Black women in ministry recognized as ‘Unsung She-roes’
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By Ashleigh FieldsAFRO Assistant Editorafields@afro.com
Dr. Suzan Johnson Cook, former United States Ambassador-at-Large for International Religious Freedom, recently celebrated 24 women of excellence in the religious field with the UnSung She-Roes Awards. Among the list of awardees was AFRO Special Projects Editor
Rev. Dorothy Boulware, beloved former managing editor of the publication.
Journalist Adelle Banks, of the Religion News Service, was also honored, along with researcher Elizabeth Rios. Awards were distributed to pastors and stewards of faith who are revered in their communities. Honorees were recognized at the Mayflower Hotel in Washington, D.C. on Dec. 1.
Rev. Marjorie Duncan Reed enjoys the evening’s festivities as an honoree.
Credit: Photos courtesy of Dr. Suzan Johnson Cook
Elizabeth Rios, Ed.D., author of Latinas of Legacy and Justice Oriented Churches, accepts an UnSung She-Roes Award.
Credit: Photos courtesy of Dr. Suzan Johnson Cook
Performers ignite the audience with the spirit of the
Lord through praise dancing ministry.
Credit: Photos courtesy of Dr. Suzan Johnson Cook
Emcee, Dr. Suzan Johnson Cook (left), stands alongside the
AFRO’s Rev. Dorothy Boulware, a 2023 honoree, and fellow
event host, Marissa Mitchell, of Fox 5 DC.
Credit: Photos courtesy of Dr. Suzan Johnson Cook
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