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The Afro-American, December 5, 2015 - December 11, 2015
The Northern Virginia Alumnae Chapter, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority held its fifth annual “Sisters called to Serve” Prayer Brunch, one of their signature events, on Nov. 14 at the Hilton Alexandria Mark Center. The brunch helps support community service and scholarship programs. The theme for the program was, “Honoring Those Who Serve Through the Ministry of Music and Worship Arts.” Rev. Dr. Susie Owens, co-pastor, Greater Mt. Calvary Holy Church in D.C., was the guest speaker. Rev. Ronald Wilson, Jr., Allen Chapel AME Church, Washington, D.C.
Sandy Stamps, Cheron Burns, Michelle Robinson, Michele Robinson, Aundrea McClure Armour, Kellie Lee, Antoinette Mann and Shana Broussard
Rev. Kevin D. Thompson, minister of music, Second Baptist Church, Falls Church, Va.
Tameka Tunsil, Chapter president and Anna Carter, chair, Fundraising Committee
Nardos King NoVAC DST Liturgical Dancers
Mutual Agreement gospel group
Rev. Dr. Susie C. Owens, co-pastor, Greater Mt. Calvary Church, Washington, D.C.
Michele Simon(standing), Mildred Lee Lglton, Lula Gaskin, Linda Hitchens, Carolyn Tate and Susan Norwood; Synthia Jones (seated), Clara Gipson, Eleanor Hammons and Franees Bell Anointed Voices
Shanon Washington, Emily Bryant, Michele Sim, Dr. Sharron Credle, Dawn Delandro-Bickham, Donna Nelson, Gladys Ftizhugh-Pemberton and Dr. Cynthia Brown Cheron Burns with Jimmi and Barney Barnwell Photos by Rob Roberts
Tracy Gaither, Lula Gaskin, Edgar Brookins, Barbara Neely and Rhonda Ellis
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Dr. Alice H. Howard, president/organizer, NCBW, PWC and Connie Andrews
he National Coalition of 100 Black Women, Prince William County Chapter hosted its third annual gala, “A Winter’s Night in Paradise” on Nov 14 at the Hyatt Regency Crystal City Hotel in Arlington, Virginia. The gala was an elegant evening of socializing, dinner, dancing and shopping. Families, friends and supporters gathered to mix and mingle and provide financial support for the chapter to continue its mission to mentor young women and educate the community on Shirley Deyo and voting and Bernice Vaughn health issues.
Elise May Keys
Ray and Jacqueline Williams; Aaron and Connie Andrews; James and Maxine Andrews; Andre Woods; Doris Shropshire; Sharon and Cecil Sherry Stone, gala chair Andrews Emcee, gospel comedic artist, Marcus D. Wiley, Yolanda Adams Morning Show
Mary Lively with husband, Keith Lively
Willie and Cynthia Brown
Rev. Luke E. Torian and Mrs. Clarice Torian
Irick and Marjmie Burris, Reggie and Georgina Burris, Roxie Curtis, Vicky and John Harrison, Bernice Coleman and Shelia Coleman Andrea Bailey, Lillie Jessie, Felecia Harrison and Edgar Brookins
Members of the Prince William County Chapter, Coalition of 100 Black Women
Aeron and Ashley Spencer; Hazel and Rodney Edwards; Ed and Charmaine Hicks.
Raven Thompson, Sophia McKensie, Yvette Garel, Connie Andrews, Persephone Jones, Idna Symmons and Natishia Bishops
James Howard, with wife, Dr. Alice Howard
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The Afro-American, December 5, 2015 - December 11, 2015
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Volunteers serve dinner
Photos by Chanet Wallace
For the past 33 years, Bea Gaddy’s Thanksgiving dinner provided food and clothing to hundreds of families and residents, at the Virginia S. Baker Recreation Center, in Baltimore, Maryland. Despite early worries that the event would not take place, families were fed. The lines moved quickly throughout the day as families entered, some receiving dinner and dessert to go, and others enjoying the dining area. There was also a clothing drive where residents could receive clothes and toys for the children. Volunteers assisted with serving food and desserts, providing beverages, and waiting the tables. Volunteers varied from senators and police officers to students from Hampton University, Clark Atlanta University, Bowie State University, and Morgan State University.
Volunteer Danielle Veney, student at Clark University
Allison Manswell, representing BGE (sponsor)
Clothing drive volunteer Romera Ferguson
AKA’s giving back: Tija Paris, Doniqua Keith and Kayla Hubbard
Melani Douglass, Everyman Theatre community engagement manager, Jimmy Britton, Robert Blount, account executive, The AFRO-American Newspapers
Guests with the cast of August Wilson’s Fences, (L-R), back row: Landa McLaurin, Alan Bomar Jones, Joy Jones, Jason B. McIntosh, Gary-Kayi Fletcher and Dr. Tosin Richard. Front row: Cash Hester, Brayden Simpson, Indigo Bleu Turner, Bryant Bentley and Robyn Myers
Photos by Da’Rrell Privott
Everyman Theatre staffers: Michele Alexander, director of marketing, Melani Douglass, community engagement manager and Jonathan K. Waller, managing director
On Nov.19th the August Wilson play, “Fences” was brought to the stage at Baltimore’s prestigious Everyman Theatre. This award-winning play, directed by Clinton T. Davis, Diane Hocker, Community & Public Relations director, The AFRO American Newspapers
Guests enjoy the reception before the play
Sen. Nathaniel J. McFadden
Bea Gaddy’s Thanksgiving Dinner also provided clothing
Sen. Catherine Pugh helps to serve
Volunteer Kenny Weaver (far right), helping with dinner services
A praying and grateful family
is a classic tale of a father and son’s culturally changing environment and their struggle with the dreams of how America was, and how it should be. The Afro American News Papers, along with BGE, were the major sponsors in support of this great theatre event. The two entities worked in conjunction with the AFRO’s annual Ms. Santa Toy Drive.
Donald Stokes Sr.
Lenora Howze, advertising director, The AFRO-American Newspapers
Landa McLaurin, president, National Coalition of 100 Black Women, BMC, and Cash Hester, business etiquette and image consultant