AFRO Newspaper GM Edgar Brookins Dead at 74
Longtime Washington AFRO General and Circulation Manager Edgar Brookins, died at Walter Reed Medical Center in Bethesda, Md, after a battle with prostate cancer. Even in the biggest fight of his life, states Afro, “Brookins remained a dedicated servant in so many walks of life, from the Association of the Study African American Life and History, to church, to raising awareness on prostate cancer and lupus to showing up at every AFRO meeting and circulation day.
“Although he was given the nickname of Mr. D.C., Brookins was born in Benton, Miss. on Nov. 23, 1947.
“Brookins was not only a dedicated Army Officer with 20 plus years in the military, he also prioritized education. He received a Bachelor of Arts degree in English Literature from Jackson State University. Brookins also completed the Armed Forces Staff College and the Command General Staff College, which is the equivalent of a Master’s degree in civilian life.”
In addition to his active volunteer work with his fraternity and for Army veterans, Brookins was a member of the Association for the Study of African American Life and History (ASALH), Black Public Relations Society, National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) and Veterans of Foreign Wars. With ASALH, Brookins remained an active member and served on communications and planning committees.
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