EDDIE HASAN – A regal warrior and a champion survivor… often quotes Malcom X “If not now, then when, if not me then who”
We laud and applaud the social celebrities, politicians and athletes, but right here in St. louis Brother Hasan’s bold moves and bravery delivered more than 2,000 well-paying JOBS in the construction industry through the I-70 Shutdown. Not for a pat on the back, not for shout outs, not for accolades, just one of the many times he has stood up for the voiceless members of our community. Instead of wasting time searching for “shiny rocks “Hasan”, as he is affectionally called, has a history of activism.
Once the leader, visionary, idealist for more than 25 years helped to lead MOKAN during a period of its greatest growth and influence, a company that STILL helps minority contractors and construction workers get jobs, not just African Americans but for minorities at-large which later lead to include WBE (women) in the fields of construction… him working side-by-side, in the trenches with General Contractors and Minority Contractors to ensure affirmative action & compliance a career pf his for more than 40 years senior-level.
Eddie Hasan An articulate public speaker, a charismatic personality, an indefatigable organizer and the Keen ability to work with public and private sectors, stands today with a new quest on life, yet again to speak for the voiceless, the gentle giants, the hero’s and sheroes of a new disproportionate battle against African Americans with a new face of adversity – Cancer
-Black individuals have a disproportionate cancer burden, including the highest mortality and the lowest survival of any racial/ethnic group for most cancers. (The American Cancer Society 2023)
Black men had a 6% higher incidence rate but 19% higher mortality than White men overall, including an approximately 2-fold higher risk of death from Myeloma the former cancer of Eddie Hasan, stomach cancer, and prostate cancer. The overall cancer mortality disparity is narrowing between Black and White men because of a steeper drop in Black men for lung and prostate cancers. “However, like many things in life, there’s ways to move forward to turn our challenges into opportunities. It’s often in the presence of friends and family that strength and support are found” says George Mims Sr. a Lymphoma Cancer Survivor, We are in this together. By speaking up for your health, you can help improve the well-being of our community. Black men put up an armor, states Hasan.”
Whether it’s not getting checked out or [we] shy away from doing stuff for our own health. I’ve made a point to do something personally” in the words of the late Betty Thompson …Speak up, speak loud, speak strong and stand up”. A diagnosis of any kind can feel overwhelming. You might feel shocked, fear, anger, sadness, anxiety, disbelief, and other things, quotes The Cancer Society, “When we speak out about our health, we advocate for ourselves and those we love most”. What we say and do can affect our treatment. And we’re more likely to be successful when we are well-informed and take an active role in our care. Hasan describes himself as a “Leader. Husband. Father. Brother. a champion survivor, I have many titles, worn many hats, now I add “Health Self-Advocate” to that list”.
On December 16, 2023, Eddie Hasan along with Mary L. Wilson and Robin Robinson will be Recognized and Honored for their Vengeful Fight against Cancer. The 7th Annual Models Strut for Cancer organized by Micheal Jones of Stella Loisir and sponsored by The Cancer Foundation & Chakq Nation. “We’re all in this together,” says “Eddie Hasan, join him and others for this noteworthy celebration. December 16th 3407 California STL 63118 Contact: 314.536.3451
