January 17, 2015 - January 23, 2015, The Afro-American
The Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall(JBM-HH) Gospel Service hosted a holiday service members and family recognition banquet at the Fort Myer, Va. Officer’s Club. Nearly 300 guests enjoyed an evening of fellowship, inspirational music, door prizes, and a sumptuous meal that was highlighted by the awarding of “gifts” to military families and service members. The Rev. Dr. Rob Schenck gave a seasonal message and the gospel group, “Remnant” provided holiday music. Special guests included
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Col. Michael D. Henderson, JBM-HH Commander, Command Sgt. Maj. Randall E. Woods, CSM, JBM-HH and Sgt. Maj. Craig Cressman, Headquarters & Service Battalion. The event was documented photographically and shared with the guests. Chap. Devon Foster is the pastor.
Chap. Foster with the planning committee
Sgt. Betty, Sgt. First Class Trotter, Sgt. Smith, Sgt. Yaz, Sgt. Houser, Staff Sgt. Dinuzzo and Sgt. Martinelli
Rev. Dr. Rob Schenck, keynote speaker, Chap (Maj) and Mrs. Gerald Jacobs and Chap (Lt.) Devon Foster
Bernice Seals, Eric Seals Sr., Diona Hardge, Nathanial Hardge, Nivetia Hardge and Aveny Hardge
Our Samoan friends: Alvin Flimaono, Amethyst Taala, Vaueli Taala, Jairus Taala, Elora Taala, Jeremiah Taala and Angelina Roberts
The McDonald family, the Navarro family with guests
Recognition of service members and families by the Command Group and the Gospel Service Jerome Lindsey, Herman Williams, Min. Carnell, Jozet Johnson and Ethel Edmonds
Min. Donald Myers and wife, Cynthia (center) along with family members and Freda Womack (right)
Our Soldiers and Marines with the JMB-HH Command Group front and center Photos by Rob Roberts
Recognition of Sis. Bernetta Townsend, Minister of Music with her grandson in her arms by the Praise and Worship team.
Presenting the Miss DC USA Pageant contestants
The Douglas family (right) and their guests
2014 queens with the newly crowned 2015 queens
Presenting Miss DC USA 2015, Lizzy Olsen and Miss DC USA Teen 2015, Niara Tarleton-Allen
Miss DC USA Teen swimsuit competition Opening routine for the Miss DC USA Teens
Carla Crawford (center), pageant director presents tokens of appreciation to the current queens. Evening gown competition for Miss DC USA Teen contestants
Swimsuit competition for the Miss DC USA contestants Evening wear of the Miss DC USA contestants
Soldiers honored during the pageant shown here with Miss Maryland USA(center): Priscilla Smalls; Kiaya Jackson; Patricia Coates; Edgar Brookins and Tanza Green
The emcees: Chris Saltalamacchio and Kamie Crawford
Miss DC USA 2015 and Miss DC USA Teen 2015 were crowned Dec. 21 at the Renaissance Hotel in Northwest. The young ladies vied the coveted title by competing in swimsuit and evening gown competitions which was capped off with a Q&A session with the judges. Naira Tarleton-Allen was selected as Miss DC USA Teen 2015 and Lizzy Olsen was crowned Miss DC USA 2015. Prior to the crowning, the 2014 Miss DC USA Teen, Dominick Fink and the 2014 Miss DC USA, Ciera Nicole Butts took their final walk. They both were presented with special gifts of memory by the pageant director, Carla Crawford. Army Master Sgt. Tanza Green and Specialist Kiaya Jackson were also acknowledged as a salute to our defenders of the Nation. The next step for the queens will be preparing for and participating in national pageants this summer.
Former Miss DC USA Nicole White and Monique Thompkins
Miss DC USA Teen and Miss DC USA with the judges Photos by Rob Roberts
January 17, 2015 - January 23, 2015, The Afro-American
Rev. Jerome and Paula Stephens, Dr. Joann Christopher Hicks, Del. Adrienne Jones
Newly inducted Continentals from left are Barbara Lee, Gloria Taylor, Jasmine MyersDuncan, Nia Blackmon, LaTonya Lynn Lawings, Gail V. Tucker
Robert Johnson, Dr. Tasha Johnson, vice chair, Lynetta Parker, chair, Bill Folk, Angela Humphrey, vice chair, James Smith Mother-daughter, Doris Cole and Stephanie Cole Hill
Dolores Winston is presented the Continental Memorial Award by Dr. Joann Christopher Hicks, president Raymond English, Marietta English, Lisa Cooke-Moore, Capt. Thel Moore Jr. Dr. Rehema Gray, James Smith, Dr. Judith Smith
Ivy Gates-Smith, Corey Hill, Geraldine Gates. Danard Smith
Robin Beamer, charter member Margaret Turner
Germaine Turner-Jones, Dorothy Turner, Fenton and Myrna Pugh
Talmadge Hill, Shirley T. Hill, Angela Gibson, Charles “Chuck” Thomas
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The Baltimore Chapter of Continental Societies hosted its annual Charities Gala on Dec. 28 at Martin’s West. The event is one of the largest attended fundraisers in Baltimore during the holiday season. In order to provide financial aid to deserving students in the Baltimore Metropolitan area, the Baltimore Chapter raises funds for its Baltimore Continental Scholarship Fund. The Chapter also continues to promote and develop the welfare of disadvantaged youth, by improving their recreational facilities, advancing their educational opportunities, and sponsoring a climate of security and well-being in their environment.
Stephanie Lee, Tiera York Jones, Jill Johnston, Tyrone and Joi Dabney
Dr. Marco Merrick and mom, Jean Merrick
Jane Green, Rhonda R. Wilson, Yvonne Woods-Howard, Ann Taylor Ross, Lorna Byers Kimberleigh De Laine, Laverne Nasea
Harolyn Blackwell
Ernestine Shepherd, Linda Hollis, Vanessa Logan, Martena Clinton
The Boy Scouts presented flowers and escorted the presidents to their seats.
Doris Cole, Harry Peaker
Photos by Dr. A. Lois De Laine
Barbara Briscoe, Marian Finney, Maggie Caples
Catherine Burks, Judith Adams
Stan Stovall and Anthony McPhail
Diane McPhail, Anthony C. McPhail, co-chair, Estelle Pinkett
Members of Planning Committee and family are Erica Waters, Rosa W. Brooks, Namina Waters, Dr. Clayton Stansbury, Catherine Stansbury, Sandra Waters
The 30th Anniversary of the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Scholarship Breakfast sponsored by the Howard L. Cornish Metropolitan Baltimore Chapter and the Morgan State University National Alumni Association (MSUNAA) was held, Jan. 10, in the Calvin and Tina Tyler Ballroom at Morgan State University. The annual breakfast is designed, not only to commemorate the life work of Dr. King, but to honor Baltimoreans and organizations for their community service, and to recognize the
academic achievement of Baltimore’s most deserving students. The students were awarded scholarships and laptops. The MLK honorees included the Rev. Dr. Richard T. Adams, Appreciation Award; Dr. Samuel T. Ross, CEO, Bon Secours Hospital, Humanitarian Award; Adam Jones, Baltimore Orioles, Community Award; Bert J. Hash, CEO (retired) Municipal Employees Credit Union, Drum Major Award; Janet Y. Briscoe, Distinguished Service Award.
Scholarship students Brianna Dorsey, Ashley B. Johnson, Kel-e Johnson, Brian Melton Jr.
Scholarship students Nico Cloyd, Rudy Daniel, Christina Davis, Michael Faulkner
Jacqueline Lawson, president MSUNAA; Delores Cooke, president, Howard L. Cornish Alumni Chapter; Rev. Dr. Richard Adams, Howard L. Cornish Appreciation Appreciation Award recipient
Presidential Salute to Howard L. Cornish Chapter presidents: Virginia Coleman,’50, Gloria Wayman,’90, Julia Randall,’64, Delores Cooke,’64
Scholarship students Jhyana Brummmell, Georgina Coker, Angela Njob, Damien Taylor
Scholarship students Michelle N.Oriaku, Duane Saunders Jr., Namina Waters, Raigan Wheder
Scholarship students Jhenelle Anglin, Chabeli Arroto, Olivia Askew, Audrey Bagby, Anwar Battle
Honoree Dr. Samuel Ross, CEO, Bon Secours Hospital; Bert Hash, CEO (retired) Municipal Employees Credit Union; Dr. David Wilson, president, Morgan State University; Calvin G. Butler Jr., guest speaker Photos by Dr. A. Lois De Laine
January 24, 2015 - January 30, 2015, The Afro-American
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“Beyond the Color of Our Skin”
Panelists Alejandro Negron and Stan Richards
An inspirational song performed by Cece Winans
WHUR and First Baptist Church of Glenarden pastored by Rev. John Jenkins joined forces again this year to honor and celebrate the life and legacy of the Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. in presenting “Beyond the Color of Our Skin,” a two-hour town hall meeting discussing diversity and racial tolerance. The event took place Jan. 19 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at The First Baptist Church of Glenarden in Upper Marlboro, Md. The audience heard from youth along with local and national leaders about how they honor their heritage and celebrate the differences of others.
IMPACT continued it’s tradition of honoring the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King through service by hosting its inaugural Day of Reflection and Service wreath laying ceremony at
Photos by Gediyon Kifle
IMPACT Honors MLK
Panelists Faith Holmes and Dr. Bobby Manning
Mayor Muriel Bowser
Harry Johnson, president & CEO, Memorial Foundation, with Department of Homeland Security secretary Jeh Johnson
Kids gather in front of the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial
Panelists Rev. Jim Eaton and Mo Ivory
Photos by Rob Roberts
Lillie Jessie and Tabatha Turman, chapter president
Contest winner Norman Jones
Special musical selection, “I Look To You,” by Rhapsody
PWC Delta MLK Oratorical Contest Tabatha Turman, Dr. Zolla Jones, Ayanna burris, Writing contest winner Richard McCoy Copeland III
the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial on Jan. 19. Young professionals, government officials, faith and community leaders gathered along with special guests who brought remarks, including Department of Homeland Security Secretary Jeh Johnson; Washington D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser; D.C. council member Anita Bonds (D-At Large); and Jeff Johnson, partner and chief of strategy, Illume Communications. Event partners were The Memorial Foundation and The Faith & Politics Institute.
The Prince William County Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority in conjunction with the Cecil & Irene Hylton Foundation hosted the 30th Anniversary Martin Luther King Jr. Day Celebration and 25th Anniversary of the Youth Oratorical Contest at Hylton
Joseph A. Beavers, Henry Green, Ted Green, Harold Valentine and Priscilla Francis
High school finalists: (back row) Jacob Gonzalez, Denzel Woodland and Norman Jones; Middle school finalists (front row) Ayesha Khursheed, Zoree Jones and Ksanet Mehari
Bernadette-Curtis Lambert,George Lambert, president, CEO Greater Washington Urban League (far left) with guests
Uniting People with Opportunities The Uniting People with Opportunities organization held its 31st Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Breakfast Jan. 17. Attendees at the breakfast recognized the organization’s five 2014 Joseph A. Beavers Scholarship recipients and 2015 Community Service Awardees. Guest speaker for the event was Rev. Dr. Luis Leon, pastor at St. John’s Church in Northwest D.C.
Mayor Muriel Bowser
Mistress of Ceremonies Shamira Redd Honorable Anthony Williams, federal city council
Dana Jones, UPO pres. & CEO
Andrea Thomas, UPO chair
Dontai L. Smalls, UPO board vice chair
Keynote address by Rev. Luis Leonrector of St. John’s Church
Sen. Mark Warner (D-Va.)
USMC Ret. Lt. Col. Cozy Bailey and his wife, Andrea
Memorial chapel in Woodbridge, Va. Three middle school and three high school students competed for the coveted prize. Winners included, Zoree Jones in the middle school category and Norman Jones in the high school category. The Colors being presented by the Woodbridge High School JROTC
Tabatha Turman, chapter president presents a Certificate of Appreciation to Mrs. Joanne Bagnerise (3rd from right) with her family and friends
January 24, 2015 - January 30, 2015, The Afro-American
Stan Stovall, Master of Ceremonies, received a plaque from Anthony McPhail, co-chair of the Scholarship Breakfast
Ernestine Shepherd, Linda Hollis, Vanessa Logan, Martena Clinton
Edna Rich and Dr. Clara Adams
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The Kings Landing Women’s Service Club Janet Briscoe, Howard L. celebrated its 40th Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Cornish Chapter Scholarship students are Brianna Dorsey, Ashley Memorial Breakfast with a sold-out crowd on Jan. Distinguished B. Johnson, Kel-e Johnson, Brian Melton Jr. 19 at Martin’s West. The program theme was Awardee with “Preserving the Legacy.” husband Gerald Legacy Award recipients were Annette March-Grier, president and co-founder Roberta’s House; Apostle Stanley M. Butler, founder Temple House; Shalita O’Neale, founder & CEO, Fostering Change Scholarship students are Jhyana Brummmell, Georgina Network; Dr. Warren C. Hayman, Coker, Angela Njob, Damien Taylor Jacqueline Lawson, president, MSUNAA, co-chair, Baltimore City Public Delores Cooke, President, Howard L. Cornish Alumni Chapter, Rev. Dr. Richard Schools Basketball Academy Adams, Howard L. Cornish Appreciation and Stephanie Poplar-Best, coAwardee founder Kevin Cares Foundation. Dr. Marco Merrick was presented the “Man of the Year Award;” Tyesha White was presented the Youth Scholarship students are Jhenelle Anglin, Chabeli Arroto, Olivia Askew, Audrey Bagby, Anwar Battle Achievement Award.
Scholarship students are Michelle N.Oriaku, Duane Saunders Jr., Namina Waters, Raigan Wheder
Honoree Dr. Samuel Ross, CEO, Bon Secours Hospital, Bert Hash, CEO (retired) Municipal Employees Credit Union, Dr. David Wilson, president, Morgan State University, Calvin G. Butler Jr., guest speaker
Barbara Broscpe, Marian Finney, Maggie Caples
Scholarship students are Nico Cloyd, Rudy Daniel, Christina Davis, Michael Faulkner
Carole Jeffries congratulates Harolyn Blackwell, New York Metropolitan Company for her performance, "He's Got the Whole World in His Hand"
Standing are Theresa Hampton, Charles and Darlene Stewart. Seated are Barry Williams and Jerome Hall
Presidential Salute to Howard L. Cornish Chapter presidents Virginia Coleman,'50, Gloria Wayman,'90, Julia Randall,'64,
Lawrence Montgomery and Alison Hillen
Members of Planning Committee and family are Erica Waters, Rosa W. Brooks, Namina Waters, Dr. Clayton Stansbury, Catherine Stansbury, Sandra Waters
Photos by Dr. A. Lois De Laine
Harold and Denise Gordon, Dr. Paulette Burgess, Gary Burgess
Judy Rainey, Claudette Swain, Tanya Harris, Dr. Charlene Cooper-Boston
David and Angel Wilson
Mary Haysbert, Reggie Haysbert Jr. , Comalita Haysbert
Iota Phi Theta Fraternity Founder, Frank Coakley with wife, Dr. Marcia Henson Coakley
The Gamma Omicron Omega Graduate Chapter of Iota Phi Theta The chapter has now grown to over Fraternity held an elegant black tie gala in which the founding fathers were 40 members and continues to grow. In honored. its first year of existence, the chapter The Chapter recently celebrated its first year of existence (Dec. 9, participated in over 20 community service 2013), and its first line induction of “The Chosen 11” on June 28, activities. 2014. The main ballroom at the Forum Caterers was decorated exquisitely with the Fraternity’s colors of brown and gold with gold chairs and organza brown linen. In the Yale ballroom, the sounds of “straight ahead” jazz were performed by Guy Bragg and Sterling Silver while the Rolex Band kept the line dancers moving across the floor. Three honorable founders Angela L Baskerville, Diane Thomas. Standing, introduced to the audience by charter Leonard and Frances Morgan Patricia House, Mary Matthews member Daniel Henson were Lonnie C. Spruill Jr., John Slade, and Frank B. Coakley.
Tina King, Lyndan Wesson, Bettye Dorsey, Wayne Dorsey, vice polaris E. Dean and Meredith Evans Jr., Marsha and Charles Owens
Melvin Johnson, Edna Rich, Roz and Stan Lawrence
Photos by Dr. A. Lois De Laine
Randall James, 17 International Grand Polaris, Gwen James, Adrienne Walker-Pittman, Jerry O. Pittman, 16th International Grand Polaris
Erica F. Cryor, Michael Cryor, Rosalyn Smith
Sandy Elliott, Karen Waddy, Nicholas Waddy. Standing are Nina Spencer, Connie Curry