June 28, 2014 - July 4, 2014, The Afro-American
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Family members Koreen King, Karl King, Lawyn King with honoree Dr. Pratt
On June 10, the AFRO honored seven individuals who have played a part in contributing to the African American community through their work in education, medicine, politics and Virgil Wright Jr. Rev. Richard humanities. Roughly about 170 or more Amy Ramling, Ruth Adams, Lisa people gathered at the Reginald Lewis Greene, Yvonne Archer Williams Museum of Maryland African American History and Culture, to celebrate the lives and legacies of those who aren’t just trailblazers, but have stood up for their beliefs in a time period where being Honoree Dr. Nina C. Rawlings Black was the biggest setback to success. The with friends and family event, Legends and Pioneers was sponsored by Baltimore Gas and Electric Company (BGE). The honorees included U.S. Rep. Elijah Cummings, Valerie Smith, Chief of Staff for Cong. David Elijah Cummings, Vernon Sims, Rev. Dr. Frances “Tony” Draper, Andre Draper Driskell, Mamie “Peanut” Johnson, Bea Gaddy, Dr. Ruth Jones King Pratt, Dr. Nina C. Rawlings and Dr. Marcus Garvey Wood.
Arnold Williams, Vergie Williams, Judge Marcella Holland, Beverly Carter, John Carter David C. Driskell, recipient of the Arts and Humanities Award
Delores Cooke, Ledonia Kimball
Jake Oliver, CEO/ Publisher, AFRO American Newspaper
Ja-Zette Marshburn, AFRO American Newspaper archivist, presents award to Mamie “Peanut” Johnson
Lenora Howze, director of Advertising presents award to Cynthia Brooks, daughter of Bea Gaddy, posthumous honoree
Photos by A. Lois DeLaine
Rev. Dr. Gwendolyn Boyd, 22nd National President of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority with Deltas from the surrounding chapters in Maryland
Guest speaker, the Rev. Dr. Gwendolyn Boyd
Benjamin M. Phillips, IV, President, AFRO American Newspaper
Baltimore City Circuit Court Judges Philip Jackson, Alfred Nance, chief judge, Melissa Phinn, Jeffrey Geller
Family members Darrell-Brown-Bey, Jeanette Jones, Monica Wood with honoree Rev. Marcus G. Wood
Rev. Dr. S. Todd Yeary, Senior Pastor and wife, Rev. Rhonda S. Boozer-Yeary
On May 25, Douglas Memorial Community Church hosted its annual Women’s Day. Alabama State University President Rev. Dr. Gwendolyn Boyd served as the guest preacher and Lecresia Campbell was the guest psalmist.
Merlene Adair, chair, Board of Stewards
Members and guests enjoying the service
Visiting Deltas
Women’s Day Choir
The Ministry in Dance Gui-Dance
Lucresia Campbell, guest Psalmist
Guests Photos by A. Lois DeLaine