DCCC professor receives $40G National Research Fellowship
MARPLE » Delaware County Community College Political Science Professor Dr. Ife Williams is the recipient of a $40,000 faculty research fellowship from the American Council of Learned Societies, with the support of the Mellon Foundation, for her research titled, “Enhancement of Digital Map on African and African Diaspora Slave Revolts.”
Mellon/ACLS fellowships support the research of faculty who teach at two-year colleges, and are made possible by a generous grant from the Mellon Foundation. Built upon decades of scholarship on slavery by Williams, this project maps approximately 400 revolts by Africans and African descendants against the Trans-Atlantic slave trade and slavery. Each location is designated along with the year and a succinct description of the corresponding revolt.
“The purpose of this grant is to digitally enhance each marker with audio, video, animation and other forms of multimedia technology to bring interactive stories of revolts across the globe alive. The content will be integrated into four courses at Delaware County Community College and shared with students, faculty and the public through online platforms, higher education institutions and through academic conferences,” says Williams of Philadelphia. Access the map at tinyurl.com/ Revolt-Map .
Williams is one of 30 faculty at two-year institutions who received Mellon/ACLS fellowships in recognition of their contributions for advancing humanistic scholarship. The fellows also will participate in a multi-day convening hosted by ACLS that will bring current and past awardees together with academic leaders to share perspectives from their work.
Delco man among those to be ordained transitional deacons Saturday
Most Rev. Nelson Pérez, Archbishop of Philadelphia, will celebrate Mass and ordain transitional deacons from St. Charles Borromeo Seminary 10 a.m. Saturday, May 14, at the Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul, 18th Street and Benjamin Franklin Parkway, Philadelphia.
Ordination to transitional deacon is the final step prior to ordination to the priesthood. Transitional deacons will serve in parishes for one year as they also complete their studies toward eventual ordination as priests next year. Their diaconate ministry is one of transition and a part of the normal progression to the priesthood.
Those being ordained as transitional deacons are: Anthony Albanese of Ridley Township; Shane Flanagan of Northeast Philadelphia; Randall Kraft of Southampton; Phong Le, a native of Vietnam; Kenneth Omeke, a native of Nigeria; John Okpara, a native of Nigeria; and Wesly Taveras, a native of Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic.
Albanese, 36, is the son of Thomas and Debra Albanese of Ridley Township.
The Mass is open to the public and will be streamed live to https://vimeo.com/ event/17522 and Archbishop Pérez’s Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/ ArchbishopPerez.
‘Night of Recovery’ resource event presented at Neumann University
MVP Recovery will present “Night of Recovery: Breaking the Stigma,” 6-9 p.m. Thursday, May 19, at Neumann University’s Miranda Center in Aston Township. The free community event will include treatment and recovery providers, resources, support, and information regarding substance use disorder, treatment, and recovery.
The event is designed to celebrate those that are in recovery, particularly those that have navigated this achievement through a pandemic, and share their messages of hope. During the COVID pandemic in 2021, the nation’s Opioid epidemic increased, with over 100,000 opioid overdose deaths, the largest on record. The amount of pain this has caused, and continues to cause, so many families across the community can not be measured.
The event is open to everyone and will include recovery speakers, resources, Narcan, and education for individuals and families seeking help and support for their own or a loved one’s substance use disorder. MVP Recovery is the only DDAP Licensed Recovery Program in the region and largest in Pennsylvania. For more information, visit http://mvprecovery.org or call 855-MVP-2412 or e-mail info@ mvprecovery.org.
Holy Spirit Lutheran Church plans strawberry festival
Holy Spirit Lutheran Church, 2545 Franklin Ave., Secane,will host its Annual Strawberry Festival, 5:308 p.m. Wednesday, June 2, rain or shine. The event features food, games, and crafts for the kids. Numerous raffle baskets have been donated. For more information call the church office at 610-544-2707.
Harry’s Hands holds ‘Be Kind To Your Mind’ event
Harry’s Hands to Help and Heal, in partnership with First Presbyterian Church, 2 S. Chester Pike, Glenolden, will hold its second annual “Be Kind To Your Mind” event, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, May 14. Adults and children are invited to come and spoil themselves for the day of well- being and enjoy allday giveaways, food, vendors, local resources, raffles, 50/50, prizes, face painting, and fun.
The nonprofit Harry’s Hands to Help and Heal provides support and resources for mental health and suicide prevention, as well as a clothes, pet food and baby pantry. For more information, visit harryshands.com.
Family Support Line recognizes three Delco residents for leadership and commitment
Family Support Line recently held their annual Bids for Kids Live and Silent Auction featuring the Guardian Awards, at the Llanerch Country Club. Bids for Kids raised money for resources to help children, families, and professionals address the trauma of child sexual abuse.
At Bids for Kids, Family Support Line honored three members of the Delaware County community with Guardian Awards for their exceptional commitment, leadership, and dedicated passion for protecting vulnerable children and families.
The 2022 Guardian Award honorees are: Ellen Irwin, MS, former Family Support Line Board Member and founding volunteer; June Elcock, Messam, M.D., Board Certified Child Abuse Pediatrician; and Steve Fera, EVP of Public Affairs at Independence Blue Cross.
Reports of child sexual abuse escalated during the pandemic causing the need for services to drastically increase. Funds raised will provide critical support and resources to Delaware County’s children and families. The nonprofit Family Support Line in Media, has been serving children, tweens, and teens in Delaware County for over 30 years, protecting their overall health and well-being.
For more information, visit familysupportline.org.