b"52nd Annual SylMorganSmith,Colorado Gospel CommunicatorandCommunityMusic Academy Leader,wasoneofthefirst& Hall of Fame, African American television news3 PM Sunday, anchorwomeninColorado.SheFebruary 19, was a weather forecaster, sports- 2023caster, television talk show host, newspapereditor,andpopular radioannouncerandnewscast- S isterCarolyn er.In31years,shehonoredTraylor,The morethan450individualsandTexas Powerhouse organizationsforexcellenceingospel music singer Christian and community service,andcomposerwill astheFounderandPresidentbeinDenverwith oftheColoradoGospelMusicColorado great gos-Academy&HallofFame.Shepelsingersand served on many boards of direc- musiciansinfull tors including Children's Hospital,concertgivingGodport. This annual McDonalds support First Interstate Bank, and Metropraise for his goodness.Were goingenhancesCGMAHFabilitytopres-DenverUrbanLeague.AtNewto be Live and in Living Color,3PMentnationallyacclaimedgospelart-Hope Baptist Church she servesSunday,February19,2023fortheist.CGMAHFhonorsmanyworthy as an ordained deacon and mem- 52ndAnnualColoradoGospelMusicbut often unsung individuals working ber of the Majestic Praise Choir. Academy & Hall of Fames (CGMAHF)behind the scenes, and also provides AwardsandGospelMusicFestival.tuitionaidforColoradostudentsto Everyone is welcome, and there is Nofurthertheireducationbyattending admissioncharge.Weresothankfulcollege or vocational schools.tobetogetherinNewHopeBaptist ChurchSanctuaryat3701ColoradoTheCGMAHFstrivestopreserve, Blvd, Denver, CO 80205.promote, perpetuate, present and cel-Dr.SylMorgan-Smith,CGMAHFebratethekeyrolesofgospelmusic FounderandPresidentsaid,SisterandtheAfricanAmericanChurch. Traylor is going to fire-upthe audi- WhenBlackcultureandhistoryare enceandbringeveryonetotheirresearched , its undeniable today that feetasshesingsheraward-win- Jazz, Soul, Hip Hop and other forms ningrecordings,TheresaStoryofpopularmusicoriginatedingos-BehindMyPraiseandNobodyCanpelmusicandtheNegroSpirituals. BeatGodBeingGod.Otheranoint- Current and past music giants began edColoradogospelgroupsareDr.singinggospelmusicinchurch,e.g. 2023 MLK Holiday Celebration The Honorable Wilma Webb, formerM.RogerHollandandtheSpiritualsJohnLegend,JenniferHudson,The Denver First Lady and Colorado Statelate Whitney Houston and Lady Aretha C ongratulationstotheColoradoLegislator for your determination andProject Choir, Bro. Tarell Martin andFranklin. The new Elvis movie depicts MLK Commission, Colorado Blackdiligencein ensuring that the birth- C2 Mass Choir, Gospel Harmony, andthelinkbetweengospelmusicand Elected Officials,Greater Metro DenverdayofDr.MartinLutherKing,Jr.Duo Pastor John Polk and Bro ChrisPresleys Rock and Roll career.MinisterialAlliance,allColoradobecameaStateHolidayinColorado.Hearns. Bro Ron McMillon, incredible ElectedOfficialsandMunicipalities,LadyWebbwouldnotacceptdefeatsaxophonist will play and be inductedThereisstillsomeAdspaceavail-Clergy,Churches,Educationandand persevered until she delivered oninto the Hall of Fame. Rev. Dr. Michaelableinthe52ndAnnualCGMAHF CommunityOrganizationsthatheldpassing legislation legalizing an annu- Williams CGMAHF music director andSouvenir Book. For Ad details please diverse interracial and interfaith spe- alColoradoMLKHolidaylongbeforetheCGMAHFBandwillaccompanycontact Ms. Marion Boston of Creating cialactivitieshonoringtheRev.Dr.many other state legislatures. some gospel music groups. Your Solutions Graphics at (720) 670-Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday. TheCGMAHFBoardispleasedto7043oranyadditionalinformation The Honorable Wellington Webb,for- announceotherhonoreesincludingcontact Dr Syl Morgan-Smith at (303) Theseexceptionalactivitiesrequiredmer Denver Mayor and State Legislatorthe late Rev. Dr. Jules Smith,the late523-4900orsylmsmith@aol.com. considerableplanningandallofthecontinues to provide active support forSis. Jacqueline Perkins, Pastor DwanePlease send Ad payments or donations organizersdeserveourapplauseandnumerousissuesthatincludelocalMoore, Soul Care Full Gospel Church,toCashAppat$CGMAHFormail admirationColoradocontinuestogovernment policies, Northeast DenverMin. Damon Morgan, Rohi Ministries,CGMAHF checks to Dr. Morgan-Smith have the second largest MLK celebra- neighborhooddevelopment,andtheColoStateRepr.LeslieHerod,Ms.at6300East.HampdenAve,Unit tionsinthenationand2023didColorado MLK Holiday. The Webbs areNormaPaigeandMr.ChuckMoss,C-146, Denver, CO 80222. notdisappoint.Theorganizerspre- a gift that keeps on giving.Pastor Felicia Malone-Flowers, DeaconThedoorswillopenat2PMand sentednoteworthyprograms,whichPicturedabove,CarlottaLaNierRoyandDeaconessCJSmith,Dr.thecelebrationbegins3PMsharp. included the MLK Interfaith Worships,-MLKBreakfastspeakeratMetroSylvia Lowe, Supt J.T. and Sis. SandyCGMAHF is thrilled to host the 2023 MLK Marade, MLK Awards, Concerts,StateCollege&TempleSinaiChoirJones, and Ms. Eden Armendariz, plusGospelMusicFestivalLIVEafterthe Forumswithguestspeakers,class- atGreaterMetroDenverMinisteriala few Surprisespast two-years being a Virtual presen-roomcurriculumandothersuperbAlliance Interfaith Worship and AwardsTheCGMAHFishugelygratefultotationduetoCOVIDpandemic.This programs. at Temple Sinai CGMAHFsCo-Sponsor-McDonaldsannualinter-faithcommunityhigh Rocky Mountain Owners and Operatorsenergyhandclappingcelebrationis diverseaudience.Lenora-fortheircontinuedfinancialsup- opentoallmusicloverswithNO Alexander,PublisherofDenvercharge. Bring the children!WeeklyNewswasamongthe 2023 MLK honorees.address. DuringtheMLKHolidayHe restated his commitment to con-Weekend,Dr.Peterscelebrat- tinueprogramstomakeColoradoa ed his 90th birthday hosted byWorld-Class State that delivers ben-New Hope Baptist Church in theefits and positive experiences to all of Family Life Center. Family anditsresidents,municipalities,organi-Friends from near and far camezations,commerce,andrecreational andenjoyedaninspiringpro- guests. gram with good food. ParticipantsItwasanhonortorepresentmy includedrepresentativesfromcommunity in the 2022 Polis reelection theRockyMountainAmericaneffort. Now, begins the arduous work BaptistandNationalBaptistofmanagingastateduringinflation USA, Inc Conventions. Tributeswhileaddressingotherissues,e.g., andgiftsweregivenbyNewhousing,crime,education,gunlaws, Hope Church, Dr. Peters grand- and possible recession. daughter, Colorado Community LeadersandClergyincludingBesureyoureregisteredtovote T he MLK Holiday Commission hon- NewHopesLeadPastorDr.intheupcomingDenverandAurora oredRev.Dr.JamesPeters,Jr.Eugene Downing, Jr., Dr. Otis Moss,PrimariesandElections.Theballots by naming the annual Colorado MLKIII, Dr. Steve Van Ostran, Rev. Rodneywill show many issues and well-known HumanitarianAwardTheJamesPerry, Dr. Acen L. Phillips, Dr. Frankcandidatesthatwillmakedecisions PetersHumanitarianAward.PetersDavis,Dr.TerrenceHendricks,Dr.C ongratulations and best wishes forthatimpactourdailylives.Letsget was a King, confidant and closestra- Ben Sanders, Dr. Thomas Mayes andanother four years to the Honorableinvolved so our voices, are heard and tegicparticipantintheCivilRightsRev. Eric Nelson.JaredPolis,GovernorofColorado.ourneedsaddressed.Webecomea Movement, frequently attending plan- Rev. Dr. James Peters shown abovePolis, a former Colorado Congressman,huge part of the problem and not the ningmeetingsandmarchingalong- onJan15,2023,photoathis90thentrepreneurandeducationadvocatesolutionwhenwefailtoregister,do sideDr.King.TheMLKCommissionBirthdayCelebrationwithtwoNewwas easily reelectedto a second term.ourcandidatesandballotinitiatives AwardsEventwasheldatBoettcherHopeDeacons,Dr.SandySealeandPolis delivered compelling speeches atresearch,andultimatelyfailtovote. ConcertHallwiththeusuallargeDr. Syl Morgan-Smith. his Swearing in Ceremony, InauguralLets be informed voters!Celebration,andStateoftheState 2 FEBRUARY 2023 BOCNEWS.com"