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The Afro-American, May 21, 2016 - May 27, 2016
Julia Bital
The AFRO hosted its 19th annual Black History Month Program on May 16th at the Reginald F. Lewis Museum. The AFRO-American Newspapers Community Heroes Contest was about recognizing the everyday people in our communities who make a difference. Students’ from the Benjamin Banneker middle school in Montgomery County participated. Each student was asked to tell the story of someone in their community who was a hero. They could write about them, make a photo collage, craft a sculpture or create a web site. No limits were imposed on creativity.The showcase finalists accepted their awards and presented their artwork about their Teachers Rachael Pope and Lisa Stauffer heroes. BGE and with Dr. Otis Lee, principal Verizon were the sponsors.
Lia Tejada
Amie Pannah with her grandmother
Keisha Clarke-English, marketing manager, BGE
Laylah Smith
Lanice Kear with her mother Community Hero Winners
Diane Hocker, Gregory Bell and Jake Oliver, AFRO CEO
These students received special recognition
Anthony Glen and family members
Photos by Chanet Wallace Photos by Anderson Ward
The Baltimore Child Abuse Center held its’ Be A Hero fundraiser at the Pazo Restaurant in Harbor East on May 13. It was well attended by supporters, sponsors and city officials. Awards were presented to Monica Haskins, Det. Maynard Johnson (BCPD), Kelly DeCunha, Maryland State Senator Susan Lee (D), Del. Brooke Lierman (D) and Del. Eric Luedtke (D). The Baltimore City Police Commissioner, Kevin Davis, was a special guest. Adam Rosenberg (Exec. Dir. BCAC) and Jennifer Sachs (BCAC Bd.) were the co-hosts.
Amy Kowitz, Andrew Alperstein, Colby Simon and Cathy Pascale (BCAC)
Robert Johnson, Elvera Johnson, Robin Johnson, Tori Johnson and Raynard Johnson
Honorees Kelly DaCunha and Monica Haskins with Jennifer Sachs, Adam Rosenberg and Honoree Detective Raynard Johnson, BCPD
Diane Hocker and Jennifer Sachs
St. Sen. Susan C. Lee, Landon Eum and Chung Pak
Adam Rosenberg, executive director BCAC, Marilyn Mosby, state attorney Baltimore city and Diane Hocker, AFRO American Newspapers
Denia Clark and Japera Burgess
Honoree Del. Brooke E. Lierman
Honoree Monica Haskins and daughter Brionna Boyd
Super Hero Action Skit
Cathy Donaldson, Glenn Donaldson, Lisa Davis and BCPD Commissioner Kevin Davis
Craig Spencer, Nina Spencer and Janese Murray
Lt. Darrell Merrick (BCPD), Sammy Jo Kanekuni and Honoree Det. Raynard Johnson (BCPD)
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The Afro-American, May 21, 2016 - May 27, 2016
Broderick Johnson, assistant to President Obama and the White House Cabinet Secretary. He is the chairman of the My Brother’s Keeper Task Force. UDC Chorale with Orchestra, Richard Odom, director, Monique Steele-Griffths, soloist
Earl W. Stafford Sr., CEO and president, The Wentworth Group, LLC (Doctor of Humane Letters); Raymond A. Huger, CEO and president, Paradigm Solutions International (Doctor of Humane Letters) and Eric T. Pulley, senior class president
UDC President Ronald Mason
The University of the District of Columbia held its 39th Annual Commencement May 14 at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Northwest D.C. Broderick Johnson was the keynote speaker. Photos by Robert Roberts
Rev. Lewis M. Anthony, administrative assistant for Contemporary and Political Affairs Adviser to the Assembly of Christian Educators
Elaine A. Crider, chair, UDC Board of Trustees
Tasneem Robinson, Abdurahim Robinson, Sadiyya Rockett (Masters Early Childhood Education), Nasim Robinson and Noorudin Robinson
Torch of Truth Award Recipient Kimberly Stokes, vice president, T. Rowe Prince Group with Hercules Scholar Charles Moka Jr., Jacqueline Sales, chair of the BSU Foundation and BSU President Mickey Burnim
Military Service Award – Lt. Col. Jonathan Watson could not attend. Accepting on his behalf was his brother John Watson and niece Jiamond Watson
The Bowie State University Foundation Founders Kim Coles Day Awards Gala paid tribute to the individuals who have made a significant impact on the university and its surrounding communities on April 23. Grammy Award-nominated singer/ songwriter Will Downing and actress Kim Coles helped Bowie State honor the achievements of alumni, friends and community leaders for their significant impact. The gala was held at the Gaylord National Resort and Convention Will Downing Center in Maryland.
Logan Gaskill, vice president of Human Resources, MGM National Harbor
Founders Promise Award Recipient – M. Sammye Miller, chair, Department of History & Government, Bowie State University
Courtesy Photos
BSU Student Leaders and Miss Bowie State University Carissa Smith
BSU First Lady LaVera Burnim
Former Congressman Al Wynn
Hercules Scholars Jackie Berry and Eric Berry (twins), Charles Moka Jr. and Jacqueline Sales
Tammi Thomas and Rep. Steny Hoyer (D-Md.)
Honorary Committee Member Valencia McClure, vice president of Governmental and External Affairs, BGE
Charlene Dukes, president, Prince George’s Community College
Tammi Thomas, BSU’s chief of staff
Heritage Ward Recipient Lonnie Bunch, director, National Museum of African American History and Culture, Smithsonian Institution
BSU’s oldest alumni, J. Sidney Sheppard (’47) (sitting in front), and Essie Molock Banks (’48) (sitting in blue dress)