Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc., Gamma Xi Lambda Chapter & Minnesota Movement Entertainment LLC. brought to the legendary History Theater stage TWIN CITIES GIRLS ROCK (TCGR), sponsored in part by the Raymond W. Cannon Education Foundation! The event celebrated some of the Twin Cities' iconic women who are trailblazers, change agents, and leaders in their respective fields. It was a remarkable evening that showcased our remarkable women.
The evening on August 19th, 2018 included award presentations to some of Minnesota’s most distinguished including:
The evening on August 19th, 2018 included award presentations to some of Minnesota’s most distinguished including:
In addition to award presentations, the evening included musical performances from national and local artists including:
For a recap of the event, please see our Facebook album and the video below:
- Step with Soul, a local youth stepping team for Christ.
- Jana Nyberg, one of Ten Women To Know On The "Twin Cities Jazz Scene" & American Idol vocalist & flautist
- Thomasina Petrus, recording artist, actress, composer and entrepreneur
- Erin Schwab, Twin Cities vocalist and theatrical extraordinaire
- Jamecia Bennett, three-time Grammy Award winning vocalist, actress & director.
For a recap of the event, please see our Facebook album and the video below:
About Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc, Gamma Xi Lambda Chapter
Gamma Xi Lambda, the alumni chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., provides leadership, service and advocacy through many community and youth empowerment initiatives. Our signature programs include the ACT/SAT Preparation Program, ASPIRE Mentor Program, Project Alpha and countless other social, cultural and political initiatives throughout the state. Additionally, we support the Raymond W Cannon Education Foundation educational and scholarship efforts aimed at supporting the academic and professional interests of youth in our community.
About Minnesota Movement LLC.
Minnesota Movement is a Management & artist development company founded by Jamecia Bennett for up and coming artist, providing them with guidance in studio production, stage presence, styling, interviewing skills, touring etiquette, public relations, social media and marketing. For more information, visit https://www.jameciabennett.com/ .
Raymond W. Cannon Educational Foundation
Named after the twelfth general president of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., the mission of the Raymond W. Cannon Education Foundation is to create, generate and leverage resources to promote scholarship, encourage personal development, and sponsor community based educational programs for all people, with a specific focus on youth.
Gamma Xi Lambda, the alumni chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., provides leadership, service and advocacy through many community and youth empowerment initiatives. Our signature programs include the ACT/SAT Preparation Program, ASPIRE Mentor Program, Project Alpha and countless other social, cultural and political initiatives throughout the state. Additionally, we support the Raymond W Cannon Education Foundation educational and scholarship efforts aimed at supporting the academic and professional interests of youth in our community.
About Minnesota Movement LLC.
Minnesota Movement is a Management & artist development company founded by Jamecia Bennett for up and coming artist, providing them with guidance in studio production, stage presence, styling, interviewing skills, touring etiquette, public relations, social media and marketing. For more information, visit https://www.jameciabennett.com/ .
Raymond W. Cannon Educational Foundation
Named after the twelfth general president of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., the mission of the Raymond W. Cannon Education Foundation is to create, generate and leverage resources to promote scholarship, encourage personal development, and sponsor community based educational programs for all people, with a specific focus on youth.