Justice Clarence Thomas Honored By Centre for New Black Leadership 10/17/01 (FReeper Photo Report)

self; link to CNBL Mission Statement ^ | Thursday, November 1, 2001 | Kristinn

[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.

[kristinn]

It was a great honor to be able to be there that night. Thank you, Connie, for inviting me.

Photos to follow.

[Peach]

Now there's a hero. And you got to meet him (green with envy).

[Clinton's a liar]

Thanks for doing the write-up work!

Here's my favorite picture:

Mrs. Clarence Thomas and tgslTakoma

[Clinton's a liar]

Trueblackman and Juan Williams

Hey, Kev, where's the picture you took of Kristinn and Justice Thomas??? LOL

[Freedom'sWorthIt]

Thanks for the report. Thank GOD for Justice Thomas!

[Clinton's a liar]

Kristinn, Rita Cosby, tgslTakoma

[FReethesheeples]

Well deserved!

Kudos!

[FReethesheeples]

Thanks for the pics!

[Commonsense]

Justice Thomas is a wonderful, kind man. The opportunity I had to meet and talk with him was a once in a life time memory.

[Clinton's a liar]

Vice President Cheney presents award to Justice Thomas

[FReethesheeples]

Thanks for the report.

I got two meetings, a lunch, & photo-op witrh Mr. Justice Thomas a couple of years ago.

He blew my mind by remembering my name over the span of several months from a single meeting.

Very congenial and tough-minded man.

[Clinton's a liar]

Clinton's a liar and Justice Clarence Thomas

[Clinton's a liar]

Sean Hannity and Justice Clarence Thomas

[Angelwood]

Thanks for the report - the pictures are great. Justice Thomas is deserving of the award.

[Clinton's a liar]

Justice Clarence Thomas, Dr. & Mrs. Alan Keyes

[FReethesheeples]

Great picture Connie!

Kudos!

;^)

[Clinton's a liar]

Juan Williams, Justice Thomas, Rita Cosby

[anniegetyourgun]

I have a few good friends who were also there. Glad you took the time to write this up for all to see. Thanks!

[FReethesheeples]

What an event!

[Clinton's a liar]

Thanks, FTS! Kristinn took some of them, I took some of them and I scanned in some from the hired guns! LOL

Ted Olson, L. Jean Lewis, Sean Hannity