September 27, 2014 - October 3, 2014, The Afro-American
Children learning CPR from Balto. Co. Fire Department
There was just too much fun and too many activities to list, but participants in the 18th Annual African Cultural Festival in Baltimore County, Sept. 20, were treated to musical performances, to workshops and classes, to art, history and dance. One of the most spectacular Artartus Jenkins highlights was the unveiling of a wax figure to honor Cathy Hughes, media trailblazer and founder of Radio Studio A Dance Troupe One.
Young crooners perform for the crowd
Photos by Anderson Ward
Juanita Ward and daughter Jasmine Gray
State Del. Adrienne A. Jones, Cathy Hughes, CEO, Radio One and Karen Outlaw, event chairperson
Violinist Chelsey Green
Buffalo Soldiers, Trooper Chappell and Trooper Cruise
Avery Sunshine
Tina Carroll, James Carroll IV, awardee Cameron Xavier Carroll, grandmother Odessa Alston and sister Christa Carroll
Artist Robert Kaki McQueen
Raheem DeVaughn performs
Larry Young, radio host, WOLB Radio One and Dr. Joanne Martin, CEO, National Great Blacks in Wax Museum
Clarence Massey, AFRO assistant circulation manager passes out AFRO newspapers
Jayla Fields and grandmother Linda Fields
Paulette Woodland and Ida Archer Hosts Dr. Grady and Helen Dale, son-in-law and daughter
Gladys Jackson, Mildred Moore
Author Nakia Robinson
City Council woman Sharon Middleton, Bruce Leaf and her husband, Dr. Gregory Leaf, the Rev. Yvonne Robinson and Rhonda Nelson-Boglin
Photos by Dr. A. Lois De Laine
Artists Hafeeza Sawyer and Debra Sawyer
The beloved matriarch of five generations came strolling into the banquet hall of the Parkview facility, Sept. 13, on her walker rolling over red and pink rose petals tossed on the floor while family and guests clapped, giving Edna Odessa Tartt a standing ovation. Without prodding, this elegant lady started belting out, “Lift Every Voice and Sing” and the guests sang along with her. For 40 years, Mrs. Tartt was a robust alto in Chicago’s Wayman A.M.E. Church Gospel Choir, and knows every song in the AME hymnal. A major portion of the program was the MEDALLION Presentation Ceremony when each descendant was given a medallion by Mrs. Tartt, a tee shirt, a bookmark and a kiss. Her secret for longevity? Study the Bible, Live the Life and Sing Praises to God!
Five generations of family members
Edna Odessa Tartt, 101 years of Christian integrity, courage, resiliency, love, leadership and joy
Enkid Awuni, Christian Williams, Patricia Bess
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Marie Starks and Delores Dixon Cynthia Foss and Charlotte Matthews
Bonnie Harris and Janice West
Introductions were given by Larry Young, radio host and Mrs. Tartt’s godson
Mrs. Tartt received many citations and proclamations from government officials, including one from Sen. Barbara Mikulski.
Aria Anise Montgomery sang “His eye is on the Sparrow”
September 27, 2014 - October 3, 2014, The Afro-American
Mary Mary singer, Erica Campbell
On Sept. 18, the NAACP in partnership with WE tv hosted a “Concert for a Cause: A Night to Support Childhood Literacy” at Howard University’s Cramton Auditorium. The concert amplified the urgent need to increase grade-level reading proficiency within communities of color. Special guests included Rep. G. K. Butterfield (D-N.C.), Cornell William Brooks, President/CEO, NAACP and the Howard University NAACP Student Chapter Members. We tv stars SWV, Erica Campbell of the gospel group “Mary Mary” and Traci Braxton, all performed to the absolute delight of the attendees. “The NAACP is excited to partner with WE tv to host such a creative and important event,” Cornell William Brooks,
NAACP President and CEO said. “Our goal is to cultivate a generation of young people committed to reading as studies show that children who begin reading at an early age are more likely to excel in school and in life.” The concert was part of “NAACP Reads, an NAACP public
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awareness campaign with the support of the Campaign for Grade-Level Reading and the Annie E. Casey Foundation. The campaign aims to reinforce the importance of early literacy development and increase third grade-level reading proficiency for African American and low-income students.
Choral group Spiritual Voices from First Baptist Church in Millington, Tenn.
Traci Braxton and husband
VIP Guests of WE tv
NAACP National Youth Director Sammie Dow poses with students from Howard University’s chapter
Lele, Coko, XXX, Taj, NAACP President, CEO Cornell William Brooks, Traci Braxton, and Erica Cambell
SWV
Cornell William Brooks, NAACP president/CEO, Hilary O. Shelton, NAACP senior vice president for Advocacy and Norris P. West, The Annie E. Casey Foundation director of strategic communications, Howard University NAACP chapter students
Howard University’s NAACP chapter students
Traci Braxton
SWV performs for the crowd Georgia Alfredas, WKYS on-air personality
Howard University’s NAACP chapter students Photos by Travis Riddick
Ardania Williams, Linwood Williams and Margarett Baltimore
The Prince George’s Chamber of Commerce held its annual 2014 Excellence in Business Gala Sept. 19 at the Marriott Inn & Conference Center at the University of Maryland’s University College Campus in Hyattsville, Md. The event paid tribute to Prince George’s County’s leading individuals, groups and businesses that have demonstrated measurable growth, community involvement, and leadership in the county. Alice Ferguson Foundation received the Green Business of the Year award; Soft Con Enterprise, received Business Leader of the Year; ANGARAI received Business of the Year, Top Dollar Pawn & Jewelry received the Community Service Award and Green Forever Landscaping, LLC received the Small Business of the Year award. Brunson Cooper with Corenic Construction Group received the Entrepreneur of the Year and Dr. Bettye Muwwakkil with Access to Wholistic & Productive Living, received the Business Woman of the Year award. “This is a renaissance period,” David Harrington, president and CEO of the chamber, told the AFRO in reference to the chamber’s growth in businesses that contribute to the county’s economic development and growth. Special guests included Rep. Donna Edwards (D-Md.) and County Executive Rushern Baker.
James E. Henderson, former chairman Prince George’s Chamber of Commerce
Debbi Jarvis, Kimmarie Jamison and Shalamar Mohammad
David Harrington- PG Chamber Of Commerce Pres. & CEO, Pete Weedon- Enterprise Holdings, Todd E. Heavner- General Co-Chair Regional VP Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Jason WalkerEnterprise Branch Manager, Donna Wilson and Ewan Keith Campbell- Regional VP Enterprise holdings
Doug Hayes- The Gazette, Former Prince George’s County prosecutor Glenn F. Ivey , Jolene IveyChair, PG Delegation and Lynda Steword
Paul A. WellsNational Security & Intelligence Pres. & CEO
The Small Business of The Year, Green Forever Landscaping & Design
Donna Wilson, The Recipients of The Prince George’s Chamber of Commerce Excellence in Business are Alice Ferguson Foundation, Corenic Construction, Soft Con Enterprise, The Wholistic and Productive Living Institute, Inc., Angarai Intl, Top Dollar Pawn & Jewelry and Green Forever Landscaping & Design
Dennis J. Landis, Cheryl Landis-PGCPS, James Henderson, Mr. Deese and Mrs. Marseille Deese-PGCPS
Johnny Steel and the Steel 4 Real Band and Show
Business Leader of The Year Awardee Larry Spriggs- Soft Con Enterprise
David Harrington- PG Chamber Of Commerce Pres. & CEO and Donna Wilson
Master and Mistress of Ceremonies Tony Richards and Angela Stribling
Former and Present Chairman and Board of Directors Photos By Rob Roberts
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The Act of Consecration: Rev. Dr. Sculark kneels before Bishop T.D. Jakes (Left), The Presiding Bishop, The Homilist and Chief Consequator as he pours oil on her head, ears, fingers and soles of her feet while Rev. Dr. Charles Booth, Pastor John Jenkins and Archbishop Alfred Owens, Jr. encircle her
t took four days and a four hour service, Sept. 7, for Jericho City of Praise to thank God for their new pastor and to properly install the Rev. Jasmin “Jazz” Sculark in her official position as senior pastor. Worship leaders included Minister of Music VaShawn Mitchell, the Rev. Dr. Suzan Johnson Cook and Dr. Rita Twiggs. Supporting clergy included E. Dewey Smith Jr., House of Hope, Atlanta; Dr. Henry P. Davis, First Baptist Church, Highland Park and Bishop Walter Thomas of New Psalmist Baptist Church in Baltimore City. The Potter’s House pastor, BishopT.D. Jakes, presided and served as homilist and chief consecrator along with Archbishop Alfred Owens Jr, Greater Mt. Calvary Holy Church; the Rev. Dr. Charles Booth, Mt. Olivet Baptist Church, Columbus, Ohio and the Rev. John K. Jenkins, First Baptist Church, Glenarden, Md.
The Installation Charge being given by Rev. Dr. Charles E. Booth to Rev. Dr. Sculark, Pastor-Elect (in the forefront)
Gifts being presented to Pastor Sculark from the congregation
Archbishop Alfred Owens, Pastor, Greater Mount Calvary Holy Church gives the invocation Pastor John Jenkins of First Baptist Church of Glenarden gives Charge of the Congragation
The Jericho dance ministry team performs Former Ambassador at-large for International Religious Freedom, Rev. Dr. Susan Johnson Cook
Bishop Jakes presents Jericho’s new pastor, Rev. Dr. Jasmin “Jazz” Sculark, in her white robe
Jericho parishioners in the spirit of the moment
The Music Ministry of Jericho performs And they shouted with joyfulness…
Photos by Rob Roberts
September 13, 2014 - September 19, 2014, The Afro-American
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had the crowd swaying and applauding loudly as they soaked in the R&B sounds. Other special The National Council of Negro Women (NCNW), held it’s 56th National Convention Aug. 20 – 23 at guests and presenters included former US Secretary of Labor, Alexis Herman and Harry Johnson the Gaylord National Resort and Convention Center in National Harbor, Md. of the MLK Memorial Foundation. under the leadership of Ingrid Saunders Jones with Co-Chairs, Dr. Paulette Walker and Paulette Norvel Lewis. A major highlight of the convention was the 13th UNCOMMON HEIGHT Awards Gala where U.S. Rep. John Lewis (D-Ga.) and Dr. Valerie Montgomery Rice, President of Morehouse School of Medicine were honored. Gala co-chairs were Lori George Billingsley and Dr. Thelma Daley. The event's special musical guest was Valerie Simpson of the famed musical duo, Ashford and Simpson. She Special performance by R&B Dr. Paulette Walker, Paulette Norvel Lewis, Ingrid Saunders Jones, Lori Billingsley belted out some of the duo’s mega hits and singer Valerie Simpson with and Dr. Thelma Daley.
Felicia Collins on the guitar
Deborah Catching-Smith, Thelma Johnson and Bonita Herring Uncommon Height Award Honoree Rep. John Lewis (D-Ga.) receives award from Alexis Herman and Ingrid Saunders Jones
The emcee, comedian Jonathan Slocumb Alotta Taylor and Dr. Johnnetta Cole
The invocation by Dr. Skinner
Uncommon Height Award Honoree Dr. Valerie Montgomery Rice (left) being presented by Ingrid Saunders Jones
Fran Jones, Dr. Thelma Daley, Lori Billingsley, Dr. Barbara Shaw and Alotta Taylor Photos by Rob Roberts
Cynthia McIntyre Butler (center) with friends A. Shaunise Washington and Harry Johnson
Mary Breaux Wright, International President, Zeta Phi Beta Sorority and Bonita Herring, International President, Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority
Rep. John Lewis (D-Ga.), Alexis Herman, Ingrid Saunders Jones, Chair, Board of Directors, NCNW, Dr. Valerie Montgomery Rice and Harry Johnson
Step Afrika, D.C.’s first and only cultural ambassador brought the energy and excitement of step and dance to DC Parks and Recreation’s (DCPR), Raymond Recreation Center with the second annual Step Xplosion! The free performances for community members, youth and seniors was a summer finale and kick-off for new the school year. The September show featured a dynamic Step Afrika performance and a showcase of the DMV’s best step teams that included: Dem Raider Boyz; KAOSS; Omega Psi Phi Fraternity; QuaDrew; Royal Diamonds and Lady ICONZ. This concluding Step Xplosion was part of a tour of several recreation centers that began on Aug. 8 at the Theodore Hagans Recreation Center. Excitement, passion and high energy were the watchwords as the tour wound its way though all 8 wards.
Stepping supporters like what they see The Qua Drew Step Team
The Lady Iconz Step Team take to the floor Step Afrika performs…
C.B. Williams, the founder of Step Afrika
The Grand Finale...all teams stepping together Photos by Rob Roberts
Omega Psi Phi Step Team
These ladies are stepping hard
Steppers reflecting major news story in the headlines
Everyone empties the bleachers and wobble baby wobble on the floor
September 13, 2014 - September 19, 2014, The Afro-American
James “Winky” Camphor welcomes guests
Thomas Phillips III, Rev. Worthy and Joe Aston Councilwoman Helen Holton, Rev. Daniel C. Worthy and Rep. Elijah Cummings
G.I. Johnson and Gloria Lawlah
Forest Park Senior Center Choir
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Russell and When the president of the Dorchester Community Association saw Ann Yong the need for a senior center in the Northwest section of Baltimore City, since he was retired, he began to ring door bells to determine the interest in an “Eating Together Program.” From that start, the Forest Park Senior Center opened, October 1, 1979, and the rest is history. Under the leadership of the Rev. Daniel C. Worthy, the Forest Park Senior Center grew from a small church basement to a large three level structure. Danny Doyle Sr, Louis and Clarence West, The members of the FPSC extended thanks Thelma Daisy Robinson and appreciation to Rev. Daniel Rector C. Worthy for his support and commitment to making the facility, “the place to be,” for the seniors in the Abe McCauley, program director community.
Danice Lewis and Dr. Larry Nunley
Family members Dionne K. Worthy, Rev. Worthy, Danielle Miller-Winrow with Yvonne Archer, committee member
Ida Ward and Gerri Cross White
Essie Sutton, Cecelia Press
Charles and Jean Lee
“Peaches” Camphor and Valdenia Brown
The Golden Rockettes performed for the guests Rev. Robert and Delores Hodges
Photos by Dr. A. Lois DeLaine
The Steppin’ Out Bunch
Rosemary Hamm Almenta Bell cools off the “hardest working performer,” Oscar Shaw imitating James Brown
Carolyn Wainwright
The retirement celebration started in 2009 with 18 retired teachers from Baltimore City Public Schools, “The School is Open, and We Don’t Have to Go,” has now attracted a crowd of more than 1,100 retirees from every walk of life: educators from the city, counties, and others coming from as far away as North Carolina. The celebration also includes government (federal and state) retired employees and others (not
First time attendees Gwen Howard and Yvonne Wood-Howard Melvin Watkins, Stephanie Covington, Ellis Harris
Debbie Bailey Taylor, Anderson Ward, Allenette Valentine, Everlon Moulton Photos by Dr. A. Lois DeLaine
necessarily retired) who just want to be a part of the celebration. Along with catching up with former colleagues and friends, the Steppin’ Out Bunch also made a contribution of $10,000 ($2,500 each) in scholarship funds to the Baltimore Alumnae Delta Foundation, Metropolitan Baltimore Alliance of Black School Educators, Union Bethel Scholarship Committee and the Baltimore Chapter Continental Societies.
Victor Green, Gerri Flanigan, Reginald Thomas
Roland Merritt, standing, Madeline Campbell, Robert Rice. Seated are Margarite and James Walker
Dr. Brenda Conley, Patricia Bethea, Dr. Brenda Taylor
Dr. S. V. Solomon, Emma KahamGardner, Sharon Norwood
Standing Carolyn Cole, Rachel Newsome, Doris Holmes, Dr. Ellaine McDowell, Carolyn Vaughan, Doris Cooke. Steated are Virginia Watkins, Rayna Woodford, Alice Cox, Flossie Johnson
Delta Girls are Dorothy Short, Delores Cooke, Ellen Dean Evans, Helen McDonald, Dr. Mabel Lake Murray, Rose Wiggins, Genevive Lancaster
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Guest emcee Ashley Silva
Michelle Wright, noon anchor, MAJIC 102.3 FM broadcasting live from Six Flags
From Prince George’s Community College, chefs Denise Middleton, Marie Woolley and Rheygan McQuareerir
Wonder Woman stopped by Drinks anyone? WKYS 93.9 FM at the festival
John Chichester, Sharmba Mikhell, Ricardo Willis, Ronika Henson, Simone Egypt, Dest’n Montagul, Chef Huda and Mark Too Sharp Johnson
Kimberly Williams, owner of Cake Love Warren Brown and Stephanie James Festival sponsor Safeway’s Chef Huda
Photos by Rob Roberts
Although it was cloudy, rainy and humid about 1000 people came out to sample the variety of main dishes, side dishes, desserts and drinks from chefs and bartenders based in the DMV at the annual Taste Prince George’s Food and Wine Festival Aug. 23 held at Six Flags America in Largo, Md. Attendees enjoyed mouth-watering snacks and sipping wine, which was a culinary delight for all; ticket admission allowed entry to the theme park, which included many kid’s activities, cooking demonstrations, including the “Collegiate Burger Royale” and “Mixologist” competitions. According to Ashley Silva, Jo-Jo Vallenzueva, Quianne Perrin, the founder and coordinator of the festival, more than 18 restaurants winner of the mixologist competition participated. One of the major competitive events resulted in the Virginia-based with the judges Miryanna Farmer, Jat Stratford University besting out Prince George’s Community College in a contest to B. Ballard, Chanel Turner and Edgar see who could fashion the best hamburger patty. Another included a group of five finalists, Brookins who competed drink to drink in the “Mixologist” competition. Once the drinks settled, Jo-Jo Valenzuela, Gypsy Soul was declared the winner by the judges: Chanel Turner, Jay Ballard, Edgar Brookins and Minyanna Farmer. The event’s proceeds will go toward a Taste Scholarship Fund established to support culinary students in the Washington D.C. Mixologist Valencia area. As the festival came Higgins explains to a close Exhibitor/sponsor how she prepares and Huntley’s her drink called attendees SUNSET for the exited the competition. park, all could attest to the culinary delights and treats they had experienced as a festival supporter.
The Smith Family: Chauntel, Rosa and Cary Smith, far right, with Joyce Henderson, center Alexis McCombs, Tammie Smiley, Yvette Riddick, Antoinette Gant, Nicole Pelham and Janet Edwards
Keshia Martin-Gradite, Advisory Council chairperson; Carol H. Artis, Eastern Carolina Chapter coordinator; Nicole Baldon, Regional Program Committee and Dr. Renee EscafferyTorres, Regional Leadership and Training chair
AKA sisters and local chapter members
Members from across the Mid-Atlantic Region(North Carolina and Virginia) of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority gathered at the Alexandria, Va. city hall on Aug. 24 to pay tribute to Joyce Henderson on the occasion of her election to the position of Mid-Atlantic Regional Director. Zeta Chi Omega Chapter under the leadership of its chapter president, Kendra Gillespie, hosted an afternoon reception in her honor. Special guests in attendance included the Honorable William Euille, Mayor (who presented Henderson with a Proclamation) and City Councilman John Chatman, both from the City of Alexandria and Autumn Kyles, International 2nd VP, AKAs. Gifts were given to Henderson by local chapters and The Top Ladies of Distinction(TLOD). Henderson is a founding member of TLOD, Alexandria Chapter. Ade’Leaka Gore was the emcee and smooth jazz was provided by jazz recording artist, Kendall Isadore.
The Honorable William Euille, mayor of the City of Alexandria, Va. presents a proclamation to Joyce Henderson
Col. (Ret.) Sandra Clark, Joyce Henderson and LaTrina Antoine, Washington D.C. AFRO editor
Chapter, Regional and International Representatives of the AKAs and Top Ladies of Distinction present gifts to Joyce Henderson; Ade’Leaka Gore at the podium is the emcee. Starr Garrett, Yvette Darby, Breanna Gray and Carol Gibson and her daughter, Colby
Pamela Cooper, Delta Omega Chapter, Petersburg, Va.; Joyce Henderson, Lisa Caldwell, Pi Epsilon Omega Chapter, Exmore, Va. and Rene Logan, Delta Omega Chapter Photos by Rob Roberts
Jazz recording artist Kendall Isadore entertains the guests.
Alexandria City Councilman John Chapman Rosa Smith of Rosa’s Boutique presents a gift to Joyce Henderson
Tia Johnson, Katrina Moss, Jennifer Brooks, Konita Jordan, Cheryl Lovinsky and Darlena Ricks
September 6, 2014 - September 12, 2014, The Afro-American
Tony Bridges, chief of staff, MTA, discusses bus routes with community association members
During the general membership meeting of the Matthew A. Henson Neighborhood Association, Aug. 19, Marvin “Doc” Cheatham, president of the association, included the recognizing and saluting of some of the community servants and leaders with a “Thank You” Certificate of Excellence. More than thirty (30) names were called to receive awards. The Maryland Transportation Authority (MTA) representatives were in attendance to discuss the concerns of the neighbors who would be impacted by the change of the bus route and bus stops. The Association members were very vocal in discussing the issues of the neighborhood, including the crime rate and safety. Baltimore City Operation Crime Watch was discussed by LeVar Michael who emphasized the underlying theme, “Building a Safer Baltimore…Block by Block.” The library was the meeting room for the active Association members, and it was packed to capacity.
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Certificates were awarded to, standing, Emim Bey, Charlene Phipps, Laura McKenzie, Linda Frink, Fred West, Kimberly Ellis, Yvonne Miles. Seated, Dr. Marvin Cheatham, president, Meriano Randall, Margaret Powell and Ira Booker
LaVar Michael, CEASEFIRE, Operation Crime Watch, Baltimore City
Karen and Jeffrey Dixon
Susan Ramos, Cori A. Ramos, Councilman Betty Clarke Lena Burrell and Queen Talley
Marvin 'Doc' Cheatham, Henson neighborhood association president, addresses a question
Henson Association members are Irene West, Mildred Gray and Virgie Wilkins
Linda Frienk, Verulla A. Brown, Getty Gardner, neighborhood liaison, City Council president's office Photos by A. Lois De Laine
Doris Moaney and Vivian Kee
With a predicted life expectancy of 54 years, twins Vivian Kee and Doris Moaney defy the statistics and continue to “turn it up” at 90, celebrating with friends and family members at their recent birthday party, Aug. 22, at Martin’s West. Before dinner music was provided by jazz ensemble, Ray Gaskins and Friends. After dinner, there was dancing music provided by D.J. Chris. Members of the clergy were on hand to express appreciation and well wishes. Their family branches extend into the greatgrands, among whom is also a set of twins.
They love to dance Doris Moaney, Aisha Hill, Sophia Hill, David Hill, Alan Hill, Vivian Kee and Gerald A. Hill Sr. The great grandbabies are twins too
Yvonne Stanley, Stephanie Yates, Doris Moaney, Vivian Kee and Natalie Hill
Rev. Dr. James B. Gray Jr. Doris Moaney, Carlos Hutchins and Vivian Kee Tom Sanders dancing with Doris Moaney
Rev. Dr. Douglas Summers, Providence Baptist Church
Rev. Dr. Franklin Lance, Mt. Lebanon Baptist Church
Rev. Henry Turner, First Corinthian Baptist Church
Yvonne Stanley and her mother, Vivian Kee
Tom Sanders visits with the twins
Yvonne Stanley and Rev. John A. Parker, Mt. Lebanon Baptist Church
Connie Bailey and Del Watties Photos by Anderson Ward
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Washington Ballet Performance Ensemble
Several hundred guests from the Washington D.C. metropolitan area attended the annual After Dark at THEARC on Sept. 13. This celebration of the THEARC, located in S.E. D.C., raised funds to support the facility. Guests and supporters came out in their “after dark chic “couture cocktail dresses and dapper suits. Eleven nonprofit organizations housed at THEARC were honored including Building Bridges Across The River, The Boys and Girls Club of Greater Washington, Children’s National Medical Center, Children’s Health project of DC, Corcoran Gallery of Art, Corcoran ArtReach, Covenant House of Washington, Levine Music, LIFT-DC, Parklands Community Center, Trinity Washington University, The Washington Ballet, and The Washington School for Girls. R&B singer Fantasia capped the evening with a performance of her many hits. Thanks to the gala chair, Michelle Freeman and her team for putting on such a spectacular affair…LET THE CHILDREN DREAM. Photos By Travis Riddick
Ebony Shamberger and Dan Mullin
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Singer, Fantasia Barrino
Mrs. Bernadette CurtisLambert And Mr. George Lambert, GWUL
Students from The Bishop T. Walker School for Boys and THEARC Garden staff Former Covenant House Executive Director Judith Dobbins with a guest and young ballet students
Drew Hubbard, associate director for Employer Services at Department of Employment Services and Mrs. Hubbard
We are here to support our youth.
Singer, Fantasia Barrino
Dr. Marcee White, medical director for Mobile Health Programs, Children’s Health Center at THEARC
D.C. Mayor Vincent Gray
Vania Smith, board member for Building Bridges Across the River at THEARC
James Woody, executive director, Bishop Walker School for Boys
Tamika Joyner
Washington School of Ballet students from the S.E. Campus
Kevin McBee, Em Henry and Brandon Banks Cheers to the universities… Yes, we are in D.C. for the big game.
On Sept. 12, the Bison of Howard University met the Maroon Tigers of Morehouse College on the gridiron for the annual AT&T Nation’s Football Classic at RFK Stadium in N.E D.C. And while this rivalry was fought out on the field, the alumni from the two powerful HBCU’s came together for a pre-game alumni jam and reception at the OZIO Restaurant and Lounge in N.W. In lieu of conversations about pigskin, pads and helmets, guests at the event debated about who is more revered—a Morehouse man or a Howard Man? As chants were heard, drinks were poured, high-fives were slapped and snacks served, DJ Chi Rizzo and DJ Marvelous pumped out the good old soul music to the cheers of the alumni. Howard and Morehouse alumni Howard University student Carahana Magwood
Aiesha Person, Joe Sealy, Em Henry and Enero McLee
Photos by Rob Roberts
Let the game begin!
Danielle Carmouche, Tabitha McKelvy, Tanikque Grant and Taylor Washington
September 20, 2014 - September 26, 2014, The Afro-American
National Grandparent’s Day celebration was observed on September 7 to honor approximately 700 Middle East Baltimore grandparents, great grandparents, and great-great grandparents who were involuntarily displaced by the Johns Hopkins Urban Renewal Project. The Truth and Reconciliation Community Council (residents displaced by the EBDI urban renewal project) brought back over 100 East Baltimore Booker Weaver, 89, recipient grandparents at “Bringing Out the of the Family Jewels Award Family Jewels III: A Grandparent’s Day Celebration which was held at Henderson-Hopkins School on Ashland Avenue. Former East Baltimore resident, Robert Bell, Chief
Holden Ransome with Danielle Torain
Bettye Brinkley and Angela Saunders
Robert Bell, Chief Judge, MD Court Appeals (retired) is “from East Baltimore, by way of North Carolina”
Honoree Russell Stewart, recipient of the Family Jewels Award
Bishop Charles Waters, New Generation Ministries with state Sen. Nathaniel McFadden, 45th District
Del. Cheryl Glen with Gladine Harvey
Daisy Jackson and Elizabeth Watson
Judge, (retired), MD Court of Appeals was the keynote speaker. He acknowledged that “Nobody makes it by themselves; I am a East Baltimorean by way of North Carolina. I had some of the greatest teachers who were about the business of molding our lives—not only your family, but the entire block.” Community awards were presented to honor East Baltimore Great-Great Grandfathers, and Nia Redmond discussed the “I AM East Baltimore” Storybook Project, a celebration of the history of East Baltimore through the eyes and lives of the community. At least 100 books will be featured in the opening exhibit of the East Baltimore Historical Library which is scheduled to open within the next year.
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Former state Del. Clarence “Tiger” Davis with Lamont Green
Mother-daughter love for Dr. Martina P. Callum, author, with Dr. Agnes Kane Callum, who was recognized for being inducted into the Maryland State Women Hall of Fame
Joan Stevenson and Denise Claxton
Hilton O. Bostick, Warren Covington, Rob Stewart
Joseph and Jeanette Gladden Shirley Dowdy, Nancy Pickford, Lillie Clark, Dorothy Stern
Jessie Jones and Peaninie Edwards-Shehee
Son and daughter surrounded honoree Booker T. Weaver Jr, 89, who has lived in East Baltimore since 1957 Photos by Dr. A. Lois De Laine
Family members Rev. Cornelius Bell, Roger Lomick, Olivia Bell, Rev. Shawn Bell, pastor, Faye Bell, first lady
Archbishop Alfred and Rev. Susie Owens, traveled from Washington, DC to congratulate the church and its minister
Not only did Rev. Shawn Bell and his congregation suffer a major catastrophic robbery, but the Greater Paradise Community Church was also burned to the ground. For two years, while the building was being rebuilt, Rev. Bell and the church members worshipped on Sundays at neighboring Fort Worthington Elementary School. Not only was the church redone, but it was expanded and now includes the addition of a beauty salon and a café with reasonable prices for the customers. For the Sept. 13 grand reopening of the church, political figures, Rep. Elijah Cummings and ministers from local churches, representatives from the police Deacon Stanley Croskey and fire departments, bank officials, and of course, the congregation were invited to tour the large, beautiful edifice.
Janean Stubbs-Taylor, senior vice president, SunTrust Bank
Delegate-Elect Cory McCray, 45th District, City Councilman Carl Stokes, Harry Spikes, deputy district director for Rep. Cummings
Everyone was excited to see the new café
The ribbon cutting ceremony
Eric Booker, assistant commissioner of inspections, Baltimore Housing
Captain Steven Ward, Eastern District, Baltimore Police Department Rev. Bell and his wife, Faye
Dr. Donald Presswood, principal at Fort Worthington Elementary School provided space for church services for two years
Hair salon stylists from Paradise Touch Beauty Salon are Aronya Waller, left, Cierra Brown and Patrice Tyler
Doresa Harvey, Midway Personality, Clear Channel Media + Entertainment with Ernestine Jones, WEAA (88.9) Sundays, Gospel Grace
Rep. Cummings addresses the first family for their dedication and commitment in following through with the reopening of the church Photos by Dr. A. Lois De Laine