Featured Authors and Their Works:

• Bridgett M. Davis - Love, Rita: An American Story of Sisterhood, Joy, Loss, and Legacy

• Joyce Sharrock Cole - Captured Legacy: Uncovering the Untold Stories of Ossining’s Black Community

2026 Honorees

The following individuals and organizations are being recognized for their contributions to our community:

• Public Service Award: Former U.S. Representative Nita Lowey (Presented Posthumously)

• Corporate Citizenship Award: DeCicco & Sons

• Community Leadership Award: American Women of African Heritage, Inc.

Tickets and Sponsorship

For ticket purchases and sponsorship opportunities, please visit: wccf-ny.org/gala-2026/