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Horace Sheffield III is an American Baptist minister, civil rights/social justice activist, and radio and television talk show host. He was born on December 28, 1954, in Detroit, Michigan. He is the son of Horace Sheffield Jr. and Mary Sheffield. He attended the University of Michigan, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science. He then attended the University of Detroit Mercy School of Law, where he earned a Juris Doctor degree. In the early 1980s, Sheffield began his career as a civil rights/social justice activist. He was a leader in the fight for fair housing and employment opportunities for African Americans in Detroit. He also served as the president of the Detroit Branch of the NAACP from 1983 to 1985. In the late 1980s, Sheffield began his career as a radio and television talk show host. He hosted the radio show “Horace Sheffield Live” on WCHB-AM in Detroit from 1988 to 1992. He then hosted the television show “Horace Sheffield Live” on WDIV-TV in Detroit from 1992 to 1997. In addition to his work as a civil rights/social justice activist and radio and television talk show host, Sheffield is also a Baptist minister. He is the pastor of the New Galilee Missionary Baptist Church in Detroit. As of 2021, Horace Sheffield III's net worth is estimated to be roughly $1 million.
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| Occupation | Baptist minister civil rights/social justice activist Radio & TV talk show host |
| Age | 69 years old |
| Zodiac Sign | Capricorn |
| Born | 28 December, 1954 |
| Birthday | 28 December |
| Birthplace | Detroit, Michigan |
| Nationality | United States |
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Horace Sheffield III Height, Weight & Measurements
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Dating & Relationship status
He is currently single. He is not dating anyone. We don't have much information about He's past relationship and any previous engaged. According to our Database, He has no children.
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| Parents | Rev. Horace Sheffield, Jr. & Mary |
| Wife | Not Available |
| Sibling | Not Available |
| Children | Horace Sheffield IV, Mary Sheffield |
Horace Sheffield III Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2022-2023. So, how much is Horace Sheffield III worth at the age of 69 years old? Horace Sheffield III’s income source is mostly from being a successful . He is from United States. We have estimated Horace Sheffield III's net worth , money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2023 | $1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2023 | Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2022 | Pending |
| Salary in 2022 | Under Review |
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Sheffield as of 2018 serves as the Co-Chair of the MDP Community Democratic Caucus.
In 2017, Sheffield and the Detroit Association of Black Organizations paid half the cost for a Detroit gas station to participate in Project Green Light. The project allows the Detroit Police Department to tap into surveillance cameras at participating locations, to monitor what is going on. Participation hinges on the location being equipped with city-approved cameras and lights, which costs $5,000 up front.
In 2016, the University of Michigan awarded Sheffield its "Making A Difference (M.A.D.)" Award . The award honors alumni who have made significant contributions to their community and/or career through their time, actions, talents and dedication.
In 2016, Sheffield started the "Bust the Ball" campaign, which held protests August 17 in Detroit, and on August 29th in New York. His main complaint was that the NBA was engaging in "Green-lining," economically excluding people of color beyond the basketball court. Sheffield stated that he decided to form a protest after he reached out to the NBA, including Commissioner Adam Silver, as well as the Pistons and Palace Sports & Entertainment vice chairman Arn Tellem, with no response.
On Christmas morning 2016, a man left a message on a New Destiny Christian Fellowship prayer hotline, using racial slurs and threatening to firebomb Sheffield's church.
In 2014, Sheffield was called by a federal grand jury to talk about what he knew regarding efforts to influence the selection of Detroit City Council leaders. The FBI was investigating rumors that Thomas Hardiman, President and CEO of A&H Contractors, was reportedly trying to bribe Detroit City Council members, in an attempt to influence the outcome of the vote for Council President. Sheffield said he was angry because Hardiman approached his daughter, Councilwoman Mary Sheffield, about the vote.
In April 2014, Sheffield filed to run in the Democratic Primary Election for Michigan's 13th Congressional District, against incumbent John Conyers.
On August 5, 2014, John Conyers won the primary election, receiving 86% of the vote.
In 2010, Sheffield called for Michigan's Attorney General, Mike Cox, to apologize over remarks Cox made about Rev. Al Sharpton eulogizing 7-year-old Aiyana Stanley-Jones, who was killed in a police raid. Cox stated that he was disgusted by the planned appearance of Sharpton at the funeral and accused the New York minister of a "drive-by at the scene of a tragedy."
In 2009, Sheffield spearheaded the National Black Leadership Commission. The conference brought together religious, political and labor leaders, in hopes of promoting a Congressional bill that would help tackle the spread of the virus in at-risk communities.
Sheffield served as a member of the organizing committee for the 2009 NCAA Final Four, that was hosted at Ford Field in Detroit.
In 2003, Sheffield co-wrote a letter with Al Sharpton to American Honda, complaining that the company did not hire enough African-Americans in management. "We support those that support us," the letter said. "We cannot be silent while African-Americans spend hard-earned dollars with a company that does not hire, promote or do business with us in a statistically significant manner."
In 2000, the University of Michigan awarded Sheffield its "African American Alumni Affiliate Alumnus of the Year" award.
After graduating Cass Tech High School, Sheffield attended Wayne State University, where he received his B.A. in History & English Sheffield later attended the University of Michigan Dearborn, receiving his Masters in Public Administration in 1995
In 1979, Sheffield was a founding co-chair of The Commission for the Advancement of Policy Affecting Youth, the Disadvantaged and the Poor. It was the first nationwide, youth led attempt to increase African-American voter registration. Commission members included LeVar Burton and Michael Jackson.
Michigan election law states that a Congressional candidate can only qualify to appear on a ballot via a nominating petition. Since 1966, anyone that collects, or signs, nominating petitions must be a registered voter within the Congressional District. The petitions must be filed with the Secretary of State by the stated deadline, in order to appear on the August primary election ballot. Candidates currently need 1,000 signatures in order to qualify.
Horace Sheffield III (born December 28, 1954) is an American pastor and media personality. As of 2018 he resides in Detroit, Michigan, where he is an on-air radio personality for 1200 AM/WCHB, as the host of On The Line and an on-air television personality for Channel 38/WADL, as the host of Real Talk Weekly. Sheffield is also the Pastor of New Destiny Christian Fellowship, which has churches in Detroit and Brooklyn, New York.
Sheffield was born in Detroit, Michigan. He is the son of Mary (née Otto), and Rev. Horace Sheffield, Jr., a supervisor at Ford Motor Company. The elder Sheffield fought to create the UAW's Inter-Racial Committee. Later, he was instrumental in helping stage the legendary April 1941 workers strike at Ford.
