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Q&A With Anthony Neely

What book have you read that changed your life?
"Believe it or not, The Autobiography of Malcolm X, written primarily by Alex Haley, was a life-changer for me. I was a young man struggling with whether "serious" Christianity was a valid lifestyle, and Malcolm's transformation from a street hustler and inmate to a discliplined religious convert proved to me that godliness was a manly choice. In other words, the Nation of Islam helped lead me back to Jesus! " Interviewed by Pam Perry 08/24/08

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Anthony Neely
Deputy Director of Communications, City of Detroit
Location: Rochester, MI United States
Joined: Aug 20th, 2008

About (request update)

My skillful use of language and confirmed facts can persuade almost anyone to believe -- or do -- almost anything. I'm a lover of history and art -- which is truth revealed through beauty.

My Interview Question

Would you spend an entire day in a museum if you had the chance? If so, which one?

Life & Professional Aspirations:

My goal is to use writing, film and music to reform public education in major cities and to help rebuild African American communities depleted by disinvestment and white/black middle-class flight.

Education (request update)

University of Cincinnati class of 1981

Undergrad Major: English Literature

Claim To Fame:

Frequent speechwriter for Cathy Hughes, Radio One / TV One Chairman & Founder; Former speechwriter for top officers of General Motors; former press secretary and chief speechwriter for former Detroit Mayor Dennis Archer; former business writer and columnist for Detroit Free Press and other major newspapers.

Most Memorable Moment:

Helped form a radical, on-campus fellowship for Black Christians at the University of Cincinnati (1981 grad). Preached from the steps of the student union. Pretty wild.

High School: Worthington in Columbus, OH class of 1977

Activities & Accomplishments:

Senior Class President

Best Memories:

Cross Country Captain

Experience

I currently work with City of Detroit as Deputy Director of Communications
I have 12 years of experience working in the Advertising/Marketing/Public Relations industry.

Executive Speechwriter | General Motors Corporation
From January 2005 to December 2008 • 3 year(s)
Researched and wrote speeches, correspondence, and blog drafts for top GM executives including CEO Rick Wagoner. Led development of national GM Speakers Bureau and established 25 new speaking engagements.

Communications Manager, Corporate Responsibility & Diversity | General Motors Corporation
From January 2004 to December 2005 • 1 year(s)
Promoted GM's commitment to social responsibility and diversity initiatives. Developed relationships with national African American and Hispanic media and planned external communications events.

Ghostwriter | Freman Hendrix for Mayor
From January 2003 to December 2004 • 1 year(s)
Produced website copy for 2005 Detroit mayoral election campaign. Wrote 10,000-word policy statement that became core of campaign website.

Business Development Associate | Seyferth Spaulding Tennyson Inc.
From January 2002 to December 2003 • 1 year(s)
Attracted new accounts to Detroit office of Grand Rapids-based public relations firm. Collaborated on cafÃ© concept development and wrote industry speeches for CEO of GlobalHue.

Mayor's Executive Assistant for Communications | City of Detroit
From January 1996 to December 2001 • 5 year(s)
Produced speeches and communications as Mayor Archer's chief speechwriter. Wrote over 1,000 speeches and 1,200 proclamations, op-ed articles and business letters.

Mayor's Press Secretary | City of Detroit
From January 1996 to December 1999 • 3 year(s)
Served as Mayor Dennis Archer's chief communications advisor and managed daily communications with media. Organized news conferences and managed media interaction at public events.

Small Business Reporter/Columnist | Detroit Free Press
From January 1992 to December 1995 • 3 year(s)
Covered small business development, commercial real estate and community redevelopment.

Social Issues Reporter | Cincinnati Enquirer
From January 1991 to December 1992 • 1 year(s)
Reported on social issues for major daily newspaper.

Commercial Real Estate Reporter | Minneapolis Star Tribune
From January 1989 to December 1990 • 1 year(s)
Covered commercial real estate market and developments.

Commercial Real Estate Reporter | Minneapolis Real Estate Journal
From January 1987 to December 1989 • 2 year(s)
Reported on commercial real estate industry for trade publication.

Technology/Commercial Real Estate Reporter | Minneapolis/St. Paul CityBusiness
From January 1986 to December 1987 • 1 year(s)
Covered technology sector and commercial real estate for business publication.

Business Reporter | Wichita Eagle-Beacon
From January 1984 to December 1985 • 1 year(s)
Reported on Pizza Hut headquarters, restaurants and retail industry.

Reporting Intern | National Journal
From January 1984 to December 1984 • 0 year(s)
Internship reporting on federal agencies for political publication.

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