Two For Tuesday: MyCom Two for Tuesday: Black History Month Recognitions

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February 27, 2024

Celebrating

Satchel Paige

Trailblazing Pitcher and Cleveland Guardian

Meet Leroy Robert “Satchel” Paige, a man with an incredible story that started on July 7, 1906, in Mobile, Alabama. Coming from a large, hard-working family, he was the seventh of 12 siblings. His father, John, was a diligent gardener, and his mother, Lula, was a dedicated washerwoman. Their resilience and commitment to their work painted an inspiring backdrop to Satchel's life.

From a young age, Leroy began contributing to his family's income, taking up a job to transport luggage from the train station to neighboring hotels. His knack for innovation earned him a nickname when he created a device to carry multiple satchels simultaneously. His work commitments, however, led to missed school days and minor mischief, resulting in a stint at a reform school at the tender age of 12.

Secretary Marcia L. Fudge
“Talent is nothing without the presence of good character.”

MyCom celebrates Secretary of Housing and Urban Development Marcia L. Fudge.

Born and bred in Cleveland, Marcia Louis Fudge earned her law degree in 1983 after studying at Shaker Heights High School, Ohio State University, and Cleveland State University.

In 1999, she was elected the first female, Black mayor of Warrensville Heights, Ohio. She served two terms, and during her tenure, Fudge adopted one of the first vacant and abandoned property ordinances in Ohio.

Testimonials

“MyCom Youth Development Initiative aims to engage via education, such amazing out-of-school opportunities as they recognize that youth who are bullied are more likely to feel disconnected from school."

Curtis Benjamin
"MyCom has extended hundreds of youth exceptional opportunities to grow, expand their knowledge and express their voice in so many ways. I can honestly say that the youth are not the only ones who are learning, growing and having wonderful exposure opportunities. This adult is a beneficiary of countless blessing as well."

Brenda Pryor

MyCom Coordinator
"It was amazing, and really made me think of my community more, and how I can change it"

Brandan Newton

Anton Grdina FLOW Participant

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MyCom will enact our mission with race and equality at the forefront of our work as we always have. We will use our thought-leadership, funding, advocacy, and network to redesign service delivery. Together we will rethink infrastructure and create solutions that eliminate access to healthcare, cyclical poverty, access to quality education, housing stability, and other barriers that have impacted black lives.