DURHAM, N.C. — Four women whose work spans journalism, research, education, and community advocacy will be honored when the Bennett College Alumnae of Durham gather for the 36th Annual White Breakfast Scholarship Fundraiser.
The longstanding Durham tradition will take place Saturday, Dec. 5, 2026, at 9:30 a.m. at the DoubleTree Raleigh Durham Research Triangle Park Hotel, 4810 Page Creek Lane in Durham.
This year’s honorees are Deborah Holt Noel, Dr. Paquita Herring Yarborough, Anissa McLendon and Sandra Jones Murphy — four women representing different fields but sharing a record of professional achievement, leadership and community service.
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