Philanthropy

G&B FOUNDATIONS, INC. Fifteenth Annual Awards & Scholarship Luncheon

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March 21, 2015- Riccardo’s Ballroom in Astoria, New York, held G&B Foundations, Inc, Fifteenth Annual Awards and Scholarship Luncheon honoring seven young minority with Scholarship and financial aid for college. Awards were also given to Dr. Dottye J. Seales (Community Service Award), Penda C. Howell (Press Service Excellence in Media Award), James Alston (“Man of …

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Women’s History Month – Honoring a Legacy

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March 8th, International Women’s Day has its roots in early 1900’s world and American History.  Women’s History Month is a result and has placed well-earned Honors upon the works and memories of very distinguished female leaders.  The legacy began with highlighting early women’s issues like Abolition of Slavery, Suffrage, Fair Labor Policies and eventually progress …

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Get to the Bottom Line of College Costs: HESC’s Free Comparison Tool Gets You There

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Students receiving their college financial aid award letters can compare differences, calculate net costs and estimate total cost of college education, including student loan repayment scenarios College acceptance letters are arriving to excited college-bound students almost daily and financial aid award letters follow right behind. The award letter contains important information about the financial aid …

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Elegant for Prom

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This Saturday, April 11th the boutique host a kick-off drive reception from 5-8pm for folks to stop by and donate their fancy accessories and clothing. Refreshments will be served. Our 2015 beneficiaries are Black Women for Black Girls Giving Circle and The Star Boutique. Elegant for Prom has donated hundreds of gently-used formal wear and …

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Harlem Educational Activities Fund Celebrates their 25th Anniversary with the Closing of the Bell at the NYSE

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On Friday February 20th   representatives and guests of the Harlem Educational Activities Fund (HEAF) had the exclusive and coveted opportunity to stand on the floor of the NYSE.  In honor of this celebratory occasion, Ruth Rathblott, President and CEO, rings the Closing Bell. The Bells are held for companies either listing on the NYSE for …

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SUSAN TAYLOR: A NEW WAY FORWARD

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Continuing to stay “In The Spirit” and still shaping new worlds for many, the elegant Susan Taylor takes time to sit with the Harlem times.  Highly recognized across the world stage for her inspirational monthly editorials for over 30 years, Ms. Taylor, the High-priestess in Black media was a dominating force.  Indeed, she still reigns …

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OHBM: BRINGING YOU A NEW YORK KIND OF SMILE

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Setting the highest standards and restarting the game for young men of color, The One Hundred Black Men, Inc. (OHBM) recently gathered to celebrate their 35th Annual Gala.  Widely known as a platform to help individuals build their own human capital and mount initiatives to instill a sense of future-mindedness within their communities, the OHBM …

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