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McDonald’s 365Black Awards Recognize Rodney Peete and Holly Robinson Peete, Professor Henry Louis Gates Jr. Among Others


recognize prominent African Americans who influence and inspire greatness among African Americans and all Ameri- cans.


M Celebrities and dignitaries from across


the country join event emcee Tom Joyner, nationally syndicated radio personality and one of the first recipients of the 365Black Award, along with Sherri Shep- herd, television co-host of “The View,” on July 2, 2010, at the Ernest Morial Con- vention Center in New Orleans, recog- nized the accomplishments of several noteworthy individuals. Each 2010 recipi- ent of the McDonald’s 365Black Awards exemplifies outstanding community ser- vice, empowering new generations for years to come. This year McDonald’s recognizes Pro-


fessor Henry Louis Gates Jr.; Lieutenant General Russel L. Honore, US Army (Ret); philanthropists Rodney Peete and Holly Robinson Peete; and National Black McDonald’s Operators Association CEO Rita Mack, a New-Jersey-based McDon- ald’s owner/operator. These individuals join the ranks of previous 365Black hon- orees, including the Rev. Jesse Jackson, ESSENCE Magazine president Michelle Ebanks and founder Susan Taylor, educa- tor Johnnetta B. Cole, CNN journalist Soledad O’Brien, and NBA legend Alon- zo Mourning. “This year’s McDonald’s 365Black


Awards recipients represent another ex- traordinary group of leaders in Ameri- ca. From celebrated intellectuals to cata- lysts in community service, they are accomplished people of tremendous influ- ence,” said Neil Golden, Senior Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer,


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cDonald’s presents its 2010 365Black Awards, continuing to


Rodney Peete and Holly Robinson Peete formed the HollyRod Foundation, in-


spired by her father’s inspiring battle with Parkinson’s disease, with the mission to help improve the quality of life of people plagued with devastating life circumstances. In 2005, inspired by their son, hollyrod4kids was formed to focus on children’s causes and improving the lives of children affected by circumstances beyond their control, specifi- cally autism. Through hollyrod4kids and her family’s personal experiences, The Peetes have become advocates for consistent and reliable education, outreach and support on autism.


McDonald’s USA. “They continually in- spire all of us with their unique leadership in areas that touch our lives.” The 365Black Awards were launched


in 2003 and are an extension of McDon- ald’s 365Black initiative, created to cele- brate the pride, heritage and achievements of African Americans yearlong. McDon- ald’s outreach under the 365Black plat- form includes the web site www.mcdon- alds.com/365black, as well as alliances with organizations that provide opportu- nities for African Americans to succeed.


www.blackeoejournal.com “McDonald’s continues to cultivate the


growth of the African American commu- nity through recognizing those that em- power our consumers to take advantage of academic, economic, employment and ca- reer opportunities,” said Rob Jackson, Di- rector of U.S. Marketing, McDonald’s USA. “Our commitment is to celebrate people who truly demonstrate the essence of 365Black, which is all about being ‘deeply rooted in the community®’ every- day.”


The Black E.O.E. Journal


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