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Devon Baker
moendsforme_81@yahoo.com
Now in Atlanta, GA
Choir Member from 2000-2002
Served as Tenor Section Leader
Favorite Memory - Miami Tour
I currently attend Total Grace Christian Center, where I sing on the Praise Team. I go to Georgia Perimeter College where im finishing up to go to Georgia Tech. I am a manager @ Financial Asset Management Systems. God has really favored me to sing with top gospel artists such as Byron Cage, Dorothy Norwood, Richard Smallwood, Israel & New Breed (the new CD and DVD comes out late April 2004) and come check out the concert in May, I'll be singing with Natalie Wilson....

Updated April 2004

Felicia Baptiste
felicia.baptiste@mnsu.edu
Now in Mankato, MN
Choir Member from 1999-2001
Favorite Memory - Miami Tour
I am currently in Graduate School

Updated February 2005

Sababu Chaka Barashango
webmaster@sababuland.com
Now in McDonough, GA
Choir Member from 1991-1992
Favorite Song - "Excellent"
Favorite Memory - Live performances.
I teach secondary mathematics and web design. I also have my own multimedia design company, Sababuland.com. I am married to Monique Lenora (Jones) Barashango, Spelman '96 and we have two children Sababu Chaka Barashango, Jr. and Tai'Re Akinyele Barashango.

Updated February 2004

Brendon Barclay
suvoac@yahoo.com
Now in Atlanta, GA
Choir Member from 1989-1991
Served as Chaplain
Favorite Song - "I Came That You Might Have Life"
Favorite Memory - Going on Tour
I am currently the Founder/Director of the Sustaining Urban Villages at the Outdoor Activity Center of Atlanta. I will be married for 10 years on April 30, and I have two boys ages 7 and 4. I also went to West Africa with my father in August of 2003.

Updated January 2004

Elizabeth Barnes
lizbarnes2@aol.com
Now in Houston, TX
Choir Member from 2000-2003
Served as Spelman President and President's Administrative Assistant
Favorite Song - Lily In The Valley
Favorite Memory - There are so many ... I would have to say, Marty falling on the bus on a tour. But most the love and fellowship !!!
I am still in school at the University of Houston and upon my completion I plan on attending law school.

Updated January 2005

Kimberly Barnes
knb82@aol.com
Now in Carrollton, GA
Choir Member from 2000-2003
Served as Morris Brown President
Favorite Song - "The Blood"
Favorite Memory - My favorite memory of choir was my first tour: Miami 2001 when the Holy Ghost took over the bus on the way to Picadilly.
I am currently a senior at the State Uinversity of West Georgia where I will obtain a Bachelor of Arts degree in Mass Communications.

Updated January 2004

Jason Barrett
writerofcolor@yahoo.com
Now in Washington DC
Choir Member from 1995-1997
Favorite Song - "He'll Work It Out"
Favorite Memory - Spending my birthday week on Spring Tour '97 - California. Lee,Ben,Tiye(my play twin-sister) and I were acting like fools in the hotel. Also when Lindsey and I started laughing really hard, about the time Sean yelled at Karli about her open window on the bus in California. And of course - ALL THE WONDERFUL MEALS, THE CHURCHES SERVED US AFTER WE SANG,LOL!!
After graduating from Morehouse(Class of 1999), I started a theater training program with 2 acting teachers in Washington,DC and I have been honored to be cast in shows working with different theater companies, as well as talented actors/actresses. So far I have been in 10 stage productions(3 lead roles), 4 indie films(2 lead roles) and a commercial for a Health Insurance company. During the year of 2002, I put together a spoken-word CD ,allowing me to publicly share my poetry among the DC area(jazz clubs,churches,community centers,conferences.)Right now, I am developing and exploring my craft, in preparation for a professional career as a performer. Keep Singing New Life!!

Updated April 2004

Duwaine Bascoe
duwainebascoe@hotmail.com
Now in Rochester, NY
Choir Member from 1999-2000
Favorite Song - "Coming Soon"
Favorite Memory - It would have to be the East Coast Tour. I had a ton of fun.
I am married to Sonnette Robinson (Bascoe) and currently working in NY and looking to go to law school. I had my first son (Sean Terrence Bascoe). He was born March 16, 2005 and was 6 pounds and 18 inches.

Updated September 2005

Sonnette (Robinson) Bascoe
sonnettebascoe@hotmail.com
Now in Atlanta, GA
Choir Member from 1998-2001
Served as Alto Section Leader
Favorite Song - "Coming Soon"
Favorite Memory - Receiving the revelation one night in choir rehearsal that I was supposed to be a part of Pastor Williams ministry before he officially founded his church, New Life International Family Church.
I am enjoying being married to the most wonderful man of God. We had our first son, Sean, on March 16, 2005. Currently, I am attending the University of Rochester to obtain my Ph.D. in Clinical Child Psychology.

Updated September 2005

Dominic Bazile
tic2datoc@yahoo.com
Now in Baton Rogue, LA
Choir Member from 1997-1998
Favorite Song - "Total Praise"
Favorite Memory - My favorite memory is going to rehearsals in Sale Hall Chapel. Fellowshiping and praising God! New Life taught me how to really Praise the Lord!
I'm in graduate school at LSU pursuing a Masters in Music. I'm also an independent music producer working with major and independent Hip Hop and R&B artists. I'm a proud Husband and Father. I have three boys and a beautiful Wife.

Updated January 2005

Emmanuel Bell
sosoblak@yahoo.com
Now in Chicago, IL
Choir Member from 1991-1994
Served as Vice President
Favorite Song - "Center of My Joy", "How Excellent"
Favorite Memory - I loved going on tour.
I'm currently a Commercial Real Estate broker in Chicago, IL. I married a former New Lifer, Meridith Riley, and we have two beautiful children together; Emmanuel and Amanda. Though divorced, we remain extremely close and cherish the fun times we had with our New Life family. Comments = For pics, go to photos.yahoo.com/sosoblak. I update regularly.

Updated September 2005

Meridith (Riley) Bell
meridithbell@bellsouth.net
Now in Ellenwood, GA
Choir Member from 1994-1995
Favorite Song - "I Walk With the King"
Favorite Memory - The fellowship and tours...
I am currently employed with the Dekalb County School System. I spend all my time with my two wonderful children, Emmanuel age 10 and Amanda age 7.

Updated November 2005

Brian Bellamy
elderbellamy@aol.com
Now in New Haven, CT
Choir Member from 1998-2001
Favorite Song - "Any Way You Bless Me Lord" (from the recording)
Favorite Memory - 1) Tuesday night rehearsals in Sale Hall, Morehouse Campus. I always sat in an aisle seat in case I needed to get my praise on! 2)Tour 2000 when the choir ministered at my home church. 3)I miss everyone I knew/know, and pray the Lord's best for all.
I became a Morehouse Man on May 19, 2002. I was ordained an Elder by the Unison Free Will Baptist Association, and one of my sermons has been published in the African American Pulpit. (Judson Press) I received the Master of Divinity Degree from Yale University Divinity School, and will receive a second Master’s degree in Sacred Theology with a concentration in Ethics in May 2006, from the same institution. I am currently preparing to apply for doctoral programs, mentoring young people, and doing the work of an Evangelist.

Updated July 2005

Ameer Blackmon
ameer_blackmon@vanguard.com
Now in Philadelphia, PA
Choir Member from 2001-2003
Served as Choir Liaison
Favorite Memory - anything we sang in concert
Favorite Memory - Spring break 2002, We went to Texas and New Orleans
I'm currently working...trying to be a grown up

Updated April 2005

Miriam Blankenship
black_queen3@hotmail.com
Now in Birmingham, AL
Choir Member from 2002-2003
Served as Alto Section Leader
Favorite Song - "Awesome God"
Favorite Memory - When we went to Copeland's for Marty's going away party. I enjoyed the love and fellowship...
I am attending the University of Montevallo where I am majoring in Mathematics Education.

Updated January 2004

April Boozer
aprilboozer@hotmail.com
Now in Phoenix, AZ
Choir Member from 1998-2002
Favorite Song - "Lily In The Valley"
Favorite Memory - My favorite memory of the choir was going on tour. We had such a great time and it was a wonderful experience. I most cherish the wonderful friendships that I made while apart of the choir!
Currently, I am teaching second grade and enjoying it. I recently earned a Master's Degree in Curriculum and Instruction and will be pursuing a Doctoral degree in Education.

Updated May 2005

Tammy Boyd
chosen78@hotmail.com
Now in Lithonia, GA
Choir Member from 2000-2003
Served as Soprano Section Leader
Favorite Song - "For Your Name Is To Be Praised"
Favorite Memory - When we went to my hometown Miami for Spring Tour
I am currently working at Comcast and Iamage Magazine with my cousin. I also ministered on the Hero Tour With Kirk Franklin

Updated November 2005

Cory Bradley
cbradley@newbirthcharlotte.org
Now in Charlotte, NC
Choir Member from 1997-1998
Served as Praise and Worship Leader
Favorite Song - "Standing On The Promises"
Favorite Memory - The fellowship with other young people who though missing it (with regard to integrity) in areas of our walk with God...we were all going after God so voraciously. And so today here I stand still pursuing Him...Thank God for a New Life!
Unexpectedly, I am in full-time ministry. I am the worship arts director for one of Bishop Long's plant churches where he set one of his sons over the house, Pastor Terrell L. Murphy, here in Charlotte, North Carolina called New Birth-Charlotte.

Updated June 2006

Terrence Bradshaw
tbradshaw@coair.com
Now in Houston, TX
Choir Member from 1989-1994
Served as President
Favorite Song - "Speak to My Heart", Jeronn led and "Psalms 51", song by Lea
Favorite Memory - I have MANY fond memories of New Life, including the lasting friendships forged with fellow choir members. I remember touring with the Choir from the first tour in Richmond,VA through the year to Phila, Texas, Chicago and Florida. I especially remember rooming with Jeronn and our bass play, Alton and the many nights we sat up shared life experiences. I thank God for blessing me with friends like them who prayed for me constantly.
I am currently The marketing/Revenue Manager for Latin America, Caribbean, and Mexico for Continental Airlines. I am a member of the Brookhollow Church here in Houston, along with my wife and two kids.

Updated May 2006

Byron Brewer
byronbrewer@hotmail.com
Now in Birmingham, Alabama
Choir Member from 1999-2001
Favorite Song - "He's Holy"
Favorite Memory - That's hard to narrow down. Probably the East Coast Tour. Philly, D.C., Baltimore... I had a great time.
I am curently in investment banking with Compass Bank here in Birmingham.

Updated January 2005

Thomas Brock II
tbrock@morehouse.edu
Now in Atlanta, GA
Choir Member from 2000-2003
Favorite Song - "He Has Done Marvelous Things", "Let Everything that Hath Breath"
Favorite Memory - Although it was common, my favorite choir memory is the feeling I would have after rehersal was over. The word and praise during rehersal was always refreshing. The tours of spring break were also enjoyable, particulary Miami(2001) and Memphis (2003).
Currrently, I am in the process of enrolling into graduate school. In the meantime I am enjoying work as the Greenhouse Technician at Morehouse College.

Updated April 2004

Cynthia "Cindy" (Wyatt) Brown
brownc@stcva.org
Now in Richmond, VA
Choir Member from 1991-1994
Served as President and Chaplain
Favorite Song - "Jesus, You're the Center of My Joy"
Favorite Memory - Wow, this is a tough question. There are so many wonderful memories associated around New Life. The two clearest memories are meeting at the back gate to load into cars to travel to engagements only to find out there weren't enough drivers, thus breaking the law and loading cars to capacity. The second memory is singing back up with Hezikiah Walker. That was AWESOME!
I have been teaching for the past ten years. The time has flown by. Currently, I teach third grade at an all boys school, am completeing a Master's degree in Reading, and direct my church's Mime Ministry. I married a former New Life president. Ricardo Brown and I will celebrate 4 years July 29.

Updated July 2004

Kornisha (McGill) Brown
kornisha7@hotmail.com
Now in Columbus, GA
Choir Member from 1994-1997
Favorite Song - "Work it Out", "Lily in the Valley", "Now Behold the Lamb"
Favorite Memory - I must say tours in New York and California! I truly enjoyed every minute of singing in the choir. I thank God for giving me the opportunity to participate in such a wonderful ministry.
After leaving Spelman, I entered graduate school and received my Masters degree in Social Science Education from the University of Georgia. After pursuing a career in education, I decided to take some time off to become a stay-at-home mom. I am married to Darius Brown, and we are the proud parents of two beautiful children, Jordan and D.J.

Updated September 2005

Marcia (Norris) Brown
missycia74@yahoo.com
Now in New Orleans, LA
Choir Member from 1991-1995
Served as Soprano Section Leader
Favorite Song - "I Come That You Might Have Life More Abundantly"
Favorite Memory - I have so many memories that I don't have a favorite. I will say that tour time was always an exciting and wonderful time for me!
I am now married to Charles Brown, II (former drummer of New Life), we have 2 beautiful children (Charles, III and Christina, before having my baby girl, I worked for a public accounting firm in Downtown New Orleans. My husband and I sing with a group called Yielded Vessels and have traveled extensively over the past 6 years and have performed with Kim Burrell and Karen Clark-Sherd and have been on the same programs with Men of Standard and Dawkins and Dawkins.

Updated September 2003

Sumaya Brown
luminous_7@hotmail.com
Now in Atlanta, GA
Choir Member from 1997-2001
Favorite Song - "God Wants A Yes"
Favorite Memory - Tours were always great. On one particular rehearsal, a lot of members gave their lives to Christ, while others rededicated.
Currently I am a beginning filmaker, ghost writer, and speaker consultant.

Updated January 2005

Tashena Brown
tbrown@nmbh.hcs.k12.sc.us
Now in North Myrtle Beach, SC
Choir Member from 1998-2000
Favorite Song - "God Wants A Yes"
Favorite Memory - My favorite memory is going to the different functions and singing for the Glory of God.
I am currently a Business Education Teacher at North Myrtle Beach High School. I will be pursing my Doctorate degree in 2005. Most importantly, I am the proud mother of a bubbling 2 year old daughter named Emphasis! I am also the choir director of my church choir, The Voices of Deliverance, and I am trying to get a gospel choir started at my school.

Updated November 2004

Robert Burress
booneville21@hotmail.com
Now in Booneville, MS
Choir Member from 2001-2003
Favorite Song - "Oh To Be Kept"
Favorite Memory - My favorite memory of the choir was all the praise and worship that went up before God during rehearsal, concerts, and tours. It was also exciting to see so many young people on fire for God.
After finishing Morehouse in May 2003, I started to work at Millcreek of Pontotoc, a Psychiatric Facility for kids. I am also a minister now as well back at my home church here in MS.

Updated May 2004

Erika Bullock
erika_bullock@netzero.net
Now in Lithia Springs, GA
Choir Member from 1996-2000
Favorite Song - "Standing on the Promises"
Favorite Memory - Meeting such incredible people and making lasting friendships.
I currently work in IT at CNN in Atlanta.

Updated July 2004

Jocelyn Bush
jocelyn_bush@yahoo.com
Now in Torrance, CA
Choir Member from 1998-2001
Served as Soprano Section Leader
Favorite Song - "Standing on the Promises"
Favorite Memory - Having high spirited church service in the midst of rehearsals.
Loving God, my neighbor, myself, and life. Also working in logistics management at the Northrop Grumman Corporation in El Segundo, CA.

Updated December 2003

Denise Bussey
denisebussey@gmail.com
Now in Brooklyn, NY
Choir Member from 2000-2001
Favorite Song - Anything that mad me cry...Means I felt it in my soul
Favorite Memory - Tour was quite a memorable experience...
I am currently a Freelance Fashion Editor/Stylist in New York. You can see my work in such publications as Complex Magazine, Interview Magazine, Life & Style Weekly, along with several music videos and commercials.

Updated February 2008

Dejay Byrd
starsha101@aol.com
Now in Philadelphia, PA
Choir Member from 1990-1994
Favorite Song - "Lead Me To Calvary" (acapella song taught to us by Pastor Drayton)
Favorite Memory - I loved the closeness of the choir, it really was home away from home. The best moment for me was when we came to sing at my home church in Philly, Mt. Airy COGIC in 1993.
I spent time in Europe doing grad school work-it was fantastic! Currently, I'm assistant director of the Arthur Ross Gallery at the University of Pennsylvania, and I also curate art exhibitions independently in Philly and NYC. i'm still very active in the youth and women's ministries at Mt. Airy COGIC. I still can't believe how fast the years have flown!

Updated December 2005

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New Life Inspirational Gospel Choir
PO Box 2159
Lithonia GA 30058