CLARKSVILLE TN (CLARKSVILLE NOW) – It was a night of elegance and community Saturday as close to 150 attended the third annual Best in Black Fundraising Gala: Bright Nights, at the Emerald Clarksville with Manifest Magic Black Girl Cooperative.

“Our Best in Black event is a fundraiser for our mental health initiative. We are trying to bring awareness to the community as well as help families that may have some sort of trauma and are struggling with mental health situations,” said President of Manifest Magic Black Girl Cooperative, K’prience London.

Mark Kelly & Montgomery County Commissioner Rashidah Leverett at the 3rd Annual Best in Black Fundraising Gala: Bright Nights with Manifest Magic Black Girl Cooperative on Oct. 21, 2023. (Lee Erwin)
The 3rd Annual Best in Black Fundraising Gala: Bright Nights with Manifest Magic Black Girl Cooperative on Oct. 21, 2023. (Lee Erwin)
The 3rd Annual Best in Black Fundraising Gala: Bright Nights with Manifest Magic Black Girl Cooperative on Oct. 21, 2023. (Lee Erwin)
The 3rd Annual Best in Black Fundraising Gala: Bright Nights with Manifest Magic Black Girl Cooperative on Oct. 21, 2023. (Lee Erwin)
The 3rd Annual Best in Black Fundraising Gala: Bright Nights with Manifest Magic Black Girl Cooperative on Oct. 21, 2023. (Lee Erwin)
The 3rd Annual Best in Black Fundraising Gala: Bright Nights with Manifest Magic Black Girl Cooperative on Oct. 21, 2023. (Lee Erwin)
The 3rd Annual Best in Black Fundraising Gala: Bright Nights with Manifest Magic Black Girl Cooperative on Oct. 21, 2023. (Lee Erwin)
The 3rd Annual Best in Black Fundraising Gala: Bright Nights with Manifest Magic Black Girl Cooperative on Oct. 21, 2023. (Lee Erwin)
Montgomery County Commissioner Rashidah Leverette at the 3rd Annual Best in Black Fundraising Gala: Bright Nights with Manifest Magic Black Girl Cooperative on Oct. 21, 2023. (Lee Erwin)
The 3rd Annual Best in Black Fundraising Gala: Bright Nights with Manifest Magic Black Girl Cooperative on Oct. 21, 2023. (Lee Erwin)
The 3rd Annual Best in Black Fundraising Gala: Bright Nights with Manifest Magic Black Girl Cooperative on Oct. 21, 2023. (Lee Erwin)
The 3rd Annual Best in Black Fundraising Gala: Bright Nights with Manifest Magic Black Girl Cooperative on Oct. 21, 2023. (Lee Erwin)
The 3rd Annual Best in Black Fundraising Gala: Bright Nights with Manifest Magic Black Girl Cooperative on Oct. 21, 2023. (Lee Erwin)
Karissa Poe at the 3rd Annual Best in Black Fundraising Gala: Bright Nights with Manifest Magic Black Girl Cooperative on Oct. 21, 2023. (Lee Erwin)
City Councilwoman Karen Reynolds at the 3rd Annual Best in Black Fundraising Gala: Bright Nights with Manifest Magic Black Girl Cooperative on Oct. 21, 2023. (Lee Erwin)
The 3rd Annual Best in Black Fundraising Gala: Bright Nights with Manifest Magic Black Girl Cooperative on Oct. 21, 2023. (Lee Erwin)
The 3rd Annual Best in Black Fundraising Gala: Bright Nights with Manifest Magic Black Girl Cooperative on Oct. 21, 2023. (Lee Erwin)
The 3rd Annual Best in Black Fundraising Gala: Bright Nights with Manifest Magic Black Girl Cooperative on Oct. 21, 2023. (Lee Erwin)
Montgomery County Commissioner Jeremiah Walker at the 3rd Annual Best in Black Fundraising Gala: Bright Nights with Manifest Magic Black Girl Cooperative on Oct. 21, 2023. (Lee Erwin)
The 3rd Annual Best in Black Fundraising Gala: Bright Nights with Manifest Magic Black Girl Cooperative on Oct. 21, 2023. (Lee Erwin)
The 3rd Annual Best in Black Fundraising Gala: Bright Nights with Manifest Magic Black Girl Cooperative on Oct. 21, 2023. (Lee Erwin)
Juanita Charles at the 3rd Annual Best in Black Fundraising Gala: Bright Nights with Manifest Magic Black Girl Cooperative on Oct. 21, 2023. (Lee Erwin)
K’prience London at the 3rd Annual Best in Black Fundraising Gala: Bright Nights with Manifest Magic Black Girl Cooperative on Oct. 21, 2023. (Lee Erwin)
The 3rd Annual Best in Black Fundraising Gala: Bright Nights with Manifest Magic Black Girl Cooperative on Oct. 21, 2023. (Lee Erwin)
Keynote speaker Dawn Stone at the 3rd Annual Best in Black Fundraising Gala: Bright Nights with Manifest Magic Black Girl Cooperative on Oct. 21, 2023. (Lee Erwin)
The 3rd Annual Best in Black Fundraising Gala: Bright Nights with Manifest Magic Black Girl Cooperative on Oct. 21, 2023. (Lee Erwin)
Latrell Cross at t Latrell Cross at the 3rd Annual Best in Black Fundraising Gala: Bright Nights with Manifest Magic Black Girl Cooperative on Oct. 21, 2023. (Lee Erwin)
The 3rd Annual Best in Black Fundraising Gala: Bright Nights with Manifest Magic Black Girl Cooperative on Oct. 21, 2023. (Lee Erwin)
S.U.G. at the 3rd Annual Best in Black Fundraising Gala: Bright Nights with Manifest Magic Black Girl Cooperative on Oct. 21, 2023. (Lee Erwin)
The 3rd Annual Best in Black Fundraising Gala: Bright Nights with Manifest Magic Black Girl Cooperative on Oct. 21, 2023. (Lee Erwin)
The 3rd Annual Best in Black Fundraising Gala: Bright Nights with Manifest Magic Black Girl Cooperative on Oct. 21, 2023. (Lee Erwin)
The 3rd Annual Best in Black Fundraising Gala: Bright Nights with Manifest Magic Black Girl Cooperative on Oct. 21, 2023. (Lee Erwin)
The 3rd Annual Best in Black Fundraising Gala: Bright Nights with Manifest Magic Black Girl Cooperative on Oct. 21, 2023. (Lee Erwin)
Myra Monarch at the 3rd Annual Best in Black Fundraising Gala: Bright Nights with Manifest Magic Black Girl Cooperative on Oct. 21, 2023. (Lee Erwin)
The 3rd Annual Best in Black Fundraising Gala: Bright Nights with Manifest Magic Black Girl Cooperative on Oct. 21, 2023. (Lee Erwin)
The 3rd Annual Best in Black Fundraising Gala: Bright Nights with Manifest Magic Black Girl Cooperative on Oct. 21, 2023. (Lee Erwin)
FUZE Dance Team at the 3rd Annual Best in Black Fundraising Gala: Bright Nights with Manifest Magic Black Girl Cooperative on Oct. 21, 2023. (Lee Erwin)
FUZE Dance Team at the 3rd Annual Best in Black Fundraising Gala: Bright Nights with Manifest Magic Black Girl Cooperative on Oct. 21, 2023. (Lee Erwin)
The 3rd Annual Best in Black Fundraising Gala: Bright Nights with Manifest Magic Black Girl Cooperative on Oct. 21, 2023. (Lee Erwin)
The 3rd Annual Best in Black Fundraising Gala: Bright Nights with Manifest Magic Black Girl Cooperative on Oct. 21, 2023. (Lee Erwin)
Mark Kelly, Montgomery County Commissioner Jeremiah Walker & Tennessee State Representative Ronnie Glynn at the 3rd Annual Best in Black Fundraising Gala: Bright Nights with Manifest Magic Black Girl Cooperative on Oct. 21, 2023. (Lee Erwin)

The evening was highlighted by a number of awards presented to community leaders, businesses and nonprofit organizations. Awards included Queen Circle Awards, Community Impact Awards and People’s Choice Awards.