Connect with us

Events

Powerful Women of the Bay 5th Annual Awards Luncheon

Published

on

The Powerful Women of the Bay 5th Annual Awards Luncheon was held at Wedgewood Banquet Center at the Metropolitan Golf Links in Oakland.

Mistress of Ceremonies Barbara Williams commanded the crowd of more than three women in attendance to honor the legacy of Dr. C. Diane Howell by acknowledging the work and commitment of present day women making their mark in the Bay Area.

 

In honor of Howell, the Entrepreneurial Award was awarded to Melanie Shelby, President of

Melanie Shelby

Melanie Shelby

Gray, Greer, Shelby & Vaughn, LLC.

“The most important thing that I do is connect people because fostering relationships is key,” said Shelby.

Event Producer Cathy Adams also presented awards to seven other distinguished women, which included Shellye Archambeau, CEO of Metric Stream; City of Fremont Councilmember Suzanne Lee Chan; Linda Harrison, CEO of the Museum of the African Diaspora; Dale Marie Golden, Vice President of Torrey Pines Bank; San Francisco Supervisor Malia Cohen; and, Oakland Fire Chief Teresa Deloach-Reed.

“It is so important for women to uplift each other and acknowledge our achievements,” said Adams.

Fire Chief Teresa Reed.

Fire Chief Teresa Reed.

The Honorable Dezie Woods Jones, State President of Black Women Organized for Political Action (BWOPA) and The Training Institute for Leadership Enrichment (TILE) gave remarks and emphasized the importance of women leadership and encouraged the community to join organizations like BWOPA and TILE.

Keynote speaker Patricia “Pat” Ford, Founder of Della & Associates, LLC and former vice president of the Service Employees International Union Awards, spoke on the importance of women gaining ground in the workplace.

Other special attendees included musician Marcus Shelby, Mayor Jean Quan, and Assemblywoman Nancy Skinner.

Activism

Oakland Post: Week of March 12 – 18, 2025

The printed Weekly Edition of the Oakland Post: Week of March 12 – 18, 2025

Published

on

To enlarge your view of this issue, use the slider, magnifying glass icon or full page icon in the lower right corner of the browser window.

Continue Reading

Activism

Oakland Post: Week of March 5 – 11, 2025

The printed Weekly Edition of the Oakland Post: Week of March 5 – 11, 2025

Published

on

To enlarge your view of this issue, use the slider, magnifying glass icon or full page icon in the lower right corner of the browser window.

Continue Reading

Activism

Oakland Post: Week of February 26 – March 4, 2025

The printed Weekly Edition of the Oakland Post: Week of February 26 – March 4, 2025

Published

on

To enlarge your view of this issue, use the slider, magnifying glass icon or full page icon in the lower right corner of the browser window.

Continue Reading

Subscribe to receive news and updates from the Oakland Post

* indicates required

CHECK OUT THE LATEST ISSUE OF THE OAKLAND POST

ADVERTISEMENT

WORK FROM HOME

Home-based business with potential monthly income of $10K+ per month. A proven training system and website provided to maximize business effectiveness. Perfect job to earn side and primary income. Contact Lynne for more details: Lynne4npusa@gmail.com 800-334-0540

Facebook

#NNPA BlackPress3 weeks ago

Target Takes a Hit: $12.4 Billion Wiped Out as Boycotts Grow

U.S. House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (left) and Rep. Lateefah Simon (D-CA-12) (Right).
Activism1 month ago

U.S. House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries and Rep. Lateefah Simon to Speak at Elihu Harris Lecture Series

Blair Underwood (left) and Barbara Lee (right). Courtesy photo.
Activism1 month ago

Actor, Philanthropist Blair Underwood Visits Bay Area, Kicks Off Literacy Program in ‘New Oakland’ Initiative

Oakland City Hall. File photo.
Alameda County1 month ago

After Years of Working Remotely, Oakland Requires All City Employees to Return to Office by April 7

iStock.
Activism1 month ago

Lawsuit Accuses UC Schools of Giving Preference to Black and Hispanic Students

Barbara Lee. Courtesy photo.
Alameda County1 month ago

Lee Releases Strong Statement on Integrity and Ethics in Government

Activism1 month ago

Oakland Post: Week of February 5 – 11, 2025

Day laborer zone sites are scattered across several streets in East Oakland, California. The sites allow workers to find temporary jobs in skilled labor such as construction, landscaping, and agriculture. Photo by Magaly Muñoz.
Activism2 weeks ago

Undocumented Workers Are Struggling to Feed Themselves. Slashed Budgets and New Immigration Policies Bring Fresh Challenges

Rep. Barbara Lee. File photo.
Activism1 month ago

Former U.S. Rep. Barbara Lee Reflects on Her Career as She Bids Farewell to Congress

Activism1 month ago

Oakland Post: Week of February 12 – 18, 2025

Ricki Stevenson, Blacks in Paris. Courtesy photo.
Activism1 month ago

Retired Bay Area Journalist Finds Success in Paris with Black History Tours

iStock.
Activism1 month ago

NNPA Launches National Public Education and Selective Buying Campaign

#NNPA BlackPress3 weeks ago

BREAKING Groundbreaking Singer Angie Stone Dies in Car Accident at 63

#NNPA BlackPress3 weeks ago

Apple Shareholders Reject Effort to Dismantle DEI Initiatives, Approve $500 Billion U.S. Investment Plan

iStock.
Activism1 month ago

Two New California Bills Are Aiming to Lower Your Prescription Drug Costs

Trending

Copyright ©2021 Post News Group, Inc. All Rights Reserved.