Nicknames
What did his grandkids call him?
Papa
Where did Bernard attend elementary school?
E.R. Carter
What year was Bernard admitted to the State Bar of Georgia?
1975
Our dad was a ferroequinologist. What did he enjoy collecting?
Trains
Name one of his favorite comedians
Richard Pryor (or Robin Harris)
What was his nickname at Washington High?
Juicy
What high school did Bernard graduate from?
Washington High School
Where did Bernard begin his career and in what role?
With the United States Equal Employment Opportunity Commission as a Trial Attorney
If he was watching TV, he was most likely watching what network?
CNN
What was his favorite ice cream flavor?
Chocolate and peanut butter
What nickname did his sister in law Linda call him?
Blood
Where did Bernard receive his undergraduate degree?
Morehouse College
What position did Bernard hold with the city of Atlanta from 1977-1981?
Assistant City Attorney
Our dad was a bonafide foodie. What food did he enjoy more than anything else?
BBQ
What on air radio personality was his favorite to listen to on Saturday mornings?
Youngblood
What did Jason often call his dad?
Daddy-O
Where did Bernard receive his Juris Doctor degree?
University of Minnesota
What law firm did Bernard become a member and managing partner of in 1982?
Arrington, Patterson, and Thomas
What talent did our father share with the likes of Langston Hughes and Nikki Giovanni?
Writing poetry
What did our dad enjoy doing at the theater?
Going to plays and watching movies
What is your favorite nickname of Bernard?
We are lisitening
What college did Bernard attend for a couple of quarters?
Georgia Tech
What role did Bernard have at the time of his retirement in 2014?
Research and Policy Analyst
Our dad always made sure that his passport was up to date to enjoy this hobby
Traveling
Our dad was a bibliophile. What was his favorite pastime?
Reading a good book