July 5, 2014 - July 11, 2014, The Afro-American
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an and Del Henson met at Edmondson High School and became inseparable. They married in their freshman and sophomore years while both were attending Morgan State College (University). Fifty years later, the marriage and the friendship endures. Their two children, Darren and Dana, have given them three grandchildren, Darien, Bryanna and Daniel who are their constant companions. In earlier days, the parents enjoyed traveling with their children, now the grandchildren are their traveling buddies. Their relationship with their children is one of love, friendship respect and partnership. Del says she talks to her children every day. The couple Del and Del and Dan’s marriage is one of love, Dan Henson thanked work, sadness, happiness and joy, but most of their friends and family all for them, it is a friendship that has grown for celebrating their and blossomed throughout their 50 years of evening with them
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marriage. The couple quoted, “We are best friends forever.” Daniel is currently serving as president of Henson Development Company, a developer of affordable rental housing; Del is retired.
Erica and Michael Cryor
Family members Patrick Kelly, Lauren Kelly, Jordan Kelly, Brenda Kelly, Dominique Kelly, Morgan Kelly-Cohn
Darren Henson, son of Dan and Del
Delphine Henson and daughter Dana Henson
Daughter Shauna with Dad Brian Henson
Henson siblings Brian, Danny, Joy Owens, Edward and Eric
Allen and Paula Eason
Dr. Maya Rockeymoore and her husband, Rep. Elijah Cummings
Lisa Fassett, Del. Nathaniel Oakes, Comptroller Joan Pratt
Patricia and Howard Jessamy Theodore Rodgers, Blanche Rodgers, Ruth Muldrow, Ackneil Muldrow
Photos by Dr. A. Lois De Laine
New Shiloh Greater Choir, Patrick Alston, director
Greater Gethsemane A.M.E. Zion Church Concert Choir, Travis Alexander, director
Wayne Frazier, Pat Frazier, Ron and Joy Owens
The National Great Blacks in Wax Museum in Baltimore unveiled figures of renowned African American faith leaders, June 6, at Morgan State University. While the international faith community geared up to celebrate the life and ministry of Senior AME Bishop, the Right Rev. John R. Bryant, the museum was preparing to add his figure to their extensive collection. Additionally, the figures of the late Rev. Harold A. Carter Sr., formerly pastor of New Shiloh Baptist Church and the Right Rev. George Edward Battle Jr., currently Senior Bishop of the AME Zion Church were unveiled to family, friends and associated congregations. And everyone could appreciate seeing the Queen of Gospel, Mahalia Jackson, looking as if she were poised to burst into song. The Museum was founded in 1983 by the late Dr. Elmer Martin and his wife, Dr. Joanne Martin, who is currently president and CEO.
The Bryant Family with statue
Bishop Battle and family with statue
Bishop and Mrs. Battle Empowerment Temple A.M.E. Church, Eugene Brown, minister of music
Bishop Bryant with Jack Young,president of City Council, Carl Stokes, City Councilman and friends
Bishop Battle greeting friends with his son
The Rev. Harold A. Carter Jr. and his wife, Rev. Monique Carter, Rev. Cecelia Bryant, Bishop John Bryant and Weptanoma Carter Davis
Corrogan Vaughn, Dr. Lillian Vaughn, the Rev. Dr. A.C.D. Vaughn, Bishop Bryant and Rev. Cecelia Bryant
Bishop Bryant, National Great Blacks in Wax Museum Founder, President and CEO Joanne Martin and Bishop George Battle Photos by J.D. Howard