Willie James Richardson

Born: 10/25/1942   Detroit , MI
Parents: Willie J. Richardson, Sr. and Mettie W. Richardson
Children: Akausha, Willie III
Address(es):
Permanent :
5879 Weiss H-7
Saginaw , MI 48603
Contact Information:
Phone : 989-797-3312
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Writings

Image Title Genre Audience Publisher Date
The ghost of Emmett Till : based on real life events, a civil rights primer
- No one could have fathomed the impact that fourteen-year-old Emmett Till's death would have on race relations, politics, and civil rights after he was brutally murdered in the sweltering Mississippi Delta.
Fiction Adult Bloomington, IN : Authorhouse 2010
The eclipse blues : elements of global warming and color-ism (a novel) Fiction Adult Bloomington, IN : AuthorHouse 2009
The ballroom dancing capers Fiction , Michigan Adult Bloomington, IN : AuthorHouse 2008
Image of Misbegotten Misbegotten
- Retired Detroit police officer Hugo Heiderberg is distraught upon learning that his daughter Emily was the victim of a rape after she was abducted from a festival in downtown Detroit.
Fiction , Michigan Adult Pittsburgh, PA : SterlingHouse Publisher 1999
How to Develop Video Classes Non Fiction Adult Vernon Hills IL : Learning Resources Network 1986
Articles in The Saginaw News
- Articles in The Saginaw News
Non Fiction , Michigan Adult
What is the aim or goal of your writing: Attending college and earning three degrees (BS, MA, Ed.Spec.); getting involved in community service; taking pride in being thorough, following up, persevering, and doing a good job.

May inquiries be sent to you about doing workshops, readings: No

Donated books to the Authors & Illustrators database project: No

Skills:
Author

Awards:

Name Date
Willow Run High School Hall of Fame 2000
Delta College Employee of the Year 1996 -1967
Learning Resources Network Outstanding Achievement Award 1994
J. C. Penney Golden Rule Award for community service 1989
Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Man of Distinction Award 1983
Saginaw High School Teacher of the Year Award 1972 -1973

Memberships:

Name Date
Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Michign Association of Continuing Education and Training, Learning Resources Network, Saginaw African American & Minority Business Association
Community service in Saginaw-Bay Area Big Brothers/Big Sisters, Saginaw County Child Development Center, Saginaw County Community Action Committee, Opportunities Industrialization Center of Metropolitan Saginaw, Saginaw County Enrichment Commission

Education:

Degree Institution Location Date
Specialist in Education (ED.S) Central Michigan University Mt. Pleasant , MI 1976
Master of Arts (MA) Central Michigan University Mt. Pleasant , MI 1974
Bachelor of Science (BS) Central Michigan University Mt. Pleasant , MI 1971

Career:

Position Organization Location Date
Dean of Community Services Delta College University Center , MI 1985
Assistant Director of Community Education Saginaw Public Schools Saginaw , MI 1975 -1976
Director of Community and Adult Basic Education Saginaw Public Schools Saginaw , MI 1974 -1985
Administrative intern Saginaw Public Schools Saginaw , MI 1973 -1974
Teacher Saginaw Public Schools Saginaw , MI 1970 -1973
Specialist 4th class
- Vietnam, 1967-68
US Army 1966 -1968

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