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CCPS Board of Education Candidate Forum 5-22-22

CCPS Board of Education Candidate Forum 5-22-22

Streamed live on May 22, 2022  The CCPS Board of Education Candidate Forum presented by  Carroll County Kids for Equity & Carroll County NAACP airs live from Carroll Arts Center on May 22, 2022 at 4 p.m. The Board of Education is a crucial part of the decision making table. Learn about the candidates running to lead Carroll's school system and tackle student issues.

*This event is not affiliated with Carroll County Public Schools.

The Community Media Center (CMC) is providing this information as a public service to the residents of Carroll County. All candidates running for a seat on the Carroll County Board of Education in the 2022 primary election were given the opportunity to participate in the forum. The views and opinions expressed in the candidates’ forum do not necessarily reflect the views and opinions of the CMC. The Community Media Center does not endorse any political candidate or political organization.

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Westminster Mayor Dr. Mona Becker delivered greetings

Westminster Mayor Dr. Mona Becker delivered greetings and salutations from the City of Westminster to Dr. Julia Jasken upon the occasion of her Inauguration as the 10th president of McDaniel College.

Stan Chase Nov. 30, 1931 – Feb. 24, 2022

Our friend Stan Chase died on February 24, 2022. Mr. Chase was an amazing person of incredible accomplishments. He will be greatly missed. 

Stan Chase Nov. 30, 1931 – Feb. 24, 2022

Stanislaus (Stan) Chase was born in Westminster, Maryland, on November 30, 1931, to the late Inez Gibson. The “thin man with the kind face” was called home to be with the Lord, sitting in his favorite chair, on Thursday, February 24, 2022.

Stan attended Robert Moton School in Westminster, Maryland, and graduated in 1948. Stan graduated from Maryland State College (now University of Maryland Eastern Shore) in 1952 with a Bachelor of Arts degree.  Stan served in the Army during the Korean War and was honorably discharged at the rank of Sergeant in 1954. Stan was extremely “Proud” of his military service to his country.

Stan completed graduate studies at the University of Maryland, and Morgan State College (University), and would later receive his Master of Arts from Towson State College (University) in 1970.

Stan began his career as an educator in 1955 as a Physical Education and Science teacher in Leonardtown, Maryland.  It was here that he met the love of his life, Anne Williams who preceded him in death. 

 Stan taught and coached at his alma mater Robert Moton Consolidated from 1957 to 1964. At the height of desegregation, Stan was transferred to Sykesville High School in 1964.  He is often credited by both African Americans and Caucasian Americans in the community as being the “reason school integration worked in Carroll County.” He was also deemed “the most popular guy in Carroll County with students and teachers.”

Sykesville High School became Sykesville Middle School in 1967. Stan continued as the Physical Education teacher and assumed other positions of increased responsibility including Health Education Specialist, Guidance Counselor, and ultimately was promoted to the position of Vice Principal.  He retired from Carroll County Schools in 1995.

Stan and Anne were married in 1957, and were blessed with their son, Bryant Gordon Chase in 1959. Even though Stan had only one child, because of his many years as an educator, coach, and memberships in multiple local and national organizations, and church memberships, numerous individuals considered him a second father, mentor, and trusted advisor.  

He had a sharp mind and was very knowledgeable about history and sports.  He read the local Baltimore Sun and AFRO American Newspapers, and kept abreast of local, national, and international news.

Stan’s love of sports started with participation, but grew to coaching, officiating, and he spent countless hours of fanatic-level viewing with his son Bryant.  In 1961 he coached the Robert Moton High School Basketball Team to win the state championship.  This was only the second Carroll County School basketball team to ever win a state title.  

Stan officiated many state championship football games as a member of the Maryland Board of Football Officials, and the Central Maryland Football Officials. He continued to officiate multiple sports well into his eighties.  

Stan was inducted into the Carroll County Sports Hall of Fame in 2002, and the gymnasium at the Robert Moton High School Museum is also dedicated in his name and honor.

Stan was a generous, selfless giver of his time and money to support charities, the community (including the Grove Park Neighborhood Association), family, friends, and neighbors. 

He sponsored or supported many youth-development and scholarship programs through his affiliations with local and national organizations, including being a volunteer and mentor for the MESA (Math Engineering Science Achievement) Program which is hosted by the Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory. 

He also served for over 20 years as an election official poll volunteer for District #5, at School #224, Grove Park Elementary School in Baltimore City, and as a Regular Election Judge from 2010 to 2016.  Stan was a dependable, conscientious Election Judge that made sure accuracy and ethics were adhered to at polling station.  He spent hours upon hours making sure the polling station was conducted in a professional manner and that respect was bestowed to every person who entered the polls to vote. 

He was known for his kindness and attention to detail.  He assisted many persons in the Grove Park Community who needed to be transported to the polls due to physical challenges and mobility issues.

Stan enjoyed spending time with family and friends, which includes, working at the Reese Firehouse Carnival, Cruising the Caribbean, singing in the church choir, playing and coaching softball, and he never met a line dance he wouldn’t try!  He was always a consummate gentleman, and he was quiet, but, when he spoke, he had a word of encouragement and knowledge for all who encountered him.

Stan leaves to celebrate his life: his son, Bryant Chase, wife Kimberly; his brother, George Gibson; his grandchildren, Derek Chase (Wife Destinee), Brittany Chase (Husband Rico), and Joshua Chase; seven great-grandchildren; two sisters-in-law, Evelyn Marie Wein (husband Larry), and Jean Barbara Jamison; numerous cousins, nieces, and nephews; a host of other relatives, friends, neighbors, fraternity brothers, Prince Hall Masonic family, church families, former students and co-workers, and his Grove Park neighbors.

Stan was a proud and distinguished member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc., and the Free Masons.  

His journey with Alpha Phi Alpha began with the Delta Nu at the University of Maryland Eastern Shore where he served as a chartering member.  He joined the Delta Lambda Graduate Chapter in Baltimore City where he held several leadership positions including Chapter Vice President.  He is a Founder of the Rho Tau Lambda Graduate Chapter serving the Greater Baltimore Metropolitan Area, which was chartered on November 8, 2008.

Stan also held many positions of leadership in multiple Houses of the Free Masons. These include:

Past Master (PM) James E. Stewart Lodge No. 49

Past High Priest (PHP), King David No 1, Holy Royal Arch Mason, Baltimore, MD.

Past Thrice Illustrious Master (PTIM), Omega Council No. 2, Royal and Select Masters, Baltimore, MD

Past Eminent Commander (PEC), St. Joseph Commandery No. 2, Havre de Grace, MD

Past Commander in Chief (PCIC), Western Maryland Consistory #270

Past Potentate, ANWAR Temple #219, Rockville, MD

Sir Knight, Beausant Royal Court No. 1 of Cyrene, Baltimore, MD

Expressions of condolence may be sent to:

Bryant Chase & Family

301 Moores Branch Circle

Westminster, MD 21158

In lieu of flowers, please donate to any of the following:

Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Rho Tau Lambda Chapter

Rho Tau Lambda Foundation, Inc

201 4th Avenue

Brooklyn Park, MD 21225

(provides scholarships to Baltimore students annually, and supports the “Alpha Achievers” After-school program)

Checks can be made out to Rho Tau Lambda Foundation Inc, or via PayPal at rtlfoundation2013@gmail.com

Former Students and Friends of Robert Moton HS, Inc

Scholarship Program

301 S Center Street

Westminster, MD 21157

Greater Maryland Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association

P.O. Box 4526

Lutherville, MD 21094

Maryland Grand Council Knights of Pythagoras

c/o James E. Stewart Lodge #49

PO Box 47

New Market, MD 21774

https://www.josephhbrown.com/obituary/STANISLAUS-CHASE 

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NPR: How Black activists used lynching souvenirs to expose American violence

NPR: How Black activists used lynching souvenirs to expose American violence

 Please be aware that although this content comes from NPR – it is nevertheless really disturbing.

 From 1880 to 1968, over 4000 African Americans were lynched in the United States. Like picnics or parties, lynchings were often carnival-like events commemorated through photos and postcards. This film tells the story of how Black activists subverted these souvenirs, which were celebrations of white supremacy, in the fight against lynching. Executive produced by Stanley Nelson and Marcia Smith. A Doc NYC Short Shortlist selection.

 Find the YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rWMZlQ281gM&t=2s

 February 8, 20223:15 PM ET

 ADRIAN FLORIDO SARAH HANDEL MEGAN LIM

 https://www.npr.org/2022/02/08/1078977454/race-racism-lynching-postcards-ahmaud-arbery-george-floyd

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 February is Black History Month in the U.S., and this year's theme is Black Health and Wellness. NPR has compiled a list of stories, music performances, podcasts and other content that chronicles the Black American experience.

 For her new documentary, Lynching Postcards: Token Of A Great Day, filmmaker Christine Turner examined hundreds of black-and-white photographs that show how organized these events were and included chilling messages that shared the experience with those who weren't there. The postcard above shows the crowd at the lynching of Henry Smith in Paris, Texas, in 1893. Photo by J.L. Mertins/Library of Congress

 Photos showing the lynchings of African Americans in the 19th and early 20th century are some of the most troubling records of the racist history of the United States.

 But these black-and-white photographs are what filmmaker Christine Turner chose to focus on for her new documentary, Lynching Postcards: 'Token Of A Great Day'.

 Turner examined hundreds of these pictures and primarily focused on the ones that people who attended these lynchings sent as postcards to family and friends.

 Find the YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rWMZlQ281gM&t=2s

 As the film opens, the first postcard people see is an image of a Black man hanging from a tree, but it's zoomed in enough that all that can be seen of him are his dangling feet. The focus then becomes the white men standing behind him, looking directly at the camera, with some smiling.

NPR: Black History Month 2022

NPR: Black History Month 2022

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Black History Month 2022

Black History Month 2022 : NPR

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February is Black History Month in the U.S., and this year's theme is Black Health and Wellness. NPR has compiled a list of stories, music performances, podcasts and other content that chronicles the Black American experience.

3rd grader Dana Boone finds an innovative way to mark Black History Month

February 9, 2022 • With the help of his mom, Dana Boone created the Periodic Table of Black History. Rather than elements, this table contains 90 Black history-makers, activists and innovators.

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SHORT WAVE

Without Inventor James West, This Interview Might Not Have Been Possible

February 9, 2022 • For Black History Month, Short Wave is celebrating Black voices in STEM - bringing back some of our favorite conversations, as well as new guests with expertise and insights to share. In this encore episode, former Short Wave host Maddie Sofia talks to inventor James West about his life, career, and about how a device he helped invent in the 60's made their interview possible. (Encore)

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William Still's 'The Underground Railroad,' 1872

Abraham Galloway is the Black figure from the Civil War you should know about

February 8, 2022 • Galloway escaped enslavement, became a Union spy and helped recruit thousands of Black soldiers to fight with the North, but his name has been largely left out of the Civil War narrative.

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 Photo by J.L. Mertins/Library of Congress

How Black activists used lynching souvenirs to expose American violence

February 8, 2022 • Christine Turner, the filmmaker behind the short documentary, Lynching Postcards: 'Token of A Great Day,' talks about her film and its present-day resonance.

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Civil rights leaders call on the NFL to replace the Rooney Rule

February 7, 2022 • The Rooney Rule, a policy that went into effect in 2003, requires NFL teams to interview candidates of color for head coaching and senior operation vacancies.

AP file photo

Bomb threats against Black institutions are deeply rooted in U.S. history

February 7, 2022 • "HBCUs are resilient institutions that will persist through all forms of adversity," the Congressional Bipartisan HBCU Caucus said after bomb threats earlier this month.

Simon and Schuster; Aladdin; Vintage; Alfred Knopf, Inc.; Mariner Books; Headline; Warner Books; Penguin Group

What great book by a Black author should be brought to the screen next?

February 7, 2022 • Octavia Butler's 1979 novel Kindred is being made into a TV series. So we asked authors and critics what other not-yet-filmed books by Black authors they'd most like to see adapted for screen.

Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture/The New York Public Library

THE PICTURE SHOW

Reconsidering Scott Joplin's 'The Entertainer'

February 7, 2022 • The king of ragtime published his hit tune 120 years ago. Pianist Lara Downes believes the piece helped shape the future of American music.

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First Black University of Alabama student to share a building name with a Klan leader

February 4, 2022 • A University of Alabama building will share the names of a Klan leader and its first Black student

Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP

Actor Thandiwe Newton addresses colorism in the casting of films

February 4, 2022 • While promoting her new movie God's Country, Newton talked about wanting to "apologize every day to darker-skinned actresses" for being chosen for roles.

Kwame Abrah

In 'Black Agenda,' thought leaders pose solutions to complicated issues

February 4, 2022 • NPR's Leila Fadel talks to Anna Gifty Opoku-Agyeman about an essay collection from Black experts that suggests solutions to issues that range from climate policy to criminal justice reform.

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Bita Honarvar/AP

First Black leader of Human Rights Campaign sues, says he was fired because of race

February 3, 2022 • Alphonso David also said during contract negotiations HRC board members "acknowledged" that he was severely underpaid in comparison to his white predecessor "because of his race."

NPR

THE LIMITS WITH JAY WILLIAMS

Brian Flores on Taking a Stand Against the NFL

February 3, 2022 • Brian Flores is not messing around. The former Miami Dolphins head coach was fired last month, and had his eyes set on the top job with the New York Giants. But a misdirected text from New England Patriots general manager Bill Belichick convinced Flores, who is Black and Latino, that the hiring process was rigged against him, and that race was a major factor. He responded to the NFL by filing a class-action lawsuit on Tuesday. He was one of only three Black head coaches in the NFL at the time of his firing, in a league that has a majority of Black players. The lawsuit accuses the league of systemic racism and discriminatory hiring practices. It's made for a whirlwind 48 hours for Flores, who did not come to the decision to take legal action lightly. And it's arguably a louder stand than when Colin Kaepernick took his knee and paid the price. In this episode of The Limits, host Jay Williams sits down with Flores to talk about the change he hopes to inspire in the NFL, and the sacrifices he's willing to make to see that change take flight. For sponsor-free episodes, weekly bonus content, and more, subscribe to The Limits Plus at plus.npr.org/thelimits. Follow Jay on Instagram and Twitter. Email us at thelimits@npr.org.The Limits is produced by Karen Kinney, Mano Sundaresan, Leena Sanzgiri, Barton Girdwood, Brent Baughman, Rachel Neel and Yolanda Sangweni. Music by Ramtin Arablouei. Our executive producer is Anya Grundmann. Special thanks to Charla Riggi and Erin Register.

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Ed Zurga/AP

Why a 20-year effort by the NFL hasn't led to more minorities in top coaching jobs

February 3, 2022 • The NFL's Rooney Rule set out to correct inequities at the top of pro football's hierarchy. But today, there are still few minorities in head coaching positions.

Eddie Adams/AP

CODE SWITCH

The life of a 'Civil Rights Queen'

February 3, 2022 • Constance Baker Motley's life—as a lawyer, as a politician and the first Black woman appointed to the Federal bench – is outlined in a new biography by author Tomiko Brown-Nagin: Civil Rights Queen.

Annick Press

SHORT WAVE

Science In The City: Cylita Guy Talks Chasing Bats And Tracking Rats

February 3, 2022 • Cylita Guy was a curious child who enjoyed exploring the beaches, parks and animals that shared her hometown of Toronto, Canada. She's a scientist – an urban ecologist – interested in city-dwelling bats. Cylita talks to guest host Lauren Sommer about the importance of studying wildlife in cities, and about her children's book, Chasing Bats and Tracking Rats: Urban Ecology, Community Science and How We Share Our Cities.

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More than a dozen HBCUs received bomb threats on the 1st day of Black History Month

February 2, 2022 • More than a dozen historically Black colleges received bomb threats on Tuesday, the first day of Black History Month, following a number of bomb threats at HBCUs on Monday. Several went on lockdown.

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Has the NFL's Racial Reckoning Arrived?

February 2, 2022 • NPR's Tamara Keith talks with Howard Bryant of Meadowlark Media about Brian Flores' allegations of racial discrimination and unethical practices and where the NFL can go from here.

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Wilfredo Lee/AP file photo

Ex-Miami Dolphins coach Brian Flores accuses NFL of racial discrimination in lawsuit

February 1, 2022 • Flores alleges that the league is "managed much like a plantation" charging that its 32 owners, none of whom are Black, profit from the labor of its players, 70% of whom are African American.

Disney

Questlove and Black Thought help kids 'Rise Up, Sing Out' in a new Disney series

February 1, 2022 • The musicians are executive producers of animated musical shorts intended to be "an inspiring, empowering and optimistic message about race, culture, community and celebrating differences."

Robin Cornetet/Kentucky Today via AP

First African American picked for key Southern Baptist Convention position

February 1, 2022 • McLaurin, 48, will fill the post vacated by Ronnie Floyd, who resigned over the Executive Committee's handling of a third-party investigation into how the it addressed sexual abuse reports

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Remembering the man who 'laid the groundwork for the modern civil rights movement'

February 1, 2022 • Seventy years ago, Florida civil rights pioneer Harry T. Moore and his wife, Harriette, were killed in a bombing at their home on Christmas Day. No one was charged with their murders.

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Kim Jones - CC NAACP Secretary, Kevin Dayhoff - Assistant Secretary

Website: https://ccnaacp7014.blogspot.com/ [www.carrollnaacp.org]

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To make a donation to the Carroll County NAACP click here: PayPal.Me/ccnaacp7014

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February 26, 2022 Slave Narratives presented by the Union Memorial Baptist Church

February 26, 2022 Slave Narratives presented by the Union Memorial Baptist Church 

February 26, 2022 at 1 p.m. Watch it on Facebook or YouTube

Slave Narratives: A first-person narrative pertaining to the history of slavery in the United States (often referred to as the WPA Slave Narrative Collection) is a massive compilation of histories by former slaves undertaken by the Federal Writers' Project of the Works Progress Administration. The body of work had its beginning in the second year of the Federal Writers' Project … in 1936…” Between 1936- 1938, the project, in part, “recorded interviews with ex-slaves...” The body of work created by the project now resides in the Library of Congress in Washington DC.

Read an extensive history of the “Slave Narratives” project on the Library of Congress website here: https://www.loc.gov/collections/slave-narratives-from-the-federal-writers-project-1936-to-1938/articles-and-essays/introduction-to-the-wpa-slave-narratives/wpa-and-the-slave-narrative-collection/ 

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ccnaacp7014 AT Gmail DOT com

Kim Jones - CC NAACP Secretary, Kevin Dayhoff - Assistant Secretary

Website: https://ccnaacp7014.blogspot.com/ [www.carrollnaacp.org]

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ccnaacp/

To make a donation to the Carroll County NAACP click here: PayPal.Me/ccnaacp7014

Carroll County Branch #7014 membership form: https://ccnaacp7014.blogspot.com/2022/01/carroll-county-branch-7014-membership.html