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Norma Jean Bradford Co-author – The Passions of Our Culture Norma Jean Bradford is from the heart of Delta, Cascilla, MS. She attended all schools in Charleston, MS as child, teenager, through young adulthood until she graduated in 1983 and, then attended the Historically Black College University (HBCU) – Mississippi Valley State University (MVSU} from 1983-1988. After college, she worked in manufacturing for a few years, then decided to use her commission as a Second Lieutenant in the military, that she received from the MVSU Reserve Officer Training Corp (ROTC) program. Norma joined the U.S. Army fulltime in 1990 and officially and retired in May 2017 after serving a total 30 years (Active and Army Reserve). She retired at the senior rank of Colonel. Norma is a highly successful and decorated Army Officer, including receiving the Legion of Merit award; she has inspired many other young women to carry the torch. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Mississippi Valley State University, Itta Bena, MS and a Master of Science degree in Emergency & Disaster Management from Trident University International; Logistics Management Course, Combined Arms and Services Staff School (CAS3), Command and General Staff Course (CGSC) and the Army War College- Senior Service School Fellowship. Norma currently works as a Senior Consultant with Ernst & Young, LLP (EY) and has a small nonprofit that serves her hometown community (WIAS-Best Intentions Community and Family Services, Inc.). She wants to continue to serve by assisting young women and girls with leadership skills as they aspire to reach their fullest potential in whatever career field they choose, in addition to offering other services. Giving back and paying it forward is very important and part of Norma’s fabric of life.

Norma Jean Bradford

Norma Jean Bradford
Co-author - The Passions of Our Culture

Norma Jean Bradford is from the heart of Delta, Cascilla, MS. She attended all schools in Charleston, MS as child, teenager, through young adulthood until she graduated in 1983 and, then attended the Historically Black College University (HBCU) - Mississippi Valley State University (MVSU} from 1983-1988.

After college, she worked in manufacturing for a few years, then decided to use her commission as a Second Lieutenant in the military, that she received from the MVSU Reserve Officer Training Corp (ROTC) program.

Norma joined the U.S. Army fulltime in 1990 and officially and retired in May 2017 after serving a total 30 years (Active and Army Reserve). She retired at the senior rank of Colonel. Norma is a highly successful and decorated Army Officer, including receiving the Legion of Merit award; she has inspired many other young women to carry the torch.

She holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Mississippi Valley State University, Itta Bena, MS and a Master of Science degree in Emergency & Disaster Management from Trident University International; Logistics Management Course, Combined Arms and Services Staff School (CAS3), Command and General Staff Course (CGSC) and the Army War College- Senior Service School Fellowship.

Norma currently works as a Senior Consultant with Ernst & Young, LLP (EY) and has a small nonprofit that serves her hometown community (WIAS-Best Intentions Community and Family Services, Inc.).

She wants to continue to serve by assisting young women and girls with leadership skills as they aspire to reach their fullest potential in whatever career field they choose, in addition to offering other services. Giving back and paying it forward is very important and part of Norma’s fabric of life.

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The Passion of Our Culture: Curated by Prosperity Publications

PP Books

“The Passion of Our Culture” is an anthology conceived of love, respect, and appreciation for black culture. Prosperity Publications has compiled an anthology containing fiction and non-fiction stories by a wide range of authors, including NBA legend George Gervin and the late President of 100 Black Men Thomas Dortch as well as other notables.

The anthology offers a distinct perspective from each author presented in this literary work, which offers a glimpse at both fiction and non-fiction works. We have found ourselves asking, “Are we better off today than we were before?” as we navigate the 21st century. “Are all the sacrifices made in the last century for naught?”

The foreword is written by James Pickens Jr., who has entertained millions both on stage and television in the award-winning series “Grey’s Anatomy.”

It was written in honor of our ancestors, who were our civil rights heroes. This anthology showcases fiction as well as nonfiction to illustrate the uniqueness that exists among us. As we find ourselves on the cusp of the erasure and rewriting of our culture in contemporary times, this anthology is not only a celebration of the beauty of our culture but also a link to our history.

Several trailblazers and heroes of the civil rights movement are presented in the anthology, many of whom often defied death to demand and espouse change. “Write the vision and make it plain,” as the book of Habakkuk states. This book seeks to entertain, educate, and enlighten all of us as we journey together to embrace the passion of our culture.”


Anthology participants:

Foreword by James Picket, Jr. of Grey’s Anatomy
Thomas Dortch, President of the 100 black men of America
Nevil Shed, Former NBA Player
Michael Booker, NFL Player
Toschia Moffett
Dr. Loren D. Alves
Earl Blanche, Jr.
George Gervin
Rhonda Lawson
Chef Jerome Brown
Norma Bradford
Lamont Lowery
Chef Jerome Brown
Jeffrey Gunter
Claude Williams
George Miller
Frederick Williams
JW Sanders
Margaret Richardson
David Floyd
Sephira Shuttlesworth
Cary Clack

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