Why am I running?
I am running as your candidate for Newark NJ Public School board for the April 16, 2024 election as one of three votes! I am running to bring a thriving mental, proactive culture that our parents, students, and staff can benefit from that will enhance the immediate future and present of our children. I am a solution oriented, experienced leader poised and ready to make a difference to rid schools of the racist debris and disparities, antiquated structure and make those who are only here to survive who are responsible for our youth uncomfortable, yet inspired to help themselves and the students thrive.
I am the oldest of four by way of the great Maria Logan who by far is a top 5 mother of all time. Responsibility and work ethic was the example and love of course. I am a community lobbyist , Youth program creator, mentor, mananger and all around leader. Why? Because Empthy is gangsta!!!
Probably the most vital is I love our community and with 7 principles of Nguzo Saba, all is possible and attainable.
Why should you choose A9?
When there is a problem, I create solutions.
The community said there are not enough programs for boys, so in Feb 2024 , I initiated C.L.E.A.R Mentoring Program partnered with the HUBB Trauma and Arts Center and STEAM4me to create a mentor program geared towards community development, STEAM education and life skills for ages 9 to 17. CLEAR(Create Legends Embodying Ambitious Realities). I cook fresh breakfast, have empowerment sessions and hands on activities building the self efficacy and confidence of our youth.
In 2016, while programs were being cut at Newark Public Schools , I advocated for local control and reinstalling public after school programs. I didn’t sit around while programs were cut! As Education Director of the HUBB, I initiated the HUBB STARS Extended day program to educate , empower, and entertain our youth for free. In addition, I hosted Expungement Seminars, First time homebuyer workshops, and other community engagement workshops and assist in managing Summercamps in each ward at different Newark Housing Authority Sites.
Through these programs, many college students received valuable experience while empowering , educating and entertaining our youth!!
I was elected Chairman of IYO (International Youth Organization) and was a member of the Board in 2014 to 2016.
In addition, I am a member of People’s Organization for Progress for over 10 years.
I am the founder of Newark’s IMPACT (Initial Major Progressive Articles Creating Tranquility) which is a publication and organization designed to combat negative images of black people in the media by showcasing our greatness and creating good news through programs and community events. This is motivated by decades of media creating the black man as people that should be feared and violent people.
I am currently an Operations Manager for FedEX teaching many youth professional development within my staff and outside my staff. In addition , I am DEI (Diversity, Equity and Inclusion) manager of our operation creating events that celebrates and educate diversity.
I am Jimmie White and my ballot is A9. I love service and leadership. Through my work , you can see my intentions realized. I urge the Parents Stand on business and Vote A9.
Parents Stand On Business meaning:
The business and welfare is on the adults and parents in our children’s lives. You are the voter and you must show up to this election for the business of your children and all others. All children deserves a quality education with one that will give them the EXPOSURE and experience towards an incredible future. It is time our children compete with the rest of the world and there is too much advancement not to be PROACTIVE in ensuring they receive proper EXPOSURE. One that will introduce them to many industries in the top paying fields , love for diversity and look to be a difference maker each day. Most vitality, knowledge of self and inspire them to be solution oriented everyday.
Many of our youth who wants to be entertainers or in sports which is due to a lack of exposure. They have far more choices yet they are limited by lack of insight. Lets increase more field trips, college tours, input Study abroad programs, technological advancement in the classroom at the teachers discretion and more professionals to come speak to our students. Why not? Well if Parents Stand on Business and Vote A9, we as a community can make it happen.
Vote Jimmie White A9!!