Featured Member: Anthony Neely on HBCU CONNECT!

Q&A With Anthony Neely

What book have you read that changed your life?
"Believe it or not, The Autobiography of Malcolm X, written primarily by Alex Haley, was a life-changer for me. I was a young man struggling with whether "serious" Christianity was a valid lifestyle, and Malcolm's transformation from a street hustler and inmate to a discliplined religious convert proved to me that godliness was a manly choice. In other words, the Nation of Islam helped lead me back to Jesus! " Interviewed by Pam Perry 08/24/08

Anthony Neely
Deputy Director of Communications, City of Detroit
Location: Detroit, MI United States
Joined: Aug 20th, 2008

About (request update)

My skillful use of language and confirmed facts can persuade almost anyone to believe -- or do -- almost anything. I'm a lover of history and art -- which is truth revealed through beauty.

My Interview Question

Would you spend an entire day in a museum if you had the chance? If so, which one?

Life & Professional Aspirations:

My goal is to use writing, film and music to reform public education in major cities and to help rebuild African American communities depleted by disinvestment and white/black middle-class flight.

Education (request update)

University of Cincinnati class of 1981

Undergrad Major: English Literature

Claim To Fame:

Frequent speechwriter for Cathy Hughes, Radio One / TV One Chairman & Founder; Former speechwriter for top officers of General Motors; former press secretary and chief speechwriter for former Detroit Mayor Dennis Archer; former business writer and columnist for Detroit Free Press and other major newspapers.

Most Memorable Moment:

Helped form a radical, on-campus fellowship for Black Christians at the University of Cincinnati (1981 grad). Preached from the steps of the student union. Pretty wild.

High School: Worthington in Columbus, OH class of 1977

Activities & Accomplishments:

Senior Class President

Best Memories:

Cross Country Captain

Experience

I currently work with City of Detroit as Deputy Director of Communications
I have 12 years of experience working in the Advertising/Marketing/Public Relations industry.

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