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Heal t h & Wellness Thal assemia & Sickl e Cel l Ain't GOD Good (Poem)

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7.Thal assemia &Sickl e Cel l

by A ndrom eda Gibbons

9. National Night Out

by Tor i A nderson

11. Br oken Home- - Poem

by A nderson A r ies

12. When A Man Criesby Julius P. H all

15. Ain't God Good

19. Virginia edwards-maynor

by Julius P. H all

21. Savannah Sports

by A r tem us Gibbons 22. HomeTown Hero Lindsey Streeter 23. Al abamaRiver Boat Brawl

by Ephiphany L . W illiam s

25. Know This

by Julius P. H all

27. ForgivenessDoesNot ComeNatural ly:

EmbracingtheSupernatural Journey of Heal ing

by Craig & Sharon Butts

34. Health & Wel l nes

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WHEN A M AN CRIES

by Julius P. Hall Is it ok ay w h en a m an sh eds som e t ear s?

Or is h e con sider ed w eak am on gst h is peer s?

Wh at sh ou ld it t ak e t o m ak e a m an w an t t o cr y?

Sh ou ld it be deat h , pover t y, lon elin ess or a love h e w as den ied?

I cr y m ost t im es w h en I ben d dow n in h eavy pr ayer , It ?s lik e h avin g a h eadach e, cr yin g becom es m y Bayer .

I cr y w h en I go t o bed, an d you ?r e n ot t h er e w it h m e at n igh t , I cr y w h en it ?s t ot al dar k n ess in m y lif e, an d you r ef u se t o br in g ligh t .

I cr ied t h e day m y f r eedom w as t ak en aw ay f r om m e, An d I?m su r e I?ll cr y again , on t h e day t h at I?m f in ally set f r ee.

Love m ak es m e cr y, m or e t h an an y ot h er t h in g t h at exist s, Love m ak es m e cr y, becau se I love w it h ou t t h e t h ou gh t of t h e r isk s.

Wh en a m an cr ies an d pr ays, it lif t s a bu r den of f h is sh ou lder s, Becau se if h e k ept it lock ed in side, h e?d age 40 year s older .

So don?t call it a w eak n ess, w h en you see t h at t h is m an cr ies, Sen sit ivit y lives, bu t t h e h at e an d bit t er n ess w it h in h im dies.

Som e m igh t call h im , ju st an ot h er cr yin g f ool, Bu t t h e t ear s sof t en t h e h ear t , so t h at it cou ld be u sed as a t ool.

It is said, t h at love is ju st a psych ological disease, Bu t cr yin g eases t h e pain , it is t h e m edicin e t h at you n eed.

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A I N ?T G O D G O O D ?

GOD is good, t h at ?s on e t h in g I su r ely k n ow , He?s been dir ect in g m y lif e, even if it does n ot sh ow.

HE?s n ot good som e of t h e t im e, HE?s good all t h e t im e, GOD doesn?t h ave t o sw ay on t h at ver y t h in lin e.

GOD w ak es m e u p an d HE also cau ses m e t o sleep, GOD is t h e r eason I lau gh , GOD is t h e r eason I w eep.

Wh en ever I t h in k abou t all t h e Hell I?m goin g t h r ou gh , HE sh ow s m e w h at I h ave, t h is t im e HE sh ow ed m e you .

Th in gs I t h ou gh t I?d lost f or ever , ar e sh ow in g u p in m y f ace,

GOD is t h e doer of all t h in gs, HE?s t h e cr eat or of m y gr ace.

GOD k n ow s m y t h ou gh t s, m y secr et s an d ever yon e of m y n eeds.

HE is m y h ealer , w h en ever m y sou l bleeds.

Wh en t h e Ear t h is t oo dr y, it is GOD t h at cau ses t h e r ain , Wh en m y h ear t w as br ok en , it w as GOD w h o eased m y pain .

GOD is t h e r eason f or t h e air t h at w e br eat h e, M in ds f ocu sed on GOD, is w h at w e all sh ou ld h eed.

GOD is t h e r eason w e h ave t h e day an d t h e n igh t , HE?s also t h e r eason t o r u n f r om w r on g, an d w alk in t o r igh t .

M ir acles h appen ever yday, an d w e m ak e t h em su ch a big deal, Th at ?s GOD ju st sh ow in g u s, n ot t o gu ess if HE?s r eal.

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A sign designating a portion of Hopkins Street as Virginia Edwards-Maynor Way can be seen in front of the former George W. DeRenne Middle School, where Edwards-Maynor served as principal. The sign was unvieled during a special ceremony on Tuesday, August 8, 2023. Richard Burkhart/Savannah Morning News.

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K e y B l a c k H i s t o r y Fa c t s B ein d Th e Vir a l "A la b a m a B o a t B r aw l" In c id en t

When Black people banded t oget her t o def end a Black wor ker f r omangr y whit e boat er s, we celebr at ed. But t he hist or y of t he River side Par k event is even Blacker t han t he br awl.

The Alabama Boat Br awl was not hing shor t of glor ious. It was a a showof Black Unit y, and it gave us a wealt h of int er net memes.

However , a Fade in t he Wat er also r eveals a r ich sour ce of Black Hist or y. Her e ar e 3 hist or ical f act s t hat make t he Sweet Tea Par t y even Blacker .

THE FOLDINGCHAIR In 1911, Black invent or Nat haniel Alexander pat ent ed a f olding chair wit h a book holder . While not much is known about Alexander , we do knowt hat he int ended his chair t o be used in chur ches because t hey had a book r est on t he back f or Bibles or hymn books.

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THE SLAVE TRADE The dock's locat ion on t he r iver helped t he populat ion of enslaved people in Alabama swell t o one of t he lar gest in t he nat ion by 1860.

THE MONTH The f act t hat t his scuf f le happened dur ing August is pur e ser endipit y. BLACK AUGUST was f ir st obser ved in Calif or nia j ails in t he 1970's, f ollowing t he deat hs of Black polit ical pr isoner s and br ot her s Geor ge and Jonat han Jackson. It has since become an annual r ecognit ion of Black f r eedom f ight s and r evolut ionat ies who f ought against oppr ession or lost t heir lives def ending our liber at ion.

Our ef f or t s t o exist peacef ully and gain or liber at ion span cent ur ies. As t he f ut ur e unf olds, we knowone t hing is cer t ain- we must never f or get we ar e mor e power f ul when we wor k t oget her .

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by: Ju liu s P. Hall

?Som et im es you h ave t o pu t aside w h at you f eel f or t h em , an d pay at t en t ion t o w h at t h eir act ion s ar e sayin g t h ey f eel f or you . - Th er e?s a dif f er en ce bet w een seein g t h e good in ot h er s an d n ot bein g h on est w it h you r self abou t w h o t h ey r eally ar e. - Th er e ar e people w h o say t h ey car e abou t you an d t h er e?s people w h o sh ow you t h ey do. Never get t h em con f u sed. If you ?r e obser van t en ou gh , people u su ally t ell on t h em selves. God h as r em oved you f r om a t able w h er e you u sed t o sit , in or der t o save you f r om a h ost w h o w as ser vin g you poison . - Som et im es you h ave t o st op scr at ch in g ever ybody ?s back becau se w h en you r s it ch ed, you h ad t o pu t you r back again st t h e w all. - Focu s on you .

People com e an d go. Th e on ly con sist en t per son in you r lif e is you . - God w ill open door s t h at you didn?t even k n ock on .? - M or al of t h e st or y: St op givin g so m u ch an d see w h o is st ill t h er e w it h you . Never let som eon e dow n , w h o h as alw ays h eld you u p.

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School Calendar 2023-2024 Savannah-Chatham County Public School System Sch ool Holidays

St ar t s

Fin ish es

First Day of School

3 Aug 2023

Fall Break

6 Oct 2023

9 Oct 2023

Thanksgiving Break

20 Nov 2023

24 Nov 2023

Christmas Break

18 Dec 2023

2 Jan 2024

March Break

15 Mar 2024

18 Mar 2024

Spring Break

1 Apr 2024

5 Apr 2024

Last Day of School

22 May 2024

Summer Break

23 May 2024

B O A RD M EM B ERS

M r . Roger M oss

M r s. Den ise R. Gr abow sk i

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M r . Sh aw n A. Kach m ar

Dr . Dion n e Hosk in s-Br ow n

Dr . David A. Br in gm an PT DPT

M r s. Cor n elia H. Hall

M r . M ich ael Joh n son

Dr . Ton ia How ar d-Hall

For given ess Does Not Com e Nat u r ally: Em br acin g t h e Su per n at u r al Jou r n ey of Healin g B y C r a i g & Sh a r o n B u t t s o f T a k i n g T h e Jo u r n e y T o g e t h e r Forgiveness is an intricate journey that transcends the confines of reason and emotion, delving into the depths of our innermost selves. It is not a path easily traversed; often, it beckons us to explore realms beyond our ordinary comprehension. In this discourse, we explore the notion that forgiveness is not instinctual and dissect the 4 R's of forgiveness? Responsibility, Remorse, Restoration, and Renewal.

1. Respon sibilit y: Th e Em br ace of Self -Com passion an d Self -Kin dn ess The odyssey of forgiveness embarks with the acceptance of events and the extension of compassion towards oneself. Self-compassion entails regarding our own struggles with a forgiving, accepting, and loving disposition, even when we stumble upon adversity. It necessitates treating ourselves gently, even amidst our own disappointments.

Intrinsic to self-compassion is self-kindness? a counter to the harsh self-criticism that often accompanies our missteps. Rather than chastising ourselves in moments of pain, self-kindness envelops us with warmth and patience. It acknowledges our worth as unyielding, even in moments of falter.

The synergy of self-compassion and self-kindness creates a refuge for healing and maturation. As we extend this understanding to ourselves, we inch closer to extending the same grace to others, fostering an atmosphere rife with forgiveness.

2. Rem or se: Th e Por t al t o Posit ive Tr an sf or m at ion Guilt and remorse hold the potential to be formidable agents of change. These emotions, born from actions and their repercussions, ignite personal responsibility and accountability. Embracing remorse propels us to confront our deeds and their effects on those around us.

To harness remorse as a catalyst for constructive transformation, these steps can guide us:

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Acknowledgment: Identifying actions that elicit guilt or remorse, taking full ownership of them.

Root Cause Analysis: Reflecting on the motives underlying these actions, facilitating positive change.

Amendment: If feasible, offering heartfelt apologies and mending the harm caused.

Aspirations: Leveraging the experience to establish fresh goals for self-improvement.

Self-Compassion: Remembering that humanity is prone to missteps; practicing self-compassion facilitates growth without undue self-censure.

Embracing guilt and remorse as platforms for learning sets us on a trajectory of enhancement and personal betterment 3. Rest or at ion : Th e Act of Healin g an d Recon ciliat ion Restoration entails reconciliation? both with others and ourselves. This phase is pivotal for healing and progression. Acknowledging our transgressions and assuming responsibility fosters liberation from the shackles of the past, allowing us to wholeheartedly embrace the present.

In instances where we've caused harm, extending genuine apologies and seeking to amend wrongs is paramount. Yet, we must acknowledge that forgiveness from the injured party might necessitate time. Patience and space are vital for their emotional processing, as we simultaneously focus on our own growth and transformation.

Equally vital is our reconciliation with self. Embracing imperfections and prior missteps, while actively working towards self-improvement, opens doors to self-renewal and personal metamorphosis.

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4. Ren ew al: Th e Jou r n ey of Con t in u ou s Evolu t ion Renewal embodies the perpetual evolution intrinsic to personal growth. It is a journey marked by introspection, the eagerness to learn, and adaptability in the face of novel situations.

Viewing challenges and setbacks as opportunities to flourish fortifies us with resilience, empathy, and accomplishment across all facets of life. Renewal hinges on the understanding that personal growth isn't a destination; rather, it's a lifelong expedition.

In summation, forgiveness embarks on a voyage beyond conventional comprehension. It beckons us to embrace self-compassion, to channel guilt and remorse towards constructive change, to mend relationships, and to continuously rejuvenate ourselves. On this profound odyssey of forgiveness, we nurture emotional healing, forging the path to a life suffused with compassion and fulfillment.

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