Mayor Sam Parham, WABJ Gala, Virginia State Presidential Debate Discussion, Alpha Phi Alpha, MLK Events
🚩 Today is the Founders’ Day for Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., the oldest intercollegiate historically African American fraternity.
A Founders’ Day Shoutout 👊🏽 to several Virginia Alpha Phi Alpha members: Congressman Bobby Scott, Speaker-Designee Don Scott, Virginia’s 41st Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax, State Senator Aaron Rouse and Virginia State University President Makola Abdullah, Maurice Hawkins and Chairman of the Norfolk City School Board Carlos Clanton.
Mayor Sam Parham’s Endorsement of GOP Candidate Gets Him Booted from D Committee
As reported in the Progress-Index, Petersburg Mayor Sam Parham has been removed from the Petersburg Democratic Committee after appearing on a flyer alongside Republicans Kim Taylor and Gov. Glenn Youngkin with the words, Kim Taylor is endorsed by Petersburg Mayor Sam Parham.
Republican Del. Kim Taylor and her opponent, Democrat Kim Pope Adams, competed in one of closest and most competitive races for the House of Delegates in 2023. Adams trails Taylor by less than 80 votes. A recount is underway. The Virginia House of Delegates is set to be 51 Democrats and 49 Republicans in 2024.
RELATED: Petersburg Mayor Resigns from Local Democratic Commitee (Progress-Index)
Washington Associated of Black Journalists Honor Denise Rolark Barnes, Kristen Welker, Street Sense
At Howard University on December 2 the Washington Associated of Black Journalists (WABJ) held their awards gala. The even took place at the Armour J. Blackburn University Center on Howard’s campus.
With over 300 journalists, communications professionals and others in attendance, WABJ awarded Denise Rolark Barnes, the publisher and second-generation owner of The Washington Informer in the District of Columbia, the 2023 President’s Award.
WABJ awarded Washington Post Managing Editor Krissah Thompson the inaugural Dorothy Butler Gilliam Trailblazer Award. This award is presented by the WABJ Executive Board and named in honor of journalism legend Dorothy Butler Gilliam. In 1961, Gilliam became the first Black woman reporter at the Washington Post. She later worked as an editor and columnist at the Post before retiring in 2003.
Kristen Welker, who was named the new moderator of NBC News Sunday morning political show “Meet the Press,” was awarded WABJ Journalist of the Year. This award recognizes a Washington, D.C. area Black journalist for their groundbreaking accomplishments and distinguished body of work over the past year.
Street Sense Media, a well known nonprofit recognized for its exceptional coverage of homelessness issues in the D.C. area, was the inaugural recipient of the 2023. Pat Lawson Muse, who recently retired from News4 Washington after more than 40 years, was the recipient of the 2023 WABJ Lifetime Achievement Award.
Biden Administration staff member and former aide to Congressman Jim Clyburn, Erica Loewe, the former Director of African-American Media at the White House, was the recipient of the 2023 WABJ Excellence in Communications Awards.
Sonya Ross, founder and editor-in-chief of Black Women Unmuted, was the recipient of the 2023 WABJ Legacy Award and Phil Lewis, senior front page editor at the HuffPost, is the recipient of the 2023 WABJ Young Journalist of Excellence Award.
The WABJ Awards was hosted by WUSA9 anchor Lorenzo Hall and Anna-Lysa Gayle, an anchor at DC News Now. WABJ President Khorri Atkinson was praised many times from the stage during the ceremony as the organization shows signs of expansion and elevated enthusiasm.
Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc, Alpha Phi Lambda to Award Senator Rouse on Dec. 16
Congratulations to our distinguished 2023 Black and Gold Scholarship Ball Honorees:
* Annie C. Singleton Award: Dr. Valerie Brown
* Humanitarian of the Year: Senator Aaron Rouse
* Brother of the Year: Brother Kenneth Spencer
* Patriarch of the Year: Brother Eric Putman
Join us in celebrating academic achievement and community impact as we honor outstanding scholarship recipients and those who support their dreams at the 49th Annual Black and Gold Scholarship Gala, hosted by the Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., Alpha Phi Lambda Chapter, in partnership with the GWC Brown Legacy Education Fund on December 16, 2023, at 6:00 PM, Hilton MAIN Norfolk. Secure your place by purchasing ball and raffle tickets at: https://givebutter.com/BlackandGoldBall2023.
🚩Gala Ticket Sales End on 12/10
Historic Selection of Virginia State University Discussed on Roland Martin Unfiltered
Virginia State University President Makola Abdullah and Eldon Burton, Assistant Vice President for Government Relations at Virginia State University, appeared on Roland Martin Unfiltered to discuss VSU securing a presidential debate in 2024. The first time a historically Black college or university has secured a presidential debate.
UPCOMING:
Attention all! 🚩 VIRGINIA UNION: Mark your calendars for the 46th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Community Leaders Celebration at the Downtown Richmond Marriott on Friday, January 12, 2024.
This event is a powerful testament to Virginia Union University's rich African American heritage and unwavering commitment to promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion.
The theme, "In All Things, Excellence," perfectly aligns with the university's mission of empowering students to develop strong moral values for success.
The celebration is hosted by Dominion Energy, CBS 6, Living the Dream, Inc., and other leading corporations, businesses, civic groups, alumni, students, and community and municipal stakeholders in the greater Richmond area.
We invite you to this special event that honors Dr. King's incredible life and legacy by choosing your best giving and sponsorship levels.
UL of HR 🌞 Urban League of Hampton Roads 40th Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Community Leaders Awards Breakfast will be held in person on Monday, January 15, 2024, at 8 a.m. at the Virginia Beach Convention Center’s Grand Ballroom located at 1000 19th Street, Virginia Beach, VA 23451. Presented by Dollar Tree, join us as we honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and recognize dedicated leaders in our community.
Since 1984, the Martin Luther King Jr. Community Leaders Awards are presented to individuals or groups who exemplify service to community, demonstrate the values modeled by Dr. King, and make significant contributions to the Hampton Roads community.
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