February 1, 2014 - February 7, 2014, The Afro-American
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Keynote address by Dr. Gregory Carr, director of African American Studies at Howard University The Rev. Dr. Wallace Smith, pastor, Shiloh Baptist Church gives the Invocation
Men of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity who are strong supporters of the Woodson Birthday Celebration
Dr. Joy Kinard(far right), National Capital Parks-East makes presentation to the Bowie State University Carter G. Woodson Scholars Program.
Honor guard presenting the Colors
In honor of Black History Month 2014, the Association for the Study of African American Life and History(ASALH), hosted the 138th birthday celebration of Dr. Carter G. Woodson at the Shiloh Baptist Church in Northwest, Washington, DC. Lloyd Jordan, 36th Grand Basileus of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, who, as emcee, introduced speakers who talked about the occasion that included: Rep. Eleanor Holmes Norton, Dr. Daryl Scott, president, ASALH; Gopaul
Paul Wells, great grand-nephew of Dr. Carter G. Woodson Greetings from Lorraine Miller, left, interim national president, NAACP
Noojibail, acting superintendent, National Capital park-West and Paul Wells, great grand-nephew of Dr. Carter. The celebration was capped off with a keynote address by Dr. Gregory Carr, director of African Studies, Howard University. Sylvia Cyrus, executive director, ASALH, gave closing remarks and acknowledged the event co-sponsors: Omega Psi Phi Fraternity; Dr. Gregory Carr, Melissa Green, Mooreland Spingarn Research Center and the Rev. Dr. Vernon Shannon and NETWAR DEFENSE CORP. For more information on Lloyd Jordan the 2014 Black History luncheon, 12:30 p.m., Feb. 22 at the Marriott Wardman Park Hotel and more, visit asalh.org.
ASALH leadership team, branch members and event sponsors Joint Color Guard
Emcee John Ridley with Hall of Fame inductee, former CNN anchor, Bernard Shaw
NABJ 2014 Hall of Fame inductee, Moses Newson and his wife Lucille
Remarks by Rep. Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-D.C.)
Opening musical selection by Gregory Watkins, musical director, Washington Youth Choir, Eastern Senior High School Photos by Rob Roberts
Ambassador H.E. Michael Mossa-Adamo, Ambassador Cyrill Oguin, Rep. Elijah Cummings (D-Md.), Maurice Foster, NABJ and Ambassador Rachad Bouhlal
Leon Harris, CH-7 news anchor, Doug Hill, CH-7 meteorologist and Jake Oliver
Edgar Brookins, Shannon Cross, TV One “News One Now” anchor and Ray Baker, Politic 365.com/Capitol Hill Correspondent
Army Spec. Christopher Solomon and his wife, Vee and son, Linwood
Gopaul Noojibail, National Park Service, Dr. Daryl Scott, president, ASALH and Sylvia Cyrus, executive director, ASALH
WJLA/CH-7 General assignment reporter Sam Ford and his wife
TV One news commentator, Roland Martin, Sheila Brooks, Jake Oliver, publisher, Afro American Newspaper and Moses Newson
Six media giants were inducted into the National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) Hall of Fame at a ceremony held at The Newseum in Washington, D.C., Jan. 16. Under the global theme, “Honoring the Past. Building the Future,” the following pioneering journalists were honored: Herb Boyd, author, documentarian and educator; Bernard Shaw, former CNN Anchor; Sheila Solomon, Ida B. Wells Award Winner; Moses Newson, Tri-State Defender and the Afro-American Newspaper; Jay Bob Butler, president, NABJ and Harris, founding director of the Center for the Study of Journalism and Rep. Nancy Pelosi, minority leader in the House of Representatives Democracy; and Maureen Bunyan, WUSA-TV and WJLA-TV and founder, NABJ. Posthumously, Ernest Dunbar, Zelda Ormes and Dr. Lee Thornton were also inducted. Joy-Ann Reid, managing editor of the Grio.com and John Ridley, an Emmy Award-winning commentator, award-winning screenwriter and producer served as the emcees. Special guests in attendance included Rep. Nancy Pelosi; Rep. Elijah Cummings(D-MD); Vernon Jordan; NABJ Hall of Famer, Simeon Booker and news commentator Roland Martin. Bob Butler is president of the NABJ.
WJLA/CH-7 news team with Hall of Fame inductee, Maureen Bunyan (2nd from right)
Icons in journalism: Simeon Booker and Moses Newson Photos by Rob Roberts
February 1, 2014 - February 7, 2014, The Afro-American
Keynote speaker Dr. Paulette Walker, 25th national president, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Eleanor Matthews, president, Baltimore Alumnae Chapter
Past presidents front row, Christine Moore, Lydia Mussenden, Laura M. Knight, Mary Demory. Back row, Aloha McCullough, Gwendolyn Lindsay, Rosalyn Smith, Rita Cooper, Beverly Boston, Sara Smalley, Dr. Charlene Cooper Boston
Maggie Wiggins and Bobbie Swann Shelly Gordon celebrates with her 92-year old mother, Josephine Brown
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Mother-daughter duo Juanita Addison and Cheryl Addison
Mother-Daughter duo Alice Burley and Brenda Alice Burley
Mother-Daughter duo Mary Goode and Allora Goode Cyrus
I Lorna Forde, Montgomery County, MD Chapter, Leah Goldsborough Hasty, Deborah Peaks Coleman
Erin Duggins, Kandis Boyd-Wyatt, Rochelle Purnell, Lora Mayo
Danielle Battle, president, Fort Washington Alumnae, Carol Moses, president, Prince George's County Alumnae, Jerilyn Reed, Baltimore County Alumnae, Jo Ann Oatis, Baltimore Metropolitan Chapters
n observance of 101 years of the Founding of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, the Baltimore Alumnae Chapter members celebrated with friends from the community, family and other visiting Deltas, Jan. 25, in the Calvin and Tina Tyler Ballroom of the Student University Center on Morgan State University’s campus. Founders Day speaker was Dr. Paulette Walker, 25th national president, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority. The theme for the occasion was “Uncompromising Commitment to Communities: Service, Leadership, Empowerment.” The Vashti Turley Murphy award, the highest award for service was presented to Lydia W. Mussenden. Vashti Turley Murphy was a charter member of the Baltimore Alumnae Chapter. Lydia Mussenden, a Golden Life member was inducted in 1936 at Alpha Chapter, Howard Dr. Ruth J. Pratt with granddaughter University in 1936. Koreen King The Thelma Banks Cox Service Award was presented to recognize Deltas who have demonstrated extraordinary commitment to the Chapter. Recipients were Dr. Deborah Carter, Mildred Harper, Dr. Erness Aaron Hill, Joanne Mack, Rosalind Robinson-Ambrose and Tracie Sharp. Special salute was given to chapter members 90 years of age and older. Members recognized were Josephine Brown, Ruby Couch, Susan King, Bernice Mitchell McDaniels, Lydia Williams Mussenden, Dr. Ruth Pratt, Frances Martin Stith and Mildred Taylor. Chairperson and vice chairperson of the event were Sharon Grant and Denise Gordon, respectively. Eleanor Peters Matthews is the president of the Baltimore Alumnae Chapter, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. Deltas Cynthia Neverdon Morton, Jacqueline Hrabrowski, Photos by Dr. A. Lois De Laine
Merry Macer, Mattie Mumby, and Mu Psi Citywide Chapter president, Alisha Talley
Susan King celebrates 90 years of age with daughter Camile Hinmon Past president and regional director Christine Moore
Robert Wongus, The Honorable Helen Holton, District 8, City Council member, John Berkley, National Pan Hellenic Council
National president, Dr. Paulette Walker, Lydia Mussenden, recipient of the Vashti Turley Murphy Award, Eleanor P. Matthews, president, Baltimore Alumnae Chapter The Delta Chorale provided inspirational songs for the Founders Day program
Mother-duo Lydia Mussenden with daughter Chris Williams
Thais Ridgeway, Robin Jacobs, Eastern regional director, Deborah Hayes
Rosalyn Crosby, Pamela Crawford, Ruby Jackson, Kathy Alexander
Sharon Grant, chairperson, 101st Founders Day
Mother-duo Denise Gordon and Brittney Gordon Williams
Thelma Banks Cox Service Award recipients are Dr. Deborah Carter, Mildred Harper, Dr. Erness Hill, Rosalind RobinsonAmbrose, Tracie Sharp, Joanne S. Mack
Mother-daughter duo Laura Knight and Karaleigh Knight Henson
Esther Oliver, ticket chair, Monica Watkins, first vice president, Veronica Tubman, Sgt. at Arms