Day 25: Celebrating 29-Days Of Black History In Brooklyn
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by On Day 25 of Black History Month we recognize BerNadette Stanis.
Those of you who have ever seen the television sitcom, “Good Times,” undoubtedly remember Thelma Evans. She, her brothers “J.J.” and Michael, and parents, James and Florida, lived in poverty in the pjs (projects) on the rough side of Chicago. Bernadette Stanis played the beautiful and smart character, Thelma. Thelma fought with “JJ”, did well in school, and married a top NFL draft choice. Good Times originally aired from 1974 to 1979 on CBS; and can be seen today in reruns.
Stanis was raised in the projects in Brownsville, Brooklyn. Her mother and father were great parents and worked hard to invest in their five children’s education. Bernadette attended the prestigious Julliard School of the Arts; it was there, she was selected for the part of Thelma. In addition to acting, Stanis is also an author. She has written Situation 101, a self-help book on relationships and The Last Night, A Caregiver’s Journey Through Transition and Beyond.
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In The Last Night, Stanis tells the story of her mother’s journey with Alzheimer’s Disease. Alzheimer’s, she says, affects the African American community twice as much as any other disease, and is the sixth leading cause of death among African American women. Stanis speaks nationally to promote Alzheimer’s awareness and has started her own Foundation in honor of her mother who died from this disease in 2011.
Listen to Bernadette Stanis talk about her mom here:
