The Black Women Lawyers Association of Michigan will host the Harriet Tubman Brunch – Unsung Heroes & Justice Awards on Saturday, May 2, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Greater Grace Temple – Banquet & Conference Center,     23500 W. 7 Mile Road in Detroit.

The brunch will feature keynote speaker Fani T. Willis. district attorney, Fulton County, Georgia.  Also providing a special greeting will be Detroit Mayor Mary Sheffield.  

Retired Judge Deborah Thomas will serve as mistress of ceremony.

This year’s honorees include:

• Retired Judge Denise Langford Morris
• Virgie Rollins, CEO RollinsGroup, political strategist
• Administrative Law Judge Clara Rich
• Retired Judge Deborah Ford
• Shamayim “Mama Shu” Harris, The Avalon Village
• Robyn L. McCoy, McCoy & Associates PLLC

Tickets for the brunch are $108.  To purchase tickets, visit https://harriettubman2026.eventbrite.com.

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