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Alexis Herman,  Rep. Elijah Cummings, Jr. (MD), and Wes Moore Among Honorees The U.S.  Dream   Academy  is excited to announce the 2013 “Power of a  Dream ”  Gala, themed “Inspired To  Dream ” presented by Amway to be held on Tuesday, June 4, 2013 (Reception 5:45pm Dinner 7:00pm) at the J.W. Marriott in Washington, D.C., located at 1 331 Pennsylvania Ave NW, Washington, D.C. 20004 . This gala will benefit their nationally recognized after-school programs for children. Each year, the Power of a  Dream   Gala  attracts the support of Hollywood celebrities; political figures, corporate executives, community leaders, and VIPs to invest and raise awareness to further help U.S.  Dream   Academy  programs succeed in making a difference in the lives of at-risk youth and children of incarcerated parents.   Ms. Patti LaBelle with US Dream Academy founder Wintley Phipps in 2011.  Photo CD Brown.   The event will be hosted by the multi-talented improvisational guru and Host of Le

When you talk about "karma", items coming "full circle", or the saying "what goes around comes back around", you can appreciate the historic visit by Michelle Obama to the DC's Decatur House, just a short block from where the first African American First Lady of the United States resides.   First Lady Michelle made a stop to the historic home where former slaves built, worked, and lived to deliver an endowment to the preservation of the historic landmark.   First Lady Michelle Obama speaks with children during a Decatur House visit. The endowment was a gift from American Express, presented by the company's African American CEO, Kenneth Chenault.   The Decatur House is now a National Trust for Historic Preservation Site and home to the David M. Rubenstein National Center for White House History.  The restoration project was made possible by a contribution to the White House Historical Association by American Ex