Sponsor Video
Photos
Sparkle and Shine creations booth links: 360 Booth, Photo booth
Hostess Video
Honoree Videos:
The DuBois Circle
Jack and Jill Baltimore Chapter
National Council for Negro Women
Womens Civic League
Kappa Silhouettes
Baltimore Alpha Wives
Philomathians
The Girl Friends
Baltimore Chapter of the Links, Inc.
Baltimore AFRO Tea Saturday April 20, 2024 Pictures and Videos
This year the AFRO honored the Divine Nine, the nine organizations of The National Pan-Hellenic Council(NPHC). The NPHC was founded on May 10, 1930, at Howard University in Washington, DC.
Catherine Pugh, Former Baltimore City Mayor, Dr. Frances “Toni” Draper, CEO/Publisher Afro American Newspaper and Adrienne A. Jones, House of Delegates, House Speaker
Catherine Pugh, Former Mayor Baltimore City, Nick Mosby, President Baltimore City Council, Adrienne A. Jones, Speaker of House of Delegates and Frances “Toni” Draper, CEO/Publisher Afro American Newspaper
Mayor Brandon Scott
André Draper & Savannah Wood 
Jenyne Donaldson, WBAL-TV 
Afro Charities: Oyinde, Savannah, Deyane 
Jade Madden, Vocalist 
Lenora Howze 
Chrissy Thornton, Associated Black Charities & guests 
Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. receiving award 
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. receiving award 
Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. receiving award 
Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. receiving award 
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. receiving award 
Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. receiving award 
Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. receiving award 
Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. receiving award 
Iota Phi Theta Fraternity, Inc. receiving award 
Lonnie Spruill, Jr receiving award 
Former Mayor Catherine Pugh 
Lisa Douglass, Simone Manigault, Dana Peck, Kimberly Ross
2023 Annual Baltimore High Tea Reflections & Pictures Below
The fifth annual AFRO High Tea was held in Baltimore on April 22. Maryland’s finest came together for a sold-out event that was held at Martin’s West. Women adorned large hats, and lacy gloves in a display of divine femininity, and men donned their best suits and ties.
The AFRO was happy to honor four of Maryland’s leading ladies. Read more about the tea here and enjoy the following tribute video just in time for Mother’s Day!
2022 Annual Baltimore High Tea Reflections
KUDOS to all that attended our 4th Annual Baltimore High Tea with a special shout-out to the members of the AFRO Team led by Diane Hocker for not only attending or hostessing, but also for serving in so many capacities.
One guest wrote: “Thanks for the invite. I had a ball. The tea turned out great!!!” Another wrote, ” Today was wonderful. It was the first time I attended a big event since 2019.”
This year we asked guests to submit pictures of their favorite “Women Who Win” for a special slideshow presentation that can be viewed below:
Yes, the food was great, the fashion was amazing, the fellowship was off the chain, and the favors were so unique. The Kahoot game and “strutting the runway” also were big hits. And what can we say about those hats?
We enjoyed reconnecting with so many of you and are thankful to our hostesses who serve as ambassadors for the AFRO – we could not have had such a successful event without you!
Pictures from the 2022 Baltimore Tea
Special thank you to our table hostesses (pictured below):
Juernene Bass*, Rev. Nicole Batey*, Berean Church, Rev. Dorothy Boulware, Laura Byrd, Beverly Carter, Betty Clark, Chineta Davis, Bonnie Deanes*, Denise Deleaver, Dr. Frances “Toni” Draper*, Orlesia Dupree, Michele Emery, Denise Folks, Rev. Margaret France, Rev. Margaret France, Lesley Geisel, Diane W. Hocker*, Lenora Howze*, Rachael Humphrey, Laura Johnson, Dr. Pamela Love-Manning, Karen Miller, Karen Outlaw, Tenyo Pearl, Dana Peck*, Phyllis Reese, Annie Richardson, Sharon Baptist Church, Phylis Shelton, Rosyln Smith, Steppin’ Out Bunch, Alexis Taylor*, Patricia Tunstall, Wanda Watts, Word of Life Church, Rev. Joan Wharton
*AFRO staff
Missed the tea? Or enjoyed yourself so much you want more? Stay tuned for how to secure your tickets – interested in being a table hostess? Please contact Diane Hocker dhocker@afro.com or via phone 410-984-1553.