The current issue of Style Magazine features Bro. Wesley Carter (Lambda Chapter 1927 – Virginia Union University) on the cover. Here’s an excerpt of the story:
Wesley Theodore Carter, 103
Born in Richmond, Aug. 22, 1907Wesley Theodore Carter grew up in Carver, the fifth of seven rowdy sons. “We were good boys,??? he says. “We didn’t fight. We would just rock battle.??? He remembers hiding from his mother after hitting one brother in the eye.
He graduated from Armstrong High School in 1925 and earned his bachelor’s degree in chemistry from Virginia Union University in 1929. That’s where Carter, a dapper young man, met his wife-to-be, Louise Byrd.
Carter received his master’s degree in school administration from Columbia University in 1947, then taught math and science at Armstrong. In addition to his 42 years as an educator, Carter founded the Friendly Food Store in Jackson Ward, managed a travel agency, coached basketball, served as a charter member of the Black History Museum and delivered the statue of Bill “Bojangles??? Robinson to Richmond in 1973. Carter has been a member of Moore Street Baptist Church for 90 years.
Read the full story. Don’t miss the audio clip of Bro. Wesley’s story in his own words.