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The Afro-American, February 13, 2016 - February 19, 2016
Dr. Gordon F. May, president, Baltimore City Community College
Rho Xi Omega Chapter of the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority celebrated their Founders’ Day with their annual prayer breakfast at the Martin’s Valley Mansion in Cockeysville, MD. The inspirational message for the prayer
Cynthia Bruce, the recipient of the Top Fundraiser Award is congratulated by Tasha Edmonds
breakfast was provided by Dr. Glenda Baskin Glover, International First VicePresident of AKA Sorority, who is currently serving as President of Tennessee State University.
Unsung Award was given to Tonya Johnson and was congratulated by Mary Langston Mason
New Golden Sorors recognized are Helen G. Anderson, Cynthia Porter and Juanita Tillery
Lambda Beta Chapter, Towson University sorors pose with Grad advisor Joanna Langston (4th from left) and Dr. Glenda Baskin Glover, International First Vice President
Tribute and awards were presented to members of the Chapter who celebrated 25 and 50 years of sisterhood in the sorority.
Dr. Gina McKnight-Smith acknowledges special guests
Autumn Anderson, recipient of the Leadership Award
Golden Sorors are Carol Carter, Dr. Norma Jones and Celia Carr
Towson University Undergrad - Lambda Beta Chapter of Alpha Kppa Alpha Sorority Sheila Rolack received the Cultural Pearl Award, the highest award from the chapter
Deleanor Harris-Boone and the Hon. Joan Pratt, Baltimore City Comptroller "Great is Thy Faithfulness" was performed by Rochelle M. Archelus
Loretta Byers, Tenne Throwen, Linay Reed, Gladys Rice and Reada Nelson
Vincent Whitmore congratulates Edith AydlettWhitmore on receiving the highest recognition, the Cultured Pearl Award
The 28th Annual Booklovers’ Breakfast, sponsored by the Enoch Pratt Library, was held on Feb. 6 at the Marriott Waterfront Hotel in Baltimore’s Inner Harbor. More than 500 lovers of learning were in attendance as Kai Jackson, FOX 45 News Anchor, led the conversation with Edward Lewis, co-founder of
Golden Sorors (50 years) Judge Yvonne Holt Stone, Vivian Braxton, Jo Ann Jolivet and Helen G. Anderson
Keynote Speaker Dr. Glenda Baskin Glover, International First Vice President, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority
Photos by Dr. A. Lois De Laine
Essence, the most popular Black Women’s magazine in history. Mr. Lewis sold the magazine to Time, Inc. in 2005, and several questions were asked of the author regarding the sale. In his book, “The Man From Essence,” Mr. Lewis tells the inspirational story of his humble beginnings in South Bronx to a media giant.
Edward Lewis, author of The Man from Essence with moderator Kai Jackson, FOX 45 news anchor
Antionette McAllister, Pamela Ramsey, Dr. Everett Garnett, Arnette Brock and Deborah Jones
Marion Murphy, Rosalind Williams, Maya Holland Knight and Kimberly Miller
Dr. Carla Hayden with her mother, Colllen Hayden
Joy Pinder Savage, Laura Phillips Byrd and Sherry Massey
Bernadette Green, Diane Wilson, Gloria Bell and Angela Faltz Stacia Mobley, Octavia Smith, Andrea Billips, Kim Baker, Carole Green are members of Friends that Read, Eat Drink and Be Literate, Books, Etc. Book Clubs
Dionne Hudgins, Beverly Woolford, Lily McElveen, Laverne Artis, Irma Johnson and Helen Shelton
(L-R) Sean Armstrong (grandson); Roderick Armstrong(son); Mario Armstrong (grandson) reading a proclamation from President Obama
The Baltimore Society, Inc. Book Club members include Veronica Blackwell, Brenda Bakder, Deborah Hawkins, Deborah Courtney, LaVerne Naesea Sandra Estes, Donna Wilson Johnson, Aldonna Wylie, Deborah Taylor and Jackie Brown
Reading By The Dozen book club members are Sarah Jerkins, Monzella Goodwin, Barbara Johnson, Beatrice Grant, Jacqueline Golden, Ernestine Jolicvet, JoAnn Jolivet, Russell Jolivet, Marion Starks and Jean Chaney
Peggy Jackson, Mary Radcliffe, Celestine Knight and Delores Small Photos by Dr. A. Lois De Laine
Margaret Armstrong, one of the founders of the Baltimore School for the Arts, turned 100 on Jan. 30. Celebrating with her at Brookdale Towson, a senior living center in Baltimore, were her friends and family. The Armstrong Family
Clara Adams, Special Assistant, Office of the President of Morgan State University and long time friend congratulates Margaret on reaching 100 years
Margaret’s sister, Frances Ashby
Friends of Margaret Armstrong’s sons who attended to wish her a ‘Happy 100th’ birthday
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