Melba Moore with The Embrace Girls

An intimate women’s history luncheon benefitting Embrace Girls Foundation honored the legendary multi award-winning actress, songstress and author Melba Moore, raising funds toward empowering girls to lead, dream, and rise, on their own terms, in their own voices; EmbraceGirlPower.org.

Left: Stephanie Daniles & Selina Hightower; Right: Nirva DiGeronimo & Carole Philips

Left: Steven Gurowitz, Jessica Cristobal, Melba Moore & Velma Lawrence; Right: Harvette Sears Smith, Dr. Shyrlena Bogard, Bernadette Morris & Jen Grant

Left: Jorge Arauz & Estrellita S. Sibila; Right: Brenda D. Forman & Tamara G.

Words Clara Joseph    |     Photos Manny Hernandez