Empowerment
Brunch
2026
Celebrating Empowerment, Leadership, and Community Impact
Saturday, April 18, 2026 at 11 AM
Gadsden-Murray Family Life Center, Charleston, SC
1110 Camp Road, Charleston, SC, 29412
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The Vision Behind The Empowerment Brunch
Concept
Inspiring leadership, wellness, and unity.
Community
Honoring and uplifting those who make a difference locally and beyond.
Celebration
Recognizing achievements and creating a joyful, empowering experience together.
The Keynote
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Mrs. Carolyn Murray
Host/MC
WCBD News 2
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Tyrone Stoudemire
Keynote Speaker
Sr. VP Global Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, Hyatt Hotels Corporation
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Dr. Desmond Pringle & Lady Tanya Love-Pringle
Event Leadership
The DESI Honorees
Bishop Willie Hill
Honoree
Bishop Willie J. Hill, Jr., Bishop Ordinary of the Diocese of the Southeast, is honored for a lifetime of faithful service, visionary leadership, and unwavering commitment to the Church and community.
Ms. Sandra Barnhardt
Honoree
Ms. Sandra Barnhardt is honored for her decades of excellence in music education, her transformative leadership, and her lasting impact on generations of students and communities.
Mrs. Beverly Birch
Honoree
Mrs. Beverly Birch is honored for her impactful contributions to media, community engagement, and her unwavering commitment to amplifying voices and stories that matter.
Prophetess Sandra Grant
Honoree
Dr. Sandra Grant is honored for her lifelong commitment to faith, leadership, pioneering and barrier-breaking achievement in the field of chemistry, as well as her transformative impact in ministry, education, and community.
Bro. James Levine
Honoree
Bro. James Levine Jr. is honored for his faithful service, leadership, and unwavering commitment to excellence and order in ministry.
Ms. Trudy Lucas
Honoree
Ms. Trudy B. Lucas is honored for her tireless advocacy, leadership in civil rights, and her powerful impact on communities across South Carolina and beyond.
Mr. Linard McCloud
Honoree
Mr. Linard McCloud is honored for his decades of excellence in music education, his exemplary leadership, and his lasting impact on generations of students and musicians.
Mrs. Karen Nelson
Honoree
Mrs. Karen Nelson is honored for her leadership, service, and commitment to empowering women and strengthening communities through advocacy and action.
Mr. Jimmie T. Rogers
Honoree
Mr. Jimmie “Doc” Rogers is honored for his pioneering contributions to sports medicine, his distinguished service in education, and his lasting impact on generations of student-athletes.
John Henry Smalls
Honoree
Mr. John Henry Smalls is honored for a lifetime of service, storytelling, and the quiet yet powerful impact he continues to make in the community.
Reach Out
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