My journalism professor, mentor, and guiding light, Dr. Charlie Marler, died May 27, 2022, and I am creating a series of blog posts about the impact he had on my and his other former students’ journalism and media careers. I am bringing his colleagues and others into the conversation as well. In this post, I share the text of Dr. Cheryl Mann Bacon's remarks from the Celebration of Life service, held June 1, 2022, at the University Church of Christ, Abilene, TX.Third Post: Dr. Cheryl Mann Bacon's Remarks at Dr. Charlie Marler's Celebration of Life Service, June 1, 2022
Charlie was my teacher. He chaired my master’s thesis. He hired me to be his graduate assistant and to the JMC faculty. He was a part of the faculty I led when I succeeded him as chair. He was my elder, mentor, editor and friend.He concluded his post with four things he thought were important: |
Today, I am excited to announce a new direction--copy editing and writing--because I believe I can help a lot more organizations and ultimately, land a full-time role with a company that seeks a senior level Copy Editor and Writer. I enjoy the detailed work of locating and correcting errors. I picked up these skills during my award-winning journalism career that spans working for The Associated Press and other media organizations. If you know anyone that is either seeking a contractor or an employee with my skills, please connect us via www.harvestreapers.com. Thank you! |
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Regina L. Burns, M.A., M.A., is a Dallas, Texas-based rising historian and award-winning multimedia journalist at Harvest Reapers Communications. She specializes in 20th century Texas African American Business History, specifically Tyler Barber College Chain, the nation’s first African American barber college chain founded by Texas African American millionaire, H. M. Morgan (Henry Miller Morgan).
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