Background
Hughes, Sylvester was born on May 8, 1948 in Peoria, Illinois, United States. Son of Hattie Lee (Hughes) Stuckey.
Hughes, Sylvester was born on May 8, 1948 in Peoria, Illinois, United States. Son of Hattie Lee (Hughes) Stuckey.
Associate of Arts, Ellsworth College, 1972. Bachelor, Simpson College, 1974. Master of Arts, Drake University, 1979.
Community correctional service worker, Iowa Department Social Services, Des Moines, 1974-1979; program planner, Iowa Department Social Services, Des Moines, 1978-1980; corporation staff, Des Moines Register, 1980-1982; assistant director community affairs, Des Moines Register, 1980-1982; assistant to director, Park and Recreations, Des Moines, since 1982.
Board directors Big Brothers and Sisters, 1970-1980, Oak Ridge Board, Des Moines. Member Black Leadership Council, Des Moines, Gov's. Homecoming 1986, Des Moines, City Managers Equal Employment Opportunity Advisory Committee, Des Moines.
Served with United States Navy, 1967-1970, Vietnam. Member Blacks in Management, Iowa Parks and Recreation Association, Omega Psi Phi.