Genius for Men Awards!

On Saturday, October 13th I had the opportunity to present an award at Genius for Men presented by InSight Initiative, Inc. at THEARC of Washington DC. According to Alisha Jones, a former Miss Black Maryland USA, "GENIUS FOR MEN is an event that creates thoughtful community between high achieving men and women …” Alisha and her sister, Angela, serve as Executive producers of the show. This year’s honorees included Boys and Girls Club of Greater DC, Educator and Arts Activist Lamman Rucker of Black Gents of Hollywood, Maestro Darin Atwater of Soulful Symphony, Impact Your World, Activist and Journalist Jeff Johnson, Rev. Otis Moss III, of Trinity United Church of Christ in Chicago, IL, Byron Nichols of BNFit Personal Fitness, and Designers Bruce and Glen Proctor of BruceGlen.



Pictured with honoree, Lamman Rucker of Black Gents of Hollywood!

 



I absolutely loved the unique format of this show. Before each honoree came to the stage, they were given a musical tribute by outstanding artists offering a range of musical talent. Styles included Broadway, opera, gospel, R&B/soul and piano. It was also a moving, humbling experience to be in the audience and listen to the journey of each honoree. It reminded  me that there is already a divine plan for everyone's life and it is up to each of us to stand up to the challenge!

<3 Amina Lillie