Black German Cultural Society™ Banquet 2015

Black German Cultural Society Banquet March 2015

Honoring Our Own ~ Honoring Each Other

With hearts filled with joy, compassion and understanding, German-born, Post WWII, US Occupation Babies, stand shoulder to shoulder in recognition and honor. This, in of itself, would have been enough. However, the evening was this, and so much more.

Brown Baby, Save The Children Melody by Diana Ross
(BGCS BANQUET 2015 THEME SONG)
Listen as you peruse our wonderful photographs.

BGCS Secretary and Search Consultant Henriette Cain receiving award for her dedication to BGCS, her Integrity, and for reuniting countless German-born US occupation children with their maternal and paternal families.

BGCS Secretary and Search Consultant Henriette Cain receiving award for her dedication to BGCS, her Integrity, and for reuniting countless German-born US occupation children with their maternal and paternal families.

L to R: Sister C's, friend, Sister C of the Lutheran Seminary of Mt Airy. Rabbi Claire Green (German-born US occupation survivor) and her husband Steve.

L to R: Sister C’s, friend, Sister C of the Lutheran Seminary of Mt Airy. Rabbi Claire Green (German-born US occupation survivor) and her husband Steve.

L to R: German-born US occupation survivor Rudiger (Rudy) Ellis with his wife and daughters.

L to R: German-born US occupation survivor Rudiger (Rudy) Ellis with his wife and daughters.

9 year old German Irmagard and friend üta. Irmagard married an Italian American soldier, but said she remembered seeing the German mother's with thier little 'brown babies.' She came bearing gifts for all.

89 year old German Irmagard and friend üta. Irmagard married an Italian American soldier, but said she remembered seeing the German mother’s with thier little ‘brown babies.’ She came bearing gifts for all.

A bit overcome with emotion. L. to R. BGCS Founding President Shirley Gindler-Price & BGCS Secretary and Search Consultant Henriette Cain

A bit overcome with emotion. L. to R. BGCS Founding President Shirley Gindler-Price & BGCS Secretary and Search Consultant Henriette Cain

Surprise award given to Shirley Gindler-Price, Founding President of BGCS, presented by Honoree Henriette Hood-Cain, BGCS Secretary & Search Consultant & BGCS Family Member Angelika Scurlock

Surprise award given to Shirley Gindler-Price, Founding President of BGCS, presented by Honoree Henriette Hood-Cain, BGCS Secretary & Search Consultant & BGCS Family Member Angelika Scurlock

Attendees captivated by the presentation about German 'Brown Babies' the Forgotten Children.

Attendees captivated by the presentation about German ‘Brown Babies’ the Forgotten Children.

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Henriette Cain with cousin and 2nd generation US Occupation child, Judith Schnitzler-Bell Idowu.

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Rudy Ellis, German-born US Occupation child receiving award from Shirley Gindler-Price, Founding President,

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L. to R. Mr. Tyson K Price of BGCS, son of Founding President Shirley Gindler-Price with German-born US occupation Survivor Rudiger "Rudy" Ellis.

L. to R. Mr. Tyson K Price of BGCS, son of Founding President Shirley Gindler-Price with German-born US occupation Survivor Rudiger “Rudy” Ellis.

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Judith Schnitzler-Bell Idowu and Shirley, 1st and 2nd generation German-born US occupation children,

Attendees captivated by the presentation about German ‘Brown Babies’ the Forgotten Children. Forefront: Mr Vernon V Price of BGCS, husband of Founding President, Shirley Gindler-Price.

L to R:German-born US occupation survivor Wolfgang and banquet attendees from the Asian Federation of the United States and Yusef, raido personality (4 from left

L to R:German-born US occupation survivor Wolfgang and banquet attendees from the Asian Federation of the United States and Yusef, raido personality (4 from left

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Shirley Gindler-Price with Judith Schnitzler-Bell Idowu and her son.

German-born US occupation survivor, Keynote speaker, Daniel Poprocki Cardwell receiving award for his support of BGCS, his personal sacrifices and tireless research on behalf of the German ‘Brown Babies’.

German-born US Occupation survivor Wolfgang receiving his plaque award for his generous contributions and support of BGCS

German-born US Occupation survivor Wolfgang receiving his plaque award for his generous contributions and support of BGCS

Attendees captivated by the presentation about German 'Brown Babies' the Forgotten Children.

Attendees captivated by the presentation about German ‘Brown Babies’ the Forgotten Children.

 L to R: Founding President of BGCS Shirley Gindler-Price, Daniel Cardwell, Angelika Scurlock, Michael Carwell, BGCS Secretary and search consultant Henriette Hood-Cain

L to R: Founding President of BGCS Shirley Gindler-Price, Daniel Cardwell, Angelika Scurlock, Michael Carwell, BGCS Secretary and search consultant Henriette Hood-Cain

Honoring Each Other: With hearts filled with joy, compassion and understanding, 1st and 2nd generation German-born, Afro-German, Post WWII, US Occupation survivors stand shoulder to shoulder in recognition and honor.

Honoring Each Other: With hearts filled with joy, compassion and understanding, 1st and 2nd generation German-born, Afro-German, Post WWII, US Occupation children survivors stand shoulder to shoulder in recognition and honor.

German-born, US occupation survivor Rudy receiving award for generous donation of time and support of BGCS

German-born, US occupation survivor Rudy receiving award for generous donation of time and support of BGCS

Attendees captivated by the presentation about German 'Brown Babies' the Forgotten Children.

Attendees captivated by the presentation about German ‘Brown Babies’ the Forgotten Children.

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Presentation: Germany’s Brown babies: The Forgotten Children

German-born Post WWII, US Occupation Survivors , Founding President Shirley Gindler-Price, BGCS Family Angie Scurlock, BGCS Secretary/ Search Consultant Henriette Cain

German-born US occupation brothers (L) Daniel Paprocki Cardwell and brother Michael Cardwell. Born Jan 1947 in Bamberg, Germany, Michael, upon receiving a Certificate of Recognition from BGCS, said it was the first certificate he had ever received in his life. He said he was going to take it home and frame it.

German-born US occupation brothers (L) Daniel Paprocki Cardwell and brother Michael Cardwell. Born Jan 1947 in Bamberg, Germany, Michael, upon receiving a Certificate of Recognition from BGCS, said it was the first certificate he had ever received in his life. He said he was going to take it home and frame it.

Surprise award given to Shirley Gindler-Price, Founding President of BGCS, presented by Honoree Henriette Hood-Cain, Secretary & Search Consultant for BGCS and Angelika Scurlock, part of the BGCS family.

Surprise award given to Shirley Gindler-Price, Founding President of BGCS, presented by Honoree Henriette Hood-Cain, Secretary & Search Consultant for BGCS and Angelika Scurlock, part of the BGCS family.

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