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Kevin Cottrell, a 2000 QBG Scholarship recipient, currently works for NBA-TV.  He is pictured here on the sidelines at the 2010 NBA Finals. (Photo Courtesy of Kevin Cottrell)

Kevin Cottrell, a 2000 QBG Scholarship recipient, currently works for NBA-TV. He is pictured here on the sidelines at the 2010 NBA Finals. (Photo Courtesy …

Published on August 9, 2011

Tenisha Taylor-Abernathy, a 1995 QBG Scholarship recipient, is currently an executive producer at CNN in Atlanta, GA.

Tenisha Taylor-Abernathy, a 1995 QBG Scholarship recipient, is currently an executive producer at CNN in Atlanta, GA.

Published on August 9, 2011

LaCael Palmer-Pratt, a 1995 QBG Scholarship recipient, is currently an educator in Chicago.

LaCael Palmer-Pratt, a 1995 QBG Scholarship recipient, is currently an educator in Chicago.

Published on August 9, 2011

Alex Rodriguez (left), Gift of Hope Ambassador, brother of boxer "El Nino Azteca"  talks about organ donation along with Alexis, a 28 year old woman who received his brother's heart. (Photo by Thelma Sardin)

Alex Rodriguez (left), Gift of Hope Ambassador, brother of boxer "El Nino Azteca" talks about organ donation along with Alexis, a 28 year old woman …

Published on August 9, 2011

(L to R) Michele Mazurek, R.N., Mt. Sinai Hospital, Alison Smith, VP Operations, Gift of Hope, Cook County Commissioner Robert Steele, Debra Wesley, Sinai Health System and Jackie D. Lynch, director of community affairs, Gift of Hope pose for a photo following Aug. 1's press conference observing National Minority Donor Awareness Day. (Photo by Thelma Sardin)

(L to R) Michele Mazurek, R.N., Mt. Sinai Hospital, Alison Smith, VP Operations, Gift of Hope, Cook County Commissioner Robert Steele, Debra Wesley, Sinai Health …

Published on August 9, 2011

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. played a significant role in moving America, and indeed the world, towards the equality of all men, and in memorializing the man and his work, Harry Johnson has played an equally significant role in producing the King monument in Washington, D.C.

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. played a significant role in moving America, and indeed the world, towards the equality of all men, and in memorializing …

Published on August 9, 2011

Harry E. Johnson, Sr. the man behind the monument.

Harry E. Johnson, Sr. the man behind the monument.

Published on August 9, 2011

Published on August 9, 2011

Oprah Winfrey Photo greginhollywood

Oprah Winfrey Photo greginhollywood

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James Earl Jones Photo Stuart Crawford

James Earl Jones Photo Stuart Crawford

Published on August 9, 2011

Josephine Haynes turned 95 years young on Aug 8 and holds a birthday plaque from President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama at her birthday celebration on Aug 6. (Photo by Thelma Sardin)

Josephine Haynes turned 95 years young on Aug 8 and holds a birthday plaque from President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama at her …

Published on August 9, 2011

Attorney General Eric H. Holder, left, with Lester Holt, NBC news reporter, at the 2011 National Association of Black Journalists convention held at the Pennsylvania Convention Center in Center City.  ABDUL R. SULAYMAN/TRIBUNE CHIEF PHOTOGRAPHER

Attorney General Eric H. Holder, left, with Lester Holt, NBC news reporter, at the 2011 National Association of Black Journalists convention held at the Pennsylvania …

Published on August 9, 2011

Berlean Miller Burris, Ph. D, wife of former U.S. Senator Roland Burris, Sr. has written a book as a testimony to her faith in God.

Berlean Miller Burris, Ph. D, wife of former U.S. Senator Roland Burris, Sr. has written a book as a testimony to her faith in God.

Published on August 9, 2011

Juan Lopez and Natalie Heard pose for a photo at ACE Tech High School's graduation in June. The school's mission is to to provide for our students the highest levels of instruction and academic achievement combined with exemplary character development that will   prepare them for post-secondary and apprenticeship education and sustained lifelong success.  (Photo Courtesy of ACE Tech)

Juan Lopez and Natalie Heard pose for a photo at ACE Tech High School's graduation in June. The school's mission is to to provide for …

Published on August 9, 2011

Xavier Purnell and Jorge Ramirez were among the more than 100 ACE Tech graduates participating in the school's commencement exercises this past June.  ACE Tech is located at 5410 South State Street in Chicagos Washington Park neighborhood.  (Photo Courtesy of ACE Tech)

Xavier Purnell and Jorge Ramirez were among the more than 100 ACE Tech graduates participating in the school's commencement exercises this past June. ACE Tech …

Published on August 9, 2011

Marie Butler, Capital Project Manager, IDOT speaks to the Chatham Business Association about infrastructure improvements and developments in Illinois. (Photo by Thelma Sardin)

Marie Butler, Capital Project Manager, IDOT speaks to the Chatham Business Association about infrastructure improvements and developments in Illinois. (Photo by Thelma Sardin)

Published on August 9, 2011

Snoop Dogg. Photo Donald Bray

Snoop Dogg. Photo Donald Bray

Published on August 9, 2011

AMPRO INDUSTRIES, INC. TOYA & MEMPHITZ Ampro Pro Styl welcomes the #1 newlyweds in entertainment Antonia "Toya" & Mickey "MeMpHiTz" Wright as the new faces of their global advertising campaign. (PRNewsFoto/Ampro Industries, Inc.) MEMPHIS, TN UNITED STATES

AMPRO INDUSTRIES, INC. TOYA & MEMPHITZ Ampro Pro Styl welcomes the #1 newlyweds in entertainment Antonia "Toya" & Mickey "MeMpHiTz" Wright as the new faces …

Published on August 9, 2011

Rising prices for pay TV, coupled with growing availability of lower cost alternatives, add to a toxic mix at a time when disposable income isn't growing. Photo basykes

Rising prices for pay TV, coupled with growing availability of lower cost alternatives, add to a toxic mix at a time when disposable income isn't …

Published on August 9, 2011

Big rigs or semis will have to slash fuel consumption and production of heat-trapping gases by up to 23 percent. Photo Ildar Sagdejev

Big rigs or semis will have to slash fuel consumption and production of heat-trapping gases by up to 23 percent. Photo Ildar Sagdejev

Published on August 9, 2011

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