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Fred Anderson Ivey, 84

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November 13, 2017

Fred Anderson Ivey was born in Boydell, Arkansas on March 1, 1933 as the first child of Rosia Lee Dickens Ivey and Fred James Ivey. He passed away on September 12, 2017 at 84 years old. Fred had six siblings, Ovella Lowe, Celia Valeria Brown (deceased), James Willie Ivey, Wheirmelda Thomas, Benetta Q. Ivey and John Ivey (deceased).

As the oldest child, Fred was very protective of his younger sisters and brothers. He helped his parents by babysitting, doing household chores as well as working on his father’s farm. As the fearsome big brother, he was always there to get his siblings out of the numerous mishaps and disasters that frequently happened to the six of them.

Fred graduated from Oakland Technical High School (Oakland Tech) in 1951, was drafted into the Army and saw combat as a soldier in the 15th Infantry in the Korean War. His bravery earned him the United Nations Service Medal, the Korean Service Medal and the National Defense Service Medal.

After completing his tour of duty, Fred enrolled in Fresno State University where he received his first Master’s Degree in General Secondary Education in 1959. He was very active in civic affairs on campus, and was a charter member of the FSU chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha fraternity.

Fred went on to pursue a Master’s of Social Work and Real Estate Certificate from the University of California at Berkeley, and Life Diploma Credential from the State of California Board of Education. Upon graduation Fred worked as a teacher and curriculum development specialist and had administrative experience as an educational coordinator. He also served as an educational and occupational counselor within the high school and community college system.

Fred was also a civil rights activist who engaged in numerous social justice issues throughout the 1960’s and ’70’s and worked in numerous Democratic Party campaigns on the local, state and national level.

Though Fred was an educator, activist, he was an entrepreneur at his core. His real passion was the development and implementation of his numerous commercial and industrial businesses. In fact, Fred owned the first African American Chevron gas station and dealership in the Bay Area. Collecting cars was a serious hobby of Fred’s. Over the years he acquired the first Jaguar XKE in the Bay Area, a Maserati, Bentley, Porsche, an Austin-Healey and Hackney Carriages (London Taxi Cabs). Fred’s love of cars led him to create a business appropriately called Vintage Motors.

Fred’s most popular business, by far, was Ivey’s Ribs and Spirits in Oakland, Ca., and Ivey’s South in Atlanta, Ga. Through the years, numerous entertainers, politicians, civil rights leaders, scholars and artists have either visited or performed at Ivey’s, including but not limited to the Commodores, Sheila E., Prince, Stan Getz, Robert Kennedy, Eartha Kitt, Gordon Parks, Jane Fonda, Oscar Brown, Jr., James Baldwin, Sidney Poitier, Huey P. Newton, Romare Bearden, Maya Angelou and Coretta Scott King.

As a connoisseur of wine and food, Fred spent his entire life collecting and drinking varietals from all over the world. He particularly enjoyed visiting the Bordeaux and Rhone Valley wine region as well as two- and three-Star Michelin restaurants in France. Fred also enjoyed cooking, gardening and playing tennis and bridge and traveling to Fiji, Australia, North, East and West Africa, the Middle East, South America, Asia, the South Pacific, the West Indies and the Caribbean. He lived in Arkansas, California, Florida, the Dominican Republic and Atlanta.

Fred was married three times and had a total of four sons. His first wife, Janice Ross Ivey, gave birth to his eldest sons Vincent Thomas Keith (deceased) and Stuart Antonio. Lynn Farris Ivey, now Lynn Champion was married to Fred for 20 years. Fred’s third wife, Janice Lucille Yvette Bertin-Maurice, is the mother to his sons Darwin Anderson Leonel and Dwayne Charleston Marco.

Fred Anderson Ivey was preceded in death by his father, Fred James Ivey, his mother Rosia Lee Ivey, his son Vincent Thomas Keith, his sister Celia Valeria Brown and his youngest brother John Arthur Ivey.

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BART to Retire Legacy Trains in Public Ceremony April 20

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April 20, 2024

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Bay Area Rapid Transit’s final dispatch of legacy trains will take place on Saturday, April 20, and will be accompanied by a retirement ceremony and a final legacy ride.

At 1 p.m., the public is invited to celebrate the last run of BART’s legacy trains during a ceremony that will take place in the free area of the plaza at MacArthur Station in Oakland.

Following the ceremony, the public is invited to board a legacy train and ride from MacArthur to Fremont Station, mirroring the initial service BART provided when it opened Sept. 11, 1972.

“It’s a 45-minute trip that travels along approximately 24 miles of the original section of tracks,” BART officials said.

Multiple legacy trains will run for the event, and all will make station stops and may turn around at Bay Fair depending on the number of attendees waiting to ride. Regular fares will apply.

“These train cars are part of the history of the Bay Area,” said Bob Powers, BART general manager. “While we are excited to modernize the system, we recognize the profound cultural importance of these cars, and we want to celebrate their rich history and give them a proper send off.”

BART is now running train cars from its Fleet of the Future project.

Those nostalgic for the older trains will be able to view three of them soon at Western Railway Museum in Suisun City.

A handful of other legacy cars will be transferred to be repurposed for short-term rentals, entertainment venues, and training facilities, according to BART. Most of the legacy cars have been recycled.

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Mind, Body, and Spiritual Well-Being for Women Addressed in NAACP Forum in Oakland

The Women In The NAACP Oakland Branch is proud to announce the upcoming “Total You – Mind, Body, and Spirit Women’s Health Forum” scheduled for April 27 at Acts Full Gospel Church. Running from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. at 1034 66th Ave., this forum aims to provide an empowering platform for women to engage in discussions, gain knowledge, and access resources pertaining to their health and well-being.

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The panel will address various aspects of women’s health, including physical, mental and emotional well-being and relationships. iStock photo by Jorge Elizaquibel.

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The Women In The NAACP Oakland Branch is proud to announce the upcoming “Total You – Mind, Body, and Spirit Women’s Health Forum” scheduled for April 27 at Acts Full Gospel Church.

Running from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. at 1034 66^th Ave., this forum aims to provide an empowering platform for women to engage in discussions, gain knowledge, and access resources pertaining to their health and well-being.

The forum will feature renowned experts, healthcare professionals, and advocates from Genentech, John Muir Health, Sutter Health of The East Bay, Kaiser Permanente, and the Alameda County Public Health Department.

Our expert panel will address various aspects of women’s health, including physical, mental, and emotional well-being, and healthy relationships. The forum will encompass a wide range of topics such as breast cancer, menopause, reproductive health, nutrition, mental health awareness, preventive care, and much more.

Participants will have the opportunity to attend informative sessions, interactive workshops, and panel discussions led by experts in their respective fields. Additionally, there will be wellness activities, screenings, and informational booths offering valuable resources and support.

This forum is open to women of all ages and backgrounds, encouraging inclusivity and diversity in the conversation surrounding women’s health. Whether you’re seeking information for yourself, a loved one, or simply looking to connect with other women, this event promises to be enlightening and empowering.

For more information and to register for the Total You Women’s Health Forum, please visit https://www.naacpoakland.org/ or contact Dr. Delores Thompson. WIN chairwoman at (510) 328-3638.

The Women In The NAACP Oakland Branch is dedicated to empowering women, and young teen girls. We look forward to your participation in this important event.

To register, go to https://www.naacpoakland.org/events/the-total-you-womens-health-forum

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The Multi-Ethnic Sports Hall of Fame (MESHOF) announced that it will induct Dr. Alexis Gray-Lawson, a former WNBA player and Oakland Technical High School graduate at its inaugural Curt Flood Platinum Award Ceremony in February. Gray-Lawson’s Platinum Award is part of the Hall of Fame’s 24th Annual Bay Area induction and award ceremony, where four other retired professional athletes will be honored.

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The Multi-Ethnic Sports Hall of Fame (MESHOF) announced that it will induct Dr. Alexis Gray-Lawson, a former WNBA player and Oakland Technical High School graduate at its inaugural Curt Flood Platinum Award Ceremony in February.

Gray-Lawson’s Platinum Award is part of the Hall of Fame’s 24th Annual Bay Area induction and award ceremony, where four other retired professional athletes will be honored.

The banquet and ceremony will be held from 5:45 to 10 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 24, at the George P. Scotlan Convention Center at Oakland’s Marriott Civic Center Hotel.

“I am truly honored to receive this incredible nomination,” said Dr. Alexis Gray-Lawson, who, along with college teammate Devanei Hampton, lead Oakland Tech to its second consecutive state title in 2005. “It took a village to raise me and get me here, and I truly am excited to continue the legacy.”

Gray-Lawson, a “second team” Parade All-American and an All-State honoree, as a senior in ’05, was chosen for the California Interscholastic Federation sportsmanship award. She only lost one game throughout her four-year career in high school. Her jersey was retired at Oakland Tech and placed in the National High School Hall of Fame as a four-time All-City recipient, averaging 17.2 points per game during her career.

Gray-Lawson received scholarships in volleyball, softball, and basketball before deciding to travel up College Avenue to the University of California, Berkeley. There, she played in more basketball games (143) than any other player in Golden Bears’ history. She finished her career as the Bears all-time 3-point leader (211), and she is ranked third in scoring with 1,982 points.

An All-Pac 10 and honorable mention All-American in 2010, Gray-Lawson also was the top player at 5’8” or under for the Frances Pomeroy Naismith Award. Later that year, she was a third-round pick of the Washington Mystics in 2010 and played with the Phoenix Mercury of the Women’s National Basketball Association in 2011 and 2012. She also played professionally overseas in Turkey and Israel.

Other inductees are Clifford Ray (Basketball); Lee Lacy (Baseball); Spencer Haywood (Basketball); and Mohinder Singh Gil (Track & Field).

Organizers say the event promises to be a “historic and celebratory evening,” and iconic personalities from across the professional sports industry and its various disciplines will attend.

The no-host cocktail hour begins at 5:45 p.m.; dinner at 6:45 p.m.; and the ceremony at 7:45 p.m. All times are prompt. General tickets are $250.00; Seniors (65 and older) $150.00, and students $50. This includes dinner and the ceremony. Tables of 10 are available as well, and early purchase is recommended.

MESHOF is a 501(c) (3) nonprofit organization dedicated to honoring athletes from all corners of the globe who have made significant contributions to the world of sports and broadening the public’s understanding of the contributions people of color have made to professional sports; and to provide educational life skills and mentorship opportunities for deserving youth. Proceeds will help maintain the City of Oakland’s Curt Flood Field, Oakland Parks & Recreation, and MESHOF’s after school and mental health initiatives.

Tickets can be purchased online at www.multiethnicsportshof.com. For additional information, please contact: Arif Khatlib @ afrosportshall@aol.com or India Alston @ india@beamcreativehouse.com