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2011 Strong Men...STRONGER Award Recipients
Image: I Need a Brother to Stand.
Created by the apprentices of
Life Pieces To Masterpieces
The gala name, "Strong Men...STRONGER," comes from a poem, "Strong Men" by Sterling Brown (1900-1992). It refers specifically to the final stanza:
"The strong men . . . coming on
The strong men gittin' stronger.
Strong men. . . .
Stronger. . . . "
The poem has always had strong personal meaning for LPTM co-founders Mary Brown, Larry Quick and Ben Johnson and was used as the title for the first LPTM art exhibition at the Corcoran Gallery of Art.
Life Pieces To Masterpieces (LPTM) has created the Strong Men...STRONGER Awards to recognize and acknowledge those who have made significant contributions towards supporting LPTM's mission.
The award has been created to honor those men who embody LPTM's core values and are representative of exemplary "gentlemen, scholars, artists, and athletes."
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Jim Vance
NBC4 Anchor
Jim Vance was the first high profile local journalist to cover LPTM in a series addressing the challenges of African American boys and men in the District. Mr. Vance spent time with the boys and invited them to visit the News4 studio. He and his wife Kathy continue to support LPTM each year and have appeared at a number of LPTM's benefit events in the past.
Learn more about Jim Vance.
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Howard J. Rosenstock
Partner, Hogan Lovells US LLP
Mr. Rosenstock has provided pro bono legal counsel to Life Pieces for the past three years. He represented LPTM in lease negotiations and has continued to do so as LPTM prepares to move again this month to Charles R. Drew Elementary School. He has been a consistent, quiet force behind LPTM's continued existence and success.
Learn more about Howard Rosenstock.
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William "Elder Bill" Pitts
Director of Operations and Programs, Life Pieces To Masterpieces
After retiring from Covenant House Washington, Elder Bill joined the LPTM family and for four years has served as an exemplary role model and gentleman, scholar, artist, and athlete. Elder Bill counsels LPTM apprentices and demonstrates by doing, putting in twelve hour work days and working weekends, making himself available as needed.
Learn more about William C. "Elder Bill" Pitts.
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