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The Pi Omega Foundation of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, celebrated their 67th Annual Mardi Gras at the Hilton Hotel Pratt Street downtown on Feb. 24. In the spirit of
Dr. Maria Thompson (CSU Pres.), Baltimore Mayor Catherine E. Pugh, Artist Larry “Poncho” Brown (Project Chair.)
Coppin State University (CSU) was selected to receive a limited edition bronze bust of former President Barack Obama. Attendees The dedication ceremony took place in the Parlett L. Moore Library at CSU on Feb. 19. The original sculpture was created by Santa Fe, NM. artist Matthew Gonzalez. CSU was selected to receive the sculpture through the efforts of Baltimore artist Larry “Poncho” Brown, along with the help of philanthropists Joe Ford, James “Winky” Camphor (CSU Alumni), Florine “Peaches” Camphor and the CSU Development Foundation. CSU President Dr. Maria Thompson gave the occasion opening speech. CSU student Mercy Rufai talked about the significance CSU student of the gift. Baltimore Mercy Rufai Mayor Catherine E. Pugh, Robert Caret (Chancellor University Sys. Of MD.), Will Shorter (Student Regent James “Winky” University Sys. of Md.) and other Camphor (CSU Joe Ford Alumni Assoc.) (Project officials attended the unveiling. Committee) Photos by Anderson R. Ward
New Orleans, the 800 or more guests at the MasQUErade Party were entertained with live music, jubilant dancing, and enjoyed an assortment of delicious Creole food
choices for a scrumptious meal. The banquet room was filled with guests who were dressed with masks and beads and colorful costumes.
Foundation Board Members Russell Hopewell, Charles Summers, president, Jon White VP, Melvin Burley, Clarence “JJ” Jeffers, Otho Thompson, president emeritus
Neal Janey Jr., Albert Wylie, Eric Brown
Jo Ann Otis, Patricia Waddy, Robin S.Ott, Dr. Florence Marcus Ramsey
Senator Verna Jones, Joan M. Pratt, Baltimore City Solicitor, Hon. Catherine Pugh, Baltimore Mayor, Angela C. Gaitjer Scott, Denise Smith
Lydia Colbert, Arthur Colbert
Naomi Overstreet, Mary Bennett, Gloria Sinkler
Many gathered at Martin’s West on Feb. 24, to support the League’s benefit. The mission of Ray and Elaine the Greater Baltimore Urban League Guild is Hairston to stimulate, develop and promote volunteer participation and leadership consistent with the goals and objectives of the GBUL A silent auction and a raffle were held. Johnny Graham and the Marvin Edwards, Melanie York, Groove Band Keith Pereira, Courtney Smith and Tom Urbanski provided the music.
Marsha Lewis, Ben Lewis Tammy Moore Flowers, Alonzo Chester Sr
Kizziah Wilson, Leonard Morgan, Lenny Rogers, Peggy Rogers, Betty Pierce, Ann Reese, Jerdell Adair and Stacia Mobley
Renita Fulton and Dennis Fulton
Alicia Jackson, Marc Boles, Debbie Allen, Sheryl Deer and Cheryl Crawford Angela Michele, Barbara Redman (Guild Pres.) and Lily McElveen
Photos by Dr. A. Lois De Laine
Photos by Anderson R. Ward
Vincent Green, Susan Brown, Sheila Jones and Walter Robinson
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Cadet Simone Askew, First Captain of the Corps of Cadets, West Point, Dr. James Dula, Maj., USAF, Ret.
In memory of 2Lt. Richard Collins, III
ASALH Honors Black Participation in War and African American Excellence The Association for the Study of African American Life and History(ASALH) led by national president, Dr. Evelyn Brooks Higginbotham, held its 92nd Annual Black History Month Luncheon on Sat. Feb 24 at the Washington Renaissance Hotel in Northwest, Washington, DC, with 1,000 guests in attendance. Guests packed the grand ballroom for a program that centered around the national Black History Month theme: African Americans in Times of War. The afternoon lineup included lunch, a commemorative recognition of Vietnam War Veterans with the presentation of Lapel Pins, the unveiling of the United States Postal Service Black History Series Stamp of Lena Horne, a panel discussion of the national theme with panelists, the honoring of Dr. Bettye Collier-Thomas and Edgar Brookins, Afro American Newspaper and a check presentation of $20,000.00 to ASALH by the Omega Psi Phi Fraternity and its Foundation.
Frances Johnson, Ms. Senior DC, Andrea Roane, anchor, WUSA9 News, the emcee, Cadet Simone Askew, Maj. Jaspen “Jas” Boothe, Maj. Ireka Sanders, Lt. Gen.(Ret.) William “Kip” Ward, and Shanel James, Miss US International
Unveiling of the Black Heritage Commemorative Stamp by Ronald A. Stroman, Deputy Postmaster General, USPS and Dr. Evelyn Brooks Higginbotham
Andrea Young interviewing Maj. Gen. Arnold Fields, USMC, retired representing the Vietnam War Commemoration
Amy Billingsley and author Dr. Andrew Billingsley with Malaak Shebazz(standing), Malcolm X’s daughter
Andrea Roane, anchor, WUSA9 News, emcee
Sylvia Cyrus, Sharon Harley, Executive Council Member, honoree Dr. Bettye Collier-Thomas, Dr. Evelyn Brooks Higginbotham and Dr. Sheila Flemming-Hunter. Dr. Stephanie Myers, author, Invisible Queen
Dr. Gladys Gary Vaughn, Luncheon Co-Chair
Members of the luncheon registration team headed by Ferial Bishop(3rd from the left)
Antonio Know, 40th Grand Basileus, Omega Psi Phi Fraternity(left) and Kenneth Brown, Chairman, Omega Life Membership Foundation(right) presenting checks totaling $20.000.00 to Dr. Evelyn Brooks Higginbotham, ASALH President
Dr. Vernon A. Shannon, Dr. Evelyn Brooks Higginbotham, Dr. Frances Murphy Draper, Chairman of the Board/ Publisher, Afro American Newspaper, Edgar Brookins, General and Circulation Manager, Washington Afro American Newspaper, Andre Draper and Diane Hocker
Omega Men and the Grand Basileus, Antonio Knox(center) with Cadet Simone Askew.
Photos by Rob Roberts
Roy Lewis(center) receiving his Vietnam War Commemoration Lapel Pin
D.C. City Ward 4 Councilman Brandon Todd and guest