Indianapolis Recorder, Indianapolis, Marion County, 26 July 2002 — Page 2

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THE INDIANAPOLIS RECORDER

FRIDAY, JULY 26,2002

TV and radio personality Tony Lamont (left) and WTHR TV13 anchor. Andrea Morehead (below) were also honored.

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Props for a true public servant: A special observation was held at Expo to commemorate Rep. Julia Carson’s 30 years in public service. Supporters noted the many accomplishments she has made on behalf of the community as a state lawmaker, Center Township Trustee and U.S. Congresswoman.

The lives and careers of media personalities Lynn Dean Ford and Lis Daily Crawford were celebrated and remembered by family, friends and co-workers at the IBE Media Reception held last week at the downtown Marriott Hotel. Awards were presented to surviving family members George Crawford and Jeffery Keith Ford In appreciation of their loved one’s contributions to the media profession. Carolene Mays, president and general manager of the Recorder, was the recipient of the Lynn Dean Ford Print Media Award. Also pictured are mistress of ceremonies Barbara Boyd and Charlotte Leavell, chairwoman of the Black Business Conference and IBE Media Reception.

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Two young ladies enjoy a balloon slide at IBE’s Children’s World.

Addison Simpson, an advisor to Gov. Frank O’Bannon, was awarded a “Sagamore of the Wabash,” which is the state’s highest honor. Simpson was recognized at Indiana Black Expo’s Governor’s reception. Here he is pictured with O’Bannon and IBE President Rev. Charles Williams, (background)

A first at this year’s IBE Media Reception was the presentation of the Lynn Dean Ford IABJ Scholarship Award to Charity E. Hurst, a senior at Ball State University and former Recorder JAWS student.

What’s on your mind? William Mays, president of Mays Chemical Co. and publisher of the Recorder, appeared at the WTLC booth with a surprisingly serious Guy Black.

Joy and pain: Rain didn’t keep Frankie Beverly from pleasing the crowd during the Music Heritage Festival’s Free Concert Friday. Frankie Beverly and Maze appeared with Regina Belle and the newly reunited Midnight Star.

Randall Robinson (center), President of Trans Africa, was given a special award at the Governor’s Reception. Pictured with him is Indiana State Representative Bill Crawford and Carolyn Mosby, vice-chairwoman of Indiana Black Expo.

Shining star: Folks from all over the Midwest gathered at the RCA Dome for StarQuest last weekend to view emerging artists such as this explosive, dynamic singer.

Enchanting serenade: Classic soul group Enchantment, known for the 70’s hits “Gloria” and “It’s You That I Need,” perform at IBE’s kickoff party at the Indiana Roof Ballroom.

Recorder photos by Jim Buntln, Curtis Guynn, Michael Patton, Jim Wright and Jamas Penn.

Care bear: A group of IBE participants sMre a laugh with the official Coca Cola Bear.