Sophisticated Settings Lifestyle May 17 2014

May 17, 2014 - May 23, 2014, The Afro-American

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Deputy Imperial Commandress Dt. Alicia J. Chisolm

Mitchell being escorted by her sons, Pierre and Torez Mitchell

The Imperial Court for the Daughters of Isis held its National Testimonial Weekend, April 10-13, for the 44th Imperial Commandress, Daughter Sadie Pierre Mitchell and Imperial B. Mitchell, for whom Daughters from around the Potentate Homer L. Buchanan globe traveled to the Nation’s Capital to pay tribute.

The event was held at the Hyatt Regency, Arlington. Imperial Commandress Imperial Commandress Mitchell with Imperial Mitchell has the responsibility of serving a membership of over 9,500 Daughters Deputy for the Desert, PC Tammy Lum in over 200 Courts in the United (No.54); Imperial Deputy for the Oasis, PC States, Canada, Bahamas, US Gina McCloud (No. 211) and Imperial Deputy Illustrious Commandress Virgin Islands, Far East, Asia, for the Oasis, PC Bernadette Winston (No.54) E. Milla Jordan Korea and Western Europe. The weekend began with reception and dinner hosted by the Honorable Daughters Shari L. McCoy and Kelli J. McCoyJohn T. Doles Sr., Burkett of Mecca Court #2, Washington, D.C. Most Worshipful Grand Master of the Most Worshipful Prince Hall Grand Lodge of the District of Columbia and Grand Worthy Matron Imperial Commandress Mitchell presenting checks to her charities: The Rev Barbara E. Murray, Georgiana Thomas Grand Chapter, OES, PHA. Daughter Joseph A. Gilmore Jr., pastor of Mt. Ephraim Baptist Church; Lori Williams, Margaret E. The Imperial Officers also visited the Howard University Moorland Howard University Cancer Center; Imperial Commandress Mitchell, Shirley Anderson Spingarn Library where a ceremony was held to deposit Daughters

Emmanuel, Iona Whipper Home, Maria

Nelly, Special Olympics; Benjamin of Isis memorabilia and artifacts. On Friday night, a Western Party was held

Phillips IV, AFRO president where Daughters and Shiners fellowshipped and danced. At the culminating event, the Testimonial banquet, Imperial Grand Commandress Daughter Master Sadie B. Mitchell John T. donated thousands of Doles dollars to various charities Imperial Deputy of the Desert of D.C. Jimmie Davis, including the Washington The Honorable John T. Doles Sr., seated; Worthy Matron Imperial Commandress AFRO Newspaper, Iona Shari L. McCoy, Grand Worthy Patron Thomas L. Coleman, Benjamin Phillips IV , Past Grand Mitchell, Imperial Deputy Whipper House, Howard Tanya Slaughter, Grand Worthy Matron Barbara E. Murray, Master J. Raymond Murray and for the Desert of D.C. Dianne Past Matron Kelli J. McCoy-Burkett, Past Grand Master Aaron University Cancer Center and Special Olympics.

Grand Worthy Matron Barbara E. Marshall Streat Jordan, Aysia Heatley

Murray

Fundraising Committee: Maria Phillips, Carrie Nelson, Bessie Henderson, Brenda Wolff, LaWanda Peace, Pat Grant and Joi Coleman Claudia McKowin, De Ana Dow, Sheila T. Hughes, Debbie Tijani, Espanola Hughes and Raynette Robinson

The Jonathan Davis Project with Miriam Wright on vocals

The Montgomery County Delta Alumnae Foundation in collaboration with the Montgomery County Alumnae Chapter (MCAC) of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, “Jazzmatazz”, May 2, at Martins Crosswinds, Greenbelt, Md. Guests were welcomed by LaTonyia Wade, president MCAC Delta Sigma Theta Sorority; Lynne Miller Rowe, chair, Montgomery County Delta Alumnae Foundation and Brenda Wolff, chair, MCAC fundraiser.

The Jonathan Davis Project featuring Brian Lenair, saxophonist, entertained the guests with their smooth sounds of music throughout the night. Montgomery County Executive, Ike Leggett and Catherine Leggett, first lady of Montgomery County, were in attendance. Proceeds from this popular event will benefit public service and scholarship programs.

Photos by Rob Roberts

Keri Henderson Ricky Capers, Dr. Edna Taylor-Capers and Bessie Henderson and Dr. Nicole Hines Randolph

Chandra Waller Holloway, Kamia Taylor, Jenel Wyatt and Yaminah Leggett-Wells

And now we dance…

Lavern Harrison, Murlena McWilliams, Kirsten Nichols and Theresa Thompson

Catherine Leggett, first lady of Montgomery County, Yaminah LeggettWells, Amber Okusaga and Isiah Leggett county executive

Brenda Wolff, Chair, Fundraising Committee

Simone Warren, Robert Warren, Holli Townsend and Amos Townsend

Vendors Natasha Reid and Renita Chappell of UBingIT

Welcoming friends and guests: Lynne Miller Rowe, chair, MCAC and L a Tonyia D. Wade, chapter president

Blessings of the meal by Sarah PinkneyMurkey, chapter chaplain

Romaine Peace, LaWanda Peace and William Blackman

May 17, 2014 - May 23, 2014, The Afro-American

“Blazing New Pathways: Moving Forward with a Purpose” was the underlying theme for Baltimore City Club’s 73rd Annual Founders Day Observance and Awards Luncheon, April 26, at the Forum Caterers.

The Rev. Dr. Tamara D. England’s message to her audience was “Keep it Moving.” She said, “It is critical for us women to commit ourselves to helping women. Believe in women The Rev. Dr. Tamara England, coming together—use Nu Season Nu Day Ministry, that coming together guest speaker in building up each other, thus building a community at large.”

Rev. England concluded,

Dr. Odessa Dorkins gives a special tribute to former Baltimore City Club officers

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“Women can change the entire world; let your candlelight shine for others to see.”

Awards in various categories: Sojourner Truth, Man Honorees Dr. Tyrone Powers, Rochelle Purnell, Renee Murrell, Marilyn of Distinction, Professional Achievement, Innovative Mosley, Sejeana McDonald, Dr. Jayfus Doswell, Rev. Dr. Tamara Business, Distinguished Service and Scholarship were England, Darleen Thomas, president presented to outstanding professional and business community leaders.

Darleen Thomas is the current president of the Baltimore City Club of the National Association of Negro Business and Professional Women’s Clubs that was founded February 9, 1941.

The Man of Distinction Award was presented to Dr. Tyrone Powers

Darleen Thomas, president, presents the Sojourner Truth Award to Rochell Purnell

Karla McGoins, Lisa Allen and Clarence Allen; The Rev. Shirl Stanton, Delores Mooney and Verna Council are standing

Dr. Jayfus Doswell, recipient of the Innovative Business Award

Beulah Wallace, chaplain

Jasmine Cosby, Joan Sims, Anjae Cosby and Keisha Webster

Sejeana McDonald, graduating senior at Pikesville High School, receives the Scholarship Award

Joella Malone, Robin Wright, Vernelle Robinson Jobria McDonald with her grandmother, Dr. Edmonia Yates

Renee G. Murrell, recipient of the Distinguished Service Award Members Elsie Carter and Linda Fassett

PHOTOS BY DR. A. LOIS DE LAINE

Mary Collins, Arlene Hall and Beulah Wallace; Anita Parker and Pauline McKesson are standing

The Harbor City Chapter of The Links invited their friends to the races—Kentucky Derby, The Preakness Stakes, and the Belmont Stakes—the three legs of the Triple Crown.

A simulated version of the Triple Crown was evident as you entered the Turf Valley Country Club in Ellicott City, April 27.

You observed quickly that the event was not all about racing, but also about Candace Sims, president, Harbor fashion.

Chapter Links, presents signature The ladies did roses to Annette March Grier not hold back with their wide-brimmed “Southern Belle” inspired hats decorated with flowers, feathers, bows, and ribbons of any color to express creativity and individuality. The men sported Derby Alice Pinderhughes presents the Arts-Services hats inspired by to Youth Award to Dr. C. Sylvia Brown, the style from the 1920s. Patterns and philanthropist and community activist; Terri prints were bright, sporty, classy and Parker congratulates the honoree fashionable.

Along with music and dancing, hors d’oeuvres, light fare and horse racing,

Irma Deas, Joan Murphy, Dr. Odessa Dorkins

the Cognac, cigar and candy bar were the talk of the afternoon.

Dr. C. Sylvia Brown, philanthropist, community activist and leader and the Rev. Canon Dr. Sandye A. Wilson, rector of the Episcopal Church of St. Andrews and Holy Communion in South Orange, N.J., were presented Spirit Awards. Candace Sims is president of the Harbor City Chapter.

Osbourne Dixon and Brandon Croxton

Carlyn Holland Cole, center, shows a photo of her father, Skeets Raymond Holland, the first Black jockey in Md. who raced during the 40-60s. With her are Helen Holton and Kim Mumby Green

Paula Holt, Kelly Mason, Christel Curtis

Newton and Pamela Gentry, chair, National Nominating Committee

National recording secretary, Kimberly Jeffries Leonard with Kimberleigh N. De Laine, president, Patapsco River Chapter, The Links

Mother-daughter Links Charlene Proctor, president, Prince Georges Chapter and Alice Bey, immediate past president, Columbia Chapter

Myshala E. Middleton, Alicia Wilson, Savanna Ferguson

Honoree the Rev. Canon Dr. Sandye A. Wilson is congratulated by Dr. A. Lois De Laine and Marietta A. English, president, Balto. Teachers Union

Sharon McCullough, Alternate State Central Committee, Wilhelma Brown

Marilyn Harris Davis, Victoria Proctor

Columbia Links Rhonda Ricks, Doris Brown, Carolyn Brown-Jackson

Ruth Muldrow, Sylvia Law, Harold Young

Steward Beckham, Pamela Beckham, Blanche and Paul Beckham PHOTOS BY DR. A. LOIS DE LAINE