Muncie Times, Muncie, Delaware County, 8 August 2002 — Page 24

The Muncie Times, August 8, 2002, page 24

BIOS from page 8

Alice Kelley Alice Kelley was a woman of great insight, compassion and strength. As a wife, mother and grandmother, Kelley also had an open ear, open heart and great words of wisdom. Described by her family as an encourager, Kelly was an entrepreneur: the owner of Part of Styles Boutique and also operated a fish market. At one time, the gifted painter was director of the Human Rights Commission, Action and Industry Neighborhood Council and served in the U.S. Army. Upon moving to Muncie, Kelley became a strong voice for youth and others in the community. She coordinated the first Muncie Black Expo Arts Fair.

Dr. Charles E. Sanders Jr.

Dr. Charles E. Sanders Jr. is a medical doctor

specializing in rheumatology-immunology. While practicing in Muncie he was head of research for his department at Ball Memorial Hospital. He became the first African American to serve as president for the hospital's board of directors. Additionally, was president of the board of directors of the Muncie-Delaware County Chamber of Commerce. Sanders and his family moved to Wilmington, Del., where he was director of research at Dupont Pharmaceuticals. Recently, he relocated to Ft. Wayne, Ind., to resume private practice with the Heart Center Medical Group.

Leo O. Williams

Leo O. Williams graduated from Muncie Central High School, where he was an Olympic-class athlete. He then attended Marquette University. After serving his country proudly in WWII, he was honorably discharged from the U.S. Army as a First Sergeant. He worked for the United States Postal Service for 35 years, retiring in 1977 as Postal Examiner. He was a member of BIOS coat, on page 35

Join us for a history symposium in celebration of African-American women’s history! “Then and Now: A Celebration of African-American Women” Saturday, September 7, 2002 9 a.m.-5 p.m. at Minnetrista Cultural Center

Presented as a finale to “Our Land, Our Souls, Our Freedom,” which closes Sunday, September 8, this FREE event will feature a full day of presentations by: • Wilma Gibbs, African-American Archivist, Indiana Historical Society • Patricia Payne, Executive Director, Indianapolis Public .Schools Crispus Attucks Multicultural Center • Bea Moten-Foster, Editor-in-Chief, The Muncie Times • Hurley Goodall, Regional Historian • Vickie Daniel, Madam C.J. Walker re-enactor • Rae Ferguson, Professor of History, University of Rhode Island

Barbara Stevejnson-Spurgon, author of “An Oral History’ of African-Americans in Grant County.” StevensonSpurgon’s book provided much background for the “Our Land, Our Souls, our Freedom” exhibit.

Admission is FREE, but seating is limited. Lunches will be available for $7 each in the Cantina. ^ i Reservations and lunch orders are required by Friday, August 30. Call (765) 213-3549 for reservations.

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