NORTHERN KENTUCKY UNIVERSITY HOSTS PRESENTATION OF WORLD CIVILITY AWARD

Amb. Clyde Rivers with Prof. Jackson and Dr. Donella Pitzl

February 2017 - Northern Kentucky University - Highland Heights, Kentucky: Prof. Eric Jackson received the World Civility Award for his work in bringing Black History Studies to life around the world, through his curriculum development and published works; and establishing healthy civil dialogue to histories of different cultures. He’s worked with the NAACP and different cultural groups to help bring civil dialogue to historic issues. Prof. Jackson is highly esteemed by his students and colleagues alike. According to many, he has a way of talking straight while bringing life and hope to people. Prof. Eric is a fine example of a true World Civility Awardee. The award was presented by Ambassador Clyde Rivers and Dr. Donella Pitzl in the company of friends and colleagues on the NKU campus.

Ambassador Clyde Rivers is the Spokesperson for World Civility Day. This DAY was initially launched in 2016. Ambassador Rivers brought the Community Civility Counts resolution to a global stage, with one of the first renowned recipients of the World Civility Award being Former President of Zambia Africa, Dr. Kenneth Kaunda. He is one of the last living freedom fighters and a living icon for the continent of Africa. 

Chuck Hughes, Executive Director of the Gary Chamber of Commerce and Gordon Bradshaw, the Chambers Public Policy Chairman, along with The Times Media Co. have been the biggest supporters of World Civility Day and the Community Civility Counts Resolution.

Ambassador Rivers said, “To honor a man like Prof. Jackson with this award brings the level of the award to a new height. It is men like him who make a difference in this world, and it is an honor to continue to search out and find people with a deep-seated commitment to Civil Dialogue in helping mankind dwell in peace.”

WORLD PEACE AMBASSADORS WITH A GLOBAL MISSION

Dr. Gordon Bradshaw and Charles Hughes Pictured with Amb. Dr. Clyde Rivers

Ambassador Dr. Clyde Rivers, President and Founder of iChange Nations acknowledges the Community Civility Counts Initiative as a message that needs to reach the world. Ambassador Rivers commented, “iChange Nations will carry the message of Community Civility Counts to the nations of the Golden Rule Global Network. We plan to adopt and endorse this movement as one of the frontline plans to help humanity.”

Charles Hughes and Dr. Gordon E. Bradshaw have worked together in the Gary, Indiana Chamber of Commerce to create the Community Civility Counts Initiative (CCC). This initiative is designed to create awareness that we can be better in every area of life. Chuck Hughes is the Executive Director of the Gary Chamber and Dr. Bradshaw is a member of the Board of Directors and Chairman of the Public Policy Committee. Chuck Hughes and Dr. Gordon E. Bradshaw are on a mission to help transform communities through positive programs and relationships. They are both retired Chief Officers with local fire departments with a combined 64 years of service and have dedicated their lives to helping communities. Both are members of the 3M Project Global Initiative with Dr. Bradshaw serving as Founder and President. They were both recipients of the iChange Nations Distinguished Leadership Medal and Golden Rule International Ambassador appointments for 2015 at the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

A few years ago Chuck was impressed to create public awareness of civility, and in March of 2015 created the heading “Community Civility Counts.” The Public Policy Committee met and Dr. Bradshaw developed the logo and tag line: “Together We Win!” The Northwest Indiana Times Newspaper and Media Group partnered with the Chamber to advance the mission and created a Twitter account, Facebook page, web page and sponsored an essay and drawing contest to encourage students and adults alike to get on board. Support for this initiative is growing. The team encourages everyone to feel free to use the logo and slogan for T-shirts, posters and stickers. Everyone can help by visiting #civilitycounts on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook @ www.facebook.com/civilitycounts, and visit The Northwest Indiana Times Media Company at: Nwi.com/civilitycountstimesonline

Some of our supporters Include:

The Gary Community School Corporation; the Gary City Council; Global Effect Movers and Shakers Network; Allendale County Transformers of Allendale, South Carolina; The Southland Ministerial Health Network of Illinois; The 3M Project, Community Empowerment Ministries of South Carolina, Judah Lionz Ministries of Minneapolis Minnesota, Mentoring Youth Through Technology (MYTT) of Illinois and Mississippi, Hope Outreach Ministries International, the Boeing Corporation, Hobart Public Schools, Omega Provision of Charlotte, North Carolina; the Boys and Girls Clubs of Northwest Indiana; Lakeshore Public Television; the Crusader Newspaper; the 411 Newspaper; Edgewater Behavioral Health Systems; The VantagePoint Group LLC; The SCOPEVision Group; the Brinson Institute and others.