"Having
walked arm and arm with Gregg in Phoenix during last year's protest
against Arizona's inhumane immigration law, it's so rewarding to see
that the community is recognizing him as a 'Humble Humanitarian,'" said
affordable housing advocate, Reverend Phil Lawson, Vice President, NCIC Board of Directors and Interfaith Program Director for East Bay Housing Organization (EBHO).
"The
Take High Street Back Campaign that garnered media attention as the
Mayor of Oakland Jean Quan, joined with our NCIC President, Desley Brooks, Rebecca Kaplan, Libby Schaaf, Larry Reid, Ignacio De. La Fuente, Courtney Ruby, Krista Gulbransen and
the community, is a growing example of Gregg's efforts to give voice to
NCIC's mission to work for equality for all people no matter what
religion or lack thereof," said Lloyd Hanson, Vice President, NCIC Board of Directors. "It's inspiring to see one of our own honored with so many great people who are giving of themselves to help others."
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Rev. Brown with Dee Johnson
at the MOTY Awards |
"I commend Dee Johnson (Lend A Hand Foundation, Founder and Executive Director) and the volunteers of the Lend A Hand Foundation for
seeing the value in a man and organization that has given a voice of
compassion and strength while asking for accountability in the cases of Brandon Morris, Oscar Grant, Darnell Barr, the first homicide of this year and others who have died too young and needlessly, "
said Reverend Brandon Rheems, NCIC Board Member and Pastor of Center of Hope Community Church.
"This
is a great honor and I thank Dee Johnson, the board and friends of Lend
A Hand Foundation," said Reverend Greggory L. Brown. "I
am humbled, encouraged and revitalized by this award to continue my
service to our young people that has spanned my more than 40 years of
work beginning with the Arthur Ashe Foundation's youth programs."
The Lend A Hand Foundation Men of the Year Awards/Gospel Extravaganza with its theme "Fulfilling the Needs of Others" was held at the Greek Orthodox Cathedral Center, 4700 Lincoln Avenue in Oakland. Mistress of Ceremonies, Bay Area Radio Personality, Miranda Wilson orchestrated the flow of the program of awards with entertainment by the Scott Percy Trio, Dorothy Morrison, Pastor William Combs,
Shailla Head, Anointed Expressions and other special guests.
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| (From left) Mrs. Mary Brown, Rev. Brown and Oakland City Councilwoman Rebecca Kaplan |
For more information visit http://www.lendahandfoundation.org call 510 553-1262 or email awards_gospelextravaganza@yahoo.com.
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