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May 5, 2018 – May 11, 2018, The Afro-American

The 61st annual celebration was held at the Hyatt Regency downtown on April 27. This year’s theme was “A Legacy of Leadership.” This year’s award recipients are Baltimore City State’s Attorney Marilyn J. Mosby, John B. Frisch of the law firm Miles and Stockbridge, Pastor of Empowerment Temple, Rev. Dr. Jamal Harrison Bryant and Cathy Hughes, CEO of Radio One. J. Howard Henderson, who is retiring as CEO of the Greater Baltimore Rev. Frances “Toni” Draper (AFRO Urban League, was honored for his years CEO/Publisher) and J. Howard of service. Kai Reed (WBAL TV) was the Henderson (GBUL CEO) mistress of ceremonies.

Feature performer Eddie Levert

Yvonne Wynn, Brian Haysbert and Darlene Moss

Honoree Marilyn J. Mosby (Balto.

City State’s Attorney)

J. Howard Henderson (GBUL CEO) and Honoree Cathy Hughes (Founder/ Chair, Urban One, Inc.)

Whitney M. Young Jr. awardee Rev. Dr. Jamal Harrison Bryant

Cherie Brooks accepts the Environmentalist Award for the Power 52 Foundation

President’s Award Recipients Estelle Young and Barbara Redman

Performance by the Growing Griots

Clarence Campbell (SVP PNC Bank) and a representative from Kaiser Permanente accepts the Corporate Award

Raymond V. Haysbert Sr. Award Recipient James W. Hamlin Mistress of Ceremony Kai Reed (WBAL TV)

Jerome R. Alexander (GBLA Pres.), Honoree Nicolette A. Louissaint Ph.D., Honoree Stacey Ann Dyce MHS

Photos by Anderson R. Ward

Rene Vincent, Pat Roberts, Michelle Williams, C. Hughes, Danni Grayson, Denise Wright, Thelma Matthews and Bonita Bush

Mayor Catherine E. Pugh and guests celebrated women on April 24 at the Accelerator Space in Northeast Baltimore. Mayor Pugh honored other distinguished women including: Jill P. Carter, recently appointed Senator for the 41st District and director of the Baltimore Office of Civil Rights; Dr. Argentine S. Craig, Ph.D, Mayor Pugh’s high school teacher; Diane Bell-McKoy, president and CEO of Associated Black Charities; Nancy Whiteman Greene, Esq., first chairwoman of Miles and Stockbridge and Sharon Middleton, Jocelyn Gainbers, Robin Truettvice- president Theodorson, Kim Morton and Baltimore City Dana Moore Council.

Jayson Williams

Front l to r; Valerie Fraling,Michele Emery; Top l to r; Betty Clark,Laura Byrd,Mayor Catherine Pugh,Dr.Frances”Toni”Draper and Carmen Holmes

David Goodman, Lori Arguelles and Mike Tapper

Catherine Kirk-Robbins and Dan Rice

Danni Grayson,Bonita Bush, Mayor Catherine Pugh and Kristen Allen

Avalon S. Brandt, Randall J. Craig Jr. and Cara L.O’Brien

Dr. Argentine S.Craig,Ph.D, Renowned National Training Laboratories scholar and practitioner,and Mayor Pugh’s high school teacher

Honoree Sharon Middleton, Vice-President Baltimore City Council

Honoree Diane BellMcKoy, President & CEO of Associated Black Charities

Honoree Nancy Whiteman Greene, First Chairwomen of Miles & Stockbridge in 87 year history

Honoree Jill P. Carter, Civil Rights Leader and Maryland State Delegate

Selena and Marcine Britton, Diane Hocker

Photos by James Fields Sr.

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The Afro-American, May 5, 2018 - May 11, 2018

On April 14, six young writers were recognized by the Metropolitan District of Columbia Chapter of the Link during their 36th Annual Dr. Jean Mosee Young Writers Awards Luncheon at Howard University’s Armour Blackburn Center. Each Jacquelyn winner received a prize Dunmore- Griffith package that included cash scholarships up to $500. More than 2,000 students have participated over the life of the program, which was created in 1982 to encourage writing among middle and high school students, especially students of color and to publicly recognize their literary talents.

Natalie Hopkinson, PhD, author of “A Mouth is Always Muzzled: Six Dissidents, Five Continents and the Art of Resistance” provided the keynote at the awards luncheon.

Ja Rai A. Williams, Niani Assata Tarik, First Place Winner for the National Poster Arts Competition, and Debra Mayfield

Top: Skylar Ogunshakin, Natalie Hopkinson, Ja Rai A. Williams Bottom: Niani Assata Tarik, Ammi Amin and Ammar Amin

Eloise Foster, Introduction of Keynote Speaker

Jana Taylor, Mistress of Ceremony

Natalie Hopkins, Keynote Speaker

Student honorees, the keynote speaker and members of the Metropolitan (DC) Chapter of the Links

The Metropolitan (DC) Chapter of the Links Chapter Members Photos by Leta Harrison

Patricia Moore-Batten and other family funded scholarships.

On April 7, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated XI Sigma Omega Chapter and the Pearls of Hope Community Foundation held the “Haute Pink Couture” scholarship luncheon and fashion show. Held at the Bethesda North Marriott and Conference Center, the event directly supported college scholarships and

Ida’s Idea model

Golden Sorors (members of AKA for 50+ years)

Pearls of Hope Community Foundation Board of Directors: Dr. Arla J. Bentley, Jacqueline Rose, Stephanie Jameison, Charlene Matthews, Chandria Jones, Pearl Coleman, Lanay Coleman, Shelia Harrison, Zenobia Pope

Ida’s Idea professional models

community service programs sponsored by the chapter and was emceed by Shomari Stone of NBC Washington. About 860 people were present and more than $21, 500 in scholarship funds were awarded to 14 Montgomery County, Maryland, high school seniors.

Awards included the HBCU 4-year, Ola Berry Carter, Bernice Pindell and Golden Soror,

(Written by Melanie Smith, Ivy Leaf reporter)

Xi Sigma Omega Scholarship Committee. Center: Dr. Arla J. Bentley, Xi Sigma Omega Chapter President; right of center Ms. Krystal Gutierrez, Xi Sigma Omega Scholarship Committee Chair and to the far right is LaNay Coleman, President of the Pearls of Hope Community Foundation

2018 Scholarship recipients

Pearls of Hope Community Foundation President Lanay Coleman, “Haute Pink Couture” emcee Shomari Stone, Xi Sigma Omega Chapter President Dr. Arla J. Bentley and Fundraising Committee Chair Luana Dean Barber

On April 28 approximately 30,000 people filled RFK Stadium for the sold-out Broccoli City Festival, an all-day concert that happens during Broccoli City (BC) Week. This year’s BC Week included a 5K Run, a two-day conference, the major festival and several parties. Broccoli City Festival Local artists featured an all-star lineup with paint a backdrop for attendees

Mercedes Cooley, Karen Calhoun, Golden Soror Gladys Dean, Alberta Clemen, Sandra Jenkins and Callian Jenkins Courtesy Photos

Grammy-nominated rap group, Migos, Grammy-winning singer Miguel, Grammy-nominated rapper Cardi B, and other talented artists such as Daniel Caesar, H.E.R., Nipsey Hussle, and D.C.’s own Lightshow.

Grammynominated singer Daniel Caesar

Grammy-nominated rapper Cardi B

Singer H.E.R.

Brian Lamont, Fashion Stylist and Entertainment Blogger

Rapper Nipsey Hussle The VIP section The audience

Photos by Brigette Squire