Shades of Success: New calendar, event honor women of color from Louisiana
BATON ROUGE, La. (BRPROUD) — Women of color in Louisiana are getting their flowers in a new calendar.
African-American journalists Valentina Wilson and Virnado Woods of V Squared Visuals created the Shades of Success 2024 Calendar. It honors a dozen women from multiple career fields. You can buy the calendar for $20 now at www.theshadesofsuccess.net.
Some calendar proceeds will be donated to Women Working with Women Empowerment- 4WE, according to a news release from V Squared Visuals.
A banquet on Saturday, Feb. 24 at Drusilla’s Seafood Restaurant also will honor the nominees. Ticket prices start at $75. They can be purchased on the group’s website.
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The 2024 honorees include:
Renada W. Deschamp, senior vice president of health equity and inclusion, chief diversity officer of Woman’s Hospital.
Charlotte Claiborne, executive director of The Bridge Center for Hope.
Tonya McGill, pastor.
Anya Jones, attorney.
Katrina Pitre, sales director.
Twahna Harris, executive director of The Butterfly Society.
Alva Lemon, insurance broker and Attorney.
Cecily Holland, project analyst and marketing director.
Denella Ri’chard, TV personality and producer.
Lebra Bias, Attorney.
Dr. Ashley Cesar, U.S. Army major and board-certified adult psychiatrist.
Anne Arceneaux, author and education TV technology specialist.
Contact Cecily Holland at seetheshades@gmail.com for more information.
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