HAMPTON DELTA FOUNDATION HOSTS ITS 18TH ANNUAL DEBUTANTE COTILLION

HAMPTON

The Hampton Delta Foundation recently hosted its 18th Annual Debutante Cotillion where Chanara Taliaferro was crowned Miss Red and White 2022-2023. Chanara, the daughter of Carlos Taliaferro and Dr. Andria Chapman-Taliaferro, is a senior at Nansemond River High School where she is active with the marching band, Platinum Doll Dancers, and the Ladies of Distinction.

She attends Grove Church where she is involved in the “Xperience” Youth Ministry. Her hobbies include writing, poetry, and dancing. Chanara would like to attend Norfolk State University or Howard University.

The inaugural Red and White Cotillion was held

Vu Appoints New Director For Its Hbcu Center

RICHMOND Virginia Union University recently appointed Dr. Roderick L. Smothers Sr. as the executive director of the Center for the Study and Preservation of HBCUs.

Smothers, who previously served for nine years as the president and CEO of Philander Smith University, will also serve as a professor of Education and special assistant to the president at Virginia Union. He is a proven fundraiser whose fundraising/grant writing record exceeds $400 million.

“We welcome leaders whose goals align perfectly with our institution’s mission and vision, and we believe Dr. Smothers’ energy and innovative thinking will greatly enhance our efforts to provide the best possible education and opportunities for our students,” Virginia Union University President and CEO Dr. Hakim J. Lucas said in a recent statement.

Smothers previously served as vice president of Institutional Advancement at two historically Black universities, HustonTillotson University in Austin, Texas, and Langston University in Langston, Okla.

A native of Vidalia, La., he holds a bachelor’s degree in psychology, a master’s in public administration, and a Ph.D. in Educational Leadership, Research, and Counseling, all from Louisiana State University.

Shiloh Baptist Church Community Service Day

By Melissa Spellman Fall Intern

2023

New Journal and Guide

Shiloh Baptist Church is hosting a Community Service Day and Free Market on Saturday, October 7, 2023, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. located at 745 Park Avenue in Norfolk, Virginia.

Rev. Dr. Keith Jones is the Senior Pastor of Shiloh Baptist Church. “We expect this Community Service Day to be the biggest and best ever,” said Pastor Jones. “It will help combat the disparities that many families face daily.”

Shiloh Baptist Church is located across from Norfolk State University near the corner of Brambleton Avenue and serves the entire Brambleton area and the NSU community. This event is free and open to the public.

Guests can expect to receive free health screenings such as blood pressure checks, glucose testing, cholesterol checks, retina eye screenings, and free flu shots.

“We are thankful for People’s Pharmacy for coming into the community. Having community minded partners like Sentara Cares, the Bibbs Foundation, and the Metro Ministers Conference of Virginia helps us expand our reach,” he added.

Guests can register to vote, get information about other local resources, and shop at the Free Market which will include clothes, accessories, housewares, and other household items. There will also be games, face painting, and refreshments.

“The rent for living in our in 2005 and became the Foundation’s signature event. Since its beginning, the Foundation has introduced more than 200 young women to society through the program and awarded more than $100,000 in scholarships.

Each year the debutantes attend a variety of workshops that have included self-esteem and self-care, financial planning, etiquette, college life, and career planning.

Additionally, they have completed community service activities and hosted a Mother-Daughter tea. Board Members along with the Debutantes raise money that goes towards scholarships. The debutante participants must be a junior or senior in one of the Hampton Roads high schools. Chanara community is to take good care of our community,” said Pastor Jones. Alpha Psi Alpha Fraternity, Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, and the NSU Alumni Association will be in attendance to provide support during the event. A big screen TV will be raffled off and prizes will be given throughout the day.

Shiloh Baptist Church is “a beacon of love by serving Christ and serving people,” said Pastor Jones. Come for the fellowship and stay for the fun!

For more information about Community Service Day call (757) 625-4367.

Mellon Street Fall Fair Planned

On Oct. 14 In Hampton

HAMPTON The old Phoebus neighborhood of Hampton will transform into a vibrant outdoor street fair for the Historic Phoebus Fall Festival on October 14 from 10 a.m.6 p.m. Activates will take place on Mellon Street.

Attendees can purchase handmade arts and crafts, explore community exhibits and live music, and more, as well as enjoy food and beer.

The festival is sponsored by the Partnership for a New Phoebus. Admission to this festival is free