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DEL.ICIO.USIn the Pink and Black
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
JaQuitta Williams
A special group of women were honored at the Pink & Black Affair, hosted by the National Coalition of 100 Black Women, Decatur/DeKalb Chapter.
The honorees, who have been through treatment for breast cancer, were chosen for their positive attitudes and dedication to supporting breast cancer awareness.
Sara Grant, Alice Hunt, Vanessa Love, Lucy Jones, Trudy Allen, Timolin Jefferson, Ernie McMillian, Christina Parks, Iris Stanley and Olivia O’Neal Robinson were presented with “A Celebration of Life” awards and gift baskets at the event, held Nov. 3 at the Holiday Inn Decatur Conference Plaza.
From left, Paulette Smith, Norma Johnson, JaQuitta Williams, Deondai Colquitt, DeLois Grizzle, Rochelle Callender, Doreen Williams, Leisa Stafford, Danyle Dawson-Oglesby, Chair, Kim Cameron and Geralyn Smith.
Chapter president Kimberly Cameron greeted guests and introduced DeKalb County CEO Vernon Jones, who presented a “Pink & Black Day” proclamation. The group heard from guest speaker Dr. Rogsbert F. Phillips, founder of breast cancer advocacy group Sisters By Choice (www.sistersbychoice.net)
The Pink & Black Affair was spearheaded by Danyle Dawson-Oglesby. WSB-TV’s JaQuitta Williams served as mistress of ceremony.
To find out more about the National Coalition of 100 Black Women, Decatur/DeKalb Chapter and next year’s Pink & Black Affair, email pinkandblackaffair@yahoo.com.
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By Johnny Sinclair
December 6, 2007 11:55 AM | Link to this
I think Johnny Sinclair’s beard looked fabulous. :)