Monthly Archives: January 2015

Violinist Prodigy Leah Flynn is Today’s Honoree

Seven year old Leah Flynn, a strikingly talented violinist, has set her sights on using her talent to inspire change as a Messenger of Peace. Leah Flynn’s music is not just a pastime; it’s a way of providing hope and … Continue reading

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Dr. Kimberly Shriner Founder of The Phil Simon Clinic Tanzania Project is Today’s Honoree

Approximately 35 million people worldwide are infected with HIV. Nearly 60 percent of those infected live in sub Saharan Africa where there is very limited medical care. For the past 15 years, infectious disease specialist Kimberly Shriner, M.D., has been leading an effort … Continue reading

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Beauty and Lifestyle Blogger Raijean Stroud is Today’s Honoree

Raijean Stroud is a fashion, beauty & lifestyle blogger based in Chicago and founder of Swa-Rai.com, Swa-Rai Media Group and Bleeding Heart Project. Launched in 2010, Swa-Rai reports the latest trends in fashion, beauty and lifestyle experiences which includes: entertainment, travel, tech, family, dining … Continue reading

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Wing Girl Marni Kinrys is Today’s Honoree

Best known as the “Wing Girl,”expert relationship coach, MARNI KINRYS is revolutionizing the dating world by giving men the tools and skill set to attract, date and get any girl they want through her unique curriculum, THE WING GIRL METHOD. This … Continue reading

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Pastor Kendall Granger of New Life Community Church is Today’s Honoree

New Life Community Church is a testimony to the power of God and His desire to reach people in the St. Louis Metro-East area. In September, 2000 a young pastor named Kendall Granger was led by the Lord with a … Continue reading

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Valante Grant of The By Design Network is Today’s Honoree

Valante byDesign is the founder of The byDesign Network and LIFE! byDesign Media. A passionate writer, Valante authors three columns for Examiner.com: The Chicago City Guide Examiner, The Chicago Home-Based Business Examiner and The Chicago African-American Community Examiner. She also … Continue reading

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Northern Illinois University SPlan Coordinator Regina Curry is Today’s Honoree

“I am Regina Curry SPlan coordinator for the Center for Black Studies and this semester has allowed us to stay true to our theme of “lifting as we Climb” John Hendrix Clarke has raised health consciousness throughout the month of October … Continue reading

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9 Year Old Author Lola James is Today’s Honoree

Lola James is an honor student at her elementary school.  When she was 8 years old she wrote a book on loose leaf paper and did drawings with the book. Lola filled notebook paper with the story and drawings to go with it. Her … Continue reading

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Actress and Producer Shaquita Smith is Today’s Honoree

Whether Shaquita Smith is acting on the stage or screen, writing her own productions, speaking publicly or modeling, the AIU AABA graduate showcases so much more than her beauty. She’s showing the world, especially the young women for whom she … Continue reading

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SportsGirl 24/7 Christine Firko is Today’s Honoree

Christine Firko’s career pursuits have brought her to many places and being in the public eye is a large part of her experience. Whether spending time lecturing interested people on Holistic Healing and Natural Beauty Techniques She loves the interaction … Continue reading

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