More than 250 people representing music, business, media and other industries that reach African-American consumers gathered for the Celebration of Hope, an inspiring and informative weekend at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital recently. This seminar included many St. Jude partners from the African-American community across the country, including the National Pan-Hellenic Council, celebrity friends and radio industry and corporate partners. The weekend closed with a dinner and concert featuring Mali Music and Tamela Mann.
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Michelle Williams, Broadway sensation and former member of Destiny’s Child, colors with St. Jude patient Cristen.
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Gospel recording artist Anthony Brown and St. Jude patient Cristen play with puppets at St. Jude Target House.
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Former NFL player Olrick Johnson enjoys a game of Connect 4 with St. Jude patient Ana and her brother Branko.
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Gospel recording artist Travis Greene gives an impromptu performance for families during his visit to St. Jude Target House.
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Christopher Matthews, a musician for Mali Music, shares a moment with St. Jude patient Kahlin.
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Actress and celebrity lifestyle and fitness coach AJ Johnson spends time with St. Jude patient Raegan.
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Selfie time for Saniya, a St. Jude patient, and Tamela Mann, GRAMMY-Award nominee, NAACP Image Award winner and actress.
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Michelle Williams (from left) with Richard Shadyac Jr., president and CEO of ALSAC/ St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, actress Elise Neal and gospel recording artist Dorinda Clark Cole.
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St. Jude patient Drew and his mother Shawna share their story with attendees during the Meet the Patient panel.
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St. Jude patient Adriana sings for Celebration of Hope attendees.
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Memphis Mayor AC Wharton offers closing remarks.
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Mali Music offers an R&B performance after the closing dinner.
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Tamela Mann gives a soul-stirring performance Saturday night.