Tag Archives: Activist

Home of Champions Founder Judith Halbreich is Today’s Honoree

Posted on January 21, 2021 by Today's Honoree

Home of Champions (HOC) Founder, Judith Halbreich, LCSW is a youth activist and social worker who has had a successful executive career in social services, mental health, and clinical research, serving on many Boards of Directors. Ms. Halbreich created one … Continue reading →

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Author and Activist Ardre Orie is Today’s Honoree

Posted on June 16, 2020 by Today's Honoree

Ardre Orie is a social activist, publisher, philanthropist, and author on a mission to give marginalized voices a platform to speak. She is the CEO of 13th & Joan Media and the founder of the 100 Seeds of Promise literary initiative. As a … Continue reading →

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International Speaker Khalil Osiris is Today’s Honoree

Posted on May 9, 2019 by Today's Honoree

Khalil Osiris is an international speaker on restorative justice and transformational leadership.  An author, educator and activist, he spent 20 years of his life in prison and while there earned his bachelor’s and master’s degrees from Boston University. He transformed … Continue reading →

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Tennessee State Representative Brenda Gilmore is Today’s Honoree

Posted on October 30, 2017 by Today's Honoree

By Deborah A. Culp The Honorable Brenda Gilmore Making Headlines and Touching Lives & Hearts The honorable Brenda Gilmore is a proud and experienced Democratic member of the Tennessee House of Representatives, representing the 54th District. She served on the Nashville Metro Council from the 1st … Continue reading →

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Tara Mackey of The Organic Life is Today’s Honoree for Tuesday September 29th, 2015

Posted on September 28, 2015 by Today's Honoree

Tara Mackey is a singer, global activist and the author of Cured By Nature: How To Heal From The Inside Out, Find Happiness & Discover Your True Self. Tara has been named “a leading voice in the smart, sexy, sustainable fashion movement” … Continue reading →

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Author Bun Yom is Today’s Honoree

Posted on July 2, 2015 by Today's Honoree

The Cambodian Genocide (1975-1979) is in the top 10 worst cases of genocide in the world. This tragedy took the lives of approximately 25 percent of the population, nearly two million Cambodians.  As a Cambodian American who survived, Bun Yom, … Continue reading →

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Author Diana van Eyk is Today’s Honoree

Posted on May 21, 2015 by Today's Honoree

According to Merriam-Webster, activism is the action of using vigorous campaigning to bring about political or social change. In Diana van Eyk’s new book, “In the Valley of Lost Souls,” activism is redefined as an individual or group of people … Continue reading →

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African American Registry Founder Benjamin McHie is Today’s Honoree

Posted on October 14, 2014 by Today's Honoree

Benjamin Mchie is the founder and executive director of African American Registry. Mchie has also been a Multi Media Professional for over 35 years. Mchie has been featured on the BBC, commenting the life of Dorothy Height and TV Asahi … Continue reading →

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Life Paradigms, Inc. Founder Fatimah Halim is Today’s Honoree

Posted on April 24, 2014 by Today's Honoree

Fatimah Halim is an artist born into a family of writers, storytellers and musicians. She has garnered success as a Special Events Coordinator, professional performance artist, pop vocalist, ethnic dancer, and inspirational author and speaker.  Just as the boundaries between … Continue reading →

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Aboriginal Youth Opportunities Founder Michael Champagne is Today’s Honoree

Posted on October 28, 2013 by Today's Honoree

Michael Redhead Champagne, 25, from Shamattawa Cree Nation, Manitoba was raised in the North End of Winnipeg. He graduated from St. John’s High School, attended 1226 Fort Garry Horse Army Cadet Corps and has taken courses with both the University … Continue reading →

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