News, Press & Recognition
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5/7/26 – The 30th Mayor’s Back to School Fair of Dallas, powered by the All Stars Project and the Junior League of Dallas, Opens Registration
On Thursday, May 7, Dallas Mayor Eric L. Johnson officially opened registration for the 30th Annual Dallas Mayor’s Back to School Fair. Mayor Johnson has partnered with the All Stars Project of Dallas to power the event.
[Read the full press release here]
2/10/26 – Neal Gerber Eisenberg (NGE) donates $40,000 to All Stars Project of Chicago.
To commemorate its 40th anniversary, NGE generously made a $40,000 donation to the All Stars Project of Chicago. NGE has had a close connection with ASP of Chicago from the very start: the chapter was founded in 2007 by former NGE employee, David Cherry.
[Read the full press release here]
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.
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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Emily Munguia, ASP Alum, Assistant Director of Development at ASP of New York
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Avriel Kelly, ASP Alum, AVP, Business Support Manager, Bank of America
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