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Al Hutchinson (Pres. Visit Baltimore)
Vendors at The NAACP Experience Tessa Hill-Aston (NAACP Baltimore City Chap. Pres.)
The 2017 NAACP National Convention Press Conference was held at the Baltimore Convention Center July 22nd. Greetings were given by Leon Russell, NAACP Chairman of the Board. Speakers included Derrick Johnson, NAACP vice chairman, Mayor Catherine Pugh, Tessa Hill-Aston, NAACP Balto. Chapter president, Gerald Stansbury, NAACP MD. State president, Akosua Ali , NAACP Washington Chapter president, Kenny Lattimore, NAACP spokesperson and Al Hutchinson, president of Visit Baltimore. Stan Stovall (WBAL TV) was the master of ceremonies for the ribbon cutting for the NAACP Experience.
The Ribbon Cutting for the NAACP Experience
Gerald Stansbury (NAACP MD. State Conference Pres.)
Derrick Johnson (NAACP Vice Chair.), Mayor Catherine E. Pugh, Leon Russell (NAACP Bd. Pres.) and Kenny Lattimore (NAACP Spokes Person)
The Art Of Larry Poncho Brown
Photos by Anderson Ward
Women in NAACP (WIN), an established NAACP Committee with volunteer coordinators in seven regions, held a summit to recognize women who advocate for women and children. Pamela Gentry, Annapolis Chapter, Sheila Past presidents of Baltimore Greater Baltimore Section-National Dr. Thelma T. Daley, Director of NAACP WIN, Finlayson, Tiera York Jones, Yvonne WoodAlumnae Deltas are Rita Cooper, Council of Negro Women members are Howard, president, Baltimore Continentals Laura Knight, Dr. Ruth K. Pratt, Francena Bean-Waters, Janice Moseley, Julia coordinated the summit which featured a brunch and the celebration of several notable women on July 23 at Beverly Boston Winborne, president, Dr. Thelma T. Daley the Hyatt Regency Baltimore Inner Harbor. The theme Photos by Dr. A. Lois De Laine for the event was, “Empowering Women and Girls: Breaking Barriers for Justice and Equity.” The keynote address was delivered by Dr. Cynthia Butler-McIntyre, 24th National President of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority. Empowerment Barrier-Breaker awards were presented to Maureen Bunyan, ABC7/WJLA-TV news anchor and Baltimore native April Ryan, White House correspondent and author. Allyssa Ince, a sophomore at Yale University was recognized as the, “Voice Baltimore Links are seated, Audrey Freeman, Cecelia of Youth.” Wright-Brown, Nikita Haysbert. Standing are Faith Students from Delta Academy Empowerment Fashions, National Black Designers on the Thomas, Darlene Moss, Jenene Williams, Nicole Brown, (BCAC) and Girl Scouts (Baltimore Runway, was produced and presented by Baltimore native Travis Laverne Turner Alumnae Chapter) Winkey. WIN’s underlying theme is, “Open Hearts and Outstretched Hands to Women and Children.” Children from Girl Scouts troops and the Delta Academy were invited guests to Baltimore County Deltas are Barbara Dr. A. Lois De Laine, Dr. participate in the activities. WIN’s Crawley, Darlean William, Stacy MitchellCynthia Butler-McIntyre, Members of the National Coalition of 100 ongoing signature thrust is the Brown, Iris Steele, Keitha Robinson, 24th National president, Black Women | Baltimore Metropolitan president, Christina Fitts, Che Evans, Delta Sigma Theta Derrick Johnson, interim mentoring of young Chapter are Valerie Bell-Thomas, Michele Courtney Barnes and guest Adrian Amprey Sorority girls. CEO of the NAACP Emery, Dr. Anne Emery, Betty Clark
Dr. Joanne Martin (Cofounder Nat. Great Blacks In Wax Museum) National Great Blacks In Wax Museum
The National Great Blacks In Wax Museum, “Voices Of History Street Fair,” was held in Baltimore July 8. Dr. Joanne Martin is the co-founder of the museum with her late husband, Dr. Elmer Martin. The all day event featured dancers, drummers, vendors, spoken word artists, cultural and anti-violence skits, and many other activities.
Street fair
Photos by Anderson Ward
Womb Works Productions give a lively cultural awareness skit Bob Smith as Benjamin Banneker
Womb Work drummers
Janice Curtis Greene as Harriet Tubman Renee Scott, Frank Scott, Denise McNeil and Elizabeth Singletary
Abu “The Flute Maker” turns a drinking straw into a flute
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On July 9, St. Augustine’s Episcopal Church and its Thurgood Marshall Forum for Social Justice Committee
John Ashley, keynote speaker and Rev. Martha Clark
contributions after he became a member of United States Supreme Court. Justice Marshall is a former member of St. Augustine’s, and his widow, Cecilia Suyat Marshall, is an active member.
hosted a presentation, “Mr. Justice Thurgood Marshall (1908-1993): Some New and Additional Perspectives on His Career and Contributions.” Attorney John Ashley provided an overview of Justice Thurgood Marshall’s career as a social activist, and discussed lesser-known aspects of Justice Marshall’s
Sibyl Moses, Cissy Marshall and Yvonne Baskerville
Sibly E. Mosess introduces the guest speaker
Supreme Court Justices
Josephus Nelson and Cecilia “Cissy” Suyat Marshall, Thurgood Marshall’s wife The Thurgood Marshall Committee for Social Justice Photos by Rob Roberts
Miss Black USA Talented Teen is a multifaceted pageant and movement dedicated to shining a light
on the achievements of girls and women of color whose achievements often go unnoticed in mainstream media. The pageant was held on July 1 at the Crystal City Marriott Hotel in Arlington, Va.
Angela Pierre Louis, Miss Black Talented Teen 2017
Demitrea Kelley, emcee
Kennetra Searcy, Mrs. Black USA
Connie Lash and Evelyn B. Arrington, pageant staff members
Judges: Jasmine Jones, Dawn Moss and Wendy McIntyre with Anthony Vann, pageant executive producer
Tonille Watkis, 2016 Miss Black USA
Madison Sampson, Miss Black USA North Carolinas, Olivia Manning, Miss Black USA Delaware, Alleson Knox, Miss Black USA Illinois, Midori Amae, Miss Black USA Virginia, Saidah Grimes, Miss Black USA Maryland, and Daphnie Lee, Miss Black USA New Jersey
Angela Pierre Louis with her family
To purchase this digital photo page contact Takiea Hinton: thinton@afro.com or 410.554.8277.
Photos by Rob Roberts