Tag Archives: D.C.

Entrepreneur Denita Austin is Today’s Honoree

Posted on April 21, 2020 by

Founder of Austin Ink Studio, Best Selling Author, Motivational Speaker,Entrepreneur and Certified Yoga Teacher of 13 years With a spirit that’s gentle yet immense, and which exudes the confidence of conviction mixed with a warm and sensitive personality: Denita’s voice … Continue reading →

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Union District Oyster Bar & Lounge Executive Chef Tobias Dorzon is Today’s Honoree

Posted on October 22, 2018 by

Chef Tobias Dorzon is Executive Chef and founder of Victory Chefs Catering and The Victory Truck, a popular mobile kitchen based in the Nation’s Capital. Born and raised in the Washington metropolitan area, Chef Tobias grew up watching his Liberian … Continue reading →

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Author and The F.A.A.B Foundation Founder Michele “Mimi” Evans is Today’s Honoree

Posted on May 10, 2018 by

Michele “Mimi” Evans hails from Washington, DC. She is a married mother who had a vision to start a non-profit organization that would focus on issues effecting today’s youth. As a child, Mimi suffered abuse and bullying both at home and in school. Mimi … Continue reading →

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Twist & Stylez Natural Hair Salon Founder Sharon Cooper is Today’s Honoree

Posted on February 12, 2017 by

My name is Sharon Cooper, Founder/Owner of Twist & Stylez Natural Hair Salon and I have over 20 experience as a Natural Hair Stylist/Educator. I am from Washington DC, where I found my passion for doing hair at the age of 14. I am … Continue reading →

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Actor Melvin Jackson, Jr. is Today’s Honoree

Posted on February 6, 2015 by

Melvin was born on April 4th, 1981 in Washington D.C., and now resides in Los Angeles. Known as Bernard on the HBO series “The Wire” and as The Bully on TheCW’s “Everybody Hates Chris.” A young, talented actor, Melvin also … Continue reading →

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World War II Veteran Bob Gasche is Today’s Honoree

Posted on July 29, 2014 by

Bob Gasche is a 90-year-old World War II veteran who enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps as a teenager in 1943 and fought in the famed battle of Iwo Jima at age 21, his first combat.  He lost many friends … Continue reading →

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Domain Name Guru Mike Mann is Today’s Honoree

Posted on July 10, 2014 by

A Washington D.C. native and Domain guru, Mann has decided to take on the task of establishing a new political party in the United States that he has dubbed the Better Government Party. Mike Mann is the founder of non-profit … Continue reading →

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