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The Afro-American, August 13, 2016 - August 19, 2016
Democratic Presidential candidate Hillary R. Clinton
Sarah Glover, NABJ president
Reporters’ forum on Aug. 5
David Aldridge, NABJ Legacy Award and Sam Lacy Sports Pioneer Award honoree
The National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ), in partnership with the National Association of Hispanic Journalists (NAHJ) held a joint convention, “One Mission, Driving Innovation,” from Aug. 3-7 at the Washington Marriott Wardman Park Hotel in D.C. Hillary Clinton addressed the convention on Aug. 5 and both organizations held their journalism galas on Aug. 6.
NABJ Salute to Excellence Gala host Gayle King, CBS Morning
Photos by Rob Roberts Singer Avery Sunshine
Steve Crump, Journalist of Distinction honoree
Mekahlo Medina, National Association of Hispanic Journalists president and Sarah Glover, National Association of Black Journalists president Jamiles Lartey, Michael J. Feeney Emerging Journalist of the Year awardee and Reba Willis, the late Feeney’s mother
Sheila Brooks; Darci McConnell, Patricia L. Tobin Media Professional Award honoree and Gayle King
Elise Durham, NABJ President’s Award recipient and Sarah Glover
Roland Martin, TV One
Mistress of ceremonies, Miss Black USA 2011 Ocielia Gibson
Miss Black USA 2015 Madison Gibbs
Pageant judges: Dr. Kalilah Allen, Madison Gibbs, Thomas Dortch, Jr., Stacye Montez with Madison Gibbs, Miss Black USA 2015 and Danita Barrett, Miss HBCU
Royal court (L to R): Miss Black Pennsylvania Thais Ridgeway (3rd Runner-up), Miss Black Michigan Nicole Johnson (1st Runner-up), Miss Black USA 2016 Tonille Watkis, Miss Black Maryland Ashlee Thomas (2nd Runner-up) and Miss Black Tennessee Ty Thomas (4th Runner-up)
Miss Black USA, the nation’s premier pageant for women of color, was held on Aug. 7 at the University of the District of Columbia Performing Arts Theatre. The pageant featured more than 25 contestants from across the United States. Tonille Watkis was crowned as Miss Black USA 2016. Her award includes a $5,000 scholarship, Miss Black USA contestants meet trip to West Africa, with Abassador of Sierra Leone career development opportunities and other amenities. Ocielia Gibson, Miss Black USA 2011, hosted the event and Laundau Murphy Jr., winner from America’s Got Talent, provided the musical entertainment. Photos by Rob Roberts
Miss FireBird 2016-17 Shanelle Cooper Gormes and Miss Black USA 2015 Madison Gibbs Miss Black USA 2016 and Miss Black USA 2015
Edgar Brookins, D.C. AFRO General Manager; Miss Senior D.C. 2014 Toni Jackson and LaTrina Antoine, D.C. AFRO Editor
Brenda Slowe, Kimberly Holton, Vernon Carter and Jerristene Berry
Landau Eugene Murphy, Jr., Season 6 America’s Got Talent winner
Miss D.C. Cameo Club Rebeeca Washington and Miss Black Rhode Island Talented Teen USA 2016 Angela Pierre-Louis
Toni Jackson, Ms Senior DC 2014; Mary L. McCoy, Ms Senior DC 2012; Emma P. Ward, Ms. Senior D.C. 2011 and Jessica Franklin, Ms Senior D.C., Ist Runner-up 2016