Jazz Legacy Foundation 13th Annual Gala Weekend Hampton, VA | November 5–10, 2025 My wife and I, along with our cousins, attended the Jazz Legacy Foundation’s 13th Annual Gala Weekend in Hampton, Virginia. This was our first time experiencing the event — and from the moment we walked into the hotel, we knew we were …
14th Anniversary Gala left to right: Rick Davis, Lillian Hill (Honoree), Lisa Hill, Sam Hill (Honoree) (Photo Credit: Melisa Pasero Photography) The Hylton Performing Arts Center celebrated its 14th year in style at the Anniversary Gala on April 27! In addition to honoring community leaders Sam and Lillian Hill and the Cecil and Irene Hylton Foundation, more than $157,000 was …
Charles Robinson Returns To Panama It’s hard to believe that I’ve been back in Panama for over two months already this year, and I can’t remember the last time that my life was so stress free. The weather and the women are both beautiful, the people are so friendly, and the food is always good. …
Emeritus member Willie C. Barr sets for an interview with Host Larry Laws, Sr. who delves into the remarkable life and career of Willie as a U.S. Navy Veteran, IBM engineer, and a lifelong learner! Willie serves as Historian for American Legion Post 114 in Manassas, VA. The interview was conducted on Rock Your Block …
Fellowship Club member, Dr. Sam Hill became a member of the executive board member of Future Kings! Dr. Hill is the retired provost for the Woodbridge Campus of Northern Virginia Community College. He has served at community colleges in Texas and Illinois. Dr. Hill is a long time supporter of the Future Kings program. Before …
Several Club members visited the Commemorative Air Force (CAF) display to learn and experience the historic story of the Tuskegee Airmen and Women Airforce Service. Virginia Governor and community leaders, attended the opening ceremony welcoming the Tuskegee Airmen and Women Air Force Service Pilots Exhibit to Manassas Regional Airport on Tuesday, August 22, 2023. The …
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National Defense Industry Association On May 16, 2023 Jesse Citizen delivered the invocation at the National Defense Industry Association (NDIA) awards ceremony honoring Gen John W. “Jay” Raymond. Gen. Raymond received NDIA highest award, the Dwight D. Eisenhower Award. Emerging Leaders Program On May 12, Jesse Citizen graduated from the third 8-week session of the …
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Charles Robinson Makes Extended Visit To Panama Today marks 30 days since I began my trip to Panama, and I have to say that it has gone by really fast. I’ve had a great time these last 30 days, and have learned a lot, not just about this beautiful country, but about myself. I can …
On May 29th, family, friends and Fellowship Club members came from far and wide and descended on the VFW to celebrate Walter Avery’s 70th birthday and his brother’s 60th. Walter is the oldest of seven children and his youngest sibling turns 60 next year. Walter shared that he felt blessed because his father was able …
Club member Dr. Tom Alexander is producing a documentary series of historical interviews that tell the story of Black America. Through this project Dr. Alexander will be interviewing such notable persons as retired Marine Master Sgt. Carroll William Braxton who was one of the First African American to integrate the United states Marine Corps. Dr. …