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Taft T. Newman Christian School Hosts 2nd Annual Portrait of Great Achiever Awards

Wednesday, 04 April 2007

SAN BERNARDINO

Awards and Walk of Fame Induction Honors Those Making a Difference In The Community

Anna Maria Horsford

Grammy award winner Pastor Andrae Crouch, Assemblywoman Wilmer Amina Carter and Lindsay Hughes, of McDonald's Gospelfest acclaim, are only a few outstanding leaders included among those to be honored at the 2nd Annual ‘Portrait of Great Achiever Awards and Walk of Fame Induction.' The black tie reception will commence at the Taft T. Newman Christian School located at 1314 Date Street in San Bernardino, Saturday, April 21 at 4:30 p.m. The reception will be immediately followed by the awards ceremony at 7:00 p.m.

Rafael Rawls

The ‘Portrait of Great Achiever Award and Walk of Fame Induction' event is a highly anticipated event honoring unsung heroes who have made outstanding contributions to the community. "We are very excited about hosting the event this year," comments advisory council member Lin French. "It is great to have a forum where people are honored for their outstanding achievements. It uplifts the community and helps inspire others to also strive to accomplish great things, as well."

Wilmer Amina Carter

Rafael Rawls, Field Representative for Congressman Joe Baca, and actress Anna Maria Horsford will both serve as hosts for the evening. Anna Maria Horsford, a seasoned actress in her own rite, has created in impressive body of work appearing in award-winning shows including Grey's Anatomy, 24 and The Shield. Playing a prominent role on the sitcom The Wayans Bros for five seasons, Horsford has also made several guest star appearances on Sparks, Moesha, The Fresh Prince of Bel- Air and Girlfriends.

The following is a complete list of the 2007 Portrait of a Great Achiever Award and Walk of Fame Induction honorees:

Assemblywoman Wilmer Amina Carter - the first African American woman representing San Bernardino
Pastor Andrae Crouch - legendary gospel singer and Pastor of New Christ Memorial Church of God in Christ
Ted Henson - First African American Police Captain of the San Bernardino Police Department
Lindsay Hughes - Philanthropist, Founder and CEO of McDonald's Gospelfest
Dorothy Ingram - the longest living African American educator in San Bernardino County
The Mississippi Blind Boys - Legendary Gospel Group
Regina Moses - descendent of the founders of Allensworth, the only black town in California.
Dr. Friedhelm Radandt - President of Community Christian College
Pastor Raymond Turner - renowned community activist and Pastor of Temple Missionary Baptist Church