Lifestyle Sophisticated Settings December 21 2013

December 21, 2013 -December 27, 2013, The Afro-American

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couragEd hosted its first annual NcouragED Educator Legend’s luncheon, Nov. 25, at the Shiloh Christian Community Church to recognize educators from the midAtlantic region who have made significant contributions over longstanding careers.

The theme of the event was “The faithful are never forgotten.”

“Eleven hundred years of experience are spread among these honorees,” said NcouragED’s executive director, Dr. Ronald C. Williams, of the 25 legends.

NcouragED is a non-partisan, non-sectarian, virtual network of educators who support each other through encouragement, camaraderie, information, and resource sharing.

“We are building a national network of educators who recognize the value of high morale. Parents don’t want discouraged educators in front of their children all day,” Dr. Williams said.

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Mack Sampson receives the Legends' Award from Valerie Allen, Lisa Robinson, and Fandreia Bowman

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Ernestine Dunston and Dr. Brenda Conley

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Donald Jones received the Legend's award for Jerrelle F. Francois

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State Del. Melvin Stukes and Joann Harvin-Blackston 7

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Valerie Allen introduces the guest speaker

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Rev. William Bailey sang the Negro National Anthem

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Kellie Amprey accepted the award for her father, Dr. Walter G. Amprey

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Honored Legends

12. Dr. Ruth J. K. Pratt

1. Dr. Ruth Brown

13. Dr. Jean Ragin

2. Dr. Anne O. Emery

14. Matthew Riley Jr.

3. Bonnie Erickson

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15. William H. Shaw

5. Dr. Leah Goldsborough Hasty

9. Dr. Audrey McCallum

16. Annette Hall Somerville

6. Dr. Joe Hairston

10. Dr. Patricia MorrisWelch

4. Ricardo Gamble

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7. Mildred Harris

Rev. David Carter and Sharon Gamble

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11. Legend Dr. Mary R. Nicholsonne

8. Horace Love Sr.

Judy and James Smith

17. Joan Stukes 18. Sylvia Twiggs 19. John Washington

Dr. Ronald Williams, granddaughter, Laila and wife Cindy Williams

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Hostesses from Coppin State University; Chauna Watson, Brittany Skinner, Angela Patterson

Dr. Warren Hayman gave the keynote address

I President of the City Council Bernard “Jack” Young giving remarks

t was an evening of great celebration when friends and fans turned out for the birthday party for WOLB 1010 AM Radio’s morning personality, former Sen. Larry Young, Nov. 26, at Mo’s Seafood Restaurant.

State delegates

Jeanette Payne and Sen. Young

and senators, Baltimore’s Mayor and Council people – all had a kind word of encouragement and appreciation for his friendship and his service to the community for many years. Travis Winkey was on hand with members of his fashion company as was the senator’s morning sidekick, Coach Butch McAdams.

Brian Howell and Carlton Douglas

Glen Middleton, Lena Redmond and Douglas Page

Photos by J.D. Howard

Larry Young and Sherri Hunt

Kevin Parsons, State Del. Nathanial Oaks, Police School Commissioner Marshall Toby Goodwin and Sherrod Foster

Coach Butch McAdams, Larry's co-host

From left, Alexander Dobson, Rev. Mike Jenson Sr., A. Dwight Pettit, Michael Jenson Jr. and Sterling S. Scribner Sr.

George Arnold opens with prayer

Sen. Joan Conway, Bishop Douglas Miles and Mayor Stephanie Rawlings Blake

Marion Starkes and Gloria Madeline Campbell

Marilyn McDonald and Alice Shelton

Farhad Jafari, owner of Mo's Seafood restaurant and Travis Winkey

Larry Young and Rodney Orange Jr

Sheriff John Anderson and Henry Martin

Travis Winkey models, Lauriel Brooks, Shannon Anderson, Angela Garten, LaKisha Ellis, Kelly Ward and Chyna Allen.

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The Afro-American, December 21, 2013 - December 27, 2013

The Rev. Arnold Howard, pastor of Enon Baptist Church, the Rev. Willie Ray, the honoree and G. I. Johnson

Tony Randall and Rev. Willie Ray

Capt. Bernard Douglas, Baltimore Police Department

Bilal Ali, representing Councilman Nick Mosby

Carolyn A. Atkins, DPSCS ; James Shields, DPSCS ; Rev. Ray and Capt. Bernard Douglas, Baltimore Police Department

Rev. Ray with Charles Neverdon, Ronald Christmas, Sherrie Neverdon-Christmas and Betty Jean Young

Bishop Michael Watson and Denise Watson, Caroline Robinson and Dr. Gerald Stancil

Rev. Theresa Mercer, Dr, Gerald Stancil and Cassie Gilliam

Hope Williams, special assistant to Rep. Elijah Cummings

Rev. Jerome Stephens, statewide representative for Sen. Ben Cardin

Curtis Evans, Melvin Williams and Dwight Burley Sr.

Brenda Allen Graham, Rev. Theresa Mercer and Karen Curtis

Eunice Mercer, Corrine Connor , Deborah Murphy and Cassie Gilliam

Mercer Mackel, with his sons Zackery, Justin and Damien hold the personally signed card for Rev. Mercer

Elder Ernest D. Randolph

Victor Clark and Jerome Stephens

Warren Garrison

The first time people were asked to join hands across Baltimore, from one end of North Avenue to the other, it was at the request of the Rev. Willie Ray who’d had enough of the violence that was then relatively new, but just as virulent as today. So when the community celebrates his ministry, they celebrate his work with young children, his work on the corners, his support of devastated families and his echoing salvo – Stop the Violence.

The Nov. 21 gathering at Enon Baptist Church was such an occasion and many just wanted to say “thanks” for an ongoing job well done. The Rev. Arnold Howard was host pastor and the Rev. Jimmy Baldwin was the keynote speaker at the event for which the Honorable Kweisi Mfume Michele Brown, served as assistant to Sen. emcee.

Barbara Mikulski

“Really?!”

Rev. Theresa Mercer, her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren

More than 100 friends and family members showed up for the surprise 70th birthday party for Rev. Theresa Mercer, “Surprise!!!!”

Nov. 29 at the Gala Center.

“God has been and truly is so wonderful to me. He was and is the leader and the guide for my ministry. My journey with God has been wonderful and His awesomeness still overwhelms me,” Rev. Mercer said. “I never could have ever imagined how great He is, and I believe my work is still not done.”

Early in her ministry, Rev. Mercer served as the AFRO church editor, which inspired her to co-found a publication, “From My Heart to Yours,” along with her daughters, Theresa Smith Harris and Lynn Mercer Mackel. The publication was dedicated to strengthening families by only publishing good news.

Andre Rush, Renee Rush, Sheri McPhersonTammy Rush and Andre Rush

Rev. Maybelle Hickman, Bishop Patricia Stuart, Joan Arrington and Rev. Marsha Thompkins

Rev. Mercer with Caroline Robinson and her cousin, Rev. Isaac James.

Linda and Samuel Mackel with Rev. Mercer

Tiffany Stith with Michael and Nathaniel Frempong sign the giant birthday card.

Rev. Theresa Mercer, Rev. Geraldine James, her aunt and Elder Marlene Lewis

Bobby Boyd and Constance Buckley

Rev. Theresa Mercer , with her daughters Theresa Harris and Lynn Mercer Mackel

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Snazzy black pant ensemble

Co-chairs, Saundra McCullough-Cobey and Lula Hicks Nina Guns, Raven Phillips, Nache’ Brown, Veronica Sanford and Nadine Cid

The fashions of Ida’s Idea Boutique capped the 55th Annual Cooley-Moore Scholarship Luncheon and Fashion Show of Alpha Kappa Alpha’s Zeta Chi Omega Chapter Nov. 13. The chapter’s Ivy Foundation awarded three college scholarships at the event at Hilton McLean Tysons Corner. Event co-chairs Lula Hicks and Saundra McCullough-Cobey were the architects of an afternoon of fine dining, door prizes and an up-tempo New York-style fashion show.

The Luncheon Fashion Show Committee with the foundation and chapter Back row: Sade Demery, Nicole Clark, and Melonie leadership Barrington. Front row: Marcy Jessup, Erica Shannon, Mia Barnes, Demaris Thompson, Carolyn Rowe, Breanna Gray, Jessica Nickens and Lydia McLeod

AKA Pink and Green suit on the sister with the brother in a jean two-piece suit with matching hat.

Alverta Addison, Linda Newman and Felicia Greenfield (Golden Member)

Vendors row...Deborah Bowens and Theresa Proctor with Traci Lynn Jewelry

“The chill of winter has arrived,” says chapter member Yvette Darnaby Yvette Darnaby, VaShawn Guice Veal, Michelle Jones, Hazel Cameron and Irma Bogan

Cooley-Moore Scholarship graduate, Brittany Nash, Ester Stubbs-Varnado, Scholarship Committee Chair, and 2013 scholarship recipients, Aisha Farooq and Miranda Jones

Dot Wigglesworth, Rozena-Killen John, Alverta Addison, Starr Garrett, Diann Burns, Virginia Graves, Martha Coleman, and Katherine Coleman

Yvonne Witter, Deborah Jackson, Joyce Hinton and Valerie Jones

Dr. Charlene Dukes, president, Prince George’s Community College and Edgar Brookins

Photos by Rob Roberts Back row: Grace Alberton, Gloria Payne, Deebie Wesley, Dorothy Clarck, Beverly malby, Francine Jackson and Marily Clatman. Front row: Diane Welburn, Juliette McNeil, Roslyn Hoover, Irma Bogan and Marion Chance-Roberts

Rev. Dr. and Mrs. Luke E. Torian (far right), pastor, First Mount Zion Baptist Church and member, Virginia House of Delegates, 52nd District and guests.

Dr. Howard (at microphone) introduces family members of the late Jerline “Jeri” Simpson-Sanders; the Gala and Souvenir Journal was dedicated to her.

Guests in the Silent Auction room

The Raffle and Logistics Committee with Andrea Bailey (far right), chapter first vice president

Guests who attended the Evening of Enchantment

An “Evening of Enchantment” was the theme for the National Coalition of 100 Black Women’s Prince William County Chapter‘s first annual gala Nov. 9. An estimated 700 guests graced the Renaissance Capitol View’s grand ballroom and were treated to an evening of fine dining, a silent auction, raffles and door prizes.

The evening orchestrated by chapter President Alice H. Howard and event co-chairs Andrea Bailey and Courtney Holman was highlighted by Rev. Dr. Luke E. Torian, pastor, First Mount Zion Baptist Church, who delivered a speech entitled “Transforming Lives in Our Community.”

Aaron and Connie Andrews (center) with family, friends and guests

Friends and guests of the NCBW, PWC Chapter

Photos by Rob Roberts

Guests who attended the gala

Julie Billingsley, Dr. Phyllis Morgan, Ann Alexis-Hamilton and Robin Adams

Corey Holeman, Cozy Bailey, Victor Hinton, Conrado Morgan, Trevor Hamilton, and Alfredo E. Gibbs Van Horn

Members of the executive board Charlotte Van Horn, the Mistress of Ceremonies