Rev. Sullivan Centennial Celebration Program Booklet

HONItlARY IHAItls

Freddie M. Mnle

Ihairman. Deacons lr4inistry

Alicia L. l,inle

Fresident, 0eannness Ministry

Ronald J. Harper, Esq. [hairman, Board of Trustees

[[RPIl1ATE SP[NSOI{S

Leon H. Sullivan Iharitable Trust 0aniel J. Keating [ompany

HINItlARY [[t'4MITIEE

The Honurable lindy Bass Dnnald "0ucky" Birts

llobert W. Bogle

The Hunorable Darrell L. flarke llev. llobert Iollier, Sr.

The Honorable Dwight Evans

The Hun. Rev. Dr. W. Wilssn Erode, Sr. Elaine l. Grobman

Sidney M. Grobman, D.[., J.[. latherine Hicks

The Honnrable Dnnald [. Jones Darren Lispcomb, J.[). Sara Lomax-Reese

The Hnnorable Edward E. llendell

Rev. Dr. Eus llnman [{ev.0r, William J. Shaw Dr. Julie Sullivan-0etheridge Hope Sullivan, Esq. Howard Sullivan

SIEERINE [[MMITIEE

Atif Eostic

M. Patricia Hifford

James M. Talton

llunald J. Harper, Esq. Mable E. Welborn

Eeorge Van Nsrton, Jr.

SIJLLIVAN CENIT'ENNIAL

Zion Baptist [hurch of Philadelphia. 3E[[ North Brnad Street. Philadelphia, PA lgl4[ 2l5.223.141t.www.zi 0 n baptp h ly. org''

The Rev. [)r, [hauncey P. Harrison, [).Min., Senior Pastor

Erace, Mercy, & Peace be unto you from End the Father and our Lord Jesus Ihrist, I greet ynu in the divine lnve nf Jesus Ihrist our King! I am s0 excited about this special time in our ministry to both celebrate and cnmmemorate the life, leadership, and legacy of Rev. Leon Sullivan. His ministry of socialjustice, Eronomic empowerment, black entreprEneurship, and civic Engagement serves as a paradigm that we shnuld all be in awe of. I am heartened that during this month the entire [ity of Philadelphia will acknowledge the impact this visionary has had in Philadelphia, the llnited States, and abroad. This month should not merely serve as a time fnr us t0 commemnrate Rev. Sullivan but to walk away informed, inspired to continue his legacy of faith, justice, Equality, and social good.

Best,

The Rev. ]lr. Pierre Harrison, [J.Min. Senior Pastor

Zion Baptist Ehurch Philadelphia, PA

The Call to Worship

Blessing for the Occasion

The Scriptures

Pastor,

& Greetings

Worship

Michael A. Major, Sr.

Engagement, Zion Baptist Church of Philadelphia

Isabel de Koninck

Director & Campus Rabbi, Hillel at Drexel University

Carrie Williams

Ministry, Zion Baptist Church of Philadelphia

Me Every Day”

Freddie M. Mole

Deacons Ministry, Zion Baptist Church of Philadelphia

Mc Gruder

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Officer, General Motors

Pierce J. Keating President & CEO, Daniel J. Keating

David L. Unruh

Vice President, Institutional Advancement, Drexel University

Johnson Eagle Scout, Troop #303, Zion Baptist Church of Philadelphia

Acknowledgement of Guests

of Sullivan Entities

Ebony De Brest Board of Trustees, Zion Baptist Church of Philadelphia

Reflections

Reflections

The Sullivan Movement

The Sullivan

M. Talton Chairman, OIC America

Julie Sullivan Detheridge, Daughter

P. Harrison

The

Purpose & Community Rooms,

Welcome

Greetings

Dr. Donald Moore Senior Pastor, Mount Carmel Baptist Church

Frank A. James, III President, Missio Seminary

Freddie M. Mole Chairman, Deacons Ministry, Zion Baptist Church of Philadelphia

The Occasion Reverend Robert Collier, Sr. President,

Kenderton Elementary School

on Kenderton Students

Clergy of Philadelphia & Vicinity / Senior Pastor, Galilee Baptist Church

Cathedral/Alumni/Community Choir

Changer” Speeches Jocelyn Washington & Zaniyah White

Brad Berry

Principal, Kenderton Elementary School

Deaconess Alicia L. Mole .President, Deaconess Ministry, Zion Baptist Church of Philadelphia

Cathedral/Alumni/Community Choir

Richard A. Oliver Coordinator of Undergraduate & University Affairs, Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. Sullivan Centennial

Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. Sullivan Centennial Award

Recipients

Reflections

Mosaic Development Partners, JV, LLC

Howard, Former OIC Executive

Choir

Covenant Church of Philadelphia

Harrison

Choir

Baptist Church of Abington

Tabernacle Baptist Church

Wilson Goode,

REVEREND DR. ALYN E. WALLER

Reverend Dr. Alyn E. Waller is the Senior Pastor of the Enon Tabernacle Baptist Church in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. A highly sought after revivalist, vocalist, and lecturer, Dr. Waller is a true visionary of the church and the community who serves humanity far beyond the restraints of traditionalism. His partner in marriage and ministry is Dr. Ellyn Jo Waller, the leader of Enon’s Women’s Ministry and a devoted mother to their two daughters, Elynn Morgan and Eryka Lynn.

Since 1994, God’s anointing on Dr. Waller’s pastorate at Enon has been evidenced with unprecedented spiritual and numerical growth. In July 2006, Enon became “one church in two locations” with the development of a new church campus, which includes a 5000 seat sanctuary, a chapel, a computer lab, classrooms, a Family Life Center (for banquets, a summer sports camp and ministry events), and a “big backyard” for the youth ministry to participate in competitive team sports. To serve a congregation of over 15,000 members, Enon holds three weekend worship services (with internet live streaming), multiple prayer opportunities, and three weekly Bible studies at Enon and Center City Philadelphia. Dr. Waller draws on his love for people to shape God’s vision for Enon, “A Place Where People Encounter God,” through over 75 innovative ministries. Enon regularly hosts various community awareness events and health and wellness initiatives that offer AIDS testing and other critical health screenings.

Dr. Waller’s outreach extends far beyond the walls of Enon through local community activism and radio, television, and social media commentary. Internationally, he serves as the President of the Lott Carey Global Christian Missional Community and, through Enon, has established church locations throughout South Africa. Also, Dr. Waller has preached in South Korea to over 100,000 persons and has presented at an Oxford University roundtable on religious theory.

The heart of Dr. Waller’s ministry can be felt through his musical gifts. In 2004, Dr. Waller released his CD, “With His Permission” and has supported various Enon CD music projects. In 2015, Enon and Pastor Waller founded the Enon Music Group record label and released, “Dr. Alyn E. Waller Presents Enon Tabernacle, The Experience.” Additionally, Dr. Waller has opened for Mary Mary, the Clark Sisters, and Fred Hammond, and has headlined the “Celebration of Gospel” at the Mann Music Center (Philadelphia).

A native of Cleveland, Ohio, Dr. Waller earned a B.S. in Music Business from Ohio University, an M.Div. from Southern Baptist Theological Seminary; a D.Min. in Ministry to Marriage and Family from Palmer Theological Seminary, and an honorary doctorate from Lincoln University. Dr. Waller served previously as Minister of Music at Canaan Missionary Baptist Church (Louisville, KY) and Senior Pastor of the First Baptist Church of Donora (PA). He is the author of Enjoy Your Journey: Our Quest for a Deeper Relationship with Christ (2006) and Hope for the Journey: Believing God is Enough When the Road Gets Rough (2011).

REVEREND MARSHALL PAUL HUGHES MITCHELL

Marshall Paul Hughes Mitchell is the 11th pastor of Salem Baptist Church of Abington, Pennsylvania. Founded in 1884, Salem is an older, yet growing, congregation increasingly engaged in the delivery of critical human needs in the Philadelphia region. The church’s reach into areas such as education (autistic and early childhood, 2019), food insecurity (creation of a 4000 sq. ft. food distribution center, 2022), and commercial and residential real estate in three communities places Salem among the leading faith, economic, and cultural institutions in the region. Mitchell has led the congregation since 2013. He has brought significant private and public sector executive leadership to the pastorate and Salem.

In Mitchell’s nine year pastorate, Salem has added 1500 members (membership is 2200), sold its original location and relocated to its new 11 acre campus in Abington. The new location is home to numerous for and non profit entities that create the faith, educational and economic beehive that is today’s Salem. In 2012 when Mitchell arrived, Salem was in the throes of a federal bankruptcy proceeding. Enduring through the hardships of a decade of decline, Salem emerged a new church with a commitment to return to the fundamental mission and functions that make effective churches vital to congregants and public and private stakeholders.

Salem’s new location is home to a private autistic school, a thriving daycare, Abington Police Athletic League, Catholic Youth Organization football teams, yoga and dance studios, a gymnasium, and 80 seat movie theater. More than $4 million in capital improvements have been made to the new location since it was acquired in 2018. In 2023, Salem will undertake the construction of a public coffee house and 500 seat banquet and event facility. Salem is Montgomery County’s fastest expanding faith community in membership, economics and impact. In 2022, Salem received a $5,000,000 RACP Grant from the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania to finance additional capital expansion.

In addition to the new campus, Salem has also acquired a former Lutheran church several blocks from its location. This facility was purchased from Living Word Lutheran Church and is the future home of a large and growing senior citizens center (Salem Adult Citizens) slated to open in November 2022. Presently, three diverse congregations from different denominations jointly utilize the sanctuary. In stratified and divided times, the Salem model has fostered unity in space, program and purpose. The new location boasts significant parking, a rectory, and green space. An elevator, new commercial kitchen, and new boilers and mechanical systems have been installed since acquisition. The original congregation has been preserved by the infusion of capital from the sale and has regained its footing as an additional Christian witness to the shared community.

Prior to the pastorate, Mitchell founded and helmed two media companies in Hollywood and led marketing campaigns for 12 Years a Slave, Hidden Figures, Life of Pi, Tree of Life, The Princess and the Frog, Red Tails, Birth of a Nation, Waiting for Superman and nearly 80 other major studio released films. In addition, he served as the executive Vice President of Wilberforce University and led a serious turnaround effort that secured an unprecedentedly positive accreditation. In 1994, Mitchell was appointed the youngest chief of staff in the US Congress. For 5 years he served in this role to US Representative Floyd H. Flake, the distinguished pastor the Greater Allen AME Cathedral in New York City.

An honors graduate of Howard University in Political Science and the Classics, Mitchell attended New York’s Union Theological Seminary. He was bestowed an honorary doctorate (humane letters) from Eastern University. He is former member of the Board of Trustees of the University of Pennsylvania and the Board of Governors of Howard University School of Divinity. He serves on several boards with emphases on education, farming, and healthcare and hospitals and is an initiate of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc.

DR. LEON H. SULLIVAN, "A MAN OF FAITH AND WORKS"

Reverend Sullivan was born in Charleston, West Virginia in 1922 and was nurtured by his loving grandmother. He graduated from West Virginia State College, Union Theological Seminary and Columbia University. He was married to Grace Banks Sullivan and they had three children, Howard, Julie and Hope.

He was called to pastor Zion in 1950 where he served until retiring in 1988. Prior to serving at Zion, he pastored the First Baptist Church of South Orange, New Jersey for five years. Upon moving to New York in 1943, Reverend Sullivan served at the Abyssinian Baptist Church under the leadership of Reverend Adam Clayton Powell, Sr.

While serving at Zion, Reverend Sullivan became known as the "Lion of Zion." He was a man of vision and a vanguard for positive social change based on Christian principles. Not only did he initiate visionary programs for the church, but he also led an outreach to positively impact the quality of life for disenfranchised people across America and around the world.

Under his leadership, a number of ministries and programs were started. The list includes the first day care center organized in the African American community in 1955; Zion Federal Credit Union, the first faith based credit union established in 1957, the purchase of the Trinity Reformed Church of Philadelphia in 1969 that later became known as the Zion Educational Annex. The annex was host to a long list of programs and activities that served residents of the Nicetown Tioga community, Zion members and others. Under Reverend Sullivan's leadership, church membership grew from 600 to an all time high of 6,000. Several new ministries and programs were established including the Women's Service Guild, Nurses' Unit, New Day Bible Class, Zion African Cultural Organization (ZACO), the Group & Team Leaders, Mr. & Mrs. Groups, and the Men of Zion.

Social initiatives supported by the Zion members included "Selective Patronage," which was the beginning of a nationwide effort against job discrimination. In 1959, Reverend Sullivan organized 400 ministers to lead a three year boycott against Philadelphia merchants that refused to hire African Americans.

“My subject that week was the “Walls of Jericho Must Come Down!’ I outlined my program to break down the job discrimination “Walls of Jericho.” I called it ‘Selective Patronage.’ Ours would be a vast new economic withdrawal campaign, with a new twist and with a new name. I asked for support, and my church was with me. I told the children to remember that day and to see what God and his church could do open closed doors that no one else had been able to open.” ~ Reverend Sullivan (Build, Brother, Build)

In response, merchants opened over 2,000 skilled jobs to African American workers. However, it soon became apparent that job training was necessary to take advantage of the job openings. As a result, job training programs through Opportunities Industrialization Centers (OIC) was created.

In the spirit of Exodus 4:2, Reverend Sullivan used "what was in his hand." OIC began in an abandoned jail at 19th & Oxford Streets in Philadelphia. OIC is an on going legend that has continued to serve hundreds of thousands of people in Philadelphia (Philadelphia OIC), the nation (OIC of America), and abroad (OIC International).

In June, 1962, Reverend Sullivan preached a sermon titled "The Gathering of the Fragments for the Emancipation of our People" based on the biblical text Luke 9'.10 17 the story of the feeding of the five thousand. Following the sermon, he asked members to contribute $10 for 36 months. This became known as the 10 36 Plan, an economic development an empowerment strategy that still resonates in 2020. The first $160 was used to establish a non profit organization (the Zion Non Profit Charitable Trust, now Leon H. Sullivan Charitable Trust) and the remaining $200 to establish a for profit entity the Zion Investment Associates, Inc., later renamed Progress Investment Associates, Inc.

“One thing must be made: The 10 36 Plan, the Selective Patronage Program and Opportunities Industrialization Center Program are the work of the Christian Church. They represent for me the translation of my ministry into concrete, living terms. The inspiration for the work came from the Bible.”

Reverend Sullivan (Build, Brothers, Build)

Several ventures emerged from this effort including Progress Aerospace Enterprises, Progress Construction Company, Progress Products Company, Progress Garment Factory, Progress Industrial Parks and Our Markets. A shopping center, Sullivan Progress Plaza, was constructed in 1967. The plaza is the first African American owned shopping center in the United States. The Leon H. Sullivan Human Services Center was constructed in 1978 adjacent to the Progress Plaza Shopping Center to house agencies serving the needs of the community. The following apartment buildings were also built, Opportunities Towers I, II and III and Zion Gardens.

In 1971, Reverend Sullivan became the first African American elected to the board of directors of a major corporation. When he joined the board, there were only five Black owned General Motors dealerships in the entire country. Over the course of time, thanks to Reverend Sullivan's efforts, there would be several hundred minority dealers and thousands and thousands of Black salespersons in dealerships and Black technicians in GM throughout America.

From his position on the board of General Motors in 1977, Reverend Sullivan created the Global Sullivan Principles later to be called the Global Sullivan Principles of Social Responsibility. Initially created as a tool to end apartheid in South Africa, the principles now represent a way for corporations throughout the world to operate in a socially responsible manner.

The preamble to the principles state: "The objectives of the Global Sullivan Principles are to support economic, social and political justice by companies where they do business; to support human rights and to encourage equal opportunity at all levels of employment, including racial and gender diversity on decision making committees and boards; to train and advance disadvantaged workers for technical, supervisory and management opportunities; and to assist with greater tolerance and understanding among peoples; thereby, helping to improve the quality of life for communities, workers and children with dignity and equality."

Mrs. Grace Sullivan herself was also very active in the efforts to enhance the quality of African Americans. Reverend Sullivan said that we need to "proclaim a pragmatic gospel, one that reassured people of God's love and God's desire to relieve the burdens of the underprivileged." While at Zion, Mrs. Sullivan founded the Philadelphia Miniversity in 1974, with initial classes held at the church. The Miniversity was designed to teach college level courses to adults in the evenings and weekends and it was held at several churches in the area serving over 3,000 people. In addition, Mrs. Sullivan founded Wednesday’s Women at Zion, a group organized to promote the development of women in the church as well as to provide service to schools, courts and hospitals.

“My personal mission as a Christian Minister was to proclaim a pragmatic gospel, one that reassured people of God’s love and God’s desire to relieve the burdens of the underprivileged. In all my years of ministry, I have not found it necessary to change this essential message or my view of the church’s mission. This was the message I advanced in my ministry in Harlem, and later in New Jersey, Philadelphia, and the boardrooms of America, and in South Africa and across the continent of Africa.” ~Rev. Sullivan (Moving Mountains)

After serving Zion for thirty eight years, Reverend Sullivan retired in 1988 and became Pastor Emeritus. Reverend Sullivan and his family relocated to Phoenix, Arizona, to continue his work to improve the lot of humankind. He organized and devoted his time to the International Foundation for Education and Self Help, better known as IFESH. IFESH convened the African/African American Summit and the Teachers for Africa Program.

African/African American Summits Convened:

Summit I: Cote D’Ivoire (1991)

Summit II: Gabon (1993)

Summit III: Senegal (1995)

Renamed Sullivan Summits:

Summit VI: Nigeria (2003)

Summit VII: Nigeria (2006)

Summit VIII: Tanzania (2008) Summit V: Ghana (1999)

Summit IV: Zimbabwe (1997)

Reverend Sullivan passed away on April 24, 2001 in Arizona.

Reverend Leon H. Sullivan Awards, Honors & Accomplishments

Reverend Sullivan secured his education at West Virginia State College, Union Theological Seminary and Columbia University.

Reverend Sullivan received numerous honorary degrees from educational institutions such as the University of Pennsylvania, Princeton University, Yale University, Virginia Union University, Bethune Cookman College, Lincoln University, La Salle University, Howard University, Drexel University, Villanova University Swarthmore College, St. Joseph’s University, Dartmouth University and many more.

AWARDS (Partial Listing)

1967: The William Penn Award

1971: The Springarn Award given by the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People

1975: The United States Public Service Award

1976: The establishment of the Leon Hoard Sullivan Chair in the School of Social Welfrae at the University of Wisconsin (one of the first of its kind so seatblished for a living American)

1979: The Laurel Wreath Award given by Kappa Alpha Psi Fratenity, Inc. for outstanding achievement. This is the highest award given by the fraternity.

1982: The Alexis De Tocqueville Society Award given by the United Way of America to a nindividual for outstanding voluntary serivce to the nation.

1987: The Franklin D. Roosevelt Freedom Medal Award

DIRECTORSHIPS & AFFILIATIONS

General Motors Corporation (Director)

Mellon National Corporation (Director) Girard Trust Bank, Philadelphia (Director) Philadelphia Saving Fund Society (PSFS) (Director) Boy Scouts of America (Director)

AUTHOR: “Build, Brother, Build” (1969), “Alternatives to Despair” (1972), “Moving Mountains” (1998)

COMPOSER: “A Nation of Brotherhood”, Arranged by Sydney Fisher (1974)

POET: “A Clergyman’s Prayer,” “Colored Man,” and “The Lord’s Answer”

Honoring the Past ~ Continuing the Legacy

September 29, 2022 City Hall: Philadelphia City Council Chambers

Philadelphia City Council will introduce a proclamation announcing October 2022 as “Rev. Leon H. Sullivan Month.”

October 1 31, 2022 PECO Energy Headquarters Tower

“Sullivan Entities Centennial Celebration” will be featured on the PECO Energy headquarters crown tower lights.

October 3, 2022 Leon H. Sullivan Human Services Center, 1415 North Broad Street

1:00 P.M. 4:00 P.M. WURD 900 AM will broadcast live, featuring individuals reflecting about the life and legacy of Rev. Sullivan. Open to the public. Contact LHS Charitable Trust 215 684 3400 or thesullivantrust.org.

October 12, 2022 Zion Baptist Church of Philadelphia, 3600 North Broad Street

8:00 A.M. 12:00 P.M. Economic Construction Production Event for contractors of color entering the construction industry and wanting to expand their businesses. (Sponsored by Black Contractors Coalition & Called To Serve CDC) For more information, contact Rev. Jeff Harley at jeffrey@calledtoservecdc.org or 215 558 5926.

October 12, 2022 The Charles L. Blockson Afro American Collection, Temple University, presents “Beyond the Page” 1330 Pollett Walk, 2:00 P.M. A special program on Zoom honoring Rev. Sullivan. Sign onto Zoom at https://temple.zoom.us/j/97018320289

October 14, 2022 OIC Philadelphia, 1231 North Broad Street

11:00 A.M. 1:00 P.M. Open House commemorating Rev. Sullivan’s legacy at OIC Philadelphia and meeting Sheila Ireland, the new President & CEO. 215 236 7700

October 15, 2022 The Lion of Zion 10 36 Tour: Power of the Multitude

10:00 A.M. There will be a tour of multiple properties and businesses owned and created through the 10 36 program. Bus departs from 6445 Germantown Avenue. Sponsored by the Society to Preserve Philadelphia African American Assets. $45 per person. Contact Deborah Gary at 215 844 4200 to reserve a seat.

September 29, 2022 ~ October 31, 2022

Honoring the Past ~ Continuing the Legacy

October 16, 2022 Zion Baptist Church of Philadelphia, 3600 North Broad Street

10:00 A.M. Worship, Rev. Dr. Chauncey P. Harrison, Senior Pastor, preaching. Rev. Sullivan’s children and colleagues will share memories. Complimentary parking available at Shriners Hospital for Children, 3551 North Broad Street. For more information contact M. Patricia Clifford at 215 802 2946 or pgcliff23@gmail.com.

1:00 P.M. Centennial Reception: Sullivan Entities Executives will share current accomplishments of Rev. Sullivan’s legacy. Complimentary parking available at Shriners Hospital for Children, 3551 North Broad Street.

4:00 P.M. Worship ~ Guest Speakers:

Rev. Dr. Alyn E. Waller, Senior Pastor, Enon Tabernacle Baptist Church

Rev. Marshall Mitchell, Senior Pastor, Salem Baptist Church of Abington Complimentary parking available at Shriners Hospital for Children, 3551 North Broad Street. For more information contact, Rev. Michael Major, at 215 605 1137 or mike.major@calledtoservecdc.org

October 17, 2022 The Lion of Zion 10 36 Tour: Power of the Multitude

2:00 P.M. There will be a tour of multiple properties and businesses owned and created through the 10 36 program. Bus departs from 6445 Germantown Avenue. Sponsored by the Society to Preserve Philadelphia African American Assets. $45 per person. Contact Deborah Gary at 215 844 4200 to reserve a seat.

October 18, 2022 Philadelphia International Airport

1:30 P.M. Ceremony: Rev. Leon H. Sullivan International Arrivals Hall Event. The Philadelphia International Airport’s Arrivals Hall will be renamed in honor of Rev. Sullivan. There will also be the unveiling of a permanent exhibit in Rev. Sullivan’s name. By invitation only. For more information, contact the LHS Trust at 215 684 3400 or thesullivantrust.org.

October 23, 2022 African American Museum of Philadelphia, 701 Arch Street Complimentary admission will be offered to the public all day on October 23rd in honor of the Rev. Leon H. Sullivan Centennial. For more information, contact nball@aampmuseum.org

“My personal mission as a Christian minister was to proclaim a pragmatic gospel, one that reassured people of God’s love and God’s desire to relieve the burdens of the underprivileged.” Rev. Leon H. Sullivan, Moving Mountains

Reverend Leon Sullivan: A Real Game Changer

By Jocelyn Washington

8th Grade Student at Kenderton Elementary School

Reverend Leon Sullivan was a game changer. Who is Rev. Leon Sullivan you may ask? Reverend Leon Sullivan was a civil rights activist, pastor, leader, and game changer. He led and organized successful anti discrimination campaigns. He did a lot of things to benefit the Black community, and this is one of them. Reverend Sullivan is one of several Black civil rights activists who contributed to the evolution of the Black community. His efforts to push the Black community to improve have made him a game changer of his generation. This motivates me to be a game changer as well.

Reverend Sullivan did a lot of things to change the game. One of these accomplishments is the development and leadership of one of the first industrialization centers. Sullivan developed and led the first American Opportunity Industrialization Centers in 1964. Sullivan had previously led and managed successful anti discrimination campaigns. When Reverend Sullivan learned that job discrimination was a big issue in Philadelphia, he took action.

Reverend Sullivan accomplished a lot more to become a game changer. The Zion Investment Association was created by Sullivan. This organization helped small businesses by raising funds. Sullivan also established principles to protect human rights and promote equal opportunities.

Reverend Sullivan is one of many Black civil rights leaders who encourages people to make a difference in the world. He inspires me to make a difference in the world. He fought for equal opportunities for all individuals, and that inspires me to do the same. He assisted people with small enterprises, which encourages me to assist in the funding of small businesses so that they can improve the community. He also worked his way up in life to achieve great things, which motivates me to keep going so that I can achieve amazing things as well.

Finally, Reverend Leon Sullivan did a lot for the African American community. He also encouraged me to change the game. He also assisted persons who were victims of workplace discrimination. The first Opportunity Industrialization Centers were founded and led by himself. The Zion Investment Association was founded by him. These are some of the many things Reverend Leon Sullivan did to become a game changer, as well as how he encouraged me to do the same.

Reverend Leon Sullivan: A True Game Changer

By Zaniyah White

8th Grade Student at Kenderton Elementary School

A game changer is a person that notices issues in the world and tries to resolve it. One game changer that has made a profound impact in my community is Reverend Leon Howard Sullivan. He changed the game and didn’t let the game change him. Reverend Leon Sullivan became a leader in his community and did things such as starting the International Foundation for Education and Self Help, he led successful campaigns to challenge discrimination, and he also created the Sullivan Principles. Reverend Leon Sullivan came across many issues and obstacles but didn’t let anything stop or come in the way of his desires.

One thing Reverend Leon Sullivan did was start the International Foundation for Education and Self Help. This was a program that created the peoples investment fund for Africa. Evidence from the passage that follows up the detail is “IFESH had provided books and school supplies for the African continent, distributed medicines to help river blindness, and helped combat the spread of HIV/AIDS. This makes me want to become a game changer because not many have the same privileges and resources as I do, I want to make a positive change in this world as I have the capability to do so. Reverend Leon Sullivan inspires me to face my fear of failure because failure is not the opposite of success it’s a part of it.

Another thing Reverend Leon Sullivan did was lead successful campaigns to challenge discrimination. A passage from his biography that follows up this detail is “Reverend Leon Sullivan also recognized the need for job training in African American communities and which he felt would assist the effort to end employment discrimination.” This makes me want to become a game changer because it inspires me to help and/or change my community and the problems that revolve around it instead of letting the problems that revolve around my community change or impact me as an individual. American writer and author, James Baldwin once said “not everything that is faced can be changed, but nothing can be changed until it is faced.” Always remember that if you have the capability or control take advantage of it.

Alongside these two things, Reverend Leon Sullivan also created the Sullivan Principles, a code of conduct operating out of South Africa. In class we learned that the Sullivan Principles were designed to protect human rights and promote equal opportunities for workers in South Africa. In the biography of Rev. Leon Sullivan it states that “This code of ethics was widely acknowledged for challenging racial discrimination in South Africa and helping dismantle apartheid.” This makes me want to become a game changer because it shows me that anything is possible with the power of effort. I could possibly follow Reverend Leon Sullivan’s footsteps and challenge racial discrimination in the world to make the world a better place.

Reverend Leon Sullivan did some very stupendous things such as starting the International Foundation for Education and Self Help, leading successful campaigns to challenge discrimination, and creating the Sullivan Principles. I intentionally want to be even better and do even better things. I am capable, I am a leader, and I am worthy. I want to reach my goal of being a role model and doing things that others may not be able to do. I will face my fear of failure. One person that reached this goal before myself is a very astonishing guy, who once made an impact in my community and he goes by the name Reverend Leon Sullivan.

At the height of the Civil Rights Movement, Reverend Doctor Leon H. Sullivan, pastor of Zion Baptist Church, sought to offer unemployed minority youth, who expressed their outrage over a lack of employment opportunities, a message of hope. He mobilized 400 clergy from across the region who encouraged their congregations to boycott companies that refused to provide fair employment opportunities for minority youth. His employment strategy, which he coined “selective patronage,” forced businesses to rethink their hiring practices to include local labor that mirrored the communities their businesses targeted.

In 1964, Reverend Sullivan opened the first Opportunities Industrialization Center (OIC) in North Philadelphia in response to a huge demand for job training, education and employment services. Within a few years, the Philadelphia OIC gained notoriety from President Lyndon B. Johnson because of its proven job training and employment model.

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Formerly

Rev. Dr. Leon H. Sullivan

Board of Trustees

Mable Ellis Welborn Chair

Barbara Ann Moore

Vice Chair

Deborah Gary Secretary

Linda L. House, CPA Treasurer

Daryl DeBrest

Trustee

Rev. Alexander Houston Trustee

Starr Marshall Cash, Esq. Trustee

Gemela McClendon Trustee

Jason Ray Trustee

Julius Spencer Sharpe, Jr. Trustee

Howard H. Sullivan Trustee

Dr. Julie Sullivan Detheridge Trustee

Hope Sullivan

Honorary Trustee

Donald “Ducky” Birts Trustee

Debra White

HISTORY

ZionNon profitCharitableTrust,a501c(3)tax exemptorganization was issueda DeclarationofTrustonDecember20,1966.Thenamewasofficially changedtotheLeonH.SullivanCharitableTrust(“theTrust”)in2006to honoritsfounder.

TheTrust,formedwithtax deductiblecontributionstothe10 36Plan,was abletoprocuregrantsforeconomicdevelopmentandtraininginitiatives.

TheEntrepreneurialDevelopmentTrainingCenter(“theEDTC”)wasthe premierinitiativesponsoredbytheTrust,witha$400,000.00grantfromthe FordFoundation.TheEDTCreceivedadditionalfundingfromtheU.S. DepartmentofCommerceandtheU.S.DepartmentofLabor. TheEDTC was developedtoinstruct AfricanAmericansonhowtostartandmanagenew businesses.TheEDTCstaffincludedcertifiedinstructors,accountants,and financialadvisors. TheEDTCwaslocatedatProgressPlazaandsucceededin thatendeavorforovertenyears. TheEDTCbecamethemodelforother federallyfundedbusinessdevelopmentprograms.

In1975,theU S DepartmentofCommerceEconomicDevelopment Administration(EDA)awardedtheTrusta$1,484,000.00loantohelpfinance theconstructionoftheProgressHumanServicebuildingatBroadandMaster Streets. Thebuildingwascompletedin1981. TheEDAwastoretainan interestinthepropertyanditsoperationforforty(40)years.TheEDA releaseditsinterestafteronlytwenty four(24).Thatreleasewaspredicated ontheperformanceoftheTrustasareputableownerandoperator. Moreover,theTruststayedtruetoitspurposeofmakingsocialandhuman servicesavailabletothecommunityfromthecenter.TheHumanService Centercontinuestofulfillitspurposethroughtheleasingofofficespaceata below marketratetoprovidersofhumanandsocialservicestolocal residents.

In2007,theHumanServiceswasrenamedtheLeonH.SullivanHuman ServicesCenter ThecurrenttenantlistincludesPhiladelphiaYouth Network/AchievingIndependenceCenter(PYN/AIC),CampaignforWorking Families(CWF),OpportunityIndustrializationCenterofAmerica(OICA), PhiladelphiaCommunityCultivationCenter,SankofaHealingStudio,Spectrum HealthServices,UniteHere,UrbanAffairsCoalition,UrbanYouthAlliance International,andWatsonChiropractic&PhysicalTherapy.Thesetenants employapproximately200fullandpart timeemployeesandprovidesocial andhumanservicestothecommunity.

TheLeonH.SullivanTrustisthesoleownerofMiniMallWest,Inc.,anequal partnerinMiniMallWestPartnership,Inc.thatownsProgressHaddington Plazaat56&VineStreet.

Owners of Leon H. Sullivan

Services Center

N. Broad St , Ste

James M. Talton, Board

& Louis J. King, President and

James M. Talton Board Chairman Louis J. King President & CEO

Our History

In 1970, OIC of America, Inc. is established to serve as the national headquarters to OIC Affiliates and provide technical assistance to communities replicating the OIC model.

In 1971, OICA received $32,600,000 from the Department of Labor to serve as “a prime national contractor” for manpower services throughout the U.S. for more than a decade.

In 1981, OICA managed upwards of 150 OIC affiliates throughout the United States of America.

In 1988, OICA develops the Quantum Opportunity Program (QOP), a multi year, intensive case management and mentoring program for high school youth. The program is rigorously evaluated and eventually adapted by the Eisenhower Foundation for widespread dissemination.

In 1998, OIC has trained more than 3 million people, and placed more than 2.5 million in jobs, with its alumni collectively earning $80 billion a year (L.H. Sullivan, Moving Mountains, Judson Press, 1998).

In 2014, Leveraging $12.8 million in US Department of Labor grants through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, OICA launched programs in 7 cities to prepare workers for high demand “green” careers.

In 2016 2022, OICA launches national re entry initiative (SOAR) to provide returning citizens vocational training, work readiness and education to help reduce recidivism, funded by a total of grants from the Dept. of Labor totaling $42 million dollars.

INVESTMENT ASSOCIATES, INC. & PROGRESS TRUST, INC.

Reverend Dr. Leon H. Sullivan was unrivaled by few men in the 20th century. During his lifetime, Reverend Sullivan impacted millions of people throughout the world, but particularly, by advocating self help principles of community empowerment. Under the mentorship of A. Phillip Randolph, who led the premier March on Washington Movement, Reverend Sullivan developed his unique ideas on nonviolent, direct action and on the development of the community through community based organizations. A. Phillip Randolph taught the Reverend Sullivan, "how to organize...how to mobilize".

In the late 1950's and early 1960's, Reverend Dr. Sullivan initiated a successful "Selective Patronage" operation in Philadelphia to boycott companies that did not offer employment opportunities Black men and women. Later, the Reverend Martin Luther King, Jr. would adopt the highly successful Selective Patronage program and transform it into the Operation Breadbasket program.

As job opportunities began to open, Reverend Sullivan realized that a trained workforce did not exist to fill them. In 1964, as a response to these newly opened opportunities, he founded the OIC, a skills training program providing training on a massive scale. He also founded the Progress Investment Associates, Inc. (PIA) and The Zion Non profit Charitable Trust (ZNPCT). ZNPCT was established to fund housing, human services, educational and other non profit ventures for inner city dwellers such as Zion Gardens, an apartment complex constructed in 1965, and Progress Plaza a multi million dollar shopping center, built in 1968. From 1968 to the early 90’s, Progress Plaza flourished, and peaked, but due to lack of community support, major food market divestiture from the “inner” city, and suburban mall interest, it began to decline. Its structure needed a major update to insure its survival. In 1999, as an outgrowth of the PIA, this board, formed The Progress Trust Inc., a non profit community development corporation, to launch a major redevelopment and expansion of the Progress Plaza Shopping Center. To address the serious disrepair a plan began unfolding which would require a non profit component to attract grants.

The creation of Progress Trust, Inc. (PTI) as community economic development arm was appropriate and well received. Beginning in 2006, the first development project of Progress Trust, Inc. (PTI) was the $ 22 million redevelopment and expansion of the Sullivan Progress Plaza Shopping Center in North Central Philadelphia. PTI upgraded this 68,000 sq. ft. retail center, built in 1968, into a state of the art attraction containing 91,000 sq. ft. of retail and office space. This ultra modern shopping center includes a 46,000 sq. ft., full service supermarket with elevator equipped, roof top parking.

In this venture, PTI succeeded in maximizing minority participation by engaging a general construction team consisting of a joint venture between an African American owned firm and a female owned firm. Two of the three architects on this project were African American. Furthermore, electrical, carpentry, steel works and plumbing subcontractors were African American. The total minority participation accomplished in this project was 68 % value participation and a significant 39 % "on site" participation. Also two (2) teenagers (African American) from the Charter High School for Architecture and Design (CHAD) were involved in our 12 month After School and Summer Internship. Two college students (African American) participated in our "College Motivational Internship".

At every possible opportunity, PTI's philosophy is to search vigorously for qualified African American suppliers, vendors, professionals and craftsmen. PTI's purpose is to identify and take the lead in "inner city" economy development ventures, incorporating wherever possible the Leon H. Sullivan concept of "self help and creative entrepreneurial development. Another very important dimension of PTI’s "mission" is to recognize and advance maximum minority participation in every venture.

Today, the Sullivan Progress Plaza stands as an operational beacon of the Self Help philosophy. It has provided thousands of jobs, access to finance, mortgage companies, and other services the Philadelphia African American community depends on. Sullivan Progress Plaza remains a source of legacy and pride for surrounding communities and the world.

Community Impact Center

At the corner of Broad and Venango Streets, Called to Serve CDC and the Leon H. Sullivan CDC are leading an effort to transform the Zion Baptist Church Annex into the Reverend Leon H. Sullivan Community Impact Center. The Educational Annex, founded by Rev. Sullivan in the 1960s and in operation until 2014, was home to more than a dozen active programs that served the community. Our goal is to bring this historic building back to life as a community hub.

The new accessible entrance will lead to the main sanctuary area—a radically welcoming multipurpose space for community use. Exhibits and signage will tell the remarkable story of Rev. Sullivan and his legacy of Black empowerment and human rights that he launched from this site.

A cooperative café and bookstore, adjacent to the reception area, will offer ownership opportunities and employment for community residents. Coffee and light fare will be offered along with books and events featuring Philadelphia authors.

A Community Arts Center, radiant with natural light, will offer programs by Alice & Daisy’s Kin, LLC, an African-American, womenowned, and locally-based business. Artists of all ages and abilities will enjoy classes and clubs, space for work and display, art parties, and art therapy to address mental wellbeing and community healing.

INTERIOR OF THE SANCTUARY

COMMUNITY ARTS CENTER

Temple University will operate several programs by and for the community:

• Farm to Family, Cure Violence Philadelphia, and Begin the Turn programs from the Center for Urban Bioethics at the Katz School of Medicine

• Community Care Management program of Temple Health Systems to train health workers as advocates for neighbors

• University Admissions Outreach Office

• Temple Lenfest North Philadelphia Workforce Initiative.

The Spirit of the Lion

The Sullivan Community Impact Center will honor a visionary leader who made this neighborhood the birthplace of a movement that reached across the nation and around the world. It will be a model of economic empowerment and cultural heritage:

• Financially sustainable through rental income

• Environmentally sustainable through energyefficient systems

• Educational information about Rev. Sullivan and how his legacy lives today

A 120-seat Esports competition and event space with Shoutcasting studio will welcome teams from across the city. The BriDDge Career Pathways program will “bridge the digital divide” for youth leading to college scholarships and a variety of careers.

The Esports space will transform into a Technology Center with a 60-station computer lab for youth and seniors alike, open to all.

TECHNOLOGY CENTER

The Rev. Leon H. Sullivan Community Impact Center is on its way to becoming reality. Major grants, public funding and gifts from community members have helped to raise a significant portion of the $10.75 million cost to renovate the Annex.

Join us and come celebrate when the doors open in 2024!

Join Us!

Help us by contributing your support.

To be raised: $3,050,000

• Be a part of the 20/24 plan— $20 a month for 24 months!

• Find more ways to give at the Called to Serve website: https://www.calledtoservecdc.org/ sullivanimpactcenter.html

Anticipated tax credits: $4.6 million

Spread the word!

Tell others about this wonderful opportunity to recognize Rev. Sullivan’s legacy and support our community.

Tell your story!

We’re gathering stories of Rev. Sullivan and his continuing influence for the Sullivan Community Impact Center Archives. Share your story here: https://bit.ly/cts-sullivan-stories

Raised: $3.1 million

For more information: Contact Rev. Michael A. Major at 215–588–4940 or mike.major@calledtoservecdc.org

TOTAL COST $10.75 million

Honorary Chairs

Freddie M. Mole Alicia L. Mole

Ronald J. Harper, Esq. Chairman, Deacons Ministry President, Deaconess Ministry Chairman, Board of Trustees

Corporate Sponsors

Leon H. Sullivan Charitable Trust / Mable E. Welborn, Chair

Daniel J. Keating Construction Company / Pierce J. Keating, President/CEO

Honorary Committee

The Honorable Cindy Bass

Donald “Ducky” Birts

Philadelphia City Council, District 8

President & CEO, The Ducky Birts Foundation

Robert W. Bogle President & CEO, The Philadelphia Tribune

The Honorable Darrell L. Clarke

President, Philadelphia City Council, District 5

Reverend Robert Collier, Sr. President, Black Clergy of Philadelphia & Vicinity

The Honorable Dwight Evans

U.S. House of Representatives, 3rd District

The Honorable Rev. Dr. W. Wilson Goode, Sr. Former Mayor, City of Philadelphia (1984 1992)

Elaine I. Grobman Senior Philanthropic Advisor, Drexel University

Sidney M. Grobman, D.O., J.D.

Physician & Attorney (Ret.)

Catherine Hicks President, Philadelphia NAACP, Publisher, The Philadelphia Sunday Sun

The Honorable Donald C. Jones

Past Most Worshipful Grand Master, Most Worshipful Prince Hall Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania, Free & Accepted Masons

Darren Lipscomb, J.D. Polemarch, Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. Philadelphia Alumni Chapter

Sara Lomax Reese President/CEO, WURD Radio, LLC, Co Founder/President at URL Media

The Honorable Edward G. Rendell

Former Governor, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, 2003 2011

Reverend Dr. Gus Roman Pastor Emeritus, Canaan Baptist Church

Reverend Dr. William J. Shaw Pastor, White Rock Baptist Church

Dr. Julie Sullivan Detheridge Daughter, Reverend Leon H. Sullivan

Hope Sullivan, Esq. Daughter, Reverend Leon H. Sullivan

Howard Sullivan Son, Reverend Leon H. Sullivan

10:00 A.M. Worship Service

Atif Bostic Chairman, OIC Philadelphia M. Patricia Clifford (Communications) Principal, Clifford Communications James M. Talton Chairman, OIC America Ronald J. Harper, Esq. Harper & Paul, Attorneys at Law Mable E. Welborn Chair, Leon H. Sullivan Charitable Trust George Van Norton, Jr. Administrator, Zion Baptist Church of Philadelphia

4:00 P.M. Worship Service

The Honorable Rev. Dr. W. Wilson Goode, Sr. Chair, 4:00 P.M. Service Committee

Reverend Robert Collier, Sr. President, Black Clergy of Philadelphia & Vicinity

Dr. Frank A. James, III President, Missio Seminary

Reverend Michael A. Major, Sr. Associate Pastor, Zion Baptist Church of Philadelphia

ZION BAPTIST CHURCH OF PHILADELPHIA

A Ministry of Infinite Possibilities! Ephesians 3:20

Reverend Dr. Chauncey P. Harrison, D.Min., Senior Pastor

Minister Major M. Bey

Reverend Dr. Raymond T. Blue

MINISTERIAL STAFF

Reverend Gabrielle Howard (Christian Education)

Reverend Michael A. Major, Sr. (Community Engagement)

Reverend Margie R. Brown (Outreach) Minister Jeremiah J. Milligan

Reverend Dr. Mary D. Hall (Visitation)

Reverend Harvey C. Holloway, Jr.

Freddie M. Mole, Chairman

Reverend Stephanie L. Phillips (Intercession)

Reverend Heath Terry

DEACONS MINISTRY

John C. Johnson, III, 1st Vice Chairman Rosamond Kay, Secretary

Reginald Cooper, Treasurer

Alvin Tucker, Assistant Treasurer Kenneth B. Fullenwellen, Financial Secretary

William S. Downes Joseph Lavender Charles R. Tollieferreo William F. Hardy Cornelius Phillips Michael Tucker James F. Jowers Frank K. Richardson* Alex Walker Wesley King Ralph L. Robinson** George Williams Christopher Kingsberry Mallory Sanford Lonnie Williams Lawrence S. Spruel, Jr.*

*Past Chairman / **Emeritus

DEACONESS MINISTRY

Alicia L. Mole, President Angela Hollis, 1st Vice President Pearline Tucker, Treasurer & Financial Secretary Ann Richardson, Assistant Treasurer & Assistant Financial Secretary Rosemary Richardson, Secretary Amelia Price, Assistant Recording Secretary Michelle Kingsberry, Corresponding Secretary Deborah Jowers, Assistant Corresponding Secretary Veronica I. Blue, Chaplain

Jacqueline Z. Adams Cynthia Fullenwellen Gladys Robinson Wardell Barefield Cherie Hackett Evelyn Sampson Carol Cornish Rachel Hairston Carrie Williams Edna Flynn Katie R. Myles Mary Williams

BOARD OF TRUSTEES

Ronald J. Harper, Esq., Chairman

Sandra L. Allen, 1st Chair

Abraham J. Edwards, Chaplain

Judith C. Crum, 2nd Vice Chair Diana B. Trawick, Treasurer

Kimberly Sanford, Assistant Chaplain Barbara T. Butcher Lance D. James, Esq. Warren E. Mc Henry Jane R. Cameron Miller Janet H. Johnson

Amelia A. Price Ebony R. De Brest Mae J. Laster Bennie L. Scott James M. Green Vivian E. Laws Victor A. Young, Esq. Virginia B. Bishop, Trustee Emeritus

CHURCH CLERK

Julia A. Lavender

CHURCH TREASURER

Cheryl Mc Henry

THE PREAMBLE

The objectives of the Global Sullivan Principles are to support economic, social and political justice by companies where they do business; to support human rights and to encourage equal opportunity at all levels of employment, including racial and gender diversity on decision making committees and boards; to train and advance disadvantaged workers for technical, supervisory and management opportunities; and to assist with greater tolerance and understanding among peoples; thereby, helping to improve the quality of life for communities, workers and children with dignity and equality.

“I urge companies large and small in every part of the world to support and follow the Global Sullivan Principles of corporate social responsibility wherever they have operations.” ~ Reverend Leon H. Sullivan

THE PRINCIPLES

As a company which endorses the Global Sullivan Principles we will respect the law, and as a responsible member of society we will apply these Principles with integrity consistent with the legitimate role of business. We will develop and implement company policies, procedures, training and internal reporting structures to ensure commitment to these principles throughout our organization. We believe the application of these Principles will achieve greater tolerance and better understanding among peoples, and advance the culture of peace.

Accordingly, we will:

▪Express our support for universal human rights and, particularly, those of our employees, the communities within which we operate, and parties with whom we do business.

▪Promote equal opportunity for our employees at all levels of the company with respect to issues such as color, race, gender, age, ethnicity or religious beliefs, and operate without unacceptable worker treatment such as the exploitation of children, physical punishment, female abuse, involuntary servitude, or other forms of abuse.

▪Respect our employees' voluntary freedom of association.

▪Compensate our employees to enable them to meet at least their basic needs and provide the opportunity to improve their skill and capability in order to raise their social and economic opportunities. Provide a safe and healthy workplace; protect human health and the environment; and promote sustainable development.

▪Promote fair competition including respect for intellectual and other property rights, and not offer, pay or accept bribes.

▪

Work with government and communities in which we do business to improve the quality of life in those communities their educational, cultural, economic and social well being and seek to provide training and opportunities for workers from disadvantaged backgrounds.

▪Promote the application of these principles by those with whom we do business. We will be transparent in our implementation of these principles and provide information which demonstrates publicly our commitment to them.

CORPORATE SPONSORS

LEON H. SULLIVAN CHARITABLE TRUST Mable E. Welborn, Chair

DANIEL J. KEATNG COMPANY Pierce J. Keating, President/CEO

BRONZE DONORS

Deaconess Jaqueline Z. Adams

Trustee Sandra L. Allen Joan Arties

Trustee Virginia B. Bishop Norma Briggs Ruby Burnette Charlita Latham Burnett Barbara Talmadge Butcher Ross Castleberry

M. Patricia Clifford Sarah A. Conway Michele E. Cooper

Ida, Daryl, Ebony Nijah, Jeremy, Kaya & Kenya De Brest Gail Marr Gethers

Reverend Dr. Mary D. Hall Edith Harris

Sandra Moon Hightower

Brenda A. Holmes & Family

Altamese Jupiter Jackson Arvelle C. Jones, CPA Trustee Vivian Laws & Shelley Laws Palmer, Esq. Nadine Taylor Lee & Family Freddie & Alicia Mole & Family

Deaconess Katie Ruth Myles

Nurses Ministry of Zion Baptist Church Linda L. Parks

Deborah Peoples Margaret Pat Plenty

Dr. Raymond & Legora Gauthney Ragland Selma Sakil

Gwendolyn Satterwhite, Benjie & Kimberlynn Wimberly & Family Lila R. Singleton

Sovereign Insurance Group Mary B. Stanford

Sunlight Ministry of Zion Baptist Church Barbara Tavares

Ruth S. Thompson Deacon Michael & Deaconess Pearline Tucker Judge Thomasine Tynes, Retired President

The Combined Ushers of Zion Baptist Church

George Van Norton, Jr. Loretta Walker

Joanne R. West & Family Shirley Williams & Family Viola Williams

In Memoriam

Dora L. Allen from her daughter, Trustee Sandra L. Allen James & Willie Lee Marr from their daughter, Gail Marr Gethers Karyn R. Newsome from her parents, James & Ida Green Ruth E. Ridout & Hazel V. Coleman from Joanne R. West Sister Bertha L. Simmons from the Simmons, Burton & Jones Families Annie O. Stephenson from her daughter, Juanita M. Smalls Henrietta C. Wright & Dorothy Wright from the Thompson Family

SILVER DONORS

Rev. Dr. Raymond & Deaconess Veronica I. Blue

Steve & Judith Crum

Dorothy Headspeth & Theresa McKinzie Sadie Hubbard & Teisa Hubbard Brown

Trustee Janet Haggans Johnson Trustee Mae J. Laster

Deb Martin, Daughter of Late Mrs. Gloria Martin Henry (Hank) May, Jr.

Trustee Warren McHenry & Treasurer Cheryl McHenry Trustee Jane Cameron Miller Elfreida Milton

Reverend Stephanie L. Phillips, Eddie Covert & Ashlee Phillips

Robert & Ida Ragland, Darlene D. & David Lee Diane Rich & Hector Carter

Trustee Diana B. Trawick & Son, Nicholas B. Trawick Deacon Alvin & Louise Tucker J. Anthony Welborn Mable E. Welborn

TRU MARK FEDERAL CREDIT UNION Christine Woods, Manager

In Memoriam

Deacon William B. Moore, Sr.

From Vida Moore, Diane Rich, William B. Moore, Jr. and Family

GOLD DONORS

Elaine I. Grobman & Sidney M. Grobman, D.O, J.D.

ReCarter “Rick” & Cheryl E. Harper

DREXEL UNIVERSITY

John A. Fry, President

David L. Unruh, Senior Vice President

Institutional Advancement

PLATINUM DONOR

SALEM BAPTIST CHURCH OF ABINGTON

Reverend Marshall Paul Hughes Mitchell, Pastor

DIAMOND DONORS

Ronald J. Harper & Betty J. Harper

The Leon H. Sullivan CDC, Inc. Honors the Legacy of The Reverend Dr. Leon H. Sullivan On His Centennial Celebration

“ISeeFreedom”

“Now I have a promise of the future. Hope on the now seen nearing shore comes clear. I see Freedom! And I can live in pride, walking into new tomorrows.” ~ Leon H. Sullivan

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Victor A. Young, Sr., Esq., President

Abraham J. Edwards, Secretary/Treasurer

Raymond T. Blue

Anthony B. Davis

Amelia Price

John C. Johnson

ADVISORY BOARD

Mae J. Laster

Freddie M. Mole

Shani Newton

Valerie Green Williams

Fannie White

Thelma W. Young

The Zion Board of Trustees

Salute and Celebrate

The Centennial Birthday of the Late

Reverend Dr. Leon H. Sullivan

As We Honor His Legacy

“Where there is no vision, the people perish; but he that keepeth the law happy is he.” ~ Proverbs 28:19

Ronald J. Harper, Esq., Chairman

Sandra L. Allen, 1st Vice Chair

Abraham J. Edwards, Chaplain

Barbara T. Butcher

Judith C. Crum, 2nd Vice Chair

Diana B. Trawick, Treasurer

Lance D. James, Esq.

Jane R. Cameron Miller Janet H. Johnson

Ebony R. De Brest

Mae J. Laster

James M. Green Vivian E. Laws

Virginia B. Bishop

Kimberly Sanford, Assistant Chaplain

Warren E. Mc Henry

Amelia A. Price

Bennie L. Scott

Victor A. Young, Esq.

Cheryl Mc Henry

Trustee Emeritus Church Treasurer

THE YOUNG FAMILY TREE

Elmer Young, Jr. (Dec’d) & Thelma Watson Young

Victor A. Young, Esq. & Brenda J. Mattox Young

Kim N. Nguyen & Vincent K. Young, M.D.

Victor A. Young, Jr. & Ashley J. Gabrielle, Esq. & Kristen R. Young Ashley N. Payne Young, Esq. Michael J. Gabrielle, Jr.

Victor A. Young, III & Michael J. Gabrielle, III & Autumn B. Young Mia J. Gabrielle

Rev. Dr. Leon Howard Sullivan’s Impact on The Mattox Family

We thank God for the Rev. Dr. Leon Howard Sullivan, The Lion of Zion. His “roar” had an astounding effect on Willie and Bessie Mattox and their offspring: Barbara M. Marshall, Willie Mattox , Jr., Ivry M. Thaxton, Carolyn M. Boyd, Brenda M. Young, Andrew J. Mattox and their progeny.

Rev. Sullivan was a friend who counseled, baptized, eulogized, married and christened our family members. As a result of his powerful impact, at Zion, we partici pated in Cub and Boy Scouts, Brownies, Girl Scouts; Children’s, Junior, Senior and Cathedral Choirs; Director, Young Adult Choir; NAAPO Patron; Committee Member and Symphonic Soul Patron and Participant. Also, we attended Sunday School, Vacation Bible School, Baptist Youth Fellowship and Teen Network. We were speakers on Boy’s Day, Girl’s Day and Youth Mentors for Summer Day Camp. Our names are displayed on the donors’ wall to rebuild the church after the fire. Family members participated in the 10 36 50 Project and were Zion Federal Credit Union members. We invested in the Peoples Investment Fund for Africa and donated to have a school dedicated in memory of our parents.

Rev. Sullivan was a powerful visionary. We supported his vision of Selective Patronage and were OIC fundraisers, thus receiving the OCI Gold Key Award. His emphasis on education resulted in a family member becoming the first Black bank teller in Philadelphia. Other family members received Associate, Bachelor’s, Master’s and Juris Doctor Degrees. We were listed in the Who’s Who Among America’s High School Students and Teachers; awarded a Bunton Waller Fellow; received National Board for Professional Teaching Standards Certification. In addition, a family member received the National Technical Honor Society holding a Summa Cum Laude Certificate.

Throughout Rev. Sullivan’s tenure, he was loved by our family. At his retirement, we were patron and tribute writers. Again, we thank God for allowing our family to cross paths with the “Lion of Zion,” who continues to influence our lives!

A Blessed 100th Heavenly Birthday

Reverend Dr. Leon H. Sullivan

From Your Heavenly Angels

Deacon Arthur Andrew Davis: BYF BTU; Youth Council; Zion Overseas Outreach Ministry Ariel Alyce Leslie Davis: ZBC Nurse, Sunday & Vacation Bible School, ZOOM Ambassador

From Heavenly Godparents Dorothy & Jim Davis, Eileen & Jerry Komins, Medis B. Scriven & Bruce F. Spencer

Loving Submitted by The Davis Family

Ahnegelique An’nula Davis: Children & Youth Choirs, Sunday School, Youth Festival Queen

A. Spencer Davis: ZBC Nurse, Leon H. Sullivan Summit Youth Ambassador, ZOOM Ambassador Sarah Jill, Amti Rose, Noelle, Xavier & Micaiah Valor

Wendy Spencer Davis: Sunday School, BYF BTU, Women’s Auxiliary, Youth Council, ZOOM Coord.

Acknowledgements

Honorary Committee Chairs are grateful to Zion members, Zion auxiliaries, friends of Zion and contractors for supporting this special day.

Howard Burton

Joyce Drayton

Shango J. Lewis

Levites of Praise

Music Ministry

Mary F. Maddox

Steven Page

Nicholas B. Trawick

Zion Cathedral Choir

William Douglas

Joseph M. De Berry Inspirational Choir

Friends of Zion

Hosts & Greeters

Norma Briggs

Ida De Brest

Selma Sakil

Gwendolyn Satterwhite

Jeremy De Brest Olivia Thompson

Membership Meal Preparation

Mary Jackson

Virginia Simmons

Lila Singleton Diana Trawick Ann L. Richardson Centennial Donors & Ads Accounting

Irene Jordan

Sandra L. Allen

Virginia B. Bishop Ann L. Richardson

Floral Arrangements

Rosemary Richardson

Balloon Design

Judith C. Crum

Transportation Ministry

Steve & Judith Crum

Health Ministry

Dr. Cornelius Pitts & Deborah Jowers

Combined Ushers

Reverend Harvey C. Holloway, Jr., President

Acknowledgements

“The Sullivan Matrix” Wall Installation

Alice & Daisy’s Kin

Monica A. Major & Dr. Monique A. Major, Art Designers

Pulpit Attendants

Linda B. Birts & Valerie Fleming Security

Freddie M. Mole, Director & Duane Bedley, Captain

Facility Maintenance

Kyle Bedley & Ross Castleberry &

Called To Serve CDC Staff Rev. Michael Major, President

Commemorative Journal (Technical Assistance)

Reverend Michael Major

Rev. Leon H. Sullivan Exhibit at Zion Jane Cameron Miller Freddie & Alicia Mole

Mable E. Welborn

Sound & Technology

William S. Downes & Anthony G. Williams

Building Enhancements

Barbara T. Butcher

Sandra Moon Hightower

Nadine Taylor Lee Marketing

Clifford Communications M. Patricia Clifford, Principal

Catering Services

Photography/Videography

God Has Heard Productions, Inc. David Sims, Proprietor & Culinary Artist Sam Samuels, III, Principal

Eatible Delights Catering