Purpose Publishing: Distributors - Frederick Williams & Augusta Gale

Distributors - Frederick Williams & Augusta Gale

Frederick Williams & Augusta Gale are our premier Black Miracles Book-On-A-Poster^TM distributors in the Boston, MA area and owners of Frederick Williams Publishing.

Fred Williams is an accomplished musician who has himself studied music in Germany with Virtuoso classical musicians. He has performed around the world with renown jazz and classical musicians such as Dinah Washington, Neil Carter, Jimmy Witherspoon, Roy Hamilton, and Clark Terry, to name a few.

Between 1946 and 1949, Fred performed with the US Army Band and was selected to perform before the Crown Prince of Oslo Norway. He also toured with Jack Benny. Fred has mastered all wind, brass, string and keyboard instruments.

All of Fred's exposure and love for teaching youth music lead him be the former owner of Frawalis Studios for music instruction, and teen motivation. Fred in 2002 started the "Music Development and Enrichment Program, Inc." which is a non-profit organization committed to teaching children as well as adults to appreciate, learn, and understand music.

Fred's has received several awards and recognition such as:
1985 -- Massachusetts Black Caucus Family Award,
1987 -- Massachusetts House of Representatives for contributions to the entertainment industry, helping to lay the Historic Foundation for Afro-American music today,
1992 -- Massachusetts House of Representatives for outstanding community service,
1998 -- Boston Police Community Service Award for commitment to neighborhood crime watch in the city of Boston,
1998 -- Commonwealth of Massachusetts, The House of Representatives, for "Extraordinary talent and God given gift of music and song that fills the hearts of all who experience it with unspeakable lyrical joy."

Fred is now spearheading the production of a parade to be nationally televised that is to permeate across the country that celebrates the Miracle Contributions of African Americans to the world. This celebration will salute contributions in medicine, engineering, music, sports, and the arts. It will highlight Living Legends in this parade in order to present youth with a new list of living role models for their future.

Fred recently married Augusta Gale, a very distinguished woman, who is the author of a well known book entitled "Older Than My Mother". She has been featured in several national magazines such as Ebony in 1989, and Essence Magazine in October 2002, for her tireless work mananging breast cancer counseling and workshops. Augusta has done over 200 lectures for Breast Health and Prostate Cancer as well as Empowerment for Self-Advocacy. She has served over 25 years as a volunteer for the American Cancer Society.

Augusta Gale has earned both a bachelors and masters degree in nursing. She has served as director of several medical facilities over the years in Louisville KY, Chicago IL, Queens NY, and several cities in Massachusetts.

Augusta's awards include:
1995 -- Women of Distinction,
1997 -- "She Knows Where She's Going Award" by Girls, Inc., Lynn, MA.
1997 -- "Women of Hope" by the American Cancer Society,
1998 -- "Community Service Award" from Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts,
1998 -- "Continuous Service and The Fight Against Breast Cancer" by the American Cancer Society,
1999 -- Inducted into the Academy of Women Achievers by the YMCA of Boston, MA,
2002 -- "Dedication and Commitment to the Community" by the City of Lynn, MA.

Augusta is available for seminars on Breast Cancer & Empowerment for Self Advocacy ... seminars which can be used as a fundraiser for your organization.

Review of "Older Than My Mother," by Augusta Gale

NEWS 4 NEW ENGLAND - WBZ TV

"Older Than My Mother" is an intimate account of one woman's struggle with breast cancer. It is full of common sense, grace and hope. Augusta Gale, who was born in a small town in Louisiana, is a born story teller. A registered nurse, she gives us the facts of her illness, but more importantly she gives us details of her inner experience -- all the usually unspoken fears and concerns, the things women might whisper to each other privately. Here Augusta writes them down so that those with cancer might dare to question and triumph. Her words are an elixir of empowerment. Many people advocate 'self-advocate," but Gale's clear, Homespun pros and utter lack of guile offer a blueprint for action. Augusta has taken on the medical establishment one doctor at a time, and taken control of her life in the process. She has also found her way through a thicket of insurance company bureaucrats, and in one memorable anecdote, tells of taking her case all the way to the white house - with extraordinary results.

Through it all, Ms. Gale seems neither argumentative nor harsh, but rather, impeccably just and decent. The tale does meander a bit. We may be wondering why we're reading about her parent's divorce, a hold-up in a beauty salon, or the subtle racism she encountered living in New England. But finally, it makes sense; the book is as quirky and eccentric as anyone might seem with her guard down, and this may be the book's greatest gift. Augusta's openness is gently uplifting. She is not only "older than (her) mother" - she may be one of the oldest and wisest souls on the planet.

Joyce Kulbawik / Art and Entertainment Critic / News Four / New England / July 30, 1997

Fred and Augusta together are definitely a force to be reckoned with and through their commitment to the total community, they will live forever. Frederick Williams Publishing is also credited with poster sales in other parts of America.

Email Fred or Augusta: Fgaleh@attbi.com