Sandy Baker was among distinguished guests and honorees including India Arie Grammy Award winning Recording artist, Keisha Knight Pulliam Award winning actress, Michelle Williams,former member of Destiny’s Child, MC Lyte, Malinda Williams actress “Soul Food”, Sonja Norwood (Brandy & RayJ), Cheryl “Salt” Wray of “Salt’n Pepa”, Barbara Conrad Renowned Opera Singer and Ann Thompson (mother of Kenan Thompson of “Saturday Night Live”) at Coach Beverly Kearney’s 6th Annual Minority Mentorship Symposium at the University of Texas in March. Coach “Bev” brought together a select group of successful men and women-professional athletes, physicians, stars from sports, music, politics, high profile corporate executives and entrepreneurs to inspire youth in the area. Informal mingling and sharing of life experiences over the week-end was the order of business. The mission of the symposium is to inspire and encourage excellence.
Sandy says “I too was energized and invigorated by the sincere warmth and camaraderie of all those involved.”