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The Afro-American, May 21, 2016 - May 27, 2016
Julia Bital
The AFRO hosted its 19th annual Black History Month Program on May 16th at the Reginald F. Lewis Museum. The AFRO-American Newspapers Community Heroes Contest was about recognizing the everyday people in our communities who make a difference. Students’ from the Benjamin Banneker middle school in Montgomery County participated. Each student was asked to tell the story of someone in their community who was a hero. They could write about them, make a photo collage, craft a sculpture or create a web site. No limits were imposed on creativity.The showcase finalists accepted their awards and presented their artwork about their Teachers Rachael Pope and Lisa Stauffer heroes. BGE and with Dr. Otis Lee, principal Verizon were the sponsors.
Lia Tejada
Amie Pannah with her grandmother
Keisha Clarke-English, marketing manager, BGE
Laylah Smith
Lanice Kear with her mother Community Hero Winners
Diane Hocker, Gregory Bell and Jake Oliver, AFRO CEO
These students received special recognition
Anthony Glen and family members
Photos by Chanet Wallace Photos by Anderson Ward
The Baltimore Child Abuse Center held its’ Be A Hero fundraiser at the Pazo Restaurant in Harbor East on May 13. It was well attended by supporters, sponsors and city officials. Awards were presented to Monica Haskins, Det. Maynard Johnson (BCPD), Kelly DeCunha, Maryland State Senator Susan Lee (D), Del. Brooke Lierman (D) and Del. Eric Luedtke (D). The Baltimore City Police Commissioner, Kevin Davis, was a special guest. Adam Rosenberg (Exec. Dir. BCAC) and Jennifer Sachs (BCAC Bd.) were the co-hosts.
Amy Kowitz, Andrew Alperstein, Colby Simon and Cathy Pascale (BCAC)
Robert Johnson, Elvera Johnson, Robin Johnson, Tori Johnson and Raynard Johnson
Honorees Kelly DaCunha and Monica Haskins with Jennifer Sachs, Adam Rosenberg and Honoree Detective Raynard Johnson, BCPD
Diane Hocker and Jennifer Sachs
St. Sen. Susan C. Lee, Landon Eum and Chung Pak
Adam Rosenberg, executive director BCAC, Marilyn Mosby, state attorney Baltimore city and Diane Hocker, AFRO American Newspapers
Denia Clark and Japera Burgess
Honoree Del. Brooke E. Lierman
Honoree Monica Haskins and daughter Brionna Boyd
Super Hero Action Skit
Cathy Donaldson, Glenn Donaldson, Lisa Davis and BCPD Commissioner Kevin Davis
Craig Spencer, Nina Spencer and Janese Murray
Lt. Darrell Merrick (BCPD), Sammy Jo Kanekuni and Honoree Det. Raynard Johnson (BCPD)
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