About the Power, Leadership & Influence of the Black Woman Event
A word from Creator, Danny J. Bakewell, Sr.
My motivation for creating this powerful event has been two-fold. My personal experience of working with each of the incredible women that the awards are named for and recognizing along the way their strength and dignity in advocating tirelessly for the advancement of our people. Black women have played an indelible role in my life. Starting from my mother (Marybell Bakewell) my grandmothers, The Love of my life, my life partner and wife, Aline Bakewell, my daughters Brandi and Sabriya and granddaughters , my sister, Pamela Bakewell and my nieces. All who are women of strength and dignity who in their own right and who work tirelessly and courageously to make the role of Black women more respected and influential every day. Black Women have played such an instrumental part in the fabric of our community and certainly in my life. Taking time out to honor these women is not only fitting, but necessary. Our honorees have dedicated their lives towards the goal of making life better for Black people, both here, in Los Angeles, as well throughout this nation. The format of our event gives all sponsors the opportunity to name their table after a Powerful Black Woman Leader in their company or in the community. Other key honorees will be named.
We gather together to honor Outstanding Women who are carrying the mantel of leadership in politics, business, entertainment, community advocacy and public service. Each of these women are bold, brilliant, beautiful and quietly work daily for the betterment of our community. They are a driving force within their chosen professions and use their Power, their Leadership Skills and Influence for the betterment of our people. Our Awards are named after five Black Women Legends who blazed trails and broke down barriers, whether it was behind the scenes or on the front lines, these courageous women fought for the rights of their communities. The dynamic women who paved the way for us all and stood by my side (ALWAYS) to make a difference in the lives of Black people. Each honorees are being presented with an award named after one of these dynamic women who paved the way for us all – Brenda Marsh-Mitchell, my long-time confidant and Personal Assistant for over 45 years, the President of Mothers In Action and Taste of Soul. Johnnie Tillmon, Pioneer and Activist for Welfare Rights and Founder of Aid to Needy Children (ANC). Mary B. Henry, Civil Rights Activist and Executive Director of Avalon Carver for over 30 years. Lillian Mobley, Community Activist, known as the Community Mother who worked for justice and resources in the South Central and Watts neighborhoods. Pamela A. Bakewell who is my Chief Advisor for Bakewell Media and the Los Angeles Sentinel and former Chief Operating Officer. And Superior Court Judge Vaino Spencer, who founded the National Association of Women Judges and worked personally with me (as did all of these women) to speak to employees in the City about the importance of contributing to their own communities by signing up for payroll deduction through the Brotherhood Crusade. We invite you to enjoy this event as we focus on Black Women, who bring us life and who are always working to improve the quality of our lives.
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