ROCKFORD — The five board members who govern Booker Washington Center pledged Thursday to resign after they appoint a new board to resolve a leadership and financial crisis that threatens the future of Illinois’ oldest African-American community center. INSIDE: YMCA might close Booker satellite center
Booker Washington Community Center Board Pledges To Resign
Isaac Guerrero, Rockford Register Star
Thu, 07/18/2013 - 9:12pm
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