• Sports

by Daniel Johnson

October 26, 2024

Bronny James Expected To Split Time Between G League And Lakers

Bronny is expected to spend time in the Lakers' G League affiliate, the South Bay Lakers, next month.

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LeBron “Bronny” James Jr. is expected to split time between the Los Angeles Lakers and the club’s G League affiliate, the South Bay Lakers, after the team’s road trip concludes on Nov. 6.

According to ESPN, although Lakers head coach JJ Redick said those plans are subject to change, the team plans to use James as a two-way contract player, meaning he can be sent between the two clubs as needed.

As Redick told ESPN on Oct. 25, “Our plans are always fluid based on real time. I believe we have two guys dressing today that as of yesterday we’re not dressing out.”

Redick continued, “The plan for Bronny to move between the Lakers and South Bay has always been the plan since day one. [General manager] Rob [Pelinka] and I have talked about that. LeBron’s talked about that.”

To Redick’s point, at the Lakers media day in September, LeBron, who made history with Bronny on Oct. 22 as the first father-son duo to play in a regular season NBA game together, discussed his hopes for his son’s rookie season.

“Just [looking forward to] seeing him continue to grow as a basketball player no matter if it’s here with us or if it’s down with the G League team and him continuing to get better and better and better,” LeBron told reporters. “His job is to put the work in and get better and better, just like the rest of us. And we want to hold him accountable, and he’s going to hold us accountable. And if we all do that, we all get better, because we’re all one team. We’re a reflection of South Bay; South Bay is a reflection of us.”

As a second-round pick, it would have been unreasonable to expect Bronny to come in and have any real impact on the Lakers NBA squad; most second-round picks have to spend time developing their game in the G League.

According to ESPN, 23 of the 28 players selected in the second round of the 2023 NBA Draft spent some time in the G League.

As Redick said in July, the G League is a key part of the team’s player development program.

“For us, prioritizing player development, we view Bronny as like, case study one, because his base level of feel, athleticism, point-of-attack defender, shooting, passing, there’s a lot to like about his game,” Redick said. “And as we sort of build out our player development program holistically, he’s going to have a great opportunity to become an excellent NBA player.”

James also has an important voice and believes in the Lakers’ coaching staff’s ability to get the most out of Bronny. Lakers legend Magic Johnson said earlier in October during an appearance on Jimmy Kimmel Live that he believes James could thrive under the tutelage of the South Bay Lakers coaching staff.

“If I’m Bronny, I would tell my dad, ‘Just let me play in the G League all season so that I can develop,'” Johnson told Kimmel. “He needs playing time. He doesn’t need to be sitting on the Laker bench and not playing. That’s not a knock against him, he’s just not ready. He needs to develop more, and then he will be ready because he has some great talent and skills.”

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• Celebrity News

by Daniel Johnson

October 26, 2024

DJ Clark Kent Dies At 58 After Battle With Colon Cancer

DJ Clark Kent, a superproducer who helped create hits for artists like Mariah Carey and The Notorious B.I.G., fought a three-year battle with colon cancer.

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DJ Clark Kent, a superproducer who helped create hits for artists like Mariah Carey and The Notorious B.I.G., has died at the age of 58 following a three-year battle with colon cancer.

According to Deadline, Kent’s family said in a statement released on social media that Kent, whose real name is Rodolfo Franklin, died surrounded by his family members and loved ones on Oct. 24.

Per the statement, “It is with deep sadness that we share the passing of the beloved Rodolfo A. Franklin, known to the world as DJ Clark Kent.”

The statement continued, “Clark passed away Thursday evening surrounded by his devoted wife Kesha, daughter Kabriah and son Antonio. Clark quietly and valiantly fought a three year battle with Colon Cancer, while continuing to share his gifts with the world. The family is grateful for everyone’s love, support and prayers during this time and ask for privacy as they process this immense loss.”

Kent began his career in the 1980s and was introduced to the world as a DJ for Dana Dane on Dane’s 1987 debut album, “Dana Dane With Fame.”

Kent produced records for Jay-Z, 50 Cent, Slick Rick, and Rakim, among others.

Kent is also the cousin of the iconic 90s-era rapper Foxy Brown, who left a comment to the family on Clark’s Instagram account underneath the post.

“LOVE YOU KESH! MY BIG COUSIN WHO STARTED ALL THIS SH– FOR US! WE LOVE YOU TONY!” Brown wrote.

Kent is the subject of the forthcoming documentary God’s Favorite DJ: The Story Of DJ Clark Kent, directed by radio personality Angie Martinez, a close friend of Kent.

Before Kent passed, Martinez told Modern Luxury, “It’s my genuine belief that his story deserves to be told with love and care. And the thing that I love about him so much is that he’s such a purist. The man has operated through four decades, four different eras of the culture, and at a high level. But he’s always operated with so much authenticity and purpose. Our culture has become this very transactional experience for people.”

Martinez continued, “Sure, he’s a great businessman, but he’s really driven by art and culture. And there’s not that many stories that are rooted in that anymore. His DNA is splattered throughout the culture in a way that deserves to be explored, not just for the purpose of telling his story, but for the purpose of learning and making sure that we are all operating in a way that preserves the culture so honorably.”

According to The Hollywood Reporter, the project met Kent’s approval.

“I’m honored to have Angie Martinez directing. Her entire career has been rooted in telling stories in a beautiful & meaningful way. Angie is a true icon of Hip Hop and we are very lucky to have her guiding this project,” Kent said in a statement.

Kent is survived by his wife, Kesha; his daughter, Kabriah; and his son, Antonio, as well as a host of family members and the larger hip-hop community.

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• Sports

by Mary Spiller

October 26, 2024

Josh Reynolds, Denver Broncos Wide Receiver, Recovering From Strip Club Shooting

Reynolds was struck in the back of the head and in the arm, but only sustained minor injuries.

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According to a statement released by the NFL Denver Broncos, wide receiver Josh Reynolds is recovering from minor injuries after being shot in the back of the head and the arm when leaving a local strip club on Oct. 18.

The NFL team said in a statement, “Josh Reynolds was a victim of a shooting on Friday in Denver and received treatment for minor injuries. Out of respect for the legal process, we will defer further comment on this matter to the authorities.”

The veteran player was back in the Bronco’s practice facility shortly after the shooting, and his recovery is going so well that he is not slated to miss any additional playing time this season.

According to the Denver Post, Reynolds and another man at the strip club were followed from the location as they were leaving around 3 A.M.

Reynolds and the other victims told police that the two men began following them in vehicles after they drove off from Shotgun Willie’s and started shooting at them. The vehicle followed them as they got onto Interstate 25 until they got out of their car and ran from it.

Soon after, police received a 911 call detailing that the driver of Reynolds’ vehicle had been shot. During the phone call, the caller stopped responding to dispatchers, and emergency services described that it sounded like he was “running.”

The Denver Police Department responded to the scene and found three victims, one of which was Reynolds, who sustained a gunshot wound to the back of his head and his arm. The second victim was shot in the back, and another victim was injured by broken glass and also on scene.

The police statement detailed, “The two adult male victims were traveling in a vehicle at the time of the shooting, and they eventually stopped on the shoulder of southbound Interstate 25 north of Belleview Avenue. Both victims were transported to the hospital for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries.”

Police have since confirmed that two men have been arrested in connection with the shooting. Denver authorities identified 42-year-old Burr Charlesworth and 35-year-old Luis Mendoza as being under investigation for attempted first-degree murder and first-degree assault related to the incident.

Fortunately, although the incident was traumatic for the wide receiver, Reynolds will soon return to the football field.

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• Legal

by Mary Spiller

October 26, 2024

Rapper Lil Durk Arrested On Murder-For-Hire Charges

Lil Durk is being held without bail in the Broward County jail.

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“All My Life” rapper and Only the Family collective and record label founder Lil Durk was arrested by U.S. Marshals on Oct. 24 while in Florida on charges related to murder for hire.

According to arrest records, the Chicago artist, whose real name is Durk Devontay Banks, is being held without bail in the Broward County jail. Along with the 32-year-old rapper, five other men related to his hip-hop collective “Only the Family” were indicted for alleged their involvement in conspiring to murder for hire.

Although the details of Durk’s charges have not been made public yet, he was arrested just following the arrests of the members of his affiliated group — who have also been charged with murder for hire for allegedly targeting the rapper Quando Rondo as retaliation for the murder of rapper King Von in 2020.

The indictment for the five men includes a long list of charges, including conspiracy to commit murder, “use of interstate facilities to murder for hire resulting in death, use carry and discharge of firearms and machine-gun, possession of such firearms in furtherance of a crime of violence resulting in death, possession of a machine gun and criminal forfeiture.”

The arrest records state that in revenge for the death of their fellow group member, three OTF members — Kavon London Grant, Deandre Dontrell Wilson, and Asa Houston — and two fellow Chicago gang members — Keith Jones, and David Brian — retaliated and allegedly targeted Quando Rondo.

As reported in the charging document, an OTF member described as “D.B” — which is assumed to represent King Von’s real name, Dayvon Daquan Bennett — entered into a physical altercation with Tyquian Terrel Bowman — known as Quando Rondo — which resulted in D.B being fatally shot in an Atlanta nightclub back in 2020.

Following the murder of D.B., an unnamed member of OTF reportedly “made clear, in coded language, that [they would pay] a bounty or monetary reward to anyone who took part in killing T.B. for his role in D.B.’s murder.”

The filing continues to allege that on Aug. 18, 2022, the five indicted members of OTF learned that T.B. was staying in an LA hotel and traveled from out of state to California “to murder T.B…..”

The next day, Grant, Wilson, Jones, Lindsey, and Houston used two different vehicles in California to “track, stalk and attempt to kill T.B. by gunfire — including with a fully automatic firearm — resulting in the death of S.R” who was just a passenger in T.B.’s vehicle at the time of the shooting.

The filing continued, “[the five OTF members and co-conspirators] used facilities of interstate and foreign commerce with intent for the murder of T.B. to be committed.”

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• News

by Kandiss Edwards

October 26, 2024

Cam’ron And Joe Budden Drop Secrets To Podcasting Success At SelectCon

Budden and Cam'ron emphasized the virtue of patience and consistency.

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This year’s SelectCon brought out music industry heavyweights. Veteran music executive Steve Stoute moderated a panel featuring rappers Cam’ron and Joe Budden. 

SelectCon is a conference for independent artists, creatives, and entrepreneurs that provides a space for industry experts to share insights and trends with the independent creative community.

It took place in New York City on Oct. 24. The daylong event was held to share information with potential and active creatives and executives in the music industry. 

Stoute took to the stage for candid conversations with the rap veterans.

Budden discussed the work ethic needed to succeed without major backing. The “Joe Budden Podcast” host has seen his fair share of success and failure and is blunt when giving advice.

“Don’t come to me about a check until you’ve put in the work and garnered an audience.”

Both Budden and Cam’ron have transitioned from rapper to podcast host. Cam’ron took the stage and spoke on the success of the “It Is What It Is” podcast co-hosted with rapper Ma$e. 

The podcast is not on network television, but according to Cam’ron, it is second only to “First Take.” The show airs on YouTube. The placement allows fans to access the content at any time, but unlike other sports shows, it did not initially have a consistent five-day schedule.

Cam’ron explains how he strategized his way to the top.

“The one thing we did want to do to compete is have consistency. So if we are going to compete against SportsCenter, we need to be five days a week. If we are going to compete against ‘First Take’ … ‘The Herd’… all of these shows, we need to be five days a week.”

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SelectCon is the brainchild of Stoute’s distribution company, UnitedMasters.

According to its website, the company aims to help artists achieve independence, longevity, and wealth in the music industry.

“UnitedMasters provides premium music distribution services and facilitates unique partnerships between artists and the world’s biggest brands. We enable artists to maintain full ownership over their master recording rights while introducing them to millions of new fans worldwide through our direct brand partnerships.”

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• Celebrity News

by Jeroslyn JoVonn

October 26, 2024

Angel Reese Says She Can ‘Afford’ Her Bills Now As Reebok Extends Deal With Sneaker Drop In 2026

Reese inked a multiyear endorsement contract extension with the sneaker giant.

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Angel Reese is probably laughing straight to the bank after extending her Reebok deal to release her signature shoe in 2026.

On Oct. 24, Reebok announced its multiyear endorsement contract extension with the Chicago Sky player. The WNBA rookie is now one of six active players in the league to have a signature shoe deal, joining New York’s Breanna Stewart (Puma), Sabrina Ionescu (Nike), Las Vegas’ A’ja Wilson (Nike), Sydney Colson (Creative Control), and Indiana’s Caitlin Clark (Nike).

“Reebok and Angel are growing together every day and our visions for the future are aligned,” Jide Osifeso, Reebok’s head of basketball, told ESPN. “We’re excited to continue the relationship with a ground-up build of her signature silhouette.”

Reese followed up with a tweet confirming the deal while subtly shading critics of a video she posted earlier this month about her low WNBA salary not being enough to cover her bills.

“God is so good!!!🙏🏽 (looks like i can “afford” my bills now🤣😘),” she wrote.

God is so good!!!🙏🏽
(looks like i can “afford” my bills now🤣😘)

— Angel Reese (@Reese10Angel) October 24, 2024

The LSU star was the No. 7 pick in the 2024 WNBA draft, where she signed a four-year deal worth $324,383 with the Chicago Sky. Her contract earns her $73,439 in her rookie season in Chicago, with a slight salary increase to $74,909 in 2025. The final year of Reese’s contract includes a team option, where she must perform at a high level to secure her spot on the roster.

Her salary became a talking point among sports pundits this month after Reese took to Instagram Live last week and seemingly mocked her WNBA salary and high cost of living.

“The WNBA don’t pay my bills at all. I don’t even think that pays one of my bills… I wouldn’t even be able to eat a sandwich with [the WNBA salary]. I wouldn’t even be able to live,” she said.

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Reese set a WNBA record in her rookie season, averaging 13.1 rebounds per game and scoring 13.6 points. She achieved a rookie record with 26 double-doubles, including 15 consecutive games—marking the longest streak in WNBA history.

The Baltimore native made history as the first player to record 20 or more rebounds in three straight games and holds the record for the longest streak of 28 games with double-digit rebounds. She came in second after Caitlin Clark in the WNBA Rookie of the Year voting.

In addition to Reebok, Reese’s other endorsement deals include Good American, Tampax, beauty brand Mielle, Beats by Dr. Dre, and Hershey’s Reese’s Pieces candy. She also sells her signature merchandise on her website and can secure brand deals through her recently launched podcast “Unapologetically Angel.”

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• HBCU

by Sharelle B. McNair

October 26, 2024

Alabama’s Magic City Classic Promotes $1.4B Economic Impact And Importance Of HBCUs

Are you team Hornet or Bulldogs?

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AL reports that the highly anticipated Magic City Classic will not only showcase a rivalry between the state’s two HBCUs but also have a massive impact on the economy and culture.

The football game on Oct. 26, showcased in Birmingham, Alabama, allows Huntsville’s Alabama A&M and Montgomery’s Alabama State University to go head-to-head on neutral territory and is known to draw crowds in the thousands. Those attendees always come ready to spend cash on various items, including school gear, food, and drinks. An economic report from the United Negro College Fund (UNCF) revealed that in September 2024, Alabama’s impact was strong, receiving a grade of B with “all 14 HBCUs” putting together “$1.4 billion — billion with a B — economic impact on an annual basis.”

Senior Vice President of Public Policy and Government Affairs for UNCF Lodriguez Murray spoke highly of the growth seen during the annual Magic City HBCU Breakfast. Sponsored by the historic philanthropic organization, Murray celebrated why events like the Classic are so instrumental. “It’s always great to gather for sporting events, but it’s even better when they have a meaning,” he said. 

“The meeting of these two HBCUs… gives all of us, the city of Birmingham, state of Alabama, and all of us nationally, an opportunity to take a deeper dive into why HBCUs are so important.” 

The UNCF executive highlighted that HBCUs nationwide are making record-breaking strides in enrollment and new opportunities for students. Because of that, he feels it is the right time for the government and other philanthropic entities to invest in HBCUs. “Nationally, higher education enrollment is down, but not so at HBCUs. Our students are much more inclined to not only apply but to attend. And this is despite those national trends. And it’s also despite many setbacks that institutions like HBCUs undertake,” Murray said.

“You know, they have smaller endowments, smaller budgets, have infrastructure challenges, and yet students are choosing to go to those institutions. And it’s not second or third-rate students. These are some of the top students in anyone’s region of the country that are choosing to go to HBCUs, oftentimes over Ivy League institutions.”

In May 2024, the Biden-Harris administration announced federal HBCU investments and support reached more than $16 billion. Over $4 billion was secured to guarantee education benefits for veterans and students needing federal financial aid through Pell Grants and work-study programs. Attendees of Magic City will see just how much support the HBCUs have secured. Kickoff for the 83rd showdown between the Bulldogs and the Hornet starts at 2:30 p.m., according to WVTM 13. However, if the game isn’t enticing enough, fans can join several festivities, including a parade and the Coors Light Pregame Tailgate Party.

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• News

by Mitti Hicks

October 25, 2024

U.S. Navy Veteran Facing 3 Years In Dubai Prison For Traveling With Prescription Drugs

Charles Wimberly has been released on bail, but he cannot leave the country. If he is found guilty, he faces three years in prison at minimum.

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A US Navy veteran is facing three years in prison in Dubai after traveling with prescription medications.  

Charles Wimberly from Covington, Georgia, was traveling to the United Arab Emirates with Ibuprofen and CBD oil, two medications reportedly prescribed for a degenerative joint disease that affects his spine. Wimberly is supposed to undergo surgery in November, followed by six months of recovery. He traveled to Dubai for a pre-surgery vacation. He landed in Dubai on Sept. 21, and all was well.

But that all changed for the veteran six days later. Wimberly was detained on Sept. 27 at Dubai International Airport. Dubai officials arrested him for allegedly “trafficking” his prescription medications after finding the medicine during the pre-departure screening.

According to the UAE Embassy, all travelers to the UAE must comply with local laws and regulations regarding medications that can and cannot be brought into the country. Travelers must also check with their doctor to confirm whether the medication is controlled. In Wimberly’s case, CBD oil falls under Class A, a controlled substance in the UAE. These drugs cannot be “freely imported into the country.” According to the UAE’s Ministry of Health & Prevention, cannabis in all forms is prohibited, and travelers must apply for approval through the Ministry of Health’s website before bringing it.

While the Navy vet has been released on bail, he cannot leave the country. If he is found guilty, he faces three years in prison at minimum.

“My PTSD is at a very high level right now. I’m so tired of crying. I can’t stop shaking. My daughter is so upset. I feel like I’ve let everyone down,” he reportedly told staff with Detained in Dubai, an organization known to specialize in the UAE’s civil and criminal justice system.

The company’s CEO says this situation has further impacted Wimberly’s health. 

“Charles was locked up and deprived of his prescription medication as well as meds to manage his diabetes and sleep apnea, causing him to suffer a diabetic episode,” Detained CEO Radha Stirling says. “He’s a good man who does not partake in drugs (as evidenced in his medical history). All he wanted was one last holiday before his debilitating surgery.”

Stirling also says the Navy vet is being impacted financially since he’s on bail and unable to leave.

“This leaves him forced to stay in hotels while he awaits prosecution. Charles cannot afford the unexpected hotel bills, medical or legal bills. For many,” adds Stirling, “the process is the punishment.”

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• Politics

by Jeroslyn JoVonn

October 25, 2024

Charlamagne And Anderson Cooper Get In Heated Debate Over CNN’s Coverage Of VP Harris vs. Trump

Charlamagne is calling out CNN and other networks for their seemingly nonchalant coverage of Donald Trump.

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Things got a bit heated when radio personality Charlamagne Tha God confronted Anderson Cooper about CNN’s presidential election coverage.

The Breakfast Club host appeared on CNN on Oct. 24, where he criticized the network and other major news outlets for their seemingly casual approach to former President Donald Trump’s controversial rhetoric. Charlamagne argued that CNN did not label Trump as a “fascist” but instead focused more on his comments regarding Harris’s race.

“It’s crazy because you still don’t have news networks having that conversation, like when somebody says, when somebody questions Kamala Harris’s blackness or, ‘Is she a DEI hire?’ you all will have roundtable discussions about that, asking that question,” Charlamagne said in a clip shared online.

“How come we’re not having a roundtable discussion asking, ‘Is Donald Trump a fascist?’ Actually, not even asking — he’s stating it,” Charlamagne added. “How come that is not the topic of discussion on networks like CNN every day?”

Cooper responded, saying he talks about it “every night” on his show.

But Charlamagne continued to drive his point home.

“I feel like I heard more on this network about, ‘Is Kamala Harris Black?’ than I do about Donald Trump being a fascist,” he said.

That’s when Cooper fired back with an expletive in defense of his reporting on the election.

“Honestly, that’s bulls‑‑‑. I’m sorry. I’m a fan of yours, but to say that we‘re sitting around discussing ‘Is Kamala Harris Black…’”

“I’ve seen that. I’ve seen roundtable discussions a lot. Now that’s bulls‑‑‑, Anderson,” Charlamagne said.

While acknowledging the “nutty people” with “strongly held beliefs” who have been invited on CNN panels to “have a legitimate conversation,” Cooper still defended the network’s anchors and their reporting on Trump and Harris.

“I think no network has honest conversations about Donald Trump,” Charlamagne concluded. “Nobody’s had an honest conversation about Donald Trump since 2016.”

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• Women

by Stacy Jackson

October 25, 2024

Oldest Living American, Elizabeth Francis, Dies Peacefully At Age 115

At the time of her death, the Houston resident was reportedly the 54th oldest person in the world to ever live.

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Elizabeth Francis, who died on Oct. 22 at the age of 115, was the oldest living American and the third-oldest person in the world.

The supercentenarian, who turned 115 earlier this year, died peacefully, according to ABC News. Born in 1909, Francis was reportedly the 54th oldest person in the world and the 21st oldest American to ever live at the time of her death. Francis was born in Louisiana but was a longtime resident of Houston and respected and honored by family, political leaders, and members of the community. During her life, she ran a coffee shop as a single mother.

She lived at home with her 95-year-old daughter, Dorothy Williams, and was alert to the interactions and conversations around her, even without the assistance of hearing aids, noted global human longevity company LongeviQuest. Every day, Francis was able to look up at her walls and find proclamations from political leaders in Houston who visited her regularly. Civil rights attorney Ben Crump penned a message in remembrance of the Houston elder. He described her as “a powerful pearl of wisdom.”

As BLACK ENTERPRISE previously mentioned, Francis was a single mother who ran a coffee shop. The secret behind Francis’ long life included a loving family, abstaining from drinking alcohol and smoking, and staying highly active throughout her years.

Francis’ 69-year-old granddaughter, Ethel Harrison, also her caregiver, said she loved people and the Lord. “Her faith was extremely strong,” Harrison said. Even though Francis lost her own mother when she was 11 years old, she stood strong as the backbone of the family. She stayed strong through times of segregation and two world wars by holding fast to her faith. She was a member of Good Hope Missionary Baptist Church, and her favorite Bible verse from the book of John states: “He who does not love does not know God, for God is love.” Harrison attested to her grandmother’s noble character. “…She would always say, treat people like you want to be treated. And that was her motto.”

At age 114, the elderly woman told ABC Houston KTRK-TV that she still felt young. Healthy eating was the norm for Francis as she constantly grew her own vegetables and cooked at home. When asked about her status as the oldest living American, Francis said, “I just feel like living every day!”

Harrison said her grandmother was a “jolly” woman — a personality that reflected what LongeviQuest stated was her favorite color — yellow. Anyone who desires to reach her age should speak their mind and not hold their tongue, according to a tip BE mentioned she shared earlier this year.

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