Sophisticated Settings -- Lifestyle July 9 2016

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The Afro-American, July 9, 2016 - July 15, 2016

AFRO Family, Friends and Board Members

Rep. Elijah E. Cummings (D-Md.) Meta Williams

A VIP Reception was held at the beautiful home of Andre and Rev. Dr. Frances “Toni” Draper in the community of Morgan Park in Baltimore, Maryland June 30. Entertainment was provided by the Guy Bragg Duo. The food was provided by Class Act Catering. Hostess Dr. Draper talked about the history of Morgan Park and AFRO Publisher Jake Oliver spoke about the 125 year history of the AFRO-American Newspapers.

Baltimore City State’s Attorney Marilyn Mosby

Dr. Adegbola Tosin

Dr. David Wilson and Diane Hocker, AFRO Director of Community and Public Relations Alex Dixon

Beverly and John Carter

Andre and Dr. Draper

Jeanne Hitchcock

Robin and Dr. James Wood

Diane BellMcCoy

Martin Resnick and Jake Oliver, AFRO CEO/ Publisher

Jeffrey Hargrave and Calvin Mims Sr.

Chineta K. Davis, Jerome Stephens, Paula Stephens and Jerry Britton

Eddie Brown

Tiffany and Kweisi Mfume Ron Harrison, AFRO CFO and Frank Hocker

Cynthia and Stanley Tucker

Joe

Vivica A. Fox

Laura Byrd and Marcella Holland

Morgan Peck and Dejah Crooke

This was the 40th year for the African American Festival in Baltimore. Over 250,000 people attended the two day African American Festival at M&T Bank Stadium. A series of interviews and speakers, including author Zane, Alfred Edmond Jr. of Black Enterprise Magazine, Rev. Jamal H. Bryant, Matthew Knowles, Tara Wallace, Jonathan Ruff Endz Slocumb, Nicola Jackson and others were held at the Empowerment Pavilion from July 2-3. There were interactive displays by the U.S. Army.

Entertainers included Goapele, Joe, Angie Stone, Mary Mary, Anthony Brown and Group Therapy, Estelle, Ruff Endz, Common and others. Lil Black was the emcee July 2 and Vivica A. Fox was a celebrity 92Q’s Lil’ Black host July 3.

Photos by Anderson R. Ward

Anthony Brown & Group Therapy

Freeway

Mary Mary

Goapele Ro James

Angie Stone

Blushhh

Alfred Edmond Jr. Common Author Zane Photos by Anderson R. Ward

Rev. Jamal Bryant

VH1’S Tara Wallace

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The Afro-American, July 9, 2016 - July 15, 2016

Kristen Savali with Morgan State University faculty , administrators and Board of Visitors

Kristen West Savali received the second annual Vernon Jarrett Medal of Journaltic Excellence June 28 from Morgan State University’s School of Global Journalism and Communication.

The honor is bestowed on a journalist who conducts exemplary reporting on Black life in America.The award was presented to Savali at the National Press Club in Northwest D.C. Savali also received a $10,000 check. Savali’s son and managing editor accompanied her when she received the award.

Hamilton Fish, publisher, The New Republic

Wade Henderson, president of the Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights, and counsel to the Leadership Conference Education Fund

DeWayne Wickham; Kirsten West Savali; David Wilson, Morgan State University President and Gloria Gibson, provost, Morgan State University

K rsten West Savali, her son Dash Savali and Lyne Pitts, former managing editor “The Roots”

Recipient of The Vernon Jarrett Medal for Journalistic Excellence, Kirsten West Savali, and AFRO D.C. Editor LaTrina Antoine

Photos by Rob Roberts

Montgomery County Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority held its annual Jazzmatazz at Martin’s Crosswinds in May of 2016. Jazzmatazz is a joint venture between the Chapter and the Montgomery County Delta Foundation. The fundraising goal for the event was $30,000, which would support the chapter’s on going public service activities and scholarships.

About 500 people attended. (standing) Joe Shelton, Brenda Shelton, Barbara Williams and Robert Williams (seated) Adrienne B. Hatchett, Beverly McLee and Loretta Hawkins

Rep. Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.), Katherine Van Hollen, Brenda Wolff and her husband

LaTonyia Wade, president of the Montgomery County chapter

Mistress of Ceremonies Natalie Tucker

Mary Grant and Venida Hamilton Wilma V. Holmes

Betty Brown, Carl Dunn and Rosa Dunn

Tyren Sutton, Adrienne Sutton, Bim Lawrence and Clyde Lawrence

Linda Payton, Thelma Harrington and Brenda Wolff

Gina Harrell, co-chair and Lynne Miller Rowe, Montgomery County Delta Alumnae Foundation Board chair

Reginald Moss, Cheryl Prada and Diane McFarland

Members of the Delta Sigma Theta Sorority

(standing) Edward D. Gaines and Edna Taylor-Capers. (seated) Valerie Gaines, Dorothy Ritchie and Desirees Sterling

LeStancia Spaght; Gloria Fuller; Leandra Thomas; LaTonyia Wade; Patricia Ruth and Crystal Barrett

Photos by Rob Roberts

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