The Douglas Mayor's Youth Council (DMYC) highlighted Black History Month with a meeting that drew a considerable audience at City Hall on Tuesday, February 20. Recognizing the academic excellence and extracurricular achievements of local African American students was at the forefront, along with acknowledging the contributions of influential community leaders, as reported by the City of Douglas official website.
Spotlighted was sophomore Dominic Mimbang for his leadership roles and entrepreneurial ventures, including operating Dom's Artisan Crepes. According to the City of Douglas release, Mimbang is Vice President of Future Political Leaders and works with the Work 2 Be Well National Student Advisory Council. Recognized alongside Mimbang, Jessica Williams and Sharon Williams were praised for mentoring teens through the First Love Yourself (FLY) Girls and Boyz Group, fostering character, academic success, and high morals over a four-year span.
Black History Month celebrations brought attention to six students from Coffee High School excelling both in their studies and extracurricular engagements. Honor roll student Samauria Fletcher's involvement ranges from cheerleading to leadership roles in school clubs, while Nevaeh Spencer's outstanding academic record and athletic prowess have her set on a future in orthodontics. Reggie Bell, Camyra Clemmons, Marterrius Hall, and Jahnias Wilcox also received commendations for their respective achievements in music, interships, sports, and maintaining a high GPA.
Tabitha Paulk, president of the local NAACP chapter, delivered a speech shedding light on the organization's history and its chapter's endeavors in the community. Updates on local teen programs such as Girls Exploring Movements of Success (GEMS) and the Douglas-Coffee County Teen Court were provided by the respective leaders. The Youth Council, guided by Mayor Paulk and City Clerk Wynetta Bolder, engaged in discussions on leadership and deferred the formation of subcommittees to adhere to the State’s Sunshine Law.
Looking ahead, the next meeting of the DMYC is scheduled for March 19, inviting the public to partake in the governance and engagement of the youthful voices within the Douglas community. For individuals seeking more information on the Youth Council or the Teen Court program, the city’s announcement advises contacting Dinitra Williams, coordinator for both initiatives.
