VOL. 51, NO. 49 • SEPTEMBER 15 - 21, 2016 Charges Dismissed Against Walter Fauntroy Ward 3 Residents Battle over Proposed Homeless Shelter Site - Hot Topics, Page 4 Full Story on Page 9 CBCF: ‘Defining the Moment, Building the Movement’ Annual Conference Returns to District, Bids Farewell to Obama By D. Kevin McNeir [ALC], “Defining the Moment, WI Editor Building the Movement,” conversa- tions and analyses will explore themes As the Congressional Black Cau- ranging from economic opportunity cus Foundation, Inc. [CBCF] cel- and voter suppression to police bru- ebrates its 40th anniversary, more tality and crime in the Black commu- than 10,000 men, women and youth nity. from across the country will gather Nearly 100 forums and sessions in the nation’s capital, eager to weigh will facilitate provocative discussions in on possible solutions for the myr- during a time in our history when iad of issues that continue to impact control of both the White House and Black communities in the U.S. and Congress remain at stake. A. Shuan- around the globe. ise Washington, president and CEO, With the theme for this year’s CBCF, Inc., says she continues to 46th Annual Legislative Conference CAUCUS Page 9 5SERVICE FOR SENIORS AND SOLEMNITY: Thousands of volunteers gathered on the National Mall, wearing red aprons and packing meals for elderly Americans, participating in a day of service on the 15th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks on Sunday, Sept. 11. The event took place near the National World War II Memorial – sponsored by the AARP Foundation and the Capital Area Food Bank, among others. Close to 1 million meals were boxed on Sunday with nearly 5,000 participants lending a hand during the Million Meal Pack Challenge. More meals were packaged on Monday. / Photo by Patricia Little Watch Parties Highlight Museum's Opening Week By Stacy M. Brown Providence, Bahamas; Ontario, museum with parties, festivals and NNPA News Wire Contributor Canada; Al Bahr al Ahmar, Egypt; other events. Panama; Port of Spain, and Trinidad More than 150,000 individuals The grand opening of the Smith- and Tobago. are expected to attend the dedica- sonian National Museum of African Meanwhile, multiple cities tion ceremony on Sept. 24, includ- American History and Culture is throughout the United States will ing President Barack Obama. upon the world and with antici- hold watch parties, including one lo- WTOP reported that a welcom- pation now at a fever pitch for the cally that will be hosted by the BDPA ing committee also has planned a Sept. 24 official unveiling, museum of Greater Washington, D.C., a citywide celebration. officials have launched "Lift Every trade organization that was founded "We're welcoming the new kid Voice," a global initiative that high- nearly 40 years ago to bridge digital to the block," Frank Smith, co-host lights organizations celebrating the divides, cyber security, information of the D.C. Host Committee and opening worldwide. technology and telecommunications founding director of the African Registered events — specifically competency gaps in urban and un- American Civil War Memorial Mu- a host of planned watch parties — derserved communities within the seum, told the popular radio station. 5The Rev. Graylan Scott Hagler (left), reads from an Action Litany, an event and other activities may occur any D.C. region. Smith said the many events held simultaneously in 31 other states across the U.S., during a call for action time within the inaugural year, and In all, tens of thousands of visitors planned will draw the new mu- titled "The Revival: Time for a Moral Revolution of Values" in front of the numerous international locations are are expected to attend the official Wilson Building, DC City Hall, on Monday Sept. 12 in Northwest. / Photo by already joining in, including New opening of the Smithsonian's newest MUSEUM Page 11 Roy Lewis Celebrating 51 Years of Service / Serving More Than 50,000 African American Readers Throughout The Metropolitan Area WWW.WASHINGTONINFORMER.COM THE WASHINGTON INFORMER “ So this year, in this election, I’m asking you to join me — to reject cynicism and reject fear, and to summon what is best in us; to elect Hillary Clinton as the next Stand with president of the United States.” Hillary and Barack Obama Democrats Democratic National Convention July 27, 2016 On Election Day Tuesday, November 8 HillaryClinton.com Paid for by Hillary for America 2 SEPTEMBER 15 - 21, 2016 THE WASHINGTON INFORMER WWW.WASHINGTONINFORMER.COM contents SEPT. 15 - 21, 2016 Around the Region ..................5-11 PG County ...............................12-13 Business ................................... 14-15 National ....................................16-17 Health ................................18-20w Education .............................. 22-24 OpEd .......................................27-29 Lifestyle ...............................3o-40 Capture the Moment .............. 42 Sports .................................... 44-45 Religion ......................................... 47 FOLLOW US ON Meet Smokey. 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