Kevin Frazier, co-host, OMG! Insider, host of the Ford Freedom Awards and actress KeKe Palmer, Youth Ambassador delivered joyful moments.
Kevin Frazier, Keke Palmer, Youth category Honoree Carey Poindexter and Pamela Alexander, Director, Ford Motor Company Fund.
Photo credit: Marty Cotwright
Ford is brought its national program to Southern California as part of its ongoing commitment to honor distinguished Americans who dedicate their lives to improving their communities and the world. Awards are given in five categories: Community, Education, Military, Youth and Organization.
Award-winning actress KeKe Palmer, known for her commitment to bullying prevention and other youth issues, will serve as the program’s youth ambassador.
Kevin Frazier, co-anchor of “The Insider,” will serve as master of ceremonies. The recognition program will include a special performance by actor/singer Sheryl Lee Ralph.
The 2013 Ford Freedom Unsung-Southern California awards will be given to:
Community
Wilfred “Bill” Coggins
Rita Hall
Sherri Pegues
Areva Martin
William Allen Young
Education
Angela M. Evans
Haywood Galbreath
Darlene Jernigan
E. Elaine Moore
Derek Richardson
Military
Patricia Jackson Kelley
Ivan Mason
Youth
Justice Reigns Ferguson
Shauniece Frazier
Carey Poindexter
Organization
Gang Alternatives Program
Jenesse Center Inc.
New Directions for Veterans
A New Way of Life Reentry Project
Starting Over Inc.
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