Visible Men Academy celebrates 10 years

The Visible Men Academy celebrated 10 years of education with its Shine On! gala at Michael's On East on April 15.

The annual gala marked 10 years of the school with an elegant evening that started with mixing and mingling before it was time for the program to start. 

The night honored VMA co-founder Louis Parker as well as board chair Naiema Frieson for their years of service. The pair were on hand welcoming guests and enjoying the event. 

Co-chairwomen Janet Taylor and Christina Bonilla welcomed the audience before guests heard from VMA parent Jennifer Hendricks and principal Janjay Gehndyu. 

The program concluded with remarks from Frieson and dancing.