Susan B. Anthony Gala

Oakland-born Kamala Harris, the San Francisco District Attorney who’s running for state attorney general in 2010, received the Susan B. Anthony Woman of the Year Award on April 5 at the Montclair Women’s Cultural Arts Center. The National Women’s Political Caucus – Alameda North sponsors the annual women’s recognition program, selecting a recipient who stands for NWPC values: a woman’s right to choose, universal healthcare and equal work for equal pay. Harris delivered the keynote address at the afternoon event, which raises money for local women running for public office. www.nwpcan.org.

Self-Made Millionaire

Regina Jackson of the East Oakland Youth Development Center and Dr. Sharon Williams of Children’s Hospital Oakland were among four Bay Area women honored at the 11th annual Madam C.J. Walker Business and Community Recognition Awards Luncheon on March 20 at the San Francisco Marriott Hotel. Sponsored by the Oakland Bay Area Chapter of the National Coalition of 100 Black Women Inc., the event recognized the African-American women for dedication and entrepreneurial spirit akin to that embodied by Madam C.J. Walker, a Louisiana native who made her fortune with hair products for black women. www.ncbw.org.

Stellar Soiree

Pete Escovedo and Sheila E were among the stars that shined at the Chabot Space & Science Center for the Lincoln Child Center’s 19th annual Culinary Stars of the East Bay Tasting Extravaganza on May 14. More than 50 Bay Area purveyors of food and drink served out-of-this-world creations to put partygoers in a generous mood to bid on appealing silent auction items. The gala supports Lincoln Child Center in its efforts to assist emotionally troubled children and their families. www.lincolncc.org.