On His Shoulders
Special Edition Newsletter
CALLED TO SERVE CDC
FEBRUARY Editor in Chief, Abraham Shapiro
On the Road to Zion, A Lion Leads the Way Last November, Called-toServe CDC, working closely with Angela Smith as chair, and Kenneth Ashe, Attif Bostic, Daryl DeBrest, Deborah Gary, James Haynes, and Mable Welborn. successfully brought to reality, the renaming of a portion of North Broad Street (Oxford to Girard) as “Rev Dr Leon H. Sullivan Way” in honor of the man whose name the street bears. The event took place on a cold, windy day in November. But amidst the freezing temperatures and harrowing chill factor, community members and supporters bundled up in front of Leon H. Sulli-
van Charitable Trust Building to snap pictures of the many dignitaries who gathered beneath the warming sunlight to pay homage to Reverend Sullivan. Standing upon his shoulders– family members and leaders alike graced the gathering with expressions of warmth and gratitude for the great legacy Rev. Sullivan bestowed upon the world.
shohocken who worked on a farm. Like many others, John Street was granted both a start and an opportunity at the OIC, where he made friends and grew up into a remarkable man. Senator Street acknowledged that his own life was made possible and abundant because of the hard work of Rev. Sullivan.
Of one particular moving note was a speech delivered by Senator Sharif Street, the son of former Mayor John Street. Here, he recalled how Reverend Sullivan saw something special in his father- at the time just an ordinary young man in Con-
Reverend Sullivan is a true American hero who is a ROCK by which many have built houses upon. Called to Serve CDC is proudly carrying on the legacy and committed to the community and commercial corridor.
Rev Dr. Sullivan (left), Mike (center)
Reverend Mike Major is the founder and President of Called-to-Serve CDC. Everyone who knows Mike quickly realizes how humble and tender he is to all. He never
In one conversation, during a ride back to the train station, I remember Mike sharing with me his experience growing up as a follower and protégé of Rev. Sullivan. How as a young man he was brought out of the streets and given an opportunity to make something meaningful
• “LION OF ZION”. SERVED AS HEAD PASTOR OF HISTORIC ZION BAPTIST CHURCH (NORTH BROAD STREET). • CHAMPIONED AGAINST DISCRIMINIATIORY EMPLOYMENT PRACTICES AGAINST BLACK WORKERS AT TASTY -KAKE FACTORY (IN NICETOWN)…
AND WON. • LAUNCHED PROGRESS PLAZA (BROAD AND JEFFERESON)– THE FIRST AFRICAN AMERICAN OWNED MALL IN US. • FIRST AFRICAN AMERICAN NAMED TO A BOARD OF A MAJOR US CORPORATION (GENERAL MOTORS).
Inside this issue:
Standing Upon His Shoulders: Reverend Michael Major loses his temper, but is patient and longsuffering– possessing qualities of great leaders likened to Nelson Mandela and the Obamas.
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of his life. His gratitude was so strong, I could see a glow on his face. Later that night, Mike sent pictures and news articles educating me on the work and life of Rev. Sullivan. Standing upon Rev. Sullivan’s shoulders, Mike is a champion of dreams. Like his mentor, he demonstrates with action, character, and his heart that everyone has a purpose and a dream to be lived to the fullest of life.
SIGNATURE GOLF EVENT A SUCCESS!
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STAFF BULLETTIN
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SPOTLIGHT
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CTS HIGHLIGHT SNAP-
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SHOT
MIKE GETS AN AWARD
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ABOUT CALLED-TOSERVE
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FINAL THANK-YOU’S
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