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Today, Gen. Colin Powell and his wife, Alma, penned a letter to the nation titled, "Our Cause: A Letter to America" in celebration of America's Promise Alliance's 20th anniversary.
In 2004, America’s Promise – The Alliance for Youth changed its name to America’s Promise Alliance to place a greater emphasis on the strength of Alliance partners (see Alliance partners). "We see ourselves as a convener, a catalyst for action, and we help our partners and communities that focus on the measurable goals," said then-CEO ...
Mrs. Powell: America's Promise has always been a nonpartisan organization, a safe space for collaboration with all who care about the health and progress of children. Our founding 20 years ago ...
America's Promise Alliance leads more than 400 organizations, communities and individuals dedicated to making the promise of America real for every child. The organization is devoted to helping to ...
Powell was the chair of America's Promise, the nation's largest partnership dedicated to improving the lives of children and youth. She also authored two children's books, America's Promise and My Little Red Wagon. [6] [7] In 2011 she was named the NASBE's National Education Policy Leader of the Year along with her husband. [8] [9]
The Promise Neighborhoods program is a neighborhood-level education reform effort that relies on the collective action of community members, educational institutions, and nonprofits. Its primary goal is to reduce poverty through cradle to career social and educational interventions.
Alma Johnson Powell, the wife of the late Secretary of State Colin Powell, has died. She was 86. Her death was confirmed by the former diplomat’s chief of staff and family spokesperson, Peggy ...
As a commissioner, he helped bring the 1988 Democratic National Convention and the 1996 Olympic Games to Atlanta. He also spearheaded a number of major construction projects, including building Georgia's Interstate 400, expanding and renovating historic Grady Hospital and constructing the new Fulton County government center.