Activist and Author Barbara A. Thurmond: Standing Tall Against Violence in Hopes of Saving the Lives of Children and Stopping Violent Crimes in African American Neighborhoods in Augusta, Georgia
2012 National Crime Victims’ Rights Week is April 22-28, 2012
2012 National Institute of Justice (NIJ) Conference is June 18-20, 2012 in Arlington, VA
2012 38th National Organization for Victim Assistance (NOVA) Conference will be held August 19-22, 2012 in San Diego
The April 4th Revisited: National Youth Violence Prevention Conference was held on April 4, 2012 at the Carter Presidential Center in Atlanta
2012 Blacks Against Black Crimes, Inc. Annual Violence Awareness Program event was held on Saturday, April 21, 2012 at the Beulah Grove Community Resource Center in Augusta, Georgia
Excerpts from book "Joy in my Heart: My Journey from Hopelessness to Happiness" by Barbara Thurmond published by AuthorHouse in 2003 in paperback and hardcover
(Scroll down for more info on the above events and the book by late Activist and Author Barbara A. Thurmond)
Editor’s Note: My dear friend and mentor Barbara Thurmond would have been embarrassed by this tribute to her efforts – feeling it is much more important for us to concentrate on the issues of black-on-black violence and victim's rights – and I agree.
Hope this and subsequent posts do both.
By Rev. Terence A. Dicks and Greg Peterson
(Augusta, Georgia) — Former Neonatal ICU nurse and longtime community activist Barbara A. Thurmond hoped to stem the killing of children, teens and others in African American neighborhoods across Augusta, Georgia — and co-founded a group with her sister that aimed to stop black-on-black violence during an especially violent time in the city’s history that claimed the lives of many youth.
From a wheelchair that confined her body (but not her heart), Ms. Barbara Thurmond stood tall in her effort to stop the violence that was killing Augusta's youth — an effort that lived on after her death.
Founded in June 1991, the anti-violence group Blacks Against Black Crimes, Inc. was the brainchild of Thurmond and her sister, Earnestine Covington.
After years of escalating violence in Augusta's black communities that peaked several times, the pair started the group when Augusta had its highest murder rate ever — and 97 percent was black-on-black - and in a tragic irony many occurred on Martin Luther King Boulevard.
Ten years after the creation of Blacks Against Black Crimes, Inc., Thurmond said the anti-violence group “dared to dream of a world in which all crime victims and their families are treated with compassion and dignity.”
Thurmond said in addition to stopping violence and getting guns off the streets, one of the related problems was the embedded racism in Augusta that allows blacks to be treated differently by authorities and in public perception.
“We understood early on that black on black violence was bigger than one brother killing another,” Thurmond said. “One of the many facts we identified was the injustice and double standards of the criminal justice system.”
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Barbara Thurmond added that “the media has severely damaged the African American image.”
The various forms of violent media “desensitizes young people to violence and death and it continues to glamorize illegitimacy,” she said
Thurmond ask the important question “is there a connection between the disproportionate number of blacks assigned to special education and the disproportionate number of black male victimizers?”
“I ‘live in the hood’ and when I want to find out what is going on in a situation of conflict, I know who my contacts are — they trust me and I trust them,” Thurmond said.
“All children will grow up in an environment made better through adequate medical care, child care and education in supportive and responsible families free from poverty, abuse and crime”
“If only Ms. Thurmond were alive today maybe the black-on-black violence in Augusta could be reduced because of her spirit and love for people”
— said Rev. Terence A. Dicks of Augusta, a member of Blacks Against Black Crimes, Inc. from 1991 to 2006 and served as the group’s chief financial officer from 1995 to 2002.
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| Augusta Chronicle photo of Barbara Thurmond used in an October 2006 story by Nikasha Dicks, Augusta Chronicle reporter, entitled "Campaign to protest crime fulfills co-founder's dream" about the Thurmond's death. |
Thurmond, who passed away in August 2006, "was disturbed at black on black crime" in the early 90's.
It led her to form an organization to bring awareness to the problem — and despite her illness, she never left the fight," states a news story about her death by WRDW TV-12 in North Augusta, South Carolina.
Thurmond was "a rare individual with rare insights," the News 12 story pointed out.
That crime problem is just as scary nationwide causing many civil rights leaders to speak out again the crime rate.
"We just decided to call it what it was," Thurmond stated in 1997. "We were blacks who were addressing the epidemic of black on black crime."
People should "turn to each other and not on each other," said civil rights leader and former Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC) President Rev. Dr. Joseph Lowery.
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| July 1999 Augusta Chronicle photo of Barbara Thurmond (right) for July 27, 1999 article entitled "Crime in Black Community" written by Augusta Chronicle Crime Reporter Meghan Gourley. Barbara Thurmond of the Blacks Against Black Crime organization speaks to the members of the Augusta Kiwanis Club during a luncheon at the Augusta-Richmond Civic Center. Kiwanis President Sam Tyson (left) and Kiwanis President-Elect Bill Tillery (center) share the podium with Mrs. Thurmond (right). |
Thurmond was very concerned at the number of African American males involved in violence and the rate they were dying, according to Dicks, who calls Thurmond as a “friend and a mentor and a comrade.”
"She was in a wheelchair – and she could not walk – but did more than any minister, any educator and any professional I ever met," Dicks said.
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| Augusta Chronicle photo of Barbara Thurmond for a January 12, 1997 story entitled "Locals await Legislature" about the brutal murder of Phalonda Howard of Augusta.Thurmond is sitting next to a "Stop the Killing" campaign poster. |
The Augusta anti-violence group was formed because of the alarming increase in violent and non-violent crimes that involve African Americans under the age of 30 — and way to often in their teens — perpetrating crimes against other African American youth, adults and the elderly.
"Group members starting to get the same feelings we got back in the 80's (when the crime rate spiked) that there is something wrong including there are too many shootings," Dicks said.
"Even today, there are too many dead bodies showing up in the African American Community in Augusta and across the United States," Rev. Dicks said with a heavy heart.
Police say that similar groups are needed across the country to battle the problem and save youth from dying and going to prison.
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| Barbara Thurmond (left), President of Blacks Against Black Crime. Inc., listens to Dr. Bill Reese (right) discuss crime prevention an “Out-Smart Crime” Community Resources and Crime Prevention Conference held on April 1, 1999 at Augusta State University in Augusta, Georgia |
Barbara Thurmond said communities can become safer when prosecutors, victim rights advocates and neighborhood groups work together
“We pay tribute to Sheila Stahl, director of the Victims Assistance Department of the Augusta Richmond County judicial system,” Thurmond said in a guest editorial in the Augusta Chronicle.
Richmond County District Attorney Danny Craig “listens to the voices of all crime victims and has prosecuted homicide cases equitably, Thurmond said.
“We have seen more murder convictions for black-on-black homicide” and “this has contributed to the decline” in violent crime
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| Sheila Stahl (left) listens to other panelists at a 1991 Crime Prevention Conference in Augusta, Georgia. Stahl was the director of the Victims Assistance Department of the Augusta Richmond County judicial system. |
“Compared with 10 years ago, we are a much better system and a safer community,” Thurmond stated in July 2001.
Our collective dream of victims' justice is built upon the painful realization of the nightmare that crime has wreaked on our community.
Stahl and Thurmond both were among the many panelists for a Community Resources and Crime Prevention Conference held on April 1, 1999 at Augusta State University that included many speakers and a logo stating “Out-Smart Crime.”
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| Program for April 1999 "Out-Smart Crime" Community Resources and Crime Prevention Conference in Augusta. |
Before her death in August 2006 Thurmond wrote a book about her life in a wheelchair, her love for Augusta’s youth – and all humanity.
Entitled "Joy in my Heart: My Journey from Hopelessness to Happiness" — Thurmond wrote the book of memoirs to explain the struggles in her life that empowered and inspired her efforts stop the raging violence in African American communities across the Augusta area.
"I am honored and grateful that Barbara Thurmond saw fit to make me part of her book that sadly depicts black on black youth violence in Augusta, GA," said Rev. Terence A. Dicks of Augusta, who is part of of the book written by Barbara Thurmond.
Thurmond was one of five women in the U.S. who received the Essence Award from Essence Magazine as "women who go above and beyond" involving community involvement and volunteerism.
Thurmond was selected as the $10,000 grand prize winner of the 2001 Women of Wonder (WOW) contest - given to an African-American woman between the ages of 25 and 54 who has made a significant impact in the lives of others - and sponsored by the Aunt Jemima® Brand of Quaker Foods and Beverages in partnership with the National Council of Negro Women, Inc.
The “unselfish efforts” of Barbara Thurmond “to fight crime in her community and seek healing for crime victims epitomizes the spirit of the Women of Wonder contest," said Pamela Jordan, spokesperson for Aunt Jemima.
Thurmond was given the National Organization for Victim Assistance (NOVA) Award in 2006.
Barbara Thurmond was baptized at Tabernacle Baptist Church in Augusta at an early age.
She received her early education from the Richmond County School System and was a proud graduate of Lucy C. Laney High School Class of 1968.
Barbara was employed as a Neonatal ICU Nurse at the Medical College of Georgia in Augusta — and a Neurology nurse at Columbia Presbyterian Medical Institute in New York, New York from which she medically retired.
Some Blacks Against Black Crimes activities included: victim's rights advocacy, the "Stop the Killing" campaign, college scholarships and the "Think Bigger" programs in Jennings Homes, Gilbert Manor and Underwood Homes.
Some of the organizations that recognized her work included: Essence Magazine, The National Council of Negro Women, the Georgia Black Legislative Caucus, the Georgia House of Representatives, the State of Georgia and the City of Augusta.
Barbara was born to Mrs. Lillian C. Thurmond of Augusta, Georgia and the late Mr. Ernest Thurmond.
(Scroll down to see more information about Thurmond's life, news coverage about her efforts, her many honors/awards, her family and other information)
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Barbara Thurmond took her crusade against black-on-black violence to the public through articles, stories, and guest editorials in The Augusta Chronicle newspaper in Augusta, Georgia
The Augusta Chronicle newspaper also wrote editorials about the causes created by Thurmond and many others who helped - and the paper memorialized the courageous activist following her untimely death.
Stop the violence activist Barbara A. Thurmond of Augusta, Georgia co-founded Blacks Against Black Crime, Inc. with her sister Earnestine Covington in June 1991.
Link to all Augusta Chronicle articles, stories, editorials: Honoring Stop the Violence Activist Barbara A. Thurmond of Augusta, Georgia who co-founded Blacks Against Black Crime, Inc. with her sister Earnestine Covington in June 1991:
Link to all Augusta Chronicle articles, stories, editorials: Honoring Stop the Violence Activist Barbara A. Thurmond of Augusta, Georgia who co-founded Blacks Against Black Crime, Inc. with her sister Earnestine Covington in June 1991:
Part of an Augusta Chronicle Editorial reacting to the August 2006 death of Barbara Thurmond
Courage defined the life of Barbara Ann Thurmond, whose funeral services are being held today at Augusta's Tabernacle Baptist Church.
She died much too young at age 56, but in that brief life she displayed enough courage for many lifetimes.
One could even say she wrote the book on courage.
“Joy in my Heart: My Journey From Hopelessness to Happiness,” released two years ago, recounted the pain, trials and tribulations she suffered after being diagnosed with a spinal cord tumor in 1983 that forced her into a wheelchair as a paraplegic.
Though Mrs. Thurmond was debilitated physically, she refused to let the illness defeat her feisty spirit and enduring spirituality.
"The wheelchair never set boundaries on her," said one friend.
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The Renée Olubunmi Rondeau Peace Foundation Website Has a Tribute to Barbara Thurmond on its website
The Renée Olubunmi Rondeau Peace Foundation (RORPF) was formed by Elaine and Gordon Rondeau of Augusta, Georgia in August, 1997 after the murder of their daughter, Renée on the 31st of October, 1994.
(NCVIA) is a component of the Renée Olubunmi Rondeau Peace Foundation
The memorial to Barbara Thurmond on the NCVIA Board of Directors page recognizes her efforts with the "Tools for Change" project:
The memorial to Barbara Thurmond on the NCVIA Board of Directors page recognizes her efforts with the "Tools for Change" project:
Barbara Thurmond Memoriam by National Coalition of Victims in Action (NCVIA) Board of Directors:
Georgia Lawmakers honored Barbara Thurmond for her crusade against violence and for protecting children
Barbara Thurmond Honored in 2005 by Georgia House of Representatives in House Resolution 2267:
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Barbara Thurmond was honored in 2005 by the Georgia House of Representatives in a resolution sponsored by Georgia Rep. Henry Howard and Georgia Rep. Quincy Murphy, both Democrats of Augusta:
(Scroll down to read the full text or click on the above links)
Georgia House of Representatives Resolution 2267
Sponsored by Georgia State Representative Henry "Wayne" Howard, (D-Augusta) District 121 and Georgia State Representative William "Quincy" Murphy (D-Augusta) District 120
A RESOLUTION
Honoring Barbara Thurmond for her commitment to helping victims of violent crimes
WHEREAS, Barbara Thurmond was recently nominated to receive the National Organization for Victim Assistance Award for 2006 which is presented annually to recognize the extraordinary accomplishments of individuals and programs in the victims' movement; and
WHEREAS, Barbara has done outstanding work in service to victims of crime in Richmond County, Georgia, and also has done a fantastic job as the Executive Director of Blacks against Black Crimes, Inc.; and
WHEREAS, a nurse by profession, she retired at the age of 34 as a result of a catastrophic illness and she continues to be a voice for victims and survivors even though she is confined to a wheelchair; and
WHEREAS, she has been a comfort and inspiration to hundreds of victims and their families with whom she has worked to obtain victims' justice and assistance and she is also a survivor of a homicide victim, her stepdaughter, Tina; and
WHEREAS, Barbara has received the Essence Award from Essence Magazine and was selected as one of five women in the United States "who go above and beyond," based upon her community involvement and volunteerism, by the National Council of Negro Women; and
WHEREAS, she is a member of the Tabernacle Baptist Church in Augusta, Georgia, the Black Heritage Commission, the Central Savannah River Area Girl Scouts, Handgun Control, Inc., Able/Disabled, the Association of Georgians With Disabilities, and other organizations too numerous to list.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of this body honor Barbara Thurmond for her tireless efforts in support of the victims of violent crime and their survivors.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized and directed to transmit an appropriate copy of this resolution to Barbara Thurmond.
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Barbara Thurmond of Augusta, Georgia was the $10,000 grand prize winner of the 2001 Women of Wonder (WOW) contest involving African-American woman between the ages of 25 and 54 who make a significant impact in the lives of others.
Sponsors: Aunt Jemima® Brand of Quaker Foods and Beverages and the National Council of Negro Women, Inc.
Thurmond received her prize during a ceremony at the NCNW National Headquarters in Washington D.C.
Thurmond was nominated by her daughter, Aquanetta Betts, and was chosen from thousands of nominees because of her tireless efforts to fight black-on-black crime and seek justice for crime victims and their families.
Thurmond founded Blacks Against Crimes, Inc.; launched a "Stop the Killing" movement that identified the causes of black-on-black violence; was director of "Think Bigger," a monthly program developed to reduce youth violence and drug abuse; used the media to raise awareness of the problem, organized a speakers bureau, was an advocate for victims' rights and was a member of ten additional community boards without compensation.
"Ms. Thurmond is a woman whose relentless fight for empowerment makes her a woman of wonder," said Dr. Dorothy I. Height, Chairperson and NCNW President Emerita.
The “unselfish efforts” of Barbara Thurmond “to fight crime in her community and seek healing for crime victims epitomizes the spirit of the Women of Wonder contest," said Pamela Jordan, spokesperson for Aunt Jemima.
"The ten-year partnership between the National Council of Negro Women, Inc. and the Aunt Jemima® Brand of The Quaker Oats Company has helped us celebrate the positive influence of African-American women, not only on our communities, but on the world," Dr. Height said.
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Augusta, Georgia Television Station WRDW TV-12 stories about the stop the violence efforts of Blacks Against Black Crimes, Inc. Founder Barbara A. Thurmond of Augusta, Georgia
TV-12 did stories about the admirable causes created by Thurmond and many others who helped in the fight - and the TV station memorialized the courageous activist following her untimely death.
Stop the Violence Activist Barbara A. Thurmond of Augusta, Georgia co-founded Blacks Against Black Crime, Inc. with her sister Earnestine Covington in June 1991.
The WRDW-TV station is technically located across the Savannah River in North Augusta, South Carolina.
We thank WRDW-TV for its many stories about Barbara Thurmond - and this .pdf is a compilation of the TV-12 news stories.
WRDW TV-12 (North Augusta, South Carolina) coverage remembering the accomplishments of Barbara Thurmond upon word of her death in August 2006
Blacks Against Black Crimes Founder's Message Lives On
Barbara Thurmond was disturbed at black on black crime in the early 90's.
It led her to form an organization to bring awareness to the problem...and despite her illness, she never left the fight.
By Reporter Domonique Benn
August 28, 2006
People who knew Barbara Thurmond say she was a rare individual with rare insights.
The retired nurse co-founded Blacks Against Black Crimes back in 1991.
The people who helped her bring awareness want to secure her legacy as they continue to fight black on black crime.
Barbara Thurmond was disturbed at black on black crime in the early 90's.
It led her to form an organization to bring awareness to the problem...and despite her illness, she never left the fight.
Now, with Thurmond's death, others are left to carry the torch.
Blacks Against Black Crimes formed in 1991.
At the time, Augusta had its highest murder rate ever.
97 percent were black on black.
Organization member Terence Dicks says he's seeing a mirror image.
"Actually, we are almost back to where we were," he says.
Barbara Thurmond, founder of Blacks Against Black Crimes, Inc., found a disturbing trend back in the early 90's.
"We just decided to call it what it was," she said in 1997.
"What it was, we were blacks who were addressing the epidemic of black on black crime."
"She was really concerned at the number of African American males and the rate they were dying," Dicks says.
And some say it is slowly becoming an epidemic again, with recent murders and violence on Martin Luther King Boulevard, Eve Street, Pepperidge, and a gas station shooting.
Investigator Richard Roundtree says all of them were crimes committed by blacks on blacks.
"Right now it's still a problem," he says. "We have a lot of violent acts happening in our community. Unfortunately they are within some racial structure."
"There are those of us who are starting to get the same feelings we got back in the 80's that there is something wrong," Dicks says, "that there are too many dead bodies showing up that there are too many shootings."
So they're picking up the pace once again, this time without Barbara Thurmond...the woman who left too soon, but never left anything undone.
The Sheriff's Department agrees that more organizations like Blacks Against Black Crimes are needed in the community to help with the fight.
Barbara Thurmond's funeral is set for later this week.
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TV-12 coverage of the Barbara Thurmond "Farewell to an Angel"
Augusta Remembers an Angel: Barbara Thurmond
Today, family, friends, and city leaders paid their last respects to a woman who spent much of her life fighting black on black crime and challenged the community to stand up.
By Reporter Domonique Benn
September 1, 2006
The city has proclaimed September 1 a day of mourning on behalf of Barbara Thurmond and her works on behalf of the community.
Today, family, friends, and city leaders paid their last respects to a woman who spent much of her life fighting black on black crime and challenged the community to stand up.
Barbara Thurmond was challenged herself, but she did not allow her disability to handicap her life.
Former mayoral candidate Willie Mays and Mayor Pro Tem Marion Williams both called Thurmond friend.
"My friend Barbara was a person who owned a wheelchair, but that wheelchair did not own Barbara," said Willie Mays.
"When she got ill, she still continued to fight to change the structure of the community as to what's going on," Marion Williams said.
A disturbing trend was going on in Augusta during the early 90's, and it was Barbara Thurmond who worked to end black on black crime.
Sheriff Ronnie Strength calls her a friend of the sheriff's office.
"It was a great concern of hers, and it's a great concern of all of ours," he said. "I just hope somebody picks up where she left off."
"Because of her concern for her community, violent crimes went down and victim respect went up," said Rep. Quincy Murphy.
But there will be big shoes to fill. Thurmond leaves behind a rich legacy.
District attorney Danny Craig met Thurmond soon after she began Blacks Against Black Crimes, Inc.
"They went to government, schools, neighborhoods and they went to the streets," he recalled.
"She did not allow her situation to take charge of her life," said Thurmond's cousin, Melvin Ivey.
"A few mornings ago our angel got her wings and just in eternity with her best friend the one who understood her and the one she never took her hand from," Mays said.
Even after her death, today at her funeral, Thurmond was awarded a National Victims' Assistance Award.
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TV-12 coverage of anti-violence goals and dreams of the late Barbara Thurmond and the effort by churches to stem violence
Local Churches Fight Violence With Prayer, Fasting
Local churches unite to fight increasing black on black crime.
It was the dying wish of Augusta's Barbara Thurmond, a longtime crime fighter.
Today, it's a reality.
By Reporter Stephanie Baker
October 16, 2006
Local churches unite to fight increasing black on black crime.
It was the dying wish of Augusta's Barbara Thurmond, a longtime crime fighter.
Today, it's a reality.
The group Blacks against Black Crime says the problem is out of control, and that's why they're kicking off a 40 day prayer vigil at New Creation Baptist Church.
The group's leader says the goal is to remind people through prayer to value human life.
All the recent crime has a single mother living in fear.
Janice Dukes recently found herself face to face with the barrel of a gun...while her baby was in the car.
She says she was robbed at gunpoint in the Burger King drive-thru.
"All the time you always got to watch your back," she told News 12.
"Ever since it happened I'm in after dark...and that shouldn't have to be."
Frank Johnson, president of Blacks against Black Crime, Inc., says crimes like that are part of an alarming trend.
"Folks are starting to devalue human life...and devaluing life is what we're against," he said.
Sgt. Richard Roundtree says black on black crimes are happening more often in areas with high African American populations, like Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. and Cooney Circle off Olive Road.
Those crimes continue to rise, with ten this weekend alone...including a shooting, a stabbing, and a drive-by shooting.
"Anytime you introduce a weapon into any situation, there's potential for loss of life...and that's our concern," Sgt. Roundtree told News 12.
The sheriff's office reports more than 2000 violent crimes in recent months, from simple assault to homicide.
That's why Frank Johnson is turning to prayer.
"Right now we're stopping to seek God's guidance to see how God would solve this," he said.
"We just need the community to come together," said Janice Dukes.
They're looking to God and the community to make black on black crime scenes a thing of the past.
The group is passing out Bible verses encouraging people to respect others. They're also calling for a fast.
Everyone across the area is invited to participate in the prayer and the fast.
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The HEART of Barbara Thurmond
Barbara Thurmond and Blacks Against Blacks Crimes, Inc. joined with other organizations to create a innovation project called HEART (Health, Education Augusta Richmond Tools) – that was designed to improve the troubled aspects of African-American life and focused on communities suffering most under the negative effects of the disparities in health outcomes and treatment like African Americans and Latinos.
Those involved in the project included Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) and community representatives, Blacks Against Blacks Crimes, Inc.; a pilot grant from the Southeast Community Research Center Tools for Change Project; funded by the Healthcare Georgia Foundation; Augusta-Richmond County Community Partnership for Children and Families, Inc.
HEART prioritized health issues, research and collect data in an effort to implement effective programs to improve health disparities in the black community to “make our city a better place in which to live” and is “crucial to the health and future of the African-American Community,” said Barbara Thurmond, Blacks Against Blacks Crimes, Inc. president.
Issues included environmental pollutants and waste sites created by local industries, high rates of cancer and other illnesses, poverty, crime, violence, and racism, and access to acceptable healthcare.
“Together we can make a difference in the lives of a substantial number of people,” said Thurmond, shortly before her untimely death.
The info on the project was explained in the Community Cornerstone (Winter/Spring 2005) A quarterly newsletter of the Augusta-Richmond County Community Partnership for Children and Families, Inc.
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Barbara Thurmond and the African American Experience:
Barbara Thurmond was involved in the African American Leadership Course Family and Community
Family and Community: The African American Experience From the African American Leadership Course by the Kwanzaa Gallery/Instructor Frank M. Johnson, Sr. of Augusta, Georgia.
The PowerPoint Presentation includes Barbara Thurmond of Augusta.
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Before her death in 2006 Barbara Thurmond wrote a book about her love for Augusta’s youth and all humanity.
Entitled "Joy in my Heart: My Journey from Hopelessness to Happiness," the book chronicles her experiences and explains the efforts stop the raging violence in African American communities across the Augusta area.
"Joy in my Heart: My Journey from Hopelessness to Happiness"
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The 2012 Blacks Against Black Crimes, Inc. Violence Awareness Program was held in Recognition of the 2012 National Crime Victims' Rights Week (April 22-28, 2012):
2012 Blacks Against Black Crime, Inc. Annual Violence Awareness Programwas held on April 21, 2012 at the Beulah Grove Resource Center in Augusta, Georgia
Blacks Against Black Crimes, Inc. Annual Violence Awareness Program event on Facebook
The following information from Mr. Kirby L. Turner should be of great importance to everyone who cares about our youth - and there should be similar efforts and campaigns across the South, our major cities, the entire United States and, in fact, The World!
Blacks Against Black Crimes, Inc. Annual Violence Awareness Program event was held on Saturday, April 21, 2012 at the Beulah Grove Community Resource Center in Augusta, Georgia
Facebook page about the event has been created by Kirby L. Turner
1446 Lee Beard Way
Augusta, GA
30901-3414
706-722-4999 (office)
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Kirby L. Turner stated and posted a very important message to all who are concerned about our youth:
"The whole world is having problems.
In the CSRA we as a hole are having the most and the most importance, Why?
I am glad you asked, The crimes here are in our faces and it must STOP!
Blacks Against Black Crimes, Inc. hosts Annual Violence Awareness Program.
We want to give those who have had violence in their lives a chance to express themselves and WE show them some LOVE.
Please contact me at kltinc@earthlink.net
Kirby L. Turner
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Tabernacle Baptist Church
Augusta, Georgia
The Reverend Charles E. Goodman, Jr. serves as the Senior Pastor/Teacher of The Historic Tabernacle Baptist Church in Augusta, GA.
Pastor Goodman is a native of North Carolina.
The church was founded in 1885 by the Reverend Dr. Charles Thomas Walker (1858-1921) - who was described as a noble thinker, writer and preacher.
Born a slave and orphaned at the age of 8, Rev. Walker overcame obstacles to become "an ordained Baptist minister, a writer, a newspaper publisher, a speaker and some say one of the most influential men and theologian in America at the turn of the century."
Tabernacle Baptist Church
1223 Laney-Walker Boulevard
Augusta, GA
30901
706-724-1230 (church office)
706-724-1231 (fax)
Sunday morning services
8 a.m. Worship services
9:30 a.m. Sunday school
11 a.m. Worship services
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Honoring two community servants and victim's rights advocate who Barbara Thurmond respected: Then-D.A. Superior Court Judge Danny Craig and D.A.'s office victim assistant coordinator Sheila Stahl:
Honoring Former Augusta Judicial Circuit District Attorney and Current Superior Court Judge Danny Craig - whom Barbara Thurmond said - put victims first and gave long terms to violent offenders
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Augusta Judicial Circuit Superior Court Judge Danny Craig |
Craig listened to “the voices of all crime victims and has prosecuted homicide cases equitably,” Thurmond said. “We have seen more murder convictions for black-on-black homicide” and “this has contributed to the decline” in violent crime.
After first being elected in 1993, Craig served District Attorney of the Augusta Judicial Circuit for about 15 years.
If Barbara were alive today - she’d still be contacting Craig, who is now a superior court judge.
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| Former Augusta Judicial Circuit D.A. Danny Craig raises his hand on Monday, February 18, 2008 in the Georgia Senate chamber of the Capitol in Atlanta to take the oath of office for Augusta Judicial Circuit Superior Court Judge. Mr. Craig's wife Crystal Craig watches holding a Bible. (Morris News Service Photo by Walter C. Jones) http://chronicle.augusta.com/stories/2008/02/19/met_187864.shtml |
In Feb. 2008, Craig became a Superior Court Judge - appointed by the governor to replace 11-year Judge Neal Dickert who resigned and returned to private law practice.
Assistant D.A. Rebecca "Ashley" Wright to replace Craig as District Attorney in 2008 and she has won re-election since.
Superior Court Judge Danny Craig handles domestic, civil and criminal cases for Richmond, Columbia and Burke Counties in east Georgia.
Always willing to serve, Judge Craig has portrayed well-known local figures of the past during Historic Augusta's “Walk With the Spirits” cemetery tours including at Summerville Cemetery and Magnolia Cemetery, one of Augusta's oldest cemeteries.
Judge Craig’s historical portrayals included a famous Augusta, Georgia father and son:
Danny Craig portrayed:
The Rev. James Sanford Lamar (1829-1908), the pastor of First Christian Church, publisher of The Christian Union and later associate editor of the Christian Standard (wrote “Organon of Scripture: Or the Inductive Method of Biblical Interpretation”).
The Rev. James Sanford Lamar (1829-1908), the pastor of First Christian Church, publisher of The Christian Union and later associate editor of the Christian Standard (wrote “Organon of Scripture: Or the Inductive Method of Biblical Interpretation”).
Danny Craig portrayed:
Joseph Rucker Lamar (1857-1916), an Augusta lawyer and United States Supreme Court Justice in the early 20th century who died after only five years on the court (Dec. 17, 1910 – Jan. 2, 1916) after falling into ill-health – dying only 8 years after his father.
Joseph Rucker Lamar (1857-1916), an Augusta lawyer and United States Supreme Court Justice in the early 20th century who died after only five years on the court (Dec. 17, 1910 – Jan. 2, 1916) after falling into ill-health – dying only 8 years after his father.
Superior Court Judge Daniel J. Craig
735 James Brown Blvd.
Suite 4206
Augusta, Georgia
30901
Teresa Thompson, Secretary
706-821-2365 (office)
706-721-1091 (fax)
Barbara Thurmond requested paying tribute to victim's right advocate Sheila Stahl of Augusta, Georgia - who worked for then-D.A. Danny Craig:
Richmond County District Attorney's office Victim Assistance coordinator Sheila Stahl (right) talks with Jason Glista (left), the husband of serial murder victim Marni Glista, before the arraignment hearing for mass murderer Reinaldo Rivera at the Augusta Law Enforcement Center.
Reinaldo Rivera sits on Georgia’s Death Row awaiting execution for the murder and rape of four Augusta area women: Army Sgt. Marni Glista, 21, who died on Sept. 9, 2000; Tabitha Bosdell, 17; Melissa Dingess, 17; and Tiffaney Wilson, 17. Photo by Jonathan Ernst, Augusta Chronicle Staff
Honoring Sheila Stahl, who was director of the Victims Assistance Department of the Augusta-Richmond County judicial system until February 2002.
Stahl worked feverishly on many levels to help victims of crime:
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Georgia Rep. Henry "Wayne" Howard, (D-Augusta) District 121
Georgia Rep. William “Quincy” Murphy (D-Augusta) District 120
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The Federal Assault Weapons Ban (AWB) (or Public Safety and Recreational Firearms Use Protection Act) was a subtitle of the Violent Crime Control and Law Enforcement Act of 1994
The 10-year ban on assault weapons expired on September 13, 2004
Despite many attempts to renew the federal assault weapons ban - no bill has reached the floor of the U.S. Congress for a vote.
The Brady Center to Prevent Gun Violence
Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence
Facebook page of the Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence
Twitter site of the Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence
We want an America free of gun violence.
We educate about the dangers of guns in homes.
We honor victims and advocate for strong laws.
Strong Gun Laws Work!
Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence Shocking and Tragic Gun Death and Injury Stats:
Wikipedia page about the Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence
Wikipedia page on the Million Mom March/Rally on Mother's Day, Sun., May 14, 2000:
Facebook page of the Million Mom March
Million Mom March
To create a Million Mom March Chapter email:
Greater Atlanta Million Mom March Chapter
Valerie, President
Email the Chapter
Donate to the Atlanta Chapter
Click here to help us build in other areas of Georgia
Click here for Georgia state gun laws
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The Urban Institute
Washington, D.C.
Urban Institute
2100 M Street, N.W.
Washington, DC
20037
202-833-7200 (office)
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Nonprofit Georgians for Gun Safety
Georgians for Gun Safety
Americans for Gun Safety Foundation info on Wikipedia:
Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI):
Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI):
FBI links to the official U.S. states and tribal Sex Offender Lists/Registry:
State of Georgia sex offender registry:
State of Georgia list of state agencies:
The Official Directory of State Patrol and State Police was founded, built and is managed by Senior Sergeant (Retired) Terrance D. Martin.
Sergeant Martin retired in 1994 from the Vermont State Police after 28 years.
Click HERE for Main Menu
Click HERE for Personal Home Page
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Honoring Mr. James Rowland, Father of the Victim-Impact Statement:
- Founding member of the National Organization for Victim Assistance
- Former Director of the California Department of Corrections
- Former Director of the California Youth Authority
- Founding Chair of the American Correctional Association's Task Force on Victims of Crime
- Former deputy sheriff in San Bernardino County, California
Interview with Mr. James Rowland:
An Oral History of the Crime Victim Assistance Field - Video and Audio Archive hosted by the University of Akron and Justice Solutions
Justice Solutions:
National Organization for Victim Assistance (NOVA): Championing Dignity and Compassion for Victims of Crime and Crisis
National Organization for Victim Assistance (NOVA)
510 King Street, Suite 424
Alexandria, VA
22314
Victim assistance:
800-879-6682 (800-TRY-NOVA)
If you are having a life threatening emergency, please call 911
http://www.trynova.org/help-crisis-victim/overview
Patti LaBelle sings the National Anthem at the Opening Ceremonies of the 37th NOVA Conference, August 15, 2011, Philadelphia.
Patti LaBelle sings the National Anthem at the Opening Ceremonies of the 37th NOVA Conference, August 15, 2011, Philadelphia.
703-535-6682 (office)
703-535-5500 (fax)
38th National Organization for Victim Assistance Conference
The nationally and internationally recognized NOVA Conference has been providing quality training in victim assistance and crisis response since 1975.
This annual training resource involving four days of over 100 skill-based workshops, plenary events and networking opportunities.
2012 NOVA Conference is August 19-22, 2012 in San Diego
Sheraton San Diego Hotel and Marina
1380 Harbor Island Drive
San Diego, California
92101
Office of Victims of Crime (OVC):
OVC is one of seven components within the Office of Justice Programs, U.S. Department of Justice.
Joye E. Frost, Acting Director
2012 National Crime Victims’ Rights Week
2012 National Crime Victims’ Rights Week
April 22-28, 2012
Order Online:
Theme Poster (Free Guide/Poster but $5 S&H total cost)
U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) aka Justice Dept.:
Official DOJ Twitter account:
@TheJusticeDept
DOJ does not collect comments or messages through this account.
Learn more at:
Office of the Attorney General
202-514-2001
United States Attorney General Eric H. Holder, Jr.
U.S. Department of Justice
950 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW
Washington, DC
20530-0001
Department of Justice Main Switchboard
202-514-2000
Office of the Attorney General Public Comment Line
202-353-1555
National Institute of Justice (NIJ):
The 2012 National Institute of Justice (NIJ) Conference
June 18-20, 2012
Marriott Crystal Gateway
Arlington, VA
The theme for 2012:
Turning to Science
Enhancing justice
Improving safety
Reducing costs
Questions about June 2012 National Institute of Justice (NIJ) Conference:
email Maureen McGough
South Carolina Crime Victims' Council: The Voice for South Carolina Crime Victims
Your Victim Impact Statement:
South Carolina Crime Victims' Council (SCCVC) Office
1900 Broad River Road
Columbia, SC
29210-7047
803 413-5040 (voice)
803-359-3900 (fax)
email SCCVC Executive Director Laura Slade Hudson
laurahudson@sccvc.org
laurahudson@sccvc.org
South Carolina
National
International
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Walton Options for Independent Living:
For People With Disabilities, the Options are Endless
Georgia:
Walton Options
948 Walton Way
Augusta, Georgia
30901
706-724-6262 (office)
706-724-6729 (fax 1)
706-724-4404 (fax 2)
Relay: 711
South Carolina:
Walton Options
325 Georgia Avenue
North Augusta, South Carolina
29841
803-279-9611 (office)
803-279-9135 (fax)
Relay: 711
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Tools for Life
Georgia's Assistive Technology Act Program
Options for greater freedom by increasing access to - and acquisition of - assistive technology (AT) devices and services for Georgians of all ages and disabilities so they can live, learn, work, and play independently in communities of their choice
Tools for Life:
1-800-497-8665
Principal Investigator Joy Kniskern
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Jim Cherry Teacher Center (JCTC):
Providing professional learning, technical assistance and coaching for school systems on a variety of topics related to students with disabilities including:
The Georgia Learning Resources System (GLRS) is a network of seventeen centers throughout Georgia that provide training and resources to educators and parents of students with disabilities.
Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)
No Child Left Behind (NCLB)
GLRS locations across Georgia:
GLRS East Georgia office in Augusta
1-800-282-7552
Systems Served: Burke, Columbia, Emanuel, Glascock, Jefferson, Jenkins, Lincoln, McDuffie, Richmond, Taliaferro, Warren and Wilkes Counties
Richmond County Board of Education
East Central Georgia Learning Resources System
Central office
864 Broad Street
Augusta, Georgia
30901
706-826-1128 (office)
706-826-1010 (office)
706-826-4624 (fax)
Jessie Stewart, Director ext. 3479
Kathy Ellis, Program Specialist ext. 3476
Patricia Smith, AYP Specialist
Emma Whiters, Graduate First! Collaboration Coach
Clarisa Lee, Secretary ext. 3475
Association of Georgians With Disabilities
RESNA (Rehabilitation Engineering and Assistive Technology Society of North America) Technical Assistance Project, a federally funded project of the National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research (NIDRR), Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services (OSERS), U.S. Department of Education
Able-Disabled Advocacy
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Barbara Thurmond believed that youth organizations are vital to helping to raise well-rounded positive children and teens – our future adults – and spoke often of her love for the benefits of the Girl Scouts in the Augusta area and across the world:
Girl Scouts of Historic Georgia, Inc. – formerly Central Savannah River Council of the Girl Scouts in the Augusta area
Girl Scouts of Historic Georgia, Inc.
1325 Greene Street
Augusta, Georgia
30901
706-774-0505 (office)
706-774-0045 (fax)
Cheryl Hecker
Girl Scouts of Historic Georgia, Inc. on twitter
Girl Scouts of Historic Georgia builds girls of courage, confidence, and character, who make the world a better place
http://www.gshg.org/index.php?option=com_docman&task=doc_view&gid=532&tmpl=component&format=raw&Itemid=125
May 1, 2011: Girl Scouts Earn Gold Awards (Augusta)
http://www.gshg.org/index.php?option=com_docman&task=doc_download&gid=532&Itemid=119
http://www.gshg.org/index.php?option=com_docman&task=doc_details&gid=532&Itemid=119 Augusta Press Release of Girl Scouts of Historic Georgia, Inc. (May 2, 2011): Girl Scouts Host Grand Opening at Camp Tanglewood on Columbia Road in Martinez, Georgia Cabin Built as Part of ABC’s Extreme Makeover: Home Edition The wheelchair accessible cabin, made of logs harvested from a Canadian forest fire, replaces cabins lost to fire at Camp Tanglewood
http://www.gshg.org/index.php?option=com_docman&task=doc_view&gid=529&tmpl=component&format=raw&Itemid=125
May 2, 1011: Girl Scouts Host Grand Opening at Camp Tanglewood
http://www.gshg.org/index.php?option=com_docman&task=doc_download&gid=529&Itemid=119
http://www.gshg.org/index.php?option=com_docman&task=doc_details&gid=529&Itemid=119
http://blog.girlscouts.org/2011/01/extreme-home-makeover-girl-scout.html
http://www2.wjbf.com/news/extreme-makeover-augusta/2011/apr/18/grand-opening-camp-tanglewood-cabin-held-weekend-ar-1732592/ Find more Augusta area information from the Girl Scouts of Historic Georgia, Inc.:
http://www.gshg.org/index.php?option=com_googlesearch_cse&n=30&cx=001072152344508478191%3Agsd7vye1gmy&cof=FORID%3A11&ie=ISO-8859-1&q=augusta&hl=en
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| Black children need the support of parents: Photo courtesy Voice of Detroit. |
Voice of Detroit: The city's independent newspaper, unbossed and unbought
"Black Crimes Against Black Humanity"
Posted on 04/19/2011 by Diane Bukowski
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| Voice of Detroit contributing editor Greg Thrasher |
By Greg Thrasher
"Do blacks care about black on black crime?"
Jan. 2009 story
Ta-Nehisi
Coates
Coates
By Ta-Nehisi Coates, a senior editor for The Atlantic, where he writes about culture, politics, and social issues for TheAtlantic.com and the magazine. He is the author of the memoir The Beautiful Struggle.
An organization similar to the anti-violence group founded by Barbara Thurmond and Earnestine Covington in Augusta, Georgia:
Center for Healing Hearts and Spirits: Black-on-Black Crime Coalition
America’s Black Holocaust Museum educates the public about the ongoing injustices endured by people of African heritage in America
An op-ed on black-on-black crime in the New York Times:
Playing the Violence Card By Khalil Gibran Muhammad, Op-Ed Contributor
April 5, 2012
If Barbara Thurmond had written this op-ed, she would have concentrated more on personal responsibility.
So while the author concentrates on solving the societal problems related to black-on-black crime – (that Barbara would also agree with) – she would want us to take more personal responsibility in solving the problem – like proper parenting, strong family values and much more.
However, Barbara would also say that we must work together to come up with solutions – and that the opinion of everyone who cares - must be heard.
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Stop the Killing Campaigns:
Stop The Killing Campaign For "A Better Brooklyn”
Story on Peace Week Against Violence in New York City and the effort to Stop the Killing from Black Radio Network: Rap music mogul Russell Simmons called for "all senseless killings and street violence to end because law enforcement can't do it alone."
SKSW Campaign (the Global Campaign to Stop Killing and Stoning Women)
Stop Political Killings Campaign
Save the Children: Stop the killing in Syria petition
Save the Children
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Remembering Barbara A. Thurmond stories, editorials in Augusta Chronicle:
Celebrating the life of Barbara A. Thurmond and the lives of others who are anti-violence leaders:
Brown and memorial tributes to Coretta Scott King; Rosa Parks; Barbara Thurmond, a co-founder of Augusta's Blacks Against Black Crime Inc.; Pat Jones, the director of the Augusta Youth Center; Juvenile Court Judge Herbert E. Kernaghan, Jr.
all the churches, fellowship with them and let them know that we are here," said Frank Johnson, the head of Blacks Against Black Crime Inc. Ms. Thurmond, a co-founder of the organization, died Aug. 25. She had founded the organization to...
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Augusta Chronicle news stories involving Barbara Thurmond:
pursuing the violent lives espoused by popular movies and musicians, said Terence Dicks, treasurer of Blacks Against Black Crimes. "Death is the wrong way to go towards immortality," Mr. Dicks said. The Rev. Oscar Brown, pastor of...
Constitution prohibits excessive bail or fines. "The wait is a little hard," said Barbara Thurmond of Blacks Against Black Crime - a local anti-violence group that has been pushing for the bill. "I really do understand though," she...
will be constitutional. The Eighth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution prohibits excessive bail or fines. Blacks Against Black Crime - a local anti-violence organization - is working with Mr. Howard on the bill. Mr. Howard said he hopes...
that system. Mr. Howard and other members of Blacks Against Black Crime - a local anti-violence organization - are...revenge killings, said Barbara Thurmond, head of Blacks Against Black Crime, Inc. "Part of me died with her that day. That's...
though the killer was eventually sent to prison, it still bothers Barbara Thurmond. Ms. Thurmond - head of Blacks Against Black Crime, a nonprofit anti-violence group based in Augusta - doesn't think people charged with murder should be out...
disproportionate number of African-Americans in prisons in the state of Georgia," said Barbara Thurmond, president of Blacks Against Black Crime, a victim-advocacy group. "We make up 30 percent of the state's population and 70 percent of the state's...
disproportionate number of African-Americans in prisons in the state of Georgia," said Barbara Thurmond, president of Blacks Against Black Crime, a victim-advocacy group. "We make up 30 percent of the state's population and 70 percent of the state's...
did not become a statistic. "It means lives were saved," said Ms. Thurmond, president and co-founder of Blacks Against Black Crime. Augusta appears to be following the national trend of declining crime rates. There were 7 percent fewer violent...
event is sponsored by the Augusta chapter of Blacks Against Black Crime Inc., an organization that provides services...attend the dinner and hopes one day to work with Blacks Against Black Crime, talking to young people. "All this killing...
behavior," said Ms. Thurmond, president of Blacks Against Black Crime. She spoke at Monday's meeting of the Augusta...would not have been out to kill Mr. Young. Blacks Against Black Crime, started in 1991 by Ms. Thurmond, is a nonprofit...
behavior," said Ms. Thurmond, president of Blacks Against Black Crime. She spoke at Monday's meeting of the Augusta...would not have been out to kill Mr. Young. Blacks Against Black Crime, started in 1991 by Ms. Thurmond, is a nonprofit...
cross-fire during a gang-related apartment shooting in November 2000. Barbara Thurmond, who co-founded Blacks Against Black Crime in 1991, said her group is the only victims' rights movement in Augusta-Richmond County. "Although crime...
have what I would call promising leads," the major said. Barbara Thurmond, the president of Augusta-based Blacks Against Black Crime Inc., said the killings are the reason her organization continues its education campaign. "What other group...
National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) convention also turned black voters on to Mr. Kerry, he said. Barbara Thurmond, the president of Blacks Against Black Crime Inc., a local nonprofit agency, said her vote is undoubtedly going to Mr. Kerry, although she has no real...
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Augusta Chronicle Editorial: Courageous Barbara A. Thurmond Fought to Prevent Violence Crimes by Augusta Chronicle Editorial Staff:
life. Disgusted by homicides in her community, Mrs. Thurmond and her sister, Earnestine Covington, founded Blacks Against Black Crime Inc. in 1991 to combat Richmond County's rising violent crime rate. It took considerable personal courage...
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Barbara A. Thurmond Guest Editorials in Augusta Chronicle:
contribute to the great sorrow felt by the families of those killed or wounded by Georgia's guns? In 1991, Blacks Against Black Crimes identified the easy accessibility of guns as a contributing factor to the epidemic of black-on-black violence...
posting a $40,000 bond. It is the opinion of Blacks Against Black Crimes that injustice and double standards within the...Editor's note: The writer is the president of Blacks Against Black Crime Inc. in Augusta.)
criteria. TEN YEARS AGO Blacks Against Black Crime dared to dream of a world...improve our state and nation. Blacks Against Black Crime has been labeled racist...president and co-founder of Blacks Against Black Crime, Inc.)
is one of many tools used by law enforcers as they work to solve and prevent crime, apprehend criminals and bring them to justice. Barbara Thurmond, Augusta (Editors' note: The author is president of Blacks Against Black Crime, Inc.)
crime prevention for all youth. Until that day Blacks Against Black Crimes will be the voice for black crime victims. Barbara...Editor's note: The writer is president of Blacks Against Black Crimes Inc.)
an unfinished agenda," said Terence Dicks, assistant director of "Think Big '98," a program designed by Blacks Against Black Crime Inc. to reduce adolescent violence and drug abuse. "We have not finished business," Mr. Dicks told the...
25 most influential people in the country. Let us let him know that we would like for him to use his influence in another way. Terence A. Dicks, Augusta (Editor's note: The writer is a spokesperson for Blacks Against Black Crime.)
Right's Right for America." Remember too, that Blacks Against Black Crimes are an advocate for all victims of all crimes...sensitive to black crime victims. Since 1991 Blacks Against Black Crimes has assisted victims in our area. Among the...
school, 260,000 children miss class because of the fear of being physically harmed and 40 students are killed or injured by firearms. Barbara Thurmond, Augusta (Editor's note: The writer is president of Blacks Against Black Crimes.)
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Barbara A. Thurmond “Letter to the Editor” printed in Augusta Chronicle:
have much to celebrate. Fourteen years ago, Blacks Against Black Crimes Inc. was organized to serve this community and...The writer is the founder and president of Blacks Against Black Crimes Inc.)
decline. No matter what is going on in the world, our children have to succeed; our communities have to be made whole. Barbara Thurmond, Augusta (Editor's note: The writer is a co-founder and president of Blacks Against Black Crime.)
no choice but to keep his word on this issue. Blacks Against Black Crimes, Inc. joins with the Million Mom March, Georgians...Thurmond Augusta (Editor's note: The writer represents Blacks Against Black Crimes Inc., an Augusta organization.)
hurt them will be brought to justice. Barbara Thurmond, Augusta (Editor's note: The writer represents Blacks Against Black Crimes Inc., an Augusta organization.)
political favors. We would hate to have children be the next group of people to suffer as the result of political favors. Barbara Thurmond, Augusta (Editor's note: The writer is the president of Blacks Against Black Crimes, Inc.)
not guilty of manslaughter. Though, the jurors believed that the defendant was justified in killing the victim. Barbara Thurmond, Augusta (Editor's note: The writer is the president of Blacks Against Black Crime Inc. in Augusta.)
prevented. In Augusta in 1991, 66 homicides were black-on-black. In Augusta in 2001, 13 homicides were black-on-black. Barbara Thurmond, Augusta (Editor's note: The author is the president of Blacks Against Black Crime, Inc.)
saving opinions for the editorial page. Barbara Thurmond, Augusta (Editor's note: The author is president of Blacks Against Black Crime Inc. The Chronicle quoted Alicia Hall's mother, who said the attack on Christopher Andrews was in self-defense...
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Blacks Against Black Crime, Inc. Activist Frank Howard Shot in Chest on Nov. 18, 2001 in Car During Drive-by Shooting:
Victim Frank Howard is Activist With Blacks Against Black Crime, Inc. and a Former Augusta Police Officer
Blacks Against Black Crime Activist Frank Howard Shot; Howard is a former Augusta Police Officer
Superior Court Judge Robert L. Allgood granted Jacqueline Stephenson a restraining order against her estranged husband. Mr. Howard, an activist with Blacks Against Black Crime and a former city police officer, was driving Ms. Stephenson home when, investigators say, Mr. Stephenson...
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Augusta Chronicle Editorials that mention group Blacks Against Black Crimes, Inc:
watches. Then they can reach out to social agencies and institutions - churches, PTAs, Safe Streets Inc., Blacks Against Black Crime Inc., etc. - that exist to help communities become more safe, civil, livable and proud. There's plenty...
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Promoting then-upcoming events involving group Blacks Against Black Crimes, Inc – Augusta Chronicle “Across the Area” section:
Area briefs: Victim’s Rights Dinner Scheduled in Augusta
Victims' rights dinner scheduled To commemorate National Crime Victims' Rights Week, the Augusta organization Blacks Against Black Crimes Inc. will hold a victims' rights dinner at 7 p.m. Saturday at the Peter S. Knox Center, 326 Greene St...
will take place from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday. Vigil will be held for violence in Augusta Blacks Against Black Crime Inc. and New Creation Missionary Baptist Church will hold a special service tonight to kick off a 40-day prayer...
breakfast and memorial service will be held at 9:30 a.m. today. Vigil to be held for violence in Augusta Blacks Against Black Crime Inc. and New Creation Missionary Baptist Church will hold a special service Monday night to kick off a 40-day...
slayings and gun violence that have occurred in the area this year, according to Frank Johnson, the president of Blacks Against Black Crime Inc. The rally is set for 7 p.m. Dec. 5, 2006 at Second New Hope Baptist Church, 1035 10th St. For more information...
gun violence that has occurred in the Augusta area this year, according to Frank Johnson, the president of Blacks Against Black Crime Inc. The rally is set for 7 p.m. Dec. 5, 2006 at Second New Hope Baptist Church, 1035 10th St. A number of area...
gun violence that have occurred in the Augusta area this year, according to Frank Johnson, the president of Blacks Against Black Crime Inc. The rally is set for 7 p.m. Dec. 5, 2006 at Second New Hope Baptist Church, 1035 10th Street. A number...
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Augusta Chronicle stories with others involved with group Blacks Against Black Crimes, Inc.:
responsibility of their homes and getting involved in civic activities," said John Covington, acting president of Blacks Against Black Crime. "But it hasn't been that effective (in) to trying to get the point across to other members of the community...
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Obits: Remembering Activist Barbara A. Thurmond who tried to protect the lives of children from violence
In 1991, she and her sister were inspired to create Blacks Against Black Crimes, Inc. The motivation was the number of homicides in the black community.
Some Blacks Against Black Crimes activities included: victim's rights advocacy...
Trinity Baptist Church Cemetery, Tignall, GA. Ms. Thurmond was an Author and Founder of the Organization, Blacks Against Black Crime, Inc. Survivors are her mother, Mrs. Lillian Cade Thurmond; one son, Mr. George (Deidra) Johnson, II...
AUGUSTA, Ga. - Entered into rest Friday, August 25, 2006 at the Medical College of Georgia, Ms. Barbara A. Thurmond of Cornell Drive. Funeral services will be held Friday, September 1, 2006 at 11:00 a.m. from Tabernacle
AUGUSTA, Ga. - Entered into rest Friday, August 25, 2006 at the Medical College of Georgia, Ms. Barbara.
Thurmond of Cornell Drive.
Funeral services will be held Friday, September 1, 2006 at 11:00 a.m. from Tabernacle
Barbara Thurmond left memories that will be forever cherished in the hearts of her loved ones:
Her mother: Mrs. Lillian C. Thurmond of Augusta, Georgia
Her son: George (Deidra) Johnson of Trenton, South Carolina
Two daughters: Antoinette (Rev. Da'Henri) Thurmond of Augusta, Georgia and Aquanetta (James) Betts of Pikesville, Maryland
One brother: Darrell Thurmond of Augusta, Georgia
One sister: Earnestine (John) Covington of Augusta, Georgia
Four grandchildren: Da'Henri Ramsey Thurmond, Jr., Barbara Maxine Thurmond, Evan Tanks Johnson and Bailie Tanks Johnson
One nephew: Ernest (Angie) Covington
One niece: Ericka (Jessie) Covington-Wright
Plus numerous cousins, other relatives and special friends.
Funeral arrangements were handled by:
W. H. Mays Mortuary
1221 James Brown Boulevard
Augusta, GA
(706) 722-6401
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Since the death of Barbara Thurmond numerous efforts have been started to stop youth violence including by the children of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. in April 2012.
April 4th Revisited: National Youth Violence Prevention Conference was held on April 4, 2012 at the Carter Presidential Center in Atlanta:
Honoring Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. with projects to protect children from violence
King Center CEO Bernice King and Martin Luther King, III have created separate youth violence prevention projects with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) , The Carter Presidential Center, The Prevention Institute and The Martin Luther King, III Institute for Social Justice and Human Rights, Inc.
Press Release:
The King Center and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have expanded their 2008 partnership to prevent youth violence and address health threats that disproportionately impact minorities and the low-income.
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| Photo of Bernice King, CEO of the King Center |
“The King Center’s partnership with the CDC has tremendous potential for reducing youth violence and helping to correct these disparities, through educational outreach and using the King Center’s resources to promote community awareness, action, and mobilization,” said King Center CEO Bernice King
Martin Luther King, III Institute for Social Justice and Human Rights, Inc.:
Saving Lives and Building Dreams
Martin Luther King, III
P. O. Box 2625
Atlanta, Georgia
30301
404-478-7185 (office)
Saving Lives and Building Dreams 2012 on twitter
Prevention Institute and the Martin Luther King, III Institute for Social Justice and Human Rights, Inc. present April 4th Revisited: Saving Lives and Building Dreams, a day of youth peace and non-violence.
The mission of The Martin Luther King, III Institute for Social Justice and Human Rights, Inc. is to be an international vehicle for social justice and human rights for education, advocacy and direct social activism to identify and apply innovative solutions to address the evils of oppression, racism, poverty, slavery and militarism.
The Prevention Institute:
Prevention Institute
221 Oak Street
Oakland, CA
94607
510-444-7738 (office)
The Prevention Institute in Oakland, California is a national non-profit dedicated to placing prevention at the center of efforts to improve community health, equity and well-being
Prevention Institute on Twitter
Prevention Institute aligns strategy, policy and collaboration to build health, foster equity and eliminate injury where people live, work, learn and play
The Carter Center (President Jimmy Carter):
Waging Peace, Fighting Disease, Building Hope
The Carter Center
One Copenhill
453 Freedom Parkway
Atlanta, GA
30307
404-420-5100
800-550-3560
The Carter Center on twitter:
Founded in 1982 by former U.S. President Jimmy Carter & Rosalynn Carter with @EmoryUniversity, the Center wages peace, fights disease, & builds hope worldwide
"Ultimately, the work of The Carter Center is about helping people achieve better opportunities and watching hope take root where it languished before,” said President Jimmy Carter.
The Carter Center, in partnership with Emory University, is guided by a fundamental commitment to human rights and the alleviation of human suffering; it seeks to prevent and resolve conflicts, enhance freedom and democracy, and improve health.
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Related Links
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MLK Author Derek H. Alderman: "Martin Luther King, Jr. Streets in the South: A New Landscape of Memory."
