[What] The Black Rep , 9th Annual Gala Awards. [Where] The Black Rep. [Why] The Annual Gala is The Black Rep’s highlight event of the season raising funds to support year round programs throughout the Saint Louis community. [Who] Founder and Producing Director Ron Himes, Gala event Co-Chairs Vito and Adrian Bracy, Everett and Amy Johnson. [Highlights] Pre concert reception, award ceremony honorees Frankie Muse Freeman Spirit Award to Rudy Nickens and Maxine Clark, Woodie King Jr Lifetime Achievement Award to Daryl Harris, Denise Thimes and Pearl Cleage, concert featuring the Spelman College Glee Club, dessert reception with DJ.
