Terrence Shelton, vice president of enterprise development and communications, Golden 1 Credit Union, and Deneva Shelton, CEO, Nehemiah Leaders Program
Dr. Ami Bera, U.S. congressman, and Dr. Janine Bera, chief medical officer, WellSpace Heath
Marinda Johnson Sessoms, owner, JUST TRIND Productions; Myesha Yates, director of operations, Capital Black Chamber; Chris Thomas, anchor, ABC10; and Dr. Marcellene Watson-Derbigny, associate vice president for student retention and academic success, Sacramento State
From SMUD: Shiloh Costello, manager of DEIB and sustainable communities; Markisha Webster, director of DEIB learning and sustainable communities; Franklin Burris, economic development and partnerships; and Brittany Woodard, events supervisor, trade show and community engagement
Azizza Davis Goines, president and CEO, Capital Black Chamber, and Lora Anguay, chief energy resources officer, SMUD
David Sobon, founder and producer, Wide Open Walls, and auctioneer; Cassandra Jennings, CEO, St. HOPE; Rachel Sullivan, marriage and family therapist, The Relational Center; Rick Jennings, councilmember, City of Sacramento; and Kathy Lester, chief, Sacramento Police Department
Capital Black Chamber of Commerce
The Capital Black Chamber of Commerce marked a major milestone on Feb. 21 with its 40th Anniversary Installation and Awards Gala, “Capital Nights,” at the SAFE Credit Union Convention Center. The event featured the installation of the board of directors, fundraising and a silent auction supporting the Young Leadership Collaborative and presentation of the 2025 Business Awards.
Photographer: Tia Gemmell
