Metro Detroit's Phenomenal Five presented by Fifth Third Bank
In honor of Black History Month, Smooth Jazz V98.7 have teamed up with Fifth Third Bank to announce Metro Detroit’s Phenomenal Five!
presented by
Rudy Barker
Mr. Barker is a single parent doing community service and working with troubled youth. He is a mentor and classroom helper at his son's school. He teaches the non-violence principles of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and gives King speeches in schools, libraries, universities, churches and museums.
Rosa Jackson
Ms. Jackson has brought the school systems in Detroit numerous honors and commendations. She took a gang and drug filled school to a high achieving one. She is now at Detroit Academy of Arts and Sciences and is doing a wonderful job with her superb leadership skills.
Rev. Dr. Wilma R. Johnson
A warm and concerned Pastor, who goes above and beyond for all who come into contact with her. She embraces the community, and all of it's people, including the homeless, here and abroad. She never stops giving, building, sharing and caring for others.
Derrick Coleman
The former Piston and Detroit Northern grad has come back to Detroit to support the community through the Derrick Coleman Foundation and Detroit business developments such as Sweet Georgia Brown.
Dr. Avis Broussard
Dr. Broussard of Perfect Smile Dental Centers is honored for her continued commitment to the community. Dr. Broussard has reached out to the community providing Free Dental Days.
The top three on-line nominations, determined by the on-line voting will be honored at a special luncheon presented by Fifth Third Bank, February 29th at the Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History catered by Sweet Georgia Brown.
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