Kyrie M. Tadlock-Jackson
Kyrie M. Tadlock-Jackson of Newark, Delaware graduated from John Dickinson High School on June 6, 2009. Kyrie will be attending Neuman University in Aston, PA. Her plan major will be Communication and a minor in Business Management.
Kyrie's Prom Picture
Respectfully Submitted,
Stephanie Tadlock, Member Philadelphia Chapter
Carolyn King Retired in 2009
Carolyn King has finally decided to retire after working 29 years for the Alexandria Public School Systems, there was a retirement ceremony held in June 2009. August 1, 2009 her family and co-workers got together and gave her a retirement party. She plans on visiting family and friends and just relaxing for a while until she decides how she wants to spend her time. She has already joined a senior’s group that some of her friends are members of, her first trip was to the casinos and she said everyone had a great time but no one won any money.
We are blessed and honored that God chose us to be her children and grandchildren, we want everyone to know how much we love her, at times we may forget to express to her how much she means to us, but the kindness that is in her heart and the compassion that she has makes her a remarkable woman. We don’t mind sharing her with others, she is a strong black woman that teaches valuable lessons about life and the courage and strength that she has shown is truly a Mother’s love. She continues to be a consistent source of strength and support to us and others, we know that we are blessed daily and we are going to enjoy having her in our lives while we can, because tomorrow is not promised to anyone.
So when you see her just congratulate her, because she has earned every blessing that has and are going to come her way!!!
One word frees us of all the weight and pain of life: That word is Love.
Respectfully Submitted by,
Joyce Mangum (Granddaughter – Brandi Mangum-White)
Denise King (Granddaughter – Kennise Baker)
Joe L. King, Jr. (Granddaughter – Jamika Helem)
Washington, DC Chapter, Alexandria, Virginia
Bobby and Kennise
Kennise Baker, along with her classmates in her AVID class at West Potomac High School located in Alexandria, VA had a guest speaker Robert Burwell, Promotions/Marketing Coordinator for Radio One Inc. on their career day in their class. They were given an assignment to report on Cathy Hughes, Owner and Chief Executive of Radio One Inc., the largest black radio network in the country. Kennise was the only person to complete the assignment, she was presented with DVD’s, photos of her favorite entertainers, T-shirts, jacket, etc. Kennise is a Great-Granddaughter of the late George Lake, Jr.
Kennise Baker in new jacket
POEM BY KENNIS JANEE’ BAKER
“TO MY FAMILY”
I had a dream or better yet a nightmare, And when I woke up I realized you were not there; At this point it hit me hard That eventually one day you and I will be apart
I want you to be prepared if I laugh too long when you are around, Be prepared to hear the annoying sound of my voice a lot more, Brace yourself for me wanting more time to bond with you, All I want to do is make the most of it
I’m sorry for all the things I’ve said or going to say, All the time I didn’t stay in a TEENAGER’S PLACE, I’ve done wrong and so have you, so let’s just move on and be a family, Let’s all get together and stay that way, never drift apart
Whether we’re having fun, fussing, fighting or whatever it is we do, Before we leave this earth please understand that I LUV U. By Kennise Janee Baker
Respectfully Submitted by,
Proud mother, Denise King of the Washington D.C. Chapter
The 2009 Family Reunion Gathering
Greetings, peace and blessings to all of our wonderful family members- It is with great pleasure that we are once again able to be involved in putting together our 2009 WLH Family Newsletter as we celebrate our Forty-First Annual Wilson, Lake & Herbert Family Reunion this Labor Day Weekend.
Raddison Columbia SC
Our Reunion this year, sponsored by our Newberry, SC Chapter, will be held in Columbia, SC, on September 5-6, 2009. We will be staying at the beautiful Radisson Hotel Columbia, 2100 Bush River Road, Columbia, SC 29210, 1-800-333-3333. We will have an activity filled weekend which includes Saturday morning breakfast at the hotel; afternoon family cookout evening get-togethers; Sunday morning church service; Family Reunion Banquet; Executive Committee Meeting and other gatherings.
Respectfully Submitted,
Mary A. Herbert
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President Barack Hussein Obama
The Biggest News Story Over The Past Year– from September, 2008 to September, 2009 was the campaign, election and inauguration of our 44th President of the United States of America, President Barack Hussein Obama. As Susie Williams Herbert said last year . . . “the man is Baad . . . ! ! !
Election Day, November 4th and Inauguration Day, January 20th were extremely happy days for the majority of Americans of all races as President Obama was overwhelmingly elected and sworn into office. Millions of people from around the world showed their approval of him. Black people were particularly elated as many of us thought we would never live to see the day that we would have an African American as President of the United States. Our ancestor’s, who fought so hard for our right to vote, would have loved to have seen this day.
President Obama has wasted no time – making many changes, addressing the many problems left behind by our previous administration. He has been continuing to address many issues since he took office which includes the economy, i.e., failed banks, the stock market, unemployment and mortgage foreclosures. His economic stimulus plan was passed and has shown some progress but it will take time to see real improvement. He is working on ending the Iraq war- bringing our troops home; passing healthcare reform-(which will provide quality affordable health care for every American); the War in Afghanistan; Korea’s threatened use of nuclear weapons; and finding a vaccine for Influenza A(H1N1) “swine flu” as soon as possible, as well as dealing with other issues.
Some of the other issues include President Obama having to address petty issues such as his killing a fly while being interviewed (he was criticized by PETA-People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals); the insistence of the “Birther’s” and many Republicans that he is not a US Citizen even though there is a legitimate Birth Certificate that indicates otherwise. His use of the words “acting stupidly” when referring to a Cambridge, MA policeman who arrested the prominent Black historian, Henry Louis Gates, in his own home. This was widely covered and pounced on by the media and those wishing to slow down our President’s progress. This was a distraction to President Obama’s work to put forward his Healthcare Reform Bill. And there were outright lies by some who were opposed to the Bill-they just didn’t want the President to succeed. Some say it has to do with pure racism. (I am so glad he has his wife, First Lady, Michelle Obama, with whom he can share his frustrations.)
During his travels since coming into office, our president has addressed the G20 (Group of 20 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors); NATO (North Atlantic Treaty Organization) and EU Summits (European Union Summits).
In addition he had a meeting with Pope Benedict XVI for the first time at the Vatican after the G8 Summit in Italy. He has been encouraging diplomacy during his visits around the world as he traveled sometimes with his wife, First Lady, Michelle Obama and daughter’s Malia and Sasha, to such places as Canada, London, Paris, Czech Republic, Turkey, Iraq, Mexico City, Trinidad & Tobago, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Germany, Moscow, Italy and for the first time Ghana, as the first African American President ever to visit an African nation.
One of our President’s strongest supporters, Senator Ted Kennedy, passed away on 8/26/09 after a 15 month bout with brain cancer. During nearly 5 decades in the Senate, Senator Kennedy was a major force in passing important legislation as it related to Civil Rights, Health and the Economic advancement of Americans young and old. Many of us benefited from legislation that he initiated. He was also very instrumental in the election of President Obama and was a staunch supporter of helping our President pass his Health Care Reform Bill. In his Eulogy of Senator Ted Kennedy, President Obama described Kennedy as the “greatest legislator of our time.” Senator Kennedy’s leadership, vision and passion will be missed.
President Obama continues to face monumental tasks as Chief Executive Officer of our country but seems to be doing his job very well. GOD BLESS AMERICA!
Respectfully Submitted,
Mary A. Herbert
Editor
Disclaimer- The preceding information and commentary was referenced from news reports: TV and Radio; the Internet and Newspapers.Some of the opinions are the views of the Editor, but are not necessarily the views of the WLH Family.The Wilson, Lake, Herbert Family will not be held responsible for any of the above commentary.
