“The Pearls”, a private affair nestled in Studio City, CA, will recognize outstanding Deaf women across America on June 4, 2011. These Deaf women deserve the honor and have been extraordinary in their respective categories:  First Ofs/Founders, Advocates, Artists, Businesswomen, and Hidden Pearls. To view the award recipients, please check the “Award Recipients’ section under The Pearls.

Several years ago Sheena McFeely, founder of “The Pearls,” watched Oprah’s television special, “The Legends,” where Oprah honored outstanding African American women who serve as great role models in their professions.  This inspired Sheena to establish “The Pearls”.

Sheena states, “A pearl is an object of beauty, admiration and rarity, which these women are.  This event will show not only to the world, but little Deaf girls everywhere it is possible to be a lawyer, actress, business owner, political leader, or animator. After all, each Deaf girl has a pearl within that is waiting to be revealed.”

All of this will be broadcasted online for the public to view on September 10, 2011 at http://themprojects.com/.