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Cardiovascular Surgeon Rozales A Swanson, MD is Today’s Honoree

Posted on August 12, 2018 by Today's Honoree

Bio Dr. Swanson is a board certified cardiovascular surgeon with more than 18 years of experience. He is a military veteran with experience working overseas and the continental United States. He has advanced training in heart failure surgery and has … Continue reading →

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Wells Fargo Director of National Partnerships Georgette Dixon is Today’s Honoree

Posted on October 9, 2016 by Today's Honoree

Georgette Dixon is a Senior Vice President and Director of National Partnerships, where she is responsible for managing a portfolio of 12 national nonprofits that deliver advocacy, programs and services for low- to moderate-income communities and diverse groups. Through collaboration … Continue reading →

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Worth Financial CEO Glen Wright, II is Today’s Honoree

Posted on September 1, 2016 by Today's Honoree

Glen Wright, II founded Worth Financial Advisory Group to serve the complex financial needs of his clients by providing a single, comprehensive source for financial planning and investment management. As a fiduciary, Glen is a highly trained professional who is … Continue reading →

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Author Nazeeh Z. Abdul-Hakeem is Today’s Honoree for Friday November 6th, 2015

Posted on November 5, 2015 by Today's Honoree

Islam in America is becoming increasingly more common. In his new book, “The Athaan in the Bull City: Building Durham’s Islamic Community,” author Nazeeh Abdul-Hakeem details the impact Black American Muslims have had on localizing Islam in Durham, North Carolina. … Continue reading →

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Independent Music Outlet CEO Roc-Well is Today’s Honoree for Tuesday October 20th, 2015

Posted on October 19, 2015 by Today's Honoree

Beginning at the age of 19,  Edmond Deforres McMiller aka Rocwell, laid his musical foundation with the group ” TAHA Nation. ” As a leading lyrical voice, he decided to go solo and partnered with another TAHA Nation artist, “E-Theral” … Continue reading →

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Filmmaker Alyze Elyse is Today’s Honoree for Friday October 2nd

Posted on October 1, 2015 by Today's Honoree

Alyze Elyse (Born In Greensboro North Carolina ) is an African American Actor, Singer, and Filmmaker. She produced her first film in 2008 called Innocent. With no names, no label support, and raising 5 children, being an entertainer was a … Continue reading →

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Girl Talk Foundation Founder Janine Davis is Today’s Honoree

Posted on March 19, 2015 by Today's Honoree

JANINE DAVIS is a motivational speaker and the Founder and Executive Director of Girl Talk Foundation, Inc. Janine’s candid, no-nonsense delivery has captured audiences from teenage girls to corporate executives. She is an award-winning 22-year radio veteran and entertainment journalist. Janine … Continue reading →

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The Art Table Studio Director Tiffany Pierce is Today’s Honoree

Posted on September 30, 2013 by Today's Honoree

Tiffany Pierce is the Founder and Arts Director of  The Art Table Studio in New York. Tiffany Pierce is a mom, art educator and artist with humanitarian interest. In 2004, Tiffany is originally from Asheville, NC and currently resides in … Continue reading →

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Family Over Football Hero Brandon O’Brien is Today’s Honoree

Posted on February 14, 2013 by Today's Honoree

Wide receiver Brandon O’Brien might just have the best backstory of anyone in this year’s NFL draft. After graduating University High School in Orlando, O’Brien walked on at Kentucky. He played JV against D2 and NAIA teams in his first … Continue reading →

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Today’s Honoree is Retired Driver Donald Douglass

Posted on November 2, 2012 by Today's Honoree

Donald served as an x-ray technician in the U. S. Army from 1941-1945.One afternoon in 1942, Alberta was sitting on her back porch with her mother, when a “cute little soldier boy” came out of a neighboring apartment and caught … Continue reading →

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