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The Afro-American, July 25, 2015 - July 31, 2015
Deacon Andrew Malloy Honorees: Pamela Davis, accepting on behalf of her father, Dr. Gene Walton and Deacon Andrew Malloy
Freda Womack
Johnnie Walters, Larry Bailey and Tony McDonald
Chaplain (LT) Devon Foster
A Reunion and Back Home Celebration on July 10, 11 and 12 was held at the Memorial Chapel on Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall. The military base’s Gospel Service hosted a three-day event, which included a welcome back reception and two
worship services. Participants learned about the history of the gospel service, rekindled friendships and worshiped together. Rev. Dr. Gene Walton and Deacon Andrew Malloy, former founding members, were presented with special recognition plaques for their support to the longevity of the Gospel Service.
Rev. Kim W. Anderson, D. Min., pastor, Metropolitan AME Church, Harlem, N.Y.
Ethel Edmond, Renee Anderson and Pam Douglas’ mother
Joint Base Andrews Inspirational Gospel Choir
Bernetta Townsend, Doris Mitchell and Elder Mona Fobish
Deacon Andrew Malloy, Tommie Reid and Michael Odum
The Reunion Choir The Odum family: Anitra Ahmand, Michael and Verna Odum, Annaya Ahmand with Freda Womack Chaplain (LT) Devon Foster, pastor, JBM-HH Gospel Service
Tanya Henman
Frances Johnson; Wendy Bridges, Ms. Senior D.C.; Toni Jackson, former Ms. Senior D.C.; and Cynthia Gaither
Chaplain Foster and Chaplain Newsome
Larry Bailey and Edgar Brookins
The Brotherhood Rev. Kim Anderson and her Mother
Sister Toni Jenkins with her grandchildren
The Brotherhood in Christ
William Douglas (right) presents a plaque to Chaplain Foster
Catherine Wright and Anita Laury
Pam Douglas, Jessenia Navarro and Katina McDonald
Women of Rare Distinction
Former members of the Gospel Service
Johnnie Walters and Bernetta Townsend
Photos by Rob Roberts
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The Afro-American, July 25, 2015 - July 31, 2015
April Sampe and her Band
George Clinton steps to the stage
Artscape is an annual festival that began in 1982 and has become the largest arts festival of its kind in the U.S., hosting over 400,000 visitors over a 3-day period. This festival boasts international and local genres of visual arts, multi-media, opera, theater, film, dance, food vendors, carnival rides, comedy, music, and most any thing to do with the expression of the arts. One major source of musical entertainment was held at Artscape’s Main Stage, where singer, songwriter, music producer, funk bandleader and all-around legend George Clinton appeared with Parliament Funkadelic, to what seemed like a human sea of adoring fans. The band electrified the hot mid-summer air with old school style hip-funk music, which drove fans to dancing, screaming, and yelling. When Clinton and Parliament Funkadelic hit the stage a “hot soul dish” of happy times is served.
Sir Nose
Billy Black and Azizi Umi Sunny Staples
George Clinton with Parliament Funkadelic Band Members
Fran Ngong sold her organic body care
Beverage vendors at Artscape were busy during the heat wave
Food vendors at Artscape
Melani Duglass is part of a dance troop, Baltimore Girls
Eric Keller, at his booth, came to Artscape from Toledo, Ohio
Jay and Brook Randell in water cool down station
Kayla Litofsky at the boxed water booth
Baltimore fire fighters help to cool the little ones
Trombone Shorty and Orleans Avenue Band members
Outside of the Eddie C. and C Sylvia Brown Center, people drew stories on the building’s frosted glass windows
Vendor Geraldo DeSouza, owner of Everyday Bow Ties
Vendors inside of the Brown Center were doing well with brisk sales
Some in the audience , who came to see George Clinton, dressed the part
Story and photos by Da’Rrell L. Privott
Dr. Jamal Bryant and the Empowerment Temple church opened the Freddie Gray Youth Empowerment Center on July 11 in Bolton Hill, Baltimore. Families, friends and leaders of the
Pastor Jamal Bryant, host
community were there to witness the dedication and ribbon cutting. The center is designed to promote education, leadership and extra curriculum for Black youth. In addition to classes, there is also a camp with free breakfast and lunch provided. The Freddie Gray Youth Empowerment Center is located at 1505 Eutaw Place, Baltimore, MD 21217. Call 410-225-3494 for more information.
Preparation for the Grand Opening of Freddie Gray Empowerment Center
Photos by JD Howard The ribbon cutting
Pastor Bryant and Del. Antonio Hayes Saul Kuppelman and NuFit Partner, Kevin Anderson
Lt. Governor Boyd Rutherford Betty Clark, Del. Antonio Hayes and State Sen. Cathy Pugh
Jerome Stephens and opening day guests
Pastor Bryant , Presiding Elder Cordell Hunter and Minister Carlos Muhummed Original Mural painting created by Blake Johnson student at Grambling State University
The artist, Blake Johnson embracing Pastor Bryant
Richard Shipley, Freddie Gray's stepfather Shelia Dixon, former mayor
Interior of the Freddie Gray Empowerment Center
Delores Winston, executive director, right, Rev. Joan Wharton, Hemingway Temple AME Church and opening day guests
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