Posted on 11/01/2001 7:23:37 PM PST by kristinn
FReepers and lurkers were in attendance at the Centre for New Black Leadership's Excellence in Leadership Awards and 4th Annual Scholars Event held at the J.W. Marriott hotel in Washington, D.C. on the night of October 17.
Vice President Dick Cheney made his first public social appearance since September 11 to speak at the event and present the Inaugural Thomas Sowell Award to Justice Clarence Thomas. Mr. Cheney was escorted and introduced by Rep. J.C. Watts. The event was emceed by Phyllis Berry Myers, Executive Director of CNBL. Amb. Alan Keyes, member, CNBL Advisory Board, gave the salutory address.
Also honored that evening were Jennifer Carroll, Executive Director, Florida Department of Veteran's Affairs; Ruben Van Mitchell, Subcommittee on Space and Aeronautics, U.S. House of Representatives; and W. Gregory Wims, Hammer and Nails, Inc.
FReepers present (whom I recall) were Clinton's a liar (event co-organizer), L. Jean Lewis, Howard Law, trueblackman (Project 21), tgslTakoma and Kristinn.
My apologies, I didn't take notes, only pictures, so this isn't the usual detailed report.
Notables in attendance (whom I recall)were Solicitor General Ted Olson, HUD Undersecretary Alphonso Jackson, Bob Woodson, C. Boyden Gray, Virginia Thomas, Sean Hannity, Rita Cosby, Juan Williams, Bill Sammon, Paul Sperry, Peter Roff.
In many ways, this was a reunion of old friends who supported Justice Thomas during the tribulation of his Senate confirmation hearings 10 years ago that month. Justice Thomas made special note of one person whom he didn't know at the time, but became great friends with because of her efforts on his behalf: Barbara K. Olson. He also thanked those present who stood by him during those dark days.
Mr. Jackson read a stirring tribute to Justice Thomas written by Thomas Sowell, who was unable to be there.
Justice Thomas was given a hero's reception by his friends.
Vice President Cheney kidded about getting out from his undisclosed location , and gave serious remarks about the terrorist attacks and the war that we had recently embarked on.
Cute story: Mrs. Thomas was prompted by her husband to say a few words at the podium. She scolded him for not giving her any warning, then she said that all she could really say is that she is the luckiest woman in the world! It was truly a wonderful night, Republic!
Good to see you, and a big ol' hug.
I'm sure you heard that they wanted the city library board to turn down a donation to help restore the historically black public library where Justice Thomas studied as a child, because the anonymous donor gave it under the condition that a wing be named for Justice Thomas, & the black "leadership" thought that would be just TOO awful?
It was APPALLING. Hopefully, CNBL can help affect change. A lot of things have changed since 9-11. We can hope and pray.
Regards.
All you freepers look positively lovely, except for Kristinn. He just looks elegantly handsome. I'm so proud to know all of you.
This event seems to have been a perfect evening, and I'm so happy all of you could attend. Next time, though, I want an invitation!!!--LOL!
LOL Nope, he was tring to get in!
It is a nice break from the doom and gloom.
Hugs.
How come the links don't work?
However, I do seem to recall receiving a letter from JC that suggested otherwise....oh my, what to believe......
Question: is Jean Lewis the Jean Lewis who was an auditor who worked on the MAdison Savings/Whitewater stuff?
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