Background
Leak, Alberta Hedgley was born on September 30, 1936 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Daughter of Enoch Benson Senior and Quizinie (Muse) Cathey.
Leak, Alberta Hedgley was born on September 30, 1936 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Daughter of Enoch Benson Senior and Quizinie (Muse) Cathey.
Associate of Arts, Wilson Junior College, 1962. BME, DePaul University, 1967. Master of Arts, Northwestern University, 1969.
Elementary teacher, Saint Clara Catholic School, Chicago, 1962-1963; owner, president, Research Professionals, 1963-1966; public relations assistant, Office of Mayor, Chicago, 1966-1974; director campus development, Olive Harvey Community College, Chicago, 1974-1976; managing editor, Chicago Gazette Newspaper, Chicago, 1976-1978; managing editor, Chicago Crusade Newspaper, Chicago, 1979-1986; managing editor, The Communicator Newspaper, Chicago, 1986-1988; managing editor, Chicago Daily Defender, Chicago, 1988-1993; reporter/columnist, Daily Calumet Newspaper, Chicago, 1978-1979; instructor, Columbia College, Chicago, 1979-1982; with, Future Focus Communications, Matteson, Illinois, since 1993.
Member Eta chapter Sigma Gamma Rho. F C.
Married Richard E. Hedgley, August 6, 1955. Children: Craig L. Sheryl Selena Palmer. Married Edward Keith Leak, August 8, 1984.