2 December 2014 Marion S.Barry, Jr. Special Edition www.washingtoninformer.com 3 December 2014 Marion S.Barry, Jr. Special Edition www.washingtoninformer.com Anita Bonds It has been an It has been an honor for me to sit next to Mayor-for-Life Marion Barry on the dais and serve with There isn’t aThere ofmember the Council who has not frombenefited knowing and working with Marion was a political genius, community outreach expert, champion of David Grosso Council Chairman Phil Mendelson At-Large Council member At-Large Council member him on the education commit- I tee for the past two years. learned a lot about my beloved city from him and a lot about I will forever respect what him. he has done for this city in spite of his many challenges over a 40-year career. Mr. Barry his -- whether it was Mr. withskill to connect personally his his persistence, residents, ability or his political acumen, to allyto go from opponent Mr. depending on the issue. Barry fighting for taught us about for the poor. justice and fighting It now becomes our responsibility alive. to keep his legacy and the left out the over-looked while emphasizing the inclusion He was a warm of everyone. compassionate human being and proud public servant who was the only DC politician with the city’s He remains coattails. favorite and truly loved politician I’ll by many the nation. across remember him for his capacity and forgive, to turn the cheek, move forward no matter the He was a remarkable, adversity. proud leader. powerful, Marion Barry’s Legacy Must Live On arnes B afayfette L and

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Hecreated it partnerswith like and collaborators Planning Organization, United the the Urban League Washington Greater and others.” going – without D.C. 8 – about Ward direc the I was Marion Barry. through oftor of for three aging his admin- group built He and homes istrations. housing apartmentspublic for seniors. If meals, home-delivered received you the to or went in class danced line Center, Senior Wellness Washington If Marion thank Barry. can you you - or nu checks blood pressure received Marion Barry.” thank trition, Barry self-described the Barry, Army, working in the time their at look back for Barry great with affection. smartestthe govern about leaders - - coun in this a city has led that ment how understood thoroughly He try. a made that ran and policies a city especially lives, in people’s difference C. said Michael among us,” least the Rogers, who firstmet Barry in 1976 and served Barry’s as months for 30 also un- he “But administrator. city to how and knew business, derstood engage to community business the did He objectives. city’s the achieve of way in the stand not business.” city the about cared He Washington. with closely I worked people. and its – black mayors most him and met and white – since the ‘70s. He is in the top five ofthe mostcharismat ic public officialsever elected inthis a man of was He country. substance, doing about was and really caring was thing.” right the of University the at advancement the ofDistrict - leg Columbia, said Barry’s of years 52 after acy, service, public is unparalleled. was hope, he gave us hope.” hope.” us gave he hope, was would that things and did pardons step devil the back.” make Board, championed Parole D.C. the to meaning box,” “ban the to legislation the check to have wouldn’t they that were they saying on applications box mayor four-time and the ex-offenders to pardon authority the also sought incarcerated. those SENIORS - Returning citizens were another were citizens Returning in remembrance 1 rally At a Dec. know we because doing this “We’re Farrakhan said Barry had never – a rally the at speakers Several a long- Brown, “Roach” Rhozier and speaker a motivational Brown, ex-offender the quarterbacked “He “Growing up in Washington, D.C., D.C., up in Washington, “Growing four terms, posi- many “Over tent, committed and compassionate committed tent, All of professionals. eternally us are grateful him.” to EX-OFFENDERS heart. Barry’s to close constituency of Barry contributions and his varied of several ex-offenders, to Barry’s who and associates employees friends, had servedthelauded in prison, time mayor. late honor this to have we as ex-prisoners Farrakhan, found- said Al Malil man,” director er ofand executive Ceasefire, and Sis- Brothers the Smoke Don’t in the forefront in the was “He ters. fairness get to attempt us justice, and him.” honor to fitting only It’s equality. - communi ex-offender abandoned the - re-assim for their easier it made and ty community. D.C. the into ilation ofnumber returning them citizens of– spoke support full-bodied the Barry ex-offender the to extended mayor became he when community in 1979. friend and supportertime of four- the in the met two said the term mayor, serving was 1960s while Brown a life Lorton the at sentence Correctional “He defeated in Lorton, Va. Facility and six Washington Walter Mayor a bill for submitted he later, months was He vote. to people incarcerated ex-offenders.” to hire mayor first the whensaid consultant, justice criminal of president the States United the a pardon for him, Barrysigned hired and appoint- assistant him as a special of director first the city’s as the him ed office. ex-offender movement from the mayor’s office. forget us or turn on his back didn’t He a green and wore who said Brown, us,” 1994 Barrywhite T-shirt. campaign played“The community ex-offender an important get to role him reelected. me. scared he things, did so many He a into a bank without walk could He He money. the out with gun and walk Mayor; and director ofand director - Mayor; D.C.De the partment of- and Regulato Consumer ry Affairs. gov- in D.C. work to wanted I always Thompson said the Cole, ernment,” youngest department city’s in the head - profes and young “Women history. if especially sionals had opportunities, smart acting were they and bold. I was ofdirector Department the of Li- and Inspections Investigations censes, Ad- City appointed 20s and was in my only the I was 30s. in my ministrator rare was It appointed. ever woman now.” much happen doesn’t and then women multiple by held were tions … Marion Barry compe appointed

- - By Barrington M. Salmon M. Barrington By n the early morning early n the of 23, Nov. BarryMarion S. shortly collapsed Howard at stay three-day a after Three of days observances and cer ofA succession colleagues friends, When Barry in mayor became upper in the were women Few Barry a dozen than more chose Carol Thompson one also was Cole WI Staff Writer@bsalmondc Writer@bsalmondc WI Staff O University Hospital and was rushed and was Hospital toUniversity - South in Center Medical United the of residents his death, Since east. mourned the have D.C. Washington, and three-term mayor Ward four-time 8 councilmember. - may four-time the honoring emonies of in a celebration or culminated life thousand several 6, where Dec. on Sat. Barrybid people at Speakers farewell. service the ofHall Great the in the Convention E. Washington Walter local and nationalincluded Center business icons, rights civil politicians, clergy the leaders, from all and people ofwalks life. and former several at employees illu- funeral, the at including events, growth the on impact Barry’s minated of development and of District the talked Columbia. Common threads were street and on the in pulpits about - in bringing wom role seminal Barry’s for government, local into en his work support and his unequivocal seniors for ex-offenders. EXPANDED ROLES WOMEN’S 1979, he tossed the status quo on its and placed brought in blacks He head. throughout roles in prominent them the to bring parity to seeking city, the had long blacks where capital nation’s Barry brought numerically. dominated into people brightest and the best the African and he put his administration of into a slew Americans in positions and middle- government’s District the management. upper-level ofreaches government all that but Customarily, Barry. changed with - rel as secretaries, hired were women egated support to staff and positions - glass ceil the crack to able rarely were his four terms, throughout Yet ing. hesitate Barry and didn’t women hired non-traditional to them appoint to District across positions leadership running including agencies, agencies servingand chiefs administrators, as of staff of and deputy chiefs staff. Barry of because not people hired thought he because but color their job. do the could they po- municipal for high-level women who Mack, Gladys including sitions budget servedchief Barry’s as 1979in in subse in similar roles and worked Barryquent administrations. of Among appointees. early Barry’s govern DC city with positions her - and deputy administrator city ment: deputy for operations; mayor mayor chief development; for economic of staff in the Executive Office of the Barry Served a Broad Constituency Marion S. Barry Marion S. touched the Jr. lives of many He was people. the people’s champion and embodied the Marion Barry touched so many lives, myincluding As a own. I teenager, benefited Mayor BarryMayor shared and I more than just a working relationship and friendship. shared a We Vincent Orange Vincent Yvette Alexander Kenyan McDuffie Kenyan Ward 7 Council member Ward Ward 5 Council member Ward At-Large Council member from his summer jobs program, from his summer jobs program, Youth especially his Mayor’s I appreciatedLeadership Institute. his generosity of time and spirit, and am honored to have served I alongside him on the Council. have an abundance of respect Barry and will remember for Mr. and continue to be him for, his fierce activism, inspired by, and sincere bold leadership, compassion for others. brotherhood, as fellow members brotherhood, of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Barry remained steadfast in Inc. of our his devotion to the aims colleague, brother, My fraternity. entire life and friend fought his for what was for what was right, He never wavered in his just. dedication or his commitment. Marion He has finished the race. is and will always Jr. Barry, S. “Mayor for Life.” the be, principles of the civil rights era A strong from which he emerged. his im- advocate for home rule, print in District politics is evident through the vigorous develop- ment the District has seen over the years and policies he helped put in place to secure a quality of life in which all District residents could benefit.

4 December 2014 Marion S.Barry, Jr. Special Edition www.washingtoninformer.com 5 December 2014 Marion S.Barry, Jr. Special Edition www.washingtoninformer.com Jerry Clark I like others thought Marion Barry was We invincible. were dear friends and there for each Charles Allen Carol Schwartz Chair, DC Statehood Coalition Chair, Ward 6 Council member-Elect Ward In particular, we highlight his In particular, other over the years. Marion Marion other over the years. personified DC and his pass- ing is a great loss to all of us, especially those most in need He whom he served so well. In spite of his loved DC and us. foibles and having run against I loved and appreciated him, and will miss Marion Barry Jr. him greatly. We celebrate his manyWe contri- butions to our city and to the lives he made better through his half-century of dedicated leadership. commitment to the cause of self-determination for the peo- both in Barry’s ple of the District, struggle as a community activist subsequently, for home rule and, in his fight as a public official for statehood people of the for the city he loved. As a student, I learned about about I learned student, As a leadership Barry’s Marion in the legacy of SNCC and As a movement. civil rights I worked with Council staffer, for efforts, him on several as a And 8 and the city. Ward I was Councilmember-Elect, him looking forward to joining the work on the dais to continue of the needed for all residents Barry will forever Mr. District. his deep be an icon in DC for justice commitment to social as and bold political leadership, generosity well as his personal and compassion. Youth Leaders Vow to Keep Barry’s Legacy Alive ------MB “Now let somebody trysomebody let “Now to [engag to forward - looked “I brought At that point, Gray neighbor attend said the Gray a while, said that after Gray like just that wasn’t “Now resounding cheers and applause. resounding cheers who said Gray, that,” with mess he and on to share that went Barryand long-last had a close loyal as well ing friendship as political and community-service oriented relationship. Marion,” with ing in] debates - a cham such was “He said Gray. pion for poor and disadvantaged try and our job was people, to getunderstand that to people a seg deservefolks live not to just a life regatedlive to but life, everybody else.” like where a up an resident incident ofplacement opposed the a groupresident’s in the home neighborhood. with Council meeting a D.C. ed and in tow people about 200 Barrywhere a presenta made on behalftion of He home. the said Barry the confronted by was man who repeatedlyquestioned him on the matter. Barry don’t responded, “you neighbor us here [in your want If hood] do you? to want you here and talk about how stay here stay I’ll work, this to make otherwise, But all night. you with say to else anything have I don’t paused momentar Gray to you.” ily before continuing. said. “Marion he Marion Barry,” was standing up for what was up for people Standing right. speak couldn’t who otherwise for themselves.” - - Daniels, who’s also served as a who’s Daniels, - 5 Council member Ken Ward Those alumni who appeared that admitted WhileBatchelor seemed Gray Mayor However, who stepped to podium to the of share their sentiments the “mayor who was leader iconic for life.” for the that added mayor, youth MYLI has not only past 35 years, and women “nurturedyoung in the vanguard at the to be men world.” the but all over District,” former Coun- and McDuffie yan came Brown cil Chair Kwame programthrough the So as well. son Gray’s C. Vincent did Mayor and other alumni that Carlos, who Markus Batchelor, include an Advisoryassumed recently Neighborhood Commissioner ofa member Sheila Bunn, post, administration, Darrell Gray’s man- outreach prevention Sabbs, agerMe- for the Phoebe Putney in Amer morial System Health and April Georgia, Watts, icus, 102.3radio personality. on programthe recalling Bar dedication to MYLI and his ry’s efforts offar-reaching - commu to keep service,nity also vowed his legacy alive. vision, had it not been for Barry’s “none of would [MYLI alumni] Watts aretoday,” we where be joined Sabbs in acknowledging Barrythat “District’ made the and let over government move the people in.” alumni when for all the speak to podium to declare the he took to that although his term in office sure ends soon, he will make as the known MYLI becomes Leadership Marion Barry Youth Upon the announce- Institute. ment the sanctuary eruptedin - By Dorothy Rowley

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n a late evening service evening n a late on Sun- of four days culminated that day goinghome hon- celebrations I WI Staff Writer From left to right, former youth mayors who attended the Sunday, Dec. 7 tribute to Marion S. Barry Jr. at attended the Sunday, Dec. 7 tribute From left to right, former youth mayors who April York, Aushann Burroughs included the Rev. John Daniels, McKendree Methodist Church in Northeast, (Former Director), Former Youth Picture, Darrell Sabbs, Sr. Vasquez, Sean Mack, Kemry M. Hughes, Barry Joseph Goings./Photo by Roy Lewis Ebony Johnson, Shannon Foster, Mayor’s Tyrell Holcomb, Markus Batchelor, oring the life and work of and work life oring the 8 Ward Barry S. Marion member Council sanctuary the packed a crowd Jr., Church Methodist at McKendree in Northeast, carrying on as if as servicejubilant morning worship in progress. still was ofmelody traditional gospel of members tunes, audi- the rose to their instinctively ence along clapping and singing feet, into a four- evolved during what hour programalum- the that ofni association Mayor’s the Institute Leadership Youth trib- sponsoredas their (MYLI) who died on Nov. to Barry, ute 23 at age 78. MYLI founded four-term mayor, in 1979 as a leadership - develop District’s for the initiative ment program the then, Since youth. has groomed 15,000 young than more ages the of between people 14 and 17 to serve s leaders in areas that - edu service, civil include politics, religion and business. cation, Bishop John Sunday,” still it’s MYLI alumni, a 1981 Daniels, who also served min- as a youth for organization,ister the said to the audible rounds of Amen that church. the resonated all over to servecome that life a “We’ve tak is he now . . . well-lived was his [but] rest ing his physical spirit lives on. pause, reflect, We the to and recommit remember ideals Marion Barry imparted who listed said Daniels, to us,” MYLI alumni among several (D-CA) He rose to He rose to become one of the most influential politicians in District of Columbia The city of of The city Washington, DC mourns the loss of ‘Mayor for Life’ Marion A hero Barry. Ward 6 Council member-Elect Ward Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schult Debbie Wasserman Rep. Congresswoman Maxine Waters Congresswoman Maxine Waters history. Mayor Barry will Mayor Barry will history. always be remembered for the most expansive youth jobs program in the United States, where summer employment was guaranteed for every I will school-age resident. always remember fondly beating handedly Marion and our on the tennis court, many over warm interactions the years. of the civil rights movement of the civil rights movement in the and a longtime leader Barry’s District of Columbia, not personal demons could abiding obscure his deep and its love for the city and constant His voice and people. by the presence will be missed residents 8 and Ward people of across the District.

6 December 2014 Marion S.Barry, Jr. Special Edition www.washingtoninformer.com 7 December 2014 Marion S.Barry, Jr. Special Edition www.washingtoninformer.com Marion Barry Marion Barry was a pro- fessed lover and arts the of humanities. He knew the value of the Mayor BarryMayor tireless was a fighter for the people - of Washing and D.C. ton, the African Marion Barry was a fixture of Washington, DC politics for decades. As mayor and as a member of Edmund Fleet, Edmund Fleet, Lionel Thomas, Lionel Thomas, D.C. Commission on D.C. Congresswoman Executive Director Executive Director the Arts and Humanities the Barbara Lee (D-CA) Town Hall Education, Arts, Arts, Hall Education, Town Recreation Campus (THEARC) arts in improving the quality of arts in improving the quality of life for District residents and The arts community visitors. is gratefulhis years of for leadership and support of arts and culture. American community. As Mayor, Mayor, As American community. equal he worked to achieve to representation for the city, and to economy grow the city’s As the first ensure public safety. he played chairman of SNCC, the a critical role in organizing grassroots efforts that would Movement make the Civil Rights to be He continued a success. a tireless champion for equality and justice throughout his life. had a significant he the council, impact on the growth of the arts in this city. ------on Page 9 SNCC See Larry a union organiz Rubin, They Barry about stories told “He was the first oneto tell the ard University and Yale Law School School Law and Yale ard University work to asked graduate, was who committee executive on SNCC’s servingafter of president as vice Association, Student National the recruitedwhich northern students supportto southern in students struggle.the who 1960s, South in the in the er executive as Smith’s worked later served he when director the on said Barry Council, oth and D.C. D.C. Washington, to moved ers tivist Tom Hayden; Barry, McDew McDew Barry, Hayden; Tom tivist organizing about spoke and others, day. in the back tactics serving time in jail for his activism. disappoint the about They talked so witnessed he when felt he ment moving after discrimination much in 1965 to capital nation’s the to open a SNCC office. They talk help into foray Barry’s about ed get residents jobs by ing D.C. co-founding Pride, Inc., in 1967. They about his ascension spoke D.C. the board to school the from suite. mayor’s the to Council of people white of District the of people black the Columbia that of District the Columbia couldn’t a How said Tim Jenkins, breathe,” with activists such as Rep. John John as Rep. such activists with Mississippi (D-Georgia); Lewis creator Project Summer Freedom ac political “Bob” Moses; Robert ------“I wanted the SNCC people SNCC people the “I wanted The included list attendance Participants Participants said it was fitting born was who Smith, on an old come partcome of Mc Charles history. chairman, second SNCC’s Dew, The Rev. leadership. about talked a mem was who Green, Reginald ofber did Riders, Freedom the Reggie and benediction. prayer the student the who joined Robinson, and later in Baltimore movement Mississippi, in McComb, worked ry, who grew who up on an old cotton ry, they in 1962, when plantation, “good-looking, debonair two were regis men” young and fearless in Mississippi while voters tering and corruptdodging klansmen Barry the held said he He cops. role special the “highlight to event Barrythat nation’s in the played” from serving revolution rights civil as SNCC’s first chairman to be ranking local highest the coming official inthe world’s most influ city. ential him to tribute pay to able be to said way,” special own their in Smith, 72. “It was historic. We will point some and at it recorded show to version a 30-minute have public.” the be have that Barry’s, like names, event was held. held. was event of heroes the that Rights Civil the together came a place at Movement the to celebrate honors heroes that oflife of a hero people. the Bar met said he plantation, peach ------By Avis Thomas-Lester hey gatheredhey had all as they ago years those they when and determined young were to He was a leader among them—a among them—a a leader He was Frank Smith, a SNCC mem Smith, Frank And, according to the scions of scions the to And, according as his friend, his death me, “To forge change. Mississippi-born so was who titan expe he injustice the by disturbed vocate has been lost,” said Court lost,” has been vocate who a SNCC member land Cox, of director servedlater as Barry’s affairs in Wash business minority D.C. ington, served later ber who D.C. on the organizedCouncil, reunion. the He currently African the directs in Museum War Civil American the where Northwest,Washington, T of as a child rienced Jim Crow the to pledged he that South work to They it. end his com understood mitment and felt confidence in his They them. lead to ability the took Coor Nonviolent Student name Committee—“SNCC”— dinating and rights and stood up for voting against was He discrimination. chairman. first their elected re a special SNCC who attended late the 5, Dec. honor his in union Marion Barry his lead to continued until tradition same the in people 23. on Nov. breath his last drew he and city, the To greata is loss. particularly are who for people ad privileged,not a tremendous WI Editor-at-Large SNCC member Courtland Cox (above) worked with the late Marion S. Barry in the Civil Rights Movement and with the late Marion S. Barry SNCC member Courtland Cox (above) worked African American Civil War Museum in honor of Barry Dec. 5 at the shared his experiences at a SNCC reunion in the District. /Photo by Roy Lewis SNCC and the Rise of Marion S. Barry, Jr. A friend of educators, Councilmem- ber Barry was an advocate for strong pub- lic schools and - His contribu the city tion to and humanity is unyielding. - His reign be the gan when Charter gave Washington Teachers’ Union Teachers’ Washington Sandra “S.S.” Seegers Sandra “S.S.” Council of Government Metropolitan Washington Metropolitan Washington Elizabeth Davis, President Elizabeth Davis, a fierce fighter for social and As president economic justice. of the DC Board of Education, councilmember and mayor, Barry a staunch remained supporter of public education, Union, Teachers’ the Washington He and labor unions in general. understood the importance of advocating caring for the and the disadvan- working class, our youth senior citizens, taged, and the DC community at-large. He will be dearly missed.. the city a new face and him the the city a new face tone for opportunity to set the forget all cannot We the District. of his contributions regardless He will what position he held. and on be forever in our hearts our minds. Barry had a significant and lasting impact on the entire metropolitan region through He helped his work with COG. put in place the agreement between several jurisdictions that the construction resulted in Advanced of the Blue Plains and Facility, Treatment Water enabled the construction of the COG building near Capitol Hill. he was a Throughout his life, champion for civil rights and the economic empowerment of the poor. city’s

8 December 2014 Marion S.Barry, Jr. Special Edition www.washingtoninformer.com 9 December 2014 Marion S.Barry, Jr. Special Edition www.washingtoninformer.com NAACP DC D.C. Health Benefit D.C. Exchange Authority Employment Services D.C. Contractor’s Guild Contractor’s D.C. The D.C. Department of The D.C. Marion Barry Jr. was the epito- Marion Barry Jr. as the me of the peoples Mayor, most beloved Mayor and city’s a civil rights leader Barry fought tirelessly to promote economic, educational social equality and African-Americans and un- for 43 His derserved communities. years in leadership and service to the people advocating on behalf of the less fortunate and he the voiceless is unsurpassed, Those will be greatlymissed. of us that him are richer knew and are very for having so, done proud to haveknown him.. While there will never be never be there will While we will Barry, Marion another leaders of today ensure city and tomorrow serve with the dedication and passion that was throughout Barry’s on display His many decades of service. will live on in the many legacy years and we he helped over the the commit- honor him through we ment and professionalism businesses, display running our shaping our communities and raising our families. at lasting legacy Marion Barry’s DOES and on the city he loved is his creation of the District’s Employment Summer Youth Barry can be Program (SYEP). credited with having the vision to help generations of District atti - residents develop the skills, and commitment neces- tudes, sary in the workforce to succeed as well as to learn life skills and responsibility that lay the foun- dation for how to succeed in life. He will be missed. His legislative support for the work of the Health Benefit Ex- Authority was indicative change of his commitment to improving access to quality health care for He un- the people of this city. derstood that healthy residents build healthy communities. work pay tribute to his life’s We and legacy. ------MB He said Barry’s good works are are good said Barry’s He works largest the be “[His] will funeral that as is ironic said it Smith for Med funerals the at “I was bered. Barry’s life reminds us that us that reminds life Barry’s bered. veryfrom come can humble you a big differ beginnings and make world.” in the ence sues…”—several people laughed laughed people sues…”—several money.” not loudly—“but mourn is being he why reason the so widely. ed serviceand memorial in seen ever of District the Columbia. I think of end the at be will it day the to tried he as King said, because, somebody.” help young celebrated, was life Barry’s tak have nation the across people justice demand to streets the to en who males for African American disproportionatelyare or injured The struggle police. by killed con said. he tinues, X, Martin Malcolm Lu gar Evers, Marion Bar and now King, Jr. ther said. “These Smith are funerals ry,” all someday will we that a reminder have will we and hopefully pass that our lives with something done of us worthy makes remem being knew, and it is clear today, is that that is today, is clear and it knew, money,” about cared Marion never nodded people said as several Cox in agreement. is had other “He ------Cox said those effortssaid those to led Cox of“One always we things the Barry an environment witnessed When Barry from a “moved Cox told the audience that the the that audience the told Cox fect change, he helped not only only not helped he change, fect disen the and old, but young the wealthy the and even franchised said. His actions Cox in between, piece their angeredsaw who those ofBarry as away whittled pie the spurred the that demand to others evenly. divided be pie Barryscrutinized unfairly being by corps press a white insinuated that changes forged he the that were ofwrought corruption and legal officials eager to find flaw a warrior in a fighting for equality for all citizens. of D.C.’s ing in patrol cars. Black patrons patrons Black cars. ing in patrol often were stores downtown at trying about hassled on clothes. also generally barred were Blacks firms, agen accounting from law businesses. and other cies was discrimination open where of because practiced of a “policy males,” white for action affirmative he said. position of a position to protest of ef to able and was power” help somebody.” Barry where District af relocated South in the fighting for rights ter because bus drivers had no black Af that felt authorities transit to likely were Americans rican police black Many fares. the steal barred were officers from rid ------

“Yes!” shouted several people. several shouted “Yes!” on these about, think “I always “I will tell you that Marion that you tell “I will Cox started by Cox his presentation “I’m here to tell you, Marion will will Marion you, tell to “I’m here continued from Page 8 SNCC marize Marion Barry’s life, that’s that’s life, Marion Barry’s marize to tried he say—that to we’re what occasions where one is asked is asked one where occasions about life, sum up someone’s to night before the statement King’s said, ‘Don’t he when killed he was I them Don’t a Ph.D. about tell them tell Just Prize. Nobel the won And at somebody.’ help to I tried of end the if sum to day, the we’re ence. “And, in fact, the communi the in fact, “And, ence. very be if displeased would ty we kind of him the give didn’t honor deserves.” he that would probably enjoy all of enjoy probably would this said, he it,” expected and probably audi from the laughter drawing asking members ofasking members stand SNCC to and men Several recognized. be to rose. women zation of zation the in people working said. Rubin District,” be sorely missed by every organi by missed be sorely cent years for being the “go the for being years cent to” related on issues councilmember and earning low-wage to workers construction workers. ment after SNCC wound down. down. wound SNCC after ment Barry credited He bridging with and blacks between divide the Barry credited He unions. in re to help build a home rule build a home help to move SNCC member Timothy Jenkins talks about the contributions the late Marion S. Barry made to civil rights as other the contributions the late Marion SNCC member Timothy Jenkins talks about American Civil War Museum in the Barry Dec. 5 at the African panelists look on at a special program honoring District. /Photo by Marco Esparza. - - - We the peo- the We knew better. better. knew MB

did it. He the people the did it. Lurma at the worked Rackley So, he stumbled. But he’d he’d But he stumbled. So, She and I also talked about my my about also talked and I She But Washington (Evening) Star from(Evening) late Washington through1970 joined She 1979. late Barrythe Administration in De cember 1979 and left governmentand left 1979 cember in having1990, December served in the city government’s Office of Planning, Officein of the Mayor’s Communica Press and as Barry’s Secretary. tions, livesShe Atlanta, Georgia,in the areaand works Hu- Habitat for at manity International. Although my its Building received District office inshare ofmessages hateful the trial, most ofduring the them city. the from outside came a was Compassion mayor for the from response more likely much I, most of Like residents. D.C. (and city in the people black the a fair amount ofpeople) white Marionknew that Barryhad smartly to and tirelessly worked level the playing field for black professionals and entrepreneurs; Downtown” a “Living to ignite activity; and nighttime day with jobs programsto launch for sure make and to people; young honored were senior citizens and served throughout the city’s neighborhoods. earned high regard enough and goodwillthose for us not to see of measure challengesas the the deservedman. He our prayers, our support,to and our talent help him getand on his feet back of life the resume contribution bornwas he lead. to ple was engagedwas to Gil Scott-Heron, to social ac- commitment whose his po- clear through was tivism etry and music. beliefdrug that and al- addiction that health issues coholism were not as such, should be addressed a person. reasons to criminalize published subsequently The Post Editor to the from me a Letter their wrote then subject on the editorial denigratingown that ar com- as a reason to have gument passion for the mayor. - - - - sought Megan Rosenfeld, “Hey, don’t take that seriously. seriously. that take don’t “Hey, struggling I answered, “No,” He’s Marion Barry. “That’s decades, two next the Over In the summer ofthe 1990, By this time, I was near tears. near tears. I was time, this By and embarrassedFlustered ry and hurriedly excused myself. rymyself. hurriedlyand excused before I could getBut halfway to way on my block the down phone booth to call in a nearby one of notes, my men who the exchange the had stood watching caught up to me. Do you. with playing just He was who he is?” know you to regain footing. confident my head ofIncorporated. He Pride, to join us you told me to invite [Motor Pitts the for drinksat Hotel] tonight. My name is Hank happy to see Wilson, and we’re reportersblack at the Star.” Marion Barryfrom covering and John Wilson in the first home ruleStar the leaving to election, Barry’s in Mayor and working Office of Communications and Office of the Press Secretary, I a be Marion to know to came mind, man a razor-sharp with laugh, incredible ability easy and data to names to commit and an abiding sense memory, ofthe uplift to responsibility oppor to create downtrodden, ofleast for the tunity He these. of the rest like also, was a us, and strengths human being with All of weaknesses. have us don’t paradedon a global our failings and I daresay stage,however; ifthat not have might did, we we and fortiamazing strength the did. Marion as back, fight to tude section Style Post Washington storydid a feature about me as press secretary man- mayor’s the media during his infa- aging the reportersmous trail. Some had to paint all oftried mayor’s the as people who “drank defenders and willy-nilly Kool-Aid,” the of instead his behavior excused The re- him to the curb. kicking porter, to come up with more names. more up with come to I a press pass yet. have I didn’t building ID, my show to offered could be the he said, “You but a janitor at the paper and have building ID.” Jer thanked I measure, beyond to put my loyalty to the may loyalty to put my about wrote She or in context. rights civil in the years early my I that and she noted movement, ------By Lurma Rackley By Lurma The Evening Star, the Evening The The sent night before I was slim, spiral note- Holding my he demanded “Who are you?” a re- Lurma“I’m Rackley, The not a reporter. “You’re Thebreeze could slightest earnestlyI defend to sought he pass,” press your see me “Let met Marion Barrymet I was when reportercub a 21-year-old on my first assignment for what I was then was ofDistrict fami- Columbia’s afternoon ly-owned news daily job, to the I had come paper. Ford through the city, to the new Univer Foundation-Columbia program master’s special sity in diversity increase to designed printand broadcast nation’s the newsrooms. ofstate the out check to out Theaffairs on 14th Street. area de- had a seriously experienced riots from the aftershock layed ofnight on the before years two ofMartin Jr.’s King, Luther Dr. a sophomore I had been murder. in collegeso in Atlanta in 1968, veryI knew play about the little ers in D.C. in September 1970. Columbia programthe But had could I that confidence me given gather quickly information and backgroundilluminating submit storyfor the writ being was that about the newsroom in the ten mini-riot. nearing ofthe end book, I was pro from the scribbling quotes prietor ofcalled store a clothing “Theof House when a Jerry’s” tall man in a dashiki strolled in an entouragewith of ‘brothers’ behind him. in a gruff voice. Star,” porterEvening the with hand my extending I answered, most professional man- in my getto ready from quotes ner, of batch new this if people they I was be goodto sources. proved not expecting what came next. any have Star doesn’t Evening a be must You reporters. black spy with the FBI.” As a me over. knocked have thick in the been I’d teen, young ofas part protests of Or the angeburg, South Carolina civil A spy? FBI? rights movement. myself newspaper, AND the Star does have “Oh, the saying, Corrie have We reporters. black … Howard Anders and Warren and …” brain my as I wracked demanded, He loved us and we loved him back: A remembrance of Marion Barry National Coalition on Black Civic Participation Marion BarryMarion epitomized truly what service public all about. is visionaryHe was a leader who lives of thou- changed the opened people, sands of young opportunities for contracting women-ownedminority and ensure worked to businesses, with dignity, seniors could retire Marion also and so much more. rights devoted his life to civil all people. and social justice for The ‘May the Works spiritual, Me’ exem- I’ve Done Speak For Barry, plifies the life of Marion his life’s Marion maximized Jr. dash as a servant from leader birth to death.

10 December 2014 Marion S.Barry, Jr. Special Edition www.washingtoninformer.com 11 December 2014 Marion S.Barry, Jr. Special Edition www.washingtoninformer.com - PEPCO County Council Prince George’s Prince George’s D.C. Office on Aging D.C. The Honorable Marion Barry Barry Marion The Honorable an extraordinarywas public servant who dedicated his life justice and equality to fight for citizens. for underprivileged Barry his advo- continued Mr. for seniors as a Council cacy there member by ensuring - transporta access to meals, and human and health tion, for His advocacy services. most vulnerable the District’s but residents will be missed, as his will never be forgotten of lives on in the hearts legacy so many public servants work- the lives of ing to truly improve District citizens. Councilman Barry recognized that economic development was a catalyst to bring along the less fortunate and to close He believed in economic gaps. the power of redemption and had a special affection for our se- including most vulnerable, youth and limited-income niors, He was committed to residents. advancing policies to help cure societal ills that affected those social and groups including The people economic inequality. of the District of Columbia lost a tireless champion. Barry was a tireless advocate Mr. for expanding economic oppor youth tunity to small businesses, His and low-income families. tenure as Mayor of the District of Columbia greatly contributed to inthe growth of the middle class County. Prince George’s The Real Story of Marion S. Barry, Jr. - - MB

Release Release of the book on June 17, publish the to willing be you Would That is one of reasons why the Omar Tyree is the co-author of co-author the is Omar Tyree “Mayor 2014 gave those interested in learning interested those 2014 gave his story learn to tool an appropriate of details intricate the born life: his on a Mississippi farm; in Memphis, raised earned who a scholar an Tennessee; de undergrad degreemaster’s and a gree in chemistry; as a leader selected He movement. freedom youth in the a a rebel, an organizer, a teacher, was - rev and a political husband, a father olutionary. truth truth the but and nothing about as Barry life, your - did in his autobiog of Many raphy? The not. us would of- life are in real happen that things feel us to allow to complicated too ten full the comfortable reveal to enough ofdetails stories. our Marion Barry- so exception was in many exceptional al and he was honored to help him set I was ways. I life. about his straight record the when his storyhope that is told, the as from his words come will details not the told in his autobiography, video clip or old 10-second decades rumorsmalicious the from people ev or appreciate know didn’t who erything that he did. for Life: Incredible The Story of Marion Barry, Jr.” - peo many to mattered else Nothing Barry that about candidly spoke - intro agreed would we that We Barry delete to right the maintained agreedI So journalismy uphold to - in that hotel room?” hotel in that of outside ple They District. the didn’t hundreds the to access or have know of Barry that work the about stories him so beloved. made that had done The of rest what had no idea America for for youth, city, for the had done he mid- black for the and even needy, the service a public in class dle that career 50 years. more than spanned im- and the Hotel Vista the at night portanceof what knowing people The happened. really had sting FBI biggest the was and personal, political of mistake spiritual And the his life. of video clip 10-second him smoking infa- during FBI the the by shot crack, ofthousands aired sting, mous times and came to define hisyears in public service, good all the despite he that had done. horror the duce soup front right digest could readers that and move it of rest the on with which his story, played what out 78 over That’s years. legacy, book and a real a real makes night. one just not of section any storyhis life did he that comfortable feel not in documenting details. some over argued We print. include to demand my to His response important was I thought that a detail I Omar. here, live to have “I still was, in a book.” that put can’t from and withhold responsibilities tic the writings other book and any the secret. kept wanted he that details - By Omar Tyree

He was visiting Charlotte, North Charlotte, visiting was He hadn’t we that thinking I remember I had lived area in for the five D.C.

n September Marion late 2012, the Barry, Jr. and I met for the first of of dozens became what meetings I to pull togetherto information for his The for Life: “Mayor autobiography, StoryIncredible of Jr.” Barry, Marion Barry was 76 years old from a number suffering and, despite at the time, of still representing he was ailments, of people the of District the Colum- 8. Ward bia’s 2012 the attending Carolina, while I National Convention. Democratic and was Charlotte to had relocated up toeager him. I showed to talk to - former iconic the with meet Washing recorder, a tape with mayor D.C., ton, a pair of and a notepad, batteries fresh say would he much how knowing not or if- need as he as open be would he He truehis tell to be to ed story. life starting by me one the with shocked story to did not want said he he that his legacy—thebecome in incident - International Vista the Janu in Hotel ary 1990. his write to a contract signed even true dream come a was It book yet. to him. with work articles writing every about years, thing from local business to health to business from local thing Barry I found that politics. to was in the and appreciated loved much of outside However, region. Dis- the trict-Maryland-Virginia people area, and over question same the asked to continue they would “Why over? caught was he man after for that vote a woman on TV with smoking crack Omar Tyree, left, who co-authored Marion Barry’s autobiography: Mayor for Life: The Incredible Story of Marion autobiography: Mayor Omar Tyree, left, who co-authored Marion Barry’s across the country. / Courtesy Photo many of the book signings held Barry, Jr., released in June, joined Barry at Thank You Mayor Marion Barry for Decades of Dedicated Service to the Residents of the District of Columbia

“From his days as a leader in the civil rights movement to fighting for D.C. Home Rule to raising his voice for the voiceless in Ward 8,

Marion Barry leaves behind an unforgettable GOVERNMENTGovernment OF THE of the District of Columbia DISTRICT OFO ce COLUMBIA of Planning Vincent C. Gray, Mayor and inspirational legacy.” – Mayor Vincent C. Gray VINCENT C. GRAY, MAYOR