MIAMI—Robert F. Lasky, Special Agent in Charge of FBI Miami,
announces the nomination of T. Willard Fair for the 2018 Director’s Community
Leadership Award (DCLA).
Mr. Fair, the President and CEO of the Urban League of
Greater Miami, Inc., received the nomination based on his organization’s “We
Rise Education Village” initiative that began in 2017.
The “We Rise” initiative was introduced into 13 K-12 public
schools in Dade County, Florida, using a curriculum based training program
designed to strengthen the entire community from senior citizen services,
housing, economic development and other factors. The goal is to transform the
Liberty City area of Miami into a stronger community.
Mr. Fair graduated from Johnson C. Smith University in 1961
with a B.A. in Sociology and earned a M.S.W degree from the Atlanta University
School of Social Work in 1963. In addition to his position at the Urban League,
he serves on several boards of directors including the Miami Business Forum.
The DCLA was created in 1990 as a way to honor individuals
and organizations for their efforts combating crime, terrorism, drugs, and
violence in America. The special agents in charge of each of the FBI’s 56 field
offices nominate a worthy recipient each year as a way to recognize those who
are making a difference in their communities.
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