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me am a v. rrarrrry a. SUNDAY. Mwwry 11. 5001 THE OAKLAND TRIBUNE lJPCAL-3 tour to follow career paths of black leaders I-- S- imiWEtoHmUptofu v- Judgs Donald P.

McCullum, wtid died In 1990, Is eradttatt by many with keeping Oakland cod while many other cfttas bunied during the tumult of the 1960s and 70s, I i EWERA-NEWPdlt-tics," a new walking tour through downtown Oakland, explores the contributions of leaders such as Ronald Dellums, Lionel Wilson and Ellhu Harris, Led by associate curator oT the African-American Museum and Library Everett Thomas and guest speaker Paul Cobb, the free lour gets under way at 2 p.m. Saturday near the fountain in Preservation Park (13th and Martin Luther King Jr. Way). In the future, we plan to start the tour In the lobby of our new itauseum formerly the Greene Library," says Everett. "Since the building Is not quite finished yet we are starting Saturdays tour next door In Preservation Park." 's Landmarks 1 Prom Preservation Park the tour continues to the Ronald Del-turns Federal Building complex where the life and experiences of the former congressman will be highlighted.

"Mr. Dellums was jfreatly Influenced by his uncle, C.L Dellums," says Everett. The elder Dellums was a lot leader In the labor and cl1 Donald, McCullum was like the captain qf die ship. Wed always rehearse or double check with Don He was our internal political auditor. He was, Mr.

Law-andrOnler. 1 A bust Of the late Judge Donald P. McCullum stands outs Ida the Federal Building In Oakland. Paul Cobb gueto speaker 3234. bench In 1977 by then-Gov.

Jerry Brown, filling the vacancy left when Lionel Wilson was elected Oakland mayor. McCullum became associate Justice of the California Supreme Court in 1984. According to Library History Room files, he was an early and stabilizing Influence on Bay Area civil rights leaders In the. 1950s, OOs and 70s. "Donald McCullum was like the captain of the ship," recalls Cobb.

"We'd always rehearse or double check with Don. He was our Internal political auditor. He was Mr. Law-and-Order." In her column announcing the bust unveiling, Fngw Stinnett wrote: "He strongly believed the law was the only way to achieve: equality and was a powerful and persuasive voice that helped keep Oakland cool while many other elites burned." Born In Little Rock, McCullum graduated from Boston University Law School in 1951 and later served In the Navy during the Korean War. A plaque rights movements and Oakland's train station Is named for him.

Judge Donald P. McCullum. another leader whose life-size bust can be found In the Federal Building plaza, also will be featured on the tour. The bust, by! Oakland artist Eugene Daub, was Unveiled In 1996. six years after McCullum died of cancer gt age 61.

A longtime president of the local chapter of the NAACP, McCullum was appointed to the Alameda County Superior Court on the pedestal of the sculptured work reads. "Law will never be strong or respected unless It has the sentiment of the people behind it." For more Information on the New Eras tour and to make a reservation, call tlK Oakland Tours Profp-am Hotline, (510) 238- Reminder: An e.ddbil on loti'n J'mm the A. RamMyk Museum in CMmya hiyhllfjiliuti Ike roll if the SleeyinH Cur Pollers Unimi on cieir at the C.L Del- Inins Tmin Slot inn, thronifh Thnnuhty. Childrens Community Calendar mlM Ay, MuL 4 my For Winn omicv dwf inbh ou to 2: pm, Ashkanai Music and Dance Oommunky Cantor, 1317 San AMe Ava, Barkaliy, 832-3711 AKT16ENTBTAMMENT FREE MHXCAR6WEALTH NSURANCE COUNSELING The Haallh Inauranca CounaaXng and Advocacy hoyum praaktas-, fraa Individual oounaaUng on Medfcara, HMOa and othar heaktHitatod quwBons, Oakland Chinsaa Communky CoundL 168 118) St, Oakland. Cal 830-2(82 to achadula anappoWmant 'Today Mbcbianeous The delegation, which leaves March 11, jn-chides representatives from the outpatient pediatrics.

surgery, anesthesia, cardiology, hematofoto, pulmonology, oncology and Intensive care departments. The doctors are donating their time and expertise- The doctors will be led by Karen and Christian Hardy, directors of the hospital's putmonoldgy and cardiology departments. In Beijing. Christian Hardy will meet wlifr'a former patient WenWen Wang, a Chinese restdept he treated for severe congenital heart probtemiTln Oakland In 1999. 1 14 including nurses to lecture and work in hospital for youth FROM STAFF REPORTS OAKLAND A team of 14 doctors and nurses from Children's Hospital Oakland Is heading to QingHal Provincial Hospital In Xlntng, China next month to lecture, perform surgeries and care for patienta.

The delegation, which Is traveling on behalf of the Children's Hospital will stay for two weeks at the children's hospital, the only provincial hospital that cares for the children of QingHal and five other provinces. WEE ADMB80N The Qakjand Mu-(sum of GritattSs oAmv hi shhhi on Ow meant Sunday of each month, 12 to 5 1 0h and Oak StrsaW. (SB OAK- pm, II Today. Meevmqs EH Today MUSE. TUwsday VALENTINES DAY RUN AND WALK -The American Heart Awodatlon East Bay Dt-vMcn atwacta over 1000 people tor.

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