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A young unknown Black teen boy is interviewed next at the Willi Smith Day event. He states his uncle is the founder of I Crime(?) who makes t-shirts to help get former gang members off the streets and do positive things for the community. He talks about AIDS and he thinks there will be a cure in the future and feels that they should do more.

CU Gregory Hines and friend pose in the crowded room

Back of t-shirt worn by an attendee in red letters "Willi Smith Day '90"

Camera follows actor, Christopher Walken around the room. He's not interested in talking with reporter who would love to get a word.

Toukie stresses that everyone must get off their butts and give, get educated, and go out and organize to fight the disease. She states it isn't only affecting the fashion industry, it's affecting everybody. She states that everyone needs education (about AIDS) , to find a cure and get it done. Investors need to start taking classes and understand what's going on. \

Toukie Smith holding a mic standing in from of Willi Smith poster talks to the crowd stating they have alot to do, she welcomes guests and wishes them a good time. A group of teens is seen in the bkgd.

The fashion show as part of the program begins. Models on a runway in the room show off mostly casual summery dresses . Crowd applause when Toukie Smith walks the runway in a v-neck red flare skirt dress.

The fashion show continues and includes dancer, Gregory Hines, who trips and falls on the runway. Actor, Christopher Walken enthusiastically and lighthearted struts down the runway. The enthusiastic audience applauds and flash bulbs flash.

Another group of Toukie's friends are introduced. They dance flamboyantly down the runway to disco music waving their arms and legs and posing in various positions wearing velvet leopard pants, print pants with the white Willie t-shirts., hats and scarves. crazy fun

The runway show continues with fashions designed by various friends of Toukie's. Models on the runway wear beautiful and fun clothes - shiny black patent leather pants and a large red raincoat, followed by Toukie's daughter wearing oversized hoop earring and shiny black off shoulder mini dress. Other guest models wear slinky gold knit gown, a tiny silver t-back bikini, leopard hooded cat suit. and the last gal in leopard tights and mini jumper walks holding the hand of a little girl who happily jumps down the runway.

Toukie talks with the audience from the runway. She introduces a designer Sandy, who designs for "real women". The fashion show continues - models wear looser fitting outfits, pants and dresses.

Toukie introduces more fashion designs by hers and Willie's various friends including some from the Willie Wear collection.

Toukie introduces a friend, Marie, who designed the first "Black Cameo" jewelry. Marie walks the runway with Toukie and the models follow wearing her jewelry designs. Models in a slinky cat suit laden with jewels - bracelets, necklace and earrings, followed by another gal in an elaborate giant gold necklace.

CU on Willie's smiling face on the poster.