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The Afro-American, March 17, 2018 - March 23, 2018
Taylor Thomas, WHUR Radio interviewing Marie Johns
Radio Personality and Master of Ceremonies, Donnie Simpson
The Marion Barry statue unveiled
On Saturday, March 3, D.C. Mayor Bowser, Council Chairman Phil Mendelson and other dignitaries dedicated and unveiled the historic statue of the late Mayor of the District of Columbia, The Honorable Marion S. Barry, Jr., outside of the John A. Wilson Building in Northwest, Washington, DC. The eight-foot tall bronze statue was designed by Steven Weitzman, who was commissioned for the project by the DC Commission on the Arts and Humanities. The statue recognizes Mayor Barry’s life of public service to the residents of the District of Columbia. Mayor Barry is one of three African-Americans with a full body statue erected and standing in Washington, D.C., and the first local-elected official to be honored with a statue.
D.C. City Councilman Brandon Todd, Ward 4 and Linda Mercado Greene
Photos by Rob Roberts
Mayor Muriel Bowser welcomes everyone to the ceremony
Julianne Malveaux and Rev. Barbara Skinner Cora Masters Barry Citizens at the unveiling
Eastern High School Marching Band
Ronald and Donald Baker, celebrity photographers
D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser, DC City Councilman Phil Mendelson and Rep. Eleanor Holmes Norton(D-DC).
Cora Masters Barry and Steven Weitzmen, artist/sculpture
Marion Barry’s fraternity brothers, Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity
On Feb. 10, The Prince Hall Freemason and Eastern Star Charitable Foundation in conjunction with the Most Worshipful Prince Hall Grand Lodge, and The Georgiana Thomas Grand Chapter, Order of the
Eastern Star, PHA held its 6th Annual DC Prince Hall Masonic Classic at The University of the District of Columbia under the leadership of The Honorable Phillip David, Most Worshipful Grand Master, Grand
Worthy Matron Patricia L. Young and Foundation President, Kelli J. McCoy-Burkett. The Honorary Chairman for 2018 was former Washington Redskin running back Clinton Portis who is also a Mason. Earlier this year, the Prince Hall Grand Lodge of DC, in partnership with the Charitable Foundation established an endowment at the University. To note the endowment, David, Young and McCoy-Burkett presented University President Ronald Mason with a check for $15,000.
Grand Master Phillip David greets Grand Master Richard J. Bautista, both UDC Alumnus
Courtesy photos GWP Riccardo Montague, GWM Patricia L. Young, Grand Master Phillip David (UDC Alumnus), UDC President Ronald Mason, Clinton Portis, President Kelli J. McCoy-Burkett, Grand Master Richard J. Bautista (UDC Alumnus)
Grand Master Phillip David, Clinton Portis and Mrs. Rosalie David Worthy Matron Vickey Wright-Smith, Grand Worthy Matron Patricia L. Young and Worthy Matron Arlene Robinson
Prince Hall Masonic Classic Attendees Past Grand Worthy Matron Jane L. Robison, Past Grand Worthy Matron Margaret E. Anderson, Grand Worthy Patron Riccardo Montague, Grand Worthy Matron Patricial L. Young, Grand Master Phillip David, Clinton Portis, Past Grand Matron Venecia C. Bessellieu and Past Grand Master John T. Doles Sr.
Electa Chapter #6: Jay Jones, Kelli J. McCoy Burkett, PGWM Margaret E. Anderson, Lauren Lambert, AGM Eunice J. Dingle and AGP Joseph A. Dingle Jr. Vice President Daanen Strachen, President Kelli J. McCoy-Burkett, Grand Worthy Patron Riccardo Montague, Grand Worthy Matron Patricia L. Young, Grand Master Phillip David, Clinton Portis, UDC President Ronald Mason, UDC Trustee Barrington Scott and Dr. Trelaunda Beckett
Masonic Classic Committee with Grand Worthy Patron, Riccardo Montague (7th from the right), Grand Worthy Matron Patricia L. Young (8th from the right), Grand Master Phillip David (9th from the right) and Honorary Chairman Former Redskins Running Back, Clinton Portis and Masonic Classic Chair, Shari McCoy (12th from the right)
Masonic Classic Committee with Grand Worthy Patron, Riccardo Montague (7th from the right), Grand Worthy Matron Patricia L. Young (8th from the right), Grand Master Phillip David(9th from the right) and Honorary Chairman Former Redskins Running Back, Clinton Portis and Masonic Classic Chair, Shari McCoy (12th from the right).Vice President Daanen Strachen, President Kelli J. McCoy-Burkett, Grand Worthy Patron Riccardo Montague, Grand Worthy Matron Patricia L. Young, Grand Master Phillip David, Clinton Portis, UDC President Ronald Mason, UDC Trustee Barrington Scott and Dr. Trelaunda Beckett
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March 17, 2018 – March 23, 2018, The Afro-American
Monica Scott
Dr. Tonja L. Ringgold
Rochelle Purnell, Delores Kelley, Darlene Hall, Jean Owens
The National Association of Negro Business and Professional Women’s Clubs, (NANBPWC), Baltimore City chapter, celebrated their 77th Founder’s Day and Living Women History Makers’ award breakfast, on March 3. Awardees were honored for their commitment to serve, outstanding leadership, and compassion. Mrs. Vanessa B. Joyce-Sutton, Dr. Tonja Ringgold, Ms. Monica Scott, and Joelle Lawson were all recipients of the Living Women History Makers’ award.
Delandria Mills Joelle Lawson, Vannessa B. Joyce-Sutton
Leah Akers, Maurette Brown Clark and Shellae Akers Shavon Houser and Shanaya Jones
Photos by Keyon Smith
On Feb. 23, the Union Temple Congregation, Arts Ministry (the church is located at 1100 W. North Ave.), held their 4th annual “Essence of Soul: A night at the Grammys,” which is a platform for local musical artists to share their gifts with the community. The event took place at the Gala Center in Windsor, Md., in Baltimore County.
Chevaun “Mack” Jackson event coordinator and Doriel Churn event Coordinator
Dana Dessesow
Michelle and Ericka Jackson
Tracey Thompson , Kiayra Dobbins and Stephane Cheatham Karen Duncan and Roslyn Harris
Photos by Devone Marshall
Vanderlean Mason - Uha, Rosalee Bailey, Trustee Larry Bailey and Camille S. Williams
Larry Rathar and Mary Jones
Last week we mistakenly identified Baltimore City Comptroller Joan Pratt, as “City Solicitor.” We regret the error.