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Toledo Library Welcomes New Board Trustee
The Toledo Lucas County
Public Library (TLCPL) is happy to announce Micheal
Alexander, Sr. as the newest Library Trustee. Alexander is
the AFL CIO/UAW Labor Engagement Liaison of the United Way
of Greater Toledo.
Alexander is currently a
board member for the Neighborhood Health Association, part
of the Toledo Early College Governance Board, and the
African American Leadership Council of United Way of Greater
Toledo and previously served on the Citizens Police Review
Board. He is also a member of the City of Toledo Human
Relations Committee serving as co- chair of the Community
and Neighborhoods Committee and a member of the Executive
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Micheal Alexander, Sr. |
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Additionally, Alexander is also involved in the University
of Michigan Labor Studies program, Black Men in Unions, and
Coalition of Black Trades Unionist as well as serving as the
first vice president of the Toledo Chapter NAACP.
A Scott High School alumnus,
his extensive community leadership has been recognized with
numerous awards including: the 2012 Toledo Branch NAACP
Emerging Young Community Leader Award; AA Legacy Project
Emerging Leaders in 2012; the Coalition of Black Unionists
Labor Award; Extended Hand Award by TPS; Unsung Hero Award;
and the 2017 Toledo Urban Federal Credit Union Community
Award.
Of his community engagement,
Alexander says he is guided by the words of Dr. Martin
Luther King, Jr., “Life’s urgent and persistent question is,
‘What are you doing for others?’ ”
"The appointment of Mr.
Alexander brings enthusiasm, commitment, and leadership to
the board. He will work to continue the success of the
Toledo Lucas County Public Library," the Lucas County
Commissioners said.
This is the second
appointment made to the Toledo Lucas County Public Library
Board of Trustees in the past year. In the fall, Keith B.
Jordan Sr., co-founder and Director of Development at JLJ
Vision Outreach, joined the Board.
“It is an honor to work with
these two distinguished community leaders who bring deep
expertise and commitment to the Library,” said Jason Kucsma,
TLCPL Executive Director. “I look forward to how their
perspectives will help the Library continue to evolve to
meet the needs of the many communities we serve.”
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