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1941
Wright was born in Philadelphia, PA
1959-61
Wright attended Virginia Union University in Richmond
1961
Wright left college and joined the United States Marine Corps and became part of the 2nd Marine Division attaining the rank of private first class
1963
Wright joined the United States Navy
1966
As a Corpsman, Wright tended to President Lyndon Johnson
1967
Wright enrolled at Howard University in Washington, D.C.
1968
Wright earned a bachelor's degree from Howard University
1969
Wright earned master's degree in English from Howard University and thereafter a master's degree from the University of Chicago Divinity School
1972
Wright became pastor of the Trinity United Church of Christ, Chicago
Today
Pastor Emeritus, Trinity United Church of Christ, continued author, and family man who enjoys spending quality time with his wife, children, grandchildren, extended family and friends

Delayed Release Date

January 7th, 2010

My newest book, “A Sankofa Moment,” was supposed to be released on January 16th — both the print version and the CD (audio) version. On January 2nd, however, one of my play daughters, Vanessa Cosby, was found dead in her home! Vanessa and my daughter, Janet, went to school together. Vanessa was just 45 years old.
Vanessa’s mother works in our church’s Day Care Center. She, my daughter, Jeri, and the police broke into Vanessa’s home last Saturday (the 2nd) after they could not reach Vanessa by phone (and saw her car in her garage); and her mother and my daughter found the body!
Vanessa is Rev. Dr. Marcus Cosby’s sister! Her visitation is today, January 7th. Her funeral is tomorrow, January 8th and her remains will be buried on Saturday morning, January 9th.
Both of my oldest daughters and I have been dealing with the funeral arrangements since this past weekend. Rev. Cosby has asked me to do the eulogy; and as a result, all other work (like proofreading, readying manuscripts for publication and recording the audio version of the book) have stopped!

Right now we are shooting for a February 1st release date and I thank you for your understanding and your prayers during this very sad and painful season.
Jeremiah A. Wright, Jr

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