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Hassan “KYD Works” Barrow is Today’s Honoree

Posted on June 21, 2019 by Today's Honoree

Dear Lost Fathers: My name is Hassan “Kyd Works” Barrow Artist, business owner, actor.  Most have known me the past few years for one of two things Music and Fitness. For almost 2 years and until recently privately dealt with … Continue reading →

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Brooklyn United Music and Arts Program Executive Director Ty Brown is Today’s Honoree

Posted on January 21, 2019 by Today's Honoree

About Ty Brown: Ty Brown is the Founder & Executive Director at Brooklyn United Music and Arts Program www.bkunitedmb.com,  a community based organization that serves New York City Youth. Mr. Brown is a youth advocate, entrepreneur and renowned community organizer.  Ty’s reach … Continue reading →

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hipS-sister Founder Sonia Kanner is Today’s Honoree

Posted on February 28, 2017 by Today's Honoree

Sonia Kanner created the company hipS-sister based upon the concept of the dreaded fanny pack. Sonia strived to create an alternative option that is fashionable, functional, and flattering. “While on a hike with my friends, frustrated because we were all … Continue reading →

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Music Artist Sellah is Today’s Honoree

Posted on November 6, 2016 by Today's Honoree

Born in San Bernadino, California, Sellah’s early life was spent traveling the world with his high profile government family. After one year of university in Illinois, he transferred to Hawaii to play NCAA basketball. For the past nine years, Sellah … Continue reading →

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Journey Founder Amy Merrill is Today’s Honoree

Posted on October 10, 2016 by Today's Honoree

I’m cofounder and Chief Everything Officer of Journey: creating travel experiences that combine purpose, adventure, and community. Think: experiencing real impact + summer camp with new best friends. We’re leading groups to Latin America through 2016 and beyond, to build … Continue reading →

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Afro-Deeziak TV Co-Host Gracie L. Phoenix is Today’s Honoree for Monday May 2nd, 2016

Posted on May 1, 2016 by Today's Honoree

Grace L. Phoenix is a US native, born in Detroit, Michigan – home of the Motown Era. She is widely known as “Gracie Phoenix” or “The Lady Gracie”. Gracie grew up with a natural love for all types of musical … Continue reading →

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Will Davis of Doing Thangs Productions is Today’s Honoree

Posted on May 12, 2014 by Today's Honoree

Will Davis is a native of Gary, Indiana and a proud father of 5.  In 1995, Davis, known to many as “Will D”, made Phoenix, Arizona his home after being stationed at Ft. Huachuca while serving in the United States … 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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Life Coach Francesca Escoto-Zavala is Today’s Honoree

Posted on December 4, 2013 by Today's Honoree

Francesca Escoto-Zavala likes to describe her life in bullet points: Born and raised in the Dominican Republic, shaped and molded in the outskirts of Boston Educated in between cultures and countries by mothers, fathers, aunts, grandparents, Worcester Polytechnic Insitute’s engineering … Continue reading →

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Team World Running Ambassador Steve Spear is Today’s Honoree

Posted on May 7, 2013 by Today's Honoree

Steve Spear, 49, former pastor and running ambassador for Team World Vision began on April 8, 2013 to run a marathon a day for the next five months, running across the country from California to New York to raise $1.5 … Continue reading →

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