B4
The Afro-American, February 11, 2017 - February 17, 2017
Delores Hargrave, Leon Britain, Jillian Barrick and Kenny J
The Union Crew Line Dance Organization hosted its’ 10th annual UC Star Awards event at the Hyatt Regency Hotel in Baltimore on Jan. 27 and Jan. 28. The event honored and recognized individuals and groups who have contributed to the line dance culture across the United States. More than 750 attendees registered, ranging in age from the 20’s to the 80’s.
Ejaya Johnson and Sean Dennis, All Snap Dance Group
A member of Black Girls Rock
2016 Steologist Award Winners, Michelle Pye and Robert Sykes
Group Gold Gentlemen of Line Dancing
Trish and Michael Womack
Style and Rhythm Dance Group
Photos by James Fields Sr.
Hundreds of readers came out to support the Enoch Pratt Free Library’s 29th annual Booklovers’ Breakfast on Feb. 4 at the Baltimore Marriott Waterfront Hotel. Jacqueline Woodson, a bestselling author of more than two dozen award- winning books for adults and children, had conversation with Deborah Taylor, coordinator, school and student services for Enoch Pratt Free Library and read excerpts of her books, including her latest, Another Brooklyn.
Deborah Taylor, Enoch Pratt Free Library interviewed the author Jade Williams and Ashlyn Hocker
Jacqueline Woodson
Dr. Mychelle Farmer Library Board of Directors
Joyce and Chloe Short enjoying the moment
Ladies enjoying the event
Gordon Krabbe Interim Chief Executive Officer,Enoch Pratt Free Library Photos by James Fields Sr.
To purchase this digital photo page contact Takiea Hinton: thinton@afro.com or 410.554.8277.
D4
The Afro-American, February 11, 2017 - February 17, 2017
The United States Postal Service honored activist Dorothy Height posthumously with the 40th Black Heritage Series stamp at the Cramton Auditorium at Howard University on Feb. 1. Height is considered to be one of the most influential civil rights leaders of the 20th century. She joins Black historical figures such as Martin Luther King, Jr., Carter G. Woodson and Harriet Tubman among others.
Gospel recording artist, Carter S. Anderson II sings the national anthem.
Civil rights icon and U.S. Rep., John Lewis (D-Ga.)
Wayne A.I. Frederick, president of Howard University
20th Deputy Postmaster General, Ronald A. Stroman
Crystal Iwuoha, New Ventures York Post and Saone Jones, retail manager, Capital District
CEO of New Ventures, LLC and Mistress of Ceremonies, Alexis M. Herman
Great niece of civil rights icon Dorothy Height, Naima Randolph.
Lead singer of “The Platters,� Joe Coleman, sings a song he wrote in honor of Dorothy Height.
22nd National President, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Rev. Dr. Gwendolyn E. Boyd; National President, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Paulette C. Walker; and 16th National President, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Thelma Thomas Daley
Mid-Atlantic Regional Director, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Joyce Henderson; National President, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Paulette C. Walker; International Parliamentarian, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Martha Perine Beard; and North Atlantic Regional Director, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Meredith Henderson
Photos by Mark Mahoney