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Joana Acosta (GM), Veronica Johnson, NBC4, Washington, D.C., Dwight Weems, Fox 45 TV, Baltimore
Sen. Catherine E. Pugh gave congratulatory remarks from the Maryland Governor’s Office Maria Beckett, PRT, CNK Management Services and husband, John Beckett
R. Daniel Wallace, Cherie Wallace
Wanda Persons Wickham, executive director, PRT & PRT Reach Foundation
Joseph Haskins Jr., PRT, The Harbor Bank of Maryland Barry and Maria Holliday
Cynthia and Stanley Tucker Meridian Management Group
Milton Matthews and Stacey Ware
Glitz, glamour and a whole lot of fun was evident at the 30th Anniversary Gala Scholarship Awards program, themed “Celebrating Black Business Wealth: The Harlem Renaissance to the 21st Century.” Nearly 400 guests enjoyed the PRT Reach Foundation and The President’s Round Table Gala that featured fabulous food and ladies dressed in extravagant ball gowns, cocktail dresses with embellished rhinestones, feather boas and high heels while many of the men wore three-piece tuxedos and bow ties. The real crowd pleaser for taking photos was the shiny red Rolls Royce parked on the ballroom floor, along with the back drop of the street lamps, typical of the night lights seen during the Harlem Renaissance era. In honor of the founding members of the Presidents’ Round Table, Raymond V. Haysbert, A. Tyrous “Terry” Addison, Dorothy E. Brunson and Osborne A. Payne, four $2,500 Entrepreneur Scholarships were awarded to students “in need” from HBCUs, Morgan State University, Coppin State
University, Howard University and the University of the District of Columbia. The 2013 President’s Award was presented to the University of Maryland Eastern Shore. Trailblazer Awards were presented to nationally syndicated columnist, senior analyst and now host of News One Now, Roland Martin, and Black Enterprise, the premier business, investing, and wealth-building media firm for African Americans. The Presidents’ RoundTable is an organization of 19 African-American entrepreneurs in the BaltimoreWashington, D.C. region which oversees and controls assets exceeding $800 million. Sheila Brooks, founder, president and CEO of SRB Communications, is president of the President’s RoundTable and PRT Reach Foundation. Photos by Dr. A. Lois De Laine Thomas and Denise Lloyd
Jeff Hargrave and Beneak Hargrave PRT secretary Mahogany Zara Green, A2Z Personal Growth Enterprise and Alfred Edmond Jr., Black Enterprise
Sheila Brooks, PRT president
Angela and Hayden Moore
Kelvin and Myeshi Jeter
Howard Jessamy, Jim McClain, Arnold and Virgie Williams, Abrams, Foster, Nole & Williams P.A.
Harry Spikes, Tiana Harman, Tamara Sweets, Albert Sweets
Calvin Butler Jr., senior vice president, Strategy, Regulatory & External Affairs, BGE
Dr. Singh, executive director, Earl G. Graves School of Business accepts the Raymond V. Haysbert 2013 Scholarship Award for Morgan State University
Sarita Payne and Famebridge C. Payne, daughter and wife of the late PRT member, Osborne A. Payne
Armentha Mike Cruise, PRT vice president, Community Initiatives, The Aspen Group
Dr. Robert L. Wallace and Carolyn Wallace Calvin Mims, PRT, Calmi Electrical Company, Sonja Wells, Karen Mims, Helen Mims, Rose Mims, Derek Smith
Nyree Wright, Jasmine Smith
November 23, 2013 - November 29, 2013, The Afro-American
Juanita Jordan and Terri Stith
Members of the Montgomery County, Md. section of the NCNW
Welcome by Sharon Goss
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Eleanor Thompson with the 2013 Bethune Achievers: Joan Stanard; Ethel Shelton; Evalena Washington and Isa Singleton
Rev. Dr. Trenace Richardson, minister and educator, delivered a speech that set an inspirational tone Oct. 16 when the Montgomery County, Md. section of the National Council of Negro Women (NCNW) held a brunch under the theme “Living up to our Promise, as we Embrace the Future.” The chapter recognized Joan Stanard; Ethel Shelton; Evalena Washington and Ida Singleton as the NCNW Montgomery County Section’s 2013 Bethune Achievers. Also on hand was writer Maurice Butler to sign copies of his book, Out from the Shadow: The Story of Charles L. Gittens Who Broke the Color Barrier in the United States Secret Service. Photos by Rob Roberts
Guest speaker Trenace Nicole Richardson, minister and educator
Author Maurice Butler (right) discusses his new book with a patron
Dr. Maxine Jenkins, Montgomery County NCNW Section president (seated, center) with Potomac Valley Section members
So Others Might Eat, the D.C. - based group that has been serving the city’s poor and homeless for more than 40 years, received Chi Eta Phi’s community service award at the sorority’s 47th Annual Fashion Show and
Brenda Shelton leading the singing of “Lift Every Voice and Sing”
Junella Young leads the reading of Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune’s last will and testament
Luncheon Oct. 27 at Martin’s Crosswinds in Greenbelt, Md. Under the leadership of Alpha Chapter President Brenda Ingram and Ways and Means Committee CoChairs Janet Jones and Ernestine
Guests moving though the buffet line
Dr. Trenace Richardson, center, with brunch guests
Brogsdale, the fashion show was a flawless blend of new couture by Lovely Lady Boutique, with commentary by Misty Turner, and old school music provided by The “G” Clefs.
Photos by Rob Roberts
Seated - Alana Demmings, Mattea Horton, Tiara Waton, Sydney Hawkins and Jere’ Waton; (standing) - Annie Daniels, Sonya Demmings and Jackie Bailey This stylish checkered jacket suits a brother for a casual evening
Strutting down the runway
The fashion show stopper Sorority members/guests from Baltimore with Janet Jones (standing, center) from Alpha Chapter
One of the male models with Misty, the commentator
Ernestine Brogsdale, co-Chair, Ways and Means Committee and Brenda Ingram (right), chapter president presents Community Service Award to Greg Chudy, donations coordinator, So Others Might Eat
(Standing) - Barbara Hackett, Velma Graves, Helen Goudin and Theresa Burrell; (Seated) - Janet Vinsen, Margaret Washington, and Alphonso Williams
It’s time for winter wear
Hattie Beasly, Joyce Halaver, Elorse Luddall, Sam Lee, Mary Minter, Sarri Law and Cynthia Branch
The Ways and Means Committee
Vernita Hamilton (seated) and D.C. Council Member Muriel Bowser
Edgar Brookins, Brig. Gen. (Ret) Clara Adams-Ender and Lt. Col. Priscilla Smalls
Alpha Chapter officers: Audrey Drake, Veronica Neal, Traci Jones, Juanita Hall, Barbara Hatcher, Verna Hill, Delores King, Keisha Simons, Verna Myers, Kenyatta Manns-Hazewood, Evette Lesesne, Brenda Ingram, Jacqueline Carver Pecku and Gwendolyn Webster
November 23, 2013 - November 29, 2013, The Afro-American
Joan Sanders, Valerie Brooks and Carolyn Warner
Men Who Cook at Metropolitan AME Church
A broccoli casserole by Barry Socks
“So, do you like it?” one of the cooks asks a church member.
Bread pudding by Toni Roy
Rev. Braxton with his award winning sweet potato casserole
Metropolitan AME Church’s congregation enjoyed twin feasts Nov. 3. First, in the main sanctuary there was the usual Sunday morning feast of prayer and song of praise. Then, in the Douglas Fellowship Hall, came the special once-a-year event as the church’s men staged their annual Men Who Cook event. Each year, the men of the church showcase their culinary skills by serving up a main dish or a dessert for the members and guests. Even Rev. Ronald Braxton took part, offering his sweet potato casserole. Photos by Danita Delaney
The Tate Men with their pulled chicken and Inspired BBQ
Men Who Cook at Metropolitan AME Church
Church member sampling some of the various dishes
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Deltas and Omegas… Men Who Cook receiving Holy Communion before the cooking fellowship begins
One cook sampling the other cook’s dishes
Negro League Legends Hall of Fame (NLLHOF) hosted a Black and White benefit for the Reading About Our Communities (R.A.C.H.) Historical Educational Outreach Program, Nov 8 at the Blue Dolphin Lounge and Restaurant, Olney, Md. Special guests included Leroy “Shotgun” Sandifer, who played for the Negro League Sandlot Washington Black Sox Team, and Ginger Howard, the youngest African American to join the LPGA. The evening was punctuated by the Lovestory and DJ Steve Harvey. The NLLHOF weekend was highlighted by
Rev. Neton serving up his prized lasagna
Just a little more…
Vanessa Williams, Johnnie Smooth-Little and Francis Oxendine
media interviews with Ginger Howard at the Enterprise Golf Course and a “Pursuing the Dream” presentation with young ladies age 12 and up at the Charles H. Flowers High School; special guests included Ginger Howard; Lisha Coleman, Internationally recognized leader in the hair extension industry, and Brig. Gen. Allyson R. Solomon,
Assistant Adjutant General for Air, Maryland National Guard (MNG) and Commander, Maryland Air National Guard. Event Co-Chairs were Maryland Del. Aisha Braveboy along with Prince George’s Council members Karen Toles and Ingrid Turner and Dr. Ebonee Starr. Robert Howard, Ginger’s father, receives a gift from host Dwayne Renal Sims–a video camera to document the journey of his daughter
Dwayne Renal Sims, event co-chair, Del. Aisha Braveboy, Ginger Howard, Dr. Ebonee Starr, Lisha Coleman, Brig. Gen. Allyson Solomon Ginger Howard and host, Renal Sims
Event co-chair Council member Karen R. Toles, Ginger Howard, Event Co-Chair Ingrid M. Turner and Lisha Coleman
DJ Steve Harvey
Tamika C. Sims, daughter of Dwayne, Negro League Sandlot player Leroy “Shotgun” Sandifer and Ginger Howard
Dwayne Sims, founder, with Mike and Phyllis Shirley The guests couldn’t wait for the line dancing music to begin…
Courtesy photos