Tag Archives: North Carolina

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

Posted on October 9, 2016 by todayshonoree

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

Posted on November 5, 2015 by todayshonoree

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 todayshonoree

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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Girl Talk Foundation Founder Janine Davis is Today’s Honoree

Posted on March 19, 2015 by todayshonoree

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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Golf Director Sam Puryear is Today’s Honoree

Posted on May 5, 2014 by todayshonoree

Director of Golf Operations Samuel G. Puryear, Jr. has been a leader within the golf industry by touching lives and instilling dreams. Throughout his 17 year career in the game of golf, Puryear has been able to maximize the potential … Continue reading →

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The Butterfly Wheel Monica J. Foster is Today’s Honoree

Posted on February 26, 2013 by todayshonoree

My name is Monica J. Foster, and I’m the Chief Motivational Officer (CMO) of BUTTERFLYWHEEL® Motivation, Advocacy & Consulting. I have dedicated my life to coaching people with disabilities to develop the skills they need to meet their challenges head … Continue reading →

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

Posted on February 14, 2013 by todayshonoree

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 todayshonoree

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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GOODSTARS Founder Brody Hankinson is Today’s Honoree

Posted on November 1, 2012 by todayshonoree

Brody Hankinson is an outstanding individual, entrepreneur and leader within the community. He launched a non-profit organization GOODSTARS through his company, TigerZoom to create job grants for those in need. About GOODSTARS.ORG GOODSTARS.ORG is organized and directed as a non-profit organization with … Continue reading →

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Civil Rights Leader Dr. Benjamin Chavis, Jr. is Today’s Honoree

Posted on August 28, 2012 by todayshonoree

Dr. Benjamin F. Chavis Jr., civil rights leader, author, educator and global business leader is the President of Education Online Services Corporation (EOServe Corp.), the world’s leading provider of online higher education for Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) across … Continue reading →

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