b"SylMorganSmith,CommunicatorF ebruarywasBlackHistoryMonth.And,MarchisWomens and Community Leader, was one of theHistory Month, a time to celebrate and value the contributions first African American television newsmade by Women to the very fabric of humanity throughout his-anchorwomen in Colorado. She was atory. And today, history screams the delightful and demanding weather forecaster, sportscaster, tele- roles of Black Women as overcoming leaders in family, church, vision talk show host, newspaper edi- healthcare,education,politics,sportsandgovernment,which tor, and popular radio announcer andlead to the ultimate making of America. newscaster. In 31 years, she honored more than 450 individuals and organi- The Black Woman has been a willing partner and volunteer to zations for excellence in Christian andbake cakes and fry chicken for church and school events or doing communityservice,astheFoundermost of the necessary behind scene work for countless success-and President of the Colorado Gospel Music Academy & Hall of Fame. Sheful political campaigns. She has survived slavery only to discover servedonmanyboardsofdirectorsthat often she is NOT given honor, respect, compassion, support includingChildren'sHospital,Firstor equity in her our own home, church, and community. InterstateBank,andMetroDenver Urban League. At New Hope BaptistMarch is a perfect month to do something special and loving for ChurchsheservesasanordainedBlack Women as they step forward to assume their earned places deaconandmemberoftheMajesticof leadership in the public spotlight and hearts of those they have Praise Choir. served for decades with without recognition.52 Annual CGMA Music Fest WE stand with Pastor Anitha Jones in the passing ofherbelovedhusband,PastorTomJones.Thesetwospiritualgiants T he Colorado Gospel Music Academy Rev.Dr.DewayneMoore-theserved as Co-Pastors of For His Glory Church in Aurora, Colorado. Pastor & Hall of Fame held its 52nd AnnualPastoroftheYear(DenversJones was visibly proud and a vocal advocate for Pastor Anitha Jones, AwardsandGospelMusicFestival,Ebeneezer Baptist Church) his powerful preaching wife, and all the other women that are preaching Sunday,February19,2023atNew SoulCareFullGospelChurch-the gospel and serving in ministry. His work and memory lives on in our Hope Baptist Church, 3701 ColoradoChurch of the Year, Chief Apostlehearts and mindsBlvd.inDenver,Colorado.SpeakingLawrencePowell,ApostleSandra ofWomen,theatmospherewaselec- PowelltricastheanointingofGodcovered TheSpiritualsProjectChoir-Ohwhatanight whenPastorJohnP.KeeandNewLife SpecialGuestSingerSisterCarolyn Traylor,theTexasPowerhouseofChoir of the Year Sis. Kelli Jonesappeared in concert at the House of Joy Miracle Deliverance Church at Dallas,Texasasshesangaglori- Roberts- Soloist of the Year 32nd and Leyden St, in Denver February 15, 2023, before a large audience ous medley, which included her many Dr. Sylvia Lowe - Musician of theof worshippers that were ready to praise God on a cold snowy night. Great hits, e.g., Theres a Story Behind MyYear job Overseer Carolyn Beechum!Praise, You Cant Beat God Being God, and the Rest of my story is the Best Min. Damon Morgan of Friendship of my Story. (Our never-ending grati- BaptistChurchandPipkin tude to our Co-Sponsors - the RockyBraswell- the Excellence in Ministry MountainsMcDonaldsOwnersandAward Rev. J. Michael Thompson,Women's History Month CalendarOperators,especiallytheGetaAsfawFounderofRohiMinistry-the family.)Lifetime Achievement AwardAwardswerepresentedtothe Ms.NormaPaigeandMr.ChuckMarch439thAnnualDenver SpiritualsProjectsChoirwithDr.M.Moss-ExcellenceinCommunityIntl Ministers Wives and Minister Roger Holland, Bro. Tarell Martin andService Award WidowsAnnualLeadership C2MassCommunityChoir,Gospel Hon.TayAnderson,BoardConference , Landmark Ministries, Harmony,DuoRev.JohnPolk&Chair,DenverPublicSchools-6342East71stAve,Commerce Christ Hearns, Melody Prentice LynchExcellenceinEducationAwardCity,CO(9:30am2pm) andNewHopeTriodeliveredpower- Dr.MaryMcNeil-Jones,KLDCEvangelistDr.TywannaJones, fulnewrenditionsofole-fashionedRadio - Excellence in BroadcastingPresident.TheKeynotespeaker hand-clapping gospel music, precededAwardbytheEliteCommunityDrillTeamis Evangelist Theresa Daniels with in a class by themselves as they were DeaconRoySmith,7yearsasFacilitatorsMin.NoelEmerson, stepping and reciting their truth. Rev.DeaconBoardChair,NewHopeDr.CarlaCoburnandFirstLady Dr.MichaelWilliams,theAcademyBaptist Church and wife DeaconessPres. Dr. Tawanya Jones Shown with Dr Syl Morgan-SmithMarshaWadeNichols.(Colors Music Director and the CGMAHF bandCarolJ.Smith,ColoradoMentorand Ms Marion Boston shades of Purple and Silver)including Skip Lynch on drums wereandComedienneDynamicDuo fantastic.Award March 8 - Dr. Rachel Noel Distinguished Professorship Activities, 9:30am -12:30pm Please see the Colorado Gospel Music Bro.J.T.Jones,Supt.Sundayat Tivoli Turnhalle, 800 Auraria Pkwy, Denver, CO 80204 and 5:30pm, Shorter AME Academy & Hall of Fame Awards andSchool, New Hope Baptist ChurchChurch, 3100 Richard Allen Ct. Denver, CO 80205. Ms. Shakti Butler, Ph. D is the gospel music festival on YouTube andandwifeSis.SandyJohnson2023 visiting professorCGMAHF Facebook. Jones,ChristianEducator The Academy gave Awards to numer- Dynamic Duo Award March 11New Hope Baptist ousdeservingwomen,e.g.,Colorado Ms.EdenArmendariz,DirofChurch, Womens Day Prayer State Legislator, the Hon. Leslie HerodFoodbankatRedeemingLoveBreakfast,10am-Michelle forexcellenceinpolitics,Rev.FeliciaChurch as Volunteer of the Year SimmonsLPC,APCGuest Malone Flowers for excellence in busi- Speaker,NewHopesFamily ness,DistrictMissionaryLouveniaIt was an added bonus to have pres- LifeCenter,3701Colo.Blvd, Craft of Colo COGIC Jurisdiction andentandparticipatingDenverClergy,Denver, CO 80205. (Colors are thelateSisJacquelinePerkins,wellNew Hope and other church leadership,RedandCream).FirstLady known gospel singer and actress- bothpoliticalandcommunityleaders,withNichelleDowningisWomens women received Lifetime Achievementgospel music lovers from near and far. Awards. Other honorees included Mrs.Special thanks to all pastors that includeDayDirector.Nochargebut Sylvia Rev Dr. Zina Jacque in Black with Rev Dr. Anne Scalfaro, the Sr.mustRSVPtoChurchOffice Rev. Dr. James Peters, Pastor EmeritusPastor of Denvers Calvary Baptist Church and Rev Dr. Eugene(303) 322-5200.Waller,Mrs.Colorado2021thatof New Hope Baptist, Colorado BishopDowning, Lead Pastor of Denvers New Hope Baptist Church.competed in the National Mrs. AmericaWayneMcDonald,PresidingPrelate, 2022Competition,andtheall-girlsColoradoEcclesiasticalJurisdiction, Colorado Community Elite Drill Team.-DistrictSupt.RoySudds,CentralMarch 12New Hope Baptist Church Womens Day Worship, 10:45amRev. Dr. ourfuturewomen.(JoinusforourDistrict, Colorado COGIC, Bishop AcenZina Jacque, Alfred St. Baptist Church, Alexandria, VA., New Hopes Sanctuary, 3701 53rdCelebration,Sunday,FebruaryL.Phillips,PastorNewBirthBaptistColo. Blvd. Denver, CO 80205. (Colors are Red and Cream)18, 2024 and nominations deadline isChurch, Rev. Dr. Rodney Perry, Mission November 18, 2023. All honorees must&MinistryCoach,RockyMountainMarch 19 - Macedonia Baptist Church Womens Day Celebration, 10:30amDr. have performed their work for at leastAmericanBaptistChurches,Rev.Dr.Michell Temple. Guest Speaker, Macedonia Church at 3240 No. Adams St. Denver, three-years to be honored.) ThomasMayes,President,GreaterCO 80205 (Colors are shades of Pink)The2022HallofFameInducteesMetroDenverMinisterialAlliance were-Rev.Dr.JulesSmith,the&PastorofLivingWaterChristianMarch 19COGIC Womens Department of Colorado Ecclesiastical lategreatPastorofDenversRisingCenterChurch,PastorPaulBurlesonJurisdiction, 4PM - the Emeritizing of District Missionary Louvenia StarMissionaryBaptistChurch,ofFriendshipChristJesusBaptistCraftwithguestspeakerDr.NomaRoberson,international theHonorableMichaelB.Hancock,Church,andRev.Dr.Ben.Sanders,District Missionary Unit Pres. Will be at the Colorado Jurisdiction esteemedMayorofDenver,andBro.InterimExecutivePastor,NewHopeHeadquartersChurch,750No.ChambersRd,Aurora,CO Ron McMillon, acclaimed saxophonist.Baptist Church. Also, a gigantic thank80011. Supervisor Bettie Peterson leads the Colorado Womens Other Academy Award honorees wereyou to each member of the AcademysDepartment.as follows: Board of Directors.18 MARCH 2023 BOCNEWS.com"