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Rhonda Walker Foundation Fifth annual Empowerment Brunch

The Rhonda Walker foundation hosted its fifth annual Empowerment Brunch at Seldom Blues in Detroit. The Oct. 11 event honored 15 doctors and other area professionals for their commitment to the healthcare industry as well as their efforts to serve the metro Detroit youth. Photographs by Christine M.J. Hathaway.

Oct. 11, 2009

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Adrienne Batla, Shanterin Hardy	Anne Watson, Rita Cargile, Michelle Henry	Camille Thomas, Derricka Moore, Kristyanna Johnson, Taylor Morgan	Colten and Jason Webber	Deb Loeser, Danika Murray
Demetrye English	Deneise Robinson, Shadonn Jenkins, Wanda Jenkins	Donald Benyas, Florine Mark	Dr. Sharon Miller	Frank Torre, Rhonda Walker
Herb Smitherman, Patricia Wilkins Uddyback	Honorees with Rhonda Walker	Jacqueline and Darryl Daniels, Rhonda Walker	Jada Henderson, Millicent Jackson, Kayla Bracy, Samone Inman, Tonie Wells	Jaedin Marbury, Rhonda Walker, Samone Inman
Jaedin Marbury, Rhonda Walker, Samone Inman	Jaynell and Ronald Branch	Jimmy and Ashley Womack, Dr. Lorna Thomas	Jimmy Womack, Florine Mark	Johnny Dinkins, Kristyanna Johnson, Kayla Bracy, Julia Dinkins

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