2017 Ladylike Foundation Women of Excellence Scholarship Luncheon - Charity Event
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The
Beverly Hills Hilton Hotel was once again the host site of the 2017,
9th Annual “Women of Excellence Scholarship Luncheon.” The gala
affair featured a glamourous red carpet that welcomed Hollywood stars.
Political dignitaries and business luminaries and included a fashion show by
Isabella Couture.
Entertainment was provided by the Beyoncé signed sister duo Choe X Halle Boilerplate.
Adele Henry, Bishop Montgomery High, will attend UCLA;
Briana Black, King Drew Medical Magnet High School, will attend Cal State Northridge;
Keiarah Monai Mitchell, King Drew Medical Magnet High School, will attend UCLA;
Kenedea Lee, Crenshaw Magnet Visual and Performing Arts, will attend UCLA;
Madison Rose Turner, Archer School for Girls, will attend University of Southern California;
Esmeralda Nava, Venice Senior High School, will attend Stanford University;
Faith Gray, Redondo Union High School, will attend U. of California, Irvine and
Yoshino Goto, Redondo Union High, will attend UCLA.
Manuela Testolini, founder and head of “In A Perfect World” Foundation;
Linda Johnson Rice, Chairman of Johnson Publishing Company and Fashion Fair Cosmetics;
Tina Knowles Lawson, Award Winning Fashion Designer, Philanthropist and Entrepreneur; and
Liliya Dilanyan, founder and Head Designer of Isabella Couture, Inc.
Congresswoman (Auntie) Maxine Waters,
World Champion Boxer Sugar Ray Leonard,
Young actress Asia Monet,
actresses Tichina Arnold and daughter,
Cookie Johnson and a host of others too numerous to name.
The LadyLike Foundation is the brainchild of its creator and founder Leah C. Pump who serves as the President and CEO. The program offers year-round workshops, retreats, field trips, life coaching, outreach and scholarships to at risk young women and those who aren’t at risk but are seeking advancement. Ms. Pump has more than proven to be a beacon and light and hope in all the communities she serves.
The LadyLike
Foundation’s 9th Annual, 2017 “Women of Excellence Scholarship
Luncheon” Was Again, A Memorable Affair.
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| Chloe X Halle |
Entertainment was provided by the Beyoncé signed sister duo Choe X Halle Boilerplate.
This
year’s scholarship recipients are:
Adele Henry, Bishop Montgomery High, will attend UCLA;
Briana Black, King Drew Medical Magnet High School, will attend Cal State Northridge;
Keiarah Monai Mitchell, King Drew Medical Magnet High School, will attend UCLA;
Kenedea Lee, Crenshaw Magnet Visual and Performing Arts, will attend UCLA;
Madison Rose Turner, Archer School for Girls, will attend University of Southern California;
Esmeralda Nava, Venice Senior High School, will attend Stanford University;
Faith Gray, Redondo Union High School, will attend U. of California, Irvine and
Yoshino Goto, Redondo Union High, will attend UCLA.
Honorees receiving Women of
Excellence Awards included:
Manuela Testolini, founder and head of “In A Perfect World” Foundation;
Linda Johnson Rice, Chairman of Johnson Publishing Company and Fashion Fair Cosmetics;
Tina Knowles Lawson, Award Winning Fashion Designer, Philanthropist and Entrepreneur; and
Liliya Dilanyan, founder and Head Designer of Isabella Couture, Inc.
Actress Holly
Robinson Pete was the Mistress of Ceremonies and a live auction was
given as well.
Some of the celebs in attendance were:
Congresswoman (Auntie) Maxine Waters,
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| L-R Sugar Ray, Nicole Murphy and Bernadette Leonard |
World Champion Boxer Sugar Ray Leonard,
Young actress Asia Monet,
actresses Tichina Arnold and daughter,
Cookie Johnson and a host of others too numerous to name.
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| Ladylike Members in the lobby |
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| Leah C. Pump, Founder/CEO The Ladylike Foundation |
The LadyLike Foundation is the brainchild of its creator and founder Leah C. Pump who serves as the President and CEO. The program offers year-round workshops, retreats, field trips, life coaching, outreach and scholarships to at risk young women and those who aren’t at risk but are seeking advancement. Ms. Pump has more than proven to be a beacon and light and hope in all the communities she serves.
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