The 3rd Annual Black Excellence Gala, dedicated to honoring local youth coaches in Allentown schools, was held Friday, June 13, 2025, at the Moxy Allentown Downtown.

 

The 3rd Annual Black Excellence Gala, dedicated to honoring local youth coaches in Allentown schools, was held Friday, June 13, 2025, at the Moxy Allentown Downtown. Attendees enjoyed music during the evening of elegance and culture. (Sharon Merkel/Special to The Morning Call)
The 3rd Annual Black Excellence Gala, dedicated to honoring local youth coaches in Allentown schools, was held Friday, June 13, 2025, at the Moxy Allentown Downtown. Attendees enjoyed music during the evening of elegance and culture. (Sharon Merkel/Special to The Morning Call)
Lindsay Blair, Step Team coach at South Mountain Middle School, was the emcee at the 3rd Annual Black Excellence Gala, dedicated to honoring local youth coaches in Allentown schools Friday, June 13, 2025, at the Moxy Allentown Downtown. Attendees enjoyed music during the evening of elegance and culture. (Sharon Merkel/Special to The Morning Call)
Lindsay Blair, Step Team coach at South Mountain Middle School, was the emcee at the 3rd Annual Black Excellence Gala, dedicated to honoring local youth coaches in Allentown schools Friday, June 13, 2025, at the Moxy Allentown Downtown. Attendees enjoyed music during the evening of elegance and culture. (Sharon Merkel/Special to The Morning Call)
The 3rd Annual Black Excellence Gala, dedicated to honoring local youth coaches in Allentown schools, was held Friday, June 13, 2025, at the Moxy Allentown Downtown. Attendees enjoyed music during the evening of elegance and culture. (Sharon Merkel/Special to The Morning Call)
The 3rd Annual Black Excellence Gala, dedicated to honoring local youth coaches in Allentown schools, was held Friday, June 13, 2025, at the Moxy Allentown Downtown. Attendees enjoyed music during the evening of elegance and culture. (Sharon Merkel/Special to The Morning Call)
Allen basketball coach Brent Williams was in attendance at the 3rd Annual Black Excellence Gala, dedicated to honoring local youth coaches in Allentown schools Friday, June 13, 2025, at the Moxy Allentown Downtown. (Sharon Merkel/Special to The Morning Call)
Allen basketball coach Brent Williams was in attendance at the 3rd Annual Black Excellence Gala, dedicated to honoring local youth coaches in Allentown schools Friday, June 13, 2025, at the Moxy Allentown Downtown. (Sharon Merkel/Special to The Morning Call)
Alma Akinjidla of Macungie dances to the music at the 3rd Annual Black Excellence Gala, dedicated to honoring local youth coaches in Allentown schools Friday, June 13, 2025, at the Moxy Allentown Downtown. (Sharon Merkel/Special to The Morning Call)
Alma Akinjidla of Macungie dances to the music at the 3rd Annual Black Excellence Gala, dedicated to honoring local youth coaches in Allentown schools Friday, June 13, 2025, at the Moxy Allentown Downtown. (Sharon Merkel/Special to The Morning Call)
Jordan Heights Community Team coach Naquon Godfrey, right, is interviewed at the 3rd Annual Black Excellence Gala dedicated to honoring local youth coaches in Allentown schools Friday, June 13, 2025, at the Moxy Allentown Downtown. (Sharon Merkel/Special to The Morning Call)
Jordan Heights Community Team coach Naquon Godfrey, right, is interviewed at the 3rd Annual Black Excellence Gala dedicated to honoring local youth coaches in Allentown schools Friday, June 13, 2025, at the Moxy Allentown Downtown. (Sharon Merkel/Special to The Morning Call)
Jordan Heights Community Team coach Naquon Godfrey attended the 3rd Annual Black Excellence Gala, dedicated to honoring local youth coaches in Allentown schools Friday, June 13, 2025, at the Moxy Allentown Downtown. (Sharon Merkel/Special to The Morning Call)
Jordan Heights Community Team coach Naquon Godfrey attended the 3rd Annual Black Excellence Gala, dedicated to honoring local youth coaches in Allentown schools Friday, June 13, 2025, at the Moxy Allentown Downtown. (Sharon Merkel/Special to The Morning Call)
The 3rd Annual Black Excellence Gala, dedicated to honoring local youth coaches in Allentown schools, was held Friday, June 13, 2025, at the Moxy Allentown Downtown. Attendees enjoyed music during the evening of elegance and culture. (Sharon Merkel/Special to The Morning Call)
The 3rd Annual Black Excellence Gala, dedicated to honoring local youth coaches in Allentown schools, was held Friday, June 13, 2025, at the Moxy Allentown Downtown. Attendees enjoyed music during the evening of elegance and culture. (Sharon Merkel/Special to The Morning Call)
Dieruff basketball coach Jihad Thorne was in attendance at the 3rd Annual Black Excellence Gala, dedicated to honoring local youth coaches in Allentown schools Friday, June 13, 2025, at the Moxy Allentown Downtown. (Sharon Merkel/Special to The Morning Call)
Dieruff basketball coach Jihad Thorne was in attendance at the 3rd Annual Black Excellence Gala, dedicated to honoring local youth coaches in Allentown schools Friday, June 13, 2025, at the Moxy Allentown Downtown. (Sharon Merkel/Special to The Morning Call)
Peter Johnson and Lulu Wilson of Allentown attend the 3rd Annual Black Excellence Gala dedicated to honoring local youth coaches in Allentown schools on Friday, June 13, 2025, at the Moxy Allentown Downtown. (Sharon Merkel/Special to The Morning Call)
Peter Johnson and Lulu Wilson of Allentown attend the 3rd Annual Black Excellence Gala dedicated to honoring local youth coaches in Allentown schools on Friday, June 13, 2025, at the Moxy Allentown Downtown. (Sharon Merkel/Special to The Morning Call)
Alfonso Todd, left, Shalon Buskirk, middle, and Jose Rivera attend the 3rd Annual Black Excellence Gala dedicated to honoring local youth coaches in Allentown schools Friday, June 13, 2025, at the Moxy Allentown Downtown. (Sharon Merkel/Special to The Morning Call)

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The 3rd Annual Black Excellence Gala, dedicated to honoring local youth coaches in Allentown schools, was held Friday, June 13, 2025, at the Moxy Allentown Downtown. Attendees enjoyed music during the evening of elegance and culture. (Sharon Merkel/Special to The Morning Call)
The 3rd Annual Black Excellence Gala, dedicated to honoring local youth coaches in Allentown schools, was held Friday, June 13, 2025, at the Moxy Allentown Downtown. Attendees enjoyed music during the evening of elegance and culture. (Sharon Merkel/Special to The Morning Call)
The 3rd Annual Black Excellence Gala, dedicated to honoring local youth coaches in Allentown schools, was held Friday, June 13, 2025, at the Moxy Allentown Downtown. Attendees enjoyed music during the evening of elegance and culture. (Sharon Merkel/Special to The Morning Call)
The 3rd Annual Black Excellence Gala, dedicated to honoring local youth coaches in Allentown schools, was held Friday, June 13, 2025, at the Moxy Allentown Downtown. Attendees enjoyed music during the evening of elegance and culture. (Sharon Merkel/Special to The Morning Call)
The 3rd Annual Black Excellence Gala, dedicated to honoring local youth coaches in Allentown schools, was held Friday, June 13, 2025, at the Moxy Allentown Downtown. Attendees enjoyed music during the evening of elegance and culture. (Sharon Merkel/Special to The Morning Call)
The 3rd Annual Black Excellence Gala, dedicated to honoring local youth coaches in Allentown schools, was held Friday, June 13, 2025, at the Moxy Allentown Downtown. Attendees enjoyed music during the evening of elegance and culture. (Sharon Merkel/Special to The Morning Call)
Jenna Monley, Chief Outreach Officer of Family & Community Engagement was in attendance at the 3rd Annual Black Excellence Gala, dedicated to honoring local youth coaches in Allentown schools Friday, June 13, 2025, at the Moxy Allentown Downtown. (Sharon Merkel/Special to The Morning Call)
Jenna Monley, Chief Outreach Officer of Family & Community Engagement was in attendance at the 3rd Annual Black Excellence Gala, dedicated to honoring local youth coaches in Allentown schools Friday, June 13, 2025, at the Moxy Allentown Downtown. (Sharon Merkel/Special to The Morning Call)



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