May 18, 2013 - May 24, 2013, The Afro-American B1
Former president Bill Clinton told more than 2,600 Howard University graduates that they should confront adversity with resilience and use their talents to transform the world. Clinton addressed the 145th Commencement Convocation at Howard University on May 11. During the ceremony, Howard bestowed 2,687 degrees, including 1,030 graduate, professional and certificate degrees and 1,675 degrees at the undergraduate level. In addition, Howard conferred 96 doctoral degrees. Howard also granted honorary doctorate degrees to Patricia McGuire, president of Trinity Washington University; Marie C. Johns, deputy administrator of the U.S. Small Business Administration and former president of Verizon Washington; entrepreneur and philanthropist Sheila C. Johnson, who also owns three professional sports franchises; and the late Jack F. Kemp, who was a Republican congressman, cabinet secretary and a member of Howard’s Board of Trustees. Yes, we have made it: Tynisha Sudberry, Shaunte’ Wilches, Keyria Jefferies and Tiffany Mungin
Yes, we are members of the class of 2013; it’s graduation day
Among the many graduates, Dr. Janice Smith, PhD, who currently is the chief of staff at the Greater Washington Urban League
Rev. Gwendolyn Boyd, national president, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority and, chair of the Delta centennial planning committee
Dr. Paula Whetsel Ribeau (right) and daughter
Rep. Elijah Cummings speaks with his daughter, Jennifer Cummings, an alumna of Howard
Mr. and Miss Howard University, Leovina Charles and Chinedu Okpara
Former Virginia Gov. L. Douglas Wilder (left), Dr. Sidney A. Ribeau, president, Howard University and A. Charles Rand, Chair of Howard’s board of directors
Family members and friends who came from far and near to attend the commencement ceremonies
L. Douglas Wilder (left) and Dr. Sidney Ribeau (right) make a special presentation to former president William Clinton, commencement speaker
50-year alumni class members
We have now crossed a landmark in our academic lives; we are graduates!
Byron Gibson, who received a degree in finance with his father, Earl Gibson
Capt. Oghre Ikanowe, Kelechi Nwankwo, Afunrhe Oghre-Ikanowe and Lt. Oghre-Ikanowe
Photos by Rob Roberts
May 18, 2013 - May 24, 2013, The Afro-American B1
Lovely Lady Boutique model
Jennie Miles, Barbara Cooper, Vivian Bernett and Virginia Jones
Mary Rawlings, Lynette Holly, Erma Givens, Arvin Lyons, Arvin Rawlings and Kimberly Rawlings
Tracy Givens, Erica Jenerette, Rebecca Rawlings Scott and the mayor’s mother, Nina Rawlings
Joe Grissom, Evelyn McIntosh and Charlene Fields
The Big Sisters Club of Baltimore
Marian Hutchins, Linda Montgomery, Eudora Manley, Chris Cann
Model Adriene Cilbert Elias
Cynthia Jones, Elizabeth Cooper, Leslie Ogumgbemi and Myrna Jackson-Cann
Big Sisters President Charlene Cooper Boston
Jodi and Riley Johnson, Peggy Ammons and Erin Bernett
Models showcasing the unique fashions at the event
Eric Jefferson
Doris and Bill Cooke and Verna Brogden
Young chefs serve their creations
Chef William Lambert
Chef J.D. Howard
Chef Frank Collins
Debbie Rock, Mary Demory, Phyllis Reese and Diane Hocker
Winston Ellis
Attey Harper, Alexis Roggerson and Tara Brown
Chef and Mrs. Darryl Pearson
Lt. Gov Anthony Brown and Tabb Bishop
President Emeritus Dr. Anne O. EmeryYolandra Johnson,
Kathy Newson, Nina McFadden and Ja-Zette Marshburn
State Del. Shirley Nathan-Pulliam and Thelma Daily NCNW president
Chef Gregg Holland
Chef Rev. Jamal Bryant and Ed Chow, Maryland Secretary of Veteran Affairs
Chef Joseph Walker
Stacie Mclaren and Sharish Parker
Chefs Tyron Cloyd, Charles Sydnor III, Thomas Jackson and Kevin Wilmer
Dep. Sec. of Veterans Affairs Richard Lane, Morgan Board of Regents member Charles W. Griffin and Baltimore City Council President Bernard Jack Young
J. Laws Nickens Jr.
The Big Sisters Club of Baltimore recently hosted a luncheon, Puttin’ on the Glitz, with a fashion show featuring
selections from Lovely Lady Boutique of
Washington, D.C. and
furs from Fur Salon of Baltimore, May 4 at the Forum Caterers in Baltimore.
The club that started with twelve members was founded in 1937 by AFRO columnist Betty Murphy Moss and Bea L. Wright.
It has a history of generosity, having raised funds for various organizations and activities to enhance the lives of young people.
Photos by Bill Tabron
Gourmet Men of Distinction (Men Who Cook) was sponsored, May 5, by the National Coalition of 100 Women, Baltimore
Metropolitan Chapter. The 21st annual tasting event, touted as one of Baltimore’s best, attracted volunteer chefs who brought
their culinary A game and challenged each other to the quickest disappearance of their signature dishes.
Proceeds from this event support advocacy programs for young women in the community including girls in gang violence, HIV/AIDS Awareness
and professional mentoringLaura Morris Knight is the
current president of the group whose mission is to develop leaders who will help to rebuild
their communities and redirect the
energies of younger Black people who live in those communities.
Photos by Bill Tabron
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