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October 2, 2012

DREAM: Chicago! Obama for America Fundraising Event & Rising Star Award Reception

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EVENT DETAILS:

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 4, 2012 | 6PM

SOCIETY ART GALLERY: 2140 W. FULTON ST.

GENERAL ADMISSION: $44 donation to Obama for America Campaign

 

Join Chicago’s Y&P for Obama for their  4th and final Obama for America fundraiser in the President’s hometown. Help the President ignite our base by supporting his re-election efforts in the City of Chicago. We have the POWER to move the country FORWARD! Click here to RSVP.

2012 Rising Star Awards

This award is presented yearly to a leader that embodies a deep commitment to social activism through a proven track record of transforming this commitment into effective action. Recipients of the Rising Star Award have demonstrated leadership ability, creativity, and integrity.

Chicago’s Y&P 2012 Rising Star Honorees

Diane Latiker Founder, Kids Off the Block
Pastor Corey Brooks New Beginnings Church of Chicago
Amy DuBois Barnett Editor-In-Chief, Ebony Magazine
Tim King Founder and CEO, Urban Prep Academies
Chef Judson Todd Allen Food Network Star Finalist Healthy Living Advocate
Faheem Majeed Artist and Curator Former Executive Director, South Side Community Art Center
Nazr Mohammed Chicago Bulls Player Co-Founder, The Nazr Mohammed Foundation
Kari Steele Formulating Chemist, L’Oreal


About the Author

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LaToya Cross
N’DIGO’s Web Editor, LaToya (Toi Talese) Cross, graduated from Columbia College Chicago with a bachelor’s degree in Magazine Journalism. She has been published in various publications, such as Blazinstreetz.com, Gloss Magazine Online (GMO), InChiCity.com, and Jet Magazine. In addition to being a writer and editor, she works with and mentors youth as an After-School instructor and also participates in media panels. Her work as a writer and visionary engages all things creatively and artistically driven, birthing ‘N’Visions’ on ndigo.com. Toya also offers freelance assistance with media, PR and event planning.




 
 

 
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