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Los Angeles, CA, United States, 2012/06/04 - The GLAAACC Education Fund & Foundation’s efforts highlight the extraordinary importance of preparing African Americans students to avoid what a recent CNN article deems as the Black Male Teacher Extinction.
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The Greater Los Angeles African American Chamber of Commerce (GLAAACC) Education Fund & Foundation will host its 13th Annual Scholarship Awards Luncheon on Wednesday, June 20, 2012 at the Omni Hotel in downtown Los Angeles. Through the GLAAACC Education Fund & Foundation, the Foundation connects urban youth to educational resources that promote self-sufficiency.
“The GLAAACC Education Fund & Foundation takes extraordinary pride in its commitment to helping young people pave successful paths,” said Donald A. Kincey, Chairman of the GLAAACC Foundation who dually serves as the Vice President, Community Development & Public Affairs for Comerica Bank. “We must collectively invest in the lives of those who will serve as the next generation of leaders.”
In light of a recent CNN article highlighting the “Black Male Teacher Extinction,” the GLAAACC Foundation’s scholarship program helps bridge the economic gap that has traditionally prevented students of color from pursuing a college education. Sponsored by Wells Fargo, the luncheon will honor seven youth and present scholarships ranging from $2,000 to $5,000 per student.
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“Thanks to the spectacular support of partners like Wells Fargo, we continue the GLAAACC Foundation’s legacy of empowering students,” said Angela Gibson, Secretary of the GLAAACC Education Fund & Foundation. “The business community plays an integral role in building opportunities for students in their quest to become vibrant professionals.”
According to the Department of Education, less than two percent of the nation’s teachers are African American Males. Further compounding the dilemma, 64 percent of African American children living in California reside in single-parent homes. This staggering statistic, courtesy of Kids Count Data Center, further intensifies the need for positive male role models.
Former scholarship recipient Brandon Rainey exemplifies GLAAACC’s commitment to empowering young people. With the help of the scholarship program, Rainey earned a Bachelor’s degree from Morehouse College and now serves as the Artistic Director at ICEF Public Schools. He is also the CEO of CBG Arts, a company he started in 2007 to serve as an outlet for youth to use the arts as their weapons.
“I will always appreciate the GLAAACC Education Fund & Foundation for helping me achieve my goals,” said Rainey. “Young people, especially those from urban communities, need organizations like the GLAAACC Foundation who are committed to shaping the communities in which they serve. “
To learn how you can support GLAAACC’s Education Fund & Foundation, please visit glaaacc.org/education-fund or contact the Chamber office at 323-292-1297.
About the GLAAACC Education Fund & Foundation
The Greater Los Angeles African American Chamber of Commerce (GLAAACC) Education Fund & Foundation, a 501©(3) public benefit nonprofit organization provides financial support for educational programs that promote the post-secondary academic advancement and aspirations of students from schools in underserved communities in the GLAAACC target geographic region, with particular emphasis on those students pursuing a business oriented curriculum.
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