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Richard Allen Coalition hosts celebration gala
Four generations of of the Issacs family gathered at the Richard Allen Coalition Gala fundraising event, Feb. 6 at the CHEER Center in Georgetown. Pictured in back are (l-r) Delores King, Eva Sturgis, Bruce King, Agnes Williams, Ralph Harmon, Harry Crapper, Marlene Hall, Ida Sturgis and John Williams. Seated are Clara Ingram, Evelyn Ingram, Martina Williams and Freddy Williams. DENY HOWETH PHOTOS
February 25, 2016
The Rev. Iona Smith Nze shares thoughts about the school's namesake in her address to attendees, "Richard Allen from Slavery to Bishop."
Eunice Richardson is flanked by Tasha Stevens, left, and Parris Stevens.
Jane Hovington, left, president of the Richard Allen Coalition, and the Rev. Iona Smith Nze talk after the introduction.
Diaz Bonville, director of the West Rehoboth Children and Youth Program, talks with guests during dinner.
Greg and Ester Fuller enjoy the festivities.
Lettie and Carlton Cannon chat with Roni Posner, right.
Claudius Bowden and Melody Saunders enjoy the gala.
Shown (l-r) Carol Parker, Diaz Bonville and Percell Parker chat during dinner.
Phase II of the journey to restore the Richard Allen School to create a cultural, civic and educational center began with a gala fundraising event Feb. 6 at the CHEER Center in Georgetown. Civic, business and religious leaders of the community joined together to celebrate and contribute to the goal.
The Richard Allen School in Georgetown, which opened in 1920, was of the schools built for the African-American community. When schools were integrated, the school became part of the Indian River School District.
It was recently closed and left vacant, but a small group came together to form the Richard Allen Coalition, with the goal of restoring and renovating the the school.
