Young Dolph orchestrated his annual community giveback at the Memphis Athletic Ministries Hamilton Center last Thursday (Nov. 15). The Memphis artist held a rally for the local youth, as well as a turkey giveaway for families in need.
Kindergarten teacher Christian Moore collected turkeys and over 2,000 can goods for families in her Orange Mound School, Aspire Hanley Elementary. Students, staff, and families worked together to prepare Thanksgiving baskets for 50 families. Moore saw a need and created and executed a plan to combat hunger for the holidays.
These two recent scenarios were among many that reflected residents of Greater Memphis going about the business of doing good, interacting for growth and development, remembering long-standing friendships and building new ones.
This photo gallery is shared in that context.
Young Dolph delivers at his Thanksgiving turkey give-away. (Photo: Johnathan Martin)
For kindergarten teacher Christian Moore, Thanksgiving brought another opportunity to meet a need. (Courtesy photo)
The Rev. Bartholomew Orr of Brown M.B.C. preached a revealing sermon during revival at Mt. Moriah Baptist last Thursday. (Photo: Tyrone P. Easley)
The essence of the “S” is that Jesus was a servant, saint and more, preached the Rev. Bartholomew Orr. Host preacher: The Rev. Dr. J.L. Payne. (Photo: Tyrone P. Easley)
President Hazel Moore and the Academy for Youth Empowerment presented Songs of the Season at Abundant Grace Fellowship, where the Rev. Dwayne Hunt is pastor. (Photo: Tyrone P. Easley)
“Songs of the Season” featured multiple choirs and a dance performance. (Photo: Tyrone P. Easley)
A musical celebration of St. John Baptist Church’s Sesquicentennial Anniversary included vocalists David E. Warr, Marshall Bailey, Deborah M. Thomas, Chrystal Grandberry, Naomi W. Moody and Carla Thomas, along with guest artists Trio Plus – Van Ford, Randy Jones, Glen Dixon and Jerry Smith. The Rev. Henry L. Key was the host pastor. (Photo: Tyrone P. Easley)
The Delta Dears 50th Anniversary Celebration was held in the Shelby Room at the Holiday Inn-University of Memphis last Saturday (Nov. 17). Center stage were four Delta Sigma Theta sorority members – Joan Harvey, Melody Rideout, Alma Anderson and Myrtle Johnson – with 50 years of service extending from Lane College. Special note was made of the late Bobbie Cash, who began the journey with them. (Photo: Tyrone P. Easley)
A Beta way to go…
Bruce Elementary School at 581 S. Bellevue Blvd. put the spotlight on academic achievement during the Junior Beta Club Induction Program last Thursday (Nov. 15). Michelle McKissack was the guest speaker. Archie Moss Jr. is the principal. Photo: (Tyrone P. Easley)
