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The Afro-American, June 25, 2016 - July 1, 2016
ABC and greiBO Volunteers
April Sampe, guest soloist
Diane Bell McKoy, president and CEO of ABC
Deborah Weiner, mistress of ceremony
Courtesy Photos
Martin’s West ballroom in Baltimore was packed with men and women wearing black and white fashions who gathered to celebrate and honor Cirque de Soleil the businesses, corporations and performers individuals who partnered with and invested in the Associated Black Charities. Among the awards presented included Johns Hopkins University and Medicine, The President’s Round Table, BGE, Brown Advisory, Choptank Community Health and the Prince George’s Chamber of Commerce. The prestigious 2016 Legacy Award was presented to Jake Oliver, chairman/CEO, Afro American Newspapers.
Special Scholarship Award Recipient, Damonte King and his mother ABC Board of Directors
2016 Gala Honorees
Sherlonda Stokes (center) with gala guests
Robert and Mimi Wallace, co-chair with all three presidents of Johns Hopkins Institutions - Dr. Paul Rothman, Ron Peterson and Ron Daniels and Chineta Davis
Sen. Catherine Pugh with volunteers
David Lyve Lady Ro, Smith and Bria April Watts
Wayne Wilson
Kevin and Eva Branch and Lady Ro
Photos by Chanet Wallace
The annual Black Music Month celebrated its homecoming, June 7, at Peju’s Lounge. This year’s celebration honored April Watts and Celebrity DJ, DJ Lady Mysterious. Also this year featured special musical tributes to Prince, Fantasia and Erykah Badu. The evening started with the artist meet and greet, followed by the red carpet event. The rendition began and the tributes ended the night as this annual homecoming was celebrated in style.
Barbara Armstrong and Jake Oliver
Trayvon Anthony
Kevin Lei
John Hart Davon Flemming
April Hall Melissa Green
Shannon Thomas
Sheri Booker
DJ Lady Mysterious
Brittney Wright
Designer Brandon Warren and friend Shannon
Smith