Purchased the Oklahoma Eagle in 1936

An engineer and part owner of the Tulsa Eagle was voted a member of the Omega Psi Phi Fraternity at the 31st Grand Conclave in Washington D.C. in 1945.

An owner of four grocery stores who opened the first nursing home for African Americans in Tulsa.

An attorney elected Associate District Judge in 1970 becoming the first African American to be elected Judge in Oklahoma.

Co-founded American State Bank in 1970 and was later named its president, making him the only Black bank president in Tulsa at the time.

A faithful servant Pastor of 48 years and respected leader (locally and nationally)

Helped organize and charter Gamma Gamma Gamma (ΓΓΓ) Chapter on January 6, 1984, in Madison Wisconsin. Severed as the 29th Twelfth District Representative from 2006 to 2009.

Pharmacist and Owner of Westview Medical Center

Member of the Oklahoma House of Representatives – 73rd District (11/20/24 – Present)