| Black Professional Men, Inc. (BPM) is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization based in Baltimore, Maryland and established in 1991 to address the social, economic and political awareness needs of the African-American community, especially those of the African-American male. |  |
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BPM mentors young men in the Baltimore metro area, prepares them for higher education and provides college scholarships. |
Saturday, June 18, 2011 |
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BPM Breaking News
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Black Professional Men Inc.------- Announce the 18th Annual Rays of Hope Awards and Scholarship Breakfast Theme: “To Whom Much is Given….Much is Received’ (BALTIMORE-May 17, 2011) For the past 18 years in June on the Saturday preceding Father’s Day, hundreds gather to celebrate the scholarship achievements of a least 10 young African-American males embarking upon educational endeavors at institutions of higher learning and to honor business and community leaders for their industry and civic endeavors, during the Black Professional Men Inc. annual Rays of Hope Awards and Scholarship Breakfast. The Rays of Hope Awards and Scholarship Breakfast provides an opportunity for BPM Inc. to showcase and distribute scholarships to deserving African-American male students graduating from Baltimore metropolitan area high schools. During the 17 year tenure, BPM Inc. has awarded over 155 scholarships to deserving African-American male students. The 2011 BPM Scholars are the following students: Brendan Gill Jr. (The Baltimore School for the Arts) Berklee College of Music Kevin Gillespie Jr. (The Baltimore School for the Arts) Dartmouth College Kendall Newman (Boys Latin School ) The University of Pittsburgh Elliott Taft (Boys Latin School) Carnegie Mellon University Jordan Lawson (Western Tech) Towson University Victor Lewis Jr. (Western Tech) University of Maryland Baltimore County Victor Olaken (Western Tech) The University of Maryland College Park Brandon Damon (Dulaney High) Howard University Jonathan Hurt Jr. (Baltimore City College) North Carolina A& T University Idris Ahmed (Northwestern Sr. High) The University of Md. College Park With the sponsorship of Northrup Grumman, AAI Corp., Baltimore Gas and Electric, The Associated Black Charities Inc., Wells Fargo , Comcast Corporation and several other corporate sponsors, the organization anticipates awarding $12,000.00 in scholarships to 10 graduating young men, bringing their 18 year scholarship total to be well over $165,000.00. The Rays of Hope Awards are given to outstanding African-American men from the Baltimore Metropolitan area which has excelled in their respective professions, and serve as role models to younger African-American males. Awards are given in the categories of law, business, medicine, technology , community development, religion and organization/ institution. This year’s event will take place on Saturday (9:00 a.m.) morning, June 18, 2011 at the Sheraton Baltimore City Center Hotel. Marc Clarke, a WHUR radio host is the guest host for this year’s breakfast. The 2011 Rays of Hope award recipients are: Dr. Harold A Carter - Religion/ Legacy Steven Jones and Ronald Curry- Technology Dr. Thomas Laviest- Medicine Karl Henri- Gauvin – Law Joseph Haskins- Business Lawrence Campbell- Community Development Bluford-Drew-Jemison STEM Academy- Organization-Institution Past recipients have included The Honorable Elijah Cummings, Dr. Freeman Hrabowski (President of UMBC), Dr. Carnell Cooper, MD, William Jews (past President and CEO, Carefirst/Blue Cross and Blue Shield, and Tuskegee Airmen Dr. Cyril Byron to name a few. Fagan Harris 2005 BPM Scholar and recently named 2011 Rhodes Scholars will be attending this year’s breakfast. For more information regarding purchasing tickets ($55.00) or journal ads or sponsorships visit the organization’s website. http;/ www.blackprofessionalmen.org , contact Rod Carter (443-469-2413) or the organization 410-377-1023 |
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