NORTHERN KENTUCKY UNIVERSITY PROFESSOR RECEIVES PRESTIGIOUS WORLD CIVILITY AWARD

Ambassador Clyde Rivers with Prof. Jackson and Dr. Donella Pitzl

On the campus of Northern Kentucky University in Highland Heights, Kentucky in February 2017, Prof. Eric Jackson received the World Civility Award for his work in bringing Black History Studies to life around the world through his curriculum development and published works and bringing healthy civil dialogue to histories of different cultures. He’s worked with the NAACP and different cultural groups to help bring civil dialogue to historic issues. Prof. Jackson is highly esteemed by his students and colleagues alike. According to many he has a way of talking straight while bringing life and hope to people. Prof. Eric is a fine example of a true World Civility Awardee. The award was presented by Ambassador Clyde Rivers and Dr. Donella Pitzl in the company of friends and colleagues on the NKU campus.

Ambassador Clyde Rivers is the Spokesperson for World Civility Day. This was launched in 2016. Ambassador Rivers brought the Community Civility Counts resolution to a global stage. One of the first renowned recipients of the World Civility Award being, Former President of Zambia Africa, Dr. Kenneth Kaunda, one of the last living freedom fighters and an Icon for the continent of Africa. Chuck Hughes, Executive Director of the Gary Chamber of Commerce and Gordon Bradshaw, the Chambers Public Policy Chairman along with The Times Media Co. have been the biggest supporter of World Civility Day and Community Civility Counts Resolution.

Ambassador Rivers said, “To honor a man like Prof. Jackson with this award brings the level of the award to a new height. It is men like him that make a difference in this world and it is an honor to continue to search out and find people with a deep seated commitment to Civil Dialogue in helping mankind dwell in peace.”

WORLD PEACE AMBASSADOR, DR. CLYDE RIVERS, HONORS FORMER PRESIDENT OF ZAMBIA, AFRICA

World Peace Ambassador, Dr. Clyde Rivers and iChange Nations™ work with the top leaders of the world to bring peace to all of mankind.  In keeping with this mandate, Dr. Rivers was in Zambia, Africa during the first weekend of 2017, where he acknowledged and honored the leading voice of peace on the continent of Africa, the former President of Zambia and former head of the African Union, Dr. Kenneth Kaunda, for his many years of service to humanity.

In presenting the former president of Zambia a World Civility Award, Dr. Rivers announced, "We are humbled to work with such a remarkable man, whose life has been dedicated to father peace efforts in the world."

Dr. Kenneth Kaunda was able to unite the more than 75 tribes of his country and was one of the negotiators who helped free the late Nelson Mandela.

"Dr. Kaunda is truly a one of a kind leader," remarked Dr. Rivers "I'm humbled by this great man. We will establish an ICN Golden Rule Award in the name of Dr. Kenneth Kaunda for the entire world to know of and appreciate his accomplishments."

Dr. Clyde Rivers, is the Founder and President of iChange Nations™ and he is the global expert on Golden Rule Dialogue.  Dr. Rivers travels the world promoting Golden Rule Dialogue and honoring people who live the Golden Rule everyday. The Golden Rule is simply, “Treat others the way you want to be treated.” Dr. Rivers believes every life is valuable and created for a contribution to our world and that without peace, that contribution can be lost. If that contribution is lost, our entire world loses.

"As I travel around the world," observes Dr. Rivers "I see many people who are doing or have done amazing things, but they are often under the radar and out of the spotlight. They are the unsung heroes of our world. I want to honor their service to humanity and inspire others to also strive for something greater than themselves."

iChange Nations™ is the World’s Largest Honoring Network, establishing Cultures of Honor around the world.  ICN has fostered a movement that is bringing back honor to the world.  They look to honor people at global, national, state and community levels, who have made positive contributions in helping mankind.  Golden Rule Dialogue and honoring others are working hand-in-hand to change the world.

iChange Nations™ is also a professional institution that builds international Statesmen by equipping, mentoring and training highly esteemed individuals who have the desire to change nations throughout the world.  This organization is seeking to bring global awareness by strategically helping countries educate, train and support a nation-building process that is designed to improve the dignity and betterment of human life. This international platform focuses on establishing effective relationships; while helping people understand the value of honor and basic human rights.

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Written by Dr. Christopher G. Green
Dr. Christopher Green is an international columnist/writer with the Global Journalism Award winning team of Dr. Clyde Rivers and iChange Nations Social Media News™.