The 2017 graduating class include students (Joseph Tesfai, Eden Tilahun, Yemsrach Burka, and Nagmi Sherif) (Photo by Ian Foxx)

Dr. George J. McKenna (Photo by Ian Foxx)

Educating Young Minds held its 19th Annual Awards Celebration with guest speaker, Dr. George J. McKenna III, Vice President of the Los Angeles Unified School District Board of Education recently.

Bill Duke (Photo by Ian Foxx)

The celebration took place at a breath taking private estate in Los Angeles. In attendance were notable politicians, celebrities, corporate sponsors, parents, EYM alumni, students and hosted by radio personality, Kevin Nash. This year’s Awards Gala was produced and directed by Bruce Cecil.

Angeles Echols-Brown with Darrell Smith (Photo by Ian Foxx)

Educating Young Minds varied programs has empowered thousands of students and families, and serves as one of the most astute supplemental educational programs in the nation.