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The Afro-American, September 16, 2017 - September 22, 2017
Maryland-National Capital Park Police Chief Stanley Johnson throws out the ceremonial “First Pitch”
William “Doug” Foster, Kevin M. Maxwell, CEO PGCPS and Gwen Courtney
The Negro League Legends Hall of Fame (NLLHOF) and the Prince George’s County Public Schools teamed Gunnery Sergeant “Charlie Myers” received a Medal of Honor from President Barack Obama, Edgar Brookins, AFRO D.C. up to host a “Back General Manager, Bowie State University President Aminta 2 School Fair” and H. Breaux, Heavy Weight Champion Boxer Joe Lewis Barrow’s Legends Baseball daughter Gwen Courtney and NLLHOF Founder Dwayne Renal Sims. Game on Aug. 26 at the Prince George’s Stadium in Bowie, Md. Eleven thousand back packs were collected to be distributed to students and NLLHOF donated 5, 000 tickets to students and their families Northwestern High School Navy ROTC for the Annual East/West Vintage baseball game. Courtesy Photos
The National Anthem sung by Duke Ellington student Milan C. Harris and accompanied by Electric Violinist Marvill “Marvillous Beats” Martin
Ashley Johnson and A. Shuanise Washington, president and CEO, Congressional Black Caucus Foundation
Honorees: Joi-Marie Mckenzie, Mocha Maven Award; Vivian Pickard, Women of Style Award; April D. Ryan, Media Legend Award; Stephanie Mills, Legend Award; Pam Grier, Trailblazer Award; Racheida Lewis, Toyota Green Initiative Award; Irica Cheeks, Community Service Award and Germaine Leftridge, Game Changer Award
Sheila Eldridge, Loni Love , Vivian Pickard, Pam Jenkins and Stephanie Mills
The Prince George’s County Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority held their annual Crab Feast fundraiser on Aug. 11. More than 1,400 guests from across the region and the country attended the event, which was held at Martin’s Crosswinds in Greenbelt, Md. Proceeds from the event will support the chapter’s programs to provide assistance to the needs of PGCAC Fundraising Committee; Chair the Prince Diane Venable (Front Row Center); coGeorge’s chairs (Front Row, from 2nd L-R): Henri County Cooper, Stacia Shields, Sharon James, community. Avis Clinton
For the third year, WHUR and Café Mocha Radio hosted the Salute Her: Beauty of Diversity Awards Luncheon on Aug. 25 at the Washington Marriott Marquis Hotel in Northwest D.C. Eight women who are making a difference in their respective communities were honored. The awards luncheon’s theme was “Redefining What Perseverance Looks Like From the Inside Out.” The mission of the Salute Her Tour is to highlight a variety of talented and accomplished women who are succeeding in their fields while making significant contributions within their communities.
Loni Love, “The Real”, co-emcee; Sheila Eldridge, founder, Mocha Love Café and Angelique Perrin, co-emcee
Stan McKenzie, honoree JoiMarie McKenzie and Ashvlee Tuck
Prince George’s County State’s Attorney Angela Alsobrooks with her mother, Patricia Alsobrooks (far left), Ola Hill and her daughter, Alexandra
Hector Hannibal and Jim Watkins of WHUR FM Radio
Kenny Lattimore
Taylor Thomas, WHUR FM Radio interviewing Stephanie Mills
Photos by Rob Roberts
Omega brothers: John Willis, Orlando McDowell, Don Herring, Marvin Sorey
Delta presidents and past presidents
Jakki Wilder, Judge Paulette, New Orleans civil district court; Charlene M Dukes, president, Prince George’s Community College; Dr. Kathy Richard Andrews, principal of the Academy for Health Sciences Middle College High School
Members of Prince George’s County Alumnae Chapter
Photos by Angela Holmes
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The Afro-American, September 16, 2017 - September 22, 2017
Jennifer Jones, Kaia Stevens Freedom Temple members and Rev. Dr. Frances “Toni” Draper Pastor of Freedom Temple AME Zion Church
The Day of Hope Welcome Committee
The Day of Hope event was held on Sept. 2 at Freedom Temple AME Zion Church in South Baltimore, where Rev. Dr. Frances “Toni” Draper is the Pastor. Free cooked food, fresh picked vegetables and fruit were given out. Many received free haircuts, school supplies and clothes. Local churches, law enforcement, community associations, businesses and volunteers came together to support the Day of Hope.
Wyatt, Rubia and Steven sporting the Live to 100 tee shirt given to them by David Money, center
Donna, Colleen, Bro. Tyrone, Rev. Lisa Brock, gave away fresh picked fruit and veggies
Millie Brown, founder of A Mother’s Cry, and Dana Bell, of A Mother’s Cry, offer support for mothers who have lost children to tragedy
Wes and Dawn Moore, CEO’s of the Robin Hood Foundation, had a free back to school giveaway at the Shake and Bake Family Fun Center on Pennsylvania Ave. in West Baltimore, on August 25. Besides skating, children received shoes, clothes, school supplies, haircuts and manicures. The Robin Hood Foundation, is a charitable organization, which works to alleviate challenges caused by poverty.
Skating fun
Baltimore Celebrity Cuts Barbershop offering free hair cuts to the Day Of Hope event
Morgan, Cameron, Crystal and Tammy with a group of children after receiving back packs
Baltimore Police Dept. Melvin T. Russell, of the Community Collaboration Division Photos by DeVone Marshall
A happy child receives free shoes
Rahsheik receives a free hair cut
The Young Family with Wes Moore, center
Briona Barnes, Syiah Jackson, Janine Baines, Johnathon Barnes and Elaina Barnes
Kids creating cards for sick children at Sinai Hospital
Autumn Hughes, Ja’Nel Stampet and Delvin Byron
Photos by DeVone Marshall
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s the teachers, principals, college professors and administrators prepare their classrooms to meet their students for another year of learning, the Steppin’ Out Bunch hosted a fundraiser/party on Sept. 5, at Martin’s West Caterers in Baltimore, Md. For the
Steppin’ Out Bunch Executive members are Rose Backus-Hamm, Pat Payne, Everene Johnson-Turner, Joy Savage, Barbara Banks, Gladys Rice, Almenta Bell, Helen McDonald and Lucy Miller Dr. Wanda Perry, Raquel Mitchell, Brenda Hubbard, James Billup. Seated, Corannetta Robinson and Lucy Miller
Roslyn Smith, Dr. Maya Rockeymore Cummings and Myra White Gray
Mildred Harper, founder, Steppin’ Out Bunch, Rose Backus Hamm and Everene Johnson-Turner
past eight years, the Steppin’ Out Bunch has been drawing a crowd of retirees who get together on opening day of the Baltimore City Public Schools (BCPS) to celebrate their retirement with music, good food, lots of dancing, and reconnecting with old friends and colleagues. Former BCPS principal, Mildred Long Harper brought the concept to Baltimore where 18 retirees joined her at the Olive Branch Restaurant years ago. Since that time, the numbers in attendance have grown to over 1,300 stressfree guests who come from surrounding counties and other states. Proceeds from this event support several established scholarship programs for deserving students in the Baltimore area.
Lewis Hudnall, Thaddeus Logan, Frank Coakley and Almie Mcntyre Yvonne Cook, Aldonna Wylie and Gloria Eaddy
Carolyn Wainwright and Sen. Nathaniel McFadden
Shirley Singletary, Wenda Parker Robinson, Cheryl Solomon, Gerri Finch, Rev. Fritz Outlaw. Seated are Laura Phillips Byrd, Ronald Brooks and Sylvia Miller
Rhonda Alexander, Gladys Rice, Yvonne Frye and Carolyn Cole Photos by Dr. A. Lois DeLaine