She graduated from Smackover High School in 1982. Sergeant Tanya Meeks, Flint Police Departmentīorn in Smackover, AR Tanya (Ross) Meeks was raised in a small town and brought up in a small Baptist church where she sang in the choir. She is also a mother and motivational speaker. Over the years, she has earned a long list of additional degrees and certifications.Ĭurrently, Jackson is a Community Nutrition Instructor at Michigan State University and has authored her first children’s book, Rainbow Power, soon to be released. Her interest in nutrition and mental health pushed her to pursue her PhD in criminal justice which led to exploration of the impact nutrition has on criminal behavior among youth and adults.
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A professional nutrition specialist with a vast scope of experience based in Flint, Jackson is a multi-skilled and diversely talented professional with a strong inclination toward self-improvement, human psychology and overall personal health.īorn in Helena, AR and raised in Flint, Jackson has an extensive background in nursing as well as a Master’s Degree in Social Sciences and Criminal Justice from Michigan State University. Involve me and I will learn.” This is one of the quotes Shane Jackson follows to help educate and inspire youth and adults on the subject of nutrition. Married to his wife Kay for 65 years, the couple has four daughters, five grandchildren and one great-grandchild.īenjamin Franklin once said, “Tell me and I forget. Recognized with multiple awards, Bryant’s honors include: Liberty Bell Award (1997) Frederick Douglass Award (1999) City of Flint Legends Award (2002) and Mott-Manley Distinguished Service Award (2006). He was chairman of Salem Lutheran Church Council and also appointed to represent Lutheran Social Service of Michigan to do missionary work in Africa (Tanzania and Zimbabwe). He was also inducted into the Greater Flint Area Sports Hall of Fame in 2005.Īs a community servant, Bryant held a seat on the Flint School Board from 1991-1997 (two years as president) and was appointed the first Black chairman of the Genesee County Building Authority. In 1995 he became an inductee, recognized for his achievements in football and track at Flint Northern High School. Award of Excellenceįounder and former owner of the Historic Bryant’s Barber Shop in Flint, Norm Bryant also founded the Greater Flint African American Sports Hall of Fame in 1983 and served a ten-year term as its first president. The GDL is proud to recognize the contributions of the 2023 honorees. The special celebration recognized the 2023 Black History Month Honorees – community notables including three inspiring individuals and one organization selected by the Black History Month Brunch Advisory Committee. On February 4, the Genesee District Library hosted its 22nd Annual Black History Month Brunch at Genesys Conference & Banquet Center.
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