Prince George’s Youth Voices Take Center Stage at the Top Ladies of Distinction, Inc. Prince George’s County’s 14th Annual Dr. King Prayer Breakfast
By PRESS OFFICER
Top Ladies of Distinction, Inc. Prince George’s County Chapter
Prince George’s County, Md. (Jan. 6, 2026)—The Top Ladies of Distinction, Inc. Prince George’s County Chapter will host its 14th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Prayer Breakfast on Saturday, January 17, 2026 from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Martin’s Crosswinds, located at 7400 Greenway Center Dr, Greenbelt, MD 20770. bringing together community leaders, residents, and youth to honor the life, legacy, and enduring impact of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
This year’s breakfast places a special emphasis on youth voices and leadership, with members of the chapter’s Top Teen of America program actively participating throughout the program. Teen participants will offer reflections, prayer, a dramatic presentation, and musical selections that speak to what Dr. King’s legacy means to the next generation.
“Our Top Teens represent the future Dr. King envisioned—young people who are thoughtful, civically engaged, and committed to service,” said Lady Carolyn Culver, Chapter President. “Their presence and leadership throughout the program make this year’s event especially meaningful.”
The annual breakfast, which has already drawn over 300 registered attendees, serves as a cornerstone event for the chapter’s commitment to service, education, and community uplift. Attendees will experience an inspiring morning program featuring music, prayer, youth presentations, and messages centered on faith, unity, and social responsibility.
In addition to honoring Dr. King’s legacy, the program will include a tribute recognizing the life and service of the late Lady Ozell Dean, the last of the organization’s living founders who passed away in 2024 at 100 years old.
Top Ladies of Distinction, Inc. (TLOD) is a national service organization of professional women committed to improving the quality of life in communities through youth development, women’s empowerment, senior citizen support, community beautification, and community partnerships. The Prince George’s County Chapter continues this legacy through service projects that uplift families and strengthen the fabric of our community. Visit https:// tlodpgcc.org
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OFFLINE: TRACING THE SOURCE
New Works by Hadiya Williams Explore Ancestral Memory and Contemporary Tech
By KATE TAYLOR DAVIS
Pyramid Atlantic Art Center
Hyattsville, Md. (Jan. 12, 2026)—Featuring hand pulled prints, 32 AI generated giclees, ceramics, and textiles, Pyramid’s gallery will be layered with color, texture, and patterns as it showcases work by the multifaceted Artist Hadiya Williams.
Curated by Anika Hobbs, OFFLINE invites viewers to consider how materiality, memory, and technology together expand the possibilities of modernism itself.
OFFLINE: TRACING THE SOURCE opens January 23, 2026 with a reception from 7–9 p.m. The exhibition runs through March 3, 2026 in Pyramid’s Helen C. Frederick Gallery. Gallery hours are Wed & Thu, 10–8 p.m. and Fri –Sun, 10–6 p.m. Pyramid is located at 4318 Gallatin Street, Hyattsville, Maryland 20781. For more information and an RSVP link, visit pyramidatlantic.org or call 301-608-9101.
Williams and Pyramid have collaborated to create three hand-pulled limited edition screenprints and one letterpress print as part of Pyramid’s Denbo Publishing program. These new prints join Williams’ digitally printed work, hand cut paper images, and ceramics. Each piece is a visual bridge between mid-century modernist language and Afro-diasporic design traditions. Patterns, textures, and structures drawn from Black cultural archives are reconfigured through digital tools, then re-embodied by hand—asserting the tactile presence of Black creativity in a world increasingly mediated by code.
Hadiya Williams is an artist and designer with over two decades of professional experience in graphic design. She earned her BS from Bowie State University and a BFA from Columbia College Chicago. In 2017, she transitioned from a successful career in graphic design to focus on handmade ceramics, surface design, and later generative art.
Hadiya is the founder and creative director of Black Pepper Paperie Co.®. Her work draws inspiration from the through-line between West African art forms, early 20th-century design, and the graphic styles of the Black Arts Movement of the ’60s and ’70s. Her work is in permanent collections at the National Museum of African American History and Culture and the National Trust for Historic Preservation. Hadiya has collaborated with brands such as F. Schumacher & Co., Esembly Baby, Nubian Hueman, and Lulu & Georgia bringing her creative perspective to audiences worldwide.
Grounded in her personal and cultural history, Hadiya’s artwork celebrates what it means to be a Black woman in this world while exploring modern interpretations of art and design.
Founded in 1981, Pyramid Atlantic is a nonprofit contemporary art center. Our mission is to sustain and elevate a welcoming arts hub in Hyattsville. MD that champions contemporary printmaking, papermaking, and book arts. We equip, educate, and exhibit while prioritizing artistic integrity, creative growth, and inclusivity. Our vision is to anchor an arts community that recognizes and uplifts the importance of artists, the intrinsic values of working with your hands, and the economy of artist-made work. https://pyramidatlanticartcenter.org
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Council Appoints Danielle Hunter to Fill District 6 Vacancy
By PRESS OFFICER
Prince George’s County Council Media
On Friday, January 9, the Prince George’s County Council unanimously appointed Danielle Hunter to fill the District 6 Council vacancy created when Council Member Wala Blegay was sworn in to her current At-Large seat. Hunter, currently the Director of Appointments in County Executive Aisha Braveboy’s administration, was selected from a list of more than 20 applicants.
“I want to congratulate Danielle Hunter on the unanimous vote, and I look forward to her joining the Council to serve with us,” said Council Chair Krystal Oriadha. “Her dedication, vision, and commitment to our county is invaluable as we start our new legislative session later this month.”
Aside from her work for the Prince George’s County government, Hunter is heavily involved in her Oak Creek community and works alongside her husband to introduce young students in Prince George’s County to the world of aviation through their co-owned Take Flight Consulting Group, LLC., encouraging young people to pursue aviation-related careers.
“I am ready to get to work on behalf of the residents of District 6,” Hunter told the Council during Friday’s public selection process. “I had the opportunity to meet with residents of Cameron Grove, who expressed concerns about economic development initiatives, affordable housing, and public safety. I too share those concerns and am committed to working toward sound policy-based solutions to enhance the lives of our residents.”
Pursuant to the County Code, when there is a vacancy in the Office of a Council Member that occurs during the last year of a term, a majority of the remaining Council Members make an appointment to fill the vacancy.
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