The Black Business Association (BBA), presented the Annual Salute to Black Women Business Conference/Expo & Awards Luncheon in recognition of National Women’s History Month recently at the L.A. Hotel Downtown. The overflowing room of guests had a wonderful time as they honored five special women who were truly deserving of the accolades.
Earl “Skip” Cooper II, President & CEO, Black Business Association and The Honorable Gwen Moore, President, GEM Communications & Chairwoman, Black Business Association, presented the awards to this year’s honorees; Ozie B. Gonzaque; former Board Chair HACLA, Lifetime Achievement Award; Jacque Bee, Co-Director, Recycling Black Dollars, Nevertheless, She Persisted Award; Alisha White Madison, Founder, Bella Network, Entrepreneur Excellence Award, Edna Sims, Owner, ESP Public Relations, Excellence In Media Services Award, Vivian Bowers, Owner, Bowers & Sons Cleaners, Outstanding Community Based Business Award, Clarisa F. Howard, President & CEO, Howard & Howard Consulting, Inc, President Award and Northrop Gumman received the Chairman’s Award.
The honorees were serenaded by outstanding 15-year-old vocalist Zipporah Robinson and Kim Anthony-Morrow, National Director, Urban Philanthropy Institute was the Mistress of Ceremonies.
This year’s theme was Nevertheless, She Persisted that honored women who fight all forms of discrimination against women.
