March 15, 2014 - March 21, 2014, The Afro-American
Carroll Gordon, Diana Owens, Russell Hopewell, Maria Hopewell
Shannon Cole, Yolanda Barber
Lynnea Cornish models the long mink she won in a chance draw. Angela GaitherScott twirls her parasol to the crowd in the Second line parade
Lester Buster, Jeff Brooks, Robert Blake, Mike Saffod
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The mood burst into festive colors of the traditional green, purple and gold as costumed and non-costumed partygoers mixed to create the true Mardi Gras atmosphere. The search for a description of the authentic New Orleans cuisine; dirty rice, Louisiana style red beans and rice, jambalaya, chicken gumbo, fried fish, fried chicken, collard greens and hush puppies “a la Cajun,” stopped abruptly at the word scrumptious. New Orleans became a reality as masked men and women in unique costumes danced the evening away. The Pi Omega Foundation of the Omega Psi Phi Fraternity held its 63rd annual Mardi Gras “MasQUErade 2014,” Feb. 18, at the Hyatt Regency Inner Harbor with more than 1000 in attendance. This celebration helps fraternity members raise funds to continue to support and improve the lives of young people in the Baltimore Metropolitan community.
June Brown, Adele Terrell, Mildred Long Harper
Angela Burnett, Joslyn Brown, Janet Cooper
The Hon. Carl Stokes, Michele Noel
Morgan Camper, Miss MD Intercontinental, Lisa Shannon, Flair Modeling Agency
High-stepping Adolph McDonald leads the Second line parade
Beulah Parker, Randolph Thompson, Mozelle Fisher
Jokester Genesta Keys The Hon. Verna JonesRodwell, Dr. Gary Rodwell
Katrina Joynes
Mary and Dwight Jones
Isaiah Frost, William N. Glenn
James and Patricia Shelton
Ginger Love, Sierra Love Officers of the NPHC of Metro Baltimore Cecelia Wright Brown, John Berkley, Thetius Saunders, Clevon Bryant, Rosalind Robinson-Ambrose
Egyptian Debbie McFarland
Yvonne Lansey, Ozea Brooks
Jocelyn Gainers, Robin Ott, Donna Stevenson Richardson, Cassandra Burnett
Gwen Scott, Andrew Scott, Annie Mountain, Paul Mountain
Howard Flournoy, long time member of Omega Psi Phi
Dr. Eugene Byrd, Laura Phillips Byrd, Richard Speaks, Az Michael
Steve and Charlene Hudson
Executive Board Pi Omega Chapter, Johnathan Malik Mosley, basileus
Andre Lee, Camille Hinmon, Shirley Briscoe, Milton Nelson
Photos by Dr. A. Lois De Laine
March 15, 2014 - March 21, 2014, The Afro-American
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Charles Briggs escorting Krystal Jenkins, 2013 Mardi Gras Queen Alpha Omega Chapter, Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, hosted its 57th Annual Mardi Gras, Feb 7, at the Washington Hilton International Ballroom in Northwest, Washington, D.C. Nearly 2,000 brothers, guests and revelers descended for an evening of fun, merriment and gaiety while generating funds to help finance the community service and social action projects the chapter is involved in. The celebration of Mardi Gras – French for “Fat Tuesday” – is a tradition among the chapters of Omega Psi Phi. Chapter basileus, Walter Hill Jr. and Charles Briggs, chair, Mardi Gras Committee presented another successful evening that ultimately uplifts the residents of the National Capitol Region.
Brothers stepping at the Mardi Gras Greetings by Marion B. Allen, emcee
Ms. Senior DC 2013, Nancy Berry and John Lewis
Dr. Sauyrette Wims-Foy and Dr. Harrison Foy
Walter Hill Jr., left, basileus, Alpha Omega Chapter and Dr. Andrew Ray, 2nd from the left, grand basileus, Omega Psi Phi Fraternity with other members of Omega
Alpha Omega Chapter Basileus Walter Hill Jr. and Grand Basileus Dr. Andrew Ray congratulate newly crowned 2014 Mardi Gras Queen, Rachael Radley
Brothers singing Omega Dear directed by Frank Patterson
Dr. Gerald Nordè and the Rev. Dr. Valerie Jordan Mathews
The Omega Chorale
Masks are mandatory to celebrate Mardi Gras
Mardi Gras Combo leads the Parade of Patrons in Costumes Parade of Patrons in Costumes; the Umbrellas
Parade of Patrons in Costumes; A Deck of Cards
Krystal Jenkins, seated, 2013 Mardi Gras Queen with the 2014 contestants: Diana Ofunwa, Rachael Radley and Ashley McPherson
AKAs in attendance to celebrate Mardi Gras
Gary Thompson, Barbara Mitchell, Glenda and Robert Owens Photos by Rob Roberts
Edgar Brookins and DeGloria Hallman with Omega brothers and their guests from Howard University
LaTonya Manning, Naha Martin, Ebony Andrews, Miss Black DC USA 2014
Everyone is in costumes, masks and hats, ready to swing to the music
Demetria Lucas, cast member of the reality show, Blood, Sweat and Heels (BSH) on the Bravo network hosted a screening and book signing at LIMA’S in Northwest, Washington, D.C. Family, friends and guests were treated to an evening of fun and frivolity as they interacted with Demetria during a live Q & A where she shared some of the inner workings and background on the show and its cast members. After screening an upcoming episode of Demetria Lucas with BSH, she autographed her new book, “Don’t Waste Your Pretty” and gave additional insight publicist Lanta Summers on the reason she wrote the book. Demetria grew up in Prince George’s County and is the daughter of Larry and Camille Lucas. Before retirement, Larry was a senior executive with the Pharmaceutical Association and a long time member of guest with her book The proud parents of Demetria, One the Congressional Black Larry and Camille Lucas to be autographed Caucus Foundation.
Bambi Odumosu, Valerie Credit, Demetria Lucas, Christine Ceasar, Leslie Saint-Julioand Senna Shehadeh Judah Butler, Jewelz Dira, Julian Gravesande and Lyndia Carter
Guests enjoying some one-on-one with the host
Camille Stewart, Danielle Veira and Sharita Jennings
Larry and Camille Lucas, family friend, Arvelle Johnson and Edgar Brookins
These guests enjoying the viewing party Photos by Rob Roberts