Afro Lifestyle 04-12-2024

Black and Brown communities celebrate Hispanic heritage at Mexican Cultural Institute

On April 6 Things To Do DC held its Black Tie Fiesta Gala, celebrating Mexican heritage in the heart of Washington, D.C. The event took place at the multi-level Mexican Cultural Institute.

Art lined the walls, food was offered and the crowd was entertained as they networked in beautiful cultural attire. Things to Do DC hosts a variety of events throughout the year, with many held at various embassies in the District.

By Patricia McDougall Special to the AFRO

Attendees of the 2024 Black Tie Fiesta meet at the Mexican Cultural Institute on April 6 to celebrate all things related to Hispanic culture.

Sharmane Meredich and Reginald Anderson celebrate Hispanic heritage in D.C.

Mexican Dancers Abigail Aquino and Jonathan Aquino perform for the crowd.

Maya Piper and Peter Tellez enjoy the festivities.

Martha Curtin and Regan Weigei

Evelyn Vernon (left), Joy Akin and Imaobong Ewfiong-Archibong

Greg Bland, CEO at Things To Do DC, welcomes guests to the Black Tie Fiesta at the Mexican Cultural Institute.

Authors of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority bring book tour to Baltimore

By Catherine Pugh Special to the AFRO

The 2024 Delta Authors on Tour, an initiative of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority’s National Arts and Letters Commission, made a stop in Baltimore on April 6.

The event was hosted by three local alumnae chapters of the sorority, including the Baltimore City, Baltimore County and Baltimore Metropolitan Alumnae Chapters. Kellie Gowan, trichair of the Delta Authors On Tour event said, “It is an honor to be selected by the Eastern Region to host this exciting event in our city.”

“All three alumnae chapters have

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Elizabeth Talford Scott celebrated with student-led exhibition

The James E. Lewis Museum of Art (JELMA) at Morgan State University

Stone Left Unturned:

Community Initiative” with a closing reception on April 4. This citywide project saw students curate eight unique exhibitions showcasing the art of Baltimore’s own Elizabeth Talford Scott across various institutions.

The initiative’s success stemmed

from the collaboration of numerous organizations. Major support came from the Bunting Family Foundation, Baltimore Museum of Art (BMA), Maryland Institute College of Art (MICA) and its Friends of Exhibition Development Seminar.

The closing reception received additional support from Carol and Jerry Doctrow. In-kind contributions were provided by the Estate of Elizabeth Talford

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Michelle Coles (left), enjoys the event with Diane Hamilton; Terri Johnson; Vivian King; Canara Price, who serves as co-chair of the organization’s National Arts and Letters Commission; Rosie Allen-Herring, the director of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority’s Eastern Region; Daphne Maxwell Reid, an advisor for the National Arts and Letters Commission; Marion Lane; Cicely Mitchell; Jaye Lynn Peabody Smith and Dawn Wayman.

Aaron Ferguson, a member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, supports the women of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority inside of the Reginald F. Lewis Museum in Baltimore. David Lindberg serenades the crowd.

Dr. Mabel Lake Murray has served Delta Sigma Theta Sorority for 50 years. All photos by James Field

All photos by Levi Lewis

worked together to make this event possible,” she continued.

event titled, “Elevating Your Mind Between The Lines,” was free and showcased nine Delta Sigma Theta Sorority authors at the Reginald F. Lewis Museum, 830 East Pratt St., from 1-3 p.m.

By Levi Lewis Special to the AFRO

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The Elizabeth Talford Scott

Exhibition Development Seminar (EDS) Instructor Deyane Moses, speaks on the work included in the student exhibition. EDS Accessibility Consultant Mike Brown (left), EDS Accessibility Mentor Pat Halle, EDS Accessibility Consultant Marguerite Brown, EDS Accessibility Mentor Melanie Hood-Wilson, EDS Accessibility Consultant Roxanne Griffin explore the exhibit.

EDS Graduate Teaching Assistant Aleem Allison speaks to those gathered.

Curator Emeritus at Maryland Institute College of Art George Ciscle (left) and Associate Curator of Contemporary Art at the Baltimore Museum of Art Cecilia Wichmann enjoy the exhibit alongside art lovers from around the area. Ricardo Mayrick stands in front of the quilt, won by purchasing a raffle ticket at the closing reception.

EDS Student Olubunmi Bakare

Scott at Goya

Gallery.

Above: Authors sign their books as readers from across the area enjoy the 2024 Delta Authors on Tour event.

Left: Shaiah McLain (left), Tarry Scroggins and Veronica Menefee celebrate the authors of their organization, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority.