Morehouse College President Robert M. Franklin ’75 (center) is flanked by the 2011 “A Candle in the Dark” honorees at the 23rd Annual founders’ celebration on Feb. 19 at the Hyatt Regency Atlanta Strip Clubs. Joining Franklin before the gala are Frank Robinson (from left), Candle for Lifetime Achievement in Athletics; William M. Jackson ’56, Bennie Trailblazer Award; Harry S. Wright Sr. ’53, Candle in Religion Award; Curley M. Dossman ’73, Bennie Service Award; (Franklin); Ronald R. Davenport Sr., Candle In Journalism; Morgan Freeman, Candle for Lifetime Achievement in Arts & Entertainment; Melvin D. Gerald ’64, Bennie Achievement Award; and Donald V. Watkins, Candle In Business & Law. For a summary of their achievements, visit the Morehouse College website.
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‘Painful Cuts’ In President’s 2012 Budget
WASHINGTON, D.C. — President Barack Obama released his proposed $3.7 trillion budget on Monday, with the $1.1 million in cuts over the next 10 years as promised in his State of the Union Address.
5th Annual Fine Art + Fashion: A Neiman Marcus Presentation To Benefit NBAF
Join NBAF (National Black Arts Festival) and Neiman Marcus, premiere retailer of high-end luxury merchandise, for the 5th annual Fine Art + Fashion: A Neiman Marcus Benefit to NBAF. Come experience the exquisite “art of fashion” on the runway featuring fashions from the collection of celebrity couture designer, and 2011 Fine Art + Fashion honoree, CD Greene. This event will take place on Thursday, March 17, at Neiman Marcus at Lenox Square.
Morehouse Celebrates 144 Years Of Excellence
From the unveiling of the U.S. Postal Service Heritage Stamp to the Centennial Celebration of the world-renowned Glee Club, Morehouse College will once again host a series of activities, from Feb. 16-20, to toast another year of excellence in leadership.
Did You Know That President Lincoln Was Elected By The Black Vote?
Editor’s Note: The Association for the Study of African American Life and History, which promotes, preserves and researches the history and culture of African Americans, set the annual 2011 Black History Month theme as “African Americans and the Civil War.” This is the third in a four-part series on the theme.
Lewis Receives Medal Of Freedom
After 25 years of public service and working at the forefront of the Civil Rights Movement, on Feb. 15, Congressman John Lewis received the highest award for any civilian, the Medal of Freedom, from President Barack Obama.
Black Union Soldiers Were First To Enter Richmond, VA April 3, 1865
Editor’s Note: The Association for the Study of African American Life and History, which promotes, preserves and researches the history and culture of African Americans, set the annual 2011 Black History Month theme as “African Americans and the Civil War.” This is the second in a four-part series on the theme.
Walk Of Fame Honorees Inducted
An array of local, national and international celebrities was honored at Ebenezer Baptist Church recently for the International Civil Rights Walk of Fame that is held annually during the Trumpet Awards weekend. The occasion marked a permanent tribute to the brave warriors of justice at the Martin Luther King historic site, where nearly a full house attended.
Michael Thurmond Joins Butler, Wooten & Fryhofer
Michael Thurmond, former Georgia Labor Commissioner and Democratic nominee for United States Senate, has joined the law firm of Butler, Wooten & Fryhofer.
U.S. Surgeon General To Keynote Feb. 17 Red Cross Luncheon
Dr. Regina M. Benjamin, the 18th Surgeon General of the United States Pubic Health Service, will be the featured guest speaker for the 10th annual American Red Cross Minority Recruitment Luncheon, Thurssday. Feb. 17, at 11:30 a.m., at the Hyatt Regency Hotel downtown.
