McDonald’s 365Black Awards celebrate African American leaders

3 July 2009 | By Popsop Team

Since 2002 McDonald’s 365Black Awards continues to recognize prominent African Americanscommunity and business leaders for inspiring and stimulating  African Americans and all American society.

Today on Friday, July 3, 2009, 11:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m., radio celebrity Tom Joyner has announced the winners at the Ernest Morial Convention Center in New Orleans.

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They are: Black Enterprise publisher Earl G. Graves, Sr.; CNN journalist Soledad O’Brien; NBA legend and philanthropist Alonzo Mourning; House Majority Whip and Congressman James E. Clyburn (D-SC) and McDonald’s Owner and Operator Frank E. Mason. These individuals join the ranks of previous 365Black honorees, including the Rev. Jesse Jackson, ESSENCE Magazine president Michelle Ebanks and founder Susan Taylor, along with journalist Roland Martin and educator Johnnetta B. Cole.

via PRNewswire

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