Bar Association Black History Month Celebration

HONOREES—The Allegheny County Bar Association Homer S. Brown Division held its 12th Annual Black History Month Celebration at Olive or Twist, in downtown Pittsburgh. Cocktails and light hors d’oeuvres were served. The 2016 Spirit Award recipient was Vanessa German, the 2016 HSBD Young Leader Award recipient was Tony J. Thompson, and the 2016 Oliver L. Johnson Scholarship recipient was also honored at the event. Above awardees and presenters from left are presenter Karris Jackson from POISE Foundation, awardee Rondell M. Jordan, awardee Vanessa German, presenter Attorney Ron G. Jones, awardee Tony J. Thompson, and presenter Attorney Tyra Oliver. (Photos by J.L. Martello) — **HONOREES—**Above awardees and presenters from left are presenter Karris Jackson from POISE Foundation, awardee Rondell M. Jordan, awardee Vanessa German, presenter Attorney Ron G. Jones, awardee Tony J. Thompson, and presenter Attorney Tyra Oliver. (Photos by J.L. Martello)

The Allegheny County Bar Association Homer S. Brown Division held its 12th Annual Black History Month Celebration at Olive or Twist, in downtown Pittsburgh. Cocktails and light hors d’oeuvres were served.
The 2016 Spirit Award recipient was Vanessa German, the 2016 HSBD Young Leader Award recipient was Tony J. Thompson, and the 2016 Oliver L. Johnson Scholarship recipient was also honored at the event.

RECEIVING HER AWARD—Vanessa German gets her award from Ron G. Jones. — **RECEIVING HER AWARD—**Vanessa German gets her award from Ron G. Jones.

RONDELL M. JORDAN the Oliver L. Johnson Scholarship recipient. — **RONDELL M. JORDAN** the Oliver L. Johnson Scholarship recipient.

TONY J. THOMPSON HSBD young leader awardee. — **TONY J. THOMPSON** HSBD young leader awardee.

QUINNTARRA MORANT gives welcoming remarks. — **QUINNTARRA MORANT** gives welcoming remarks.

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Bar Association Black History Month Celebration

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