2014 Scholarship Banquet
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Keynote: Amy DuBois Barnett
This year’s scholarship banquet keynote speaker is Dr. Barnett’s daughter, Amy Ross Barnett, who is former Editor-in-Chief of Ebony Magazine and is now a professor of management and organizations at Northwestern University’s Kellogg School of Management. She was selected because she exemplifies the legacy of excellence in which the AAS program has recognized over the past decade. Barnett discussed her mother’s influence and empowerment.
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Alumni Honorees
Byron Alfred, JD
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Vujasinovic & Beckcom, PLLCCheryl Creuzot, CFP®, J.D., LL.M., MBA
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Wealth Development Strategies LPJudge Hilary Green
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Justice of The Peace, Precinct 7Wayne Luckett
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Founder & CEO
Branwar Wine Distributing, CompanyEronn Putman, Esquire
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Managing Attorney
The Putman FirmDr. Sarah Trotty
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Texas Southern University
Assistant Professor
Department of Visual & Performing Arts
Community Honorees
John Guess, Jr.
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CEO
Houston Museum of African American Culture
Managing Consultant of the Guess Group, IncDr. Clara Meek, Retired
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Vinson & Elkins Firm
Friends of African American Studies
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Mistress of Ceremony
Sharron Melton
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