I was born to do this work. What inspires me is that I have to give back. What Comcast is doing through the Icons Among Us is phenomenal and invigorating.
Donald Frazier | BOSS CEO
To celebrate the movement beyond the parade and festival, in 2020, Comcast joined forces with Black Joy Parade and introduced the “Icons Among Us” award, an initiative to recognize community-nominated local activists and leaders dedicated to being warriors for racial equality. Upon selection, each “Icon” receives a $5,000 contribution from Comcast to donate to a charity of their choice. Since 2021, 12 individuals have been awarded this recognition.
Comcast’s float in the Black Joy Parade procession featured the 2024 Icons: educator and activist, Shelene Huey-Booker; children’s advocate, Jameelah Hanif; and unhoused individuals’ advocate Donald Frazier. Each Icon is committed to igniting change and inspiring innovation within our communities.
Donald Frazier is the Executive Director of the Reentry Providers Association of California and the CEO of Building Opportunities for Self-Sufficiency (BOSS). This organization was created in 1971 to help homeless, poor, and disabled people achieve health and self-sufficiency and to fight against the root causes of poverty and homelessness in the Bay Area. Thanks to Frazier’s leadership, BOSS is recognized as a social justice leader with housing, reentry, and violence prevention.
Frazier’s primary interests are in the development of policies and practices promoting socio-economic and educational advancement as essential components to uplift disadvantaged communities.
READ FULL STORY HERE: https://www.eastbaytimes.com/2024/03/01/comcast-and-black-joy-parade-honor-leaders-making-a-lasting-impact-in-the-bay-area/