Black History was celebrated in Corpus Christi on Feb. 12. The 40th Black History Scholarship Banquet was hosted by the Black History Cultural Committee (BHCC), was held at the Holiday Inn Airport. The master of ceremony was Rev Bryant Gray, and Dr. Linda Amerson from Arlington was the keynote speaker for the affair.
The beautiful program included Presenting of the Colors by Foy H Moody High School Color Guards, entertainment from children mimes, praise dancing, as well as the songbird Seraphia Lott leading the ‘Negro National Anthem’ (Lift Every Voice and Sing) and Summertime.
The 2015-16 Scholarship recipients included DeQuajia Caveness who is majoring in nursing, and Armani Brooks who is majoring in communications.
An appointee from Mayor Nelda Martinez’s office presented a Proclamation to the BHCC, and furthermore, presented the keynote Speaker Dr. Linda Amerson the ‘Key To The City’ for her outstanding work with alopecia, helping kids with alopecia and hosting her philanthropy ‘Cruise With a Purpose’ to present her educational scholarship(s).
After James Amerson of Houston, comically entertained guests introducing the speakers, the historical journey of the Theme: ‘Hallowed Grounds: Sites of African American Memories’ was enthusiastically shared with 175 attendees by the keynote speaker Dr. Linda Amerson, a native of Corpus Christi, but now resides in Arlington. Family members and friends were present to support Dr. Amerson.
Dr. Amerson had her exclusive products available for purchase, and provided each attendee a leather keychain reflecting her brand. Then she announced an educational scholarship opportunity for 2016 for kids ages 10-18 affected with alopecia.
Submissions are currently being accepted for 2016-17 scholarships. For additional information, contact the President Robert Russell, Jr 361-779-4478.
Alopecia is such a difficult and emotional disease to deal with. I praise Dr. Amerson for all of her hard work and dedication to the cause.