Floyd Flake
Floyd Flake | |
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18th President of Wilberforce University | |
In office 2002–2008 | |
Preceded by | John L. Henderson |
Succeeded by | Patricia Hardaway |
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from New York's 6th district | |
In office January 3, 1987 – November 17, 1997 | |
Preceded by | Alton Waldon |
Succeeded by | Gregory Meeks |
Personal details | |
Born | Floyd Harold Flake January 30, 1945 Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse | Margaret Elaine McCollins |
Children | 4 |
Education | Wilberforce University (BA) United Theological Seminary (DMin) |
Floyd Harold Flake (born January 30, 1945) is an American businessman, minister, and former politician who is the senior pastor of the 23,000-member
Early life and education
Born in Los Angeles, California, Flake grew up in Houston, Texas, as one of fifteen children of Robert Flake, Sr. and Rosie Lee Johnson-Flake. During his childhood, he was influenced by his parents' Christian moral beliefs. After high school, he obtained his Bachelor of Arts degree from Wilberforce University in Wilberforce, Ohio, becoming the first member of his family to graduate from college.
Flake earned a Doctor of Ministry from the United Theological Seminary in Dayton, Ohio. Additional studies were conducted at Payne Theological Seminary and Northeastern University School of Business. He received honorary degrees from Boston University, Fisk University, Lincoln University, and the Cheyney University of Pennsylvania.[1]
Career
He served as a social worker and then worked for
Flake served as president of
Political career
In 1986, he defeated incumbent Democratic congressman
In Congress, Flake garnered a reputation for working with conservative Republicans, despite representing an overwhelmingly liberal, Democratic district. He also endorsed Republicans George Pataki for New York State Governor and Rudy Giuliani for New York City mayor.
In 1991, Flake joined an amicus brief in support of the New York City Council in the case Richmond Boro Gun Club v. City of New York, which upheld the council's prohibition on "the possession or transfer" within New York City of "assault weapons" and certain ammunition feeding devices.
Business interests
Flake has an ownership interest in Aqueduct Race Track Entertainment Group (AEG) which in January 2010 was awarded a contract to operate a 4,500
Greater Allen A. M. E. Cathedral of New York
Flake is the senior pastor of the Greater Allen A. M. E. Cathedral of New York in Jamaica, Queens, New York City. According to a published marketing message, "The church and its subsidiary corporations operate with an annual budget of over $34 million. The church also owns expansive commercial and residential developments; a 750-student private school founded by Flake and his wife Elaine, and various commercial and social service enterprises, which has placed it among the nation's most productive religious and urban development institutions. The corporations, church administrative offices, school, and ministries comprise one of the Borough of Queens' largest private sector employers." The Church is recognized as a major real estate developer.
Other work
Flake serves as a member of the following boards: (1) The President's Commission on Excellence in Special Education; (2) The Fannie Mae Foundation; (3) The Princeton Review; (4) The New York City Investment Fund Civic Capital Corporation; (5) the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Advisory Committee on Banking Policy and (6) the Bank of America National Advisory Board.[1] He is also a fellow at the Manhattan Institute for Policy Research.
In honor of his role as a Queens community leader,
Personal life
Flake is married to Margaret Elaine McCollins and has four children.[citation needed]
In 1990, Flake and his wife were
Publications
External videos | |
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Booknotes interview with Flake on The Way of the Bootstrapper, July 4, 1999, C-SPAN |
Flake has published several books, including The Way of the Bootstrapper: Nine Action Steps for Achieving Your Dreams (
See also
References
- ^ a b (AllenCathedral.org) "ALLEN Home". Archived from the original on 2007-09-29. Retrieved 2007-10-20.
- ^ Jay-Z stake in Aqueduct slots deal draws scrutiny - New York Post - February 21, 2010
- ^ Rev. Flake, rapper Jay-Z exit sinking Aqueduct bid - crainsnewyork - March 9, 2010
- ^ Paterson Recuses Himself From Racino Project - New York Daily News - March 9, 2010 Archived June 4, 2011, at the Wayback Machine
- ^ Gannon, Michael (5 October 2020). "Merrick Boulevard renamed for Floyd Flake". Queens Chronicle. Retrieved 2020-12-03.
- ^ Maisel, Todd (5 October 2020). "Hundreds jam Queens street for roadway renaming honoring longtime leader Floyd Flake". amNewYork. Retrieved 2020-12-04.
- ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2023-04-28.