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The Afro-American, April 22, 2017 - April 28, 2017
Jacqueline Hrabrowski, April Ryan, White House correspondent and Washington bureau chief for American Urban Radio Networks
The Baltimore (Md.) Chapter of the Links hosted an Empowered Women’s Baltimore. Leadership Luncheon on April 8 at the Student Activity Center at Morgan The Baltimore Chapter of the Links State University in Baltimore. has donated more than $25000.00 to A panel of high profile women discussed the theme, “Where Morgan and Coppin State Universities to Do We Go From Here: As A Nation, As African American Women?” cover fees and other academic costs for Panelists were Sarah Hemminger, Founder and CEO, Thread, juniors and seniors. Ganesha Martin, Department of Justice Compliance and Accountability/External Affairs, Baltimore Police Department, Diane Bell McKoy, president Dr. Jacqueline Williams, Shirley Swafford and CEO, Associated Black Charities and and Blanche Beckham Dr. Leana S. Wen, Baltimore City Health Commissioner. The narrator was The Frankie McKurdy, PatriciaWilson and Sheila Lawson Honorable Stephanie Rawlings-Blake, SRB & Associates and former Mayor of Darlene Wade Moss, chairperson and Dr. Charlene Cooper Boston
Lydia McCargo-Redd, Kelly Swoops, Valerie Fraling and Karenthia Barber
Bluford Drew Jemison Stem Academy scholars are Kobi Kennedy, Tyler Brody, Sandesh Baral, Michael White, Davontez Johnson and Kai Smith Narrator Stephanie Rawlings Blake, President and CEO, RB & Associates
Dana P. Moore, Kendra Brown, Lynn Selby, Esther Avery and Dr. Crystal Watkins Johansson
Ngozi Olandu Young-NOY LLCCEO,Nakeia Drummond-NLD Strategic Founder,Ashley Day Gilman School Teacher,Sharayna Christmas Executive Director and founder of Muse 360 Arts
Ganesha Martin, Department of Justice Compliance and Accountability/External Affairs, Baltimore Police Department
Kyanah Bishop and Mentor Taliah Ferguson
Lydia Mussenden
Diane Bell McKoy, panelist, President and CEO, Associated Black Charities of Md.
Keitha Robinson, Eris Sims, Bishetta Merritt, Roslyn Smith and Mattie Mumby Photos by Dr. A. Lois De Laine
Volunteers for the day
Photos by James Fields Sr.
Speaking on Leadership Jessica Ashford address the young ladies Jessica Ashford with leadership group
Teonna Owens,Kylie Podewell and Aya Dixon
Jessica Ashford,Armani Jackson,Angel St.Jean and Danielle Torain
Muse 360, a Baltimore based youth focused nonprofit, held the UnHidden Figures Conference at the Eubie Blake Cultural Center Baltimore on April 8. Sharayna Christmas, executive director of Muse 360 Arts, and others spoke about the importance of entrepreneurship. Christmas started Muse 360 Arts in 2004 with the mission of offering programming in preparatory dance, creative entrepreneurship, study abroad fellowship and advanced leadership. Photos by Dr. A. Lois De Laine
A Baltimore native and a long-time employee in the Baltimore office of the AFRO American Newspaper, Wanda Pearson celebrated her 60th birthday on March 30 with family members, friends and AFRO employees at the Identity
Ultra Lounge in Randallstown. Since the early 80’s, Pearson has been a mainstay and a reliable employee at the front desk who receive visitors, and she is the first voice the callers hear when they contact the AFRO. Wanda has been given many accolades over the years for her pleasant voice which the callers hear, and her prompt and efficient manner.
Her amiable attitude has made her a delightful presence in the AFRO’s office for many years. Wanda expressed thanks to her family, many friends and the loyal team of AFRO employees who joined in the celebration of her 60th Birthday with flowers, gifts, great food and drinks.
Family members Darlene Pearson, Honoree, Sylvette Pearson Carr and Vander Pearson
Wanda with Dorothy Williams Sherry Massey
Wanda Pearson with Ashlyn Hocker
LaTasha Owens Dr. A. Lois De Laine and Wanda Pearson
The AFRO team members are Lenora Howze, Latasha Owens, Diane Hocker, Birthday honoree Wanda Pearson, Takiea Hinton, Sallie Brown, Sammy Graham and Clarence Massey
To purchase this digital photo page contact Takiea Hinton: thinton@afro.com or 410.554.8277.
Darlene Graham with Wanda Pearson