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The Embracing Excellence Gala
is a black tie event that features African American Arts and Culture, and a Great night of fun for a Great cause!
Friday, February 9, 7 PM | World Food Prize Hall of Laureates
100 Locust Street, Des Moines, IA | Free Valet Parking
Join us for:
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Presentation of the IMMAWII Heritage Legacy Awards
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Performances by the Langston Hughes Players & Bethany Elle
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Soul Food Bites & Wine
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Dancing with DJ Ism
HONORARY CHAIR
ELAINE ESTES
Civic Leader & First African American
Library Director in Iowa
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CO-CHAIRS
ODELL & JACQUIE
MCGHEE
Civic Leaders
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Download the Flyer
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Honorees
Youth: Dasia Taylor
Individual: Marquas Ashworth
Organization: BLK & Bold Coffee
Executive Directors Award: Audrey Kennis
To be presented at the Embracing Excellence Gala.
HERITAGE LEGACY CHAIR
VADA GRANTHAM
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