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of leaders,” she said. “Your work in shaping young men, uplifting commu- nities, and advancing justice is needed now more than ever.” HUMANITARIAN HONOREES As part of the fraternity’s tradition, the Public Meeting wasn’t simply ceremonial; it was substantive. Awards were pre- sented to community partners and individual achievers who embody the fraternity’s motto, Achievement in Every Field of Human Endeavor. Featured honorees included the Boys & Girls Club of America and the Rever- end Shavon Arline-Bradley, President and CEO of the National Council of Negro Women. LAUREL WREATH LAUREATES The late Brother Rev. Dr. Calvin O. Butts, III, was posthumously conferred as the 82nd Laurel Wreath Laureate. In accepting the honor, Calvin O. Butts, IV stated, “ ‘Faith and education are the Tigris and Euphrates of our liberation, twin rivers at the source of our redemption. Without a trained mind and a centered heart, you will go nowhere.’ As you can see, this quote, attributed to and stated by my father on many occasions, was at the core of his work…I believe that the work that Dr. Calvin O. Butts, III has done, speaks loud, and will continue to speak for him for years to come.” Louis “Henry” Gilford was con- ferred with the 83rd Laurel Wreath. “I encourage all of you to continue to strive for excellence in your respective professions and to provide commu- nity service.” Always remember the words of the late Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.: ‘Everybody can be great, because everyone can serve.’ Dr. King
Jordan Q. Smith, Junior Grand Vice Polemarch called the public meeting of the 87th Grand Chapter Meeting to order.
National Silhouettes President Theresa Foster with Silhouettes standing in unison, reaffirmed their role as partners in the fraternity’s legacy.
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