TO THE CHAPTER INVISIBLE
Donald Washington 1951-2022 Non-Profit Executive
was subject to challenge for invidiously diluting the voting strength of black citizens in violation of the Constitution of the United States. The case was Voter Information Project, Inc. v. City of Baton Rouge. Before that decision, there was only one black judge in the state of Louisi- ana and none in the state of Mississippi. This litigation paved the way for later cases, including Clark v. Edwards, that opened the door for the election of black judges in both Louisi- ana and Mississippi. Nelson was a tireless warrior in the fight for freedom, justice, and equality. Brother Nelson Dan Taylor, Sr., was preceded in death by his parents and two sisters, Deborah Jean Underwood and Gloria Taylor. He leaves to cherish his memory son, Nelson Jr.; his grand-daughter Nova Danyelle Taylor, sisters Val- erie Taylor-Swift (Freddie), Olicea Taylor, Marie Lewis, Sherine Taylor and Jacque- line Taylor-Bell; a former spouse, law partner, Gail Horne Ray, a stepdaughter Naomi Collier; and a host of nieces, nephews, relatives, Godchildren, and friends who were blessed to have the time that he spent with them. ♦
D onald Washington (Alpha Gamma 1970) entered the Chapter Invisible on April 30, 2022. Washington was born on November 20, 1951, to George A. Washington, Sr., and Helen (née Gardner) Washington in Birming- ham, AL. Washington was edu- cated in the Jefferson County School District in Birmingham, Alabama attended Brunetta C. Hill Elementary School and then graduated from A.H. Parker High School in 1969. He graduated from Virginia Union University in 1973 with a degree in business administration. After many years with Philip Morris in Cincin- nati, Washington became a deputy director for the Cincinnati Hamilton County Community Action Agency. He received rec- ognition for his work as a community action profes- sional. His last professional endeavor was working as a healthcare coordinator for UHCAN Ohio, a non-profit
“... JOINED CINCINNATI (OH) ALUMNI IN 1980, WHICH HE LED AS POLEMARCH.”
organization. His involve- ment with the Hamilton County Board of Health allowed him to speak for those who were unable to speak for themselves. For his advocacy, Washington was bestowed the Health- care Service Award in 2013 for his excellent leadership and devoted service to the community. In 2015 he also received the FCA (Faith & Community Alliance of Greater Cincinnati) Organization Award of the Year. A Life Member of Kappa Alpha Psi, Washington held membership with the Richmond (VA) Alumni in the 1970s then joined Cincinnati (OH) Alumni in 1980, which he led as Polemarch. He also received an award for his dedicated
commitment to various fraternity-related programs. He was also a member of the Argus Club and served as its president. Brother Donald Wash- ington was preceded in death by his father, George A. Washington, Sr.; broth- ers, Alphonso and Alonzo Washington; and sister-in- law, Melody J. Washington. He is survived by wife of 45 years, Vicki B. Washing- ton; daughter, Adrienne M. Washington (Taylor Hack- worth); mother, Helen G. Washington; three brothers, George A. Washington, Jr. (Jackie), Harold L. Wash- ington (Melody), and Cecil E. Washington (Olivia); one sister, Minnie C. Finley (Richard); and a host of close friends, relatives, and Kappa brothers. ♦
72 THE JOURNAL ♦ WINTER 2024-2025
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