The Second Annual Strong Black Women’s Appreciation is designed help encourage, motivate, educate, and restore honor to black women within the black community. Donald Burris, event founder, had a vision about three years ago to recognize and honor strong black women in his hometown of Milwaukee, WI. After doing some research Burris found that there are some beautiful, intelligent black women that have overcome certain obstacles to become successful and reach their dreams. As part of the event, a $500 scholarship is awarded in honor of his cousin who was murdered in 2008: the Sanchaz D. Conley Scholarship Award