The Reaching for the Stars
Program takes great pleasure in identifying, saluting, and creating awareness
of young leaders in the African American community. This year they are honoring ten
exceptional high school sophomores and juniors destined to be future leaders in the greater Cincinnati area. These emerging
leaders epitomize excellence in character, service, and academic achievement.
Their selection will be based on overall academic excellence, outstanding
community service, and leadership.
Award recipients will be
honored during a special recognition ceremony November 12th at 2pm
at the University of Cincinnati‘s African American Cultural and Resource
Center. Courtis Fuller, WLWT-TV anchor, will be emcee. There will be a reception
immediately following the Program. There
is no charge.
At 1pm there will be a
Seminar on obtaining scholarships for minority students to attend the
University of Cincinnati. This Seminar
will be hosted by Bleuzette Marshall,
Chief Diversity Officer at UC and Attorney Robert Richardson, Chairman of the
UC Board of Directors. This is an excellent opportunity for parents and
students to get valuable information and meet key decision-makers.
The Awards create a linkage
for these young aspirants with established
and accomplished leaders in their professions and in their community. We encourage students to
come back to Cincinnati after their educational careers are over and help make
Cincinnati great. Propelled by their innate
talents, lofty goals, and the encouragement of inspiring role models, these
emerging leaders are encouraged to soar as they continue to fulfill their
highest potential and ….reach for the stars!
BDPA Cincinnati chapter has three previous winners - Hassani Harrigan, Hadiya Harrigan and Brian Puliam.
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