Proposed Butler Saturn Site For Area: March 30, 1985

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National Black Political Caucus Archives
Pittsburgh, PA
August 12, 2013

                                              New Pittsburgh Courier, March 30, 1985

The National Black Political Caucus worked tirelessly and relentlessly lobbying General Motors Corporation to locate their Saturn Group automotive plant in Butler, Pennsylvania.

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Mrs. Beatrice L. Saunders Was Hostess to a Bridal Shower Held at Her Home, In Honor of Bride-To-Be, Lorraine Robinson: July, 1948

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James S. Robinson, Jr. Projects
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August 5, 2013

Lorraine Brown married Clifton Brown in 1948.  Clifton Brown is the brother of the famous jazz bassist, Ray Brown.  Lorraine is the sister of James S. Robinson, Jr. who married Beatrice L. Saunders.  

Lorraine's son, Ray provided an all-expense trip to St. Thomas in  2001 for his and his wife's family. 

                                                             Family Photo in Charlotte Amalie, St. Thomas

                            Top picture from left to right are Marta Brown (Ray's wife), Beatrice L. Saunders Robinson,
                            Lorraine Brown and Ray Brown in St. Thomas.

                            Bottom picture shows Beatrice and Lorraine having a snack in St. Thomas.

                                  Pictured from left to right are: Ray Brown, Lorraine Brown and Beatrice L. Saunders Robinson
                                                                                       while in St. Thomas.

                    

                      Pictured from left to right are: Marta, Beatrice, Lorraine and Ray in St. Thomas

Lorraine Brown who will be celebrating her birthday on August 7, 2013, is Ronald B. Saunders' aunt.
Ray Brown is Ronald's cousin.

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Elbert S. Hatley and Ronald B. Saunders, Co-coordinators of the Mister African American Program Crowned Chase Patterson, 1997 Mr. African American Senior and Demetrius Broadnax, 1997 Mr. African American Junior

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Saunders Family Archives
Pittsburgh, PA
August 2, 2013

The Mister African American Program was created, founded and directed by Mrs. Jean Bryant who is the founder of the Miss Black Teenage Pageant.   Mrs. Bryant is a retired Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reporter who has received many accolades and awards for her community involvement and contributions.
The Mister African American Program was a comprehensive seven-week mentoring program which involved intensive learning, preparation and self-improvement.  The young men were exposed to what amounts to two months of private school education which consisted of study of the Ten Commandments, ancient African history and the contributions of Blacks in
U. S. history.  The young men also interacted with positive Black role models from the professional community.  They rehearsed the skills that helped them become more confident, competitive, polished and poised.
The former contestants in the Mister African American Program who received scholarship assistance from the Program, are now working as doctors, lawyers, school teachers, ministers, actors, entertainers, scientists, businessmen and in other fields of endeavor.

Ronald B. Saunders was privileged and honored to have worked with Elbert Hatley and LaMont Jones, Jr. as the co-coordinators to the Mister African American Program which was a very important vital community program. Other contributors to the success of the Mister African American Program were: Lonita Ross, Business Administrator and Jean Anderson, Assistant Administrator for the program.  Volunteers for the Mister African American Program were:  Charlene Grigsby, Josephine Hatley, Gwen Moore, Carolyn Toney, Earlina Williams, and Veronica Williams.
Elbert will be greatly missed by all whose lives he impacted in such a positive manner.

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