Ebony Fashion Fair: chairpersons

This is the 49th spectacular year that the Ebony Fashion Fair will showcase the elegance and glamor that have elevated it to the level of being the world's premier traveling fashion show. That celebrated tradition continues when the show makes this year's elegant debut in Tinley Park, Ill., on September 6, exhibiting a breathtaking collection that will fascinate onlookers.

As has been the case in previous years, the award-winning show again will feature a unique display of cutting-edge attire for women and men. This year's theme is "Stylishly Hot," and the tour will include stops in nearly 180 cities by the time it ends on May 20 in Bermuda.

The colorful and stylish collection of fashion featured in the much-talked-about show includes multiple designs that were selected by the show's producer, Mrs. Eunice W. Johnson, widow of EBONY Founder John H. Johnson. Included among the designs are those of internationally famous fashion designers, some of whom are African-Americans. The show also highlights several items from the collections of the top fashion houses in the U.S. and Europe.

The official sponsors of the 49th Annual Ebony Fashion Fair 2006/2007,"Stylishly Hot," are EBONY magazine, American Airlines, Ford Motor Co., Fashion Fair Cosmetics, SoftSheen-Carson and Jet magazine.

Noted nonprofit groups host the fashion show in each city, and the following are the chairpersons who help coordinate the shows in their respective areas as part of the fall 2006 tour.

Dawn Ellis Delta Sigma Theta Tinley Park, Ill. Sept. 6

Quanda MitchellGrasty Links Atlantic City, N.J. Sept. 16

Nyhisha Gibbs Alpha Kappa Alpha Poughkeepsie, N.Y. Sept. 27

M. Frances West Delta Sigma Tbeta Baltimore, Md. Oct. 8

Essie Dorsey National Council of Negro Women Syracuse, N.Y. Oct. 18

Georgia Wiley Cultural Social Service Organization of St. Paul UMC Roanoke, Va. Oct. 26

Janice Suber Delta Sigma Theta Schaumburg, IK Sept. 7

Ann Mitchell-Bull Delta Sigma Theta Trenton, N.J. Sept. 17

Patricia Jenkins Lewis Alpha Kappa Alpha Hempstead, N.Y. Sept. 29

Lateebia Wright Delta Sigma Theta Dover, Del. Oct. 10

Robert Frazier Jr. Trinity Emmanuel Presbyterian Church Rochester, N.Y. Oct. 19

Patricia Sadler Urban League Winston-Salem, N.C. Oct. 27

Vivian Mays Links Milwaukee, Wis. Sept. 8

JoAnn Burns Urban League Morristown, N.J. Sept. 18

Cynthia Walker Committee of 100 Newark, N.J. Sept. 30

Addle Griffin National Epicureans Elizabeth City, N.C. Oct. 11

Cecelia Henderson Links Buffalo, N.Y. Oct. 20

Peggie S. Horton Delta Sigma Theta Greensboro, N.C. Oct. 28

Joyee Graham-Coats Ultra Art Club Ft. Wayne, Ind. Sept. 9

Delores Johnson, M.D. Shiloh Baptist Church Plainfield, N.J. Sept. 19

Ruth Clark The Support Network & Friends New York, N.Y. Oct. 1

Virginia Owens Delta Sigma Theta Hampton, Va. Oct. 12

Madonna Chism Pinkard NANBPWC Youngstown, Ohio Oct. 21

Tuwanna McNeely-Tucker Zeta Phi Beta Charlotte, N.C. Oct. 29

Carrie Larkin Russell TWIG 110 Children's Hospital Columbus, Ohio Sept. 10

Sakena Young-Seaggs Delta Sigma Theta Providence, R.I. Sept. 21

Cary Schonyers Foster Military Lodge No. 67 Temple Assn. Willingboro, N.J. Oct. 4

Ann Sumler Alpba Kappa Alpha Norfolk, Va. Oct. 13

Brenda Mays NANBPWC Cleveland, Ohio Oct. 22

Tommy Cox Omega Psi Phi Goldsboro, N.C. Oct. 31

Joyce Bolden Alpha Kappa Alpha Harrisburg, Pa. Sept. 12

Cecelia Peppers Johnson Sickle Cell Disease Assn. Of America Hartford, Conn. Sept. 22

Tahese Toney Alpha Kappa Alpha Rockland County, N.Y. Oct. 5

JoAnn Bush Zeta Phi Beta Richmond, Va. Oct. 14

Julia Day Jefferson W.H.I.S.P.E.R. Organization Erie, Pa. Oct. 23

JoAnn Smith YMI Cultural Center Asheville, N.C. Nov. 1

Dr. JoAnn Spencer This Is Your Life Association Allentown, Pa. Sept. 14

Geraldine Pierre Millat Educational Consortium Boston, Mass. Sept. 24

Dr. Delia Loney Brooklyn Committee-Brooklyn Home for Aged Brooklyn, N.Y, Oct. 6

Ethel Lawhon The Continental Society Washington, D.C. Oct. 15

Audrey Anderson NANBPWC Pittsburgh, Pa. Oct. 24

Robert Stewart Omega Psi Phi Knoxville, Tenn. Nov. 2

Minnie Bazzelle Phi Delta Kappa Wihnington, Del. Sept. 15

Ruth Ann Stutts Springfield Girls' Club & Family Center Springfield,

Mass. Sept. 26

Bernice Minor The Philadelphia Cultural Committee Philadelphia, Pa. Oct. 7

Cornelia Pierre Alpha Wives Club of Montgomery County Silver Spring, Md. Oct. 16

Phyllis Carter Delta Sigma Theta Charleston, W. Va. Oct. 25

Kira Tyler Alpba Kappa Alpha Gary, Ind. Nov. 4

Sylvia Buie Links Lansing, Mich. Nov. 9

Brenda A. Caldwell Delta Sigma Theta Flint, Mich. Nov. 16

Jeanine Donaldson Elyria YWCA & Lorain County Urban League Elyria, Ohio Nov. 21

Ebonaise Social & Civic Club Louisville, Ky. Nov. 26

Cheryl Carson Alpha Kappa Alpha Kansas City, Mo. Dec. 3

Clara Jenkins Delta Sigma Theta Detroit, Mich. Nov. 12

Brenda Vinson Links Saginaw, Mich. Nov. 17

Alice Young-Ditto National Council of Negro Women Dayton, Ohio Nov. 24

Debbie Cole The African American Forum Lexington, Ky. Nov. 28