By AFRO Staff

The ladies of the National Coalition of 100 Black Women’s (NCBW) Baltimore Metropolitan Chapter hosted “Pearls with a Purpose” on April 14. The event, which featured a deluxe bull roast, took place at Martin’s West in Baltimore. DJ KeeBee provided sounds for the evening, as attendees enjoyed a three-hour buffet and open-bar. 

While there was plenty of fellowship and networking to do, the event was also a fundraiser. Proceeds from the event will help the NCBW’s Baltimore Metropolitan Chapter continue their advocacy work through community programming. The funds will be aimed specifically at “the areas of health, education and economic empowerment,” according to information released by the organization. 

MC Larry Whaddup helps Virginia Barbalace celebrate her 97th birthday. (Photos by James Fields)
Keysha and Darryl Stephens attend the “Pearls with a Purpose” event, hosted by the
National Coalition of 100 Black Women’s (NCBW) Baltimore Metropolitan Chapter. (Photos by James Fields)
Michelle Emory, president of NCBW’s Baltimore Metropolitan Chapter speaks with those gathered on April 14 for their “Pearls with a Purpose” fundraiser. (Photos by James Fields)
Hundreds show up to support the work of NCBW’s Baltimore Metropolitan Chapter, which includes advocacy in the community. (Photos by James Fields)