A “Lil Positivity”: Johnny Boy Receives the 2009 Bishop John T. Walker Distinguished Humanitarian Service Award
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John Legend was presented with a prestigious award last night in DC:
The Bishop John T. Walker Distinguished Humanitarian Service Award is presented at the Dinner to an outstanding citizen who has dedicated himself or herself to improving the quality of life for the people of Africa. The 2009 Bishop John T. Walker Distinguished Humanitarian Service Award will be presented to acclaimed musician and humanitarian, John Legend. Mr. Legend has worked tirelessly to end poverty in Africa through his “Show Me Campaign.” He has also worked with college students around the country to raise awareness of the effects of poverty in Africa, providing ways for students and others to get involved through his Poverty Action Tour. His selection underscores the important voice that a new generation brings to all of our efforts.
The Dinner is attended by more than 2,000 international, government and corporate leaders. Since the first Bishop Walker Dinner in 1990, honorees have included Africa’s first elected female Head of State, President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf of Liberia; former U.S. Presidents, George W. Bush, William J. Clinton and Jimmy Carter; former South African President, Nelson Mandela; government officials such as former Secretary of State, Colin Powell; and former U.N. Ambassador Andrew Young; as well as notable activists such as Archbishop Desmond M. Tutu, Dr. Dorothy Height, and philanthropists Bill and Melinda Gates.
We also heard Dave Chapelle was in the building and donated $25,000. This is the stuff we like to see…Congrats to John.
Via Africare.org
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I think he is so hot! Talent, comp*****ionate, and intelligent. That’s way more sexy then a wanna be gangster or thug!!!
well I don’t mind sharing it!! lol
Good for you John! Love ya!
Damn this dude looks like my pops.
Congrats John, but who did you get that sweater from?
KUDOS….
undercover brother; always felt it, that sweater tells it
what do he have on
I’m a John Legend fan, but damn, he gotta stop stealing Gary Colman’s clothes!!
Hi John,
thank you for being a great role model for all of us young people. Your efforts are a testimony of intelligence, talent, being proactive and having a vision to address poverty through comp*****ion. Thank you so very much and congratulations!
Dr. She
Washington, DC
Yeah that sweater is looking kind of young
All I got to say is…DO IT BABY!
Congrats to John! I watched him on CNN with a panel of speakers when they were discussing the incident re: the republican who blurted out “you lie” during Pres. Obama’s speech. He seems to have a sincere interest in his community and country.
Congratulations John…keep up the good work.
Goodness, if clothing reveals ones sexuality, then postings must reveal ones ignorance and socail status. I’m willing to bet that the ones complaining have no idea what type of sweater he’s wearing, it’s maker or it’s cost. I’ll bet you don’t even know the shade of it (and no dear, the answer “Blue”, simply will not suffice). I do so hate when the fashionless become bitter.
…. improving the quality of life for the people of Africa….
Ok, what did he do??
IS THAT A CARTIGAN? LOL
I like JL but where is his are pieces she not knock up and in the background have not seen her hanging off of his arm like always. Or just may be the “B” got a JOB.
U Go Boy! Such a positive person! The Black community needs to see more people like John Legend.