November 2, 2013 - November 8, 2013, The Afro-American
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Evangelist Gretchen The Reverends Veney welcoming Stephen A. Jones the worshippers and Lazarus Jones
The Rev. Stephen and Tracey Jones, pastor and first lady of Greater Hope Church of God in Christ
Mary Dixon, worship leader, presiding
Life-long members
The Rev. Duane Simmons, pastor of Simmons Memorial Baptist Church, is guest preacher for the Sunday evening service.
Pastor’s son, Jerrel Jones, assistant drummer
Church Mother, Mary Faust giving invocation
Rev. Jones extends membership invitation along with his wife, Tracey Jones and Evangelist Brewer.
Greater Hope Church of God in Christ, formerly on Gilmor Street, cut the ribbon on its new home at Carrollton Avenue and Lanvale Street in West Baltimore, Oct. 19, with the preaching of the Rev. Carl Pierce, pastor of Carter Memorial COGIC. The Rev. Dr. Duane Simmons, pastor of Simmons Memorial Baptist Church, preached for the evening service in the ongoing celebration on Oct. 20. The Rev. Stephen A. Jones Sr. has been pastor of Greater Hope for seven of its 50 years of ministry, and does so along with the First Lady, Tracey Jones. For more years than most can count, their new building stood as the The Rev. Carl Pierce of Carter home of the storied Emmanuel Christian Community Church, a strong Memorial Church delivers the member of Lafayette Square’s team of churches. The story goes forth sermon for the ribbon cutting with new beginnings and Greater Hope. Photos by J.D. Howard ceremony..
The ribbon cutting
Sarah Holley, Marsha Reeves-Jews and Pat Tunstall
Yvonne West and Queen Carr
Reginald Haysbert, The Forum president, and Mary Haysbert
George Wallace and Victor Holliday
Odyssey and Myra White-Gray, left, with friends Libby Massey and Lonnie Spruill Jr. Once again Black October hosted its 3rd annual exclusive VIP event on the waterfront of the Frederick Douglass Maritime Museum. Hundreds arrived dressed in elegant black attire with accents of pink, ready to wine, dine and socialize. Among the guests enjoying the party under the full moon were Herb and Deanna Brown, Doris Cole, Harry Peaker, Auvea Fortune, Berice Bogan, Everene Johnson, Gwen Wright, Reggie and Mary Haysbert, Marcy Crump, Mayor Stephanie Rawlings Blake, Karenthia Barber, City Council President “Jack” Young, Carolyn Blakeney, Zach McDaniels, City Councilwoman Sharon Middleton Green, Eric Booker, Eric Bryant, Cynthia Jackson, Former Mayor Sheila Dixon, Libby Massey, Judge Yvonne Holt Stone, Sam and Lydia Redd, Bonita and Theron Whitaker, Lynn and Calvin Drummond, Linda and Ken James, Takiea Hinton, Wanda Pearson, Leah Jones and J. Wyndal Gordon. Entertainment was provided by DJ 5 Starr aka Kendrick Tilghman. He gave the crowd what they wanted as guests danced and spectators stood on the “outside looking in,” enjoying the beauty of the event. Black October is an invitational party hosted by Debbie Allen, Edie Green, Brenda Baker, Stephanie Kinder, Sara Gray, Tiffany Tate, Marsha Jews and Valerie Fraling. This year’s guests were asked to make an optional donation to Blink Pink Inc. in honor of Breast Cancer. As well as showing off Baltimore’s elite venues, this spectacular annual event celebrates friendships and breast cancer survivors. L-R Cassandra Johnson, Laura Pressimome, Michael Valeika, Dawn Greene, Tom Greene, Anita Kelly, Anita Sherrod, Andrea Lockett and Michelle Blackledge, Standing: James Johnson
DJ 5 Starr
Allenette Valentine and Anderson Ward
Black October donated $1200 to Blink Pink Inc., L-R Debbie Allen, Edie Green, Tiffany Tate, Stephanie Kinder, Valerie Fraling, Marsha Reeves-Jews, Brenda Baker and Sara Gray
Curtis McMeekin, Allenette Valentine and Wayne Parker
Erol Taylor, Debbie Taylor, Leroy Jackson and Brenda Baker
Deborah Hawkins and Everlon Moulton
Lester Spence, Don Palmer, Tracy Ward, Troy Walters and Rita Walters
Karen Outlaw and Cynthia DeJesus Photos by Anderson Ward
November 2, 2013 - November 8, 2013, The Afro-American
By Shari L. McCoy
Cancer Walk founder Past Grand Worthy Matron Margaret E. Anderson, Grand Worthy Matron Barbara E. Murray, Imperial Commandress of the Daughters of Isis, Sadie B. Mitchell and Dr. Marjay Anderson
In celebration of Breast Cancer Month, The Georgiana Thomas Grand Chapter, Order of the Eastern Star, Prince Hall Affiliated, held its premier annual charity event, the Margaret E. Anderson Howard University 5K Breast Cancer Walk, Oct. 5, 2013. Over 200 members and families walked to raise money for the Howard University Cancer Center. The District of Columbia has the highest rate of breast cancer deaths in the nation. The focus of this annual charity event was to raise awareness of the staggering incidence of breast cancer and deaths among African
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American women in the District of Columbia community. This year, Grand Worthy Matron Barbara E. Murray’s goal is to raise $10,000 for this effort. The Margaret E. Anderson Howard University 5K Breast Cancer Walk is in its 10th year with more supporters each year coming together to raise needed funds in support of the cancer center.
Promoting the Margaret E. Anderson 5K Breast Cancer Walk on WUSA-9 are Past Grand Worthy Matron Margaret E. Anderson, Barbara E. Murray, WUSA News Anchor, Andrea Roane, Electa Chapter #6's Worthy Matron Shari L. McCoy and Cancer Walk organizer Dr. Marjay Anderson
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Georgiana Thomas Grand Chapter Officers Associate Grand Matron Venecia C. Bessellieu, Dr. Marjay Anderson, Grand Worthy Matron Barbara E. Murray, Grand Worthy Patron Thomas L. Coleman, Grand Conductress Patricia L. Young, and Associate Grand Conductress Eunice J. Dingle
Dr. and Mrs. Jeff Haggray and Dr. Cheryl Chapman
Most Worshipful Grand Master John T. Doles, Sr. and Grand Worthy Matron Barbara E. Murray with the ceremonial check presented to the Howard University Cancer Center
Grand Worthy Matron Barbara E. Murray (center) with Worthy Matrons Laverne Miller (Ruth Chapter #8), Lorena Royster (Mattie R. Griffin Chapter #16), Shari L. McCoy (Electa Chapter #6), Norma Brooks (Martha Chapter #11) and Rosalie Powell (Naomi Chapter #9)
The grand re-opening and reception of the VIP Room was held on Oct. 5th, 2013 in Northwest Washington. Nearly 500 family, friends and supporters came out to celebrate with the Sampson family and to pay tribute to late Sam Sampson, the original owner. The VIP Room opened back in 1979 and was a center of social activity. The event featured a lot of entertainers, politicians, and residents from all wards of Washington, D.C. D.C. Council person Muriel Bowser stopped by to offer her congratulations to the Sampson for re-opening the VIP Room. The entertainment featured Sharon Thomas (saxophonist ), Jonathan Jones ( violinist) and in his last public performance, former Unifics singer Al Johnson. The evening was capped off by motivational speaker Willie Jolley. This landmark facility will once again be a “spot” for the community to come and enjoy socializing.
D.C. Council Member Muriel Bowser and Sheila Jett from Sun Trust Bank
Singer Al Johnson at performing the VIP Room Grand ReOpening in one of his final public performances
Ribbon cutting for the Grand Re-Opening of the VIP Room
Dr. Hines, Mike Sampson and Will Jackson
Bo Sampson addressing crowd
Gabby White, Will Jackson, Yasmin White, Linda Sims, Mike Sampson and Eric White Mike Sampson dancing with a guest
Gloria Grant, Earline Sampson and Joi Rutherford
Ms. Mayme Holt
Earline Sampson, Mrs. Hogans, Mother Hogans, and Bobby Hogans
The Sampson Family: Gary, Yolanda, Earline(Mom), Mike and Bo
Mr. Osbourne, Earline Sampson with Mr. and Mrs. Jim Lagrone
International motivational speaker, Willey Jolley performing with Sharon Thomas on the saxophone
D.C. Council member Muriel Bowser with Yolanda and Mike
Robyn Faulkner dancing
Entertainment provided by Jonathan Jones on the violin
Dancing at the “new” VIP Room Courtesy Photos