May 10, 2014 - May 16, 2014, The Afro-American
T Dwayne Renal Sims enjoying the celebration
he annual “All White” Spring benefit was held April 11 at the Blue Dolphin Seafood Bar and Grill, Crofton, Md. The event raised funds for the Negro League Legends Hall of Fame’s (NLLHOF) Education Outreach Program, “Reading About Our Communities”(RACH) and was also to celebrate the birthday of founder, Dewayne Renal Sims. Sims believes reading is one of the keys for our youth to become successful in pursuing their dreams. This celebration provided an opportunity for Sims to thank those partners who support this project. The evening consisted of a variety of performers including Herb Feemster of the memorable duo, “Peaches and Herb” and Ray Apollo Allen, who provided a musical salute to the Motown Sound. Guests dined on an appetizing Author Zane, another supporter cuisine, jamming and rocking the evening of the foundation’s work; her movie “Addicted” is coming this away. year with Kat Graham, Boris The vision of NLLHOF is to be an authority Kodjoe, Tyson Beckford and an educational site for young and old and others on the contribution of the Negro League and the legendary players of that league, while exploring the rich history of American Baseball.
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Dwayne Sims with his sister Kimberly L. Sims-Lee for a big brother pose
Birthday celebrant Dwayne Renal Sims with guests Herb Feemster of “Peaches and Herb” fame with wife Yvonne and Roger “The Dodger” Leonard and wife, Gail
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Entertainer Ray Apollo Allen performed a Salute to the Sounds of Motown with two of the guests who could not stay in their seats during the performance
Ray Apollo Allen and Herb Feemster serenading the guests
Singer and ventriloquist Ernie Fields with “Jr.” entertain the guests until they have tears in their eyes Dwayne Simms with Dr. Renee Bovelle, who has supported of the NLLHOF for the last 3 years
Guests lined up for a delicious meal served at the Blue Dolphin Restaurant
Dennis and Stephanie Green joins the celebrant
Dewayne Sims with Dr. Gloria B. Herndon, a longtime supporter, and guest, Dr. Ndiouga Dieng
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he Century Club of the National Association of Negro Business and Professional Women’s Clubs Inc. held its 61st Annual Founder’s Day and Awards Luncheon on April 13 at the Fort McNair Officers Club in Southwest Washington, D.C. Under the leadership of the club planning committee, guests were treated to an afternoon of fine cuisine, bubbly music by the Janine GilbertCarter Quartet and business networking, capped off with presentations to four honorees: Monica Carroll, Appreciation Award; Dr. Mattie Giles, Professional Achievement Award; the Rev. Larry Owens Jr., Minister of the Year; and Mrs. Gloria Turner, Community Service Award. Theresa Lewis gave the scholarship acknowledgements and Evelyn Haygood provided the invocation; Gwendolyn Childs was the mistress of ceremonies. The Century Club is commended for it continuous and unwavering dedication to fostering entrepreneurship, promoting academic excellence, and exemplifying the highest Standing: Delores Powell and Evelyn McKinley; standards of business and (seated) Linda Washington, Sandra Hunter, professional acumen. Sandra Beard and Kaye Henson
Julia Marshall welcoming the guests
Members of the Century Club
and Carole Blackwell
And I too can sing …
Rev. and Mrs. Larry Owens Jr. and Gloria Turner
Kara Matthews-Bland, Yolonda McKoy, Clara Epps and Gwendolyn Childs
Velada Waller and Esther Clemons
Guests singing the National Anthem
Music by the Janine Gilbert-Carter Quartet
Theresa Lewis, Gwendolyn Childs, honoree Gloria Turner, honoree Monica Carroll, honoree Dr. Mattie Giles, honoree Larry Owens Jr., Dr. Julia Marshall, Carolyn Kornegay, and Evelyn McKenley
Dr. Mary E. Iney and Bernice Garner
RaJeanna Lewis and Alyse Newhouse
Mistress of Ceremonies Gwendolyn Childs, and Dr. Julia Marshall
Barbara Murphy, Clennie Murphy, Dr. Julia Marshal, Louise Alstork, and Willie Alstork
Founder’s Day Committee Photos by Rob Roberts