December 7, 2013 -December 13, 2013, The Afro-American
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Whitney M. Young, Jr. Honorees, Arnold Williams, CPA and Harry Johnson Esq. Eagle Scout James Lambert and Sean Stinnett
Harry S. Johnson, whose trailblazing record includes being the first Black president of the Maryland Bar Association, chairman of the board of the Greater Baltimore Medical Center and one of the nation’s leading personal injury litigators, and Arnold Williams, managing director of Abrams, Foster, Nole & Williams, Seated, left, Stacey Williams, Sheila Scott, LaDonnia PA and a Wilson and Audrey Askew. Standing honoree Arnold member of the Williams, Virgie Williams and Sheena Vickers
Honoree Harry Johnson, center, and colleagues from Whiteford Taylor Preston
President’s Round Table, were named Whitney Young Service Award winners for 2014 by the Maryland Council of the Boy Scouts of America. Johnson spoke,
in his acceptance of the award influence of his father, who led a troop of scouts when BSA was segregated. The men were honored Nov. 15 at the Radisson Hotel at Cross Keys. The award recognizes the recipient’s role in assuring scouting opportunities for lowincome and rural youth.
Former Md. Governor Harry Hughes
Ira Himmel, James McLean, Honoree Arnold Williams, Sean Stinnett, Jake Oliver and Virgie Williams
The Rev. Andre Brooks
James Lambert, from left, Brian Steger, honree Harry Johnson, Martin Fletcher, honoree Arnold Williams, CPA, and Sean Stinnett
Photos by Anderson Ward
Scholarship recipients with the members of Sisters 4 Sisters Network Honoree Dr. Willie Jolley poses with Sisters 4 Sisters Network members
Denice Whalen-White, Phyllis Slade-Martin and Dr. Denise McLane Davison
Sharlesha Domonique Williams Deborah Williams and Pamela Harris
Honoree Jewel Diamond Taylor
Awardee, Gloria Jennings and Louis Fields
Judith Clark, treasurer and Lakei Forest Cosby
The Rev. Aaron S. Bell and his mother, Peggy Morris
Honoree George C. Fraser is introduced by Necole Parker
Three prominent inspiration sources-motivation speakers Willie Jolley, Jewel a Diamond Taylor and George Fraser—were singled out by Sisters 4 Sisters Network as the Mitchellville, Md.based women’s networking organization celebrated 11 years of connecting women with opportunity and positive messages. Also honored at the gala at the Hotel at Arundel Preserve Nov.15
were Marion Smith of Baltimore and Cynthia Brooks, daughter of Baltimore’s leading poor peoples’ advocate, Bea Gaddy. On hand to receive Sisters 4 Sisters college scholarships were Shayna Colandro, Amanda Smith, Taylor Squirewell and DeAndre Green.
Award winners with Sisters 4 Sisters Network members
Jennifer Jones, Bill Morris and Alexandria Johnson Boone Honoree Marian Bell
Surprise guest, astronumerologist Lloyd Strahorn
Photos by Anderson Ward
December 7, 2013 - December 13, 2013, The Afro-American
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Sister Norma Smith (Honoree) and Brother Lacey Smith Jr. Ambria Hudson, Sister Ann Neal (Honoree) and Pastor A. C. Durant
Mother Dorothy Jones and Brother Jeffrey Brown
The Honorable Vincent B. Orange, Councilmember, At Large
The Tenth Street Baptist Church celebrated its130th Church and Sunday School Anniversary and Annual Homecoming Celebration, Oct. 1–6, 2013. The theme was “UNITY” (Allowing God through Christ to make us “Diversified, but one body.”) At the banquet on Oct. 5th at Martin’s Crosswinds, Greenbelt, Md., eight members with 70 or more years of continuous membership with the Tenth Street Baptist Church were honored: Sister Ora Burns, Sister Sarah Hubbard, Mother Dorothy Johnson, Sister Ann Neal, Xavier Kelly, Sister Minnie Prescott, Sister Norma Mother Charity Thomas Smith, Mother Charity Thomas, and (Honoree), Sister Curlie Williams. Each recipient Deacon Clifford was presented with a beautiful Thomas and crystal clock, imprinted with Pastor A. C. Durant their name, church name and anniversary theme. Additionally, honorees were presented with a congratulatory letter from D.C. Councilman Vincent B. Orange.
Destiny Ross, Mother Dorothy Johnson (Honoree) and Pastor A. C. Durant
Sister Curlie Williams (Honoree) and Minister Limmie Tyler
Sister Minnie Prescott (Honoree) and Minister Phillip Frazier
D.C. Mayor Vincent Gray Derek Ford, Chief Kenneth Ellerbe, D.C. Fire and EMS and Kevin Murray
Phillip David, Senior Grand Warden, John T. Doles Sr., Most Worshipful Grand Master; honoree Barbara E. Murray, Grand Worthy Matron and Thomas Coleman, Grand Worthy Patron
Joe Coleman,former lead vocalist, The Platters and Dr. Vanessa Weaver Coleman
Akosua Tyus presents a token of appreciation (framed photo) to Julian Bond
Julian Bond, D.C. Councilwoman Muriel Bowser and Wade Henderson
Jane’e Kelly, Madison Joyner and Sister Ora Burns (Honoree) Courtesy photos
Jacqueline Manning, D.C. ANC Commissioner, Verenice Santos, Comcast and Lecester Johnson, Academy of Hope
Ernestine and Kofi Tyus, AFRO cartoonist, parents of chapter president, Akosua Tyus
Honoree Barbara Murray, Grand Worthy Matron (center) with members and friends Recipient of the D.C. NAACP Centennial Legacy Award, The Honorable Lorraine Miller; Akosua Tyus, chapter president; Barbara Murray, Certificate of Silver Life Membership; Rev. Dr. Morris Shearin, NAACP Centennial Legacy Awardee and Mossi Tull, NAACP Centennial Next Generation Awardee
The D.C. branch of the NAACP led by its current president, Akosua Tyus, celebrated its 100th anniversary with a Centennial Freedom Fund Dinner, Nov. 7, at the at the Washington Hilton Hotel in Northwest Washington, D.C. Civil rights icon Julian Bond, who is the NAACP chairman emeritus was the event’s keynote speaker. The event recognized legendary and rising civil rights leaders in D.C., as well as the Honorable Lorraine C. Miller and Rev. Dr. Morris
L. Shearin Sr. with the Centennial Legacy Award and Mossi Tull with the Centennial Next Generation Award. Miller was recently named as the NAACP’s interim president and CEO, replacing Ben Jealous. Rev. Dr. Charlene Manning gave the formal welcome and introduced the MC, Harold Fisher, WHUR Radio Personality. The D.C. branch was founded on June 3, 1913, and now has more than 1,800 members.
Master of Ceremonies, Harold Fisher - WHUR Radio Personality
WHUR Radio personality, Harold Fisher, Karen James Sloan, Darryl Anderson, Rhonda Anderson, DeGloria Hallman and Edgar Brookins
Jessica Orey, Gigi Dixion, Honoree Lorraine Miller, Clayola Brown and Jan Temple
Mrs. Julian Bond, Michael Curry, President, Boston NAACP, Radio personality, Joe Madison, Julian Bond, Keynote Speaker, Dr. Frank Smith, African American Civil War Museum and Lincoln Lawrence
Honoree Mossi Tull (4th from the right) with friends and associates Photos by Rob Roberts
November 30, 2013 - December 6, 2013, The Afro-American
Vendors.... classic jewelry
Standing: Diane Herndon, Espanola Hughes and Jo Phampile; Seated: Cookie McKoin, Claudia McKoin and Tanya Phampile
Tammia Hayes and WPGC Radio personality, Guy Lambert
Winston Chaney, Radio One, Master of Ceremonies Valarie Baylor, Cheryl Roberts, Janice Batts, Lois Stansburg, Shirley Rivers Smith and Diane Johnson Welcoming remarks
Standing: Terri Hackett, Leah Herring, Dr. Valarie Turner; Seated: Nala Herring, Rose Allen-Herring and Alan Herring
Delta ladies with attitude and pizzazz
Some Deltas and friends on the stairway
Phaze II Band and Show
The Federal City Alumnae Chapter (FCAC) of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority held its Annual Soulful Sunday Jazz Brunch, Nov. 3, at Martin’s Crosswinds, Greenbelt, Md. Nearly 800 guests enjoyed the sounds of the Phaze ll Band and dined on an array of fine food. Proceeds from the event will support the chapter’s programming and scholarship programs. Chapter President Vania Smith and her planning team produced an event that garnered praise
for being a wonderful soulful afternoon of fun, music and dancing. Winston Chaney from Radio One was the emcee and the Rev. Dr. Gwendolyn Boyd, 22nd national president of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, was a special guest. Emerging artists, twins Rebecca and Rachel, did live portraitures on site.
Standing: Muriel Stone-Nolen; Melodia Phillips; Jeanette Steward; Seated: Jacqueline Elliot, Rose Terry; Allison Hill and Tarina Charleston
We have a raffle winner! Photos by Rob Roberts Reps. Donna Edwards and Steny Hoyer presents the Veteran Business of the Year Award to Ret. Lt. Gen. Joe Ballard, President/ CEO, The Raven Group
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Delta Sigma Theta Sorority ladies: Robin Jacobs, Eastern Regional Director, Rev. Dr. Gwendolyn Boyd, 22nd National President and Vania Smith, President, Federal City Alumnae Chapter
The Small Business of the Year Award is presented to The Corenic Construction Group; accepting the award is Brunson Corenic (left) from a Comcast representative
Standing: Judy Mason and Shirley Moore; Seated: Ennis Allen and Eola Parrish
Guests moving though the buffet serving line
David Harrington, president/CEO, PGCOC; Aubrey Thagard, Office of the County Executive; Rushern Baker, Prince George’s County Executive and Kevin Ford, Jr., Associate Agent, KW Commercial
Daro Evbuona, Karla Chryar, Elzena McWilliams, Avis Watts and Stan Palmer
Betsy Hebron-Marks, A Touch of Class Caterers and Lynda Steward, Gazette Star
Frankee Trombley, Alfreda Parker-Smothers, Ret. Lt. Gen Joe Ballard, President/CEO, The Raven Group and Tessie Ballard
Karen Blair (left) presents the Entrepreneur of the Year Award to Shameeka Price, Capitol Structure Real Estate, LLC
Prince George’s County Police Chief Melvin High and Thomas Graham, Pepco Holdings
The Prince George’s County Chamber of Commerce held its annual Excellence in Business Awards gala, Nov. 1, at the University of Maryland Samuel Riggs IV Alumni Center, College Park, Md. This event provides an opportunity to showcase leadership, community involvement and growth in Prince George’s County businesses. For a second year, radio, TV personality and singer Angela Stribling served as the official host and helped Chamber of Commerce President and CEO David Harrington present this year’s winners. The 2013 Excellence in Business Award Gala categories included: Small Business of the Year; Business of the Year; Business Leader of the Year; Entrepreneur of the Year; Community Service Award; Green Business of the Year and the Veteran Business of the Year.
The Community Service Dr. Charlene Dukes, President, Prince Award is presented to George’s Community College, Rep. Donna Mentoring to Manhood Edwards (D-Md.) and Donna Graws and Deborah Scott Thomas, presenter, who is the Business Leader of the Year awardee Radio and TV personality and songstress, Angela Stribling, the Mistress of Ceremonies
Johnny Steele (far right) and The Steel 4 Real Band Jerome Smallwood with Mr. and Mrs. Craig Muckle
Stephen Harrington, Adrienne Shearof, Igai Jenkins and Chris Harrington
Let’s dance...can you wobble baby wobble?
The Lewis Powers Duo Photos by Rob Roberts
November 30, 2013 -December 6, 2013, The Afro-American
Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake, presenters and MBE Award winners
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The Top 100 Minority Business Enterprise Awards were presented on Oct. 30 at the War Memorial in downtown Baltimore. The ceremony, which spotlights outstanding women and minority business owners in Maryland, Virginia, Pennsylvania, Delaware and Washington D.C., was held in conjunction with Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake’s Supplier Diversity Inclusion Week. Kimberly Citizen of Applied Development won this year’s Top Minority Business Enterprise Award. Photos by Bill Tabron
Honoree Sharon Matthews
Sean and Desire Black
Kim Citizen and Biffrey Braxton Gerri Peay and Channing Brewington
Sharon R. Pinder, founder, Top 100 MBE Awards ceremony and director, Mayor's Office MWBE Development
Macio Daly and Michael Mitchell Stella Adams, the Rev. Wilhelmina Watson, Angela Devaux and Everette Adams
Karen Price-Ward, Southwest Airlines
Award winner, pianist, composer, conductor and founder of Soul Symphony Darin Atwater
Asia McCallum, Andy Hubner, executive director, NFTE and Coby White
Mayor Rawlings-Blake, award winner Zane and Alex Dixon
RFL Museum 2013 Honorees
Carolyn Fugett, Phyllis Attman, Leonard Attman, Attman’s Deli
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he Reginald F. Lewis Museum hosted their annual gala on Nov. 2 at Martin’s West in Baltimore. Baltimore Orioles centerfielder Adam Jones served as the event’s co-chair. Special guests included Bernard and Shirley Kinsey, who brought their Kinsey collection to the museum. The collection is an assortment of authentic treasures and rare art, artifacts, books, documents and manuscripts. Proceeds from the event benefit the institution’s exhibitions and public programs including films and concerts and educational programs that provide fun activities for families and children. The gala supports the work of the Reginald F. Lewis Museum, known for its community support, rare artifacts, traditional AfricanAmerican art and historic pieces.
Mayor Rawlings-Blake, award winner, executive director of the Center for Women's Business Research, Dr. Sharon Hadary and Dr. Blair Hayes, UMUC
Trena Taylor-Brown, Dwight Taylor and Aileen Taylor
Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake, award winner CEO of the Epoch Times, Capital Region Jenny Jing and Calvin Butler, BGE
Tessa Hill-Aston, NAACP Balto. Chapter. Pres., Joe Aston, NAACP, Marion Russell, George L. Russell Jr.
Bill Mumby, Mattie Mumby and Sy Green
Holley and Jerry Archer
Councilwoman Helen Holton, Terry Brown and Terri Parker
Lola March, Victor March, Valerie Fraling and Vhonda Lewis Arnold Williams, Virgie Williams, Christopher Harrison, Cara Anthony and Sheila Scott
Dr. Leslie King-Hammond
Standing, Jim Britton, Class Act Catering; Kevin Scott, seated, Jody Davis, Marcine Britton and Beneak Hargrove
Dr. A. Skip Sanders greets some of the guests Charles Polite, Lena Polite, Carolyn Fugett, Adam Jones, Baltimore Orioles and Elliott Wiley Shoes worn by Baltimore Oriole, Adam Jones for the Silent Auction
Kylis Winborne and Julia Winborne
Standing, Councilman Nick Mosby, Beverly Cooper and Marylin Mosby, seated, Marion Russell and George L. Russell Jr.
Bishop Walter Scott Thomas Sr., Lisa Frison, Wells Fargo; Dr. Nancy Grasmick, Bernard Kinsey, Dr. A. Skip Sanders, director, RFL Museum; Odell Dickerson Laurie Lessans and Teriko Epps
Photos by Anderson Ward