News, Press & Recognition
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Press
1/30/25 – LEAP Gives Students Meaningful Experiences During School Closures With Its First 2025 School’s Out Theater Program
All Stars Project hosted LEAP’s School’s Out Theater Program for a performance on MLK Day, to help teach students through the arts.
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1/16/25 – The Hoboken High School Guidance Department announces four outstanding students who graduated from the Fall 2024 Development School for Youth program.
Each student will embark on a summer internship, gained through the Development School for Youth program, on July 7, 2025.
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1/9/25 – All Stars Project’s new Dallas Works partnership featured in the Dallas Examiner’s “Bridging the gaps in workforce opportunity?”
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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.
Awards and Recognition
- In 2023, the New Federal Theatre recognized Gabrielle Kurlander, ASP’s CEO, with the Humanitarian and Social Justice Advocacy Award for building the All Stars into a leading national organization.
- In August 2023, All Stars Project was one of three awardees for the inaugural Dallas College Beacon Award, recognizing partners with extraordinary passion and commitment to the mission of Dallas College.
- In 2023, ROI Influencers: People of Color recognized Shadae McDaniel, ASP of NJ City Leader.
- In 2020, ROI Influencers: People of Color recognized Shadae McDaniel, ASP of NJ City Leader.
- In 2019, ROI Influencers: People of Color recognized Shadae McDaniel, ASP of NJ City Leader.
- In 2019, the Futures for Youth Award was presented to Shadae McDaniel, ASP of NJ City Leader for her leadership in helping vulnerable youth through the Development School for Youth.
- In 2018, Dr. Lenora Fulani, Co-Founder, All Stars Project, was honored with a Protecting New York award for Operation Conversation: Cops and Kids at City and State’s Protecting New York Summit.
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Chioma Igwebuike, ASP Alum, Associate- Investment Banking Division Compliance, Goldman Sachs; Board member, ASP of New Jersey
“All Stars pushed me to do uncomfortable things like going downtown in these large glass buildings and having conversations with people who didn't look like me. This gave me the ability to stand in spaces where I had been told that I could not or should not be.”
Cedric Soglohoun, ASP Alum, Machine Operator, Flex
“When I joined ASP, I experienced the power of performance. DSY taught me to perform bigger than I thought possible, and the All Stars Talent Show Network gave me the confidence to uplift other young people like me.”
Dwayne Dixon, ASP Alum, Program Director, ASP of Chicago
“Through All Stars, I learned to perform confidence and step into spaces I never thought I belonged in. That journey brought me to UC Santa Barbara and back to ASP, where I’m now helping youth build their futures.”
Larry Huynh, ASP Alum, Program Associate at ASP of SF Bay Area and Virtual Programs
“I joined DSY during my sophomore year of college, connecting with inspiring leaders and earning my first internship at AIG. Today, I’m proud to work at ASP and give back to the program that launched my career.”
Emily Munguia, ASP Alum, Assistant Director of Development at ASP of New York
“All Stars has given me hope, opportunity, confidence and long-lasting relationships that I still carry with me today. My first DSY internship opened new doors for me professionally and has shaped my trajectory 15 years later. My aspiration through the work of the ALC (Alumni Leadership Council) is to bring the gift of development to as many young people as possible.”
Avriel Kelly, ASP Alum, AVP, Business Support Manager, Bank of America
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