Jimmy Carter Dies

[Photo: AFP pic] The 39th President of the United States, Jimmy Carter died yesterday in his hometown in Georgia at 100 years old. Carter was the oldest living former president and the first former president to reach 100. He was a Democrat known for being a Civil Rights activist and increasing Black representation in government, he appointed more Black Americans to federal positions than any previous president. He was also the last Democrat to win the state of Texas in a presidential election; he only served one term 1977-1981 defeating former president Gerald Ford. Carter was unsuccessful in his 2nd attempt to run for office and was defeated by former president Ronald Regan.  & President Carter emphasized the advancement of Black people, not only during his presidency but also during his time as Georgia governor. In 2002, he was awarded a Nobel Peace Prize, he was the second Georgian to win, the first being Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. in 1964. One of the reasons he won is because of his dedication to campaigning for human rights. Him and his wife Rosalynn became active in Habitat for Humanity an organization that builds houses for underserved communities.  & The Jimmy and...