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The Afro-American, March 24, 2018 - March 30, 2018
45th Anniversary of St.Timothy’s
Praying members, friends and family of Saint Timothy’s
On March 17 the congregation and members of the West Arlington community gathered to celebrate the 45th Anniversary of Saint Timothy’s
Christian Baptist Church. Since 1973, the institution has been overseen by Dr. Carl L. Washington Sr., founder and pastor. Mayor Catherine Pugh
First Lady, Dr. Minnie R. Washington, Co-Pastor of Saint Timothy’s Christian Baptist Church
and other Baltimore leaders were there to celebrate the unveiling of the new street sign and dedication named after the church’s pastor.
Carlton Champion, Valerie Cunningham, Michelle Sturgis, Kevin Chapman, Mavis Smith
Mayor Catherine Pugh and Baltimore Police Commissioner Darryl DeSousa with Dr. Washington Sr; as the street sign reading ‘Dr. Carl Washington Sr. Way’ is revealed Grandsons, Johnathan and William with Dr. Washington Sr.
Karen Taylor and Sharon Middleton
Dr. Carl L. Washington Sr. Pastor and Founder of Saint Timothy’s Christian Baptist Church
45th anniversary committee members: Candice Moore, Bernice Copeland, Mavis Smith, Karen Chapman, Ella Staten, Vera Russell and Patsy Smithwick
The Sunbeam Choir
Photos by DeVone Marshall
‘Stephen Towns: Rumination and a Reckoning’ Exhibit at the BMA
“One Night at Cabin Pond”
The Prophet
An exhibit by artist Stephen Towns, at the Baltimore Museum of Art, opened March 6th. The title of his first exhibit is “Stephen Towns: Rumination and a Reckoning.” The featured piece is “Birth Of A Nation (2014).” The exhibit features 10 luminous quilts made of various fabrics that focus on the life of Nat Turner, leading up to the 1831 slave rebellion. The exhibit will be on display until Sept. 2.
Cecilia Wichmann (BMA Assistant Curator Of Contemporary Art)
“Black Sun” “The Revolt”
“Birth Of A Nation” by Stephen Towns
Artist Stephen Towns having conservation about his artistry Let No Man Put Asunder
Photos by Anderson R. Ward
Celebrating Women’s History Month with Women in the Arts
Honoree Kaylah Smith, dancer
Members of The Patapsco River (Md.) Chapter of The Links, celebrated their 17th year of highlighting the extraordinary contributions of women in performing, literary, and visual arts. On March 11 at the Murphy Fine Arts Center, at Morgan State University, the venue was packed with family members and friends who witnessed the performances of the artists. Taylor Washington, actress/singer received a standing ovation from the audience with her exceptional performance from “Aida”; Lisa Settles, a self-taught artist who showed her unique free hand paintings on canvas and glass, Adrienne Carver showcased her gifted dance team from Studio A to perform, AFRO Publisher Rev. Dr. Frances Murphy Draper who authored her book, No Ordinary Hook-Up: The Courtship of Vashti Turley and Carl Murphy, 1915-16, rousing love Sherita Thomas, Chair, letters of her grandArts Facet parents.
Tameka Bell Robinson
Honoree Gillie Haynes, author and poet
Rayna Woodford, member of Arts Facet and Women in the Arts committee
Honoree Lisa Settles, artist Honoree Trinity Smith, dancer
Honoree Rev. Dr. Frances Murphy Draper, author, CEO and Publisher of the AFRO American Company
Women in the Arts Honoree are Adrienne W. Carver, AFRO Publisher Rev. Rev. Dr. Frances Murphy Draper, Su ‘Ona Johnson, Gillie Haynes, Trinity Angel Smith, Robyn Murphy, Lisa Settles, Kaylah A. Smith, Taylor Washington, Alice Cole, president, Patapsco River Chapter, The Links Photos by Dr. A. Lois De Laine