Sophisticated Settings Lifestyle June 25 2015

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The Afro-American, July 25, 2015 - July 31, 2015

Deacon Andrew Malloy Honorees: Pamela Davis, accepting on behalf of her father, Dr. Gene Walton and Deacon Andrew Malloy

Freda Womack

Johnnie Walters, Larry Bailey and Tony McDonald

Chaplain (LT) Devon Foster

A Reunion and Back Home Celebration on July 10, 11 and 12 was held at the Memorial Chapel on Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall. The military base’s Gospel Service hosted a three-day event, which included a welcome back reception and two

worship services. Participants learned about the history of the gospel service, rekindled friendships and worshiped together. Rev. Dr. Gene Walton and Deacon Andrew Malloy, former founding members, were presented with special recognition plaques for their support to the longevity of the Gospel Service.

Rev. Kim W. Anderson, D. Min., pastor, Metropolitan AME Church, Harlem, N.Y.

Ethel Edmond, Renee Anderson and Pam Douglas’ mother

Joint Base Andrews Inspirational Gospel Choir

Bernetta Townsend, Doris Mitchell and Elder Mona Fobish

Deacon Andrew Malloy, Tommie Reid and Michael Odum

The Reunion Choir The Odum family: Anitra Ahmand, Michael and

Verna Odum, Annaya Ahmand

with Freda Womack Chaplain (LT) Devon Foster, pastor, JBM-HH Gospel Service

Tanya Henman

Frances Johnson; Wendy Bridges, Ms. Senior D.C.; Toni Jackson, former Ms. Senior D.C.; and Cynthia Gaither

Chaplain Foster and Chaplain Newsome

Larry Bailey and Edgar Brookins

The Brotherhood Rev. Kim Anderson and her Mother

Sister Toni Jenkins with her grandchildren

The Brotherhood in Christ

William Douglas (right) presents a plaque to Chaplain Foster

Catherine Wright and Anita Laury

Pam Douglas, Jessenia Navarro and Katina McDonald

Women of Rare Distinction

Former members of the Gospel Service

Johnnie Walters and Bernetta Townsend

Photos

by Rob Roberts

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The Afro-American, July 25, 2015 - July 31, 2015

April Sampe and her Band

George Clinton steps to the stage

Artscape is an annual festival that began in 1982 and has become the largest arts festival of its kind in the U.S., hosting over 400,000 visitors over a 3-day period.

This festival boasts international and local genres of visual arts, multi-media, opera, theater, film, dance, food vendors, carnival rides, comedy, music, and most any thing to do with the expression of the arts.

One major source of musical entertainment was held at Artscape’s Main Stage, where singer, songwriter, music producer, funk bandleader and all-around legend George Clinton appeared with Parliament Funkadelic, to what seemed like a human sea of adoring fans.

The band electrified the hot mid-summer air with old school style hip-funk music, which drove fans to dancing, screaming, and yelling. When Clinton and Parliament Funkadelic hit the stage a “hot soul dish” of happy times is served.

Sir Nose

Billy Black and Azizi Umi Sunny Staples

George Clinton with Parliament Funkadelic Band Members

Fran Ngong sold her organic body care

Beverage vendors at Artscape were busy during the heat wave

Food vendors at Artscape

Melani Duglass is part of a dance troop, Baltimore Girls

Eric Keller, at his booth, came to Artscape from Toledo, Ohio

Jay and Brook Randell in water cool down station

Kayla Litofsky at the boxed water booth

Baltimore fire fighters help to cool the little ones

Trombone Shorty and Orleans Avenue Band members

Outside of the Eddie C. and C Sylvia Brown Center, people drew stories on the building’s frosted glass windows

Vendor Geraldo DeSouza, owner of Everyday Bow Ties

Vendors inside of the Brown Center were doing well with brisk sales

Some in the audience , who came to see George Clinton, dressed the part

Story and photos by Da’Rrell L. Privott

Dr. Jamal Bryant and the Empowerment Temple church opened the Freddie Gray Youth Empowerment Center on July 11 in Bolton Hill, Baltimore. Families, friends and leaders of the

Pastor Jamal Bryant, host

community were there to witness the dedication and ribbon cutting.

The center is designed to promote education, leadership and extra curriculum for Black youth. In addition to classes, there is also a camp with free breakfast and lunch provided. The Freddie Gray Youth Empowerment Center is located at 1505 Eutaw Place, Baltimore, MD 21217. Call 410-225-3494 for more information.

Preparation for the Grand Opening of Freddie Gray Empowerment Center

Photos by JD Howard The ribbon cutting

Pastor Bryant and Del. Antonio Hayes Saul Kuppelman and NuFit Partner, Kevin Anderson

Lt. Governor Boyd Rutherford Betty Clark, Del. Antonio Hayes and State Sen. Cathy Pugh

Jerome Stephens and opening day guests

Pastor Bryant , Presiding Elder Cordell Hunter and Minister Carlos Muhummed Original Mural painting created by Blake Johnson student at Grambling State University

The artist, Blake Johnson embracing Pastor Bryant

Richard Shipley, Freddie Gray's stepfather Shelia Dixon, former mayor

Interior of the Freddie Gray Empowerment Center

Delores Winston, executive director, right, Rev. Joan Wharton, Hemingway Temple AME Church and opening day guests

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