Annual Literary Luncheon
Our annual Literary Luncheon is a major fundraiser that raises money to support the “Lighting the Path for Girls” program that supports our “Jewels,” as we call them. The annual Literary Luncheon brings to Nashville some of the best and brightest authors from throughout the nation. The Les Gemmes annual Literary Luncheon is one of the most highly regarded social events in Nashville.
2021 Literary Luncheon Chairs
Reverend Sondrea Tolbert is the Assistant Pastor at Fairfield Missionary Baptist Church in Goodlettsville, TN and Judicial Law Clerk, Metropolitan State Courts. She is also a motivational speaker and author of the newly released book "On the Bright Side - Morning Joy."
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Dr. Jewell Winn, executive director of International Affairs and Director of Diversity Programs at Tennessee State University and co-owner with her husband Tim, of Lighthouse on the Lake in Hendersonville, TN.
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Mistress of Ceremony: Angela Marie Hutchinson
The audience will be wowed with the energy and insight of the Mistress of Ceremony, Angelia Marie Hutchinson, live from Hollywood. She is an entrepreneur, movie producer, screenwriter, casting agent, and author. She has penned several books, her latest, “Create your Own Yes When You Keep Hearing No." She continues to break barriers in the film industry, among the Hollywood powerful, she is referred to as "The Dream Builder."
Angela was a Anthony Cebrum intern at the Tennessee Tribune in Nashville. She used the knowledge, skills and ability that she learned in the Journalism Center to launch a major career in Hollywood, to have a voice that is heard.
Angela was a Anthony Cebrum intern at the Tennessee Tribune in Nashville. She used the knowledge, skills and ability that she learned in the Journalism Center to launch a major career in Hollywood, to have a voice that is heard.
Opening Address
Dr. Carolyn Baldwin Tucker The opening address will be presented by Dr. Carolyn Baldwin Tucker, a retired educator in the Metropolitan Nashville Public School System, and a retired elected official. She was first elected in 1999 and reelected. Due to term limits, she retired after serving eight years. Her books on inspiration will soothe your soul. Her latest is, More Inspirational Readings...Spiritual Warfare: Breaking the FAADS (Fear, Anger, Anxiety, Depression Syndrome). Dr. Tucker has recently been appointed to a special committee by Nashville Mayor John Cooper. |
Key Note Speaker
Dr. Ray Winbush The keynote speaker, Dr. Ray Winbush, served as the researcher for the 2021 Oscar-winning movie, “Judas and the Black Messiah.” The film won two Academy Awards and was nominated in six categories. Dr. Winbush is known as a social justice expert, who also served as the director of the Fisk Social Justice Race Relations Institute. His work at Morgan State University, located in Baltimore, Maryland, includes being a research professor and the Director of the Institute for Urban Research. He is a highly respected and sought-after speaker and presenter on cultural issues, especially reparations and social justice in the streets, board rooms, educational arena, and corporations. His latest book, Belinda's Petition: A Concise History of Reparations For The Transatlantic Slave Trade, is considered a "prequel" to Should America Pay? Slavery and the Raging Debate on Reparations. |
2021 Literary Luncheon Awards
Rosetta Miller Perry Literary Award - This award is named for an individual or group who has made an indelible impact in the world community. An individual or group who has exemplified an outstanding commitment to social justice causes, locally, regionally, nationally or internationally.
Announced During the Literary Luncheon
Dr. Evelyn Fancher Community Service Award
Dr. James Hildreth – President and chief Executive Officer
Meharry Medical College and National Covid19 Response Leader
Special Recognition:
The Late Kwame Lillard - Former Metro Councilman, Founder,
African Cultural Alliance, Civil Rights Activist
The annual African Street Festival
Announced During the Literary Luncheon
Dr. Evelyn Fancher Community Service Award
Dr. James Hildreth – President and chief Executive Officer
Meharry Medical College and National Covid19 Response Leader
Special Recognition:
The Late Kwame Lillard - Former Metro Councilman, Founder,
African Cultural Alliance, Civil Rights Activist
The annual African Street Festival
Vendor and Sponsorship
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