IL HR1404

Congratulates Dr. Conrad Walter Worrill on his retirement after 40 years at Northeastern Illinois University as professor, department chair, and academic program coordinator, and 12 years directing the Jacob H. Carruthers Center for Inner City Studies

Recognizes Worrill as an internationally-acclaimed scholar, educator, and activist with a bachelor's degree from George Williams College, master's from University of Chicago, and Ph.D. from University of Wisconsin, specializing in black political and movement history

Acknowledges his 50+ years of activism in civil rights and human rights movements, including 26 years as chairman of the National Black United Front, consultant for the Million Man March, and board member of the Black United Fund of Illinois for 30 years

Notes his work as a syndicated columnist in African American newspapers since 1983, radio talk show host on WVON Radio for over 10 years, and sought-after international lecturer and speaker

Honors his leadership in social and racial justice, African-centered education, and causes including educational restructuring, human rights, reparations, and political empowerment for the African American community