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The Afro-American, June 3, 2017 - June 9, 2017
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
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Photos by James Fields