ravens nation super bowl celebration - sophisticated settings - lifestyle - afro 2-9-2013
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Ravens Nation Super Bowl Celebration - Sophisticated Settings - Lifestyle - AFRO 2-9-2013TRANSCRIPT
B4 The Afro-American, February 9, 2013 - February 15, 2013
From the AFC Championship to the Super Bowl, Baltimore turned its streets, buildings and people purple to show
support for and pride in our Ravens. People of all ages were doing the squirrel, Ray Lewis’
signature dance. People danced and partied in the streets when the Ravens brought home their second Lombardi trophy, a third for the city. As recently as Feb. 5, thousands packed downtown to show their pride and
appreciation for the team that surprised everyone who’d bet against them and got it done. What a send off for team leader Ray Lewis who retires after 17 seasons with the Ravens!
Brigance Brigade in Purple
Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake pumps the crowd
Denean McLoughlin , Nikey Williams, Alexia Newman, LaToya Carmichael and Tony Hodges
NBC Today Show’s Natalie Morales learning the Ray Lewis Dance with Poe and Baltimore tech guru Mario Armstrong
A victory dance
We are # 1
Fans galore at Corinthians
Watching the game
The Raven and Sheila Mullen
Leslie Dobie and Nickey Gruber
Yeah Anquan!Wanda and Robert Draper of New Shiloh Baptist Church
Keisha Byers of New Shiloh Baptist Church
Calvin Dotson, Dennis Fulton and Deenie Smith at New Psalmist Baptist Church
O.M.G!!
We knew they would win!
Revelers partied out of their coats
Doing the Ray Lewis dance
Naja Powell, Keishia Powell, Reese Powell and Jaikai Powell of New Psalmist Baptist Church
Greg and Cynthia Green New Psalmist Baptist Church
Deacon Wilmon and Shirley Barber of New Shiloh Baptist Church
Cheerleaders entertained as the crowd in Baltimore waited to send Ravens off to New Orleans
Photo by J.D. Howard
Ravens arrive to rousing cheers of Baltimore fans at the Inner Harbor Jan. 28
Photo by J.D. Howard
Photos by Anderson Ward
February 9, 2013 - February 15, 2013, The Afro-American B1
Photos by Lateef Mangum
Rho Mu Omega Chapter and D.C. Pearls III Foundation of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority raised more than $25,000 at their Jazz Brunch Auction fundraiser at the Mandarin Oriental Hotel recently. D.C. Mayor Vincent Gray addressed the gathering, applauding the chapter for their community service projects.
Present and past presidents of the chapter and foundation, seated; Kimberly Spriggs, Mayor Vincent Gray and Donna Davis. Standing; Pamela Carter Coleman, Mona Calhoun, Shari McCoy, Stephanie Allen, Doxie McCoy, Teresa Scott, Christal Jackson and Dianna Campbell
Jazz group Brian Lenair and Friends
Emcee Christal Jackson
Mayor Gray brings greetings on behalf of the city
Foundation President Kimberly Spriggs
Pamela Carter Coleman
Mona Calhoun, AKA North Atlantic regional leader
Shari McCoy, former chapter and foundation president
Doxie McCoy introducing Mayor Gray
Ivy Vine Charities, the charitable foundation of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Theta Omega Chapter in Montgomery County, Md., held its
Debutante Cotillion Ball at Martin’s Crosswinds in Greenbelt, Md. The cotillion capped nearly a year of training and participation in community service for the young women who were formally presented to society at the ball. An estimated $100,000 was raised by the Ivy Vine
Charities event for local, national, and international service projects and to provide college tuition scholarships and book awards for high
school students in the Washington, D.C. area.
Courtesy Photos
2012 Debutantes and escorts
Junior Debutante Nia Custis, escorted by her father, Thurman Custis
Junior Debutante Elana Harris escorted by her father, David Harris
2012 Debutantes and Junior Debutantes with their fathers
2012 Debutantes dance with fathers
Debutantes dancing with escorts
Miss Congeniality, Eboni-Thair Strange Lewis
Miss Cotillion 2010 Catrina Johnson
Miss Cotillion 2012 Erin Gary escorted by her father, Anthony Gary
Jessica Moultrie, first runner-up; Miss Cotillion 2012, Erin Gary; Melanie Hutchinson, second runner-up
Cynthia Jiles, president of Ivy Vine Charities; Desirea Hughes, 2012 Cotillion co-chairman; Jessica Moultrie, first runner-up; Miss Cotillion 2012, Erin Gary; and Melanie Hutchinson, second runner-up
Callian F. Jenkins, Deirdre Reynolds Jones, Geraldine Jackson, Marsha Suggs Smith, Beverly Brooks Anderson, Pauline G. Johnson, Angelious Farmer president of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Theta Omega Omega Chapter, Cynthia Jiles, president of Ivy Vine Charities, Virginia Boateng, 2012 Cotillion co-chairman, Frances Brock, Angela Anglin, Metrica Brown, Susan Peevy, Valerie Evans-Harrell, Norma Hutcheson
January 5, 2013 - January 5, 2013, The Afro-American A1February 9, 2013 - February 15, 2013, The Afro-American B1
Baltimore welcomed the Rev. Rodney T. Morton, his wife, Rhonda Kim Nix, and their son, Rylan Alexander, to the pastorate of Central Baptist Church with an installation banquet, Jan. 11 at the BWI Hilton Hotel. The 92-year-old church’s congregation was joined by community leaders and fellow clergy as they celebrated this new season of ministry with their tenth pastor, who is from Alabama. “God has begun a good work in us and we are committed to following through with Him,” Rev. Morton said in a celebratory statement. The Rev. Dr. Harold A. Carter Sr., pastor of New Shiloh Baptist Church, was the preacher for the Jan. 13 installation worship service for which the Rev. Dr. A.C.D. Vaughn served as worship leader.
Members of the Rho Xi Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha, along with family members and friends celebrated their 25th Anniversary with a Prayer Breakfast at Valley Mansion in Cockeysville.
After an inspirational message by Rev. Dr. Lisa Weah of New Bethlehem Baptist Church, the chapter presented plaques to its members for their outstanding dedication and contributions to the chapter.
For Outstanding Professional Achievement, the awards were presented to Letitia Green Royal and
Photos by Anderson Ward
Bishop Darneal F. Johnson III, Living Word Min. Cathedral
Councilman William “Pete” WelchDeacon Herbert Ford, Deaconess Pearl Ford, Rita Ford-Farmer, Sherika Massey Ortiz and Clarence Massey
Deborah Winfield, Angela S. Tate, Denise Fowler-Moot and Harriet Banks
Diane M. Yelverton and Henry Clark, her father
Dr. Darron McKinney, Rev. Rodney T. Morton and Rev. Dr. C. Guy Robinson
Henry and Emma Clark
Master Ryland A. Morton, First Lady Rhonda K. Morton, Rev. Morton and Dr. Winston R. Gray
Pastor Donald L. Nix
Soloist, Dr. Gretchen Starks, House of Prayer for All People
Trustee Marcia R. Tuck escorting Rev. Rodney T. Morton
Dr. Alison Riddle-Fletcher. The Outstanding Soror of the Year was Janeen Jackson. The Unsung Soror of the Year was Martina Washington. For Outstanding Leadership Achievement, plaques were presented to Dana Davison and Linda Jones Coxson. Community
Service award was presented to Donna S. Robinson, and the Cultured Pearl, the highest Award given to a member of Rho Xi Omega was Robin Smith Ott for her distinguished service to the chapter.
Anita Jackson, awards committee member, Dr. Gina McKnight-Smith, past Cultured Pearl recipientConstance R. Pizarro, NA regional
director, Erma Barron, Wanda King
Denise Winston and Regan Farley
Donna Stevenson Robinson received the Community Service Award
Francine Stokes-McElveen, president, Epsilon Omega Chapter, Angela Gibson, past president
Golden member LaVerne Gaither
Golden member Sandra Frier
Golden Members JoAnn Jolivet, Myrna Jackson Cann, Lanie Hamlin, Vivian Braxton
Golden Members LaVerne Brooks Gaither,Dr. Norma S.C. Jones, Sandra Frier, Gwendolyn Barbour, Sheila Whitaker, Anastatia Phillips Benton, Anita Turks Hunter
Joanna Langston, Angela Burnett, Mary E. Langston, Michelle Davis-Adams, Deanna McCray James
LaKeisha S. Coleman, Bettye Fitzgerald
Mother-daughter, Kaliq Hunter Simms, Anita Turks Hunter
Nichole Cameron Becketts, Dana E. Davison, Tiffany Johnson
Pamela Williams Scott and Chandra D. Jackson
Rev. Dr. Lisa Weah, New Bethlehem Baptist Church, gave an inspirational message
Robin Ott, recipient of the Cultured Pearl Award, is congratulated by sister Vanessa Ray and daughter, Saran Ott
Tracey Babour-Gillett, president, Rho Xi Omega Chapter, Hon. Joan Pratt, Baltimore City Solicitor
Tracey Tanner Abney, John Berkley, Yvonne Davis-Robinson
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