Shades of Success Banquet

A group of Baton Rouge-based journalists are honoring the many accomplishments of Louisiana's women of color with the Shades of Success 2023 Calendar. Among the honorees featured are Secretary of the Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services, Terri Porche Ricks; former WAFB and WVLA TV news anchor, Valentina Wilson; Realtor, boutique owner, and HGTV host Joy Russell; and many others. The calendar was created with the intent to inspire younger generations with living role models, and to give back to the Baton Rouge community–particularly given the timeliness of Black History Month and Women's History Month. The honorees featured in the calendar will receive awards at a banquet featuring music, dinner provided by Mike Anderson's Seafood, and dancing at the Clarion Inn and Conference Center in Gonzales from 6 pm–9 pm. $55 per person, $100 per couple. Tickets available at theshadesofsuccess.net.