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ABOUT THE AUTHOR Dr. J. Alva Scruggs, Author, Journalist, Columnist Dr. J. (James) Alva Scruggs received a B. S. degree in Chemistry from Alabama Agricultural and Mechanical University, M. S. in Chemistry from Southern Connecticut State University, M. A./ Degree in Urban Studies from Occidental College, and a Doctorate in Education Administration from the University of Massachusetts. He has attended the University of Niagara, Mississippi College, Temple University, and Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University. He was one of the first nineteen men and women selected in 1969 by the National League of cities/Conference of Mayors and Yale University to be part of the National Urban Fellows Program. Dr. Scruggs has worked as a research chemist, holding five patents and other publications in this field. He has been an educator for twenty years, in which time he has many papers on subjects in this field. Dr. Scruggs has also served as a professor at The University of Hartford and Fort Lauderdale College. He has served as Superintendent of Schools. In addition he has worked for The Connecticut Department of Education and The Florida Department of Education as an Administrator. He has successfully conduct many consultant services/contracts which include contracts with the U. S. Department of Education and Dade County School Board. Education
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"Frank(ly) Speaking" Author of "Frank(ly) Speaking," which is published in papers, magazines, state, and nationwide. He regularly highlights issues critical to the development of our multicultural American society and particularly to African-Americans.
RADIO - TV INTERVIEW REPORT (October 1997) L. A. Riots, Rodney King, O. J. Simpson, Texaco, Denny's, Clinton's Commission on Civil Rights. The signs are everywhere that relationships between blacks and whites in America are on the brink of disaster, and Dr. J. Alva Scruggs will tell your audience why. He'll explain how Affirmative Action cheats blacks and women out of jobs, keeps them from true public confidence and success, and makes them victims of economic depression. AVAILABILITY: Tallahassee, Florida , nationwide by arrangement and via telephone. |
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Scruggs and Vernon Jordan receives awards
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| Author and Publisher All of these books are honest, thoughtful, hard hitting, unabridged, unedited, perspectives provided by Black people about their experiences in the American society where color is a constant companion. There are similes and parables as told about and by black people. It also provides honest information that can be used in the identification of problems between the black and with population in America.
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| What Others Are Saying " An outstanding, timely, and boldly honest presentation of the unique problems Blacks in leadership roles endure, how they survive, and how they are eventually relieved of leadership ... " Arthur Kennedy, United State District Representative for The Honorable Congressman Alcee Hastings of Florida " Dr. Scruggs has presented a brilliant account of the problems of our multiracial American society ... He was especially insightful in the simplicity of the solutions ... " Charles W. Cherry II, Editor-Publisher, Daytona Times |
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Five patents on Chemical Compounds and Processes |
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Six papers in Chemistry |
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Many articles on Social Issues |
