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Diana Gibson, Larry Gibson and Dr. David Wilson
Dr. Cecil Payton and Cinderitha Payton
The 111th Du Bois Circle Closing Dinner was held at Martin’s West May 16 at Martin’s West in Woodlawn, Md. During the dinner hour, the large number of guests listened to Margaret Shipley, president, who outlined the work the group did the previous year. The theme for the year was “Looking Back to Move Forward.” After dinner, the format for the program was a conversation with panelists Dr. David Wilson, president, Morgan State University and John J. Oliver Jr., CEO and publisher of the AFRO American Newspaper with Dr. Patricia Welch moderating the discussion. Dr. Wilson shared information with the guests the history of Morgan State University from 1867 to 2017, and the celebration of MSU’s Sesquicentennial Year, looking back at its achievements and celebrating Morgan of today. Oliver spoke about the AFRO’s beginnings and how it has Stewart Simms and Judge Robert Bell evolved from 1892, leading up to the celebration of the 125th Hattie Smith Shannon, Hon. Joan Pratt Anniversary in 2017. and Alice Pinderhughes Du Bois Circle is named for the NAACP founder W.E.B. Du Bois who lived in Baltimore for two decades, and was a Morgan Park resident.
Yvonne Lansey, Judge Norman Handy and Laura Phillips Byrd John Carter, Beverly Carter, Veronica Parr, Philip Marrow, Jannette Witmyer, Rev. Dr. Frances Murphy Draperand Valerie Fraling
Milton A. Dugger Jr. and Barbara Frances Dugger
Gary and Dr. Paulette Burgess
Dr. Judith Smith and James Smith
Gloria J. Jennings, Shirley M. Evans and Dr. Linda Young Fassett
Jake Oliver, president, CEO, AFRO newspapers, Dr.David Wilson, president, Morgan State University and Rev. Dr. Frances Murphy Draper, Vice chair, Morgan State Board of Regents
Many men came out to parade and serve their specialties at the National Coalition of 100 Black Women’s 25th annual Gourmet Men Who Cook May 21 at Martin’s West in Baltimore Thelma Thomas Daley, event chair, introduced the men who cooked. There were over 100 men who participated including U.S. Senator Chris Van Hollen, Del. Antonio Hayes and Jake
Dr. Jewel Gray and Dr. Ronald Gray
Du Bois Closing Meeting Committee Members Rev. Canon Dr. Sandye Wilson, Dr. Maxine Wood, Margaret J. Shipley, president, Betty Williams, Carolyn Cole, chair, Dr. Edmonia Yates, Beverly Carter and Helena Hairston
Marie Washington, Dr. Laurie Hudgins and Dr. Patricia Schmoke Photos by Dr. A. Lois De Laine
Chef Eric Lamberson Washington, D.C.
Chef Jim Britton Class Act Catering Delight
Chef Jake Oliver,CEO, AFRO American Newspaper
Chef Cedric Melvin
Chef Eddie Logan
U.S. Sen. Chris Van Hollen with Thelma T. Daley
Oliver, CEO and publisher of the AFRO. Larry Young of Radio One gave away door prizes.
Chefs Thomas Maulding and Kelly Dayton
U.S. Sen. Chris Van Hollen with Chefs with 15-25 years at the event
National Coalition of 100 Black Women Nicole Etienne, Phyllis Reese and Sonya Henson
Timothy Hocker,James Scott,Diane Hocker, John Sykes and James Bentley Students of Bluford Drew Jemison Academy
Members President Landa McLaurin,Joan Wharton and Pat Roberts
To purchase this digital photo page contact Takiea Hinton: thinton@afro.com or 410.554.8277.
Photos by James Fields
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Yasmeen Jordan, senior class president
On May 23, Bowie State University held it’s Spring 2017 Commencement at the University of Maryland, College Park. Outgoing Bowie State President Mickey L. Burnim gave the commencement address to thousands of students who were awarded undergraduate, graduate, doctoral and law degrees. Amongst the graduates, in remembrance of slain Army 2nd Lt. Richard Collins, an empty chair was draped with his graduation robe.
Mickey L. Burnim, Bowie State University president gave the Commencement Address
Presidential Medals of Excellence awarded to La Vera Levels Burnim, Bowie State University’s first lady
Bowie State University choir
Leon Iwin Sparks, Alexandia Brame, Sonyea Cooper, Chukwumeka Francis Ukandu, Angelese Davis, Akeem Gbadamosi, De Andre Dillard, Brittany West, Hailry Allen, Jarrett Davis, Kazzmine Moses and Dongesit Ingang
Dr. Windia Taylor-BSU Professor, Dr. Tawfik Adams-BSU grad, Dr. Donna S. Barriteaul-BSU grad, Dr. Josephine Wilson-BSU Professor, Dr. Trelaunda Beckett-BSU grad and Dr. Yolanda Brown-BSU grad
Journalist Maureen Bunyan receives an honorary Doctor of Humane Letters degree
Rushern Baker, Prince George’s County executive
Presidential Medals of Excellence awarded to Timothy F. Adams, President and CEO, Systems Application & Technologies
Presidential Medals of Excellence awarded to Ernest G. Green Civil Right Activist and Member of the Little Rock Nine
Photos by Rob Roberts
Wayne A. I. Frederick, president of Howard University
Jaelin White, Jessica Whitaker, Zippoarh D. McCuy and Asiah Walker
Eleanor W. Traylor (center) receives an honorary Doctor of Letters degree
Empty chair in remembrance of 2nd Lt. Richard Collins, III
Stacey J. Mobley, Esq. chairman Howard University’s Board of Trustees
Dr. Elaine Crider, chair, Board of Trustees
Howard University held its 149th Commencement ceremony on May 13. The university awarded Bachelor’s Keynote Degrees, Master’s speaker Degrees, and PhDs along California with professional Sen. Kamala D. degrees in Law, Harris Medicine, Pharmacy, and Benity BrunacheDentistry to Sewell, M.Div., the graduating Divinity School of Benediction, Rev. Dr. Divinity class. Bernard L. Richardson
UDC President Ronald Mason
D.C. Department of Corrections Honor Guard Sheila C. Johnson, cofounder, BET gives the commencement address The University of the District of Columbia held its 2017 Commencement celebration on May 13 at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in D.C. Students from the university’s undergraduate, graduate and law school received their degrees.
Sophomore Joshua Lofton (aka J. Loft) performs at the commencement
UDC faculty and administration
Temitope “Temi” Oke, senior class president
Milford Washington, AAS Legal Assistant with Shirley Mallory (mother) and Nellie Ford (aunt)
Photos by Carlos Rice