Finding the It and Sexy Self Inside

Fried chicken, mac 'n cheese, greens, cornbread
mashed potatoes and salad made a yummy plate.

Once a year I have the pleasure of a 'soul food' dinner here on the western border of Wisconsin during Black History Month and the University's celebration, Reflections of Ebony. 


This evening's always one of my most favorite campus events as each year its popularity grows with students, staff and community members filling Valhalla Hall.

Descendants of Royalty was this year's theme and a throne vignette embellished by Nigerian cloth as a photo op was arranged for fundraising. The students really dress up for this occasion and trust me, the 'high' heels were a sight to behold. 

Left- Connie  award recipient

The program included the Black National Anthem, an interpretive dance, powerful poetry, recognition of graduating seniors, advisors, in addition to those who helped organize the evening, Black Student Union board members, a new fitness endeavor of a student running group and the volunteerism of a staff member who gives countless hours supporting the students and their efforts. Congrats to Connie Vanderhyden.

Keynote speaker, Stan Pearson II, a motivational speaker/ comedian used humor, music and his insights for his presentation "How to Be the It, with the 5 ways to lead with purpose, Develop Your Gift, and Discover Your Sexy from the Inside Out" to the 200 folks gathered for the evening. 

Kudos to all those who helped plan the formal evening. In short, it was another inspirational evening celebrating the Descendants of Royalty at Reflections of Ebony 2015. May we all the tap the potential within ourselves to make this world a better place because of our efforts.