Rutgers African-American Alumni Alliance (RAAA), Inc.. All Rights Reserved. A native of Brooklyn, he achieved a perfect score on the math portion of the SAT. The couple decided to move to Japan for his work. Lewis is known for playing roles of mothers in the films What's Love Got to Do With It (1993), Poetic Justice (1993), The Preacher's Wife (1996), The Brothers . That's Nancy Wilson in the middle! Additional film roles include Dead Presidents (1995), Cast Away (2000) and Hereafter (2010). After graduation, she was engaged to Dwayne and had a part-time job at E.H. Wright Industries as an assistant art buyer and as a dorm director at Hillman. Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. She also had a recurring role as Will Smith's Aunt Helen in the NBC sitcom The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air from 1991 to 1996. Denise was a poor student who often procrastinated and struggled to manage her time and money. A native of Brooklyn; Denise Huxtable is the daughter of Hillman alumni Dr. Heathcliff Huxtable and Clair Hanks Huxtable, Esq. [5] She next landed the role of Effie White in the workshop of the Michael Bennettdirected musical Dreamgirls, but when the show moved to Broadway, Bennett chose Jennifer Holliday for the role. Copyright 2023 The President and Fellows of Harvard College. Its a wedding story for you! Soon after she arrived in New York City, Lewis debuted on Broadway in a small role in Eubie (1979), the musical based on the work of Eubie Blake. or They married in 2005 First African Methodist Episcopal Church in Los Angeles. Jenifer Lewis gained recognition for her performance as Dean Davenport in the sitcom, A Different World followed by Aunt Helen in The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air. As an undergraduate Jennifer became a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated at Rutgers Iota Psi Chapter and is a proud life member. Leticia "Lettie" Bostic (Mary Alice): enrolled in Hillman, dropped out of Hillman a few credits short of her degree, moved to Paris, met Pablo Picasso, spied for the Allies during World War II, rejected marriage proposal from South African freedom fighter Marcus Mpepo, replaced Stevie as dorm director of Gilbert Hall decades later in 1988, chastises Kimberly for engaging in unprotected sex, disappeared after season two. She left Hillman at the end of her sophomore year to travel to Africa. Ronald Marlon Johnson, Jr. (Darryl M. Bell): native of Detroit (Michigan), son of Ron Johnson Sr. and brother of Rachel Johnson, roommate and best friend of Dwayne, involved in serious relationship with Millie, member of the ROTC pledged Kappa Lambda Nu Fraternity and successfully "crossed over", dated numerous women during most of his college career, worked summers as a salesman for his father's automobile dealership, falsely implied that Dwayne's campaign for student body president was endorsed by former presidential candidate Jesse Jackson, member of the Hillman ROTC, managed/performed in the band X-Pression, graduated after nine semesters (January 1992), victim of a bias incident at Virginia A&M University (on the weekend of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day 1992), band breaks up, employed as spokesman for a phone sex hotline, employed as a car salesman (independent of his father), unemployed, criticized Kimberly's interracial relationship with Matthew (but later admitted he was jealous), entered into serious relationship with Kimberly (after pursuing her for months), antagonist of Shazza, cheated on Kimberly with Freddie (while Freddie was involved with Shazza), broke up with Kimberly, entered into serious relationship with Freddie, manager and co-owner of "The Place Where The Blues Will Be Played" with Mr. Gaines, provided the concept which inspired Dwayne's new video game for Kinishewa, chosen to be godfather of Dwayne and Whitley's unborn child. The photo in question was posted on her husbands page: Great moment 14 years ago today, with the Delta's! Among her most recent assignments, Jennifer covered former First Lady Michelle Obamas widely followed book tour, Becoming.. She introduces us to a sorority sister who is a member of . However, he broke up with her once he realized he was still in love with Whitley. Happy Anniversary @diva3482 , A post shared by Vincent Hughes (@senvincenthughes) on Jul 30, 2019 at 5:09pm PDT. In 2000, Lewis had a supporting role in the adventure drama film Cast Away, directed by Robert Zemeckis. However, during her relationship with Byron Douglas III, the two slept together and he interrupted Whitley and Byron's wedding ceremony to declare his love for her. Divatastic Cult Classic "Jackie's Back ", "Jenifer Lewis Talks About Love, Happiness and the Hereafter", "Actress Jenifer Lewis says Kinloch helped shape her", "Jenifer Lewis Opens Up About Battle With Bipolar Disorder", "Jenifer Lewis: "You Have To Love Yourself", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Jenifer_Lewis&oldid=1134230835, Episodes: "Jingle Hell, Jingle Hell, Jingle All the Way" and "Uh-Oh: Pt. [7], In 1992, Lewis was cast as one of the back-up singers to Whoopi Goldberg in the comedy film Sister Act. Millicent ("Millie") (Marie-Alise Recasner): Whitley's confidante and only friend for much of season one, involved in serious relationship with Ron, disappeared after season one (last name unrevealed). The actor made guest appearances on a few TV shows and had a few voice acting roles, including The Princess and the Frog in 2009. Jennifer Lewis Regional Director, Karen StreeterAssistant Regional Director, Gamma Phi Delta Sorority, Inc.National Headquarters2657 West Grand Blvd.Detroit, MI 48208-1203Email: [emailprotected]Fax (313) 873-5254, Gamma Phi Delta Scholarships & Endowments. The two married and spent their honeymoon in Los Angeles, which coincided with the 1992 riots following the verdict in the Rodney King trial. And, she was also a commencement speaker at Livingston College. Jennifer Lewis. Whitley Marion Gilbert-Wayne is an Art History and French major at Hillman. They honeymooned in Los Angeles, which coincided with the 1992 riots following the verdict in the Rodney King trial. [24] She originally hid her diagnosis, as she felt ashamed, but eventually came to embrace it after 17 years of therapy and 10 years of medication. Although he dated several women across the series, he was most involved in an on-again-off-again relationship with Whitley Gilbert. Lewis is known for playing roles of mothers in the films What's Love Got to Do With It (1993), Poetic Justice (1993), The Preacher's Wife (1996), The Brothers (2001), The Cookout (2004), Think Like a Man (2012) and in the sequel Think Like a Man Too (2014), Baggage Claim (2013) and The Wedding Ringer (2015), as well as in The Temptations miniseries (1998). When I was diagnosed with bipolar disorder, somehow I found the strength and the courage to say 3 of the most powerful words in the English language: I need help.. Visit our website. A Different World is a spin-off from the American television sitcom The Cosby Show with Denise Huxtable, in the first season. Jennifer has made pioneering contributions to the programmable assembly of functional, structural . Mrs. Hughes gave a lovely shout out to her sorority, Delta Sigma Theta. Although details on her assets are not available, she has earned a lot from her career in the entertainment industry. 23. Copyright 2023. She has played important roles in films like Meet the Browns, Juwanna Mann, Noras Hair Salon, and others. He had a crush on Denise and unsuccessfully ran for the title of "Miss Hillman" at her urging to highlight the sexism of the pageant. This page was last edited on 14 January 2023, at 06:58. As a series regular, Lewis starred alongside Patricia Wettig in her short-lived legal drama Courthouse in 1995, playing Judge Rosetta Reide, the first main African American lesbian character on television. Dwayne Wayne is a mathematics major at Hillman. Gina Deveaux (Ajai Sanders): family emigrated to the U.S. from Martinique, pledged Alpha Delta Rho Sorority and successfully "crossed over", dated Dion (who physically abused her), pressed charges against Dion and broke up with him, roommate of Lena and Charmaine at the start of junior year, involved in incident that led Charmaine to falsely accuse Terrell of sexual harassment, placed on academic probation, moved off-campus into house (with Lena, Charmaine, Terrell and Dorian), rejected Dion again after he violated probation and contacted her, completed junior year and still enrolled at Hillman. Jennifer has been a national keynote for the Speaking of Womens Health Foundation where she presented motivational and inspiring tips to thousands of women throughout the country. He became a mathematics professor at Hillman but his engagement with Whitley was broken off when he almost cheated on her. Following her appearances on Broadway and working as a backup singer for Bette Midler, she made her screen debut with the 1988 comedy-drama film, Beaches. In 2015, she starred in the romantic comedy The Wedding Ringer.[3]. Northern consists of the states of Michigan, Ohio, and West Virginia. She then appeared in the NBC series The Playboy Club followed by movies like Think Like a Man, Think Like a Man Too, Baggage Claim, and The Wedding Ringer. In 1994, she followed with other comedic supporting roles, including Mrs. Coleman, the Unemployment Office lady, in Renaissance Man and as Whoopi Goldberg's sister in Corrina, Corrina. Ralph wished her husband a happy anniversary on Instagram, writing, 14 summers ago in July, I took my love life to another level by choosing a life partner who loves himself, respects himself, encourages himself, she writes, and by doing so is able to do the same for me in abundance!, 14 summers ago in July I took my love life to another level by choosing a life partner who loves himself, respects himself, encourages himself and by doing so is able to do the same for me in abundance! Such a great memory!, And heres another Wedding Day memory cause its my anniversary!! In 2017, she published a book about her life and career, entitled The Mother of Black Hollywood, in which she shared her life experiences with Whoopi Goldberg, Loretta Devine, Chris Rock, Bette Midler, Rosie O'Donnell, Liza Minnelli, Whitney Houston and Aretha Franklin. Log In. Lewis, whose net worth is estimated to be around $2 million, has appeared in more than 400 TV . She did, however, share a super cute story about her wedding day that involves a spot on Jenifer Lewis impression. She is an elected member of the National Academy of Sciences, the National Academy of Engineering, the National Academy of Inventors, and the American Academy of Arts and Sciences. Essence may receive compensation for some links to products and services on this website. Whitley originally went to college to land a husband although she quickly realized she enjoyed art history and stayed at Hillman for a fifth year to take business courses. There I am all dressed up getting ready to come through doors, she recalls. She enrolled in Hillman and was roommates with Maggie Lauten and Jaleesa Vinson during her sophomore year. Jenifer Lewis was cast in the 2010 fantasy film Hereafter and was nominated for an NAACP Image Award for her performance in Five. She enrolled in Hillman and was roommates with Maggie Lauten and Jaleesa Vinson during her sophomore year. When she was presented with the star, Lewis was joined by Debbie Allen and composer Marc Shaiman. At the same time, Lewis was developing her nightclub act, The Diva Is Dismissed, an autobiographical comedy and music show in New York City cabarets. [11] She also had a recurring role as Veretta Childs (Toni's mother) in the UPN sitcom Girlfriends. Oct. 7th, 2023 20th Annual Hall of Fame. She played Anthony Andersons mother in the ABC show, Black-ish, and has appeared regularly since the second season. Winifred "Freddie" Brooks (Cree Summer):[11] native of New Mexico, daughter of Joni Brooks, cousin of Matthew, roommate of Jaleesa during freshman and sophomore years, has unrequited feelings for Dwayne, was a student activist throughout her undergraduate career, dated Garth Parks (who almost rapes her), dated Ernest Bennett, roommate of Kimberly during junior and senior years, entered into serious relationship with Shazza Zulu, graduated (Class of 1992), enrolled in Hillman Law School, co-dorm director of Height Hall, cheated on Shazza with Ron (while Ron was involved with Kimberly), broke up with Shazza on Thanksgiving Day 1992, entered into serious relationship with Ron, earned law review membership and completed first year of law school. Jenifer was cast as Lana Hawkins in the Lifetime medical drama Strong Medicine. The couple exchanged vows in front of 425 guests, according to People, with singer Patti LaBelle,Divorce Courtjudge Mablean Ephriam and actresses Loretta Devineand Neicy Nash among the bridal party. But I may never have one. [4] After college, Lewis moved to New York. Lewis-Hall has received many awards and accolades. Maggie Lauten (Marisa Tomei): A "military brat" and journalism major, she is one of the few white students at predominantly African American Hillman. The nomenclature of graduate chapters are named according to geographic location and "Alumnae . BIO Refreshed in 2019, Network Television Journalist, Author, International SpeakerPhiladelphia Anchor and Manager Community Relations, References/CitationsTo learn more about Mrs. Lewis-Hall, please visit: http://www.jenniferlewishall.com/, Save the Date! Jaleesa Vinson-Taylor (Dawnn Lewis): native of Camden (New Jersey), sister of Danielle and Yvonne Vinson, ex-wife of Lamar Collins, enrolled at Hillman at age 25, a business management major, roommate of Denise and Maggie during sophomore year, worked part-time at the Hillman library, assistant dorm director of Gilbert Hall, vacationed in Greece with Maggie during the summer of 1988, roommate of Freddie during junior and senior years, worked a summer installing cable television, entered into serious relationship with Walter, co-dorm director of Gilbert Hall, engaged to Walter, couple halts wedding at the altar and mutually separates, graduated (Class of 1990), accepted an entry-level corporate position, off-campus roommate of Whitley, married Colonel Bradford Taylor (in a surprise elopement), stepmother of Suzanne and Terrence, started a temporary employment agency, gave birth to daughter Imani, disappeared after season five. In a reunion special, it was revealed that while at Kinishewa, Dwayne invented the flip cell phone, inspired by his flip glasses. His best friend/roommate is Ron Johnson. 2", Susan Clayton / Dean Dorothy Dandridge Davenport, Episodes: "Father Fairest", "Double Cheeseburger, Hold the Diploma" and "Here Comes the Groom", Black Widow Spider (voice) / Hazel (voice), Episodes: "Goldilocks and the Three Bears" and "The Bremen Town Musicians", Episodes: "The Brother's Day" and "Father Fixture", Episode: "A Den Is a Terrible Thing to Waste", Episodes: "No Brains Left Behind" and "Mad About You", Episodes: "A Short Story and a Tall Tale" and "The Way the Cookie Crumbles", Episodes: "Breaking Grandad" and "Early Bird Special", Recurring (Season 1), Series regular (Season 2-), Episodes: "Not Full House" and "Mysteries of Maggie", Episode: "All Star Super Queen Variety Show", Episodes: "Lunas Big Leap" and "King Skylar", Episodes: "Plumage", "Yeast Week", "Nighttime Friend" and "The Pain Garden", Episode: "The Ballad of Hopediah Planter", Episode: "Escape from Preschool/Mr. Economic Empowerment. She transferred to Hillman at the start of the sophomore year and was roommates with Denise Huxtable and Jaleesa Vinson. It aired on NBC for six seasons, from 1987 to 1993. Lewis LabHarvard UniversityPierce Hall 22129 Oxford StreetCambridge, MA 02138, Hansjrg Wyss Professor of Biologically Inspired Engineering. He is best recognized by his flip up sunglasses and is known for making unsuccessful advances on numerous women throughout his freshman year. From 1992 to 1993, she played Dean Davenport in the sixth and final season of the NBC sitcom A Different World. Fourteen years ago, Sheryl Lee Ralph and Senator Vincent Hughes said I do. Little did we know, their wedding day was full of hilarious moments thanks to one of her bridesmaids Jenifer Lewis. Northern consists of the states of Michigan, Ohio, and West Virginia. New Jersey (WPHL)- Sorority sisters share fun, friendship, and a love of community service. As she left the ceremony, Lewis was asked about the star's value to her. She made her debut with Broadway musicals and later appeared in several films. Later that year, she played Whitney Houston's character's mother in the film The Preacher's Wife,[8] for which she received her second NAACP Image Award nomination. At the end of the series, Whitley learns she's pregnant and she and Dwayne move to Tokyo, Japan upon a job offer for Dwayne. [12] On television, she guest-starred on That's So Raven and Boston Legal. To name a few, she is a member of the Rutgers University Board of Trustees, she has been inducted into the Rutgers African-American Alumni Alliance Hall of Fame, and she was honored by the Douglass Society at Rutgers University for outstanding achievement in the field of Journalism. Kimberly Reese (Charnele Brown):[12] native of Columbus (Ohio), daughter of Clinton Reese, roommate (and best friend) of Whitley during freshman and sophomore years, a biology major, employed by Mr. Gaines at The Pit part-time throughout her undergraduate career, involved in serious relationship with Robert (had a pregnancy "false alarm"), rejected a much-needed scholarship because of the sponsoring corporation's investments in apartheid-controlled South Africa, employed at funeral home part-time, roommate of Freddie during junior and senior years, involved in serious relationship with Matthew, pledged Alpha Delta Rho Sorority and successfully "crossed over", performed in the band X-Pression, graduated (Class of 1992), entered into serious relationship with Ron (after being pursued for months), enrolled in Hillman Medical School, co-dorm director of Height Hall, broke up with Ron, entered into serious relationship with fellow medical student Spencer Boyer, completed first year of medical school, engaged to Spencer (after turning down numerous proposals from him). Lewis then shifted to Los Angeles and began appearing in sitcoms like Murphy Brown, In Living Color, Roc, Friends, and more. Colonel Bradford Taylor (Glynn Turman): served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War, retired with the rank of colonel, ex-husband of Johanna, father of Suzanne and Terrence, professor of mathematics at Hillman (nicknamed "Dr. War" because of his reputation as a demanding professor), commander of the Hillman ROTC, became Dwayne's primary mentor, was distraught when his former student Zelmer Collier was deployed to the Persian Gulf just before the start of Operation Desert Storm, rejected membership in an all-white country club after being criticized by Terrence, married Jalessa Vinson (in a surprise elopement), brother-in-law of Danielle Vinson, became a father for the third time when Jaleesa gave birth to daughter Imani. She also had roles in The Mighty (1998), The Temptations miniseries (1998), Mystery Men (1999) and Blast from the Past (1999), and the leading role in the film Jackie's Back (1999).[5]. In 2013, she played Paula Patton's mother in the romantic comedy Baggage Claim. The first chapter, Alpha, is combined with graduate and undergraduate members. Jenifer Jeanette Lewis (born January 25, 1957[1]) is an American actress. Come get a plate of goodness! [2][3] She also provided the voice for Mama Odie in Disney's animated feature The Princess and the Frog (2009), and Flo in Pixar's Cars series. My sorors showed up and showed out, she says. 2022 RAAA Student/Alumni Mixer Asks: How Do We Get To Where You Are? [Note: Charmaine originated as a recurring character on The Cosby Show. Lewis, whose net worth is estimated to be around $2 million, has appeared in more than 400 TV episodes, 68 movies, 40 animations and even in four Broadway shows. A post shared by Sheryl Lee Ralph (@diva3482) on Jul 30, 2019 at 12:02pm PDT, That wasnt the only throwback wedding day memory Ralph shared! Whitley left Byron at the altar for Dwayne and the two quickly married. A native of Brooklyn; Denise Huxtable is the daughter of Hillman alumni Dr. Heathcliff Huxtable and Clair Hanks Huxtable, Esq. On January 20, 1930, the organization was incorporated as a perpetual body. [citation needed], Lewis accepted a position as a Harlette, a back-up singer for Bette Midler which led to Lewis' first TV appearances on Midler's HBO specials. Jenifer Lewis looks at me and says, uh, Ralph, I know this is your wedding and your day. He graduated from Hillman as valedictorian of Class of 1991 and engaged to Whitley. Offers may be subject to change without notice. In 2014, Lewis was cast as Ruby Johnson, Anthony Anderson's character's mother in the ABC comedy series Black-ish. She played the role of Tupac Shakurs mother in the film Poetic Justice and Tina Turners mother in Whats Love Got to Do With It. And so when I come through those doors, it is all about me.'. To name a few, she is a member of the Rutgers University Board of Trustees, she has been inducted into the Rutgers African-American Alumni Alliance Hall of Fame, and she was honored by the Douglass Society at Rutgers University for outstanding achievement in the field of Journalism. [10] As a consequence, Whitley's character was mellowed out and she was paired romantically with Dwayne, with whom she had an on again-off again relationship. If Maggie would have stayed on the show after season one, Debbie Allen (the show's producer from seasons 26) would have given her a black boyfriend and there would have been an episode where Dwayne brings her home for Thanksgiving dinner and Dwayne's parents disapproves of his interracial relationship. She is truly a refreshing voice that resonates with audiences all over the country. By clicking Sign Up, you agree to our After learning that Dwayne went on a date with another woman, Whitley broke off their engagement although the two reunited when Whitley cheated on her fianc Byron Douglas III with Dwayne. She sang in her church choir at the age of five. ESSENCE.com is part of ESSENCE Communications, Inc. Lena James (Jada Pinkett): native of Baltimore (Maryland), daughter of Grover James, originally an engineering major but later journalism major, named after singer Lena Horne, ended high school relationship with Piccolo, employed by Mr. Gaines at The Pit part-time, developed a brief crush on Dwayne, roommate of Gina and Charmaine at the start of sophomore year, entered into serious (yet celibate) relationship with Dorian, rejected Piccolo's attempt to reconcile, moved off-campus into house (with Gina, Charmaine, Terrell and Dorian), completed sophomore year and still enrolled at Hillman. She only reappears once in season 3 to give Dwayne closure on his crush. Comes back to Richmond, Va. with Suzanne, Terrence and Colonel Bradford Taylor and Imani. Note: Denise originated as a regular character on The Cosby Show, on which she was featured on a regular basis during seasons 13 and 67, and on a recurring basis during seasons 4 and 5. In recognition of her professional accomplishments and community involvement, she was awarded the Professional Woman of the Year Award from The Union County Club and the New Jersey Minority Achiever Award by the YMCA of New Jersey. Still, she was ready to marry Byron until Dwayne interrupted her wedding and declared his love for her. [2][3][4][5][6][7][8][9] A native of Richmond (Virginia), she is daughter of Hillman alumni and divorcees Mercer and Marion Gilbert. I would encourage counseling whether you have a blended family or not., Today the couple is still going strong. Denise was a poor student who often procrastinated and struggled to manage her time and money. Lewis is the youngest of seven children. On July 15, Jenifer Lewis received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in the Televison category. Please logout and login again. Lewis is known unofficially as "The Mother of Black Hollywood" (also the name of her memoir) given her frequent matriarchal film and television roles. Lewis has stated that she never auditioned to play Turner, but would have been thrilled to play the iconic singer. ], "Binge-Watching 'A Different World': 17 Things You Totally Forgot About This Guilt-Free 'Cosby Show' Spin-Off", "Whitley's World: A Brief History of Bad and Boujee Black Girl Style", "Off The Reservation, 'Different World's' Cree Summer Is A Bundle Of Contradictions", "A Different World's Brown Speaks Out On Interracial Couples", "Recurring Role Moves Actor From Placentia Into 'A Different World', https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=List_of_A_Different_World_characters&oldid=1133527473, Lists of American sitcom television characters, Short description is different from Wikidata, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0. [15] The following year, she starred alongside Rosario Dawson and Tracee Ellis Ross in Five, for which she received her third NAACP Image Award nomination. Joyce Lewis Johnston, Beta Phi Chapter president, and Jennifer Lewis, sorority Northern Region director. In 2006, she had a featured role as the wedding planner in Tyler Perry's Madea's Family Reunion, and also appeared in Perry's comedy-drama Meet the Browns (2008) as Vera Brown. On July 15, Jenifer Lewis received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in the Televison category. She began her career appearing in Broadway musicals and worked as a back-up singer for Bette Midler before appearing in films Beaches (1988) and Sister Act (1992). [citation needed], In 1996, Lewis appeared as Theresa Randle's telephone sex line boss in the film Girl 6. "[14] In 2012, Lewis began working with Shangela on the online reality show parody Jenifer Lewis and Shangela, where she acts as herself alongside Shangela, a "drag queen living in her basement." The members include the descendants of our founders Dr. Violet T. Lewis and Elizabeth A. Garner. [20][21] She has an adopted daughter named Charmaine Lewis. Due to Marisa Tomei leaving the show after the first season, the story never happened. Below is a list of Delta Sigma Theta () members (commonly referred to as Deltas).The sorority was founded on January 13, 1913, at Howard University and was first incorporated in Washington, D.C., on February 9, 1913. Be the first one to comment on this story. [16] She played Terrence J's overbearing mother in box-office hit Think Like a Man (2012) and its sequel Think Like a Man Too (2014). [10] The show ended in February 2006. The 65-year-old gained recognition for her role as a mother in films like Poetic Justice, The Brothers, The Cookout and Think Like a Man, among others. On April 22, 2008, Lewis replaced Darlene Love as Motormouth Maybelle in Broadway's Hairspray. Jennifer Lewis is the Hansjrg Wyss Professor of Biologically Inspired Engineering at the Harvard John A. Paulson School of Engineering and Applied Sciences and a Core Faculty Member at the Wyss Institute for Biologically Inspired Engineering. We knew the pain, but we knew we loved and respected each other immensely, Hughes said. She received an honorary degree from Webster in 2015. After working at a summer internship for Kinishewa Electronics in Japan, he began a relationship with Kinu Owens. [9] In the same year, she began starring as Lana Hawkins on the Lifetime television medical drama Strong Medicine, for which she also performed the theme song. Network television journalist, motivational speaker and author Jennifer Lewis-Hall has built an exceptional career in network television and multimedia. Jennifer Lewis is the Hansjrg Wyss Professor of Biologically Inspired Engineering at the Harvard John A. Paulson School of Engineering and Applied Sciences and a Core Faculty Member at the Wyss Institute for Biologically Inspired Engineering. 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