Monthly Archives: October 2019

BUMI Founder Thérèse Ilunga is Today’s Honoree

Posted on October 31, 2019 by Today's Honoree

Thérèse Ilunga was born in Kabozia, a remote village in DRC. She was one of 12 children and the eldest of eight girls in her family. Her parents insisted they attend school, so Thérèse walked more than seven miles a … Continue reading →

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Global Foundation For Children With Hearing Loss Founder Paige Stringer is Today’s Honoree

Posted on October 29, 2019 by Today's Honoree

In 2009, Paige established Global Foundation For Children With Hearing Loss (GFCHL) to help provide children ages 0-6 who are deaf or hard of hearing with access to locally based early identification, intervention expertise and services during the most critical years of … Continue reading →

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We Cancerve Movement Founder Grace Callwood is Today’s Honoree

Posted on October 28, 2019 by Today's Honoree

Grace E. G. Callwood, age 15, is the founder and chairwoman of the board of advisors for the We Cancerve Movement, a foundation that creates giving opportunities that can be supported by the community, especially youth in the community, to … Continue reading →

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Mama Alice Founder Frederique Kallen is Today’s Honoree

Posted on October 27, 2019 by Today's Honoree

Frederique Kallen grew up on a farm in the village of Noorbeek in the Netherlands. Her mother Alice Kallen-Frijns was the epitome of beauty, acceptance and love—traits that radiate today through Frederique’s infectious smile and laugh. Alice worked as an … Continue reading →

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Juneteenth

Posted on October 25, 2019 by Today's Honoree

Getting ready for the AKA Juneteenth Western Dinner and Dance.  

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Anti Bullying Advocate and Author Kalyani Pardeshi is Today’s Honoree

Posted on October 22, 2019 by Today's Honoree

Anti-bullying campaigns in schools and communities get a lot of press, so have all the bullies in the world simply stopped being bullies just because there’s a heightened awareness of the issue? Of course not. More needs to be done, … Continue reading →

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Author Jody Plauche is Today’s Honoree

Posted on October 21, 2019 by Today's Honoree

Jody Plauche’ from Baton Rouge, La., made national headlines in March 1984 when he was abducted by his karate teacher and taken 2,000 miles away from home to Los Angeles, Ca. FBI officials rescued Jody and his abductor was arrested. Upon his karate teacher’s return, Jody’s father Gary, shot and killed him. … Continue reading →

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Thyroid Health Patient Expert Mary Shomon is Today’s Honoree

Posted on October 20, 2019 by Today's Honoree

If you Google the term thyroid, you won’t have to go more than two or three lines down the first page before you see Mary Shomon’s name. Same with an Amazon.com book topic search. Thyroid and Mary Shomon are nearly … Continue reading →

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Author and Psychic Matt Fraser is Today’s Honoree

Posted on October 16, 2019 by Today's Honoree

Growing up with a psychic mother and grandmother, it probably shouldn’t have been a surprise that I had inherited the family gift. But when your biggest concerns are what flavor of ice cream to choose, strange voices calling out to … Continue reading →

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The Non Profit Author and Consultant Oliver Dorsey is Today’s Honoree

Posted on October 14, 2019 by Today's Honoree

Oliver Dorsey, II (MA) is President of Dorsey Consulting and Training, Incorporated including Dorsey Non-Profit Solutions in Decatur, GA. This visionary leader holds the Bachelor of Science Degree in Health Physical Education and Recreation and a Masters of Arts Degree in … Continue reading →

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