“The First Ladies High Tea” was conceived in
1997 to celebrate and embrace the role first ladies and women in the church
play in providing services to the community and shaping the lives of young
girls and youth,” Publisher Lisa Collins explains.
“So often the work that
they do goes overlooked and we wanted to change that and provide a forum to
recognize them for all that they do and all that they are to us.”
Carol’s
Daughter Founder, Lisa Price
will receive the Focus Award and Grammy Award winning artist, Denise
Williams will receive the Legacy Award, presented by recording artist Johnny Mathis (It’s Not For Me To Say).
“Johnny Mathis is a legend and it’s wonderful to have him
present an award to a woman who is not only an extraordinary music talent, but
to a woman who has —at the height of her career—maintained her commitment to
Christ and spreading the word. I mean she’s topping the charts and at the same
time, holding Bible studies in her home,” Collins shares.
Other notable presenters and speakers include Shamicka
Lawrence (Hollywood Exes), Actress Alley Mills (The Bold & The
Beautiful) Recording Artist Freda Payne (Band of Gold), Myesha
Chaney (L.A. First Ladies), Sheriff Lee Baca, County Supervisor Mark
Ridley-Thomas, and others.
The event will honor women and first
ladies who have served the communities well, through their activism
and charitable contributions. The First Lady Honorees include: Bunny Wilson; New Dawn Christian
Village, Mia Whitlock; Christ Our
Redeemer AME, and Sandy Iverson;
Paradise Baptist Church.
This year’s essay theme, “Investing
In Tomorrow Today,” received sponsored submissions by young women ages 15
to 18. The Grand Prize winner will officially be announced and presented with
the $1500 cash prize.
The Afternoon Tea event will host 1000 plus
attendees and will serve a traditional Afternoon Tea Menu.
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