The Eleanor Jean Grier Leadership Project is a reality due to the dedication of many, including Hardy Brown of The Black Voice News, as announced Friday evening May 19, 2006 at a reception at the Marriott Hotel in Riverside.
Jennifer Vaughn Blakely speaks with Jose Medina during the recent Jean Grier Leadership Institute funded by The Irvine Foundation.
The Eleanor Jean Grier Leadership Project, finalized this month, is a partnership between The Riverside African American Historical Society and The Group.
The organizations received a $90,000 grant to conduct the 3 year adult leadership academy. The project will train 50 low-income and ethnic minority adults to become leaders in the Riverside area. Ten will be trained the first year and 20 each in the next 2 years.
It is a hope for both sponsor groups that this project will become a model for the rest of the country. The day to day operations of the project will be the responsibility of a Project Coordinator. If you would like more information on the position please e-mail thegroupriverside@aol.com.
Attending the announcement celebration reception were former Councilman Ameal Moore and current Councilman Andy Melendrez, both from Ward 2, Damon Castillo from the Latino Network, Jose Medina, running for reelection as RCC Trustee, Woodie Rucker-Hughes, NAACP President. Other attendees included Alicia Lee, Project Advisory Committee, Chair; Sue Strickland, Ola Faye Stephens, Katie Greene, Hugh Layton and Rose Mayes.
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