16th Annual Honoring Unsung Fathers Awards & Scholarship Brunch

Columnists, Kim's Kronicles — By Kim Webster on June 25, 2018 at 12:38 am

Cover and Inside Photo: Renee Lawless and Michael Colyar. Photos By Kim Webster.

By Kim Webster

LONG BEACH CA – The 16th Annual Honoring Unsung Fathers (H.U.F.)Awards & Scholarship Brunch was held at the Long Beach Hilton Hotel on Father’s Day June 17. Judge Mablean Ephriam established the H.U.F. Awards to honor deserving fathers and provide student scholarships. Comedian/actor/author Michael Colyar presided as Master of Ceremonies/Comedy with entertainment provided by Grammy nominated, Stellar & NAACP Award winner Vickie Winans and saxophonist/musical director Mike Philips & The Band. Celebrity presenters included: Loretta Devine, Wendell James, Renee Lawless, and Patrice Lovely.

Alexis Washington-Davis & Judge Mablean. Photo by Kim Webster.

“I’m very proud of my children. I wouldn’t ask for nothing more. I love being a father and seeing them succeed in academics… it’s the greatest blessing ever!” said Solo Warrior awardee and single father Antowne Hockley. The following outstanding fathers were honored: Founders Award – Dr Donald R. Henderson, MD; Board of Directors Honoree – Leo Wright.; Love Cares Award – Christopher Bobo, Christopher Cave, Brian T. Grant Sr, Lawrence Huley, and Dimitrius J. Lynch ; Fatherhood Forever Award – Raymond Rose; Living Legacy Award – James Calhoun; 2018 Volunteer of the Year – Shenique Route . High School Scholarship awardees are: Naomi Humphrey, Breezian Wilson, Amariya Price, Julien Jones, Symone Jackson, Leigha Onwu, Erynn Perkins, and Siara Davis. Alexis Washington-Davis received the Mable Ephriam Nursing Scholarship. For more info, please go to www.mableanephriamfoundation.com.