Honoring Mr. Willie Smith at the Rosetta James Foundation's 20th Annual "Honoring Our Elders Day" Gala.

The Alabama House of Representatives honors Mr. Willie Smith at the Rosetta James Foundation's 20th Annual "Honoring Our Elders Day" Gala. The event recognizes Mr. Smith's contributions as a renaissance man, actor, writer, and director. He authored and staged "Were You There When They Crucified My Lord" and performed in "Crowns" at the Von Braun Civic Center. Mr. Smith, known as "The Old School Cowboy," celebrates his heritage as a descendant of a Buffalo Soldier. His life reflects faith, labor, and the legacy of his grandfather, a record-setting cotton farmer. Mr.

Honoring Mr. Willie Smith at the Rosetta James Foundation's 20th Annual "Honoring Our Elders Day" Gala.

The Alabama House of Representatives honors Mr. Willie Smith at the Rosetta James Foundation's 20th Annual "Honoring Our Elders Day" Gala. The event recognizes Mr. Smith's contributions as a renaissance man, actor, writer, and director. He authored and staged "Were You There When They Crucified My Lord" and performed in "Crowns" at the Von Braun Civic Center. Mr. Smith, known as "The Old School Cowboy," celebrates his heritage as a descendant of a Buffalo Soldier. His life reflects faith, labor, and the legacy of his grandfather, a record-setting cotton farmer. Mr.