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2005 Dada Rafiki Honorees are ordinary sisters providing extraordinary service to others.

Anita Burke, Educator & Sports Coach

It's not just about bustin' a jumper or takin' a dribble behind the back...between the legs...shooting a reverse lay up or a perfect free throw...It's about building character and achieveing excellence...it's about being the best at what you do...it's about tenacity and perseverance...It's about winning!

 

Tracy Cook, Esq., Child Advocate

Her voice resonates in the courtroom like a trumpet...sounding the call for our children...those without a voice...those who society fail to listen to...those whose voices have been drowned out in a system's sea..Who speaks for these children? She proudly proclaims, "I speak for our children."

 

Michelle Davis, Parent & Sports Coach

It's not just about bustin' a jumper or takin' a dribble behind the back...between the legs...shooting a reverse lay up or a perfect free throw...It's about building character and achieveing excellence...it's about being the best at what you do...it's about tenacity and perseverance...It's about winning!

Sharon M. Draper, Author & Educator

"I learned to dream through reading, learned to create dreams through writing, and learned to develop dreamers through teaching. I shall always be a dreamer"

- Sharon M. Draper

 

Judge Cheryl D. Grant, Community and Public Servant

A tree is known by the fruit it bears...The judge- impacting the lives of others through spirit and insight, with true justice for all...a servant to the people.

 

 

Dr. Judith Harmony, Retired Scientist, Women/Girl's Health Advocate/Philantrophist

As the President of Harmony Project, simply being a caring sister-- Her interest is to enhance the education and personal development of young women in our community.

 

Minister Tracie Marie Hunter, Esq., Ministry and Community Advocate

Never underestimate the power of prayer...It changes things- our lives- our families- our communities- our world.

Toilynn O'Neal, Arts Advocate

Everyone is creative but it takes the eye of an artistic visionary to create programs that enhance our community and uplift others.