VOICES AGAINST VIOLENCE The Young Adult Group Award
The 7th annual Shyne Awards was held Aug. 3, at the August Wilson Center for African American Culture. It included a Red Carpet event for all youth achievers and an awards ceremony, in which youth were honored for their outstanding achievements as well as adults with outstanding youth programs. Hosea Chanchez from BET’s hit television show “The Game” was the emcee. Orlana and Darnell Drewery were the creators and organizers of the Shyne Awards.
ORLANA DARKINS DREWERY Co-Founder speaks to the audience
DARNELL DREWERY Co-Founder
HOSEA CHANCHEZ Emcee (Photos by J. L. Martello)
DAVID BERKLEY JR. Community Service Award
Bernard H. Jones Entrepreneurship Award
MARCE NIXON Essay Winner
BRYANT HARPER JR. Winner for Academics
TAHJONAI GAMBLE Service in Ministry Award
HALIE SMITH Overcoming Obstacles Award
MARCIA STURDIVANT Gwendolyn J. Elliott Lifetime Achievement Award
VALERIE DIXON The Movement Award
3TG MUSIC GROUP—Winners of the Arts Award were 3TG (Three Talented Girlz) music group members Bryce Ari Chisom, Summer Love Helvy and Amani Chism.
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