Linda Lewis is a native of Brooklyn, New York and has been a resident of Philadelphia for the past 29 years. Her long standing love for African American history began at an early age as she had a thirst of knowledge of her heritage. She is the Senior Advisor of Philadelphia Youth Action, Inc. (www.youthactionteam.org), a student-led non-profit that inspires youth to lead and provides them with the resources and support to serve their communities. She is a dedicated and passionate community volunteer and received the 2005 Volunteer Award from the Tavis Smiley Foundation. Ms. Lewis is a member of Enon Tabernacle Baptist Church where she serves on the Cancer Survivors and Support Ministry. She is the mother of two adult daughters and two precious grandchildren.
Charles A. James (1922- )
Ambassador Charles A. James was born in 1922 in Washington, D.C. and grew up in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania where he attended public schools. After high school, James enrolled at Westchester State Teachers College in Pennsylvania (now Westchester University) where he studied for one year before enlisting … Read MoreCharles A. James (1922- )