This year marked the 32nd annual Harry Jerome Awards. I am so thankful to the BBPA for its invitation to attend. It was an evening filled with regality and high-esteem and yet, surprisingly, I felt quite at home. I normally opt for sweats and a baseball cap, but the royal atmosphere illuminated my inner upper echelon woman. There was an amazing sense of unity and support throughout the room. My level of intelligence or professional achievement pales to that of the majority of those who filled the hall that night. However, as the program progressed I quickly realized that it wasn’t about who has ‘done more’, but rather who has inspired the community to reach a little further. In fact, “Reaching Beyond the Stars” was the theme of this year’s awards. It was such an inspirational event and I am truly motivated to re-focus my community outreach initiatives and to gain professional momemtum.

Above: Myself pictured with CP24’s Nneka Elliot and Farley Flex at the 2014 Harry Jerome Awards