Sharing Family Links, Info & Events!

 

Good evening!  As you may or may not know, I am currently pregnant with twins! I completely understand that some of you may not be able to attend my gender reveal in person due to distance. If you would still like to be a part of the celebration and support us on September 6th, I will be hosting a Zoom call so you can join virtually and share this special moment with us.  If this is something you may be interested in, please don't hesitate to reach out to me for more details.  (Details are being sent separately) I would love to have you there, even from afar.  (from Akayla) 

 

Below is the link to Kamasi's fundraiser for his classroom. 

Kamasi, "It would help us out a lot."

https://www.donorschoose.org/project/mathematics-resupply-provide-students-w/10468508/?utm_source=dc&utm_medium=directlink&utm_campaign=tpc_complete&utm_term=teacher_8688220&rf=directlink-dc-2026-08-tpc_complete-teacher_8688220&challengeid=22031700

We invite you to join us Sunday September 6th for Attorney Cheyenne Bell's 20th Annual Memorial Golf Tournament!

REGISTRATION DEADLINE IS AUGUST 22nd

Lake Chabot Golf Course, Oakland Ca
• 7:00am - Registration
• 8:00am - Shot Gun Start!
• BBQ Lunch and cocktail reception

Entry Fee - Best Ball Format
💥Individual - $160
💥Foursome - $640
💥Hole Sponsorship - $300
💥Luncheon only (not playing) - $50 donation

The annual tournament of the year has your name on it! See you there!

Click this link to register and get more information for 20th Annual Memorial Golf Tournament

Labor Day Gathering

We will have a family gathering at Phillips on Monday Labor Day, September 7th. Please donate $20 each per adult to cover the food. Please call Khadijah by August 25 to confirm you’re coming and bring your money to give to her.  We need the numbers so Phillip knows how much food is needed. Khadijah number is (510) 846-4387. You can leave her a message ASAP (from Lorraine)

Domingo and Friends featuring Lorraine will be performing at the 80th Birthday party on Saturday Sept 26, 2026 2-7PM for Dr. Carolyn Random Scott, Mr Tony Armstrong and Mr. Oscar James at 601 Cesar Chavez in San Francisco, Ca.. Tickets can be purchased on Eventbrite.com

Family Links Below: 

 (Kenan's Link below)

Here is the website https://www.stayfresh.co/shop (candles) 

"My favorite candle ever" - Aunt Renee

 Here is a 20% OFF code, specifically for the Bell Family.

Promo Code: BELLFAM

 

https://www.stayfresh.co/about

 100% all-natural soy wax candles hand poured into 100% recycled glass. 8 total scents available in 2 sizes: 10 oz. and 4.4 oz

Please share the link with any candle lovers in your extended families also.

Thanks! Kenan

        Kenan - Stay Fresh Radio 01 (<Click link for new music)

https://www.amazon.com/Punk-Kids-Wynton-Odd/dp/B0CVGLMSW7/ref=sr_1_1?crid=9JC38BCZVRW3&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.OjVcmXdR8IMV7NbiUv_D_LAIiylmCVSiOWwQ4lZ0GWU7Et_Aa98qq7jzBPc5-DoM_aqm-bjpdnznraVdNsKjihnhB0xQ8osB8mhU8gB2gZsCRClir7VceGpRdCxf5WEn0lqhqB0w_qJlJPrbNEI39jet8Hs-YbgPp7lk3cxcyy3Q8k92AVxuC0rfO3eU_QdR2-U0Kr-Pkt96mvWls8RD9oWZAdOt5gDp2Jmynp-vK50.RvOER6ypBMa60lw5kOyn1g3ZVdWKrrFPTuvYCWEproE&dib_tag=se&keywords=punk+kids&qid=1726592416&s=instant-video&sprefix=punk+kids%2Cinstant-video%2C107&sr=1-1

(Available on Amazon Prime starring Wynton Odd)

KenanBell's You Tube Channel 

wyntonodd's You Tube Channel

(Click here) Macellina's Book

 

(Click link>) Khadijah's Book: The Power To Transform (Uncle Anthony's Grand)

 (Click link) Lulu Lang's Amazon Page (Uncle Porter's Grand)

 

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https://www.mypoints.com?rb=22421905 (Join Mypoints and earn gift cards for shopping, playing games, doing surveys, etc)

Celebrating National Buffalo Soldiers Day!

 

July 28th to honor the formation of the first regular, all-Black peacetime army regiments in the U.S. Army in 1866. Designated by Congress and first proclaimed by President George H.W. Bush in 1992, the day remembers the bravery and service of these frontier soldiers. [1, 2, 3] (Mil.com)

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Buffalo_Soldier

Happy 4th of July!

The History of Independence Day

On July 4, 1776, the thirteen colonies claimed their independence from England, an event which eventually led to the formation of the United States. Each year on July 4th, also known as Independence Day, Americans celebrate this historic event.
Conflict between the colonies and England was already a year old when the colonies convened a Continental Congress in Philadelphia in the summer of 1776. In a June 7 session in the Pennsylvania State House (later Independence Hall), Richard Henry Lee of Virginia presented a resolution with the famous words: "Resolved: That these United Colonies are, and of right ought to be, free and independent States, that they are absolved from all allegiance to the British Crown, and that all political connection between them and the State of Great Britain is, and ought to be, totally dissolved."

John Adams and Thomas Jefferson both died on the exact same day: July 4, 1826. 

Remarkably, their passing occurred on the 50th anniversary of the adoption of the Declaration of Independence. Jefferson died first at Monticello at the age of 83, and Adams died hours later in Massachusetts at the age of 90, entirely unaware of his friend's passing. Adams's last recorded words were, "Thomas Jefferson survives". 

Happy Juneteenth!

 

Today we commemorate Juneteenth, the day in 1865 when Union General Gordon Granger arrived in Galveston, Texas, and enforced the Emancipation Proclamation, bringing freedom to the last remaining enslaved people in the Confederacy. 

Juneteenth is a time to celebrate freedom, honor the resilience and contributions of Black Americans, and reflect on our continued work to build a more just and equitable nation.

Congressman Garamendi on Juneteenth

Let Freedom Ring - Troy Davis

Celebrating Memorial Day!

 

https://familybellgram.blogspot.com/2019/05/memorial-day-observance.html

https://familybellgram.blogspot.com/2016/05/memorial-day-2016.html 

https://bellgram2019.blogspot.com/2024/05/memorial-day-day-to-remember.html

Happy Veterans Day!

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oiYLg4RnwE0 (Resident Obama greets veterans)

https://www.goodhousekeeping.com/food-recipes/news/g4866/veterans-day-free-food-discounts/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=mgu_ga_ghk_md_pmx_hybd_mix_us_18399044072&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=18396202201&gbraid=0AAAAADA2MEpgUYgSk-LypbypuTnoDOuMF&gclid=CjwKCAiA2svIBhB-EiwARWDPjvi5bK7NxftKm7GLjJMBIO_kRNXqtfnaCI-FlVifyKNMnTzyW6TwgBoCRmsQAvD_BwE

(Free food and discounts for Veterans)

Celebrating!

Lasker Bell, Jr.

Wayne Holyfield

Wayne Odd, Jr.

Whalyn Bell

Candice Coleman

Tavion Beasley

Serenity Beasley

Others In Our Family Who Served:

Lonnie Bell, Sr.
Plumer Bell, Sr.
Tommie Bell, Jr.
John Almer Bell 
Willie T. Bell
Lasker Bell, Sr.
Alvin Gordon, Jr.

Earl Gordon 
Jack Larry Bell
Tommie Bell III

Jesse Lee Bell

Below are the military records of Uncle Lonnie. His registration card, the ship he sailed on and ship's transport list: 

History of the Rosenwald Schools - Claiborne Parish!

 

Article taken from the Guardian Journal - February 2025

Above building shows 4th & 5th grade classroom on left and 6th & 7th grade classroom on the right.

Celebrating Juneteenth!

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E7UaaAyPqPY 

(What is Juneteenth and Why Does it Matter: A Short History

Daddy's Father, Grandparents and Siblings (Post inspired by Belinda, Dad's oldest grand)!

Union Bell

 

Tom Bell Sr, Dad's father

     

        

Grandma Liza Pace James,
Dad's maternal grandmother

Grandpa George Bell 

Grandma Mollie Bell

Uncle John, Aunt Ethel, Aunt Jo Ollie (Dad's step sister) and Uncle Willie T

Aunt Ruthell

 

Uncle Tom, Aunt Sue, Tommie III & Joseph

 

Uncle Porter

Aunt Alice & Uncle Anthony

Black History Month!

 

                   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JuiTUYpYyGU&t=3s (Evidence Of Slavery)

                    https://www.nysm.nysed.gov/exhibitions/ongoing/black-capital-harlem-1920s-0

 https://berootedco.com/pages/black-history-month-trivia?utm_source=Klaviyo&utm_medium=campaign&utm_campaign=FM%20%7C%202-01-05&utm_id=FM%20%7C%202-01-05&_kx=DrhlLCLSVa9UFDqynZw18MtJI8VsfwQhTyFfYhoL6oY.R5qikx

Celebrate Veterans Day!

 

Vet Day Meals

https://www.aol.com/finance/heres-where-veterans-free-meals-210000964.html

Veterans Day Deals

https://news.va.gov/136122/2024-veterans-day-discounts-free-meals/?utm_source=feature&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=VetResources&utm_id=04NOV2024

Veterans Month Events

https://news.va.gov/136071/find-your-veterans-day-events-2024/?utm_source=middle&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=VetResources&utm_id=04NOV2024

Celebrating!

Lasker Bell, Jr.

Wayne Holyfield

Wayne Odd, Jr.

Whalyn Bell

Candice Coleman

Tavion Beasley

Serenity Beasley

Others In Our Family Who Served:

Lonnie Bell, Sr.
Plumer Bell, Sr.
Tommie Bell, Jr.
John Almer Bell "Jelly"
Willie T. Bell
Lasker Bell, Sr.
Alvin Gordon, Jr.
Jack Larry Bell
Tommie Bell III

Jesse Lee Bell

Team Exchange is deeply grateful for your sacrifices. Thank you for doing your part to make our military communities great places to work and live every time you shop your Exchange. It is truly

a privilege to serve heroes like you.

Veteran For Life!

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Tom Shull

Director/CEO

A Better Life for Their Children: A Rosenwald Schools Journey - Andrew F...

A video sharing information about the Rosenwald Schools built in the south for African American students starting in the 20's. Fascinating story that has been discussed by Jean and Glen recently. Glen is currently reading the book by the above name. Our family members attended the Rosenwald school below. The picture below shows Jean, Mattie, Vata and several cousins and friends at the school in Mt Sinai. 

Some years ago Jean submitted a copy of this picture to the curator of the Ford Museum in Homer and it was placed in a book compiled by the museum. 

Above pic from Ford Museum book

Dorothy Brown is Aunt Mollie's daughter. Aunt Mollie was our grandfather's sister. Florine is Uncle Porter's daughter (Daddy's brother). Lou Bell (AKA Lou Vata :)), W.C.Birch is Wayne's cousin. Esther Brown is Dorothy's sister and AKA Pudding. Mattie Mae :), Mildred James is Daddy's first cousin on his mother's side. Second Row: Doris Bell is Uncle Porter's daughter. Theo Hay is Mama's cousin, Shedrick Hay's daughter. Ferdinand Bell is Uncle Porter's son. Geneva Bell is Uncle Robert's daughter. Uncle Robert was our grandfather's brother. Joseph James is Daddy's first cousin on his mom's side. and Jean Ethel Bell Kendrick who made this history lesson possible. :)

Celebrating July 4th!

 

Celebrating Juneteenth!

 

https://www.cbsnews.com/news/juneteenth-name-origin-story-behind-holiday-title/#

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i29pjSIRr88

Memorial Day! A Day To Remember!

The difference between Memorial Day and Veterans Day: 

(FOX40.COM) — According to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, Memorial Day, originally called “Decoration Day,” was officially recognized as a holiday in 1873 by New York before all other Union states recognized it 17 years later. 

Fast-forward to 2024 and Memorial Day is celebrated annually in the United States, allowing Americans nationwide to honor those who have died while serving in the United States military.

 But another federal holiday occurs later in the calendar year, typically in November, that also serves to honor fallen members of the military that can sometimes get confused with Memorial Day, and that is Veterans Day.Originally known as Armistice Day due to a congressional resolution in 1926, Veterans Day intends to honor living members of the US military along with those who have died in service. In 1938, the day was officially recognized as a national holiday. 

“Veterans Day is largely intended to thank living veterans for their service, to acknowledge that their contributions to our national security are appreciated, and to underscore the fact that all those who served—not only those who died—have sacrificed and done their duty,” the U.S Department of Veterans Affairs says. 

The primary difference between the two federal holidays is Memorial Day intends to honor fallen members of the U.S. military, particularly those who have died in battle or from wounds sustained on the battlefield. Veterans Day seeks to honor all who have worn a U.S. military uniform and acknowledge their assistance in maintaining American freedoms. The other main difference between Memorial Day and Veterans Day is the time of year the days take place. Memorial Day serves as an unofficial start to summer for many and takes place on the last Monday of May; meanwhile, Veterans Day is always celebrated on November 11, regardless of the day of the week. 

“The observance of Veterans Day [on] November 11 not only preserves the historical significance of the date, but helps focus attention on the important purpose of Veterans Day: A celebration to honor America’s veterans for their patriotism, love of country, and willingness to serve and sacrifice for the common good,” the USDVA says.https://fox40.com/news/national-and-world-news/memorial-day-veterans-day-whats-the-difference-usva/

Remember our cousin, Alvin Gordon, Jr. 

Each Memorial Day, the Army & Air Force Exchange Service honors those who gave their last full measure of devotion to protect and defend our liberties. Throughout history, courageous heroes have made the ultimate sacrifice to protect our Nation. We salute the bravery of the fallen by never forgetting

their selfless service. Your Exchange family is deeply thankful to the service members and their families whose own noble service honors the legacy of those who

gave all. It is a privilege to serve those who serve, past,

present and future.

Veteran for Life!

Very best,

Fom Дим

Tom Shull

Director/CEO