June 30, 2012 - July 6, 2012, The Afro-American B1

Photos by Anderson Ward

RFL Museum Staff

Carolyn Fugett (Reginald F. Lewis' mother) and Beverly Cooper

Carolyn Fugett and John J. Oliver, Jr

Afro staffers Diane Hocker, Wanda Pearson, John B. Gartrell and Takiea Hinton

Dr. Leslie King-Hammond and Dr. A. Skipp Sanders

Dr. Rosalyn Fugett-Wiley, Samantha McCoy, RFL Museum and Carolyn Fugett

Edgar Brookins, General Manager Washington, D.C. Afro, Avis Thomas-Lester, Afro Exec. Editor and John B. Gartrell

Edgar Brookins, Jack Leister and Clarence Massey

John B. Gartrell, Dr. A. Skipp Sanders, John J. Oliver Jr.

John B. Gartrell, Leslie Gartrell, Marcella Gartrell and John B. Gartrell

John J. Oliver, Jr., Michael Cryor, John B. Gartrell and Dr. A. Skipp Sanders

Judge Robert M. Bell, Chief Judge, MD. Court Of Appeals

L-R Cheryl LaRoche, John J. Oliver, Jr., Carolyn Fugett, Ted Mack, Dr. Leslie King-Hammond, Suzanne Jewell, Beverly Cooper, Deborah Nobles-McDaniels, Dr. Michelle Wilkinson, Dr. A Skipp Sanders, John B. Gartrell and Dr. Rosalyn Fugett-Wiley

L-R Robert L. Gould (V.P. BGE), John J. Oliver, Jr., Afro Publisher, Anita Jackson ,BGE, Dr. A Skipp Sanders and John B. Gartrell

Latrice J. Price, the Living Legacy Foundation

Lynne Warshaw, Robert L. Gould, V.P. BGE and Susan Gould, Afro Director of Development and Sponshorship

Robert L. Gould, John J. Oliver, Jr., Michael Cryor, Latrice J. Price, John B. Gartrell, Dr. A Skipp Sanders and Anta Jackson

Seated L-R Loretta Setzer, Takiea Hinton, Avis Thomas-Lester, Wanda Pearson and Denise Dorsey. Standing L-R Ebony Andrews, Edgar Brookins, Sean Yoes, Patricia Taft, Diane Hocker, John J. Oliver, Jr. and Travis Winkey

The exhibit and reception was enjoyed by all

On June 21, the AFRO hosted a media preview for its “Growing Up AFRO: Snapshots of Black Childhood” exhibit at the Reginald F. Lewis Museum. The collection, which was the brainchild of AFRO Archivist John Gartrell, is

a display of 120 photographs of children whose images graced its pages from the 1920s to the 1970s. At the event, Gartrell and museum staff members spoke about the exhibit’s background and significance.

The following day, the AFRO hosted an opening reception for the exhibit that was attended by staff members, friends and sponsors. Guests included Carolyn Fugett, mother of the late businessman and philanthropist Reginald F. Lewis; Judge Robert M. Bell, chief judge of the Maryland Court of Appeals; Judge Marcella A. Holland, circuit administrative judge for the Baltimore City Circuit Court; Michael Cryor, founder and president of the Cryor Group and chairman of the Board of Visitors of the University of Maryland School of Medicine. Museum officials included Leslie King-Hammond, Ph.D., chair of the board of directors and A. Skipp Sanders, Ed. D., the museum’s interim executive director.

June 30, 2012 - July 6, 2012, The Afro-American B1

The brothers of the Xi Alpha Lambda Chapter and the Ira Dorsey Scholarship Endowment Fund (IDSEF), Inc. of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. hosted their annual Black and Gold Ball, Night of Kings at the luxurious Hilton McLean Tyson’s Corner in McLean, Va. The centerpiece of the evening was the presentation of eight scholarships. The recipients were awarded for their academic achievements and potential for success at their next level of higher education. After consumption of a sumptuous meal, heartfelt thanks to the guests, and the singing of the Alpha Hymn, the evening transitioned to some ‘ole school’ jamming on the dance floor with music by The Framewerk Band. To date, the fund has awarded over $120,000 in scholarships to young college bound students.

Under the dynamic leadership of its Founder and President, Dr. Jacqueline Watson, the Jamaican Women of Washington (JWoW) hosted its 10th Annual Tea-Off to Good Health, a high tea and silent auction fundraiser held at the historic

Mayflower Renaissance Hotel in Northwest, Washington, DC. Through this annual event, JWoW has had a significant impact on many vulnerable women, children and families, particularly in Jamaica and the District. The afternoon event kicked off with a grand reception and silent auction that transitioned into a formal program, emceed by Leon Harris of WJLA CH-7 News. A welcoming dance performance by Stefanie Belnavis, the Reigning 2011 Miss Caribbean Metro USA, kicked off the festivities. After welcoming remarks

by Cherryl Gordon, Charge d’ Affairs, A.I., Embassy of Jamaica and the invocation by Rev. Bertram Melbourne, it was tea time which was spiced up by a

splash of tropical fashions by local models. The JWoW JBS Award was presented to Orville “Shaggy” Burrell, Founder, Shaggy Make a Difference foundation that has raised a total of just over $1 million for the Bustamante Hospital for Children in Kingston, Jamaica…he saw a need and acted! Once the auction winners were announced and the Hats-Off contest was completed, Dr. Watson gave the closing remarks: “One Love, Positive Vibes and Walk Good! Tanks ya!”

The Prince George’s County Chamber of Commerce hosted its Annual Excellence in Business Awards Gala at the luxurious

Marriott Inn & Conference Center UMUC in Hyattsville, Md. The awards gala honors exemplary individuals, groups and businesses that have demonstrated

significant growth, community involvement, and leadership in Prince George’s County, Md. This sophisticated,

hi-profile black-tie affair with a “Hollywood Awards Show” atmosphere brought out the business elite along with the movers and shakers to toast the evenings honorees. Longtime TV and radio personality, Angela Stribling, served as the host and the Prince George’s County Executive Rushern Baker gave the much- anticipated State of the Economy Address. Rhonda Slade, the chamber’s President/CEO noted that the number of award nominations doubled over last year, which is a strong indication of the strength and vibrancy of the business community in the County. The Prince George’s County Chamber is an alliance of over 900 businesses representing over 300,000 employees; one of the largest in the state of Maryland and in the region.

All event photos by Rob Roberts

Clavence Miller, Catherine Miller, Maxine Bane, Hillard Bane and Dawn Stafford

Chapter members

Carol Moore, William West, Vicki West, Jeanie Terry, Joseph terry, Jovial Terry-Jackson, David Jackson and Shanna Deloche’-Holford

Gen (Ret) and Mrs. Johnnie Wilson, Col (Ret) and Mrs. Richardson and Col (Ret) and Mrs. Raymond Ross

Special guests: Wounded Warriors- (seated) Capt Christina Cogen, Jennifer Everett, Cales Brown and Paulette Mason; (standing) - Sgt 1st Class Lizandro Mateo-Ortiz, Mrs. Milena Mateo-Ortiz, Nicolle Mateo-Ortiz, Capt Hugh Fisher and Stephanie Mateo-Ortiz

Seated: Charles and Kate Ware; Standing: Edgar Brookins, Army Lt. Col. Priscilla Smalls, Col Tia Phillips, Paula Lewis and Alvin Phillips

Brother John Harper with two of his special guests

Clifford Wilborn, Chapter president, presents appreciation award

Brother Charles Hawkins (center) presents award to Cynthia Grant and Gloria Roseboro, accepting on behalf of Brother(Maj Gen-Ret) Elder Granger, MD

USAF Lt. Col. Rasheem Wright, Navy Cdr Ricarlo Byrdsong and Army Col Robert Jones

Scholarship recipients: Franck Simo, Ato Pinkrah, Jesse Michael, Christopher Jones, Thomas James and Julian Hammett

Co-MCs: Brothers Art Stovall and Oliver Allen

Winona Lake; Joy Lewis; Dr. Betty Jo Gaines, Executive Director, Bright Beginnings (Grant Award Recipient) and Joy Henry, WUSA9 News Now

Alanna Broderick and Kim Watson, 2012 JWoW Board Members

Lesley Chen-Yong, Adrenne Chen-Yong, Karen Dale and Tatijana Dale

La Quine Roberson, Karen Walton, Jessica Wilson and Winsome Packer

Yvette LaGonterie and DC City Councilman Vincent Orange

The Butterfly Club

Adrianne Todman, Pinkie Mayfield and Carolyn Stennett

Cheryl Gordon, Charge d’ Affairs, a.i., Embassy of Jamaica; Myrna F. Farmer, U.S. Department of State and Rev. Bertram Melbourne, Howard School of Diversity

Dr. Tracy Evans-Gilbert, MD and Leon Harris, Anchor, WLJA/CH-7 News

Maria Gomez, President/CEO, Mary’s Center (Grant Award Recipient), Dr. Jacqueline Watson and Maynard McAlpin, President/CEO, Chartered Health Plan

Hats-Off contest winner, Tatijana Dale being introduced by Anthony Gaskins of The Hattery

WJLA/CH-7’s Leon Harris (3rd from left) and Edgar Brookins (far right) with Splash of Tropical Fashion Models

Jeffrey and Gwen Adams, Alex McCamey, Radio-One and Patricia and Robert Alford

Jim Henderson; Kevin Schell; Necole Parker, the Elogen Group; Talisha Hill, Comcast and Michael Parker

Prince George’s County Executive Rushern Baker greeting some guests at the gala

Rhonda Slade, President/CEO, Prince George’s County Chamber of Commerce

Angela Stribling, Mistress of Ceremonies

Craig Muckle, Safeway and Willie Jolly, Motivational Speaker

Young Entrepreneur of the Year, DeAnna Mayo of My Sweet Tooth, LLC

Darryl Barnes, Community Service Award honoree; for his “Men Aiming Higher” organization

Shelly Gross Wade presenting the Business Leader of the Year Award to Stephen Neal (right), of K. Neal International Trucks as his wife and son look on

Necole Parker presents Business Woman of the Year award to Clare Hines, The Net. America Corporation