By Jacqueline Johnson

Congratulations to the Image Award nominees and especially my dear Dr. John Carlos, who is being recognized for “The John Carlos Story.” John says just being nominated is such an honor because others are Harry Belafonte and Dr. Connie Rice … That is very good company. NAACP members can vote for Dr. John or others …

Thanks to Maxine Smith, who really encouraged attendance when the African Children’s Choir was at Second Baptist Church on January 24 … Am so glad I was there! Beyond a doubt, it was fantastic, and then some … And blessings to the SBC family members who also house and support those talented and blessed youth …

Enjoyed keynote speaker Rep. Keith Ellison at the annual Access California dinner (more next week) …

Happy upcoming anniversary wishes (they add up to hundreds of years) to Ruth and Burnie Hayes, Willie Mae and Paul Hunt, and James “Jim” and Betty Colquitt …

Til next week …