The Washington Informer

Shevry Lassiter April 15, 2017

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Ayana Holland a student at Fairmont Heights High School and Matthew Phuse a student at Fairmont Heights High School with Lamman Rucker, host of the 100 Black Men of Prince George's County Community Brunch and 100Way awards ceremony held at MGM Grand Ballroom in Oxon Hill on April 15, 2017. /Photo by Shevry Lassiter

The 100 Black Men of Prince George’s County honors leaders who embody excellence in education, health and wellness, and economic empowerment. The 6th Annual Community Brunch and 100Way Awards event was held at the MGM Grand Ballroom in Oxon Hill, Maryland on April 15, 2017.

The event hosted by actor and philanthropist Lamman Rucker and red carpet hosts Guy Lambert and Nakornsri Sintaisong of WPGC featured entertainment by Marcus Johnson, CME Trio, Duece, and Drew Tillman.

Members of the 100 Black Men of Prince George's County during a group photo at the 100 Black Men of Prince George's County Community Brunch and 100Way awards ceremony held at MGM Grand Ballroom in Oxon Hill on April 15, 2017. /Photo by Shevry Lassiter on
Entertainer Marcus Johnson is interviewed by WPGC Hosts Nakornsri Sintaisong and Guy Lambert during the 100 Black Men of Prince George's County Community Brunch and 100Way award ceremony on April 15, 2017 at the MGM Grand Ballroom in Oxon Hill. /Photo by Shevry Lassiter
Howard University President Dr. Wayne A.I. Frederick and Bowie State University President Dr. Mickey Burnim share a laugh during the 100 Black Men of Prince George's County Community Brunch where they received a 100Way Award on April 15, 2017 at the MGM Grand Ballroom in Oxon Hill. /Photo by Shevry Lassiter
Eli White of the CME Trio @3BoysBand performs during the 100 Black Men of Prince George's County Community Brunch and 100Way award ceremony on April 15, 2017 at the MGM Grand Ballroom in Oxon Hill. /Photo by Shevry Lassiter
Emerick Peace, president of the 100 Black Men of Prince George's County greets attendees at the Community Brunch and 100Way awards ceremony on April 15, 2017 at the MGM Grand Ballroom in Oxon Hill. /Photo by Shevry Lassiter
WHUR-96.3 personality Taylor Thomas models the fur coat auctioned by Miller's Furs at the 100 Black Men of Prince George's County Community Brunch and 100Way awards ceremony on April 15, 2017 at the MGM Grand Ballroom in Oxon Hill. /Photo by Shevry Lassiter
President of Prince George's Community College Dr. Charlene Dukes at the 100 Black Men of Prince George's County Community Brunch and 100Way awards ceremony on April 15, 2017 at the MGM Grand Ballroom in Oxon Hill. /Photo by Shevry Lassiter
Actor and philanthropist Lamman Rucker hosts the 100 Black Men of Prince George's County Community Brunch and 100Way awards ceremony on April 15, 2017 at the MGM Grand Ballroom in Oxon Hill. /Photo by Shevry Lassiter
Chris Lundberg, founder and CEO of Frakture presents a $25k check to the 100 Black Men of Prince George's County during the Community Brunch and 100Way awards ceremony on April 15, 2017 at the MGM Grand Ballroom in Oxon Hill. /Photo by Shevry Lassiter
100Way award recipients Dr. Mickey Burnim, Dr. Charlene Dukes, and Dr. Wayne A.I. Frederick with 100 Black Men of Prince George's County President Emerick Peace during the Community Brunch and awards ceremony on April 15, 2017 at the MGM Grand Ballroom in Oxon Hill. /Photo by Shevry Lassiter
Board Chairman of Prince George's County Chamber of Commerce Donna Graves speaking after receiving a 100Way Award during the 100 Black Men of Prince George County Community Brunch and awards ceremony on April 15, 2017 at the MGM Grand Ballroom in Oxon Hill. /Photo by Shevry Lassiter
David C. Harrington, president of the Prince George's County Chamber of Commerce attends the 100 Black Men of Prince George County Community Brunch and 100Way awards ceremony on April 15, 2017 at the MGM Grand Ballroom in Oxon Hill. /Photo by Shevry Lassiter
100 Black Men of Prince George's County President Emerick Peace with Prince George's County Chamber of Commerce President David C. Harrington and 100Way awardee Donna Graves, Chair of the Prince George's Chamber of Commerce during the Community Brunch at the MGM Grand Ballroom in Oxon Hill on April 15, 2017. /Photo by Shevry Lassiter
Brandon Cooper, 100 Black Men of Prince George's County Fund Development Committee Chair with guests attending the Community Brunch and 100Way awards ceremony held at the MGM Ballroom in Oxon Hill on April 15, 2017. /Photo by Shevry Lassiter
Denise Cora-Bramble, chief medical officer of Children's National Medical Center is the recipient of a 100Way award at the 100 Black Men of Prince George's County Community Brunch and awards ceremony at the MGM Grand Ballroom in Oxon Hill on April 15, 2017. /Photo by Shevry Lassiter
Taft Gaddy with 100 Black Men founding partner Walter Kirkland at the the 100 Black Men of Prince George's County Community Brunch and 100Way awards ceremony on April 15, 2017 at the MGM Grand Ballroom in Oxon Hill. /Photo by Shevry Lassiter
Rashaud Hannah of the Silicon100 pilot program, Matthew Phuse a student at Fairmont Heights High School, Ayana Holland a student at Fairmont Heights High School with 100 Black Men of Prince George's County President Emerick Peace at the 100 Black Men Community Brunch and 100Way awards ceremony held at MGM Grand Ballroom in Oxon Hill on April 15, 2017. /Photo by Shevry Lassiter
NBC4's Chris Lawrence (c) receives a 100Way award for news anchor Jim Vance with Emerick Peace and Walter Kirkland at the 100 Black Men of Prince George's County Community Brunch and 100Way awards ceremony held at MGM Grand Ballroom in Oxon Hill on April 15, 2017. /Photo by Shevry Lassiter
Marvin Dickerson, Vice President of the 100 Black Men of America with Prince George's County government communications manager Barry Hudson at the 100 Black Men of Prince George's County Community Brunch and 100Way awards ceremony held at MGM Grand Ballroom in Oxon Hill on April 15, 2017. /Photo by Shevry Lassiter
Micheline Bowman, a media maven at Fox 5 News receives a 100Way award during the 100 Black Men of Prince George's County Community Brunch and awards ceremony held at MGM Grand Ballroom in Oxon Hill on April 15, 2017. /Photo by Shevry Lassiter
The Honorable William D. Missouri is presented with a 100Way award during the 100 Black Men of Prince George's County Community Brunch and awards ceremony held at MGM Grand Ballroom in Oxon Hill on April 15, 2017. /Photo by Shevry Lassiter
100 Black Men President Emerick Peace, WHUR 96.3 personality Taylor Thomas and 100 Black Men Executive Vice President Charles Wheeler during the 100 Black Men of Prince George's County Community Brunch and 100Way awards ceremony held at MGM Grand Ballroom in Oxon Hill on April 15, 2017. /Photo by Shevry Lassiter
Michael Lanier (center) is named Mentor of the Year at the 100 Black Men of Prince George's County Community Brunch and 100Way awards ceremony held at MGM Grand Ballroom in Oxon Hill on April 15, 2017. /Photo by Shevry Lassiter
Artist Demont Pinder (left) with winner of the painting auction Pat Long, and 100 Black Men of Prince George's County President Emerick Peace at the 100 Black Men of Prince George's County Community Brunch and 100Way awards ceremony held at MGM Grand Ballroom in Oxon Hill on April 15, 2017. /Photo by Shevry Lassiter
Sean Gentry (left) was named Mentee of the Year during the 100 Black Men of Prince George's County President Emerick Peace at the 100 Black Men of Prince George's County Community Brunch and 100Way awards ceremony held at MGM Grand Ballroom in Oxon Hill on April 15, 2017. /Photo by Shevry Lassiter
Gloria Lawlah was winner of the mink cape auctioned during the 100 Black Men of Prince George's County Community Brunch and 100Way awards ceremony held at MGM Grand Ballroom in Oxon Hill on April 15, 2017. /Photo by Shevry Lassiter on
Alee Opuiyo (2nd left), president of Dynamic Public Relations with a few of her clients including comedian Nicki Moore (right) during the 100 Black Men of Prince George's County Community Brunch and 100Way awards ceremony held at MGM Grand Ballroom in Oxon Hill on April 15, 2017. /Photo by Shevry Lassiter
Supporters attend the 100 Black Men of Prince George's County Community Brunch and 100Way awards ceremony held at MGM Grand Ballroom in Oxon Hill on April 15, 2017. /Photo by Shevry Lassiter
Fred Jones, Jermaine Jordan, Jude Joseph, and Kent Alford are inducted into the 100 Black Men of Prince George's County and receive their oath administered by Larry Phillips and Kenny Ford during the 100 Black Men of Prince George's County Community Brunch and 100Way awards ceremony held at MGM Grand Ballroom in Oxon Hill on April 15, 2017. /Photo by Shevry Lassiter
Ayana Holland a student at Fairmont Heights High School and Matthew Phuse a student at Fairmont Heights High School with Lamman Rucker, host of the 100 Black Men of Prince George's County Community Brunch and 100Way awards ceremony held at MGM Grand Ballroom in Oxon Hill on April 15, 2017. /Photo by Shevry Lassiter
Eli White on his knees while performing with the CME Trio @3BoysBand during the 100 Black Men of Prince George's County Community Brunch and 100Way award ceremony on April 15, 2017 at the MGM Grand Ballroom in Oxon Hill. /Photo by Shevry Lassiter
Higher education presidents, Dr. Mickey Burnim - Bowie, Dr. Charlene Dukes - Prince George's Community College and Dr. Wayne A.I. Frederick - Howard University at the 100 Black Men of Prince George's County Community Brunch and 100Way awards ceremony on April 15, 2017 at the MGM Grand Ballroom in Oxon Hill. /Photo by Shevry Lassiter