I was born or even heard of..., Mr. William H. Hamer became one of (16 ) African American Atlanta Fire Rescue Fighters in the State of Georgia in 1963.   

The First Male African American Fire Rescue Fighters for the City of Atlanta, Georgia in 1963

1) J. Belcher
2) F. Bolden
3) H. Bowden
4) W. Callier
5) T. Ector
6) W. Hamer
7) M. Harp
8) G. Jordan Jr
9) R. Lester
10) J. Maddox
11) E. Morrow
12) M. Reed
13) Q. Redding
14) H. Rosemond
15) E. Smith
16) R. Ware

By the year of 1977, (7) seven African American Women became City of Atlanta Fire Rescue Fighters:

• 1) Lisa Bradley
  2) Sheila Callaway
  3) Louvenia Jenkins
  4) Janice Jones
  5) Sheila Kirkland
  6) Emma C. Morris
  7) Liz R. Summers 
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Within the Kevin Heights Neighborhood, where I grew up with the Hamer Family; (6) six of my friends were likely inspired by Chief William Hamer.  Why do I say that?   
Well, they became Fire Rescue Fighters too.

       

     Brian Oneil Johnson

July 14th 1968 -  May 19th 2025

  City of Atlanta Fire Rescue Department

1)  Brian Johnson - City of Atlanta Fire Rescue Department
2)  Wheeler Bivins III - City of Atlanta Fire Rescue Department
3)  Derrick Jones - City of Atlanta Fire Rescue Department
4)  Stanley Creech - City of Atlanta Fire Rescue Department
5)  Pat Hardy  -  Fulton County Fire Rescue Department
6)  Captain William Pearson - City of Atlanta Fire Rescue Department

C. Henry Adams & Captain William Pearson 

I recently had the opportunity to briefly interview Captain William Pearson by text message, here is a brief discussion:

C. Henry Adams:   Do you remember meeting the Chief growing up on Hermer Circle since you lived two houses away from the Hamer Family?

Captain William Pearson:   I had a very great relationship with him and his family.  I knew his wife and all 3 Sons .

The exact total number of African American Atlanta Fire Rescue Fighters since 1963 and 1977 is not publicly available.  However, the struggles and obstacles faced by these Fire Rescue Fighters who served the Citizens of Atlanta , Georgia and the People of the World within this region will not go unnoticed.

Mr. Hamer became the first African American Fire Rescue Chief in 1985 for the City of Atlanta, Georgia.

We salute Chief William H. Hamer , well done, Sir!   Thank you for your service, guidance and motivation!

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