AFRICAN AMERICAN EDUCATION ARCHIVES AND HISTORY PROGRAM TO INDUCT TEN HONOREES

Ten notables will be inducted into the African American Educators Hall of Fame on April 12, 2014 in a ceremony to be held at the Hilton Garden Inn, 800 North Main Street, Duncanville, Texas. Ticket reservations are $50 and include Lunch. A table for 10 is $500. Deadline for dinner reservations is April 3.

The honorees are:
Deceased: Dr. H. Rhett James, Lawrence W. Muckelroy, and Dr. C. B. T. Smith.

Living: Arthur Gillum, Dr. Janice Pettis Ingram, Jowanda Jordan, Martha J. Lee, Colonel Joe D. Sasser, Robert Thomas, and Dr. George O. Willis.

This event is an annual opportunity for the African American Education Archives and History Program Steering Committee to recognize persons who have made outstanding contributions to the education of African American students in Dallas County. Individuals and organizations submitted nomination forms to advocate for the worthiness of the individuals for this coveted award.

The public may make tax exempt contributions “in honor of” or “in memory of” any person you choose for a minimum of $25. The names of individuals will be included in the printed luncheon program. The deadline is March 25. Make contributions payable to AAEAHP and mail to AAEAHP, P. O. Box 411091, Dallas Texas 75241