Review of TEDx Collier Heights at Frederick Douglass H. S. Atlanta, Georgia

by C. Henry Adams


Key:  FDHS -  Frederick Douglass High School

On Saturday, August 17th 2019,  I step back into time and walked from the H.E. Holmes MARTA Station to the High School that I became a graduate about 30 years ago in my modern day village of Collier Heights located in Atlanta, Georgia USA.

Amazed of how a 'No Windows'  Institution had transformed into the appearance of a small college  'With Windows' today, I was impressed with Frederick Douglass High School (FDHS).

Still even more impressing was when I entered the Dr. Lester W. Butts Auditorium for the first time to experience ' TEDX Collier Heights '.

It was a honor to see the Director of the Atlanta Preservation Center serving Guests in the lobby along with a diverse group of educated individuals awaiting to enter the Auditorium.

At first glance, when I heard of the length of the program, I realized that I could not stay.  However, prior to leaving,  Odie Donald (FDHS Alumni) - Manager of  ' City of South Fulton ' ,  Dr. Nicole Garner - Financial Consultant, Dr, taj anwar baoll - Medical Professional, and Zak Wallace - Songwriter & Restaurant Owner greatly lifted my spirits.

I was enthralled, flabbergasted and motivated as I left early.  I encountered Ann Hill-Bond - Curator in my attempt to sneak out and gave her a hug while saying, ' Outstanding Ann '.

Having not the opportunity to see the completion of the event, I believe it was successful in showing proof that ' Atlanta Influences Everything  '.

Well, these are our thoughts, what say you? 

Thanks for reading our blogs!

C. Henry Adams
977 Montreal Rd
Box 1089
Clarkston, Georgia 30021
bienminc@gmail.com
CHA Linkedin 
(404) 254-7187 Cell
(404) 348-8319 Office

C. HENRY ADAMS BLOGS syndicated content powered by FeedBurner.
Hey! Find C. HENRY ADAMS BLOGS on SOUNDCLOUD

Sphere: Related Content

TEDx Collier Heights Is Coming To An Atlanta Community

by C. Henry Adams



On August 17th 2019, from 10:00 am EST until 2:00 pm EST there will be a TEDx Talk about Collier Heights.  The theme is 'Atlanta Influences Everything'.

Location:   TEDxCollierHeights
                   Frederick Douglass High School
                   225 Hamilton E Holmes Dr NW
                   Atlanta, Georgia, 30318 United States  

https://www.tedxcollierheights.com


Recently, I had the honor of talking with the Licensee Lead Organizer & Curator Ann Hill-Bond of this particular event.  Below, are questions that I asked her:

CHenryAdams: Ann, You are a Multi-Faceted Lady, a Mother of three children, Business Lady, Farmer, Journalist for Atlanta Voice and Community Activist.  How did you all select Collier Heights for a World-renown Ted Talk Event?

Ann Hill-Bond:  Ok, we selected Collier Heights Community for a Ted X based on the fact that we wanted to bring the diversity of Collier Heights to the forefront from the house to the influence of the people that has on the City of Atlanta, but also on a global scale.  That's why we chose the theme, ' Atlanta Influence Everything '.

CHenryAdams: So, what can the Collier Heights Community expect from this notoriety?

Ann Hill-Bond:  I don't know, whatever it want.  At this point, you get to make your decision after you come and experience it.  What you take from it, is what you take.  How you move forward in life is how you move forward. I would like the experience to share thoughts & ideas of how we have proven capacity to drive culture and economics in our society on a local, national and global level.

CHenryAdams:  Who will be the featured Speakers at this TEDx Collier Heights Event?


Ann Hill-Bond: We will have Richard Dunn, a native of Atlanta, who is the grandson of the Founder of the Atlanta Voice.  Lisa Cunningham, who is in the Film Industry and a native of Southwest Atlanta.  Dr. Nicole Garner, a native of Atlanta.  Bem Joiner, a Culture Curator in Atlanta, Ga. Dr. Taj Anwar Baoll, a graduate of Brooker T. Washington High School in Atlanta, Ga and  Odie Donald, City Manager of the City of South Fulton, Georgia. If you would like to learn of additional Speakers, please visit our website link.

CHenryAdams:  How can one find ticket & seating information?


Ann Hill-Bond:    Please feel free to visit our website:


Tedx Collier Heights:    https://www.tedxcollierheights.com

Eventbrite:  https://www.eventbrite.com/e/tedxcollierheights-tickets-66479912207

Facebook:   https://www.facebook.com/TEDxCollier-Heights-1237017256456359/

Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/tedxcollierheights/


CHenryAdams:  Could you provide any information about sponsorships for the event?


Ann Hill-Bond:  Again,  please feel free to visit our website:


Contact Page:  https://www.tedxcollierheights.com/page-2

Tedx Collier Heights:    https://www.tedxcollierheights.com

Eventbrite:  https://www.eventbrite.com/e/tedxcollierheights-tickets-66479912207

Facebook:   https://www.facebook.com/TEDxCollier-Heights-1237017256456359/

Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/tedxcollierheights/

Ann, thank you for taking the time out of your busy schedule to talk with C. Henry Adams Blogs.

#atlantainfluenceseverything #knewatlanta #oldatlanta #fredrickdouglasshighschool #collierheights #adamsville #bankhead #northwestatlanta #southfulton #culture #tedxcollierheights  #atlanta #community #tedx #tedxtalk #shareideas #history #representationmatters #southwestatlanta #collierheights #thesouthhassomethingtosay


Thanks for reading our blog!


C. Henry Adams
Benefits Advisor
Aflac
977 Montreal Rd
Box 1089
Clarkston, Georgia 30021
bienminc@gmail.com
CHA Linkedin 
(404) 254-7187

C. HENRY ADAMS BLOGS syndicated content powered by FeedBurner.
Hey! Find C. HENRY ADAMS BLOGS on SOUNDCLOUD

Sphere: Related Content

MWPH Gate City Lodge No. 42 Scholarship Oppty

by C. Henry Adams


For over 130 plus years in the City of Atlanta, Georgia and the Southeastern Region of the United States of America, MWPH Gate City Lodge No. 42 has took great stride  to support several communities in Metropolitan Atlanta.

http://gatecitylodge42.org/

JW  Brother Yemane Clarke (pictured on far right) reach out to C. Henry Adams Blogs regarding their Scholarship Opportunity in the email message below:

---------------------------------------------------------------------------------

If you know any incoming college students that need a scholarship, please pass on Gate City Lodge No. 42 Scholarship Application.

Scholarship Application Letter:

https://drive.google.com/open?id=1SRALqKwLbLwjmM3doHcv_hpjPZCK0UU9

Scholarship Application:

 https://drive.google.com/open?id=1H5AMDhFW-nklmWK1scjYtfi7WyRHmyRO

Respectfully

Bro. Yemane Clarke

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

College Students, please click the links above to learn more information regarding the Scholarship Opportunity.

Thanks for reading our blog!


C. Henry Adams
Benefits Advisor
Aflac
977 Montreal Rd
Box 1089
Clarkston, Georgia 30021
bienminc@gmail.com
CHA Linkedin 
(404) 254-7187

C. HENRY ADAMS BLOGS syndicated content powered by FeedBurner.
Hey! Find C. HENRY ADAMS BLOGS on SOUNDCLOUD

Sphere: Related Content

The History of Collier Heights

by C. Henry Adams





My parents (Marion Lewis Adams, Sr. & Emma King Smith Adams) taught me to learn from whence you come from to know where you are going.  (Or)  If you make four turns to the right or left while traveling in unfamiliar places or circumstances; it is likely you will complete a circle.

So, with great understanding of simplicity - Life is a Circle.

From the 1830's to 2019, we will briefly identify the History of Collier Heights area.  Note: The Collier Heights Community was proposed and implemented during the 51st tenure of City of Atlanta's Mayor William Berry Hartsfield while in office from 1941- 1961.

Utilizing Interstate 20 and Interstate 285 to create quadrants; the entire Collier Heights Community landscape is outline.  From left to right, starting with Quadrant 4 (Carroll Heights Neighborhood), the community extends to Quadrant 1 ( H. E. Holmes Drive).  From right to left (bottom right corner of image below) , Quadrant 2  connects to Quadrant 3 along Martin Luther King Jr Drive to Adamsville, Ga.



                            (1962 - 2013)

In 2013, the area identified as Quadrant 1 (See Image below) possessing the zip code 30318 was designated historical. It is quite unfortunate, because the original Collier Heights Area consist of two additional zip codes; 30311 & 30331 which is Adamsville, Ga. This covered 4,000 acres of land.

Video Source:  https://youtu.be/44TzQDkWpfE

                                   (Collier Heights Proposed Plan of 1961)

Before Collier Heights

Before there was a modern-day village called, 'Collier Heights' proposed in 1948, there was Adamsville, Georgia incorporated into a City in 1906.  Although, the name was given to this village in and around 1870 as a result of Farmer George W. Adams settling there.

( 1883 Georgia Map displaying dissolved Campbell County which now Fulton County. )

The aforementioned small town was once a cross-road settlement entrenched near the Chattahoochee River called, ' Lick Skillet '.

Located near the border of Fulton & Campbell County, Georgia in 1883; very little history today is known by its current inhabitants.

Fore, Campbell County, Georgia no longer exist; it was dissolved and now is the lower portion of Fulton County.  It is allege that Campbell County, Georgia did not want the railroad running through
it, thus turning away growth, industry & technology.

The Lick Skillet Settlement survived a Civil War Battle which occurred on Lick Skillet Road on July 28th 1864.

Source: https://www.newspapers.com/clip/18353752/thirty_years_ago_the_battle_of_lick/

The article shared above points out a number of clues to the Lick Skillet Road Civil War Battle in 1864 that occurred and possibly allude to an answer of unmarked graves found in woods near  Baker's Ferry Road 2013 - 2018.

 At a certain point in time, this road was also named Gordon Road or today - Ralph Abernathy Blvd & a larger portion is Martin Luther King Jr Dr that extend to the Chattahoochee River.

Source: http://chazzcreations.com/thomasshawlangstonscottrobertsdell_family_connections/joseph_shaw__lick_skillet__cohutta__red_clay_georgia

The Lick Skillet Settlement survived a Typhoid Fever Outbreak in 1853.
Prior to the Treaty of New Echota of December 29th 1835, gold was discovered in North Georgia (Dahlonega, Ga), as well as, West Georgia (Villa Rica, Ga).  This caused an economic boom for this precious mineral to occur and the disruption of Native American lives.  

Before the misbegotten treaty mentioned above; in 1832, American Indians (Cherokee, Creek, Chickasaw, Choctaw, and Seminole, among other Nations) were forced to move away from their lands which included the border of the Cherokee Nation (Now Cobb, Campbell & several other counties.) which was near the Lick Skillet Settlement.


( North Georgia in 1834;  Atlanta, Ga / Fulton County did not exist,
but Decatur, Ga / Dekalb County was present. )

During the 1830's, Atlanta, Georgia, as well as, Fulton County did not exist.  In their place were an extended version of Dekalb County, the forgotten seat of Campbell County with Fayette County following closely behind.  Today, what vast areas of land these counties once possess are now other counties such as Fulton, Cobb and Douglas Counties.

It's interesting to note that Campbell County measurements, mass & shape changed several times from 1828 to 1870. During that period of time Cherokee Nation northwestern land, developed into many Georgia Counties over a period of 42 years.

Campbell County was established December 20th 1828 and on January 1, 1932 finally merged with Fulton County, Georgia.

A major change or alteration occurred in the area of what is now known as Collier Heights starting in the 1830's, 1850's, 1860's, 1880's, 1900's, 1950's, 1962-2012 and from 2013-2019.

So, what is the point of this discussion? Making things different is not always acceptable.  But, if we are to continue to develop, while building on great things in our individual lives, families and societies; then evolving into the future is imperative.

     (North Georgia prior to December 29, 1835. The red circle identify where Collier Heights is currently located.)

Well, thanks for reading this blog.  We welcome your thoughts and comments.


C. Henry Adams
CHAAS, LLC
977 Montreal Rd
Box 1089
Clarkston, Georgia 30021
bienminc@gmail.com
CHAAS, LLC
(404) 254-7187

C. HENRY ADAMS BLOGS syndicated content powered by FeedBurner.

Sphere: Related Content

Order of (5) Five Priorities in Life

by C. Henry Adams


When I was a child growing up in my modern-day tribe called,
' Kevin Heights Neighborhood ' of the village called, ' Collier Heights ' of Atlanta, Ga USA; I heard my parents often say this,  " Boy,  you better get your priorities straight or in order! "Of course, I asked quietly to myself under my breath, " What are priorities? "

It turns out that priority in its singular form; is anything that you regard as being important.

That being said, there are many priorities in all our daily lives.  But, for the sake of time, which happens to be a manageable priority (LOL), I will just focus on (5) five priorities.

Those items are; Spiritual Guidance, Mental Stability, Physical Stability, Self Sufficiency and Family.

When one thinks of the management of their individual life, position in life, authority as a leader ( Business, Non-Profit Organization or Community), perhaps they should order their steps while living.

Basically, the arrangement or disposition of the (5) five items could help create a positive system in one's life to exist well.

Order of Priority

1)  Spiritual Guidance: Each living creature on Earth possess some type of animation or motion while alive. But, it would seem odd to actually see a living being without a spirit. Fore, human beings appear to behave uniquely.  Could we assume that how we conduct oneself goes beyond our earthly & scientific knowledge, as well as, understanding? If this is possible, then seeking wisdom and insight from beyond might be worth consideration.

2)  Mental Stability: To possess the abilities to learn;  to be able to feel, express and manage a range of positive and negative emotions.  To become a ' People's Person ' (People skills or soft skills) or consider developing relationships with people is beneficial. Learn to cope with and manage change and uncertainty.

3)  Physical Stability:  To possess the ability to maintain a physically fit body while practicing good health.  This is coupled by getting sleep and eating healthy to say the very least, fore,
there are many other health related factors to consider.

4)  Self Sufficiency:  To possess the ability to satisfy one's own basic needs (e.g.  Earn income to satisfy one's needs, feed & take care of self, etc.)

5) Family:  To possess the ability to take care of one's family basic needs (e.g.  Earn income to satisfy family needs, feed & take care of family, etc.)

Perhaps, there are no perfect individuals or people on this Earth.  Therefore, let's consider that when you place the above mentioned priorities in the particular order from 1 to 5 of importance, things will not be the same for everyone.

However, should you pray while maintaining a positive mental attitude, then implementing some type of physical works to 1st help yourself, then others; good things may occur.

Just a thought process.  What do you say or think? 

Thanks!

C. Henry Adams
977 Montreal Rd
Box 1089
Clarkston, Georgia 30021
bienminc@gmail.com
CHA Linkedin 
(404) 254-7187

C. HENRY ADAMS BLOGS syndicated content powered by FeedBurner.

Sphere: Related Content

Reflecting on what Father's Day means to Me

Marion Lewis Adams, Sr.
1923 - 1995

by C. Henry Adams

It was the Summer of 1979 and 12 months had passed since my brother Marion Lewis Adams, Jr. passed away while serving in the US Army.

Sadden by his death, yet, determine to move forward in life, my parents were outgoing people.

This particular year and season, my Father decided to take my Mother, my nephew and myself on a journey from the State of Georgia to California via car.

This journey took us through Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana, Texas, New Mexico, Arizona, Nevada and California.   To name a few memorable sites; we saw where JFK was assassinated in Dallas, Texas. We ate Buffalo Burgers in Arizona.  We drove through the desert without air condition per advice of a Gas Station Attendant. We heard, ' Tie a yellow ribbon around the ole oak tree ' a thousand times on the radio during travel.  (LOL)  We visited Las Vegas, Hoover Dam and the Grand Canyon.  We drove by a Car Wash in Los Angeles, California that reminded us of the 1976 Movie named 'Car Wash'.  We cross the Golden Gate Bridge to the disappointment of my nephew, fore, it did not appear gold, but red instead. We rode the San Francisco Street Cars or Trolleys.

Perhaps, this unique venture was a pivotal moment in life for all of us.

In fact, when I pass by the Atlantic Station in Downtown Atlanta, I don't always glance at its wonders.

Why? Well, before there was an Atlantic Station, there once was an Atlantic Steel Plant.  It was where my father worked over 30 years for this company from a switch-man in the Norfolk-Southern Railroad yard to a local Locomotive Engineer employed to ship in and out steel.

I recall when he once was a Crane Operator for the aforementioned; moving scrap metal from bucket rail-cars,when the boon of the crane fell backward on him nearly taking his life.   Yet, as a US Veteran & Montford Point Marine (USMC), his motto was to finish what you start while never giving up the fight.

I realized that I slightly jumped off the tangent here, therefore, allow me to realign.

I would summarize that memories of my late Father aren't a once a year thing.

Fore, I reflect on his ordinary capability to do extraordinary things in life daily.

That being said, if you are a Father or even a Mother, please don't think for once you struggle alone or that your struggles to move forward in life are fruitless.

Yes, struggling is real, but the love, devotion and commitment you give your children are too.

Please continue to be blessed and a blessing to others knowingly or unknowingly.

Happy Father's Day!

C. Henry Adams
Benefits Advisor
Aflac
977 Montreal Rd
Box 1089
Clarkston, Georgia 30021
bienminc@gmail.com
CHA Linkedin 
(404) 254-7187

C. HENRY ADAMS BLOGS syndicated content powered by FeedBurner.

Sphere: Related Content

A Quick Review of the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Small Business Exchange and Matchmaking Event - Atl, GA GSU 060519

by C. Henry Adams

I will be the first to admit that we are all human, therefore due diligence must apply in all aspects of doing business.

Having attended a prior engagement on Wednesday June 5th 2019, I missed two things on the program agenda: 1) Opening Remarks and  2)  How to Do Business with the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission ("NRC").

I can hear someone say, ' So why am I reading your blog at this point!? '  

Answer:  Because, all was not completely loss, IF you arrived late to the event.

In fact, the NRC was quite prepared to accommodate Contractors or Small Businesses with Personnel that was disabled by blindness or were deaf to say the very least.

I was impressed with the Networking Break and Expand Your Small Business Growth with Government Agencies on the Agenda. (A deaf-interpreter was on duty.)

The NRC left business cards on the display table embossed in braille for the blind.   Furthermore, the NRC left a three mini disc pamphlet set that possess 2011-2012 Information Digest, Strategic Plan Fiscal Years 2008-2013 and 'Making Our Business Your Business'.

This organization greatly impressed myself by providing seven overall opportunities: 1) contact information for the NRC, 2) research information on the NRC , 3) the ability to do business with the NRC, 4) CDC - U.S. Center for Disease Control, 5)  GSA - U.S. General Service Administration , 6)  the Fulton County Georgia Government and finally - 7) the ability to network with other companies.

Much appreciation goes out to Georgia State University for accommodating this event.

Thanks!


C. Henry Adams
977 Montreal Rd
Box 1089
Clarkston, Georgia 30021
(404) 254-7187

C. HENRY ADAMS BLOGS syndicated content powered by FeedBurner.

Sphere: Related Content

A Quick Review of R.E.V.I.V.E. City of Atlanta Business Expo 2019

by C. Henry Adams


Having pursued the chance to contract with the City of Atlanta with no immediate success and great difficulty years ago; I was weary regarding visiting the 2019 City of Atlanta Business Expo.

Nevertheless, the Georgia World Congress Center was an ideal location for an expo.

It was a honor to standby when Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms made her entrance with entourage.

I thought the continental  breakfast was nice.

Also, a chance to network with Other Local Government Entities, Non-Profit Entities, For-Profit Companies and Business Owners was nice too.

As an early morning riser, I'm learning that being  ' On Time means to be ahead of time, period. '

If one steps into an Expo Hall when it officially opens and the exhibitors are still setting up exhibits or have yet to arrive, what should be interpret?

Pressed for time, I did not make an attempt to visit any break-out sessions.

Final comment:  Due diligence must apply in all aspects of doing business.

Thanks!


C. Henry Adams
Benefits Advisor
Aflac
977 Montreal Rd
Box 1089
Clarkston, Georgia 30021
bienminc@gmail.com
CHA Linkedin 
(404) 254-7187

C. HENRY ADAMS BLOGS syndicated content powered by FeedBurner.

Sphere: Related Content

The Importance of BGP or Border Gateway Protocol to Telecommunications

by C. Henry Adams


Imagine for a moment that you own a smartphone or cellular phone that access the Internet, not to mention - allowed you to receive or send video images of yourself (Telecom & Video Caller A) to another individual (Telecom & Video Caller B)  to say the very less.

OK, its Sunday, June 9th 2019, this mere technology just mention is no longer a figment of the imagination, but a reality.

That being said, I can hear those of my generation saying, " DUH "  or another generation saying, " REALLY C. Henry !? ".

(LOL)

Well, here is my poignant statement,  " Pay close attention to high technology and learn all that you can about it. "

Why?  Well, from an ordinary person, investor and business owner point of view; it is important to identify what could have vast effects on your daily life, investments or business.

So, speaking in those regards from a telecommunications stand point; when a little bird tweets on your screen regarding information that's not fake news in reference to technology, whether it be on your desktop computer, laptop computer, electronic tablet, smartphone, smartwatch, video game, in your vehicle or even IoT Household appliances; take a moment to read or listen for comprehension.

So, what is the end game of this discussion?   Answer: Learn about BGP or Border Gateway Protocol.

What?   BGP is a large scale Internet Protocol utilized to exchange routing and other information among autonomous systems (AS) on the Internet.  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Border_Gateway_Protocol

Quick Example: BGP Technology allows you (Telecom & Video Caller A) to speak /Video chat with that person (Telecom & Video Caller B) who is visiting Europe from the US with the new smartcard chip they just purchased prior to riding the local train in Paris, France.


Thanks!


C. Henry Adams
Benefits Advisor
Aflac
977 Montreal Rd
Box 1089
Clarkston, Georgia 30021
bienminc@gmail.com
CHA Linkedin 
(404) 254-7187

C. HENRY ADAMS BLOGS syndicated content powered by FeedBurner.

Sphere: Related Content

Looking In The Wrong Direction

by C. Henry Adams


In the form of a cliché;  I heard someone say, " Man, close your eyes, because you are looking in the wrong direction. "

How many times have we all looked in the wrong direction in life?

To even try and grasp the thought or understand the statement above, perhaps, there is a need to define it first.

Consider the meaning of  ' Close your eyes, because you are looking in the wrong direction ' to say that you are pursuing an answer to a problem while seeking the wrong steps to resolve it.

Perhaps, if we live a lifetime from birth to old age, there are (4) four events within our life-cycle that we may or may not experience on this Earth.  It is likely, that we will not have control over each of the following circumstances:

1)  Our own Childhood Development
2)  The likelihood of one or more disasters occurring of some magnitude.
3)  A form of despair with hope restored.
4)  Our own Old Age

The inability to control fate filled moments could be terrifying to think about, but I would like to encourage you NOT to fear. 

Instead, take a moment when one of the (4) four events mentioned above occur. Close your eyes to look within oneself for hope & expectation of positive changes while believing beyond one's conjecture to move forward.  Fore, prayer surely changes things.

Thanks!


C. Henry Adams
Benefits Advisor
Aflac
977 Montreal Rd
Box 1089
Clarkston, Georgia 30021
bienminc@gmail.com
CHA Linkedin 
(404) 254-7187

C. HENRY ADAMS BLOGS syndicated content powered by FeedBurner.

Sphere: Related Content