Photographer of African American life to receive honor
Before he went blind, Ray Wilson spent three decades recording African American life and leaders in Washington as a hobby.
Raymond Wilson’s children are proud to announce that their father, our cousin, is being honored by the Greater Washington Urban League. He is being honored on March 16, 2012 and will receive the Urban Leagues Meritorious Service Award.
Below is the link to an article The Washington Post did of a slideshow of some of the many photographs Raymond has shot over the years. They were shared last Sunday on The Washington Post’ Website.
http://www.washingtonpost.com/dc-politics
Be sure to click on icon to read the two-page article by a writer from The Washington Post, Marvin Joseph,
who interviewed Raymond and Mignon Wilson and others.
Also, to view the Music Video Slideshow of the photos click on link below: Turn up the volume!
Raymond Wilson Sr. Video Slideshow_0001a
(SHINING STAR Lyrics: Yeah, hey When you wish upon a star Dreams will take you very far, yeah When you wish upon a dream Life ain´t always what it seems, oh yeah Once you see your light so clear In the sky so very dear You´re a shining star, no matter who you are Shining bright to see what you can truly be That you can truly be Shining star come into view Shine is watchful light on you, yeah Gives you strength to carry on Make your body big and strong Future roads for you to pass Love to watch your mug past The shining star, lucky you The sinful redeeming shall be true On an adventure of the sun, yeah Yeah it´s all awake and just begun Yeah, thought I had to stir the mood That´s it now I got my own oh yeah So if you find yourself in need Why don´t you listen to his words of heat Be a child free of sin Be some place, yes I can Words of wisdom: yes I can You´re a shining star, no matter who you are Shining bright to see what you can truly be You´re a shining star, no matter who you are Shining bright to see what you can truly be Shining star for you to see, what your life can truly be Shining star for you to see, what your life can truly be Shining star for you to see, what your life can truly be. By Maurice White, Philip Bailey & Larry Dunn. 1975 album, ‘That’s The Way Of The World’)
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Respectfully Submitted by Raymond Wilson, II of the Washington, D.C. Chapter of the Wilson, Lake & Herbert Family Reunion Circle
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“The Sun will come out and brighten up your day, all’s you have to do is push those clouds aside and let the Rays Shine Through” — Raymond Wilson, II
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#1 by Mary Herbert on May 2, 2012 - 3:17 am
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Congratulations Raymond. You deserve all the accolades you have been receiving recently. It is great that you were able to obtain images of some of our greatest dignitaries to are share with us now and in the future. Congratulations to Mignon also as I am sure she has been your staunch supporter and your loving wife of more than 58 years. Blessings to you both, Mary & Fletcher