Events Calendar
In This Section
Can DNA tests free ex-Akron captain?
Victim of beating in Kent last week is declared dead at Akron hospital
Green High senior goes extra mile for those who walk and jog the park trails
Community, school and military news roundup
Tragedy to hope: Family creates foundation for bereavement therapy
Visiting new Navy ship brings back memories for Doylestown man serves on USS New York in 1930s
Most Read Stories
Police accuse bank robbery suspect of gobbling up note (with dashcam video)
Victim of beating in Kent last week is declared dead at Akron hospital
Dad accused of forcing son into field, killing him
Man found dead in North Akron home is identified
Can DNA tests free ex-Akron captain?
Browns' roster nearly devoid of consistent players
Coventry man killed in crash at I-77 ramp
Does it work? Test team returns to try out new products advertised on television
Blogs:
Pets:
Cat-loving chihuahua suckles seven abandoned kittens
The Heldenfiles:
Friday Night Notebook
Patrick McManamon:
Browns vs. Lions live …
Akron Zips:
Akron trounces Howard to reach .500
Tribe Matters:
Seven players added to Tribe’s 40-man roster
Cleveland Browns:
Robiskie, Harrison inactive
Kent State Sports:
Kent State blown out in second half, loses to Temple 47-13
Cleveland Cavaliers:
Gameblog: Cavs vs. Philadelphia 76ers
Buckeye Blogging:
OSU – Michigan college football rivals meet in Baghdad
Varsity Letters:
Four area football teams play tonight
All Da King's Men:
The Sunday Sanity Challenge
Blog of Mass Destruction:
Will Health Care Reform Pass?
Akron Law Café:
Health Care Financing Reform: (69) The Brookings Institute Study on "Bending the Curve" – Four General Strategies
See Jane Style:
Vintage Chic
Car Chase:
TIME TO GET YOUR COLLECTOR CARS WINTERIZED
Let's Talk Real Estate:
Silverdome Potentially SOLD!
Ohio Travels with Betty:
George is looking for a Thanksgiving buffet in Akron.
Sound Check:
Steely Dan Plays "The Royal Scam" at E.J. Thomas Hall
HRLite House:
A Random Rant on Testing
Akron Gamer:
Nintendo's Mario endures even as games come and go
Professional models walk Akron catwalk
By Joyce M. Johnson
Special to the Beacon Journal
Published on Monday, Nov 17, 2008
Fashionistas demonstrated what was hip and what was not when the Ebony Fashion Fair stopped Saturday night in East High School at Central-Hower in Akron.
The event was hosted by the Akron chapter of the NAACP.
''Since we are holding this to benefit the building of schools in Africa, it is so meaningful to hold this in a school,'' President Ophelia Averitt said. Averitt co-chaired the event with Gloria Fenner, Ceclia White, Emma Smith and Gloria Bivins.
''It was like being in New York's garment district,'' said Garry Dirden, who volunteered to bring in the clothing and set up the musical equipment for the show.
Willie Belle Thomas wore her silver hat and matching scarf. ''I like to see people look good,'' Thomas said.
Charlie Rumph wore his tuxedo for the occasion.
''I love the clothes,'' said Donnelle McNary.
She attended with friend Yvonne Zahniser.
Patricia Brown brought her daughter Twila Parkman and her daughter-in-law Alicia Brown.
''I've always liked the Ebony fashion show and this is my first time seeing it,'' Janice Colvin said.
Artellia Mayfield andJeanette Lewis agreed that they enjoyed seeing the new styles.
Also at the show were Armanda Edgerson, Ruby Golding, Brenda Bethel, Ann Fitch, Anna L. Butler and Dorrine Allen.
The 13 models gracing the catwalk were professionals who wore fashions from some of the best designers in the world, including Christian Lacroix, Sarli, Rubin Singer, Carolina Herrera and Jean-Louis Scherrer.
The production that made its debut in Chicago will travel to 170 cities around the country through May 2009.
Fashionistas demonstrated what was hip and what was not when the Ebony Fashion Fair stopped Saturday night in East High School at Central-Hower in Akron.
Get the full article here.
Comments
Click here to post your comments
Akron, OH
Posted 08:17 AM, 11/17/2008
Though commendable for wantin' to help with the education of folks in Africa, the NAACP would do better by focussin' on the folks they represent at home.
