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Take Wings Foundation

8th Annual Angel Awards Benefit

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8 th AnnualAngel Awards Benefit

Saturday, August 13, 2011

San Francisco Marriott55 Fourth Street • San Francisco, CA

6:00 P.M.VIP and Sponsors Reception (By Invitation only)

Hosted by Hennessy

6:00 P.M.Cocktail Reception

Hosted by Hennessy

7:00 P.M.Dining, Program & Entertainment

9:30 P.M.After Party

Program & Event Management - Stalfana A. Bello


About the Take Wings Foundation

Founded in 1997 by actress Terri J. Vaughn, Take Wings Foundation (TWF) provides a variety of activities for young women living in at risk communities that allows them the opportunity to interact with positive role models, participate in community service projects, and receive academic scholarships. The young women participate in three all day workshops each year that address a variety of topics that are relevant to challenges teens face, such as health and wellness, self sufficiency, personal responsibility and academic success. Through their participation in these various activities TWF offers a safe and supportive place for youth to discuss personal issues that affect most underserved youth.

Each year there are anywhere from 5 to 10 young women who receive the TWF Scholarship. The amount awarded to each recipient depends on monies raised from our annual fundraiser which you are supporting this evening! Over this past year, TWF has taken steps to extend our outreach and in 2011 we formally launched our young men’s program. Stay tuned as we develop this wing of our foundation. Our hope is that tonight you will learn more about TWF, feel the passion that Take Wings is built on, and make the decision to continue to support our youth as they Take Wings and Soar!

To the Take Wings Foundation Board of Directors: Antoinette, Billy, Shari, Roslyn and Mom, thank you for your tireless efforts, your time, your energy, your love and your dedication to the work that we do for our young girls and young men. This foundation started off as a passion of mine and you have each embraced my passion and made it your own. I love you and could not do this without you.

To Tracy Ward, TWF Executive Director: My dear sister I see you working and thriving for our youth. I see you going beyond your duties to keep Take Wings running and growing. I see you challenging the TWF board of directors and me to step up to the call of strengthening our youth. I see you making us a better force in the community for the sake of the youth we serve. I see you do

all of this while being a great mom, wife, daughter, sister, friend and continuing to excel in your own career. You continue to be an inspiration to me. Thank you.

To My friends Nicole, Boris and Kelly, thank you guys for saying yes! Every year is a challenge for me to find the right speakers and celebrity friends who are available to help celebrate and encourage our community. It’s such a blessing for me when you guys make it so easy. Thank you for choosing to come out to share your gifts of love, laughter, wisdom and music just because I asked. (Meaning they are not paid to be here ya’ll.) I am so humbled and so honored to have the talented and influential friends I have in entertainment, education and politics, many of whom I was a fan of first. Thank you! Thank you! Thank you for making this event exciting, motivational and Hot for us all.

To Our Sponsors, Honorees, Honorary Chairs and Volunteers: Thank you for your support and partnership in making this evening and our work with the youth a success. Your contributions and time are empowering to each young lady and young man as they strive for excellence. You are inspiring to us because we cannot continue to do this work without your financial support and valuable time. Your commitment, your vision, and your belief in the work we do make a phenomenal difference in the lives of our youth we serve.

To All of You here tonight I am more than humbled to have you. You being here is a true testament to the work that God is doing through this foundation. Take Wings Foundation was created solely to help young girls, and now also young men, to thrive. It was created so that we could support, uplift and inspire our youth to grow to have successful lives. By being here tonight you are contributing to the betterment of our society as a whole. We as a foundation cannot exist, cannot serve, cannot make a difference without you. Your support is mandatory for us to succeed with our mission in helping to develop productive and inspiring young men and women. Thank you for choosing to support our youth, by choosing to support Take Wings Foundation.

Terri J. Vaughn

A Message from the Board

To work towards your goal is to fly

To achieve it Is to soar

On behalf of every young woman & man TWF serves

The Board of Directorswould like to thank each of you for helping us to soar.

Terri J. Vaughn Riley, FounderTracy L. Ward, Executive DirectorRosalyn Gentry, Board President

Board MembersShari Morgan

Antoinette OtisHelen K. Vaughn

Billy J. Ward


ProgramNicole Ari Parker & Malinda Williams

Evening Hosts

Dr. Charley Hames, Jr. .......................................................................................InvocationBeebe Memorial Cathedral

Terri J. Vaughn .................................................................Welcome & AcknowledgementsFounder, Take Wings Foundation

Dining & MusicTracy L. Ward ...............................................Angel Award Presentation to Ed FitzpatrickExecutive Director

Helen K. Vaughn ........................ Angel Award Presentation to Warren Strudwick, M.D.Member, Board of Directors

Take Wings Foundation promotional videocourtesy of the Golden State Warriors and produced by Janet Fong

Take Wings Foundation 2011 Graduates

Kelly Price ................................................................................................... EntertainmentRecording Artist

Presentation by Chef Brian Hill

Live Auction

Nicole Ari Parker & Malinda Williams ................................................... Closing Remarks

After Party hosted by Hennessy


Malinda WilliamsEvening Co-Host

Malinda Williams, an esteemed Hollywood sweetheart, will again grace the silver screen alongside Chris Rock in Julie Delpy’s “Two Days in New York”.

A true motion picture star, Malinda recently starred in “First Sunday” (Screen Gems), a feature film starring Ice Cube and directed by David E. Talbert, and Tyler Perry’s “Daddy’s Little Girls”, where she portrayed Maya, the assistant and friend to Gabrielle Union’s character, Julia, a successful lawyer who falls in love with a janitor named Monty (Idris Elba), much to the chagrin of her father. Maya convinces Julia that Monty is a good guy and she should listen to her heart and not to her judgmental family and friends about his social status.

In 2005, Malinda starred in the Outkast film, “Idlewild” (Universal). “Idlewild” was Malinda’s first starring role in a

major musical production. In this period piece, also starring Big Boi and Andre 3000, Malinda portrayed Zora, the wife of “Rooster” (Big Boi). Malinda also recently starred on the television drama “Windfall”(NBC), where she portrayed Kimberly George, a 22 year- old single mother whose luck found her winning the $386 Million dollar lottery and left her life in the trailer park behind.

If you ask this talented actress some of her career goals, she will tell you, “I just want to portray African-American women accurately, because that is all I represent; not necessarily positively or negatively, just correctly.” If this beautiful actress’s face seems familiar, it may be because she spent five years portraying Tracey “Bird” Van Adams, a beauty salon owner and struggling entrepreneur on Showtime’s ground-breaking, history making series “SoulFood.” Malinda has worked consistently in a business where many careers are short- lived.

In 2003 and 2004 she earned an NAACP Image Award nomination for “Outstanding Actress in a Drama Series”, and in 2002, 2003and 2004 the series received the NAACP Image Award for “Outstanding Drama Series” with yet another nomination in 2004.

Malinda’s leading role film credits include: The Wood (MTV /Paramount), High School High (TriStar), and An Invited Guest which won the Best of Show at the 1999 Acapulco Black Film Festival and the Audience Award at the 1999 Urban World Festival in New York. She also starred in Dancing in September (HBO). Other film credits include: Sunset Park (Columbia/TriStar) and A Thin Line Between Love and Hate (New Line). Malinda’s guest starring television credits include: CBS’s The District, Law and Order: SVU and ABC’s NYPD Blue.

Having recently wrapped production on David O. Russell’s latest project “Nailed”, and currently writing a blog for Essence.com, Malinda also finds time to work with non-profit organizations such as The Take Wings and Chryalis Foundations.

Having the ability to portray characters ranging from a sophisticated beauty salon owner, to a mentally challenged teenager, has branded Malinda Williams one of Hollywood’s most well-respected actresses.


Nicole Ari ParkerEvening Co-Host

Nicole is as adept at portraying strong sexy women as she is at playing vulnerable and complicated characters. She is best known for her outstanding performance as ‘Teri Joseph’ of Showtime’s award winning original series “Soul Food” and has displayed her acting range in several blockbuster and independent films. She most recently starred in the new ABC drama series “The Deep End” where she played Susan Oppenheim, a partner at Sterling, who prides herself on her “take-no-prisoners” attitude. She can currently be seen in the indie comedy 35 and Ticking directed by Russ Parr.

Previously, Nicole starred opposite Eddie Murphy in Paramount Pictures’ Imagine That and will next appear with Rockmond Dunbar in Pastor Brown. She has been featured in Touchstone Picture’s Remember the Titans,

Welcome Home, Roscoe Jenkins with Martin Lawrence, Boogie Nights with Mark Wahlberg, the HBO Original Film, Dancing in September, and opposite Taye Diggs in Fox Searchlight’s Brown Sugar.

She has also been featured in many independent films like 200 Cigarettes, Shooting Gallery’s Loving Jezebel, Subway Stories, and Sebastian Cole, a winner at the 1999 Sundance Film Festival.

Nicole has an extensive background in theatre, having performed in incredible Off-Broadway productions like “Chicago,” “House of Lear,” and “Romeo and Juliet.” She also appeared in the television movies “The Loretta Claiborne Story,” “Exiled,” and “Mind Prey.”

Nicole always knew she wanted to be an actress. She began pursuing her dream at the Baltimore Actors Theatre and then it was on to Washington Ballet Company before moving to New York to study further at New York University. She is a graduate of NYU’s famed Tisch School of the Arts.

Nicole has been nominated for seven NAACP Image Awards and had the pleasure of presenting President Bill Clinton with a Thurgood Marshall Lifetime Achievement Award at a ceremony hosted by the NAACP. She also received a special award at the Urban World Film Festival, for Outstanding Body of Work as an Actress.

Nicole also starred alongside former “Soul Food” co-star and real life spouse, Boris Kodjoe in the Paramount/UPN sit-com “Second Time Around.” Nicole and Boris have raised the bar of the Hollywood power couple. By putting love and family first, they are inspiring millions.

In January 2009, she was featured in People Magazine to introduce Sophie’s Voice Foundation (www.sophiesvoicefoundation.org), the charitable organization she started with husband Boris to raise awareness about children and adults living with spina bifida.

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Honorary Chairs

Denise Washington Lenoir, F.N.P. Denise Washington LeNoir, M.S.N., B.S.N., M.S.H.A, F.N.P. is Director of Nursing and a Family Nurse Practitioner at the Bay Area Multicultural Clinical Research and Prevention Center. She has worked in the area of children’s health since graduating from the University of California, School of Nursing. She has been an emergency room nurse, a nursing supervisor and the director of nursing for a home health company. Denise has a special interest in teens and quite ably manages the Center’s adolescent clinic. Denise is a 2010 Angel awards Honoree.

Alvin “Al” Attles Former Golden State Warriors Guard and Head Coach

Now in his 51st year with the Warriors organization, Al Attles’ current stint with the team represents the longest active streak in the NBA. Attles joined the Warriors in 1960 (Philadelphia Warriors’ fifth-round draft choice) and has ever since been affiliated with the club in one capacity or another, building a unique relationship based on commitment, loyalty and dedication.

Michael A. LeNoir, M.D., F.A.A.A.I.Dr. LeNoir is, at present, a full time practicing pediatrician and allergist in the San Francisco East Bay. He board certified in both specialties and is a Fellow of both the American Academy of Pediatrics and the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology. He is President of the Ethnic Health Institute at Alta Bates/ Summit Medical Center and Chairman of the Board, of African American Wellness Project.


Kelly PriceEntertainment

The second of three daughters, Kelly Price was raised in Queens, New York, in the church. That’s where her musical roots were planted, and tended to, early on. She was brought up in a strict, old- school Pentecostal household that prohibited her from wearing jewelry, make-up and pants (long skirts were the preference). But like most creative spirits, Price was destined to soar far beyond her point of origin. And so, she has.

At this juncture, Kelly has learned to loosen the reins on her creativity. Results of her efforts are illustrated beautifully, truthfully, on her new album Kelly (Sang Girl/My Block Records). Completely independent of the major label machine, it’s through her own Sang Girl label, and musical partnership with producer Warryn Campbell’s My Block Records, that Kelly delivers her most honest and transparent work to date.

Leading the album out of the gate is the spirited single Tired, which received a 2011 GRAMMY® nomina-tion in the Best Female R&B Vocal Performance category. The song sheds light on the social ills that not only cause her distress, but also seem to plague our world community. The follow-up single is the Stokley Williams-produced duet, Not My Daddy, which is an action call for couples to make a strong effort to let love back into the relationship. Kelly and Stokley command gripping vocal synergy on this compelling track.

Along her journey, she’s collaborated with the likes of Mariah Carey, George Michael, The Isley Brothers, and Sean “Diddy” Combs, as well as Faith Evans, Whitney Houston, and numerous other musical icons. Kelly expanded her reach to include modeling for Lane Bryant and Ashley Stewart. She has taken her talents to the screen and stage with roles in Soul Food, the TV series, Bringing Down the House, and the stage plays Why Did I Get Married? and The Bible Experience. In 2005, she added the title of self-published author to her resume with the release of the inspirational tome, Inscriptions of My Heart.

Price’s philanthropic efforts have played an integral role in her life as well. Her commitment to the fight against breast cancer has been paramount since she vowed to actively support the fight and raise awareness. She took action when she co-wrote the song “Love Sets You Free” with Denise Rich and Teddy Riley. The song was remixed to feature several other Def Jam/Def Soul artists, with all proceeds being donated to Susan G. Komen for the Cure and to Denise Rich’s Gabrielle’s Angel Foundation for Cancer Research. Within six months of its commercial release, the song raised over $250K, which was, and continues to generate funds for both foundations.

There’s no denying that music is where Kelly Price’s heart resides. With the release of Kelly, one might won-der what she hopes to accomplish this go round. “My goal for this project was to create a contemporary R&B album that listeners play without skipping a single song. Hopefully, I got it right…I think I did!”


Edward Fitzpatrick2011 Angel Award Recipient

Ed Fitzpatrick is founder and president of Fitzpatrick Dealership Group, the largest African American-owned dealership group in California The Modesto, CA-based company owns Valley BMW, Valley Lexus, and Coliseum Lexus of Oakland.

Since he first began his auto career in 1964, Fitzpatrick has served in many industry capacities, including chairman of the California New Car Dealers Association; president of the Chrysler Minority Dealers Association; president of National Association of Minority Automobile Dealers; and president of the Toyota-Lexus Minority Association. He has also been a long-time member of the National Automobile Dealers Association, and has participated in the Lexus National Dealer Council and the Lexus Western Area Council.

A recipient of numerous business and auto industry awards, Fitzpatrick has received the Lexus Elite Dealer Award, NAMAD Vision Award, Black Enterprise Dealer of the Year, Millennium Magazine Prism Award, among others.

In addition to his involvement in the automotive industry. Fitzpatrick is also actively involved in his community. His community service includes serving as chairman of the Shelter Cove Community Church Building Fund Committee, as well as board member for the Gallo Performing Arts Center, California State University, Stanislaus, AFIT PAC. He also participates in the Modesto Chamber of Commerce, the East Oakland Youth Development Center through the annual Lexus Champions for Charity Golf Tournaments. His Valley Lexus store also supports Relief, Inc., a charity that provides assistance to Liberia. His community awards include the Oakland African American Business of the Year and the Los Angeles Urban League Small Business Award. Fitzpatrick continues to be a philanthropic contributor to the arts, education and community enhancement.

He has been deservedly recognized for his many industry achievements and commitment to the Bay Area and Central Valley communities. In January 2011, Warrior Arena at California State University, Stanislaus was renamed the Ed and Bertha Fitzpatrick Arena to recognize their $500,000 commitment, which will be used to augment scholarships and help recruit the best and brightest student-athletes.

Ed and his wife Bertha have two sons, Ryan who is general manager of Valley Lexus, and Sean. They also have four grandchildren, whom they hope will be the fourth generation in the auto business.


Warren Strudwick, M.D.2011 Angel Award Recipient

Dr. Strudwick specializes in injuries and diseases of the knee, elbow and shoulder. Currently in private practice with Bay Area Orthopedic Sports and Spine, Dr. Strudwick treats athletes of all levels. A board certified orthopedic surgeon and qualified medical examiner, he enjoys keeping athletes of all levels vibrant and healthy. When asked, what is the most rewarding aspect of his practice, Dr. Strudwick comments, “Returning athletes to their pre-injury level of activity and performance.”

Dr. Strudwick completed a fellowship in reconstructive knee surgery and sports medicine at the University of Lyon in France following his Residency in Orthopaedic Surgery at Stanford Medical Center in 1987. He attended Brown University followed by Medical School

at Howard University. He also holds a Masters of Business Administration from Stanford University where he was President of the Stanford Business School Student Association.

Dr. Strudwick is a member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, the American College of Sports Medicine, the National Basketball Physicians Society, the National Football League Physicians Association, the United States Olympic Committee Physicians Society, United States Olympic Sports Medicine Society, the USA Weightlifting Federation, USA Boxing, and the American Medical Association.

He is currently, the President of the Sinkler Miller Medical Association, an affiliate of the National Medical Association and serves on the Physicians Medical Forum Board. He is presently a team physician with the Oakland Raiders and the U.S. Track and Field Team. Past appointments include team physician for the Golden State Warriors, the U.S. Olympic Boxing Team, the University of California at Berkeley, The Berkeley High School Football Team and the 1996 Olympic Games in Atlanta.

In addition to his work with Berkeley High School and the University of California, Berkley, Dr. Strudwick serves on the Board of Trustees for St. Vincent’s Day School in Oakland. He also works with young people on the Doctors On Board program, a mentor program for youth interested in science and the medical field. Dr. Strudwick is a mentor to many young athletes (especially young African American males) and encourages them with guidance in fitness and healthy practices in sports.


Thank You Event SponsorsThe Take Wings Foundation sincerely appreciates the support of all our sponsors.

Leadership Angel SponsorsGolden State Warriors

Hennessy PrivilegéKBLX – 102.9 FM Quiet Storm

Mentor Angel SponsorsSafeway, Inc.

Guardian Angel SponsorsWells Fargo

Supporting Angel SponsorsWarren J. Strudwick, M.D., M.B.A.

Edward FitzpatrickKaiser Permanente

Ingrid Moore

Community Angel SponsorsKTVU Channel 2

Ross StoresValero Energy Foundation

Angel Sponsors

African American Art & Cultural Complex

Bethel AME Church (2)

Sinkler Miller Medical Association

Carolyn Washington & Friends

Hilda Robinson & Friends

Friends of Billy & Tracy

Friends of Helen Vaughn (2)

Billy & Tracy and Friends

Stalfana Bello & Friends

Hope for Youth Group Home, Inc.

Dr. Michael and Denise LeNoir

Friends of the LeNoirs

Western Addition Beacon Center - Girls Group

44 Sports Lounge


Take Wings Foundation 2011 GraduatesTiffany RileyTiffany is 17-years-old and graduated from Kennedy High in Richmond, California in June of 2011. In high school, she was very active. She danced, ran track, and was a huge leader to her peers. Being a part of the Take Wings Foundation, she learned a lot and really enjoyed herself. In the Fall of this year, she will attend Langston University in Oklahoma, majoring in Business Administration. Tiffany said, “I can’t wait to continue on this milestone, with the love and support from my family and friends. I do plan to revisit my community and hope to see that everyone has grown stronger in so many ways. Once again thank you guys for all the love and support you have given me throughout the past years.”

Hailey Smith-MimsHailey is eighteen years old and the youngest of four siblings. Born and raised in Oakland, California, she has been an active member of Take Wings Foundation for two years. Hailey said, “Through Take Wings, I have learned to challenge myself and to exceed in everything I thought was beyond my reach.” Hailey graduated from Saint Mary’s College High School, and will attend San Francisco State University in the Fall of 2011 with an interest in Psychology. Her goal is to one day establish a youth empowerment/scholarship foundation to promote educational and economic growth.

Margaret LewisMargaret is a graduate of Alternatives in Action Bay Area School of Enterprise, where she was looked upon as a leader by her peers and staff members. As a child, she did not grow up in the best neighborhood; however, her surroundings helped to determine what she wants to do in life. Her dream is to be an obstetrician. She feels that helping to bring new life into the world is one of the best experiences anyone can have. She has participated in the TWF program since eighth grade. In September, Margaret will attend Cal State East Bay in Hayward, where she plans to earn a Bachelors of Science Degree. Margaret said, “Everything I do is for my family and I hope to give back to them more than they have given me.”

Beulah Iyabo Lateefat AgbabiakBeulah graduated from Middle College High School in San Pablo and from Contra Costa College with an AA degree in liberal arts and a Certificate of California in Forensic Criminalistics. She will attend Columbia University in the fall of 2011 and plans on being the President of the United States someday as well as an accomplished jazz musician.

Robert MulderRobert was placed in the Specialized Placement Program (SPP) at the age of fourteen. He was in the seventh grade at Hercules Middle High School. When he first came to his new home he was shy and rather quiet. That soon changed. Robert gradually became very outgoing and self-confident. He got along well with his peers and the other children in the home. He loves football and his dream is to play professionally. Robert has always had a wealth of support in his life. Ms. Paula Brown, his grandmother was a positive figure in his life before she passed away, as well as several relatives in the Bay Area. In addition, his personality and charm gained the support of many of his teachers, coaches, and social workers. Robert participated in the Take Wings Foundation Boys Program from September 2010 through June 2011.

Kenny WilliamsBorn and raised in Richmond California, Kenny is an 18-year-old young man who has withstood many obstacles in his life. Kenny was at a crucial stage in his life, where each decision he made would impact the direction life would lead him. Through the grace of God he began to make choices that lead him to become who he is today, a positive young man with a dream that’s within his reach. Kenny participated in the Take Wings Foundation Boys Program from September 2010 through June 2011.


Chef BrianBorn and raised in Washington, DC, celebrity chef Brian Hill began his career as a chef by catering parties for friends as a way to make extra money. Word quickly spread of his innovative and flavorful dishes, and in little time celebrities were knocking on his door.

Chef Brian was one of the stars of The Private Chefs of Beverly Hills on The Food Network, which completed its second season in November 2010. Most recently, he appeared as a culinary expert on Spike’s new show Bar Rescue. Chef Brian was also a contestant on the first season of Bravo’s hit TV series, Top Chef.

Chef Brian has been featured live on the red carpet for E! Entertainment’s Golden Globe Awards and Bravo’s “The Real Housewives of Orange County,” and has appeared on a number of local news programs including multiple appearances on the KTLA Morning Show in Los Angeles. In 2009 the talented culinary expert was named one of Hollywood’s Top Ten Most Eligible Bachelors by Access Hollywood and TV One, along with Kanye West and Jamie Foxx.

Chef Brian moved to Southern California in January 2002, and worked as a personal chef for Eddie Murphy, Mariah Carey and, for two years, Mary J. Blige, the queen of hip-hop soul. He has also cooked for other celebrities such as Sean “P. Diddy” Combs, actor Mehki Phifer, and World Heavyweight Boxing Champion Lennox Lewis, who hired Brian for his private post-championship fight dinner.

Over his 20 years of culinary experience, Chef Brian has worked in small cafes, four-star restaurants and grand hotels in Washington, DC, Miami Beach and Beverly Hills. His food genre specialties include Classic American, European and Caribbean cuisines. Chef Brian launched his popular, highly trafficked gourmet street food truck—Chef Brian’s Comfort Truck—in Los Angeles in 2010.

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The Green Room has plays by writers such as of Neil Simon, Arthur Miller, August Wilson, David Mamet, as well as today’s more contemporary playwrights, books on acting techniques, industry professionals’ autobiographies, and everything an actor, director, producer or show business novice could want. To add to the ambiance, The Green Room will have a fully stocked Coffee and Tea Bar, featuring exclusive appetizing pastries and snacks along with free Wi-fi.

The Green Room also includes a 20-25 seat theater, equipped with stage, lights and sound for the handiness of conducting acting workshops, small performances and live music, and we offer a slate of acting classes for adults, kids and teenagers taught by some of the most sought after actors and instructors in the business. This includes a variety of specialized classes related to the business of the entertainment industry. In addition, there will be acting classes for special needs kids through a partnership with Actors for Autism. The Green Room is the place to get an education both in front of and behind the camera!

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AcknowledgementsThe Take Wings Foundation would like to thank all of the many individuals

for their contribution in making this evening successful.

African American Art & Culture Complex

Brandon Bailey

Elisabeth Baron

Adrienne Beard

Toni Beckham

Stalfana Bello

London Breed

Tracey Broadhead Frith

Kevin Brown

Erika DeSimone

Farah Dews

Jenelyn Dews

Shenova Edwards

Joann Estubio

Janet Fong

Shameica Foster

Twanda Gilbert

Christopher Giuntoli

Golden State Warriors

GraDeEnt Design

Terry Harris

Horace Gipson Photography

Dr. Charley Hames, Jr.

Stacey Hammond

Dirk Hinse

Jovel Jones

KBLX - 102.9 FM

Boris Kodjoe

Denise LeNoir

DeMorya McCullough

Jeff McCullough

Sophia McKnight

Oakland Raiders

Uchenna Okoye

Abusheri Ohwofasa

Nicole Ari Parker

Kelly Price

Jacques Pryor

Bary Rose

San Francisco Marriott Marquis

Talia Rodriquez Shakur

Julie Shields

Albert Strane

Kimmie Taylor

Nikki Thomas

Jamelle Simon Wallace

Carolyn Washington

Malinda Williams

Tiffany Williams

Maxine Wilson

thank youto all the

take Wings Foundation volunteersfor your support.

We could not have done it without you.

Terri J. Vaughnand the

Take Wings Foundation Board of Directors

Congratulationsto

Terri J. Vaughnand the


Thank you for yourcommitment and dedication

to youth.

Ingrid M. Moore

Congratulationson the

8th AnnualAngel Awards Benefit

and to the 2011 Angel Awards Honorees

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Past CelebritiesAngie Stone (R&B Recording Artist)

Chanté Moore & Kenny Lattimore (Recording Artists)

Common (Grammy Nominated Recording Artist)

Denise Boutte (Why Did I Get Married)

Dwayne Wiggins (Recording Artist - Tony! Toni! Toné!)

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Elise Neal (Hustle & Flow, All of Us/UPN)

Faizon Love (The Fighting Temptations, The Parenthood/WB)

Gabrielle Union (Something the Lord Made/HBO, Breakin’ All the Rules)

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Kellita Smith (The Bernie Mac Show/FOX)

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Malinda Williams (Soul Food/Showtime)

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Tavis Smiley (Tavis Smiley Late Night on PBS)

Tichina Arnold (Award Winning Actress)

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