C. Delores Tucker was a renowned civil rights activist and politician who tirelessly served on behalf of historically-oppressed minorities and women. She was an active participant in the Civil Rights Movement as a part of the Selma-to-Montgomery March in 1965, and a delegate to the historic White House Conference on Civil Rights.
Tucker was born Cynthia Delores Nottage on October 4, 1927, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to a minister and “Christian feminist mother.” She was the tenth child of 11 children. Tucker attended Temple University and the University of Pennsylvania’s Wharton School. She was also a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.
Tucker influenced her home state to appoint more female judges and more women and African Americans to boards and commissions than ever before. She also led the effort to make Pennsylvania one of the first states to pass the Equal Rights Amendment. As Chief of Elections of Pennsylvania, she led voter registration by mail and reduced the voting age from 21 to 18 years of age.
She chaired the Black Caucus of the Democratic National Committee for over 10 years and spoke at five Democratic conventions. As a member of the Democratic National Committee, Tucker was one of the original organizers of the Black Caucus and Women’s Caucus.
In 1971, Tucker became the first African-American female Secretary of State in the U.S., serving Pennsylvania until 1977. She later established the Martin Luther King, Jr. Association for Non-Violent Change to develop programs and activities based on the teachings and principles of the late civil rights leader.
Throughout her career, she received and was honored with more than 400 awards, including the NAACP Thurgood Marshall Award, the Martin Luther King, Jr. Distinguished Service Award, and the Philadelphia Urban League Whitney Young Award. She also received two honorary Doctor of Laws degrees from Morris College in Alabama and Villa Maria College in Pennsylvania. Tucker died on October 12, 2005 in Norristown, Pennsylvania, at the age of 78.
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Men wanted for 36 Chinese uniform single ladies
The women include real estate magnates and manufacturing tycoons from Sichuan province who have been unable to find Mr Right despite, maybe because of, Their ballooning bank dues.Believe this can be the first time was such a scheme] Only modified for wealthy women, Mr Du told The Daily Telegraph this week during visiting Shanghai, some cities he is tapping for potential husbands.dating is big business in China, a country that is reputedly home to some 180 million single people.But in a country notorious for a dramatic gender imbalance that has condemned countless men to single life, Most dating agencies focus on fixing the love lives of Chinese men.Even the us government sees helping men find love as a priority. Last month the People Daily newspaper warned that harmony and stability could be threatened if millions of rural men were unable to find partners.But China super rich women are facing problems of their own, mentioned Mr Du, most famously finding time to scout for would be husbands.are truly busy, as you can imagine, So they don have much time to meet wonderful date. They are always surrounded by businesses or customers so they don have much of a chance to meet good guys outside their second] cirs.Wealthy women also faced prejudice from men that belongs to them social class, He said.Men don often want a wife as successful as them. They want a good wife and a good mother but they don necessarily want an effective women because decide she] will spend lots of time on business Not on family members.The same time wealthy women have a superior standard in choosing their husbands. Because they are very successful they also expect their husband to be at least as successful as they are.Rebecca Chen, Who at 29 is among the youngest Chengdu based millionaires to sign up for the project, Said social norms also hampered a rich woman search for the best man.Have a much higher rate of success love] And a much broader conclusion, since they can choose someone from a lower social group, rumoured Chen, Whose family controls a Chengdu feature and hotel empire.individuals, It is almost impossible to choose downwards their relatives and buddies would not approve and they would face many difficulties. Mr Du hunt for eligible bachelor, A cooperation with Hong Kong based dating agency Feng Qiu Huang, Began on June 18 when he began taking online features from across China and the world.until now around 1,500 men have registered, Including one Australian plus several applicants from the US and Canada. UK based former pupils of isles] colleges or universities had also applied, he was quoted saying.Phase two of the search will begin on July 20 when organisers start sifting through CVs and vetting the would be husbands in a series of face to face meetings with understanding specialists and fortune tellers chinese dating site in hotels around China.A nominee list of 100 men will be invited on an all expenses paid trip to Chengdu on August 23, China valentine’s Day, for dinner dates with the 36 women, All aged either 28 and 49.Competition for a place while dining will be fierce. Applicants must have a standard of education and be the same age or older than the love starved richest. Are not searching toyboys, identified Mr Du, Who is 45 and holds a Master degree in archaeologist from the University of Minnesota but said he was happily married with two children.want guys who are very mature, sympathetic and very supportive, With feeling of humour and good taste Who have learned to enjoy life and are honest. A taste for Mahjong a traditional Chinese gambling game was also desirable, He bundled.Is with individuals taking a form of entertainment in Sichuan and Chengdu. It is part of way of life. milliseconds Chen, Who came to be in Urumqi, In far western side China, Said her ideal man must be generous, vigorous, And covert. He also considered necessary money.should have some economic strength, a 10 million yuan in assets, Since all my friends have that much money or more and the personal wealth is a result of integrated capability. He really should have good morals and healthy lifestyle.Applicants should also anticipate to relocate to Chengdu, A growing rapidly city around 1,240 cientos west of Shanghai, Famed now for the pandas, Fiery cuisine and aviation and car creating industries.For men seeking a millionaire to call their own, Chengdu, Home to just about 15 million people, Is not a bad starting point.The region has suffered throuh breakneck economic growth since Beijing began its West drive to develop China interior in 2000.yr after Chengdu economy grew 15.2 per cent as you move the city New Century Global Centre, an ad and leisure complex that will reputedly be the world largest stand alone building, Is set to open later this year. the mediterranean themed complex will reportedly boast two luxury 1,000 room motels, Hot springs, A marine park and its own fabricated beach.According a 2011 rich list published by the Shanghai based luxury publisher Hurun, 29 of China richest 1,000 businesses are based in Sichuan province while 20 live in its capital Chengdu. Sichuan province has the 8th highest amount of people among China richest 1000.the economical reform in China many people Sichuan] Became very rich, men and women, Mr Du revealed. Also Sichuan girls are famous to pretty and also smart, Hardworking and rational.