| 词条 | James A. Dallas |
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| name = James Albert "Jimmie" Dallas, Sr. | image = James A. Dallas Sr..jpg | alt = | caption = | birth_date = {{Birth date|1917|12|19|mf=yes}} | birth_place = Monticello, Florida, United States | death_date = {{Death date and age|2004|04|09|1917|12|19}} | death_place = Fort Lauderdale, Florida, United States | other_names = Jimmie Dallas | alma_mater = Florida A&M University Howard University | known_for = {{unbulleted list|Musical patronage|Political activism|Leader in segregated Fort Lauderdale}} | occupation = {{unbulleted list|Educator|Entrepreneur}} | spouse = Margie Sweet Dallas }}James A. "Jimmie" Dallas, Sr. (December 19, 1917 – April 9, 2004) was an American educator, entrepreneur, musical patron and civic leader from Fort Lauderdale, Florida.[1][2] He was the first African-American man to have a street in downtown Fort Lauderdale named in his honor.[3] Early life and educationJames Albert Dallas was born in Monticello, Florida, on December 19, 1917, to Albert and Florida Dallas.[1] His parents died before he was 12 years old.[1] He graduated from Florida A&M University in 1942, where he played trombone in the university's marching, concert and jazz bands.[1] Dallas entered Howard University's pharmacy program later that year.[1] He was drafted into the United States Army ten days after his admittance into Howard University.[1] He was a member of the Kappa Alpha Psi fraternity.[4] Military serviceHe was assigned to Pacific Ocean Operations, and served as First Sergeant of the 24th Infantry Division in Okinawa, Japan.[5] He served a total of four years from 1942 to 1946.[6] CareerTeachingDallas began teaching at Dorsey High School in Miami, Florida, following his separation from the Army.[1] He taught English and public speaking.[1] Dallas retired from teaching in 1982 after 36 years teaching in Miami Dade County and Broward County.[1] EntrepreneurshipDallas's business ventures included two nightclubs: O'Dell's Lounge and Grill and The Big Savoy, which served black and white patrons in segregated Fort Lauderdale.[1][7] Musicians who played at Dallas' clubs include Duke Ellington, Count Basie, Charlie Brantly, Ella Fitzgerald, Dinah Washington, Ray Charles, and Lionel Hampton.[3] The Dillard Historical Museum has recognized Dallas for his contributions to Fort Lauderdale culture and entertainment.[3] His entrepreneurial activities also included owned a grocery store and pest control business.[2][3] Civic leadershipDallas was a charter member and former leader of the Fort Lauderdale Alumni chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi and founding member of the Young Men's Progressive Association.[1] He served as leader of the Pride of Fort Lauderdale chapter of the Elks Lodge.[3] He was also active in the NAACP.[3] Dallas is also credited with recruiting some to Fort Lauderdale some of the city's most notable African-American leaders, including the first black doctor to serve at Broward General Medical Center, Dr. Calvin H. Shirley, and the city's first black attorney, T.J. Reddick.[1][3] Dallas also served as an adviser to congressman and former federal judge Alcee Hastings.[3] The Fort Lauderdale City Commissioners unanimously voted to dedicate a portion of 2nd Street in Fort Lauderdale as the "James A Dallas, Sr. Street" in honor of Dallas in December 2004.[2][3] James A. Dallas, Sr. Street was the first street in downtown Fort Lauderdale named in honor of an African-American man.[2][3] The Mayor of Fort Lauderdale also proclaimed December 4, 2004, James A. Dallas Day.[5] Personal lifeDallas married educator Margie Sweet Dallas in 1950.[1] They remained married until her death in 1987.[3] The couple's three children are attorney Ronald K. Dallas, James A. Dallas ll, P.T. and Michele A. Dallas, DDS.[3] References1. ^1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 {{cite news |first=Gregory|last=Lewis|url=http://articles.sun-sentinel.com/2004-04-15/news/0404141539_1_rep-alcee-hastings-fraternity-school-teacher|title=James Dallas Sr., Lured Jazz Giants Here|newspaper=Sun-Sentinel|publisher=Tronc|location=Deerfield Beach, Florida|date=April 15, 2004|accessdate=August 17, 2014}} {{DEFAULTSORT:Dallas, James A.}}2. ^1 2 3 {{cite news |title=NW 2nd Street in Fort Lauderdale renamed to James A. Dallas Sr. Street|author=Cherin, Starla Vaughns|publisher=Westside Gazette Fort Lauderdale, Florida|date=December 9, 2004}} 3. ^1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 {{cite news |first=Gregory|last=Lewis|url=http://articles.sun-sentinel.com/2004-12-02/news/0412020125_1_black-theater-black-physician-segregation|title=He Paved The Way|newspaper=Sun-Sentinel|publisher=Tronc|location=Deerfield Beach, Florida|date=December 2, 2004|accessdate=August 17, 2014}} 4. ^{{cite news |first=Gregory|last=Lewis|title=Kappas boast 100 years — and a brotherhood of high achievers|url=http://articles.sun-sentinel.com/2011-01-04/news/fl-kappa-alpha-psi-100-20110104_1_kappa-alpha-psi-fraternity-achievers|newspaper=Sun-Sentinel|publisher=Tronc|location=Deerfield Beach, Florida|date=January 4, 2011|accessdate=August 17, 2014}} 5. ^1 {{citation |title=Proclamation from the Office of the Mayor of Fort Lauderdale, Florida|date=December 4, 2004}} 6. ^{{cite news |title=Obituary: James A. Dallas, Sr.|newspaper=Sun-Sentinel|publisher=Tronc|location=Deerfield Beach, Florida|date=April 15, 2004|accessdate=September 21, 2018}} 7. ^{{cite news |first=Gregory|last=Lewis|url=http://articles.sun-sentinel.com/2011-01-10/news/fl-fith-avenue-photos-20110106_1_corridor-jimmie-dallas-library-officials|title=Library to re-create a NW Fifth Avenue that had it all|newspaper=Sun-Sentinel|publisher=Tronc|location=Fort Lauderdale, Florida|date=January 10, 2011|accessdate=August 17, 2014}} 23 : 1917 births|2004 deaths|20th-century American businesspeople|20th-century American educators|21st-century American businesspeople|African-American businesspeople|African-American founders|American founders|African-American military personnel|African-American schoolteachers|American schoolteachers|American expatriates in Japan|Death in Florida|Educators from Florida|Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks|Florida A&M University alumni|Howard University alumni|Monticello, Florida|Nightclub owners|People from Monticello, Florida|Businesspeople from Fort Lauderdale, Florida|Businesspeople from Miami|United States Army soldiers |
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