They organized. They mobilized. They led. They delivered. And now, with Keisha Lance Bottoms as Georgia’s Governor-elect, Black women are no longer standing in the background of history. They’re standing at the altar. The bridesmaids have become the brides. This moment is bigger than one election and bigger than one woman.
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On February 28, 2026, the celebrated preppy brand Lilly Pulitzer hosted sips, tastes and shopping at their Downtown Delray Beach location that raised funds for the non-profit Frances J. Bright Woman’s Club’s student scholarships and 12th grade girls mentorship debutante program. This is the second year the event was held and co-chaired by Delray Beach native and volunteer Lori J. Durante who was joined this year by co-chair Joanne Ulysse-Elie who is a 2005 alumna of the debutante mentorship program of the Frances J. Bright Woman’s Club. Palermo’s Bakery made some edible treats from Lilly Pulitzer Rousseau’s namesake cookbook Essentially Lilly: A Guide to colorful entertaining co-authored by Jay Mulvaney. The mood was enlivened with saxophone music by 12th grader Elijah Holmes who is a member of the Atlantic High School Eagles War Band.
On March 25th RAM (Remote Area Medical) a non-profit organization set up its 2nd Annual Pop-up Clinic, which was hosted by Mount Olivet S.D.A. Church, under the leadership of Dr. Fred Batten, Jr., Pastor. The event took place at Joseph C. Carter Park which was transformed into a FREE Clinic venue for the next 2 days. RAM partnered with Mount Olivet and provided FREE Vision (eye exams, glaucoma testing, and glasses made on site); Dental (fillings, cleanings, and extractions); Medical (general medical, Women’s Health, and more) during this 2-day clinic.