Honors Major Gladys Gaillard-McBride for empowering women and girls through the McDaniel's Pearls & Tea sisterhood.

The South Carolina House of Representatives recognizes Major Gladys Gaillard-McBride for empowering women and girls through the McDaniel's Pearls & Tea sisterhood. The annual tea party, held on the third Saturday of October, honors McDaniel women who have passed away. Attendees, elegantly costumed in pearls, share knowledge and wisdom. The event includes a presentation of pearls to 12-year-old girls, symbolizing love, respect, and the transition into womanhood. Major Gaillard-McBride, a distinguished military nurse and nursing educator, has hosted the event since 2014.

Honors Major Gladys Gaillard-McBride for empowering women and girls through the McDaniel's Pearls & Tea sisterhood.

The South Carolina House of Representatives recognizes Major Gladys Gaillard-McBride for empowering women and girls through the McDaniel's Pearls & Tea sisterhood. The annual tea party, held on the third Saturday of October, honors McDaniel women who have passed away. Attendees, elegantly costumed in pearls, share knowledge and wisdom. The event includes a presentation of pearls to 12-year-old girls, symbolizing love, respect, and the transition into womanhood. Major Gaillard-McBride, a distinguished military nurse and nursing educator, has hosted the event since 2014.