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The Afro-American, June 24, 2017 - June 30, 2017
LaVera Burnim and Ricardo Mitchell
Bowie President Mickey Burnim receives a declaration from Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan
A new science building for the study of the natural sciences, mathematics and nursing opened on the Bowie State University campus on June 9. The center features 25,000 square feet of dynamic glass with tinting that prevents overheating, glare, and fading while maintaining access to outdoor views and natural sunlight. Photos by Rob Roberts
Weldon Jackson, provost Bowie State University
Delores Cooper and Micaiah Smith
Larry Hogan, Governor of Maryland
Karen Shaheed, executive vice president and general counsel
George Ude, George Acquaah and Dr. Alan J. Anderson Twanna Whitehead, Bernadine Lacey and Patricia Ramsey
Students from Gar-Field High School in Woodbridge, Va.
Bowie State University’s President Mickey Burnim
Bowie State University’s President Mickey Burnim and AFRO reporter Lauryn Hill
The National Pan-Hellenic Council(NPHC) of Northern Virginia held its annual Black Scholars Awards on May 21 at the Gar-Field High School in Woodbridge, Va. Family members and educators gathered to salute graduating high school students for their academic achievements. Norman Jones, III, graduating senior from Stonewall Jackson High School, was the keynote speaker. Several students were awarded academic scholarships. To date, more than 5,000 Black students in Northern Virginia have been honored under the program. Jimmi Barnwell and Norman Jones III, the Jimmi and Barney Barnwell Scholarship Foundation winner
Kenneth Taylor, Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity; Tameka Tunsil, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority; Kimberly Highsmith, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority; Jeffrey Dunn, Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity; Marguerite Taylor, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority and Markus Gaines, Omega Psi Phi Fraternity
Students from Stonewall Jackson High School in Manassas, Va.
Jeryl Payne, president, NPHC/NOVA; Norman Jones III, keynote speaker; Michele Jordan; Jordan Randle, Moorehouse College student and Regina Ware
Francis Brooks Photos by Rob Roberts
Barbara Bennett, Michael Lawrence II, Michael Lawrence, Tonya Lawrence, Verra Valasquez and Nate Lawrence
Kenneth Younger, Barney Barnwell and Farrell Duncombe II
Stacey Francis, Tia James, Chiquita King, Benzell Floyd, Stevenson Reed and Lauren Henderson
Students from Forest Park High School in Woodbridge, Va.
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Jasmine Mitchell, Westfield High School in Chantilly, Va. $3000 scholarship winner
Pamela Davis, Angelica Credle, Rebecca Credle and Marvin Credle
June 24, 2017 - June 30, 2017, The Afro-American
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Bernice Johnson, Raymond Johnson, Darren Johnson, Summer Johnson
Joseph Edwards “Pop Pop” with twin Mason; Grandmother Patricia Edwards with twin Micah
It was certainly a feast for all fathers and their family members on Father’s Day, June 19 at the Forum Caterers on Primrose Avenue in Baltimore. More than 150 guests enjoyed the scrumptious buffet, including a garden salad, fried chicken, catfish, Southern style green beans, seasoned collard greens, baked macaroni and cheese, creamy mashed potatoes with gravy, smothered cabbage, hot dinner rolls, and an assortment of desserts served with
Standing, Shelley Ensor, Doreatha Johnson, Alice Dorsey, Doris Jones, Thomasina Beckett, Robert Beckett. Seated, Esther Smith, Shirley Burgess, Stan Chase, Kim Chase, Bryant Chase
hot or cold beverages. The Haysbert’s siblings, Raymond, Reggie, Nikita and Brian were in attendance to greet their friends and other family members for the fabulous feast, which also featured live entertainment with the popular Stagz band and Kevin Johnson, Valerie dancing. Robinson, Charlotte Butler
Raymond Haysbert Sr.’s siblings are Reginald, Raymond Jr., Nikita and Brian Haysbert
Carmelita Barnes, Mary Haysbert, Roslyn Haysbert
Annie Jenkins, Janel Vanderburg, Gilford Jenkins
Terry Butler, Ron Broadmax, Angela Broadmax, Bernice Butler
Tina Spencer, Diane Anderson, Alphonso Anderson
Photos by Dr. A. Lois DeLaine
Kids dancing to the music
Dana Douglas, Ethan Douglas, Isaac Douglas Sr., Isaac Douglas Jr.
Nayla Bautista (Exec. Dir. Volo) and Giovanni Marcantoni (CEO Volo)
Baltimore City Mayor Catherine E. Pugh poses with the program participants
The Volo City Kids Foundation hosted the group’s free outdoor party on June Anaiya 6, in Port Covington in South Baltimore. Volo City, which is headquartered in Turk, Austin Baltimore, organizes adults and kids sports leagues in seven cities with more Turk and than 175,000 members nationwide. The organization was established in Tonei 2015. This year’s event was attended by Baltimore Mayor Catherine E. Pugh, Turk Councilman Brandon Scott, Bernard “Jack” Young, Baltimore City Council President and Councilman Eric Costello. Giovanni Marcantoni is the CEO of Volo City and Nayla Bautista is the Exec. Dir. of Volo City. The kids played soccer, volleyball, football and flew drones. Music was provided by D.J. Slinger Bernard “Jack” Young (Balto. City Council Pres.), Councilman Eric and the Three generations, Costello, Giovanni Marcantoni (CEO kids had Darius Hamilton, Volo) and Councilman Brandon Scott pizza for grandmother Barbara Bright and Tyra Hardy Photos by Anderson Ward lunch.
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Michael Preston, director, Community Affairs, Paul Rothman, MD, CEO, Johns Hopkins Medicine
Robert L. Wallace, CEO, Bith Energy, Frank Kelly, Manager, Diverse Business Empowerment, BGE
Ronald J. Daniels, president, Johns Hopkins University, John W. Rogers Jr., Chairman, CEO and Chief Investment Officer, Ariel Investment, Calvin G. Butler Jr., CEO Baltimore Gas and Electric Company
James “Mac” McComas, Program Coordinator, JHU, Lillian D. Singh, director, Racial Wealth Divide Initiative, CFED, Roscoe Johnson III, director, Real Estate Development, Druid Heights, Dr. Tatiana Warren, Business Intelligence Specialist, Bon Secours
Charles P. Scheeler, DLA Piper, Thomas Lewis, Vice President, Government and Community Affairs, JHU, Selwyn Ray, JHH Systems, Bayview
Clarence “Tiger” Davis, Maryland State President, AARP, Maryland, Dr. Darrick Hamilton, Director of Milano Doctoral Program, The New School, Affan Sheikh
On May 17, the 21st Century Cities Initiative, sponsored an event which brought together leading voices on economic inclusion from the private sector, academia, and the community to discuss key issues related to economic growth and equity. Panel members included: Diane BellMcKoy, president and CEO, Associated Black Charities; Darrick Hamilton, associate professor of Economics and Urban Policy and director of Milano Doctoral Program of The New School; Anthony Moag, CEO, the Whiting-Turner Contracting Company; John W. Rogers Jr., chairman, CEO, and chief investment officer, Ariel Investments; and Lillian Singh, director, Racial Wealth Divide, CFED. The event’s hosts were Ronald J. Daniels, president, Johns Hopkins University and Calvin G. Butler Jr., CEO, Baltimore Gas and Electric Company. Remarks were given by the Honorable Catherine Pugh, Mayor of Baltimore and Ronald Peterson, president, Johns Hopkins Health System, executive vice president, Johns Hopkins Medicine.
Erika Seth Davies, Baltimore Comm Fdn., Keisha Leverette, Baltimore Comm. Fdn., Calvin Young, Harbor Bank of MD, Ana Maria Argudo-Lord, CFED
Tiffany Royster, Vice President, Harbor Bankshares Corporation, Julia Lynton- Brown, Recruitment Coordinator, JHU Medicine
Photos by Dr. A. Lois DeLaine Wayne Frazier, Sr., president, Md. Washington Minority Companies Association, Anita M. Jackson, Chief of Staff, BGE
Leon C. Purnell, Executive Director, Men and Families Center, Inc., Hugher L. Harris Sr., President, CEO, Avaris Concepts, Inc., Moses Hammett, Organizational Partnerships Liaison, Center for Urban Families