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    Lora Branch, Tamara Allen,Megan Carney, and Tico Valle at Harlem Renaissance. Photo by Vern Hester
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    The By Women For Women board of directors. Photo by Vern Hester
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    Modesto Tico Valle, Lora Branch and Angela Barnes. Photo by Vern Hester
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    Center on Halted volunteers. Photo by Vern Hester
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    Destiny Harris and friend. Photo by Vern Hester
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    DJ Castro. Photo by Vern Hester
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    Photo by Vern Hester
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    Photo by Vern Hester
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    Photo by Vern Hester
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    Photo by Vern Hester
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    Photo by Vern Hester
  • friendsenjoyingtheHarlemRenaissance
    Photo by Vern Hester
  • friendsenjoyingtheRenaissance
    Photo by Vern Hester
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    Josephine Shaker. Photo by Vern Hester
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    Lora Branch and friend. Photo by Vern Hester
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    Megan Carney, second from left, and friends. Photo by Vern Hester
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    Tico Valle, Lora Branch and Angela Barnes. Photo by Vern Hester
On Oct. 13, The Women’s Action Council in partnership with Center On Halsted presented “Harlem Renaissance”—a night of celebration, award-giving and socializing at the Little Black Pearl Art and Design Center.

The By Women For Women (BWFW) event also featured three DJs (DJ Castro, DJ Rhated R and DJ Ray Chardonnay); performances by dancers Josephine Shaker and Sally Marvel; awards for community service going to Lora Branch (associate director of FOCUS), Meghan Carney (artistic director of About Face Theatre) and Tamara Allen of B. Blyss! Events; a raffle; and a light gourmet buffet.