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Awesome Ambitions – 25th Anniversary Celebration

Awesome Ambitions’ 25th Anniversary Celebration was held on July 21st at the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum and the Gem Theatre. Debby Ballard and Tammy Edwards served as co-chairs of the beautiful affair, and Lisa Ginter and India Boulton were the honorary co-chairs. The event celebrated 25 years of providing mentorship and sustainable services to girls in the urban core.

Debby Ballard, co-chair; India Boulton, honorary co-chair; Tammy Edwards, co-chair; and Dr. Cheryl Cooper, board member

 

Honorary Co-chair Lisa Ginter addressed the guests.

 

Cynthia Newsome, founder; with Delores Newsome French, Awesome Ambitions

Featured in the September 3, 2022 issue of The Independent.
Photo credit: Will Watson Photography

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