Greetings, this is not an obituary. Edgar Brookins was a great man, and he was a soldier, an advocate, a friend, a father, and a mentor. The following passage was a bio Brookins wrote about himself many years ago. Please note that Angel Brookins altered this passage to fit this time.
    Edgar Brookins was General/Circulation Manager for the Washington Afro American Newspaper, Washington, DC. In this position, he is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the DC Office of the historic Afro-American Newspapers and the distribution and management of the circulation program. His responsibilities include community outreach, submitting weekly reports, and compiling the weekly Sophisticated Settings page(editorially). He has featured over 125 non-profit organizations throughout the years, allowing them visibility and focus on their community projects and programs.
    During academic school years, 2014 – 2016, Edgar decided to step into academia and accepted a position as an Adjunct Professor at Lincoln University, teaching a Senior Practicum Course in Print Journalism. Edgar has received several awards from many local Churches, Military organizations for his support and commitment to Youth, Community Service, Political Activism, and Homeless Veterans. An avid supporter of Black History Programs, he leads the annual celebration at the Army Fort Myer, VA Gospel Service.
    Edgar received a Bachelor of Arts degree in English Literature from Jackson State University. During his 20-year plus career as an Army Officer(1969 -1990). He completed the Armed Forces Staff College and the Command General Staff College (civilian Master’s equivalent). He served in several command and staff positions while on active duty. His membership affiliations include the Black Public Relations Society, NABJ, Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, and Veterans of Foreign Wars. In his passing, He served as a Member of the National Black History Month Luncheon Planning Committee, ASALH. A member of Fort Myer Gospel Service where he was the Communications Ministry Leader, served on the Usher Board and Men’s Ministry, and was an Adult Sunday School teacher.
    A native of Benton, MS, is the proud parent of three daughters and one son: Tara, Angel, Ciera(deceased), and Dexter, who followed in his father footsteps to move up the ranks himself and as a retired Lt. Colonel, US Army(an Omega Man also). He died on a crusade for Prostate Cancer Awareness among African American men. Once he was recently diagnosed with the illness, he wanted to ensure that Brothers received their annual screening from age 45. He also took on the crusade for Lupus Awareness, having suffered the loss of his beloved daughter Ciera to this dreaded disease. He lives by the creed; I am my Brother’s Keeper.

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