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Host Derrick J. Taliaferro Award winner Nikita Haysbert
Host Derrick J. Taliaferro and Jr. ROTC Honor Guard in Ceremonial display for the playing of the National Anthem
Taia Collins sang “Lift Every Voice and Sing”
Award winner Joan M. Hairston
Bill Carson, Dr.L.Akilah Karima McDaniel and Ashley Battle
Margarita “Maggie” Anderson the founder of The Empowerment Experiment (EE), creator of Maggie’s List, as well as author of “Our Black Year,” was the guest speaker for the March 22, “2015 Trailblazing Women Award- Women Who Mean Business.” The event, set to honor new era women making a difference in today’s world, was held at The Forum Caterers, 4210 Primrose Avenue. Dr. Mel Butler, master consultant of the Mid-Atlantic Chapter of E3 was one of the awards presenters along with Darryl Stokes. Derrick Taliaferro, executive director of the 100 Black Men of Maryland, served as emcee.
Dr. Mel Butler, Dr. Lydia McDaniel, Kim R. Waite, Dr. Morgan, Deborah StewartAkdes, Darlene Wade Moss, Cailah Brock, Lolita Kelson, Lorrain Pierre Roach, Nikita Haysbert, Patricia Smith, Linda Jackson, Joan M. Hairston, A. Marlene Cox, Cassandra White, Annette Hale, Dr. Joanne Martin, Pat Burgess, Derrick J. Taliaferro, Tia Latrell, keynote speaker Maggie Anderson seated
Photos by Da’Rrell L. Privott
Carol Foreman, Donna Price
Robin Steele, president, Columbia MD Links, Candice Sims, president, Harbor City MD Links
Patapsco River Chapter, The Links Incorporated
Jacqueline Hrabowski, National Philanthropy gives a toast
Unveiling of the 25th Anniversary 3-D painting
Links Tonia Lee, Donna Price, Anita Jackson, Kimberleigh De Laine, immediate past president
Dr. A. Lois De Laine, chair, 25th Anniversary, Dr. Kimberly Jeffries Leonard, National vice president, Alice Cole, president, Patapsco River Chapter
Geanelle Griffith-Herring, Christie Ileto, WJZ-TV, emcee
Link Carolyn Cole with daughter Kelley Cole
Nostalgia was running rampant on March 28 as the members of the Patapsco River (MD) Chapter of The Links reflected on the exciting weekend of March 30-March 31, 1990 when the 42 enthusiastic ladies of the Patapsco River Chapter-Elect interest group became members of the illustrious organization, The Links. The Charter members, alumnae members, daughters of Links, husbands of Links and past presidents were recognized at the 25th Anniversary Celebration. The elegant luncheon with exquisite banquet decorations that included touches of silver on the tables, white covered chairs, a receiving line with a violinist playing harmoniously in the background while friendly chatter swelled the banquet hall with hugs and kisses as lifelong friends renewed friendships and met new ones. Honorees were Sen. Delores Kelley, 10 Legislative District, Baltimore County and Dr. Freeman Hrabowski, president, University of Maryland, Baltimore County who were both instrumental in providing resources and friendship during the infancy stages of The Patapsco River (MD) Chapter of the Links. The theme of the 25th Anniversary luncheon was “Celebrating 25 Years of Friendship and Service in Baltimore County.” Christie Ileto, WJZ TV served as emcee. Dr. A. Lois De Laine was chairperson; Geanelle Griffith Herring was vice chair of the event.
Alice Pinderhughes, Roslyn Smith Flossie Johnson, Doris Holmes
Robin Ott, Dr. Gina McKnightSmith, Ivy GatesSmith Alumnae and Charter Links Barbara Bess, Dr. Freeda Thompson, Sylvia Rogers
Dr. Freeman Hrabowski, president, University of Maryland Baltimore County accepts his plaque
Patapsco River Links Shelonda Stokes, Judge Vicki Ballou-Watts, Anita Hunter and Lisa Settles
Scholarship student Desji Hamilton at Coppin State University with her mother, Renetta Hamilton
Councilwoman Helen Holton and Sen. Delores Kelley, 10th Legislative District
Charter members Grace Coffey, Dr. Gretchen Styles, Marlene Downs, Shirley T. Hill Photos by Dr. A. Lois DeLaine