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By FCJessica — Apr 10, 2015

Jimmy Wayne is a former foster kid turned country music singer/songwriter whose songs and story highlight his mission to bring awareness to kids who age out of the foster system and become homeless. With hits such as "Put Your Hand In Mine," "I Love... Read more

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By FC Steve — Feb 16, 2011

Mail Online , Jonathan McEvoy, Feb 15th, 2011, London, England - Few have travelled further on their journeys to the Olympic Stadium than the boy who was born next door. Phillips Idowu, impoverished son of Hackney, has been speaking for 35 minutes... Read more

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By FC Steve — Nov 1, 2010

Regina Louise is an American author, child advocate, and motivational speaker, who is best known for successfully navigating through more than thirty foster home placements as a ward of the California Juvenile Court system. Regina Louise is a... Read more

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By FC Steve — Mar 7, 2010

Meet Michael Oher (pronounced OAR), a 6-5, 309-pound All-America tackle from the University of Mississippi who is the subject of a best-selling book and movie, The Blind Side . Among 13 siblings from the poorest part of Memphis, he never knew his... Read more

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By FC Steve — Mar 18, 2009

Rap Pioneer and soon to be Rock'n Roll Hall of Fame Member Darryl McDaniels (otherwise know as the 'DMC' in Run-DMC), joins guest host Christine James-Brown, CWLA’s President and CEO for a captivating conversation about his life changing... Read more

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By Team FosterClub — May 1, 2008

“I was born in San Francisco, California, USA, planet Earth, February 24, 1955” Jobs told the Smithsonian in an interview. His birth mother was single and in the 50’s, young women who gave birth “out of wedlock” were shamed into giving their babies... Read more

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By Team FosterClub — May 1, 2008

Most fans got to know Eric La Salle as Dr Benton on the TV medical drama ER, but he has been involved in many dramatic projects. Eric has worked on Broadway, off-Broadway, in television and movies. He has worked as an actor, and also as a writer,... Read more

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By Team FosterClub — May 1, 2008

Malcolm X was born Malcolm Little on May 19, 1925 in Omaha Nebraska. His parents were Earl and Louise Little. His mother was preoccupied with raising eight children, his father was an outspoken Baptist minister and an ardent supporter of civil... Read more

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By Team FosterClub — May 1, 2008

Bruce Oldfield is a royal dress designer, known for his evening gowns for the Royal Family of England including the late Princess Diana. He has also designed for other famous names such as Jerry Hall, Barbara Streisand, Catharine Zeta-Jones, and... Read more

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By Team FosterClub — May 1, 2008

Willie Nelson has had a long career writing, recording and performing country music as well as blues, gospel and standard tunes. He is known as one of the greatest songwriters of all time, as well as an accomplished guitar player and one of country’... Read more