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February 3, 2018 – February 9, 2018, The Afro-American
Panelists: Jefferi Lee, Stanley Nelson, Dr. Nikki Taylor, Jaylin Paschal, Howard student, Tony Gittens and Kimberly Varner Howard University Showtime Marching Band drumline
Audience asking questions for the panelists Afro Blue performing
Timothy Jenkins, Brenda Siler and Chauncey Mason III
WHUT TV and Firelight Media hosted a screening of the documentary, “Tell Them We Are Rising,” the story of Black Colleges and Universities, on Jan. 18 with filmmaker Stanley Nelson at Howard University’s Cramton Auditorium in Northwest, Washington, D.C. Over 1,000 students and community residents were in attendance. After the screening, there was lively panel discussion about the HBCU’s, then and now. The documentary will premiere on Feb. 19 on local PBS stations. For more information go to hbcurising.com
Rosi Banks, Dawn Williams, Gracie Hilman and Cynthia Brock-Smith
Jefferi K. Lee, General Manager, WHUT, hosted the documentary
Scenes from, “Tell Them We Are Rising.”
Tony Gittens, Stanley Nelson, writer/producer/ director of “Tell Them We Are Rising” documentary and Edgar Brookins, General Manager, Washington Afro American Newspaper.
Nola Nelson, Stanley Nelson and Kai Nelson
Little Rock Nine member, Ernest Green, Phyllis Green, Annie Whatley, Steve Whatley
The members of The Capital City Links entertained 300 guests at their first Black and Bling Party held at the Arena Stage in Northwest, Washington, D.C on Jan. 20. The theme of the event was seen in the black and white decor with twinkling crystals and candle light. Chapter President Phyllis CaudleGreen and Event Chair Judith Battey welcomed City Councilmember’s Brandon Todd and Robert White to the chic affair, along with other dignitaries. Chapter members and guest bought books to donate to Shepard Park Elementary School’s Early Readers Program.
D.C. Councilman Brandon Todd, Ward 4
Byron Jeffery, Christie White, Karen Jeffery and DC Councilman Robert White, Jr.
Jennifer Lawson, Tina Lee, Judi Moore Latta, Joseph Latta, Bishette Merritt and Tony Gittens
Photos by Rob Roberts
Members of the Board of Directors at Arena Stage: Lavern Chatman, Judith Battey, Board Chair and Lucia Riddle
Ludlow McKay and Edna Moffitt, event co-chair
Phyllis Caudle Green, President, Capital City Links, Aquilla Powell, Annie Goodson and Tisha Hyter Yvonne Williams, Phyllis Green, Martha Mitchell, event co-chair, Loretta Polk and Bradley Holmes
Julia Pollard, Angela Moody and Lavern Chatman
April Gaines-Jerrnigan and Danielle Turnupseed
Alicia Batts, Dr. Clayton Lawrence, Cammi Mazzard, Jobel Gazbette and Richard Vailes
Photos by Rob Roberts
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The Afro-American, February 3, 2018 - February 9, 2018
The 10th annual ‘A Night In Havana’ celebration was Jan. 27at the Enoch Pratt Free Library. Hundreds of people showed up for the sold out event held at The Assembly Room. The Pratt Contemporaries is a diverse group of people whose goal is to raise awareness of the Pratt as a vital part of
Yamulee Dance Co
Baltimore’s identity. Money raised is used to support youth literacy programs and the library’s children’s departments. The event raised about $200,000. The Yamulee Dance Co., from New York City performed.
Ny’ilah Whitaker
Cameron and Jessica Bryce
Janet Barnes and Kinnera Atluri
Tiffanie S. McCoy and Alexis Wilkins
A. Neil Thupari (Venable LLP.) and Angelica Bailey
Michael Darenberg, Adrienne Williams and Monica White
Caryn York and Jill P. Carter
Yodesli Acquie, Elizabeth Hafey and Michele Justice
More than 1,300 Delta women converged on Martin’s West , in Woodlawn on Jan. 27, for the 2018 Maryland Founders Day rededication and luncheon. The theme, “In Your Voice...Joy, Power and Service,” was exemplified Rev. Dr. Frances Murphy by the 26th National President Barbara Smith, who reminded the group Draper, granddaughter that 105 years ago, 22 founding members of Delta Sigma Theta joined of Delta Founder Vashti Turley Murphy the capital’s first suffrage parade on March 3, 1913 with somewhere between 5,000 and 8,000 women. The brand new sorority emerged just six weeks earlier could have had a tea or other social to celebrate—instead they were committed to advocacy and social action. One of the highlights of the afternoon included a Delta legacy with the granddaughter of the founder, Rev. Dr. Frances “Toni” Draper, the granddaughter Joi-Marie Murphy McKenzie, greatof the founder of DST, and great-granddaughter Joi-Marie Murphy McKenzie granddaughter of Delta Founder Vashti reading love letters about their elders from Draper’s book, “No Ordinary Hook Up: Turley Murphy The Courtship of Vashti Turley and Carl Murphy, 1915-16.”
Photos by Anderson R. Ward
Sharon Jacksonm, Tracie H. Sharp, Tina Hall, Sinthea Myrick Kelly, Karla Gilchrist-Saunders
Lauren Bartee, Gloria Marrow, Deborah Peak Coleman, Rhonda Bartee, Dr. Mabel Murray
Helen McDonald, Gladys Rice, Maryland Statewide Alumnae Chapter presidents from left, Monica Watkins, Mildred Long Harper (Baltimore); Keitha Robinson, (Baltimore County); Patsy Nwagbargocha (Baltimore Metro); Claudia Postell. (Annapolis). Standing, Sylvia Quinton ( Princess Anne); Janette Goodman, (Frederick); Vivian Lawyer (Columbia); Kira Sconion (Harford County); Shawn Ashworth (North Arundel County); LeStancia N. Spaght (Tri-County (MD); Mona S. Williams (Montgomery County (MD); Millicent Hawkins (Fort Washington); Gertrude Deal (Cambridge)
Collegiate chapter presidents are Jeremie Davis, Aisha Amolegbe, Kelsey Edwards, Shania Johnson, Naomi Batten, Kimera Peterson, Dara Pickett
Lucretia Billups, Lydia Mussenden, BAC’ s Delta Dears
Debbie W. Tijani, Maryland State Coordinator, Rosia Blackwell Lawerence, Eastern Regional Director, Stephanie V. Lee, hostess co-chair
Sharhonda Henderson, Natalie Frazier, Valerie Mattison Brown, Shontel Douglas, Laura Phillips Byrd, Brenda J. Sykes, Leola Chapman, Tobi Pulley
Dr. Thelma T. Daley, 16th National President, Barbara E. Smith, 26th National President, Rev. Dr. Gwendolyn Boyd, 22nd National President, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority
Allora Cyrus, Shirley Stokes, Roslyn Crosby
Photos by Dr. A. Lois DeLaine