![]() “Now, more than ever, our youth need to be engaged in the dialogue about social justice and racial equality,” said Adams. Through these projects, Adams saw the opportunity to engage the community, specifically creative young people, through the arts and literacy contest to spark a broader conversation about what the promise of absolute equality truly means. Adams in collaboration with the Juneteenth Legacy Project, the Diversity Over Division Initiative of Fort Bend County, Fort Bend County Libraries and the University of Houston at Sugar Land with generous support from iWRITE Literacy Organization and The Bryan Museum.Īdams, a visual storyteller known for his public art projects, many of which share the common thread of equality, is creating murals about the history of Juneteenth (Galveston) and the theme of “Diversity Over Division” (UH at Sugar Land). ![]() The contest is presented by artist Reginald C. Guest for the luncheon included, Cyndy Garza Roberts, DeeDee Marsh, Fady Armanious, Jana Arnoldy, Lesha Elsenbrook, Hallie Vanderhider, Yvonne Cormier, Marian Harper, Peggy Kostial, Brigitte Kalai, Sippi Khurana, Debbie Festari, Jacquie Baly, Lara Bell and Norman Lewis.Texas Region IV student poets, spoken word and visual artists in middle school, high school and college undergraduate programs are invited to participate in the first Art of Equality: Art and Literacy Contest, accepting submissions through the week of April 19, 2021, with winners to be announced June 19. Currently, the American Cancer Society is investing $78 million in breast cancer-specific research,” with some $3 million earmarked for Houston projects. “This has led to a 43 percent decline in the female breast cancer death rate. “American Cancer Society has funded every major breakthrough in breast cancer research,” said the rep. Survivor Leisa Holland-Nelson Bowman and Millette Sherman were honorary chairs. It was noted at that nearly everyone in the room had either had breast cancer or been close to someone who has.īreast cancer survivor Donna Lewis was among the chairs of the event, along with Allison Lewis Cattan and Emily Lewis. The newsman and the entire room were moved to tears and the designer told of her mom’s painful breast cancer journey. “Guests were greeted with models wearing the special Tickled Pink collection, carried exclusively at Tootsies, designed by luncheon special guest speaker and designer, Christy Lynn for the Christy Lynn Collection,” explained a rep for event organizers.Īn insta-ready floral wall was also a hit with the social-media-savvy crowd.Īs part of the program, Lynn was also interviewed by TV personality Len Cannon. The stylish crowd loved the lunch’s fashion element. The night raised a record-setting $150,000. Croucher grabbed the mic and gave a surprise performance of Broadway showtunes - including Greatest Showman's "A Million Dreams," sung directly to her five-year-old daughter in the front row - accompanied by pianist Greg Giacona. The Page to Stage gala also honored Elaine Balagia Croucher, who has supported the organization since its inception. ![]() H-E-B sponsored this year's contest, and also gifted 200 guests, including the winners and their families, free tickets to the evening's event. Over the years, it has been responsible for publishing more than 800 student authors and illustrators from 12 different countries.ĭuring the program, emceed by KPRC's Derrick Shore, the recipient for best story/play, fourth-grader Prinsha Khanal, and that of best poem/song, sixth-grader Alyssa Casullo, read and performed their winning pieces. They also perused the silent auction, which featured items like four tickets to Hamilton at the Hobby Center and a VIP experience at an upcoming Clay Walker concert.ĭinner followed, after which four of the 2021 winners took their seats on stage for a live panel discussion about the opportunities presented by iWrite, which builds confidence in young people in grades three through 12 via writing and publishing programs designed by real-life authors. More than 400 supporters, including teachers, administrators and families of the winning students, attended the 12th annual event, which kicked off with an opportunity for guests to have their copy of the anthology signed by the students. ONE-HUNDRED STUDENT authors and illustrators were honored at a special gala dubbed Page to Stage and benefiting the Houston-based iWrite Literacy Organization.
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