William H. Gray, III (2009)
Louisiana Legends Gala

Details
Collection:LPB
Genre: Awards
Place Covered: Baton Rouge, East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana
Copyright Holder: Louisiana Educational Television Authority
Date Issued: 2009-06-10
Duration: 00:06:46
Subjects: Gray, William H., III | United States. Congress. House | Politics | HIGHER EDUCATION | United Negro College Fund
Contributors:
- Courtney, Beth Host
- Hollins, Pamela Interviewee
- Spikes, Dolores Interviewee
- Yates, Marvin Interviewee
- Gray, William H., III Speaker
Description
This segment from the 2009 Louisiana Legends Gala features a profile and a speech by William H. Gray, III accepting his recognition as a Louisiana Legend. Gray, a native of Baton Rouge, served in the United States House of Representatives for Pennsylvania from 1979-1991 and became the first African American Majority Whip in 1989. He also worked as the President and CEO of the United Negro College Fund from 1991-2004. The profile includes interviews with: Dr. Pamela Hollins, his first cousin; Dr. Dolores Spikes, the former president of the Southern University System; and Dr. Marvin Yates, a former colleague at the United Negro College Fund. Host: Beth Courtney