Distinguished Honorary Alumni Dr. Matthew Primous
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Known as a Significant Voice in Modern Literature, a Poet of the Year, 2020 Black Author Matters Winner, 2025 Black Authors Matter Children Book Awards Nominee for his books, and International Impact Awards' Author of the Year Nominee
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2 Kens: The Giants
I remember Ken he was my friend and he was my brother. We knew each other every since we were growing up. And man he was tall from the beginning. And he never wished to be tall. And he was smart too. He learned how to cook from an early age. Ken was a good man. And he was funny too. He could laugh so loud and his mom made him cry laughing. Ken was always the Big Dog. And I say that respectfully. He would care for his siblings even walk them to school. His mom was proud of him. And he loved her dearly. Even though he had issues with his Dad Ken Sr. he loved being the big giant of the family. And he had so many friends probably because he was the tallest. And nobody wanted to mess with him. And the girls went crazy about him. He was cool from the beginning. And he had inherited many things from his Dad besides his name. He was an all around Sportsman like his father and his grandfather. His father was named after his father so really Ken was Ken the Third. And he knew football even though he could run really really really fast. Ken was a football star even the school knew him as Ken Dog. He love sports. And he also was fast at swimming too. He could do several laps around a big pool without stopping. And only his father could do that. he would love swimming in his family's pool and man he could splash. Ken ran into hard times at college. He was training and doing well. But he got caught up with the wrong guys. He did what he always did. Admit he was wrong and tried to be a better man. That was always his action no matter what. To try to be better. And he took his punishment with dignity and respect. He did not serve long and he had health issues from then. He inspired me to do well in college. Yeah he would make fun of me like a brother but he wanted me to know that I was something not only to the family but also to others. Like there was one time, I was struggling not at school but trying to get the attention of girls I like. Ken told me to not sweat it and that I was smart enough and like Dad said to be nice. He guided me even though I was concerned about college and relationships. And he made me bold enough to ask the girl out. And I realized that he was right that she just wanted to know that she was beautiful and loved. And Ken also advised me to stick to my books as we walk with his friends to high school many times. I argued but he was stern and strong willed like his parents. And Ken survived as always, he had a life, he had friends and he knew women. Ken Sr. would talk about how he had high hopes for Ken. And how he would love putting him upon his knee when he was young to say that that's my son that's my boy that's my firstborn. Ken Sr. bragged even to his favorite counselor about Ken. And they grew close, lifted heavy furniture, look after one another, had good conversations, and check up on one another like best friends. And he was so proud to see Ken outrun a football team and hold his ground at the games. And he was so proud of Ken hat he got fit and trained at Grand Ole Mississippi. I would love celebrating his birthday with a sheet Large cheese pizza of pepperoni and mushrooms. His brother David gave up his only Bible as a gift for him. And his sisters were always happy and gentle with him. He never stop caring and even cooking. The Last memory of Ken was when he walk with me at my college. And he told me to never stop believing never stop being smart. He said I was smart from the beginning and will always be smart. And that was what I always was since I was young. And he wanted to see me graduated and excel as we walk by the Memorial trees of Classes. I will never forget Ken and Ken Sr. The Two Giants in the Family as Ken was six feet and six inches tall and Ken Sr. was six feet and five inches tall. They both left behind many friends and families.
By Distinguished Honorary Alumni Dr. Matthew Primousabout a year ago in Families
The Court Jester
It was just after that big scandal with King Henry the Eighth. You know the scandal of him having all those children and killing his wives. It was so big that it shook the kingdom. People were refusing to come to England. People were leaving England. The whole kingdom was in disarrayed. And England had so many Prime Ministers because they could not keep up with the King's demands. It was a very dark time in England. King Henry was tired of relations. He was tired of going on dates. He was tired of being used and mistreated by his spouses. So King Henry still wanted to be king and stay on the throne tried many things. He tried to cheer the people up with a popular song and the lyrics were Don't hurt me baby. Don't hurt me now. I gotta hard time already. I gotta rule now. Babe Babe don't leave me or that's the end of you. And the people pretended to like the song and they dance to it. But they hated the song. King Henry asked to be entertained and the Prime Minister tried to court the King but he was lamed and exhausted. He suggested that the King hired an entertainer. At first the King hired dancers but they were all old women. And he did not know until the women took off their veils. And he was furious. How could the people send in old chicks to please me? How could they? Why would they send in these old hoors? And the Prime Minster stopped the King before he was sharpening the blades of the executioner. So his close advisors told him to go undercover and find entertainment. And they gave him a name Priolin. So the King went on a diet and tried to look younger and he saw no subjects at his court. He went out with his crew among the common folks. And he walk the streets and heard laughter. And it was a roaring laughter. And he walk in the back, and they were doing comedy. The King thought it was funny and he laughed. And he begin to drink. And he told everyone that his name was Priolin. And then the King begin to do comedy one night. He would make fun of himself and slapping the closest fellas. And he dreamed that he was still there but was butt naked at the bar and his crew protected him. And the Prime Minister heard and tried to regroup. And he demanded that the King be King again. And so the King explained the importance of comedy and he was to appoint an official Court Jester. After that the people went wild at the throne. Citizens begin to once again try to introduce their daughters to the King but the King was wised now and he was dating the Prime Minster's daughter Velvet. So over dinner with the Prime Minister and Cabinet and his wife to be. The King would asked for entertainment. The first candidate came from France and he could not speak English so the King had a comedy interpreter. And the King thought he wanted to eat or he wanted to dine because he kept signaling round something. And the interpreter told the King that he is talking about his wife to be Velvet. The King quit laughing and said off with his head. Then the other evening the candidate kept playing with fire and blow it out in the oddest places and the King said put him in a nut house. Then the other evening the candidate was a female clown and she kept getting between the King and his wife to be making balloon animals and being suggestive so his wife to be Velvet said Off with her head. And many days the King was stressed but he married Velvet. And the King got sick and appointed his close advisor to give him laughter for medicine. Finally the Court Jester was pick and he made fun of all the King's advisors and doctors. And he made fun of the King for them. The King found out and asked him to entertain at his funeral. And the Prime Minster allowed the Court Jester to entertained the people and then he ordered that they chopped off his head which was the last wishes of King Henry.
By Distinguished Honorary Alumni Dr. Matthew Primousabout a year ago in Humor
The First Family
My fellow Americans, you can count on me. To never give up on you. To never give on the American Dream. I have fought since I started politics. It was my very own dream to help lead this nation. I was just a boy from New York City learning politics. And I had the grades but I needed something else. I needed a good spouse. I needed a good mate to help me cross where I never cross and go where I never gone. And that was my wife Ellie Rebecca. She guided me with her thoughts and her mind. She guided me with wisdom. She taught an old boy from New York City how to become a leader. And though we have our times. She help create this leader you see before you. And together we can change America. We can change the future. We can make a difference. Believe in us. I hoping to be your next President of the United States, Mattius Primous or for short Matt Primous. And there we were together on the campaign trail fighting for our nation and family. Ellie make sure we prayed three times a day together. And whenever God will bless us. And we both grew closer and closer. She fought for me and I fought for her. And even when the press got ugly and mean we grew stronger. I was more in tune with my wife than the actual job of being president. My wife was the president I would say many times not just only to earn bonus points from her. But if I can go back to when we were dating. I remember something terrible happen to my wife Ellie and she needed me. I brushed it off ignorantly and not caring much because I thought she was another woman trying to use me. She was persisted after calling one day ongoing. I finally answered nervously and afraid. She rebuked me and she told me that she needed me and she did not understand why I was ignoring. She was just about to give up. And I was about to cry and I told her over and over and over again that I was sorry. And I said I would never let her down again. And I told her that I love her and that she is like my mother and grandmother as godly as they are. And I did everything to make it up to her. I made sure the wedding happen and took place on January 16th. I gave her a dowry because I wanted her all to myself and I loved her that much. She would always say forever is the deal. She would call and I would call early morning, late morning, evening and late evening. We were inseparable. And I love the way she blow kisses, I love my baby kisses more than anything. She was way better than me. And I love everything about her. I took good care of her like she looked after me. We were inseparable. And now the campaign over, we watched in our home with her four children. I fell asleep on my wife's shoulder. We won, we got to 297 first. And we had a pizza party after the press conference. And we took a picture of our sons with me and our daughters with Ellie. Ellie became fit and thin and she look as beautiful as she did in her first pic she sought to me. It was our fifteen anniversary coming up and so we took a trip to Mount Vernon, the Mount Vernon of George Washington and I re-propose to her. And the kids saw on TV, and she said yes and kiss me a thousand times like Luther Vandross song.. It was exciting time and we enjoyed most of it especially being together and changing the world.
By Distinguished Honorary Alumni Dr. Matthew Primousabout a year ago in Families
Children of the Dream
I never knew how important life was. I never knew how much I was apart of the bigger plan. School was hard enough. I was being bullied. It just seem like the popular kid hated me. I was just trying to do my best. I was trying to be a good student. Who knew life could be so complicated. Who knew making high grades would get you into so much troubled. And if I let them down, Momma would say Billy get them back up. I know how smart you are. I know what you are capable of. God gave you brains and smarts used them or else lose them. Mom did not know that I was being bullied. She just thought that the teachers got the best of me. I tried really really hard to keep Mom from finding out. Then it happened, the unthinkable. I got into a fight with the popular kid. He kept making fun of my name. He kept calling me out of my name. He kept cussing at me. I was fired up and ready to beat him down. And I was just about to get my hands on him and that's when my teacher came. I was scared. I was scared of losing my right to Harvard, Stanford or Yale My mind had lost me. I just was caught in the moment. And waiting and waiting in the office while the principal spoke to the popular kid first. I was becoming more and more discouraged. And I begin to cry that finally when the principal got to me. I was filled with tears. And I tried to explain but I could not. I beg the principal to not kick me out and to not tell my mother. And the principal was understanding, she gave me Kleenexes. And she really felt sorry for me and she called an old friend from church Mrs. Mathews. She told me to tell my mother that I should go to a church where Mrs. Mathews is at. Mrs. Mathews knows how to handle kids, she raised fourteen and half of them were adopted. And the principal knew that I did not have a grandparent and that my mother was all alone with raising me. I hug my principal. She said remember son you are a child of promise. You have capabilities. You have dreams to be fulfilled. You can't let these little issues affect you. You got hopes. Dig deep and don't let go. Dig deep and don't stop son. Go wide and discover all you can. Go really really wide and be the best man you can be. Life is not promise to be easy. Life is not promise to be fair. But if you fight hard enough. And dream wide enough you can accomplished anything. And I thank her Dr. Bernice Habits, my principal. So Mom came and pick me up and the principal spoke lightly. And Dr. Bernice Habits asked if there was a grandparent. And Mom said that her parents passed and that my father's parents don't talk to her. Dr. Bernice Habits asked if she would go to Mrs. Mathews' church and she could help with a lot of things. But Mom was hesitated and I asked Mom in front of Dr. Bernice Habits if she would go. And Mom said she would try. So Sunday came, and we went to Bethel Healing Assembly Church. And it was Mother's Day, the preacher was Mrs. Mathews. She spoke you ought to raised your children right. You ought to show them the way. You ought to be their rock upon which they stand and you stand on Jesus. Bring them back to love and compassion. Remind them of the dream. That they are children of the dream. That they are children of promise. We did not fight that hard to come back. We did not fight that hard to lose. Don't be afraid to hug them and kiss them even when you are afraid for them. Be gentle with them. And at times be harsh to them. But never stop loving them. Never stop comforting them. Never stop praying for them. Lift them up when they are good. Put them in their place when they are wrong. And cherish motherhood. Motherhood is a gift of God, motherhood is about grace and mercy. And she got a round of applause. And mother could not stop applauding and she ran down the aisle and hug Mrs. Mathews. And mother got saved and I got saved. And we never stop going to Mrs Mathews' church and she became my adoptive grandmother.
By Distinguished Honorary Alumni Dr. Matthew Primousabout a year ago in Humans
Both Sides of the River
We had fought a war that should have been fought a long long time ago. It should have been won a long long time ago. I remember the way they treated Momma. She was a good Christian woman but they did not like her being strong willed and standing up for what's right. Momma loved church and she loved family. And they were all she had. My mother was a good woman. She loved her country but she just did not understand her country at times. Why would you give some people rights and others not. It was just plain wrong and Momma believed that. She would stand up to ministers preaching that women ought to be faithful to their husbands no matter what. Momma was my hero. And sometimes I thought my father was not my father. The way he treated Momma. Momma loved him with al of her heart but that was not good enough. And I did not like how he talk about her like she was his property. Sometimes I wanted to fight my father. Why marry her if she is your property. I confronted my father on many occasions. And then Momma got sick and I spent most of my time taking care of her. She stop me from fighting my father and from being angry with him. She made me make peace with him. And I did when I finally saw that my father loved my mother. That he was just protecting her in his own way. And when Momma died and we had her great funeral, father told me that he wanted me to get married. Then all of sudden, my father got sicked. If he would have waited for the white doctors then he would have been dead. So my friends from childhood who worked for my father looked after him that was after I had to convinced my father many times and watch him. And he check my father many times, he was a black doctor Dr. Avery. And he finally told me the diagnose and I was heartbroken over father. Father was constantly sleeping and not eating much. And I did not tell father that I asked Dr. Avery to stay in the house. Father could not move from his bed. And it happened that father got so stricken that he was bed ridden. I stood strong for my father until Dr. Avery cook for me breakfast and coffee. And we laughed a bit and we begin to hold hands and kiss. And we danced to a little music and I was shy and ashamed after kissing him. And Dr. Avery said May you got to live. May you got to live too. I don't know how long your father is gonna live. And Dr. Avery and I got so close that I could not break his heart and we made love wildly and frequently. And I was pregnant at father's funeral. And Dr. Avery pledged to work for me. And so we lived together without anyone knowing. Dr. Avery pretended to be my worker and I pretended to be sick and in need of help. And we raised a family, Amary looked like me. Amary grew up well and beautiful and she was smart like her father. As time grew on and we started to get many neighbors and as Dr. Avery started to age and I as well age. One of the neighbors came over after decades of being ignored and she suspected. She was a nosy businesswoman Mrs. Cab. And I believe she was more interested in the house than conversating with me. She always kept looking and suspecting. And she did this for months. And she finally brought over her husband Mr. Cab and they asked if my daughter Amary was educated. They were acting like they were family and I barely knew them. And they tried to fix my daughter up with their son. I finally kick them out and told them that I can no longer talk to them. And a few nights ago, the white gang burned a cross at my house, Dr. Avery came out to meet them with a shotgun. and they shot him and I called the police. The doctor said that Dr. Avery was too old to be wounded and he died from the wound. We held a small private funeral and at that funeral I swore to our daughter Amary that I would get revenge. So Mr. Cab and Mrs. Cab came back and I talked through the door. They said there will be troubled. And we packed our bags and things and had them waiting with friends. The white gang burned a cross but I got them so mad that they burned the house and we escaped. And eventually we got the insurance check for the property and Mr. Cab and Mrs. Cab turned in the white gang because they were suspected. Amery and me started over rich and up North where her father Dr. Avery came from.
By Distinguished Honorary Alumni Dr. Matthew Primousabout a year ago in History
Burying the Truth
You probably too young to remember those times. Those times were our people could not be too careful. We have to be tough and we have to be strong. It was not easy back then. People were just stranged. People were just mean. People were just ignorant. This is the way I grew up in Savanaah. Savanaah used to be strongly racist. And the folks were not as kind as they were today. Those people have too much power and they were corrupted. They thought they could do just about anything to anyone. And I tried to teach my children this. I taught them to humble themselves and keep being smart. it is better to live than to die a fool. And because they were from our people, dying was just that easy. All my children survived their childhood and times started to get better. But oh the danger was still there. People were just more clever than they were back then. And my children freely taught their children. They taught them to be free thinking and super smart. And it started a commotion. It started a fight in my community. They did not like people like us being so clever, being so smart, and being so inventive. And I tried to tell my children. I kept calling them and worrying about their safety. I even talked to my neighbors and had a neighborhood watch. We all were worried about our families in Savanaah. Savanaah usually is quiet and well kept. Savanaah was safe and comforting or appearing that way. We usually keep to ourselves and to our families or close friends. Yeah there has not been troubled in Savanaah for a long time. And people liked it that way. And so my children comfort me and said that there is nothing to worry about. They said that being smart and black was not a crime. They said that there is nobody that is gonna harm their children. And they told me that they would fight like heck if something happen. And I was hopeful. I believed that my children were strong and well raised. I remember telling Ms. Lyda my boss, a white woman about the issue lightly. And she acted like she was concerned while reading the paper and smoking. And she would listen carefully while reading and watching the news. And I thought she was concerned. I told her that it is ok to be smart and black. And I wished I was half as smart as my kids or grandkids. Then she received this phone call and she gave me the rest of the day off. I was disturbed because Ms. Lyda was so loud that you could hear her out of her big house. And she talked about burying something. I just decided to walk home and go buy some groceries. I did not live very far. And my daughter Diddia stopped me at the store crying saying that they've done something to Sammy. And I got my grocery and got into the car with her. She explained that the kids were playing when a gang of white men surrounded them and attacking them. She think that they tied them up with ropes and put them in the back of the van. And I was worried and shouted I told you Diddia. I told you and Fred that something would happen. That these crazy people would be jealous of your children being smart, being talented, being who they are. And we worried for hours and hours and I decided along with the neighbors at church to call the police because a band of our children were missing. And Diddia said Momma don't you know Ms. Lyda is the leader of the white gang. And I grabbed my mouth and shouted My God Lord Jesus, she said about burying something. I did not know that they were gonna bury our children oh my God oh my God oh my God. And the police were a force and attentive as I confessed. And they looked for Ms. Lyda and pull her over for speeding. And she confessed and said where they would do it in exchange for a shorter sentence. And the police search on and on and the cemetery called the police and they caught them just about to bury forty children. The police with guns and rifles stop the burials. And they arrested the white gang and made them serve forty years in prison. I never worked for Ms. Lyda again and never seen her again as she never came out of prison. And Savanaah was freed and the folks never forgot that dreadful and drastic day again.
By Distinguished Honorary Alumni Dr. Matthew Primousabout a year ago in History
Presidential Symphony
It was a very harsh harsh race. My father was brilliant. He was afterall Washington's choice. And he served him so faithful. And he loved this country with all of his might. I watched my father fight hard for the presidency that he waited his whole life for. And I saw him in his victories and I saw him in his defeats. My father was John Adams. And Jefferson beated him in the presidency. My father took it hard but he had mother. Mother encouraged him to keep fighting for the country. And just when they thought Adams was out. Just when they counted him out. My father did not give up on this country. The country he help architect. The country he so faithful served. My father picked up a new hobbie music. He gathered up mother's love letters and begin composing. My father loved music and said it run in the family. After all he had me to do violin. My father went composing. And he was in love with it, practicing and practicing. And he enjoyed being away from office. He loved spending time with his 13 children and many grandchildren. His heart was for joy. After serving so long and fighting a war within and around his country. My father was entertaining his fellow citizens. And he was living again. Many came to his concerts including Jefferson. And Jefferson and many politicians attended. And they were moved at his compositions. And they loved his control over the orchestra. Jefferson begin to have meetings at my father's concerts to meet up with him. And my father could advise anyone and do his job. And he was quick and witty and smart. And he was well respected. And he told people about his influences mainly his wife. And mother would attend his concerts. Mother fell in love with him all over again. And Jefferson made amends with his former friend. My father was co-leading the country. And he gave Jefferson the Federalist Party and he strived to unite the country. And he honored his cousin George Washington by taking his place. And he did not let them forget George Washington. My father never gave up on music. He never gave up on patriotisms. And he continued to work on this for his whole life. He lived an honorable life and set the example for me. And he would invite Jefferson for private concerts at his home when he became older. Jefferson would bring his favorites to the table. And I got to work for the president because of my father. And I got to stand in my father place as his political heir. My mother was proud to name a son after him, John Quincy Adams. Father gave me much inspiration and so did mother. Before I became the president I was, I was young and admired my father having wild hair and being witty. But now that father long passed on the same day as Jefferson who father said that he taught him in school. I had closure about father every once and awhile I play the violin with one of his masterpiece. I realize when a man had a good example that he is more of a man, he can walk more stronger. He can think more clearer. My father was not a tall man but he had the gut and statue of a great man. And he humbled himself for whatever position that befalls him. I love my father and I am proud of his presidential symphonies. Because after all peace is a symphony, it can be smooth or it can be turmoil like father always said.
By Distinguished Honorary Alumni Dr. Matthew Primousabout a year ago in History
Douglass: Bigger than Life
So class we started today to learn history. We must learn the history of America because the history is what makes the nation great. And learning the history makes us better because if you remember then you shall never forget. Lest we lose our souls and darkness arise. So today class we are talking about The Civil War and one of the heroes is my friend Frederick Douglass. He was born a slave and whose mother was a slave. What a depressing life? What a way to begin? But Douglass never gave up. The Bible is what he was taught by himself. And he learned it well. Some people say he kept a Bible with him everywhere he went to encourage him and strengthen him in his faith. Because you see back then times were hard and harsh. That's what happen when history is not taught and fought for. People had ignorance. Anyways, Douglass rose to prominence after successfully freeing himself from his master and escaping after 20 years of praying for it. Douglass was on his own with his freed wife. Douglass could of left America. He could of disown his citizenship but he did not. He fought the more harder for those who could not which was in his heart. He found Garrett and begin to be an orator. He begin to bring a face to Blacks in America. I know because I was his friend, Susan B. Anthony. And Douglass would write me all the time everywhere he went. He wrote about his successes and failures. Douglass spoke with President Lincoln, I got to introduce Lincoln before he was President at the Teachers Conference. Douglass was strongly involved with the Civil War. He worked tireless for freedom. And he spoke to sold-out crowds even when forced out of America. He had a grand voice, stern and strong which is why many called him a Lion. And he was strong willed. I remember a debate among several. And it was over the Civil War as well as women rights and freedmen rights. And I felt that we should fight for women rights afterall women were being treated like the property of their husbands. And I understand well the oppression of my fellows. And Douglass made the case that we have to show them that slavery is an atrocity then we can show them that women are equal. And I was uncertain and hesitantly agreed. Douglass was my friend and ally. We fought together on many occasions even with differences. I learned to respect his dignity and class. And he encouraged me with his intuitive and purposeful ways about doing things. And I met some of Douglass other friends and companions. Like Harriet Tubman, Douglass said she was a good woman and that she could represent women rights as well as ending slavery. She was a kind soul and strong woman and very religious. She loved listening to Douglass and I debate. And even she believed we both had good points. She became a friend of mines too. And she told me what she knew about Douglass and I told her what I knew about Douglass. Douglass was called upon daily for the abolitionist movement. He was glad to give his voice to it. And he was glad to represent it. He had a grand smile and he had good fashion. And then the unthinkable happen well after the Civil War, after Douglass' great victories to end slavery and his faithful activism. Douglass felt sick. And as his longtime friend I comforted him. I remember talking about Lincoln and Tubman. I was hopeful of him getting better. I remember writing for the last time. You are my best friend. You inspired me daily. I shall never forget what you've done for this country. I shall keep the spirit of fighting that you kept. Douglass what you've done was bigger than life. You lived a well life. God bless you my friend.
By Distinguished Honorary Alumni Dr. Matthew Primousabout a year ago in History
The Last Verse of the Bible
Debated for centuries and centuries even now. I study the Bible all way through college and seminary school. And did so many essays on the Bible. It has been in my life since I was four years old when I confess that I needed to be saved. I watched countless movies and documentaries. I heard many educated men, religious women, and well known orators speak on the Bible. I have been to many conventions. My name is Pastor Jedid Ames. My family has been in the church for all my life and more. My father was a minister and my mother was a minister. My grandparents were minister and so were my great great grandparents. I was conceived on the word. And I learned how to debate since high school. I had many friends some were Jewish and most were Christians. And we did some debates. I remember one debate most importantly which the change my life completely. My friends were scholars too like me in the National Honors Society. It scared us to find out about the end and reading Revelation gave us fright. And we watched the theologians debate over this nonstop in fact there was a telethon on the Christian network. And many of them were reassuring but there were also those who were deep very deep into the theories. We watched afterschool until my friends started to fight because they were scared of the Bible. And that's when we broke up and I stood with my Christian friends. And now after college and graduate school, I made it to the top of the class and I became an official scholar. I begin to work for the Seminary school and teach on the Bible. My students always got insight and ask lots of questions. I was a notable teacher besides pastoring at my father's church. And it happened one of my students asked me a very very dark question and it was deep. It took me weeks and weeks to answer. I tried unsuccessfully to contact my old friends. And as soon as I wanted to answer. It was outshined by the Dead Sea Scrolls discovery. Every seminar school in the country was tune into the Documentary. And we spent most of a semester teaching about the Dead Sea Scroll. And many talented and intelligent professors called around the world to interpret it. I gave Jimmy the answer he wanted and lead him to the last verse of the Bible. I was preparing to leave and my family was preparing with me. And we ate a good meal my wife made fried chicken and fries served with Hawaiian Punch. It was Friday afterall and I was planning to leave for a week. When Jimmy interrupted us, he was knocking at the door. And he was scared and shaking. He asked me about the last verse of the Bible. And he was scared. And he asked about knowing if you are saved and he kept asking how do you know. My oldest daughter watched her younger siblings while my wife Anne and I talk to Jimmy. And he still was shaking and crying. And we prayed and he stop. And I told Jimmy to come with us to the convention. And my oldest daughter promised to babysit the younger siblings. And we left with Jimmy after he called his mother to verified. As we were travelling through a couple of cities, Jimmy was thinking deep about the Bible. And my wife Anne answered most of the questions. And I told Jimmy about my past about being his age and having Jewish and Christians friends. And he asked why we separated. And I told him because the last verse of the Bible, it caused a stir and anger my friends where we broke apart. And that I prayed for them and hope they are still saved. And finally we got to the convention and there were powerful people there. There were notable Jewish Rabbis and Christians Scholars. And the crowd was huge mostly expatiators looking for a spectacle. So I bravely took the table of experts. And I was quiet during most of it until I felt offended by the lack of concern. Some were loosely interpreting especially Hercules Dias. Dias was loose with interpreting and he tried to stand in the middle. He slowly was leading the conversation. Then there was debate over whether the Old Testament or New Testament was the most important book. Dias said the Old because it established the Bible especially with the Dead Sea Scroll. And many was appalled and stunned. And the scholars turned toward me because of my reputation and family history. I agree to a point but I read the last verse of the Bible and explained that New Testament explains the foundation and edified and justified the entire Bible. And I concluded both are important. And I rebuke Dias who was seeking authority and power in the field. And I warned him to not be so lose again quoting the last verse of the Bible. And as I walked off to a full applause, I found some of my friends both Jewish and Christians after hugging and talking. I introduced them to Jimmy and my wife Anne. I called my oldest daughter and check in with my kids. And I was elected Chair of Religious Studies at the University of Altar.
By Distinguished Honorary Alumni Dr. Matthew Primousabout a year ago in History
The Death of George Washington
After a rough election and rough years for the country, as the country was trying to get pass a tough election. I needed the help of my friend George Washington. And he reassured me that he was in good health and good spirits. So we hit the campaign trail and we fought bravely and defended our record. And I surprisingly won against Thomas Jefferson. The country was still an experiment and not yet carved into history and not yet great enough to be independent of the General or Washington. Yes I John Adams, the sole witness of it all among other witnesses. We needed much progress. We needed much wit and influence. And Washington had it all. He intrigued me with his humor and thoughts. And I thought we should have a long friendship after all we had a lot alike. We were both countrymen, we were both statesmen, we were both lovers of our wives and we saw eye to eye on most policies. And we were even cousins as we shared the ancestor John Washington. And George would love coming over to my house and spending time with my large family. Even in winter he would make his way with his wife to dine with our family. We had a common bound. We were both determined to make America carved into the pages of history and forever a changer of governance and empowering the people. A nation where we can be morally guided yet strong on the will of the people to prove justice and strengthen ties. George and I had high hopes for the country that we created and that we loved. What is this? I received a message from Martha Washington. I knew Martha as long as I knew George, I was George's Best Man and my wife Abigail was Martha's Maid of Honor. Oh no she said it is urgent. I must stop what I am doing to visit my old friend. Being president is nothing without George's guidance, he encouraged and inspired me for the job. As I am riding down to Virginia, I hope my friend is alright. It will be sometime before I reached him. And after sometime quickly met Martha at the doorway. And she said It's George. He usually recovered but he isn't recovering that fast. I don't know John. And as I took off my hat with a frown, Martha introduced me to him. And he had a grin but cough profusely. He said John I don't know how long I have. I don't know if it is my time. Preserve the country. Too many have fought for our nation. Don't let them take it back. Don't let our country fall apart. Be quick to lead as I led with dignity and honor. And remember what we fought for. I tried to lighten the mood, Ah yes Mr. Washington. You have already done that and more. Remember when we went fishing with your brother. Remember the dinners we had together. Then I pat his hand and said Friend I will do everything everything within my power to keep your legacy and this country together. You are the President now and forever. You have set the immeasurable precedent. You are I know you don't like this. You are America's King. And Vice President Jefferson entered and said I heard news about you uncle. I did not know how sick you were. You know I will take good care of Aunt Martha. You too have been like parents to me. And Washington said grinned and said I know you mean well Thomas. You are just like your grandfather who I worked for. Don't lose hope if you keep my legacy and this country together you will be president one day. And the other founders came along with notable leaders, Washington said Upon this I charge you and say remember your country, remember your home. Don't take us back. Don't leave the ties that bound us. We are that nation that stands against tyranny. We I prayed will remain until God said so. A nation bound to the creed that all men are created equal and given the rights to self-govern. And Washington passed out and I told everyone to leave the room. Martha finally got him to wake up. And he told her before me that he leave everything to her and when she is gone to free the slaves. He said that he promised freedom and swore that he would undo the harm that he has cause. And Martha promised with his hands in her hands. And he went to sleep. After the grand funeral, I gathered the people to together to one last time honor its hero and we built the Washington Monument to remember the standard he laid. To remember the lives that committed to him. To remember the dedications. To remember a good man. And I touched the monument and took off my hat and cried with all the people Washington.
By Distinguished Honorary Alumni Dr. Matthew Primousabout a year ago in History
The 1st Woman President of the United States
Here we go again. I remember this race. And it was no ordinary race. I fought hard. I was in it for the long haul. I believe in myself and the people. It was purposefully past campaigns. And even though I was defeated as the Vice Presidential Nominee, I will not let this detour me. I will not let this stop me. I have high hopes and a bright future. I am determined. I am certain that I can find a way to heal this country. I believe in the power of consensus. I believe that is one of the greatest gifts of our democracy. I believe it makes America strong and the world better. I believe everybody must have a say in this country and voting is the way. That we must vote to make our voices heard and that we must make our stance. All my life I worked hard in politics and my Baptist father helped me to accomplished this. He was a good man. He was a lover of this country and its creeds. That all men are created equal. And he preached throughout his life. And he walk the walk and he talk the talk. I am Yolanda Jackson-Cain. I worked my way up from an intern to a Governor. And I've seen the massive poverty. I've seen the massive homelessness. And it disturbed me. I walk the streets. I lived down the boulevards. And the classism is massive. So much I am afraid it would take great strides. After being a State Senator and bettering my home community. And championing the common man's issues and gaining the help of my community. I was inspired to run. And not for that only but because we need representation. We need to show America by its many diversities and by its many shades. And we cannot back down till America is what it should be. I was at first losing to many prominent challengers. And I was nowhere in the polls and I did not know what to do. Till Kat Jacobs became my manager. Kat was smart and savvy. She worked at the community center. She researched a lot in college. She was fixed on getting me to win. And she prepared me for the debate. And at first I was a greenhorn. I did not know the ropes but I warmed up halfway through. I challenged the other challengers and asked them what will they do about poverty. What will they do about homelessness. And they scramble to get an answer. And I proclaimed my plan and I stated what I've done in my community. I stated what I have done for many years. And I also showed how I influence the laws even bipartisanship. And that's when the numbers were looking better. Kat was amazed and she told me that we had enough funds for me to show commercials. And so I showed my family with John Jackson-Cain and our two daughters. And they described my passion and my influence. They described me as a champion of the people along with many friends I made at home, in the office, and in my political life. And then after months and months I was in the lead winning the primary and eventually winning the election. It was simply a landslide. So much that I got national attention. And even though I was a first time Governor, I was ready to do more. I was put on a list of potential Vice Presidents in the next election before my re-election as Governor. Role Warren was the Presidential Nominee for the United States of America and he picked me as his vice. But that was after I campaigned hard for him. And spoke at the Lincoln Memorial, just stating who I am and what I stand for. I wanted to make myself clear that I was ready for more and that the American People were ready for more. And that our fathers and mothers paid the way for a better future united and stronger. Kat was again my campaign manager and advisor and she applauded the speech along with many others on the Anniversary of the March on Washington. And we were set to win. Just before the election, Role Warren was caught in a scandal in his past, he cheated on his wife. And he has been paying this mistress secretly without continuing the relationship. And he refused to back down because he claimed it was simply blackmail. And I believe him because I wanted to be Vice President so badly. And we lost by a wide margin. And so I told my supporters that this is not the end. It is only the beginning. America has made its choice and the future is still bright. I congratulate the new President, President James Burnkins. And I waited consciously and restore my reputation with Kat as Advisor to the Governor. We made progress and challenge the new administration. And we won the party's attention and the party's chair was interested in my career. And I got to give a rebuttal to the State of the Union Address just before the election chaos. And Kat said we are in. We can do it. My sister called and she said Mom wants to campaign with me. And we campaign and I was prepared for the debates. And I took the stage by force and charisma. They called me a rising star. And the polls put me at the front and lead. I was uncertain and shaky about the first debate because President James Burnkins was tough and experienced. And just before halfway like before I got my win. I challenged him on homelessness and poverty. And his cuts to the domestic programs. And his unfair jobs plans and President James Burnkins walked off the stage. And I tried to hold my reserve and I thank the President and viewers. We stood positive and optimistic. We showed what America would be. We showed the America that we love. We showed America as a leader. And we were proud to run. And then eventually it was election night, I was certain and filled with excitement even though I was behind, I started to gain then in the lead then close. And I fell asleep and Kat called me and she said Yo you made it. You are the first woman president. I jumped up and down. And minutes later received the concession call from the President. President James Burnkins wished me luck and said I win a good race. God bless America.
By Distinguished Honorary Alumni Dr. Matthew Primousabout a year ago in The Swamp
