Jackson State University News May 2, 2019 Center for University-Based Development paints home of 100-year old West Jackson resident Jackson State’s Center for University-Based Development (CUBD) recently partnered with Felicia McClinton, president of the Washington Addition Neighborhood Association to paint the home of long-time resident Carrie Bell Dean Wright as a birthday gift. Wright, the third daughter of seven children, celebrated 100 years of life on April 27. “We wanted to give a special birthday gift to Carrie for her 100th birthday,” says Heather Wilcox, director for Community Engagement and the Center for University-Based Development. “She has been living in her home for over five decades. She suggested that we could show our appreciation for her commitment to the neighborhood by painting her home.” The Riverdale, MS native enjoys fishing, singing and teaching Sunday school at her church. She moved to Jackson in 1949 and worked various occupations in local factories. In 1962, Wright became one of the first groups of foster grandparents to work in the state of Mississippi. Wright retired from working for foster grandparent programs at the age of 96. Wright’s personal motto is ‘think before you speak’. SANDRA M. PHOENIX HBCU Library Alliance Executive Director Atlanta University Center Robert W. Woodruff Library 111 James P. Brawley Drive SW Atlanta GA 30314 404-978-2118 (office) 404-702-5854 (cell) http://www.hbculibraries.org sphoenix@hbculibraries.org Honor the ancestors, honor the children. Follow us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/hbculibraryalliance1/ and Twitter at https://twitter.com/HBCULibAlliance Check out "PULSE!" The HBCU Library Alliance's News Source! - https://hbculibraryalliance.wordpress.com/