Willie Houseal: Anomaly No Longer, 1982-present

To this day, Houseal remains active in the Valdosta community. He has taken the opportunity to reflect on his legacy in articles, monographs, and most recently in a 2024 address to the Valdosta State University community in honor of Black History Month. Through Houseal's efforts, Southside residents live among better infrastructure and have the opportunity to represent their community in local politics.

Houseal, Willie. "Three Decades Later, Individuals Recall Changing the Area’s Voting System," 2013 February 24. Box 1, Folder 3, Houseal Collection, Valdosta State University Archives and Special Collections, Valdosta, Georgia.

In 2013, Houseal and a few of his City Council colleagues reflected on their groundbreaking work in an article. In their reflection, the group emphasizes the compromises they had to make with white Councilmembers to put their plans into action, as well as the timely, positive changes made to the infrastrucure of Southside Valdosta following the election of Black members to City Council.

Houseal, W. (1998). The power of self-esteem: Using it all to get it all. https://vtext.valdosta.edu/xmlui/handle/10428/7196

Houseal has also reflected on his work in Valdosta local government through two monographs, the first of which is pictured here. In The Power of Self-Esteem, Houseal describes how specific instances in his career as a City Councilmember and educator enabled him to develop confidence and leadership skills.