Attendees enjoy live performance from Broadway Star Phillip Boykin
The Phillis Wheatley Community Center hosted its second annual Hall of Fame Champions Luncheon in Greenville on October 14, 2024. Former State Senator Ralph Anderson, Broadway star Phillip Boykin, community leader Bobbie Jo Clinkscale, and business leader Stewart Spinks into the center’s Hall of Fame.
Former State Senator Ralph Anderson was inducted as the Public Policy Champion (posthumous) who tirelessly advocated for the public good as a member of Greenville City Council, a member of the South Carolina House of Representatives, and as a State Senator. Senator Anderson’s family accepted the award on his behalf.
Broadway star and Phillis Wheatley alum Phillip Boykin was inducted as the Arts Champion for his accomplishments as a Tony-nominated performer. During his acceptance remarks, Boykin credited Phillis Wheatley as the place his career began. The audience was thrilled to experience a live performance from Boykin.
Bobbie Jo Clinkscale was inducted as the Community Champion (posthumous) who served many years as an administrator at Phillis Wheatley Community Center. Her family accepted the award on her behalf.
Chairman and Founder of Spinx Stewart Spinks will be inducted as the Business Champion who founded and grew his business in Greenville while investing in the community. Mr. Spinx graciously accepted the award with his family in attendance.
Watch the full event recording below!
“The Hall of Fame Champions were selected for their extraordinary leadership and contributions to the community over many years. These four individuals have inspired us all with their leadership and accomplishments. We are honored to recognize them in the Phillis Wheatley Hall of Fame Champions so that future generations will continue to learn from their legacies.”
“We are thrilled to celebrate these leaders and to show our gratitude for their leadership. As an alumnus of the center, I know how powerful it is for our young people to have examples of how to excel in business and the arts, how to serve the public as an elected official, and how to give back to their community.”
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