On Saturday, October 3, Sister Spokesman: Pink Fest — Sisterhood of Survival gathered community members and expert panelists to discuss issues surrounding cancer and to celebrate cancer survivors at Arnellia’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.
Panelists (l-r): Tanisha Gibson, experienced caregiver, Dr. Adepero Mettabel Okulaja, practicing internal medicine physician, Tracey Williams-Dillard, MSR CEO/Publisher and Sister Spokesman host, and Reona Berry, co-founder/executive director of African American Breast Cancer Alliance.
Panelists (l-r): Tanisha Gibson, experienced caregiver, Dr. Adepero Mettabel Okulaja, practicing internal medicine physician, and Reona Berry, co-founder/executive director of African American Breast Cancer Alliance.
Panelists (l-r): Tanisha Gibson, experienced caregiver, Dr. Adepero Mettabel Okulaja, practicing internal medicine physician, and Reona Berry, co-founder/executive director of African American Breast Cancer Alliance.
Sister Spokesman: Pink Fest. October 3, 2015
Sister Spokesman: Pink Fest. October 3, 2015
Attendee Nicole Pacini
Tracey Williams-Dillard, mother Norma Williams and Barbara Cassius
Tracey Williams-Dillard speaking to the crowd
Tracey Williams-Dillard
Leticia Williams and Bobbie Keene
Tracey Williams-Dillard, mother Norma Williams and Barbara Cassius
Tracey Williams-Dillard fielding questions from the audience
Panelist Dr. Adepero Mettabel Okulaja
Panelist Tanisha Gibson
Panelists (l-r): Tanisha Gibson, experienced caregiver, Dr. Adepero Mettabel Okulaja, practicing internal medicine physician, and Reona Berry, co-founder/executive director of African American Breast Cancer Alliance.
Shirlee L. Callender and Norma Williams
Leticia Williams and Bobbie Keene
Panelist Reona Berry
Panelist Tanisha Gibson
Johnnie Brown entertaining at Sister Spokesman: Pink Fest. October 3, 2015.
Johnnie Brown entertaining at Sister Spokesman: Pink Fest. October 3, 2015.
Johnnie Brown entertaining at Sister Spokesman: Pink Fest. October 3, 2015.
Johnnie Brown entertaining at Sister Spokesman: Pink Fest. October 3, 2015.
Johnnie Brown entertaining at Sister Spokesman: Pink Fest. October 3, 2015.
Walter “Q Bear” Banks Jr. at Sister Spokesman: Pink Fest. October 3, 2015
Panelists: Tanisha Gibson, experience caregiver, Dr. Adepero Mettabel Okulaja, practicing internal medicine physician, and Reona Berry, co-founder/executive director of African American Breast Cancer Alliance
Panelists: Tanisha Gibson, experience caregiver, Dr. Adepero Mettabel Okulaja, practicing internal medicine physician, and Reona Berry, co-founder/executive director of African American Breast Cancer Alliance.
Attendee Kathleen Johnson
Sister Spokesman: Pink Fest. October 3, 2015
Sister Spokesman: Pink Fest. October 3, 2015
Sister Spokesman: Pink Fest. October 3, 2015
Sister Spokesman: Pink Fest. October 3, 2015
Sister Spokesman: Pink Fest. October 3, 2015
Sister Spokesman: Pink Fest. October 3, 2015
Sister Spokesman: Pink Fest. October 3, 2015
Sister Spokesman: Pink Fest. October 3, 2015
Sister Spokesman: Pink Fest. October 3, 2015
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