TrueStar Staff 
On Thursday, May 7th, True Star hosted its annual True Star Rising fundraiser where they celebrated 22 years of service and impact.
Hosted by comedian and Chief Growth Officer Micheal Issac, the True Star Rising event was a night full of networking, music, and celebration. The event featured speeches from the True Star Co-founders DeAnna Sherman and Na-Tae’ Thompson.
In 2004 the two women created a newsletter that allowed a group of Chicago teens to express themselves and be introduced to the world of journalism and the field of communications. Now, 22 years later, the company has bloomed into something bigger than the two young women from the South Side of Chicago could have ever imagined. With the success of youth at its core, young people from ages 16-24 years old can participate in a range of programs including journalism, digital media production, video editing and podcasting.
This year, True Star was proud to induct three alumni into the Legacy League: Brittany Hardaway, Carlton Spencer, and Cindy Beasley, three stars who are making an impact in schools, government, media, and business.
Other award recipients include Rising Stars Amariyah Mallory and Jerard Wallace, who each received $1,000 awards. The True Icon Award went to David Nichols, a board member recognized for his passion and dedication to servicing True Star.
As the end of the night came to a close, the crowd of over 100 people left feeling inspired and empowered to give to True Star. If you missed the opportunity to attend, it’s not too late to give. Visit https://truestarmedia.org/donate/ for more information.
By True Star Staff
