Shonnda Smith is a seasoned professional entrusted with the oversight of departmental initiatives across the Public Works Directorate within the City of Mobile.
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Meet 2024 Workshop Presenter, Dr. Tracey Childs
Dr. Tracey Childs is the owner of Class 101-Mobile. She has spent her career working in higher education, and she is aware that the expectations of college bound students are increasing.
Meet 2024 Judge, Honorable Carvine Adams
On September 30, 2022, Judge Adams was appointed by Mayor Stimpson as Presiding Judge of Mobile Municipal Court. Her legal career began as a Judicial Law Clerk to the late Honorable Robert G. Kendall and Judge James C. Wood…
Meet 2024 Judge, Ms. Veda Robbins, RN, BSN
Veda was brought more deeply into community activism as a subject in the Netflix documentary Descendant, which chronicles the story of Africatown from past to present. Her ancestral link as a descendant of enslaved Africans aboard Clotilda…
Meet the 2024 Exhibition Designer, Ms. Jenney B. Fazande
Jenney B. Fazande is an experienced and creative designer with more than twelve years experience in exhibit development, fabrication and museum administration.
Meet the 2024 Mistress of Ceremony, Mrs. Katryna Kinn
Empowering, Inspiring and Motivating youth is Katryna Kinn’s passion and life purpose. Kinn is an educator, community leader and an advocate for youth. As a member of the National Program Planning & Development Committee of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated,..
Meet Ms. Leatha Joyner, 2024 Teen Miss Juneteenth® America Participant
Leatha Joyner of Los Angeles, California is a senior at Blue Ridge Academy, where she is involved in music, performing arts and acting. She also participates in Girl Scouts and Top Teens of America. Let's get to know Leatha! Q: Why do you want to be crowned Junior...
Meet Ms. Braylee-Joi Thomas, 2024 Teen Miss Juneteenth® America Participant
Braylee-Joi Thomas of Montgomery, Alabama is a sophomore at Brewbaker Technology Magnet School, where she is involved in volleyball, the Montgomery Teen Board and served as Miss Sophomore for Homecoming and the SGA Sophomore Representative. She is also active in her...