“font-size: 9pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: Verdana;”>Party Knights! Paula and Pamela Knight “font-size: 9pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: Verdana;”>celebrated Pamela’s 30th birthday with friends new and old in New York City the weekend of August 12. Pamela (JP Morgan) moved to New York in January and loves the exhilarating atmosphere there. Paula (SLPS) flew up for the weekend to join Pam and friends for a birthday brunch at Brasserie Beaumarchais in the Meatpacking District. The group then journeyed to LeBain Rooftop atop the Standard Hotel and their last stop, the fashionable Delancey Club.
“font-size: 9pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: Verdana;”>On hand to salute the birthday girl were native St. Louisan Jason Bolden (NYC), Adair Curtis (VP Russell Simmons Rush Communications) and actress Taraji P. Henson of Karate Kid and Hustle and Flow fame. Pam and her New York crew are excited about Taraji’s upcoming role in JJ Abrams fall CBS drama series Person of Interest. Taraji will play a female detective in the series which premiers September 22 at 8 p.m. CST on CBS.
“font-size: 9pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: Verdana;”>Another New York Sister Act Dana Reed Munchus and Stacy Reed Mevs just returned from a glorious trip to Costa Rica. Can’t wait to see those pictures, ladies!
“font-size: 9pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: Verdana;”>Belated happy birthday to Ricky Whittington (Plaza Motors Mercedes). Ricky celebrated his birthday at the popular new 360 rooftop bar located at the Hilton Ballpark Hotel last month. A few well-wishers enjoying the St. Louis skyline were Tony Sansone, Jane Higgins, Pam Jackson, Rocky Arceneaux, Meghan Noone and Victor and Nancy Thompson.
“font-size: 9pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: Verdana;”>The St. Louis Morehouse College Parents Association and the St. Louis chapters of Morehouse and Spelman Alumni hosted their annual Morehouse and Spelman Back to School Event on August 6 at the University City Library. President Mary Thomas and Scholarship Chair Hattie Jackson presented current St. Louis Morehouse College students Mikael Austin, Kalmal Johnson, Kalaan Travis and Terence Dedaux over $10,000 in scholarships. This is the second year that the host groups co-hosted their event.
“font-size: 9pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: Verdana;”>Guests include hopeful, current and newly admitted students and parents. Spelman Alum President Lynette Watson presented book awards to incoming freshman Ama Yates-Ekong and Christina Buck who won the chapter’s creative writing essay contest. Organizers Ruth McGowan (MH parents) and Terry Plain (Spelman Alum) were acknowledged for a job well done. Morehouse Alums President Dr. Rev. Harvey Fields closed the meeting by offering prayers for safe travel, continued learning and many new friendships. A few current and alum parents attending were Drs. Earl and Esther Beeks, Victoria and Dr. Stanley Buck, Sandra Murdock and Sybil Yates-Ekong.
“font-size: 9pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: Verdana;”>Salute to Excellence in Education “font-size: 9pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: Verdana;”>! Education in our communities is a top priority for the St. Louis American Newspaper and the St. Louis American Foundation. The 24th annual Scholarship and Awards Gala will be held on September 16 at the America’s center – Downtown St. Louis. This year’s highlights will include; the Stellar Performer in Education award will be presented to Anthony “Tony” Thompson, president and CEO KWAME Building Group and the 2011 PNC Bank Early Education Award is being awarded to Valerie Newton-Pennington, pre-school teacher – YWCA Head Start. Bermuda Elementary School – Ferguson-Florissant School District has nabbed the 2011 Monsanto School of Excellence Award. For ticket information, please call Robin Britt – 314-533-8000.
“font-size: 9pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: Verdana;”>Stephen Gray “font-size: 9pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: Verdana;”>says the 13 Black Katz event on September 4 will be a well-attended end of summer celebration. The All Black attire event will be held at Kemoll’s atop the Metropolitan Square Building September 4, 8 p.m. – 2 a.m. A bi-level venue DJ Big hurt will manage the music on the 40th floor and DJ Nune will rival Lamar Harris on the 42nd!
“font-size: 9pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: Verdana;”>A worthy read. Best African American Fiction –Dr. Gerald Early – series editor, Nikki Giovanni – guest editor.
“font-size: 9pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: Verdana;”>Enjoy your holiday!
“font-size: 9pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: Verdana;”>Dana Grace: dgrandolph@live.com. “font-family: Verdana; line-height: 13px;”>
