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An Amazing Gathering Ladies, our gathering was amazing, filled with power, joy, love, and resilience. Watch for details about our upcoming PowerHouse event, 'Like Dust, We Rise.' Together, we are strong.

Please join Andrena Guines' family and friends for a celebration of her life on Thursday, January 8, 2026, at 12 PM (visitation at 11:00 a.m.)

OPERATION SAFE SUMMER?

They call it Operation Safe Summer, but where’s the safety when 11-year-old Amir Atkins is gunned down in a public park at 2 p.m.?
A good tagline doesn’t make our kids safe. We need action, not PR.

🎤✨We're taking over DC! Cameron Wright is bringing the magic to the 2025 Women of Courage Awards Gala & Fundraiser in Washington, D.C.! "I'm beyond honored to take the stage on a night dedicated to strength, resilience, and the unstoppable impact of phenomenal women. You already know this is gonna be something special—I’m bringing the vocals, the energy, and a moment you won’t forget!" – Cameron Wright With a four-octave vocal range, rock-and-roll appeal, and deep church roots, Cameron Wright recently became a finalist on NBC’s The Voice and has captivated audiences worldwide. “We are beyond excited to have Cameron grace our stage,” said Deborah Watts, Cousin of Emmett Till and Co-Founder of the Emmett Till Legacy Foundation. “Their talent, passion, and signature Psychedelic R&B sound will embody the spirit of the Woman of Courage Awards, and we know their performance will leave our guests inspired and in awe.” ✨The 2025 Women of Courage Awards Gala presented by the Emmett Till Legacy Foundation will pay tribute to the enduring legacy of Mamie Till Mobley, mother of Emmett Louis Till and Mother of the Movement. Her unwavering courage in the face of tragedy ignited the civil rights movement and continues to inspire generations today. This year's fearless and extraordinary honorees join more than 50 past award recipients, including Stacey Abrams, Sybrina Fulton, mother of Trayvon Martin and Civil Rights Icon Amelia Boynton Robinson. They all of exemplify the strength, resilience and courage of Mamie Till Mobley. 🌟The 2025 Women of Courage Awardees are: 🌟 Erika Alexander The Great 🌟Iman Muhammad Ali 🌟Adriene Bowles 🌟Barbara Broccoli 🌟Brenda Brody 🌟Marissa Jo Cerar 🌟Chinonye Chukwu 🌟Alexia Clayborne 🌟Danielle Deadwyler 🌟Anya Dillard 🌟Thelma Wright Edwards 🌟 Jaribu Hill 🌟 Whoopi Goldberg 🌟Dorie Ladner 🌟Joyce Ladner 🌟Alana Mayo 🌟Ann Marie Vanneste 🌟Myrlie Evers-Williams 🎟 TICKET SALES are ENDING SOON. Grab your tickets now and be part of this unforgettable night. Let’s make history together! 🎶✨ March 30th is coming up fast! Secure your experience here EVENT LINK bit.ly/WomenOfCourageAwardsGala About the Woman of Courage Awards Gala and Fundraiser. The in-person Black-Tie gala will take place at the National Press Club in Washington, DC, on March 30, 2025, at 6pm. EST. This night of celebration is more than just an event- it's a movement to recognize and uplift courageous women everywhere! CNN's Award-Winning Senior National Correspondent: Sara Sidner will take center stage as Gala Ceremony Host with Tylik M. McMillan as Co Host. Shelton Chappell will provide a special performance. The Gala Chair for the evening is April Ellington; Co-Founder of The Savoy Ellingtons, Vocalist, Producer, Composer, Philanthropist and Freedom Fighter for Social Justice and Civil Rights, Board of Directors, Ellington Fund, Duke Ellington School of The Arts. Funds raised from this event will be used to continue the Emmett Till Legacy Foundation's mission of educating, advocating, empowering, inspiring, and providing higher education scholarships for the next generation, and support the upcoming 70th Anniversary Till Trail Educational Experience Tour. Gala Honorary Hosts include: Lamman Rucker, LaTosha Brown, April Ryan, Keith Beauchamp, Dr. Jason Wersland, Amanda Henry, Jo Ann Clark, Monique Cullers-Doty, Carrie Johnson, Rev. Dr. Diane Johnson, Beverly Hunt, LaShara Bunting, Clare Coss and Chuck Hicks. The 2025 Women of Courage Awards Gala and Fundraiser Sponsors are: Danjaq LLC, Planned Parenthood North Central States, K-R-O Brokers, Janis Pressley Insurance Agency, Brody Family, Destination DC, National Urban League, Momentus Capital, Two Drifters LLC, The Savoy Ellingtons and Mississippi Workers' Center for Human Rights. The Women of Courage Awards Gala & Fundraiser is set to be a historic, sold-out event, and YOU need to be in the room! Don't just watch it happen- be part of it! bit.ly/WomenOfCourageAwardsGala See you soon! #WomenOfCourage #CourageInAction #WOCGala2025 #GetYourTickets #WomenOfCourageAwardsGala #MamieTillMobley #TheBluePrint #motherofthemovement #womenofcourage2025 #EmmettTillLegacyFoundation #awards #DCevents #smithsonian #NMAAHC #AnneandEmmett #Smithsonianmuseums #EmmettTill #EmmettTill70 #EmmettTill70th #EmmettTill70thyearcommemoration #EmmettTillFundraiser #EmmettTillScholarship #CameronWright #SaraSidner #AprilEllington

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