Beverly Kearney, BET Honoree

The BET Honors, a star-studded even which celebrates African American achievement, was recently held at the Warner Theater in Washington, DC.   Honorees included Stevie Wonder, Mariah Carey, Maya Angelou, Spike Lee, Beverly Kearney and the Tuskegee Airmen. You can read Rahiel's reflections on what made the weekend unforgettable HERE.   But I want to introduce you to Beverly Kearney, or  "Bev", as she is affectionally called.   

Everyone knows that I'm not a big fan of the BET television network.   On the other hand, everyone also knows that I firmly believe in giving credit where credit is due.   And credit IS due to Debra Lee since she has gotten "The Honors" right for the past 5 years.   Ms. Lee held the 5th annual BET Honors Ceremony at the Warner Theater in DC on Saturday, January 14, 2012.  First Lady Obama was there, along with entertainment celebrities and industry leaders who came into DC and did their very best to fill up all the high-end hotels.  This year, amongst all the celebrities who were being honored, it was Bev who left the most vivid memory.     

Why?

Because her-story is inspirational.  Or maybe, because the foundation she set up holds a Minority Mentorship Symposium every year.  It might be because for 18 years, she's been the legendary head coach of the University of Texas women’s track and field team, and has coached more than a few "Olympians".  Or, because she's in the International Women’s Sports Hall of Fame.  Could it be that she reminds me of myself---a fighter driven to overcome all the beat-downs that occur in life?   

The fact of the matter is, Bev reminds me of what my GMama used to say:  "It's alright to fall down, long as you don't stay down." 

Beverly Kearney's accomplishments offer further proof that GMama's words are just as true today as they were long ago:  That there is no excuse for mediocrity.  We all face adversity at many points in our lives, but what matters most is how we respond to those challenges.  Life will continuously knock us down, but how fast we get back up is the true measure of who we are.

Beverly Kearney's story is one of tragedy and triumph.   Read the short version HERE .  It is a story of a woman's resilience.  If you are ever blessed to hear her testimony, I'm sure you'd agree that there is absolutely NO excuse for mediocrity.  Period. 

Oh....and don't forget to watch The BET Honors on Monday, February 13, 2012 @ 9:00pm (EST) and 8:00pm (CST)!




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