News, Press & Recognition
News
Press
11/4/25 – All Stars Project is featured on Cynt Marshall’s podcast “My Two Cynts About The Good Stuff”.
In the November 4 episode, the All Stars Project is honored to be featured as one of Cynt’s “MAD (Making a Difference) Opportunities”. Cynt shares how All Stars’ partnerships with community and corporate leaders are changing the lives of tens of thousands of young people in Oak Cliff, South Dallas and West Dallas.
[Listen to the podcast clip here]
7/28/25 – ROI Influencers: People of Color (ROI-NJ) recognized Shadae McDaniel, Senior Vice President/Programs and Strategic Initiatives and Director, ASP of New Jersey.
Shadae was recognized as an ROI Influencer in ROI-NJ’s effort to shine light on the remarkable contributions of individuals who are shaping New Jersey’s business landscape across a diverse array of sectors.
4/2/25 – All Stars Project featured in Dallas Morning News article, “What is Dallas doing to put students in the workforce this summer?
Dallas launches fourth year of summer internship program “Dallas Works”, and partners with All Stars Project to reinvent Dallas Works into a year-round program.
4/2/25 – All Stars Project and City of Dallas Press Conference on Dallas Works initiative featured on Spectrum News Austin
4/1/25 – City of Dallas Bulletin: Dallas Mayor Eric L. Johnson and All Stars Project kick off Dallas Works summer youth employment program
[Read the full media alert here]
3/4/25 – Neil Gerber Eisenberg’s Chief Operating Officer Sonia Menon has been appointed Chair of the All Stars Project of Chicago Board.
A dedicated advocate for youth empowerment and community involvement, Sonia has been an integral member of the ASP of Chicago Board since 2019 and the All Stars Project National Board of Directors since 2022.
[Read the full press release here]
2/21/25 – All Stars Project President & CEO Chris Street is interviewed by W42St News about All Stars Project of NY’s upcoming move back to its 42nd Street office.
“We see it as a vibrant crossroads, where hundreds and thousands of artists and young people and corporate professionals will come together to create new kinds of programming, new solutions,” said Street.
2/19/25 – Shadae McDaniel, Senior Vice President/Programs and Strategic Initiatives and Director, ASP of New Jersey, featured as guest on InflexionPoint Podcast.
In this episode with host Anita Russell M.Ed and co-hosts Mavis Bauman and Gail Hunter LCSW, Shadae explains how Operation Conversation: Cops & Kids brings unlikely partners together to build bridges, develop youth leadership and strengthen communities.
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.
Awards and Recognition
- In 2025, ROI Influencers: People of Color recognized Shadae McDaniel, Senior Vice President/Programs and Strategic Initiatives and Director, ASP of New Jersey.
- On June 6, 2025, All Stars Project was honored to be named a Community Organization honoree at the 2025 Dallas County Promise Economic Mobility Awards, presented by Dallas College and The Commit Partnership.
- In March 2023, Shadae McDaniel, Senior Vice President/Programs and Strategic Initiatives and Director, ASP of New Jersey, was honored amongst 8 other community driven Black Greek leaders in the inaugural Essex County “Divine Nine Day”! Shadae was honored as a member of Delta Sigma Theta and for her accomplishments in the Pan Hellenic space.
- 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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