Claiborne Enjoying New Role as an Example and Leader4/24/2025 8:25:00 AM | Football “I need to keep pushing forward in every way I can and hope for the best.” - Demond Claiborne This website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks The action you just performed triggered the security solution There are several actions that could trigger this block including submitting a certain word or phrase You can email the site owner to let them know you were blocked Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page Click the search icon or 'view more results' to see all results State and local officials celebrate the new Claiborne Public Boat Ramp on the Alabama River representatives from the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (ADCNR) and state and local officials took part in a ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate the reopening of the recently renovated Claiborne Public Boat Ramp on the Alabama River in Monroe County Highway 84 approximately 14 miles west of Monroeville The boat ramp was temporarily closed in September 2024 for a major renovation that included a new two-lane launching slab that was constructed directly into the river channel to alleviate siltation issues experienced at the previous boat ramp the parking lot was expanded by approximately three times its previous size to provide increased access to the Alabama River The facility is also Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) accessible “Quality access to outdoor recreation is important to all Alabamians and those who visit our great state to enjoy excellent boating and fishing,” said Chris Blankenship “This updated facility will benefit the local community and surrounding areas by providing improved access to the Alabama River as well as supporting the state and local economies We are grateful for the partnerships that made this project possible and I especially thank Governor Kay Ivey for supporting our efforts throughout the state.” Probate Judge and Chairman of the Monroe County Commission said the newly renovated boat ramp will have a positive impact on communities in Monroe County and the surrounding areas “The Monroe County Commission is proud to partner with the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources to make significant improvements to the Claiborne Landing,” Judge Stinson said “It is vital that our residents and visitors have access to one of our county’s greatest natural resources The improvements will give Monroe County a much needed economic boost.” Alabama State Senator Robert Stewart and State Representative Thomas Jackson praised the partnerships that made the Claiborne Public Boat Ramp renovation possible “The Claiborne Public Boat Ramp is an important asset to the people of Monroe County and south Alabama,” Sen “The renovation of this facility will provide better access to boating and fishing on the Alabama River for years to come I want to thank Commissioner Blankenship and Governor Kay Ivey for their efforts to get this project completed Projects like this show what is possible through the power of partnerships We encourage everyone to visit the new Claiborne Public Boat Ramp and experience the excellent outdoor recreational opportunities that Monroe County has to offer.” “We extend our gratitude to Commissioner Blankenship Governor Ivey and everyone involved in the Claiborne Public Boat Ramp renovation,” said Rep “This project demonstrates the importance of collaboration in the effort to increase access to outdoor recreation for our community We truly appreciate the dedication and hard work that went into this project and look forward to this new facility benefiting Monroe County residents and visitors for years to come.” The Claiborne renovation is part of a series of boat ramp improvement projects currently in progress throughout the state This boating access improvement project was completed through a partnership between ADCNR and Monroe County Funding for the project was provided through the Sport Fish Restoration Program which is supported through excise taxes on the sale of outboard motor fuel fishing equipment and the sale of Alabama fishing licenses Additional funding was provided by Innovate Alabama a statewide public-private partnership focused on entrepreneurship technology and innovation with a mission to help businesses grow roots in Alabama Monroe County provided the services and labor to expand the parking lot a new two-lane launching slab and 170-foot floating access pier was constructed at the Mount Vernon Public Boat Ramp in Mobile County Mount Vernon’s parking area was also expanded and a new weigh-in pavilion was constructed for fishing tournaments The Mount Vernon project was completed through a partnership between ADCNR the Town of Mount Vernon and Mobile County The project was funded by ADCNR from Gulf of Mexico Energy Security Act (GOMESA) funds The facility features a new two-lane launching slab that was constructed directly into the river channel Official Web Site of Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources © 2025 Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources Start Your Plant-Based Journey For $8/month* With The Forks Meal Planner! Get It Now By Courtney Davison, 58Jenné Claiborne was 8 years old when she cooked her first meal (Szechuan chicken) and she’s rarely put down the spatula since when the Atlanta native embraced veganism and started sharing vibrant inventive recipes on her Sweet Potato Soul YouTube channel she became a sought-after personal chef for vegan and whole-food plant-based clients while continuing to grow her online community Now, as a mom balancing a busy life, she knows firsthand how challenging it can be to get healthy meals on the table every day. “I don't spend a lot of time in the kitchen if I'm not working, because I'm busy, just like everybody else,” Claiborne says. “If I'm cooking just for my daughter and me, it's going to be something quick and easy.” That ethos inspired her latest book, Sweet Potato Soul Vegan Vibes The gorgeous collection of 100 recipes is all about creating big flavors with minimal effort showcasing Claiborne’s imagination and resourcefulness as a chef We caught up with Claiborne about the new book, her ingenious oil-free granola recipe Jenné Claiborne: When I first became vegan and they never told me to stop eating dairy I stopped experiencing all of my gastrointestinal issues JC: I left Atlanta for college in '06 and I didn't move back until 2021 I had been living in Los Angeles for four years looking for inspiration for my second cookbook I was reminded of how diverse this place is … I go to the grocery store and I see produce from all around the world and I drive down the street and there are 10 different restaurants from 10 different parts of the planet I very rarely bought produce at the grocery store in those four years so the variety [of produce] is not as robust … They [illustrate] the bounty and the abundance of eating plants My first time ever going to a farmers market was when I moved to Boston for college and that's kind of how I started eating plant-based I didn't like 90% of the fruits I had been exposed to But when I started going to farmers markets I’ve never seen this!” That totally changed my life JC: Tahini is one of my top-three favorite ingredients (Broccolini and sweet potatoes being the other two) because it is so versatile and it tastes amazing. I remember I lived in New York at the time when I first made that recipe. It was kind of a spinoff of my tahini cookie recipe, which is in my first cookbook, and it's also on the blog I'd been making that recipe for a long time and I realized that you don't have to form it into cookies You can just sprinkle it on the tray and [bake it as] granola JC: I love the essence of rose just in anything I've got some tea blends with mint and rose You could use rose powder—which is just ground up dried rose petals—to color an icing I recently [did that] because I don't use artificial dyes in our food and my daughter and nieces and I were making cupcakes JC: One of my favorite recipes in the cookbook is the Perfect Pea Pesto Pasta and frozen peas that you thaw and blend into a pesto I always do a nice short pasta like gemelli And the Za'atar Cauliflower Steaks would be perfect for Valentine's Day They would be really nice served with that pea pesto pasta because the za'atar has all these herbs in it and that pea pesto pasta has basil and mint so those would really complement each other Or you could serve the pasta with the Simple Oyster Mushroom Steaks If you are doing a Valentine's Day dinner after work and you need to put something together in under 30 minutes You wouldn't have to make anything in advance so the tahini keeps them really nice and moist And mushrooms don't require any oil to cook at all Sometimes I'll sauté garlic in a little bit of oil before adding mushrooms to the pan but the mushrooms themselves don't need any oil because they’re full of liquid on their own Mushrooms are amazing if you're doing whole-food What I mean by highly processed is stuff you could never make at home Same with tempeh—super easy to make at home and all of these replicas of meat and dairy We're going to reserve that for 10–20% of the time The reason I advocate this is I think it's helpful for people to transition into eating healthier understanding that your diet doesn't have to be perfect right away [or ever] But I do want to encourage people to keep doing better and better I also like to mention that if you have a health condition and your doctor has told you you need to avoid all oil And you can easily fall into the trap of going to Costco You can tell yourself you’re just stocking the freezer for when you don’t feel like cooking and you’re only going to have it once a week you're eating it every day because you have a container of 20 wholesome food that takes no more than 20 minutes you don't have to rely on those highly processed foods as much "I'm going to meal prep!" But I don't actually reliably do that on a regular basis For example … I always have [cooked] brown rice in the fridge so I might steam some frozen spinach and peas together and then put that all in a bowl and top it with tahini sauce straight out of the jar I'll make a tahini dressing with lemon and miso she doesn't even want to slice her own apples Her favorite thing to do in the kitchen is just mix stuff … I don't throw away outdated spices anymore JC: I'm glad you asked me about the adaptations for oil-free because almost all the recipes in the cookbook I've got these chocolate sweet potato muffins—maybe just use a little bit more sweet potato in that recipe instead of the oil This cookbook definitely fits in that 80–20 philosophy of mine where 80% to 90% of these recipes are more wholesome … There is a balance of recipes in this cookbook because I really wanted it to be for everybody Editor’s note: This interview has been edited for length and clarity Photos copyright © 2025 by Jenné Claiborne and used by permission of Rodale Books UP NEXT:How To 2022Get Our Best Price On The Forks Meal PlannerForks Meal Planner takes the guess work out of making nutritious meals the whole family will enjoy Join our best-selling course at a new lower price Join our mailing listGet free recipes and the latest info on living a happy By providing your email address, you consent to receive newsletter emails from Forks Over Knives. We value your privacy and will keep your email address safe You may unsubscribe from our emails at any time Claiborne Enjoying New Energy Going into 20254/7/2025 8:29:00 AM | Football “Hearing a coach express passion makes you sit up and get excited for what's ahead.” - Demond Claiborne Share on FacebookShare on X (formerly Twitter)Share on PinterestShare on LinkedInCLAIBORNE CO. (WVLT) - The Claiborne County Sheriff’s Office said a man who was on the run for more than two weeks is back in custody The sheriff’s office said 59-year-old Larry Keith Poore escaped while on work detail in the Oak Village Circle area in Cumberland Gap on April 14 Previous Coverage: Search underway after inmate escapes in Claiborne County, sheriff’s office says Claiborne County Jail Administrator Tim Shrout said Poore had been serving as a jail trustee and was on a work detail outside of the jail when he made an escape at times when they see the opportunity and they take it I mean that’s just the criminal mind,” Shrout said last week Previous Coverage: Search for escaped Claiborne County inmate continues the sheriff’s office said Poore had been found and arrested by deputies Poore was already serving time for multiple theft and burglary charges and was facing a pending charge of the same nature that would have potentially added four-to-six years to his sentence He will now be facing an additional five years in jail for his escape Share on FacebookShare on X (formerly Twitter)Share on PinterestShare on LinkedInCLAIBORNE COUNTY (WVLT) - The Claiborne County Sheriff’s Office is searching for an inmate who escaped custody on Monday escaped while on work detail in the Oak Village Circle area in Cumberland Gap at around 1:15 p.m Poore was last seen wearing a navy blue shirt and pants CCSO said anyone who sees Poore should not approach him and call 911 You are using an outdated browser. Please upgrade your browser or activate Google Chrome Frame to improve your experience A shooting at an apartment complex in Port Gibson Monday injured one man and has led to four arrests the Claiborne County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) received a call reporting multiple gunshots fired at the Magnolia Apartment Complex,” CCSO officials said Claiborne County Hospital notified our office that a Black male victim had arrived at the emergency room suffering from a gunshot wound.” deputies were able to identify 12 individuals believed to have been involved in the shooting CCSO said the incident remains an active and ongoing investigation adding additional suspects have been identified and further arrests are expected More information will be released to the public as it becomes available CCSO is asking anyone with information related to this incident to contact the sheriff’s office at 601-437-5161 Two games on the Monday college basketball schedule feature a ranked team including the matchup between the Wake… The Tampa Bay Lightning versus the Florida Panthers is one of many solid options on today’s NHL slate.… The Southern Jaguars versus the Florida A&M Rattlers is one of many compelling options on Monday in SWAC… Ranked squads will be on Monday’s college basketball schedule in two games including the Kansas Jayhawks taking on… Austin Lumberjacks square off in one of many compelling matchups on the… View Results The Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries (WFF) Division of the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (ADCNR) has reopened the Claiborne Public Boat Ramp in Monroe County after the completion of a major renovation project a new two-lane launching slab was installed and the parking lot was expanded by approximately three times its previous size to provide increased access to the Alabama River Additional funding was provided by and Innovate Alabama Demond Claiborne Earns Phil Steele All-America Honors12/31/2024 11:31:00 AM | Football The junior becomes the eighth Demon Deacon offensive player in the last seven years to be named an All-American Posted by | Feb 11, 2025 | , | 0 left a remarkable legacy when she passed away on February 5 Hollins College and earned a master’s degree in social work from the University of Tennessee Bebes lived in the Westmoreland area of West Knoxville and raised four wonderful children while actively engaging with almost every worthwhile cause in town. Her children are: Olwen Claiborne, Mary Pom Claiborne, Julia Whipple and Reed Claiborne and their families. The full obituary is here. A celebration of her life will be held at the Episcopal Church of the Ascension on Thursday Memorials may be made to the church or Knoxville Opera She helped “Save the Bijou” when it was slated for the wrecking ball and she hosted meetings in her home with organizers of the Knoxville Opera Company She helped found the local chapter of the Florence Crittenton Agency through her work with the Junior League And she was a talented performer in the early days of Carousel Theatre Knoxville is certainly a better place because Bebes Claiborne lived here Δdocument.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value" Please select what you would like included for printing: Copy the text below and then paste that into your favorite email application known to many as “Snookie” of North Dinwiddie He is predeceased by his beloved and devoted wife He was a devoted member of Elm Street Baptist Church He also sang with many community church groups; he was very passionate about music Claiborne was an avid freshwater and saltwater fisherman He participated in many bass fishing tournaments and even won a number of them His grandchildren and great-grandchildren brought him much joy and Amy Varney (Josh); great-grandchildren and Henry Varney; as well as numerous nieces and nephews Alvin Small Funeral Homes and Crematory 2033 Boulevard Colonial Heights Virginia 23834 with the Reverend Jim Reeves officiating Interment will follow in Blandford Cemetery Petersburg The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service from 1:00 p.m Condolences may be registered at www.ealvinsmall.com In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Namozine fire and rescue Enter your phone number above to have directions sent via text This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply Service map data © OpenStreetMap contributors NATCHEZ — The Claiborne County Sheriff’s Office has arrested four men in relation to a shooting just after midnight on Monday the Claiborne Sheriff’s Office said it received a call reporting multiple gunshots fired at the Magnolia Apartment Complex in Port Gibson the sheriff’s office received a report of a Black male victim arriving at the emergency room suffering from a gunshot wound we were able to identify 12 individuals believed to have been involved in the shooting the following suspects have been arrested: Jermiah Jackson Dominic Davis and Kerry Flowers,” according to the press release and further arrests are expected,” according to the press release Anyone with information related to this incident is urged to contact the Claiborne County Sheriff’s Office at 601-437-5161 The press release did not say what the four men arrested have been charged with Claiborne County Sheriff Edward Goods was not immediately available for comment Monday’s SWAC college basketball lineup has lots in store Among those contests is the Southern Jaguars squaring off… Ranked squads are on the Monday college basketball schedule in two games including the Wake Forest Demon Deacons… Monday’s college basketball schedule has several interesting games including the matchup between the McNeese Cowboys and the Stephen… which includes the Tampa Bay Lightning taking on the Florida Panthers Top-25 teams will take the court across two games on Monday’s college basketball slate Adams County residents: Could you live with once-a-week garbage pick up if it would save you significantly on your monthly garbage collection bill View Results Subscribe to our newsletters for regular updates analysis and context straight to your email Terence Richardson and Ferrone Claiborne are coming home after President Joe Biden granted them clemency The pair spent decades in prison despite being found not guilty of the 1998 murder of a Virginia police officer After decades in prison, two men found not guilty of murdering a police officer but sentenced to life anyway are coming home. On Jan. 17, President Joe Biden commuted the sentences of nearly 2,500 people convicted of nonviolent drug offenses including Terence Richardson and Ferrone Claiborne “This moment underscores the urgent need to reform a system that too often denies fairness and truth,” ​​Jarrett Adams, co-founder of Life After Justice and lead attorney for both men “Life After Justice is committed to ensuring that Terence and Ferrone receive the support they need to address the trauma and lifelong impact of wrongful incarceration following their imminent release.” Adams said that while the commutation allows Richardson and Claiborne to return to their families the legal battle to exonerate them is not over A state appellate court is still considering Richardson’s innocence petition Richardson and Claiborne insist they did not kill Gibson But as poor Black men accused of killing a white police officer in the South they feared they could be sentenced to death if they went to trial and lost both men pleaded guilty: Richardson to involuntary manslaughter and Claiborne to acting as an accessory to the crime.  But Gibson’s family decried the plea deals and sought harsher punishment. In response, federal prosecutors hit the pair with additional charges alleging Richardson and Claiborne sold crack cocaine and murdered a police officer during a drug deal gone wrong Last week, Biden commuted the drug conviction that led to Richardson and Claiborne’s life sentences. The state can now release the pair from prison. They are expected to get out in July Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin and state attorney general Jason Miyares said Richardson and Claiborne’s release outraged them.  Youngkin incorrectly stated that both men had “admitted to being responsible for the brutal killing of Officer Allen Gibson.” “If the Democrats intend to build their vision of social justice on a pile of dead law enforcement officers they could send no stronger message than the one they sent today,” Miyares said in a statement.  Richardson and Claiborne’s attorney rebuked Youngkin and Miyares “We invite the public to take a closer look at the facts for themselves,” Adams said. “We encourage everyone to review all the filings and make an informed decision about what is true and what is not Transparency and accountability are essential in uncovering the full truth and we believe the evidence speaks for itself In 2021, former Virginia Attorney General Mark Herring’s Conviction Integrity Unit determined that law enforcement officials withheld evidence from Richardson’s defense attorneys The agency said courts should grant Richardson a writ of innocence “It is clear from the record that some information and evidence presented in Mr Richardson’s federal trial was unavailable to him when he pled guilty in state court including information that a key witness lied to state investigators and lied during the preliminary hearing,” Herring wrote.  But within a month of taking office in 2022, Miyares—a tough-on-crime Republican—reversed course. Miyares’s office has fought to keep the two men incarcerated “The clemency decision is a vital step toward correcting a grave injustice,” Virginia NAACP President Rev. Cozy Bailey said in a statement “The Waverly Two are not just a statistic; they are individuals whose lives were shattered by a flawed legal system.”  it called out Youngkin and Miyares for “politicizing” the case “Instead of focusing on justice and truth,” the NAACP wrote “they have chosen to manipulate facts for their political agenda.” If you valued this article, please help us produce more journalism like this by making a contribution today Share on FacebookShare on X (formerly Twitter)Share on PinterestShare on LinkedInCLAIBORNE PARISH (KSLA) - Louisiana State Police has been investigating a major drug trafficking organization in Claiborne Parish Investigators presented evidence to the Claiborne Parish District Attorney’s Office; each case was then put before a grand jury in the 2nd Judicial District Court This all resulted in true bill indictments being filed for the 23 suspects “I want to express my sincere gratitude to Colonel Robert Hodges and the Louisiana State Police for their invaluable support and collaboration with the Claiborne Parish Sheriff’s Office,” said Claiborne Parish Sheriff Sam Dowies “The resources they provided during this initiative demonstrate a strong commitment to public safety and the protection of all residents of our state.” This investigation began back in May of 2024 multiple agencies carried out search warrants at multiple homes connected to the investigation “The Louisiana State Police played a vital role in investigating and ultimately dismantling this drug trafficking organization that threatened the safety of our neighborhoods Their tireless work and collaboration with the Claiborne Parish Sheriff’s Office has been instrumental in bringing these individuals to justice and making our community safer,” said Claiborne Parish District Attorney Danny Newell state and local representatives will host a ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate renovations to the Claiborne Public Boat Ramp located approximately 14 miles west of Monroeville in south Alabama The media and public are invited to attend The ribbon cutting event will take place at 2 p.m The Claiborne Public Boat Ramp is located just off U.S Google Maps Link: https://maps.app.goo.gl/iEpfoB9WiLKMz9op7 The facility was temporarily closed in September 2024 for a major renovation The new facility is Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) accessible ADCNR promotes wise stewardship, management and enjoyment of Alabama’s natural resources through four divisions: Marine Resources, State Lands, State Parks, and Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries. Learn more at www.outdooralabama.com Share on FacebookShare on X (formerly Twitter)Share on PinterestShare on LinkedInCLAIBRONE COUNTY (WVLT) - The Claiborne Animal Shelter is asking for donations to remain open after officials said they are almost completely out of funds the Claiborne County shelter took to social media to share “one of the hardest messages we’ve ever had to write.” the shelter explained that it is almost completely out of funding medical supplies and food have stretched them beyond what is sustainable “Every dollar we have goes toward the animals—their shelter we don’t know if we’ll be able to keep our doors open.” The shelter said it’s a lifeline for over 4,000 animals each year and where the impossible becomes possible,” the shelter said “We can’t imagine a world where we can no longer provide that hope—but we can’t do this alone." ideas for fundraisers and help spreading the word we can keep hope alive for the animals who need us most,” the shelter said Monetary donations can be made online here the shelter is accepting donations of food and other supplies during its open hours Click here for more information College Football Hall of Famer Jerry Claiborne gave Maryland football a new life from 1972-81 He also championed developing his student-athletes into men of good character.  the Terps had won just nine games in five years he had already produced a winning program in his second season His teams made six consecutive bowl games from 1973-78 with wins in the 1975 Gator Bowl and 1977 Hall of Fame Classic Sporting News named Claiborne the nation's Coach of the Year He achieved a 77-37-3 record during his decade in College Park and is undoubtedly one of the greatest coaches in Maryland football history.  In an effort to honor the legacy of the late Maryland Hall of Fame coach many of his former letterwinners suggested creating a scholarship in his name The initiative is already more than halfway through its goal of raising $250,000 for the Jerry Claiborne Scholarship Endowment.  “In addition to his on-the-field greatness he instilled a set of principles that we didn't necessarily understand then,” Robert Schwartz “He taught us the importance of commitment … He was a guiding light and a surrogate dad.” “I have more dreams about Maryland football than anything else,” Lorton said Lorton and Schwartz partnered with the M Club Foundation to collect the initial pledges needed to establish the scholarship with the University of Maryland College Park Foundation They quickly surpassed their initial goal of $50,000 17 former players and supporters have committed to the scholarship “The M Club is proud to have played a small role in establishing this scholarship for Coach Claiborne,” said Laura Chiriaco a single donor is needed to establish an endowment at $50,000 a group of former athletes can collectively establish an endowment This is a great way to pay tribute to a coach or teammate or celebrate milestone anniversaries while benefiting future generations of student-athletes Alumni like the Claiborne men truly embody our mission of ‘Athletes Helping Athletes.’” The scholarship will be preferred to student-athletes who have used up their eligibility but have yet to finish their degree “These guys would use their eligibility up but didn't have a degree why don't you be a grad assistant or something so you can get your degree.”   The letterwinners came up with the idea of honoring their former coach after honoring another individual who left an impression on them during their time at Maryland they lived in the Ellicott Hall dorms and had a resident assistant named James Merkel who doubled as a football academic counselor.  Merkel was diagnosed with stage four stomach cancer and was given six months to live Several people who knew him well got together and Lorton proposed honoring him with a scholarship in his name They successfully raised $100,000 to create the Jim Merkel Endowed Scholarship for Football and others met each other for the first time everyone connected over two individuals — Merkel and Coach Claiborne.  “Guys came for Merkel’s party that I had never seen or met,” Lorton said I was taking the lead with trying to get people to give and whatnot it would be nice if we did this more often.’” Merkel ended up making an incredible recovery and many of Claiborne’s former players have since hosted more reunions They even nicknamed themselves the “Claiborne Men.” The collective brought them to seek a way to honor their former coach.   “Your teammate was your roommate when I was a student and I think there was a bond established there,” Schwartz said “The reason I think our players are still united 50 years later is because we grew up together.”  The former student-athletes recently attended a reunion in College Park on Sept The Jerry Claiborne Scholarship Endowment was also announced during the first quarter of Maryland’s game against Michigan State on Sept while many Claiborne-era players were recognized as honorary captains.  The Claiborne Men aim to achieve their $250,000 fundraising target by the end of this fiscal year — June 2025 seeing others come together in support of his father means the world.   Jonathan lettered under his father from 1975-77 He also previously served as president of the University of Maryland’s Young Alumni Organization and M Club and as a board member of the University of Maryland Educational Foundation “It makes me happy that he had a positive influence on a lot of people … This is a group that has a beyond normal level of camaraderie and everybody seems to share a common positive experience.” Thanks for visiting The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy We ask that you consider turning off your ad blocker so we can deliver you the best experience possible while you are here VA to explore hundreds of the world’s most significant objects in aviation and space history Free timed-entry passes are required for the Museum in DC Discover our exhibitions and participate in programs both in person or virtually Bring the Air and Space Museum to your learners She hopes others will pursue careers in military—and civil—aviation.  Before retiring from United as a captain in the Boeing 787 Theresa Claiborne was commissioned as a second lieutenant in the U.S Claiborne would become the first Black woman to command and instruct in the Boeing KC-135 Stratotanker during her seven years on active duty and another 13 years in the Reserves becoming the carrier’s second Black woman pilot Claiborne wrapped up her career as a captain in the Boeing 787 Dreamliner Her last duty as a pilot took place on May 20–23 She has logged more than 23,000 flight hours safely carrying millions of passengers around the world from Cape Town to Tokyo With the goal of inspiring a more diverse generation of aviation professionals Claiborne serves as president of Sisters of the Skies Claiborne recently spoke with Air & Space Quarterly senior editor Diane Tedeschi It all started with me deciding I wanted to go into the military I was attending California State University at Sacramento and part of the program was to attend a six-week training camp I went down to Vandenberg Air Force Base for my six weeks and that was the time for the Air Force to look at me and for me to look at the Air Force I had flown on airliners before but had never actually been in a small airplane—so this was just huge for me You’ve probably heard this story from many people Two Cessna T-37 Tweets fly in formation over Texas The T-37 was the Air Force’s primary trainer for decades until its retirement in 2009 An ROTC familiarization flight in the Tweet is what got Claiborne excited about pursuing a career in military aviation What can you tell me about the flight in the T-37 I can’t imagine it lasted more than 30 minutes and went up to an area and did all kinds of acrobatics But five minutes would’ve been enough to get me stoked I found out I was the first Black woman pilot in the Air Force I believe it was Ebony magazine that published an article that said: “Hey the United States Air Force has its first Black woman pilot Here she is.” The Tuskegee Airmen organization had a big chapter in Sacramento and they saw the article and welcomed me with open arms thank God I don’t have to endure the things they had to do I had role models when I started my career in commercial aviation Captain Bill Norwood was the first Black pilot at United After you graduated from United’s training program they said: “You’ve completed all this book learning we want you to go out in the real world and sit on the flight deck to see how the crew acts and I reached out to shake his hand and said: “Captain Norwood I’d like to do my over-the-shoulder with you.”  Another role model at United was Captain Pat Palazzolo He was a 747 captain whom I flew with on numerous occasions and I’ll never forget how I would look at him and think: “This is the kind of captain I want to be.” And Pat was another one who came with me on my final flight I found out from a woman who was an instructor at Laughlin Air Force Base in Texas that some of the guys were saying: “Well she’s too short.” (I’m 5’2”.) This woman was my angel She did everything she needed to do to get here whenever we had mass briefings with the fighters (if we were going out on a joint mission) it was very common for the commander to walk in and start the briefing by saying: “Good morning But even if there were other women in the briefing they would still address the group as if it was men only there were so many wonderful male pilots—I’d fly with them any day A General Dynamics F-16 takes fuel from a Boeing KC-135 in 1981 Claiborne perfected the art of flying the KC-135 smooth and steady during refuelings Did it sometimes feel like a burden to be the Air Force’s first Black female pilot we knew at that point that I was the first Black woman pilot in the Air Force Yet they would not allow any reporters onto the base to cover it What I was told by a secretary was that the command structure said: “Hey she’s no more important than anyone else in this graduating class therefore I won’t have any reporters on my base.” Instead they told the public affairs office to issue a press release and many other publications wanted to cover the story But since reporters weren’t allowed on base we don’t want your story.” But Ebony magazine said: “This is important We’ll take whatever you can give us.” Ebony published the story a few months later my instinct was to just be real quiet about my breakthrough in the Air Force and I remember when the Ebony article came out a few people found out and it was like: “Whoa many people did not know about my accomplishments until probably the last five years I was there Because I didn’t walk around with that on my sleeve I’m just now getting to the point where I’m realizing that I do have a responsibility to continue what we started How much say did you have in what type of aircraft you would fly for the Air Force Claiborne learned to fly jets in the Northrop T-38 so there were only about five different airframes we could choose from There were a couple versions of the KC-135 and there was at least one model of the C-130 My first choice was a C-141 and then a C-5 because it was part of Military Airlift Command at the time We had what we called “assignment drop night,” and I remember getting the KC-135 Some of the guys in my class got assigned to the B-52 and the commander looked at a bunch of us who were complaining that we got a KC-135 and he said: “What’s wrong with y’all?” And I said: “I wanted a -141.” “Me too,” said a few of the other pilots The commander looked at us and said: “You know what And now you’re complaining because you got a KC-135.” We all looked at each other and said: “He’s got a point there.” The KC-135 wasn’t my first choice it’s a beautiful airplane—one of the most gorgeous airplanes and when I got off active duty and went to the Reserves there was not one airplane at my reserve base that was younger than myself We’ve got the KC-10—we did do that—and now they transitioned to the military version of the 767 that’s a tanker What qualities are required to be a good tanker pilot it’s not like being a fighter pilot—we used to call them good sticks you fly up to altitude where you’re a platform for the receiver heavy airplane so it’s important to fly smooth and pay attention to details.  Did you fly a refueling mission that was particularly challenging I can’t think of anything specific that was really harrowing I was on my share of missions where we’re dragging fighters that’s what we call it—“dragging”—when we’re traveling with a group of fighters They don’t have the fuel to make it all the way across This capability is what made the United States Air Force such a great warfighting machine The tanker community had a little saying: “No one kicks ass without tanker gas.” I need this much fuel,” and I wouldn’t say we were stingy There was always a plan of how much fuel each fighter got but there were times when people would burn more fuel than they expected and you had to take them a little further—you had to give them a little extra gas I need to make sure that I’m going to have enough gas I also lost water-injection back in the day—on the runway for takeoff so I can’t say there was ever a time when I was petrified and didn’t know how to handle the situation I can remember doing a refueling at a very low altitude When you were refueling aircraft flying into combat how much did you know about the missions they were about to fly But during times of conflict—Desert Shield but we get briefings about the threats that are out there and what our forces are doing I’m not going to say we were briefed on specifics But we knew enough to know what the importance of our mission was And then they’ll be coming back to the tanker to top off Of the commercial aircraft Theresa Claiborne flew How can we get more diversity in the ranks of both military pilots and airline pilots There’s a lot of noise out there about people not being qualified We all have the same instructors; we have the same evaluators My job is to make sure that young girls—and young men—know that aviation is an opportunity for them.  I never felt like I had any reason to fly Airbus Although I did think that the Airbus A350 is a nice-looking airplane After completing her final flight for United Airlines on May 23 Claiborne was celebrated by friends and co-workers at a retirement party at Newark Liberty International Airport I must’ve had at least 20 friends and family on the flight and a lot of my Sisters of the Skies were there—people whom I’ve mentored and we had two days on the ground in Lisbon And then the flight home will be my last hurrah and I felt like there really wasn’t a whole lot more I needed to do to prove to anyone that I deserved to be there Although it was a proving ground every time I went on a flight you need to be safe.” And of course the entire way home You better make a nice one because mom is on the airplane.” Normally you have an airplane with 300 passengers who don’t know you I have a lot of folks on this airplane that know me so I was determined to make a smooth landing and my landing was beautiful—absolutely beautiful Sisters of the Skies organizes outreach events such as Girls Rock Wings to educate young women of color about career possibilities in aviation did you acknowledge the finality of the moment there were little pangs of: This is your last time I don’t remember any tears except for when I walked into the airport and people were cheering me We appreciate everything you’ve done for us There were also a few tears at the beginning of the trip There was a large entourage of military people that came for that final push-back out of Newark on the way to Lisbon and there was a young man who is a junior ROTC student I could see him standing in the terminal through the glass as we were getting ready to push back this young man snapped to attention and saluted me because I’m looking at this kid and I’m thinking and other benefactors to share the history and impact of aviation and spaceflight and inspire future generations.  With your help we can continue to preserve and safeguard the world’s most comprehensive collection of artifacts representing the great achievements of flight and space exploration Perry and Ramona Bass lead Annapolis after winning the 2022 Turf Mile at Keeneland whose race record includes a runner-up finish in the Del Mar Debutante Stakes (G1) for trainer Bob Baffert "The colt was born early this morning and we're very excited about him," said Claiborne farm manager Bradley Purcell She's doing great and the foal is good size with correct bone and has a lot of characteristics of his sire We're very happy for Ramona and Perry." Annapolis was a graded stakes winner at 2 and 3 He hails from an exceptional dirt family that includes winners of the Florida Derby (G1) Sign up for BloodHorse Daily An undertold portion of Duke basketball’s history will be put to the silver screen for the first time Dr. Javier Wallace, postdoctoral associate of African and African American studies, hosted a pre-screening Feb. 12 of “C.B.: Power to the Player,” a film he produced celebrating the life and struggles of Dr. Claudius “C.B.” Claiborne, the first African American basketball player at Duke A select group — including Emmy-nominated producer and editor Funmi Ogunro and Martin Paul Smith executive producer and an assistant professor of the practice of education at Duke — joined Claiborne to view the film.  Wallace and I met when we were in elementary school … He hit me up and said he wanted to tell the story of C.B. and he wanted to tell it in the film format,” Ogunro said I said I would love to make a movie about C.B.” Claiborne first joined the program during the 1966-67 season under coach Vic Bubas graduating in 1969 with a degree in mechanical engineering While he had plenty of success off the court after graduation the film largely centers on his story as it relates to basketball and his time at the University — which was as much about fighting for civil rights as it was bouncing a ball.  “I just wasn't satisfied with the story I was hearing about Dr Claiborne and his contributions to the University The three-pillared academic movement aims to critically evaluate how race and identity affect the politics of collegiate athletics.  The roughly 16-minute documentary runs through Claiborne’s upbringing in Danville featuring him returning to his old high school and speaking to the staff there.  There are a variety of other interviews beside the namesake throughout the piece Claiborne’s best friend on the basketball team All set behind a jazz soundtrack from a hired composer Claiborne’s journey is spelled out in a sequence of interviews coupled with archival photos and videos The pioneer details his process of being recruited to Duke and its significance at the time before going into his experience as a student at the University.  While time is given to his successes on the court mixed in with game footage and interviews with Lind the majority of the film discusses Claiborne’s greater societal impact on campus.  This document came about during one of the most influential moments in school history and Claiborne’s life. The Allen Building takeover, which happened 56 years ago to the day from the screening is the key emotional segment of the documentary With a backdrop of intense shots and footage from the event Claiborne recounts his experience as part of a group that fundamentally changed how Duke operates.  because this University was not the same University pre-1969 that it became … The difference between what happened before Allen Building segregated regional University — and who it had the opportunity to become afterwards when it decided that it wanted to do something,” Claiborne said to the audience it ended with a reflection from Claiborne and others about his life and a shot of him patrolling the floor at his former stomping ground of Cameron Indoor Stadium acknowledging his role as a foundational piece of Duke’s storied history The event also coincided with the program’s celebration of Black History Month; general manager Rachel Baker helped to moderate the event the team wore Claiborne-inspired warmup shirts before their game against Cal that evening and Claiborne himself was brought out to shoot a free throw for charity.  Among the crowd were members of the Duke basketball community, professors at Duke, members of the Durham Success Summit — a initiative put on by the city to mentor young Black men — and family members of Claiborne that accompanied the esteemed guest Despite the accomplishment of creating a documentary plans are in the works to make a full-length film about Claiborne’s life diving more into his life before and after Duke and he talks a lot about his upbringing in Danville We wanted to include all of that in his film but we had a time limit of about 14-16 minutes,” Ogunro said “Our next step in this phase of telling C.B.’s story is to produce a feature-length version of the film where we can get into the nitty-gritty.” The guests did not leave empty handed either; Claiborne graciously signed a limited-edition poster of the film for all moviegoers to commemorate the occasion.  The film is not yet available to the public but will soon go on a festival tour before distribution is permitted to general audiences The most notable of these stops is the Oscar-qualifying Martha’s Vineyard African American Film Festival August 1-9.  Caleb Dudley is a Trinity junior and sports multimedia editor of The Chronicle's 121st volume Share and discuss “An early look at 'CB: Power to the Player,' a new documentary on Blue Devil basketball pioneer CB Claiborne” on social media CLICK HERE TO SUBSCRIBE TO THE TDN FOR FREE! Remember Ben with a gift to Thoroughbred aftercare Subscribe for FREE to the Daily PDF or the News Alerts Home » Archive » Shared News » New Chapter for Claiborne Stallions in 2025 Prince of Monaco will stand for $30,000 in 2025 | Sara Gordon Two new stallions with powerful partnerships behind them will begin their stud careers at Claiborne Farm in 2025 Prince of Monaco and Bright Future a Grade I-winning son of Curlin will bring the Hancock family operation's roster up to 11 members a third newcomer joined Claiborne when Jacob West toke on the role of stallion seasons and bloodstock manager who continues to manage his company West Bloodstock has been busy ahead of his first breeding season with Claiborne One of his initial undertakings was overseeing the installation of a walking ring inside the farm's iconic stallion complex The new investment has seen plenty of use as breeders have dropped in to visit the latest stallion recruits over the past several months “With the history and the tradition that is associated with Claiborne and the way they do things around here there's no excuse for the success,” said West I get to be a part of something that's been special for a long time.” One of West's longstanding bloodstock clients Mike Repole co-campaigned Claiborne's new addition Bright Future was a $350,000 yearling for Repole Stables and St Elias Stables and he went on to collect just under a million in earnings “There's a reason why he's standing here and it doesn't have anything to do with my association with the horse,” West explained “Walker [Hancock] and Bernie Sams were believers in the horse before I even came on board When it came time to negotiate a stallion deal they were the first phone call that we made.” A winner on debut by nearly five lengths early in his sophomore season " class="horse-link" target="_blank">Bright Future's signature win came the following year in the GI Jockey Club Gold Cup Stakes where he battled to deny Grade I victor Proxy (Tapit) by a nose at the wire The Todd Pletcher trainee later claimed the GIII Salvator Mile Stakes West said that Bright Future's active family was another boost to his stallion credentials His half-sister Musical Mischief (Into Mischief) claimed this year's GII Locust Grove Stakes and his half-brother Booth (Mitole) was a 'TDN Rising Star' at Keeneland last October “Grandview and Repole Stable just bought his yearling half-brother by Maxfield at Keeneland September for $800,000 so we're big believers in the family,” noted West “We feel like he's a horse that fits what American breeders are looking for He was a son of Curlin with speed and he was able to carry it over a route of ground.” " class="horse-link" target="_blank">Bright Future at home in the new walking ring at Claiborne | Sara Gordon " class="horse-link" target="_blank">Bright Future will stand for $12,500 in 2025 and owners Repole and Vincent Viola of St Elias have retained an interest in the new sire “He's been a popular horse amongst breeders,” said West “We see the likes of Good Magic and other sons of Curlin that have gone on He's got the pedigree backing and he's got the support of his owners The best day for this horse was when the ticket was signed for him as a yearling by Vinnie and Mike because they're going to support him and they're going to give him every chance that he can get.” Another stallion with an active ownership group " class="horse-link" target="_blank">Prince of Monaco was raced by the sizable partnership of SF Racing A $950,000 Fasig-Tipton Saratoga yearling bred by Stonestreet the son of Speighstown was at the head of his class in California last year as a juvenile for Bob Baffert earning the 'Rising Star' nod when he broke his maiden on debut by eight lengths and then scoring in the GIII Best Pal Stakes and the GI Runhappy Del Mar Futurity He closed the season with a fifth-place finish in the GI Breeders' Cup Juvenile “Prince of Monaco came onto our radars right after the Best Pal when he earned a 103 Beyer,” said West “It showed how brilliant he really was and being a son of Speighstown it kind of picked everybody's heads up around here He stacked up against some of the best 2-year-olds in the country.” " class="horse-link" target="_blank">Prince of Monaco put in two runner-up performances against Grade I company behind Book'em Danno (Bucchero) in the Woody Stephens Stakes and Domestic Product (Practical Joke) in the H " class="horse-link" target="_blank">Prince of Monaco will stand for $30,000 in his debut season “He's been incredibly popular since we got him in,” West explained “For breeders to see a son of Speighstown out of a Medaglia d'Oro mare it's the perfect blend of speed over distance He's an outcross for a lot of different mares that are here in Central Kentucky and around the world you think he's good looking and then when you show up here Not a subscriber? Click here to sign up for the daily PDF or alerts. Copy Article Link Editor / News Stories:editor@thetdn.com Advertising:advertising@thetdn.com Customer Service:customerservice@thetdn.com Click Here to sign up for a free subscription a vegan chef and content creator known for her YouTube channel SweetPotatoSoul recently shared the five vegan food essentials she and her daughter eat daily who has been vegan since 2011 and raised her six-year-old daughter on a plant-based diet since birth uses her platform to show how vegan living can be practical you can find them anywhere,” Claiborne says is to help people who are new to plant-based eating – or those who want to incorporate more whole foods into their diet – start with ingredients that are accessible and nutrient-dense Here are the five vegan foods Claiborne eats every day and why they’re worth considering for your own routine Read more: Want To Live To 100? Here’s What The Blue Zones Are Doing Right sweet potatoes are a staple in Claiborne’s home She describes them as her favorite food and highlights both their flavor and nutritional value “Sweet potatoes are so nutritious,” she says giving your body energy that you need to think clearly Sweet potatoes are complex carbohydrates that contain fiber beta-carotene (a powerful antioxidant that converts to vitamin A) Claiborne notes that vitamin C “is also great for something else: collagen production.” sweet potatoes are easy to cook and can be used in both sweet and savory dishes Claiborne has published recipes on her website ranging from sweet potato pie to air-fried wedges and even a sweet potato latte Another daily essential for Claiborne is lentils “There’s nothing you cannot do with lentils,” she says Lentils are a type of legume and are rich in plant-based protein Claiborne pointed out that lentils are convenient and affordable: “You can cook lentils in the Instant Pot in just 10 minutes.” She emphasizes that healthy eating does not have to be expensive noting that lentils are widely available and budget-friendly Claiborne and her daughter consume flax seeds daily “Omega-3 fatty acids are necessary for brain Flax seeds are among the best plant-based sources of these fats Claiborne recommends purchasing whole flax seeds and grinding them at home in small batches to retain freshness and nutrient content “You need to grind them to be able to digest and take advantage of the nutrients inside,” she explains Flax seeds are a regular addition to her morning oatmeal and smoothies and are also used in baking as an egg replacement She notes that they are “available everywhere” and can be incorporated into a variety of dishes Read more: Too Lazy To Cook? These 5 Vegan Food Hacks Are A Game-Changer Cruciferous vegetables – including kale and collard greens – feature in Claiborne’s meals every day “This category of foods is incredibly nutritious in so many ways,” she says These vegetables contain sulfur compounds that are beneficial to health but can produce a strong smell when overcooked Claiborne suggests lightly steaming or roasting cruciferous vegetables to preserve nutrients and avoid bitterness She also notes that while these vegetables are common “This is your reminder to eat them every day,” she says a process that can make bread easier to digest making it less processed than many shelf-stable loaves Claiborne stores it in the freezer to extend its shelf life She also highlights sourdough-based products such as pasta and crackers which are now available from online retailers “The gut bacteria in your belly love sourdough,” she adds and sourdough bread – form the foundation of Claiborne’s plant-based routine They also serve as a starting point for anyone looking to eat more whole plant-based foods without overcomplicating their meals Read more: Vegan YouTuber Shares ‘Failproof’ Granola Cup Recipe We know it can be hard to keep cooking up tasty Browse our selection of vegan recipes below The Plant Based News editorial team covers a wide range of topics relating to veganism and plant-based living Christmas has come early for Deacon fans this year, as junior running back Demond Claiborne has announced that he will return to Wake Forest for his senior season Turtle Race pic.twitter.com/zDsbrNiNDJ All of that combined to give Claiborne the 4th most all-purpose yards in the ACC with 131.7 yards per game Getting Claiborne back for his senior season is huge for Wake Forest as it gives the Deacs a reliable playmaker in pretty much every facet of the offense With the Deacs losing both quarterbacks and their top two receivers from this season having a workhorse like Claiborne that can be the focal point of the offense and dominate in so many different ways is going to make things so much easier on a young quarterback (assuming Hecklinski is the starter as he has every year that he has been at Wake Forest I don’t think 1,500 rushing yards is out of the question next season The 2025 football season is already off to a good start for Wake Forest Help host the 2025 ELCA Churchwide Assembly\u2014Sign up to volunteer today Join New Spirit Lutheran Church in Tucson on February 16th to hear Shane Claiborne, renowned author, speaker, and activist. Worship begins at 10:00 AM, followed by fellowship, a bring-your-own lunch, and Shane’s presentation, “What to Do About Poverty,” at 1:00 PM. View PDF flyer here let’s explore how faith can inspire action against poverty New Spirit Lutheran Church in Tucson, AZ, is honored to welcome renowned author, speaker, and activist Shane Claiborne on Sunday, February 16th, 2025. Known for his engaging messages on faith in action, Shane will lead us in exploring how we, as followers of Jesus, can be part of addressing poverty in meaningful ways. View PDF flyer here The day begins with a Communion worship service at 10:00 AM Following a time of fellowship at 11:30 AM and a bring-your-own-lunch gathering at 12:00 PM Shane will present “What to Do About Poverty” at 1:00 PM The presentation will include a time for Q&A offering participants a chance to dive deeper into the topic This event is free and open to all. 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