Wedding Bells were ringing at a memorable wedding on a brisk Gary, Indiana day. The marriage was celebrated by an intimate group of friends and family on November 10, 2023, at 12:30 PM. The bride, Geonna Peden, and the groom was native St. Louisan Jordan Bosman, Sr. The venue, the Aquatorium at Miller Beach in Gary was perfect. A pop-up wedding of sorts; Jordan proposed to Geonna in September on her birthday and decided a week before the wedding, he was ready to call her wifey. Family and friends who couldn’t make the wedding were zoomed in, so their day was technically current and special. The couple has two lively sons Jordan, Jr. (2) and Jaxon (9 months).
Jordan, Sr. is the son of Dwayne Bosman (Patricia) and Annette Michelle Glover. Dwight (Cenia), the other half of the talented Bosman Twins duo is Jordan, Sr.’s uncle. Jordan Sr.’s brothers Brandon “Hotsauce” Glover and Clayton McMurtry were in attendance and charged with watching their nephews for the day. Sister Mia McMurtry and family and brother Taylor Rand were there in spirit from Oklahoma and Los Angeles respectively. Uncle Harry Colbert Jr. (MinnPost Managing Editor) sent love and prayers from Minneapolis Best wishes to Jordan and Geonna!
Speaking of Brandon “Hotsauce” Glover, the St. Louis grown and nationally known comedian. He recently released his self-produced and directed comedy show video, “Taking the Gloves Off” available at www.saucevision.com.
Later that evening in St. Louis, Missouri, Better Family Life’s 35th Annual Unity Ball was a huge success. The Masquerade Ball where many guests traditionally don African attire kept staff at the Ritz Carlton Hotel in Clayton, Missouri, busy. The event featured in our November 14th edition themed “Then, Now, Next” recognized St. Louisans who have and will continue to devote their lives to our community.
KSDK 5 on Your Side morning anchor Rene Knott served as MC. Rene please get KSDK back on the air for your AT&T viewers? Congresswoman Cori Bush was a dynamic keynote speaker. Her powerful message encouraged everyone to get involved by helping Better Family Life and like-minded organizations empowering our city. She was introduced by her dad, Northwoods alderman Errol Bush, a longtime supporter and BFL family member. CEO Darryl Grimes and founders Malik and Deborah Ahmed welcomed all attendees and thanked the staff and volunteers responsible for the organization’s many year-round successes. They were appreciative and shocked when they were gifted with a beautiful “Inaugural Founders” award.
Alison Nash, MD. graciously accepted the “Then” award bestowed to the St. Louis Nash Family pediatricians, Aunt Helen E. Nash, MD., Dad Homer E. Nash, MD., and of course Alison C. Nash, MD. still practicing in North St. Louis. Alison was accompanied by her husband Clarence Dula, daughters Carole Dula Bell (Ricky), Courtney Dula Pearson (Adam), son Homer Nash, sisters Terrell N. Mann (Stephen) (Kansas City), Lauren N. Ming with son Earl Ming (Keisha), daughter C.K. Ming (Washington, DC.), and sister Tracey N. Huntley (David) (Dallas). In addition to her family, a host of friends, family, and employees came out to celebrate the Nash legacy. Congratulations Alison. Well deserved!
The” Now” Award was presented to Pastor Andre Alexander, Executive Director, Tabernacle Community Development Corporation.
Finally, the” Next” honor was awarded to Dr. Marcus Howard, owner Greater Health Pharmacy and Wellness. We didn’t meet his family and friends, but they were there in numbers applauding his recognition. Bravo Dr. Howard!