Dr. Ronald Mallett: He’s Overcome Every Obstacle, Time May Be Next
by Cesca Janece Waterfield
When Ronald Mallet’s father died of a sudden heart attack, the 10-year-old lost his best friend. The boy plunged into sadness, and found escape in the pages of science fiction books. H.G. Wells’ The Time Machine set sail his greatest ferry of escape when he considered that a time machine could allow [...]
Dr. Maureen Elgersman-Lee
This fall, Dr. Maureen Elgersman-Lee was named Executive Director of the Black History Museum and Cultural Center in Jackson Ward. She is currently juggling her teaching position at Old Dominion University with work at the Museum. She will be there full time after the New Year. www.BlackHistoryMuseum.org
Bio Brief: Born in Toronto, Maureen grew up in [...]
Countdown to ’09
Eric Holder has been nominated by President-elect Barack Obama to be Attorney General of the United States. Holder served as Obama’s Senior Legal Advisor during the President-elect’s campaign; a position he retains. If approved, the position as Attorney General would make Holder the head of the Department of Justice, the first African American to hold [...]
Mayor Wilder Reflects on Obama’s Election
Doug Wilder knows something about historic firsts. In 1985, after serving several terms as a Virginia Senator, Wilder ran for lieutenant governor. It was a position many said he could not win, but Virginians elected him. Four years later, he ran for Governor and became the first elected African American governor in U.S. history. He [...]
Deborah Pratt: The World is Her Oyster
Deborah Pratt has represented the U.S. four times in the Oyster Shucking World Championships in Ireland and in 1997, she was second in the world. As an eight-time State Champion, Deborah promotes shucking as an important Virginia tradition and encourages youth to learn. Her accomplishments and advocacy combined with her easy charisma makes her a [...]
