People First Focused Leader, Social Entrepreneur, Presidential Appointee - Regional Administrator, HUD Attorney, Consultant, Me! The comments here are my own.
Atlanta, GA
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Proud to share that I am joining this team to fight for justice, equity, diversity and inclusion.
Going where God sends me!
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Thank you @JMitchellNews for always bringing history forward. These are important facts from which we can all learn. – at Atlanta, GA
#OnThisDay in 1903, President Theodore Roosevelt shut down the post office in Indianola, Mississippi, to take a stand against terror.
In 1891, then-President Benjamin Harrison had appointed educator Minnie Cox, a Mississippi property owner active in the Republican Party, as one of a handful of Black female postmasters. She served her community so well that she installed a telephone at her own expense so that customers could call to see if they had mail.
But then Reconstruction ended, accompanied by a continuing rise in white supremacy and violence.
In 1902, James K. Vardaman, who spewed racist rhetoric while successfully running for governor, insulted both Cox and white citizens for “tolerating” her. He used Cox’s position as proof Black Americans had too much power, demanding that Roosevelt remove her, but the President refused.
When she tried to quit, he refused her resignation and rerouted the mail to nearby Greenville. Days later, she and her family fled from the mob violence, which had already stolen the lives of two Black postmasters in South Carolina and Georgia.
Cox’s saga became a national story on race, and Roosevelt shut down the post office until local citizens would accept Cox as postmaster. That never happened, and when her term expired, Roosevelt appointed her friend, William Martin, in her place in 1904.
Cox and her husband, Wayne, the city’s first Black alderman, finally returned and founded the Delta Penny Savings Bank, the largest Black-owned bank in Mississippi. During those days, the bank sold hundreds of homes to Black citizens, and some of the same white citizens who called for Cox’s resignation now put money in her bank.
Her story echoed the difficulties of many Black Americans, wrestling “with racism and the erosion of democratic rights at every level of government” that led to boycotts and “Buy Black” movements.
She died in 1933, and the Indianola Post Office now bears her name. Mississippi author Steve Yarbrough fictionalized her life in his 2001 novel Visible Spirits.
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The Biden-Harris Administration announced a series of measures to address homelessness across the country, reaffirming the Administration’s commitment to ensuring all Americans have access to safe, stable housing.
ALT New Biden-Harris Administration Actions to Reduce Homelessness 1. HUD announced the expansion of the Housing and Services Partnership Accelerator, a joint effort with HHS to strengthen coordination between housing and service providers 2. In collaboration with HHS and GSA, HUD unveiled new resources under Title V to repurpose federal properties for affordable housing and homeless assistance 3. HUD awarded $39.8 million through the HUD-VASH program to provide rental assistance and supportive services to combat veteran homelessness
My story is included in this demonstrative collection of testimonies regarding God's faithfulness.
Find inspiration in this incredible collection of stories containing real accounts of God’s enduring faithfulness through the tests and trials of life. Written by various authors and compiled by Jennifer R. Biard, lead pastor of Jackson Revival Center Church.
Available on Amazon: The Blessed Side of Broken - Testimonies of Trial, Trust, and Triumph.
#theblessedsideofbroken #testimoniesoftrial #trust #triumph #jacksonrevivalcenter #pastorbiard
This funding helps to ensure resilence!
Congratulations to our Region IV, properties in @cityofbhamal, @CityofTampa, @FTLCityNews, @CityofJax, Richmond Kentucky, @CityOfMemphis, and Adamsville Tennessee on being recipients of this funding announcement!!
Had a wonderful time celebrating the 75th Anniversary of the Cullman Housing Authority.
#PeoplePlaceProgress
#AffordableHousing – at Cullman, AL
Be counted
In MS, we know the cost of our freedom to cast our votes & have them counted.
Despite institutional barriers to suppress or even outright silence our voices, voters have done our job. Let tomorrow be no different.
Vote!
MS voters do matter! – at Atlanta, GA
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During the event, Georgia Field Office Director Shea Johnson, and Regional Administrator @JARileyCollins spoke about how #BreastCancer has impacted their families.
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Today Regional Administrator
@JARileyCollins & Acting Southeast Multifamily Dir. Bonitta Smith joined @RepRickAllen on a tour of Bon Air Apartments in Augusta. Both RA Collins & Dir. Smith were pleased with the renovations that allowed residents to return to fully renovated units
ALT Regional Administrator Jennifer Riley Collins and Acting Southeast Multifamily Director Bonitta Smith pose with Rep. Rick Allen at Bon Air Apartments, along Ryan Fuson and Bob Duke with Redwood Housing.
ALT Fully renovated bathroom at Bon Air Apartments.
Happy Birthday Mrs. Hamer! Because you did what others thought was impossible, I have the privilege of saying I can and I will! – at Jackson, MS
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Congrats to Region IV recipients in #AL, the Housing Authorities of the City of Bessemer & Northport, in #GA, the Housing Authority of the City of Warner Robins, in #MS, the Housing Authority of the City of Hattiesburg, & in #TN the Rogersville & Woodbury Housing Authorities.
This funding will decrease the risk of long-term health complications from residential health hazards for residents of public housing communities across America.
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ALT A graphic with an image of two people preparing to paint. The text reads, "HUD announces $87 million to address health hazards in public housing... including lead-based paint, carbon monoxide, mold, radon, and fire safety."
Thank you to the National Black Empowerment Council for allowing me to do what I love - focus on solutions!
There are solutions to the #HousingCrisis.
#P3 – at Atlanta, GA
As we pause to commemorate September 11th, let's honor the invaluable reminder that freedom comes at a cost and must be defended. Grateful for the dedicated public servants who tirelessly safeguard the liberties that so many cherish. #September11 #NeverForget – at Washington, DC
Thank you @HsvHousing for the important Roundtable discussions and the opportunity to share in your recognition of #AffordableHousing stakeholders. – at Alabama, USA
Congrats. The @CityofMGM
understands that housing is economic and community development. – at Atlanta, GA
Montgomery is growing and developers have noticed. More than 5k housing units are under construction or planned in southeast Montgomery with more to come.
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‼️ After a disaster scammers may try & steal your information by posing as FEMA, emergency management officials or service providers.
Follow the tips below to defend against fraud & visit FloridaDisaster.org/Updates for more recovery info if you were impacted by Hurricane #Debby.
ALT Report FEMA fraud by emailing [email protected] or calling 1-866-720-5721. Report price gouging or disaster scams to the Florida Attorney Generals office at MyFloridaLegal.com.
Excited #HUDontheRoad is in Tampa for the 2024 @BlacksinGovernment Training Conference! – at Tampa, FL
Congratulations!! The Biden-Harris Administration is resolute in our commitment to support underserved communities. – at Atlanta, GA
