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DEFENDER JULY 23 | 2015
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Happening in Houston
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COMMUNITY ALZHEIMER’S LUNCHEON…….. Baylor College of Medicine,
Neighborhood Library. Billingsley discussed her newest novel, “Mama’s Boy.” She
the African Americans Against Alzheimer’s Network and the Defender held a Houston
was joined by her daughter, Morgan Billingsley, co-author of “The Perfect Summer,”
Community & Faith Leaders Luncheon at the Power Center. Attendees came together
which features stories from a talented trio of young writers. After the audience Q&A,
to get information about the effects of Alzheimer’s in the African-American community
both authors signed books for fans and supporters. Those in attendance included Tarisa
as well as stress the importance of early detection, testing and treatment. The mistress
Busby, Meya Smith, Brenda White, Erinn Smith, Erica Smith and other supporters
of ceremonies was Defender CEO & Publisher Sonny Messiah Jiles. Presentations
and reading enthusiasts........OVIDE DUNCANTELL ROAST & TOAST……..
were made by Dr. Caryn Glocsh and Stephanie Monroe,
Celebrating the legacy of a local legendary community activist
with a musical performance by David Wyatt of St. John’s
Ovide Duncantell, supporters recently came together for a roast
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Downtown UMC and purpose/testimonial by Jodie Jiles. Those
and toast at the Communications Workers of America Hall.
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in attendance included Charlene Hunter James, Dr. Andrew
Duncantell is responsible for many community programs such as
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building the first clinic in District D, and serving as founder and
James, Pastor Rudy Rasmus, Bishop James Dixon II, Laurie
with Melanie Lawson Sunday Morning @ 5:30 and 11:30 a.m.
executive director of the Black Heritage Society and founder of
Robinson, Michael Harris, Darryl Montgomery, Rejeana
the MLK Jr. Parade Foundation. Those who helped honor him
Warren, Dr. Grace Butler, Sandra Williams, Ida Hobdy,
included Rev. DeWayne Lark, State Rep. Sylvester Turner, Congresswoman Sheila
Shondra Wygal, , Bruce Austin, Judson Robinson III and Defender Editor Marilyn
Jackson Lee, George Nelson, Judy Foston, Rev. Jew Don Boney, Kimberly WileyMarshall……..RESHONDA TATE BILLINGSLEY BOOK SIGNING……..
Jules, Thelma Scott, Sandra Massie Hines, Michael Kubosh, Pastor James Nash,
The Houston Public Library hosted a book-signing for the award-winning author and
Defender Editor ReShonda Tate Billingsley at the McCrane-Kashmere Gardens
State Rep. Ron Reynolds, Dr. Jonita Reynolds and a host of others. Congrats!
Bishop James Dixon II, Sonny Messiah Jiles and Jodie Jiles
Morgan Billingsley and ReShonda Tate Billingsley
Ovide Duncantell
Michael Harris and Darryl Montgomery
Erinn Smith and Erica Smith
State Rep. Ron Reynolds, Dr. Jonita Reynolds, Sandra Massie
Hines and Fred Taylor
Stephanie Monroe, Dr. Andrew James, Charlene Hunter James and Shondra Wygal
Carolyn Charlot, Debra Walker and Cecelia Fontenot
Carolyn Charlot, Debra Walker and Cecelia Fontenot
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