This past February, in honor of Black History Month, THF saluted our nation's African American leaders in Education, Health and Wealth. We owe many thanks to these "Positive People Doing Positive Things," for helping our children recognize their true potential and realize their dreams.
EDUCATION:
Terry Houston, Principal - Roosevelt High School, St. Louis, MO
Teaching students that college is not out of reach. Click Here to Learn More!
Dominique Lee, History Teacher - Newark, NJ
Creating positive learning environments through school reform. Click Here to Learn More!
Tamica Stubbs, Biology Teacher - Charlotte, NC
Leveraging partnerships to create innnovative curriculum. Click Here to Learn More!
Harriett Ball, Teacher/Motivational Speaker - Houston, TX
Inspiring children to overcome obstacles. Click Here to Learn More!
* * * * *
HEALTH:
Zaid Gayle, Executive Director of Peace4Kids - Compton, CA
Bringing peace and positivity to South Central LA. Click Here to Learn More!
Sheila Webb, Director of Health for New Orleans Health Dept - New Orleans, LA
Advocating for change in the city's neighborhood health clinics. Click Here to Learn More!
Tyrone Chatman, Associate Exec Director of Michigan Veterans' Association - Detroit, MI
Improving the skills and confidence of homeless veterans. Click Here to Learn More!
Annie Maxwell, Director of STARS and Volunteer Service for Ctr for Visually Impaired - Atlanta, GA
Inspiring generations of socially isolated and educationally deprived children. Click Here to Learn More!
* * * * *
WEALTH:
Cheryl Dorsey, CEO of Echoing Green - New York, NY
Facilitating social entrepreneurship by providing resources to visionaries. Click Here to Learn More!
Kenneth Chenault, Chairman & CEO of American Express - New York, NY
Promoting pro-business public policy. Click Here to Learn More!
Ephren Taylor II, Chairman & CEO of Incoming, Inc. - New York, NY
Breaking barriers as the youngest African American CEO of any public company in the US. Click Here to Learn More!
Robert Johnson, Founder of Black Entertainment TV - Washington D.C.
Leading the way for African American business owners. Click Here to Learn More!
|