April 26, 2014 - May 2, 2014, The Afro-American
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Ayana Jewell, right, and a fellow student
Morgan head football coach Lee Hull and alumni donor, Carl Turnipseed
Dr. Leonard Simmons and former Morgan president, Dr. Andrew Billingsley
Morgan president, Dr. David Wilson, thanked donors for their generosity toward Morgan’s scholars
Ashley Osineme
Morgan State University Foundation held its annual Scholarship Luncheon, April 17, to acknowledge recipients and to express appreciation to individual and corporate donors. Willie E. Lanier Sr. is chair of the executive committee and Bert J. Hash Jr. is co-chair. Foundation executive director, Cheryl Y. Hitchcock, presided over the luncheon program.
Morgan chaplain, the Rev. Dr. Bernard Keels, chats with Doris Cole
Nocchi Emmanuel, Pamela Johnson
Elaine Kirstaetter and Miss Thompson
Luncheon guests
Shayla Lee, Tieshana Morgan, Kanesha Pendleton and Charonda Andrews
Ranger Challenge Winner Elijah Lake and Msg. Courtland Ballou
Robert Riddick, Doria Riddick, Sibyl Bell, Michael Bell, Diane Sutton and Richard Sutton
Mr. and Mrs. Aaron R. Andrews, Hall of Fame awardee
Cadet Dysha Hodge, BN Commander and Lt. Col. James Lewis
Dr. Wilson, Doris Cole and Marcus Brown
Cadet Harold Ogunbo and keynote speaker, Col. Scott Dingle
The Morgan State University ROTC Military Ball and ROTC Hall of Fame Inductions was held April 19 on board a Spirit of Baltimore Dinner Cruise in the Inner Harbor.
Ret. Col. Jim Jones, Jean Jones, Virginia Soden and Ret. Col. Cylburn Soden
Visiting cadets from USMA, West Point
Hall of Fame awardee Phyllis C. Davis
Luncheon guests
The family of Col. Daniel Joyce receive the Hall of Fame award from Michael Bell
Cadet Ashley Okoroh and Cadet Balla Abarshi cut the cake
Most Valuable Cadet, Quincy Holder
Cadet Takiah Boyce and Cadet Damion Medley, Mr. and Mrs. ROTC Capt. Thel Moore Jr., Hall of Fame awardee
Top Cadet Shanell Seemungal
Photos by Anderson Ward
Highest GPA winner Bala Arbarshi and Msg. Courland Ballou
April 26, 2014 - May 2, 2014, The Afro-American
Standing: Millicent Williams and Vernetta Davis; Seated: Rhoda Sears, Esther Spruils and Mandi Smith
The Montgomery County Section of the National Council of Negro Women(NCNW) held its Annual Fundraiser , “An Afternoon of Music,” featuring the Jonathan Davis Band with vocalist Temika Moore,
Standing: Joan Stanard, Spurgeon Stanard, Edgar Brookins, Tonya Winston, Aprille Duncan and Edna Romeo; Seated: Leroy Butler Jr., Jackie Butler, Dr. Maurice Butler and Patrica Butler
Standing: Shirleen Griffin, Lillian Broadway, Bridget Jackman and Ingrid Robinson; Seated: Ordette Allen, Cheryl Lammy, Dian Lammy, Glenda Slinger and Pansy Marshall-Brown
April 6, at Martin’s Crosswinds, Greenbelt., Md. Guests dined on a sumptuous buffet meal while socializing. Both the band and DJ provided a steady
NCNW Afternoon of Music Luncheon planning committee
Carol Laury, Beverly Brooks Anderson and Elena Aiken
flow of dancing music that was up-tempo and energizing. Door prizes were given out throughout the afternoon and there was an array of vendors. Joan and Spurgeon Stanard were recognized as the top ticket sellers. Proceeds from this event will be used to support the Section’s various community projects. Special guests included the First Lady of Montgomery County, Catherine Leggett and some members of the US Army. The Section president is Dr. Maxine Jenkins.
Junella Young, mistress of ceremonies
Lorraine Washington, Clyde Prout, Beverly Anderson and Sandra Lawson
Janice Jeter introduces Section President Dr. Maxine Jenkins
And everybody dances…
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Joan and Spurgeon Stanard being recognized for being the top ticket sellers; Janice Jeter presenting
The Jonathan Davis Band featuring Tamika Moore on vocals
Standing: Chief Warrant Officer 2 Yolanda Brown, Evalenna Washington, Venice Richards, Catherine Leggett , first lady of Montgomery County and First Lt. April Deanes; Seated: Robbie Hayes, Donna D’Almeida, Verna Brogden and Monique D’Ameida
Janice Jeter and Patricia Bradley
Members of the Montgomery County Section of the NCNW
Members of the Montgomery County Section of the NCNW Photos by Rob Roberts
The Northern Virginia Urban League(NOVAUL) held its 24th Annual Community Service and Scholarship Dinner , April 4, at the Hilton McLean Tysons Corner, McLean, Va. The theme was “ Honored to Serve: Celebrating America’s Veterans.” Since NOVA is the home to thousands of service men and women, their families and veterans, it was appropriate to recognize and salute
Dr. Clayton Lawrence, former Surgeon General, Dr. Regina Benjamin, Rep. Jim Moran (D-VA), Veronica Santos and Jimmi Barnwell
their service in the defense of the nation. The event celebrates their achievements as reflected though the accomplishments of the honorees: Lt. Gen. Ronnie D. Hawkins Jr., USAF, director, Defense Information Systems Agency and Robert L. and Jacqueline Marie Griffin, both - US Army Ret. and parents of Washington Redskins Quarterback, RG3. The evening also included the awarding of $5000 scholarships to 10 students for their
Ronald Hobson, treasurer, NOVAUL/SVP, United Bank, Rep. Jim Moran (D-VA) and Leon Harris, anchor, ABC7/WJLA TV, emcee
Honoree Jacqueline Griffin (U.S. Army Ret.), mother of RG3, De’jon Griffin, Darnell Lee and wife, Alverta Lopez and Cynthia Dinkins
Former U.S. Surgeon General Regina Benjamin, Cynthia Dinkins, president/CEO, NOVAUL and Dr. Clayton Lawrence
Wendy Campbell and Sherrie Edwards-Lassiter
NOVAUL board members with 2014 scholarship recipients
Karen Price-Ward, Southwest Airlines and Cheryl Crowell, Cultural Tourism D.C.
The Barnwells
Lt. Gen. (Ret.) William Ward and Lt. Gen. Ronnie Hawkins
Cynthia Dinkins, president/CEO, NOVAUL presents Community Service Award to Jacqueline Griffin (U.S. Army Ret.) with Leon Harris
Dr. Dorothy Harrison, mayor of Alexandria, Va.; William Euille and Gloria Ward-Lewis
outstanding academic achievements; NOVAUL has awarded over $500,000 in scholarship to area youths. Special guests in attendance included the Mayor of Alexandria, William Euille and Leon Harris, anchor, ABC7/WJLA-TV, who served as the emcee. NOVAUL is led by Cynthia Dinkins, president/CEO and Angela Moody, chair, board of directors. NOVAUL is a non-profit, nonpartisan, multi-ethnic, social service organization established in 1990.
George Lambert, president/CEO, DC Urban league, seated, 2nd from left, with wife, left, and other special guests
Master Sgt. Caleb Green and Master Sgt. Bob McDonald singing the National Anthem
Emcee Leon Harris and Cynthia Dinkins present the Trailblazer Award to Lt. Gen. Ronnie Hawkins Jr., USAF, director, Defense Information Systems Agency
NOVAUL committee members Photos by Rob Roberts
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The Afro-American, April 26, 2014 - May 2, 2014
Members were in a hurry to get to worship at New Psalmist Baptist Church in Northwest Baltimore where Bishop Walter S. Thomas is senior pastor.
New Psalmist Baptist Church
Mrs. George A. Crawley, wife of the late Rev. George A Crawley Jr. for whom the preaching gathering is named.
Preachers for the Good Friday service were, seated: Rev. Gregory Perkins, St. Paul Community Baptist Church; Rev. H. Walden Wilson II, Israel Baptist Church and Bishop Douglas Miles, Koinonia Baptist Church. Standing: Min. Maceo Nesmith, assoc. minister St. Paul Baptist Church; Rev. Marshall Prentice, Zion Baptist Church; Rev. James L. Carter, Ark Church and Rev. Craig Harcum, First Baptist Church
Good Friday
Bishop Douglas Miles
The Bagley family of Sharon
Ella Bacote responds in worship
Set the Captives Free Outreach Center
Sharon Baptist Church The Rev. Dr. A.C.D. Vaughn with his congregation at Sharon Baptist Church.
The Reverends Linwood and Karen Bethea at Set the Captives Free Outreach Center with their liturgical dancers.
Israel Baptist Church
Ark Church
Photos by J.D. Howard
Rev. James L. Carter with members of the congregation and the community at Ark Church on North Avenue.
The Rev. H. Walden Wilson II preached and the congregation rejoiced at Israel Baptist Church in East Baltimore.