On Saturday, October 3, Sister Spokesman: Pink Fest โ€” Sisterhood of Survival gathered community members and expert panelists to discuss issues surrounding cancer and to celebrate cancer survivors at Arnelliaโ€™s in St. Paul. Attendees also enjoyed the soulful stylings of Johnnie Brown, who gave a preview of his upcoming Teddy Pendergrass tribute, October 10. All photos by Steve Floyd.

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month.  Visit African American Breast Cancer Alliance or Susan G. Komen for more information.

Steve Floyd is a contributing photographer at the Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder.