Photography by Vicky Pink - The Women’s Guild, an auxiliary of Wheeler Avenue Baptist Church, celebrated 54 years of educational assistance and outreach services to the Houston community and the rich legacy of Historically Black Universities and Colleges at its highly-anticipated fundraiser, the Audrey H. Lawson IMPACT Awards Luncheon and Fashion Show. Dr. Polly Sparks Turner, Mrs. Rhonda Williams and Mrs. Cydonii Miles, Esq., served as the event co-chairpersons. Under the theme, “Fashion and HBCUs: Preserving our Past and Celebrating our Future,” guests enjoyed a fabulous lunch and show highlighting beautiful spring fashions presented by Dillard’s First Colony. H-E-B was the presenting sponsor of this year’s affair. Proceeds from the event benefited educational programs and outreach services of Wheeler Avenue Inner City Visions, Inc. Mrs. Jacquelyn Alton will serve as honorary chairperson for this spectacular affair. The 2017 IMPACT Award Honorees are Ms. Janette Cosley, Ms. Lorna Hankins, Ms. Carla Lane, Dr. Forest Smith, Mrs. Tiffany Smith, Mrs. Sonya Stevenson and Dr. Alvia Wardlaw.
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