Fort Worth Mourns Lost Educational Pillar

0:00Fort Worth just lost the pillar in education. Dr. T.A. Sims, who served over 35 years on the Fort Worth independent school district board from 1983 to 2019, passed away. March 23 at 88 years old. He made history as the first African-American elected president of the board. Sims jumped into public service as a pharmacist and business owner after moving to Fort Worth from Jefferson. Elected at 43, he represented District 4, home to 14 schools like Morningside Elementary and OD Wyatt High. Colleagues remember him as a fierce advocate for kids, especially students of color, pushing hard for better opportunities from the top down. Former Tarant County Commissioner Roy Brooks said Sims cleared paths for the next generation, standing on those shoulders to lift everyone up. U.S. rep Mardvizi gave him props on the house floor. March 27 calling out his faith in kids and lasting impact. In 1989, they even named T.A. Sims Elementary in East Fort Worth after him,

1:04a nod to his dedication. Visitation hits Friday, April 10 at 10 a.m. with a wake at 6 p.m. Then funeral Saturday, April 11 at 11 a.m. at Carter Metropolitan, CME. Church. His work ethic and heart for the community keep echoing through the district. Stay informed with Dallas News Today, AI-powered updates. I'm Corey with the story.