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The Afro-American, December 23, 2017 - January 5, 2018
USMC Master Sgt.(Ret.) Gregory Jackson and Cherie Brown Jackson
The Washington, D.C. Alumnae Foundation hosted its 29th Annual Breakfast, Fashion Show and Live Auction on Dec. 2 at the Hyatt Regency Washington Hotel in Northwest D.C. Under the leadership of Audrey Doman, Foundation President and Co-Chairs, Michelle Young and Venida Hamilton, guest were treated to a sumptuous breakfast, grant awards presentations and a live auction all topped off with a high style, up-tempo fashion show by D.C. based Ida’s Idea. Live music was provided by Rahmat Shebazz.
Danike Grant, Bobbi Poston, Gloria Todd, Tramia Coates, Tony Crews, Monica Malisa, Edgar Brookins and Pamela Jenkins Terri Braxton, Audrey Doman and Karla Gilchrist-Saunders
Shomari Stone, event emcee; Michelle Young and Sarah Hartley
Beverly Hunt, Virginia Ali and Virginia McLaurin
The Chess Girls
The Ben’s Chili Bowl Foundation(BCBF) hosted a Holiday Thank You Social on Dec. 5 at Ben’s Next Door in Northwest D.C. to honor several individuals for outstanding community service. Debbie Jarvis, Pepco; Denise Rolark Barnes, publisher for The Washington Informer and Edgar Brookins, general manager for the Washington AFRO American Newspapers received awards. Special guest included 108 year old Virginia McLaurin. BCBF funds 16 community based organizations in our neighborhood Nizem Ali with improving the quality of life in our city. photo tribute to Jim Vance and Dick Gregory
Photos by Rob Roberts
Patricia Mitchell, Industrial Bank and Kamal Ali, member, Board of Directors, Ben’s Chili Bowl Foundation
Outstanding Community Service honorees, Debbie Jarvis and Edgar Brookins, General Manager, Washington AFRO American Newspaper
Brothers Joe Briggs, and Eric Twiggs singing the Omega hymn
Psi Alpha Alpha Chapter and Eta Delta Delta Chapter, Omega Psi Phi Fraternity held its Annual Achievement Week Gala on Nov. 18 at the Waterford in Fair Oaks, Fairfax, Va. The gala recognized chapter members who have
Brother Marvin Chisolm, chair, Achievement Week
Brother Jared Christopher Lewis, Superior Service awardee
Photos by Rob Roberts
Community Service honoree, Debbie Jarvis, Pepco, Sonya Ali, Kamal Ali and Dr. Bernard Demczuk, Chair, BCB Foundation
Ron Burke, Virginia Ali, matriarch of the Ali family and Donna Cooper, Regional President, Pepco
Brother (Lt. Col.) Samuel Lashley, Colonel Charles Young Military Leadership awardee
contributed to the success of the chapter by carrying out its social action and community service programs under the leadership of the chapter Basileus, Brother Craig Spraggins. Brothers Eric Twiggs and Sydney Bailey were the emcees.
Gwendolyn Howze, Helen Lattern and Sharon Younger
Brother Craig Spraggins, chapter Basileus, Brother Cornelius M. Beidleman, Omega Man of the Year and Brother Shawn Lacy
Annabelle Bailey, essay contest winner and Craig Spraggins
Psi Alpha Alpha chapter members
December 23, 2017 - January 5, 2018, The Afro-American
Elf Sallie Brown and Santa
Ms. Santa Hosts at Next Phaze Events The weather tried to dampen the day but, some members of the staff of the AFRO, and Santa warmed the evening with friends at The Next Phaze Cafe.
AFRO Staff, Takiea Hinton,Santa,Diane Hocker,Sallie Brown,Wanda Pearson and Willie Banks
Jake Oliver, AFRO Publisher and CEO and Tony Randall, Sr., Managing Partner, Next Phaze Cafe
Ms. Santa at Hot Skates
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Sherika Massey-Ortiz and Takiea Hinton
Ms. Santa (Diane Hocker) and Gabriella Ackwood The Ravens Skate Club: Corey Carter, Ariel Brown, Joshua Henley, Ira Hinton, Gabriella Ackwood, Back Row Takiea Hinton, DeJa-Renee Deanda, Jackie Hinton, Harmony Lucas, Ms. Santa (Diane Hocker), Aubrenda Erving, Aaminah Ackers, Destiny Lucas, Matthew Hinton and Rodney Samples
Wanda Pearson, AFRO receptionist
Photos by James Fields Sr.
Del. Adrienne Jones and Pastor Kevin Hook’s Annual Toy Drive Gloria Stewart and Norma Bush Del. Jones,Pastor Hooks and Mrs.Hooks
Pearl Palmer, 95 years old, member of Eastern Star, Angie Bazemore and members of the Prince Hall Masons
Jalen Jones and Santa Claus
Saniyah Simmons,Santa Claus,Donna Speights and Chantel Charles
On Dec. 12, the 15th annual toy drive was held at the Randallstown Community Center. Guests were joined by Del. Adrienne A. Jones, Speaker ProTem of the Maryland House of Delegates and Pastor R. Kevin Hooks, Transformation of Life Christian Center. Toys will be distributed to families in need in the Randallstown/Reisterstown/ Owings Mills communities. Food donations will benefit The Maryland Food Bank. Guests included: Del.Benjamin Brooks, Tony Bazemore special assistant to County Executive Kevin Kamenetz, Jerome Stephens, representing Sen. Ben Cardin and Cynthia T. DeJesus, Baltimore County African American Cultural Festival. Music was performed by various artists and vendors displayed their merchandise.
Del. Adrienne A. Jones
Del. Jones and the Randallstown volunteer fire department
Ms. Santa held a toy drive at Hot Skates in Photos by Anderson R. Ward Woodlawn, in Baltimore County, on Dec. 12.
Ms. Santa (Diane Hocker) and Jeniah Shuron
On Dec. 14, City Council President Bernard C. “Jack” Young, held his annual Toys For Tots holiday reception on the first and fourth floors of City Hall. Guests bought new, unwrapped toy gifts collected by the U.S. Marines as admission. There was food and live music for guests to enjoy. Many residents of Baltimore City and surrounding counties supported this event.
Zariyah Taylor, Darryn Hough, Ryan Bolden, Rija Bolden, Lathan Epps, Kyon Christian and Nicolus Mills of Catherine’s Family and Youth Services
Baltimore Mayor Catherine Pugh, with Baltimore City Council President, Bernard C. “Jack” Young
Photos by James Fields Sr.
Carol Canty (Mrs. Elf) Baltimore Sheriff’s office
Toys For Tots around the Christmas tree
Photos by Devone Marshall
Larry Young’s Toy and Teddy Bear Drive
Takiea Hinton, Ms. Santa (Diane Hocker) and Pat Roberts
Diane Hocker and Kevin Davis (Balto. City Police Commissioner)
Photos by Anderson R. Ward
Del. Nick Mosby with daughters Aniyah and Nylyn bringing donations
“Coach” Butch McAdams, Diane Hocker, Marilyn Mosby (Balto. City S.A.), Baltimore Mayor Catherine E. Pugh, Larry Young and Del. Antonio Hayes
“Coach” Butch McAdams and Larry Young
Lady “B” and Larry Young (WOLB Radio) This year’s live broadcast of the Larry Young Morning Show, was held at the the Arena Players on Dec. 14. Larry Young along with Lady “B”, “Coach” Butch McAdams and John Cheatham hosted their annual toy drive show. This is a major event that is held to benefit the AFRO’s Ms. Santa campaign. Mayor Pugh, BPD Commissioner Kevin Davis, Baltimore City State’s Attorney Marilyn Mosby, AFSCME reps, members of the BCFD and other friends and politicians stopped by. The Pi Omega Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc., once again brought in a supply of new bicycles for the drive. Ms. Santa collected a truck full of toys.
Dwayne White, Ms. Santa (Diane Hocker), Adrian Williams and Allen Taylor
Pat Roberts