Asheville Black Excellence Experience Gallery
Designer Sala Menaya honored local community leaders who personally inspired her with their level of Black excellence.
Photos by Renato Rotolo
The fashion show, which was held Friday, August 4, 2023, featured custom pieces worn by the honorees listed below.
Honorees
Duane Adams
Zakiya Bell-Rogers
Agya Boakye-Boaten
Debra Campbell
Philip Cooper
Marsha Davis
Niconda Garcia
Jewana Grier-Mceachin
Rasheeda Hall
Jacquelyn Hallum
Stephanie Hickling Beckman
Libby Kyles
Keynon Lake
Nicole Lee
Brenda Mills
Quentin Miller
Dwight Mullen
Jeremiah Robinson
Tiece Ruffin
Stephanie Swepson Twitty
Rob Thomas
Al Whiteside
Keith Young
Live entertainment was provided by Kat Williams. Light hor d’oeuvres were served at the adult centered event held at Noir Collective and the Foundry Hotel, 39 South Market St. in Asheville.
