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SAN BERNARDINO, CA—- Current and past members of Social Lites, Inc., along with over 100 family and friends were on sight on Sunday, September 17, 2023, at Jassan Banquiet Hall in San Bernardino to pay tribute to longtime resident of San Bernardino and honorary member, Ms. Edna Noble, at her 90th birthday celebration. Ms. Noble was among the charter members of this organization in 1956 to help young African American high school students through the Beautillion Program to continue their education beyond high school.
We salute Ms. Noble who was president of the Social Lites, Inc. in the late 60s when she took the lead with the establishment of the first $1,000.00 scholarship to California State University, San Bernardino. This was announced at the Social Lites, Inc. annual Ebony Fashion Show scholarship fundraiser.
Ms. Noble is a member of Temple Missionary Baptist Church who received recognition from City Council Member, Kimberly Calvin, Sixth Ward on behalf of Mayor Helen Tran along with a plaque from Majority Leader Eloise Gomez Reyes of the California State Assembly presented to her from representative Prince Ogidikpe.
