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The Afro-American, February 6, 2016 - February 12, 2016
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Misty Copeland, principal dancer at American Ballet Theater, visited the Jones-Haywood Dance School in Washington D.C. on Jan. 27. The school was founded by two African American trailblazers, Claire Haywood and Doris Jones, 75 years ago. Copeland was given an award to commemorate the school’s 75th anniversary. Jones-Haywood Dance School develops dancers of color who go on to perform at dance companies in every genre in the U.S., Europe and on Broadway.
Sandra Fortune Green, Misty Copeland, Brandye Lee and Hinton Battle
Jones-Haywood Dancers
Misty Copeland, principal dancer, American Ballet Theatre Brandye Lee Jones, Haywood School of Ballet alum and rehearsal director, Collage Dance Collective (Memphis, Tenn.)
Noelle Mckoy and Nilah Pettus
D.C. Chief Judge Annice M. Wagner
Photos by Rob Roberts
Jeanarta McEachron and Siena Leeedit Sydney and Maren Shaw
Jeanarta McEachron, Brandye Lee and Doris Chandler
Liana Harris, Sequoia Ragland, Lauren Harris, Sherri Evans Harris and Michael Steen Sandra Byrd, Donella Brockington, Lauren Mosley and Camille Riggs Mosley
Phyllis Reid and Hinton Battle
Lauri Fitz-Pegado, Lynne Breece and Terri Thompson Diane Williamson, Nicole Clifton and Nadine Kearns
Carol Foster, Sandra Fortune Green, Phyllis Reid and Joyce Mosso Stores
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The Afro-American, February 6, 2016 - February 12, 2016
Sheila Brooks, SRB Communications Photos by Chanet Wallace
Sen. Nathaniel McFadden and Vice Chair, Del. Frank S. Turner
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Delegates, local officials and small business owners attended the 2016 Presidents’ Roundtable Legislative Reception, Jan. 28 at the Miller Senate Office Building in Annapolis, MD. Sheila Brooks, President of The Presidents’ Roundtable, started the reception with opening remarks. Following opening remarks, members of the Maryland General Assembly briefly spoke on minority business and economic opportunities. While attending delegates and senators discussed legislative initiatives; small business owners used the event as an opportunity to meet with elected officials to learn about various programs and opportunities that could possibly benefit their businesses.
Del. Keith Haynes
Stanley Tucker, Donna Stevenson, Tony Hill, Armentha Mike Cruise, Jeff Hargrave, Calvin Mims and John Walters Calvin Mims, Stanley Tucker, Del. Frank S. Turner and Jeff Hargrave
Tony Hill and Del. Elizabeth “Susie” Proctor
Chris Carroll and Keiffer J. Mitchell Jr., Special Advisor, Governor’s Legislative Office
Sen. Delores Kelley James E. Proctor III and Sheila Brooks
Janet Brown, Kappa Chapter President
Del. Frank Turner, Del. Antonio L. Hayes, Del. Keith Haynes, Del. Elizabeth “Susie” Proctor, Del. Dr. Terri Hill, Sen. Shirley NathanPulliam, Del. Charles Sydnor, Del. Will Smith and Del. Jay Jalisi
In recognition of American Education Week, the Kappa Chapter of Iota Phi Lambda Sorority honored six teachers from the Baltimore City Public School System at a luncheon held Nov. 21 at the Forum Caterers in Baltimore, MD. Guests/Educators included Each teacher was given an “Apple for the Rev. Cynthia Harvin, Pastor, St. James AME Church, Shirley Ann Teacher” plaque which highlighted their Cathorne and Rose Backus Hamm exemplary service to their specific school. The keynote address was given by Senator Catherine Pugh.
Photos by Dr. A. Lois De Laine
Nona Diggs shares the history of Apple for the Teacher
Toni Patton‘s award was presented to her principal in her absence.
Apple for the Teacher Awards were presented to Jennifer Smith Scheerer, Miya Simpson-Savoy, Lucia Fraser, Harriett Inyangson and Marzell Chase
Iota Phi Lambda Sorority, Inc., Kappa Chapter Supporters include Marilyn Goin, Linette Fitten, Ruby Lee, Robinette Banjo and Brenda Hanks
Joyce Tunstall-Dixon, chairperson, Janet Brown, Kappa Chapter President, Sen. Catherine Pugh and Sandra Ray, chairperson