October 18, 2014 - October 24, 2014, The Afro-American
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o one could have anticipated the high time of celebration that evolved at the Oct. 7 breakfast at the Reginald Lewis Museum when the AFRO honored the Rev. Jamal H. Bryant with the John H. Murphy Sr. Award, only the second given. The Rev. Cecilia Williams Bryant, the honoree’s mother, regaled the audience with tales, beginning with his birth, sharing the assurances she received along the way that he’d be much more than she’d ever expected. Participants came from his church, the Empowerment Temple, as well as Bethel AME, the church in which he grew up, nurtured by the pastoring of his
Rev. Dr. A.C.D. Vaughn offered the invocation
Honoree, Rev. Dr. Jamal H. Bryant
grandfather, the late Harrison Bryant and his father, the Right Rev. John R. Bryant, senior bishop of the AME Church. Former colleagues from his days as national youth leader for the NAACP, news commentator Jeff Johnson and Kia Pearson, gave remarks and served as emcee respectively.
Rev. Bryant accepting the John H. Murphy Sr. Award from AFRO Publisher and CEO Jake Oliver The honoree and his mother, on the right, along with Linda Foy, BGE and Jake Oliver Kia Pearson, emcee
Journalist Jeff Johnson talked about how much he learned from Rev. Bryant
AFRO President Ben Phillips with Rev. Bryant
Photos by J.D. Howard
Betty Clark brought greetings from Bethel AME Church, the honoree’s home church AFRO editor Rev. Dorothy Boulware and Rev. Bryant
The Bryant Family
AFRO Baltimore Circulation Manager Sammy Graham and AFRO Archivist Ja-Zette Marshburn
Dr. Vaughn and daughter, Cassandra Fox
The thousands of visitors to the annual Baltimore Book Festival, this year held Sept. 28, at the Inner Harbor, downtown, attest to the love for the written word and the people who write them. It’s one of those times when Baltimore is one city and everyone finds something to their liking, even the youngest residents.
Author Norwood Holland
Author Vernell Chapman
Dr. Bryant and Dr. Sandra Conner
Author Teresa E. Mack
Author Robert Blake Whitehall There was something for every age and reading interest
Caprece Jackson-Garrett and Emelda DeCoteau
Choreographer and Author Bill T. Jones
Apostle Dr. June H. Lawrence
Author Claudia Dobson-Largie
Koli Tengella and his twins, Omage and Nkosi
The AFRO was there
Cartoonist KAL
Beverly Wimbish-Jackson and grandson Sage Jackson
Author J. A. Rollins
People are attentive as they listen to a guest speaker
Reading in Baltimore is not complete without the Enoch Pratt Library participating Author Curtis Black Photos by Anderson Ward
Author John B. Barkowiak Jr.
Author Angela Brown Ware
Author Benjamin and Susan Hemme from Philadelphia
Baltimore Artist Martha Dougherty
October 18, 2014 - October 24, 2014, The Afro-American
Actress Debbi Morgan (center) with some fans
D.C. native, Raheem DeVaughn performs
Rapper T.I.
R & B singer, Syleena Johnson
Rapper Diggy Simmons performs, surrounded by fans
Torrei Hart of VH1’s ‘Atlanta Exes’
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D.C. Councilwoman and Mayoral WPGC 95.5 FM hosted it’s 15th candidate Muriel Bowser (far left) Annual For Sisters Only Expo Oct. joins the wave with local queens. 4 at the Washington Convention Center in N.W. D.C. where ladies were treated to a day of beauty, pampering, shopping, panel discussions, music and entertainment. On the main stage, performances by nationally known musical guests included Tamar Braxton, Rapper Diggy Simmons, the soulful Syleena Johnson, D.C.’s own Raheem R & B singer DeVaughn, the ever Tank popular Chuck Brown Band, R&B singer Tank Michelle Lewis, Janet and internationally-known Jackson and Traci rapper T.I. Special celebrity Baily guests who participated on various panel discussions were: Boris Kodjoe, Debbi Morgan, Torrei Hart, Monifah, Jeff Johnson, Lil Mo and Dre Kelly. The crowd engaged with panel discussions that were moderated by Fox 5’s Micheline Bowman and Alison Seymour.
Actor Boris Kodjoe with fans; Kodjoe stars in the new Zane movie, Addicted.
Hats and ties for everyone…
Maisie Dunbar, Queen Aishah and Temika Moore
A packed crowd enjoyed the FSO Expo. Rapper Lil’ Mo autographing her new tell-all book
Tamar Braxton (far left) with her backup singers
Photos by Rob Roberts
Erika Murray, Kevin Garner and Pastor Ralph Marcus Michelle Wright, MAJIC 102.3 noon day radio personality Radio personalities Huggy Lowdown, J. Anthony Brown and Chris Paul
Tom Joyner and the crew from his nationally syndicated morning show met with sponsors and Radio One staff Oct. 7 at the Radio One headquarters in Silver Spring, Md. during the 6-10 a.m. live broadcast on MAJIC 102.3 FM. Larraine Taylor, WMATA Metro The meet and greet was part of his East Coast manager, corporate sales; tour, deemed “The Tom Joyner Experience” and Jawauna Green, director of allowed the radio jock to personally meet those advertising, WMATA Metro who have contributed to the success of the show. Joyner was accompanied by cohosts J. Anthony Brown and Sybil Wilkes and comedians Huggy Lowdown and Chris Paul. The crew also ate lunch at Carolina Kitchen in N.E. D.C. with listeners and other guests later that day. During the third week of the tour, the crew travelled along the East Coast, visiting places such as D.C., Richmond, Va., and Baltimore, Md. among other cities.
Radio One staff members David Howard and Bob Hill of Radio One
Michelle Vessels of Radio One
J. Anthony Brown, Sybil Wilkes, Melanes Woodland, Industrial Bank, Tom Joyner and Hermond E. Palmer, vice president of marketing, Industrial Bank
Tom Joyner
Photos by Rob Roberts
Radio One staff members
Karen Scott
David Greene
October 25, 2014 - October 31, 2014, The Afro-American
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Delores Newsome, Carmen Holmes, Y’londa Simmons, Ken Darden, Judge Yvonne Holt-Stone
April Watts, Tim Watts, radio hosts on MAGIC 95.9 FM
Sybil Wilkes, Tom Joyner, and J. Anthony Brown of The Tom Joyner Morning Show Sen. Larry Young, WOLB AM, Al Payne, RADIO ONE
Carlton and Ashley Harris
Dana Williams, Ertha Harris, Jill Brooks
The Reginald F. Lewis Museum was full of Baltimoreans who wanted to “Meet and Greet” the well known syndicated morning radio crew – Tom Joyner, Sybil Wilkes and J. Anthony Brown. Once everyone arrived for the Oct. 7 event and the trio took the podium, it was morning as most know it. The jokes, the cynicism and the innuendo abounded with more laughter than most could endure. Hosting Jake Oliver, AFRO Annette March Grier, April Ryan, Maureen Colkley, Benjamin the evening was the staff from publisher, with Tom Joyner White House correspondent; Alex Phillips IV, president, AFRO Radio One on whose MAJIC McCamey, account executive, American newspapers, 95.9 Baltimore station the Radio One, Linota Durien Jeanette Mills tremendous trio is heard every morning. They had visited the Silver Spring headquarters earlier in the day and the next day, Oct. 8, they served an overwhelming turnout at the Gordon Outlaw, director, Office of Fair Bishop Aubrey Harley, Cassandra McDonalds Practices, DHCD; Councilman Nick Mosby, Lil Black of Harley, John Watkins on Security Marilyn Mosby, candidate for City State’s 92Q, Robin Boulevard. Attorney, Darrell McMillan, Radio One Akinwale, RADIO ONE online editor
Sharon WhartonLewis, Reginald Lewis, Pam Watts
Cimmon Burris, Patapsco River; Wanda Nelson, Lisa Cooper-Lucas, Columbia, MD Chapter
Yvonne Frye and Grace Coffey
Ameta Coleman, Cori Ramos, Bennie Thomas
Beatrice Banqura, Vivian Lakes, RFLM volunteer
Judge Marcella Holland, Beverly Carter, John Carter, Marsha Jews
LaWanda Jenkins, Ivy GatesSmith, Alice Pinderhughes
Photos by Dr. A. Lois DeLaine
Chairs of the Denim and Diamonds event are Donnice Brown, Robin Ott, Geanelle Herring-Griffith, Shelonda Stokes
Links Gretchen Styles, Charlene Cooper-Boston, Rayna Woodford Pat Williams, Joan Pratt, Baltimore City Comptroller; Gail Johnson, Kimberleigh De Laine Gregory Styles with daughters Genna and Gabriella
Lelya Coleman, Karen Brooks
Dr. Sidney Downs, Marlene Downs, Lisa Cooper-Lucas, Raymond Lucas
Deborah Risper, Dr. Tracey Durant, Valarie Smith, Edna Smith
Photos by Dr. A. Lois DeLaine
2014 Scholarship winner, Desha Hamilton is greeted by Links Tonia Lee and Alice Cox
Chandra and Ellsworth are regular guests of the Links Denim and Diamonds
Gary and Tramelle O’Neall, Sheila and Jesse Bennett. Seated are Lisa Y. Settles, Martina Charlene McCargo, Evans Arthur Boone, Carolyn Cole
Robin Steele, president, Columbia Chapter; Diane Hardison, Eastern Area director; Alice Cole, president, Patapsco River; Candace Sims, president, Harbor City
Tuskegee Airman Lemuel and wife Reva Lewie
The Patapsco River Chapter, Baltimore County Links hosted its major fundraiser to provide scholarships for students who are enrolled in colleges and universities throughout the country. The highest ranking students from Baltimore County Public Schools are invited through their schools and two students receive assistance to attend the college of their choice, preferably Historically Black Institutions (HBIs). A portion of the funds will also allow the Chapter to provide additional service to the Baltimore County community. Over 500 guests dined on a variety of menu selections ranging from steamed shrimp, fresh chicken, tuna and green salads, an assortment of meats (chicken, carving stations with choices of turkey and beef), and various side dishes to satisfy the most discriminating palate. The dance floor was crowded most of the afternoon, and surprised, lucky guests were winners of a fur piece, an IPad and many other door prizes. Everyone had fun, and indicated that they are looking forward to next year’s exciting event.
Guests Laura Knight, Arlisa S. Ledbetter, Jean Boone
October 25, 2014 - October 31, 2014, The Afro-American
By Shari L. McCoy Special to the AFRO
Right Worshipful Deputy Grand Master Norman L. Campbell of the Most Worshipful Prince Hall Grand Lodge of D.C., Grand Worthy Matron Barbara E. Murray of the Georgiana Thomas Grand Chapter, Order of the Eastern Star, PHA of D.C. and 5K Walk Chair Past Grand Worthy Matron Margaret E. Anderson presenting a ceremonial check to Dr. Carla Williams, Howard University Cancer Center
Members of the Grand Lodge and Grand Chapter at the start of the walk
In celebration of Breast Cancer Month, The Georgiana Thomas Grand Chapter, Order of the Eastern Star, Prince Hall Affiliated (GTGC) held its premier annual charity event, the Margaret E. Anderson Howard University 5K Breast Cancer Walk on Oct. 4. Over 200 members and family walked to raise money for the Howard University Cancer Center. In addition to the Masonic family’s participation, many community organizations such as Israel Baptist Church, Queen of Sheba Motorcycle Club and DC Cancer Consortium partnered with GTGC and formed teams to participate in the walk. According to the Center for Disease Control, D.C. has one of the highest rates of breast cancer deaths in the nation. The focus of this annual charity event was to raise awareness of the staggering incidence of breast cancer and deaths among African-American women in the area. Last year, GTGC donated $25,000 to the Cancer Center. This year, Grand Worthy Matron Barbara E. Murray’s goal is to raise at least last year’s donation. The Margaret E. Anderson Howard University 5K Breast Cancer Walk is in its 11th year with more supporters each year coming together to raise needed funds in support of the cancer center.
Courtesy Photos
Worthy Matron Juanita Griffin-Zani and members of Mattie R. Griffin Chapter #16 cheer as they completed the walk
Committee members Electa Chapter #6 Worthy Matron Shari L. McCoy and Miriam Chapter #4 Worthy Matron Robin B. Wise
Committee members Tonya Fadis (Electa Chapter #6) and Charitable Foundation Vice President Kelli J. McCoy-Burkett (Electa Chapter #6) participate in kick off “Pink Thursday” event
Datcher Chapter #7 members who came out to fight for the cause of breast cancer
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Grand Worthy Matron Barbary E. Murray and Past Grand Worthy Matron Margaret E. Anderson pose with Ms. Jessica Rogers of the Howard University Cancer Center
Past Grand Worthy Matron Margaret E. Anderson, founder and Chair of the 2014 Margaret E. Anderson 5 K. Breast Cancer Walk welcoming walkers to the pre-walk activities Worthy Matron Bobbi Smith and Worshipful Master James K. Saunders (Doric Lodge #19) and members of Naomi Chapter #9
Committee members Past Matron Brenda S. Young (Electa Chapter #6) and 5K Walk Co-Chair Grand Trustee Brenda Hardaway (Martha Chapter #11) checking walkers who registered for the event
Queen of Sheba, an all female motorcycle club of Eastern Stars were on hand to support the event
MEA 5K Breast Cancer Walk Committee members PM Twanna Nickens (Fidelity Chapter #10), PM Glaceria Mason (Datcher Chapter #7), WM Shari L. McCoy (Electa Chapter #6), Co-Chair GT Brenda Hardaway (Martha Chapter #6), Associate Grand Matron Venecia C. Bessellieu (Prince Hall Chapter #5), Chair PGWM Margaret E. Anderson (Elect Chapter #6), PM Brenda S. Young (Elect Chapter #6), PM Brenda Makins (Queen Esther Chapter #1), PM Deatrice Besong (Miriam Chapter #4), AM Kathy Jackson (Gethsemane Chapter #3)
Cancer survivors Stephen Jefferson (Redemption Lodge #24, PWGM Margaret E. Anderson (Electa Chapter #6) and GT Brenda Hardaway (Martha Chapter #11) participate in “Think Pink” prewalk kick off event
Worthy Matron Shari L. McCoy and Worthy Patron Bobby R. Harris and members of Electa Chapter #6 show their support and registered in large numbers for breast cancer walk