Memorial Celebration for Sameel/Shyyell
Sat, May 16
|3217 The Plaza
"A Soul Gone Too Soon". This Thursday May 14 is their birthday. Therefore, in typical Mable fashion we will celebrate the whole weekend just as she’s would have. Please note that all of the events are OPEN TO ALL.


Time & Location
May 16, 2026, 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM
3217 The Plaza, 3217 The Plaza, Charlotte, NC 28205, USA
About the Event
Please make plans to join us this week as we the Charlotte LGBTQIA community honor the life of our loved one gone too soon. Saamel Y. Smith Aka Shyyell Diamond Sanchez-Mccray. This Thursday May 14 is their birthday. Therefore, in typical Mable fashion we will celebrate the whole weekend just as she’s would have. Please note that all of the events are OPEN TO ALL. Also, the Dinner, Meet up, and Afties are activities that Mable would attend to celebrate for her birthday. She always shared her celebration with everyone and wanted to make sure she celebrated at all places that truly supported her. We will continue this annual tradition that she had already established. The schedule of events is below. Please show up and show your support for any and all events that you are able to attend. Remember this is to honor, celebrate, and remember a life that…


