It’s my pleasure to welcome you to our 103rd Annual Freedom Fund Awards Gala Brunch! This year our theme is: “Relating to our Past, Understanding our Present, Preparing for our Future”
It’s my pleasure to welcome you to our 103rd Annual Freedom Fund Awards Gala! We sincerely thank you for supporting the work of the Newark Branch NAACP. We are all volunteers committed to the advancement of civil rights and social justice within our community. This annual event allows us the opportunity to raise needed funds to operate throughout the year and to salute community champions. This longstanding annual event allows us to gather and positively reinforce the greatness within our community. We honor our past, the present and hope to inspire our future leaders to be conscious of the contributions they can make to create a strong community. Our honorees are examples of people “being the change they wish to see in the world.” We must tell our own stories about our community heroes. Congratulations to all our honorees. As this NAACP Branch continues to stand for social justice and racial equality, we urge our constituents to become even more active if we are to make our society what we wish to see in the world. The current President thrives on creating dramatic, outlandish, dangerous distractions. He fuels fear in every segment of our lives diverting attention from Russian interference in our electoral process, his refusal to show taxes and his deranged but shrewd instability. We must get beyond disbelief, shock and fear to disciplined action. Democracy has never been a spectator sport but I think we can all agree that with the current state of political affairs we must all get on the playing field. On behalf of the Newark NAACP we urge you to heed our call to action. 2017 marks an important election year for New Jersey. The seat of governor, all of the assembly house and county freeholder seats will be up for election. In the words of Dr. Martin Luther King: “And so we shall have to do more than register and more than vote; we shall have to create leaders who embody virtues we can respect, who have moral and ethical principles…We will have to demand high standards and give consistent, loyal support to those who merit it. “ Voter Education that shows the connection between the government and the citizen is imperative. We urge you to have the courage to accept the responsibility of citizenship, to get informed, speak out, get involved, to talk to one another face to face and not just via text and Facebook and most importantly have the courage to love one another even in the face of adversity and uncertainty. Knowing we rise and fall as one.
Deborah Smith-Gregory, President
Saluting Civil Rights Activism 2017 — History of Newark NAACP — Founded in 1909, the NAACP is the nation’s most recognized and active grass-roots civil rights organization. A call was made on President Lincoln’s centennial birthday on February 12, 1909 for a national conference on the plight of Negroes in America, which included “discussion of present evils, the voicing of protests and the renewal of the struggle for civil and political liberty.” They wanted to bring national attention to the blatant disenfranchisement of the Negro. Understanding the Negro was being disenfranchised both in the South and North, a small group of Newark citizens came together to address pressing concerns in the community. Chartered in 1914, the Newark Branch is now one of the oldest and largest branches in the state and country. Historically, the Newark Branch has been an influential force behind major policy changes. Where there were no Negro teachers or administrators in the Newark school district in the early 1950’s, the Newark branch advocated for integration. Essex County had no ranking minority police officers and this policy remained until the 1960’s when the NAACP persuaded the Essex County Police Department to revise its rules. As a result, opportunities became available. The Newark Branch also led the call that promoted legislation in the 1980’s to end racial profiling on the NJ Turnpike. In addition, the branch hosted classes to enable more African Americans and Latinos to become state police. Legislation, Advocacy and Direct Services have become the hue and cry for the many issues that challenge our community. For the past three years, the Newark NAACP has been strongly focused on working for equity in public education for all children. The branch has been engaged in addressing public hearings and marching in the streets for children and their families who have been disenfranchised. The branch has also been standing for more humane criminal justice reform policies. Close work has been done to help craft the first Civilian Complaint Review Board in Newark. Civic Engagement has included letter-writing campaigns to encourage passing of the Democracy Act, hosting candidate forums, voter registration and voter education drives throughout Newark Members in the greater Newark area have volunteered countless hours to serve the community in the areas of civil rights, legal redress, education, religious affairs, health, labor, economic empowerment and political action. The Newark Branch continues to stand for “the justice and equity of all persons and the elimination of racial discrimination in all forms.
2015-2017 NEWARK NAACP OFFICERS Deborah Smith Gregory........................................ President Kathleen Turpin Merritt................................... 1st Vice President Lavita E. Johnson................................................ 2nd Vice President John L Smith..........................................................3rd Vice President Beverly Miller....................................................Assistant Secretary Cheryl Bush Edwards.......................................................Treasurer Joyce Simmons................................................ Assistant Treasurer
2015-2017 Executive Committee
Linda Campbell Aaron Richard Cammarieri Debra J. Chandler Shawn Crosby Judith C. Favors Dorothy Givens
Nicole Scott Harris Dr. Stephanie Steplight Johnson Lynda Lloyd Julia McIver Veylia McIver
Tracy L. Munford Richard H. Robinson III Dadisi Sanyika Felicia Alston Singleton Sally G. Carroll, Emeritus
Past Presidents of the Newark Branch NAACP …Remember, Honor, Go Forward 1916 -1920................................. Mr. J. M. Stoute*
1967-1974...............................Ms. Sally G. Carroll
1920-....................................
Mr. R. W. Stewart*
1975-1979.....................Mr. Norman Threadgill*
Early 1930’s...................... Ms. Anna M. Monroe*
1979-1981..........................Ms. Eldora Maynard*
Mid 1930’s........................... Rev. Louis H. Berry*
1981-1984............................. Mr. Bobie Cottle Sr.
1934................................Ms. Lillian A. Simmons*
1984-1989.................................... Mr. Keith Jones
Late 30’s......................Ms. Grace B. Fenderson*
1990-1994................. Ms. Jacqueline Lawrence*
1940’s.................................. Mr. L. Leroy Baxter*
1995-1998.............................. Ms. Susie McGhee
1934-1947............................Mr. James A. Curtis*
1999-2001.......................... Mr. Daniel Williams*
1947-1950................ Hon. Harry Hazelwood Jr.*
2002-2004.....................................Mr. Keith Jones
1953-1955...................Mr. Theodore Pettigrew*
2005-2007............................. Ms. Dorothea Lee*
1955-1958...................... Mr. Samuel A. Haynes*
2007-2009.................................. Mr. John L Smith
1957.......................... Hon. Harry Hazelwood Jr.*
2009-2013............................. Ms. Joyce Simmons
1957...................................Mr. Carlton B. Norris*
2013-Present........ Ms. Deborah Smith Gregory
1963-1966.........................Rev. Boyd B. Cantrell*
* Denotes deceased members
Greeting Freedom Fighters: I am proud to extend my sincere “congratulations” on behalf of the Officers, Executive Committee and Members of the New Jersey State Conference of the NAACP as you celebrate your Freedom Fund Awards event. To my friend and your President Deborah Smith-Gregory, I thank you for your stalwart commitment towards ensuring the continued advancement of equality and justice in the city of Newark. I personally would like to commend your Freedom Fund Awards Committee for their hard work and because of their commitment; I sincerely trust that this event will be a productive and enjoyable occasion for all present. The New Jersey State Conference of the NAACP is very proud to publicly acknowledge the extraordinary contribution that has been made by your phenomenal honorees. We are at a critical point in the history of our nation. A time when we as a society must choose between two paths’ one leading to a renewed goal of togetherness as one united people working together for a better future for all of us; and another path that promotes division and a slide backwards, to a past that emphasizes difference and promotes intolerance Let us revive our commitment today, to renewing our focus on voter education, mobilization and maintaining voting rights, making sure all children have access to a free, high quality public education, jobs, building systems of wealth, strengthening economic sustainability for all, ensuring public safety, improving Police and community relations and working to reform a broken criminal justice system. On behalf of the leadership of the NAACP New Jersey State Conference I urge you to roll up your sleeves and do all that is necessary to insure that we remain “Steadfast & Immovable”. Best wishes, Richard T. Smith President, NAACP New Jersey State Conference
Ms. Deborah S. Gregory Newark NAACP President The Newark Branch NAACP 454 Washington Street Newark, New Jersey 07101 September 30, 2017 Dear Friends of the Newark Branch of the NAACP: On behalf of the entire City of Newark, it is my pleasure to congratulate the Newark Branch of the NAACP at its annual Freedom Fund Gala and to the organization as a whole on its 103rd anniversary. In the last 100 years, our nation has seen great gains in the struggle for equality and civil rights. But what the NAACP rightly calls “the crisis” has become greater than ever, in the last two years. We have seen open racists ascend to the highest levels of national power and impose policies that include disenfranchisement, health care denial, and assaults on affirmative action programs to rewind the clock. These actions have empowered their followers – brutal police officers across the country and violent neo-Nazis and “alt-right” adherents whose brutal acts have taken and maimed innocent lives and undermined our freedoms. However, we are also facing these challenges with greater resources than ever – thanks to the gains made, laws changed, and attitudes overcome or overturned. We have seen people ranging from wealthy and influential professional athletes to ordinary American citizens standing up to oppose these cynical racist attacks, risking – as the signers of the Declaration of Independence did centuries ago – their lives, their fortunes, and their sacred honor. That is where the NAACP stands, and we are proud to stand with the NAACP in this struggle. All the best for an enjoyable gala! Sincerely yours,
Ras J. Baraka Mayor
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LAVITA E. JOHNSON
“Reflecting to Our Past”, Understanding Our Present and Preparing for the Future” As the chairperson for the Newark Branch NAACP 103RD Freedom Fund Awards Gala Brunch fundraiser for the 3rd year in a row, I have faced many obstacles, challenges and adversities. But through it all, I have kept God first and foremost. He has helped me knock down, roll over and trample anything in the pathway. So, I must stand my ground, continue to thrive and move forward. I have learned much by being in this position. I have grown and it has aloud me to walk into my destiny. More than ever, now I've realized my passion. Which is to rebuild, renew and restore the vision of our forefathers. We have embarked upon a new President, since my last message. We can not sit idle by and let our country, states, counties or cities be overtaken by greed, prejudice, racism and his mental instability to consume us. We can not allow Obama Care to end and leave millions of people without health insurance coverage. As I stand here today, I claim that every American continues to have the choice of health insurance. We must stand together, we must unify and make sure we take care of one another and not allow this President to continually insult us, our dignity and intelligence. We can not afford to lose anything else. As a people, we have fought for everything we have. We can not allow our judicial system to continually fail us. We must elect those who will stand with us in unity and in strength. Get our schools back on track with the best education, build more homes for the middle class and lower income brackets, build roads that will sustain harsh weather conditions. Demand major companies and corporations to hire more minority workers and train them efficiently and to groom in supervisory positions. Hire additional law enforcement officers to protect our communities. Began rebuilding from those devastating areas that have totally destroyed countries, islands, and cities beyond repair. We must unite, not only register each person to vote, but make sure everyone get to the polls to vote or vote by mail on this upcoming gubernatorial and other levels of government on Tuesday, November 7th. I’m guilty of the intentional fortitude of speaking up and speaking out about wrong doing. The greatest power to ever have is the power of choice. It’s an actual fact that if you’ve been moping in unhappiness, you can choose to be joyous instead and, by effort, lift yourself into joy. If you tend to be fearful, you can overcome that misery by choosing to have courage. Even in darkest grief you have a choice. The whole trend and equality of anyone’s life is determined in the long run by the choices that are made. As God continues to guide my footsteps, through this journey called life with the greatest organization named the Newark Branch NAACP, pray for me as I pray for you that I will always do what’s in the best interest of the people!!! Through prayer, hard work, and perserverance, God’s favor and great opportunities will prevail…
“It’s Time to Stand for Unity, Freedom, Justice and Equality"
Greetings: Congratulations to all of 2017 Honorees… It has been an honor and a privilege to serve as co-chair woman of the 103rd Freedom Fund Awards Gala Brunch. This has been an awesome experience to work with four dynamic women who truly reflect and represent this year’s theme: “Relating to our Past” – Ms. Velylia McIver, “Understanding our Present” – Mrs. Deborah S. Gregory & Mrs. Dorothy Givens and “Preparing for our Future” – Ms. Lavita E. Johnson. The last several months we had an opportunity to share wisdom, encouragement and motivate each other to reach for higher heights and deeper depths within our personal lives. I say all of this to say, in order to accomplish any task everyone must work together on one accord, where it is written in Philippians 2:2 Fulfil ye my joy, that ye be likeminded, having the same love, being of one accord, of one mind. (KJV) Who would have ever thought 52 years ago this woman, a little girl from the Central Ward of Newark, New Jersey would be a Life Member of the oldest civil rights organization in the country - The NAACP Newark Branch. A historic timeLine of some major events at the time of my birth in1965 reflect why I have been a longstanding member of the NAACP . •
On March 7, 600 civil rights activists, including Hosea Williams of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC) and John Lewis of the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee (SNCC), left Selma, Ala., traveling eastward on Route 80 toward Montgomery, Ala. They were marching to protest the killing of Jimmy Lee Jackson, an unarmed demonstrator slain during a march the prior month by an Alabama state trooper. State troopers and local police stopped the marchers at the Edmund Pettus Bridge, beating them with clubs as well as spraying them with water hoses and tear gas.
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On Aug. 6, President Lyndon B. Johnson signed the Voting Rights Act into law, which banned discriminatory voting requirements, like requiring people to complete literacy tests before they registered to vote. White Southerners had used this technique to disenfranchise blacks. The Voting Rights Act of 1965 is a landmark piece of federal legislation in the United States that prohibits racial discrimination in voting, also take note Congress later amended the Act five times to expand its protections.
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On Aug. 11, a riot broke out in Watts, a section of Los Angeles, after a fight erupted between a white traffic officer and a black man accused of drinking and driving. The officer arrested the man and some of his family members who had arrived at the scene. Rumors of police brutality, however, resulted in six days of rioting in Watts. Thirtyfour people, mostly African-Americans, died during the riot.
One would ask why the timeline? I am glad you asked, if we do not understand where we have come from, we will not understand where we are going and how to prepare the future for tomorrow. Yes a change did come with the first black president of America, Barack Obama (2008 thru 2016), yes we have had storms of devastation (2017), yes we are still in a struggle to arise, yes we can register to vote, however, yes, yes and yes on Tuesday, November 7, 2017 we must, we shall and we can cast our VOTE… Ecclesiastes 3: 1-10 (KJV) To everything there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven: 2 A time to be born, and a time to die; a time to plant, and a time to pluck up that which is planted; 3 A time to kill, and a time to heal; a time to break down, and a time to build up; 4 A time to weep, and a time to laugh; a time to mourn, and a time to dance; 5 A time to cast away stones, and a time to gather stones together; a time to embrace, and a time to refrain from embracing; 6 A time to get, and a time to lose; a time to keep, and a time to cast away; 7 A time to rend, and a time to sew; a time to keep silence, and a time to speak; 8 A time to love, and a time to hate; a time of war, and a time of peace. 9 What profit hath he that worketh in that wherein he laboureth? 10 I have seen the travail, which God hath given to the sons of men to be exercised in it. This message is motivated to encourage me to stay encouraged, stay strong, stay in the storm even though the sun may not be shining 365, do know the Son is shining at all time and to continue this walk with excellence for my four grandsons: Na’Sean Lee (13), Jo’Mire Lee (12), Xavier (9) and Cameron (4) and my daughter LaNesa Nicole Hicks. Judith C. Favors, Co-Chair Woman 2017
Alicia Blanks is a Newark Native born and raised. She attended Saint Lucy’s Grammar School on 7th Avenue and Saint Vincent’s Academy High School on West Market Street. Alicia has been a member of Saint Patrick’s Pro Cathedral Church on Washington Street since birth. An Altar server for six years, a Lector for 11 years, and recently becoming a Eucharistic Minister. She is a member of the Parish Life Committee and a CCD teacher. Alicia started dancing at the age of three at The Newark School of Arts, she moved on to different dance schools such as Essex County College’s Saturday dance program, Just Dancin’ in Bloomfield, Garden State Ballet School when it was housed at the Newark Symphony Hall, and finally Dance Work Shop in Lyndhurst NJ. These dance programs sparked Alicia’s passion for dance. Alicia attended Georgian Court University in Lakewood, NJ but never left her roots in Newark. Returning to do her college internship at the Newark YMCA, where she coordinated several events like the annual basketball awards dinner, and several of her own dance showcases. She completed her Bachelor Degree in Dance Performance and Education allowing her to create her own Dance Company, AMB Dance Theatre. As the Artistic Director her group has performed at various events throughout Newark, Index Art Center, Fire House Station, Unity Day Festival, Newark YMCA, and National Night Out. Alicia is an advocate for arts education, and loves sharing her passion with others. She is the owner of AMB Dance Theater which is housed at the WaterFront Community Center 2 Grafton Avenue Newark, NJ Teaching jazz, hip-hop, modern, lyrical, contemporary, ballet, West African, and Musical theater. She tries to impart her knowledge and wisdom to youngsters, helping them develop their passion for dance. In addition to dance Alicia is a Model, Actress, and Pageantry Enthusiast , her modeling and acting career started at the age of six, she has appeared in numerous commercials, print advertisements, and music videos, such as Verizon, Sprite, Nickelodeon, State Farm, Seventeen, Glamour, and People magazines. Her passion for pageantry started after she competed in her first pageant at the age of 8 and lost. Being bitten by the “Pageant Bug” she tried again and on her third attempt won her first title, Miss New Jersey American Coed Sweetheart 2001. Since then Alicia has been a title holder for many different pageant systems: National American Miss, East Coast USA, Miss Teen of the Nation, America’s Perfect Teen, Miss America, and Miss Black New Jersey USA. Reaping so many benefits from participating in pageantry prompted Alicia to create her own pageant system called Miss Diamond Shine Pageants. The title holders who represent the Miss Diamond Shine system do so with poise and elegance, attending grand events all over New Jersey.
Carolyn Kelley was born and raised in the City of Newark, New Jersey. She received her formal education in the Newark school system and went on to Shaw University majoring in Political Science. Carolyn is married to Almustafa Nasir Shabazz, the mother of one son, Michael. Her gratitude for her family and community is preceded only by her love for her religion Islam. Carolyn was appointed Essex County Chairperson for the Hands Off Adam Clayton Powell Committee by the late A. Phillip Randolph, President of Sleeping Car Porters. This committee was organized to defend the former Congressman for New York in his lawsuit against the United States House of Representative. Carolyn later served as campaign manager for the first black Senator in Newark, New Jersey, the former Hutchins F. Inge, MD. She went on to become the first black female licensed Bail Bonds person in the State. She was Founder and Director of Youth Opportunities Unlimited, an organization that she started with the former Brooklyn Dodgers baseball great, Don Newcombe. As the Director, Mrs. Kelley later became the first black female in Professional Boxing to be recognized as a Promoter, Match Maker and Gym Proprietor. She recruited an Amateur Boxing team made up of Newark youth and young adults to compete against the United States Army in Fort Bragg, North Carolina. In 1992, Carolyn Kelley began construction in Newark of the First Class Championship Development Center, restoring a 7,500 square foot in the South Ward of Newark that had been abandoned for twenty (20) years. On December 22, 1992, the Center opened its doors with the First State of the Art Sports and Learning Center in an Urban City to have an on-site Medical Facility. She recently created and developed a professional janitorial and maintenance training school for under privileged adults, all training done on the premises of First Class Championship Development Center. Her career continued to exceed as she is also the Founder and serves as International President of Women Around the Ring, with Chapters located in Africa, California, Washington, D.C., Chicago, Ohio, Detroit, Pennsylvania, Connecticut and New Jersey. Carolyn's professional career and community activism have been an inspiration for all who have come in contact with her. She humbly serves as a role model for the young residents of our country to follow.
2017 Newark NAACP Labor Award DAVID WEINER
David Weiner, president of Communication Workers of America, Local 1081, has spent 37 years as a labor champion for the working class. He is committed to representing the interests of members and their families in telecommunications and direct-care industries. David grew up in Newark and went to Newark Public Schools. He received both his Bachelor’s of Arts degree in Black Studies and Master’s Degree in Education from Seton Hall University. Ten years after the 1967 Newark Rebellion, David followed the footsteps of his activist father and became a champion for the workers in Essex County where he has worked for forty years and served as president of its non-supervisory employees Union (CWA Local 1081) for the past thirty-seven years. During his tenure he has championed the working conditions of county public employees with radical actions. He was able to get the welfare office moved from a roach and rat infested building on Broad St. to the current 18 Rector St/10 Park Place. In 1996 he fought Bill Clinton's welfare "reform" law which according to him has further devastated urban populations. “Today, we fight the privatization of Medicaid and other social services which will profit corporations and their politician supporters.” Before becoming a labor leader, he engaged in a lawsuit against HUD and the Newark Housing Authority, as a member of the Newark Coalition for Low Income Housing to successfully force them to replace the 1777 housing units destroyed when they demolished the high rise Columbus Homes. He serves on the Board of Trustees of the United Way of Essex and West Hudson as well as the Newark YMCA. He is the co-chair of Board of Trustees for New Jersey Citizen Action, a non profit advocacy organization. David is married, the proud father of two children and two grandchildren.
2017 Newark NAACP Community Service Award
ESSEX-NEWARK LEGAL SERVICES Felipe Chavana, Executive Director Jose Ortiz, Deputy Director Founded in 1966, Essex-Newark Legal Services (ENLS) is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit law firm whose mission is to provide free legal assistance to low income and vulnerable residents of Essex County, New Jersey on the most critical civil law issues affecting their lives and in a manner that advances their empowerment. ENLS is funded in part by the national Legal Services Corporation, the State of New Jersey, the IOLTA Fund of New Jersey, Essex County Division of Senior Services and the Essex County Division of Community Action. Funding is also received from the statewide Campaign for Justice and the Essex County Legal Services Foundation. To carry out its mission of addressing the most critical civil law legal needs of low income residents, the program is divided into law units, staffed with specialists. The units are Housing-Income Maintenance, Family Law, Health, SSI-Disability, Consumer, Expungements and Elder Law. In 2016, ENLS with 18 staff attorneys, three paralegals, other support staff and a host of volunteers was able to deliver free legal assistance to more than 4,000 households. But the need for legal assistance on civil law matters in Essex County is so enormous and urgent that thousands of other households went unserved. Fueling that justice gap and defining the very depth of the poverty present within the county are two compelling conditions. Essex County is home to almost one-third of New Jersey’s public assistance recipients and there are over 40,000 eviction actions filed annually in Essex resulting in the displacement of tens of thousands of persons. Every weekday morning, the Essex County tenancy court’s calendar involves more than 200 eviction cases. On some mornings all of the tenants are people of color with most being residents of Newark, East Orange, Orange or Irvington. It is those communities that bear the brunt of the County’s enormous eviction problem and resulting homelessness. Essex-Newark Legal Services has consistently been a legal life line to residents in Essex County. In addition, they provide information to the general public regarding expungement and other quality of life services available in Essex County.
2017 Newark NAACP Sally G. Carroll Legacy Award GLADYS BARKER
Gladys Barker Grauer was born in Cincinnati, Ohio in 1923, and was raised in Chicago, Illinois. She studied at the Art Institute of Chicago, then moved to New York, where she met and married the late Solomon Grauer. They raised their family in Newark, New Jersey, where Gladys still resides. During the 1950’s, 60’s and 70’s, Gladys was a pivotal community activist and a founding member of numerous community organizations and movements. She earned teaching certification at Rutgers, and taught Commercial Art in the County Vocational Schools from 1974 until her retirement in 1988. In 1971, Gladys opened Newark’s first art gallery. There, she inspired and helped launch the careers of black and brown artists, providing a forum for support, networking, exhibition, and sales. By the 1980’s, her efforts were rewarded with broad exposure for local artists of color. Of particular note is the 1983 Newark Museum exhibit, “Emerging and Established,” which featured New Jersey African American artists, and was the subject of a New York Times article. Gladys is a mixed media artist. For over 45 years, her artwork has been exhibited from New Jersey to Dakar, Senegal, and is included in the permanent collections of numerous museums, libraries, universities, and private collectors. Since 2006, she has completed four murals, two indoor and two outdoor. She is included in numerous art publications, and is a founding member of and past board member of numerous arts organizations and councils. She is the recipient of numerous prizes, fellowships, commissions, and artist-in-residence awards. Local community recognitions include: 2011 induction as an honored elder at Newark’s Kwanza Tribute to the Elders. 2013 Grand Marshall of the African American Heritage Statewide Parade, and the 2015 Black History Month recognition by the Essex County Board of Chosen Freeholders. At 92 years young, Gladys Barker Grauer continues to mentor and inspire, and to use art to express her personal and political concern for community and the human condition.
Born and raised in Newark, NJ and educated in the great public schools of Newark, graduated from South Side High School (now Malcolm Shabazz), and from the Newark State Teachers College (now Kean University) in 1962. Taught In the English and Language Arts Department at the old West Kinney Jr. High School for three years, married Jesse DeVore, (at that time the Public Relations Assistant to Henry Moon for the NAACP Legal Defense and Education Fund) and moved to Brooklyn, NY. Taught Language Arts in the NYC public schools, and raised a daughter, Adrian Alexis. Leaving the classroom teaching profession, Jo was employed, by the HarYou- Act community organization in 1965, as an administrator for the newly-created Head Start Program, for pre-school children and their families (the only program still surviving today from Lyndon Johnson’s Great Society Movement). HarYou-Act “spun-off ” tis program in 1972 and it became the CHILD, Inc Head Start Program. For the next 35 years, she served as the Executive Director for this agency, which finally closed its eight child care centers in 2006, having served more than 25,000 children and families in the Central Harlem community. Josephine moved back to Newark in 1981, with the passing of her father, Rufus James Jackson. Along with her sister, (Sylvia) She became involved in community activities, particularly with development of the University Heights area, and served as a community representative on the University Height Science Park Committee for several years. Because of her interests in young people and their development, she also became a volunteer mentor with the J.I.S.P. program, and worked with the courts and the police to supervise and monitor juvenile offenders by providing supervised community services as an alternative for detention or jail time. The youth “served their time” at the Memorial West United Presbyterian Church in Newark, where she, and other church members, worked with and tutored the young males assigned to them. At Memorial West, Ms. Jackson reestablished a Jazz Vespers Series, (that had flourished during the ‘70’s), for the community, named the Flatted Fifth Jazz Vespers series. Since, 2010, this series has been offered to the community four times a year, free-of charge. Such jazz luminaries as Freddie Cole, Carrie Jackson, Antoinette Montague, Houston Person, Jasmina Horn and Clifton Anderson, plus many other local artists have performed there to the delight of the West Ward community. She is also one of the organizers and host cooks of the7th Street Bistro, founded by Judith Anyanaso in 2006, a weekly soup kitchen that provides hot lunches and fellowship every Saturday all year and a free “Clothes Closet” give-away for the community. In addition, the Bistro provides a city-wide free Christmas Dinner every year, usually served on Christmas Day, for anyone who is hungry or lonely and wants to gather with fellow neighbors to celebrate the birth of Christ, in a warm, friendly atmosphere that will remind them of home. As a youth, growing up in Newark, Josephine served as President of the Newark NAACP Youth Council for 4 years during the late ‘50’s and early ‘60’s, working with numerous other Newark youth, (including Donald and Bill Payne, Bernard Moore, Wimphrey Williams and her sisters, Elaine Jones (Kimako), Preston Wood, Barbara Wade, etc.), under the leadership and mentorship of Grace Henderson, Jennie Lemon and Phil Thigpen, to organize rallies, sit-ins, debates, civil rights marches, youth gatherings, etc. that helped raise the race consciousness of other young people; and, wrote a weekly column (with her sister, Sylvia Jackson and cousin Peggy Williams), called “Young People’s Corner” for the New Jersey edition of the Afro American newspapers. From her youth, sang with her sisters, (Lela and Sylvia, and “cousin” Inez McClendon) as The Jaxson Sisters throughout the metropolitan area and co-founded Voices, Inc., who were very instrumental in the Black Arts Movement of the 60’s and 70’s. Voices, Inc. also performed off-Broadway in “The Believers”, a musical play co-written by Jo with Joseph Walker (Tony winner for “The River Niger) “The Believers” enjoyed a one-year run at the Cherry Lane Theatre in New York. Jo currently lives in Newark with her daughter and for most of her life has been a member of the NAACP. Recently, she became a lifetime member.
2017 Newark NAACP Comm unity Service Award JOHN L SMITH
From 1967-1971, John Smith served as a Corporal in the United States Army. During his tenure, he served two tours in Vietnam, received a Purple Heart, combat flight medal and other commendations for his contribution to the United States Army. John Smith has been an active member of the Newark NAACP since 1982 and has selflessly served in numerous positions including president, vice president and executive committee member. His formal education includes: Seton Hall - MA – Education; Bloomfield College - BA- Sociology/Criminal Justice; and City College - Business Administration. His employment has included being a detective for the Newark Police Department in the Juvenile Section, the Robbery Unit, and Crime Prevention. He also was a Certified Instructor at the Newark Police Academy, New Jersey Police Training Commission and a Certified Physical Training Instructor at the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). He also served as a legislative aide for Senator Ronald Rice. John Smith has also taught high school students as a part of a special outreach program for the Social Sciences Department of the college. Currently, he is an adjunct professor in the Social Sciences Department at Essex County College in Newark. His community activities include the Newark Bronze Shields, the National Black Police Association, United Community Corporation, NJ Black Issues, International Youth Organization and the NAACP ACT-SO program. John Smith, a loving husband and proud father always finds time to help young people.
103rd Freedom Fund Gala Awards Mistress of Ceremony ALEXANDRA HILL
Alexandra Hill began her work with WBGO in June of 2012 in the news department. A graduate of the Rutgers Newark journalism program, Alexandra was also a student of WBGO News Director Doug Doyle. Alexandra has since become the lead general assignment reporter, afternoon news anchor, and producer of the award winning live call in show Newark Today. Since working for WBGO Alexandra has covered politics in and around Newark including the 2014 mayoral campaign of Mayor Ras Baraka as well as the senate campaigns of former Newark Mayor and now U.S. Senator Cory Booker in both 2013 and 2014. Alexandra also covers a host of human-interest stories, and has been recognized by the New York Association Of Black Journalists for her piece entitled Sheltering Newark’s Homeless. Other awards include the 2013 PRNDI (Public Radio National Directors Incorporated) Award for best ongoing team coverage of breaking news, The Death of Senator Frank Lautenberg, as well as recognition by the New Jersey Chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists, for her ongoing coverage of the Newark Public School District. Prior to her time at WBGO Alexandra lived in Los Angeles California for five years where she worked in Public Relations in the field of entertainment. Alexandra was born in Fredericton, New Brunswick Canada. Alexandra’s family spent time travelling the world during her early childhood years and lived in Lagos, Nigeria before settling in Newark, New Jersey when Alexandra was just 6 years old. Alexandra’s passion include community service and is a strong supporter of The Grassroots Community Foundation, a community health and social action organization that advocates for women and girls, particularly those who are impoverished. Alexandra is also a mother of two daughters, 19-year-old nursing student Brianna, and 5-year-old aspiring artist Jayla, whose work can be seen throughout the WBGO offices particularly on the door of morning jazz host Gary Walker’s office.
Robert Treat Hotel, Newark, NJ Musical Prelude .............................................................................................................. Carrie Jackson & Her Jazzin’ All Stars Processional….................................................................................................................................................................. Honorees Welcome ….. .................................................................................................Lavita E. Johnson, Freedom Fund Chairperson 2nd Vice President, Newark Branch NAACP Freedom Fund Mistress of Ceremony ................................................................... Alexandra Hill, WBGO Correspondent Invocation ..............................................................Rev. Cassandra Smalls-Nicholson, Nehemiah International Ministries Lift Every Voice & Sing…. .......................................................................................... Carrie Jackson & Her Jazzin’ All Stars Greetings…….. ..................................................................................... Deborah Smith Gregory, President Newark Branch Mayor Ras J. Baraka, City of Newark Brunch Is Served- Musical Interlude Awards Presentations Arts and Culture ..............................................................................................................Alicia Blanks, Miss New Jersey 2017 Entrepreneurship ........................................................................................ Carolyn Kelley Shabazz, Owner First Class Pro Labor .................................................................................................................................David Weiner, President CWA 1081 Scholarship Presentations Awards Presentations Community Service ........................................................................................................... Newark-Essex Legal Services of NJ Sally G. Carroll Legacy...................................................................................................................Gladys Barker Grauer, Artist Donald M. Payne Sr. Social Justice .................................................................................Josephine Jackson, Child Advocate Branch Service ........................................................................................................................ John L Smith, 3rd Vice President Acknowledgements of Membership Honor Guard ...............................Joyce Simmons, Life Membership Chairperson Acknowledgements ......................................................................................Lavita E. Johnson, Freedom Fund Chairperson Closing Remarks.................................................................................................................Deborah Smith Gregory, President Benediction...................................................................................................Rev. Timothy L. Jones, Bethany Baptist Church Musical Entertainment ................................................................................................. Carrie Jackson & Her Jazzin’ All Stars
We strive to prepare our youth through three dynamic programs- Scholarship, Youth Council for leadership and ACT-SO for academic and cultural mentoring.
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The Honor Guard
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2017 Fully Paid Silver Life Members Organizations
First Love Home Care Greater Newark Convention & Visitors Bureau Local 68 Operating Engineers
2017 Fully Paid Gold Life Member Ms. Naomi Bynum
Carrie B Alston (D) Donna Marie Curvin *Leola Hill Eddie Mae Livingston (D) *Kathleen Turpin Merritt Henrietta S Parker Rev Malachi D Roundtree *Barbara Ann Wade
Diamond Life Members*
*Cheryl Bush Edwards *Sally G Carroll *Percy Davis *Mamie "Gus" Hale *Lucille Hunter Keith Jones *Susie M McGhee Helen P Means Janice L Morrell Willa L Moya Honorable Donald M Payne (D) Ola Mae Rivers Bernice Sanders (D) Harvey L Slater William Troublefield Daniel Williams (Posthumously) *Indicates Fully Paid Membership
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Women's League of Bethany Baptist Church
We want to thank our Bronze sponsors: The Murphy Family & Rutgers University Newark Honor Guard 2017 Freedom Fund Patrons/Donors Alfreda E. Coachman Daniels Rochell Mosley Edward Haynes Henrietta Parker Carolyn Kelley Shabazz Della Moses Walker Della Walker, Jr. Pamela Morgan Annie Ruth Thompson Kathleen Witcher Rev. Timothy L. Jones Joann Sims Shirley Johnson Cheryl Phillips Ollie Washington Rebecca Andrade Doggett Barbara Dennis Mary Karney Taye Perry Althia R. Tweiten Younis Mohesin Reverend J-Anthony & Lady Madelin Dargan Nykole Faulk
Youth
Zahniyahh S. Copeland Amber Brown Kelly
Joshua Gyimah
Congressman Donald M. Payne, Jr. 10th District – New Jersey
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The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People -Newark Branchon its
103rd Annual Freedom Fund Gala
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The Newark NAACP Branch and the honorees of the 103rd Annual Freedom Fund Awards Brunch have made lasting contributions to our community, county and state. Future generations will be successful in their pursuits because of your endurance. The Essex County Democratic Committee is proud to celebrate 103 years of progress.
We Salute the 103th Annual Freedom Fund Awardees Carolyn Kelley-Shabazz Alicia Blanks David Weiner Gladys Grauer Josephine Jackson Essex-Newark Legal Services of NJ Paid for by the Essex County Democratic Committee, Michael DePlato, 80 Main St. Suite 201 West Orange, NJ
Congratulations to the
NEWARK BRANCH OF THE N.A.A.C.P. ON THE 103RD FREEDOM FUND GALA &
TO ALL THE 2017 HONOREES
SOUTH WARD COUNCILMAN JOHN SHARPE JAMES September 30, 2017 Contact Info. Office:973-733-3753 Fax:973-733-6130 Email:majorjames10@gmail.com
Congratulations TO THE NEWARK BRANCH NAACP ON THE CELEBRATION OF YOUR 103RD YEAR OF ADVOCACY
I SUPPORT YOUR EFFORTS TO STAND FOR JUSTICE FOR ALL
RONALD L. RICE New Jersey State Senator 28th Legislative District
Celebrating your 103rd Freedom Fund Gala Congratulations Newark NAACP and the 2017 Honorees.
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Congratulations to the NAACP of Newark on your 103rd Freedom Fund Gala Awards from The East Orange City Council
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1ST Ward Amy Lewis Christopher D. James 3rd Ward Quilla E. Talmadge Ted R. Green
COUNCIL CHAIRMAN
4th Ward Tyshammie L. Cooper Casim Gomez
2nd Ward Jacquelyn E. Johnson Romal D. Bullock 5th Ward Alicia Holman Mustafa Al-M. Brent
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The Newark Branch On Your 103rd Annual Freedom Fund Gala Brunch Buffet Your Dedication & Service are Vital to Our Community
Congratulations to Today’s Distinguished Honorees
ARMANDO B. FONTOURA Essex County Sheriff
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NEWARK BRANCH NAACP ON THEIR 103RD FREEDOM FUND GALA AND TO THEIR HONOREES: Carolyn Kelley-Shabazz Alicia Banks David Weiner Gladys Grauer Josephine Jackson Essex-Newark Legal Services of NJ
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Newark Branch NAACP On your 103rd Freedom Fund Gala Awards Brunch! I’d like to commend all of the honorees for their committed efforts toward making a difference in our communities. Your efforts are both needed and appreciated Newark Central Ward Councilwoman Gayle Chaneyfield Jenkins
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Newark Branch NAACP 103rd Freedom Fund Honorees CW A Local 1081 60 Park Place, Suite 501, Newark, NJ, 07102
David H. Weiner, President Tatiana Horton, Executive Vice President Hemesh Shah, Treasurer Shawn Williams, Financial Secretary Judith Favors, 1st Vice President Cedric McCrae, 2nd Vice President Adrienne Hatchett, Recording Secretary Cynthia Woods, Corresponding Secretary Jose Sanchez, Sergeant-at-Arms Adrienne Davis. Parliamentarian Labor Donated
Trinity & St.. Philip,s Cathedral In Support Of The Newark Branch NAACP
Wishes to Congratulate This Year's Honorees Carolyn Kelley-Shabazz Alicia Banks David Weiner
Gladys Grauer Josephine Jackson Essex-Newark Legal Services
". . . we are comnntted to be a beacon oflight
and hope to �Newark and the greater cominunity-"
Trinity & St. Philip's Cathedral 608 Broad Street Newark, NJ 07102 973-643-0137 Cathedral House Office 24 Rector Street Newark, NJ 07102 973-622-3505
The Session and Congregation of the Memorial West Presbyterian Church extend their congratulations to
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Josephine Jackson
upon receiving the Congressman Donald Payne, Sr. Social Justice Award at the
The Missionary Society Philemon Missionary Baptist Church 246 Shephard Avenue Newark, New Jersey 07112
Newark Branch NAACP's 103rd Freedom Fund Gala Awards Brunch
Reverend Edward A. Allen Sr., Pastor
On the 30th day of September 2017
Wertley Dotson, President
Congratulations
to all the honorees of the Newark Branch NAACP 103rd Freedom Fund Awards Thank you for your commitment & service to the City of Newark & the South Ward
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Officers and Members of
Local 68 - 68A - 68B – 68C – 68D International Union of Operating Engineers THOMAS P. GIBLIN Business Manager
Essex-West Hudson Labor Council, AFL-CIO Thomas P. Giblin ..................................................................................................................................... President Walter V. Genuario ................................................................................................... Exec. Secretary/Treasurer Gerald W. Owens ...................................................................................................................Financial Secretary Charles N. Hall, Jr .................................................................................................................First Vice President Bernard W. Gerard, Jr ......................................................................................................... Recording Secretary Willie Haggan ........................................................................................................................... Sergeant At Arms Msgr. John J. Gilchrist ............................................................................................................. Spiritual Director John M. Abeigon Theresa K. Calhoun William J. Kennedy Richard A. Maroko, Esq. Tiran Billups
Vice Presidents
Trustees Michael D. Lewis
William F. Mullins Lino Santiago William Sullivan Eric Williams John LoCrasto
The Members of the ESSEX COUNTY
BOARD OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS
Offer Their Support and Congratulations to the NEWARK BRANCH OF THE NAACP & ITS HONOREES
On the Occasion of the
103rd Annual Freedom Fund Awards Gala Saturday, September 30, 2017
Britnee N. Timberlake President Rolando Bobadilla
Rufus I. Johnson
Wayne L. Richardson
Brendan W. Gill Vice President Lebby C. Jones
Patricia Sebold
Leonard M. Luciano Cynthia D. Toro
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CHARLES N. HALL, JR., PRESIDENT PATRICIA GONZALEZ, SECRETARY-TREASURER RETAIL, WHOLESALE AND DEPARTMENT STORE UNION, UFCW
NEWARK BRANCH NAACP, FAMILY AND FRIENDS CONGRATULATE
John L Smith, 3rd Vice President Recipient of the 103rd Freedom Fund Gala Awards Brunch Branch Service Award For your outstanding commitment, dedication and leadership in the Fight for Civil Rights and Social Justice. You have gone above and beyond and we take this time to say we thank you, appreciate you and value you.
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American Federation of Teachers New Jersey, AFL-CIO 629 Amboy Ave., Suite 301, Edison, NJ 08837 | Phone: 732-661-9393 Fax: 732-661-1776 www.aftnj.org @aftnj @aftnj
Newark NAACP PEOPLE’S ORGANIZATION FOR PROGRESS P.O. Box 22505 Newark, NJ 07101-2505 Phone: 973-801-0001
and 2017 Honorees
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NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF COLORED PEOPLE-NEWARK BRANCH AND ALL HONOREES. WE SALUTE YOU FOR YOUR CONTINUED COMMITMENT TO AND WORK FOR SOCIAL JUSTICE. If there is no struggle, there is no progress Frederick Douglass
and Best Wishes for Continued Success Charles & Zelma Collins
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I COMMEND THE NEWARK BRANCH NAACP FOR THE OUTSTANDING WORK YOU DO TO ELIMINATE RACIAL INJUSTICE. WILLIAM D. PAYNE GOLDEN HERITAGE LIFE MEMBER
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On behalf of the
CLINTON HILL COMMUNITY & Early Childhood Center, Inc. Family We like to congratulate you on your rd 103 Newark NAACP Freedom Fund Awards Gala A Salute to your President Ms. Deborah Smith Gregory
Respectfully, Ms. Cheryl D. Bush, CHCC Staff, Our Parents and Ms. Desiree Brower, Chairwoman
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Marie Blistan President
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Steve Beatty Secretary-Treasurer Steve Swetsky Assistant Executive Director
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As one of the oldest and largest branches in the state and country, the Newark Branch has, historically, been an influential force behind major policy changes. With part of its mission being to ensure the educational, social and economic equality of rights of all persons, there is a shared synergy with YouthBuild Newark and its Newark Opportunity Youth Network (OYN). YouthBuild Newark continues to serve opportunity youth ages 16 to 24. OYN is an emerging, innovative youth-focused initiative that advocates for and provides direct educational and support services for opportunity youth in Newark – putting them on a path to academic attainment and economic security. OYN’s mission is to execute a citywide, community-based strategy to improve life outcomes for off-track and out-of-school youth, disrupting the school-to-prison pipeline in Newark. YouthBuild Newark continues to honor the legacy of justice in Newark by having launched the LEAD Charter School in September 2017 – the State of New Jersey’s first alternative high school.
YouthBuild Newark salutes the Newark Branch of the NAACP and its long-term commitment to our community.
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