Oshane V. Richards 2020 Luce 24 Under 24 Award Recipient Caribbean Maritime University To provide an environment through which all aspects of youth development can be maximized and actualized, thus influencing and mentoring young men and women to become well rounded and committed to life-long development. Aiming to enrich the experience that fosters growth through […]
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J. Luce Foundation Announces First ‘Luce 24 Under 24’ Awards
New York, N.Y. The J. Luce Foundation is pleased to announce, on its 20th anniversary, the launch of the “Luce 24 Under 24” Awards. The inaugural list of winners will be released by our philanthropy in June, 2019. The foundation’s mission is Supporting Young Global Leaders. Evin Floyd Robinson, co-founder of New York on Tech, receiving the […]
Tough Man, Tender Chicken: Philanthropist Frank Perdue
Salisbury, MD. I grew up with my family watching Frank Perdue on TV and eating his chicken once a week, the first corporate executive to market his own product. He was a warm man, but I did not really know him. Now, thanks to his widow, Mitzi Perdue, and her new book Tough Man, Tender Chicken, […]
A Promise for Tomorrow with Urban Promise
By Vanessa Cabezas, edited by Jim Luce Camden, N.J. Urban Promise is exactly what it stands for. Founded by Dr. Bruce Main back in 1988, Urban Promise has grown significantly over the years and has become a resource or “go to place” for children to get off the streets starting with Camden, New Jersey where it […]
Greek-American Vicky Tzolis Helps Both Women’s Empowerment & Mentally Ill on Long Island
New York, N.Y. Loula Loi Alafoyiannis introduced me to Vicky Tzolis in Congresswoman Carolyn B. Maloney’s living room. So I figured she must be someone interesting. I did what any good writer does: I interviewed her on the spot. Vicky was very interesting. A well-connected Greek-American, Vicky lives on Long island where she volunteers to help both […]
