The Port City Review August Edition 2023

President andChief ExecutiveOfficer

VicePresident

JuliusP. Hall

CharlieBrown

ExecutiveEditor ChantayeMcLaughlin

ManagingEditor Epiphany L. Williams

Director of Information Technology

ContributingWriters

ChrisSmith

Dr. Amir Toure?

Sharon Butts

CraigButts

AndromedaGibbons

AshaDickerson

Harrison Davis

ArtemusGibbons

ChantayeMcLaughlin

Anderson Aries

Tori Anderson

JuliusP. Hall

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by Julius P. H all

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by Craig and Sharon Butts

by Anderson Aries

by Tori Anderson

by Anderson Aries

by Androm eda Gibbons

by Julius P. H all

8.YamacrawVillage

13.Poem-I'll Get Out O f Your Way

SCCPS-WelcomeDr.DeniseWatts

TheHaitianRevolution

22.No50/50Relationships

24.NewBlackWallStreet -lithionia,Ga

26.poem-If StarsCouldSay

28.KNowThis

32.Health&Wellness

Black M edia

FROM THE CEO

Welcome to OUR magazine. We are a monthly publication that will be bringing information and content to Our community to better inform Our citizens. Each month we hope to cover the subjects you want to read more about. Unlike the mainstream media, at OUR Black Media, we will highlight positive events, progressive leaderships, and movers and shakers in our community, our state, and our nation

Our monthly publications will thrive to showcase fairness, openness, and transparency. We inform, you decide. Please stay with us while we're in our infancy, and join our growth by letting us know what is important to you in a publication like this. All advice is welcomed, and we also accept letters to the editor.

Our main goal is to bring information that uplifts and moves all of us forward In the long term, we hope to start a dialogue that will begin to create ans Agenda for America Not just a Black Agenda, but a People's Agenda

Our first two digital magazines, The Port City Review and Hello Savannah, currently goes out to over 50,000 emails in our area. We're projecting an August 5th date for Hello Atlanta and Hello Jacksonville, our newest publications.

Each month will be something you'll be excited to turn the pages of This month?s issue is filled with informational articles from Savannah Chatham County Public schools to Yamacraw Village and much more of the news we are looking to bring you.

WE hope through this publication we show our readers the greatness of OUR community in every aspect, from politics to community activism, sports to entertainment, and from finance to love and relationships.

This publication is only available to the general public in a digital format now, with a limited number of printed hard copies. Coming very soon, you'll be able to subscribe to get your hard copy in the mail.

So stay tuned, and as always, share, share, share.

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Dr Denise Watts is a passionate and committed education professional, practitioner and consultant Her experience and track record as a leader at the school and district level has focused on significantly improving the quality and culture of education for school-age children, especially those in traditionally underserved communities

Watts' 20-year career has focused on serving children As a teacher, athletic coach, principal, and school district leader, she has demonstrated an unrelenting dedication to cultivating the conditions in which children can maximize their limitless potential in school and in life

Prior to joining the Savannah-Chatham County Public School System, Dr. ?Watts served as Chief of Schools for the Houston Independent School District, serving over 194,000 students in 274 schools. She supervised principals, managed magnet schools and led innovation and strategy for the district. Prior to joining the HISD staff, she was the Chief of District Support for the University of Virginia?s Partnership for Leaders in Education. In this role, she worked to assist school districts from around the country in efforts to improve student outcomes through innovation and best practice.

Formerly, Watts was employed by Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools as the leader of Project L.I.F.T. (Leadership and Investment for Transformation), a philanthropic initiative composed of leaders from Charlotte?s largest community and family foundations aiming to accelerate student achievement in up to 29 schools serving the district?s most educationally and economically disadvantaged students. Under the leadership of Dr. Watts, Project L.I.F.T. schools were among the first in the nation to implement Opportunity Culture, a model that leverages district support systems to re-design career pathways and compensation to extend the reach of excellent teachers to more students within budget This strategy yielded a positive impact on student achievement as well as the recruitment, retention and development of teachers in Project L.I.F.T. schools. It is now being replicated in CMSand over 20 districts across the country

Dr. Watts was recognized for her leadership as North Carolina?s NASSPMiddle Level Principal of the Year in 2008 In her first year as a principal, she led Mint Hill Middle School to become a National School to Watch. In 2019, she was also tapped for Strategic Staffing, CMS?s nationally recognized turnaround initiative that placed top leaders and teachers in its most challenged schools

best wishes for a Successful school year !

To see this article, please visit: https://www.sccpss.com/super/Pages/default.aspx

I'LL GETOUT OFYOURWAY

by: Julius P. Hall

There comes a time in everyone?s life, when one must part, With some of the things he loves or even cares about Foolish was I, to believe that you?d be with me always, Love comes from the heart not from the mouth of what one says. Silly was I to think that I could depend on you time after time, But that?s the price I have to pay for having a one-track mind I guess I can? t complain, you were by my side for a little while, I must remember, I?m a grown man and not a little child.

But isn? t the definition of care, ?To be concerned after,?

Remember, I was there in your sadness, as well as in your laughter

I?m not asking you to drop everything and tend to my needs, I only asked that you do for me, according to my past deeds. Did I request too much in a visit, a few dollars, or a letter?

Are you having trouble caring now that my life is in the cellar?

Some have written me off for dead, but I know that I?ll be back, God will change the laws, especially the ones concerning crack.

Here?s your break, no more excuses, no more hiding and no more lying,

No more disappointing me, without even trying You didn? t write, visit, or send me money like you always say, I?ll save you the trouble of a new lie, I?ll just get out of your way.

TO: MYSO-CALLED FRIENDSWHO MEANT TO WRITE, VISITORSEND MONEY, BUT FOUND SOMETHING ELSETO DO.

Date: 11.08.1993

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Revol ut ion

TheHaitian Revolution

by: Anderson Aries

Though t he Hait ian Revolut ion, m arked in hist ory beginning 1791 and ending in 1804, is docum ent ed as t he first successful slave-driven revolt result ing in a count ry's independence, t he hist ory of Hait i is an ext rem ely t ragic one. The m achinat ion t hat w as com m only referred t o as t rade in t he east ern w orld is w hat init ially w on dom inance in t he w est ern t errit ories It w ould be an age-old desire for independence t hat pushed back. The cost s, it t urns out , can never be redeem ed. Because along w it h t he t ragedies t hat claim ed Hait i, are t he unending t reacheries of hum an greed and conquest

It is only a goal t o som ehow reflect upon t he advancem ent s of t his count ry t hrough it s st rife, t o speak of it s heroics, and not becom e m ired by t he coups for pow er and ot herw ise at t em pt s t o m aint ain a st rat egic hold over Hait i and it s resources

Quisqueya If I've discovered not hing else t hat I could possibly share of im port ance, it is t he nam e t he t hen inhabit ant s of t he island, a m ix of Taino and Ciboney people, originally called t heir hom e. Would it st rike you as shocking t o learn t hat an It alian explorer sailing on behalf of Europe landed upon it s soil in 1492 and nam ed it Española, lat er t o be called Hispaniola? Tw o guesses w ho t hat It alian explorer 's nam e w as. But t hat only m arked t he beginning of w hat w ould becom e Spanish rule and t he reduct ion of over 500,000 Taino people t o less t han 500 in a lit t le m ore t han 50 years

Over t he course of t he next 120 years, from 1570 t o 1697, African slaves w ould be t ransport ed t o t he island in order t o m aint ain w hat w ould becom e a t hriving cocoa, coffee, cot t on, indigo, and sugar m arket Once Quisqueya w as nearly deplet ed of it s gold by Spaniards, Spain t hrough it s t reat y t urned over it s claim s t o France The m ix or com binat ion of European set t lers, Taino and Ciboney inhabit ant s, and im port ed African slaves w ould event ually m ake up for m ore t han 550,000 people residing on t he sit e of fut ure Hait i

Saint Dom inique, t he nam e best ow ed t o Quisqueya island by t he French, w ould begin it s t urn t o independence short ly aft er w ord t hat a new law , recognizing t he right s of m an, w as refut ed and denied The French Revolut ion spilled int o t he Hait ian Revolut ion Bet w een 1791 and 1804 a vast am ount of overt urns t ook place t hat w ould event ually lead t o t he island gaining it s independence. In 1825 how ever, France dem anded reparat ions be paid by t he new ly liberat ed people of Hait i t o it 's enslavers and t heir dependant s, a debt t hat w as paid for t hrough high int erest loans brokered by t he French, t he U.S., and Germ any unt il 1947

This am ount exceeds t hat of t he Louisiana Purchase, w hich involved at least t hirt een U S st at es,

a point not able due t o t he fact t hat Napoleon Bonapart e only decided t o sell his int erest in t he st at es t o furt her prot ect his asset s abroad due t o t he insurrect ion t aking place in Quisqueya, Hispaniola, Saint Dom inique, now Hait i

Paying reparat ions t o it s enslavers arguably crippled t he nat ions w ealt h and it s abilit y t o grow If it w asn't a bid for it s nat ural resources, ironically, it w ould be a series of nat ural disast ers claim ing t he st at ure and w ell being of Hait i unt il present day.

The fight for independence and accept ance has proven t o be w ort h m ore t han any m at erial fascinat ion t he w orld produces, and yet it is t he acquiring of asset s t hat seem s t o cont inually drive w hat is considered w ealt h on our planet , aside from being capable of com plet ing essent ial act ivit ies of daily living (ADLs)

When I begin t o research inform at ion like t his, I ask m yself w hat w ould I have done t o change any of it ? There is a good chance I w ouldn't even be here if not for t he t ragic t urn of event s t hat m ade possible t he nat ion of Hait i We do not w ant hist ory t o repeat it self, anot her w iping of t he land of hundreds of t housands of people and it s inhabit ant s. Sadly, it s exam ple m akes m e w onder t he fat e of t he w orld if t he first t o w in independence from foreign rule is only m eant t o fail because of it s audacit y.

What Do You Know About Hait i???

Ar iel Henry

President of Hait i

Fast Fact s

Official Name: Republ icof Hait i

Capit al Cit y: Port -au-Pr ince

Popul at ion: 11,067,777

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Major Languages: French, Creol e, Spanish Toussaint

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JuliusP. Hall

By Craig & Sharon But t s of Taking The Journey Toget her

Maintaining balanced and healthy relationships is a constant journey that requires effort, understanding, and the cultivation of essential qualities such as energy investment, kindness, and patience. In this article, we will explore the significance of these elements and how they can be quantified to foster harmonious connections. Additionally, we will discuss the importance of developing plans to support one another when energy levels are not at 100%. Let's dive in!

Energy Invest m ent : Giving Our Best

Energy investment refers to the emotional, mental, and physical effort we put into our relationships. It's about showing up, being present, and actively engaging with our loved ones To quantify energy investment, we can use a scoring system that helps us gauge the balance between positive and negative contributions For instance, the kindness score measures the number of times we authentically express kindness divided by the sum of unkind acts and artificially kind acts in a day By tracking our energy investment, we become more aware of our behaviors and can strive to increase our kindness score

Kindness: The Foundat ion of Healt hy Connect ions

Kindness is the cornerstone of any thriving relationship. It involves demonstrating genuine compassion, consideration, and empathy towards others. Acts of kindness create a nurturing environment where trust and emotional well-being can flourish By quantifying kindness using the scoring system, we become more conscious of our actions The number of authentically kind acts we perform in a day contributes to our kindness score This practice encourages us to prioritize acts of genuine kindness and cultivate a positive impact on our relationships

Pat ience: Nurt uring Grow t h and Underst anding

Patience plays a vital role in maintaining balanced relationships It is the ability to remain calm, understanding, and tolerant in the face of challenges, disagreements, or difficult situations Patience allows us to listen, empathize, and gives space for growth and development in our relationships It nurtures understanding and fosters an environment where conflicts can be resolved peacefully Though patience cannot be quantified in the same way as energy investment or kindness, it is an indispensable quality to cultivate and prioritize in our interactions

Developing Plans: Support ing Each Ot her

In any relationship, there are times when both partners may not be able to reach 100% energy investment During such periods, it becomes crucial to create plans that support and uplift each other. A partnership is about understanding and acknowledging that we can carry each other's burdens when needed This involves open communication, empathy, and straetgizing ways to prevent hurting one another. By proactively developing plans, we ensure that our relationships remain balanced and nurturing, even during challenging times.

Here's a valuable example of how a plan can be implemented in such a situation Let's say one partner is going through a challenging time and can only invest 70%of their energy. The other partner can step in and carry the additional 30%to maintain balance They might take on more household chores, offer emotional support, or plan activities to uplift their partner's spirits. It's all about finding creative ways to be kind and understanding

Conclusion:

Balanced relationships thrive when we invest energy, prioritize kindness, and practice patience By quantifying energy investment and kindness, we gain insight into our contributions and can make conscious efforts to increase positive engagement Additionally, developing plans to support one another when energy levels are not at 100%fosters understanding and prevents harm within the relationship. Remember, nurturing balanced relationships is an ongoing process, and it requires continuous effort and dedication. By embracing the power of energy investment, kindness, and patience, we can create connections that flourish and bring joy and fulfillment into our lives

When both partners cannot reach 100% together, it is essential to come up with a plan to be kind to one another A partnership means supporting each other and carrying the load when needed When energy levels are not at their peak, having a plan in place ensures that no one is hurt, and that the relationship remains strong By focusing on energy investment, kindness, and patience, we can foster healthy and balanced connections that stand the test of time.

K N O W T H I S

1. Takecareof your body.Remember,health isanother form of wealth.

2. Normalizewalkingsomepathsalone,becausegoalsarepersonal.

3. Don? t wasteyour energy tofear. Useyour energy tobelieve. Learn. Create. Grow.

4. If you want tobehappy,alwayshavezeroexpectationsof others.

5. Tell nooneabout your plans,level up in private.

6. You won? t beyoungforever,sodowhat makesyou happy everyday,but makeit count.

7. Bematureenough tocontrol your emotions,learn toreact less.

8. Freeyourself from society?sadvice,most of them havenoideawhat they aredoing.

9. Don? t try tochangeanyone,changehow you deal with them.

10.Your circleissupposetobeproud,not jealous.

11.Doyourself afavor,get rich.Lifegetseasier with money,not with time.

12.Master self-discipline& consistency,and watch your lifechange.

13.Thefamily you create,ismoreimportant than thefamily you come from.

14.Don? t gobroketryingtoimpressbrokepeople.

15.Besmart enough toknow that very few peopleget rich from asalary

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