Noted Singer and Actor Forms Overcomers For Life for HIV/AIDS Survivors

ably hammered her way to a successful career in theater, music, television and film.

Stanton grew up in the rural Shady Grove community, right outside the city of Tyler, Texas, the home of former NFL Hall-of-Famer and Heisman Trophy football star Earl Campbell and also the home of former “It’s Showtime at the Apollo” co-host Kiki Shepard. Recognized as a child prodigy, her divine destiny and deep talents became realized as early as age 9, singing at her grandmother’s church.

In 2009, Stanton, known for her powerful voice and strong command to audiences, burst into the theatre scene, playing the famous characters of Shug Avery and Church Lady Darlene in Oprah Winfrey’s “The Color Purple National Broadway Tour.” She went on to roles in other film, television and theatric productions and culminated by leading a 2-hour Performance at the White House in Washington, D.C. for “President Barak Obama’s Christmas

Open House” program on December 23, 2011.

Stanton later executive produced of her 1st Gospel CD “The Best Is Yet to Come,” featuring songs from “The Color Purple.” Her single from the CD, "Maybe God Is Trying to Tell You Something" was picked up by 20th Century Fox and featured in the ABC Sitcom, “Fresh Off The Boat.”

Stanton’s accolades led to numerous prestigious recognitions from her homeland East Texas community. Also dubbed “Tyler’s Golden Rose,” her many honors have included:

The “Key to The City of Tyler”;

The street CR 310, renamed VirLinda Lane, (East and West);

A Resolution declaring February 3rd “VirLinda Stanton Day,” from Tyler Smith County Commissioners Court;

A second Proclamation proclaiming February 16th “VirLinda Stanton Day,” from Mayor Barbara Bass and the City of Tyler.

The multi-dimensional Stanton is the founder of “VirLinda Stanton Enterprises, LLC and also embarked on her journey as a published and award-winning author. Her first book Anthology release, "Souled Out Vol. 2 (coauthored with Cheryl Polote-Williamson) is an Amazon best-seller.

Overcomers For

LIFE will develop a combination of strategic and cutting-edge tools to provide timely aid to those suffering from serious medical conditions, namely HIV/ AIDS and mental health crises.

VirLinda also serves as a current board member with the Ryan White Planning Council Committee in Dallas County, Texas.

Stanton says, “I want to acknowledge and be the face of National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day on February 7, 2023.”

Stanton will announce new programs and campaigns throughout 2023 that will help provide much-needed support to troubled women of color and others. As she states: “The Best Is Yet To Come!”