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The Afro-American, August 15, 2015 - August 21, 2015
Café Mocha, WHUR radio show, honored eight African American and Latino Women innovators on July 25 during a Salute Her: Superwomen Making a Difference Awards brunch for being trailblazers in media, community activism, religion and fashion design. The brunch took place at the Howard Theater in Northwest D.C. and was presented by Hyundai Motor America. The event was hosted by Café Mocha producer and co-host Angelique Perrin along with actor TC Stallings (star of upcoming motion picture ‘War Room’) and also included a special guest performance by Kindred the Family Soul. The Washington Salute Her: Superwomen Making a Difference Awards recognized a diverse group of African-American and Latino women who all share a common commitment to make a positive contribution to strengthen their respective communities. Salute Her also serves as a fundraiser to support the Howard Theatre Restoration, Inc. STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math) initiative to improve education for Youth K-12 in the Washington community.
The Honorees: Rev. Dr. Jo Ann Browning, Esther Aguilera, Triscina Grey, Co-Emcee Angelique Perrin, Sheila Eldridge, executive producer, Omarosa Manigault, Sybrina Fulton and Michel Wright
Honoree Triscina Grey, Debbie Morris and Honoree Sybrina Fulton Emcee TC Stallings with his wife, Levette
The emcees: TC Stallings and Angelique Perrin
Aja Graydon and Fatin Dantzler, the Kindred Family Soul
Greetings from Sheila Eldridge, executive producer, Café Mocha Radio Show
Kendal Isadore, violinist
Honoree, Michel Wright, DJ, Majic 102.3, Jackie Gales webb and Angela Stribling
Rev. Vernon Ware, Pat Stevens, Kim Cassell, Trisch Smith and Darlene Barnes Rev. Dr. Grainger Browning, Rev. Dr. Jo Ann Browning, Courtney Browning, Grainger Browning IV,(grandson), Kaylah Browning (granddaughter) and Grainger Browning III (son)
Eestelene Oxley, James Polite, Ida Lewis-Polite and Bob Polite
Triscina Grey (center) with family and friends Chicos Managers: Sandy Gayle, Zaida Terrell, Karen Harris and Rachelle Straus Photos by Rob Roberts
Juanita “Busy” Britton, Gwendolyn Quinn, Jawn Murray, Omarosa Manigault and Paul Wharton
Rep. Donna Edwards (D-Md.) on stage with women who have held elective office
Ari Brooks, Lizabeth Wagger, Kelly Leonard, Mozella P. Ademiluy and Debra Liverpool
The Women’s Club of Chevy Chase held an “Afternoon Tea” on Aug. 2 that included remarks from Congresswoman Donna Edwards (D-Md.). The event was hosted by Jeffrey Z. Slavin. The tea is dedicated to inspiring women in politics.
Christina Betancourt-Johnson, Gale Starkey and Linda Plummer
Former Rep. Connie Morella (R-Md.) who served from 1987-2003 in the US Congress
Jeffrey Slavin, mayor, Town of Somerset (center) with women in or running for elective office
Photos by Rob Roberts
Vivian Thurman, Ruby Rubens and Penelope Garner
Catherine Leggett, first lady of Montgomery County, Md. with a friend
Judge (Ret.) Mary Terrell, D.C. Councilwoman Mary Cheh and Fannie Allen
Crystal Ruiz and Michele Jawanda
Valerie Fraling (center), Yvette Lewis, Mollie Byron, Helena Clingman, Latarsha Burnett, Gail Clingman and Denise Dodson-McDonald
Margaret Singleton, Del. Aruna Miller, Linda Plummer, Yolanda Johnson Pruitt, Jeffrey Slavin, Khadija Barkley, Dr. Frieda Lacy, and Rep. Donna Edwards (D-Md.)
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The Afro-American, August 15, 2015 - August 21, 2015
Rhonda Aiden, Female Vocalist of the Year Award winner
Crowning of Teen Newsome Awards and Miss Newsome Awards contestants
Russ Shanks, two time Newsome Awards winner
Tornado
Paula Scroggins, Fred Newsome and Sherrie Webb
Drummerboy
Photos by JD Howard
The 20th annual Newsome Gospel Awards were held on August 1st at the Diamondz Center in Randallstown, Md. The Newsome Awards honor Baltimore’s top gospel musical artists. AJ “Davoice” Taylor, Drummerboy, Tornado and the Dancing Daughters of Deliverance were a few of the performers. Kitra Williams, from Bishop T.D. Jakes’ play Woman Thou Art Derrick Barnes, Loosed, was the evening’s guest national artist. Newsome Fred Newsome is the founder of the Newsome Awards winner Gospel Awards.
J. Nicholas Jones, Newsome Awards winner
Dancing Daughters of Deliverance Kitra Williams from the play Woman Thou Art Loosed
AJ “Davoice” Taylor
Yosaris Rodriquez, Dr. Jay Jalisi, John Carrington, Fred Newsome, Gordon Jones, Latisha Jones and Minnie Carter
Peyton Bailey and Vontiva Acree
Brett Walker Ensemble Barbara Allen, Donald Allen and Linda Hatten Rev. Dr. Calvin E. Keene, Pastor Memorial Baptist Church and Lady Vanessa A. Keene
The Centennial Committee: Vanessa Hatten, Barbara Gatling, Linda Hatten and William Hatten
Photos by JD Howard
‘Honoring the past, celebrating the present, envisioning the future’ was this year’s theme for Memorial Baptist Church’s 100th Rhonda Graham, Linda Anniversary. The Luellen and Minister Barbara Darkins centennial celebration took place on May 22 in Baltimore. Friends, family and members of Memorial Baptist Church joined Pastor Calvin E. Keene and his wife Vanessa A. Keene to enjoy a night of praise.
Speaker, Bishop Douglas I. Miles, Pastor -Koinonia Baptist Church
Reflections by Sister Yvonne Harvey
Reflections by Delia Hatten
Jordan Thompson Shelia Thomas and Sharon Queen
Yvonne D. Harvey, Shirley Means, Kele Gatling and Tresa Loker