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“There is poison in the fang of the serpent, in the mouth of the fly and in the sting of a scorpion; but the wicked man is saturated with it.” – Chanakya Edelman Examines U.S. Gun Control Policies See Page 23 • Celebrating 49 Years of Service • Serving More Than 50,000 African American Readers Throughout The Metropolitan Area / Vol. 49, No.20 Feb. 27 - Mar. 5, 2014 Returning Citizens Hear from Mayoral Candidates By James Wright WI Staff Writer While there are 60,000 return- ing citizens in the District who have pressing concerns and are politically motivated, only three of the eight District mayoral candidates showed up at a recent candidates’ forum to hear and address their concerns. D.C. Council members Tom- my Wells (D-Ward 6) and Vin- cent Orange (D-At Large) joined District entrepreneur Andy Shallal as the Democratic Party mayoral candidates who partici- pated in the Returning Citizens United forum that took place Feb. 21 at the Greater Mt. Cal- vary Holy Church in Northeast. (L-R) D.C. Council members Tommy Wells and Vincent Orange along with entrepreneur Andy Shallah share a light moment at the Returning Citi- Naaman Williams, a returning zens United Mayoral Candidates Forum on Feb. 21 at the Greater Mt. Calvary Holy Church in Northeast. /Photo by Nancy Shia citizen mentored by well-known Southeast activist Yango Sawyer, expressed interest in the candi- dates’ forum. “Hopefully, they will say Obama to Launch Initiative for Minorities something beneficial to those of us who are in the streets,” said By Stacy M. Brown make sure that every young person can create more pathways to success of his broader commitment to ad- Williams, 19. “Those of us who WI Contributing Writer of color who’s willing to work hard for them,” Obama said earlier this vance opportunity for all Americans, are returning citizens want to and lift themselves up has an oppor- month. he would focus on efforts to build up have better outcomes in our lives With a flood of recent criticism tunity to get ahead and reach their full At a media event in the East Room minority communities. and I hope they talk about that.” about what he’s failed to do for Af- potential. at the White House scheduled for “I’m reaching out to some of The District’s returning citi- rican Americans, President Barack “We’re going to pull together pri- Thursday, February 27, the president America’s leading foundations and zens population is 10 percent of Obama plans to answer his critics in vate philanthropists, foundations, will officially unveil his new initiative, corporations to help young men of the city overall. These residents a profound way. work with governors and mayors and which he’s named, “My Brother’s color facing tough odds stay on track White House officials said Obama churches and non-profits and we’re Keeper.” See CITIZENS on Page 8 will use his presidential powers to just going to focus on young men During his State of the Union Ad- See INITIATIVE on Page 9 of color and find ways in which we dress in January, Obama said as part and on Visit us online for daily updates and much more @ www.washingtoninformer.com Follow DCTV us on 95 & 96 Woodson House Annual ASALH Sports Highlights Restoration Slow Luncheon Held Page 28 Page 5 Page 24 Is Everywhere! The CoLumn 6th Annual Arlington Links Wear RED Heart Awareness Month The Arlington Links led by the Honorable Shirley Watkins held their 6th Annual Wear Red Event in support of women’s heart disease awareness at the Army Navy Club in Arlington Virginia. The co-chairs for the event were Dr. Nickie Martin and Dr. Kristy Woods. 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