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The Afro-American, April 21, 2018 – April 27, 2018
Colour Moves by Rombout Frieling lab (Netherlands)
Baltimore Mayor Catherine E. Pugh opens Light City 2018
The showcase of Baltimore’s energy was at the Inner Harbor and city neighborhoods for the opening of Light City on April 14. The theme for this year’s was “More Love, More Light.” After the opening ceremony, a parade marched around the entire Inner Harbor while DJs provided music at Rash Field and Harbor East. Light City is produced by the Baltimore Office of Promotions and Arts. The AFRO was one of the media sponsors. Artist from all over the world created dazzling light displays and sculptures that were displayed along the harbor.
Meteorologist Tim Williams (WJZ TV CBS Baltimore)
The Big Wheel
Elantica by Tom Dekyvere (Belgium). A light sculpture made of electronic waste and solar panels
Pulse Portal by Davis McCarthy
The parade around the Inner Harbor
JaneliaSoul performs
“Prismatica” display On The Wings Of Freedom by Aether And Hemera
Photos by Anderson R. Ward
The Tri-State Elks Association celebrated their annual Tri- State Debutante Cotillion at the Sheraton Baltimore in Towson, Maryland March 25. Talented young ladies were recruited from various schools and churches and participated in a night of elegance and selfChoreographer: respect. Mrs. Tia Wright
Escort Marcus Bowie with Jazzmen Muse
A Father /Daughter Dance Escort Tylanvis Lawson and Lauryn Shirley
The Escorts: Marcus Bowie, Miles Wright, Joshua Mintz, Tylanvis Lawson and Bruce Durant
Escort Joshua Mintz and Jamearrah Spriggs
Dgt. Margaret Ann Selby and Bro Gregory Conley Escort Miles Wright and Miranda Alston
Guests
Photos by Devone Marshall
For the past eight years, Leah’s Book Club has celebrated Women’s History Month by honoring women who currently and continually make contributions to their professions and for the betterment of their communities. The 17 women honored March 18, at The Forum Caterers in Baltimore, represent many different careers and professions including: education, law, medicine, religion, volunteerism, broadcasting and the arts.
Dr. Jacqueline Frierson, Patricia Payne, Francine Brown
Lorna Brice, Dr. Leah Hasty
Claudette Swain, Hattye Jackson, Melvin Jackson
Ernestine Dunston
Courtesy photos
Thelma Wharton, Dr. Brenda Conley
Brenda Brown, Dr. Deborah Carter, April Ryan, Sheila Generette
Patricia Payne, Andre Draper, AFRO Director of Operations, Dr. Brenda Conley, Frances M. Draper, AFRO CEO and Publisher