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The Capstone E-Newsletter This could be anyone who might benefit from it, such as those interested in a product. The 2018 Black History Month theme, “African Americans in Times of War,” commemorates the centennial of the end of the First World War in 1918 and explores the complex meanings and implications of this international struggle and its aftermath. The First World War was initially termed by many as “The Great War,” “The War to End All Wars,” and the war “to make the world safe for democracy.” In the years leading up to World War I, African-Americans were nearly 50 years out of bondage, but in the depths of the lynching era. In 1910, approximately 90 percent of Black Americans still lived in the South, where they faced the daily threat of injury and death at a white person’s whim and were deprived of the security and enjoyment of full citizenship. As a result, African Americans were divided about whether to support the war effort. The national rhetoric declared that America was joining the war to make the world safe for democracy, but for Black Americans who were being terrorized and denied their constitutional rights, that battle cry rang hollow. INSIDE THIS ISSUE Black History Month Article 1-9 Young Ladies Ministry 10 Library Books 11 Usher Update 12 Good Friday 13-14 Mary V. Jackson Scholarship 15 Graduate Program 16 March Birthday Calendar 17 Service Schedule/Advertisement 18 March 2018 Edition THE CAPSTONE E-NEWSLETTER SHILOH BAPTIST CHURCH NEW SITE

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This could be anyone who might benefit from it, such as those interested in a product.

The 2018 Black History Month theme, “African Americans in Times of War,”

commemorates the centennial of the end of the First World War in 1918 and explores

the complex meanings and implications of this international struggle and its aftermath.

The First World War was initially termed by many as “The Great War,” “The War to End

All Wars,” and the war “to make the world safe for democracy.”

In the years leading up to World War I, African-Americans were nearly 50 years out

of bondage, but in the depths of the lynching era. In 1910, approximately 90 percent of

Black Americans still lived in the South, where they faced the daily threat of injury and

death at a white person’s whim and were deprived of the security and enjoyment of

full citizenship. As a result, African Americans were divided about whether to support

the war effort. The national rhetoric declared that America was joining the war to

make the world safe for democracy, but for Black Americans who were being terrorized

and denied their constitutional rights, that battle cry rang hollow.

INSIDE THIS ISSUE

Black History Month Article 1-9

Young Ladies Ministry 10

Library Books 11

Usher Update 12

Good Friday 13-14

Mary V. Jackson Scholarship 15

Graduate Program 16

March Birthday Calendar 17

Service Schedule/Advertisement 18

Celebrating March Birthday’s

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Save the Dates

March 2018 Edition

THE CAPSTONE E-NEWSLETTER SHILOH BAPTIST CHURC H NEW SITE

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Among African-American leaders, views were split. Influential activist and labor

organizer A. Philip Randolph was not optimistic that participating in the war effort

would improve the lives of Black people. African-Americans had sacrificed their lives in

every American war since the Revolution, he reasoned, and they had yet to receive full

citizenship. In contrast, W.E.B. Du Bois, a Black sociologist and founding member of

the NAACP, advised the Black community that “while the war lasts, [African-Americans

should] forget our special grievances and close our ranks shoulder to shoulder with our

white fellow citizens and allied nations that are fighting for democracy.” More than

350,000 African-Americans heeded Dr. Du Bois’s advice and joined the armed forces

during World War I.

Black servicemen were established members of the American military by this

time, but due to prejudice and racism, the armed forces remained largely opposed to

placing Black soldiers in combat. The majority of Black soldiers were assigned to labor

and stevedore battalions that built bridges and roads and dug trenches behind the front

lines. This work was essential to the war effort but being confined to this lower status

frustrated Black servicemen. While 200,000 Black soldiers were sent to Europe during

World War I, only about 42,000 saw battle. As one historian observed, Black soldiers

“anxiously awaited the chance to demonstrate their valor on the battlefields . . . and

to win the democracy they had so longingly strived for.” There were many Black

soldiers who were given the chance to fight and did so heroically. Their bravery was

widely celebrated by African-Americans at home, and for a moment, by the entire

nation. The 92nd and 93rd divisions, both deployed to France, were the only African-

American divisions in the segregated United States Army to see combat during World

War I. The 369th, 370th, and 372nd Infantry Regiments of the 93rd Division became the

best-known regiments of Black soldiers to fight during the war.

A celebrated hero of the 93rd Division was also a member of Shiloh Baptist

Church - New Site, Dr. Urbane Bass. Dr. Bass was Fredericksburg’s first African-

American physician since Reconstruction. Dr. Bass was one of 104 African-American

physicians who volunteered for service and completed training at a special Medical

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Officers Training Camp for Colored Officers in 1917. During a heated battle in France in

October 1918, Dr. Bass was dressing the wounds of fellow soldiers when a mortar shell

exploded at the top of a hill. Shrapnel from that shell tore off both of his legs instantly

and he died before he could be taken to the hospital. Dr. Bass was posthumously

awarded the Distinguished Service Cross which is the second highest award in the Army

for his gallant efforts during his time of service. His picture is memorialized in the

vestibule of our church and he is buried in Officer’s Row at the Fredericksburg National

Cemetery.

In addition to recognizing the heroic efforts of Dr. Bass during Black History Month, the Christian Education Ministry also recognized all Shiloh New Site members who fought in all wars, campaigns, or operations and those who have supported or are currently supporting our troops. The names of a few of our members are listed below: Dea. Moses C. Brooks Rank/Position: Chief Warrant Officer (CWO3), United States Army (Retired) Years of Service: 26 Position(s) Held or Military Campaign Participation: Korean War Veteran; Vietnam Veteran; Member of several Inspector-General and Command Maintenance Management Inspection teams to ascertain the combat readiness of military organizations Medals or Awards: Bronze Star for Meritorious Service; Army Commendation Medal for Outstanding Service (4); Air Service Medal for Meritorious Service Dea. Joseph F. Brown Rank/Position: Sergeant, United States Air Force Years of Service: 4 Position(s) Held or Military Campaign Participation: Vietnam Era Veteran; Security Medals or Awards: National Defense Service Medal; Air Force Good Conduct; Small Arms Expert Marksman Min. Donald L. Bryant, Sr. Rank/Position: Gunnery Sergeant, United States Marine Corps (Retired) Years of Service: 20 Position(s) Held or Military Campaign Participation: Vietnam Veteran; Participated in both Operation EAGLE PULL and Operation FREQUENT WIND during the Vietnam War; Tactical Field Operations Trainer Medals or Awards: Purple Heart (2); The Vietnam Cross of Gallantry; Silver Star Medal awarded by the Secretary of the United States Navy; Navy Commendation Medal

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Dea. Ray Byrd Rank/Position: Airman First Class (E3), United States Air Force Years of Service: 2 Position(s) Held or Military Campaign Participation: Vietnam Veteran; Reciprocating Engine Mechanic Medals or Awards: Vietnam Service Medal; National Defense Service Medal Sis. Sheila Cooper Rank/Position: Sergeant First Class, United States Army (Retired) Years of Service: 21 Position(s) Held or Military Campaign Participation: Chief of the Information Systems Branch within the Department of Defense Medals or Awards: Defense Meritorious Service Medal (2); Joint Service Commendation Medal; Army Commendation Medal; Army Good Conduct Medal (6); National Defense Service Medal; Noncommissioned Officers Professional Development Ribbon (3); Army Service Ribbon Bro. David L. Frasier Rank/Position: 1st Lieutenant (Promotable) Selected for CPT, United States Army Years of Service: 3 Position(s) Held or Military Campaign Participation: Platoon Leader; Executive Officer; Law & Order Operations Officer Medals or Awards: Army Commendation Medals (2); Army Achievement Medals (2) Bro. Norman Frasier, Jr. Rank/Position: Sergeant (E5), United States Army Years of Service: 3 Position(s) Held or Military Campaign Participation: Command Post Node; Section Sergeant, and White House Secure Voice/Switchboard Medals or Awards: Army Commendation Medal (3); Army Achievement Medal (6); Army Good Conduct Medal; Sergeant Audie Murphy Club Medallion Bro. Norman Frasier, Sr. Rank/Position: Chief Warrant Officer 5 (CW5), United States Army (Retired) Years of Service: 30 Position(s) Held or Military Campaign Participation: Operation Desert Shield/Desert Storm; Iraqi Enduring Freedom; Operation Iraqi Freedom; Presidential Communications Officer Medals or Awards: Legion of Merit; Meritorious Service Medal (2); Joint Commendation Medal (2); Army Commendation Medal (4); Joint Achievement Medal; Army Achievement Medal (3) Sis. Vickye Frasier Rank/Position: Chief Warrant Officer 3 (CW3), United States Army (Retired) Years of Service: 20 Position(s) Held or Military Campaign Participation: Operation Desert Shield/Desert Storm; Iraqi Enduring Freedom; Operation Iraqi Freedom; Chief Automation Technician for Cyber Warfare Medals or Awards: Legion of Merit; Meritorious Service Medal (2); Army Commendation Medal (4); Army Achievement Medal (4)

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Dea. Norman Freeman, Sr. Rank/Position: First Lieutenant, United States Army Years of Service: 3 Position(s) Held or Military Campaign Participation: Vietnam Era Veteran; Signal Corps Officer, Airborne qualified Medals or Awards: Received various Letters of Appreciation and Letters of Commendation Dea. Nathaniel Harley, Jr. Rank/Position: Lieutenant Colonel, Assistant Chief of Staff G-3 Operations, United States Marine Corps (Retired) Years of Service: 22 Position(s) Held or Military Campaign Participation: Operation Provide Comfort (Northern Iraq); Policy Planner, The Joint Staff J5, The Pentagon Medals or Awards: Joint Meritorious Service Medal; Navy Commendation Medal; Navy Achievement Medal Bro. Herman Johnson Rank/Position: Sergeant Major (SGM) /Division Sergeant Major, United States Army (Retired) Years of Service: 28 Position(s) Held or Military Campaign Participation: Operation Desert Shield/Desert Storm; Operation Iraqi Freedom Medals or Awards: Bronze Star Medal; Legion of Merit; Meritorious Service Medal (3); Army Commendation Medal (6); Army Achievement Medal (6); Kuwait Liberation Medal; South West Asia Medal; Overseas Ribbon Dea. Raymond E. Johnson, Jr. Rank/Position: Corporal, United States Army Years of Service: 2 - Active; 6 - Army Reserves Position(s) Held or Military Campaign Participation: Combat Construction (Corps of Engineers) Medals or Awards: Korean War Veteran; Good Conduct Ribbon; American Defense Medal Bro. Percy A. Lamar III Rank/Position: First Lieutenant, United States Army Reserves Years of Service: 7 Position(s) Held or Military Campaign Participation: Army Medical Services (Reserve Officer); OIC Patient Administration Office Bro. Micheal E. Lewis Rank/Position: Master Sergeant, United States Air Force Reserves (Retired) Years of Service: 3 - Active (Army); 25 - Air Force Reserves Position(s) Held or Military Campaign Participation: Army (Active) - 3rd Air Defense Artillery Unit, Germany - Turbine Generator Specialist Air Force (Reserves) - 13th Contingency Hospital, Scott AFB, IL; 459th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron (AES), Andrews AFB, MD Medals or Awards: Army - Army Achievement Medal; Oak Leaf Cluster (4) Air Force - Air Force Commendation Medal; Oak Leaf; Meritorious Service Medal

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Min. Donald W. Meney Rank/Position: Sergeant, United States Air Force Years of Service: 4 Position(s) Held or Military Campaign Participation: Vietnam Veteran; Andrews Air Force Base Mortuary Officer; Administrative Assistant for Training Vietnamese Pilots Medals or Awards: Vietnam Service Medal; Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal; Air Force Outstanding Unit Medal; National Defense Service Medal; Good Conduct Medal Min. Jean L. Meney Rank/Position: Sergeant, United States Air Force Years of Service: 4 Position(s) Held or Military Campaign Participation: Administrative Specialist Medals or Awards: Air Force Longevity Service Medal; National Defense Service Medal; Good Conduct Medal Dea. Cecil Curtiss Millner Rank/Position: Lance Corporal (E3), United States Marine Corps Years of Service: 3 Position(s) Held or Military Campaign Participation: Vietnam-Era Veteran; Electronics Technician; Fleet Marine Force; Force Troops Medals or Awards: National Defense Service Medal; Good Conduct Medal Bro. Barry S. Oglesby Rank/Position: Chief Warrant Officer 3, United States Marine Corps (Retired) Years of Service: 21 Position(s) Held or Military Campaign Participation: Financial Manager Medals or Awards: Meritorious Service Medal; Navy Commendation Medal (2); Navy Achievement Medal (4); Defense Service Medal Sis. Pamela Y. Oglesby Rank/Position: Sergeant First Class, United States Army (Retired) Years of Service: 21 Position(s) Held or Military Campaign Participation: Operation Desert Shield/Desert Storm; Certified Dietary Manager; Food Services Production Sergeant; Cook; Dietary Technician; Physical Trainer; Laboratory Technician; Member of the Color Guard; Key Control Custodian; Squad Leader; Section Sergeant; Sergeant in Charge of a funeral detail; Advanced Individual School Trainer; Skills Developmental Writer Bro. Robert L. Oglesby Rank/Position: Sergeant First Class, United States Army (Retired) Years of Service: 20 Position(s) Held or Military Campaign Participation: Energy Conservation NCO; Squad Leader; Acting Commander; Acting First Sergeant; Platoon Sergeant; Environmental NCO; Range NCO; US Army Recruiter; Sergeant in Charge of a funeral detail; Section Sergeant.

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Bro. Robert-Louis Christopher Oglesby Rank/Position: Staff Sergeant, United States Army Years of Service: 9 Position(s) Held or Military Campaign Participation: Operation Enduring Freedom; Operation Freedom's Sentinel (Afghanistan); Section Sergeant; Physical Training Instructor; Computer Specialist; Cavalry Scout; Squad Leader; Section Sergeant; Team Leader; Crew Chief Bro. Arthur Patterson Rank/Position: Colonel, United States Air Force (Retired) Years of Service: 24 Position(s) Held or Military Campaign Participation: Vietnam Era Veteran; Communications-Electronics Systems Officer -- Responsible for the development, procurement, and operation of Information Systems in support of Department of Defense operations worldwide Medals or Awards: USAF Commendation Medal; USAF Meritorious Service Medal; Department of Defense Meritorious Service Medal; Department of Defense Superior Service Medal Bro. Johnny L. Perry Rank/Position: Master Sergeant (E8), United States Army (Retired) Years of Service: 23 Position(s) Held or Military Campaign Participation: Vietnam Era Veteran; Operation Just Cause; Operation Desert Shield/Desert Storm; Four Tours Korea; One Tour Each: Germany and Saudi Arabia Medals or Awards: National Defense Service Medal; Army Good Conduct Medal Sis. Audrey Prestonsoto Rank/Position: Branch Chief, United States Army (Retired) Years of Service: 23 Position(s) Held or Military Campaign Participation: Quartermaster & Chemical Branch; Human Resources Command (this was the largest enlisted branch in the Human Resources Command) Medals or Awards: Legion of Merit; Meritorious Service Medal (3); Joint Service Commendation Medal; Army Commendation Medal (2); Joint Service Achievement Medal; Army Achievement Medal (2); National Defense Service Medal (2); Army Good Conduct Medal (7); Overseas Service Ribbon (4); Army Service Ribbon; Expert Marksmanship Qualification Badge with Grenade bar Dea. Doug Richardson Rank/Position: Airman Second Class, United States Air Force Years of Service: 4 Position(s) Held or Military Campaign Participation: Vietnam Era Veteran; Security Police Team; Combat Defense Squadron; Security Police in Guam (support base for Vietnam) Medals or Awards: Marksmanship; Good Conduct Medal

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Sis. Christina Trent Rank/Position: Specialist (E4), United States Army Reserves Years of Service: 10 Position(s) Held or Military Campaign Participation: Culinary Specialist (Team Leader) - 88th Military Police Company in Newport News Medals or Awards: Army Achievement Medals (2); Army Accommodation Medal Bro. Bruce T. Tyson Rank/Position: Lieutenant Colonel, United States Army (Retired) Years of Service: 20 Position(s) Held or Military Campaign Participation: Vietnam Era Veteran; U.S. Army Staff and the Department of Defense Joint Staff Medals or Awards: Legion of Merit; Defense Meritorious Service Medal Dea. Mary Bridges Tyson Rank/Position: Lieutenant Colonel, United States Army Years of Service: 20 Position(s) Held or Military Campaign Participation: U.S. Army Staff and Military Assistant to the Undersecretary of the Army Medals or Awards: Legion of Merit Medal; 2nd Oak Leaf Cluster

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Uniforms worn by our members who served in the Armed Forces

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Young Ladies Ministry

The Young Ladies Ministry presented Ms. Andrea Butler, founder and editor-in-

chief of Sesi Magazine, a magazine for teen girls of color, on Sunday, February 18

at 1:00 PM. She had an inspiring message of perseverance and self-esteem. They

were encouraged to believe in themselves, love themselves, ignore the naysayers,

work hard and remain focused. After she gave the girls an overview of her

journey in the development of the magazine, she gave them copies and shared

how the quarterly issues are put together. The audience was very engaged and

had many questions and comments throughout her presentation. The

presentation was followed by a tea luncheon.

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From the Library

Books and Videos of the

Crucifixion and Resurrection of

Jesus Christ.

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Usher Update

Usher Sis. Jennifer Hunter and son LJ straighten and collect fans after

worship service, the third Sunday in February.

LJ is always willing to help, especially his Mom.

~Article by

Bro. Michael Minichini~

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Good Friday What’s So Good About Good Friday?

Good Friday, March 30, 2018

As a boy I wondered how Good Friday could be a ‘good’ thing. Wasn’t this the day that Jesus died on a cross? Wasn’t death on a cross a bad thing? Wasn’t this the time when a hushed sadness fell on Heaven? Well, if all that is true, why call it ‘Good’ Friday? I even ventured once to say it should be called ‘Bad’ Friday (that was a mistake in my mother’s house…). This ‘Good Friday’ seemed to be the definitive oxymoron. Even as a man who finally truly embraced Christ as my Savoir, I still struggled with the question, “What is so good about Good Friday?” There was nothing good about Jesus being beaten beyond recognition, rivers of blood flowing from His body and the Son of GOD dying a criminal’s death. That was not good. Then I had an epiphany; it was not the day that was good. It was what the Creator did on that day that was good. The Creator allowed man, His creation to exact all manner of atrocities and barbarism so that He could return the favor with His love. Good Friday was man at his worst while the Son of Man was at His best. From the Garden, GOD knew man was incapable of living a righteous existence; it was simply beyond our grasp. Good Friday is the day when GOD demonstrated His Justice, Love, Grace and Righteousness. GOD’s Justice demanded a payment for our sin that our unrighteousness was incapable of paying. There was a schism between us. But GOD’s Love for us prompted Him to usher in His Grace. That Grace stepped in and negotiated the payment for man in the blood of a righteous sacrifice. A search into the lineage of man showed none worthy to pay the debt. Still, GOD demanded payment. Then GOD did the unfathomable, He donned human flesh and made the payment for our bankrupt hearts. With His own blood He made the unrighteous righteous and covered us with His Righteousness. I believe GOD took us back to Genesis 1 on Good Friday and recreated the final and greatest stage of creation and made all things become new again. When man’s sin transformed Paradise into Hell, when we had no hope, when all was lost, GOD

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redeemed us from ourselves. When the work was done on the cross and Jesus said, “It is finished” I return to Genesis 1 and the scripture “...and GOD saw that it was GOOD.” Good Friday is the story of one Man’s sacrifice for all of mankind. It is reconciliation, redemption and salvation. I shudder to think what I would be without Good Friday. Without Good Friday, there would be no condemnation of the only righteous man. No scourging. No crown of thorns. No cross to bear. No climb to Golgotha. No nails to pierce in the hands and feet. No death. No tomb. Without Good Friday there would be no empty tomb. No resurrection. No salvation. No hope. No peace. No joy. No safety. No assurance. No redemption. No crown. No everlasting life. So, what’s so good about Good Friday? GOD’s Love. Thank GOD for Good Friday. By Nathaniel Harley, Jr.

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Memorial Scholarship Fund

The Mary Virginia S. Jackson Memorial Scholarship

This scholarship fund was established in April 2016 in honor of Mary Virginia S.

Jackson by her daughter, Mrs. Deborah Paulette S. Hawthorne. Mary S. Jackson

worked as a para-educator at Hugh Mercer Elementary School for more than 30 years

and touched the lives of many young children. She was an active member of Shiloh

Baptist Church New Site until her health failed her. She had always believed in the

power of spiritual growth and higher education to help young people become

successful adults. The Mary Virginia S. Jackson Memorial Scholarship in the

amount of $750.00 will be awarded to a graduating Shiloh Baptist Church New Site

high school senior who plans to attend an accredited college, university, technical

school, or trade school in the fall of 2018. The funds may be used toward tuition,

books, or room and board. The scholarship will be awarded annually until the funds

are depleted.

Eligibility:

Each scholarship applicant must satisfy the following requirements: • Be a graduating high school senior

• Have a minimum GPA of 2.5

• Be an active member and participant in any of Shiloh Baptist Church New Site’s

Youth Ministries

• Plan to attend an accredited four-year or two-year college, university, technical school,

or trade school

• Demonstrate active involvement in extracurricular activities, scholastic activities,

community service, and church

Deadline: April 19, 2018

Scholarship Amount: $750.00

How to Apply:

• Contact any member of Shiloh’s Christian Education Ministry for an application.

• Complete the application with documentation.

• Your envelope must be postmarked by April 19, 2018.

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Baccalaureate Service

SHILOH BAPTIST CHURCH (NEW SITE) 2018 GRADUATE RECOGNITION FORM

PLANNING HAS BEGUN FOR OUR 2018 GRADUATE RECOGNITION & BACCALAUREATE SERVICE. WE ARE

NOW ACCEPTING NAMES OF THOSE WHO WILL BE GRADUATING FROM HIGH SCHOOL IN 2018, AS WELL

AS NAMES OF COLLEGE GRADUATES WHO COMPLETED THEIR STUDIES IN DECEMBER 2017, OR WILL

COMPLETE THEIR STUDIES IN MAY 2018.

HONOREES INCLUDE SBCNS MEMBERS, THEIR FAMILY, RELATIVES AND GRADUATES THROUGHOUT THE

SURROUNDING COMMUNITY. WE ENCOURAGE ALL 2018 GRADUATES TO COMPLETE AND SUBMIT

YOUR FORM NO LATER THAN APRIL 22, 2018.

FORMS ARE AVAILABLE ON OUR CHURCH WEBSITE: WWW.SHILOHNEWSITE.COM AND THE CHURCH

INFORMATION RACK.

COMPLETED FORMS MAY BE PLACED IN THE CHRISTIAN EDUCATION MAILBOX LOCATED DOWNSTAIRS

OR SUBMITTED ELECTRONICALLY TO: [email protected].

OUR BACCALAUREATE SERVICE WILL BE HELD SUNDAY, MAY 20, 2018 AT 2PM.

THANK YOU,

CHRISTIAN EDUCATION MINISTRY & YOUTH MINISTRY

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Celebrating March Birthdays

• Ta'Kiyah D. Banks - 3/19

• Catherine Bland - 3/6

• Michael Andrew Brown - 3/22

• Dea. Ray Byrd - 3/13

• Marceline Rollins Catlett - 3/1

• Victor Mario Catlett - 3/10

• Isiah Cato – 3/5

• Dea. Eloise Alford Chambers - 3/2

• Darrian Gregory Coleman - 3/9

• Capri N. Cook - 3/11

• Helen Fortune - 3/16

• Norman Frasier, Jr. - 3/25

• Mildred U. Green - 3/31

• Valerie O. Griffin - 3/16

• Jimmy M. Harris - 3/14

• Dea. Frank L. Hawthorne, Jr. - 3/17

• Eva Hayes - 3/21

• Janssen T. Hooker - 3/7

• Alberta F. Jackson - 3/16

• Charles R. Jackson - 3/1

• John Jackson - 3/25

• Michele Jacobs - 3/1

• Crystal N. Johnson - 3/5

• Marcus S. Johnson - 3/25

• Thomas E. Johnson - 3/23

• Gale P. Jones - 3/24

• Vincent M. Kinney - 3/17

• Jeffrey L. Kirby - 3/13

• Percy A. Lamar III - 3/22

• Constance W. Lane - 3/2

• E. Pate Laurange III - 3/10

• Jasmine M. Lewis - 3/14

• Sierra Nicole Lewis - 3/3

• Susie Maye Lewis McIlwain - 3/17

• Lucille G. McReynolds - 3/14

• Brian A. Melendy – 3/31

• Gerry T. Melendy – 3/11

• Gladys Moss - 3/2

• Katina O'Kelly - 3/22

• Clayton A. Page - 3/25

• Yvonne Parker - 3/21

• Eunice D. Washington Payne - 3/1

• Janie B. Perry - 3/25

• Denise Peterson - 3/18

• Samuel Rascoe - 3/31

• Lonnie Roberts - 3/23

• Rachel Fern Ross - 3/22

• Kenneth G. Scott - 3/2

• Brian Shaw - 3/6

• Veraoletta M. Sheffield - 3/1

• Mark A. Shields - 3/11

• Barry M. Smith - 3/23

• Mary E. Smith - 3/7

• Juanita E. Walker - 3/24

• LaTanya R. Walker - 3/4

• Ethel Washington Watson - 3/31

• Shawn Williams - 3/20

• Suellen D. Wright - 3/18

• Nicholas Zaremba - 3/20

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