Audacity to Conquer Hate

The Tibbee Documentary Project will present an analysis of this small north east Mississippi rural village through examination of Human Ecology Structural Functionalism, Conflict Theory, Social Psychological, and Network-Exchange Analysis. In summation, the documentary will examine current efforts of communities like the Tibbee community, and are making appeals to a new generation of citizens. The changing landscape of the community is a byproduct of its location and proximity to recent economic developments in Columbus and the growing research based enterprises around Mississippi State. Community College presidents will gain insight into educational opportunities that supplying focused services to these communities can have a wider economic impact on the region.

Ecclesiastes 11: 9 – 10

Young people, it’s wonderful to be young! Enjoy every minute of it. Do everything you want to do; take it all in. But remember that you must give an account to God for everything you do. So refuse to worry, and keep your body healthy. But remember that youth, with a whole life before you, is meaningless.
http://bible.com/116/ecc.11.9-10.NLT

The book entitled “All I Really Need to Know I Learned in Kindergarten: Uncommon Thoughts on Common Things” is written by Robert Fulghum (“All I Really Need to Know I Learned in Kindergarten: Uncommon Thoughts on Common Things – Kindle edition by Robert Fulghum. Health, Fitness & Dieting Kindle eBooks @ Amazon.com.,” n.d.). This book provides the underlying premise for this manuscript.

It took me 10 years after reading that book in 2006 to realize that I did learn everything I needed to know about myself and how to deal with other people from observing my grandparents. The four people that I can credit most for giving me my foundation are educators at their core. Adam Amos, whom I never met, but heard countless stories about from my grandmother and his children, was a milkman and business owner in Tibbee, MS. Adam’s wife, Lucinda Amos (Mommul), was a school teacher, operator of the family store, and pillar in the community.

While my maternal grandparents provided an example of business and education, my paternal grandparents provided the same type of nurturing. Eluster Wicks, Sr. was a carpenter, barber, and metal worker by trade, but an educator at heart. Eluster’s wife, Louise was a housewife, farmer, and educator at heart.

I know that I received countless reprimands and corrections along the way, and for that, I am eternally grateful. More importantly, their success and dedication to providing for their families provided me with lessons that I have only recently come to fully appreciate. This manuscript will attempt to articulate their lessons in seven recommendations to our children.

Planned Documentary Title – Audacity to conquer hate: Thoughts on religion in a rural Mississippi community

Executive Producers – Maurice Johnson, Bo show Productions, Corky Wicks, Web Integration Consulting Services

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