Game Honored: Orlando Magic vs. Charlotte Hornets (1/24/2021)
Background: Fueled by faith and a passion for empowering others, Drake is simple, direct and cogent when he says, “in order to reach the community, you must be in the community.” Undoubtedly true and words Drake, a Gary, Indiana native who moved to Orlando 18 years ago after graduating from Howard University in Washington D.C., stands by every day.
A public speaker, civic strategist and network builder, Drake is a part of many local and national organizations, through which he shares his wisdom and inspires others to work hard to achieve their goals. Among the groups he is involved with are the African American Chamber of Commerce, the Central Florida Urban League, the Howard University Alumni Association, the National Association of Black Journalists, and the Orange County Democratic Executive Committee.