Western Union Mailgram from Ralph Neas of the Leadership Conference on Civil Rights and Nan Aron of the Alliance for Justice Thanking Ronald B. Saunders of the National Black Political Caucus for Assisting in Defeating the Bork Nomination to the United States Supreme Court

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February 18, 2014

The National Black Political Caucus, led by Ronald B. Saunders, worked tirelessly to defeat the Bork nomination to the US Supreme Court.

Herron Hill Swim Team to Celebrate Milestone, September 29, 2007

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February 18, 2014

Correction in above article: Ronald Saunders remembers "waking up early for swim practice at Herron Hill Junior High School".

Ron swimming in Torrejon, Spain as he prepares for the Berlin Games in 1969.

Ron swimming backstroke in Torrejon, Spain in 1969.

Ron swimming at the Divi Divi Beach Hotel in Aruba in 1972.

Ron swimming in the Southern Caribbean Sea in Aruba in 1972.

Kay Boys Club History: Article From The New Pittsburgh Courier on November 20, 1971 on the "Kay Boys Club Guild Seeks Acting Talent"

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February 13, 2014

 Pictured above is playwright, Ronald B. Saunders in 1971.

Four Lovely Ladies From the Old Pittsburgh Courier: Beatrice Saunders Robinson, Frances Williams, Mary Warrick and Esther Austin

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February 13, 2014

Pictured from left to right are: Esther Austin, sister of Beatrice Saunders Robinson, Mary Warrick, Frances Williams and Beatrice Saunders Robinson.

Beatrice Saunders Robinson was chairman of the Pittsburgh Courier Unit of the Pittsburgh Local of the American Newspaper Guild.  She was also treasurer of the Pittsburgh Local of the American Newspaper Guild in which she was the first African American female to serve in that capacity.

Esther Austin, in 1957, was the first Black person chosen for Miss Pittsburgh Railways Company.

First Mister African American Reunion Held on March 17, 2002 at Macedonia Baptist Church Located in Pittsburgh, PA

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February 13, 2014

*The idea for the Mister African American Reunion originated with Ronald B. Saunders with which Jean Bryant, the founder, was in agreement.

An Adventure Base Learning Exercise In African American Ancient African History, Coordinated By Ronald B. Saunders on February 21, 1999 at Christian Tabernacle Church Located on Centre Avenue in Pittsburgh, PA

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February 13, 2014

Each participant was required to perform his/her own script as well as recite orally the history of the other portrayals being performed thus giving each participant a comprehensive knowledge of the historical persons being presented.

The poems: "My History is Your History"  and "Man Could They Play That Game" were written by Ronald B. Saunders.

Ronald B. Saunders on December 23, 1998, Played the Part of Simeon in the Play: "The Twelve Voices of Christmas", Performed at Christian Tabernacle Church, Located on Centre Avenue in the Hill District of Pittsburgh, PA

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February 13, 2014

Picture of Ronald B. Saunders playing the part of Simeon in "The Twelve Voices of Christmas".