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Letter from President Shelton (attached)
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- A Profile in Black
In 1962 he graduated from Mitchell High School in Memphis, Tennessee. At the time, this was an all Black school. His teachers were really concerned about the welfare and the future of all the students.
George attended undergraduate school at Morehouse College in Atlanta, Georgia in the turbulent 60’s where he was active in the Civil Rights Movement while there. He participated in numerous Civil Rights demonstrations including picketing Lester Maddox’s “Pickrick” restaurant. Mr. Maddox would go on to become a one term Governor of the state of Georgia. At one point the Klan was on one side of the street and the Civil Rights protesters were on the other.
In the summer of 1964 George was in Atlantic City for the Democratic National Convention where Lyndon Johnson was nominated for President. This was after he had taken over for the assassinated John F. Kennedy. An 18 year old George Puckett, found himself on a picket line outside the convention hall demonstrating to have the Mississippi Freedom Democratic Party Delegates seated. One night he found himself arm-in-arm with famed Civil Rights leader Bayard Rustin, singing "We Shall Overcome."
While attending Morehouse College, he was also privileged to have had breakfast and conversation with Dr. Martin Luther King, along with a dozen other students. The location of these breakfasts was a student center named the Canterbury House and was sponsored by the Episcopalian Church. The Canterbury House was located across from the Morehouse Campus.
After two years of attending Morehouse He had to drop out because of financial reasons. He then attended Le Moyne College in Memphis, another Historically Black College. After one year of attendance at LE Moyne, the army was about to draft him. This was at the height of the Viet Nam War. Not wanting to be in the Army, he joined the U.S. Air Force and served for nearly four years.
After an Honorable Discharge from military service in 1966, George attended San Jose State University and became a member of the Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society.
Following his graduation from San Jose State, he attended graduate school at the University of California at Berkeley working towards a degree in Political Science.
After graduating from San Jose State University, George became a Realtor with American Realty in San Jose, Ca. After several years with the American Realty, he and a friend, Frank Morales opened Ram Realtors, PM. After George left the company and moved to Tucson, AZ the company’s name was changed to Ram Realtors FM and still exists today.
George became a Realtor in Tucson after moving there. He was also in the Mortgage business for a while.
After a nearly 10 years of marriage, he and his second wife Tina retired and spent seven years in Baja California Norte, near the town of Ensenada. He wrote a book about those times, the good and bad, which they experienced while there.
After seven years in Mexico, they were forced to return to Tucson after George’s oldest son was in a tragic automobile accident, which rendered him quadriplegic. They currently reside in Tucson, AZ where George is working on two new books and several other projects..
What are you doing to accomplish your Career Goals or Life Goals?
"I am 63 years young, The picture of me was taken in June of this year, 2008. My wife and I retired to Mexico 14 years ago but had to return to Tucson 7 years ago when our oldest son was in a car accident and is now quadriplegic.
Last year I decided to write a book about our experiences being a Black couple in an All White Community. It was published in June of this year. The title is, "Baja Diaries-Chronicles of a Paradise Lost." It has been selling quite well. I have a marketing website at http://www.bajadiaries.com. Looking forward, I have two more books in the works. The first one is about our 7 years of care giving for our son Everett. I am hopeful that it will help someone facing a similar situation to ours. I also make references to our youngest son, Edward who was paralyzed by a shot in the back when he was 18 years old. He is paraplegic.
The second book I'm working on is my first Novel. The title is, "The Black and White Murders." The setting is a bedroom community of Memphis, TN, Covington. These two projects have been delayed because I started a website as a gathering place for the African American CommUNITY of Tucson.
From that one website I have helped several people in several other communities to start websites, including San Diego, Stockton, CA and Phoenix, AZ. I developed an explanatory website at, http://www.tucsons-ebonycity.com. I think that's enough for now, maybe too much. "
George Puckett
- Are youa Tucson resident? If yes, for how long.
- YES! 10+10 years
- Do you have any websites of Interest about you or your business?
- http://www.bajadiaries.com
- Another Website
- http://ebony-phoenix.ning.com
- Another Website
- http://ebonystockton.ning.com
- What is your marital status?
- Married
- Are you a member of any local Black Organizations? If so, please list them.
- Tucson Southern Arizona Black Chamber of Commerece, Tucson Chapter Buffalo Soldiers
- Are you a member of a local Church. If so, you may state the name and Pastor, if you wish.
- Mt Calvary MBC and Real Life Christian Fellowship
- How did you hear about, Tucson-Ebony City?
- I am the Founder/Administrator
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Eric Darius: Goin' All Out
Eric Darius: Goin' All Out
Eric Darius - Published: August 14, 2008
By Katrina-Kasey Wheeler
Saxophonist Eric Darius has made his Blue Note label debut with Goin' All Out (Blue Note, 2008) and, as the title suggests, he is doing just that. The project includes covers of hits by Ne-… Continue
Eric Darius - Published: August 14, 2008
By Katrina-Kasey Wheeler
Saxophonist Eric Darius has made his Blue Note label debut with Goin' All Out (Blue Note, 2008) and, as the title suggests, he is doing just that. The project includes covers of hits by Ne-… Continue
Posted on October 15, 2009 at 1:55am —
2010 U.S. Census Cautions to avoid Fraud or Identity Theft
I trust all are well and in good health. It is that time again, time to be counted for the U.S. Census. As tedious and invasive as some may think this process is, it is actually necessary and needed. For example, depending on the number in your household and those in your immediate and extended community, l… Continue
Posted on September 20, 2009 at 5:01am —
Roy Cooksey dies; tireless advocate for civil rights
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Roy Cooksey dies; tireless advocate for civil rights
By Kimberly Matas
ARIZONA DAILY STAR
Tucson, Arizona | Published: 08.20.2009
Longtime Tucson civil-rights leader Roy L. Cooksey died Aug. 12 after a decade contending with Alzheimer's disease. He was 84.
Cooksey… Continue
Roy Cooksey dies; tireless advocate for civil rights
By Kimberly Matas
ARIZONA DAILY STAR
Tucson, Arizona | Published: 08.20.2009
Longtime Tucson civil-rights leader Roy L. Cooksey died Aug. 12 after a decade contending with Alzheimer's disease. He was 84.
Cooksey… Continue
Posted on August 21, 2009 at 3:44am — 1 Comment
Who Speaks for the African American Community
Who Speaks for the African American Community?
Who Speaks For You?
Recently an email arrived at my computer from cyberspace and I puzzled over why I had received it. It was meant for members of the African American Advisory Committee of the University of Arizona.
For some r… Continue
Posted on August 5, 2009 at 7:46pm — 2 Comments
Still My People
African Roots Still Run Deep For Blacks on Mexican Coast
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By Alexis Okeowo
Special to The Washington Post
Sunday, June 28, 2009
You have to really want to go to Chacahua. The island is nestled along Mexico's Costa Chica, a 200-mile-long strip that straddles the states of Oaxaca and Guerrero on the Pacific Ocean; the nearest hub is P… Continue
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By Alexis Okeowo
Special to The Washington Post
Sunday, June 28, 2009
You have to really want to go to Chacahua. The island is nestled along Mexico's Costa Chica, a 200-mile-long strip that straddles the states of Oaxaca and Guerrero on the Pacific Ocean; the nearest hub is P… Continue
Posted on July 3, 2009 at 12:00pm —
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October 24 – 7:30 PM
JW Marriott Starr Pass Resort Pavillion
www.azentertainmentandevents.com
520-429-9803
AZ Entertainment and Events (AZEE) is proud to present “Night of a Thousand Grooves,” another world class ensemble of contemporary jazz artists featuring sax prodigy, Eric Darius; masterful keyboardist/composer Gregg Karukas and award-winning fiery guitarist Jay Soto.
Come out to the luxurious JW Marriott Starr Pass Resort Pavillion for a great evening of soulful, smooth grooves featuring contemporary jazz greats: Sax prodigy, Eric Darius; masterful keyboardist -composer Gregg Karukas and award-winning, fiery guitarist Jay Soto. Two dance floors, drink specials, $99 resort stay and great fun!
According to Darius, “Although I’ve been to Arizona before, I have never had the opportunity to perform in Tucson. I am very excited about coming and ready to bring the house down!! One thing I can definitely promise is that this show is going to be hot!!
“Hot” is probably putting it mildly since Darius’ performances have been described as nothing short of a “blazing inferno of pure body rockin’, soul-stirring energy.” His rapid ascendance to the top of Billboard’s Contemporary Jazz charts, not once; but multiple times, is remarkable. Darius’ latest CD, “Goin’ All Out” has debuted on the legendary Blue Note record label. But even more unusual is how well grounded Eric is in handling celebrity and its trappings. We recently sat down with the 26-year old artist who has taken the contemporary jazz world by storm to uncover the secret to his phenomenal and early success.
“I attribute a lot of the success I am experiencing with my music career to my parents. They exposed me to jazz at a very early age, so I had a love and appreciation for it very early on. It wasn't until I was nine, and I saw the saxophonist at our church play every single Sunday. I saw the emotion that he exuded when he played and it really sparked my interest—I just fell in love with the saxophone. I listened to a lot of Grover Washington, Jr. and David Sanborn and Kirk Whalum growing up. My parents bought me a saxophone for my tenth birthday and I started playing.
Despite a demanding touring schedule Eric is earning a business degree at the University of Florida. “I think it is important for all artists to be able to understand the business aspects of our careers—a lot of them don't know what it entails; everything from finances and management to marketing. I think that it will definitely be beneficial to me as an artist, to help create longevity for my career. I plan on applying everything that I learn with my business degree.”
What advice does he have for aspiring musicians?
For any aspiring musician who might be reading this article, my advice to them would be to always follow your dreams! In order to succeed in the music business, it takes A LOT of practice, patience, and perseverance!!
Inspired by John Coltrane, Cannonball Adderley, David Sanborn, Kenny Garrett and Michael Brecker, Darius began recording his compositions and sold demos at ages 13 and 15. He soon hooked up with members of saxophonist Richard Elliot's band who produced his first full-length CD, Cruisin'. "I wrote most of the music from that CD when I was 14," Darius says, "and we released it in 2000 when I was 17.
One local event found Darius opening for David Benoit and Navarro. Blown away by what he had seen, Navarro agreed to produce his next album even before a record deal was signed. Don’t miss the rare opportunity to catch this rising star in Tucson along with his equally talented and award winning ensemble members, Gregg Karukas, Jay Soto, Mario Mendivil and Ira King.
At present I am two weeks out from joining the Tucson work force. My question is, where can I find the Tucson Black Labor Leaders ? I've searched the net and no luck yet. Thank you
Anytime after 3:15 except on Wed. Thanks for the welcome
July 20, 2009
Contact: Patricia Possert, AZ Entertainment and Events
Tel: (520) 429-9803
Artist Bios, Videos, Music available at:
http://www.azentertainmentandevents.com/
“Rare Collection of Jazz All-Stars Celebrate a Golden Motown”
Featuring:
Kim Waters, Jeff Lorber, Leon Ware, Mel Brown,
Alexander Zonjic, Thano Sahnas, Dominic Amato, and Ira King
This year heralds Motown’s Golden Anniversary and the celebration is going global. The iconic music label has bridged audiences around the world for 50 years and the big bash is coming to Southern Arizona! Tucson will host the Southwest’s tribute to Motown luminaries on Saturday, September 5 - 7:30 p.m. at the Westin La Paloma Resort Ballroom. The Labor Day weekend event is presented in partnership with the Tucson Southern Arizona Black Chamber and will include two dance floors, drink specials and pre-show dinner specials at resort restaurants, along with an irresistible $99 stay at one of Tucson’s most beautiful resorts. Doors open 6:30 p.m. with ticket prices ranging from $35 and $ 75. VIP/General Admission ticket purchases are available at http://www.azentertainmentandevents.com/
Featuring a sparkling All-Star ensemble that reads like a who’s who of Contemporary Jazz and R&B greats, the line-up includes critically acclaimed saxophonist Kim Waters; legendary singer/songwriter Leon Ware, smooth jazz pioneer Jeff Lorber, Grammy-winning bassist Mel Brown, virtuoso flutist Alexander Zonjic, charismatic sax powerhouse Dominic Amato, jazz guitar wizard Thano Sahnas and extraordinary drummer Ira King. Must-see videos and additional artist and event info is available at http://www.azentertainmentandevents.com/
The Motown 50 Bash sponsored by Desert Foothills Carpet Cleaning will showcase a rare collection of polished artistry masterfully blending A/C jazz with R&B grooves in remembrance of the legendary artists that formed the “Sound of Young America” and brought the world to its dancing feet. Artistic Director, Jeff Lorber shares, “This will be the first time we’ve assembled and performed as a group. It was brought about by our shared appreciation of the theme. Motown remains one of the most stunning success stories of the 20th century.”
Event producer, Patricia Possert adds, “Everyone can sing and dance along at the Motown 50 bash. This has been an historic year in many regards and we need to celebrate life’s milestones. Expect a unique presentation of timeless classics along with fresh compositions from a stellar list of CD projects such as : “I Want You: Love in the Spirit of Marvin” (Waters); “Moonride” (Ware); “Doing the D” (Zonjic/Lorber); “Fresh from the Groove” (Amato/Sahnas), “Heard That” (Lorber) and exciting improv performances on bass and drums by Brown and King.”
Renowned music maker, Leon Ware, will reflect on his hallowed history with Motown revisiting songs he composed for the company's icons. Ware’s list of accomplishments spans four decades and includes classic recordings for Quincy Jones, Michael Jackson's smash "I Wanna Be Where You Are," Marvin Gaye's monster, “I Want You” LP and much more. To honor Gaye, who would have been 70 this year, Ware will include selections from his string of masterworks and debut fresh tracks from his latest CD. Ware’s sold-out concerts at London’s Jazz Café and U.S. performances at New York’s Blue Note and Temple Bar in Los Angeles are legendary. Ware will be presented with a Lifetime Achievement Award on September 5 by the Southern AZ Black Chamber of Commerce in recognition of his extensive body of work.
Making their first time appearance in Tucson are Kim Waters and Alexander Zonjic. Waters celebrates his 20th anniversary as a recording artist with amassed sales of over one million albums. He ranks among the top five best-selling instrumentalists in jazz. His current CD project which pays homage to idol Marvin Gaye has been described by Jazz Times as ‘downright infectious’. Zonjic is a legend in Detroit known on the Motor City's entertainment scene as AM jazz radio personality, festival promoter, jazz club restaurateur and international recording artist. His just released CD, “Doin the D” features a star studded cast of players and was produced by Jeff Lorber. Zonjic takes the flute to a place of prominence as a voice in the smooth & pop-jazz idiom. One look at his You Tube videos will wow you!
Bringing their expertly mastered and magical sounds to the bash will be Dominic “Fresh From the Groove” Amato and friends Mel Brown, Thano Sahnas, and Ira King.. Let’s put it this way, if you like Boney James and Eric Darius, then you’ll love their “huge grooves!” Beware: they are coming to rock the house.
Concert attendees can enjoy a discounted overnight “stay-cation” at Tucson’s Westin La Paloma Resort & Spa for $99.00 on Saturday, September 5 by calling 1-800-WESTIN-1 or (520) 742-6000 (mention AZ Entertainment for rate.). Pre-show dinner available at resort restaurants. Concert doors open 6:30 PM; Limited $75 VIP passes include admission to 7 PM “Q&A” Artist Reception and premium table seating in first three rows. Tickets available at http://www.azentertainmentandevents.com/. For additional information call: 520-429-9803.
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