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Motown Maurice To Host Special Reunion
Stanley And Charsetta Thorne Celebrate 30th Anniversary
Stanley and Charsetta Thorne at their 30th Wedding Anniversary celebration.
The sister of Charsetta, known as “Q” Vance,
and her live band serenaded the couple during
the celebration. Carlos Thorne, Jr. attended the celebration.
BY IRIS B. HOLTON Sentinel City Editor
For several years, the name of Motown Maurice was well-known throughout the Tampa Bay Area. The young man created a forum in 2007 that became popular and included panelists to discuss various topics.
Known as “Wide aWoke Wednesdays,” it drew a large following. Maurice decided to relocate to California in pursuit of his dreams. This weekend, the enterprising young man will come home for the 10-year Anniversary
of “Wide aWoke Wednes- days.”
“Wide aWoke Wednes- days” was a monthly forum with a panel that focused on discussing current events, and popular topics affecting African Americans. Maurice hosted the show for 2-1/2 years.
Maurice said, “I just want the community to know the greatness and sig- nificance of “Wide aWoke Wednesdays” and that it is due for a celebration. Those who were impacted by it or involved can come out and celebrate. Anyone wishing to
MOTOWN MAURICE
... To host the 10-year reunion of “Wide aWoke Wednesdays”
attend can send an email and we will send an invita- tion.”
The gathering is a semi- private celebration to reunite those active in the event be- tween 2007 and 2009. It will take place on Saturday, De- cember 30th, from 6:30 p.m. until 9:30 p.m. Those wish- ing to attend must email Maurice at wideawokere- union@yahoo.com.
After graduating from Leto High School, Maurice continued his education at Florida A & M University, where he earned a degree in Broadcast Journalism.
While establishing himself as in Tampa, he worked as a videographer and photogra- pher.
Today, the 37-year-old has established himself in the entertainment industry.
In addition to reuniting program participants and panelists, the reunion will also include a special memo- rial honoring participants who have passed away. Those honorees include James Evans, Ms. Sharon Pierre, Ms. Shawna Williamson, Jetie B. Wilds, and Dr. Harriet B. Boyd.
Stanley and Charsetta Thorne were joined by family and friends at the Hilton Hotel as they celebrated their 30th wedding anniversary. (Photographs by Julia Jackson)
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