A remembrance ceremony was hosted today to honor the late Reverend Jesse Jackson.
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One way to celebrate Black History Month is to honor some of the leaders in action.
The Community Action Program has announced the finalists for their 3rd annual Black Business of the Year Award. They are Black Lace Hair Salon, The Boilermaker Restaurant and Bar, Cecil's Grill by Ross, Fresh n' Faded Hair Studio, and Jones-Clark Funeral Home. Lima 6th Ward Councilman Derry Glenn leads the program, and is excited to announce this ahead of the new Juneteenth holiday. He says it is a great way to recognize the work black Americans have put into this country, especially business owners.
The Community Action Program in Lima presented its 10th annual Teacher of the Year Award to an educator at Heir Force Community School Tuesday afternoon. Vickie Shurelds has taught for two decades, with the last three years at Heir Force. Over the last year, Shurelds has been a leader in innovative teaching methods to help students during the pandemic. Lima City 6th Ward Councilman Derry Glenn says there are many qualities they look at when considering the award recipient, and Shurelds checked off all the boxes.
A local organization is wanting to make sure no child in Lima goes without a toy this Christmas.