Glover will be given this honor for “his outspoken support of humanitarian rights across the nation and around the world.”
A native of San Francisco, Glover made his film debut in 1984’s “Places in the Heart,” but gained his first major success in the 1985 film adaptation of Alice Walker’s novel “The Color Purple,” directed by Steven Spielberg.
He is also well known for his roles in the “Lethal Weapon” series of films, and has appeared in several television shows, including “ER” and “Brothers and Sisters.”
Glover has served as a Goodwill Ambassador for the United Nations, and frequently speaks out in favor of economic and social justice around the world.
The daughter of Caribbean immigrants, Tyson grew up in Harlem.Discovered by a fashion editor at Ebony magazine, Tyson rose to the
top of the modeling industry and began acting in Broadway
productions. Her major film debut was as Portia in 1968’s “The
Heart Is a Lonely Hunter.”
Due to her commitment to only positive portrayals of Black
women, Tyson didn’t have steady work. During the 1970s, however,
she became known for iconic roles, including Rebecca Morgan in
“Sounder” and as the 110-year-old slave in the “Autobiography of
Miss Jane Pittman,” for which she won two Emmy Awards.
Later, Tyson had supporting roles in the television miniseries
“Roots” (1977), “The Women of Brewster Place” (1989) and the film
“Fried Green Tomatoes,” before having another lead role in 1997’s
“Hoodlum.”
“> The daughter of Caribbean immigrants, Tyson grew up in Harlem. Due to her commitment to only positive portrayals of Black Later, Tyson had supporting roles in the television miniseries
Discovered by a fashion editor at Ebony magazine, Tyson rose to the
top of the modeling industry and began acting in Broadway
productions. Her major film debut was as Portia in 1968’s “The
Heart Is a Lonely Hunter.”
women, Tyson didn’t have steady work. During the 1970s, however,
she became known for iconic roles, including Rebecca Morgan in
“Sounder” and as the 110-year-old slave in the “Autobiography of
Miss Jane Pittman,” for which she won two Emmy Awards.
“Roots” (1977), “The Women of Brewster Place” (1989) and the film
“Fried Green Tomatoes,” before having another lead role in 1997’s
“Hoodlum.”
A native of New Jersey, Brackett is an NFL linebacker for the Indianapolis Colts. A two-time All-South Jersey selection, Brackett went on to serve as captain of the defensive team for Rutgers University.
He was signed to the Colts as a free agent in 2003, and became a starter in 2005 with 127 tackles, three interceptions and a sack. He started for the Colts in their Super Bowl XLI win over the Chicago Bears.
In 2009, Brackett was presented with the Arthur S. Arkush Humanitarian Award, presented to a player who makes outstanding contributions to the community. He operates the Impact Foundation, which provides help to chronically ill children and their families.
“> A native of New Jersey, Brackett is an NFL linebacker for the Indianapolis Colts. A two-time All-South Jersey selection, Brackett went on to serve as captain of the defensive team for Rutgers University. He was signed to the Colts as a free agent in 2003, and became a starter in 2005 with 127 tackles, three interceptions and a sack. He started for the Colts in their Super Bowl XLI win over the Chicago Bears. In 2009, Brackett was presented with the Arthur S. Arkush Humanitarian Award, presented to a player who makes outstanding contributions to the community. He operates the Impact Foundation, which provides help to chronically ill children and their families.
Reggie and Tracey Jones have worked in the restaurant industryfor more than 20 years, and currently own and operate several
McDonald’s locations throughout Central Indiana. They have received
over 15 awards from the McDonald’s Corp., including the Ray Kroc
Award, which recognizes the top 1 percent of the nation’s managers.
They have also been recognized by the U.S. Department of Commerce,
the NAACP and the State of Indiana.
They are founders of an annual multicultural holiday event called
McMiracle on 38th Street. During McMiracle, food, bicycles and
helmets are given to children from families in need. Thousands of
bicycles have been given to children since McMiracle was launched
over 15 years ago.
“> Reggie and Tracey Jones have worked in the restaurant industry They are founders of an annual multicultural holiday event called
for more than 20 years, and currently own and operate several
McDonald’s locations throughout Central Indiana. They have received
over 15 awards from the McDonald’s Corp., including the Ray Kroc
Award, which recognizes the top 1 percent of the nation’s managers.
They have also been recognized by the U.S. Department of Commerce,
the NAACP and the State of Indiana.
McMiracle on 38th Street. During McMiracle, food, bicycles and
helmets are given to children from families in need. Thousands of
bicycles have been given to children since McMiracle was launched
over 15 years ago.
