Talk:Floyd Flake

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How many wives did Dr. Floyd H Flake have? The online embezzlement article cited (for the AP) doesn't have a middle initial of "H" for Floyd H Flake and it states his wife's name was Margaret. Isn't he married to Dr. Rev. Elaine Flake??? I have several DVDs and they all say Elaine. CTS10866 03:57, 4 August 2007 (UTC)[reply]

I think "Elaine" goes before the middle initial (M for Maragret?) Here is a quote in an old City Hall press release from the Mayor's office: “Joining the Mayor and families of the four students at today's event were Rev. Dr. Floyd H. Flake and Rev. Dr. Elaine M. Flake, co-founders of the Allen Christian School, Queens Borough President Claire Shulman and Parks Commissioner Henry Stern...” NYC MAYOR GIULIANI Date: Friday, March 6, 1998 Press Release #105-98 at http://www.ci.nyc.ny.us/html/om/html/98a/pr105-98.html CTS10866 05:52, 4 August 2007 (UTC)[reply]

I thought this was interesting: On July 30, 1991, at the request of then-Mayor David W. Dinkins, the New York City Council enacted Local Law 78 prohibiting “the possession or transfer” within New York City of "assault weapons" and certain ammunition feeding devices. (Administrative Code §§ 10-303.1(a), 10-306, 10-131(i) (6)) Plaintiffs: (1) Richmond Boro Gun Club, Inc., (2) the National Rifle Association of America ("NRA"), (3) the New York State Rifle and Pistol Association, Inc., and (4) six New York City residents identified as "John Does I through VI, brought action for “declaratory judgment and injunctive relief against the City of New York and its Police Commissioner.” Defendants explained the legitimate governmental purpose behind Local Law 78 as “the promotion of public safety.” They noted the high density of New York City's population and the disturbingly large number of homicides annually caused by gunfire within its borders. Three briefs were filed by Amici and 12 individuals, including Floyd H. Flake, then serving as a Representative to the United States Congress, supported the Defendants. Summary judgment was entered in favor of the City of New York on all federal claims and the Plaintiffs' state claim was dismissed for lack of independent federal jurisdiction. (Richmond Boro Gun Club v. City of New York, 896 F. Supp. 276)CTS10866 03:57, 4 August 2007 (UTC)[reply]

I think Allen Cathedral should have its own header. It is the main vehicle showcasing his lifelong successes. I've added more to the biography: The Honorable Reverend Dr. Floyd H. Flake is the senior pastor of the Greater Allen A. M. E. Cathedral of New York in Jamaica, Queens County. This mega church hosts a census of 20,000+ members. According to the published profile, “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.” Dr. Flake earned a Doctor of Ministry Degree (D.Min.) from the United Theological Seminary in Dayton, OH. Additional studies were conducted at Payne Theological Seminary and Northeastern University School of Business. His numerous honorary degrees include awards from Boston University, Fisk University, Lincoln University (PA), and Cheney State (PA). Dr. 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. http://www.allencathedral.org/allen/home.aspx?nid=250&idv=209&sbnav=237 CTS10866 05:28, 4 August 2007 (UTC)[reply]

The Testimony of Honorable Floyd Flake President, Wilberforce University (Testimony of the Reverend Dr. Floyd H. Flake President Wilberforce University Wilberforce Ohio) S. 196 U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation February 13, 2003: "At the University of Pennsylvania for example, Taylor Hamilton, a second semester freshman from Los Angeles, majors in Business management, studies in a new academic building that was recently completed to the tune of $140 million. In this facility, every study room, every inch of the building contemplates a wired and connected student existence. Taylor is only limited by his ability to imagine and realize his own potential." "At the same time Taylor has access to the best that money can buy, James Parker, a freshman at Wilberforce University from North Philadelphia, majoring in Business Administration with a 3.74 grade point average in his second semester, with the same research needs, the same desire to succeed as Taylor, is limited despite the fact that he is the first person in his family to attend college." "Taylor and James are both African American, but the technological realities confronting them are markedly different solely based upon where they chose to attend college. The difference is that James’ limitations are beyond his control and even beyond the ability of a small liberal arts college with a small endowment. James is not limited by his industry, drive, or desire. Rather, he is short circuited by routers and servers and bandwidth forced to operate beyond their capacity. He is held in the technological past by antiquated software and hardware." http://commerce.senate.gov/hearings/testimony.cfm?id=721&wit_id=1927 There's a lot more to this article, however I am researching these three quotes in relation to others I found interesting he made regarding education in order to update a summary of his Wilberforce accomplishments. He pushed for legislation to level the information technology access playingfield for all students. I am looking for additional reliable sources in order to formulate a decent post.CTS10866 07:04, 4 August 2007 (UTC)[reply]

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