Restoring a Legacy .....

Historic Dempsey D. Butler Cemetery located in Camden NJ is a 144 year old African American and Civil War Union Soldier burial site.

Restoration is greatly needed to perserve this landmark and to revive a "forgotten Legacy" in the neighborhood of Centerville.

PLEASE join Friends of Butler Cemetery Association in restoring the Legacy by making a donation through Heart of Camden http://www.heartofcamden.org/

OR you may donate building materials to replace hairpin fencing, benches, cemetery markers and walkways.

Thank you for your support!

































Tuesday, February 15, 2011

SHE WON! BUTLER VOLUNTEER RECOGNIZED ON GRAMMY NIGHT!

Connie won a Grammy!!!

Grammy Award winning Yocontalie (Connie) Jackson, President and CEO of the construction management firm Jackson & Associates, and President New Jersey chapter of the National Association of Minority Contractors - Is also a Historic Butler Cemetery Volunteer!

Connie's collaboration with Russell Simmons, Sweet Honey In The Rock, Julian Lennon and others were recognized February 13th - Sunday night with a 2011 Grammy Award for their Children’s spoken word, 2 CD set , titled "Healthy Food For Thought: Good Enough To Eat".

She wrote "Mama said be healthy, wealthy and wise" Here a brief clip!
http://www.allmusic.com/song/mama-said-be-healthy-wealthy-and-wise-t22151720

Connie shared the news of the nomination with us while in the studio Sunday January 30th –she was there doing what she does best …helping others "give back".

Congratulation Connie - "Historic Butler" comrades are extremely proud of you!!!!

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