2012 New Jersey NAACP Freedom Journal

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EXECUTIVE BOARD WILLIAM “Bernard” DUDLEY President /ACD Vice President WADE FOSTER Vice President HERBERT HALL, SR. Business Agent / ILA Representative CLIFTON SMITH, JR. Secretary/Treasurer ROBIN SUGGS Recording Secretary ANTHONY BROWN Chaplain

TRUSTEES LINDA WILKINS OZZIE BURTON MICHAEL BARNES

JOHN SHARPE, JR. BETTY HOOKER DWIGHT SPEIGHT

SERGEANT-AT-ARMS D. TYREKE WELLS

New Jersey State Conference of the NAACP President’s Greetings

Dear Members and Supporters of the NAACP Newark Branch, On behalf of the entire membership of the NJSCNAACP it is my pleasure to greet you and to thank you for attending the NAACP Newark Branch Freedom Fund Dinner 2012.

I appeal to all members and supporters of economic, education, political and social equality for all residents to do everything possible to encourage all eligible New Jersey residents to register and vote in the General elections on Tuesday November 6, 2012. There is so much at stake with this election that no one should find a reason not to vote. I also remind New Jersey residents that we must vote in every election in 2012, and just as importantly, all elections during 2013, when there will be elections for the entire New Jersey legislature and the Governor.

We should all take time to reflect on the progress and accomplishments of the NAACP over the past 103 years. As we reflect on the accomplishments of the past we must face the challenges that confront the NAACP and its determination to eliminate racial discrimination and racial hatred now and in the future.

I am proud and honored to recognize, commend and celebrate former leaders of the NAACP Branch, some of whom are here tonight. I sincerely thank each and every one of these courageous and dedicated civil rights leaders who gave so much of the their time, talents and personal resources for the benefit of all residents in Newark, the state and the nation.

Special thanks and recognition are appropriate for President Joyce Simmons. I also thank all individuals and organizations that support the NAACP with your ads and sponsorships. I congratulate all of the honorees, who are being awarded for their support of the NAACP and civil rights advocacy in Newark.

I encourage all of you to continue to support the NAACP Newark Branch by renewing your membership and encouraging your family, friends and colleagues to join the NAACP so we can move forward in advocating for equal employment opportunities, high quality public education for all students, safe affordable housing, high quality affordable health services, reduction in violence and reversal of the patterns of obesity and unwed parenthood as well as reform of the criminal justice system that results in the disproportionate arrest, conviction and incarceration of African Americans and Latinos.

Remember Freedom is not free. Please join the NAACP today and attend meetings and other activities sponsored by the NAACP Newark Branch.

Sincerely, James E. Harris President, NJSCNAACP

It’s my pleasure to welcome you to our 98th Annual Freedom Fund Awards Dinner!

This year our theme is: “Your Power, Your Decision: Vote!”

Newark Unit, NAACP President’s Greetings

As the President of Newark Branch, NAACP, I am committed to the growth and development of our community, our youth, and local and state government issues that affect us all. The success of our chapter would be merely impossible without your active support and of course, our members. We continue to make strides to tackle real issues that impact our lives, such as our educational system, our housing market with the rise of foreclosures, and high unemployment rates. As part of our commitment, we continue to have a strong community involvement, and continue to listen and take action. We have recently joined forces with other great community leaders, such as Bronze Shield and People’s Organization for Progress. We look forward to our new initiatives created as we improve on such issues mentioned before. It is essential that we all come together, take a stand, and unite for the betterment of the City of Newark and the future of our children.

Moving forward, we all know that the Presidential Election is right around the corner, Tuesday, November 6th and I urge each and every one of you to go out and vote. You have one voice, one vote, so please use it. Every vote counts and yours matter. Our ancestors have fought for us to have the right to vote and many of us don’t exercise our rights. No longer shall we sit around and watch things happen but make a commitment to strive for a better community. We encourage you to spread the word, tell your family, your friends, your neighbors. We determine our destiny; don’t let someone else determine it for you.

We welcome all of you to continue the fight and join NAACP of Newark Branch as we continue to spread the word and fight to get our voice heard.

Sincerely, Joyce Simmons President, NAACP – Newark Branch

Reverend Ralph M. Branch, Jr. Freedom Fund Dinner Co-Chairperson It has truly been an honor and privilege to serve as Co-Chairman of our 98Th Annual Freedom Fund Dinner. I would like to thank Co-Chairman John Jewell, the Committee and entire Newark Unit for the hard work and dedication demonstrated throughout our planning of this great evening. Thank you all for your attendance tonight and the support that you have shown throughout the year.

Congratulations to all of the honorees. May God continue to bless all of your efforts as you strive to make a difference in these difficult days. I would also like to thank Mr. A. Robert Gregory for his inspirational and challenging message.

It is my prayer that each of us will leave tonight inspired to make a positive impact on our community and society. In this pivotal moment in the history of our country and the vitality of the NAACP, it is important that we all do our part to bring about change. We have come so far, but we yet have so far to go. Change is within our reach, remember, “Your Power, Your Decision-VOTE!�

John Jewell Jr. Freedom Fund Dinner Co-Chairperson In this election year, we must look back at those who came before us. We must remember those who were denied their right to vote. Some were beaten and some paid the ultimate sacrifice for the right to make change. We must always remember that voting was not a gift given but a right earned. Your one vote can be that vote that changes the world. Thank you for supporting the 98th Newark NAACP Freedom Fund Dinner.

NEWARK UNIT NAACP OFFICERS Joyce Simmons................................................................................. President Kathleen Turpin Merritt........................................................1st Vice President Dadisi Sanyika..................................................................... 2nd Vice President Debra Chandler................................................................... 3rd Vice President Mildred Williams................................................................................ Secretary Cheryl Bush...................................................................................... Treasurer Linda Campbell................................................................. Assistant Treasurer

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Rev. Ralph Branch Jr. Richard Cammarieri Margaret Cammarieri Linda Campbell Sally G. Carroll Deborah Smith Gregory

Gloria Currey-Williams Tracy L. Munford Judith Favors Batten Deniqua Matias James Jukes, Esq. Susie M. McGhee John Jewell Margaret Kee Janice Morrell John L. Smith Andrea McKinnon J. Barry Washington Debra Chandler

98TH FREEDOM FUND AWARDS DINNER COMMITTEE Joyce Simmons...........................................................................................President Rev. Ralph Branch Jr.................................... Awards Dinner Co-Chairperson John Jewell...................................................... Awards Dinner Co-Chairperson Cheryl Bush.....................................................................................................Finance Deborah Smith-Gregory..............................................................................Journal Debra J. Chandler...........................................................................................Tickets Sally G. Carroll.................................................................................................Tickets Judith Favors Batten..................................................................................Program Margaret Kee........................................................................................... Hospitality

Newark Unit NAACP 98th Annual Freedom Fund Awards Dinner Program Pre-Dinner Reception.........................................................................Brother Denzel Cohen, Clearview Baptist Church Processional................................................................................................................................................. Dais Guests Welcome & Introduction of Mistress of Ceremony................................................ John Jewels, Dinner Co- Chairperson Mistress of Ceremony.................................... Elder Judith C. Favors-Batten, Chairperson, Religious Affairs Committee Invocation & Blessing of the Food....................................................................................................Dr. Ralph Grant, Sr. “Lift Ev’ry Voice and Sing”...................................................................... Sister Alicia Bailey, Emmanuel Baptist Church Greetings........................................................................................ Ms. Joyce Simmons, President, Newark Unit NAACP

Mr. James Harris, President, New Jersey State NAACP

Dinner Served Presentation of Life Membership......................................................... Sally G. Carroll, Life Membership Chairperson Introduction of Key Note Speaker............................................... Deborah Smith Gregory, President, Newark ACT-SO Musical Selection.............................................................................................................................. Sister Alicia Bailey Keynote Speaker..................A. Robert Gregory, Principal, American History High School, Newark, NJ Spoken Word.......................................................................................Sister Breya Knight, Tabernacle Baptist Church

Presentation of Awards Education..................................................................... Ms. Antoinette Baskerville-Richardson, Chairperson

Newark Public School Schools Advisory Board

Presenter: John Smith Social Justice.................................................................................................... Ms. Linda McDonald Carter, Esq.

Paralegal Studies Program-Essex County College

Presenter: Debra Chandler Community Service.................................................................................. Rev. Douglas L. Williams, III, Pastor

Zion Hill Baptist Church, Newark

Presenter: Rev. Ralph Branch, Jr. Political Action.............................................................................................................Ms. Lisa Harris, President

North Jersey Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta, Inc.

Presenter: Congressman Donald Payne, Jr. NAACP Branch Service.................................................................Elder Judith C. Favors-Batten, Chairperson

Religious Affairs Committee

Presenter: Dadisi Sanyika President’s Award....................................................... Ms. Joyce Simmons, President, Newark Unit NAACP Acknowledgement and Closing Remarks.........................................................................Ms. Joyce Simmons, President Benediction....................................................................................................................................... Dr. Ralph Grant, Sr.

Judith C. Favors-Batten Mistress of Ceremony Branch Service Award Honoree Judith C. Favors-Batten, first gives thanks to God, because of Him we live, move, and

have our being. She is a woman of God whose greatest desire is to see souls saved and won, for the building of God’s Kingdom. Every child of God deserves the best and needs to know they’re a King’s Kid. Judith is enthusiastic about the ability to rise above circumstances and making a difference. She can remember throughout her history of people coming together making a positive change to accomplish a specific goal. She believes in human beings, which comes from her strong belief in Jesus Christ. As her spiritual mother quotes: “You Just Do Right”, ” Be Real or Be Still”.

Judith is currently employed at the County of Essex-Division of Welfare as a Provisional Family Service and Family Violence Supervisor. Judith’s service to her community was expanded when she became a Central Ward District Leader in the 18th District (1996-1998) and Legislative Aide to Blonnie Watson, Freeholder at-large for the Essex County Board of Chosen Freeholders (1997-2004).

Judith is an advocate for youth and families to facilitate change and enlightenment for the public policy. She has over 20 years of experience in community organizing, activism and social work. One of her favorite quote is from Dr. Cornell West, “In order to lead the people you must first love them, In order to save the people you must first serve them”.

Judith is currently serving as Chairperson of the Newark Unit NAACP-Religious Affairs Committee; Women’s Ministry President at Greater Rose of Sharon Church of God Founded by Jesus Christ; member and Secretary of Ministers on Wheels Ministry; President of A Door Has Opened; and newly appointed Commissioner for the Commission on Homelessness (Newark, NJ). She is a life member of the NAACP; Manager of M.O.M.S.A.D (Mothers of Murdered Sons and Daughter (1996-present); and volunteer for the 7th Street Bistro Soup Kitchen. Judith, also served as an Ordained Elder at the Memorial West United Presbyterian Church, Newark, NJ; Secretary of the Newark Black Presbyterian Caucus; Program Coordinator of the Memorial West Community Association; Youth Advisor of the Memorial West Youth Ministry; Mentor/Core Community Team Member of the Juvenile Intensive Supervision Program; Co-Chairperson of the 2001 Children’s Sabbath; Chairperson of the Newark Branch NAACP Religious Affairs Committee (2000-2002); Vice President of the West Side Park Conservancy (1999-2005); and President of the South 16th Street Block Association (1993-1997).

Judith has received numerous awards and recognition for her outstanding commitment to the church and the community.

Judith believes that through God all things are possible and one of her favorite scripture reading is: Habakkuk 2:2 “And the LORD answered me and said, Write the vision and make it plain upon tables, that he may run that readeth it”. Judith’s dreams and daily vision is to save the youth in the community and show them a lot of love. Judith knows together as a group of people we can make a difference in educating, sharing, loving and helping our children of today to be great leaders of tomorrow.

Judith is married, mother of one daughter, mother-in-law of one son-in-law and grandmother of three grandsons. As stated earlier, Judith is a member and Ordained Elder at the Greater Rose of Sharon Church of God Founded by Jesus Christ, Inc., Brooklyn, NY where her pastor is Elder, L. Christine Caldwell.

Aminifu Robert Gregory Keynote Speaker April 16, 1974 -

Aminifu Robert Gregory is a Newark native and graduate of West Chester University, where he majored in Secondary Social Studies Education and was a member of the Golden Rams football team. After graduation, he returned to Newark to teach social studies in the Newark Public Schools and was awarded for innovative teaching practices on the district and state level. As a history teacher, he led a group of 8th graders from Camden Middle School to a nationally recognized, Project Citizen Portfolio, a civics related curriculum where students propose legislation aimed at improving the quality of their living conditions while gaining the skills necessary to be civically engaged citizens.

After graduating from Seton Hall University with an MA in Educational Leadership and Management, Gregory served in a number of positions in the Newark Public Schools including district coordinator for the New Jersey Network for Educational Renewal and an award-winning Supervisor of Social Studies for the entire 82 school districts. As a Supervisor, Gregory spearheaded the revision of all history curricula and revised the district’s curriculum writing template, which was recognized as a model for the state of New Jersey. He also played an integral role in writing the Teaching American History Grant, a million dollar grant aimed to improve History Teachers’ pedagogical and content knowledge. Gregory is credited with raising student achievement and innovative practices in Social Studies education.

Presently, he is the principal of American History High School, a magnet school in Newark and first of its kind in the state of New Jersey. As principal, Gregory ensured that 100% of his students graduated high school in 4 years of which 97% gained admissions into 4 and 2-year colleges. Moreover, Gregory increased the number of AP courses and Honors courses at the school from 7 to 35 in a three- year period of time. All the students at American History High School have the opportunity to graduate from high school with 16 college credits, due to the partnership Gregory established with Essex County College and Rutgers University.

Gregory was the recipient of the N.A.A.C.P’s Educational Advancement award in the 2010 for his work at American History High School and years of service in the Newark Public Schools. Grounded in Gregory’s educational philosophy is all students can learn if provided the proper resources and services.

As the proud father of 3 children, all of whom were named after jazz musicians, Gregory is continually reminded of the importance of history and carrying on family traditions and legacies, while ensuring all students that surround him are afforded a quality public education that will enable them to thrive in a competitive 21st century global economy.

Antoinette Baskerville-Richardson Chairperson Newark Public Schools Advisory Board Education Award Honoree

Antoinette graduated from Peshine Avenue School, Weequahic High School, and Montclair State University. She began her teaching career at Barringer High School in Newark, where she taught English, Drama, and Creative Writing for over 30 years. She was the director of over 30 theatrical productions at Barringer. Antoinette coached award winning Speech Teams at both Barringer and West Side High Schools. She is a recipient of the New Jersey Governor’s Award in Arts Education. She went on to serve as a Small Learning Community Coordinator, and from 2008 until her retirement in July, 2010, Antoinette was the Coordinator at the Newark Public Schools Marion A. Bolden Student Center, where she developed a core of after school classes and university partnerships for Newark’s high school students. She is the Project Director for the Stand & Deliver Program, and is presently studying for her Masters Certification in Project Management.

Antoinette was elected for to Newark Public Schools Advisory Board in April of 2011, and to the position of Chairperson of the Newark Public Schools Advisory Board in April of 2012.

Antoinette has served as Legislative Representative and Vice-president of the Newark Teachers Union.

Antoinette has three adult children, all of whom attended the Newark Public Schools. She is married to Wayne Richardson, President of laborers Local 55.

“A high quality education for every child is one of the most important civil rights issues of today. I believe in educating the whole child. In addition to preparing students for higher education and the workforce, schools have an ethical responsibility to assist students in developing into responsible citizens who actively contribute to their communities. We must guide the creative and academic talents of our youth through the arts, to insure that our students are socially, culturally, and academically exposed to and prepared for the world. We must provide every young person with the resources that they need now, while they are in our care. Most importantly, we must show that we value them, so that they value themselves.”

Linda McDonald Carter, Esq. Social Justice Award Honoree Linda McDonald Carter currently serves as an Assistant Professor and Director of the Paralegal Studies Program at Essex County College. Her humble beginnings started over five decades ago during the tumultuous 50’s and the Civil Rights era that evolved into the Black Power Movement. Linda blossomed early as an activist, protesting the Vietnam War at the tender age of 12. She vividly recalls seeing the world through the eyes of the media and Perry Mason versus the realities she witnessed daily growing up in the Scudder Housing Projects located in the heart of Newark’s Central Ward. She vowed then to become an attorney to help her community navigate the justice system and to make a difference.

Throughout her experiences, she gained an appreciation and deep respect for History of the African Diaspora and the political “isms”. She enrolled in Upward Bound at Bloomfield College, studied Political Science at Rutgers University, participated in CLEO (Continuing Legal Opportunity Program) at Howard University and completed her studies in law at Rutgers University.

Upon completing her undergraduate studies, Linda began to professionally serve her community. She worked tirelessly as Resident Manager of Scudder Home Housing Project, advocating for fellow tenants and building repairs. These efforts landed her a job as Section 8 Manager with Newark Housing Authority (NHA). While in law school, she worked for United States Senator Bill Bradley before moving to Southern California where she became heavily involved with various grassroots and political initiatives. She put her academic training to work registering voters, negotiating political struggles, learning to manage the media press while learning to better understand the principles of domestic and international politics.

After living five years in California in some of the wealthiest communities in the country, she migrated back to her roots in NJ. Initially, she worked with the New York/New Jersey Motor Voter program. In 1989, she began her current career teaching full time at Essex County College where she now directs paralegal studies and provides instruction in American Government, African American History, US History, English and Film.

Simultaneously, in 1990 she held the position of Assistant Corporation Counsel in East Orange.

In 1992, she opened her own law firm before joining with two colleagues to form Richardson, Powell and Carter LLC, one of the first African American law firms in NJ. During this time, she also served as an Assistant Public Defender for the city of Orange.

Linda is extremely dedicated and active in her community, volunteering with various organizations. Newark is where her heart is. It is the place she calls home and relentlessly works to improve. She has garnered a gubernatorial appointment to the Advisory Board of the Newark Public Schools District, served as a volunteer instructor for Rutgers Project CORE, served as a member of Advocate for Newark’s Children, served on the Newark Museum Advisory Committee and as a board member for University Heights Science Park. More recently she serves as an elder for the grass root umbrella organization, Voices of Change and Liberation (VOCAL).

Linda is a member of the Association of Black Women Lawyers of New Jersey, the Garden State Bar Association, the NJ State Bar Association, American Association for Paralegal Education, NJ Association of Criminal Justice Educators and the NJ Bar Association Committee on Paralegals.

Community Service Award Honoree The Reverend Douglas Lenears Williams, III is the newly called Senior Pastor/ Teacher of the historic Zion Hill Baptist Church in Newark, New Jersey. Prior to be called to serve the people of Zion Hill, Reverend Williams served as Youth Pastor of the Pleasant Union Christian Church, of North Raleigh, NC and The Saint John AME Church of Raleigh, NC. Reverend Williams also served alongside Dean Quincy Scott, Jr. as Senior Ministerial Assistant of the Thomas J. Boyd Chapel on the Campus of Shaw University.

After graduating from Piscataway Township High School in 2004, Reverend Williams began furthering his education at Shaw University in Raleigh, NC. In May of 2008 he received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Religion & Philosophy with a minor in Political Science. At the university, he became a distinguished student leader, serving as Freshman Class President and Chief of Staff over the Student Government Association, a spiritual advisor for S.T.A.N.D. Ministries (Students Taking A New Direction), a facilitator of the RHEMA Word Bible Study, and was an active member of the Intervarsity Black Campus Ministries. He is also founder and president of the Greater Works Black Campus Ministries.

While at “Shaw U” Reverend Williams was blessed to be able to sit at the feet of our nation’s leading Black scholars and theologians such as Dr. Cain Hope Felder, Dr. Gardner C. Taylor, Dr. Clarence G. Newsome, and Dr. Thomas J. Boyd. Reverend Williams was also awarded a full Presidential Scholarship to further his Christian Education at Shaw Divinity School where he received his seminary training.

In May of 2007, he completed the first part of his ministry training and preached his initial sermon under the tutelage of the Reverend Dr. K. L. Saunders, Sr. In February 2011 Reverend Williams was honored to be ordained to the Gospel Ministry by his college mentor Rev. Dr. Quincy Scott, Jr. at The Thomas J. Boyd Chapel. Pastor Williams centers his Christian walk and ministry around his favorite scripture, Psalm 1:3: “He shall be like a tree planted by the rivers of water, which brings forth its fruit in its season, whose leaf also shall not wither; and whatever he does shall prosper.”

This young Man of God has a strong spiritual heritage rooted in the dynamic ministries of the late Reverend J. C. Crawford, and the late Reverend Dr. J.R. Stanford. He has an unprecedented prophetic mantle that distinguishes him as a remarkable young visionary. His goal is restore the Social and Prophetic heritage of the Black Church. Reverend Williams believes that this is the season that God is maturing young men and women, to become our nation’s next leaders and he is grateful to be apart of this awesome move of God.

Linda E. Harris

President Political Action Award Honoree Chartered in 1939, the North Jersey Alumnae Chapter serves Essex, Hudson and Union counties through the development of programs and initiatives that promote the Sorority’s national five-point program.

The chapter has successfully implemented a number of programs in the community such as the Delta Teen Lift Program, Dr. Betty Shabazz Delta Academy, and School America Literacy Initiative as well as workshops and seminars on health education, financial literacy and voter education. The chapter’s signature event is the scholarship benefit, held annually each spring, which provides tuition assistance to college bound high school students. For more information, visit: www.NorthJerseyDeltas.org.

This year, the sorority initiated a campaign entitled “Voting is for Everyone” to register voters in the Essex, Hudson and Union counties Northern Jersey areas with a special emphasis on educating formerly incarcerated citizens and dispelling misinformation about voter rights. They registered approximately 500 voters in collaboration with local NAACP units and churches in time for the upcoming presidential election being held November 6th. They also hosted Debate Watch Parties and used social media to get voter information to the community.

Founded in 1913, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. is a private, nonprofit organization whose purpose is to provide assistance and support through established programs in local communities throughout the world. A sisterhood of more than 200,000 predominately Black college educated women, the Sorority currently has over 900 chapters located in the United States and abroad. The major programs of the Sorority are based upon the organization’s Five Point Programmatic Thrust: Economic Development, Educational Development, International Awareness and Involvement and Physical and Mental Health.

For more information, visit: www.DeltaSigmaTheta.org

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NEWARK BRANCH NAACP 2012 LIFE MEMBERSHIP PROGRAM THE HONOR GUARD

2012 FULLY PAID REGULAR LIFE MEMBERS

Nancy M. Cummings

2012 FULLY PAID SILVER LIFE MEMBERS Doris McCurtis Marvin McCurtis Mattie Hawes 2012 FULLY PAID GOLDEN HERITAGE LIFE MEMBERS The Honorable William D. Payne 2012 FULLY PAID DIAMOND LIFE MEMBER Ola Mae Rivers DIAMOND LIFE MEMBERS *Carrie B. Alston Leola Hill Sharon Price-Cates, Esq. Cheryl D. Bush Lucille Hunter Ola Mae Rivers *Sally G. Carroll Janice Harris Jackson Cameron I. Robinson Gloria Currey-Williams Keith M. Jones Rev. Malachi D. Roundtree Donna Marie Curvin A. Howard Lamar Bernice Sanders *Percy Davis Eddiemae Livingston Harvey L. Slaten Dorothy M. Givens Susie M. McGhee William Troublefield Carole A. Graves Helen P. Means *Barbara Ann Wade *Mamie Gus Hale Kathleen Turpin Merritt J. Barry Washington Verner Henry Willa L. Moye Daniel Williams *Hon. Donald M. Payne *Women’s League of Bethany Baptist Church *Fully Paid

98 th ANNUAL FREEDOM FUND DINNER

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Proudly Salutes Its Fully Paid Gold and Golden Heritage Life Members George L. Atkinson Cleo E. Blount Lovetta Brooks Patricia Burroughs Rev. Irving A. Childress E. Alma Flagg James L. Gibbs Walter E. Jackson Osibee Jelks Dolores V. Lawson Annie Mitchell Nathaline Page Eddie L. Porter Yvonne Eastwick Sealy Isabelle Sauls Thelma Boyd Smith Philip S. Thomas Dr. Eleby R. Washington Constance B. White Dr. A. Zachery Yamba

Mary B. Atkinson Daniel Blue Jessie Bryant Delores C. Carter Rebecca Doggett Harold Flowers James Harrison Jr. Willa H. Jackson Ruben Johnson Rosetta McDaniels Willa L. Moye William D. Payne Vivian Sanks-King, Esq. Wilbur Parker Yvonne Eastwick Sealey Daisy Stokes Bernice H. Wallace J. Barry Washington Mary R. White

Mitchell Black Rebecca L. Bowen Raymond Bryant George L. Cato Bennie Fields Elizabeth Gibbs William D. Highsmith The Honorable Sharpe James Thelma V. Kelly Clifford J. Minor Doris Nicholson Wilbur Parker Isabelle Sauls Eddie L. Porter Harry L. Slaten Susan A. Sykes Theodore V. Wells, Esq. Curtis J. Way Bernice Williams

ORGANIZATIONS NAACP Newark Unit Newark Teachers Union, Local 481 Beta Alpha Omega, Alpha Kappa Alpha Bronze Shields, Inc. Frontiers International, Newark Chapter Garden State Bar Association Kappa Alpha Psi-Newark Alumni Chapter Past Matrons Auxiliary-Queen of Sheba Grand Chapter, OES Local 699 Laborers Int’l Union of North America Mt. Calvary Missionary Baptist Church North Jersey Unit National Association Negro Business & Professional Women’s Clubs New Hope Baptist Church North Jersey Duplicate Bridge Club North Jersey Epicureans, Inc. Women’s League of Bethany Baptist Church Zion Hill Baptist Church

CONGRATULATIONS and

Best Wishes To the

NEWARK NAACP UNIT And the

2012 FREEDOM FUND HONOREES - Ruben Johnson-

Email: info@clintonhillcommunity.org Website:www.clintonhillcommunity.org P: 973-372-88877

On behalf of the

Cheryl D. Bush, Executive Director 420 Hawthorne Ave. Newark, NJ 07112 F: 973-372-5685

CLINTON HILL COMMUNITY & Early Childhood Center, Inc. Family We like to congratulate you on your

98th Newark NAACP Freedom Fund Dinner

A Salute to your President Ms. Joyce Simmons Respectfully, Ms. Cheryl D. Bush, CHCC Staff, Our Parents & Mr. Harold Edwards, Chairman

CONGRATULATIONS AND BEST WISHES TO THE 98th NEWARK NAACP F REEDOM FUND DINNER AWARDEES

YOUR FRIENDS FROM WHS 66’ AND CHCECC, INC.

SAVE THE DATE: MONDAY, JUNE 17, 2013 FOR OUR 2ND ANNUAL GOLF FUNDRAISER TO ASSIST NEWARK SOUTH COMMUNITY BASED ORGANIZATIONS…

(973) 348-5491 For Reservations and Information

CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR BELOVED PASTOR & TEACHER THE REVEREND D. L. WILLIAMS, III FROM THE DEACONS MINISTRY

ZION HILL BAPTIST CHURCH

152 OSBORNE TERRACE ~ REV. DR. J.R. STANDFORD PLAZA NEWARK, NEW JERSEY DEACON FRANCIS WINN, CHAIRMAN BOARD OF DEACONS DEACON JAMES LENNOX, VICE CHAIRMAN DEACON DOUGLAS WILLIAMS, JR., CHAIRMAN BOARD OF TRUSTEES DEACON GEORGE GRAHAM, SECRETARY DEAQCON DAVID FLORENCE DEACON CHARLIE HAYES DEACON ROBERT WILLIAMS

Best Wishes to the

Newark National Association for the Advancement of Colored People

Celebrating 98 years of Service

Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. North Jersey Alumnae Chapter Lisa E. Harris, President

M A K E G O D ’ S M I S S I O N Y O U R M I S S I O N “He said to them, go into all the world and preach the gospel to all creation”.

Mark 16:15 (KJV)

The Missionary Society Philemon Missionary Baptist Church 246 Shepard Avenue, Newark, NJ 07112

Rev. Edward A. Allen, Pastor Missionary Hazel Barnes, President

CONGRATULATIONS To The

The Newark Unit NAACP AS YOU CELEBRATE YOUR

98TH ANNUAL FREEDOM FUND DINNER May God continue to bless your work!

MOUNT CALVARY MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH

231- 251 Seymour Avenue Newark, New Jersey

Reverend Ralph M. Branch, Jr., Pastor

Congratuƒations to

Elder Judith C. Favors-Batten “In order to lead the people, you must first love them.

In order to save the people you must first serve them.”

Dr. Cornell West

Love, Your Church Family

Greater Rose of Sharon Church of God Founded by Jesus Christ, Inc.

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Elder L. Christine Caldwell, Pastor

Best Wishes Officers and Members of

Local 68 - 68A - 68B International Union of Operating Engineers Thomas P. Giblin Business Manager

- Best Wishes From 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 Nancy Miller................................................................................. Recording Secretary Willie Haggan.....................................................................................Sergeant At Arms Msgr. John J. Gilchrist ......................................................................Spiritual Director Vice Presidents Pat Bartolotta Joseph Del Grosso Benjamin F. Evans Bernard W. Gerard, Jr.

William J. Kennedy Rahaman Muhammad William F. Mullins Lino Santiago

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Newark NAACP 98th Freedom Fund Dinner “A Mind Is Indeed A Terrible Thing To Waste” Newark NAACP than you for your continuing work to cement the building blocks for those who will make this world a better place.

2012 Graduation Sunday at Roseville

Roseville Church, Celebrating Over 148 Years of Service In The Newark Community.

“Make Us Your Home When You Are Away From Home.”

Roseville Presbyterian Church, 36 Roseville Avenue, Newark, NJ 07107 Tel. (973) 483-3361; Email roseville@verizon.net; website: rosevillepc.org The Reverend Doris Glaspy, Pastor

Patrons and new Newark NAACP Members Gail Brown Imelda J. Weldon Cook Roger Leon Mary Bentley-Lemar Sheila Manigault Rahveyei McKinnon Wardell L. Mitchell

Walter Morris Ines M. Davis Parks Geneva C. Paul Barbara Abdur Razzaq Charlotte Stafford Darice Toon Kathleen Witcher

Tribute to Congressman Donald Payne

By Eddiemae Livingston

There were many, who doubted that it could be done, But Councilman Payne has resoundingly won!

To Congress he will go in 1989 To represent your interests and mine.

Now everyone knows, as strange as it seems, There are no more impossible dreams.

But let us pause and review, if you willEvents that led to the filling of this bill: With the YMCA for over three decades, Helping people worldwide was his stock and trade.

He was National President and in that spot He worked very diligently and accomplished a lot.

An experienced youth leader throughout the world, A role mode indeed, for any boy or girl.

We need him in Congress, he understands our needs, As a worldwide traveler, he was in demand, We have no doubts but that he will succeed.

And he possessed great knowledge of the issues at hand.

The problems of our area he certainly understands, Twice elected Councilman and school teacher, too Former executive with the Insurance Company Pru. And for their solutions he’s developing plans.

Pro-Labor, Pro-Peace, with Justice, too, He is honest, hard-working and cares about us, Women’s Right Advocate-to name just a few.

He performs his duties with very little fuss.

Of the Chosen Freeholders, a Director was he; Quiet and soft-spoken- a joy to knowAnd is a Life Member of the NAACP. Widely received wherever he does go For police protection, he advocated more funds, He believes in the future and with hard work and faith, And worldwide praise he has certainly won.

In every major battle he has come through unscathed.

Constructive character building with wayward youth, In character-building activities he will engage, He impressed upon them the importance of Truth.

Against Crime and Corruption a battle he will wage.

Against the drug flow he worked very hard, Unemployment and Drug Abuse he will combat And obtained for Seniors an I.D. With honors graduated from Seton Hall U, Affordable Housing he does advocate.

Preparing himself for the job he must do.

The cries of the homeless, our elderly’s pleas, Of Urban Data Systems he is Vice-President Our youth’s aspirations- he will address all of these!

Assuming leadership is his natural bent.

So, Ladies and Gentlemen, I have tried to explain A family man and father of two, Why we are busting with pride for Congressman Payne!

He raised them alone with no “hullabaloo”.

So, rise and salute him, I urge you today, In his 53 years he has accomplished much, And send him to Congress in a great big way!

For getting things done he has the magic touch.

But we all recognized that in Congressional Dist.10, This tribute was presented in Washington, DC, January 1989, Things could not continue as they had been!

Congressman Donald Payne’s First Swearing In. The author Eddiemae Livingston is also a In every era new leaders must arise, Newark NAACP lifetime member and local poet.

Mr. Payne fit the bill, to no one’s surprise.

The campaigned he waged was low-key and fair, In honor and memory of our fallen warrior who was a staunch champion of the work of the Newark NAACP, t He gained respect and support from everywhere! he Unit is renaming the annual Political Action Award to the And when the voting was over it was plain to see Congressman Donald M. Payne Sr. Award. Mr. Payne was the first Just who our new Congressman would be.

African American to serve NJ as a Congressman.

He leaves a legacy of commitment, tenacity and service.