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PROPOSED RESOLUTION
HONORING TIMUEL DIXON BLACK: AMERICAN EDUCATOR, CIVIL RIGHTS ACTIVIST, HISTORIAN, AND AUTHOR
WHEREAS, Timuel Dixon Black was born on December 7, 1918, in Birmingham, Alabama. Timuel was the son of Timuel Dixon Black Sr. and his mother, Mattie. Timuel and his parents migrated twice before settling in Chicago’s Bronzeville neighborhood; and
WHEREAS, Timuel Black graduated from DuSable High School in 1937. In August of 1943, The United States military drafted Timuel into service during World War II. While serving in World War II, Timuel received four Battle Stars, the Croix de Guerre, and the Legion of Honour; and
WHEREAS, Timuel Black went on to attend and graduate from Roosevelt University, where he earned a Bachelor’s Degree. After Roosevelt, Timuel went on to attend the University of Chicago, where he would earn his Master’s Degree; and
WHEREAS, Timuel Black’s education and military service prepared him for his eventual service and leadership in his community; and
WHEREAS, Timuel Black began his career teaching at Roosevelt High School in Gary, Indiana. In 1957 Black relocated back to Chicago where he taught at his alma mater, DuSable High School. Timuel joined the world of higher education in 1969, when he joined Wright College as the Dean of Transfer Programs. In 1975, Timuel became a Professor of Social Sciences at Loop College (later Harold Washington College) until his retirement as Professor Emeritus in 1989; and
WHEREAS, Timuel Black was a force in the community while he was involved in academia. During the 1960s Timuel was president of the Negro American Labor Council and helped organize the 1963 March on Washington. Timuel served as co-chair of 1st Congressional District Harold Washington’s Education Task Force in 1980. In 1982, Timuel co-chaired the People’s Movement for Voter Registration and Education and led a historic drive that registered over 250,000 voters and convinced Congressman Harold Washington to run for Mayor; and
WHEREAS, Timuel Black was recognized for his work many times by receiving an honorary Doctoral Degree from Roosevelt University, the Benton Medal for Distinguished Public Service from the University of Chicago, the Operation PUSH Legends in Movement Award, and more. In 2021 Timuel became the first person inducted into the Black Hall of Fame at Governors State University; and
WHEREAS, Timuel Black was never too busy to give back to his community through his mentorship, charitability, and philanthropy; and
WHEREAS, Timuel Black left a huge impact and improved so many lives in his 102 years of living. Timuel’s positive impact on his neighborhood, Cook County, and Chicago, will be felt for years to come. He will forever be missed; and
NOW, THEREFORE, I, BILL LOWRY, COOK COUNTY COMMISSIONER of the
3rd DISTRICT, do hereby stand, and salute the life changing work of Timuel Dixon Black.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, a suitable copy of this Resolution will be presented to the family of; and Timuel Dixon Black.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, a suitable copy of this Resolution will be presented to the family of Timuel Dixon Black; and
BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED: a copy of this Resolution will be filed within the Office of Cook County Commissioner Bill Lowry 3rd District
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