{"id":19320,"date":"2026-05-07T16:36:51","date_gmt":"2026-05-07T16:36:51","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/wordpress.thetruthtoledo.com\/?p=19320"},"modified":"2026-05-07T16:36:51","modified_gmt":"2026-05-07T16:36:51","slug":"the-nanbpwc-cotillion-debutante-talent-show","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wordpress.thetruthtoledo.com\/index.php\/2026\/05\/07\/the-nanbpwc-cotillion-debutante-talent-show\/","title":{"rendered":"The NANBPWC Cotillion Debutante Talent Show"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><em><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-19323 size-medium alignright\" src=\"http:\/\/wordpress.thetruthtoledo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/The-2026-Escorts-300x191.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"191\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wordpress.thetruthtoledo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/The-2026-Escorts-300x191.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/wordpress.thetruthtoledo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/The-2026-Escorts-370x236.jpeg 370w, https:\/\/wordpress.thetruthtoledo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/The-2026-Escorts.jpeg 700w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>By Dawn Scotland<\/em><br \/>\n<em>The Truth Reporter<\/em><\/p>\n<p>The National Association of Negro Business and Professional Women\u2019s Club, Inc, Toledo Club hosted the Debutante Talent Show at Bowsher High School Monday, April 20. The free event displayed the young ladies\u2019 unique talents including original poetry, dance and musical performances in anticipation of the 58th Debutante Cotilion Ball.<\/p>\n<p>The Mistress of Ceremonies for the evening was Deborah Carlisle, NANBPWC Toledo Talent co-chairman. A welcome was provided by Tyra Smith Williamson, NANBPWC Toledo Club president and a greeting from the North Central District was given by\u00a0 Denise Black-Poon, NANBPWC North Central District Governor.<\/p>\n<p>Following the invocation by Tommie McGhee, NANBPWC Toledo Club Chaplain and Introduction of the Judges and Tallier by Beverly Tucker, NANBPWC Toledo Talent co-chairman the debutantes took to the stage!<\/p>\n<p><em>2026 Debutante Performances: <\/em><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Dana Bethany <\/strong>(Central Catholic High School) \u2013 Spoken Word<\/li>\n<li><strong>ShawnZeya Brown <\/strong>(Central Catholic High School) \u2013 Step Performance<\/li>\n<li><strong>Kimiko Floyd <\/strong>(St. Ursula Academy) \u2013 Original Spoken Word<\/li>\n<li><strong>Sabriah Greer <\/strong>(Central Catholic High School) \u2013 Praise Dance<\/li>\n<li><strong>Brooklynn Harrison<\/strong> (Central Catholic High School) \u2013 Spoken Word TEDx<\/li>\n<li><strong>Ja\u2019Niya Jackson <\/strong>(Springfield High School)\u2013 Praise Dance<\/li>\n<li><strong>Diamond Kendrick <\/strong>(St. Ursula Academy) \u2013 Spoken Word<\/li>\n<li><strong>Dalliss Lothery Hatch<\/strong> (Robert S. Rogers High School)\u2013 Original Spoken Poem<\/li>\n<li><strong>Brooklyn Marrow <\/strong>(St. Ursula Academy) \u2013 Original Spoken Word<\/li>\n<li><strong>Kennedy Powell<\/strong> (Central Catholic High School)\u00a0 \u2013 Piano Solo<\/li>\n<li><strong>Riayn Roberts<\/strong> (Toledo Early College) \u2013 Viola Solo<\/li>\n<li><strong>Marleya Smith<\/strong> (Central Catholic High School)\u00a0 \u2013 Original Spoken Word<\/li>\n<li><strong>Alyson Williams <\/strong>(Central Catholic High School) \u2013 Tap Dance Performance<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Closing remarks were given by Tyra Smith Williamson.<\/p>\n<p>The 58<sup>th<\/sup> Debutante Cotillion will be presented by the NANBPWC Toledo Club and held May 23 at Parkway Plaza. The evening of elegance, tradition, and celebration will honor the debutantes and recognize the young ladies\u2019 growth, achievements and commitment to excellence. The memorable occasion promises a night of sophistication, community, and timeless charm. This year there are 13 Debutantes and 14 Debs-in-waiting.<\/p>\n<p>To learn more visit The Toledo Club NANBPWC, Inc. Facebook Page or the organization\u2019s national website at nanbpwc.org .<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-19322\" src=\"http:\/\/wordpress.thetruthtoledo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Debutantes-NANBPWC-members-family-and-supporters.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"253\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wordpress.thetruthtoledo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Debutantes-NANBPWC-members-family-and-supporters.jpeg 700w, https:\/\/wordpress.thetruthtoledo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Debutantes-NANBPWC-members-family-and-supporters-300x108.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/wordpress.thetruthtoledo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Debutantes-NANBPWC-members-family-and-supporters-370x134.jpeg 370w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>By Dawn Scotland The Truth Reporter The National Association of Negro Business and Professional Women\u2019s Club, Inc, Toledo Club hosted the Debutante Talent Show at Bowsher High School Monday, April 20. The free event displayed the young ladies\u2019 unique talents including original poetry, dance and musical performances in anticipation of the 58th Debutante Cotilion Ball. 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