Twas the Friday before Mother’s Day and more than 1,500 gathered in the Hilton Anatole’s Chantilly Ballroom to learn about Maxine Perry at the Genesis Annual Luncheon. Her 46-year-old son towered on stage recalling how at the age of 17, she had married a man who had built their relationship on lies. The Cadillac he had when visiting her family on the weekends “from his … [Read more...] about A Mother’s Day Tribute To Maxine By Her Son
Tyler Perry
MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: Genesis Annual Luncheon
With all the hype about Tyler Perry being the keynote speaker at the Genesis Annual Luncheon at the Hilton Anatole on Friday, May 6, it was daunting to think anyone could rise to the occasion. Sure, he was buds with the likes of Oprah and Will Smith and had risen from a dismal childhood to an entertainment powerhouse. But could he be bigger-than-life throughout the … [Read more...] about MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: Genesis Annual Luncheon
Carolyn And David Miller Open Their Home For Genesis Luncheon Underwriters With Honeysuckle Wafting In The Backyard
Blessed by Mother Nature, the Genesis Luncheon underwriters party had the most perfect spot to celebrate on Wednesday, April 20. It was Carolyn and David Miller’s home that many have driven by but few had visited. Too bad that everyone stayed in the main house because the let-me-settle-backyard was enhanced by the fragrance of the honeysuckle in full bloom. Janice … [Read more...] about Carolyn And David Miller Open Their Home For Genesis Luncheon Underwriters With Honeysuckle Wafting In The Backyard
JUST IN: Nancy And Richard Rogers’ Million-Dollar Challenge For Genesis Women’s Shelter And Support Was Matched Today
While most folks would be crying their eyes out if they were a million dollars poorer today, 'tis not the case for Nancy and Richard Rogers. Sure, they’re out $1M, but they aren’t boo-hooing one bit. The reason is that they challenged folks to raise money for Genesis Women’s Shelter and Support. The challenge was a million-buckaroo match for the Genesis Luncheon that Nancy … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Nancy And Richard Rogers’ Million-Dollar Challenge For Genesis Women’s Shelter And Support Was Matched Today
JUST IN: Serita Jakes And Roger Staubach To Receive Genesis’ Jane Doe And HeRO Awards, Respectively
Less than a month from now the Genesis Annual Luncheon with Tyler Perry as the keynote speaker will be underway at the Hilton Anatole on the Friday before Mother’s Day. But Tyler isn’t the only big name that will be on stage. Co-Chairs Gina Betts and Nancy Rogers just sent word about this year’s awardees of the 2016 Jane Doe Award and the 2016 HeRO Award. The Jane … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Serita Jakes And Roger Staubach To Receive Genesis’ Jane Doe And HeRO Awards, Respectively
JUST IN: Nancy And Richard Rogers Just Upped The Ante For The Genesis Annual Luncheon Bigtime
At last week’s St. Valentine’s Day Fashion Show and Luncheon, blonde philanthropist Nancy Rogers was seen in a one-on-one conversation with Genesis Women’s Shelter’s platinum Jan Langbein. Were they talking about what they did over the St. Valentine’s weekend? Were they comparing notes about politics? Were they discussing the Academy Awards? No way. It was much bigger than … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Nancy And Richard Rogers Just Upped The Ante For The Genesis Annual Luncheon Bigtime
JUST IN: Tyler Perry To Be Keynote Speaker At Genesis Shelter’s Annual Luncheon
Fess up. There are people you just know you know, but you really don’t know. Come again? Sure, you’re a loyal follower of TMZ, Entertainment Tonight and can recall each episode of Oprah like the alphabet. But come on. Do you really know those folks really? Well, for instance what about Tyler Perry. Sure, he’s known for being buds with Oprah, Will Smith and Janet Jackson. Why he … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Tyler Perry To Be Keynote Speaker At Genesis Shelter’s Annual Luncheon