The Graduations: Jaaye (Law) and Ayo (MBA)

What a beautiful experience to witness the graduations of two of your five sons the same week 3000 miles away in Washington, DC! It was the absolute best Mother's Day Weekend ever! Here are the photos from Jaaye's graduation from Howard Law, (Ayo graduated from Liberty U. but will be traveling during his graduation); to the President's Luncheon at Howard(We were guests of Trustee James Silcott), to the graduation dinner party at CocoCabana, to the Mother's Day Luncheon the next day at H2O on the Waterfront, and finally, an impromptu immediate family reunion when my niece Lia and her family drove down from Baltimore. It was splendid, it was spiritual and we are blessed! Many of you came from great distances and we appreciate your effort! We thank God and all of you for your love and support.

Kwaku, Isidra, Ayo, Jaaye, So, Jarim, and Ravi 5/2007

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  • We made it! Seeing this sign let me know it was real...our baby--er, youngest son--was going to graduate from Howard University School of Law, fulfilling a dream his grandfather once had. Photo by Isidra Person-Lynn

    We made it! Seeing this sign let me know it was real...our baby--er, youngest son--was going to graduate from Howard University School of Law, fulfilling a dream his grandfather once had. Photo by Isidra Person-Lynn

  • Oprah Winfrey received an honorary doctorate (Does this make her Jaaye's classmate?) She was the "Oratrix" (keynote speaker). I will post her comments on my podcast soon. I had to stand up on a chair to get these! Photo by Isidra Person-Lynn

    Oprah Winfrey received an honorary doctorate (Does this make her Jaaye's classmate?) She was the "Oratrix" (keynote speaker). I will post her comments on my podcast soon. I had to stand up on a chair to get these! Photo by Isidra Person-Lynn

  • Henry Louis Gates (AKA Skip Gates) noted historian from Harvard) also received Photo by Isidra Person-Lynn

    Henry Louis Gates (AKA Skip Gates) noted historian from Harvard) also received Photo by Isidra Person-Lynn

  • It was so hot out there I came home 4 shades darker! Thanks to the tickets to the VIP section, I got some good shots. Photo by Isidra Person-Lynn

    It was so hot out there I came home 4 shades darker! Thanks to the tickets to the VIP section, I got some good shots. Photo by Isidra Person-Lynn

  • Oprah said she was really feeling Howard U and that she would be calling herself Doctor Oprah come Monday. Photo by Isidra Person-Lynn

    Oprah said she was really feeling Howard U and that she would be calling herself Doctor Oprah come Monday. Photo by Isidra Person-Lynn

  • Just to the left of Oprah you can see James E. Silcott, Howard U. trustee and mentor to Jaaye. Photo by Isidra Person-Lynn

    Just to the left of Oprah you can see James E. Silcott, Howard U. trustee and mentor to Jaaye. Photo by Isidra Person-Lynn

  • Photo by Isidra Person-Lynn

    Photo by Isidra Person-Lynn

  • Photo by Isidra Person-Lynn

    Photo by Isidra Person-Lynn

  • Everybody was happy that day! Photo by Isidra Person-Lynn

    Everybody was happy that day! Photo by Isidra Person-Lynn

  • There were so many folks out there, Kwaku and I were separated...but I finally found him with my long range zoom! Photo by Isidra Person-Lynn

    There were so many folks out there, Kwaku and I were separated...but I finally found him with my long range zoom! Photo by Isidra Person-Lynn

  • After the pomp and circumstance we were parched and hungry. Thank goodness for the invitation to the refuge of the President's Luncheon, guests of this man here Trustee Silcott. Photo by Isidra Person-Lynn

    After the pomp and circumstance we were parched and hungry. Thank goodness for the invitation to the refuge of the President's Luncheon, guests of this man here Trustee Silcott. Photo by Isidra Person-Lynn

  • Photo by Isidra Person-Lynn

    Photo by Isidra Person-Lynn

  • Jaaye and his friend at the luncheon Photo by Isidra Person-Lynn

    Jaaye and his friend at the luncheon Photo by Isidra Person-Lynn

  • Grandmother chats up my sister Bunny. Photo by Isidra Person-Lynn

    Grandmother chats up my sister Bunny. Photo by Isidra Person-Lynn

  • Jaaye with James Silcott, trustee, Howard U. Photo by Isidra Person-Lynn

    Jaaye with James Silcott, trustee, Howard U. Photo by Isidra Person-Lynn

  • Then it was on to the Law School Graduation at the Convention Center. That was the real deal. Photo by Isidra Person-Lynn

    Then it was on to the Law School Graduation at the Convention Center. That was the real deal. Photo by Isidra Person-Lynn

  • Catching Jaaye in the crowd. Photo by Isidra Person-Lynn

    Catching Jaaye in the crowd. Photo by Isidra Person-Lynn

  • Aunt Paulette with Grandmother looking on. She really helped us pull everything together, housing relatives at her home, and keeping the cake in her fridge plus so many more intangibles. Thanks, Paulette! Photo by Isidra Person-Lynn

    Aunt Paulette with Grandmother looking on. She really helped us pull everything together, housing relatives at her home, and keeping the cake in her fridge plus so many more intangibles. Thanks, Paulette! Photo by Isidra Person-Lynn

  • Jaaye's cousin Ashley Lynn and Courday. She attended Hampton with Jaaye and lives in Maryland. Photo by Isidra Person-Lynn

    Jaaye's cousin Ashley Lynn and Courday. She attended Hampton with Jaaye and lives in Maryland. Photo by Isidra Person-Lynn

  • Ayo at the Law School Hooding Ceremony. Photo by Isidra Person-Lynn

    Ayo at the Law School Hooding Ceremony. Photo by Isidra Person-Lynn

  • After the cheers faded, we all took pictures in the lobby. Here is Jaaye with is Dad. Photo by Isidra Person-Lynn

    After the cheers faded, we all took pictures in the lobby. Here is Jaaye with is Dad. Photo by Isidra Person-Lynn

  • And here is is with him Mom. Photo by Kwaku Person-Lynn

    And here is is with him Mom. Photo by Kwaku Person-Lynn

  • And with the Grandmothers: My Mom, Wilhelmina Person and Kwaku's Mom Adele Mathias Photo by Isidra Person-Lynn

    And with the Grandmothers: My Mom, Wilhelmina Person and Kwaku's Mom Adele Mathias Photo by Isidra Person-Lynn

  • Jaaye with the 'rents. Photo by --I honestly don't remember!

    Jaaye with the 'rents. Photo by --I honestly don't remember!

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