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Central Florida “Living Legends” Honored

Posted on May 1, 2013 by OrlandoCommunityNews

A group made up of doctors, entrepreneurs, pastors; business pioneers, radio personalities and a model was honored Sunday, April 28, during the Pam Powell Empowers P-Factors Annual Living Legends Awards. The awards show, in its second year, honors Central Florida … Continue reading →

Posted in Community news that can help, Entertainment, Faith and Family, Youth | Tagged Annual Living Legends Awards, Bridget Novell, Central Florida, Co-Host Ms. B, Dr. Ann Ashley-Gilbert, Dr. Denise Mose, Dr. Phil St. Louis, Gene Grace, Gwen Bennett, Host Pam Powell, Jabari Jackson, Jack Williams Jr., JoJo O'neal, Keesha Rivers, Lester & Lillian Seays, Living Legends, Maurice Starr, Orange County Commissioner Tiffany Moore, Orlando Community News, P-Factors, Pam Powell Empowers, Pastor Larry G. Mills, Pastor Leroy Powell, Randolph & Lavon Bracy, Star 94.5, Trish Martin, Von Thompson | 2 Comments
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