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The Afro-American, February 9, 2013 - February 15, 2013
Photos by Anderson Ward
Ravens arrive to rousing cheers of Baltimore fans at the Inner Harbor Jan. 28
Photo by J.D. Howard
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rom the AFC Championship to the Super Bowl, Baltimore turned its streets, buildings and people purple to show support for and pride in our Ravens. People of all ages were doing the squirrel, Ray Lewis’
signature dance. People danced and partied in the streets when the Ravens brought home their second Lombardi trophy, a third for the city. As recently as Feb. 5, thousands packed downtown to show their pride and
appreciation for the team that surprised everyone who’d bet against them and got it done. What a send off for team leader Ray Lewis who retires after 17 seasons with the Ravens!
Cheerleaders entertained as the crowd in Baltimore waited to send Ravens off to New Orleans
Photo by J.D. Howard
Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake pumps the crowd
Brigance Brigade in Purple
NBC Today Show’s Natalie Morales learning the Ray Lewis Dance with Poe and Baltimore tech guru Mario Armstrong
A victory dance
Watching the game
Denean McLoughlin, Nikey Williams, Alexia Newman, LaToya Carmichael and Tony Hodges
Leslie Dobie and Nickey Gruber
We are # 1 The Raven and Sheila Mullen
Fans galore at Corinthians O.M.G!!
Wanda and Robert Draper of New Shiloh Baptist Church
Calvin Dotson, Dennis Fulton and Deenie Smith at New Psalmist Baptist Church
Deacon Wilmon and Shirley Barber of New Shiloh Baptist Church
We knew they would win!
Keisha Byers of New Shiloh Baptist Church
Greg and Cynthia Green New Psalmist Baptist Church
Naja Powell, Keishia Powell, Reese Powell and Jaikai Powell of New Psalmist Baptist Church
Yeah Anquan!
Doing the Ray Lewis dance
Revelers partied out of their coats
February 9, 2013 - February 15, 2013, The Afro-American
2012 Debutantes and Junior Debutantes with their fathers
Miss Cotillion 2010 Catrina Johnson
Callian F. Jenkins, Deirdre Reynolds Jones, Geraldine Jackson, Marsha Suggs Smith, Beverly Brooks Anderson, Pauline G. Johnson, Angelious Farmer president of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Theta Omega Omega Chapter, Cynthia Jiles, president of Ivy Vine Charities, Virginia Boateng, 2012 Cotillion co-chairman, Frances Brock, Angela Anglin, Metrica Brown, Susan Peevy, Valerie Evans-Harrell, Norma Hutcheson
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Ivy Vine Charities, the charitable foundation of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Theta Omega Junior Debutante Nia Chapter in Montgomery County, Md., held its Custis, escorted by her Debutante Cotillion Ball at Martin’s Crosswinds father, Thurman Custis in Greenbelt, Md. The cotillion capped nearly a year of training and participation in community service for the young women who were formally presented to society at the ball. An estimated $100,000 was raised by the Ivy Vine Charities event for local, national, and international service projects and to provide college tuition scholarships and book awards for high school students in the Washington, D.C. area.
2012 Debutantes dance with fathers
Miss Congeniality, Eboni-Thair Strange Lewis
Jessica Moultrie, first runner-up; Miss Cotillion 2012, Erin Gary; Melanie Hutchinson, second runner-up
2012 Debutantes and escorts Junior Debutante Elana Harris escorted by her father, David Harris
Miss Cotillion 2012 Erin Gary escorted by her father, Anthony Gary
Cynthia Jiles, president of Ivy Vine Charities; Desirea Hughes, 2012 Cotillion co-chairman; Jessica Moultrie, first runner-up; Miss Cotillion 2012, Erin Gary; and Melanie Hutchinson, second runner-up
Debutantes dancing with escorts Courtesy Photos
Emcee Christal Jackson Mayor Gray brings greetings on behalf of the city
Doxie McCoy introducing Mayor Gray
Foundation President Kimberly Spriggs
Present and past presidents of the chapter and foundation, seated; Kimberly Spriggs, Mayor Vincent Gray and Donna Davis. Standing; Pamela Carter Coleman, Mona Calhoun, Shari McCoy, Stephanie Allen, Doxie McCoy, Teresa Scott, Christal Jackson and Dianna Campbell
Rho Mu Omega Chapter and D.C. Pearls III Foundation of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority raised more than $25,000 at their Jazz Brunch Auction fundraiser at the Mandarin Oriental Hotel recently. D.C. Mayor Vincent Gray addressed the gathering, applauding the chapter for their community service projects.
Shari McCoy, former chapter and foundation president
Mona Calhoun, AKA North Atlantic regional leader
Pamela Carter Coleman
Jazz group Brian Lenair and Friends Photos by Lateef Mangum
February January 9, 5, 2013 2013 - February - January15, 5, 2013, The TheAfro-American Afro-American
Soloist, Dr. Gretchen Starks, House of Prayer for All People
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Diane M. Yelverton and Henry Clark, her father Baltimore welcomed the Rev. Rodney T. Morton, his wife, Rhonda Kim Nix, and their son, Rylan Alexander, to the pastorate of Central Baptist Church with an installation banquet, Jan. 11 at the BWI Hilton Hotel. The 92-year-old church’s congregation was joined by community leaders and fellow clergy as they celebrated this new season of ministry with their tenth pastor, who is from Alabama. “God has begun a good work in us and we are committed to following through with Him,” Rev. Morton said in a celebratory statement. The Rev. Dr. Harold A. Carter Sr., pastor of New Shiloh Baptist Church, was the preacher for the Jan. 13 installation worship service for which the Rev. Dr. A.C.D. Vaughn served as worship leader.
Trustee Marcia R. Tuck escorting Rev. Rodney T. Morton
Master Ryland A. Morton, First Lady Rhonda K. Morton, Rev. Morton and Dr. Winston R. Gray
Pastor Donald L. Nix
Henry and Emma Clark
Dr. Darron McKinney, Rev. Rodney T. Morton and Rev. Dr. C. Guy Robinson
Deborah Winfield, Angela S. Tate, Denise Fowler-Moot and Harriet Banks
Councilman William “Pete” Welch
Deacon Herbert Ford, Deaconess Pearl Ford, Rita Ford-Farmer, Sherika Massey Ortiz and Clarence Massey
Bishop Darneal F. Johnson III, Living Word Min. Cathedral Angela and William Tate
Photos by Anderson Ward
Dr. Alison Riddle-Fletcher. The Outstanding Soror of the Year was Janeen Jackson. The Unsung Soror of the Year was Martina Washington. For Outstanding Leadership Achievement, plaques were presented to Dana Davison and Linda Jones Coxson. Community Service award was presented to Donna S. Robinson, and the Cultured Pearl, the highest Award given to a member of Rho Xi Omega was Robin Smith Ott for her distinguished service to the chapter.
Photos by A. Lois De Laine, Ed.D
Constance R. Pizarro, NA regional director, Erma Barron, Wanda King
Members of the Rho Xi Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha, along with family members and friends celebrated their 25th Anniversary with a Prayer Breakfast at Valley Mansion in Cockeysville. After an inspirational message by Rev. Dr. Lisa Weah of New Bethlehem Baptist Church, the chapter presented plaques to its members for their outstanding dedication and contributions to the chapter. For Outstanding Professional Achievement, the awards were presented to Letitia Green Royal and
Anita Jackson, awards committee member, Dr. Gina McKnight-Smith, past Cultured Pearl recipient
Francine Stokes-McElveen, president, Epsilon Omega Chapter, Angela Gibson, past president
Golden member LaVerne Gaither
Denise Winston and Regan Farley
Golden member Sandra Frier
Donna Stevenson Robinson received the Community Service Award
Golden Members LaVerne Brooks Gaither,Dr. Norma S.C. Jones, Sandra Frier, Gwendolyn Barbour, Sheila Whitaker, Anastatia Phillips Benton, Anita Turks Hunter Golden Members JoAnn Jolivet, Myrna Jackson Cann, Lanie Hamlin, Vivian Braxton LaKeisha S. Coleman, Bettye Fitzgerald
Nichole Cameron Becketts, Dana E. Davison, Tiffany Johnson
Tracey Babour-Gillett, president, Rho Xi Omega Chapter, Hon. Joan Pratt, Baltimore City Solicitor
Mother-daughter, Kaliq Hunter Simms, Anita Turks Hunter
Robin Ott, recipient of the Cultured Pearl Award, is congratulated by sister Vanessa Ray and daughter, Saran Ott
Joanna Langston, Angela Burnett, Mary E. Langston, Michelle Davis-Adams, Deanna McCray James
Pamela Williams Scott and Chandra D. Jackson
Rev. Dr. Lisa Weah, New Bethlehem Baptist Church, gave an inspirational message
Tracey Tanner Abney, John Berkley, Yvonne Davis-Robinson