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2x Emmy Winning Journalist
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Founder @dreamreachinspire
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When you meet someone who inspired the journey, a true legend + icon, @robinrobertsgma by @philtaitt

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🎶 TICKETS ARE OFFICIALLY ON SALE! 🎶

The wait is over! 🥂✨

Join Dream Reach Inspire as we celebrate 10 YEARS OF EXCELLENCE at our Anniversary Black Tie Fundraising Gala:

THE SOUNDTRACK OF EXCELLENCE 🎶✨

📅 Saturday, November 21, 2026
📍 Roulette Intermedium | Brooklyn, NY

This milestone evening will celebrate a decade of impact, mentorship, service, community, and creating opportunities for young people across New York City.

🌟 This Year’s Honorees
La La Anthony — Three Sixty, Founder
Montell Jordan — Music Icon

🥂 Black Tie Affair
🎶 Music + Entertainment
🍽️ Dinner Experiences
🏆 Special Honoree Presentations
✨ A Celebration With Purpose

Tickets are LIVE NOW! 🎟️
Secure your seat and celebrate 10 incredible years with us.

🔗 GET YOUR TICKETS: @dreamreachinspire.org by @philtaitt

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🎶THE SOUNDTRACK OF EXCELLENCE 🎶
✨ Dream Reach Inspire’s 10-Year Anniversary Gala ✨  A Black Tie Affair produced by ForSmiles Inc .
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Join us as we celebrate 10 years of impact, service, mentorship, and excellence—and look ahead to the future of the young people we serve across New York City.
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For a decade, Dream Reach Inspire has created meaningful opportunities for youth through mentorship, education, career exploration, leadership development, workforce exposure, and transformative community experiences.
Now, it’s time to celebrate the journey—and the next chapter.
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🥂Expect an unforgettable evening of celebration, recognition, entertainment, and purpose, bringing together community leaders, supporters, mentors, partners, friends, and special guests.
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•🌟 HONORING La La Anthony — Powerhouse Actress & Entrepreneur Montell Jordan — Music Icon
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•💫 A CELEBRATION WITH A PURPOSE
Every ticket, donation, and contribution helps fuel Dream Reach Inspire’s youth programs, initiatives, and events throughout New York City—creating more opportunities for the next generation to dream, reach, and inspire.
🎵 Come celebrate 10 years of excellence. Help us create the soundtrack for the next 10.
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• Production: @malissa_redmond @forsmilesinc
• Branding: @lae.creates
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#DreamReachInspire #SoundtrackOfExcellence #10YearAnniversary #FundraisingGala BlackTieAffair YouthEmpowerment NYC CelebrateWithPurpos by @philtaitt

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A man was dragged to his death after his bag became trapped in the closing doors of an A train at the Utica Avenue station in Bedford-Stuyvesant, officials say. Tap the link in our bio for more. by @philtaitt

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PRES TRUMP SET TO SPEAK AT UN GENERAL ASSEMBLY
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•President Donald Trump is set to address world leaders Tuesday at the United Nations General Assembly as representatives from nearly 200 nations gather in New York City for the annual meeting. But just an hour before, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu took aim at New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani who met with the president yesterday. by @philtaitt

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We’re excited to announce that Emmy Award-winning journalist Phil Taitt will serve as the EMCEE for StartCare’s 57th Anniversary Celebration!

A Brooklyn native and accomplished journalist, Phil has reported from the heart of some of New York City’s most significant moments, covering issues ranging from social justice and politics to housing and community safety. His Emmy-winning special, Next Generation Dreams, featured an exclusive conversation with the family of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

Join us October 22 at the Studio Museum in Harlem with Phil Taitt leading the way!

Register Today —> www.startcare.org/57th by @philtaitt

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TORNADO TOUCHES DOWN ON ATLANTIC BEACH!
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•The National Weather Service confirmed Friday morning that a tornado touched down in Atlantic Beach as severe storms tore through Long Island Thursday evening, destroying 50 cabanas at a beloved Nassau County beach club.

More than 100 guests were inside the Sun and Surf Beach Club in Atlantic Beach when powerful winds ripped through the property, tearing apart cabanas and sending furniture and debris flying. by @philtaitt

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Join us for an unforgettable evening of celebration, inspiration, and community at the Scarlet Tribute Awards Banquet, hosted by the Elizabeth Holmes Scholarship Foundation.

📅 Friday, September 11, 2026
🕖 7:00 PM
📍 Alhambra Ballroom, Harlem

This special evening will honor extraordinary leaders who have dedicated their lives to uplifting our communities.

Honoring:
Phil Taitt — Channel 7 News Reporter, Philanthropist, Community Activist & 2x Emmy Winning

Rev. Jacque DeGraff — Preacher, Educator & Social Justice Advocate

Along with many other outstanding honorees who are making a lasting difference in our communities.

Come celebrate these remarkable individuals while supporting the mission of the Elizabeth Holmes Scholarship Foundation and our commitment to empowering the next generation through education.

🎟️ PURCHASE YOUR TICKETS TODAY!
Visit www.ElizabethHolmesFoundation.org

Bring your family, friends, colleagues, and community. I promise you don’t want to miss this extraordinary evening!

Celebrate. Honor. Inspire. Empower.

#ElizabethHolmesScholarshipFoundation #ScarletTributeAwards #TributeAwards taken in New York, New York by @philtaitt

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What a time spending the day in Harlem, with @tciony and hundreds of kids that came out for the 4th Annual Youth Explosion!
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•So much fun hosting their main stage alongside @twhitlow getting the vibes right, highlighting so much talent… including special guest @kidcapri101 🙏🏿
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•Nothing beats a day in community, kids having fun and smiling faces. by @philtaitt

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Family, friends, fellow service members and elected officials gathered in Ozone Park on Friday morning to honor Staff Sgt. Angel Rampersad at her funeral. The 28-year-old was killed overseas, and was remembered as a selfless defender of others. Following the service, a procession will travel through the community before she is laid to rest at Long Island National Cemetery. Tap the link in our bio for more. by @philtaitt

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A blown transformer sparked multiple car fires and left more than 1,000 customers without power in Hackensack early Wednesday morning. Residents were urged to avoid the area as crews worked to secure the scene and restore power. by @philtaitt

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Trials and tribulations of a videographer🎥…or is it just me… #abc7ny #nyc #worklife #skit #netflix taken in Manhattan, New York by @philtaitt

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