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2026 MLK Keeper of the Dream:              La'Neika Benbow-Bruinton

1/13/2026

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La'Neika Benbow - Bruinton is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Marriage & Family Therapist with over 25 plus years of experience. She is a wife, mother, grandmother, business owner and much more to all who know her. She is the founder and owner of Faith Based Counseling Services, LLC which assists in mental health support; LBE Doula Care and Pregnancy Services, supporting the journey for healthy pregnancy experiences and education and the newly formed non-profit La’Neika B. Enterprise which her legacy that focuses on mentoring, entrepreneurship and strong community service & support. La’Neika is also the author of Sasha’s story, which is her journey of surviving domestic violence, former radio hostess of Therapy Corner on 106.9 Awesome Radio, and former co-host and owner of Faith Radio NC which was an online station that she hosted with her husband.
 
La’Neika is extremely proud of her non-profit which is already off to a great start. Since its inception in July of 2025 La’Neika B. Enterprise has awarded two $500
Scholarships to their Survivors Empowerment recipients, which focuses on Domestic Violence Advocacy and honors her own journey as a survivor. They have also provided over 150 toys to the Ronald McDonald house and as of a week ago, they have given over 250 bouquets of flowers to facilities and individuals in the community during their Spread Joy campaign”. La’Neika is a phenomenal therapist, inspirational speaker and educator wearing many hats. As a result, with all her efforts and community focus, she was recognized and awarded with the 2025 Eastern North Carolina Remarkable Women award; which is a national honor.
 
La’Neika aspires to be a staple in her community, seeking cultural changes as it relates to mental health, education and overall growth. She remains committed to healing, empowerment, and breaking generational cycles. Through the various platforms, she has already made a great and lasting impact on many and continues to do so.
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    Young Women of Promise has sponsored MLK Day Celebration since 1998. Our programs are designed to celebrate individuals in our communities who are "livin' the dream" through their tireless efforts and deeds to bring about positive community change. 

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Young Women of Promise, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded on September 4, 2001 in the state of North Carolina.
Theresa (Miss Tee) Williams, President/Founder
Post Office Box 491, Winterville, NC 28590
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