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The Afro-American, December 2, 2017 - December 8, 2017
Photos by Devone Marshall
Jude Robinson, Hassan Muhhamed, Juston Thompson, Trac Cole, Dagran Adamson, Rashan Gibbs , Woodstock Job Corps volunteering their services Deaconess Mary Anthony , mother of Carmelo Anthony and founder of The Carmelo Anthony Family Foundation, Geraldnay Barnett and Gloria Ann Addison - Scott, volunteers
Corey Bradford, Event Coordinator/Assistant
Corey Bradford, Jr (front ) Samar Ross (rear)
CARMELO ANTHONY
TURKEY GIVE AWAY Nov. 20 was the annual Carmelo Anthony Family Foundation Thanksgiving Give Away. The Love Crowd Christian Light Church, located on Eutaw Place in Reservoir Hill, opened their doors to serve the community. The Carmelo Anthony Family Foundation in partnership with the Feed the Children Foundation, provided perishable and nonperishable items to the community.
Volunteers from Woodstock Job Corps with Mary Anthony (dressed in black) Sister Vern Kernball and Rodney Scott, volunteers
28TH ANNUAL FESTIVAL OF TREES The Festival of Trees benefits the Kennedy Krieger Institute (KKI), which specializes in helping children and young adults with disorders of the brain, spinal cord and musculoskeletal system. Christmas trees, wreaths and gingerbread houses are decorated by corporations and individuals and then sold to raise money for KKI. Major sponsors include BBT Bank, Erickson Living, Whiting -Turner Contracting Co. and Chick-fil-A Restaurants. The AFRO-American Newspapers was one of the media sponsors. Children were entertained by Santa, the Milk Shake Band and The Girl Scout Chorus of Central Md. There were pony rides, a carousel, remote control race cars, face painting, a model railroad display and cookie decorating. Attendance was expected to be over 50,000 people over the three day event. The Festival of Trees is at the Timonium Fairgrounds.
Lanaya Brooks, Ariah Brooks and Kennedy Brooks
Tree designed by Bernard “Jack” Young Balto. City Council President.
Tree designer LaShay Ross and Leila Ross
The AFRO American Newspapers 125 Tree was designed by Takiea Hinton, AFRO’S Editorial Assistant and Janet Guest, volunteer
Kelly’s Model Train Display
1st Place Gingerbread House winner Photos by Anderson Ward
Larry Young’s birthday celebration was held at the Arena Players, the oldest continuously operating Black Theater in the United States, on Nov.16. Artartus Jenkins and Ms. Maybelle were the hosts. Performances were by Tapsicore Dance Group, Kenyatta Hardison, Monique Jones, Therm James Jr., Eddie Satterfield, Sandra Meekins and Tamba Giles. Awards were presented to Jean Cobb, Tabb Bishop, David McClure, Farhad Jafari, Michael Jenson, Corbin Smith, Kay Merrill Dr. Elaine Simon, Kamau High of the AFRO and Donald Owens. The Hon. Kweisi Mfume, Bernard “Jack” Young, Marilyn Mosby, Sen. Joan Carter Conway, Anthony McCarthy, A. Dwight Pettit,Travis Winkey, April Watts and D.J. Quicksilva were in attendance. Catering was provided by Culinary Innovations
M.C. Artartus Jenkins Hon. Kweisi Mfume
Honoree Tabb Bishop (Verizon)
Bernard “Jack” Young President Balto. City Council
Sen. Joan Carter Conway Yolanda Parker, Rochelle Arrington and seated Coryetha Arrington
LARRY YOUNG’S
68TH BIRTHDAY Honoree Michael Jenson Tapsicore Dance Group Photos by Anderson Ward
Carlton and Darlene Douglass
Travis Winkey and Larry Young
Honoree David McClure Mr. and Mrs. A. Dwight Pettit
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The Afro-American, December 2, 2017 - December 8, 2017
Photos by Rob Roberts
Edgar brookins being escorted in by Renee Brown(left) and Pamela Jenkins(right) Edgar Brookins, D.C. AFRO general manager; Andrea Roane, WUSA9 News, emcee; and Prince George’s County Executive Rushern Baker
Edgar Brookins with models from Anya by Vivien
Dexter Brookins and Renee Allen
Darius Grayson(cousin), Larry Lucas(college buddy), Edgar Brookins, Joe Howze, Orlando Dixon and Frank Phillips, fraternity brothers
Violinist Marvin Miller
Bernetta Townsend(top 2nd from the right) and family
Edgar Brookins(center) with members of Delta Sigma Theta Soroity
Planning committee: Dexter Brookins, Andrea Young, Pamela Jenkins, Edgar Brookins, Renee Allen and Dewayne Sims
Joe Howze and Gwen Howze
Edgar Brookins Birthday Celebration Edgar Brookins’ 70th birthday celebration was held on Nov. 12 at the Camelot by Martin’s, Upper Marlboro, Md. with nearly 200 family and guests attending. The celebration provided a variety of entertainment, good food, special video presentations, tributes, and a mini-fashion show. The celebration raised more than $4,000 for the Lupus Foundation in memory of Brookins’ daughter, Ciera.
Evie Brown and Michelle Bailey, Arlington, Va. Links present $3,000 donation to Edgar for the Lupus Foundation
Master T impersonates Barry White
The Brookins family
Edgar Brookins and Rev. Dr. Myrtle Bowen
Frances Johnson, Ms. Senior D.C.
Mary Lively, Guy Lambert and Dr. Alice Howard
R & B singer Raheem DeVaughn
Roxie Curtis, Reggie Burvis and Gina Whitmowth
Marvette Thomas, Gigi Williams and Rev. Velena Metcatte
Alice H. Howard, president/organizer, NCBW, Prince William County, Va.
5th Annual Gala and Fundraiser The National Coalition of 100 Black Women, Prince William County Chapter held its 5th Annual Gala and Fundraiser on Nov. 11 at the Hyatt Regency Crystal City Hotel in Arlington, Va. The theme for the evening was, “Puttin’ On The Glitz-A Night To Sparkle” with guest emcee, Guy Lambert from WPGC-FM Radio and guest artists Raheem DeVaughn, Wes Felton and the Crossrhodes.
Edgar Brookins, D.C. AFRO general manager, Pamela Jenkins and Guy Lambert, WPGC Radio, gala emcee
Members of the Prince William County Coalition of 100 Black Women
The Andrews Family
Photos by Rob Roberts