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The Afro-American, June 30, 2018 - July 6, 2018
The Hyatt Regency Inner Harbor hotel was buzzing with a group of women known as The MOLES (Maturity, Optimism, Loyalty, Enthusiasm, and Sparkle), who traveled from sixteen states and the District of Columbia, to convene for the 68th National Conclave. More than 600 Moles and Mules (spouses and escorts) attended the gala held on June 16. The Moles and Mules greeted old friends and met new ones from the various 31 chapters. The Moles’ motto is “Enjoy yourself; it’s later than you think.”
Petersburg VA Moles are Harrison Bonnes, Debra Bonnes, Sharon Vincent and Albert Vincent
Baltimore Moles, Lornell Parks, Susan Perkns-Parks, Lynne Porter and Marion Porter
Paul Beckham, Doretha Beckham, Chapter president, Jodi Gallman,19th National President, THE MOLES and Dr. Burnie Gallman, Columbia, SC
Charlotte NC Moles are Nina Ford Jackson, James C. Jackson, Linda Lockerman Brooks and Wil Brooks AFRO Publisher Emeritus John “Jake” Oliver, Barbara B. Armstrong, Jesse McCurdy and Frankie F. McCurdy, chairperson
Detroit Moles are June Sears Aguayo, Gretchen Bailey and Tony Bailey
Dr. Diane B. Martin, Jesse Martin and Roslyn L. Smith
Jacksonville Fla. Moles ae Henry Sellers, Sharon Settlers, Josephine Porter and Robert Porter
Wilberforce Ohio Chapter Moles are Sabrina Dean, Dr. Robyn Razor, Mia Wortham-Spells and Jacqueline Brown
AFRO’s Robert Blount takes a strategic move on the dance floor with Mole Edith Green Jacksonville Fla Moles are Mark Singleton, Michelle D. Singleton and Sonya Speights Photos by Dr. A. Lois De Laine
T Sharon Johnson and Hattie Faulk
Ruby Jackson and Carolyn Jones
Cimon Byrd Burris, Arlene Wongus and incoming Baltimore Alumnae president, Laura Phillips Byrd
he Baltimore Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, held its annual afternoon tea on April 29, at Valley Mansion in Hunt Valley, Maryland. The theme for the tea accentuated an era in the early 20th century of social, artistic and cultural dynamism. Guests and Delta members were dressed in short skirts, fringes, marcel waves and feathered headbands. Sounds of jazz and R&B played throughout the afternoon. The highlight of the afternoon tea was the “Parade of Hats” where the ladies donned their various headpieces. The funds raised by this event benefit the various programs and charities supported by the Esther Oliver, Vice Chair, and Denise Gordon, Chair Baltimore Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority.
Leigh Braxton and Bernadette Adams
Honorable Marilyn Mosby, Baltimore City State’s Attorney, Monica Watkins, president BAC, Senator Jill Carter, Debbie Tijani, MD State Coordinator, Keitha Robinson, Baltimore County Alumnae, president Photos by Dr. A. Lois De Laine
Lora Mayo, Truemenda Green and Valarie Smith
Esme’ Bentil, Kim Scarborough, Eleanor P. Matthews and Kellie McGowan
BAC Arts and Letters Committee
Ingrid Harris, Meriel Askew and Bethany Newsome
Truemenda Green, Monica Watkins, chapter president and Kia Hopkins
Ruth K. Pratt and Leah Goldsborough Hasty
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The Afro-American, June 30, 2018 - July 6, 2018
The D.C. office of the AFRO hosted its inaugural High Tea at the Thurgood Marshall Center, in Northwest, Washington, D.C. on June 24. Following the theme of the tea, We Too Support #MeToo, the program empowered women to stand up for what they believe in, tap into their strength and encourage others to be their “sisters’ keepers.” Honorees included Co-founder of Ben’s Chili Bowl Virginia Ali, Dr. Kimberly L. Jeffries Leonard of the Links Incorporated and Andrea Roane, longtime journalist and WUSA 9 anchor. Keynote speakers included L.Y. Marlow of Saving Promise, Dr. Hattie Washington, author and founder of Aunt Hattie’s Place and motivational speaker and inner confidence strategist Regina Robinson. Radio One Senior Correspondent Ebony McMorris served as Mistress of Ceremonies.
AFRO General Manager Edgar Brookins, WUSA 9 Anchor Andrea Roane, Co-founder of Ben’s Chili Bowl Virginia Ali, Mistress of Ceremonies and Radio One Senior Correspondent Ebony McMorris, AFRO Publisher Frances M. Draper and AFRO Washington, D.C. Editor Micha Green
A screen grab from the video of Dr. Kimberly L. Jeffries accepting her AFRO Woman of Excellence Award
Thomasina Yearwood, President of the Thurgood Marshall Center Trust
Co-founder of Ben’s Chili Bowl and Honoree Virginia Ali accepting her award
Honoree and WUSA 9 anchor Andrea Roane accepts her award Keynote Speaker, L.Y. Marlow, Saving Promise
Mistress of Ceremonies and Radio One Senior Correspondent Ebony McMorris Guests chat before the tea begins
Singer Bernetta Townsend
AFRO Board Member Lynn Murphy Michalopoulos and Michelle Bailey Keynote Speaker, Dr. Hattie Washington, Author, Aunt Hattie’s House
Guests pose
Rev. Dr. E. Gail Anderson Holness
Vida Ali and Virginia Ali of Ben’s Chili Bowl
Keynote Speaker Regina Robinson, Author, Motivational Speaker
Michelle Drummond, Michelle Bailey and Candice Adkins
Guests
Cellist Benjamin Gates
Photos by Rob Roberts
Danyell Smith(standing) and AFRO columnist Valerie Frailing