HomeCommunity CommunityEducationFaith LENS & LINES: Council calamity, graduation, baptism, teamwork and Christmas spirit By Karanja A. Ajanaku 12/22/2018 0 207 FacebookTwitterPinterestWhatsApp After a session that degenerated into name calling, council members and some attending citizens prayed. (Photo: Johnathan Martin) 1 of 8 The Rev. Earle J. Fisher received his doctor of philosophy degree during the UofM Fall Convocation of the 107th Commencement at FedExForum (Dec. 16). (Photo: Tyrone P. Easley) At the UofM graduation, Michael Thomas Newman celebrated his bachelor of arts with his family. (Tyrone P. Easley) Members of Delta Sigma Theta, Sorority, Inc. signal jubilation at the UofM graduation. (Photos: Tyrone P. Easley) Third Sunday Baptism…Pastor Melvin D. Watkins Jr. (left) and Mt. Vernon Baptist Church-Westwood had four candidates for baptism last Sunday, including 7-foot-4 inch Jordan Wilmore, who plays basketball for Whitehaven High School. Also stepping forward were Jayden Riddick, Christian Riddick, Christopher Riddick, Jordan Riddick, Christopher Miller, Deadrick Wilkins and Angela Alexander. (Photo: Tyrone P. Easley) Whitehaven coach Faragi Phillips and his players turned out for the baptism of Jordan Wilmore. (Photos: Tyrone P. Easley) The Annual Holiday Soiree at the Halloran Center has become a Memphis holiday staple. Guests are encouraged to bring a toy for the Christmas-donation collection. (Photo: Tyrone P. Easley) Soiree trio: Former SCS Supt. Dorsey Hopson, now with Cigna; President/CEO Ron Redwing, The Redwing Group; CEO Michael Hooks Jr., Allworld Project Management, LLC.; (Photo: Tyrone P. Easley) Owner Robb Hunter samples an expresso at The Robusto by Havana Mix Annual Chocolate Holiday Party – hosted by Alec Bradley Cigars – at the Havana Mix Cigar Emporium, 250 Peabody Place, last Saturday. (Photo: Tyrone P. Easley) Share this:Post Share FacebookTwitterPinterestWhatsApp Previous articleFederal shutdown begins after lawmakers fail to reach dealNext articleThe policing of black hair in sports Karanja A. Ajanakuhttps://tri-statedefender.com Related Articles Metro Memphis Embroiled in scandal, Judge Boyd taken into custody after bond is revoked Featured Stories Cohen announces funding for surveillance and accountability upgrades at MPD Memphis Government BLACK MAYORS UNITED: Young invites other Black mayors to Memphis to collaborate on crime Stay Connected21,507FansLike2,634FollowersFollow17,200SubscribersSubscribe - Advertisement - Latest Articles Metro Memphis Embroiled in scandal, Judge Boyd taken into custody after bond is revoked Featured Stories Cohen announces funding for surveillance and accountability upgrades at MPD Memphis Government BLACK MAYORS UNITED: Young invites other Black mayors to Memphis to collaborate on crime Community Rhodes College unveils plaza honoring NPHC Fraternities and Sororities Education Civil Rights Museum’s ‘The Resilience’ Symposium tackles police violence and the pain left in its wake Load more