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"I was lucky enough to be raised by a single mom,"
states "Growing Pains" TV Star, Jeremy Miller.
states "Growing Pains" TV Star, Jeremy Miller.
The second annual, Empowering HeArts: Celebrating Art, Women, and Community, will be "Breaking Barriers" for single mothers. Like Miller, Gloria Locke is the product of a single mom. "For me, breaking barriers means breaking stereotypes," states Gloria, who was destined for a life of homelessness on the streets of Detroit, when she convinced her mom to pack what they could in a station wagon with $600 - and a dog - to head for California. She is among the 12 honorees recognized at this year's benefit exhibit.
"Empowering HeArts is me. Through SCV-Arts I reach people, especially children, breaking stereotypes regarding women of color in visual art and new media." Gloria's essay will be dedicated to children of single mothers with compilation photography by Phil Althouse.
SMO Gala and Art Exhibit ______________________________________________
The Empowering HeArts second annual Gala and Art Exhibit will be held 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Nov. 19 at the Dr. Dianne G. Van Hook University Center. The event will benefit Single Mothers Outreach. Theme of this year’s event is “Breaking Barriers.” The event will honor 12 Santa Clarita Valley women whose stories will be told by writers, photographers and artists. Gala tickets are $75 each and can be purchased at www.singlemothersoutreach.org. Info: (661) 288-0117.
