About florida cultural arts and music hall of fame
Our Mission
To preserve, celebrate, and elevate the artistic legacy of Florida's African Diaspora community by honoring extraordinary contributions in music, visual arts, theater, film, dance, and literature — while empowering emerging artists through education, advocacy, and cultural enrichment programs. We are committed to healing and unifying our community through the transformative power of the arts, including dedicated music therapy programs that nurture the gifts, communication, and emotional well-being of children on the autism spectrum.
Our Vision
To become Florida's premier institution dedicated to the African Diaspora arts experience — a living museum, cultural landmark, and therapeutic safe haven where the stories, sounds, and creative expressions of our community are permanently enshrined and widely celebrated.
leadership team
LYNN BROWN - EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR/FOUNDER
LYNN BROWN - EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR/FOUNDER
LYNN BROWN - EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR/FOUNDER
20+ years in cultural arts and gospel broadcasting. B.S. in Communication, M.A. in Christian Counseling. Executive Director, Old Dillard Foundation initiatives; National Secretary, Gospel Industry Network and GMWA Alliance.
ADRIAN J. THOMPSON VICE PRESIDENT
LYNN BROWN - EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR/FOUNDER
LYNN BROWN - EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR/FOUNDER
Entrepreneur; Landscape Designer; Pool, HVAC, and Property Grounds Management Supervisor
ZORETTA HOPKINS - TREASURER
LYNN BROWN - EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR/FOUNDER
NOVICE JOHNSON - ARTISIC DIRECTOR
National Gospel Recording Artist, Songwriter, Vocal Coach, Actress.
NOVICE JOHNSON - ARTISIC DIRECTOR
FREDRICKA J. WALKER - MARKETING DIRECTOR
NOVICE JOHNSON - ARTISIC DIRECTOR
Former Area Manager for MCA Records; Radio Personality; Public Relations Representative; Freelance Writer; Event Planner; former Public School Teacher; President, Broward Spelman Chapter.
FREDRICKA J. WALKER - MARKETING DIRECTOR
FREDRICKA J. WALKER - MARKETING DIRECTOR
FREDRICKA J. WALKER - MARKETING DIRECTOR
Former Marketing & Promotions Manager for Hot 105 and 99 Jamz; Owner, AppleDumpling Marketing.
CEDRICK MCDOWELL - ARTIST MANAGEMENT
FREDRICKA J. WALKER - MARKETING DIRECTOR
FREDRICKA J. WALKER - MARKETING DIRECTOR
Promoter; Artist Management; Booking Manager for Cash Money Records.
CORLIS LAW - OPERATIONS COORDINATOR
SUNSURRAY WYNN - GOSPEL INDUSTRY DIRECTOR
SUNSURRAY WYNN - GOSPEL INDUSTRY DIRECTOR
Event Planner and Artist Management.
SUNSURRAY WYNN - GOSPEL INDUSTRY DIRECTOR
SUNSURRAY WYNN - GOSPEL INDUSTRY DIRECTOR
SUNSURRAY WYNN - GOSPEL INDUSTRY DIRECTOR
Publisher; Promoter; Artist Management; Booking Manager; Graphic Designer.
MARTIN CHRISTIE - STAGE MANAGEMENT
SUNSURRAY WYNN - GOSPEL INDUSTRY DIRECTOR
MARTIN CHRISTIE - STAGE MANAGEMENT
35+ years in the music industry. Keyboardist, Music Director, and Billboard-charting Producer; Sound Engineer; Stellar Awards voting member
our advisors
Dr. Denise St. Patrick-Bell
Dr. Denise St. Patrick-Bell
Dr. Denise St. Patrick-Bell
Owner of Giacon LLC (for-profit) and the Denny Rose Foundation (nonprofit). Facilitates organizational training and nonprofit/small-business start-up and growth throughout the U.S., the Caribbean, and Latin America.
Patricia G. West
Dr. Denise St. Patrick-Bell
Dr. Denise St. Patrick-Bell
Former Deputy Director, Broward County Human Services Department; former lobbyist for the Broward County Board of County Commissioners; founder, PGWest and Associates; former Executive Director, The Old Dillard Foundation.
LaVell R. Nero
Dr. Denise St. Patrick-Bell
LaVell R. Nero
Adjunct Business Professor, Wayne County Community College (Detroit, MI); former Dean of Students, Chandler Park Academy; CEO & Founder, Alternative Management and Marketing Group.
OUR STORY
PEPPI HENDRIX
In 2004, the late Peppi Hendrix established the South Florida Gospel Music Awards (SFGMA) to honor the dedicated gospel musicians who serve as the unsung heroes of the music industry. Under his leadership, the SFGMA became a must-attend annual ceremony, connecting emerging artists with industry veterans.
LYNN J BROWN
Following Peppi Hendrix's passing in 2018, Lynn Brown — then President of the Broward Alliance of Gospel Music Professionals — stepped up to carry the legacy forward. In 2019 the ceremony reached unprecedented heights. After a pandemic pause, Lynn rebranded the event as the South Florida Indie Awards in 2020–2021, and in 2022, recognizing Florida's broader untold history across music, film, theater, and literature, renamed it the Florida Cultural Arts & Music Hall of Fame — with plans for a dedicated museum..