Benjamin Hooks Retires From Ministry
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Posted By: MIISRAEL Bride on December 30, 2008 BENJAMIN HOOKS RETIRES FROM MINISTRY written by Miisrael Shields December 29, 2008 (*Photo featured of Mr. Hooks receiving Presidental Metal of Freedom Award, Nov. 05, 2007 from President George Bush. ) Native born Memphian, Benjamin Hooks will speak his last sermon on Sunday, January 04, 2008. After many years of his most rewarding and prodigious career. Mr. Hooks noted that the reason for his retirement was due to illness. He has touched hearts of many nations of people and served as a role model for many cultures and background. Here is a brief biography of only a few of his notable qualities: BENJAMIN (LAWSON) HOOKS. Born in Memphis, Tennessee, U.S.A., 31 January 1925. Studied at LeMoyne College, Memphis, 1941-43; Howard University, Washington, D.C., 1943-44; De Paul University, Chicago, J.D. 1948. Married: Frances Dancy, 1951; one daughter. Admitted to the Tennessee Bar, 1948; private law practice, Memphis, 1949-65; ordained minister, from 1956; assistant public defender, 1961-64; judge, Division IV, Criminal Court of Shelby County, Tennessee, 1966-68; appointed as first African-American commissioner, Federal Communications Commission, 1972-78; executive director, National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP), 1978-93. Retires from ministry on January 04, 2009. If you'd like to know more about Benjamin Hooks most honorary life visit your local library and information center or search the web for sites containing enormous information on the Life of Benjamin Hooks. Well wishes on your retirement! IN RECOGNITON OF HIS ACHIEVEMENTS: MEMPHIS, TENNESSEE'S MAIN BRANCH LIBRARY IS NOW NAMED: THE BENJAMIN HOOKS LIBRARY. I enjoyed writing this story to remember a great African-American and notable citizen to Black People and People of Color. This report written by MIISRAEL SHIELDS HOMETOWN MEMPHIS Dec. 29.2008 MESSAGE TO YOU: You can learn to give more of your life when you have explored and recognized the lives of others contributions. MESSAGE SENT: GOOD BYE. If you enjoyed this article, Join HBCU CONNECT today for similar content and opportunities via email! |
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MIISRAEL Bride
Author/Writer, Self Academy of Art Col class of 1973 Member Since February 2008 |
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