All Stars Project In The News
12/5/24 – “All Stars Project raises 800k for local youth”, featured in Amsterdam News
Hosted by All Stars Project youth and Troy Iwata from the Daily Show, ASP of New York hosted their annual benefit at the Prince George Ballroom on November 21, 2024. The event drew nearly 250 attendees and raised over $800,000.
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11/14/24 – Dallas Mayor Eric L. Johnson and All Stars Project Partner to Launch Transformative Dallas Works Youth Summer Employment Program
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10/22/24 – Shadae McDaniel, Senior Vice President/Programs and Strategic Initiatives and Director, ASP of New Jersey, is interviewed in this week’s episode of “The Round Table: A Next Generation Politics Podcast”.
Shadae shares how her experience growing up shaped her belief in the importance of performing, building connections and supporting underserved communities, and how her journey ultimately led her to the All Stars Project. The episode is also jam packed full of advice for youth passionate about advocacy and community empowerment.
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7/31/24 – 17-year-old Uriah Price speaks to Destination Newark about her experience of being placed in an internship at PSEG through All Stars Project’s DSY program.
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4/11/24 – Antoine Joyce, Senior Vice President/City Leader, All Stars Project of Dallas, is interviewed by VoyageDallas about his upbringing, challenges along the way, his current work at All Stars, and a surprising fact about himself!
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3/6/24 – Gabrielle Kurlander, Founder, Performance Lab, is interviewed in a Q&A Session by Arts Insider
Gabrielle Kurlander shares her passion behind why she started the Performance Lab at All Stars Project, directing “This time” at Undermain Theatre, and her belief in the transformative power of performance to change hearts and minds.
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2/20/24 – Shadae McDaniel, Senior Vice President/Programs and Strategic Initiatives and Director, ASP of New Jersey, is featured in NJ Urban News Article
Shadae McDaniel shares her story of her path towards discovering and working with the All Stars Project.
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1/20/24 – Antoine Joyce, Senior Vice President/City Leader, All Stars Project of Dallas, is interviewed by Chris Arnold of Better Living Radio
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12/19/23 – Antoine Joyce-Roach, Senior Vice President/City Leader, All Stars Project of Dallas, is interviewed by Shoutout DFW
Antoine Joyce-Roach shares his journey from Brooklyn, NY to Dallas, TX, and lessons he’s learned along the way.
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12/18/23 – PR Newswire: Hilco Global Hosts a Successful “Night of Shining Stars” Event Benefitting the All Stars Project of Chicago
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11/29/23 – All Stars Project of Chicago to Raise Money for Youth Development
The Daily Telegraph Australia features All Stars Project of Chicago Lauren Horn and David Cherry in an interview with Fox32 News Anchor Syliva Perez.
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11/29/23 – Fox32 GoodDay Chicago: Sylvia Perez interviews Lauren Horn and David Cherry of All Stars Project of Chicago
Fox32 News Anchor Sylvia Perez interviews Lauren and David on the Chicago Fall Benefit, “A Night of Shining Stars” and All Stars Project of Chicago’s current work.
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11/8/23 – All Stars Project (ASP) of New Jersey Awarded a Leadership Grant from PSEG Foundation
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9/8/23 – ROI names Shadae McDaniel, ASP Vice President as one of its 2023 People of Color Influencers
9/7/23 – KDFW Interview – Antoine Joyce Speaks on the Impact of All Stars Project of Dallas
Antoine Joyce-Roach shares what we’re doing to advance the 8 dimensions of development that the ASP has identified in partnership with leading University researchers
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8/24/23 – Antoine Joyce, VP/City Leader, ASP of Dallas on the “Road to Why” podcast with Ed Christmas
Antoine Joyce-Roach takes us through his personal journey and how it ties to the history of the All Stars Project from New York to Dallas
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6/17/23 – Avoid the Hidden Dangers of the ‘Summer Slide’ in Dallas
The All Stars Project of Dallas is an out-of-school program that trains young people to perform as professionals, writes Antoine Joyce
5/8/23 – The All Stars Project and ICA Cristo Rey Academy of San Francisco Create Strategic Partnership to Support Underserved Youth
The All Stars Project, Inc. and ICA Cristo Rey Academy of San Francisco, CA announced a new strategic partnership to advance workforce development and educational outcomes
4/6/23 – Dallas Morning News: For 30 Students, the All Stars Project Readies Them for Local Workplaces
The Dallas chapter of the Development School for Youth will celebrate its 10th graduating class
3/31/23 – All Stars Project Announces Future CEO and Board Chair
All Stars Project Board of Directors Elects Christopher Street as Future CEO, Nathanial Christian III as Board Chair Designate
2/11/23 – D Magazine: The Bishop Arts Theater Presents the 1619 Project Through a Dallas Lens
The 1619 One Act Play Festival uses the Pulitzer Prize-winning work as its inspiration
but explores its themes with Dallas in mind.
2/10/23 – CBS11 Dallas: Segment on 1619 Project One-Act Festival – Featuring Gabrielle Kurlander
2/8/2023 – KERA News: The controversial “1619 Project” comes to the stage in Dallas
The Bishop Arts Theatre Center has commissioned nine, new one-acts that take on America’s history of racism and its many legacies — including a sci-fi future.
1/26/2023 – KDFW FOX4 Dallas: The 1619 Project, One-Act Festival
In honor of Black History Month, the Dallas Bishop Arts Theatre Center commissioned nine playwrights to write one-act plays based on The 1619 Project, a journalistic effort breaking down the consequences of slavery. Director Gabrielle Kurlander is leading the production and spoke with FOX 4’s Shaun Rabb for this week’s Here and Now conversation.
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12/19/2022 – Broadway World: Bishop Arts Theatre Commissions Nine Plays Inspired By Nikole Hannah-Jones Bestseller THE 1619 PROJECT
All nine plays will be staged February 9 – 26, 2023 for three consecutive weekends directed by Gabrielle Kurlander
11/28/2022 – 2022 Commercial Real Estate Power 50: I – Z
11/3/2022 – Izzo, Merin head honorees at All Stars Project benefit
11/2/2022 – All Stars Project Empowers Youth Through Performance
10/24/2022 – All Stars Project of New Jersey Honors Retired PSEG President & CEO Ralph Izzo at 2022 Benefit Event
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10/4/2022 – All Stars Project of New Jersey Launches New Epicenter of Performance and Youth Development at the Gateway
New hub focuses on youth in greater Newark and Jersey City, in partnership with caring adults
across the Garden State.
07/19/2022 – Investors Foundation Renews 5-year Commitment to All Stars Project and Afterschool Development
All Stars Project of New Jersey partners with Investors Bank and Investors Foundation to offer youth development opportunities through new transformational funding support
06/28/2022 – New York Real Estate Journal
CBRE will exclusively lead the marketing and sale of All Stars Project’s center in New York City
06/16/2022 – New York Jets
The New York Jets partnered with the All Stars Project and met with police officers and young inner-city adults as part of the Operation Conversation: Cops & Kids workshop
05/29/2022 – The Dallas Express
The Dallas Express published a featured profile on Antoine Joyce, Vice President and City Leader of ASP of Dallas
05/24/2022 – Press Release
The All Stars Project “BE the SPARK” Virtual Gala raised $2 million for proven development programs serving youth in need
03/15/2022 – City of Newark, NJ
The City of Newark announces All Stars Project of NJ as one of its violence prevention grant winners
01/16/2022 – Dallas Morning News
Dallas Morning News talks to an All Stars Project (ASP) alum and a Dallas board member about how ASP is helping youth in Dallas pursue their dreams
01/03/2022 – Stokemeter Podcast
ASP CEO, Gabrielle Kurlander, features on the Stokemeter Podcast and discusses the All Stars Project and its innovative afterschool development approach to transforming communities one performance at a time
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11/18/2021 – Broadway World
Adrienne Warren and Robitussin partner with the All Stars Project to increase access to the performing arts in underserved communities and help provide a platform and opportunity for self-expression
11/17/2021 – PR Newswire
Robitussin and Adrienne Warren team up with the All Stars to help provide access to performing arts education for youth in underserved communities and reinforce their mission of ensuring all voices are heard
6/2/2021 – PR Newswire
M&M’s celebrates new product launch by connecting people through the power of music and donates $10,000 to the All Stars Project to support future generations of musicians
5/27/2021 – New York Amsterdam News
All Stars Project raised a record-breaking $2.25 million in private funding to engage poverty, inequality and social injustice
5/21/2021 – NYN Media
All Stars Project breaks their fundraising record at virtual gala raising nearly $2.3 million
5/11/2021 – Equity Residential
Catherine Carraway is named the Co-Chair of the All Stars Project of Chicago
5/06/2021 – ROI-NJ
Peter Langerman is named the Chair of the All Stars Project of New Jersey
5/05/2021 – ADL Advisors
Ben Nortman is named the Co-Chair of the All Stars Project of Chicago
4/28/2021 -The Chronicle of Philanthropy, Fundraising Update
The Chronicle of Philanthropy looks at the All Stars Project’s efforts in creating a pipeline of diverse fundraisers
4/13/2021 – ASP Press Release — Peter Langerman Named ASP of NJ Board Chair
Chair and Past CEO of Franklin Mutual Advisers, Peter Langerman, will grow the All Stars Project’s impact across New Jersey of the Chair of the ASP of NJ Board
4/06/2021 – The Chronicle of Philanthropy (cover story)
The All Stars Project was featured in an article about nonprofits creating more inclusive workplaces for fundraisers of color
4/06/2021 – The Chronicle of Philanthropy
The Chronicle of Philanthropy covers the All Stars Project’s Activists for Social Development Fellowship program and its fundraising
3/22/2021 – ASP Featured in NY Jets Podcast “It Can’t Wait”
Bart Scott speaks with All Stars staff and alumni about their social justice partnership with the NY Jets
2/24/2021 – ASP Press Release — Know Our History, Grow The Conversation
The All Stars Project and the New York Jets announce lineup for 2021 social justice partnership
2/7/2021 – Hubbard Radio Group (Chicago)
“Hubbard Help” feature interview on the All Stars Project of Chicago with host Rachel Kelso and guest Lauren Horn, Associate Director of the All Stars Project of Chicago
12/27/2020 – CBS Broadcast
New York Jets partner with the All Stars Project to address social justice!
12/25/2020 – ESPN
New York Jets partner with the All Stars Project to address social justice!
12/22/2020 – NFL
New York Jets partner with the All Stars Project to address social justice!
12/22/2020 – NY Jets Press Release
New York Jets partner with the All Stars Project to address social justice!
12/03/2020 – Gallery&Studio Arts Journal
Gallery&Studio Arts Journal features ASP Alum Reynaldo Piniella, Youth Onstage! and the Castillo Theatre
11/17/2020 – ROI – NJ
All Stars Project names former participant to be youngest board member
11/4/2020 – Invest USA
Hilco Global Continues Support for the All Stars Project – Chicago with an Additional $50,000 Donation in 2020
9/29/2020 – ROI – NJ
ASP’s Shadae McDaniel featured on ROI’s “ROI Influencers: People of Color, 2020” list.
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8/12/2020 – NJ Tech Weekly
Future of work is now, speakers say at Compete event
7/29/2020 – NJTV, One-on-Once with Steve Adubato
Confronting Racism with Shadae McDaniel, City Leader of the All Stars Project of New Jersey
7/24/20 – Dallas Morning News
Revitalized by summer protests, Dallas’ inequity programs fight through pandemic’s ‘gut punch’
7/10/20 – Forbes
Vydia launches charitable arm to empower diverse music communities
6/15/2020 – Daily Herald – Chicago
Kane, Blackhawks discuss racial unrest; ‘hopeful’ for change
6/7/2020 – Dallas Morning News
Business commentary – Many CEOs said the right things about George Floyd’s killing, but they have to follow up with more than words
6/6/2020 – CBS Chicago
Chicago Blackhawks forward, Patrick Kane, donating to All Stars Project
6/2/2020 – Dallas Morning News
Opinion piece by All Stars Project City Leader, Antoine Joyce
6/1/2020 – ROI New Jersey
We (mostly) avoided violence, but we still have a long way to go on race relations
5/29/2020 – Inside Philanthropy
Your Philanthropy Career: Coming Into Fundraising From Another Profession
5/28/2020 – Inside Philanthropy
How to Remove Barriers to Hiring Fundraisers From Other Fields
5/26/2020 – Innovate New Jersey
InnovationsoftheWorld.com features ASP of New Jersey and City Leader Shadae McDaniel
5/26/2020 – FWDDFW Together with Dallas Morning News
Development School for Youth holds a Zoom graduation, gets ready for summer internships
4/15/2020 – Charity Spotlight
All Stars Project youth celebrated at Winnetka Music Festival in Chicago
02/20/2020 – The NonProfit Times
Christopher Street featured as President of All Stars Project
02/14/2020 – WGN9 Chicago
Chicago Mentor Working to Raise $25,000 for Youth Center
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02/10/2020 – FWDDFW Together with Dallas Morning News
Article showcases All Stars Project of Dallas Development School for Youth
01/23/2020 – New Canaan Advertiser
Connecticut paper announces All Stars Project Names Christopher Street as President
12/26/2019 – ROI New Jersey
Interview with City Leader Shadae McDaniel: All Stars Project helps Newark’s youth through everything from improv to meetings with CEOs
12/20/2019 – First Republic Bank
Interview with President and CEO Gabrielle Kurlander: The All Stars Project Harnesses the Power of Development through Performance
12/06/2019 – ABC Windy City Live- Chicago, IL
Coverage on the All Stars Project of Chicago
12/04/2019 – ABC7 news San Francisco
Coverage on the All Stars Project of San Francisco Benefit Luncheon
11/21/2019 – The Savills Blog – Online
Article featuring Tom Carragher on why he goes all-out for the All Stars Project of New Jersey
10/08/2019 – This is Capitalism Spotlight: All Stars Project
In depth write up on how the All Stars addresses poverty
10/06/2019 – Fox 4 News Dallas
Coverage of All Stars Talent Show Network in Dallas
09/16/2019 – ROI New Jersey
Article featuring Shadae McDaniel, City Leader All Stars Project of New Jersey
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08/29/2019 – The Hype Magazine
Coverage on the All Stars Project of New Jersey at the VMAS 2019
08/26/2019 – DCCCD (Dallas)
Video featuring Antoine Joyce, All Stars Project of Dallas. United Sustainable Goals, Goal 16: Peace, Justice and strong institutions.
06/26/2019 – Better Chicago Magazine
Article featuring All Stars Project of Chicago music group, Brothers on a Mission (BOM)
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06/05/2019 – NBC 5 Dallas
Coverage on All Stars Project of Dallas afterschool development program
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06/02/2019 – KRLD-AM Dallas
Radio coverage on All Stars Project of Dallas First rap teen battle
06/02/2019 – NBC 5 Dallas
Coverage on All Stars Project of Dallas First rap teen battle
05/29/2019 – D Magazine
All Stars Project of Dallas nominated to D CEO’S nonprofit and corporate citizenship awards 2019 under “organization of the year”
05/22/2019 – The Hype Magazine
Coverage on All Stars Project National Gala 2019
05/15/2019 – New York Social Diary
Coverage on All Stars Project National Gala 2019
03/09/2019 – Newark Venture Partners
Article featuring ASP of New Jersey City Leader Shadae McDaniel
01/23/2019 – Univision New York – Channel 41
Coverage on the All Stars Project of New York
10/31/2018 – Press Release
Guidepost Solutions Chairman Bart M. Schwartz elected to ASP Board of Directors and named chair of ASP of NY Board
10/12/2018 – WGN TV Chicago
Coverage on the Afterschool Development Conference hosted by the All Stars Project of Chicago
09/26/2018 – 97.9 The Beat Dallas
Interview with ASP of Dallas City Leader Antoine Joyce about the All Stars Talent Show Network
07/15/2018 – Fox 5 WNYW
Feature on the Development School for Youth
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07/11/2018 – LinkedIn
Article by Kate Barton, EY Global Vice Chair, Tax
06/11/2018 – Press Release
FTI Consulting, PGA golfers Webb Simpson and Charles Howell III and All Stars Project Partner on Birdies for Development Campaign
06/04/2018 – The Epoch Times
Article featuring ASP of Chicago City Leader, David Cherry
03/01/2018 – Press Release
NJ Business Leader Derek DiRisio Joins All Stars Project’s Board of Directors
01/22/2018- Press Release
All Stars Project’s Board Elects Nationally-Recognized Business Professionals to Leadership Posts
12/04/2017- The New York Times
New York Today: Nominating Your Neighbors
11/17/2017- WPIX 11 TV
Coverage on All Stars Project Talent Show Network
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10/04/2017- Chicago Tribune
Coverage on All Stars Project of Chicago
08/28/2017- Chief Executive Magazine
“Murder Capital USA” Debunked: Chicago CEOs pledge their Allegiance to their City
06/20/2017 – Chicago Tribune
Inland Mortgage President honored at ASP of Chicago Luncheon
06/15/2017 – ABC 7 Chicago
Coverage of the All Stars Project of Chicago
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06/02/2017 – WFAA 8 ABC News Dallas, TX
Article featuring ASP of Dallas City Leader, Antoine Joyce
05/28/2017 – CBS 11 News Dallas, TX
Coverage of ASP of Dallas Talent Show Network
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05/28/2017 – Good Day Sunday Fox 4 News Dallas, TX
Coverage of ASP of Dallas Talent Show Network
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05/27/2017 – CBS Evening News
Coverage of We Are Chicago video game inspired by ASP
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05/18/2017 – International Association of Chiefs of Police Blog
Blog post about Operation Conversation: Cops & Kids
05/11/2017 – New York Social Diary
Coverage of ASP National Gala at Lincoln Center
04/07/2017 – WBGO Public Radio
Radio coverage of Operation Conversation: Cops & Kids in Newark, NJ
04/06/2017 – ABC Eyewitness News
Coverage of Operation Conversation: Cops & Kids in Newark, NJ
03/30/2017 – The New York Times
Profile on Dr. Fulani and Operation Conversation: Cops & Kids
03/24/2017 – Education Week
Profile on All Stars Project and our metric for measuring success
01/02/2017 – Chicago Tribune
Article featuring the All Stars Project and a video game a volunteer has created about Chicago’s violence; players win through empathy, not guns
11/22/2016 – Morristown Green
Announcement: ASP supporter Ron Ritzie honored for his work with Operation Conversation: Cops & Kids
11/07/2016 – Governors State University Student Life, Phoenix
The World is Your Stage: Profile on ASP of Chicago City Leader David Cherry
11/01/2016 – Broadway World
Announcement: Woodie King Jr.’s New Federal Theatre moves to All Stars Project Performing Arts Center
11/01/2016 – AL (Alabama Local News)
Profile on The Castillo Theatre production of “Ain’t Never Been Easy”
10/21/2016 – Chicago Defender
Profile on All Stars Project of Chicago Afterschool Development Conference
10/20/2016 – The New York Amsterdam News
All Stars Congratulates First Class of Fulani Fellow
10/06/2016 – Connecticut Post
Op-Ed featuring ASP authored by ASP of Bridgeport supporter C. Edward (Chuck) Chaplin
Fall 2016 – Advancing Philanthropy
Excerpt from article featuring interview with ASP President and CEO Gabrielle Kurlander about measuring non-profit success
9/22/2016 – WFAA ABC 8 Dallas
Interview with Dallas City Leader Antoine Joyce
7/20/2016 – Epicenter-SF
Profile on All Stars Project of San Francisco Bay Area Tenderloin Talent Show
7/18/2016 – Sirius XM Radio Ear Candy Mornings with Renada Romain
Interview with Dr. Lenora Fulani about Operation Conversation: Cops & Kids
6/25/2016 – Fox 4 News
Coverage of ASP of Dallas and Dallas Police Department partnership talent show
6/24/2016 – KHVN 970 AM
Radio interview with City Leader Antoine Joyce about ASP of Dallas and Dallas Police Department partnership talent show
6/6/2016 – Philanthropy Journal
Feature ASP profile authored by Gabrielle Kurlander
6/2/2016 – Pure News
Coverage of ASP National Gala at Lincoln Center
6/1/2016 – Criminal Justice Matters, CUNY TV at John Jay College
“Bridging the Divide: Cops and Kids and Reflections on Justice” episode featuring Dr. Lenora Fulani
5/19/2016 – Forbes
Coverage featuring ASP of Chicago DSY program
5/10/2016 – WMBC-TV
Coverage from Newark press conference with Mayor Baraka
5/10/2016 – WBGO-FM Newark Public Radio
Coverage from Newark press conference with Mayor Baraka
April 2016 – Community Policing Dispatch
DOJ COPS Office newsletter featuring Operation Conversation: Cops & Kids
3/4/2016 – KHVN 970 AM
Radio interview with ASP of Dallas City Leader Antoine Joyce
2/1/2016 – Dallas Innovates
SMU Luminary Awards Celebrate Educational Innovations
1/18/2016 – News 12 Connecticut
Coverage of ASP of Bridgeport Martin Luther King Jr. Day celebration
1/11/2016 – Inside Philanthropy
Interview with Gabrielle Kurlander on “Involvement Philanthropy”
12/21/2015 – Chicago Tribune
Coverage of ASP of Chicago DSY program
11/11/2015 – American Police Beat
Coverage of Cops & Kids
7/22/2015 – Voices of New York
Coverage of Cops & Kids workshop
7/17/2015 – Christian Science Monitor
Segment featuring Cops & Kids workshop
7/16/2015 – Amsterdam News
Coverage of Cops & Kids workshop
7/8/2015 – Reuters
Coverage of Cops & Kids workshop
7/7/2015 – Radio Facts
Segment on Lecrae workshop
7/7/2015 – Daily Herald
Segment on Lecrae workshop
4/13/2015 – Black Tie Magazine
Coverage of 2015 Gala
1/29/2015 – NY1
Segment on Cops & Kids workshop
1/29/2015 – Telemundo
Segment on Cops & Kids workshop
1/29/2015 – WABC7-TV
Segment on Cops & Kids workshop
1/21/2015 – Fox 5 News
Coverage of Cops & Kids program
1/9/2015 – Amsterdam News
Black Men on the Firing Line – op ed
1/19/2015 – News 12 Connecticut
Coverage of ASP Bridgeport MLK Day
1/5/2015 – Atlantic Journal Constitution
Doing Good: Talent show aids arts education