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African American Leadership Society

Lots of people of other races volunteer, but few African Americans do. Our children need to see us supporting them. Giving our time and presence to young people is one of the most important gifts we can share. - Florence Moore Williams, Ernst & Young LLP

Our community's youth deserve every opportunity we can afford them. That is what members of the African American Leadership Society believe and strive for, working together to inspire local kids to stay in school, pursue excellence and have strong, successful futures.

Founded in 2001, the African American Leadership Society has impacted many young lives in recent years, due in large part to members' work at the Oak Cliff Boys & Girls Club. In just a few short years, society members have held a back-to-school rally and supplies giveaway, a 10-week character development course and a mentoring program.

How to Join

All Leadership Givers — those who invest an annual gift of $1,000 or more — are welcome to select membership in the African American Leadership Society.

To become a member or for more information, contact Meghan Irwin, Director of Leadership Giving, at 214.978.2089.

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2011-2012 Steering Committee

Chair: Curtez Kimble, Veterans Home Care

Committee members:

Jessica Byars, Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation

Joyce Campbell, Capital One Bank

Dr. Danielle Ford, Baylor University Medical Center of Dallas

Kenneth Govan, Oncor Electric Delivery

Dr. Andrea Hillburn, Dallas Independent School District

Lawanda Jones, Citigroup Small Business Banking

Fred Johnson, JPMorgan Chase

George Kennard, Xerox Corporation

Anthony Murphy, Texas Instruments

Emmanuel Obi, Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP

Mandy Price, Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP

Kim Spight, FedEx Services

Tyrone White, Hour Family

Florence Williams, Ernst & Young LLP

Antonio Wilson, JCPenney, Inc.

Phyllis Wright, Baylor Health Care System