22nd Annual Unsung Heroines Award LuncheonUnsung Heroines Awards Luncheon as you host and participate in your annual special program this afternoon. It is a pleasure to host this impo1tant

The National Coalition of 100 Black Women, Inc., Metropolitan Atlanta Chapter conceived the Unsung Heroine Awards Gala in 1997 as an opportunity to recognize African-American women. The awards are presented to women in our community who work tirelessly to empower their community in the vital areas of education, health, public policy, civic responsibility, business and entertainment. These women toil relentlessly without recognition. The women honored are nominated by their peers and voted on by an independent panel.

Annually, the National Coalition of 100 Black Women, Inc., Metropolitan Atlanta Chapter recognizes women who, through their desire to make a difference, perform selfless acts of kindness. We have honored some incredible women who have provided clothing for the homeless, operated programs to help educate children, mentored special needs children, triumphed as political activists to improve conditions in their neighborhoods and performed myriad of other thankless tasks to serve the communities in which they live. The women who are selected are honored at our Annual Unsung Heroines Awards Ceremony.

Unsung Heroines is a major fundraiser for the Metropolitan Atlanta Chapter. Proceeds from the event will benefit the organization’s Economic Empowerment Program that provides transitional support services to women and children who need a helping hand as they move from dependency to self-sufficiency.

About EmpowEring womEn: SiStErS HElping SiStErSThe National Coalition of 100 Black Women, Inc. Metropolitan Atlanta Chapter (NCBW-MAC) is committed to empowering women in ways that lead to better health and economic opportunities. Through our work we know that women who are healthy and financially independent tend to be less vulnerable to abuse and exploitation in general. Moreover, empowered women have higher levels of self-confidence and self esteem when facing life’s obstacles. Our core strategy for empowering women who have already experienced some of life’s most difficult challenges, NCBW-MAC implemented “Sisters Helping Sisters” through the financial support from The Allstate Foundation.

Sisters Helping Sisters is an innovative financial literacy and economic empowerment initiative designed uniquely to educate women on how to take control of their personal finances as they transition out of violence. The core curriculum includes modules on: Rebuilding Finances after Domestic Violence, Banking Choices, and Budgeting Skills. Collectively, these modules build women’s basic knowledge of the impact domestic violence has on one’s finances, as well as engage them in personal financial literacy and financial management skills building. Key themes addressed include developing a savings plan, establishing a bank account, selecting personal and auto insurance, housing, debt reductions, and business planning.

22nd Annual Unsung Heroines Award Luncheon

2018 Unsung Heroines Awards Luncheon 1

April 14, 2018

The National Coalition of 100 Black Women Inc. Metropolitan Atlanta Chapter 100 Edgewood Avenue, N.E. Suite 1605 Atlanta, GA. 30303

Greetings:

I am honored to have the opportunity to bring greetings to the Metropolitan Atlanta Chapter of the National Coalition of 100 Black Women, Inc. on the occasion of your 22nd Unsung Heroines Awards Program.

During the past 22 years, you have shed light on the positive impacts that so many women have had on our lives. Your charitable contributions improve the lives of so many women.

I extend best wishes to all of you as you participate in this great occasion.

JOHN LEWIS

August 27, 2016

Greetings:

It is a pleasure to extend greetings to the members of the National Coalition of 100 Black Women, Inc. Metropolitan Atlanta Chapter and the attendees of the 20th Anniversary "UnSung Heroines" Awards Gala in Atlanta today at the Hyatt Regency Hotel.

As Representative of Georgia's 5th Congressional District, I am honored to represent this community-based program which has successfully assisted female domestic violence survivors and potential victims to become economically self-sufficient. Self-realization and actualization, job readiness and coaching, and financial literacy, are appropriate themes for this day and these times. You have my best wishes for an enjoyable celebration and for continued blessings in all of your future endeavors.

I would also like to extend my highest gratitude to your organization for honoring me with a Pioneer Award. I am humbled to have been honored by such a historic, effective, and unique organization.

l� JL:rr

JOHN LEWIS

August 27, 2016

Greetings:

It is a pleasure to extend greetings to the members of the National Coalition of 100 Black Women, Inc. Metropolitan Atlanta Chapter and the attendees of the 20th Anniversary "UnSung Heroines" Awards Gala in Atlanta today at the Hyatt Regency Hotel.

As Representative of Georgia's 5th Congressional District, I am honored to represent this community-based program which has successfully assisted female domestic violence survivors and potential victims to become economically self-sufficient. Self-realization and actualization, job readiness and coaching, and financial literacy, are appropriate themes for this day and these times. You have my best wishes for an enjoyable celebration and for continued blessings in all of your future endeavors.

I would also like to extend my highest gratitude to your organization for honoring me with a Pioneer Award. I am humbled to have been honored by such a historic, effective, and unique organization.

l� JL:rr

April 14, 2018

To: The Attendees of the 22nd Unsung Heroines Awards Luncheon

GREETINGS:

On behalf of the State of Georgia, allow me to extend my warmest regards to the National Coalition of 100 Black Women, Incorporated Metropolitan Chapter and the attendees of the 22nd Unsung Heroines Awards Luncheon as you host and participate in your annual special program this afternoon. It is a pleasure to host this impo1tant luncheon here in our state’s beautiful capital of Atlanta.

Please allow me also to welcome your distinguished award recipients, leaders within our community, their families, and other attendees. I appreciate the many contributions you have made to our community, state, and this great nation. I believe we are stronger because of your dedication to fostering principles of equal rights and opportunities, increasing awareness of African American cultures, and developing member potential for more effective leadership. Organizations like the National Coalition of 100 Black Women, Incorporated Metropolitan Chapter make our state a better place to call home.

I commend the National Coalition of 100 Black Women, Incorporated Metropolitan Chapter for organizing this luncheon and I send my best wishes for a successful, enjoyable, and productive 22nd Unsung Heroines Awards Luncheon.

Sincerely,

Nathan Deal

ND:js

Nathan DealGOVERNOR

2 2018 Unsung Heroines Awards Luncheon 2018 Unsung Heroines Awards Luncheon 3

KEISHA LANCE BOTTOMS MAYOR

CITY OF ATLANTA

55 TRINITY AVE, S.W.ATLANTA, GEORGIA 30335-0300

TEL (404) 330-6100

April 14, 2018 Greetings: As the 60th Mayor of the City of Atlanta, it is my pleasure to welcome the National Coalition of 100 Black Women, Inc. Metropolitan Atlanta Chapter and attendees to the Hats with a Purpose Luncheon. Since 1988, the National Coalition of 100 Black Women, Inc. Metropolitan Atlanta Chapter has been devoted to fostering the success of African American women. Your organization’s commitment to creating initiatives and providing invaluable opportunities that educate, strengthen and empower women of color is commendable. Through your diligent endeavors and outstanding leadership, you have enhanced the lives of exceptional individuals within our community. Thank you for efforts and invaluable contributions.

The National Coalition of 100 Black Women, Inc. Metropolitan Atlanta Chapter serves as a wonderful representation of our great city and continues to set the standard of excellence through its service to our community. I commend your organization for its diligence and compassion, and I extend my sincere appreciation to the leaders and members of The National Coalition of 100 Black Women, Inc. Metropolitan Atlanta Chapter.

You serve as inspiration for all, and I extend best wishes to you for a wonderful luncheon. Sincerely, Keisha Lance Bottoms

National Coalition of 100 Black Women, Inc.1718 Peachtree Street NW, Suite 970 • Atlanta, GA 30309 • 212-222-5660 • www.ncbw.org

OFFICERS

VIRGINIA W. HARRISPresident

SERETHA TINSLEYFirst Vice-President

Programs

YVONNE L. WITTERSecond Vice-President

Finance & Fund Development

PAULA J. WARDThird Vice-President

Membership & Chapter Development

QUANDA L. BAKERSecretary

EVELYN FRAZIERFinancial Secretary

MARY L. HARDENTreasurer

DR. SANDRA MACK, PRPParliamentarian

DIRECTORS

JEWELL JACKSON McCABEFirst National President

New York

MICHELE McNEILL EMERYImmediate Past President

Maryland

BELINTHIA BERRYFlorida

MARY BOULWARENorth Carolina

DELTA BOWERSVirginia

FRANCES S. COHENCalifornia

CHERYL C. COLEChair, Nominating Committee

Georgia

JOYCE DUCKETTMaryland

MAXINE V. HICKMANCalifornia

BEVERLY P. JOHNSONTennessee

ELIZABETH A. JONESOhio

LINDA KANNEYOhio

LAVERN KELLYFlorida

TRICIA MCLAURINNevada

BRENDA JOHNSON MOOREMississippi

TIFFANY HEMMINGS-PRATHERNorth Carolina

AYRIS T. SCALESWashington DC

MARY K. VANDIVERGeorgia

LINDA B. WATSONPennsylvania

N C B W1 00

April 14, 2018

On behalf of the National Directorate, and all of the activist women in our 61 chapters in 26 states that comprise the National Coalition of 100 Black Women, it is my great pleasure to send greetings and applaud the Metropolitan Atlanta Chapter on its “Hats with a Purpose, honoring 2018 Unsung Heroines Luncheon”. Best wishes to all for a productive and enjoyable Luncheon on April 14, 2018.

The National Coalition was founded in 1981 in New York City and is a 36 year old advocacy organization whose vision is that black women and girls will live in a world where socio-economic inequity does not exist.

Thus, we advocate on behalf of black women and girls to promote leadership development and gender equity in the

areas of health, education and economic empowerment. As a voice for millions of black women and girls in the United States, the Coalition believes in inclusion, respect, racial and social justice, integrity and accountability and collaboration.

The Metropolitan Atlanta chapter is deserving of praise for its contributions to empower African American women through access to education, health, economic empowerment, advocacy and civic responsibility. Through your unwavering, commitment, you have substantially impacted the lives of countless women and girls in your community. My hope is that chapter members continue to synthesize solutions for the improvement of women and girls in the Atlanta community.

The National Leadership is currently focused on positioning the coalition and each chapter for optimal success in the years to come. We will do this by identifying best practices for programmatic and advocacy implementation, developing a national membership recruitment and retention program and embracing and improving our technological base to increase efficiency and effectiveness. We are confident that the Metropolitan Atlanta chapter will play an integral part in helping us to achieve these goals.

The next two years will indeed be years of great success. Together, let us make strides to continue our efforts to strengthen our programs; enhance our public policy initiatives and expand our economic base to positively change the lives of black women and girls in all 61 chapters across this country.

Sincerely Yours,

Virginia W. HarrisNational President


Lila VaughnChairperson

Minnie MillerPresident

April 14, 2018

Greetings:

Welcome to the Hats with a Purpose Luncheon, honoring 2018 Unsung Heroines!

On behalf of the Board of Directors, Members and Advisory Board of the National Coalition of 100 Black Women, Inc., Metropolitan Atlanta Chapter, congratulations are extended to the outstanding women who are being honored today. These Unsung Heroines represent diverse fields, but share a common history of commitment and dedicated service to the community. This esteemed group is truly deserving of this recognition.

I extend special thanks to our Committee Chair, Lila Vaughn and Co-Chairs Jamese Beauford and Shannon Miller for their leadership and hard work. I also thank the committee members for your availability and tireless efforts to ensure the success of this Luncheon. Your willing spirit and helping hands are deeply appreciated.

To our corporate partners and sponsors, we appreciate your partnership and continued support of the mission of the National Coalition of 100 Black Women, Inc., Metropolitan Atlanta Chapter. The proceeds of today’s event will benefit our Economic Empowerment Program, Sisters Helping Sisters. Establishing a footprint in our community is indeed our goal and legacy as we continue to advocate on behalf of African American Women and Girls.

Again, congratulations to our Honorees and thanks to each of you for your attendance.

Sincerely,

Minnie MillerPresident

Jamese BeaufordCo-Chair

April 14, 2018

Greetings!

It is an honor to serve in the capacity of leaders for this auspicious occasion, “Hats with a Purpose Luncheon” – Honoring 2018 Unsung Heroines. As women, we wear a multiplicity of hats that fulfill our purpose. This event recognizes the physical, spiritual, and invisible hats that women wear in the communities they serve to empower and inspire others. Our Unsung Heroines represent ordinary women performing extraordinary service. This luncheon is not only to recognize women in strong leadership roles, but also those amazing women in the community who work behind the scenes every day to help make a difference in the lives of others.

We salute our honorees, their families, friends, supporters and our sponsors of this event who joined ‘the movement’ to move our mission of advocating on behalf of black women and girls; to help promote leadership development and gender equity in the areas of health, education, and economic empowerment. The vision of this event was fulfilled beyond measure because of your presence and support. Our 28-year legacy of advocating and impacting the lives of women and children stands strong in the Metro-Atlanta community because of opportunities like this to celebrate and advocate for the multitude of women who wear Hats with a Purpose!

Sincerely,

Lila Vaughn Jamese Beauford Shannan MillerChairperson Co-Chaiperson Co-Chairperson

Shannan MillerCo-Chair


ProgramMistress of Ceremony

Shaunya Chavis-Rucker, Principal Anchor and Station Manager for FGTV

Welcome and Purpose Minnie Miller, President

Introduction of Mistress of Ceremony Lila Vaughn, 2018 Unsung Heroines Chair

Introduction of 2018 Teens on the Move Graduates Belinda Walker, 1st Vice President of Programs

Invocation Reverend Belinda McCastle, Associate Pastor, Ben Hill United Methodist Church

LUNCH

Sponsor Recognition Alicia Guyton, 2nd Vice President of Fund Development

Presentation of Unsung Heroines Awards Stacy Franklin Kedra Phillips-Flippin Chi’Ira Oliver Patricia Smith

Presentation of Distinguished Awards CATALYST AWARD HUMANITARIAN AWARD Karen Elaine Webster Parks DuWanna Thomas

PIONEER AWARD TRAILBLAZER AWARD Reverend Yvette Massey Mayor Deana Holiday Ingraham

PRESIDENTIAL AWARD Jamye Coleman Williams, Ph.D

Musical Tribute Lisa Irby, Vocalist

Salvation Army Partnership Presentation Belinda Walker, 1st Vice President of Programs

Appeal to Give Kenikie Lassiter

Title Sponsor Presentation –Allstate Foundation Valerie Randolph, 2018 Board Member

Acknowledgements and Closing Remarks Minnie Miller, President

Lila Vaughn, 2018 Unsung Heroines Chair Jamese Beauford and Shannan Miller, 2018 Unsung Heroines Co-Chairs


nAtionAl CoAlition of 100 blACk womEn, inC.

mEtropolitAn AtlAntA CHAptEr

President’s Circle

YvonnE J. wiltz

1996 – 2003

CYntHiA williAmS

2007-2011

kArEn i. DuCkEtt

1991 – 1993

bunniE JACkSon-rAnSom

1993 – 1995

lEAH CrEquE HArriS

1995 – 1996

virginiA w. HArriS

2003 – 2007

HAttiE b. DorSEY

Founding President

1988 – 1991

JAmESE bEAuforD

Immediate Past President

2011-2015


Shaunya Chavis-Rucker

S he’s known in Atlanta circles as one of the busiest TV

personalities in the City. Shaunya Chavis-Rucker is an

Emmy Award winning television journalist and veteran

media professional. She is currently Anchor & Station Manager

for FGTV in Atlanta, and Division Chief for the Film Office in

the largest County in the State of Georgia.

Many of us in the Atlanta region first came to know Shaunya

when she was Anchor & Reporter for WSB TV Channel Two,

and most recently for Atlanta NBC affiliate WXIA-TV 11 ALIVE’s

Atlanta & Company. Shaunya has served as an Anchor and Reporter

for a number of network affiliates around the country including stations in

Cincinnati, Ohio, St. Louis, Missouri, Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, and Macon, Georgia.

Shaunya is the recipient of several industry awards including a number of regional Emmys. She is a member

of numerous industry and civic and organizations including the National Association of Broadcasters, the

National Association of Black Journalist, the Links Incorporated (Azalea City, GA Chapter) and Delta

Sigma Theta Sorority Inc. (East Point/College Park Chapter).

Shaunya is a graduate of the University of West Georgia where she is currently serving on the University’s

Foundation Board of Trustees. Shaunya majored in Mass Communications, and was crowned University

Homecoming Queen. She is the recipient of the institution’s “Outstanding Young Alumni Award” and the

School of Communication’s “Distinguished Alumni Award”.

Shaunya has served as media trainer for various law enforcement and justice agencies, and for the Atlanta

Hawks basketball team. She is an avid golfer and founder of Golf G.A.L.S. (Greater Atlanta League

Series). She is married to Clinton Rucker, Fulton County Executive Assistant District Attorney. They are

members of Enon Baptist Church.

miStrESS of CErEmonY

2018

SilvEr lEvEl

Unsung HeroinesSponsors

Unsung HeroinesSponsors

DiAmonD lEvEl

plAtinum lEvEl


Stacy Franklin

2018

K edra Kedra Phillips-Flippin, a native of Georgia, was born April 4, 1977 to Melvin and Sharon Phillips. As a child, she attended St. Peter and Paul Catholic School where there, during her eighth grade graduation,

she won the community service award for excellence in silent service and leadership to her community and really felt she developed who she is today as far as discipline, organization and the duty to serve mankind in both her work and personal life. She then graduated from North Atlanta High School in 1995 and went on to attend Oxford College of Emory University in 1997 earning an Associate of Arts degree in Nursing and won the community service award for leadership and strength. From there, she interviewed for and got accepted to Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing at Emory University receiving her Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree in 1999 and has since worked as a general surgery and ER nurse. She has currently been working in the capacity of Urology RN Care Manager in the area surgical urologic oncology for 4 ½ years at the Cancer Treatment Centers of America and in 2016 won The Daisy Award for Extraordinary Nurses, a nationally recognized nursing award and serves as a nursing Mentor at CTCA to those starting out in their nursing careers. She is also a member of the Lambda Epsilon Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. and has been a been a member of the Georgia Nurses Association and the NAACP. She currently works with the Women of Emmanuel care pack ministry for homeless women and also serves as a Sunday School teacher and Liturgical Dance teacher/leader for the Youth of Emmanuel. Kedra is also a member of the Cascade Corridor Ministers Wives group. She is married to the Reverend Doctor William E. Flippin, Jr. and the mother to a beautiful baby girl, Shamel Emani.

S tacy Franklin, LPC, SPHR, CCDP/AP, is owner of Thriveworks Counseling, Coaching and Consulting, in Peachtree City, Georgia and is a nationally certified and licensed psychotherapist. Stacy received her Master

of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Mercer University, and her Bachelor of Arts degree in Sociology from Georgia State University. She earned her graduate certification as a Certified Diversity Professional and Advanced Practitioner (CDP/AP) from Cornell University and holds a Strategic Professional of Human Resources (SPHR) certification. In addition, Stacy is a registered neutral/mediator for the state of Georgia. Stacy works as a volunteer therapist at Odyssey III, a transitional housing program for women who are battling homelessness and addiction. She also volunteers as a counselor at The Healing Bridge Clinic in Peachtree City. As a three-year survivor of breast cancer, she also provides free counseling support and therapy to cancer patients, survivors and their caregivers. Stacy is also a preferred provider for the CBS daytime program The Doctor’s and has been featured on several episodes. Stacy is a lifetime member of the NAACP, an active member of the Phi Pi Omega chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated and the National Board of Certified Counselors. Stacy’s previous affiliations include the National Coalition of 100 Black Women, Inc., The Conference Board’s Diversity and Inclusion Council, The Atlanta Diversity Manager’s Affinity Group, The Society of Human Resource Management, The Jewish Family and Career Services Family Advisory Board, and Advisory Board Member for The Georgia Council on Developmental Disabilities. Stacy is married to the Reverend Lee C. Franklin, Jr., is the mother of three adult children, and is also the grandmother of Kingston, Brooklyn Skye, Audrey and Isaiah.

2018

Chi’lra OliverC hi’Ira Oliver, at her core, is the personification of grace and power. Where

she leads, she loves. Where she equips, she empowers. Where she supports, she soars. A native of Louisiana, and a graduate of Grambling State University

and Southern University A&M College, Lady Oliver has married her intellect with her ingenuity and has left an indelible impact on women all over the nation through her ministry and passion for people. A proud member of the Delta Iota Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority since 1993, Mrs. Oliver has a B.S. in Computer Information Systems and a M.S. in Computer Science with a concentration in Software Engineering and has parlayed her educational acumen into a career that includes work with the CIA in Langley, Virginia, Merck & Co., in Lansdale, PA, and Hewitt Associates in Atlanta, GA, as a software engineer. In 2009, Lady Oliver assumed leadership of the Women of Worship (WOW) ministry at Elizabeth Baptist Church where her husband and love of her life, Dr. Craig L. Oliver, Sr. serves as Senior Pastor. Lady Oliver has created a WOW Boutique in which some of the proceeds are used for community outreach opportunities. The WOW ministry has also hosted prayer breakfasts in which the proceeds were used to present scholarships for young ladies graduating high school. One of the most memorable outreach endeavors the WOW ministry has engaged in under Lady Oliver’s leadership was the partnering with a teen pregnancy center in which several teen mothers were blessed with all of the essentials necessary for the birth of their newborn. Although Lady Oliver has a great passion to serve her church and community, her greatest joy is her family. She and Dr. Oliver have 3 beautiful children, Craig Jr., Corrie Kene’, and Charlee Reign.

Patricia SmithP atricia Smith is a native of Hoschton, Georgia. She is the daughter of

Mr. and Mrs. Bonnie Walker. Patricia is the wife of Senior Pastor Michael A. Smith, Antioch East Baptist Church, Atlanta, Georgia. They have two

adult sons, Zachry and Caleb. Patricia earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in Dental Hygiene at Medical College of Georgia, Augusta, Georgia. Upon graduation from college, Patricia worked in public health at Fulton County Health Department providing dental cleanings, dental screenings and oral health education to students in the Fulton County and the Atlanta Public School Systems. Currently, Patricia is employed by Jackson Dental Center as a clinical registered dental hygienist and West Georgia Technical College as an adjunct clinical instructor. Patricia has served as President of the Deaconess Ministry, Women Sunday school teacher, nursing home ministry, homeless outreach ministry, and a graduate of Master Life. She is currently a teacher of the Intermediate Sunday school class. Patricia volunteers with the youth activities and is active with Heart to Heart Mentorship Ministry of Antioch East Baptist Church. Patricia’s more than 30 years of experience in public health, private practice and now the educational sector has led her to serve on the dental hygiene advisory board at West Georgia Technical College. Patricia is blessed by God for all the hats she has worn and wears today. The scripture she cherishes is “Blessed is she who has believed that what the Lord has said to her will be accomplished” (Luke 1:45.)

UNSUNG HEROINES UNSUNG HEROINES

Kedra Phillips-Flippin


20182018

D uWanna Thomas is a native of St. Louis, Missouri and was educated in the Ferguson-Florrisant

School District. She has been nurtured in a large and loving extended family and has had the

privilege of serving as caretaker when the opportunity arises. She is unashamedly Christian and

unapologetically Afrocentric. She is married to Rev. Dr. Byron E. Thomas, Senior Pastor of Ben Hill United

Methodist Church. They are the proud parents of adult sons, Ntchwaidumela Hakeem and Mustafa Aman.

A prayer warrior: DuWanna’s faith is her superpower and prayer is her weapon of choice because it

is powerful and effective. Her gifts of compassion and presence are most evident when she is privately

comforting individuals and families. Her ability to maintain confidentiality has allowed her to enter into the

sacred spaces of others in times of need. She has impacted many lives, but none more than her own. Along

with her husband, they have lead hundreds of pilgrims to a deeper level of understanding their Christian

faith and the Bible.

DuWanna’s gifts of teaching and evangelism have open doors to serve youth, women and men. She

brings the full expression of her authentic self to her role as a clergy spouse. She has become a mentor

and confidant to many clergy spouses because of her transparency and commitment to family first. She is

extremely involved in outreach ministries, missions and pilgrimages. She has traveled to Kenya with the

North Georgia United Methodist Church Mission Bridge. She has continued her efforts and support for

assisting others with her pilgrimage, entitled Roots of Our Faith to Israel, Jordan, Turkey, Greece and Italy.

Each year DuWanna participates in a mission trip.

DuWanna graduated with honors from Washington University in St. Louis, Missouri. She is also a graduate

of Southern Methodist University, Dedman School of Law in Dallas, Texas, and a member of the State Bar

of Texas.

DuWanna Thomas

Distinguished Award Honoree

HumAnitAriAn... A person devoted to promoting the welfare of humanity, especially through the elimination of pain and suffering.

Helper, advocate, patron, philanthropist.

Karen Elaine Webster Parks

K aren had a purpose of community work and volunteering instilled in her at an early

age, being an Atlanta native and daughter of civil rights advocates. “Even if it was as simple

as stuffing envelopes, I can’t remember a time when community wasn’t a part of my life,”

she says. Her mother, Isabel Gates Webster, was a renowned judge and lawyer who asked recipients of her

pro bono efforts to pay it forward.

“I still run into people today that she helped,” says Parks. “The DNA I inherited, I knew it was part of

my responsibility to give back.”

After a long career that included politics, public service, and the private sector, Parks, in her semi-retirement,

has devoted herself to matters of faith and community, recently earning a master’s degree from the Candler

School of Theology at Emory University. At Candler, she met many people who were unfamiliar with civil

rights history, which prompted her to introduce new groups to the Evelyn G. Lowery Civil Rights Heritage

Tour. The tour, organized by SCLC Women, drives participants along the flash points of civil rights history

in Alabama, especially commemorating Bloody Sunday.

Parks raises money to offer free seats on the tour to people who can’t afford the price for the overnight

trip. She also actively encourages communication between churches of different races, centered, in part,

around the tour.

“Part of my calling is to be a peacemaker,” Parks says. “As a result, I think I am called to work with

reconciliation between the races. In some ways, there has been a disconnect between churches and the roles

they would’ve played in the civil rights era.”

CAtAlYSt... A person, business or organization that acts

as a stimulus in bringing about or hastening results. Agent for change, promoter, up lifter.



Reverend Yvette Massey

Y vette D. Massey was licensed into the gospel ministry in 1997. She had already earned a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Clemson University and was ministering as a registered nurse. However, she sought to minister in a more holistic manner, so she

entered the Morehouse School of Religion of the Interdenominational Theological Center (ITC) in Atlanta, Georgia. There she was involved in various student organizations, including the Morehouse School of Religion Baptist Fellowship, and the International Society of Theta Phi, a theological honor society, of which she soon became president. She was a Ford Foundation Fellow during her seminary years and in 2000 she graduated with a Master of Divinity. In 2001 Rev. Massey was ordained at Mt. Sinai Baptist Church, Pendleton, S.C., and in June of 2005, she was ordained an Elder in full connection in the North Georgia Annual Conference of the United Methodist Church. She has participated on the following conference committees: The Council on Finance and Administration (Secretary), History and Archives, The United Methodist Children’s Home (Trustee) and most recently the Board of Ordained Ministry. She also served as the president of the North Georgia Conference Black Clergy Women’s Organization. Reverend Massey was previously the Senior Associate Pastor at Cascade United Methodist Church in Atlanta, Georgia. She has also served as the senior pastor of Warren Memorial United Methodist Church in Atlanta, Georgia until October 16, 2010. On October 17, 2010, Reverend Massey began her appointment as Senior Pastor of Red Oak United Methodist Church in Stockbridge, Georgia, in which the church experienced significant growth under her leadership. Reverend Massey has an affiliation with the following organizations: the Atlanta Suburban Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., Community Advisory Board Chair for the Center for Cancer Research & Therapeutic Development (CCRTD) at CAU (2008-2010), a member of the Fire Foundation Board (2008-2010), and a Trustee for the UM Children’s home. She is the recipient of many honors and awards. She was also selected by the African American Pulpit magazine (2005) as one of the twenty outstanding young African American ministers under the age of forty who are playing a major role in helping to shape the future direction of the African American Church. Her sermon entitled “The Deciding Vote” was published in the magazine in November 2005. Rev. Massey has also hosted her own television talk show, entitled “Bible Talk,” which aired on Atlanta Interfaith Broadcasters. On June 20, 2013, Rev. Massey began a new journey as the first female pastor of the historic Central United Methodist Church. To God be the Glory!

pionEEr... One who goes before, forging ahead...

preparing the way for others. Liberator, explorer, groundbreaker.


Mayor Deana Holiday Ingraham


trAilblAzEr... One who paves the way, goes the distance...pressing on...

advancing to the finish line in a chosen career or profession. Leader, guide, vanguard, forerunner.

D eana Holiday Ingraham is a wife, mother, and advocate who is dedicated personally and professionally to public service. As the daughter of a father who was an entrepreneur who owned and operated a construction company and a mother who served over 35 years as a teacher and guidance counselor in the

public school system, Deana was reared to think outside the box, lead change to improve the lives of others and serve others, for to whom much is given, much is required. Upon becoming a member of Council, her colleagues selected her to serve as the 2014 Provisional Mayor Pro Tem, and she has served on the Budget Committee and Human Resources Committee since taking office. Deana is committed to improving the lives of and quality of services for all East Point residents. She has a special interest and passion for providing opportunities for the economically disadvantaged and collaborating to extend learning to improve educational outcomes for children. During her first term in office, she demonstrated this commitment by championing the formation of a Joint Learning Committee which brings together school leaders, city department heads, and leaders from public, private, and non-profit sectors to extend learning in out-of-school time, increase parent and youth engagement, and enhance workforce development. She also championed implementation of livable wages for City employees. Following her passion for youth, Holiday Ingraham was appointed to the National League of Cities (NLC) Youth Education and Families (YEF) Council in 2014 and currently serves as a Co-Chair of YEF. In 2016, Holiday Ingraham was tapped by former NLC President Matt Zone to serve on the President’s Economic Mobility and Opportunity Task Force. She also is a member of the NLC-National Black Caucus of Local Elected Officials, NLC’s Women in Municipal Government and serves on the NLC’s Community and Economic Development policy committee. Additionally, she serves on the Georgia Municipal Association Community Development and Public Safety policy committees, was the 2016-2017 President of Georgia Municipal Black Caucus and serves on the Aerotropolis Atlanta Education Collective. Professionally, she is an attorney who has represented senior citizens, and advocated for the most vulnerable – children who have been abused, abandoned and/or neglected. She has also served as an instructor in post-secondary education, an administrator in K-12 Education, a Director of Student Discipline, a Director in the Juvenile Justice System and owned and managed her own law firm. Holiday Ingraham is an esteemed member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. She and her husband, Willie Ingraham, Jr., are the proud parents of their daughter, Nia Ingraham. On December 5, 2017, residents of East Point elected former Councilmember Deana Holiday Ingraham to serve as the 34th Mayor.

20182018


Jamye Coleman Williams, Ph.D

J amye Coleman Williams, retired Head of the Department of Communication,

Tennessee State University, has been a community activist for some 48 years. Her

activities included membership in a number of civic and religious organizations,

including the Executive Committee of the Nashville Branch, NAACP; past Senior Co-

Chair, National Conference for Community and Justice; member of the Metro Human Relations

Commission; Vice-Chair, Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee; member of the Board of

Directors of the College Trust Fund, the Women’s Fund, the Anthony Cebrun Journalism Center; and

Secretary, Tennessee Voters Council. A member of the African Methodist Episcopal Church (AME),

she was the first woman to hold a major General Offership in the 197-year history of the Church,

serving for eight years as Editor of the AME Church Review, the oldest African American literary

journal, having been founded in 1884. She has represented the AME Church on the General Board

of the National Council of Churches and the World Methodist Council. A member of the Board

of Trustees, Wilberforce University (24 years), she is now Trustee Emerita. Other memberships

include the National Council of Negro Women; Delta Theta Sorority, Inc.; Diamond Life Member,

NAACP; former National Journalist, the Links, Inc. Jamye Williams is a graduate of Wilberforce

University (B.A.), Fisk University (M.A.), and The Ohio State University (Ph.D.). Married to Dr.

McDonald Williams, they have one daughter Donna Williams; grandson Atty. Douglass P. Selby

and wife Pamela Fuller Selby; two great granddaughters Jamye Kathleen and Payton Frances.

prESiDEntiAl... An exceptional person who has demonstrated

or has had an enormous impact within the community and the world.


JUDGES SELECTION PANEL

2018 UNSUNG HEROINES COMMITTEEMinnie Miller, President

Lila Vaughn, 2018 Chair

Jamese Beauford, 2018 Co-Chair

Shannan Miller, 2018 Co-Chair

Tanya Brown

Kimra Brumby

Cynthia Williams Yvonne Wiltz

SPECIAL THANKS FOR YOUR SUPPORTAllstate Foundation

Atlanta Audio Visual, Ronnie Glover

Collins Digital Imaging, Inc.

Bo’s Gift Shop, Olivia Rencher

COUNTRY Financial

Darryl Beauford, Videographer

Dwayne Sullivan Photography

Kenikie Lassiter

Lisa Irby

Patricia Stevens

Publix Charities

Regions Bank

Renaissance Atlanta Airport Gateway

Reverend Belinda McCastle

Salvation Army

Shaunya Chavis-Rucker

Unsung Heroines Committee Members

Planning Committee & Acknowledgments

Syndy Buchanan

Kathleen Corley

Tiffany Ferrell

Sharmain Green

Alicia Guyton

Zenith Houston

Valerie Randolph

Anderia Russell

Cheryl Smith

Demetrius Trotter

Mary Vandiver




Founded in 1988, the National Coalition of 100 Black Women, Inc., Metropolitan Atlanta Chapter’s mission is to serve as an advocacy organization for women and children of color. With strong corporate and community ties, our chapter is dedicated to delivering quality programs and services with emphasis on the following areas:

1) Teen Mentoring 2) Education 3) Health and 4) Economic Empowerment

How the Chapter’s Programs Make a DifferenceWe are leading the charge with programs that are proving they can make a real difference in the lives of young African-American women. The Metropolitan Atlanta Chapter’s programs are focused on four core areas:

• Teen Mentoring - The “Teens on the Move” Program assists young women in reaching their full potential through self-esteem enhancing activities including tutoring, supplemental education and behavioral support workshops.

• Education - The Chapter’s growing scholarship program provides financial assistance to deserving students who want to further their education

• Health - The Chapter conducts community health fairs, promotes health screenings and distributes materials to the public. The goal is to raise awareness about illnesses that disproportionately affect the African-American community.

• Economic Empowerment - Through its Empowering Women’s Program, the Chapter supports African-American women at the Salvation Army, which provides a stable home environment for homeless women, often with children, who are in transition.

The Metropolitan Atlanta Chapter is comprised of African-American women who understand the power of collaboration and the need for a commitment to service in order to make a real difference in the Atlanta community. We are passionate about our mission to touch the lives and hearts of those we serve.

Past Presidents Hattie B. Dorsey Karen I. Duckett Leah Creque Harris Bunnie Jackson-Ransom Yvonne Wiltz Virginia W. Harris Cynthia Williams Jamese Beauford

President’s advisory Committee



Minnie Miller, PresidentBelinda Walker, 1st Vice President of Programs

Alicia Guyton, 2nd Vice President of Fund DevelopmentMary Vandiver, 3rd Vice President of Membership & Chapter Development

Robynne Shelton, SecretaryGail Barker, Assistant Secretary

Janean Courtney, TreasurerMinerva Nixon, Financial Secretary

Jamese Beauford, Immediate Past President

Board of direCtorsValencia Bean Angie Dutch Melba Wyna Hill Kimra Brumby Sharmain Green

Valerie Randolph Kathleen Corley Tiffany Ferrell Lila Vaughn

Committees/Chairs & Co-ChairsAdministrationSylvia Harris (Chair)Helen Childs (Co-Chair)

By-Laws, Policies & ProceduresValencia Bean (Chair)Karol Montgomery (Co-Chair)

ChaplainLila VaughnGrace Dunn Ellis

Cultural ArtsJeanette Kimber (Chair) Stacey Johnson (Co- Chair)

Economic DevelopmentMinerva Nixon (Chair)Melba Wynn Hill & Amena Mitchell (Co-Chairs)

FinanceJanean Courtney (Chair) Minerva Nixon (Co-Chair)

GolfMary Vandiver (Chair) Jennifer Thompson (Co-Chair)

Gourmet GentsBelinda Walker (Chair) Natisha Webb-Rabb & Robynne Shelton (Co-Chairs) HealthDr. Michele Evans (Chair) Jeanette Kimber & Robinette Pryor (Co-Chairs) Leadership SummitCynthia Williams (Chair) Natisha Webb Rabb & Charmaine Ward-Milner (Co-Chairs)

MembershipCheryl Smith & Kimra Brumby(Co-Chairs)

NominationsCynthia Williams (Chair)

ParliamentarianValencia Beam (Chair)

Public PolicyValerie Randolph (Chair) Tiffany Ferrell & Anderia Russell (Co-Chairs)

Public RelationsTanya Brown (Chair) Zenith Houston, Asha Roberts-Rashad & Masharn Wilson (Co-Chairs)

Fund DevelopmentAlicia Guyton (Chair)

ScholarshipsAlicia Guyton (Chair) Sylvia Harris (Co-Chair)

StandardsBelinda Walker (Chair) Teen MentoringAngie Dutch(Chair) Kimra Brumby(Co-Chair)

Unsung HeroinesLila Vaughn (Chair) Jamese Beauford & Shannan Miller (Co-Chairs)

Hattie Dorsey, HBDorsey & Associates Grace Dunn-Ellis, Motivational Speaker

Grace Dunn-Ellis Speakers Bureau Yvonne Wiltz, President & CEO

VonCreations

Karen I. Duckett, President & CEO Duckett Design Group

Virginia W. Harris, Retired Community Volunteer

Cynthia Williams, Community Volunteer

Bunnie Jackson-Ransom, President, First Class, Inc.

Charmaine Ward-Milner, Corporate Relations, Georgia Power Company



mEtropolitAn AtlAntA CHAptEr mEmbErS

Gail Barker

Valencia Bean

Jamese Beauford

Francine Bevard

Tanya Brown

Kimra Brumby

Syndy Buchanan

Marya Calhoun

Lisa Charles

Helen Childs

Kathleen Corley

Jacqueline Cossey

Jenean Courtney

Sanquinette Dover

Karen Duckett

Grace Dunn Ellis

Angelique Dutch

Reneka Edwards

Donna Elliston

Michelle Evans

Tiffany Ferrell

Teryn L. Gilliam

Stephanie Gowdy

Sharmain Green

Rosalind Gregory-Bass

Alicia Guyton

Angeron Hackney

Juree Hall

Lynn Hampton

Sylvia Harris

Virginia W. Harris

Melba Wynn Hill

Zenith Houston

Robbie Huff

Shirley Huff

Bunnie Jackson-Ransom

Stacy Johnson

Wyeuca Byrd Johnson

Jeanette Kimber

Minnie Miller

Shannan Miller

Amena Mitchell

Gwen Mitchell Byrd

Karol W. Montgomery

Minerva Nixon

Vernell Nunn

Scarlet Pressley-Brown

Robinette Pryor

Valerie Randolph

Asha Roberts Rashad

Anderia Russell

Mildred Skipwith-Drayton

Robynne Shelton

Cheryl Smith

Jennifer Thompson

DeMetrius Trotter

Tracey Tynes

Mary Vandiver

Lila Vaughn

Belinda Walker

Charmaine Ward-Millner

Natisha Webb-Rabb

Cynthia Williams

Masharn Wilson

Katrina Young-Salter

Majorie Young


Congratulations Patricia Smith

We thank God for allowing others to see your light shine, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven.

With Love, The Antioch East Baptist Church Family

Pastor Michael A. Smith, Sr. Pastor – 1223 Hardee Street Atlanta, GA, 30307

antiocheast.org





antiocheast.org





antiocheast.org





antiocheast.org

The National Coalition of 100 Black Women, Inc.

Metropolitan Atlanta Chapter

would like to thank

The Salvation Armyfor

their support and generosity

for the

Empowering

Women Program

CONGRATULATIONS

ELIZABETH BAPTIST CHURCHDR. CRAIG L. OLIVER, SR., SENIOR PASTOR

WWW.ELIZABETHBAPTIST.ORG

ATLANTA | FAIRBURN | SMYRNA | DOUGLASVILLE | CONYERS

WE ARE THANKFUL THAT THE EXCELLENCEOF YOUR WORK IS BEING RECOGNIZED.

WE CELEBRATE THIS MOMENT WITH YOU ASYOU RECEIVE THIS PRESTIGIOUS AWARD.

CONTINUE TO SOAR HIGH!

Lady Chi'Ira Oliver! Lady Chi'Ira Oliver!

EBC_LadyOliver2018_FPAd_Layout 1 3/28/2018 12:20 PM Page 1




Congratulations

to

Dr. Jamye Coleman Williams for your being chosen

by the

National Coalition of 100 Black Women, Inc.

Metropolitan Atlanta Chapter

to receive their

2018

Presidential Award

from your

Family

McDonald Williams Douglass P. Selby Jamye K. Selby

Donna M. Williams Pamela Fuller Selby Payton F. Selby

Under your leadership, Central will continue to be a “ Christ-Centered,

Radically Inclusive, Intergenerational Congregation that uses its Spiritual Gifts to meet the needs of our

Unique Surrounding Community.”

501 Mitchell Street SW Atlanta, Georgia 30314

Celebrating 150 Years in Ministry

Congratulations Rev. Yvette D. Massey

2018 Pioneer Award Recipient

Congratulations!

Mrs. Kedra Shamel Phillips - Flippin

The National Coalition of 100 Black

Women, Inc. Metropolitan Atlanta Chapter

2018 Unsung Heroine Honoree

From

Women of Emmanuel

Emmanuel Lutheran Church

3050 Cascade Road Atlanta Ga. 30311


Running a business is time consuming… Insurance shouldn’t be!Whether you’re just starting out, expanding, or thinking about passing the business along, we offer products and services that work for you and your business. So leave the insurance to us, so you can focus on running your business.

0415-532HC-01867-8/9/2017

Rick Halberg (866)COU-NTRY

Coverages may vary by state. Auto, home and business insurance policies issued by COUNTRY Mutual Insurance Company®, COUNTRY Preferred Insurance Company® and COUNTRY Casualty Insurance Company®. Life insurance policies issued by COUNTRY Life Insurance Company® and COUNTRY Investors Life Assurance Company®, Bloomington, IL.

A time to celebrate youFor the daily challenges you face to balance family, work and life, you should take a bow! Celebrating the 2018 Unsung Heroines is a great way to feel empowered, enlightened and uplifted. And it’s a great time to celebrate you.

For more than 85 years, COUNTRY Financial® has made it our mission to empower, enlighten and uplift our one million clients with what we do … providing financial security. We’re honored to help sponsor this tremendous event. Enjoy the “Hats with a Purpose” Luncheon!

Auto, Home, and Commercial policies issued by COUNTRY Mutual Insurance Company®, COUNTRY Casualty Insurance Company®, or COUNTRY Preferred Insurance Company®. Life insurance policies issued by COUNTRY Life Insurance Company® and COUNTRY Investors Life Assurance Company®. Fixed Annuities issued by COUNTRY Investors Life Assurance Company®. All issuing companies are located in Bloomington, IL.0318-583HO

Documents

22nd Annual Unsung Heroines Award LuncheonUnsung Heroines Awards Luncheon as you host and participate in your annual special program this afternoon. It is a pleasure to host this impo1tant