"Colored Girls" Draws Big Crowd

Genesis Beauty Salon sponsored a premier of Tyler Perry's "Colored Girls" Sunday afternoon at Hollywood Theaters and there was not an empty seat in sight. It was full of beautiful African American women from all age groups including myself. It was a beautiful sight to see. I really enjoyed the movie and I really enjoyed seeing it with the ladies! Thanks Alesha Wells for hosting us!

Christ's Debutantes Shine!

Twenty beautiful young ladies were presented Saturday night at the Class of 2010 Christ Debutantes Commencement Ball at the MCM Elegante Hotel. I was honored to serve as Mistress of Ceremony. The ladies completed a nine-month program in which they met weekly to learn how to be strong christian women as well as practical lessons on etiquette, career planning, and writing a business plan. The program is sponsored by Antioch Baptist Church. It is open to young ladies 14 to 17 years old. The debs were escorted by their fathers, stepfathers, godfathers, brothers, and uncle. They were crowned by their mothers and grandmothers. It was a beautiful ceremony. Congrats to the Debs, Lady Dorrie Adolph, and Minister Arlicia Albert. For more information on the program, contact the church.

Morehouse College Glee Club performing in Beaumont Thursday, Nov. 4

Antioch Missionary Baptist Church Pastor Dr. John R. Adolph Proudly Presents the internationally-acclaimed Glee Club of Morehouse College in concert at the church on Thursday, Nov. 4 at 7:30 p.m. Everyone is invited to attend. The event is free.

Election Night 2010

The Republicans swept the three Jefferson County-wide positions (JP, County Assessor, and Country Treasurer) which mirrored what happened across the country during Tuesday night's election. I was with the Democratic Party at the Ticket watching election returns and it became clear early on that it wasn't going to be their night. Oh well. There's always next time. Kudos to all candidates who ran good hard campaigns. You should all be proud!

More Election Night 2010

Annual Beaumont Chamber Meeting

Hundreds attended the annual Beaumont Chamber of Commerce meeting Thursday which was held at the Julie Rogers Theater. Singer Christopher Cross (Remember the song "Sailing take me away") whose debut album earned him five Grammy awards performed and Mason Construction was honored for its contributions to the community. Congratulations to Chuck and Becky Mason!

HBCU Alumni Mixer, Friday, Nov. 5

Calling all Black College Graduates. If you attended Southern University, Grambling State University, Prairie View, Texas Southern University, Howard University, Huston Tillotson, Jarvis Christian, and any other Black college, you don’t want to miss the HBCU Alumni mixer. The HBCU mixer will be held at the MCM Elegante’s Tradewinds Tavern from 6 to 9 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 5th. Donation $5. Appetizers will be served.
The HBCU Mixer is a chance for graduates of Historically Black Colleges and Universities and those who support HBCU’s to get together and network with each other. Wear your school colors!

For more information, please contact Michelle McCalope, president of the Golden Triangle Southern University Alumni chapter at (832) 428-3461 or Kristyn Hunt, Membership chair of the Golden Triangle Southern University Alumni, at (409) 989-6160.

What: HBCU Alumni Mixer
When: Friday, Nov. 5 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Where: MCM Elegante Tradewinds Tavern
Who: Sponsored by the HBCU Alumni Association
Why: It’s open to everyone, especially HBCU graduates and those who support Black Colleges. The purpose is to network and to help recruit alumni and students.
Cost: $5 donation, appetizers will be served

"Colored Girls' Movie Premier in Beaumont

Watch Tyler Perry's Highly Anticipated movie "Colored Girls" on Friday Nov. 5 and support a good cause. Cush Magazine is sponsoring the movie premier to support the Cush Foundation. They're asking for a donation in lieu of admission. For information, call (409) 212-1111.

Debutantes for Christ, Saturday, Nov. 6

Join First Lady Dorrie Adolph of Antioch Baptist Church at the Second Annual Christ's Debutantes Commencement Ball on Saturday, Nov. 6 at the MCM Elegante Ballroom at 6 p.m. For more information, call (409) 842-3146 ext. 109.