Young ladies and gentlemen from Racine’s African American community put on their formal attire

 Young ladies and gentlemen from Racine’s African American community put on their formal attire for one of the year's most elegant ceremonial event.  Racine’s Christ Church host it's 13th annual Cotillion/Beautillion Ball last  Friday at Infusino’s Banquet Hall, located in Racine, Wisconsin.

This year the participants were: Lady Ayanna Crenshaw, gentleman Chisholm Allen Jr., lady Aryanna Crenshaw. Back row: Lady Shaniece West, Lady Ashley Sims, Lady Haley Urquhart and Hayley Smith.

A touching moment during the formal ceremony was when each participant presented their mother with a rose.

Laticia Howard Crenshaw was the organizer of the annual event.  Rev. Darren Crenshaw, Pastor of Christ Church gave the keynote address. About 150 people attended the event.

Photos by Ken Lumpkin