Native Africans vs Blacks in Americans:
Is There a Real Conflict Between These Two Cultures?
Dr. Sylvester Caraway
I was born on July 11, 1956, in Los Angeles but raised in Compton, California, part of which became Carson in the mid-70s. I attended Ralph Bunche Elementary, Enterprise Junior High, and briefly Compton High before transferring to Gardena High due to a violent incident. After graduating in 1974, I joined the U.S. Air Force with six classmates.
I served 20 years in the Air Force (1974–1994), starting as an administrative clerk before becoming a combat cameraman on flying status. I documented military operations, training, and conflicts worldwide, traveling extensively to Europe, Asia, Africa, and the Americas. Early in life, I was also part of a family band, The Caraway Four, which competed with groups like The Jackson Five and recorded one album.
After retiring, I pursued higher education—starting at Sacramento City College, then earning a master’s degree with honors and a PhD in Philosophy from Griffith University in Australia over nine years. I never personally experienced much racial segregation in the Air Force—perhaps due to my California upbringing.
Civilian jobs while in university studies in Australia
JPL Media, Online Webcasting & Media Production, Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia
- 2009 (Also did webcasting jobs in Adelaide Brisbane, Melbourne and Sydney)
- Responsible for all business development and production coordination.
- Management and development of all creative concepts.
- Working with high profile clients and conference venues to ensure great A/V support services in several states in Australia
- Management of all promotional online activities, events, conferences, new online systems and services.
Media Monitors, Albion, Queensland, Australia - 2007 to 2008
- Reviewed and analyzed media releases and news reports.
- Established coding requirements for informational analysis reporting to corporations, federal, state and local government departments and other mediums to larger company clients.
(Pro Bono)-Concerning Community Television
- With the Department of Broadband, Communications and the Digital Economy (DBCDE), and also with the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA), Canberra
- 2004 to 2011+ (I had my office at home in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia).
- Submitting proposal papers to many federal government departments overseeing media and communications in Australia.
- I advised many issues with Australia’s federal government areas regarding the improvement of their new digital television broadcast licensing process and their interest in implementing a new digital television broadcasting service for community television services.
- My submissions to the communications departments with the Australian government assisted in enhancing their processes of media regulatory and policy development and published in some of their regulations and regulations.
2002 to 2003 Executive Producer, & Studio Manager, Production Coordinator & Community Relations
Acted as a business development advisor necessary to assist with lifting the station’s profile and their station’s brand awareness with the local community, businesses and local, state and federal government.
I also engaged the local community and schools where I increased support for the station’s public commitments.
I also communicated and negotiated with local businesses and state government for support and sponsorship.
Producer, Director, Script Writer & Cameraman (Contracted by the school)
- Conceived, managed and operations of a promotional and marketing video concept for gaining the continual interest of attracting high school boys from the United Emirate to Griffith
- University International English and Flight Training program.
- My media production services were highly successful in strengthening Griffith University’s International marketing campaign efforts and furthering the success of their International Project Office.
Alpha Media, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia - 2002
- Held the role as segment Producer for a Brisbane-based independent production company, where we produced a youth-oriented Christian program series called “Extreme” that eventually aired on the Australian Christian Channel, Aurora Community Channel and local community television channels in Australia. I also worked as a creator and producer for the purpose of providing a multi-camera service to produce a promotional video for all semi-pro men’s and women’s basketball leagues in all six states in Australia.
Civilian Jobs While in the United States
Base Audiovisual Manager, Base Closed-Circuit Broadcasting Manager, Producer & Director and the Studio Production Manager, Beale Air Force base, Yuba City, California - 1991 to 1994
I coordinated, produced and directed the visiting US Air Force’s “Tops in Blue” live performance and entertainment of talented Air Force members yearly showcase extravaganzas in 1993 to the entire base community.
Planned and coordinated with the 1352 audiovisual unit from Norton AFB, CA who provided live television microwave transmission systems and camera crews and equipment necessary to provide live TV coverage through the base’s closed-circuit system for this entertainment event.
Managed the entire live stage performances, along with directing all camera operations.
San Bernardino Community Television Station, San Bernardino, California 1989 – 1990
Produced and directed the first ever live talk show about local community jazz concerts w/live professional entertainers.
Assisted other productions to record various programs for broadcasting.
Interviewer, camera operations, Sacramento Community Television Station, Sacramento, California 1993 - 1994
Produced local television programs aired in the city of Sacramento.
Produced and directed various types of programs and concert coverage shows.
Assisted volunteers and students in studio production and broadcasting methods.
California State Exposition Center, Sacramento, California - 2001
Produced multi-camera coverage at the 2001 Cal Expo live entrainment venue.
Responsible for setup, management and operation of entertainment staging events at the state annual exposition celebration. My job was in the management and operation of video and lighting equipment used to enhance all top names and minor musical and other entertainment celebrities who performed during an eighteen-day state of California extravaganza.
Paramount Studios, KMAX Channel 31, Sacramento, California – 2000 - 2001
- Worked as floor manager, studio camera operations and other production support areas necessary to produce a daily morning news, entertainment, information and magazine-style live television show “Good Day Sacramento”, which rated second next to the national program Good Morning America. This local live morning show is rated #2 next to Good Morning America.
McClellan Air Force Base, Sacramento, California - 2001
Worked as Marketing Director and graphics designer for McClellan Air Force base before it closed due to BRACS. This role encompassed managerial responsibilities, to include sponsorship development, newsletter editing, brochure generating, budget management and overall promotional support required by the base. The job entailed the promotion of all the bases services, i.e. retail stores, restaurants, sports facilities, community services, health and fitness centers and rental services and accommodations to meet the local and visiting dignitary needs.
California Arts Council, Sacramento, California - 2001
Worked as assistant marketing manager supporting the enhancement and knowledge base of the arts and programs available to the public in California. He also had a role in script writing, planning, producing and camera operations for highlighting the promotional aspects of the entire California Art Councils in the cities in California
TV Station Studio Manager of all the American Forces Radio & Television Network (AFKN), Korea - 1990 to 1991
Maintained all station operations and supervision of staff.
Followed set policies and procedures for the broadcasting of news, information and entertainment required by the United States Military.
Creation of public service announcements and social program advertisements to successfully portray the role of the US government in the region.
Assistant Production Staff to the Director/Manager and Camera Setup/Teardown and Monitoring American Broadcasting Company (ABC), Long Beach, California – 1989
Maintained all station operations and supervision of staff.
Assisted the Director for setting up low light and infrared cameras in different areas within the Queen Mary ship docked in Long Beach, California harbor. The program was called “Eye-on-LA” with host Chuck Henry where we produced a production segment called “The Ghost on the Queen Mary”.
This production is still aired on the History and Discovery Channels around the world.
My credits are also at the end of the production.
Native Africans vs Blacks in Americans: Is There a Real Conflict Between These Two Cultures?
Dr. Sylvester Caraway Jr. was born on 11 July 1956 in Los Angeles, CA. But grew up in Compton, CA. Sylvester and his 3 other sisters and brothers had a family band called the Caraway Four that performed all over Los Angeles. After graduating from Gardena High School, he had joined the US Air Force in 1974 and retired from the Air Force in 1994. He began his career in the Air Force as a combat cameraman. I also attended UCLA for film editing. After retiring from the Air Force, he had already enrolled in Sacramento Junior College. He achieved an AA in communications. He then attends California State University, Sacramento, CA and achieved a BA in business and marketing. After achieving his BA. He also graduated from the Ronald E. McNair Graduate program from the California State, California. I was hired to produce and direct to Sacramento State Festival where I provided live multiple cameras for performers talent. I was also hired by the Sacramento Arts Council to provide marketing and produce a video for their 50th anniversary. I was hired to work at McClellan AFB marketing during their BRAC base closer. He got accepted to attend Griffith University, Nathan, Queensland, Australia. He worked at the Armed Forces (AFKN) In Seoul Korea at their TV master control and in cameraman and floor director. Where he achieved 2 MAs and a PhD in Philosophy with a minor in TV productions. Now he is an accomplished author of 2 music scores that is registered with the Library of Congress. He also has written 3 University studies. Worked as a floor manager for Paramount’s most popular TV morning show series “Good Day Sacramento”. Worked as an assistant director for ABC’s Special TV snow series Eye on LA “The Ghost on the Queen Mary” ship in Long Beach, California. Worked as Producer and Director for the California State Fair on their video productions of top musical and up and coming musical talent. Worked as a producer for both San Bernardino and Sacramento’s community broadcasting stations. Also worked as executive producer for Brisbane community station in Queensland, Australia. He worked in the marking department with the California Marking departure and at McClellan AFB in the marking department until the base was closed by the BRAC Commission. Now, he just writes about different topics that he finds of interest to the world. I am officially an author. Professional author. I have two more books I’m working on: “The Future of Community Broadcasting in the United States” and “The relationship between the Native Americans and The African Americans: Dr. Sylvester “Sly” Caraway Jr. Executive Director of the proposed US Military Combat Camera History and Stories Museum.
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