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The Afro-American, May 12, 2018 - May 18, 2018
The National Coalition of 100 Black Women (Baltimore Metropolitan Chapter) held their 1st annual STEAM career fair on April 18, at the Baltimore Design School. The program was created to engage Photos by Anderson R. Ward
MSU Engineering student Tenee Blackett (glasses) conducts a science experiment
students in a variety of science, technology, engineering, arts and math career fields. Representatives from Morgan State University’s School of Engineering, Baltimore City Community College and other educational institutions participated.
Amanda Valentine M. Eng, M.S. CSSBB (Howard Univ. Hospital)
Dr. Jacalyn Blackwell M.D.
Jo Ann Oatis
Dakira Abbison, Jordan Brown and Kenniese Valentine Major Stephanie L. Delgado (BPD)
Kathleen Kennedy, Ph.D. and Fatuma Murphy ,BCCC
Dustin O’Hara (Registrar, BDS)
Dr. Michelle Harris Bandima (Balto. City School Bd.) and Landa McLaurin (Event Chair)
NCBW members Virgie L. Williams, Betty Clark, Dr. Marian Davis-Foster Landa McLaurin (Event Chair.), Dr. Paulette L. Burgess, Pat Roberts (MECU), Dr. Leah Goldsborough-Hasty, Kathy L. Robertson and Cynthia Webb
Family members, colleagues from the legal, political, and professional arenas, were in attendance to pay tribute to the Murphy family.
The Murphy Family Charitable Foundation hosted their first annual scholarship benefit for The Hon. William H. and Madeline W. Murphy Scholarship Fund on May 3, 2018 at the Sagamore Pendry Hotel on Thames Street in Fells Point. The event also celebrated the life of Murphy and his 75th birthday.
Donald S. Prophete and Drew Hawkins
Catherine Pugh, Baltimore Mayor and honoree William “Billy” Murphy
Kweisi Mfume
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Larian Finney, Shajuan Forsey and Glenard Middleton, AFSCME
Timinka Rawlings, Stanley Tucker and Denise Taylor Madeline Murphy Rabb, Rev. Dr. Frances “Toni” Draper, AFRO CEO/Publisher, Christopher Murphy Rabb and Andre Draper, AFRO Dir. of Operations
Delegate Cheryl Glenn
Dr. Benjamin F. Chavis Jr, NNPA President and CEO and Tammy Hawley
Marilyn Mosby, Baltimore City State’s Attorney and Nick Mosby, member of the House of Delegates
Hostesses Destinee Crockett, Labria Ottley, Khayla Dorsey and Tiffany Hope Tessea McCrary and Michael McCrary, former Raven's defensive end
James E. Jones and Elva E. Tillman Photos by Dr. A. Lois De Laine
Eric Bryant and Michael Cryor
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The Afro-American, May 12, 2018 - May 18, 2018
ROTC Color Guard Lt. Gen. Edward Honor Leadership Award recipient, Cadet Keith Rowan, Jackson State University, BG(R) Earl Simms, Chairman, National Board of the ROCKS
The National Board of the ROCKS and the D.C. Chapter hosted its 44th Annual Spring Gala and Awards Ceremony on Apr. 21 at the Officers
Club, Patton Hall, Fort Myer, VA. The theme for the evening was, “Keeping the Legacy Alive—Mentorship is Leadership”. ROTC Cadets were honored for their academic performance displayed during the past years and their potential for greater success in the coming years. Both scholarships and awards were given to cadets while their active duty Army Officer Scholarship Recipients: Cadet Karriem counterparts were Davis, Howard University, Cadet Yolanda Decker-Williams, Grambling State singled out including
Col. Karen M. Wrancher, Cpt. Lakeisha Matthews, Cpt. (Promotable) Tamara Da Silva and Cadet R. Kabin
University, Brig. Gen. (Ret.) Earl Simms, Holly Njabo, Virginia Military Institute and Cadet Vernon Dallas, Bowie State University
Cpt. Gregory Davis, Maj. Gen. (Ret) Reuben Jones, Mag. Isaac Gregory and Brig. Gen. (Ret) Robert Crear, Cadet Keith Rowan
Master of Ceremonies, LTC. Willie Rodney and Mistress of Ceremonies, LTC. Clydellia PrichardAllen
Rock the Year honorees: Lt. Gen. Leslie Smith, Gen. James McConville, Col. (Ret.) Sheila HowellFlowels and Gen. (Ret.) Carter Ham
Gen. Carter F. Ham, Maj. Gen. Gary Brito and Gen. (R) Dennis Via
Photos by Rob Roberts
Sharon Davis, President Washington, D.C. Alumni Chapter Jackson State University and Pat Smith
Lillian & Sherwin Maynor
Queen Ayobunmi and Heather Bennett
Quinn Conyers, Guest Speaker (Marketing Strategist and Owner, Purse Paparazzi)
(Standing) Curtis Nash, Felicia Carr, Ethan Carr, Mia Ryder and Delharty Manson. (Seated) Betty Nash, Al Hall Shirley Roberts and Leslie Roberts
The Greater Washington, D.C. area Alumni Chapters of Tougaloo College, Jackson State University, Alcorn State University and Mississippi Valley State University (TJAM) hosted the 7th Annual TJAM Scholarship Gala Black and White Affair on April 7 at Martin’s Crosswinds, Greenbelt, Maryland. Scholarship recipients were acknowledged and applauded for their academic achievements.
Ebony McMorris with Dr. Valencia Campbell
Seated, Guest Speaker Quinn Connors, Millennium Seat Pleasant Club President Stephanie Harrison, Northern Virginia Club President Sherrelle Carper, and Event Co-chair Patricia Randall. Standing, Millenium Seat Pleasant Club Members
the 36th Vice Chief of Staff of the U.S. Army, Gen. James C. McConville as the Honorary ROCK of the Year. Toasts were made to the Fallen Comrades of the U.S. Army and tributes to those who founded The ROCKS. It also was a farewell to Brig. Gen.(Ret.) Earl Simms as his term as Chairman of the National Board of the ROCKS has ended.
(Standing) Al Hall, Bobbie Mason and Bobby Mason. (Seated) Brenda Adams, Edgar Stanton, Darryl Cherry Maggett and Mozelle Tucker
Gen. James C. McConville, 36th and Vice Chief of Staff of the U.S. Army, Edgar Brookins, AFRO Washington, D.C. and Lt. Gen. Aundre Piggee, Assistant Chief of Staff G4, U.S. Army
Tonia Bennett, Alfred Stewart, Gradale Stewart and Yolanda Ruffin
Otis Harrison Jr., Debra Thornton, Rita Bibbs- Booth, Thelma Strong, Corean Strong, Kevin Hill, Shalonda Alexander and Mack A. Paschal
Washington D.C. Alumni Chapter-Alcorn State University
Photos by Rob Roberts
About 60 guests came out to celebrate the work of an outstanding group of omen who are entrepreneurs, professionals and agents of growth in their community for the 12th Annual Dr. Julianne Malveaux “Women’s History is Our Tool” Luncheon and Awards Program hosted by the Millienium Seat Pleasant Club of the National Association of Business and Professional Women’s Club. The event took place at the Courtyard Marriot in Largo, Maryland. “As women our worth is measured in making a difference and continuing to fight when change and growth seems slow,” said Stephanie Harrison, club president. “These four women are change makers.”
Millenium Seat Pleasant Club Members
Kensy Martinez-Ramos, Scholarship Recipient and Millennium Seat Pleasant Club President Stephanie Harrison
Honorees Carlita White, Business Award, Ebony McMorris, Community Service Award, Scholarship Recipient, Kensy Martinez-Ramos, Millennium Seat Pleasant Club President Stephanie Harrison, Jeanette Hodge-Smith, Young Entrepreneur Awardee, and Cheryle Mines, Professional Award