BLACK EXCELLENCE: THE IMPACT OF BLACK CULTURE

M tended th on and person on Sunday, June 11th at the University of San Diego The reception featured the musicianship of The Artist Collective a trio of young men playing drums, trumpet, and bass Soror Roushaun Johnson masterfully served as the mistress of ceremonies and Brother Daniel Smith served as the master of ceremonies

Soror Prudence Williams opened the event with encouraging words of meditation for the young scholars She was followed by words of welcome from our Basileus, Dr Emma Turner, who invited Dr Helen Griffith to get the party started with an impromptu song Soror Kimmerli Walker led the packed room in all three verses of The Black National Anthem Soror Kaila Oliver wowed the audience with an original spoken word piece Soror Sophia Murphy provided inspiring words of encouragement about the importance of maintaining a positive and hopeful attitude in addition to relying on hard work and talent

Epsilon Xi Omega Sorors and the Ebony Pearls Foundation awarded more than $38,0 scholarships and prize money to scholars who participated in the essay and spoken w contests Sorors Regina Dixon-Reeves and Tara Welborne served as this year ’ s co-cha and Soror Alicia Prather decorated the venue The University of San Diego and the S Diego Foundation, principal sponsors of the event, donated the space and catering P tea roses for all the members of the Sorority who served on the scholarship committe the joint scholarship reception committee, and contributed financially to the recepti and the scholarships!