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HATTILOO BOARD
BOARD EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
OF DIRECTORS & STAFF STAFF
Faith Morris, CEO, cultureLift Inc
Freedom Award Managing
Director/Producer; Hattiloo Chair
Cynthia Collins, Managing Director of Litigation, FedEx; Hattiloo Secretary
Vernon Stafford, Senior Executive Vice President, & Chief Audit Executive, First Horizons; Hattiloo Treasurer
MEMBERS
Carolyn Bishop, Director, On-Campus Living, LeMoyne-Owen College
Michael Campanaro, Vice President, Information Technology, AutoZone
Tabrina Davis, Vice PresidentMarketing, Communications and Web Strategy, Methodist Le Bonheur
Jocelyn Henderson, An Attorney
Cardell Orrin, Executive Director, Stand for Children
Amy Simpson, Chief Communications Leader, International Paper
Linda Smith, Community Volunteer
Ekundayo Bandele, Founder & CEO
Patricia Smith, Production Manager
Jarrod Walker, Theatre Manager
Rosanna Smith, Office Manager
Najwa Watson, Engagement Coordinator
Hatshepsut Bandele, Customer Service Coordinator
P.A. Bomani, House Manager
Zaria Crawford, Customer Service
Representative
Nate Herrington, Marketing Coordinator
Felicia Wheeler, Patron Engagement Coordinator
ABOUT HATTILOO
Hattiloo is a 501(c)3 mission non-profit organization. Its mission is "to develop a Black theatre that is accessible to, relevant to, and reflective of a multicultural community." It produces shows that depict Black life and that transcend their entertainment value by giving audiences an authentic, cultural experience. Its program
The Self-Identity Theatre Camp helps Black youth acquire tools to care for their emotional selves in inequitable and discriminatory situations.
As the largest Black theatre in the MidSouth and one of a few free-standing Black theatres in the country, Hattiloo is a hub for national Black theatre training and convening, and our youth programs share this focus.
EKUNDAYO BANDELE Founder/CEO
TAKETHE TAKETHE Soul Train Soul Train TOCHRISTMAS TOCHRISTMAS
Written by Ekundayo Bandele
HOUSE NOTES
Ifyouexitthetheatreduringtheshow,youmaynotbeabletoreturnto yourseat.Camerasandrecordingequipmentarestrictlyforbiddeninthe theatre.Patronswithcellphonesoranyelectronicdevicethatmakes noisearerequestedtoeitherturnoffthedeviceorcheckitwiththehouse managerpriortothecurtain.
TOMISHA EDWARDS Choreographer
LAUREN THOMAS Light Designer
ASHLEY DAVIS Music Director
DESTINY CHAPMAN Stage Manager
MELODY DOUGLAS Costume Designer
KARLON DOCKERY Audio Engineer
Directed by
Jarrod Walker
CYD TRICE Sound Designer
JARROD WALKER Director
SYNOPSIS
Two days before winter break, Nat, Ida, and Rosa are assigned to write a research paper about how African Americans have celebrated Christmas throughout history. Granddad is immediately intrigued and summons the magical Soul Train to transport them back in time, where they can witness firsthand the traditions of generations before them. This holiday spectacle brings history to life, introducing them to African drumming, Harlem Renaissance jazz, civil rights anthems, soul funk, and hip-hop battle sounds. Don’t miss the train!
MEET THE PLAYWRIGHT
Ekundayo Bandele
Ekundayo Bandele is a playwright and theater director whose work has significantly impacted the American theater landscape. He has directed three plays by August Wilson and served as an assistant to Tony Award-winning director/actor Ruben Santiago Hudson. His plays, including Judas Hands (Karamu Playhouse), If Scrooge Was a Brother (ETA Creative Arts Foundation), Take the Soul Train to Christmas (Jubilee Theatre), and I, Too Am...
America(EnsembleTheatre),highlighthisdedicationtotellingstories that reflect the richness and complexity of the Black experience. BandeleisalsothefounderandCEOofHattilooTheatreinMemphis, Tennessee, one of the only freestanding Black repertory theaters in theregion.SincefoundingHattilooin2006,hehastransformeditinto anationallyrecognizedinstitutionthatcelebratesandpreservesBlack culturethroughtheatre.
Underhisleadership,HattiloocompletedAugustWilson’sfullCentury Cycle,premierednewworkssuchasGeoffreyOwens’NowIAmAlone and Kennon Scott II’s The Genius of Being Stupid, and showcased talentlikeHarryLennix,CharlesS.Dutton,andDebbieMorgan.
APhiBetaKappagraduateofMorehouseCollege,Bandelehasstudied andtaughttheatreinternationally,leda$4.3millioncampaigntobuild Hattiloo’sdebt-freefacility,andfoundedboththeHattilooInstituteof Black Theatre Studies and Bandele Blueprint a consulting firm that helpsartsorganizationsgrow,buildrevenue,andstrengthencultural authenticity.
TAKETHE TAKETHE Soul Train Soul Train TOCHRISTMAS TOCHRISTMAS
ALEXI SEVIER
Rosa
TEMARA PAYTON Woman 2
NAJWA WATSON
Narrator
SAILOR KNOWLTON Nat
CHARITA NICOLE Woman 1
KYNNEDY KNOWLTON Ida
ASHLEY SADE´ Woman 3
JAMES “ZULU” MILLER JR. Grandad
LeANTHONY DOUGLAS Man 1
CAST BIOS
LeANTHONY DOUGLAS was born and raised in Orange Mound in Memphis, Tennessee. He began learning Memphis Jookin in third grade at both Dunbar Elementary School. Under the guidance of Katie Smythe at New Ballet Ensemble & School (NBE), he became skilled in Ballet, Hip Hop, Jookin, Modern, Contemporary, West African Dance & Drumming, and Flamenco. After graduating from Melrose High School in 2017, he started working as a Teaching and Performing Artist at NBE. He has attended summer intensives at the Tennessee Governor’s School for the Arts (2016), Orsolina 28 Dance Center Monferrato (2018), and Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater (2019). He has performed at The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts and The Cannon Center for the Performing Arts among others. He also had guested in multiple different cities since 2019. He is now a company member at Tennessee Ballet Theater..
KYNNEDY KNOWLTON is a 13-year-old, homeschooled 7th grader with aspirations of building a future in filmmaking and acting. She has strong skills in technology and art, making her naturally tech savvy. She enjoys producing short films from start to finish, as well as writing scripts and drawing creative outlets that allow her to shape characters visually and develop stories around them. Kynnedy also loves to crochet and sew.
SAILOR KNOWLTON is a 9-year-old, homeschooled 4th grader with a growing passion for acting. A principal’s list student, she has strong skills in writing and communication and loves learning new things, always ready to take on a challenge. Sailor finds joy in making others laugh and is often considered the “life of the party” within her family.
LeANTHONY DOUGLAS Man 1
KYNNEDY KNOWLTON Ida
SAILOR KNOWLTON
JAMES “ZULU” MILLER JR. got his start in theater in 1972, 'Twas the Night Before Christmas as the "Bad Little Mouse" at Melrose Junior High School, produced by Mrs. Ann Spillers, who encouraged him to face his fear of stage fright at the age of 11 years old. He was scared to death, but she told him, "Stop crying. After today, you will never be afraid of anything. You can conquer the world!" Since then, he has been a stand-up comedian since the 1990s. He was even featured in Def Comedy Jam. He recently self-published his first book, Occupational Slave, in 2020. He is thrilled and honored to be a part of the Hattiloo family.
CHARITA NICOLE, born and raised in Memphis, TN, has always been a lover and embracer of the arts. Minus the technical trainings, she grew up performing and creating solely from the innate gifts within. From painting to storytelling to dancing, singing, and performing, transformed from enjoyable hobbies and survival expression into purpose and a saving grace. A huge pause was taken and many reroutes were made before she found her way, but she eventually found it with the arts leading the path.
TEMARA PAYTON, also known as “Tee”, is an accomplished actor, host, and on-air personality. Hailing from the dynamic city of Indianapolis, IN, she’s a proud holder of a B.A in Theatre from Ball State University, Temara's passion for the performing arts shines through her diverse range of credits from short films, feature films, national commercial ads, print campaigns, and roles on network television. Temara is co-host for “Born to the Game Podcast” and a dedicated resident actor for the Indianapolis Black Theatre Company. As a red carpet host, her presence is equally impactful, where she effortlessly engages with celebrities and guests, making every event a memorable experience. Temara’s vibrant energy and multifaceted talent make her a standout personality in the entertainment industry. Her commitment to her craft and her community continues to inspire and entertain audiences far and wide.
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JAMES “ZULU” MILLER JR. Grandad
CHARITA NICOLE Woman 1
TEMARA PAYTON Woman 2
ASHLEY SADE’, Dancer, Choreographer, Actress, and Kween, is a proud Houston native and graduate of The University of Texas at Arlington and Florida State College at Jacksonville. She is also a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.
Some of her theater credits include Hattiloo’s Take the Soul Train to Christmas (Ensemble) and Succession (Billie); Ostrander Award winner for Your Arms Too Short to Box With God (Best Ensemble) and Chicken and Biscuits (Simone); Three Diamonds Productions’ The O’Kays (Clarissa); and LoneTree Live’s The 24 Hour Plays and Dance Nation (Amina, Best Ensemble). You can see her again in Hattiloo’s Dreamgirls, opening next month!
Outside the theater, Ashley is a proud member of the Claw Crew for the Memphis Grizzlies, can be seen on Tubi, and continues to choreograph for stage productions, music videos, and live shows. She is eager to keep taking the world by storm alongside her husband, Retired U.S. Navy Chief Warrant Officer Curtis, and their two children, Amira Sadé and CJ.
ALEXI SEVIER is an emerging talent with a strong passion for the performing arts. A versatile performer, she excels in singing, dancing, and acting, bringing vibrant energy and enthusiasm to every role. Her theatrical credits include portraying Young Nala in Hattiloo Theater’s The Lion King Jr. and Maurice in Madagascar Jr. Beyond the stage, Alexi has appeared in a Super Bowl commercial and contributed her voice to radio.
ASHLEY SADE’ Woman 3
ALEXI SEVIER Rosa
NAJWA WATSON Narrator
NAJWA WATSON is a Memphis native whose artistic journey began at the age of five. At 15, she made her Hattiloo debut as a dancer in The Wiz and has since returned as a dedicated volunteer, choreographer, and now, HattiStaff. Most recently, she embodied “Jaja” in Jaja’s African Hair Braiding and received an honorable mention in Hattiloo’s 10-Minute Play Festival for her original work, Elderberry
A multi-faceted artist, Najwa has also worked as a singer, poet, painter, director, and more, with appearances in Memphis, Murfreesboro, St. Louis, New Orleans, Orlando, and Atlanta. This performance is dedicated to HattiYouth as a celebration of their shared growth and creativity. Najwa credits her journey in the performing arts to grace, faith, and her unwavering dedication to God.
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CREW BIOS
DESTINY CHAPMAN
ASHLEY DAVIS Music
TOMISHA EDWARDS
DESTINYCHAPMAN (she/her/hers) is a recent graduate fromColumbiaCollegeChicago.Shehaspreviouslyworked oncombatforvariousshortfilmsandplayssuchasAnimal Farm and Hamlet. Other notable performances are AfterwordsbyOllievandeHeuvelandtheshortfilmThe CountHatesChatter,directedbyHankDenning.
ASHLEY DAVIS is from Memphis, Tennessee. He holds Doctoral,Master's,&Bachelor’sdegreesinmusic&adual Master’s degree in Theology. Currently, Ashley is an AssistantProfessorofMusicatLeMoyne-OwenCollege.He istherecipientofvariousawards&honors,includingthe 50thAnniversaryJubileeGospelConcertMusicalDirector for Queen Elizabeth, Composer for the Emmy-nominated PBSdocumentary,“TheLeastAmongUs,"Recipientofan OstranderAward,&aBroadwayWorldAward.
KARLONDOCKERYisanaudioengineerandmultimedia creative skilled in sound design, film editing, and live production. He earned his Bachelor’s degree in Mass CommunicationsfromLaneCollegein2024andadvanced histrainingthroughBelmontUniversity’smaster’sprogram, whereheisalsoamemberoftheAudioEngineeringSociety.
Karlon has engineered live sound for Barefoot Republic, supported production with CoPilot, and worked across camps, performances, studios, and film projects. He is excitedtoworkonTaketheSoulTraintoChristmas,bringing versatility, precision, and a sharp creative ear to every production.
TOMISHAEDWARDSisanativeMemphianwhohasbeen anartistforover20years.Sheisadancer,choreographer, actress,andperformingartseducator.Aftergraduatingfrom MemphisAcademyofScienceandEngineeringin2011,she attended Bates College in Lewiston, Maine, where she majoredindance.Followinggraduationin2015,sheworked withvariouscompanies,suchasOutLoudArtistry,Hattiloo Theatre, and New Ballet Ensemble and School. She has studiedandtaughtnumerousdancestyles,suchasballet, Modern,Jazz,liturgical,lyrical,andWestAfrican,tonamea few. She believes that the arts are the window into humanity’ssoulthroughwhichwecanseehumanity’spast, present,andnumerouspossiblefutures.
KARLON DOCKERY
Audio Engineer
Stage Manager
Director
Choreographer
LAUREN THOMAS Lighting Desinger
LAUREN THOMAS is a Lighting Designer and Stage Manager, and is so excited to be back to design another show here at Hattiloo! She has recently completed her B.S in Theatre with a minor in Spanish at MTSU. Her recent credits include The Wizard of Oz (Lighting Design, Cumberland County Playhouse), Carmen (ASM, Opera Memphis), The Rake’s Progress (Stage Manager, Opera Memphis), and Finding Nemo Jr. (Lighting Design, Cumberland County Playhouse). Recent Hattiloo credits include: Thoughts Of A Colored Man (Lighting Design), Lion King Jr (Lighting Design), and Coconut Cake (Lighting Designer and Stage Manager). She would like to thank her friends, family, and fiancée, Toriya, for their support! They hope you enjoy the show! Lftdesigns.com
CYD TRICE Sound Designer
D TRICE has been working in theatre productions for over ty years. Since she first began her career, she has taken various roles from director, designer, and actor to prop ster, videographer, and stage manager. During her ergraduate studies at MIT, Cydnie was a part of Uncle ya, La Casa de Bernalda Alba, and the Gilbert & Sullivan Players’ musical Trial By Jury. Since returning to the MidSouth, Cyd has worked on hundreds of shows and films with Theatre Memphis, The Harrell Theatre, Hattiloo Theatre, Cazateatro, Germantown Community Theatre, New Moon Theatre, Stage 88 Productions, Playhouse on the Square, and Opera Memphis.
JARROD WALKER Director
JARROD WALKER is delighted to be serving the community with Hattiloo Theatre. He was the director of the Drama Ministry at Elizabeth Baptist Church (Atlanta) for 6 years and directed several productions during his tenure. One of his favorite directing credits was Class Act with Rising Sage Theatre. He has a B.A. in Production Studies in Performing Arts from Clemson University, where he joined Alpha Psi Omega (theatre fraternity). His love of storytelling and creating experiences is also showcased in his event planning and graphic design work. He is grateful to Ekundayo and Hattiloo theatre for the opportunity to express his creativity. Take the Soul Train to Christmas is his directorial debut at Hattiloo, and he dedicates this work to all of his loved ones watching him from above.
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MEET THE HATTILOO STAFF
EKUNDAYO BANDELE
(Hattiloo Founder & CEO) is the founder and CEO of Hattiloo Theatre in Memphis, Tennessee, one of the only freestanding Black repertory theaters in the region. Founded in 2006, Hattiloo produces six to eight plays each season that give artists and audiences the opportunity to experience the ancestral knowledge and indigenous practices of Black people in a Black space.
Under Bandele’s leadership, Hattiloo has achieved national recognition for centering Black culture in its programming. The theatre has presented works featuring Harry Lennix (The Blacklist, The Matrix), Charles S. Dutton (Roc), and Debbie Morgan (All My Children). In 2021, it premiered Geoffrey Owens’ oneman show Now I Am Alone, and in 2025 staged a workshop of Broadway playwright Kennon Scott II’s The Genius of Being Stupid. In 2018, Hattiloo was recognized by the August Wilson Society and the Pittsburgh Gazette for completing August Wilson’s full Century Cycle. Bandele’s directing credits include The Bluest Eye by Lydia Diamond, Hurt Village by Katori Hall, and four plays by August Wilson. His acting credits include King Hedley in Wilson’s King Hedley II, Ulysses in Marcus Gardley’s Black Odyssey, and Levi in Wilson’s Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom. His original plays include Judas Hands (Karamu House), If Scrooge Was a Brother (Jubilee Theatre), Tumbling Down (MAP Fund Commission), and Take the Soul Train to Christmas (The Ensemble Theatre). Between 2018 and 2020, he staged three international productions in Milan, Italy. He led a 4.3 million dollar capital campaign between 2012 and 2014 to build Hattiloo’s facility and endowment and negotiated long-term one dollar per year leases that expanded its campus, including the Hattiloo Technical Theatre Center. Hattiloo has remained debt free since its founding. In 2021, Bandele founded and led the three-year Black Theatre Managers Fellowship, funded by the Black Seed Fund. In 2023, he established the Hattiloo Institute of Black Theatre Studies at LeMoyne-Owen College, which offers three three-credit courses. Internationally, Bandele taught theatre management in Khartoum, Sudan. A Phi Beta Kappa, summa cum laude graduate of Morehouse College, he studied theatre in Kigali, Rwanda, and Limerick, Ireland, and completed executive training at the University of Maryland’s DeVos Institute, Leadership Memphis, and New Memphis Institute.
His board service includes founding board member of the Overton Park Conservancy and the African American Museum of the Performing Arts in Chicago, founding steering committee member of the CRAFT Institute in Boston, former chairman of the Memphis Office of Youth Services, former co-founding chairman of Memphis Brand, and current advisory board member of the Ozmo Institute for Neuroaesthetics at The University of Tennessee Health Science Center. He is a member of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Incorporated, Epsilon Phi Chapter.
Bandele actively supports artists through sponsorships, painting commissions, and stipends that have resulted in the establishment of new organizations, the creation of new plays and musicals, and the launch of careers in film and technical theatre. In 2024, he launched Bandele Blueprint, a consulting firm that helps arts organizations build revenue, grow audiences, and strengthen cultural authenticity.
HATSHEPSUT BANDELE (Customer Service Coordinator) is passionate about celebrating and promoting Black art and culture. Working at Hattiloo brings her joy as she wholeheartedly believes in the power of the arts. In her role, she is committed to ensuring that each visitor feels genuinely welcomed and wellinformed about the upcoming plays and events at Hattiloo. Handling ticket sales and subscriptions, she strives to deliver customer service that reflects my appreciation and pride in everything Hattiloo represents.
NATE HERRINGTON (Marketing Coordinator) is a Memphis native from Westwood, Memphis, TN. He earned his Bachelor of Science in Marketing from Christian Brothers University in 2024 and specializes in social media marketing. Outside of his marketing work, Nate is passionate about photography, videography, and all things music. He owns the photography brand Nate Herrington Photography and creates visuals for local artists in the Memphis scene under the brand name Limbø Visuals, collaborating with a collective of visual creators known as 4x Collective. He is proud to be part of the Hattiloo team and looks forward to sharing its mission with audiences both inside and outside the theatre walls.
PATRICIA SMITH (Theatre Production Manager) boasts a remarkable background, having played Judge Dunbar in NBC's Bluff City Law. Her theatrical journey features performances in Ain't Misbehavin' and a role as Assistant Director for Lady Day at Emerson's Bar and Grill, both in Milan, Italy. Additionally, Patricia directed Hattiloo's Black Nativity in collaboration with the Memphis Symphony Orchestra. With a wealth of experience in performing, directing, and costuming at Hattiloo Theatre, her most recent projects include Directing and costuming A Motown Christmas and a supporting role on film, which has not yet been released.
ROSANNA SMITH (Office Manager), a Tennessee native from southwest Memphis, is the eldest of nine children born to Rev. J. W. Smith, Sr., and Lillie B. Smith. She graduated from Mitchell High School in 1967 and attended the University of Tennessee at Martin. Her career began in 1970 as a Reservationist at American Express, followed by a role as an Office Manager at Murphy Oil Company. Rosanna earned an Associate Degree in Accounting and Data Processing from Memphis School of Commerce in 1973 and worked as an assistant bookkeeper at Goodwill Industries before joining Kroger in 1974. She served as an accounting clerk and office manager at Kroger until her retirement in 2002. After retirement, she worked at Katz Worldwide Logistics and the Shelby County Health Department until late 2013. In her religious community, Rosanna was an Administrative Assistant and Church Clerk at Tabernacle Missionary Baptist Church for 33 years and held various educational roles at Kimbrough Chapel Missionary Baptist Church in Lamar, Mississippi. She has received numerous awards and certificates for her contributions to Christian education and community service.
JARROD WALKER (Theatre Manager) an imaginative trailblazer, is fueled by an inherent passion for creativity. Jarrod has immersed himself in event coordination, theater direction, and product launches for over two decades. Whether orchestrating weddings, plays, or other significant life events, his ability to infuse creativity into every project is the driving force behind his success.
As an accomplished event professional, administrative assistant, and theater director, he is dedicated to crafting unparalleled experiences for his clients and audiences. From providing essential administrative support to executing productions, he has played a pivotal role in turning clients’ dreams into tangible realities. For Jarrod Walker, the possibilities are boundless when creativity takes center stage, and his journey continues to be a testament to the transformative power of artistic innovation.
NAJWA WATSON (Engagement Coordinator) a Memphis native of Jamaican descent, brings over 14 years of administrative expertise to her role at Hattiloo Theatre. Her commitment spans nearly 15 years, reflecting a profound dedication to community and service. Najwa excels in organizing, project support, delivering exceptional customer service, and coordinating special events. Hattiloo is not just her workplace but her second home, where she contributes proudly as a professional, performer, and creative force. With gratitude and honor, she will consistently embody Hattiloo's values through her endeavors.
FELICIA WHEELER (Patron Engagement Coordinator), an advocate for the power of creative expression, is a multidisciplinary artist and experienced nonprofit arts professional specializing in development and fundraising strategies. With a foundation in arts administration and education, Felicia brings a deep understanding and passion to both the artistic and operational sides of the creative + cultural sector.
In her current work, Felicia focuses on donor cultivation, relationship building and strategic resource development in order to sustain and grow arts initiatives. Ardent about advancing the arts as a tool for community empowerment, Felicia Wheeler brings both creativity and rigor to every aspect of the work that she engages in and represents.
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Lance Logan Sims
LaTrice Browning
Latrice Robinson Toombs
Lavelle Mays
Lethelea Grayer
Lexsee J. Waterford, Ph. D
Linda Davis
Linda K Williams
Lisa Igoni
Lisa M. Frieson
Lisa Young
Lois Williams
Loren Smith
Louise Levin
Lynnette Hall-Lewis
Mae Yancy
Mamie Turner
Margie Smith
Maria Todd
Marilyn Powell-Jones
Marilyn Whitney
Marlena Shorter-Jones
Mary J Cooper
Mary Kyles
Michael and LeChelle Davenport
Michael Cole, Sr
Michi-Marcole Martin
Mildred Clark
Najwa Watson
Nettie Crawford
Nicole Clark
Pam Watson
Pamela Dalton
Pamela Johnson
Patricia A Braswell
Paris Ducker
Phyllis Dixon
Priscilla Davis
Priscilla Johnson
Priscilla Reed
Raymond White
Rebecca Bishop
Renita Standberry
Rhoda Jones
Rorie Trammel
Rubbie Patrick-Herring
Sam Patillo
Sandra Smith
Sandy Bolton
Selestine Pugh
Sharon Renee Williams
Sharon Shaw
Shelly Shorter
Shep Draper
Sheronda Smith
Shunta Chevis
Smori Cooper
Sondra Brooks-Whitfield
Stacie Arbor
Stephanie Pugh
Stephanie Smith
Suzanne Martin
Tamara Pollard
Tamara Rogers
Tanya Butler
Tarsha Jones, Crye-Leike Realtors
Tasha Chesser
Telesa Taylor
Teresa Peterson
Thedrick Griffin
Therese Mangold
Tonya Young
Tosha Downey
Tradinah Johnson
Tymikia & Nicholas Glenn
Tyrol & Teresa Brazzell
Valerie Fitzgerald
Vanecia Belser Kimbrow, Esq
Vanessa Conner
Velma Nelson
Veronica & Brett Batterson
Vontyna Winfrey
Will Hopkins
Wyndie Oliver
Yvon Foster
Zoe Simpson
Ensemble
A Natural Affair
Adrian Phelps
Andrea P Carter
Anne Whirley
Blues City Cultural Center
Caron Byrd
Chikeeta Numa
Dana Stith-Gray
David Richardson
Demetria Sloan
Dorothy Mayse
Douglas Campbell
Emma Crystal
Erlie Pruitt
Geoffrey Bakewell
Guy-Marcel Lilavois
Harold Williams
Jacqueline Collins
Janet Sutton
The Jingle Jam Team
Joel Johnson
Joy Doss
Juan Fuentes & Robert Thompson
Karen Brady
Karren Porter
Kathleen Gibbs
Kelvin & Collette Vaughn
Kimberly Ferguson
Kirk Boone
Laura Lemon Missionary Society of St. James AME
Church
Lillian & Bernice Family Foundation Fund
Linda Phillips
Lynette Miller
Mary Layton
Melissa Barton
Melodye Ruby
Melvin & Margaret Lee
Methodist EAP Team, in memory of Gwen
Goodwin
Miska Shaw
Mr. & Mrs. Ronald A. Walter from Marianne & Ronald Walker
Nancy Walker
Paris Ducker
Rev. Emily Matheny
Robert & Wanda Randolph
Sallie A. Boyd
Takeisha Berry Brooks
Terre Greer
Timika Sholar Mattox
Tina Milstead
Unspeakable Joy Photography
Valencia Washington
Verna Alexander
Will Hopkins
Yvonne Carroll
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