Bargains! PROMOTIONS
Maureen McKane was a columnist for the Aurora Beacon News and a mental health blogger on mckaneassociates.com. A lifelong interest in understanding racism started in Jim Crow Virginia when she was in sixth grade. After settling in Aurora, Illinois, she headed the nonprofit board of Aurora Community Study Circles for interracial dialogue. Maureen is now a retired psychotherapist and author. She received her MSW degree from University of Illinois Chicago and a two-year postgrad certificate in family therapy from the Family Institute at Northwestern University. She sits on the Aurora Human Relations Commission.
""Wilbert Walters doesn't just teach excellence-he builds it. His influence will be felt for generations."" -Richard Irvin, Aurora's fifty-ninth mayor ""Every community has unsung heroes. Coach Wilbert Walters is one of them. A beautiful testament to a leader."" -Gerald R. Butters Jr., PhD, professor of history, Aurora University ""This book is a testament to the power each of us has to transform the lives of others as Coach Wilber Walters did for young athletes. An inspiring story of perseverance."" -Angela Clay Thomas, Aurora township clerk ""When we reflect on our history and those who paved the way, we gain clarity about who we are and how to build the next generation of successful leaders. Thank you for sharing this important history of Mr. Walters, his story, and preserving a legacy that continues to strengthen the Black community."" -Theodia Gillespie, president and CEO of Quad County Urban League, Inc, Aurora, IL ""Once you start reading this, you won't want to stop!""-Atty Bonnie Lee Kunkel, Aurora township trustee
