B6 The Afro-American January 18, 2025 - January 24, 2025
Annual MLK Holiday Prayer Breakfast takes place in nation’s capital By Patricia McDougall Special to the AFRO
Rev. Anthony J. Motley brings greetings at the Annual MLK Prayer Breakfast at Matthews Memorial Baptist Church in Washington D.C.
On Jan. 11 the 7th Annual Martin Luther King Holiday D.C. Prayer Breakfast was held at Matthews Memorial Baptist Church in Washington D.C. Under the theme of “Commit to Noble Struggle for Equal Rights,” several clergy, dignitaries and community service leaders came together to honor the legacy of the civil rights activist. In addition, young leaders of the Marion Barry Youth Leadership Girl Scouts’ CEO Kim Ford receives Institute were present. The Rep. Oye Owelewa, who youths, who serve as advocates the Community “Sheroes” Award represents the District of for her outstanding community for their peers and represent Columbia in the U.S. House of service. the voices of young people Representatives, greets the throughout the Washington D.C. area, audience with a warm welcome. Chloe Moses delivers a song. offered words of encouragement and a community leaders, to include Mrs. Cora Master Barry; Ms. Tia prayer for peace around the world. The annual event included recognition Bell; Ms. Kim Ford; Ms. Yolanda Renee King; Ms. Monica Ray; Ms. Dionne Reeder; Ms. Sandra Seegars and Ms. Susan Woodard of community “sheroes,” who have (Posthumous). significantly impacted the community. The event was well attended, and everyone had a nice time. Awards were given to outstanding AFRO Photos/ Patricia McDougall
Karen Adebiyi (left), Cerise Elaine Turner, Miss Senior District of Columbia 2023, and Sharon Scott enjoy the prayer breakfast, held in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
D.C. Federation of Democratic Women, Sherry Pate (left), Sherman Tillman and Hazel Bland Thomas take time to fellowship together.
Damone Hardy (front, left); Calique Barnes and Camryn Barnes Aaron Jenkins (left) shares a moment with attend the breakfast with Rev. David Venable (back, left), Pastor At-Large Councilmember Robert White. Nathaniel Douglass and Bro. Damion Boscom.
Shown here, members of the Young leaders of The Marion Barry Youth Leadership Institute, Judith Osera Iweanoge (left) and Tatum Primus, who serve as co-youth mayors of the District of Columbia, with community leader and educator, Mrs. Cora Master Berry; Khadijah Nixon, the Youth Government Liaison; Amirah Bunn, the Youth Attorney General for the District of Columbia and former Prince George’s County Executive Rushern Baker.
Maria Wallace (left), Johnnie Scott Rice, Dr. Margaret Scott-Graves and Virginia Moore honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Shown here, Gretchen Wharton (left); Vera Orlando; Ann Royal; Judge Nicholas Majett and Angie Royal.
Emcee Rev. Dr. Ocelia Pearsall (left); Pastor E. Gail Anderson Holness; Rev. Dr. Kendrick Curry and Minister Karen Curry, pastors of the Pennsylvania Avenue Baptist Church, and Bro. Stuart Anderson come together.
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