Lifestyle Sophisticated Settings July 6 2013

July 6, 2013 - July 12, 2013, The Afro-American

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Everyone expects to have a great time at a gala

hosted by Associated Black Charities. The recent June 8 event held at Martin’s West did not disappoint. In addition to dancing and casino fun, awards were given to those who’ve done so much to improve the quality of life in the Baltimore community.

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Photos by J.D. Howard

Bill Mumby, retired photographer Ken Banks dances to the music of Panama Band Mike Cryor, master of ceremonies

Coach Caldwell displays his two Super Bowl rings

Mr. and Mrs. Jimmy Britton, professional caterers

Coach Jim Caldwell receives the Community Excellence Award The Ailey II dancers

Eric Booker and Yvonne Moore-Jackson

Dominic Booker, concept developer and Donna D. Brown, consultant

Michael Ware and state Del. Adrienne Jones

Dino Grier and Annette March Grier

Monzella Owings, Samuel B. Little and Shina Parker

Laura L. Gamble and Jean Hitchcock

Dr. Charles W. Simmons, president, Sojourner Douglass College, and his wife, Vanessa

Dana and Ralph Moore

Rev. Al Hathaway, Rev. Todd Yeary and Rev. Rhonda Yeary. Samuel B. Little, standing

Pastor Stephen Thomas, Rev. Dr. Bowyer Freeman, chair; Camille Freeman, Mrs. T.Lee Freeman and Rev. Dr. Frank Lance Mr. and Mrs. March, owners of Apples and Oranges Fresh Market receive Community Investor Award

Rev. Jamal Bryant, Bert Hash, president MECU and Arnold Williams Reggie and Mary Haysbert, president, Forum Caterers

Rev. Freeman, Laura Gamble, Marty Resnick Jr. receiving award and Anthony Lewis

Ellen Yankellow, owner Correct RX Pharmacy Services receives Community Investor Award

Ted Peterkin, Clarence Tiger Davis, G.I. Johnson and H. Harris Vivian E. Ferebee, Susan F. Johnson, Cheryl Frazier.

Standing, Samuel B. Little, Marlene Adair and Carl Adair

July 6, 2013 - July 12, 2013, The Afro-American

Bowie State University’s commencement exercises Jeff Majors, Freddie Jackson, Jeane May 17 included an Honorary Carne and Maysa Leak collaborated Doctor of Letters degree with Valerie Simpson, backed by the Clarence Knight Orchestra awarded to the music act of Nicholas Ashford and Valerie Simpson. Bowie Freddie Jackson State recently established giving Simpson a kiss and the Ashford and Simpson hug after his Endowed Music Scholarship performance Fund as a platform for aspiring artists.

Freddie Jackson, Maysa Leak, Jeff Jacqueline Sales, chair of Majors, Jean Carne, the Bowie State University Valerie Simpson smiling gracefully after and the Clarence Foundation giving remarks at closing the tribute with song Knight the end of the program Orchestra performed in honor of Simpson, who, as surviving member of the duo, accepted the degree recognizing the body of work left by her and her late husband.of in a Andrea “Aunni” Young, AFRO private tribute, held at the Fine Maysa Leak, formerly of reporter, greeting President and Performing Arts Center on the band Icognito Mickey L. Burnim at the private the Bowie State campus.

VIP reception for Ms. Simpson Courtesy Photos

Bowie State President Mickey L. Burnim presenting Valerie Simpson with an honorary degree

Mistress of Ceremonies Sheila Stewart, Radio One personality

A packed house enjoyed the musical tribute.

Michelle Lyons, Lonise Bias and Renee’ Allen greeting guests

A toast to Sheila for her 25 plus years in the media business

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University Advancement Vice President Michael C. Rogers, UDC Alumni Society President Alton B. Byrd and alumni group executive director Felicia Murphy-Phillips

Proclamation presented to Dr. James Lyon, UDC president (L), and Jerome Shelton, member of Board of Trustees

Donnell Jones, Calvin Rice, Paul Smith, Dr. James Lyons, Jerome Shelton

The 50th anniversary for 1963 graduates Jerome Shelton, UDC Board of Trustees; William A. of D.C. Teacher’s Hutchins, Class ‘63; Myrtle V. Lawson, Class’63; Dr. College, one of the James Lyons, UDC president; Panchita Bello, Class predecessors of the ‘63; Judith Terra, UDC Foundation Board; Particia University of District Cassell McCrimmon, Class ‘63; UDC Alumni Society of Columbia, was

President Alton B. Byrd; Gerald

celebrated in a Golden Jubilee brunch May B. Boyd Sr, Class ‘63; Donnell

19 at the Mayflower Hotel in Washington, Jones, president, Undergraduate

Student Government Association D.C. Golden Jubilee Medals were presented to five members of the class in attendance.

Graduates of UDC and the three D.C. higher education institutions that were combined to create the current university, along with the school’s staff members are being encouraged to participate in the campaign Longtime friends of UDC: Dr. to fund construction of an addition to the James Stokes, Connie Stokes main campus that is to complement the and President Dr. James Lyons new student union building now under construction.

Photos by Jacqui Daughtry-Miller

Sheila Stewart, known throughout the Washington region as Ms. Community, was applauded recently for her contributions as a broadcaster. The tribute, held at the Newton White Mansion Eric Bowman, Glenn Ivey, Marvin Dickerson, Walter Kirkland, Darnell Lee and Edgar Brookins in Prince George’s County, Md., included salutes by Robert and Jackie Griffin II; James Brown’s daughter, Deanna Brown; Maryland legislators Jolene Ivey and Melony Griffith and Prince George’s County State’s Attorney Angela Alsobrooks.

Photos by Rob Roberts

Montgomery County Councilmember George Leventhal presents a Proclamation to Sheila Stewart

Sheila Stewart (center) with family and friends

Md. State legislators Jolene Ivey (left) and Melony Griffith presents a citation to Sheila

Jackie and Robert Griffin, II, parents of RGIII

Darryl Barnes, Michelle Lyons, Edgar Brookins, Paulisha Tuggles, Alverta and Darnell Lee

Steve Swann and Anisha Newbill sing a special tribute to Sheila Stewart

Two Delta ladies: Prince George’s County State’s Attorney Angela Alsobrooks and DeGloria Hallman

Sister to Sister Network presents some special gifts to Sheila

Maj. Gen. (Ret) and Mrs. John R. Hawkins, III entering the reception area

The James Brown Tribute Band plays some of the Godfather’s well known hits including “I Feel Good”