The National Urban League’s 5th Annual Women in Harmony Awards Luncheon
JUDGE FAITH JENKINS, TRACEY EDMONDS, LISA PRICE AND BEVY SMITH WERE HONORED AT THE NATIONAL URBAN LEAGUE’S 5TH ANNUAL “WOMEN IN HARMONY AWARDS LUNCHEON”
HELD DURING ESSENCE FESTIVAL WEEKEND IN NEW ORLEANS ON SATURDAY, JULY 6TH
Star-studded Red Carpet Celebration of Unity, Purpose and Courage
Featured Performances and Appearances by Jenifer Lewis, Kenny Lattimore, Carl Thomas, Koryn Hawthorne,
The NFL Players Choir, Dr. Karri Turner, Laterras Whitfield and More
The National Urban League presented the 5th Annual Women in Harmony Awards Luncheon yesterday, Saturday, July 6th, in New Orleans. Held at the renowned Ritz-Carlton Hotel, the invitation-only red carpet celebration took place behind the backdrop of the 30th Anniversary of The ESSENCE Festival of Culture–the nation’s most prominent African American cultural gathering of the year. Under the theme, A Celebration of Unity, Purpose and Courage, this year’s luncheon paid tribute to outstanding Black women who lead, create and transform our world. Esteemed honorees were: Judge Faith Jenkins, Tracey Edmonds, Lisa Price and Bevy Smith—who passionately and graciously accepted their awards. Legendary actress Jenifer Lewis also provided a touching moment towards the end of the luncheon, as she gave a tearful recount of her harrowing accident in 2022, her miraculous recovery and her renewed passion for life and empowering her community.
The luncheon also featured dynamic performances by R&B sensation Carl Thomas and gospel star Koryn Hawthorne. In addition, attendees had an opportunity to experience the Luncheon’s new Self Care Lounge which featured make-up consultations from Danessa Myricks Beauty, premium lash applications by TheLouLuCollection, aspirational journals and books from Dream Bigger Now TODAY and many more beauty and wellness brands. This year’s sponsors were: Experian, McDonald’s, HCA Healthcare and Amazon.
WHO:
- Honorees: Judge Faith Jenkins, Tracey Edmonds, Lisa Price, Bevy Smith
- Performers: Carl Thomas, Koryn Hawthorne, The NFL Players Choir
- Presenters: Dr. Karri Turner, Laterras R. Whitfield
- Special Guests: Kenny Lattimore, Jenifer Lewis, Beverly Bond/Black Girls Rock! CEO, U.S. Rep. Jasmine Crockett, Raheem DeVaughn, Aldis Hodge, Tamika Mallory, Reesa Teesa, Pretty Vee, Teedra Moses, Council Member Helena Moreno, Hon. Dana M. Douglas, United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit
- National Urban League: Marc H. Morial, President & CEO; Rhonda Spears Bell, Senior Vice-President and Chief Marketing Officer and Event Host
