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The Embracing Excellence Gala

is a black tie event that features African American Arts and Culture, and a Great night of fun for a Great cause!

Friday, February 9, 7 PM | World Food Prize Hall of Laureates

 100 Locust Street, Des  Moines, IA | Free Valet Parking

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Join us for:
  • Presentation of the IMMAWII Heritage Legacy Awards 
  • Performances by the Langston Hughes Players & Bethany Elle
  • Soul Food Bites & Wine
  • Dancing with DJ Ism
     
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HONORARY CHAIR

ELAINE ESTES

Civic Leader & First African American

Library Director in Iowa

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CO-CHAIRS

ODELL & JACQUIE

MCGHEE

Civic Leaders

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Download the Flyer

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Honorees
Youth:  Dasia Taylor
Individual: Marquas Ashworth
Organization: BLK & Bold Coffee
Executive Directors Award: Audrey Kennis

To be presented at the Embracing Excellence Gala.

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HERITAGE LEGACY CHAIR

VADA GRANTHAM

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Click here to for details on our winners

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