Selected Awards and Honors
Humanitarian Award, LiveON NY; 2017
Women in the World Summit, Featured Storyteller for The Moth at The Apollo Theater; 2017
Aging & Creativity Conference Keynote Speaker at Hofstra University; 2016
The Metropolitan Museum of Art’s MADI Women’s History Month Honor; 2015
Queens Hospital Center Black History Month Recognition; 2015
Award of Merit, City of St. Louis; 2013
Women’s History Month Award, National Association of Negro Business and Professional Women’s Club; 2013
FIT Distinguished Alumni Award; 2012
H.A.D.L.E.Y. Players First “Give Back” Award; 2012
Emmy Award, Best News Feature, Gospel for Teens; 2012
Stellar Award, Thomas A. Dorsey Most Notable Achievement Award; 2012
BET Honors, Shine A Light Recognition Award; 2012
Champion of Children Award, Café Mocha; 2011
Outstanding Community Service, Howard University; 2009
“Seasoned with Hope” Certificate of Honor, New Hope for the World Ministries; 2009
Arts and Culture Award, West Harlem Group Assistance, Inc.; 2009
Cultural Hero and Living Legend Award, Harlem Renaissance; 2006
Harlem Dowling-West Side Center for Children and Family Services Award; 2000
Professional Women of Color Pioneer Award; 1996