Annual MLK Holiday Prayer Breakfast takes place in nation’s capital
By Patricia McDougall Special to the AFRO
On Jan. 11 the 7th Annual Martin Luther King Holiday D.C. Prayer Breakfast was held at Matthews Memorial Baptist Church in Washington D.C. Under the theme of “Commit to Noble Struggle for Equal Rights,” several clergy, dignitaries and community service leaders came together to honor the legacy of the civil rights activist. In addition, young leaders of the Marion Barry Youth Leadership Institute were present. The youths, who serve as advocates for their peers and represent the voices of young people throughout the Washington D.C. area, offered words of encouragement and a prayer for peace around the world.
The annual event included recognition of community “sheroes,” who have significantly impacted the community. Awards were given to outstanding
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community leaders, to include Mrs. Cora Master Barry; Ms. Tia Bell; Ms. Kim Ford; Ms. Yolanda Renee King; Ms. Monica Ray; Ms. Dionne Reeder; Ms. Sandra Seegars and Ms. Susan Woodard (Posthumous). The event was well attended, and everyone had a
Rev. Anthony J. Motley brings greetings at the Annual MLK Prayer Breakfast at Matthews Memorial Baptist Church in Washington D.C.
Shown here, members of the Young leaders of The Marion Barry Youth Leadership Institute, Judith Osera Iweanoge (left) and Tatum Primus, who serve as co-youth mayors of the District of Columbia, with community leader and educator, Mrs. Cora Master Berry; Khadijah Nixon, the Youth Government Liaison; Amirah Bunn, the Youth Attorney General for the District of Columbia and former Prince George’s County Executive Rushern Baker.
Girl Scouts’ CEO Kim Ford receives the Community “Sheroes” Award for her outstanding community service.
Damone Hardy (front, left); Calique Barnes and Camryn Barnes attend the breakfast with Rev. David Venable (back, left), Pastor Nathaniel Douglass and Bro. Damion Boscom.
Chloe Moses delivers a song.
Shown here, Gretchen Wharton (left); Vera Orlando; Ann Royal; Judge Nicholas Majett and Angie Royal.
Karen Adebiyi (left), Cerise Elaine Turner, Miss Senior District of Columbia 2023, and Sharon Scott enjoy the prayer breakfast, held in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
D.C. Federation of Democratic Women, Sherry Pate (left), Sherman Tillman and Hazel Bland Thomas take time to fellowship together.
Rep. Oye Owelewa, who represents the District of Columbia in the U.S. House of Representatives, greets the audience with a warm welcome.
Aaron Jenkins (left) shares a moment with At-Large Councilmember Robert White.
Maria Wallace (left), Johnnie Scott Rice, Dr. Margaret Scott-Graves and Virginia Moore honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Emcee Rev. Dr. Ocelia Pearsall (left); Pastor E. Gail Anderson Holness; Rev. Dr. Kendrick Curry and Minister Karen Curry, pastors of the Pennsylvania Avenue Baptist Church, and Bro. Stuart Anderson come together.