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A Phenomenal Woman “Pathways to Success Awards Luncheon” served as a centerpiece for 10 talented women, driven by purpose, principles, power and passion.
“One of the lines in ‘For Colored Girls…’ is: ‘I found God in myself, and I loved her fiercely; I loved her fiercely’ – and I think that the phenomenal women we have here today are doing God’s work, and we thank them,” said mistress of ceremony Melinda Morais.
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Luncheon celebrates accomplishments of 10 ‘Phenomenal Women’
A Phenomenal Woman “Pathways to Success Awards Luncheon” served as a centerpiece for 10 talented women, driven by purpose, principles, power and passion.
It launched the first of such awards and seized the moment for “The Women of a New Tribe” traveling photo exhibit. It brought accolades as well as approval to 75 11×14 black-and-white images of Black-American women for display at the African American Cultural Society.
Jerry Taliaferro of Charlotte, N.C., created the fine arts photography, a study of physical and spiritual beauty attributed to Black-American women. Some of the popular images are available for purchase.
The Phenomenal Women Commemorative: Marva Jones, Jeroline McCarthy, Dr. Myra Middleton Valentine, Jerusha Logan, Donna Gray Banks, Dr. Evelyn Bethune, Taron Monroe, Noemi Garcia, Gwendolyn Duncan and Erma Brooks.
(PHOTO BY DUANE C. FERNANDEZ SR./HARNOTTSPHOTOGRAPHY.COM)
(PHOTO BY DUANE C. FERNANDEZ SR./HARNOTTSPHOTOGRAPHY.COM)
Moreover, the African American Cultural Society paid tribute to women in Central Florida, who were nominated by public opinion and were leading exemplary lives. The luncheon was also meant to serve as a diversity endeavor to highlight women in business.
“We have 10 women that we selected as phenomenal women,” said committee member Barbara Solomon. “They are models for all of us to follow…. Within your own circle, within your own sphere, you should become powerful… To do that, you get the job done!
“We need businesses in our community,” continued Solomon, “Our young men don’t have jobs…We always go to someone else for a job. It’s time for us to stand up; network, start businesses, spread ideas, support others, who are interested in starting businesses, so that our community will grow.”
From educators to entrepreneurs
The power players awarded in their respective fields were: Jerusha Logan, former educator/school principal; Dr. Myra Middleton Valentine, retired district administrator/Flagler County schools, adjunct professor/Flagler College; Marva Jones, former educator/school principal; Erma Brooks, retired/New York City Legal Aid Society; Taron Monroe, private school developer/founder; Gwendolyn Duncan, educator; Dr. Evelyn Bethune, lecturer/motivational speaker/radio co-anchor; Noemi Garcia, assistant vice-president/Fifth Third Bank/team leader/financial literacy; yours truly, Jeroline McCarthy, Daytona Times columnist/Flagler NAACP Executive Committee; and Donna Gray Banks, book festival founder/organizer/activist/radio co-anchor.
The power players awarded in their respective fields were: Jerusha Logan, former educator/school principal; Dr. Myra Middleton Valentine, retired district administrator/Flagler County schools, adjunct professor/Flagler College; Marva Jones, former educator/school principal; Erma Brooks, retired/New York City Legal Aid Society; Taron Monroe, private school developer/founder; Gwendolyn Duncan, educator; Dr. Evelyn Bethune, lecturer/motivational speaker/radio co-anchor; Noemi Garcia, assistant vice-president/Fifth Third Bank/team leader/financial literacy; yours truly, Jeroline McCarthy, Daytona Times columnist/Flagler NAACP Executive Committee; and Donna Gray Banks, book festival founder/organizer/activist/radio co-anchor.
“One of the lines in ‘For Colored Girls…’ is: ‘I found God in myself, and I loved her fiercely; I loved her fiercely’ – and I think that the phenomenal women we have here today are doing God’s work, and we thank them,” said mistress of ceremony Melinda Morais.
“Aren’t you happy to be here, and that we are celebrating the phenomenal women of Central Florida?
This idea came from our president, Stephanie Ecklin,” affirmed Morais.
The Phenomenal Woman “Pathways to Success Awards Luncheon,” sponsored by Walmart and the Fifth Third Bank, included a cost-free lunch as well as no-admission charge for the crowd of attendees. The honorees received recognition at the podium, on the big screen, and in the commemorative journal. They received certificates, along with $50 gift cards, and other treasures lining up the gift bags.
The luncheon spoke truth to power through keynote speaker Martha Cooper-Hudson, a life coach, motivational speaker, TV show host and entrepreneur, whose firm hosts life-coaching seminars, networking events, weekend renewal getaways, and empowerment workshops throughout the U.S.
“It’s time to stand up, suit up, and walk in your purpose,” said Cooper-Hudson. “But, in order for you to walk in your purpose, you must understand what He says about you. Not your family members. Not your loved ones. Not your friends, but when you understand who you are and whose you are, you will know that you can stand up, you can suit up, and you can walk in your purpose.
“God has deposited in you certain gifts, but Satan’s No. 1 job on this planet is not only to stop those gifts from manifesting, but to abort, derail, and delay you from discovering your true purpose,” Cooper-Hudson said, “and the only way you will ever discover your purpose is if you spend time with Him, and you abort what your family members told you to do, and you listen to what it is He has given you to do.”
Program participants
The program went full circle with the invocation led by First Lady Carol Coffie, Mt. Calvary Baptist Church of Palm Coast; Stephanie Ecklin, commentator/president/the African American Cultural Society; Sybil Dodson Lucas, committee member/introducing the awardees; Troy Morgan, manager/Walmart Stores, delivering the welcome, Denisha Antoine presenting a musical performance; LaToya Taite-Headspet, introducing the keynote speaker; and Yumalik Carey, reciting a poem.
The program went full circle with the invocation led by First Lady Carol Coffie, Mt. Calvary Baptist Church of Palm Coast; Stephanie Ecklin, commentator/president/the African American Cultural Society; Sybil Dodson Lucas, committee member/introducing the awardees; Troy Morgan, manager/Walmart Stores, delivering the welcome, Denisha Antoine presenting a musical performance; LaToya Taite-Headspet, introducing the keynote speaker; and Yumalik Carey, reciting a poem.
In addition, Joe Roy offered his help to women entrepreneurs and small business owners through the Palm Coast Business Assistance Center.
Anthony Peral, financial wellness expert, Fifth Third Bank, gave a presentation on boosting your credit score.
Notwithstanding, the photo exhibit will end with the presentation of “Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune Comes to Life,” a dinner theater sharing the journey of this phenomenal woman. It will take place July 18, 5 p.m., at the African American Cultural Society, 4422 North U.S. 1, Palm Coast.
Ersula Knox-Odom will be cast in the presentation. The guest speaker is Dr. Evelyn Bethune, granddaughter of Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune, founder of Bethune-Cookman University. The ticket price is $20. The African American Cultural Society can be reached at 386-447-7030.
Flagler NAACP meets June 23
Branch President Linda Sharpe Haywood has invited the community to the Flagler County NAACP meeting of June 23, 6 p.m., at the African American Cultural Society, 4422 North U.S. 1, Palm Coast.
Branch President Linda Sharpe Haywood has invited the community to the Flagler County NAACP meeting of June 23, 6 p.m., at the African American Cultural Society, 4422 North U.S. 1, Palm Coast.
Haywood said that the topics for discussion will be: (1) The NAACP Game Changers, which creates awareness that African-Americans are still fighting for their rights; (2) Drug Court, “a supervised, comprehensive treatment program for individuals charged with non-violent, drug-related felony offenses;” and (3) Flagler County Sheriff James Manfre will be taking questions from the audience.
For further details, contact the NAACP at 386-446-7822.
Author, columnist speaking at health fair
A health fair to address the disparities in our community will be hosted by the Flagler County NAACP in partnership with the African American Cultural Society and Natural Nubian, Inc. The goal is to inspire good health and to give the members of the community better qualities of life through education, optional screening, health insurance options, and other resources.
A health fair to address the disparities in our community will be hosted by the Flagler County NAACP in partnership with the African American Cultural Society and Natural Nubian, Inc. The goal is to inspire good health and to give the members of the community better qualities of life through education, optional screening, health insurance options, and other resources.
Health chairman/organizer Orjanette Bryant said that the guest speaker will be Dr. Gwendolyn Goldsby Grant, author of the bestseller, “The Best Kind of Loving.” The book inspires a deeper healing within the male-and-female relationship.
Dr. Grant has earned a Bachelor of Science degree, a master’s degree in Guidance and Counseling and another master’s in Behavioral Science; a doctorate in theology, and a second doctorate in education.
She was an advice columnist for Essence magazine for over a decade. Her column reached more than 7.5 million readers, and her knowledge as a sexologist and psychologist has awarded her several appearances on “The Montel Williams Show,’’ Good Morning America, “The Sally Jessy Raphael Show,’’ “The Ricki Lake Show’’, “Oprah,’’ “PBS NewsHour,’’ Black Entertainment TV (BET), “The Maury Povich Show,’’ National Public Radio, CBS News, CNN, and other shows.
Dr. Grant was the inspiration for “The Sally Jessy Raphael Show.’’ She won an Emmy for her participation in a featured story between two feuding sisters, while bridging the gap between the two.
She will discuss “Life after Menopause” during the health fair on June 20, which will be held 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. at the African American Cultural Society, 4422 North U.S. 1, Palm Coast.
The health fair is sponsored by Arrow Rehabilitation and Vitas Innovative Hospice Care.
For the education forum, demonstrations will be presented by Pak’s Karate. Representatives will be available for The Flagler County Free Clinic, health insurance, dental and hearing screening, education on well-being, etc. Door prizes and other giveaways will be available.
Bryant said that “this is a health fair that you do not want to miss.”
For further information, contact the NAACP at orjanettebryant@gmail.com, 386-446-7822; or the African American Cultural Society at AfricanAmeric955@Bellsouth.net, 386-447-7030.
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