West Palm Beach, Fla. – Multiple South Florida weekend events showcased striking models of increasing self-sufficiency, self-reliance and community service, in contrast with escalating federal and state attacks on diversity, equity and inclusion.

Mosaic Group Founder & CEO Ann Marie Sorrell set new standards in marking the 20th anniversary of her award-winning, full-service marketing and communications agency, joined by nearly 300 clients, team members and community partners Friday evening at Mosaic’s West Palm Beach headquarters.

“This celebration is as much about our future as it is about honoring the people and organizations who have shaped our journey,” said Sorrell, as she announced the launch of Mosaic Global Group, a multinational integrated marketing and consulting company that expands the agency’s ability to serve clients across international markets.

The previous night, Kitty Lundan, below right, the award-winning TV producer, music artist, host and creator of “What’s Poppin’ PBC,” and first African American woman in the county to own her own production company, hosted a roomful of admirers and supporters, such as pioneering public servant Dr. Barbara Shuler, below left, and retired Palm Beach County Administrator Verdenia Baker, in announcing her latest groundbreaking endeavors, including a new TV show, her first book, and first feature film, among other initiatives.

Other events included the latest Presidential Awards presentations Saturday at Palm Beach State College,and presentations of the gripping historical drama “At All Cost” by playwright Rashida Costa, bottom left, Sunday at the historic Lake Worth Playhouse.

President Keely Gideon Taylor, bottom from left, and the Black Chamber of Commerce’s inaugural People’s Choice Awards honored Dellesa Kirk Johnson of Sophisticated Out Loud, and Shenetria Moore of She Holdings, among others Tuesday.