Sun. 12/4/05

Sunday, December 4th, 2005 Disilgold Soul Literary Review

By Heather Covington

Editor-in-chief

For Immediate Release: Bill McCreary, Double Emmy Award Winning Television Host and Celebrated Journalist is Honored by the Neurology Research Foundation at Daniel Ball Room and Inducted into the YOUnity Reviewers Guild of America on December 4, 2005

Not only did this news make the Daily News on the same day in the Carib Beat section, but the one - and - only, Bill McCreary, ex-television host and former producer of FOX 5 Television is officially a YOUnity Guild Award Inducted Member of the literary arena, an unprecedented landmark and honor for the literary industry at large. Read the full “All Access Media Granted” story provided courtesy of Heather Covington, editor-in-chief of Disilgold Soul for Quest Media.

December 4, 2005 - “Tis’ the season to celebrate with joy,” are the shared thoughts of many guests who gathered Daniel, pronounced Dan-yell, and located at 60 East 65th Street in the upper epsilon community of

pronounced Dan-yell, and located at 60 East 65th Street in the upper epsilon community of Manhattan, New York on December 4, 2005. It just doesn’t get any better than Daniel. From the moment you walk in, a red carpet gala feel among an intimate and cozy open foyer, along with finely decorated walls and a softly dim lit setting invite guests from NBC, Fox 5, Beacon News, Carib Life, Channel 7 and celebrated icons like Chuck Jackson (Legendary Vocalist), Lord Defender (World Renown Calypso artist), Hussein Ali (General Manager of Mount Kisco Country Club), G. Keith Alexander (voice over artist) Gil Noble (Television Host of Like It Is), Kim Fuller of (McCreary & Fuller Media), Dr. Dreas (Downstate Marylnd), Seitu Oronde’(Oronde’ Magazine), Gary Huminy (Executive Producer of Quest Media), Pablo Guzman, and many more to casually stroll in and not mind an array of snapshots and flashing cameras because for one, everyone knows each other or will meet each other by the end of the evening.

The media present are by no means paparazzi. These are friends of Bill McCreary who is being honored tonight by the Neurology Research Foundation. Dr. David S. Younger has planned one of the most prestigious and honorable events of the year to celebrate a rare miracle.

Lisa Labrusciano, a young girl who could not walk several years ago was interviewed by Bill McCreary, Honorary Chairperson of the Neurology Research Foundation. Today, Lisa Labrusciano miraculously enters the premises of Daniel on her feet and with a smile of appreciation that sent heartwarming applause from the audience as a short film was presented featuring excerpts of Bill McCreary’s poignant and what many will say was a “miracle interview” or sort of good luck charm along with young Lisa’s motivation to walk through therapy sessions and the fine workmanship of the Neurology Research Foundation’s dedicated staff.

A glorious and ceremonial tribute was issued to both, Lisa Labrusciano and Bill McCreary thanks to Dr. David S. Younger’s vision of bringing Lisa out to meet one of her favorite heroes as Bill Mc Creary is to many people as evidenced by the attendees of the finely planned event. In addition, G. Keith Alexander of WBLS was the host of the event and gave a professional and brilliant presentation that made the event one of the classiest events according to several guests.

Veterans of Bill McCreary’s former show, The McCreary Report showed their fond appreciation for all Bill McCreary has done to support other journalists and producer’s careers with tear-filled and heart warming speeches that evoked warm smiles. The program was unlike any award ceremony many have ever witnessed as early holiday spirits filled the air. Then the moment had arrived after the Neurology Research Foundation had issued its esteemed award to Mr. Bill McCreary.

The YOUnity Reviewers Guild was finally able to honor the distinguished Disilgold Soul Magazine “Lifetime Legend Award” to Bill McCreary who sat by Gil Noble, host of “Like It Is” who also, graciously payed homage to the glorified host. A rare photo captures both icons listening to the YOUnity Guild induction speech which excerpts read, “Today we honor a legend, martyr, leader and role model of the world of television journalism.”

The guests stood up on their feet post induction speech and you could sense the proudness from his former staff, friends of the media and guest whose verbal gestures were reminiscent of church on a Sunday morning. You could tell Bill McCreary is a highly revered legend and respected.

A humanitarian, leader, martyr and role model to the field of journalism are just a few words to describe Bill McCreary who was honored on this day and “former vice-president of Fox Television station WNYW-TV (Channel 5 in New York). A graduate of Baruch College, he began his career in 1960 as a staff announcer and engineer for radio station WWRL in Queens. In 1963 he joined Radio Station WLIB as a general assignment reporter.

After one year he was promoted to News Director. As news director at radio station WLIB, he produced several documentaries on the civil rights movement and interviewed such advocates as Congressman Adam Clayton Powell, Jr., Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., and Malcolm X. In 1967 he joined Metro Media Broadcasting as a general assignment Reporter. In 1968 McCreary conducted a highly acclaimed special weekend seminar at Syracuse University regarding race and politics in America. In 1970, he became the anchor and managing editor of "Black News" at Metro Media. Bill McCreary was promoted to co-anchor of "The 10 O'Clock News" in 1971. In 1987, McCreary was promoted to a vice President for Fox Television and given his own show (McCreary Report), where he was anchor and executive producer.”

Bill McCreary has received numerous awards and citations for his work as a newscaster and for his outstanding contributions to the African-American community. Recognition of his accomplishments by civic leaders and his peers include two Emmy Awards, one for the "The 10 O' Clock News" and one for "Black News;" and an Emmy Award nomination for the documentary "Following the Footsteps." He has also, been honored with the NAACP's "Black Heritage Award" in 1987, and former Mayor, David Dinkins' declaration of April 23, 1987, as "Bill McCreary Day" in New York City.”

On December 4th, Disilgold Soul Magazine is proud to induct Bill McCreary into the YOUnity Guild of America as the recipient of the Bill McCreary Lifetime Achievement Award which will be honored to upcoming legends on his behalf annually as other rare legend awards such as The Michael Baisden Legend Award and Dr. Maya Angelou Legend Award.

The YOUnity Reviewers Guild is also proud to celebrate the achievements of the Neurology Research Foundation, who post event after our review of this amazing establishment has been inducted as the first research foundation to acquire the YOUnity Guild Enlightenment & Empowerment Award of Excellence in recognizing the foundation’s work with helping youth such as with physical deficiencies. - Disilgold Worldwide Communications/ www.Disilgold.com.