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Observance of Veterans Day 2023
As a veteran in observance of Veterans Day, I am honored to have marched at the New York City parade, alongside colleagues from Comcast and NBCUniversal. I served in the United States Army Reserve from 1991 to 1999, and I received an honorable discharge.
Tags: Veterans Day · Service Matters · Here You Can · United States Navy · NBCUniversal · United States Army Reserve · Infantry Branch · United War Veterans Council · New York City Veterans Day Parade · Comcast
Photo Credit: LeShawn Walker
Yonkers Association of YWCA Joined Forces With Shefik
Thanks to the support of Chief Executive Officer Charlie Knight, the Yonkers association of YWCA joined forces with Shefik, where members of the P.E.A.R.L Program amplified their message of Prevention, Empowerment, Academics, Recreation, Leadership.
Tags: Harambee Dallas · Empowering Women · Eliminating Racism · Prevention · Empowerment · Academics · Recreation · Yonkers, New York · Dallas, Texas · P.E.A.R.L Program
Photo Credit: Nick Rienzi
Call Out Things That Are Not
Thank you to 4-time Grammy Award winner Karen Clark-Sheard of The Clark Sisters for "figuratively" coming into my house with blessings, to remind me of my purpose, and for speaking life into my dead situation.
Tags: Destined to Win · Generational Blessings · Speaking Increase · Donald Lawrence · The Clark Sisters · Grammy Award Winner · Power · Life · Death · Words
Turn the Stigma of HIV on Its Head
As an ally and an advocate for people affected by HIV/AIDS, I applaud the efforts of Gilead Sciences, as well as many other organizations such as GLAAD, that lead the charge for awareness. Together, let's turn the stigma of HIV on its head!
Tags: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention · HIV · AIDS · Gilead Sciences · World Health Organization · Immune System · Treatment · Allyship · GLAAD Media Awards · GLAAD
Today Is My Birthday
Today is my birthday. The date is Wednesday, April 26, 2023. While life itself is surely a cause for celebration, at this particular moment I am compelled to reflect on death. Over the past few years alone, I amassed numerous losses.
Tags: Life · Death · Business Associates · COVID-19 · Relatives · Existence · Amistad · Acquaintances · Birthday · Friends
It's Time to Meet Shefik
August 22, 2022 Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
Shefik is your new Co-Lead of the employee resource group OUT, joining forces with Eric Hanson. Based in Stamford, Connecticut, Shefik is currently a Technical Lead at NBC Sports, where he developed mission-critical technology for high-profile events.
Tags: NBCUniversal · Doctor Dré · Melba Moore · John Amos · Morgan Freeman · Siedah Garrett · Greg Louganis · Smokey Robinson · Chris Jasper · Sarah Dash
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