Dr. George T. French, Jr. Miles College President Receives The “University President of The Year” 2014 award” and Rev. Larry Batie, Miles College Chaplain Receives The “Man of the Year, 2014 award”

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September 8, 2014

In a great and glorious men’s day observance at the St. John Baptist Church of Edgewater on August 24th, the church was blessed to have as its 3 p.m. Speaker, Dr. George T. French, Jr., Distinguished Miles College President. Dr. French was given a plaque which recognized him as the “University President of the Year in Recognition of his excellent administrative ability as reflected in the mammoth strides being made on the Miles College Campus – new buildings, enhanced student, staff and faculty morale, and his “Visionary Leadership” with the goal of University status for the College.

His challenging, spirited and anointed message made all of us feel as if we are ready to slay any “Goliath” that might arise in our lives.

Rev. Larry Batle, Miles College Chaplain, and an Administrator Par-Excellence was presented The “Man of the Year” 2014 Award as a home-town boy who went on and achieved greatness. The Award recognizes that Rev. Batie grew up in the Mulga Community and residents of Mulga, Edgewater and Docena were very proud of his accomplishments.

Standing to the left of Dr. French is the Honorable Roderick “ROD” Scott, District 55 Representative in the Alabama House of Representatives.

The Morning Speaker at this Annual Men’s Day Service was the Principal of The Center Point High School, Rev. Van Phillips and what a sermon he delivered as he preached on the subject – “Do You Know Your Name”?

We were blessed to have in attendance at the morning service the following persons: Dr. Craig Witherspoon, Eminent Superintendent of the Birmingham School System; Senator Priscilla Dunn and her husband, the Honorable Grover Dunn and their daughter, the Honorable Karen Dunn Burks, the Honorable Katrina Ross, and the Honorable Kenneth Coachman, Mayor of Fairfield, and Wife.

After the Morning Service the Beautiful Women of St. John served a delectable and delicious meal to all of those in attendance.

Trifling! Two Young Children Left Alone in Running Car While Parents Gambl

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By Ruth Manuel-Logan
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Tyrell Johnson, 25, and his girlfriend, Josephine Laidler, 26, (both pictured above) reportedly told Hialeah, Florida police officers that they saw nothing wrong with leaving their one and four-year-old children in their running car shortly after midnight Thursday while they went to play the slot machines.
Now the couple is charged with child neglect and have been ordered to have no contact with their children while the Department of Children and Families delves further into the case, reports WSVN News.
A surveillance camera shows a Hialeah Park Casino security guard walking over to the parked car belonging to Johnson and Laidler, then using a flashlight to peer inside the vehicle. The guard is seen looking startled as she discovers the two young boys asleep and alone in the running car that was reportedly left unlocked.
When police were summoned and were directed to the children, they paid the parents a visit inside the casino. Both Johnson and Laidler were placed in cuffs and taken into custody.
According to Hileah Police Lt. Carl Zogby, he hopes that both Johnson and Laidler receive some much-needed therapy for their alleged neglectful deed, telling WSVN, “I hope they make that one of the conditions or part of the conditions before they release the children back to their parents: perhaps, having them seek help. If they do have a gambling problem that compels them to neglect their children to leave them unattended, alone in the car.”
Meanwhile, DCF reportedly has no prior complaints regarding Johnson and Laidler.

One Man’s Opinion

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Are you ready for some football?

The answer is the fans are ready. The question should be are the Southeastern Conference teams ready to compete on a national level. In the Southeastern Conference, judging from last week, the three teams that are ready are Texas A&M, the Georgia Bulldogs and Auburn.

If the voting was today, Alabama would not be in the top four teams in America. Can they reach another level within the next several weeks? The answer to this question is yes.

The next question should be will they be able to reach the next level? They can if they can find a quarterback. Blake Sims, a five-year senior, is a good quarterback. The problem is you cannot win on a national level with a good quarterback; they must be exceptional. For the last two years, AJ McCarron, the quarterback for Alabama, was not great, but he had so many other weapons, both offensively and defensively, that made up for his deficiencies.

Nick Saban and his staff made a terrible mistake by putting so much confidence in Coker, the back-up quarterback for Winston for Florida State. They were under the impression that Coker was the best thing since sliced bread. It was evident how good they think Coker is with him only playing 10 minutes in the game between Alabama and West Virginia. I’m assuming he will play Saturday when Alabama plays Florida Atlantic. Alabama playing Florida Atlantic is like Alabama playing Miles College or Parker High School. Coker has been playing catch-up since transferring from Florida State this summer. The 6-foot-5, 230-pounder is more of a prototypical passer compared to Sims who has been primarily a read-option quarterback.

We all know how the National Championship will work. Just in case we all don’t, there is a committee that, from week to week, looks at all aspects to the game. At the end of the season, they will determine, based on winnings, losses, who you beat, who beat you and the strength of schedule, teams in 1, 2, 3, and 4th places. No. 1 will play No. 4; No 2. will Play No. 3 and the winners of these games will play for the National Championship. It will be very difficult for two teams from the Southeastern Conference to play each other and compete for the National Championship.

Every week there will be a Heisman Watch. These are the first four ESPN Expert’s Poll for Sept. 2: Todd Gurley (Georgia), Marcus Mariota (QB, Oregon), Jameis Winston (QB, Florida State), Kenny Hill (QB, Texas A&M)

At the present time, Auburn looks better than any other team in the Conference to play for the National Championship. Their strength of schedule works in their favor and all they have to do is win, win and win again.

The Southeastern Conference Network is going to have to make some serious adjustments. They have to start with a clearer television picture, and get better commentators. The ones they have now are terrible. Paul Finebaum looks better on radio then he does on television. It should be hard for him to debate any sports since he has never played any – not Little League Baseball, Pee Wee Football or shot marbles competitively. I’d have to say that Paul does great interviews on radio; he comes across terribly on television.

If I had to pick two teams today that I think will play in the Championship game they would be Auburn and Florida State.

By Jesse J. Lewis, Sr.

National Panhellenic Conference Recognizes Top Alumnae Groups

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September 4, 2014

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Recipients across 27 states awarded prestigious honors for their alumnae-level guidance and success

INDIANAPOLIS – National Panhellenic Conference (NPC), a premier advocacy organization for women and the sorority experience, announces that it has recognized 59 Alumnae Panhellenics across 27 states for their outstanding service to the sorority community.
Representatives of alumnae from NPC member sororities, an Alumnae Panhellenic is a community-based organization driven to inform fraternity women of current trends, promote the sorority experience, improve the Panhellenic image and stimulate a continuing interest in related affairs.
NPC has recognized Alumnae Panhellenics with awards acknowledging their devotion to meet specific criteria and expectations. The three award categories are:

·         Citation of Merit: Recognizes achievement by active Alumnae Panhellenics in areas of panhellenic spirit, undergraduate relations and recruitment information
·         Programming Excellence: Recognizes achievement by active Alumnae Panhellenics that have outstanding activities and events involving their membership, such as special events, sisterhood programming, fundraisers, philanthropy activities and scholarship programming
·         New Alumnae Panhellenic Excellence: Recognizes recently chartered or reorganized Alumnae Panhellenics within four years on their high membership involvement and engagement in the community over a short amount of time

According to some of NPC’s most current data, there are 193 active Alumnae Panhellenics throughout the United States, Canada and United Kingdom. In the past year, community-based alumnae groups have collectively:

·         Donated 65,552 hours of community service
·         Awarded $593,330 to undergraduate scholarships
·         Awarded 457 scholarships
·         And contributed $136,585 to philanthropic causes

Recipients of the Citation of Merit for 2014 are:

Birmingham Alumnae Panhellenic
Greater Huntsville Panhellenic Association
Salt River Alumnae Panhellenic Association
Tucson Alumnae Panhellenic
Coachella Valley Alumnae Panhellenic
Sonoma County Alumnae Panhellenic
Chicago North Shore Alumnae Panhellenic
Hinsdale Area Alumnae Panhellenic Association
Lyons Township Alumnae Panhellenic Association
Lafayette Alumnae Panhellenic
Topeka Alumnae Panhellenic Council
Wichita Alumnae Panhellenic
Birmingham Area Alumnae Panhellenic Association
Twin Cities Alumnae Panhellenic Association
Charlotte Alumnae Panhellenic
Wilmington Alumnae Panhellenic
Omaha Alumnae Panhellenic Association
Albuquerque Metropolitan Alumnae Panhellenic
Greater Buffalo Alumnae Panhellenic
Cleveland Alumnae Panhellenic Association
Columbus Alumnae Panhellenic Association
Dayton Alumnae Panhellenic Association
Toledo Area Alumnae Panhellenic
Youngstown Alumnae Panhellenic Association
Pittsburgh Alumnae Panhellenic
Reading Alumnae Panhellenic
Chattanooga Alumnae Panhellenic Association
Nashville Area Panhellenic Alumnae Association
Clear Lake Area Alumnae Panhellenic Association
Frisco-Allen Texas Alumnae Panhellenic
Mid-Cities Alumnae Panhellenic Association
Northern Virginia Alumnae Panhellenic Association

Recipients of the Programming Excellence Award for 2014 are:

Birmingham Alumnae Panhellenic
Phoenix Panhellenic Association
Central Orange County Alumnae Panhellenic
Coachella Valley Alumnae Panhellenic
Escondido Alumnae Panhellenic
Glendale Area Alumnae Panhellenic
Greater Long Beach Alumnae Panhellenic
Los Angeles Alumnae Panhellenic Association
San Diego Alumnae Panhellenic
Boulder Area Alumnae Panhellenic
Colorado Springs Alumnae Panhellenic Association
Denver Area Panhellenic
Fort Walton Beach Area Alumnae Panhellenic
Jacksonville Alumnae Panhellenic Association
Melbourne Alumnae Panhellenic
Atlanta Alumnae Panhellenic Association
Chicago North Shore Alumnae Panhellenic
Chicago Northwest Suburban Alumnae Panhellenic
Louisville City Panhellenic
Panhellenic Club of Annapolis
Birmingham Area Alumnae Panhellenic Association
Twin Cities Alumnae Panhellenic Association
St. Louis Alumnae Panhellenic Association
Jackson Area Alumnae Panhellenic Association
Rancocas Valley Panhellenic Association
Oklahoma City Alumnae Panhellenic
Tulsa Area Alumnae Panhellenic
Philadelphia Area Alumnae Panhellenic
Pittsburgh Alumnae Panhellenic
Frisco-Allen Texas Alumnae Panhellenic
Houston Alumnae Panhellenic Association
Mid-Cities Alumnae Panhellenic Association
Northern Virginia Alumnae Panhellenic Association
Overlake Alumnae Panhellenic

Recipients of the New Alumnae Panhellenic Excellence Award for 2014 are:

Chicago Alumnae Panhellenic
North Dallas-Hebron Area Alumnae Panhellenic

NPC is one of the oldest and largest women’s membership organizations representing women at more than 660 campuses throughout the U.S. and Canada, and in more than 3,500 alumnae associations worldwide.

Trial Attorney, Willie E. Gary, Inspires Future Lawyers to Be the Best

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September 4, 2014

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Future Lawyers — Students from the Charlotte School of Law, take the time to pose for a picture after the event. Pictured are: Kelvin Smith (far left); Nadia Nickerson (second from left); Attorney Willie Gary (second from left) and Travis Young (far right)

Students from the Charlotte School of Law, take the time to pose for a picture after the event. Pictured are: Kelvin Smith (far left); Nadia Nickerson (second from left); Attorney Willie Gary (second from left) and Travis Young (far right)

CHARLOTTE, N. C. – Trial attorney Willie E. Gary recently visited the campus of Charlotte School of Law to serve as the keynote speaker at the Legal Preparation Program. The event was designed to foster a deeper understanding of the legal profession and the various practices of law.
Gary addressed a lively audience comprised primarily of first generation college students that attend Historically Black Colleges and Universities throughout the country and plan to pursue legal careers upon graduation. Gary encouraged the audience to give back to their community and to help support the educational goals of Black students. Gary also challenged the students to continue the pursuit of academic excellence and to lead by example.
“Lawyers have a tremendous opportunity to bring about positive change in the lives of the underprivileged and downtrodden,” said Gary. “The responsibility to serve as a voice for the voiceless will ultimately rest on your shoulders, young people. You are preparing to embark upon a career that can positively impact and make a change in one’s life – and you shouldn’t take this lightly,” commented Gary.

SeaDream Yacht Club Highlights Shore Side Casuals for 2015 Caribbean Season

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MIAMI – SeaDream Yacht Club announces crew-led excursions for the fall and winter 2014/2015 season in the Caribbean’s most beautiful islands. Known as “shore side casuals” among past guests, the veteran crew onboard the 112-guest twin mega-yachts leads complimentary shore tours to their favorite spots in the islands. The 1:1 crew-to-guest ratio of SeaDream and casual elegance onboard SeaDream I and SeaDream II affords flexibility to explore where large ships and formal tours seldom venture.
“The intimate size and casually elegant service onboard SeaDream gives guests a true yachting experience in the Caribbean,” shares Bob Lepisto, president of SeaDream Yacht Club. “That experience is equally delivered shore side as our crew shares their favorite activities in the islands through one-of-a-kind shore excursions.”
With 10 mountain bikes onboard each mega-yacht, guests can bike to the secluded beaches including Flamenco Beach in Culebra, the intimate coves in Esperanza and Shoal Bay in Anguilla. Nature preserves like the Turtle Sanctuary in Bequia and watching the dolphins at Soper’s Hole are led by crew. For the most ambitious, a tour circumnavigating the island of Nevis or mountain biking to the bottom of Saba are popular ways to work off a delicious lunch. Guests on SeaDream this season can enjoy crew-led hikes on many of the smaller islands in the Caribbean.
One of the many highlights of shore side casuals includes an incredible hike on the tiny island of Culebrita. Part of a wildlife refuge and located approximately one mile east of the island of Culebra, this tiny island is a nature lover’s paradise. Led by a knowledgeable crewmember, guests will hike to the only remaining Spanish-era structure in the Culebra archipelago, which is also the only permanent structure on the island. After taking in the views, guests will head to Playa Tortuga (Turtle Beach), which is named for the many sea turtles that use the beach for breeding grounds and surrounding waters for grazing.
SeaDream Yacht Club offers a myriad of crew-led, complementary shore excursions in numerous destinations giving guests many opportunities to explore their surroundings. A walk through Old San Juan to the El Morro Fortress offers guests the chance to explore the region’s rich history, while a circumnavigation bike ride on the tiny island paradise of Nevis is one of many ways for guests to enjoy the unspoiled serenity of natural Caribbean settings.
With an emphasis on relaxed luxury, guests can take advantage of the SeaDream Spa, with the highest therapist-to-guest ratio at sea. Both SeaDream I and SeaDream II are also equipped with wave runners, kayaks, stand-up paddleboards and many other watersports activities, all of which can be launched directly from the yachts’ Marina. While passengers sailing with other lines fight the crowds in larger ports, guests sailing with SeaDream Yacht Club will enjoy an experience like none other, visiting ports that only they can access.
For inquiries, contact a travel professional or SeaDream Yacht Club at 1-800-707-4911 or visit www.SeaDream.com.

First Annual 1000 Youth March “A HUGE SUCCESS”

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On August 24, The STRAP Foundation, in partnership with the Magic City Youth League, presented The First Annual 1000 Youth March. Many came from across the City to take part in this historical movement of our youth. High School Sororities and Fraternities came from their perspective schools. Over 200 vehicles trailed the powerful presence of the Birmingham Police Department and Chief A.C. Roper with Mayor William Bell and Councilor Marcus L. Lundy. Sgt. Hall gave safety instructions to follow along the route. At 2:30 p.m., the vehicles were being lined up for departure. At 2:45 p.m., Darron Hurst of Saved By Grace Ministries assembled everyone for a moment of “prayer”. At 3:05 p.m., The Birmingham Police Department ignited theirs “lights” and blasted their “sirens”, it was time to depart to East Thomas Park for The First Annual 1000 Youth March.
Darron Hurst was appointed to designate other ministers to assist him during this prayer walk. Rev. George Robinson, Min. Robert L. Operton, Pastor G. Stanley, Harry “traveling shoes” Turner were among the ministers to spiritually lead this march.
Following the ministers were “organizers”, Abdul Alwahiid, Joe Lockett and Gayle Lockett. The STRAP Foundation board of Directors was also leading this movement in their vehicles being escorted by STRAP CADETS. They are Judge Patricia Stephens, Judge Dorothea Batiste, Judge C.H. Brantley, Sharon McGary, Darnell McGary, Jovita Operton and Carolyn Johnson.
People lined many parts of the streets only to hear the ministers praying. We heard the music playing from East Thomas Park as we were arriving. “Magic City Sound and Entertainment” donated over five hundred dollars in services for this event.
The youth enjoyed the hotdogs and drank cold water as they engaged in various recreational activities. Special Guests included: “Angels of Praise” and “Praise Team” of Doers of the Word Outreach Ministries; Joshua Children; Devonta Ravizee, D2 dance line, Lionel Baldwin and others.
Donald Shepherd, the founder of the S.T.R.A.P Foundation would like to thank all those who sincerely supported this event. Join us next year for the second annual 1000 Youth March.

Vietnam War Veteran, Mr. Willie Bob Wright, Jr. Proves Man’s Best Friend is Not Always a Dog

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By Charlene Medley

Almost everyone has heard of seeing eye dogs for the blind. But did you know that there are two main categories of helping dogs?
Therapy dogs provide comfort and affection to people in hospitals, nursing and retirement homes. Assistance dogs help disabled people.
Horse lover, Mr. Willie Bob Wright, Jr., uses his three horses instead of dogs, to provide therapeutic assistance to himself and other people.
Disabled Veteran, Mr. Wright fought for his country in the Army from 1971-1973 during the Vietnam War. He said while serving in Vietnam and after he came back home to America, he used drugs as a life coping mechanism.
Mr. Wright explained, “When I was in Vietnam, I started using drugs. When I returned home, I was still using drugs. No one ever checked to see if I were on drugs. I had lost interest in everything. I was suffering from PTSD (Post Traumatic Stress Disorder) so I medicated myself with more drugs.”
Then, Mr. Wright’s father passed. “I felt I did not have anyone so I began to use drugs more heavily,” he said.
When he became tired of being sick and tired of his life, Mr. Wright said he turned to the Lord. “I prayed to God to help me stop drinking and using drugs and Jesus helped me by way of the Veterans Administration Hospital.”
He emphasized, “I quit because it was time for me to quit.”
“After I stopped using drugs and drinking, I asked God to show me how to fill the void. God renewed my love for horses and my mind was taken completely off drugs,” he added.
Mr. Wright expounded, “When I was a child, we did not have horses. We had mules. I loved to ride those mules. When I turned 16, I worked at Warrior River Stables in Cordova, Alabama. My love for horses deepened. After the Vietnam War, I had lost total interest in horses. I had forgotten how much I truly loved horses and God lit the spark again.”
Now, clean for three years, Mr. Wright brings happiness to children, adults and himself with his three horses. Dexter is his pony. Sugar Mama is the medium sized horse. Buckethead is the largest horse.
Mr. Wright said his horses perform at church events, carnivals, birthday parties and wherever he is invited to showcase his horses. He said he has four helpers because he always brings all three of his horses to the events. “My helpers lead the kids around on the horses and assist if a person is a little more experienced with horseback riding.”
“Buckethead is a ham. He loves to perform for crowds. I rode Buckethead at the Black Rodeo at the BJCC on June 27th of this year,” Mr. Wright mentioned.
He said working with his horses and children is a good thing because “it helps me with my recovery. I don’t drink any more. I don’t do drugs any more. Drugs are no good. I want all children to know that drugs are bad for you. Stay clean. There are other ways to get kicks and highs.”
“I have a collapsed lung and I am on oxygen because of the drugs. I don’t stop, though. It’s a cleansing process and God is showing me how enjoyable life can be without drugs. I thank God that I am free from drugs. I have nothing to hide. If I can make a difference in one child’s life, it’s all worth it,” Mr. Wright said.
He said some policemen ride his horses as well. “I love it. I want my horses to mingle with everyone so that when we are performing, the horses won’t be skittish.”
After serving his country in the Vietnam War from 1971-1973, Mr. Wright said he is finally receiving his VA Disability Benefits and badly needed help.

Lisa D. Cooper, City’s New Economic Director

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On yesterday, Mayor William Bell appointed Ms. Lisa D. Cooper as the City of Birmingham Director of Economic Development.
Recognized in the Birmingham community as a focused professional, Lisa D. Cooper is known for her business acumen, sense of humor and dedication to business development which makes her well suited for her role as Executive Director in the Mayor’s Office of Economic Development for the City of Birmingham. Cooper is currently leading the team that comprises the Mayor’s Office of Economic Development, which is responsible for efforts to facilitate growth and diversification of Birmingham’s economic platform through business recruitment, retention and expansion. In particular, Economic Development seeks to create meaningful employment opportunities for all citizens, thus providing a stable and growing tax base for the City of Birmingham.
A graduate of the University of Alabama at Birmingham, Cooper earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in Marketing, Cooper has a broad background in the financial services industry.
In a professional career that has spanned over 34 years, Cooper previously served as a banking executive in the financial services industry working with commercial giants including Central Bank of the South (now known as BBVA Compass Bank) and National Bank of Commerce. In 1997, Cooper joined the Birmingham Business Resource Center (BBRC) as their Deputy Director and managed a team of lending professionals that administered a multi-million dollar commercial loan portfolio for the SBA.
She is a past honoree of the Birmingham Business Journal Top Birmingham Women and a graduate of the 2008 Class of Leadership Birmingham.
In the local community, she serves on various boards including the CRA Board of BancorpSouth, Advisory Board of Magic City Harvest and is the current Secretary of the Magic City Chapter of the National Forum for Black Public Administrators (NFBPA). She is a member of Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church and in her spare time enjoys coming up with “bad lawyer jokes” to tell her husband Larry Cooper, Managing Partner of The Cooper Law Firm.
Lisa believes that first and foremost she is a servant of God and has been married to Attorney Lawrence Cooper for the past 15 years.

Earl Calloway

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by Norman Parish
Special to The Times

Smiling brightly on the cover of the Chicago Defender last week, were members of the Jackie Robinson West baseball team – the newly crowned Little League national champs.
At the bottom of the page was Earl Calloway – a man who would have been one of their main supporters.
For most of his life, Calloway was a cheerleader for Black American achievement, especially the arts.
On Aug. 20, the 87-year-old former Defender fine arts and entertainment editor died.
Calloway, who also previously worked at the Associated Negro Press, started writing at the Defender about talented Black visual and performing artists more than a half century ago when the mainstream media rarely covered their accomplishments.
In 1970, Calloway helped start America’s longest running exhibit of African American art, now called Black Creativity at the Museum of Science of Industry in Chicago.
“He was a very caring person,” said Theresa Fambo Hooks, a longtime Defender columnist, about Calloway, whose death was noted on the Defender’s front page last week. “He was always at work.”
Calloway, a founding member of the Chicago chapter of the National Association of Black Journalists, took colleagues under his wings and mentored them – like William Rogers, a Defender account executive.
Rogers described Calloway as a classy guy who exposed him to classical music.
Calloway, himself, was a pianist and singer. The Roosevelt University graduate performed in Puccini operas across the country. Some friends recalled him always singing.
The Birmingham, Ala., native also was a sharp dresser. He looked like he was always going out.
I first met Calloway as a youngster.
I played badminton against him as a preteen at my family’s home in Robbins, Ill., just south of Chicago. He was a family friend and one of the first journalists I met.
Years later, he encouraged me to pursue my own dreams of becoming a journalist.
“You can do it,” he said.
He always was quick to give advice if I needed it.
When he learned of a problem, he wanted to help.
“We started up with the idea for ‘Black Esthetics’ (now Black Creativity) to save our Black artists,” recalled artist Douglas Williams, who was one of the founders of the exhibit. “We didn’t get in galleries. Whites had the galleries. We would send in our slides of our work and we never got our slides back. It was rough.”
Williams said he organized the work of the visual artists – which during the first year was more than 100 artists.
Calloway, who helped in all areas of the festival, oversaw the performing artists. When big artists were in town to perform, Calloway also would convince them to briefly appear at the event, which is held annually in the winter.
During the first year, Chicagoans and gospel legends Mahalia Jackson and Thomas Dorsey performed at the festival.
“(Calloway) was a hell of a team player,” Williams said. “He made sure he held up his end.”
Calloway didn’t mind helping. He knew African-Americans needed the event.
Calloway always made sure he held up his end to help Black America.

Norman Parish is a Chicago based journalist. For the last three decades, he has worked at newspapers in Chicago, Cleveland, Milwaukee, Phoenix and St. Louis, including two Black publications, St. Louis American and Chicago Citizen.