Our Authors Study Club, Inc. (OASC), announced the deadline of June 30, for 2023 Scholarship Applications and the naming of the new graduate “Mokjaetji” (meaning illuminate) Scholarship in memoriam of lifetime member Dr. Toni-Mokjaetji Humber, vice president and scholarship chair.
Also at the New Members reception on June 4 – National Audacity to Hope Day – OASC welcomed attendees and 30 new members to the organization. Special guests included Councilwoman Heather Hutt, Community Build CEO Robert Saucedo, and Seminole Maroon descendant Phil Fixico (new member).
Public Works Commissioner Mike Davis presented a special certificate to mark the occasion. The guests were in awe of the venue new Hidden History Museum located at 2131 W. Jefferson Boulevard in the historic Jefferson Park Neighborhood. The museum is open Monday through Friday, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
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“Our Authors Study Club is proud to support the next generation of scholars and honor the legacy of a lifetime member. The Mokjaetji Scholarship will provide financial assistance to a deserving graduate student who is studying the African and African American experience,” stated Paqueta Davis OASC Scholarship Chair.
“We are excited to offer this scholarship in memory of Dr. Toni-Mokjaetji Humber, who was a dedicated member of our organization and a champion of Black history and culture.”
Theresa Curtis, OASC membership chair, reported the following new members joining the OASC:
Kathleen Berryman, Lori Blake, Brent Burton, Anita Castille, Thandisizwe Chimurenga, Wendeline D. Clark, William Clark, Carolyn J. Connor, Dr. Marcia A. Mims Coppertino, Pastor Jn-Marie Cue, Maesoa Darton, Dr. Mike Davis, Alice Duf, Joseph Duff; Vanessa Hawkins, Clifton L. Johnson, Marcia Lynne Johnson, Nicole J. Jones, Terri Lyons, Denise Mc Iver, Rev. James K. McKnight, Maryam Morris, Rev. Travis A. Morris; Beverly Munir; Karen Ramey, Ayesha Randall, Rev. Kelvin Sauls, Ethel Shapiro, Joel Shapiro, LaRita Shelby, Rev. Thembelekia Smart, and the Rev. William D. Smart
Looking to the future, said OASC President Lura Ball, “Our Authors Study Club will continue to create opportunities for everyone to experience Black history through culture, scholarship, technology, and research.
“The company remains committed to rallying against the dilution of Black heritage and legacy in mainstream history, literature, and media, and ensuring that Black History is not just a part of American history, but is American history.”
To learn more, visit https://oascla.org.
