James Kelly Little

Background

Little,, James Kelly was born on February 23, 1925 in Memphis, Tennessee, United States. Son of James K. and Lillian R. (Fuller) Little.

Education

Student, Hampton Institute, 1943. Student, Northwestern University, 1946. Student, Roosevelt University, 1947.

Student, Illinois Institute, 1947.

Career

Founder, director Metropolitan Boys Clubs Chicago, 1947—1955. Policeman, juvenile officer Chicago, 1947—1956. Director public relations Fuller Products Company, 1956—1960.

Public, editor New York Courier, 1960—1966. Member advisory council New York Urban League, since 1966, Harlem Hospital Center, since 1966. Consultant in field; former management training instructor & unit supervisor commodity operations clearing Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith, Inc.

Executive assistant, confidential aide Office Equal Opportunity, Housing and Urban Development, special consultant housing assistant. Senior citizen specialist New York City Department Aging. Staff analyst Division Code Enforcement, New York City Housing Preservation & Development.

Editorial assistant Black Resources, Inc. Board directors Vocational Guidance & Workshop Center, New York City. Lieutenant colonel aide-de-camp Alabama State Military.

Membership

Member of New York Urban League, National Urban League Guild, National Council Negro Wom (honorary), Alpha Phi Alpha Frat.

Connections

Father:

James K. Little

Mother:

Lillian R. (Fuller) Little