Saturday, June 15, 6 p.m.

A community awards and fashion show will be held in recognition of Juneteenth at the Natchez City Auditorium. Hosted by Delvie Gales of Natchez, the program will include a Hat Fundraiser. Tickets are $15 per person. Organizers are seeking participants from churches and other non-profit organizations. “We’re looking for the well-dressed mothers and deacons of the church, among others,” said Jarita Fraizer-King, who is spearheading the event. “We’re asking the participants to come dressed in their Sunday’s Best with the hats.”

Nominations will be taken from April 30 to May 14. The award categories include the Prince Ibrahima Community Hero Award, This Little Light of Mine–Youth Leadership and Volunteerism Award, Leontyne Price Music Excellence Award, Shining Star Award for Special Needs Advocacy, William Johnston Entrepreneurial Spirit Award, Mrs. Mc Grew Hot Tamales Culinary Award, John Banks and AW Dumas Medical Provider Excellence Award, and the Joe Frazier Excellence in Education Award. Fraizer-King said the event will serve as a fundraiser for the Joe Frazier Extended Education Center. For more information, call 601-807-1008, or visit https://forms.gle/5bc5n2FTkdFKcUqg7