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(l-R).National Newspaper Publishers Association (NNPA) 150th Anniversary reception attendees John Harold Johnson, (January 19, 1918– August 8, 2005) founder Johnson Publishing Company Ebony and Jet magazines; Cecilia Suyat Marshall, (1928-2022) American civil rights activist and historian from Hawaii; her husband Thurgood Marshall,(July 2, 1908– January 24, 1993) the first African-American U.S. Supreme Court Justice, from 1955 until his death in 1993 and Dr. William O. Walkeraka W.O. Walker(bornWilliam Otis Walkeron September 19, 1896 – died October 29, 1981). He was an African-American publisher,Cleveland-area politician, and editor of theCall and Post, an African-American newspaper based in Cleveland. *From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Photograph by Milton Williams © March 17, 1977.

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George Edward Foreman is introduced by Eunice Mary Kennedy Shriver to seated table guest as her sister Patricia Helen Kennedy Lawford and other table guest look on at the Second Special Olympic Conference at the Sheraton Park Hotel in Washington D. C. George Edward Foreman(born January 10, 1949) is anAmerican former professional boxer, entrepreneur, minister, and author. He competed in boxing between 1967 and 1997, winning two world heavyweight championships and an Olympic gold medal. Foreman is also known for hisGeorge Foreman Grill. Some key facts about him include being born in Marshall, Texas, winning a gold medal at the 1968 Summer Olympics, and defeating Joe Frazier to become World Heavyweight Champion in 1973.Eunice Mary Kennedy Shriver, (July 10, 1921 – August 11, 2009) was an American philanthropist and a member of theKennedy family. She was the founder of theSpecial Olympics, a sports organization for persons with intellectual disabilities. For her efforts on behalf of disabled people, Shriver was awarded thePresidential Medal of Freedomin 1984. She was a sister of U.S. PresidentJohn F. Kennedy, U.S. SenatorsRobert F. KennedyandEdward Kennedy, and U.S. Ambassador to IrelandJean Kennedy Smith. She was married toSargent Shriver, who was theUnited States Ambassador to Franceand the finalDemocratic nomineefor Vice President of the United States in1972. They had several children including broadcast journalistMaria Shriver. Patricia Helen Kennedy Lawford,(May 6, 1924 – September 17, 2006) was an American socialite, and the sixth of nine children ofRoseandJoseph P. Kennedy Sr.She was a sister of PresidentJohn F. Kennedy, SenatorRobert F. Kennedy, and SenatorTed Kennedy, as well as the sister-in-law ofJacqueline Kennedy. Patricia wanted to be a film producer; a profession not readily open to young women in her time. She married English actorPeter Lawfordin 1954, but they divorced in 1966.(*Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia).Photograph by Milton Williams ©. March 1975.

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James Joseph Brown (May 3, 1933 – December 25, 2006) commonly referred to as The Godfather of Soul and The Hardest Working Man in Show Business, performs a medley of his hits at the Howard Theatre in Washington, D. C. Photograph by Milton Williams ©. January 19, 1980.

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Liberian soldier pays a shoe shine boy for shining his boots in Monrovia Liberia, West Africa. I accompanied my sister, Marian Athrea Williams, who was a former Peace Corp volunteer, to Liberia.I was there for 3 weeks. It was the third African country I had visited. I traveled from Monrovia Liberia in the back of a pickup truck to Yekepa Liberia located on the border of Guinea. Samuel Kanyon Doe(6 May 1951– 9 September 1990) took power in a popular rebellion in 1980 against the Liberian Government, becoming the first Liberian President of nonAmerico-Liberiandescent. Doe established a military regime called thePeople's Redemption Counciland enjoyed support from Liberian ethnic groups who were denied power since the founding of the Liberia. Doe's rule was characterized bytotalitarianism,corruption, and hisfavoritismtowards ethnicKrahns, which led to growing opposition to his regime from the Liberian public and the United States. TheFirst Liberian Civil Warbegan in December 1989 when the anti-DoeNational Patriotic Front of Liberia(NPFL) led byCharles Taylorinvaded Liberia from theIvory Coastto overthrow him. Doe was captured and executed byPrince Johnsonon 9 September 1990.WikipediaPhotograph by Milton Williams © 12.18.1983.

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From Black DC Streets to CHIEFS SEAT book back cover Text.As a Black youth growing up on the streets of Washington, DC, a career in law enforcement was the furthest thing from Clarence Edwards’s mind. In From DC Streets to Chief's Seat, Edwards shares his journey from his teenage years on the streets to becoming the chief of police in Montgomery County, MD. Edwards recounts stories of how preparation, performance, and perseverance were integral to the growth and development of his resilience, which he credits for his personal and professional success. Edwards emphasizes the importance of designing programs that foster resilience in those preparing for careers in law enforcement. Such a commitment, Edwards argues, will yield myriad benefits, including reducing protests and calls to defund or eliminate the police. To that end, he shares insights into best practices for hiring, training, and supervising candidates for careers in law enforcement; educating police recruits on the true mission and history of policing in the United States; providing opportunities for police recruits to interact with and listen to the concerns of people in the communities before their law enforcement training begins; the importance of non-bias training throughout a police officer’s career; and effective methods for monitoring and disciplining police officers’ behavior. From DC Streets to Chief's Seat is a must-read for anyone concerned about reducing friction among police and minorities, especially elected officials overseeing police, law enforcement officials, and tenured personnel.………………………………………………………………“Chief Clarence Edwards has crafted a colorful narrative of personal and professional remembrance.A proud product of Black D. C., Edwards recounts the lessons of community and family he absorbed as the foundation for a career in a law enforcement system he knew would be strewn with the obstacles and challenges for a Black man.Filled with the accolated anecdote wisdom, Edwards takes the reader on a journey through Black D. C. as well as the upper reaches of U. S. law enforcement.”- Dr. David Harris: Emeritus Managing Director of the Charles Hamilton Houston Institute for Race and Justice at Harvard Law School. Photo by Milton Williams ©. 2.24.2024

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Enclosed is a photo by me of our resident Owl. It was attempting to kill our resident squirrel who ran across our deck screen two weeks ago. The squirrel survived, our screen didn’t. I opened our deck door when I happened to see the deck light on. When I opened the door, it saw me it flew all over our deck into the various screened sections of our deck trying to get away from me. When it couldn’t fly away, it just perched itself on a overturned rocking chair and just looked at me. That’s when I took the enclosed photo. It flew through the deck door when I walked around and opened the deck door. We had the entire deck screens replaced. The cost was $2100.00 dollars. There’s also a pair of Eagles nested in a ten-story tree; a family of foxes and plenty of deer behind our home. I have photographed deer in groups of 5-7 on our front and rear lawns day and night. They have no shame when it comes to eating off our lawn. Photograph by Milton Williams © 2.29.2024

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