Speaker series celebrates black Americans – Restoration NewsMedia

Thursday, March 27, 2025
SELMA — The Boys & Girls Club of Johnston County celebrated Black History Month with a speaker series that brought local leaders, educators and professionals to the club.
The series promoted leadership, perseverance and personal growth by offering club members insights into the contributions of black Americans to history and society.

Among the speakers was Selma Mayor Byron McAllister, who talked about influential black leaders from Selma. He also helped club members prepare for the African American Quiz Bowl on March 15.
Other speakers included:
• Mortgage loan officer and real estate agent Samantha Harding, who provided lessons in financial literacy and money-management skills.
• CEO and founder of Tina Bailey Online, Tina Bailey, who stressed the importance of determination and self-confidence in pursuing goals.
• General contractor Rashee Muir, who shared his journey of personal resilience, detailing how he adapted to new goals after an injury changed his life’s trajectory.
• Selma police officers Tomeka Moore and Garrison Harris, who talked about emergency response protocols, ensuring club members felt prepared to act confidently in urgent situations.
“Black History Month is a time for education, reflection and inspiration,” said Kelly Blanchard, the club’s director of resource development and community engagement. “Through our speaker series, we provide young people with role models whose stories exemplify resilience and success. We are grateful to our community leaders for investing in the future of our youth.”
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