Royal Sonesta Hotel | 2222 W Loop S, Houston, TX 77027 February 28, 2026
Reception: 6:00 PM | Gala: 7:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Greetings
Greetings to every rider, dreamer, and trailblazer joining us for this Supreme Weekend.
On behalf of the Houston Metropolitan Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., it is my absolute joy to welcome you to our first Sparks & Spurs Supreme Scholarship Weekend! We are kicking up dust, raising our hats, and celebrating a brand new tradition that blends Western flair with Delta excellence.
This weekend is more than an event—it’s a movement. A three day celebration of culture, community, and collective impact. And like any good trail ride, it starts with a bold first step. This is our first year hosting this Supreme Weekend, but with your support, we know it will only grow bigger, brighter, and even more unforgettable from here.
Thank you for saddling up with us. Your presence fuels our mission and strengthens our commitment to scholarships, educational opportunities, and community programming across the Greater Houston area. Every ticket purchased, every table sponsored, and every moment shared helps us continue the work of uplifting future scholars and empowering the communities we serve. As you enjoy the Zydeco showdown, the fellowship, and of course, our dazzling Black Tie Cowboys & Cowgirls Gala, I hope you feel the spirit of unity, purpose, and joy that makes This weekend truly Supreme. Tonight, we shine like rhinestones under arena lights—and we do it together.
So dust off your boots, tip your hats, and get ready to ride into a Weekend full of sparkle, sisterhood, and Southwestern charm. Thank you for believing in us, supporting us, and helping us blaze this new trail.
With gratitude and a whole lot of sparkle,
Percy Ly
President,HoustonMetropolitan AlumnaeChapter
Greetings
As we gather tonight on the final evening of Black History Month, we do so with hearts full of pride and purpose.
Black history is not only a reflection of our past it is the living legacy of resilience, brilliance, faith, and excellence that continues to shape our future. Tonight, we celebrate the rich heritage of Black Americans who paved the way, and we honor those who continue to lead, serve, and uplift our communities.
Your presence here is more than attendance it is impact.
By supporting Sparks & Spurs, you are investing in the dreams of students across this country. Your generosity fuels scholarships, expands opportunity, and ensures that the next generation has the resources to pursue excellence without limits.
May this evening be filled with joy, fellowship, and celebration. As we enjoy the spirit of the West and the power of our shared mission, let us also reflect on how far we have come and how far we will go together.
Thank you for standing with us. Thank you for believing in our students. And thank you for helping us continue the legacy.
Josephine “ Josie” Daniels HMACFunraisingChair
ShuRonButler-Green FundraisingSeniorChair
FundraisingCo-Chair
Dr.KristyLove MarketingChair
MonicaHill
HoustonMetropolitanAlumnaeChapter DeltaSigmaThetaSorority,Inc.
Chartered in October 1974, the Houston Metropolitan Alumnae Chapter (HMAC) of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. has proudly served the Greater Houston community for over 50 years with a commitment to scholarship, service, sisterhood, and social action.
HMAC serves all 634 square miles of Houston, one of the most diverse metropolitan areas in the nation. Since its inception, the Chapter has actively supported local agencies and sponsored community workshops, awareness forums, health initiatives, and educational programs designed to uplift individuals and families. With a special emphasis on youth, we remain steadfast in our mission to expand access to opportunity and promote academic achievement.
A defining pillar of our impact is our investment in education. Over the past five decades, HMAC members and community partners have contributed more than $700,000 in scholarships directly benefiting students throughout the Houston area. These scholarships represent our belief that education is a powerful catalyst for generational advancement and community transformation.
Guided by the Five-Point Programmatic Thrust of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.
Economic Development, Educational Development, International Awareness and Involvement, Physical and Mental Health, and Political Awareness and Involvement HMAC designs programs that are relevant, strategic, and impactful.
Our promise is to uphold the principles of our Sorority while continuing to provide innovative, life-changing programs for those who need us most. Through partnership, leadership, and service, HMAC remains committed to strengthening Houston today and for generations to come.
Delta Educational & Charitable Foundation
Our Story, a Legacy of Impact
In March 1992, the Delta Education and Charitable Foundation (DECF) was established as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization with a mission rooted in service, education, and community empowerment. For more than three decades, DECF has transformed lives by investing in literacy programs, cultural enrichment initiatives, physical and mental health awareness, STEM activities, and HIV/AIDS education, volunteer programs at Jack Yates High school, service hours at the Jordan Grove Food Pantry, and assisting at the City of Houston Job Youth Fairs.
Organized exclusively for charitable and educational purposes, DECF promotes social awareness and lifelong learning. Through awarding scholarships of more than $500,000, service projects, and community outreach, the Foundation continues to make a meaningful and measurable impact throughout the greater Houston area and beyond.
DECF has remained committed to empowering individuals, strengthening families, and building sustainable communities in collaboration with Houston Metropolitan Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated – one student one family and one initiative at a time.
DECF remains steadfast to its commitment to service, scholarships and educational advancement. We operate in partnership with likeminded organizations through respect – stewardship – ethics – learning and Innovation to create lasting and meaningful community impact.
Milton Jones is a founding member of Peachtree Providence Partners Holding Company LLC. Peachtree Providence Partners is a holding company with full or partial ownership in companies in key business sectors that include energy, financial products, health care, technology, manufacturing/distribution, and consulting. The Peachtree Providence Partners mission is to deliver strategic advice, unparalleled excellence, and balanced risk management while optimizing results.
Jones is the former executive chair and a founding member of CertusBank, NA. In this role, he oversaw board governance and provided input to the strategic direction, capital formation, and investor interaction that helped grow the organization into a $1.9 billion company organically and through acquisitions.
Jones was also a 32-year veteran of Bank of America and its predecessor companies where he held a number of senior executive roles. As former Georgia market president, Jones was the ranking executive publicly to customers and communities for an institution with more than $12 billion in retail deposits, 155 branches, and 7,000 associates. Previously, Jones was the executive of the global finance services group and supply chain management; executive of the global quality and productivity, reporting directly to the CEO; president of the mid-south region, which had more than $15 billion in deposits and $10 billion in loans; and executive of technology infrastructure and president of dealer financial services.
Jones is chair of the board of the United Negro College Fund, immediate past chair of the board of the Atlanta Business League, vice chair (and former chair) of the board of trustees of Meharry Medical College in Nashville, Tennessee, and treasurer and board member of the 100 Black Men of America. He also serves on the boards of the YMCA of Metro Atlanta and the Commerce Club. He is also a member of the Rotary Club of Atlanta and a member and past chair of the 100 Black Men of Atlanta.
Jones is also an alumnus of the University of Notre Dame (bachelor of business administration in accounting in 1974), Leadership Atlanta (1990), and Leadership Georgia (1992). In 2007, he received the degree of doctor of humane letters, honoris causa, from Shaw University. Jones is a licensed life and health insurance professional and a Six Sigma Black Belt. Jones is married with an adult son and daughter and four grandchildren.
Derek J. Holmes, a dedi pride, community development, and Christian values, was born in Birmingham, AL, into a family deeply rooted in the Civil Rights Movement. His upbringing in Atlanta, GA, under the legacy of Mayor Maynard Jackson's initiatives to enhance diversity and support Black-owned businesses, shaped his commitment to social and economic progress
Currently serving as the Vice President, Contract Administration & Contractor Diversity for Harris Health, Derek has established a department dedicated to aiding over 7,000 local Minority- and Woman-owned Business Enterprises (M/WBE) Through the use of quantitative and qualitative data, he focuses on fostering inclusion, conducting outreach efforts, and developing programs to increase economic opportunities for M/WBEs. Whether he is moderating a panel, hosting small focus groups, or coaching vendors directly, Derek galvanizes Houston-area M/WBEs to join the process. After 3 years of starting at Harris Health, his team has helped to increase M/WBE awards by over $700 million.
Before his current role, Derek served as the Assistant Director of Vendor Diversity for the Department of Economic Equity & Opportunity, where he launched the M/WBE Program for Harris County, the third most populous county in the United States. His contributions at the City of Houston’s Office of Business Opportunity, including coauthoring the 2021 OBO Policies and Procedures, showcased his dedication to contract compliance.
With a background in real estate development and financial services, Derek holds a Bachelor of Science in Public Management from Florida A&M University and an MBA from Texas Southern’s Jesse H. Jones School of Business. He has earned multiple certifications from the Wharton School of Business, Rutgers University, and Morgan State University.
Derek’s commitment to community service is evident in his involvement as President of the 100 Black Men of Houston Metropolitan where he was recognized as Member of the Year in 2014. rious programs like parent mentoring and an annual HBCU College Tour. Black Men, Derek has held leadership roles for the Greater Houston Black rce and participated in organizations like HAULYP, NAACP, and the FAMU n He currently contributes to the Greater Houston Partnership’s Minority remier’s Supplier Diversity Roundtable, Wheeler Avenue Baptist Church’s ent Ministry, 8 Million Stories Advisory Board, and Leadership Houston’s so been celebrated as a Top 50 Black Professional & Entrepreneur in ness Journal’s Diversity in Business Award, R A Wiltz Minority Business , Who’s Who in Houston & America, and the City of Houston’s Bravo Award all within the last decade.
sional and community commitments, Derek enjoys spending quality time he world through travel, and capturing moments through his passion for photography.
PERCY LY KABIR
JOSIE DANIELS
DR. LYNELL WRIGHT
DAPHNE MOSS
Sponsors Silver Saddle Circle Golden Spurs
LINDA LANE
DECF
HILLDAY
ROXANN T. CHARGOIS
KIM MCCOY
JOSIE DANIELS
JENNIFER SUTTON/TSCC LINKS
KAMERON BRACKINS, ESQ
JENNIFER AGNEW SCOTT
JAIME HUMPREY, CPA
SHURON GREEN
LISA CRITCHLOW
DR. KRISTY LOVE
ANGELA HUDSON
Corporate Sponsors
CULLEN COMMONS PHARMACY
FRITO LAY- RICHMOND, TX
NEIMAN MARCUS GALLERIACY
DONNI MILES- HOUSTON, TX
ST.JOHN - GALLERIA
ST.JOHN - CONROE OUTLET
CERESED - ATLANTA, GA
CEDRIC BROWN - ATLANTA, GA
TED ELLIS- HOUSTON, TX
BUFFALO SOLIDER MUSEUM
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Donations
Sparks and Spurs Mission Statement
Our mission is clear: to support students in their pursuit of higher education and professional dreams. Through scholarships, mentorship, and cultural enrichment, we strive to remove barriers and open doors of opportunity for the next generation of leaders.
The Need
Scholarships are more critical than ever. Nationally, more than 80% of college students rely on financial aid to pursue their degrees, and many talented young people face financial challenges that threaten their educational journey. By raising funds through the Sparkles and Spurs Supreme Weekend, we ensure that deserving Houston-area high school seniors have the resources they need to thrive academically and professionally.
Honorees & Legacy
This celebration also honors the extraordinary leadership and service of community partners and individuals whose dedication to education, mentorship, and cultural development continues to inspire generations. By recognizing their legacy, we highlight the values of resilience, excellence, and empowerment that define both HMAC and DECF.
Invitation to Participate
We invite you to join us in this transformative mission. Whether by becoming a sponsor, purchasing tickets, or making a donation, your support directly impacts students’ lives and strengthens our community Together, we can expand opportunities, preserve heritage, and build a brighter future.
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SpecialThanks Fundraising Committee
PercyKabir,President
Josie Daniels, Chair
ShuRon Green-Butler, Sr. Chair
Monica Hill, Co-Chair
Jennifer Agnew Scott
Keesha Bone-Smith
Kameron Brackin, 2nd Vice President
Dionne Burke
Teri Byrd
Isatu Conteh
Katrina Cotton
Lisa Critchow
Sherri Daniels
Brenda Griggs
Monica Hill, Co-Chair
Alexis Howard
Cynthia Humphrey
Linda Hunt-Lane
Inikah Jones
Tye Kelley
Wanetta Jones-Allen
Sherail Jordan
Kristie King
Neneh Koroma
Candra Lacy
Zelma Lee
Tamika Lindsey
Kristy Love
Paula Lyrse
Nikki Manus
Kimberly McCoy
Louise McGhee
Susan Moore-Fontenot
Felicia Morgan
Daphne Moss
Carletta Nance
Casey Preston
Wendy Stewart
Nicole Williams
Lynell Wright, 1st Vice President