SF Chapter of NCBW Thanks Sponsors-Business Wire Story
April 17, 2013
SF Chapter of the National Coalition of 100 Black Women Thanks
Sponsors & Announces 2014 Tea!
SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The
San Francisco Chapter of the National Coalition of 100 Black Women
kicked off Women's History Month with its Eighth Annual "Bridging the
Generations Golden Girls Hats and Gloves Tea," chaired by Ria
Brandenberg was made possible by major sponsors Lennar Corporation,
California Pacific Medical Center's Breast Health Program, Cosmopolitan
Baptist Church and KPIX.
"With Congresswoman Nancy Pelosi joining us, the Keynote Speech
by U.S. Trade Commissioner Teresa Cox and our honorees, it was a
wonderful occasion thanks to our sponsors," said Dr. Maxine Hickman,
President of the San Francisco Chapter. "Next year, 'The
Multicultural National Coalition of 100 Black Women in San Francisco
Weekend,' will be March 1-2, 2014."
The tea, emceed by Renel Brooks-Moon of the San Francisco Giants,
held at the historic Fairmont Hotel, is the main fundraiser for the
organization's "Bridging the Generations Employment and Job Training
Program," conceived by Jackie Wright of Wright Enterprises. This
year's honorees were: Alecia DeCoudreaux, President, Mills
College, Janice Edwards, Award Winning Talk Show Host, Felecia
Gaston, Founder, Performing Stars of Marin, Naomi Kelly, San
Francisco City Administrator, Eva Paterson, Founder, Equal
Justice Society, Marilyn French Speller, Meals on Wheels SF, Mary
Dixon, Tax and Foreclosure Specialist, and Kathryn J. Summers,
Registered Nurse.
"Congratulations to Dr. Hickman, President Emeritus and Founder I.
Lee Murphy Reed, and all the members of the San Francisco Chapter of
the National Coalition of 100 Black Women for their achievements -- from
the 'Sister's Keeper' workshop examining the impact of the economic
downturn on women to the 'Bridging the Generations Employment and Job
Training Program,'" said Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi.
"Your contributions have transformed lives in San Francisco, and your
efforts will continue to inspire young people to strive for success,
succeed, and thrive in our city and across our country."
Also, California State Senator Mark Leno and San Francisco
Supervisor Scott Wiener attended.
The Tuskegee Airmen are honored annually at the tea. 81 year-old
Tuskegee Airman Benjamin Reed took part in a presentation of rare
photographs donated to the chapter.
The audience enjoyed an array of talent including piano virtuoso Ricardo
Scales and Opera Diva Hope Briggs and youth performers-singer Shanelle
Silas and pianist E'vana.
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SF Chapter of NCBW Thanks Sponsors Featured
Hats, Tiaras.. It was all a beautiful sight at the
"Golden Girls Hats and Gloves 'Bridging the Generations' Tea" 2013!
It was a glorious time of hats, tea, pomp, circumstance and purpose!
The SF Chapter of the National Coalition of 100 Black Women kicked off
Women's History Month 2013 with its Eighth Annual "Bridging the
Generations Golden Girls Hats and Gloves Tea, with the help of major
sponsors Lennar Corporation, California Pacific Medical Center's Breast Health Program, Cosmopolitan Baptist Church and KPIX. Renel Brooks-Moon, broadcast veteran and announcer for the San Francisco Giants, emceed the event.
"With Congresswoman Nancy Pelosi joining us, Keynote Speech by U.S. Trade Commissioner Teresa Cox and our honorees, it was a wonderful occasion that would not have been possible our major sponsors," said Dr. Maxine Hickman,
President of the San Francisco Chapter, National Coalition of 100 Black
Women. "I'd like to thank everyone involved from our sponsors and
honorees to program participants and our audience. Next year, 'The
Multicultural National Coalition of 100 Black Women in San Francisco
Weekend,' will be March 1-2, 2014."
The annual tea held at the historic Fairmont Hotel is the main
fundraiser for the organization's developing "Bridging the Generations
Employment and Job Training Program," conceived by Jackie Wright of Wright Enterprises. This year's honorees were: Alecia DeCoudreaux, President, Mills College, Oakland, CA. Janice Edwards, Award Winning Talk Show Host Felecia Gaston, Founder, Performing Stars of Marin Naomi Kelly, San Francisco City Administrator, Eva Paterson, Founder, Equal Justice Society Marilyn French Speller, SF Meals on Wheels, Mary Dixon, Tax and Foreclosure Specialist, and Kathryn J. Summers,
Registered Nurse. In addition to the honor and trophy from the San
Francisco Chapter of the National Coalition of 100 Black Women, the
honorees received awards and acknowledgements from Congresswoman Pelosi,
California State Senator Mark Leno, California Assemblyman Leland, The
City and County of San Francisco Mayor's Office, and the San Francisco
Board of Supervisors.
"Congratulations to Dr. Hickman, President Emeritus and Founder I. Lee Murphy Reed,
and all the members of the San Francisco Chapter of the National
Coalition of 100 Black Women for their achievements -- from the
'Sister's Keeper' workshop examining the impact of the economic downturn
on women to the 'Bridging the Generations Employment and Job Training
Program,'" said Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi.
"Your contributions have transformed lives in San Francisco, and your
efforts will continue to inspire young people to strive for success,
succeed, and thrive in our city and across our country." Pelosi also
briefly spoke about the heavy impact of the "Sequester" on women and her
experience at the Rosa Parks Statue dedication just a few days before the tea.
Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi Speaks with KTVU and ABC 7.
Also, California State Senator Mark Leno and San Francisco Supervisor Scott Wiener attended.
Traditionally, The Tuskegee Airmen are honored annually at the tea. 81 year-old Tuskegee Airman Benjamin Reed
was part of a special presentation of rare photographs that were
donated to the NCBW San Francisco Chapter. Before the recent fanfare
of George Lucas' "Red Tails," the Golden Girls Hats and Gloves Tea has
been a forum where the Tuskegee Airmen were recognized for their
contribution. Airman Benjamin Reed is the husband of President Emeritus I Lee Murphy Reed.
As a sidebar, Actor James Weston II, a Tuskegee Airman, of George Lucas' "Red Tails" joined the celebration.
Keynoter, Teresa Cox, first African American elected to the Ohlone
Community College Board in 50 years, who also announced her candidacy
for the California State Assembly, shared the importance of women
helping each other and the impact of women in her life like her aunt Effie Lee Morris,
the first San Francisco African American librarian, who propelled her a
career that spanned engineering to working in the White House; the
audience enjoyed an array of talent. From Ricardo Scales, Opera Diva Hope Briggs, youth performers-singer Shanelle Silas and piano virtuoso E'vana, the event had everyone talking about joining the festivities next year.
Media coverage of the event included KCBS Radio, KTVU, ABC 7 and Post Newspaper Group. Click here to see story by reporter Carla Thomas. Lance Burton of Planet Fillmore Communications videotaped the event. Click Here to See the Video.
For more information about the National Coalition of 100 Black Women San Francisco Chapter, visit www.ncbwsf.org.
A few candid photos from the 2013 tea:
SF NCBW President Dr. Maxine Hickman Speaks with KCBS' Mark Selig.
CA PUC Chief Administrative Law Judge Karen Clopton& Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi.
Tuskegee Airman Benjamin Reed Sr. Flanked
by Benjamin Reed Jr., wife I Lee Murphy Reed (SF NCBW Founder &
President Emeritus), SF Filmmaker, Jacquie Taliaferro, Sister in Law,
Actor James Weston II, San Francisco Publicist, Jackie Wright.
CA State Senator Mark Leno.
Opera Diva Hope Briggs
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