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The Afro-American, June 2, 2018 - June 8, 2018
Coppin’s graduation was held at the CSU Physical Education Complex on May 19. Paris Holmes (CSU SGA Pres.) and Destiny Brown (CSU Senior Class Pres.) gave greetings. CSU President Maria Thompson introduced the keynote speaker Stedman Graham, chairman and CEO of S. Graham and Associates, and longtime companion of Oprah Winfrey. Former Alumni Assoc. Pres., James “Winky” Camphor was awarded an honorary doctorate degree. There were over 800 graduates in the Spring Class of 2018.
Doctor Of Nursing Practice graduates: Christy E. Abumere, Miriam P. Washington, Cathy D. Hardwick, Lori A. Yerrell-Garrett and Paula U. Ohiku
Kambrielle Phillips and graduating mom Okema Johnson
Janet P. Hopkins (60th year class reunion) James “Winky” Camphor receives a Honorary Doctor’s Degree from CSU President Maria Thompson Ph.D
Dr. Ruth J. K. Pratt Paris Holmes (CSU SGA President) and Destiney Brown (CSU Senior Class President)
Keynote speaker Stedman Graham
The Leutze family from the Republic Of Cameroon CSU President Maria Thompson Ph.D. Photos byAnderson R. Ward
The DuBois Circle, the oldest Black women’s organization in Baltimore, held its annual closing meeting on May 15 at Martin’s West, in Woodlawn. Members of the Circle welcomed their guest speaker, Margot Lee Shetterly, the African American author of Hidden Figures. Shetterly’s
Dr.Linda Fassett, Frances Watkins, Toni Colvin, Elizabeth Hickey, Lovetta Turnage. Seated are Mayziner Welllons, Norma Brooks, Dr. Shirley Evans, Gloria S. Jennings
book (which was made into a motion picture), featured three brilliant AfricanAmerican women at NASA who served as the brains behind one of the greatest operations in history: the launch of astronaut John Glenn into orbit. The year’s theme was “The DuBois Circle and the City.” Vocal selection was performed by Jasmine Barnes, a graduate of Morgan State University.
Pamela Holt, Samuel Redd, Lydia McCargo Redd, Judge Yvonne Holt-Stone, Mr. Williams, Elizabeth Williams, Sandy Simms
DIVAS - Girls Mentoring Group; designed to develop inner values to acquire success
Di’ Jones, Dr. Valeria Hairston, Joan M. Pratt, Comptroller, Baltimore City, Tina Hall
Valerie Montague with several Girl Scouts of Central Maryland
Jennifer Carter, Beverly Carter, Rev. Dr. Frances Murphy Draper, AFRO Publisher, Margot Lee Shetterly, author, Hidden Figures, Aran Shetterly
Sara Jerkins, Asia Adams, Dr. Clara Adams, Leonara Terrell, Joyce Sturgis
Rev. Canon Dr. Sandye Wilson, Dr. Patricia Schmoke, Alice Pinderhughes, Margarett J. Shipley, president, Dr. Maxine Wood, Carolyn Cole
Janet T. Johnson, Henry S.Johnson, Valerie Fraling , AFRO columnist
Judith Adams, Rev. Dr.Richard Adams, Dr. Edmonia T. Yates, Sarah Elias, Elise Mason Jude Photos by Dr. A. Lois De Laine