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The Bradley/ Christian Family

5th Generation

Ezell L. Battle

Three words that describe me

Brave, Determined, Caring​

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A win, highlight or achievement since the last family reunion: ​

Received Certifications for Bereavement and Palliative Care​

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My favorite thing to do​

Laughing with friends and family​

Don't know: Started writing a murder mystery about 20 years ago in AZ; enjoy singing old R & B songs from the 70s-90s.​

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Message to family:

Thank God for the gift of family. Reunions are a time to reconnect with family andlove and laugh. We are immensely blessed because God is our source.                       ​

5th Generation

Robert and Amanda Murray

3 Words that Describe Us:​

Robert— faithful, loving, humble​

Amanda- faithful, loving, cheerful​
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1 Win​

R— fighting my dementia battle​

A— getting Support and supporting others in the dementia battle also​
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Favorite Thing​

R-worship​

A-worship and fellowship​
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Might Not Know About Me​

R-have always liked to draw​

A-have always wanted to build an album library and still trying​

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Statement to Family​

R&A— TIME is precious. Spend it with God. Spend it with your loved ones and  family. AND spend it helping others.​
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5th Generation

Lynnette Richardson 

3 words that describe me ​

  • passionate​

  • resolved​

  • loyal      ​

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A win since the last reunion ​

  • As 1 VP of WISE increased awareness of human trafficking/sexual exploitation of women & children     through education ​

  • FLC Superintendent, supported educational efforts of 60 plus students and 10 staff to ensure requirements are met. ​

  • CJA Foundation supported 26 families dealing with cancer by providing education and finances​
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My favorite thing to do​

Support others ​

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Something people might not know about me :​

I actually retired 4 years ago from Sentara Health Care Systems ​

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Shoutout to the family: ​

wake up wake up wake up ​

5th Generation

Ralph Richardson III

Three Words that Describe Me​

  • Committed​

  • Conscious​

  • Mindful​

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Achievements since last Reunion​

Received Honorary Doctorate in Theology from Providence College and Seminar​

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Favorite Thing to Do ​

Read​

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Something We May Not Know About You​

My Uncle Used to call me “Quarter”​

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Shout Out to Family​

“Keep God First”

5th Generation

Vernon Alfred Battle, Jr.

Three words that describe Vernon:

Listener; Reader; Devoted grandparent​
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An Achievement since the last family reunion: ​
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-I was promoted in 2026 to a supervisor in the Emergency Resources Center at First Baptist Church of Glenarden​

- I retired in 2026 from the position of chaplain  to the Norfolk State University Alumni Association, D.C. Chapter​

- I received a 15-year service pin from First Baptist Church of Glenarden​

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My favorite thing to do​

Read​
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Something people might not know about me: ​

I am an occasional photographer​
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Message to the family:

Whenever I can wake up, greet my wife of 49 years, hear from my children, see my grandchildren, hear from relatives and friends, work in the community, and fellowship with like-minded ​

5th Generation

Zelene Battle Bell

Three words that describe me:​

Innovative, Analytical, Passionate​

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Win, highlight or achievement since the last family reunion: ​

  • Inducted as a Chesapeake Sports Legend March '25​

  • Earned my Masters in Public Administration from Bowie State May 25' University​

  • Invited to serve on the MPA advisory board at BSU ​

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My favorite thing to do:​

Spend time with my (God) grandchildren​

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Something people might not know about me:​

Selected as a Stanford University Innovation Fellow -- presented my (BSU) teams project in the Netherlands in April 25​

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Shoutout or message to the family ​

Greatness is our norm. Let’s continue to strive for Excellence.​

5th Generation

Rosalind Maude Battle Jennings

Three Words that Describe Me​

 Christian-Encourager,-Charismatic ​

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Awards/Highlights ​

  • Featured in the 2024 Report on Philanthropy for Norfolk State University  ​

  • Inducted into the Visionary Society of Norfolk State University in October 2025 ​

  • Served as Chairperson of the Third Annual VCU Ladies and Sisters Tea in 2025​

  • Received the VCU Alumni Outstanding Program Award for the VCU Hampton Roads  AlumniChapter ​​

My favorite thing to do​

  • is encourage and bless others.  ​

  •  I made my health a priority, which has led me to lose 80 pounds.  ​

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Shout Out​

The Bradley-Christian family loves hard and prays hard!

5th Generation

Mitchelle Goodman (Shelly)​

​Words that describe me:​

  • Smart, kind, and full of questions​

  • Win:​

  • Join in the High School Graduation ceremony of Devyn Brown, my 1 st Grandchild​

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Highlight:​

  • Share in the good news:​

  • Devyn Brown induction in the National Honor Society and a Merit Scholarship​

acceptance into Townson University​

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Achievement:​

My reinstatement into the Senior Missionaries at Rehoboth Baptist Church​

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Favorite thing to do:​

  • Exploring new places, things and events with my grandson, Hawk Harper, who is​

  • 7 years old​

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Shoutout or message to the family:​

  • Say it Loud we are Black and we are Proud

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