ONYX Magazine mourns the loss of cherished community leader, Brenda R. March, who passed away on Thursday, November 27, 2025. She proudly served as the vice president of the ONYX Foundation, helping secure thousands of scholarship dollars and opening doors to transformative opportunities. In her honor, the ONYX Foundation has named the Charles and Brenda March Dream Builders Scholarship for students pursuing career paths in vocational or trade schools for hands-on careers, apprenticeships for on-the-job training, and certifications for flexible education.
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