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| Dr. Ben Carson High School |
There are many Detroit residents who strongly object to the use of Dr. Carson's name on the high school located at Mack Ave and Interstate 75 in Detroit Michigan. Dr. Carson is representing a man who is a wealthy bigot who should have stayed on reality TV. Dr. Carson himself has long since traded his Detroit Credentials for soul of devils who want to wipe out the history of Detroit by renaming Detroit Public Schools to Academies and, the creation of unlimited numbers of charter schools.
Given the failure and the Voters outright rejection of the Emergency Manager concept, we are asking for a Federal Court order directing all of these appointed "overseers" cease and desist their duties immediately. From Robert Bobb to Darnell Early, the children still do not have toilet paper and the district went from a surplus to a deficit overnight. Getting Federal convictions of a few principals and a contractor is a pure show. Especially given the massive amount of money that was squandered over the years by consultants and do-gooders from the State Legislature in Lansing. After further review of State Management we are left with evidence of meaningless standardized tests and, watered down programs for students.
Therefore and after further review of Dr. Crockett's credentials, the evidence is clear that her name should be restored to the high school and Dr. Ben Carson's be reassigned to an appropriate special education program within DPSCD.
"In order to succeed, you must learn how to Read!"
Councilmember ProTem George Cushingberry Jr.
Dr. Ethelene Crockett Biography is courtesy of the
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| Dr. Ethelene Crockett |
Ethelene Crockett (1914 - 1978) Inducted: 1988 Era: Historical
Group: African American Area(s) of Achievement: Medicine/Health
Care
Dr. Ethelene Crockett was a
Detroit physician who became well known as a community leader and humanitarian.
'She was involved in the betterment of society in areas beyond medicine. Her
unselfish contributions of time, knowledge, energy and leadership served to
rectify social inequality to help those whose need was immediate, and those who
could not speak for themselves,' stated a 1978 New Detroit, Inc. resolution.
Dr. Crockett began medical
school at Howard University when she was 28 years old, married to George W.
Crockett, Jr., later a Congressman, and the mother of three children. She
became Michigan's first black woman specializing in obstetrics and gynecology.
For 35 years, Dr. Crockett practiced medicine as an outstanding obstetrician in
Detroit.
Dr. Crockett was an energetic
advocate for day care centers to assist working women. She frequently lectured
on family planning and public health care. She directed the Detroit Maternal
Infant Care Project from 1967 to 1970, and helped design and direct the Detroit
Model Neighborhood Comprehensive Health Center. In 1980 the first Detroit
Public Schools Vocational-Technical Center was dedicated in her honor as the
career training center for the Health Occupations.
In 1972 she led the fight to
liberalize Michigan's abortion laws. In 1977, the Detroit Medical Society
selected her 'Physician of the Year.' She was the first woman to be president
of the American Lung Association, the nation’s largest and oldest voluntary
health organization. She served on the Detroit Public Library Commission and as
an officer for the Michigan Cancer Society. In 1971 the Detroit Free Press
cited Dr. Crockett as one of "nine of Detroit's Most Successful
Women." She received the 'Woman of the Year' Award from Zeta Phi Beta Sorority
Beta Omicron Zeta Chapter in 1972. In 1973 the Howard University Alumni
Federation, Washington D.C. cited her 'For Conspicuous Service to Her
Profession and Community.'
Ethelene Crockett came of age
during the Depression. A black woman from a poor family, she was able to go to
college and then to medical school. "If you want something badly
enough...and if you can communicate that desire to others...what you want can
be had," were her words in explaining her accomplishments.
Source of this Writing:
Michigan Women’s Historical
Center & Hall of Fame • 213 W. Malcolm X Street, Lansing, Michigan 48933
517-484-1880 • info@michiganwomen.org • www.michiganwomenshalloffame.org
