The 2nd Annual YMI Honors
Roaring Twenties inspired cocktail attire and a sumptuous dinner set the mood as Kelle Jolly and Will Boyd perform live. The evening honors Black History Month trailblazers and unveils Kujichagulia and Kuumba residencies.
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