Fifteen residents from Baton Rouge are among the 50 Louisianans nominated for the 2008 Angel Award sponsored by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Louisiana.
This year, Southern University alumni Dr. Rani Whitfield has been nominated for the award due to his unique way of teaching the youth about the importance of health through hip-hop.
Because of his tremendous efforts to help the youth stay informed on important health issues through unique presentations and using hip-hop music often as a tool, Dr. Whitfield has been nominated receive a 2008 angel award along with a $20,000 grant to help in his quest to keep others informed.
This year eight Louisianans will be chosen as Angels from among the nominations and each will receive a grant for his or her charitable organization from the Blue Cross and Blue shield of Louisiana Foundation.
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August 21, 2008
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