Upsilon Phi Chapter Officers UPSILON PHI CHAPTER Robert L. Jackson, Basileus Christopher Cills, 1st Vice Basileus Omega Psi Phi Frater�it�, Inc. Aaron Yarbrough, 2nd Vice Basileus J. Garfirld Jackson, Keeper of Finance James Brewer, Keeper of Records and Seal Olando Fisher, Assisstant Keeper of Records and Seals H. Grady James, III, Achievemnet Week Chair Ron Tuff, Chaplain Mansur Abdul, Social Action Chair Ennis Winston, Reclamation Chair Jimil Ibrahim, Parliamentarian J. Garfield Jackson, Immediate Past Basileus Lee A. Bernard, Basileus Emeritas nm Membership Adrian Desroe * Hugh Grant * Bruce D. Harman * Keith Harvest Esq. Annual Achievement Week Jimil Ibrahim * Michael W. Johnson * Samuel Manigault Esq. * Samuel T. McGhee * Jerry Moore * Louis Childress Esq. * Edward C. Powell Breakfast Celebration Samuel George Reed * Jonathan Moore * David Smith * Zinnerford Smith * Antoine Thompson * Stephen Cooper * Robert L. Walker Lahai Garber * Junius Carter, III * Charles Watts * Tyrone Kelly * Alfred Sat�rday, November 10, 2018 Parchment * David Brantley, Esq. * Christopher Cills * Calvin Ledford, Jr. George Marable * Paul English * Zinnerford Smith * Amir Archer Lawrence Bayley * Orlando Fisher * Rijkard Herard * JonTae Hilliard Abyssinian Baptist Church Rashaun Hill * Stephan Lewis * James Mack 224 West Kinney Newark, New Jersey Order of Achievement Week Program CALL TO ORDER Achievement Week Chairman Brother H. Grady James III Hymn Lift Every Voice Scripture Brother Jerry Moore Invocation Brother Ronald Tuff Statement of Purpose Brother Christopher Cills Blessing for Breakfast Brother Aaron Yarbrough Introduction of Speaker Brother Louis Childress Esq. MUSICAL SELECTION Keynote Address: Hon. Brother Peter C. Harvey Esq.

PRESENTATION OF HONOREES Lifetime Achievement Award: Brother Peter Harvey, Esq. by Bro Louis Childress Esq. Outstanding Public Official: Hon. Theodore “Ted” Green. Mayor, City of East Orange, NJ. by Brother J.Garfield Jackson, Jr. Standing in for Founder Oscar J. Cooper Omega Man of the Year: Brother James Brewer by Brother Steven Cooper Scholarship Award: Stephan Lewis by Brother Rashaun Hill Perseverance Award: Brother Edward Powell by Brother Zinnerford Smith Uplift Award: Brother Mansur Abdul Nafe by Brother H. Grady James III Corporate Citizen Award: Brother Samuel Manigault by Brother Bruce Harmon Student Leadership Award: Mr. Xavier Jordan by Brother H. Grady James IV Community Service Award: Maurice Cooper, Daneen Cooper, and Andrea Cooper, by Brother Robert L. Jackson The Basileus Founders Award: Brother Harry Bright by Robert L. Jackson Closing Remarks Basileus Robert L. Jackson Benediction Rev Brother H. Grady James III Omega Dear Peter C. Harvey Esq. is a Life Member of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Inc., initiated 12/3/1976 Pi Chapter at Mor- gan State University. As a former Attorney General of the state of New Jersey and a for- mer federal prosecutor he has been a central player in civil and criminal trials, govern- ment investigations and consumer fraud matters for many years. A gifted trial lawyer, his nearly 30 years of courtroom experience includes significant commercial matters, frequently within the hospitality, pharmaceu- tical and entertainment/sports industries.

Mr. Harvey was nominated to serve as independent monitor for the Newark Police Department, responsible for overseeing the NPD’s compliance with a Consent Decree issued by the U.S. Department of Justice. He also currently rep- resents corporations and individuals in business disputes throughout the nation.

Mr. Harvey also assists clients in navigating Grand Jury Subpoenas and govern- ment Civil Investigative Demands.

Education • Columbia Law School (J.D., 1982) Human Rights Law Review • Morgan State University (B.A., with honors, 1979) o Pi Sigma Alpha Admis- sions • New York • New Jersey • District of Columbia Professional Activi- ties MEMBERSHIPS: Member, National Association of Attorneys General (NAAG), Representative to the Executive Working Group on Prosecutorial Relations; Chairman, NAAG Subcommittee on Gang Violence; Chairman, NAAG Corporate Responsibility Securities Working Group; Member, NAAG Task Force on Youth Access to Alcohol; National Bar Association; American Bar Association. HONORS: “Distinguished Leader,” New Jersey Law Journal (2017); “Most Influential Black Lawyers,” Savoy Magazine (2015); “Private Practitioner of the Year” by the Metropolitan Black Bar Association of New York City (2012); “100 Most Influential Black Americans,” Ebony Magazine (2005); “Top Black Lawyers in America,” Black Enterprise Magazine (2004); New Jersey Law Journal’s “Lawyer of the Year” (2003); Recognized in Super Lawyers in the area of Business Litigation. SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS: Presenter, “Diversity in Law Practice: Recent Legal Developments,” PLI Webcast (February 10, 2017); Presenter, “The ABC’s of AML: An Introduc- tion to the Law of Anti-Money Laundering,” Association of Corporate Counsel Webcast (February 14, 2014) Mayor Ted R. Green, a long- time East Orange resident, has been active in East Orange political and civic affairs for nearly three decades, first as a member of the Third Ward Democratic Municipal County Committee and his wards’ block associations and civic groups, and later as Third Ward Councilman in 2006, a position he has held for three consecutive terms.

A former aide to New Jersey State Senator Richard J. Codey, Mayor Green is a 1982 graduate of East Orange High School and holds a bachelor’s degree in business manage- ment from Cheyney University, a master’s degree in sociology and human services from Lincoln University and certification as a housing counselor from Rutgers University.

Over the past two decades, he has worked in the fields of property mainte- nance and housing revitalization, serving as Assistant Compliance Officer for the City of East Orange, Assistant Director of Code Enforcement for the Township of Irvington, Compliance Specialist at Brick City Development Corporation, and most recently, Irvington Township’s Director of Housing and Building Construction.

In 1990, Mayor Green founded Green’s School of Martial Arts to provide in- struction in the discipline of martial arts, as well as offer enrichment, mentor- ing and cultural programs for students. During his tenure on the City Council, Mayor Green has spearheaded several key pieces of legislation and programs that have enhanced the quality of life in East Orange for all. Mayor Green has received numerous citations for his exemplary commitment and dedication to community service, including the NAACP of the Oranges and Maplewood President’s Award, the Community Services Award from the Todd Warner Foundation, the American Karate Academy Community Service Award, the HANDS, Incorporated Award for Community Leadership and Service, the Golconda Temple #24 Community Service Award, the M.A.U.I.I. Community Service Award and the New Jersey Governor’s State Public Ser- vice Recognition Award, to name a few. He and his wife, June, are proud parents of two sons, Eric and Salahudyin, and four grandchildren. Harry O. Bright, Jr. is a Life Member of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Initi- ated Upsilon Phi Chapter since 9/22/1949 and is presently a member of Beta Alpha Alpha. Harry Bright was the first African America to be elected to the White Plains, New York Common Council, serving from 1975 to 1979. He retired in 2003 after serving as Executive Director of the White Plains Commission on Human Rights. He was known for his active participation in local, and state civil rights activities. Born in Washington D.C., his parents, Vivien King and Harry O. Bright Sr. both Howard University graduates, his mother from the school of music and his father from the law school. The family moved to Winston-Salem, North Carolina his mother’s home. At Howard University, he was a member of the choir, the orchestra and track team. After two years at Howard, he transferred to Seton Hall University on athletic scholarship where he competed with distinction and served as co-captain during senior year. He graduated in 1951 with a Bachelor of Science degree in education. He served in the military from 1951 to 1953. Following his discharge from the military, he became a teacher in the New York City Public School system. He continued his career as an athlete competing in National and International track meets in Europe, Asia and Africa. On July 9, 1955 he married Rebecca Waller, a vocal music teacher in the Philadel- phia School system. In 1958 he received his Master of Arts degree in Comparative International Educa- tion from New York University. In 1959 he traveled to Cambodia to work for the Bureau of Education and Cultural Exchange (U.S. State Department). He trained local teachers in Physical Education methodology and served as the national track and field coach. While there, he wrote a book entitled “Track and Field for Begin- ners”. After five years with the Mount Vernon Public Schools, five years with the National Conference of Christians and Jews as Associate Director of New York City and fourteen years in Marketing with Eastman Chemical Products, Inc., he re- turned to White Plains in 1991 to begin a long and distinguished career as Execu- tive Director of the White Plains Commission on Human Rights. Now retired, he is active as a trustee in his church, a member of to orchestras, the Rotary Club of White Plains. Samuel M. Manigault, Esq. is a Life Member of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc., initiated into Upsilon Phi chapter in 1988. He is the Chief of Staff for the Newark Hous- ing Authority, the Nation’s 11th largest Hous- ing Authority. In that capacity he is respon- sible with ensuring that the directives of the NHA’s Board of Commissioners and Executive Director are effectively implemented. After graduating from South Side High School in 1969, he received his Bachelor’s Degree from Howard University and Juris Doctorate from Seton Hall Law School.

His legal career has spanned over 35 years. During that period, he has served as counsel for the Newark Board of Educa- tion, Plainfield Board of Education, Newark Housing Authority and the High Park Gardens Cooperative. Additionally, he has served as the Hillside Public Defender for the past 15 years.

Mr. Manigault has a passion for community service and is actively involved in the Newark Chapter of Omega Psi Fhi Fraternity, Incorporated, where he served as the Chapter’s Basileus as well as the Chairman of the Chapter’s Scholarship Committee for over 20 years. During his tenure on the scholarship committee, the Chapter awarded over $100,000.00 in scholarships to high school students in the greater Newark area.

Mr. Manigault is also proud of his membership in Samson Lodge 56 of Prince Hall Masons as well as serving on the Board of Directors of F.P. Youth Out- cry, a community based organization in Newark. A positive role model he is dedicated to the growth and development of the Youth of the City of Newark.

Go Bulldogs James Brewer entered the Broth- erhood through Kappa Eta Chapter (Seton Hall University) Spring 1980 with former 4th Corridor Representative, Brother Ashley Turnbull.

James is a graduate of the Boston (MA) Principal Fellowship Program. The Bos- ton Principal Fellowship was designed to prepare school leaders who have a clear vision for excellence in urban education and the passion and skills to work with students, faculty, parents and the community to real- ize the vision.

Prior to his Principal preparatory program and appointment as a Principal in the Boston Public School System (BPS) he served as the Gaining Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs (GEAR UP) program coordinator at various schools in partnership with BPS.

As an instructional leader, his mantra can be summed up in one word – Kaizen – Japanese for continuous improvement.

To this end, Mr. Brewer brings over 25 years of service and experience in various educational venues, including the special education arena, public outreach and networking initiatives, public and motivational speaking, and maximizing admin- istrative and budget activities as well as 6 years as a former lead – facilitator of a reclamation and deliverance based ministry.

James Brewer is the Principal of the Dr. Lena Edwards Academic Charter School (DLEACS) in Jersey City, New Jersey. As a graduate of the second class of the Massachusetts Commonwealth Legislative Seminar, Mr. Brewer believes the aforementioned priorities are vital components in the education process. Among his many accolades, Mr. Brewer successfully completed the National Institute for School Leadership (NISL) program in May 2012. He founded the COM- PLETE Direction initiative (Comprehensive Objectives Male Program Lend- ing Enrichment To Education) to address an escalating crisis where students embraced low achievement and poor grades as a cultural norm that primarily affected African American and Latino males.

Mr. Brewer was voted as the St. Patrick’s Day Parade “Honorary Irishman of the Year” by the Jersey City St. Patrick’s Day Parade Committee (March 2018)

Most recently, he received recognition for the innovative after school model – COMPLETE Direction – at Dr. Lena Edwards Academic Charter School Program from the New Jersey School Board Association.

He is married and the father of two proud HBCU children. Upsilon Phi Chapter Officers UPSILON PHI CHAPTER Robert L. Jackson, Basileus Christopher Cills, 1st Vice Basileus Omega Psi Phi Frater�it�, Inc. Aaron Yarbrough, 2nd Vice Basileus J. Garfirld Jackson, Keeper of Finance James Brewer, Keeper of Records and Seal Olando Fisher, Assisstant Keeper of Records and Seals H. Grady James, III, Achievemnet Week Chair Ron Tuff, Chaplain Mansur Abdul, Social Action Chair Ennis Winston, Reclamation Chair Jimil Ibrahim, Parliamentarian J. Garfield Jackson, Immediate Past Basileus Lee A. Bernard, Basileus Emeritas nm Membership Adrian Desroe * Hugh Grant * Bruce D. Harman * Keith Harvest Esq. Annual Achievement Week Jimil Ibrahim * Michael W. Johnson * Samuel Manigault Esq. * Samuel T. McGhee * Jerry Moore * Louis Childress Esq. * Edward C. Powell Breakfast Celebration Samuel George Reed * Jonathan Moore * David Smith * Zinnerford Smith * Antoine Thompson * Stephen Cooper * Robert L. Walker Lahai Garber * Junius Carter, III * Charles Watts * Tyrone Kelly * Alfred Sat�rday, November 10, 2018 Parchment * David Brantley, Esq. * Christopher Cills * Calvin Ledford, Jr. George Marable * Paul English * Zinnerford Smith * Amir Archer Lawrence Bayley * Orlando Fisher * Rijkard Herard * JonTae Hilliard Abyssinian Baptist Church Rashaun Hill * Stephan Lewis * James Mack 224 West Kinney Newark, New Jersey