OUR LEGACY – 36th Annual Harry Jerome Awards, 2018

Hello Beautiful People!

The Black Business and Professional Association (BBPA), held the 36th Annual Harry Jerome Awards on Saturday, April 28th, 2018.  It was an evening of black excellence and a celebration of our rich legacy.  I am always pleased to support this important gala, it makes a positive impact in the black community.

 

Vanessa Ferguson Kellman at the 36th Annual Harry Jerome Awards – April 28, 2018

 

Kelvin and Vanessa Kellman at the 36th Annual Harry Jerome Awards – April 28th, 2018

I was thrilled for the 12 recipients who received The Harry Jerome Awards in the respective areas: Academic, Arts, Athletics, Business, Community Service, Diversity, Entertainment, Health Service, Leadership, Lifetime Achievement, Media and the President’s Award.

Kelvin and I supported, saluted and celebrated our friend, Immediate Past President of the BBPA, Pauline Christian, the recipient of the 2018 President’s Award.

Vanessa Ferguson Kellman, Pauline Christian, recipient of the 2018 Harry Jerome President’s Award and Kelvin Kellman – at the 36th Annual Harry Jerome Awards, April 28, 2018

It was a pleasure having an important and relevant exchange with the Member of Parliament for Whitby, ON, Celina Caesar-Chavannes, regarding the balance of success, and at times “It’s ok to not be ok!” (#itsoktonotbeok), We all need a quick minute to recalibrate – I know you will agree.

Member of Parliament for Whitby,ON, Celina Caesar-Chavannes, Vanessa Ferguson and Kelvin Kellman – at the 36th Annual Harry Jerome Award ,  April 28th, 2018

 

Kelvin Kellman, Erol Lee, Founder of “We Care Concerts”  – and the 2013 Harry Jerome Awards recipient for the Arts and Vanessa Ferguson Kellman  – at the 36th Annual Harry Jerome Awards, April 28th, 2018

 

Kelvin Kellman and Vanessa Ferguson Kellman enjoying the electrifying performances –  at the 36th Annual Harry Jerome Awards, April 28th, 2018

 

Kelvin Kellman and Vanessa Ferguson Kellman  – at the 36th Annual Harry Jerome Awards – April 28th, 2018

There you have it Beautiful People!  The scoop on the coming together of a resilient, courageous, intelligent and talented group of people, who have served their communities.  I am reminded “Service to others is the rent you pay for your room here on earth.” ~Mohammed Ali~

As always, thank you ever so much for stopping by the blog!  Your love and support is appreciated.  xox

Vanessa Ferguson Kellman, MBA, BSc – is President & Founder of Studio 67 Makeup Artistry

Vanessa Ferguson Kellman  – is a MAC Cosmetics Pro Member

Noteworthy mention – The antique jewelry I am wearing is from Antiques on Queen –  Kendra Simmons.

Makeup Products :

Lipstick:  Heroine (MAC)

Foundation:   (Jordanne Cosmetics Palette)

Concealer:  NW45 (MAC)

Concealer:   (Camourlage Palette – Coastal Scents)

Loose Powder:  FIT Me! Loose finishing powder 40 (Maybelline)

Pressed Powder NC45 (MAC)

Banana Powder (Ben Nye)

Lashes (Quo – elegance)

Eyeshadow (Sephora palette)

Cheek Blush (MAC – Love Joy)

Highlighter: (COVERGIRL Vitalist Healthy Glow – sunkissed)