Our history books are full of people who made significant accomplishments but were never
really acknowledged. Have you heard the name Claudette Colvin? She was the first black
woman who refused to give up her seat on a racially segregated city bus. At the age of 15, she
was taken to an adult jail for refusing to do so. This event took place one year before Rosa
Parks refused to give up her seat. It was the actions of Claudette Colvin’s that set the ball rolling
toward what would eventually be a major protest in the United States.
The definition of an unsung hero is “someone or something that provides great benefit, has
done very good work, has performed some heroic deed or function, etc., but has not received
the credit or recognition they deserve.” Here are the five most valuable characteristics of an
unsung hero:
- Humility
- Empathy
- Dedication to a cause
- Courage to do the right thing
- Teamwork
For the George Washington Carver Community Enrichment Center, Community Angels are
those unsung heroes in the community who work tirelessly to make the community a better
place to live for the residents in Asheboro and Randolph County. Each year, the GWCCEC
Board of Directors recognizes five individuals for the work they are doing in the community. Past
honorees include:
- Mrs. Helen Gaines Settle
- Mrs. Addie S. Luther
- Bishop Barney Trogden
- Ms. Linda Terry
- Pastor Joseph Kearns
- Bishop Michael Trogdon
- Reverend Donald Matthews
- Mrs. Jane Ledwell-Gant
- Ernestine Coble
- Pastor Jimmie Surrat
- Jamie Parson
- Robin Mabry
Our 2023 honorees will be announced soon. Watch the website for the announcement of this
year’s honorees and information about the Community Angels Gala.
For additional information about our Community Angels program, please contact Clyde “Chip”
Foust, Jr. at 336-267-3959.
