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Press Release: WACO, Texas (KWTX) Former Baylor quarterback Robert Griffin III, the first player in Baylor history to win the Heisman Trophy, will be inducted into the Texas Sports Hall of Fame in Waco on March 28, 2020. Griffin was a standout football player and hurdler at Copperas Cove High School before playing for the Baylor Bears.

As a junior, he recorded the nation's top prep time in the 400-meter hurdles (49.56), tied for the top mark in the 110 meter high hurdles (13.46) and was second in the 300-meter hurdles (35.33). Griffin also led his football team to a 13-2 record and a trip to the state championship game.

Get ready SINGLES in the North Carolina region!

Our Washington, DC own Gospel Go-Go Star Artist Demon Killa and the Body Of Evidence Gospel Go-Go Band will be performing LIVE at Resetting The Standard SINGLES Tournament Party!

Save the date Saturday, March 3, 2018 from 7:00pm to 10:30pm at Grier Heights Community Center on 3100 Leroy Street, Charlotte, NC 28205. Tickets are $30 advance & $35 at the door with light refreshments being served. For more information and sponsorship, call (704) 277-7497 or (704) 200-3763.

Here is the Eventbrite ticket link:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/resetting-the-standard-singles-tournament-party-tickets-42237319961

The Prince George’s County Drug Policy Coalition, Inc. is pleased to announce the “Empowering Future Leaders Scholarship Opportunity” for the 2018-2019 academic year.

To be considered, applicants must:
+ Reside in Prince George’s County, Maryland District 8 (Camp Springs, Clinton, Forest Heights, Fort Washington, Glassmanor, Marlow Heights, Oxon Hill)
+ Provide an official transcript.
+ Write a one page easy.
+ Provide other documentation as listed on the application.

The application forms are due Friday, May 5, 2018. For more information or to download application please visit website https://www.pgcdpc.com

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The Black Expo America, Official Kickoff for 2018 will be in Washington DC, Saturday, March 10, 2018 at the Renaissance Washington DC Hotel, 999 9th St. NW Washington, DC 20001. This year is the 5th year Black Expo America is bringing exposure to the communities around the nation. Small Business Owners, Professional Service Providers and Consumers from the DC area will be converging on this day. DC is one of the premier markets in the country to bring consumers together with Vendors comprising of a diverse set of products and services.

Some of Black Expo Highlights will be an *Exhibitors Marketplace *Celebrity Guests *Motivational speakers *Black Expo Legacy & Leadership Awards *Fashion, Music & Entertainment including a LIVE performance by Stellar Award-winners ☆JJ Hairston & Youthful Praise!

The Official Kickoff will be Saturday, March 10, 2018 from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM at Renaissance Washington DC Hotel, 999 9th St. NW Washington, DC 20001. Tickets are $15.00, Children Age 12 and under are Free, Exhibitor Booths start at ONLY $300 and Sponsorship Opportunities are still available!

For more information call (917) 501-0614 or email info@blackexpoamerica.com or to purchase tickets visit www.blackexpoamerica.com

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Mrs. Jacqueline “Jackie” Marie Griffin – wife, mother of three, grandmother, retired Army Sergeant and Motivational Speaker– is known by many as the mother of Heisman trophy winner, #2 overall NFL draft pick and Washington Redskins’ former starting quarterback and NFL 2013 Rookie of the Year Robert Griffin III (RG3).

Jacqueline Griffin is now available for keynote functions, community service events or speaking engagements. Contact us Today at office (301) 641-0814.

See her Bio at:

http://heypapipromotions.com/group/jacqueline-griffin-speaking-engagements

Hey Papi Promotions Network Business Partner Prince George's County Drug Policy Coalition, Inc.'s nominee, Dr. Hattie Washington (Hey Papi Promotions Network Member/Partner), was selected to be inducted into the 2018 Maryland Women's Hall of Fame and Women of Tomorrow Ceremony!

Dr. Washington will be inducted with four extraordinary women into the Maryland Women's Hall of Fame. Five students will be recognized during the Women of Tomorrow Ceremony.

The Maryland Women's Hall of Fame was established in 1985 to recognize women who have made contributions of historic significance to our state. It includes such luminaries as Rachel Carson, Clara Barton and Harriett Tubman, and many others whose contributions are equally significant but less well known.

The Women of Tomorrow Awards program was established in 1997 to recognize young women in middle and high school with records of academic excellence, extraordinary leadership and exceptional community service.

Join us on Thursday, March 15, 2018 from 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM at Miller Senate Office Building, 11 Bladen Street, Conference Center East, Annapolis, MD 21411.

For more information about event visit the Maryland Commission for Women website at http://dhr.maryland.gov/maryland-commission-women/

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