Earvin "Magic" Johnson & Cookie Johnson on the Red Carpet.
The Entrance
Kelly Rowland on the Red Carpet.
Apps, Art & Media
After the step and repeat, guests walked through a gallery of silent and live auction pieces. Photo courtesy Special Events
Harlem Renaissance
An incredible combo captivated guests and kept the dancers moving.
Harlem Renaissance
Cigar and cigarette ladies are actually distributing delicious chocolates from a gala sponsor.
Harlem Renaissance
High stomping tap floor show from the Debbie Allen Dance Academy.
The Main Event
A mainstage performance by Andra Day opened the event. She was accompanied by South Side Symphony with conductor Marcus Norris.
The Main Event
Emmy Award winning actress, singer, songwriter, and producer Keke Palmer served as Gala host.
The Main Event
Tables toward the front of the room received charcuterie and cheese boards under domes from caterer Carla Johnson. Photo courtesy Luv OverBOARD
The Beast
Outside, lamb chops were grilled by Chef D’s Original Catering. Photos courtesy Special Events
The Beast
Inside, lamb chops by Chef D’s Original Catering were beautifully plated along with a lobster tail and corn muffin and served to hungry guests. Photos courtesy Special Events
The Beast
A runway is built and covered so that co-founders and co-artistic directors Tina Knowles-Lawson and Richard Lawson could walk out into the audience in style to welcome their guests. Photo courtesy Special Events
The Beast
Co-founders and co-artistic directors Tina Knowles-Lawson and Richard Lawson walk out into the audience in style to welcome their guests. Photo courtesy Frank Micelotta/PictureGroup for WACO
A Moveable Feast
Roy Porter (left) watches as his team pulls racks off the reefer truck. Photo courtesy Special Events
A Moveable Feast
Heading carefully into the hangar so as to not jostle the boards. Photo courtesy Special Events
A Moveable Feast
Rolling into the ballroom. Photo courtesy Special Events
