Kamala Harris was born on Oct 20, 1964, in Oakland, California to immigrant parents. Her Jamaican father taught at Stanford University, and her Indian mother was a cancer researcher. She earned a degree in political science and economics at Howard University (B.A., 1986), and a law degree from Hastings College of Law (1989). Career, Politics, and Milestones In the 1990s, Harris worked at the San Francisco District Attorney’s office and...
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Background Aubrey L. Stone is a Native of Brooklyn, New York and has lived, worked and actively engaged in the community and public service in Sacramento, California for the past 20 years. Currently, Mr. Stone is the president and CEO for the California Black Chambers of Commerce. Professional Advocacy Mr. Stone has been known for his aggressive advocacy. He has led the organization in such public issues such as the...
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Bruce Marks has spent more than 30 years as an activist and advocate. His objective is simple, but the path has been long and difficult. Making the cornerstone of the American Dream, home ownership, a reality for everyone possible has become a lifetime’s effort for Bruce Marks that has greatly influenced an important chapter in American history. Starting with the Hotel Workers Union in Boston in 1988, Bruce Marks was...
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Mayor Elect for San Francisco Upon the death of Ed Lee, a special election was held on June 5 2018, for the mayor of the city and county of San Francisco. The winner of the election would serve until 2020. For the first time in history, an African-American has been elected mayor of the San Francisco. Background London Nicole Breed was born in August 11, 1974 and was raised in...
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Martin Luther King was a powerhouse name in fighting against racial discrimination. Even after his assassination, the principles he stood for have been championed by organizations that believed in his course. One common type of discrimination that was instigated in Luther’s era is housing inequality. However, King was adamant in fighting for the rights of the minority Blacks living in the United States. Martin Luther spoke against social segregation which...
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Oprah Winfrey was born to Vernita Lee & Vernon Winfrey on a farm in Kosciusko, Mississippi, on January 29, 1954. Her name was supposed to be Orpah, from the Bible, but because of the trouble of spelling and pronunciation, she became known as Oprah. Winfrey's divorced parents separated soon after she was born, leaving her in the care of her maternal grandmother on the farm. At six years old, Winfrey...
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William (Bill) E. Brown, a Realtor from Alamo, Calif., is the 2018 Immediate Past President of the National Association of Realtors (NAR). He has been active in organized real estate for more than 35 years. Oakland-based Investment Properties was formed in Oakland over 50 years ago by his father. Bill is now the CEO of the family real estate business founded in 1964 by his father, William H. Brown, which...
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A graduate of New York Institute of Technology with a major in business administration and finance, Ed Delgado has been a force to reckon with since his early years. Mr. Delgado is a giant in the field of finance, boasting an impressive resume of employers and accomplishments. He is also a major part of his community, contributing a lot of his spare time to working with organizations that help to...
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The National Association of Hispanic Real Estate Professionals boasts a growing partnership of professional Hispanic men and women seeking to make homeownership a realistic goal and a proud accomplishment for Hispanic families in the United States. For an association with a dedicated, long-term mission, it is important to be lead by someone who has shown similar commitment and diligence throughout their real estate career. Leo Pareja, NAHREP President in 2017,...
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For over 18 years, the National Association of Hispanic Real Estate Professionals has been a leader in the housing industry advocating for sustainable homeownership for the Hispanic community and providing education for its members. NAHREP is working hard with professional Hispanic men and women to make homeownership a realistic goal and a proud accomplishment for Hispanic families in the United States. As with any successful organization, strong leadership is very...
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