2023 Eagle Award Highlights

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Vivian and Ray Chew accept the 2023 American Eagle honor
Photo Credit: Fred Morledge

Ray Chew, Regina Belle, and Vivian Scott Chew
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Ray and Vivian Chew with the American Eagle Award
Photo Credit: Fred Morledge

NMC Director David Sanders, Ray Chew, AFM President Ray Hair, and Vivian Scott Chew
Photo Credit: Fred Morledge

Regina Belle performing the musical tribute to the honorees
Photo Credit: Fred Morledge

Regina Belle with Tyrone Belle on piano for the musical tribute
Photo Credit: Fred Morledge

Regina Belle
Photo Credit: Fred Morledge

Tyrone Belle at the piano
Photo Credit: Fred Morledge

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