the 2nd annual VANGUARD awards
SPONSORED by
SICARI WARE
Sicari Ware is a community organizer and founder of 5E Gallery. 5E Gallery is an art gallery and live music performance venue for Detroit artists and musicians of all facets to utilize as an outlet to showcase their respective talents and raise community awareness of Detroit based art and expression.
As an accomplished competition DJ holding titles in Detroit, California and Hawaii, He discovered that properly channeled creative energy can break barriers, broaden perspectives, negate stereotypes and strengthen cultural diversity. After graduating with his Master of Public Administration at Kentucky State University, he returned to Detroit to help support Detroit arts, culture and music. Through his leadership, 5E Gallery has become a hub of creative talent and multi-cultural experience in Detroit.
Mr. Ware also works at the Detroit Hispanic Development Corporation (DHDC) as a case manager where he currently counsels and assists returning citizens who have been incarcerated with overcoming barriers to employment. In his 8 years at DHDC, Mr. Ware has worn many leadership hats, and has been able to exercise his culturally diverse background to effectively service youth and families in the Southwest Detroit community.
Detroit Young Professionals (DYP) is bringing together movers and shakers from across Southeast Michigan to honor 10 remarkable innovators and changemakers at our 2nd Annual Vanguard Awards. This event was established to recognize and celebrate outstanding Detroiters who have distinguished themselves through professional leadership and service to our community.
the 2010 vanguard award honorees
Photo Credits: Timothy Paule
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