February 5th, 2022-
As part of NowDecatur’s “If You Didn’t, Now You Know” (presented by Decatur Earthmover Credit Union) campaign, we will be celebrating Black History Month, all February long.
We will kick off each week by sharing a historical fact that is not well known, and throughout the week, we will highlight Decatur public figures in the Black community.
Today, we want you to get to know Dr. Jarmese Sherrod. Dr. Sherrod is the President of SIMP Inc, and she also serves as a professor at Richland Community College. Since her arrival in Decatur, she has been a leader in the community, and her contributions have helped elevate Decatur.
Dr. Sherrod would also like you to know …
“In honor of Black History Month and a part of SIMPs 20 year strategic plan, we are empowering youth in Cape Town, South Africa and taking a local team. Our team is excited about traveling July 18-24, 2022. During our weeklong stay, we will be teaching and tutoring students in low-income communities in general studies, hosting leadership and empowerment workshops, teaching financial literacy and history in a fun way, and leading a host of team-building activities and extracurricular activities that will bring joy to their hearts. And since S.I.M.P. is known for our sweet treats, we plan to spoil them with plenty of American treats as prizes for their participation.”
Below is the full interview with SIMP Inc President, Dr. Jarmese Sherrod.
