PRINCE GEORGE’S COUNTY DRUG POLICY COALITION, INC. “EMPOWERING FUTURE LEADERS” SCHOLARSHIP BREAKFAST

On Thursday June 19, the Prince George's County Drug Policy Coalition held our "Empowering Future Leaders Scholarship Breakfast" at the Clarion Hotel in Oxon Hill, MD.

The Mistress of Ceremonies was Ms Tracee Wilkins, Prince George's County Bureau Chief of News Channel 4. 

Our guest speaker was Dr Ivory Toldson, Deputy Director White House Initiative on Historically Black Colleges and Universities. 

Also in attendance was The Honorable Obie Patterson, Prince George's County Council Member District 8.

Below are some photographs taken at the event. The Coalition awarded many scholarships worth $1,000 each to deserving high school seniors and college students in District 8. The Prince George's County Drug Policy Coalition would like to express our gratitude to all who were in attendance as well everyone who continues to support our work in our communities. We would also like take a moment to thank Mr Maurice G. Fitzgerald for taking the photographs below. Please take a moment to click "Like" on our Facebook, Prince George's County Drug Policy Coaltion,  to remain updated on issues related to drug policy, criminal justice, and education, as well as our many upcoming events. We look forward to seeing you at future Coalition events.

Dr Ivory Toldson, Deputy Director White House Initiative
on Historically Black Colleges and Universities

Student Awardees and Coalition Members

Mistress of Ceremonies was Ms Tracee Wilkins

Maryland State Senator C. Anthony Muse

Dr Toldson, Senator Muse, Maryland State Delegate Jolene Ivey,
Coalition President Dr Valencia Campbell, Student Awardee,
and PG County District 8 Councilman Obie Patterson

Mayor Eugene Grant

Councilman Obie Patterson

Senator Muse and
Judge Arthur Burnett, President of the National African American
Drug Policy Coalition (NAADPC) 

Dr Campbell, Duke Haggins,
and Ronald Blakely

Coalition Members Dr Campbell, Duke Haggins,
and Ronald Blakely

Dr Valencia Campbell with a citation from
the Maryland General Assembly

Coalition Member Ms Cheryle Mines

Entourage Jazz Band Members

The Prince George's County Drug Policy Coalition, Inc. represents one of many local affiliates of the National African American Drug Policy Coalition, Inc. Our national organization consists of a coalition of 25 preeminent organizations. Through the support of our national organization, interested organizational partners, and grassroots members like you, we hope to prevent and reduce illegal drug abuse and related crimes in Prince George's County.