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The Afro-American, January 9, 2016 - January 15, 2016
Dr. Evelyn Brooks Higginbotham
Robert Stanton, Gopaul Noojibail, Ezekiel Dennison, Sylvia Cyrus, Dr. Evelyn Brooks Higginbotham, Robert Vogel, Paul Wells and Rachel Wells
Lloyd Jordan
Renada Johnson, executive director, Kiamsha Youth Empowerment
The National Park Service (NPS) partners and community members gathered at Shiloh Baptist Church in Northwest D.C. on Dec. 19 to celebrate the 140th birthday of Dr. Carter G. Woodson. Dr. Woodson is considered the father of Black history and founded the Association for the Study of African American Life and History (ASALH). The keynote speaker for the event was Dr. Evelyn Brooks Higginbotham, the new president of ASALH. Event speakers also included D.C. Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton (D); Robert A. Vogel, regional director of the NPS National Capital The Washington Performing Arts Region; Robert Stanton, Society Children in the Gospel Choir former director, NPS, Ezekiel Dennison Jr., 3rd District representative for Omega Psi Phi Fraternity; Sylvia Cyrus, executive director of ASALH and Rachel Wells, a descendent of Dr. Woodson.
Robert G. Stanton, D.C. Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton (D) and Robert Vogel
Robert G. Stanton, former director of NPS
Rachel Wells
Rev. Earl Harrison
Ezekiel Dennison, Jr.. 3rd District Representative, Omega Psi Phi Fraternity
Robert Vogel
Melissa Green, ranger teacher, Dogwood Elementary School, Reston, Va.
Robert G. Stanton, Sylvia Cyrus, Dr. Bettye Gardner and George McDonald
Dr. Vernon A. Shannon, Lloyd Jordan and Paul Wells
Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton (D)
Photos by Rob Roberts
Mistress and Master of Ceremonies Kamie Crawford and Chris Saltalamacch
Deshauna Barber and Dylan Murphy were crowned Miss DC USA 2016 and Miss DC Teen USA 2016, respectively on Dec. 19 at the Renaissance Hotel in Northwest D.C. Twenty young ladies vied for the coveted crowns and completed in evening wear, swimsuit and Q & A categories. Both winners will represent the District of Columbia at the national Miss USA Pageants that will be held during the summer of 2016.
Miss DC Teen USA 2015, Niara Iman and Miss DC USA 2015, Lizzy Olsen
Pageant contestant Alexis Becton
Carla Crawford, executive state director
Contestant in the Miss DC 2016 Teen Swim Suit Competition
Pageant Judges- Nikki Clark, Angela Patsy, Antoneo Lee, Katrina Fleming and Vanessa Simmons
Ciea Nicole, Miss DC USA 2014 and Monique Thompkins, Miss DC USA 2012
Sierra Hadley, Miss D.C. Teen 2015 Niara Iman, Miss D.C. Teen 2016 Dylan Murphy, Miss D.C. 2016 Deshauna Barber, Miss D.C. 2015 Lizzy Olsen, Ciera Nicole, Miss D.C. 2014 Monique Thompkins, Miss D.C. 2010 Heather Swann and Miss D.C. 2008 Chelsey Rogers
Deshauna Barber
Miss DC 2016 Teen USA, Dylan Murphy and Miss DC 2016 USA, Deshauna Barber The Miss D.C. Teen 2016 Question and Answer Competition, Ramella Suber (middle)
Miss DC Teen USA 2015, Niara Iman Photos by Rob Roberts
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The Afro-American, January 9, 2016 - January 15, 2016
Members of The Baltimore Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority joined with the Baltimore Delta
Alumnae Foundation to host a New Year’s Eve Monte Carlo Casino Night at the BWI Hilton Hotel in Linthicum,
Maryland. After midnight, guests were treated to the traditional New Year’s Day
menu of collard greens, black eyed peas and cornbread.
DST Baltimore Foundation president, Roslyn Smith with Dr. Walker Robinson
Members of the Foundation Gala committee are introduced to the crowd
Senator Delores and Dr. Russell Kelley
Richard and Flora Johnson, Seated are James and Marguerite Walker
Gladys Rice, Lorna Byers, Emile Wilson, Freida Robinson and Duane Lloyd
Craig and Mary Seeney
Adrienne Diggs, Peggy Caranda, Standing are Kathleen and Michael Seeney
Barbara Blount Armstrong and John "Jake" Oliver, CEO & Publisher of the AFRO American Newspapers
Gerri Flanigan, Donald Tynes, Sheila and Jesse Bennett
Kimberleigh De Laine and Marsha Logan
Samuel and Lucretia Bilups, Dorothy and James Coleman
Photos by Dr. A. Lois De Laine
Judge Lewin Garrett receives the Memorial Award for outstanding service to children and youth from Lynetta Parker, chair of the event and Ann Taylor Ross, chapter president Deltas in attendance gather on the steps for a group photo
Edna Lee Moffitt, national president and Robin T. Browder, national 2nd vice president
The Baltimore Chapter of the Continental Societies held their annual gala on Dec. 27, 2015 at Martin’s West in Baltimore. The gala is the organization’s major fundraiser which supports the Baltimore community; specifically promoting, fostering and developing the welfare of underprivileged children and youth. Lewin Garrett, Chief Judge, Orphans’ Court, Baltimore City was presented with the prestigious Continental Memorial Award. Judge Garrett volunteers as a youth advocate and karate instructor at the John Eager Howard Recreation Center.
Mish Masterson, Toni Ray and Joyce Davis
John McTizic, Diana Jolley, Madeline Campbell and Joseph Campbell
Gina Komaroff, Beulah Parker, Barbara Huggins, Standing are Lyndale Parker, Mozelle Fisher and Mattie Sauls
Robert and Gladys Rice
Robin Beaman, Margaret Turner, Charter Member and Dr. Herb Joiney-Bey
Alpha Phi Alpha men are John Johnston, Dr. Marco K. Merrick, Dr. Michael Carter and R. Anthony Mills
Deana Platt, Dawn Millner, Delease Landram and Keith Landram
Kimberly Camphor, Arnold Camphor, Lynetta Parker and William Folk Photos by Dr. A. Lois De Laine
E. Francine Stokes McElveen, Cecelia Wright Brown, Jocelyn Brown and Audrey Freeman
Lawrence and Karen Dates Dunmore
Ivy Gates-Smith, Geraldine Gates and Danard Smith
The Baltimore, Harbor City and Patapsco River Chapters of The Links, a women’s service organization, and their friends gathered at
Linda Folsam Jackson, Roslyn Haysbert, Angela Seriki and Fabienne Royale-Larkins
the Forum for an evening of holiday cheer, laughter, good food and dancing In the spirit of sisterhood and service, the Baltimore area Links held a silent auction to benefit scholarships and programs for the Baltimore community.
Faith Thomas, Nicole Brown, Lynn Reed Selby, Roland Selby, Shari Sheffield, Capital City Link and Aileen Taylor
Judge Miriam and Argin Hutchins
Maya Rockeymoore Cummings and Rep. Elijah Cummings Kendra Brown and Dr. Dominique Allen
Alice Cole, Donnice Brown, Carolyn Cole and Marlene Downs, Patapsco River Links Carol Carter, Camay Calloway Murphy and Karenthia Barber
Lois De Laine and Thelma T. Daley
Dr. Crystal Watkins-Johansson, Patricia Wilson and Kimberly Mumby-Green Photos by Dr. A. Lois De Laine
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