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At an early age, she began playing the piano, drawing portraits, sewing and designing clothes, leading to her illustrious career and multifaceted contributions. For decades, Dr. Kelley’s journey has been anchored by a deep commitment to heritage, beginning with her family's history and expanding outward to illuminate the vital local narratives of New Haven and its surrounding communities
Dr Kelley’s work in historical preservation is both hands-on and documented: Literary Works: She is the author of several volumes for the All Roads Lead to Newton Grove series and the book Hello Cousin, which further documents and preserves family connections Media Recognition: Her dedication to healing historical divides earned her a feature in People Magazine's June 27th, 2011 issue, in an article titled "Healing Slavery's Wounds." Local Preservation: She is the Founder of the Lee-Career Hall of Fame and has been instrumental in organizing commemorative events for the New Haven teachers who were incarcerated during the 1975 Teachers' Strike, ensuring these critical local histories are celebrated and remembered
Dr Kelley’s dedication is reflected in her extensive leadership roles across the community and state: American History Committee State Chairperson for the Connecticut Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR).Trustee Chairperson for Thomas Chapel Church of Christ. Co-Chair of the Hill North Community Management Team. Executive Director of the Monk Bloodline Heritage Connection (a 501c3 organization) Special Projects Director for the National Veterans Council for Legal Redress Founding Board of Director for the Monk Council, LLC
Dr Pamela Monk Kelley’s life is a testament to the power of commitment and service She has been married to her high school sweetheart, Larry Kelley, for 44 years As a proud mother of Latrisha, LaShante’, LaQuionna, and Larry Jr.; grandmother of four grandchildren, Darius, Kayla, Kennedy, and Kamyrn; and great-grandmother of Layla and Legend, she carries the philosophy famously expressed by Maya Angelou to her grandmother: "I come as one but I stand as 10,000!" This conviction drives her ongoing efforts to educate, preserve, and advocate for her community
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DR. PAMELA MONK-KELLEY
p y y , and Dr. Pamela Monk Kelley most definitely lives up to her name as she continuously "stands out" in all her endeavors. Pamela is no stranger to the bright lights and bustling sounds of the entertainment world, boasting a lineage that includes legendary jazz pianist Thelonious Monk, Super Bowl Hall of Famer Art Monk, the velvet-voiced icon Nat King Cole, and music superstar Pharrell Williams
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Dr. Pamela Monk Kelley embodies the spirit of civic dedication, educational excellence, and historical preservation. Dr. Pam is a devout Deaconess in her church, characterized by a profound and unwavering relationship with God She is a visionary leader who believes all her actions and endeavors are inspired by divine guidance, underpinning her tireless commitment to service and community upliftment
At an early age, she began playing the piano, drawing portraits, sewing and designing clothes, leading to her illustrious career and multifaceted contributions. For decades, Dr. Kelley’s journey has been anchored by a deep commitment to heritage, beginning with her family's history and expanding outward to illuminate the vital local narratives of New Haven and its surrounding communities
Dr Kelley’s work in historical preservation is both hands-on and documented: Literary Works: She is the author of several volumes for the All Roads Lead to Newton Grove series and the book Hello Cousin, which further documents and preserves family connections Media Recognition: Her dedication to healing historical divides earned her a feature in People Magazine's June 27th, 2011 issue, in an article titled "Healing Slavery's Wounds." Local Preservation: She is the Founder of the Lee-Career Hall of Fame and has been instrumental in organizing commemorative events for the New Haven teachers who were incarcerated during the 1975 Teachers' Strike, ensuring these critical local histories are celebrated and remembered
Dr Kelley’s dedication is reflected in her extensive leadership roles across the community and state: American History Committee State Chairperson for the Connecticut Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR).Trustee Chairperson for Thomas Chapel Church of Christ. Co-Chair of the Hill North Community Management Team. Executive Director of the Monk Bloodline Heritage Connection (a 501c3 organization) Special Projects Director for the National Veterans Council for Legal Redress Founding Board of Director for the Monk Council, LLC
Dr Pamela Monk Kelley’s life is a testament to the power of commitment and service She has been married to her high school sweetheart, Larry Kelley, for 44 years As a proud mother of Latrisha, LaShante’, LaQuionna, and Larry Jr.; grandmother of four grandchildren, Darius, Kayla, Kennedy, and Kamyrn; and great-grandmother of Layla and Legend, she carries the philosophy famously expressed by Maya Angelou to her grandmother: "I come as one but I stand as 10,000!" This conviction drives her ongoing efforts to educate, preserve, and advocate for her community
