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BEAUTY - Susan Taylor, for her words, her actions, her honesty, and her desire to see her people live life to its fullest potential;
HOPE - Betty Entzminger, actress/singer/model, for putting her life on hold to care for her mentally challenged brother, and now all the amazing opportunities and challenges that lie ahead for her in the entertainment industry, a true triple threat!;
FAITH - Mertine Moore Brown, CEO, The Designer's Goldfinger, for surviving Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia and having a sibling who offered her marrow for her bone marrow transplant so she can be a vehicle for others to realize their dreams;
WISDOM - Dr. Dorothy Height, for almost a century of being an icon, for her fortitude, ability to empower, quintessential qualities and her deep commitment to her beloved African American community.
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Mertine Moore Brown, CEO, The Designer's Goldfinger; Bethann Hardison, Owner, Bethann Management, New York City. While living in New York City, Bethann would send Mertine on go-sees years before Bethann Management was formed.
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Mertine and some of the star models from the Congressional Black Caucus fashion show - funnin' after a great show!
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Mertine at the National Institutes of Health when she was diagnosed with Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia. At this stage she underwent chemotherapy and radiation before receiving a bone marrow transplant. Mertine's sister, Ayo, was her perfect match! Ayo, we thank our Heavenly Father for you!
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Mertine with her son, Harri Freddi Brockenberry, at the National Institutes of Health. Harri was only 5 years old. He's 13 now. Son, you're the greatest! And taller than me!
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Designer Joan Crowner, who's accepted the crown of Jesus Christ! November 26, 1946 - May 15, 2007. A great and loyal friend who is missed every day! Joan is responsible for Mertine knowing the ultimate Public Relations Diva, Pat Tobin. Pat has joined Joan in that glorious place!!!!!! Oh, what peace!!!!! Pat and Joan, sisters forever!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Mertine Moore Brown, CEO, The Designer's Goldfinger; Audrey Smaltz, founder, Ground Crew, New York City. Audrey, former Ebony Fashion Fair commentator, produced the first ever Congressional Black Caucus Fashion Show! Her presentation was so awesome she was invited back to produce the second annual CBC fashion show. Mertine had the distinct honor of modeling in both.
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Mertine Moore Brown, CEO, The Designer's Goldfinger; designer B. Michael; Judge Mary Terrell, founder, High Tea Society
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Mariessa Terrell, Executive Director, High Tea Society
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