Dr. Julianne Malveaux

Notable Economist Shares Views on Race, Culture and the Economy

Her unique style and approach to the science of economics have earned her considerable recognition. She has incredible foresight on the impact that the economy has upon our daily lives and how we will be affected in the future. Though much of her work is focused on African Americans, she has a deep passion for discovering the affects of the economy on Americans and people around the world. She has shared her knowledge with countless audiences.

As President of Bennett College for Women and through her other works, Dr. Malveaux continues to have an impact on the lives of many women. She has made significant contributions to the lives of the college students there who are seeking to live exceptional lives and become future leaders.

Griffith Observatory - To Infinity and Beyond

The Griffith Observatory, a popular tourist attraction, rests majestically like a sovereign hacienda on the south-facing slope of Mount Hollywood in Los Angeles, California, where it commands a view of the 35 mile-long Los Angeles Basin; a picturesque cityscape, featuring LA's central business district; the hustle and bustle of historic Hollywood; and the serenity of the Pacific Ocean, the largest of Earth's oceanic divisions.

It is at this “eyeball to the universe” where more human beings than any other location on this third planet from the Sun have had the opportunity to witness the 1986 apparition of Halley's comet; the 1994 scars inflicted on Jupiter by comet Shoemaker-Levy 9; the spectacular comet Hale-Bopp in 1995; and Hyakutake, the 1996 stealth comet.

Barbara Cull - Advocating for Children and Families in Need

Barbara Cull has dedicated her entire life to helping children and families challenged by learning disabilities, developmental delays, emotional challenges and chronic medical problems.

As a person who struggled with a learning disability and raised a learning-disabled child, she thoroughly understands the time, effort and compassion required to work with these individuals to help them become successful and productive citizens. She has been recognized locally and nationally by the White House, federal, state and local authorities as an innovative leader in special education.

Susie Kay - Making Dreams Come True for Washington, D.C. Inner-city Youth

Susie Kay has been scoring three-pointer baskets with inner-city students of the Washington, D.C., area since 1996 and hundreds of students have benefited. As founder of the Hoop Dreams Scholarship Foundation, Ms. Kay has formed a lasting partnership between community, businesses and students by matching students with mentors. What once seemed like a faded dream for many students in Washington, D.C. has now become a reality. Many of them are the first in their families to attend college.

The mission of Hoop Dreams is to empower and to give hope to many of the inner-city youth of the Washington, D.C. area, offering opportunities to build a solid foundation for life. Skills development, resources, and mentorships are all part of the foundation that supports academic achievements, healthy development and success. However, Hoop Dreams is about much more than scholarships. It’s about family. The volunteers, mentors and staff have all formed a tight bond with the students.