COMMUNITY & CULTURE
Centennial
Gala
SEE AND BE SEEN
URBAN LEAGUE
PHOTOS BY DAVID ANDERSON
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cademy Award-winning actress and activist
Viola Davis provided the star power as keynote
speaker at the recent Centennial Gala to
celebrate the Urban League of Metropolitan
St. Louis and its 100 years of service to the
community. The sold-out event at the Marriott St. Louis Grand
hotel began with a VIP reception, followed by a dinner and
program featuring entertainment by singer and songwriter Eric
Benét. President and CEO Michael McMillan was among those
welcoming guests.
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1. Viola Davis
2. Sen. Claire McCaskill
3. Michelle & Denny Reagan
4. Mary Elizabeth Grimes,
Shelbe Bullock, Lewis Reed
5. Will Donlow, Angela Grady,
Arvetta Powell
6. Peter Neidorff, Noémi & Michael
Neidorff, Michael McMillan
SAVVY I SOPHISTICATED I SASSY
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