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The Afro-American, March 12, 2016 - March 18, 2016
The Kappa Alpha Psi Foundation of Metropolitan Baltimore held its 45th Annual Nite in Kappa Vegas on March 4 at Martin’s West, Woodlawn. Brandon Wylie, Polemarch of the Baltimore (MD) Alumni Chapter, along with the members, served as hosts in
welcoming the 1,000 guests to a night of camaraderie. This fundraiser benefits the Kappa Alpha Psi Foundation to award scholarships to college bound students, and to sponsor programs such as the Guide Right/Kappa League, college tours and many other programs that serve communities in the Baltimore Metropolitan area.
Serious gamblers at the table
Herb and Deanna Brown (front) with Marcine and Jimmie Britton
Vallen Emery, Agnerd Greenidge, Michael Pelissier and Brandon Wiley, polemarch
Howard L. Tutman Jr., 24th grand polemarch, Darolyn Milburn, Dr. Sheila Jessup and Reuben Shelton Sr., grand vice polemarch
Chandra and Ellsworth Jackson, Sharon Webb and Lasava Tidwell Dr. Nathan Fletcher, Brandon Wiley, polemarch and Karriem Crawford-Muhammad Carolyn Chissell and Floyd Taliaferro Jr.
Jacqueline Richardson, Sheila Dixon, Jacquelene Massey, Joan Crutchfield and Lachele Ervin Kathy Alexander, Jan Alexander and Mildred Long Harper
Keyra Clark and Alexis Murphy Photos by Dr. A. Lois De Laine
The Kappa Chapter of the Iota Phi Lambda Sorority inducted three well known and treasured community leaders into the Society of Living Makers of Black History on Feb. 14 at the Radisson at Cross Keys in Baltimore, MD. Linda L. Singh, a major general in Maryland was appointed by Gov. Larry Hogan in January 2015, to serve as the 29th Adjutant General of the Maryland National Guard.
Dr. Doris Browning Austin, Nona Diggs,Keynote speaker Rev. Dr. Felicia Y. Thomas and Anne Chester
Major General Singh is responsible for the daily operations of the Maryland Military Department. Dr. Leslie King-Hammond is Graduate Dean Emerita at Maryland Institute College of Art (MICA). She is also the chair of the board of the Reginald F. Lewis Museum of the African American History and Culture and an internationally recognized artist, curator, and scholar. Gladys B. Ball, 91, a 60-year member of the Iota Phi Lambda Sorority who was honored for her humanitarian accomplishments and dedication to the Kappa Chapter. Employed at the Housing Authority of Baltimore City (HABC) in accounting for 37 years, Mrs. Ball left with plans for the Elsinore Avenue redevelopment which was completed during her 11 year tenure as president of the neighborhood association.
Gladys B. Ball Congratulating honoree Major General Linda Singh are Blanche A. Williams, Anne Chester, chairperson, Dr. Doris Browning Austin and Nona Diggs, first vice president
Rose Hamm, Rev. Shirley Whitaker, Su Wood and Evelyn Faulk
Recognizing honoree Dr. Leslie King-Hammond are Anne Chester, Sandra D. Ray, Dr. Doris Browning Austin and Nona Diggs
Sandra Ray, Joyce Tunstall Dixon, Agnes T. Ray and Patricia Tunstall Dr. Jenora Fuller Parker sings "The Lord’s Prayer"
Raj Singh and Major General Linda Singh, Adjutant General
Sandora Cathcart, Yvette Belt and Dorcell Graham Julelah Parker sings the Negro Spiritual, "I Want Jesus to Walk with Me"
Proud Grandmother Dera Hutcheson with Joliette and Noah Parker
Photos by Dr. A. Lois De Laine
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The Afro-American, March 12, 2016 - March 18, 2016
Honorees: Harold Doley, III (on behalf of his father, Ambassador Harold E. Doley, Jr.), Fred D. McClure, James Jones, Allegra McCullough, Jennifer S. Carroll, Robert L. Woodson and Raynard Jackson
Black Americans for a Better Future held their fourth annual Black Republican Trailblazer Awards. The awards event included a private VIP reception on Feb. 13 and a luncheon Feb. 14 at the Willard Intercontinental Hotel in northwest D.C. The event recognizes Black Republicans who have made a significant contribution to the Black community, the Republican Party, and America. Photos by Black Americans for a Better Future
Honoree Fred D. McClure and wife, Harriett, and honoree Jennifer S. Carroll and husband, Nolan
Rep. G.K. Butterfield (D-N.C.), chair, CBC and Muriel Cooper
Marvin Smith, KIPP Foundation; Alexandra Martnez, Harvard Kennedy School and Curvin Leathan, Area Probe LLC
Harold Doley, III and Kenneth McClenton, radio talk show host
R&B artist BriaMarie
Jim Anthony, CEO/ principal, Colliers International
Reg Weaver, former president of the National Education Association
Robert L. Wallace, president and CEO of BithGroup Technologies; Fred D. McClure, honoree and CEO of the George H.W. Bush Presidential Library; Larry N. McKenney, COO of Capitol Radiology; Michael A. Graham, executive vice president, Heart & Soul Media
Photos by Rob Roberts
The Congressional Black Caucus held its seventh annual Avoice Heritage Celebration Feb. 23 at the Willard Intercontinental Hotel in Northwest D.C. The event honors the legacy of Black legislators and the commitment to preserve Black legislative history.
Raynard Jackson, singer Algebra and songwriter/ producer Carvin Haggins
Del. Jill Upson (R-W.Va.)
Eric Small, managing director, Public Finance & Energy Advisors, LLC; Ronnie Underwood, broker, Prime Investment Brokers; Kevin Gray, president, GFS Investments; and Roussan Etienne, Jr., president, The Zoe Network, LLC
Avoice Heritage Award Hororee Rep. Charles Rangel (D-N.Y.)
Past and present members of the CBCF with Avoice Heritage honorees
R. Donahue Peebles, chair, Board of Directors, CBCF and George H. Brown
CBCF interns: Bryson Wilson, Kanyinsola Ajay, Zakiya Demins, Lavatge Brooks, Tarah Johnson, Alexa Guy, Tonya Danangmaye, D’Juan Sampson and Aaron Williford
Tony Harrison, George H. Brown, Lafayette Barnes and Jim Winston
Rogers Davis and former Rep. Ronald V. Dellums (D-Calif.)
Harry Wingo
Sylvia Cyrus, ASALH
Norman Ross, MGM Resorts; Ron Busby, U.S. Black Chambers and Cherie Wilson, General Motors
A. Shuanise Washington, president and CEO, CBCF and Barbara Williams-Skinner