Iroquois 675 3rd Avenue, Suite 2221-30 New York, NY 10017 from Howard University and attended Meharry Medical College in Tennessee. Mr. Robinson has also been involved in many community organizations and serves as co-pastor of the Macedonia Church. SPRINGFIELD URBAN LEAGUE, INC. As chairman of the House Committee on Housing and Urban Development, he developed and filed legislation for a bond bill that provided affordable housing for families, the elderly and the disabled. Stay up to date with our success stories and announcements. In deep appreciation for her decades of exemplary service to this subcommittee, honoring people of African decent from Greater Springfield, the African Hall Subcommittee celebrates Sylvia Humphrey-Spann, Emerita, and thanks her for all she has done to celebrate the greatness of Black Springfield with the Ubora and Ahadi awards. In 2003, Marc Morial, former mayor of New Orleans, Louisiana, was appointed the league's eighth President and Chief Executive Officer. [10] A week before the March was scheduled to take place, President Roosevelt issued an executive order creating the Fair Employment Practices Committee. Under his direction, the League significantly expanded its multifaceted campaign to crack the barriers to black employment, spurred first by the boom years of the 1920s, and then by the desperate years of the Great Depression. Kane Presenter: Lisa Crites, Financial Coach In the late 1960s, Bettye was promoted to branch supervisor of the Winchester Square branch library (now Mason Square), becoming the first African-American to hold that position. PO Box 4634, Springfield, MA 01101-4634 . David W. Williams. Example: Yes, I would like to receive emails from Springfield Museums. if ( number_hide_ads > 0 ) { While growing up in Richmond, Virginia, Zee loved libraries and was always surrounded by books. St. Clair We provide programs to support and assist the community in emergency situations, including Emergency Food & Shelter programs. Site developed & hosted by HIP Advertising. Taj Mahal also received critical acclaim for his portrayal of Ike opposite Cicely Tyson and Paul Winfield in Sounder 1 and Sounder II and was featured in the 1976 television biography of Scott Joplin. News/ Cutting and Carol Moore Cutting, 2021 - Sylvia Humphrey-Spann & Dr. Ruth Njiiri, Dr. Gerald Bruce Cutting and Carol Moore Cutting. Originally from New York City, Maestro Raymond Harvey holds Bachelors and Masters Degrees from the Oberlin Conservatory of Music, and a Doctorate Degree from the Yale School of Music. Bob and Katie Glasgow are honored with the Ubora Award this year for their outstanding efforts in serving the greater Springfield community, work that these two individuals are sure to continue for many years to come. of Employees: No. On November 22nd, 2022, we provided 250+ Thanksgiving baskets for our families involved in Springfield Urban League Workforce and Head Start/Early Head Start programs! Brown His ability as an athlete has earned him induction into the Springfield High School Sports Hall of Fame (for football, track, and gymnastics), and the National Football Foundation College Hall of Fame (Henry Butova Award). Jackson Text STOP any time to cancel. 6 Feb. 2016. Partners / The program was recognized nationally as the best use of government funds for inner-city children. He is the first and only African-American member of the DNC from Massachusetts. He was the first African American to serve as president of the Massachusetts Funeral Directors Association and to serve on the Policy Board of the National Funeral Directors Association. In addition, he is an active member and distinguished leader of the Masonic Order. 2021 Robert Cee Jackson UMass Amherst, Executive Director Historical Black College and University Tour, Springfield Urban League Robotics Program, Communities of Color Special At-Risk Population, Community Development Corporation Properties, 2018 Springfield Urban League Annual Report, 2019 Springfield Urban League Annual Report, 2020 Springfield Urban League Annual Report, Human Resources & Finance Director Cassondra Bacon, Education & School Age Youth Programs Director Ashley Moore, Education & Pre-School Age Youth Programs Director Harold Pursey, Workforce & Economic Empowerment Director Twyla Moore. Who We Are Address 100 N. Eleventh Street Springfield, IL 62703 Contact Phone: 217-789-0830 Fax: 217-789-9838 Springfield Urban League Mr. Ronald A. Copes is a retired Corporate Vice President of Community Relations from MassMutual Financial Group, where he led the companys community outreach programs and charitable giving initiatives with emphasis on educational programs. In May 2017, the National Urban League produced the State of Black America TV Town Hall, which aired on TV One in 2017 and 2018. Today her station can be heard locally, regionally, nationally, and globally, 24/7 over the Internet. State of Massachusetts, VP, Inclusion & Community Engagement Eight couples from each school are selected to compete in a city-wide competition held each spring at Symphony Hall. (You can unsubscribe anytime), TuesdaySaturday: 105 They appreciate all the opportunities, help and support the Springfield community has given them. History / Phone: 217-789-0830 From 1985 to 1986, she served as president of the U. S. Conference of Human Service Officials. Stark Mrs. Troutman Simmons chaired the Mason Square community committee which resulted in the establishment of the W. W. Johnson Life Center, providing mental health services to a large area of the city. The Laniers are active volunteers and contributors in the Springfield community. Among his commendations are the prestigious Order of William Pynchon and the WGBY/Channel 57 Eyes on the Prize Awards. Young substantially expanded the League's fund-raising ability and made the League a full partner in the civil rights movement. Swan completed advanced graduate work at UMass and received an honorary doctorate from Westfield State University. Cutting lived his dream of serving multiple generations of pet parents at his Memorial Drive Animal Clinic in Chicopee, MA. let number_hide_ads = "0"; Peoria Monday: Closed, 413-263-6800 Mrs. Garner also joined the local coalition of the Massachusetts Department of Educations Parent Involvement Program (PIP) and went on to link the PIMS and PIP programs in Springfield. Privacy Policy. Jersey That same year, the St. Johns Parish Home for Girls was founded and soon became recognized as a solid foundation on which to build better human relations in the Springfield Community. Bond She was a member of the Womens Council of the City of Springfield, the Community Council of Greater Springfield, the Springfield Cultural Council, the Inner-City Council of the Boys Scouts of America, and the Board of the Urban League of Springfield. Programs / [5], In 1920, the organization took the present name, the National Urban League. Keshawn Dodds was born and raised in Springfield, where he resides with his wife, Tamara Dodds, and daughter, Sydney Sharee Dodds. He was a combat infantryman in World War II and helped repel a Japanese counterattack. He has raised substantial funds for the Dunbar Community Center, the Urban League of Springfield, and other community-based agencies. Young also pushed for federal aid to cities. He has served on many local boards, including the Springfield Urban League, Springfield School Volunteers, Pioneer Valley Boy Scouts, Dunbar Community Center, Partners for a Healthier Community, and a number of others. Helen Caulton-Harris is currently the Commissioner of the Division of Health and Human Services for the City of Springfield. President and Chief Executive Officer of the Springfield Urban League Facebook: Springfield Urban League Nina Harris is justice advocate and servant leader, acting in numerous senior executive capacities throughout her career. In 2018, Marcus received the National Urban Leagues Health Leadership Award and has been invited to speak and present annually at the National Urban League Whitney M. Young Leadership Conference. During a lecture to future teachers, Swan said, Anything that is worth doing is worth doing wellexcellence does not tolerate mediocrity.. Washington 2020 Bud L. Williams His early career was in social work. Mr. McDonald lives with his wife, Alice. Henry On November 15, 1950, the League went through its final name change; from Dunbar Community League to the Urban League of Springfield, Inc. With the purchase of the property on Oak Street in 1948, the Urban League moved its offices to 33 Oak Street, where they remained until 1962. In that role, Johnson supported both short-and long-term strategic planning goals to advance the mission of the Urban League movement. He is currently the Executive Director of the Boys & Girls Club Family Center. The retired principal is a founding member and past president of Black Educators in Springfield, Inc., and has served as an officer and member of a number of other professional organizations and committees. Subscribe Today Dr. Albert C. Pryor, Jr., is Professor Emeritus of sociology and psychology at Western New England College, where he started the colleges accredited social work program. Cutting serves on the Board of Directors and is the North Atlantic Regional Representative addressing` the specific concerns that face African American broadcasters. As a tireless civil rights organizer during a turbulent period in our countrys history, he helped shape some momentous events. Tazewell Carroll While at Kensington Avenue School she and her husband, George, created the Arts in the Morning program after the school lost both its art and music teachers. The Urban League of Springfield, Inc., located in Springfield, MA, "serves the African American Community in Greater Springfield by advocating for and providing model services that enhance the academic and social development of young people and families, promoting economic self-sufficiency, and fostering racial inclusion and social justice." McDonough Ms. Bass credits her success to a strong family tradition of public service. The idea being that there should be in the community a place where young Negro women could live, learn and work together in a wholesome and productive atmosphere. The Urban League of Springfield had its real beginning in 1913, with an idea conceived by St. Johns pastor, Reverend Dr. William N. DeBerry. It was also during this period that one of the most significant events of the Leagues history occurred; that being the acquisition of 54 acres in North Brookfield, Ma. As a volunteer art exhibition coordinator at the Afro-American Cultural Center at American International College, Mrs. Edmonds established a monthly series of exhibits featuring art by local, national, and international minority artists. Phone: 413.739.7211. Clinton Dr. Ruth Njiiri envisioned an award to lift up African American individual from Greater Springfield who lead transformational lives and inspire all to rise to their highest selves, as demonstrated by their service to community. In 2005, she and her husband began Over the Top: The Ballroom Dance Project for 5th graders. A graduate of St. Edwards University in Austin, TX, Jay worked as a consultant with the Federal Bureau of Prisons in developing extensive operational standards for maximum security units in Illinois. "Managing personal financial resources can lead to a pathway out of poverty," she said. Springfield College, Retired Director, Fine Arts Center Mr. Arthur L. Jones is Youth Programs Director for the Hampden County Employment and Training Consortium. He sponsored and had signed into law legislation that provided $5 million in aid to organizations and businesses in the minority community. President & CEO Springfield Urban League. Mr. Thomas was the first African American to chair the Springfield Fire Commission, first to lead the Springfield Police Commission, and first African American Chairman of the UMass Board of Trustees. "use strict"; 2010 Ms. Zelmon Zee Johnson Knowing that she was undercharging and operating at a loss, she would say, Just knowing that they have a book is my pleasure and profit.. Mr. Mapp was well known in Springfield as a pioneer in the area of minority education and job opportunity, but his influence was felt on the national and international level as well. Analyze workflow models,. Email: info@ulspringfield.org Message and data rates may apply. Kendall Alexander He also served as cultural affairs officer for the U. S. Information Service in Lehore, Pakistan. The National Urban League, formerly known as the National League on Urban Conditions Among Negroes, is a nonpartisan historic civil rights organization based in New York City that advocates on behalf of economic and social justice for African Americans and against racial discrimination in the United States. His goal as an educator and as a citizen of Springfield is . Join or sign in to find your next job. Service Area: Sangamon County, 2023 Illinois Community Action Development Corporation - All rights reserved. I am truly humbled, yet honored to be selected for this. In addition, she was the Bishops Delegate to the National General Convention and served on the national committee for the establishment of Absalom Jones Theological Center in Atlanta. Mr. Twiggs was one of the people who crossed the Edmund Pettis Bridge during the Selma to Montgomery March. He represented our congressional district as a delegate pledged to Barack Obama at the 2008 Democratic National Convention and will do so again this year. Swan graduated from the former Springfield Technical High School. University of Massachusetts Amherst, Vice President Harrell said he devotes his time to inner city youth as their Scoutmaster because Scouting provides exceptional values, citizenship, fitness and experiences for urban kids which they could not get otherwise, and also . Mrs. Josephine Edmonds has played a pivotal role in bringing the work of black artists to Springfield and helping them gain recognition for their talents. 111-3. He was instrumental in the creation of the Historic District in the McKnight neighborhood, and lobbied for the construction of a magnet school in the Mason Square area. Mr. Jordan was born and raised in Springfield. She was a member of the Vestry of St. Peters Episcopal Church, the Episcopal Diocese of Western Mass., and the Council of Churches. Programs / He received his Bachelors Degree in Recreation and Youth Leadership from Springfield College. 2000 Mr. Arthur Jones Johnson was recently featured on NPR Illinois Community Voices, where he shared the Urban Leagues mission and vision for an empowered and unified community.Shouldering the needs of the community as the President & CEO is an honor and challenge, I humbly accept, said Johnson. The Springfield Urban League Inc. (SUL) announces that effective July 1, 2021, and following the impactful and transformative tenure of Nina M. Harris, Marcus Johnson will be leading the organization as the 7th President & Chief Executive Officer of the 95-year-old community- based human resources corporation. The Urban League of Springfield had its real beginning in 1913, with an idea conceived by St. John's pastor, Reverend Dr. William N. DeBerry. We have an incredible team of leaders that are dedicated to empowering communities and fighting inequality. Springfield Urban League 100 N. 11th Street Springfield, IL 62703 Executive Director: Nina M. Harris Telephone: 217-789-0830 Fax: 217-789-9838 Website: www.springfieldul.org People Served: No. All Rights Reserved. Eric D. Brown is the President and Chief Executive Officer of the Urban League of West Michigan, formerly the Grand Rapids Urban League. Franklin Putnam Denise R. Jordan has demonstrated her commitment to the greater Springfield community both professionally and as a volunteer. She has been known to privately make up a lower price for someone who was unable to afford the book at its retail cost. During the 1950s, he served as chairman of a volunteer committee of social workers to place black students from Virginia with local families so they could attend school because their own schools had closed to avoid complying with federal desegregation orders. Mrs. Gouzounis said that by participating in Over the Top, the children have learned not only how to dance, but have also gained self-confidence, learned to be risk-takers and to work together as a team, and most importantly to show kindness and respect for one another.. ", "The Fine Print In The 'State Of Black America' Report", "The National Urban League just released a report that shows black America has a lot to worry about under Trump", National Urban League Young Professionals Website, Bentley Historical Library University of Michigan, Labor Archives of Washington, University of Washington Libraries Special Collections. Home / Springfield, IL 62703. Gallatin ProQuest. Retired - Campus Director UConn Hartford. 100 North Eleventh Street News/ ", This page was last edited on 24 December 2022, at 03:00. He has been involved in youth programs throughout his professional career and demonstrates his concern for the well-being of children in his many volunteer activities as well. Ogle Zee, known as the bookstore lady on Hancock Street, has created a legacy of learning for many kids, teens and adults. The National Urban League provides direct services in the areas of education, health care, housing, jobs, and justiceimproving the lives of more than 2 million people nationwide. Scott Dodds is also a published author, playwright, and actor. Established in 1926, the Springfield Urban League Inc. is a human service corporation and direct service organization that serves over 9,000 people each year in urban communities through job training, computer literacy, economic development, health, and youth initiatives. In 1983, Cutting was interviewed, video recorded, and inducted by The HistoryMakers of Chicago with the goal of documenting and educating the world on the accomplishments of African Americans through video oral history interviews that are being preserved. Nina Harris President & CEO, Springfield Urban League Nina Harris is an influencer for justice and servant leader, serving in numerous senior executive capacities throughout her career. Programs / Barbara Jefferson was an educator and school administrator for 41 years and retired in June 2002 as principal of William N. DeBerry Elementary School in Springfield. Fax: 413.732.9364. Fayette Denise Jordan, Executive Director, Springfield Housing Authority Makeeba McCreary, President, New Commonwealth Racial Equity & Social Justice Fund Filaine Julce-Deronnette, Vice President, Health . Jerald Jay Griffin is one of sixteen children, nine boys and seven girls, born to Andrew and Geraldine Griffin. In addition, she volunteers at St. Johns Congregational Church and is a member of the media ministry. DeKalb [9], In the wake of World War II, Black veterans who fought racial hatred overseas returned to the United States determined to fight it at home, giving new energy to the Civil Rights Movement. Degree in Civil Engineering from Syracuse Universtiy and graduated head of his class from Simmons School of Mortuary Science. Taj Mahal, a Springfield native, began performing professionally in 1966 and quickly achieved fame as a versatile interpreter of the blues, adapting elements of reggae, New Orleans rhythm and blues, calypso, and other African-derived music into his own personal style. The Special Emeriti Award was initiated in 2021. His first book, Menzuo: The Calling of the Sun Prince, became an Amazon.com Best Selling book. During the years they spent in the Midwest, they were very active in civic and educational organizations. Dr. Howland Kennedy was a prominent Springfield physician. He subsequently served in the U. S. Army for 27 years and retired as a Colonel. He holds a B.S. let number_show_ads = "0"; Nina Harris Current Workplace. Mr. E. Henry Twiggs, Springfields Ward 4 City Councilor, has been actively involved in Democratic Party politics at every level for more than 50 years. Home / He is a member of St. Johns Congregational Church. Mr. and Mrs. Lanier, founders and owners of Springfield Food System, Inc., since 1983, operate six franchised restaurants in Western Massachusetts and Northern Connecticut and are known for hiring young people, single parents and physically challenged individuals from many ethnic backgrounds. Photo Gallery/ In 1979, the Urban League Guild renamed its scholarship fund in his honor. Executive Director: Nina M. Harris Ford Partners / Cade also spearheaded all of the marketing and promotion, entertainment and stage coordination for the citywide Resurrection Sunday that took place at Symphony Hall. Johnson Photo Gallery/ or Name, 100 N. 11th Street Douglas He has served as Soutmaster for 25 years and currently is Cubmaster of Cub Scout Pack 35 as well. In addition to continuing to teach part time at Kensington Avenue School, Mrs. Gouzounis works as a therapist at the Massachusetts Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children. It is the oldest and largest community-based organization of its kind in the nation. Empowered through Economic and Workforce Development, this division assists in the eradication of poverty and helps families overcome financial hurdles and obtain financial stability, gain employment and build sustainable careers and provide other services that support success. In 2005, Governor Romney appointed him to the board of STCC. To be among the distinguished class of those who have come before me to receive this award is truly amazing.. Raymond A. Jordan presently serves as the New England States Liaison for Faith-based and Community Initiatives for the U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. She also served as its executive director. A dedicated advocate for the historical accomplishments of African-Americans, Jay is known as Scallywag Hawkins among the Living History re-enactors of the Peter Brace Brigade of the 54th Regiment Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry. JOB DESCRIPTION. Christian Maestro Harvey has achieved both national and international recognition marked by his ever-increasing invitations for guest conducting and speaking engagements around the globe. SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) -- Former Springfield Urban League executive director Howard Veal Sr. and his wife, Elizabeth, have admitted in federal court that they conspired to steal about $150,000. He is also a Board member of the Old Hill Neighborhood Council, the Springfield Symphony Orchestra, and a Commissioner on the Springfield Building Parks and Recreation Board. DuPage Victor Woolridge. Stone, at 15 Elm Street on March 28, 1914. 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