By Ashleigh Fields
AFRO Assistant Editor
afields@afro.com
Dr. Suzan Johnson Cook, former United States Ambassador-at-Large for International Religious Freedom, recently celebrated 24 women of excellence in the religious field with the UnSung She-Roes Awards. Among the list of awardees was AFRO Special Projects Editor
Rev. Dorothy Boulware, beloved former managing editor of the publication.
Journalist Adelle Banks, of the Religion News Service, was also honored, along with researcher Elizabeth Rios. Awards were distributed to pastors and stewards of faith who are revered in their communities. Honorees were recognized at the Mayflower Hotel in Washington, D.C. on Dec. 1.
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Credit: Photos courtesy of Dr. Suzan Johnson Cook
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Credit: Photos courtesy of Dr. Suzan Johnson Cook
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Lord through praise dancing ministry.
Credit: Photos courtesy of Dr. Suzan Johnson Cook
![](https://i0.wp.com/afro.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Emcee-Dr.-Suzan-Johnson-Cook-left-stands-alongside-the-AFROs-Rev.-Dorothy-Boulware-a-2023-honoree-and-fellow-event-host-Marissa-Mitchell-of-Fox-5-DC.jpg?resize=780%2C519&ssl=1)
AFRO’s Rev. Dorothy Boulware, a 2023 honoree, and fellow
event host, Marissa Mitchell, of Fox 5 DC.
Credit: Photos courtesy of Dr. Suzan Johnson Cook
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