Birthday Cake for 300. Photo: Melisa Cardona

John and Weebo O'Neal. Photo: Melisa Cardona

Linda Parris-Bailey pays tribute to Carlton Turner. Photo: Melisa Cardona

Dudley Cocke. Photo: Melisa Cardona

Founders of Alternate ROOTS. Photo: Melisa Cardona

Andrea Assaf and S.T. Shimi. Photo: Melisa Cardona

Afternoon BBQ feast. Photo: Melisa Cardona

Ashley Sparks pays tribute to Bob Leonard. Photo: Melisa Cardona

Dr. Zog. Photo: Melisa Cardona

"Deeply ROOTed" awardee Eleanor Brownfield. Photo: Melisa Cardona

Paula Larke and Elise Witt. Photo: Melisa Cardona

"Spirit of ROOTS" honoree Tufara Waller Muhammad. Photo: Melisa Cardona