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The Afro-American, June 13, 2015 - June 19, 2015
2015 Little Miss Jabberwock, Khalen Janae’ Turner; 1st runner up, Aniya Simone Dyer; 2nd runner up, Leila Stephanie McDonnaugh; 3rd runner up, Neveah Pillan Awkard and 4th runner up, Corrine Kadijah Lewis
Mothers with contestants
The Prince George’s County DELTA Alumnae Foundation in partnership with the Prince George’s County Alumnae Chapter, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority proudly hosted its 10th Biennial Jabberwock Cotillion, under the theme, “Dazzling Diamonds Daring to Dream” on May 3 at Martin’s Camelot in Upper Marlboro, Md. The Jabberwock committee Jabberwock process spans a period of at members, special guests and least six months, offering a number of cultural, media educational and social opportunities for the participants; it is comparable to a rite of passage experience that culminates an afternoon of absolute sophisticated elegance for young ladies from middle Presentation of Little school to high school to young adulthood. The ultimate goal Miss Jabberwock is to assist young women of color in becoming productive contestants Nia Danielle Rooney, 1st runner up; leaders in the community and beyond. The program is Kendall Alexis Baker, 2nd place runner two-tiered which allows younger girls, ages 8 - 12, to up; Leah Nicole Herring, 2015 Miss compete in the Little Miss Jabberwock component. Jabberwock and Morgan Elizabeth Anderson, 3rd runner up
Committee members: Dr. Katina JanuaryVance, chair; Bernadine Jordan-Howard,cochair; Cynthia Birks and Patrice Watson
Presentation of Little Miss Jabberwock contestants with their fathers
Shannon Cross, emcee
Jazz singer Lori Williams
Miriam L. Brewer, Greta Wiggins-Lewis and Carol Moses, chapter president
The planning committee headed by Dr. Katina January-Vance (7th from right)
Past Miss and Little Miss Jabberwocks
Priscilla Smalls and Marcia Fields Milton
The Proud Fathers
Fathers and Miss Jabberwock Waltz
Photos by Rob Roberts
Lisa Hasegawa, executive director, National CAPACD
Racial Gap Panel: Heather Boushey, William Emmons, William Spriggs, Dean Baker, Judy Woodruff
Rep. Emanuel Cleaver (DMo.)
Amy Brown, Ford Foundation
Emcee Kelvin Boston, president of Moneywise Financial Solutions
Rep. John Conyers (D-Mich.) Rep. Maxine Waters (DCA), Maya Rockeymoore, president and CEO of the Center for Global Policy Solutions
J.C. Watts, chairman, Watts Partners Rep. Luis V. Gutierrez (D-Ill.), U.S. House of Representatives
Rep. G.K. Butterfield (D-N.C.) Sen. Mazie Hirono (D-Hawaii) Kelvin Boston, Rep. Gutierrez (D-Ill.), Maya Rockeymoore and Henry Ramos
Every year, the Color of Wealth summit engages members of Congress, Congressional staff, the media, and the public in a dialogue about the racial wealth gap, its effect on marginalized households, its impact on the U.S. economy, and solutions for closing the gap. For every dollar in wealth held by the typical White family in 2011, typical Latino and African-American families only own six and five cents,
Kelvin Boston, Anne Price, managing program director and chief asset building officer, Insight Center for Community Economic Development; Tanya Fiddler, awardee, executive director, Four Bands Community Fund; Maya Rockeymoore; Henry Ramos, CEO, Insight Center for Community Economic Development
Courtesy Photos
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Audience members
respectively. Lost in the conversation about inequality in America has been the fact that racial and ethnic wealth inequality is more stark, has a devastating impact on households of color, and, if left unchecked, will have profound implications for the U.S. economy as the nation’s demographics shift over the next few decades.
June 13, 2015 - June 19, 2015, The Afro-American
Jack and Jill of America Alumni’s Executive Board Members - 1963-1983 1st Row - Left to right: Muriel Gates, Ivy Gates-Smith, Lynda M. Brown, Penny Davis Morris, Donnice E. Brown, Steward D. Beckham, 2nd Row - Left to right - Roland Gelby, Dr. Felicia Hill Briggs, Kim Mumby Green, Mayor Stephanie Rawlings Blake, Talmira Hill DeLana, and Catherine Howard
Danielle Brown, Regular Member at Large, Angel M. Walker, 35th President Baltimore Chapter, Mayor Stephanie Rawlings Blake
Jack and Jill of America held its 70th Anniversary Gala, in Downtown Baltimore, April 18, with Johns Hopkins University & Medicine as the Chapter’s Pink & Blue Sponsor. Now in its 47th year, the chapter has been an impressive force in this community, and through its
philanthropic arm, has lived up to their theme, “The Power to Make a Difference.” This historical organization is well and thriving with Angel M. Walker, the 35th president of the Baltimore Chapter; gala chair and co-chair, Mellasenah Edwards and Angela GinnMeadow, members and their families who have made significant things happen for the benefit of others, like the Franklin Square Elementary Middle School, their community service partner. Kai Jackson, News Anchor WBFF Fox 45, served as emcee and music was presented by the Tim Green Jazz Associates - mothers with children who have graduated from Ensemble. Jack and Jill of America
Erin Drew Spruill, recording secretary; Taiwan Johnson, editor; Marian Callaway, president of Jack and Jill America
Opening Remarks Kia Jackson, emcee, News Anchor WBFF Fox 45
Group of Franklin Square Middle School teachers
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Rep. Elijah E. Cummings gave a riveting speech about the chapter’s commitment to community detailing their focused service, time, money, and history of helping children and families. The night ended with spirited dancing with the music of DJ Little Mic.
Darryl & Lisa Armstrong
Shelley Bennett and Smittie Ridiney
Evan and Cheryl Mickel Kelly Swoope of Channel 2 News and husband, Timothy Holloway
Catherine Howard (was a child in Jack & Jill) and Granville Herndon Jr.
Left to right - Angela M. Walker, president Baltimore Chapter, Dr. Kirk Crawley, Terry Patton, Award Recipient for Franklin Square Middle School Joy and Reginno Brown
Marilyn Mosby, state’s attorney and Nick Mosby, Councilman
Nadine Turner, parliamentarian
NyRise and Over Accessorized presented its Night of Networking Event, “Believe and Move,” April 23, at The Forum, located at 4210 Primrose Avenue in Baltimore, Md. This was a first time event with great hosts, Del. Antonio Hayes and Essence Magazine Lifestyle and Relationship Editor Charreah Jackson. There was an impressive list of speakers that included, Wells Fargo Sr. VP Monica Mitchell, who is a Big Brother & Big Sister Mentor. She reflected on the importance of following up and remaining consistent, adding that “that perspective
Mayor Stephanie Rawlings Blake, who had to stop to reflect as she spoke with heart felt emotion about her work on behalf of the children in our city
Left to Right Talmadge Hill-Son of a Founding Baltimore Chapter Member Frances Hill, Shirley Hill, Felicia Hill-Briggs, Talmaria Hill-DeLena Lawrence Gilliard Jr., actor, Walking Dead and The Wire, Alumni of Franklin Square Middle School
dictates your reality.” Radio Personality Frank Ski spoke about being successful and maintaining correctness and integrity. Former Baltimore Mayor Sheila Dixon stated that having respect, education, and replacing the word “can’t do” in one’s vocabulary is key. Success Coach Curt Anderson encouraged attendees to think about the importance of mentoring your children, as he and his wife have helped their own two children 13 and 15, both authors of a series of children books, called: “Dream Chasers,” to become successful entrepreneurs.
Rep. Elijah E. Cummings Story and photos by Da’Rrell L. Privott
Antonio Hayes, Frank Ski-, Monica Mitchell, Nykidra Roberson, Katie Marie Fickling, Sheila Dixon, Curt Anderson, Charreah Jackson
Story and photos by Da’Rrell L. Privott
Left to right, Denisha L.Queen and Cailah Brock Frank Ski, radio personality chats with Sheila Dixon, former Baltimore mayor Katie Marie Fickling and Charreah Jackson
Monica Mitchell and Shalita O’Neale
Angela Johnson
Kelly Daniels, Alberta Fennoy, Nykidra Roberson, Tiffany Fennoy
Hosts 40th District Delegate Antonio Hayes and Charreah Jackson, Essence Lifestyle & Relationship Editor
Maurice Bradford, local artist
Nishan Gugsa
Sheila Dixon, former Baltimore mayor; Frank Ski, radio personality and journalist and Da’Rrell Privott, entrepreneur and journalist Frank B. Coakley and success coaches Tishina and Curt Anderson
Antonio Hayes, Nykidra Roberson, Katie Marie Fickling, Quintin Lathan Jr.
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Wade H. Brown