Caribbean and African Women of Impact Honors return
By Patricia McDougall Special to the AFRO
The second annual Caribbean and African Women of Impact Honors gala was held on March 22 in Silver Spring, Md. This year’s theme, “Bloom and Flourish,” lined up with the event’s tradition of “Giving Flowers, Honoring Legacies.” The ladies came out dressed to impress during Women’s History Month to highlight the
honorees for their outstanding contributions in the community. Honorees included actresses Janelle James (“Abbott Elementary”) and Gabourey Sidibe (“Precious,” “Empire”); health advocate Dr. Berthrude Albert; educator Nakeba McKoy; social media personality Vanessa Imani and leaders of the small, Caribbean store chain, Labay Market, which received the Seed to Harvest Community Impact Award.
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DJ Crimson Cookie enjoys the festivities.
Shown here, Trinka Kensil (left), honoree Wayna Wondwossen, Ayanna Gregory and Viticia Thames at the Caribbean and African Women of Impact Honors gala in Silver Spring, Md., on March 22.
Honoree Delia Goncalves at the Caribbean and African Women of Impact Honors gala.
Ellen Aubee (left), Tasha Collins-Faty, Art in Motion Fashion Icon honoree Afua Sam, and Chantel Williams at the Caribbean and African Women of Impact Honors gala.
Grenadian soca artist and music producer Hector Thomas, also known as “Mr. Legz,” performs live for the gala attendees.
Aisha N. Braveboy, Prince George’s County executive, addresses the crowd.
At Large D.C. Councilman Will Jawando delivers remarks at the Caribbean and African Women of Impact Honors gala on March 22 in Silver Spring, Md.
Shown here, Sheila Faison (left), Rhonda Washington and Yolanda Stokes.
Natalee S. Snider, executive director for the D.C. Mayor’s Office Caribbean Community Affairs and honoree Rose Johnson (Nicaragua) enjoy the gala.
Jeffrey Fennel (left), chief operating officer of Good Intentions Foundation, shares a moment with Khristinea Benjamin; Dr. Arlene Spann; DeJanee Fennell, CEO and founder of Good Intentions Foundation, and Arnetta Jackson at the Caribbean and African Women of Impact Honors gala.