Read about how the B&C Fellowship Program Alumni are continuing to make strides in their communities this month!
2025 Queen Juneteenth Scholarship Pageant
Gracie Chamblee (2025 Fellow) showed support at the Queen Juneteenth Scholarship Pageant Event, on June 20th, in Winston-Salem, NC. This year one of the judges included our very own Boards & Commissions Fellowship Program Director, Kerry Wiggins, as well as, Power Up’s Winston-Salem Regional Field Director, Yvette Jones! Fun fact: Yvette Jones was actually the first African American Junior Miss Pageant Queen for the The Granite City Fireball Pageant in Mount Airy, NC, when she was 15!
Enjoy some pictures from the event down below!
2025 Women of Color Leadership Forum
Cathy Leake (2024 Fellow) will be Co-Chair and Moderator for this in-person event. This event is hosted by NCDP’s Second Vice Chair, Dr. Kimberly Hardy. There will be panel discussions, trainings and more with the goal of connecting and working with Women of Color to move our state forward in real and meaningful ways! Great work, Cathy!
Date: Saturday, July 12th
Time: 10am
Location: 220 Hillsborough St., Raleigh, NC, 27603
Register Here: https://secure.actblue.com/donate/2025-woc-forum
A Fellow Appointment!
Markus Turner (2024 Fellow) was recently appointed to the Next advisory commission in Fayetteville, NC. The Fayetteville Next Advisory Commission is established to attract, retain, and engage Fayetteville residents between the ages of 19 and 39. The Commission is dedicated to improving the quality of life for young adults through targeted event programming and community outreach initiatives, making Fayetteville a “desirable place to live, work and recreate” for this generation. Congratulations Markus!
“Waiting For Perfect” by Karen Togba
Karen Togba (2023 Fellow) recently released her book “Waiting For Perfect”! In “Waiting for Perfect: Letting Go of Perfect Timing to Living Your Life Now” Ms. Togba explores how this mindset traps us in a cycle of waiting and regret. Drawing from personal stories, practical advice, and faith-based principles, this book challenges the illusion of perfect timing, empowering readers to take action with wisdom and courage. Whether starting a business, building relationships, or pursuing a lifelong dream, the best time to begin is now.
Amazing work Karen! Grab a copy Here
The Triangle Tribune Newspaper also posted photos from the book signing on their Instagram page, check those out here!