NEWARK DELAWARE BRANCH NAACP
“STAND UP AND BE COUNTED”
Keynote Speaker: Bishop W.B. Wilmore, Jr.
20TH ANNUAL FREEDOM FUND DINNER
NOVEMBER 19, 2016
Minquadale Fire Hall
129 E Hazeldell Ave, New Castle, Delaware
Newark Branch NAACP
PO BOX 477 Newark DE 19715
(302) 322-0914
PROGRAM SPONSOR: HAYMAN ENTERPRISES INC.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT ............................................................................. 3
ABOUT NEWARK DELAWARE BRANCH ...................................................................... 4
GREETINGS FROM THE FREEDOM FUND COMMITTEE ........................................... 5
FREEDOM FUND PROGRAM ........................................................................................ 6
MENU.............................................................................................................................. 6
LIFT EVERY VOICE AND SING ..................................................................................... 7
KEYNOTE SPEAKER ..................................................................................................... 8
20th ANNUAL FREEDOM FUND AWARDS .................................................................... 9
Reverend Alfonso Brown ....................................................................................... 10
Michelle Wyatt ........................................................................................................ 12
Robert Anderson .................................................................................................... 14
May Jarmon ........................................................................................................... 17
Karen Lane Moone................................................................................................. 18
Carl Donny Wright .................................................................................................. 19
Barbara Provan Hayman ........................................................................................ 20
THANK YOU TO OUR PATRONS ................................................................................ 21
THANK YOU TO OUR DOOR PRIZE DONORS .......................................................... 21
ADVERTISING .............................................................................................................. 22
PROGRAM SPONSOR ................................................................................................. 27
NAACP MEMBERSHIP FORM ..................................................................................... 28
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Our Mission
The mission of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People is to
ensure the political, educational, social, and economic equality of rights of all persons
and to eliminate race-based discrimination.
Vision Statement
The vision of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People is to
ensure a society in which all individuals have equal rights without discrimination based
on race.
Objectives
The following statement of objectives is found on the first page of the NAACP
Constitution - the principal objectives of the Association shall be:
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To ensure the political, educational, social, and economic equality of all citizens
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To achieve equality of rights and eliminate race prejudice among the citizens of
the United States
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To remove all barriers of racial discrimination through democratic processes
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To seek enactment and enforcement of federal, state, and local laws securing
civil rights
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To inform the public of the adverse effects of racial discrimination and to seek its
elimination
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To educate persons as to their constitutional rights and to take all lawful action to
secure the exercise thereof, and to take any other lawful action in furtherance of
these objectives, consistent with the NAACP's Articles of Incorporation and this
Constitution.
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MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT
The Newark Delaware Branch NAACP
welcomes you to our 20th Annual
Freedom Fund Dinner & Dance. The
NAACP is in our 107th year of operation.
The issues of educational equity and
justice are still in the forefront.
Our organization is still dedicated to the
underserved and underrepresented of
Delaware. Critical items like education,
health and voter rights still need to be
emphasized in moving forward on the
“Road to Diversity”. Our meetings since
2009, with the University of Delaware and
their officials illustrates that we are not on
the same page regarding racial and
cultural diversity and inclusion.
Gary Hayman, President
Newark Delaware Branch NAACP
In 2009 UD President Harker appointed a DIVERSITY Task Force without the input
from the local NAACP or other community groups. The result was that crucial areas like
recruitment, retention of undergraduate students & faculty was not addressed
meaningfully.
In 2011, an evaluation Team representing the Middle States Commission on Higher
Education reported that the University of Delaware is not diverse in either absolute or
relative term; the University of Delaware has much more work to be done. How is UD’s
poor condition of diversity to change unless its past policies and practices improve to
achieve meaningful change at the university today?
WE will be glad to help the University of Delaware reach their GOAL of full diversity and
inclusion. “Education is the most powerful weapon you can use to change the world,”
Nelson Mandela. We hope you have a good time and enjoy the dinner.
PEACE,
GARY HAYMAN, PRESIDENT- NEWARK DE BRANCH NAACP
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ABOUT NEWARK DELAWARE BRANCH
The Newark Delaware Branch of the NAACP continues to be a voice for the greater Newark and
New Castle communities in the struggle against injustice in housing, education, employment,
and everywhere it arises in the social, economic and environmental arenas.
We give tribute to the former long-time members Jane and Lit Mitchell who re-activated the
Branch in 1992. They taught us the meaning of "shall do, not may do", which places emphasis
on “doing” the work of the Branch, which is a calling and is not optional.
The Branch has a long history representing the community against discrimination, from the days
when the Ku Klux Klan was a visible threat to more recent times when hatred and discrimination
remain but may be less discernible.
We are engaged in improving our education system, including advancing educational equity and
fair treatment of children within our public schools and in higher education. We are currently
working with the University of Delaware to encourage them to utilize a portion of the substantial
funds that they from the State of Delaware to develop programs for low-income and minority
student retention. The University should be directed to increase recruitment of low-income and
minority students, particularly targeting Delaware students.
We are the adult affiliate of the University of Delaware Chapter of the NAACP, which has been
working hard to organize voting registration drives and community events.
We are active in the preservation of the black community in Newark and in their resistance to
gentrification and the influx of student housing in historic black neighborhoods. We are working
with the City of Newark to present our history using visual displays at the George Wilson Center.
We advocate for healthy and safe communities. During the past year we have worked closely
with the City of Newark to improve pedestrian, bicycle and auto safety on Cleveland Ave. We
have placed special emphasis on the need for a crosswalk at the Alder Creek community
(formerly known as the Cleveland Heights public housing project).
Each year for more than a decade we adopt a family and this past year was no exception.
Adopt-A-Family, coordinated by the Division of State Service Centers, aids families in crisis –
those struggling with illness, homelessness, domestic violence, poverty or unemployment to
help children enjoy Christmas with gifts. Donations made to our Branch for Adopt a Family are
matched by the Branch to the extent possible to make every dollar go further.
We invite you to become a part of our Branch’s history by becoming members and participating
in our efforts. Our Branch meets twice monthly, alternating between the Newark Free Library
and the Bear Library. Check our online calendar for our upcoming meetings and events on our
website at http://newarkbranchnaacp.org/our-calendar.
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GREETINGS FROM THE FREEDOM FUND COMMITTEE
VOTE, VOLUNTEER, VOICE YOUR OPINION
We would like to welcome you to our 20th annual Freedom Fund Dinner.
The Freedom Fund Dinner is an opportunity for the branch to recognize those in the
community who work to promote the ideals of the NAACP and the Newark Branch.
Martin Luther King, Jr. said that “Our lives begin to end the day we become silent about
things that matter.” There comes a time when we must ‘Stand Up & Be Counted’. “We
will always have a choice, so when you stand up to be counted, tell the world this is my
voice. There are many like it but this one is mine.” Shane Koyczan ‘This Is My Voice’
“Stand up for what you believe in even if you are standing alone.” Sophie Scholl
The committee would like to thank everyone for participating in our event and for all
their contributions to the community. We hope you enjoy the program, the food, and the
fellowship.
Committee Co-Chairs
Susanne E. Jackson
Morris Patrick, Jr.
Committee Members
Candace Brooks
Mary Dean-Moore
Barbara Hayman
Gary Hayman
Rev. Samuel Jackson
Sandra Marrow
Atwineda Patrick
Amy Roe
Freeman Williams
Officers Newark Branch 2015-2016
Gary Hayman - President
Morris Patrick, Jr. - 1st Vice President
Mary Dean-Moore - 2nd Vice President
Rev. Samuel Jackson - 3rd Vice President
Secretary - Susanne E. Jackson
Amy Roe - Executive Committee
Sandra Marrow - Executive Committee
Atwineda Patrick - Executive Committee
Barbara Hayman - Executive Committee
Freeman Williams - Executive Committee
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FREEDOM FUND PROGRAM
Reception
5:30 pm
Welcome from the President
Gary Hayman
Mistress of Ceremonies
Freeman Williams and Mary Dean-Moore
Introduction to the Dias
Master/Mistress of Ceremonies
Lift Every Voice and Sing
Invocation
Reverend Blaine Hackett
Benediction
Reverend Samuel Jackson
Dinner
Recognition of Honored Guests
Gary Hayman
Introduction of the Keynote Speaker
Master/Mistress of Ceremonies
Keynote Speaker
Bishop W.B. Wilmore, Jr.
Awards Presentation
Master/Mistress of Ceremonies
Closing Remarks
Master/Mistress of Ceremonies
Music
DJ Dennis Patrick, 302.513.2570
MENU
Chicken
Hot Roast Beef
Mashed Potatoes
Vegetable Medley
Turkey Breast
Cheese, Lettuce, Tomato
Cole Slaw, Pickles, Olives
Rye Bread, Kaiser Rolls
Rolls with Butter
Beer, Wine, Soda
Dessert
Catering by
Minquadale Fire Hall
129 E Hazeldell Ave, New Castle, Delaware
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LIFT EVERY VOICE AND SING
Often called "The Black National Anthem", Lift Every Voice and Sing was written as a
poem by James Weldon Johnson (1871-1938) and then set to music by his brother
John Rosamond Johnson (1873-1954) in 1899. It was first performed in public in the
Johnsons' hometown of Jacksonville, Florida as part of a celebration of Lincoln's
Birthday on February 12, 1900 by a choir of 500 schoolchildren at the segregated
Stanton School, where James Weldon Johnson was principal.
Lyrics:
Lift ev'ry voice and sing,
'Til earth and heaven ring,
Ring with the harmonies of Liberty;
Let our rejoicing rise
High as the list'ning skies,
Let it resound loud as the rolling sea.
Sing a song full of the faith that the dark past has taught us,
Sing a song full of the hope that the present has brought us;
Facing the rising sun of our new day begun,
Let us march on 'til victory is won.
Stony the road we trod,
Bitter the chastening rod,
Felt in the days when hope unborn had died;
Yet with a steady beat,
Have not our weary feet
Come to the place for which our fathers sighed?
We have come over a way that with tears has been watered,
We have come, treading our path through the blood of the slaughtered,
Out from the gloomy past,
'Til now we stand at last
Where the white gleam of our bright star is cast.
God of our weary years,
God of our silent tears,
Thou who has brought us thus far on the way;
Thou who has by Thy might
Led us into the light,
Keep us forever in the path, we pray.
Lest our feet stray from the places, our God, where we met Thee,
Lest, our hearts drunk with the wine of the world, we forget Thee;
Shadowed beneath Thy hand,
May we forever stand,
True to our God,
True to our native land.
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KEYNOTE SPEAKER
Bishop W.B. Wilmore, Jr.
Bishop William Bryant Wilmore, Jr., son of the
late Reverend Rachel and William Wilmore, has
been described by many as “a 21st Century
Preacher, with an old fashioned religion.”
He is Senior Pastor of the exciting New Galilee
Missionary Baptist Church, in Belvedere, DE, a
post he has faithfully served for the past thirty
years. His preaching experience spans 46 years.
Dr. Wilmore is also Founder and Presiding
Prelate of Firehouse Ministries International with
churches in Wilmington, Delaware, Elkton,
Maryland, Kampala East Africa, Southern
Uganda, and the Philippines.
Bishop Wilmore’s explosive, anointed and
illustrative preaching style has captivated
congregations where ever he has preached and
has earned him the label by many of his colleagues “a preacher’s preacher; one of the
most gifted instruments in God’s symphony of pulpiteers.”
He is an anointed gospel music singer, musician, actor, playwright, and author. He is
the author of the book “Called To Set Them Free”, a collection inspirational sermons.
On the silver screen, he can be seen as abolitionist Harry Craig in the award winning
made for television documentary “Whispers of Angels” (2001) starring Hollywood actors
Blair Underwood and Ed Asner, and as Clergyman Absalom Jones in the WPVI 6-ABC
made for TV documentary “Fever 1796” (2012). He has also been in the movies:
“CREED”, starring Sylvester Stallone and Michael J. Jordon (2015) and “SAFE”, starring
Jason Stratham. He is currently cast to play the lead role of the late Reverend James
Cleveland in a major feature film titled “The Cleveland Experience”. Shooting is
tentatively set to begin in late 2017 in California, Philadelphia, and Delaware. He has
also held principal roles in numerous theater productions including: August Wilson’s
“The Piano Lesson”, Alfred Uhry’s “Driving Miss Daisy”, Andrew Lloyd Weber’s “Jesus
Christ Superstar” and the hit gospel play “Torn Between Two Fathers”, by Priest Tyaire.
Bishop Wilmore is a former President of the United Baptist Convention of Delaware, Inc.
and a past Moderator of the Mt. Zion Baptist Association of Delaware and Surrounding
States. In addition, he is a Chaplain for the 970-member Delaware State Police Force
and holds the rank of Captain. He is also a former Philadelphia television news celebrity
and radio news journalist. He is the recipient of two television Emmy nominations and
dozens of Associated Press Awards. He is married to Lady Bernadette Lane-Wilmore.
The couple resides in Wilmington, Delaware. His humble motto is: “If I can help
somebody, as I pass along ... than my living will not be in vain.”
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20th ANNUAL FREEDOM FUND AWARDS
Religious Award: Reverend Alfonso Brown
Education Award: Michelle Wyatt
Leadership Award: Robert Anderson
Community Service Award Organization: Newark Bike Project
Hall of Fame: May Jarmon
Lifetime Community Certificate: Karen Lane Moone
Lifetime Community Certificate: Carl Donny Wright
Jane Mitchell Lifetime Award: Barbara Provan Hayman
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RELIGIOUS AWARD
Reverend Alfonso Brown
Reverend Alfonzo Brown was born and
raised in Johnsonville South Carolina to Gary
and Thelma Brown. He is the fourth oldest of
nine children. He was introduced to the Lord
at a young age, as his family attended and
was brought up in the Christian faith at St.
James Baptist Church. When his parents
and siblings moved to Wilmington, DE in the
1960’s he stayed behind and lived with close
relatives in order to complete school at his
alma mater, Stucky High School. Reverend
Brown then moved to Wilmington, DE to join
his family in 1968.
After moving to Wilmington, Rev. Brown
connected with the Mount Sinai Missionary
Baptist Church. Where he was called to
ministry and has served in various capacities
for over thirty years. Following the calling on
his life, he continued his education at Manna
Bible Institute (MBI). In 1980 he received a
Diploma and the Evangelical Training Association (ETA) Certification in Philadelphia,
PA. Rev. Brown also received his Bachelor of Theology degree from Manna Bible
College, Wilson, NC in 2011. He also met his helpmate at MBI, Minister Mary L.
Brown. They have been married for 31 years and have three grown children in which
they managed well to raise in the fear and admonition of the Lord. They have been
blessed as well with three grandchildren.
Rev. Brown’s main life verse is Proverbs 3:5 & 6 (KJV); in which he has learned to trust
acknowledge and has allowed the Lord to direct his paths in life. His mission is to do the
command of Jesus Christ according to Matthew 28:18-20, the Great Commission. His
responsibility in answering the call of Jesus Christ; is to teach, train, and make disciples
of the saints of God; to educate and help equip them with the word of God, so that they
can go forth and make more disciples until Christ’s return. Rev. Brown has always
believed and realized that ministry is not about him but that it is ALL about our Lord and
Savior Jesus Christ.
His service: As part of the Manna Bible Institute (MBI) Alumni (Main Campus) he was
Vice President and President. He served as a Member of the Board of Directors, MBI
(Main Campus); the Director and Professor, of MBI (Chester Campus), and as a
Professor, at MBI (Mt. Holly Campus).
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At Mt. Sinai Missionary Baptist Church, his home church, he has served as an Interim
Pastor, Associate Minister, Director and teacher of the Vacation Bible School and Youth
Bible Study. He served as a Trustee, President of the Choir, and a Member of the
Willing Workers. His Camp Ministry he was a camp counselor and teacher at Camp
Men-O-Lan, Quakerville, PA; Camp Evangel, Oxford, PA and a construction crew
member and teacher, at Spring of Living Water Bible Camp Jeffersonville, GA.
Rev. Brown was called to Pastor at the Mount Calvary Baptist Church in Middletown DE
in which the congregation grew spiritually. He served in the Mount Zion Missionary
Baptist Assoc. as their Second Vice Moderator; An Instructor for the Young People
Dept. and Retreat Speaker for the Christian Education Dept. In addition he was apart of
the Sunday School Baptist Training Congress (SSBTC) of the United Baptist
Convention of Delaware Inc., as an Instructor and Vice President. Under his leadership
as President of the SSBTC membership grew. He received the United Baptist Congress
of Christian Education—Dean Certification. Rev. Brown was also an instructor for the
New England Baptist Convention.
He expanded his call into foreign missions with his wife Min. Mary L. Brown by joining
six others of the Trinity Mission Team. They took a missions trip to Nakuru Kenya East
Africa. Together they served as missionaries to an orphanage at The Christian
Ministries to the Destitute ... Children Pistis Center under the Direction of the late
Bishop Laban and Mrs. Gladys Wekesa.
It is no secret that Rev. Alfonzo Brown has battled many health issues that life and
satan have thrown his way. He suffered a brain injury after receiving emergency
surgery five years ago in September 2011. Doctors consider his recovery even to this
point miraculous, being that many thought he would not be here today…But God! Rev.
Brown often preached a sermon about Job; he called “Picked Out to be Picked On.” It
is his wife and children’s belief that he is now living out his Job experience. And that
they’ll see God restore the years that the locust hath eaten…(Joel 2:25). Until then
Rev. Alfonzo Brown and family will rest on another of his life verses; Psalms 121 (KJV):
I will lift up mine eyes unto the hills, from whence cometh my help. My help cometh
from the LORD…
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EDUCATION AWARD
Michelle Wyatt
Mrs. Michelle C. Wyatt is a product of the
New London Road Community in Newark,
DE. That historic community of African
Americans primarily consisted of New
London Road and Cleveland Avenue, as well
as Ray Street, Corbit Street, Church Street,
Creek Road and Terry Manor. Although the
neighborhood has largely been replaced
through gentrification, the values, beliefs and
standards by which the residents of the
village lived, continue in the hearts of former
residents and their descendants. They are
being passed forward by people like Mrs.
Wyatt, a steadfast champion of the
community’s high regard for teachers and the
children whom they educate.
Mrs. Wyatt is the eldest of two children and
was educated in Newark Special and
Christina School districts, graduating from
Glasgow High School in 1989. She prepared
herself for a career in the field of education
by obtaining a master’s degree in Applied
Technology in Education from Wilmington University and a bachelor’s degree in
Elementary Education, along with a Certification in Special Education from the
University of Delaware.
Her entire career in education has been served in the Newark area, and most recently
includes being named Specialist for Special Education by the Christina School District in
August, 2014. Prior to this role, from 2002 until 2014, Mrs. Wyatt served as a Special
Education Inclusion Coach and a Master Teacher serving other special education
teachers at Kirk Middle School. She also served as a special education teacher at
Pulaski Elementary School from 1994 until 2001.
Another belief cherished by her home community is that people should share their gifts
and talents throughout the locality, especially in the churches. Freely ye have received,
freely give (Matthew 10:8b). People, traditionally gave of their time, sowing into the
lives of the people surrounding them. Michelle furthers this custom in many ways. In
her youth she held several leadership positions within the Pilgrim Baptist Church. By
faith, she co-founded Mt. Zion Tutoring program along with the late Richard Wilson, and
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also co-founded Love to Educate Educational Outreach program. She is a founding
member of the Juneteenth Committee, honoring our historians and honoring our elders.
In her current role as Special Education Specialist, Mrs. Wyatt mentors and supports
special education teachers emphasizing excellent high quality instruction. She has
helped develop several grant funded programs designed to improve training of special
education teachers. She ensures that these professional development programs focus
on the delivery of targeted instruction for individual students while maintaining high
academic rigor. Recognizing her active service and dedication to the education of
children, Mrs. Wyatt was awarded the Jefferson Award for Outstanding Community and
Public Service.
Mrs. Michelle Wyatt is a wife to Michael and a mother to three wonderful children.
Camille is at Emory University’s Candlier School of Theology completing her Master of
Divinity degree, Elijah is at Delaware Technical Community College completing his
Graphic Design degree, and Moriah is at Delcastle High School completing her Dental
Hygienist certification.
Mrs. Wyatt continues to be a voice for underserved children in Newark, ensuring that
every child has a chance to obtain an outstanding education. Her passion is to uncover
learning deficits, whether within an individual child or within the educational setting, and
to improve learning outcomes for our children. A great cloud of witnesses is cheering
her on as she pays it forward.
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LEADERSHIP AWARD
Robert Anderson
Robert Anderson, Sr. was born in Salem, Virginia and moved to Delaware in June 1969
to write a Black Studies Curriculum for the Old Newark Special School District, known
today as the Christina School District.
Bob holds a Masters Degree in Secondary Administration from Villanova University, a
B.A. Degree from Barber-Scotia College, and an A.A. Degree from Kittrell Jr. College.
He has a certificate from Adelphi University (Human Relations and Drug Education
Training), University of Colorado (Magnet School Education), University of Portland and
University of Wyoming (School Leadership) and Vanderbilt University Peabody School
(School Administrative Leadership). He studied with Dr. Terry Deale on the Concept of
“Corporate Culture” at Vanderbilt.
Bob has been an active community leader in Newark, Wilmington, and New Castle
County. He served on the Newark Planning Commission for several years and was one
of the founding members of Newark Community Days. In 1971 he became the first
Director of the New Castle County Government Summer Youth Programs. In this job he
created a radio show Youth Empowerment Service (Y.E.S.). He is president of the
Trustee Board of the Historic St. John Church in Newark, Delaware.
In the field of Education he has been a teacher, coach, Student Advisor (QuasiAdministrator), Assistant Principal, Associate Principal, Principal and District Level
Administrator. His administrative roles were at Newark High, Central Middle and
Christiana High School. In 1980 he was appointed Principal of Gauger Middle School
from 1980 to June of 1987. In 1987 he was appointed Principal of Glasgow High
School. At Glasgow, bob and his staff were awarded a National Science Foundation
Grant of $787,000, which at the time and still is one o the largest grants ever awarded
to a high school. In 2004 Bob moved to the Christina District Office as K-12
Accelerated/Advanced/Alternative Programs Coordinator. In 2005 he joined the
Administrative Team to assist with the opening of Sarah Pyle Academy.
During his 38 years of service as an educator, 31 were in the role of Administrator. Bob
retired in 2007. In 2007 he started his own consulting business BRIDGE to
Achievement, Knowledge, Effectiveness, and Service (BAKES). He continues to work
in some schools assisting staff and students. He works with organizations in writing
grants, proposals, and acting as a “thought partner”.
Two very special people in his life are his wife Joyce Anderson, an outstanding educator
in her own right, and their son Robert Anderson, Jr. who is an attorney in the Executive
Office of the President of the United States, Barak Obama.
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COMMUNITY SERVICE AWARD ORGANIZATION
Newark Bike Project
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The Newark Bike Project was established in 2011 by University of Delaware students
and Newark residents to work towards sustainability through emphasizing three things:
Community, Education and Empowerment. NBP’s charitable purposes are as follows:
To create an inclusive and flexible resource devoted to empowering members of
the community in the use of wheeled, self-powered transportation;
To value sustainable and environmentally safe transportation alternatives,
sharing and the creation of bicycle expertise and education, community building,
and the overall joy of cycling; and
To offer an affordable option for community engagement, through
reused/recycled bicycles, parts, and the knowledge to sustain them.
Individuals who have no experience or lots of it can obtain repair skills, work on bikes
and meet others in the community while using tools provided by the Newark Bike
Project. In addition, Newark Bike Project offers a variety of programs to provide no-cost
or low-cost bicycles to community members.
Bikes in Schools: Newark Bike Project has fixed up children’s bicycles and donated
them to John R Downes Elementary School in Newark, along with new locks, lights, and
helmets. The school nurse assigned some of them to kids of families in need, while the
gym teacher used others in the school's physical education programming.
Kids Bike Swap and Charity Donations: Newark Bike Project accepts kids bikes
throughout the year, fixes them up, and then makes them available for charity giving as
well as low cost sales to the public in our own shop. NBP also administers a spring bike
swap event so that community children can exchange their bike for another size as they
grow.
Youth Empowerment Program: This program run out of the Newark Bike Project is
aimed at area youth ages 10 to 14. Meeting twelve Sunday afternoons each session,
youth participate in community service and bike related activities with a focus on
character development. A focus on service-learning activities as an interactive group
allows the youth to explore the value of community within Newark and beyond.
Free Bike Program: Newark Bike Project offers a Free Bike Program that empowers
the local community by supplying a bicycle no cost. Applicants may use the bicycle for
personal mobility such as transportation to work, family or groceries, or for exercise and
to maintain a healthy lifestyle.
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Applicants who do not have a bicycle can apply for the Free Bike Program by filling in
the Application Form and acquiring a letter of referral from a local social service agency
or community organization. Once the application form and the letter of referral are
received, NBP volunteers select a bicycle that is suitable to the applicant’s needs and
carry out repairs if necessary.
Repair Voucher Program: Applicants who already have a bicycle but need a repair
can use the Repair Voucher Program to repair their bicycle during the NBP Open Shop
nights at no cost.
These programs provide a valuable service to the community and have helped area
residents obtain transportation to their places of employment and schools. Newark Bike
Project has helped members of the homeless community obtain the transportation to
get to work and secure the financial resources needed to afford housing.
Newark Bike Project is a 501(c)3 charitable organization led by volunteers. It receives
its operating revenue from selling donated bicycles and parts. Visit their shop at 136 S
Main St, Newark, DE 19711 or online at newarkbikeproject.org.
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HALL OF FAME
May Jarmon
The late May Jarmon was born in
Chester, Pennsylvania and is married to
Lee Jarmon. Together they have two
children, Carolyn S. and Lee Jarmon,
and two grandchildren.
Previously employed by Stuart
Pharmaceutical (currently known as
Astra Zeneca) as a laboratory technician,
May was also self-employed as a family
day care operator, Mary Kay Sales
Director, and owner of Jarmon Travel
Service. May was the first Black Mary
Kay Sales Director to Delaware.
She was a member of the Overview
Gardens Garfield Park Civic Association,
chair of the 16th Democratic Committee,
founder and president of Friend of
Garfield Park Lending Library (which was
the first Black Friends Group in the State
of Delaware), Treasurer for the
Organization of Minority Women Inc., organizer and planner for the Annual Martin
Luther King Breakfast Celebration, vice president of Wilmington Branch NAACP,
president of Wilmington Gateway Lions District 22-D, treasurer of Martin Moyer R.E.P.
Voter (Registration, Education and Participation) Organization, advocate and volunteer
for the State of Delaware Family Court at the Wilmington, Delaware office, coordinator
with the State of Delaware Election Commissioner for organized voter registration
drives, and advisor and volunteer assistant to State Representative Hazel D. Plant.
Mrs. Jarmon was an active member of Bethel African Methodist Church, served as an
usher, stewardess, and class leader, and she participated in a Bethel AME Church
sponsored trip to Africa for AIDS education and training.
She has been recognized as a NAACP Member Million Dollar Club, NAACP Luther J.
Porter Achievement Honor, Bethel AME Church Award 2009, Rose Hill Community
Center Service Award 2014, and an Outstanding Community Service Award from the
State of Delaware House of Representatives. May also received a letter of recognition
from Joseph R. Biden Jr. The Vice President of the United States thanking her for her
hard work and dedication on behalf of the State of Delaware.
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LIFETIME COMMUNITY CERTIFICATE
Karen Lane Moone
Born in Newark, Delaware, Karen M. (Lane) Moone received her elementary and high
school education through the Delaware public school system. She attended Delaware
State University and Goldey Beacom Business School. She has completed multiple
advanced management seminars and training in furtherance of improved property
management techniques.
Ms. Moone is a Certified Public Housing Manager. She is a life-time member of the
NAHRO. She is a proven public housing professional with over 30 years of public
housing experience. Mrs. Moone is recognized as a technical expert throughout the
nation. During her career she has been instrumental in transforming housing
Authorities previously identified as “troubled” by the U.S. Department of Housing and
Urban Development.
Ms. Moone currently serves as the Deputy Executive Director of Operations for the
District of Columbia Housing Authority (DCHA). She serves as an alter ego to the
Executive Director with full authority for directing several distinct organizations to
include the two Regions (Rock Creek and Potomac), Client Placement, Resident
Services and Public Safety.
Prior to serving in her present position as the Deputy Executive Director, Ms. Moone
served as the Regional Administrator for the DCHA Anacostia Region (1998-2003).
She played a vital role in ensuring that the Authority was removed from a “troubled
housing agency” status.
She lent her managerial adeptness while serving as Deputy Executive Director of
Operations for the Philadelphia Housing Authority (1993-1998), Deputy Executive
Director for the San Francisco Housing Authority (1989-1993); and as Director of
Housing Management for the Houston Housing Authority (1983-1989).
She began her public service at the Wilmington Housing Authority where, for thirteen
years, she served in multiple positions including a stint as the Acting Executive Director.
Ms. Moone is the proud mother of one son and the “overly indulging” grandmother to
one grandson.
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LIFETIME COMMUNITY CERTIFICATE
Carl Donny Wright
Carl is the Son of the late Orville Carl Wright and
his Mother is Adriane E. Wright ( Bootsie ) of
Greensboro NC. Carl has one Son Franklin Wright
( Frankie ) of Charlotte NC and one Sister Zarassa
Lamboura Wright ( Zee ) of Greensboro NC.
Carl is the Grandson the late Estelle Wright ,
Eleanor Mae , Bishop Milton I. Waller and Mary
Alice Hubbard Fitch.
Carl was born and raised in Newark Delaware, he
attended Mary C.I. Williams Elementary School ,
Shue Middle School and Newark High School.
Carl's love for sports began when he was very
young playing Pony League Baseball for the
Dodgers in Newark. During his High School years
he continue to pursue his passion for sports playing
Basketball for Newark High achieving All State for the state of Delaware and played in
the All Star Blue and Gold Game.
Carl's true love was football which was evident when he became Quarterback for
Newark High for his duration of High School. Carl once again played in the All Star Blue
and Gold Game and was a member of the All State Team
Upon Graduating High School Carl attended Virginia Uion University (VUU)in Richmond
Va. Carl continued his Football Career as Quarterback for VUU until graduation. Carl's
outstanding athletic performance at VUU earn him two-time C.I.A.A. Player of the Year,
two-time Gold Bowl MVP and honors as three-time all C.I.A.A. 1st Team Black College
All-American.
Carl holds the 2nd all-time C.I.A.A. passing record and is the VUU all-time pass yardage
leader with 7,737 yards, all-time total offense leader with 7,795 yards in addition to
holding single - season records in passing yards of 2,905, average passing yards per
game of 264 yards and pass completion rate 56.8 percent
Carl was inducted into Virginia Union University Athletic Hall of Fame on September
28th 2013 for recognition and outstanding achievement for exceptional play and
sportsmanship.
After graduating VUU Carl was employed with Community Systems in New Castle
Delaware as an Education Counselor for adult men with disabilities for 25 years.
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JANE MITCHELL LIFETIME AWARD
Barbara Provan Hayman
Barbara Provan Hayman was born and grew
up in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. She
graduated from Penn State University where
she met and later married Gary Hayman.
They moved to Delaware after living for
some time in New York. They will be
married for 39 years in December. They are
proud of their son Wesley Malik Hayman
who was born and grew up in Delaware.
She received a Master’s Degree in Public
Administration from the University of
Delaware. She was employed as a legal
writer with the Social Security Administration
in Philadelphia, Wilmington, New Castle, and
Dover, Delaware and as a contract specialist
with the Navy at the Philadelphia Shipyard.
While in college, Barbara worked for the
Summer in the Parks program in Washington DC, running camps for inner city children
and providing a summer work experience for youth. After graduation, she was the
center director for LaMott Community Center in Cheltenham/Philadelphia, PA. Barbara
retired recently after working 38 years for the federal government. While working,
Barbara served as a mentor, Federal Women’s Program Coordinator, and an EEO
counselor.
Barbara has been a member of Newark NAACP Branch for over 25 years. She has
served as the secretary, the treasurer, and served on the executive committee. She
has enjoyed attending many National Conventions and working on the 20 Freedom
Fund Dinners. Barbara also volunteered on Wes’s T-ball team, and helped when
Wesley played and Gary coached the New Castle Steelers football team and the Stars
Babe Ruth baseball team, where they also were involved a mentoring program for the
players. Barbara has served as a Civil Rights Advocate for the NAACP and the Newark
Branch NAACP from 1991 to current.
Barbra served as a Director of HAYMAN HOUSE Inc., an Affordable Housing non-profit
in Wilmington and New Castle County Delaware providing Low Income housing units
throughout the northern New Castle County area. She received her training in Fair
Housing from National Center for Housing Management. In addition, she served as
Vice President of Hayman Enterprises, Inc. from 1991, overseeing company policies
and operating procedures.
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THANK YOU TO OUR PATRONS
"To support the Freedom Fund Dinner and the work of the Newark, Delaware NAACP"
Pat Daly
THANK YOU TO OUR DOOR PRIZE DONORS
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Polly Sierer
Mayor of the City of Newark
University of Delaware Department of Black American Studies
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Mitchell and Candace Brooks
Sandra Marrow
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Donna Jackson
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ADVERTISING
NEW CASTLE COUNTY
CONGRATULATES
NEWARK BRANCH NAACP
ON ITS
20th ANNUAL
FREEDOM FUND AWARDS
HONOREES
The Rev. Alfonso Brown
Michelle Wyatt
Robert Anderson
Newark Bike Project
Karen Lane Moore & Carl Donny Wright
The Late May Jarmon
Barbara Hayman
THOMAS P. GORDON, COUNTY EXECUTIVE
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Greetings NAACP family & friends:
I would like to say thank you to the
NAACP Newark branch for another
year of supporting the community
and making a difference for the
lives of a lot of people.
I would also like to commend your
branch for recognizing and
honoring the achievements and
success of some community
leaders, youth, corporate and small
businesses in Newark for their
outstanding work and efforts to
help in making a difference in our
community and race relations.
C. Linwood Jackson, President
NAACP Delaware State Conference of Branches
Congratulations to all of the awardees. And on behalf of all the members of The NAACP
Delaware State Conference of branches, I thank you for standing tall and strong with us
in this moment with everything that you do to make Delaware a better place to live.
The NAACP needs more people like you to utilize all our resources and insure that
Delaware, stands for what they believe in by lending your voice and support to the fight
for equal rights and to making justice a reality for all of its citizens. One way to do that is
to vote and to take an active role in finding solutions. Remember “All Lives Matter, Our
Votes Count”!
I encourage you to continue to support the NAACP and consider becoming a regular
member or a life member of this Branch. And as you do, may the spirit of those on whose
shoulders we stand, live on in you as we set out to make our society a little better than
we found it.
Again Congratulations and enjoy your 2016 Freedom Fund Awards Dinner!
In Unity,
C. Linwood Jackson, President
NAACP Delaware State Conference of Branches
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NAACP MEMBERSHIP FORM
Newark Delaware Branch #2355 • Youth Council #27AB
Join the Fight for Freedom!
TYPES OF MEMBERSHIP (please check one)
REGULAR ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP
 ADULT
.............................................................................................................................. $30
 YOUTH (20 & UNDER) W CRISIS MAGAZINE
................................................................ $15
 YOUTH (17 & UNDER) W/O CRISIS MAGAZINE
 ANNUAL CORPORATE MEMBERSHIP
............................................................. $10
....................................................................... $5000
LIFETIME MEMBERSHIP
 JUNIOR LIFE (AGES 13 AND UNDER)
.......................................................................... $100
Payable in annual payments of $25
 BRONZE LIFE (AGES 14-20)
......................................................................................... $400
Payable in annual payments of $50
 SILVER LIFE ................................................................................................................... $750
Payable in annual payments of $75
 GOLD LIFE
................................................................................................................... $1500
Payable in annual payments of $150
 DIAMOND LIFE ............................................................................................................. $2500
Payable in annual payments of $250
Mail this form with your check payable to: NEWARK DELAWARE BRANCH NAACP
P.O. Box 477
Newark DE 19715
Name
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City
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Your membership with the Newark Delaware Branch also affords membership with the
National NAACP.
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