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Charles Dominguez - Courage, Sacrifice and Beyond
At the age of 31, Charles decided to join the military, and as many of us would ask, why? “To do my part. To be supportive,” says Charles. He was the first and only member of his family to join the military [the Army] which took his family and friends by surprise.
Seven months after his deployment, Gina experienced the unthinkable. She received a phone call that drastically changed the lives of the entire family. The phone rang at 3:30 in the morning. “It was Charles calling to tell me he was blown up by terrorists; a suicide bomb just outside an Iraqi police station in Ramadi. You don’t expect that to happen to your husband. You know it’s possible, but you don’t expect it. I just thanked God he was alive.
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(Rufus "Scola" Waller) - A Smooth Groove Style for All Ages
Growing up in mean neighborhoods on the West side of Baltimore didn’t keep Rufus “Scola” Waller from becoming a shining star.
Music has a rich history in Scola’s family and he credits his love of music to his father’s first cousin, Fats Waller. As a young child, he played the guitar, keyboard, the drums and many other instruments without taking a single lesson, a gift that would enrich his life.
Beneath the stylish clothing and those soulful brown eyes lies a heart of gold. This former member of Dru Hill, one of most successful R &B groups, has a deep love for people and want to see them succeed and it is evident through his social commitment to his hometown. He and ‘his crew’ often visit shelters and distribute toys to young kids who are homeless in Baltimore City. “Whenever I have a little extra money, I do whatever I can.” |
Annette - Escaping the Clutches of Domestic Abuse
Should I stay? Should I leave? What will happen if I leave? Will I be safe and free from his or her abuse? Will I pay a heavier price if I leave? These are questions that many women and men ask themselves as they find themselves feeling trapped in abusive relationships. Quietly they suffer at the hands of their mates.
A courageous mother leaves her abusive relationship to save her son’s and her life.
Annette, a loving wife, but a victim of domestic abuse remembers vividly when her husband would go into a rage. Furniture would fly across the room or his fist would hit the walls of their home, dishes would get thrown across the room and broken. No one expects to be on the receiving end of such violence. |
John Wood - Room to Read
It was the birth of a defining moment – one that changed his life and has affected the lives of thousands of families worldwide. While on a sabbatical from the exciting, yet hustle and bustle of being a marketing executive at Microsoft, John Wood’s life’s purpose would forever change.
While on a trek in Nepal, he was invited to visit a local school in a small village, but much to his surprise he found himself in the middle of poverty, not utopia. – This little detour resulted in a grand detour in his life’s plan. He was invited by the headmaster to see the library, but very few books existed. Amazed at the fact there were only a few books in the library, John instantly made a personal vow to help. The headmaster’s words to John, “Perhaps you will some day return with books” became John’s vision – to make a difference in the lives of thousands of young kids. John returned home with a new vision and a changed heart. |
Leanna Archer - Youth Entrepreneur Extraordinaire
Leanna Archer often dreamed of starting her own business. As a young star from Islip, New York, she has not only achieved her dream, but has achieved success in many other areas of her life, including her education. She is sharing her experiences, knowledge and thoughts on success with other youth. Her story is an inspiration to youth and adults.
At eight years of age Leanna started thinking about turning her mother's homemade hair products into a profitable venture. She told her parents that selling the product could become a really big success. "If people wanted to know what I used in my hair, why not make it available for them."
Leanna began handing out samples of her mother's hair products at school and before she knew it she was receiving checks in the mail for product orders.
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Antoine Jasmine - Changing Communities One Child at a Time
Antoine Jasmine has the vision and heart to change the world through ministry. At a young age he began molding his life to be a model for today’s youth. As a high school student at Reserve Christian High School he achieved perfect attendance, was awarded most improved student, class favorite and most talented student.
At an early age he knew his life’s calling would be to spread the gospel and today he mentors and ministers to young people across and America and abroad. This shy young kid at the age of 16 received his divine calling while attending a youth camp.
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