May 18, 2013 - May 24, 2013, The Afro-American
Yes, we are members of the class of 2013; it’s graduation day
Rev. Gwendolyn Boyd, national president, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority and, chair of the Delta centennial planning committee
Yes, we have made it: Tynisha Sudberry, Shaunte’ Wilches, Keyria Jefferies and Tiffany Mungin
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Former president Bill Clinton told more than 2,600 Howard University graduates that they should confront adversity with resilience and use their talents to transform the world. Clinton addressed the 145th Commencement Convocation at Howard University on May 11. During the ceremony, Howard bestowed 2,687 degrees, including 1,030 graduate, professional and certificate degrees and 1,675 degrees at the undergraduate level. In addition, Howard conferred 96 doctoral degrees. Howard also granted honorary doctorate degrees to Patricia McGuire, president of Trinity Washington University; Marie C. Johns, deputy administrator of the U.S. Small Business Administration and former president of Verizon Washington; entrepreneur and philanthropist Sheila C. Johnson, who also owns three professional sports franchises; and the late Jack F. Kemp, who was a Republican congressman, cabinet secretary and a member of Howard’s Board of Trustees.
Rep. Elijah Cummings speaks with his daughter, Jennifer Cummings, an alumna of Howard
Dr. Paula Whetsel Ribeau (right) and daughter L. Douglas Wilder (left) and Dr. Sidney Ribeau (right) make a special presentation to former president William Clinton, commencement speaker
Family members and friends who came from far and near to attend the commencement ceremonies
Byron Gibson, who received a degree in finance with his father, Earl Gibson
50-year alumni class members
Former Virginia Gov. L. Douglas Wilder (left), Dr. Sidney A. Ribeau, president, Howard University and A. Charles Rand, Chair of Howard’s board of directors We have now crossed a landmark in our academic lives; we are graduates!
Capt. Oghre Ikanowe, Kelechi Nwankwo, Afunrhe Oghre-Ikanowe and Lt. Oghre-Ikanowe
Photos by Rob Roberts
Among the many graduates, Dr. Janice Smith, PhD, who currently is the chief of staff at the Greater Washington Urban League
Mr. and Miss Howard University, Leovina Charles and Chinedu Okpara
May 18, 2013 - May 24, 2013, The Afro-American
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Big Sisters President Charlene Cooper Boston
Model Adriene Cilbert Elias
Models showcasing the unique fashions at the event
Joe Grissom, Evelyn McIntosh and Charlene Fields
Photos by Bill Tabron
Lovely Lady Boutique model
The Big Sisters Club of Baltimore recently hosted a luncheon, Puttin’ on the Glitz, with a fashion show featuring selections from Lovely Lady Boutique of Washington, D.C. and
furs from Fur Salon of Baltimore, May 4 at the Forum Caterers in Baltimore. The club that started with twelve members was founded in 1937 by AFRO columnist Betty Murphy Moss and Bea L. Wright. It has a history of generosity, having raised funds for various organizations and activities to enhance the lives of young people.
Marian Hutchins, Linda Montgomery, Eudora Manley, Chris Cann
Jennie Miles, Barbara Cooper, Vivian Bernett and Virginia Jones
Cynthia Jones, Elizabeth Cooper, Leslie Ogumgbemi and Myrna Jackson-Cann
Jodi and Riley Johnson, Peggy Ammons and Erin Bernett
Mary Rawlings, Lynette Holly, Erma Givens, Arvin Lyons, Arvin Rawlings and Kimberly Rawlings
Eric Jefferson
Chef J.D. Howard
Doris and Bill Cooke and Verna Brogden
The Big Sisters Club of Baltimore
Chef and Mrs. Darryl Pearson
Chef Frank Collins
Gourmet Men of Distinction (Men Who Cook) was sponsored, May 5, by the National Coalition of 100 Women, Baltimore Metropolitan Chapter. The 21st annual tasting event, touted as one of Baltimore’s best, attracted volunteer chefs who brought their culinary A game and challenged each other to the quickest disappearance of their signature dishes. Proceeds from this event support advocacy programs for young women in the community including girls in gang violence, HIV/AIDS Awareness and professional mentoring Laura Morris Knight is the current president of the group whose mission is to develop leaders who will help to rebuild their communities Chef Gregg and redirect the Holland energies of younger Black people who live in those communities.
Lt. Gov Anthony Brown and Tabb Bishop
Chef Rev. Jamal Bryant and Ed Chow, Maryland Secretary of Veteran Affairs
Debbie Rock, Mary Demory, Phyllis Reese and Diane Hocker
Yolandra Johnson, Kathy Newson, Nina McFadden and Ja-Zette Marshburn
Stacie Mclaren and Sharish Parker
Chefs Tyron Cloyd, Charles Sydnor III, Thomas Jackson and Kevin Wilmer
Photos by Bill Tabron
Young chefs serve their creations
Winston Ellis
Tracy Givens, Erica Jenerette, Rebecca Rawlings Scott and the mayor’s mother, Nina Rawlings
Dep. Sec. of Veterans Affairs Richard Lane, Morgan Board of Regents member Charles W. Griffin and Baltimore City Council President Bernard Jack Young
President Emeritus Dr. Anne O. Emery
Chef Joseph Walker Chef William Lambert Attey Harper, Alexis Roggerson and Tara Brown
State Del. Shirley NathanPulliam and Thelma Daily NCNW president
J. Laws Nickens Jr.