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Phenomenal Women
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In honor of Black History Month, I would like to pay homage to the Phenomenal Women who are like fine wine. Yes, I'm speaking of women over the age of 50. Women who have paved their way, yet continue to strut their stuff! The go-to women of today because they are wise, business savvy, and don't mind reaching back to mentor those who care to learn. Some of these women may be familiar, some may not but it goes without saying, they are all Phenomenal Women in their own right!
Meet Dr. Hermoine P. Jackson
As long as I can remember, my sister Dr. Hermoine P. Jackson has been ahead of her time. When I was a child I recall her spending time living in the French speaking region of Brussels Belgium. Because I am eleven years her junior, I do not recall how much time she spent in Europe, just that I was amazed that she would hop on a plane and spend time away from home with a group of people she did not know in another country just for the experience.
After teaching French for a number of years, my sister decided to obtain her PhD in Psychology. Once she made the decision, she did not allow anything to deter her. During her years at The Ohio State University, she at one point lived in a one room apartment and later rented a room from a friend. There were times when her only meal for the day was a bowl of spaghetti or beans and rice, yet she never complained and never gave up hope on completing her dream.
Drawing from that experience many years later, it came as no surprise when my sister announced to our family that she was taking a three year assignment as a Psychologist in a prison in Bermuda. That three year assignment turned into six years. During her stay in Bermuda, my sister worked with adult prisoners both male and female which posed quite a change for her as she worked with Juvenile offenders here in the United States.
It was during that time that she not only touched the lives of those incarcerated on the island through her tireless work to help them rehabilitate but she offered them something no one had offered before. Upon finding out that many of the offenders had not completed high school and did not have diplomas, my sister set out to change their situations. She contacted the proper authorities to have classes offered in the prison so that those who desired so could obtain their GED. Keep in mind that Bermuda is an English colony still under British rule and my sister is an American citizen. Given that, I am sure you understand it was not an easy task but my sister, Dr. Jackson persevered none the less.
The people of Bermuda were so moved by her compassion that she was honored at an event given by the government on her behalf. The function was attended by many dignitaries of the island where she received awards and high accolades for her time and devotion. At the end of her contract many of the Bermudian citizens approached her with heavy hearts pleading for her to stay on a little longer but her time of departure had come; she missed her home.
My sister has since returned to Virginia and her former job helping young people gone astray regain their dignity and return to society as better citizens. Please join me in saluting my sister, Dr. Hermoine P. Jackson one of our country's unsung She-roes and Phenomenal Women!
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About the Contributor: Savannah J. was born and raised in Wilmington, Delaware in an Italian neighborhood affectionately referred to as "Little Italy". The unconditional love and support of her family and influence of her environment fostered her love and talents in the Arts. She is the author of Toward the Light, available at www.AuthorHouse.com
In honor of Black History Month, I would like to pay homage to the Phenomenal Women who are like fine wine. Yes, I'm speaking of women over the age of 50. Women who have paved their way, yet continue to strut their stuff! The go-to women of today because they are wise, business savvy, and don't mind reaching back to mentor those who care to learn. Some of these women may be familiar, some may not but it goes without saying, they are all Phenomenal Women in their own right!
Meet Dr. Hermoine P. Jackson
As long as I can remember, my sister Dr. Hermoine P. Jackson has been ahead of her time. When I was a child I recall her spending time living in the French speaking region of Brussels Belgium. Because I am eleven years her junior, I do not recall how much time she spent in Europe, just that I was amazed that she would hop on a plane and spend time away from home with a group of people she did not know in another country just for the experience.
After teaching French for a number of years, my sister decided to obtain her PhD in Psychology. Once she made the decision, she did not allow anything to deter her. During her years at The Ohio State University, she at one point lived in a one room apartment and later rented a room from a friend. There were times when her only meal for the day was a bowl of spaghetti or beans and rice, yet she never complained and never gave up hope on completing her dream.
Drawing from that experience many years later, it came as no surprise when my sister announced to our family that she was taking a three year assignment as a Psychologist in a prison in Bermuda. That three year assignment turned into six years. During her stay in Bermuda, my sister worked with adult prisoners both male and female which posed quite a change for her as she worked with Juvenile offenders here in the United States.
It was during that time that she not only touched the lives of those incarcerated on the island through her tireless work to help them rehabilitate but she offered them something no one had offered before. Upon finding out that many of the offenders had not completed high school and did not have diplomas, my sister set out to change their situations. She contacted the proper authorities to have classes offered in the prison so that those who desired so could obtain their GED. Keep in mind that Bermuda is an English colony still under British rule and my sister is an American citizen. Given that, I am sure you understand it was not an easy task but my sister, Dr. Jackson persevered none the less.
The people of Bermuda were so moved by her compassion that she was honored at an event given by the government on her behalf. The function was attended by many dignitaries of the island where she received awards and high accolades for her time and devotion. At the end of her contract many of the Bermudian citizens approached her with heavy hearts pleading for her to stay on a little longer but her time of departure had come; she missed her home.
My sister has since returned to Virginia and her former job helping young people gone astray regain their dignity and return to society as better citizens. Please join me in saluting my sister, Dr. Hermoine P. Jackson one of our country's unsung She-roes and Phenomenal Women!
_________________________
About the Contributor: Savannah J. was born and raised in Wilmington, Delaware in an Italian neighborhood affectionately referred to as "Little Italy". The unconditional love and support of her family and influence of her environment fostered her love and talents in the Arts. She is the author of Toward the Light, available at www.AuthorHouse.com
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Comment by Savannah J. on February 8, 2009 at 6:31pm - Thank you Dena!
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