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Saturday, June 4, 2022

Pink Pump Affair - Charity Event

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14^th ANNUAL PINK PUMP AFFAIR MIXES

FASHION AND PHILANTHROPY FOR A CHARITABLE CAUSE

Media Personality, Civil Rights Attorney and Child Advocate Areva Martin Raises Money

on the Catwalk for the Special Needs Network

Media personality, civil rights attorney and child advocate Areva Martin celebrated amazing women of distinction with an awards gala and charity event to raise money for the Special Needs Network. which raises money for special needs children and families affected by autism and related development disorders.

THE PINK PUMP AFFAIR! The fun-filled afternoon kicked off with a champagne reception and live auction along with an awards show, honoring women of distinction. Plus, the event featured a fashion show with size-inclusive clothing brands from African American designers, presented by MaTte ArGyLe, a Black-owned boutique at Runway Playa Vista as well as the streetwear designs of Journey Carter, a Gen Z emerging designer.

HOSTED BY

Award-winning CBS anchor Pat Harvey will serving as the mistress of ceremonies

CELEBRITY AUCTIONEER

Emmy-nominated actress/comedienne Kym Whitley (“Made for Love,” “Twenties,” “Curb your Enthusiasm

CELEBRITY MODEL

Tanya McRae – anchor and reporter, Spectrum News 1

PINK PUMP 2022 HONOREES

Wendy Raquel Robinson – recipient of the Vanguard Award -- is a 2021 Emmy-winning producer and an NAACP Image Award-winning actress and philanthropist. She is known for her groundbreaking roles as ambitious, leading women in television and film. For an unprecedented 11 seasons, Robinson has portrayed the feisty, sexy, mom-manager "Tasha Mack," on

the groundbreaking and history-making dramedy, "The Game,"' which has premiered and aired on three different networks -- that is CW, BET and the recently successful reboot, currently streaming on Paramount Plus. When she’s not on screen, Robinson serves as the co-founder and artistic director of Amazing Grace Conservatory, (AGC), a theatrical training institute, that provides performing, media and digital arts opportunities for youth and young adults ages 5-18 years old in the Los Angeles community for more than 25 years.

Kellie Hawkins – recipient of the Trailblazer Award – is a partner with Englander Knabe and Allen (EKA), leading the EKA Health Initiatives team. She has held distinguished positions in both the public and private sectors. Before joining EKA, Hawkins served as the chief operating officer for the National Health Foundation (NHF), where she oversaw the day-to-day operational and administrative functions of the organization. At the federal level, Hawkins worked

for the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and advised senior administration officials on fiscal priorities. On a local level, she served in the administration of former Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa, as executive director of the Commission on the Status of Women. Hawkins also has practical experience in public health, having worked as an epidemiologist for the Los Angeles County Department of Health’s sexually transmitted diseases program.

Audreona R. McRoy – recipient of the Everyday Advocate Award – is an 18-year-old young lady with special needs. At six years old, she was diagnosed with ADHD, ODD, SPD, and other health impairments. These conditions made it difficult for Audreona to learn in a traditional public school setting as she had difficulty with executive functioning and impulse control Unfortunately, Audreona was labeled by teachers and administrators, as a “troubled kid” who couldn’t learn and who would never achieve academic success. She and her mother, Akilah, who reared her as a single parent, were determined to prove the naysayers wrong. And they did.

Akilah discovered Special Need Networks Parent Advocacy Mentor Program while Audreona was still in elementary school. Using the information from that program, she was able to advocate for a private school placement and other supportive services and therapies including Special Needs Network’s signature camp program Camp JPAC.

Audreona attended Camp JPAC for two consecutive summers. Each year was a godsend for her. Not only did she blossom, she also learned techniques and strategies that helped her to be successful in the classroom. In addition, to Camp JPAC, for over a decade, Audreona has participated in nearly every SNN community event,forum and workshop for children and teens.

In 2021, Audreona graduated from the Girls Academic Leadership STEM Academy with a high school diploma. She currently attends Pierce Community College where she is completing her general educational courses. In two years, she plans to transfer to Cal Polytechnic State University. At Cal Poly, Audreona plans to major in Agriculture and Equine Science. Her goal is to own a farm and develop a camp for children with special needs

Audreona enjoys container gardening, attending young adult church activities, reading, writing poetry, cooking, shopping and watching Tik tok videos.

She never let other people’s opinions about her or expectations for her define her. Audreona faced every obstacle placed in front of her with grace and even when things were exceedingly hard, she never gave up. She is the epitome of an everyday advocate.

The walk runway before the show and before the crowd arrived

FROM CATWALK TO SIDE WALK …. MaTte ArGyLe Presentrd

From catwalk to side walk, MaTte ArGyLe will showcase the work of four buzz-worthy and sought-after African American designers – that is, Izayla, Madame Adassa, Claude Kameni (also known as Lavie by CK) and Rene Tyler.

Tashiba Jones-Wilson

Helmed by celebrity fashion stylist and costume designer Tashiba Jones-Wilson, MaTte ArGyLe, is a size-inclusive fashion boutique for men and women at Runway Playa Vista, an upscale shopping mall in Playa Vista, Calif., Also, Pink Pump is excited to introduce emerging Gen Z designer, Journey Carter, who will present streetwear looks from her latest collection.

Red Carpet Action