Background
Brabson, Howard Victor was born on September 18, 1925 in Knoxville, Tennessee, United States. Son of Alfred L. and Fannie Ruby Brabson.
Brabson, Howard Victor was born on September 18, 1925 in Knoxville, Tennessee, United States. Son of Alfred L. and Fannie Ruby Brabson.
Bachelor of Science in Social Science, College Ozarks, 1956. Master of Social Work, Catholic University America, 1962. Doctor in Social Work, Catholic University America, 1975.
Assistant superintendent Cedar Knoll Schools, Laurel, Maryland, 1951—1961. Superintendent vocational education Boys Industrial School, Lancaster, Ohio, 1962—1963. Deputy commissioner Ohio Youth Commission, Columbus, 1963—1965.
Area supervisor Vista, Washington, 1965—1967, program manager, Great Lakes region Chicago, 1967—1969. Associate professor social work University Michigan, Ann Arbor, 1969—1991, emeritus, since 1991. Served to captain infantry United States Army, 1946—1958.
Consultant various community organizations and schools, since 1969. Member planning committee International Conference Social Welfare, 1978. With, PTO.
Mayor's Committee Community Revitalization, Ann Arbor, 1975—1976. Board directors Octagon House, 1976—1977, chairman, 1977—1978. Member of Huron Valley Association, Black Social Workers (president since 1973), National Association Black Social Workers 1978-1982, (member steering committee since 1971, founder 1968, national president emeritus since 1983), Association Voluntary Action Scholars (director 1976-1978), Michigan Association Black Social Workers (Outstanding Service award 1978), Academy Certified Social Workers, Zeta Chi Beta.
Married Rudienne Houston, September 13, 1952.