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OMMUNITY EWSPAPER FOR RINCE EORGE S OUNTY SINCE A C N P G ’ C 1932 Vol. 88, No. 10 March 5 — March 11, 2020 Prince George’s County, Maryland Newspaper of Record Phone: 301-627-0900 25 cents the Millennium seat Pleasant club event called “seat at the table” The Proposed State Blueprint for had the honorable aisha braveboy, Prince George’s county Maryland’s Future: The Historic state’s attorney, as a special Guest speaker New State Education Funding By Shawn hay Proposal and What it Means to You for NaNbPW March 10 ANC Meeting oXon hill, Md. (Feb. right now, pending before your general assembly in annapolis, 19, 2020)—the Millen - is the proposed “Blueprint for Maryland’s Future,” a nearly $4 nium Seat Pleasant Club billion proposal for increased annual education funding for public (MSP) of the national as - schools statewide, proposed by the Kirwan Commission on innova - sociation of negro Business tion and excellence in education (house Bill 1300/Senate Bill and Professional women’s 1000). Join us for a discussion on March 10 at the Southern gateway Club, incorporated hosted anC Meeting at oxon hill library and let’s discuss how this pro - its “Seat at the table” event posal might affect you. will it lead to higher achievement in our on Saturday, February 15, schools? Could it result in higher taxes for your family? 2020 at the Ble Suites in rSVP here: https://forms.gle/JB6phuKdwvezKnJr8 oxon hill, Maryland. what: Southern gateway advisory neighborhood Community about 50 community (anC) Meeting “the Biggest School Funding issue of our life - members came out to hear times” from the panelists. dr. Va - when: tuesday, March 10, 2020, 7 –8:30 p.m. lencia Campbell and Ms. where: oxon hill library auditorium, 6200 oxon hill rd, oxon Jewel eubanks co-chaired hill, Md 20745 the event. dr. Campbell the Kirwan Blueprint for Maryland’s Future proposes to invest moderated the lively panel nearly $4 billion annually in expanding prekindergarten, higher discussion which included: standard and salaries for teachers, enhanced career-prep and college readiness programs, and more programs and resources for low in - Ms. Stephanie harrison, Photo Credit: MauriCe Fitzgerald Millennium Seat Pleasant come students and students with high or specialized needs. here is left to right, stephanie harrison, President Millennium seat Pleasant club of NaNbPW (Inc.), sher - Club President, the honor - a recent poll of Marylanders on this subject: https://www.baltimore - rell carper, National President, NaNbPW, Inc., Miriam brewer, appointment liaison, Prince able aisha Braveboy, State’s sun.com/politics/bs-md-pol-goucher-poll-20200224- George’s county executive’s Office, the honorable aisha braveboy, Prince George’s county state’s attorney for Prince george’s 7lzzb2yuwvgxth3pgp22hq4euu-story.html attorney, Jewel eubanks, event co-chair, co-Pastor cynthia brown, dr. Valencia campbell, event County, Md, Co-Pastor the Southern gateway anC area includes the Suitland, greater co-chair Cynthia Brown of the life temple hills, and greater oxon hill-Forest heights (incl. national and Victory/outreach Ministry, and Ms. Miriam Brewer, appoint - phasized the importance of bringing a passion for the contributions harbor) areas, but the topic of this meeting is countywide in nature. ments liaison with the office of the Prince george’s County exec - that they would like to make to the position (volunteer or paid) of Join us! utive. the discussion showcased how attendees can get more in - their choice. Ms. Brewer pointed out that her office has been over - —Mel Franklin, Council Member At-Large volved in the organizations working to serve the community whether whelmed with resumes so folks need to be patient with their requests it is serving on a local Board or Commission, serving in a church, working with a women’s organization or having input on the work Upper Marlboro Sailor Selected of the County’s top law enforcement officer. all of the women em - See seat at the table Page a8 For U.S. Navy Rhino Demonstration Team council Member deni taveras applauds expansion By CMdr. JenniFer Cragg Of Isla Initiative commander, Naval air Force atlantic Public affairs Access to Counsel Initiative Announced During ISLA Anniversary Luncheon By angela rouSon under the initiative, iJC, the country’s residents who have been detained. the Virginia BeaCh, Va. (Feb. Prince George’s county council Media first fellowship program dedicated to meeting expansion in services will keep our com - 21, 2020)—a South african immigrants’ needs for high-quality legal munities’ diverse tapestry intact and min - u.S. navy Sailor from upper uPPer MarlBoro , Md. (Feb. 24, counsel, will partner with Cair, which en - imize the social and economic impact Marlboro, Maryland looks for - 2020)—Prince george’s County Council sures equal justice for local immigrants at caused by family separation. this is also ward to supporting the u.S. Member deni taveras (d) – district 2, is risk of detention and deportation through le - a valuable resource to ensure that every navy rhino demonstration pleased to welcome the “access to Counsel gal support and advocacy, for a two-year ac - County resident feels comfortable partic - team for the 2020 air show initiative” to Prince george’s County, cess to Counsel initiative to provide repre - ipating in the 2020 Census.” season. which will extend quality legal counsel to sentation to all County residents detained in the iSla initiative was established as the rhino demo team is all eligible County residents who are de - immigration custody who cannot afford legal part of the approved Fy 2018 County a single ship air show demon - tained without representation. the an - representation. Budget (CB-55-2017), which followed the stration that displays the rich nouncement was made by the immigrant district 2, represented by Council Mem - adoption of Council resolution 2-2017, leg - heritage of naval aviation to Justice Corps (iJC) during the 2nd annual ber taveras, has the highest immigrant pop - islation introduced by Council Member patriotic audiences across the immigrant Services and language access ulation in Prince george’s County. Council deni taveras (d) – district 2, denouncing united States. the demo (iSla) initiative luncheon hosted by Member taveras says Prince georgians ben - anti-immigrant activity, racial bias and dis - flight profile highlights the Council Member taveras, the Capital area efit when every resident has an opportunity crimination, hate speech, hate crimes and mobility, versatility, and power immigrants’ rights (Cair) Coalition and to thrive in our communities. harassment in Prince george’s County. the of the most lethal, carrier- the university of Maryland, on Friday, Feb - “with the support of the immigrant iSla initiative is coordinated and managed based Strike Fighter aircraft in ruary 21, 2020 at the university of Mary - Justice Corps, the iSla initiative will of - through the Prince george’s County human the world, the F/a-18F Super land in College Park. fer legal counsel and support to County relations Commission. hornet, nicknamed the “rhino”. Photo CourteSy naVy oFFiCe oF the rhino demo team in - CoMMunity outreaCh black health Matters’ Precision Oncology Pushed to educate cludes 15 elite members; four aviation Machinist’s Mate pilots, three weapon systems 2nd class Marshal Ngwenya thousands about Prostate cancer and clinical trial Participation officers, and eight maintainers. Physicians & Advocates Talk to African American Men About Prostate Cancer all team members are at - tached to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFa-106). March 13 Program in Fort Washington aviation Machinist’s Mate 2nd Class Marshal ngwenya, immi - By deVon allen phia. this educational pro - likely than white men to be di - nities, professional and, ma - grated to the united States in 2014 and entered into the u.S. navy black health Matters gram is funded by Bristol- agnosed with advanced dis - sonic organizations, Black two years later in 2016. ngwenya has been assigned to VFa-106 Myers Squibb. ease. 1 “understanding why health Matters connects with since January 2019. PhiladelPhia , Pa. (Feb. african american men are african-american men are african american men and of - “Serving at VFa-106 you get to see a lot of different people and 19, 2020)—Black health Mat - at an increased risk for devel - more likely to be diagnosed ten caregivers within environ - serve with other cultures and backgrounds,” said ngwenya, who man - ters, the nation’s leading inte - oping prostate cancer over with aggressive prostate cancer ments deemed safe and con - ages fuel systems, engines, and ensures that all aircraft are operational grated platform on african white men and other men of than men of other racial and ducive to “real talk” among and ready to fly. american health, is hosting a color. one in six african ethnic groups is a critical, attendees. these programs al - the rhino demo team will fly the F/a-18F to 11 different air series of educational programs american men will develop unanswered question in cancer low conversations to take place shows throughout the united States in 2020, including those nearby: in 2020. the focus is to raise prostate cancer in his lifetime. disparities research,” said nCi with the practitioner whereas • June 13 –14, ocean City air Show (ocean City, Md) awareness of prostate health, overall, african american director, ned Sharpless, M.d. an office setting may seem less • September 19 –20, naS oceana air Show (Virginia Beach, Va) prostate cancer and clinical tri - men are 1.8 times more likely Black health Matters has friendly, precluding meaning - VFa-106, also known as the “gladiators”, is located at naval air als. this initiative is a part of to be diagnosed with—and 2.2 formed strategic partnerships ful dialogue between the Station (naS) oceana. as the east Coast Super hornet Fleet re - Precision oncology, which times more likely to die with important organizations physician and patient. in all placement Squadron, VFa-106 is comprised of over 200 officers and was launched in July 2019 at from—prostate cancer than focused on serving the african 1,340 Sailors who are committed to training the next generation of Kappa alpha Psi’s grand white men. african american american community. By Strike Fighter aircrew in the tactical employment of the F/a-18e/F Chapter meeting in Philadel - men are also slightly more working with churches, frater - See educate Page a8 Super hornet. INSIDE

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Patrick’s day lyft Rides brown Introduces legislation to american community First Multi-Generational Facility collecting shoes to help Fight Offered throughout Require helicopter black boxes Management expands Operations Opens in southern Prince Global Poverty Prince George’s county to “as a veteran army helicopter pi - to largo George’s county Psi epsilon omega along with Prevent drunk driving lot, i understand the great lengths the new team at the largo office “SaarC will be a new place, other chapters of alpha Kappa alpha “nearly 40-percent of u.S. traffic pilots go to ensure the safety of those is comprised of Prince george’s where everyone in the family can Sorority, inc., are collecting gently- fatalities during St. Patrick’s day 2018 onboard their aircraft,” said Con - County residents. gather and a new way for the com - worn shoes. the effort is part of a involved drunk drivers according to the gressman anthony Brown, who sits “opening our largo office is an munity to improve their health and partnership with Soles4Soul, a non - national highway traffic Safety ad - on the house Committee on trans - exciting time for aCM and its great wellness,” said director for the profit organization that ships shoes to ministration,” said Kurt gregory er - portation and infrastructure. team of employees, board members M-nCPPC, department of Parks and destinations around the world popu - ickson, wraP’s President. and vendors,” McCoy says. recreation, Bill tyler. lated with people of color. community, Page a3 commentary, Page a4 business and Finance , Page a5 Out on the town , Page a6 Features , Page a7 A2 — March 5 — March 11, 2020 — The Prince George’s Post TOWNS and NEIGHBORS In and around Morningside-skyline by Mary Mchale 301-735-3451 around the county laurie Verge, surratt house 2019. a star athlete, he was a key reservations, [email protected] or clinton Md Native Nominated for founding member and Museum player on the 1973 Mcnamara football 301-401-4281. director, dies at 76 team that won the dC metro champi - • Seafood dinner at holy angels television academy’s college television awards i can’t imagine walking into the Sur - onship. he was inducted into the Mc - Church, 21340 Colton Point road, Clinton, Md, native Breana ross has been nom - ratt house office and not seeing laurie namara hall of Fame. terry and his avenue, on Sunday, March 22, 11:30 inated for the prestigious television academy sitting at the desk. She was known as a longtime friend Carl desmarais are a.m. to 4 pm. Buffet menu includes Foundation’s 40th College television awards. leading authority on the Civil war, the founders of o’Connor and desmarais fried oysters, steamed spiced shrimp, ross, a recent graduate of the university of Mi - lincoln assassination and local South - P.C., Mclean, Va. crab balls, fried chicken, parsley po - ami, has been nominated (along with 7 of her class - ern Maryland history. or as i think of Briana James, of upper Marlboro, tatoes and so much more. adults, mates) in the news category for a project she co- her, she knew everybody. graduated from hood College in Janu - $30; children 6 –12, $8; under 5 free. wrote titled “uMtV’s newsVision: Marjory laura elizabeth “laurie” Verge was ary with a master’s in biomedical sci - info 301-769-3332. Stoneman douglas Massacre one year later”. born oct. 24, 1943 to noel owen Mays ence. the program takes a look back at the tragic and laura elysebeth Burroughs Mays Fr. Scott r. hahn has been assigned Morningside Memories: shooting in Parkland, Florida, what has happened at Mitchel Field, n.y. From a young administrator of St. Margaret of Scot - 30 years ago Photo CourteSy tel - since, and what the university of Miami is doing eViSion aCadeMy in response to the event. newsVision is a weekly, age until adulthood, laurie was the or - land Parish, Seat Pleasant, while con - Significant things that happened to Foundation live 30-minute news broadcast, produced by stu - ganist at the Chapel of the incarnation tinuing as pastor at St. Jerome Parish, Morningsiders in 1990: breana Ross in Brandywine. hyattsville. Father hahn was for - Mayor Jerry glaubitz was elected dents at the university of Miami. at gwynn Park high School, she merly pastor at St. Philip’s in Camp national president of the Pearl harbor the College television awards honors achieve - was a 1961 graduate and salutatorian. Springs. Survivors at the dec. 7 convention in ment in student-produced programs and will feature stars from today’s top She earned a Ba in 1965 from Frost - Sarah Mchale’s dances received albuquerque. television shows presenting awards to winners in eight categories. the tel - burg State College where she was in - platinum awards except for three group Kenny Carnes made headlines as he evision academy Foundation’s 40th College television awards will be volved in a variety of clubs and activi - dances she was in, which received raced his wheelchair to victory in held on March 21 in los angeles. ties, especially alpha Xi delta women’s grand slams (highest) at the hall of marathons around the world, including For 40 years the College television awards has been instrumental in Fraternity. She went on to teach history Fame dance competition in Baltimore. russia and Poland. launching careers. Past nominees and winners are now working on programs and government at Spaulding Jr. high She dances with turning Pointe dance Morningside Councilman Ken such as the handmaid’s tale, tom Clancy’s Jack ryan, the Simpsons, in Forestville. academy and i’m proud to say she is Miller founded Parents against drugs america’s got talent, grey’s anatomy, 60 Minutes and empire, among laurie married and became a stay- my granddaughter. in response to concerns about drugs and others. to-home mom to daughter Jennifer. For after reading Mary Kilbourne’s obit our kids. they met monthly at the —Jane Sparango, for the Television Academy Foundation some years she was a dance mom, in last week’s column, Julie Koch- town hall. spending countless hours behind the Michael emailed, “So, Mrs. Kilbourne debra Balint became the first Morn - Free entrepreneur training For Veterans desk of the linda natoli dance Studio was also a biology teacher [at Cross - ingside Council Member to give birth is entrepreneurship the right choice for you? do you have a business and at dance competitions. land]. Mr. Kilbourne was a science when Matthew alexander was born idea but not sure where to start? do you have a business and want to take then her life really changed. her teacher at Suitland high.” She went on March 8. it to the next level? want to know more, register for the Project opportunity love of history led her to become a to say that he had attended one of Suit - Morningside’s first fire chief, Prince george’s Spring 2020 orientation session at https://www.project- founding member of the Surratt Society land’s reunions. lawrence “laddie” Beardmore, was opportunity.com/registration/. and one of the first docents at the re - Speaking of reunions: i would love named to the County Volunteer Fire - orientation is wednesday, March 4, 2020 from 6:30 –8:30 p.m. at employ stored Surratt house in Clinton. in the to run your high school reunion in my men’s hall of Fame. Prince george’s (Suite 400) 1801 McCormick drive, largo, Maryland mid-’80s she became a fulltime em - column. Might even get more to come. ron oliver was presented the classes begin Wednesday, March 18, 2020 ployee of the Museum, under the Mary - also, John Kelly’s column in the Chief’s award and Bernard Smith re - Project opportunity is an intensive curriculum based 10-week cohort land-national Capital Park & Planning washington Post frequently runs re - ceived the President’s award at the program. the Spring 2020 program will meet every wednesday from 6:30– Commission. She worked as director unions. Send school, class, date annual Morningside VFd awards 9:30 March 18–May 20, 2020 at employ Prince george’s (Suite 400) which until her death. and contact information to banquet. is located at 1801 McCormick drive, largo, Maryland. through grants laurie’s daughter, Jennifer diane [email protected]. danita dawson was selected one of and community business support this program is free to all veterans. the Verge Morphew, and grandson, aaron five Suitland high students to spend curriculum and materials are facilitated by small business professionals Brayden alexander Morphew, survive eats three weeks in russia with the Student and subject matter experts. the program concludes with a formal business her. laurie was particularly proud of • Fish Fry Fridays (March 6, 13, 20, ambassador program. pitch and graduation ceremony. her grandson’s shared love of history 27 & april 3). 3 to 7 p.m. (or while Victor and Mildred Peaire celebrated —Project Opportunity and dedication to education. Visitation supplies last): whiting, coleslaw, po - their golden wedding anniversary. was at the huntt Funeral home with a tato salad, green beans, soda or water. state soil conservation committee: brief burial service at the huntt Family Fee: $12, fish dinner (includes 2 sides Milestones Cemetery in waldorf on Feb. 28. and drink); $10, fish sandwich. St. happy birthday to Jon McKlveen, Prince George’s soil conservation the obituary was sent out by Joe Philip the apostle Parish hall, 5416 Shirley dodgson and my grandson district supervisor to be appointed gotshall, a good friend of laurie’s and henderson way, Camp Springs. richard Shearer, March 9; ange Meoli, nominations for an appointment to the Prince george’s Soil Conservation a member of the gotshall family who, • St. Patrick’s Party will be celebrated John F. latimer, Karl Kaufman Jr., al - district Board of Supervisors are being accepted by the Maryland State years ago lived on allies road in Morn - Saturday, March 21, 6 to 9:30 p.m. berta M. Smith and my son-in-law John Soil Conservation Committee. ingside. with dinner, ceili dance, irish enter - Mudd, March 10; Karen Cordero, the appointment will be for a term to expire april 15, 2025 and will fill tainment, live irish band, “great irish March 11; Blake James Shipman and the expired term of James Parreco-Member at large. nominations should Neighbors and other good people food and beer.” St. Mary’s Church, Father Scott hahn, March 11; harold be sent to: State Soil Conservation Committee, department of agriculture, terence P. o’Connor, a 1974 gradu - 18230 Barnesville road, Barnesville. wilson, rebecca turner and Marcy 50 harry S. truman Parkway, room 306, annapolis, Maryland 21401. ate of Mcnamara hS died aug. 29, $15 per person/ $35 per family. richardson, March 12. any interested individual or organization may submit a recommendation. nomination forms are available at the Prince george’s Soil Conservation district, 5301 Marlboro race track road, upper Marlboro, Md 20772. nominations should be received by the State Soil Conservation Committee brandywine-aquasco by april 3, 2020. the form is now available online at www.mda.maryland.gov (click on Conservation, then committees). by audrey Johnson 301-922-5384 a supervisor must be a resident of the district. district boundaries are JOhN Isabelle acRes to chestnut brown. our ancestors fought long and hard for the same as county boundaries. anyone recommended should be able to John isabelle acres Farm “real Black history, My Black the freedoms we have privilege today but what still stands attend monthly meetings of the Board of Supervisors and have a knowledge history” by todd Johnson. John robert Johnson, my great out above all the rest is knowing how to pray. unfairly of and a sincere interest in proper land use and the conservation of soil, grandfather: John robert Johnson purchased 70 acres of treated, sold off, and torn. not aware of what was ahead. water and related natural resources. the rosemount Plantation in 1901. John robert was the son Separated from family, deserted, and lonely and the looming —Katie Bliley, Prince George’s Soil Conservation District of richard h. and elsie diggs Johnson. the father of richard fear and dread. But then, came those old spiritual songs that h was Bernard Matthew Johnson, a slave from nairobi, rang out from morning til night while working those tired local students honored Kenya. old bones seemed to make everything alright.” university at albany announces dean’s list of distinguished John robert Johnson and his wife, isabelle Pinkney John - “nowhere to go, but simply look up to the one, who al - students for Fall 2019 son raised 11 children on the Johnson farm. the family har - ways there. would comfort those worn out souls with the alBany, n.y. (Feb. 28, 2020)—the university at albany has announced vested tobacco, raised chickens, cattle, pigs, and vegetables. promise that Jesus cares. So, as we come to the end of this the dean’s list of distinguished Students for the Fall 2019 semester. John robert died in 1925, leaving Bernard (Bud) Matthew special month let us continue to run this race for the struggle in order to qualify for this distinction, students at the university at Johnson, the second son, to become the farm patriarch. still carries on until we meet him face to face.” Bud and his brothers continued to work the farm as chil - albany must earn a grade point average of 3.25 or higher during their first dren. For most of them a formal education was sacrificed GIRl scOuts NatION’s caPItal semester of study. in subsequent semesters of study, students must earn a for the sake of “saving the family farm.” Bud remained on suMMeR caMP grade point average of 3.50 or higher. the farm, until his death in September 1993, raising tobacco, Camp Spring Fling is for non-girl Scouts in grades K –5. the following students have been named to the university at albany tending the animals, and vegetable garden with seasonal as - this camp opportunity is perfect for girls who want to have dean’s list: sistance from his siblings. fun and make new friends. we will enjoy activities that may Clinton, Md: Mowan tony-adiari the Johnson Farm was subdivided in 1975. it then be - include but are not limited to crafts, recreation, playing laurel, Md: Kyara Frames; Karl Mofor came John isabelle acres where 3rd, 4th, and 5th generation games, singing, dancing, acting, girl Scout traditions, and —Michael Parker, University at Albany descendants of John robert and isabelle Johnson live today. hands-on Science experiments. this is an indoor camp; su announces Fulbright student semifinalists however, there will be some activities outside. Camp Spring dallas blacK daNce theatRe SaliSBury, Md. (Feb. 25, 2020)—Salisbury university has 15 semifi - Fling is a community outreach camp designed as an intro - nalists for prestigious u.S. Fulbright Student awards for the 2020 –21 aca - the incredible dallas Black dance theatre is back with ductory program for girls who are not currently girl Scouts. a new program of modern, jazz, and spiritual dance by cele - demic year—its largest number to date.” the dates are april 6–april 9 from 9 a.m. –4 p.m. location brated choreographers planned especially for the “Sassy Sen - a senior from Prince george’s County is up for an academic study and is rosaryville elementary School (9925 rosaryville road, iors” of the Publick Playhouse. the Platinum Series per - research award: abiodun adeoye, a history and political science major upper Marlboro, Maryland 20772). Cost is $50. Financial formance is an interactive hour-long program that includes from hyattsville, Md, to Nambia. assistance is available. Camp fees are non-refundable. Q & a with the dancers. age 60 & better. tickets (general “this year, out of 22 applicants, almost 70 percent have moved to the Campers should bring a healthy lunch, beverage and a back - admission): $10 per person. next round,” said walton. “Becoming a semi-finalist is an impressive pack to camp each day. Snack provided daily. Free bus the performance dates are thursday, april 23, 2020, 11 achievement on its own, and that means each of these students is qualified transportation provided. See online registration form for a.m. and Friday, april 24, 2020, 11 a.m. address is Prince for a Fulbright.” bus stop options. george’s Publick Playhouse for the Performing arts at 5445 More than 50 Su students have won national and international fellow - to register for Spring Fling visit: https://www.survey - landover road hyattsville, Maryland 20784. ships, scholarships and awards in the past eight years. the Chronicle of monkey.com/r/cb-camper. if you do not have access to the higher education has spotlighted Su as one of the nation’s top producers Ode tO OuR aNcestORs internet, call 301-861-5860. For questions or more infor - of Fulbright Students for each of the past three years. words by Kendra y. neal: “our complexions may range mation, contact: Jessica hadsell, Membership Specialist, the Fulbright is america’s flagship international exchange program and in many shades from vanilla to mahogany can be found, [email protected], 301-861-5862 or ann Collins is sponsored by the u.S. department of State’s Bureau of educational and even in the hues of our almond shaped eyes from light hazel [email protected]. Cultural affairs. For more information, visit www.salisbury.edu/nationalfellowships. The Prince George’s Post Proudly Serving Prince George’s County Since 1932 —Maura Dullea, Salisbury University March 5 — March 11, 2020 — The Prince George’s Post — A 3 COMMUNITY

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anthony brown Marc Morial Maryland Congressional District 4 President and CEO, National Urban League brown Introduces legislation to to be equal : Russia Is back: congress Must defy Require helicopter black boxes President trump and Pass legislation to waShington (Feb. 28, accidents in new york City to give families closure in their 2020)—Congressman anthony and across the country have time of need.” stop Foreign election tampering g. Brown (Md-04) introduced underscored the urgency for the helicopter data and “Since at least 2014, known and unknown in - way, corrupt russians believed they could ad - legislation to require flight data additional safety measures. Voice recorder requirement dividuals, operating as part of a broader Russian vance their agenda was to promote the election and cockpit voice recorders in From 2005 to 2017, the ntSB act is cosponsored by Con - effort known as ‘Project Lakhta,’ have engaged of donald trump. whether by design or by co - most helicopters, also known as estimates there were 159 gresswoman Maxine waters in political and electoral interference operations incidence, trump has served russia’s interests “black boxes.” Currently, the crashes involving helicopters (Ca-43). targeting populations within the Russian Feder - in a number of ways: days after inauguration, Federal aviation administration with no recording equipment. “i am pleased to continue ation and in various other countries, including, his administration began working to lift sanctions (Faa) requires large commer - of the 159 incidents, the my years long advocacy for in - but not limited to, the United States, members of against russia, and explored withdrawing mili - cial planes and some private air - ntSB was unable to determine creased regulatory and aircraft the European Union, and Ukraine. Since at least tary forces from eastern europe. he’s refused craft to have such recorders. probable cause for 18 of those safety protocols that will ensure May 2014, Project Lakhta’s stated goal in the to condemn russia’s annexation of Crimea. he’s loopholes in regulations allow crashes. that families and communities United States was to spread distrust towards can - pushed to re-admit russia to the g-7. he’s con - some helicopters to operate “as a veteran army heli - like my own district, which is didates for political office and the political system tinually attacked nato, threatening to pull out without black boxes. copter pilot, i understand the home to three airports, will in general.” of the treaty, and berated the leaders of nato Flight data recorders track great lengths pilots go to en - have the ability to fully access —u.S. Criminal Complaint against ally nations. aircraft altitude and other in - sure the safety of those on - and investigate flight data and elena alekseevna Khusyaynova, accused chief all of this has weakened other nations’ trust strumentation, while cockpit board their aircraft. unfortu - radio transmissions following a accountant of “Project lakhta,” a russian effort in the united States, and our ability to conduct voice recorders records both nately, there is always a chance helicopter incident,” said Con - targeting foreign audiences in the united States, responsible foreign policy. radio transmissions and sounds of risk-factors and accidents gresswoman Maxine waters members of the european union, and ukraine, as difficult as it is to believe, we are at a point within the cockpit. in the event outside of pilots’ control,” said (d-Ca-43), Chair of the Finan - among others. in history where the President’s bruised ego has of a crash, this technology al - Congressman anthony Brown, cial Services Committee. “in taken precedence over our national security. and lows federal investigators to who sits on the house Com - the aftermath of the disturbing For at least half a dozen years, possibly longer, instead of fulfilling its constitutional duty to ex - conduct safety probes and as - mittee on transportation string of tragedies involving the corrupt leaders of russia have been engaged ercise oversight of the President, Congress is en - sess the factors that may have and infrastructure. “when helicopters that have lacked in a massive campaign to disrupt the united abling his dangerous behaviors. led to the accident. tragedies occur, it is our re - proper ‘black boxes’ because of States of america’s political and social stability. earlier this month, the Senate blocked three For nine years, the national sponsibility to assess the regulatory loopholes, Congress their goal is to weaken the institutions that have election-security bills, including one that would transportation Safety Board causes and take meaningful has a responsibility to act. this served as a bulwark against russian aggression, require campaigns to report offers of foreign elec - (ntSB) has urged the Faa to steps to improve safety. bill is an important first step, such as the european union and nato. Federal tion assistance to the FBi, and another that would address these gaps in helicop - adding black boxes to helicop - and i am proud to join with my prosecutors have charged 13 russian individuals require campaigns to report such offers to the ter safety. the recent tragic ters raises accountability for colleagues in support of this and three russian business entities with Con - Federal election Commission. the Senate also crash in Calabasas as well as pilots and allows investigators measure.” spiracy to defraud the united States, and other has blocked the Securing america’s Federal elec - crimes. tions act (SaFe act), which would provide ad - last week, intelligence officials briefed Con - ditional funding to the election assistance Com - gress that the interference continues, and has ex - mission and would ban voting machines from panded to include the democratic presidential being connected to the internet as well as ma - primary. chines that were manufactured in foreign coun - Marion Wright edelman it is difficult to say which is more harmful to tries. also rejected have been the Stopping harm - the nation: the ongoing russian cyber warfare, ful interference in elections for a lasting President Emerita, or President trump’s appalling response. democracy (Shield) act, which requires offers Children’s Defense Fund terrified that russia’s efforts on his behalf of foreign assistance to be reported to the FBi, delegitimizes his election—and may do so and the defending elections from threats by es - again—President trump and his allies in Con - tablishing redlines (deter act), imposing childWatch : gress not only refuse to take action to secure our sanctions on russia if u.S. intelligence agencies elections, but have denigrated the findings of the determined that russia interfered in a federal intelligence community as a hoax. election. dr. Margaret Morgan lawrence President trump has gone so far as to remove Congress can no longer afford to continue as a child Margaret Morgan lawrence grew up the only Black student in her class and one of the acting director of national intelligence whose compromising the national security of the united grieving a brother she never knew. he was her only only ten women. She was turned down for the staff provided the briefing, following a chilling States simply to demonstrate partisan loyalty. sibling, but had died before she was born when he first hospital internship she applied for because pattern of retribution against government em - the Senate must act at once to protect democracy was just 11 months old, and their parents never women were not allowed to live in the affiliated ployees for carrying out their duties. and stand up against foreign tampering in our fully recovered from his death. Margaret often doctors’ housing and the nurses’ housing wouldn’t one of the ways, but certainly not the sole elections. dreamt that she was the child who had died and allow a Black woman, but again she kept going. she could see her own body in a coffin under the She secured an internship at harlem hospital, large portrait of her brother that hung in their living and during her time there became keenly aware From councilconnection Newsletter, Feb. 28, 2020 room. the sadness and loss that surrounded her of how much the poverty and other challenging family led her to decide that she was going to grow circumstances children faced in the surrounding county’s census team at up to be a doctor and help other children live—de - neighborhoods influenced their health and the spite the fact that she was Black and a girl at a time care they needed. this shaped the rest of her pro - budget town hall Meeting when neither Blacks nor women were welcome in fessional life. Census day is april 1. the County Council 1851 ritchie Station Ct, Capitol heights, Md many medical schools and residencies. neither ul - She went on to pursue a master’s of public and the County’s Census team teamed up at the 20743 timately mattered. dr. lawrence went on to become health at Columbia, where she studied under the Fy 2021 Budget town hall meeting on February a pediatrician and pioneering child psychologist, famous pediatrician dr. Benjamin Spock. there 25, to promote a Complete Count in the 2020 senior census day—senior bingo going around every door that was closed to her and she learned more about the deep relationships be - Census for Prince george’s County. important Friday, March 20, 2020, 10 a.m. –2 p.m. opening others along the way to become the “first” tween physical, social, and psychological health, Census 2020 materials were shared with residents Multiple locations: Registration is required, reg - and “only” again and again. and that led her to continue formal training in as a reminder that households will receive an in - ister at pgparksdirect.com and search for "Census. Margaret Morgan lawrence passed away in de - psychiatry, becoming the first Black resident at vitation to complete the Census online or by Space is limited, so register today for a location cember at age 105 after a long and extraordinary the new york Psychiatric institute and the first phone as early as March 12. we want to make near you. For more information call 301-446- life of service helping make sure children received Black trainee at Columbia’s Psychoanalytic Clinic sure every Prince georgian is counted! Please 3400 or email [email protected]. the strongest and healthiest possible start. during for training and research. dr. lawrence ulti - plan to participate and encour - Black history Month and every month, let’s stop mately became both the first Black woman psy - age your friends and neighbors and remember trailblazers like dr. lawrence who choanalyst and the first Black woman physician to do the same. it’s easy, safe refused to abide by other people’s limits. certified by the american Board of Pediatrics. and important. For more in - The Prince George’s Post harvard graduate School of education sociol - She served as chief of the developmental Psy - formation, visit www. the Prince george’s Post ogist Sara lawrence-lightfoot, one of dr. chiatry Service for infants and Children at harlem PgCensus2020.org P.o. Box 1001 15207 Marlboro Pike lawrence’s three extraordinary children, captured hospital, as an associate clinical professor of psy - upper Marlboro, Md 20772-3151 many pieces of her mother’s story in the 1988 bi - chiatry at Columbia university College of Physi - census 2020 events: Phone: 301-627-0900 • legal Fax: 301-627-6260 ography Balm in gilead: Journey of a healer. dr. cians and Surgeons, and as the first practicing child census solutions Workshop email: [email protected] lawrence was born in 1914 and grew up in Vicks - psychiatrist and co-founder of the Center for Mental Saturday, March 7, 2020 burg, Mississippi, the daughter of an episcopal health in rockland County, new york, and she 11 a.m. –1 p.m. Contents © 2020, the Prince george’s Post priest father and schoolteacher mother. She excelled established some of the first child therapy programs location: Fairmont heights Publisher/senior editor editor in school, and after graduating from her local seg - in schools, hospital clinics, and child care centers. library, 5904 Kolb Street, legusta Floyd lisa duan regated high school at age 14 moved to harlem to dr. lawrence was dedicated to serving underserved Fairmount heights, Md 20743 live with relatives in order to attend a more chal - children and especially interested in helping de - General Manager/ administrative assistant/ legal advertising Manager billing lenging preparatory school. She then attended Cor - velop “ego strength” in Black children. She was Fact check: Why It’s Brenda Boice Julie Volosin nell university on a scholarship, where she was also dedicated to helping children and families re - Important to be counted in the only Black undergraduate on campus. She cover from trauma and develop resiliency, and al - the 2020 census legal advertising assistant Web Manager worked as a live-in maid for white families to gain ways said helping families was a privilege. She wednesday, March 11, 2020 robin Boerckel Kyler Quesenberry housing because she wasn’t allowed to live in the gave other children the thoughtful, loving care she 6:30 –8 p.m. dormitories. She excelled in premed studies in col - once might have needed. location: Prince george’s County, Md. Member national newspaper Publishers association, lege too, but was denied acceptance to Cornell’s all along the way, in her daughter’s words, “her Bladensburg Community and the Maryland, delaware, district of Columbia Press association. medical school because of her race: they told her life [was] one of courageous boundary crossing; Center, 4500 57th avenue, the Prince george’s Post (iSSn 10532226) is published every thursday by the the only other Black student they had ever admitted enduring the visibility and distortions of tokenism, Bladensburg, Md 20710 new Prince george’s Post inc., 15207 Marlboro Pike, upper Marlboro, Md. 20772-3151. twenty-five years earlier “didn’t work out” because and the double oppressions and assaults of racism Subscription rate: 25 cents per single copy; $15 per year; he contracted tuberculosis and died before gradu - and sexism”—yet she “faced the virulent barriers county executive—Proud $7.50 senior citizens and students; out of county add $1; out of state add $2. ating, and they were not ready to give another Black of racism and sexism with a deft blend of grit and to be counted happy hour Periodical postage paid at Southern Md. 20790. student a chance. So she kept going. grace.” all of us who care deeply about child de - thursday, March 12, 2020 Postmaster, send address changes to Prince george’s Post, P.o. Box 1001, dr. lawrence graduated from Columbia uni - velopment owe dr. Margaret Morgan lawrence a all day upper Marlboro, Md. 20772-3151. versity’s medical school instead, where she was debt of gratitude. location: dave & Busters, March 5 — March 11, 2020 — The Prince George’s Post — A 5 BUSINESS AND FINANCE social security Matters american community Management ask Rusty : expands Operations to largo does social security ever New Office to Serve Clients in Prince George’s County By aletha PeterS the d.C. metro area and commitment to board members and vendors,” McCoy Make Mistakes on benefits? for american community Manage ment provide outstanding customer service. says. “i am excited to be part of this thriv - “our hope is to partner with local busi - ing community and look forward to intro - By ruSSell gloor, largo, Md. (Feb. 21, 2020)—theresa nesses and the county to ensure that Prince ducing myself as your new neighbor so aMaC Certified Social Security advisor McCoy, owner and Ceo of american george’s homeowners and residents as we can share our experiences and learn association of Mature american citizens Community Management, announced to - well as those in surrounding areas receive how we can help each other grow.” day that the community management firm community management services that sur - the largo office is conveniently lo - Dear Rusty: has opened a new location in largo, Mary - pass the norm and raise the bar,” says Mc - cated near the largo Metro. Visits by ap - Can or does the Social Security administration occasionally land. Coy. “aCM is committed to helping pointment are encouraged as aCM staff make mistakes in determining the benefits due? i’m now 72 but i the new largo office will enable aCM, homeowners love where they live by pro - are frequently visiting properties. the of - retired early at age 61 and knew that my benefits would be reduced. which is headquartered in hanover, Mary - viding effective communication and per - fice address and hours are: i’ve always wondered if my monthly benefit calculation was incor - land, to better serve its growing client base sonalized service. and with this expan - american Community Management rect but did not know how to address my concerns. if it is possible, in Prince george’s County. McCoy says sion, we are perfectly situated to serve our greater washington area office could you direct me in how to handle with the SS administration? the largo office reflects aCM’s growth in Pg County clients and extend our vision 9701 apollo drive, Suite 451 Signed: Skeptical of My Benefit to the washington, largo, Md 20774 d.C., area.” office hours: Monday –thursday: 9 Dear Skeptical: Can the Social Security administration ever make the new team at a.m. –5 p.m., Friday: 9 a.m. –1 p.m. mistakes? of course they can, and do, but not really very often con - the largo office is sidering that they are dealing with tens of millions of beneficiaries, comprised of Prince and especially when it comes to computing benefit amounts. Since Founded in 2001, american Community george’s County nearly all benefit computations are done by computer, the usual Management (aCM) is one of the most residents. McCoy, a source of any error is almost always from using incorrect input prominent management firms in Maryland, washington, d.C., data. the actual benefit computation formula, while complex, is servicing more than 28,000 households native, says she will very standard and well proven; if an error occurs in a basic benefit within over 200 residential properties and use her expertise as computation, it is usually because a person’s lifetime earnings record an additional half-million square feet of a CPa to maintain contains an error. having said that, let’s explore why you feel your office condominiums. Owner and CEO sound financial benefit may not be correct. Theresa McCoy purchased ACM from practices protecting when you say you “retired early at age 61” i assume that means founder and board chair Mel Herzberger community re - you claimed your Social Security early at age 62 (the minimum in 2019. McCoy joined ACM in 2009 as sources. age). Since your full retirement age is age 66, that means that by vice president of accounting. She was ap - “opening our claiming at age 62 your benefit was cut by 25% from what it would pointed COO in 2015 and then CEO and largo office is an have been at age 66. also, any benefit estimate you had from Social president in 2018. During her tenure, Mc - Photo CourteSy aMeriCan CoMMunity ManageMent exciting time for Security prior to claiming made the assumption that you would con - Coy has been instrumental in implementing Owner and ceO of american community Management aCM and its great numerous managerial and financial report - tinue to earn at your current level until you reached your full retire - theresa Mccoy. team of employees, ing and banking enhancements. ment age. if you “retired” and stopped working and earning at age 61, the benefit you are entitled to is less than that estimate you had from Social Security at age 61. So, how can you address your concerns? i suggest the first thing you do is get a copy of your lifetime earnings record from Social uMGc’s Kemp chosen For Security. you can do this by calling them and requesting it or, if you have a “My Social Security” personal account, you can obtain it Maryland state-wide leadership Program online. you should verify that all of your lifetime earnings are prop - By BoB ludwig and human services, criminal justice, the environment, and multi- erly reflected in Social Security’s records (SS gets your earnings university of Maryland Global campus culturalism/diversity. these sessions will be followed by a one- data from the irS). note that only your earnings up to the maximum day closing retreat in november and a graduation celebration in payroll tax for each year count because that’s all you paid SS FiCa adelPhi , Md. (Feb. 25, 2020)—leadership Maryland has an - december. More than 100 experts representing business, gov - tax on; if your actual earnings in any year were more than the annual nounced that lisa Kemp, the university of Maryland global ernment, education, and the non-profit community will serve as payroll tax cap, only the amount up to that year’s tax cap is used. Campus senior vice president of administration and finance and panelists and guest speakers throughout the program. Be aware that if you find an error, you will need to prove it to CFo, has been chosen to participate in its professional develop - “this was our most competitive cohort of applicants in our Social Security by showing them a copy of your w-2 or your Federal ment program dedicated to building a better Maryland by har - history, which is a testament to our members encouraging a di - income tax return for the year(s) in question. if your lifetime earnings nessing the strength of the state’s local business and community verse and broad spectrum of highly-qualified executives from record is in order, then you are almost certainly getting the correct leaders. across the state to apply to our program and share in their expe - benefit. when computing your benefit, Social Security adjusts each Kemp is one of 52 individuals chosen for leadership Mary - rience,” said renée M. winsky ‘05, president and Chief executive year of your lifetime earnings to today’s dollar value, so inflation land’s 28th class who will complete the eight-month hands-on officer, leadership Maryland. “this year’s class is a powerful shouldn’t be a factor either. the highest earning 35 years over your learning program focused on the state’s most vital social, eco - cross-section of leaders from our state. i’m excited to see them lifetime (adjusted for inflation) are used to determine your benefit nomic and environmental issues. come together as a group and do great things in their workplaces, amount. “i am honored to have been selected to participate in a program communities and beyond in the years to come.” if you’re still uncomfortable that you may not be getting the cor - that has such a positive impact on our organizations and commu - leadership Maryland is open to senior-level executives with rect benefit, you should call Social Security directly and ask them nities in Maryland,” said Kemp. “i look forward to learning from significant achievements in either their careers, their careers or to review your benefits to make sure you are receiving the correct the many experts in their fields and being enriched by my fellow both. the first leadership Maryland class graduated in 1993, amount. Social Security has all of your lifetime earnings data im - cohort members over the course of the program.” and the organization’s alumni network now consists of more than mediately available and can quickly determine if your benefit amount Following a two-day opening retreat in april, the class will 1,100 leaders from all industries and regions of the state. to learn is correct based upon the earnings history shown in your record. traverse the state during five two-day intensive sessions that more, please call leadership Maryland at 410-841-2101 or visit focus on Maryland’s economic development, education, health www.leadershipMd.org. The 2 million member association of Mature american Citizens (aMaC) (https://www.amac.us) is a vibrant, vital senior advocacy organization that takes its marching orders from its members. 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A6 — March 5 — March 11, 2020 — The Prince George’s Post OUT on the TOWN National harbor Wedding Walk event Restaurants, shops, Retailers, hotels and Wedding Venue spaces Spotlight on Teens Xtreme teens: Job search seminar Open their doors to showcase Wedding Options on March 7 date and time: Friday, March 6, 2020, 7 –10 p.m. By ViCKi Bendure wedding favors. the day will end with a have a destination wedding with our variety description: teens will learn how to fill out applications, do re - for National harbor champagne reception and raffle with thou - of hotels, entertainment, shopping, and din - sumes, and cover letters to prepare for employment. sands of dollars worth of prizes. ing options all in one place. Plus, we have Cost: Free with M-nCPPC youth id national harBor, Md. (Feb. 28, the event is perfect for anyone who is the best sunsets in the washington, d.C. location: rollingcrest / Chillum Community Center, 6120 2020)—national harbor will hold an ex - planning the ceremony, reception, rehearsal metro area,” said deborah topcik, director Sargent road, Chillum, Md 20782 citing event for anyone planning a wedding. dinner, bachelor/bachelorette party, shower, of marketing at national harbor. “the wed - Contact: 301-853-2005; tty 301-699-2544 the national harbor wedding walk will after-the-wedding brunch, looking for places ding walk will be able to show what makes provide an opportunity to visit more than to host wedding guests before or after the national harbor such a unique waterfront dReaM lab: let’s Get lyrical 30 wedding-centric shops, retailers, hotels, wedding, or all of the above, national harbor destination.” date and time: Saturday, March 7, 2020, 3 –4 p.m. attractions and venue spaces on Saturday, is the spot to create special, memorable ex - the day provides the opportunity for at - description: have fun singing or rapping your favorite tune. Feeling March 7, from 10 a.m. –3 p.m. Participating periences. attendees will get a chance to see tendees to walk through the destination, en - shy? no problem! Join us in the dreaM lab for this fun recording restaurants will provide complimentary the impressive hotels, award-winning restau - joy the views, try amazing food and have session. small bites, and there will be beautifully rants, luxurious spas, unique attractions, fun planning the big day. Cost: Free decorated event venues. Participating re - thriving night life scene, and the best sunsets tickets are $10 per person and include ages: teen (13 –18 yrs) | tailers and shops will provide gifts and offer in the entire washington, d.C. region. parking and are available via eventbrite. location: Fairmount heights Branch library, 5904 Kolb St, creative suggestions for wedding décor and “national harbor is the perfect place to Visit www.nationalharbor.com/weddingwalk. Fairmount heights, Md 20743 Contact: 301-883-2650

Winter Youth Musical: M-NcPPc, department of Parks and Recreation theseus and the Monster in the Maze date and time: Saturday, March 7, 2020, 7 p.m.; Sunday, March 8, 3 p.m. and Saturday, March 14, 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. Opens First Multi-Generational Facility in description: See an original show performed by a talented teenage cast. southern Prince George’s county Cost: $5. Advance purchase recommended. By Kira CalM lewiS location: greenbelt Community Center, 15 Crescent road, department of Parks and Recreation greenbelt, Md 20770 Contact: 301-397-2208 Brandywine , Md. (Feb. 29, 2020)— the Southern area aquatics and recreation teen advisory board Complex (SaarC) opened last Saturday, date and time: Monday, March 9, 2020, 3:30 –4:30 p.m. February 29, as the first multi-generational description: earn service hours while making your local library recreational center in Prince george’s a great place for teens. enjoy snacks, meet new people, become County. the Maryland-national Capital a leader! Park and Planning Commission property in Cost: Free Brandywine is a 75,000 square-foot aquatic location: Bowie Branch library, 15210 annapolis rd, and recreation facility. Bowie, Md 20715 “this opening is a celebration of the be - Contact: 301-262-7000 ginning of a new community focal point,” said director for the M-nCPPC, depart - teen advisory board ment of Parks and recreation, Bill tyler. date and time: Monday, March 9, 2020, 4 –5 p.m. “SaarC will be a new place, where every - description: earn service hours while making your local library one in the family can gather and a new way a great place for teens. enjoy snacks, meet new people, become for the community to improve their health PhotograPh Credit M-nCPPC, dePartMent oF ParKS and reCreation, PrinCe george’S County a leader! and wellness,” tyler concludes. Ribbon-cutting ceremony held Feb. 29, 2020 to open the southern area aquatics Cost: Free thousands of residents came out to see and Recreation complex (saaRc) in brandywine. location: greenbelt Branch library, 11 Crescent rd, green - the building’s features and amenities in - belt, Md 20770 cluding a double gymnasium, flexible pro - Maryland State Senator, Prince george’s from the current model of building small Contact: 301-345-5800 grammable spaces, a fitness center and run - County district 27; angela d. alsobrooks, community centers to constructing larger, ning track. the natatorium that welcomed Prince george’s County executive; Mel multi-neighborhood-serving or “multi-gen - Prince George’s best dance crew competition eager swimmers even on the cold winter Franklin, Prince george’s County Council, erational” facilities to provide an array of date and time: Friday, March 13, 2020, 7 –9 p.m. day consists of three separate bodies of wa - at-large; Calvin S. hawkins, ii, Prince multidisciplinary programs simultaneously, description: teen dance teams compete before a panel of judges ter: a 25-yard lap Pool with six lanes, a george’s County Council, at-large; Syd - to serve the recreation needs and leisure in - for trophies, cash prizes, and the title to be, “Prince george’s leisure pool, and a spa. the new facility ney J. harrison, Prince george’s County terests of an entire family. Future phases of Best dance Crew.” also includes three pieces of public art in - Council, district 9; Mr. earl Mitchell, the 65-acre complex development will in - Cost: $5/per person spired by the 150-year-old willow oak tree SaarC Community advisory Committee; clude additional site amenities. location: the Publick Playhouse for the Performing arts, located adjacent to the building. and Susie Proctor, delegate, Maryland 5445 landover road, Cheverly, Md 20784 with more than 30 Proctor family members house of delegates, Prince george’s the department of Parks and recreation de - Contact: 301-277-1710 in attendance, including delegate Susie County district 27a. livers an award-winning park system through Xtreme teens sundae social Proctor, the plaque dedicating the James the Southern area aquatics and recre - progressive, innovative leadership and a e. Proctor, Jr. Center at the Southern area ation Complex began as part of the first commitment to the community and the envi - date and time: Friday, March 13, 2020, 7 –10 p.m. aquatics and recreation Complex was un - comprehensive plan for parks, recreation ronment in Prince George’s County. For description: Come enjoy ice cream while listening to music, veiled to honor his unwavering advocacy and open space, for Prince george’s County, more on the Department of Parks and Recre - playing a variety of games and getting to know your peers! and extensive efforts to secure the funding commonly referred to as Formula 2040: ation, visit www.pgparks.com and stay con - Cost: Free that brought SaarC to fruition. Functional Master Plan for Parks, recre - nected on Facebook, Twitter, Flickr, YouTube, location: College Park youth Services Center, 4912 nan - elizabeth M. hewlett, Chairman, Prince ation and open Space. according to For - and Instagram. tucket road, College Park, Md 20740 george’s County Planning Board and the mula 2040, there was a need for additional The M-NCPPC Department of Parks and Contact: 301-441-2647; tty 301-699-2544 recreational and aquatic facilities within the Recreation encourages and supports the par - Maryland-national Capital Park and Plan - Xtreme teens: community center exchange ning Commission led the ceremony. re - Southern area of Prince george’s County. ticipation of individuals with disabilities in date and time: Friday, March 13, 2020, 7 –10 p.m. marks were offered by Mike Miller, Senator a key recommendation was to move away all programs and services. description: teens will be on an outing to visit another local center to build friendships with other teens. MAKE PLANS NOW Cost: Free with M-nCPPC youth id ! location: rollingcrest / Chillum Community Center, 6120 african americans & Women’s suffrage Movement, to collect and Preserve—a Year of the Woman event! Sargent road, Chillum, Md 20782 lecture and discussion date and time: Saturday, March 14, 2020, 11 a.m. –3 p.m. Contact: 301-853-2005; tty 301-699-2544 date and time: thursday, March 5, 2020 , 6 –8 p.m. description: this mini-seminar will feature presentations covering description: Join us for a lecture and discussion with assistant history of the american women’s Suffrage crusade, the use of objects Xtreme teens: March Madness Paint and sip Professor Sharon harley from the university of Maryland College during the Movement, the research and collecting of memorabilia, date and time: Friday, March 13, 2020, 7–10 p.m. Park as we explore the important and often overlooked presence and the concerns of preserving such artifacts. lunch included in the description: Come and enjoy a March Madness event that will of african american women during the women’s Suffrage Move - ticket price. RSVP help get your tournament spirits magnified. take your talents ment. light fare provided by Main and Market. invited: dr. evelyn Cost: $25/residents & Friends of Montpelier; $30/non-residents and creative thoughts to the canvas and create a masterpiece for higginbotham, harvard university. #Marylandyow #BdMwom - location: Montpelier historic Site, 9650 Muirkirk road, laurel, a loved one or just for added decoration. Make sure you wear ensSuffrage. this discussion is a part of “the Black Vote Mural Md 20708 your favorite college team shirt/jersey. Project” public program series. to learn more about the exhibit Contact: 301-377-7817; tty 301-699-2544 Cost: Free please visit: www.bdmuseum.maryland.gov/exhibitions/ location: good luck Community Center8601 good luck Cost: Free. register via eventbrite Marietta house Museum & Prince George’s county historical road, lanham, Md 20706 location: Banneker-douglass Museum, 84 Franklin Street, an - society’s Women’s history Month Presentation: “Maryland’s Contact: 301-552-1093; tty301-699-2544 napolis, Md 21401 Mother of civil Rights: Gloria Richardson and the cambridge Contact: 410-216-6180 civil Rights Movement” Xtreme teens: March Madness Pizza and Game Night date and time: Saturday, March 14, 2020, 1 p.m. date and time: Friday, March 13, 2020, 7–8 p.m. seven last Words by Maryland choral society description: an in-depth presentation by historian description: Come watch the game with us while enjoying pizza date and time: Sunday, March 8, 2020, 4 –6 p.m. artura Jackson, who will discuss the life of gloria richardson, and drinks. afterward, let’s play some ball and have more fun. description: haydn’s tour-de-force setting of the Passion narrative, civil rights activist and leader. light refreshments follow. r u game? with chorus and orchestra. Featured artists: annie gill, Soprano; Cost: $5/person (ages 8 & up) Cost: Free with M-nCPPC youth id taylor hillary Boykins, Mezzo-Soprano; thomas Swain, tenor; location: Marietta house Museum, 5626 Bell Station road, location: Berwyn heights School Community Center, 6200 Jared hancock, Baritone. artistic director, dr. douglas Buchanan, glenn dale, Md 20769 Pontiac Street, Berwyn heights, Md 20740 will present the half note, a pre-concert discussion starting 30 Contact: 301-464-5291 to reserve your seat Contact: 301-345-2808; tty 301-699-2544 minutes prior to the concert. this informal talk will focus on the Youth Music traditions: st. Paddy’s concert music’s historical context and what to listen for throughout the dPaRK3311’s Grand Opening Reception date and time: Saturday, March 14, 2020, 7 p.m. program. the half note is Free for all concertgoers! date and time: Monday, March 16, 2020, 6:30 –8 p.m. description: Featuring young musicians from College Park and Cost: general admission, $20.00; Senior/Student, $15.00; description: Join Prince george’s arts and humanities Council hosted by eric Maring “Mr. M”. Children under 10, $0.00. tickets: https://maryland- (PgahC), the gateway CdC, and the City of Mount rainier as Cost: Free choral-society.ticketleap.com/seven-last- we celebrate the grand opening of dParK3311, our Community ages: all ages are welcome words/dates/Mar-08-2020_at_0400PM of Creative entrepreneurs! location: old Parish house, 4711 Knox road, College Park, location: Mt. Calvary Catholic Church, 6700 Marlboro Pike, Cost: Free. register at eventbrite Md 20741 Forestville, Md location: dParK3311, 3311 rhode island avenue, Mount Contact: [email protected] Contact: MarylandChoralSociety.org rainier, Md 20712 March 5 — March 11, 2020 — The Prince George’s Post — A 7

Psi epsilon Omega chapter of alpha Kappa alpha sorority, Calendar of events Incorporated ® in Prince George’s county, Md. March 5 –March 13, 2020 collects More than 1,000 Pairs of shoes to help Fight Global Poverty By raCine tuCKer- haMilton ally theatre company’s Rasheeda speaking Psi epsilon Omega chapter of alpha Kappa date and time: March 5 –22, 2020; thurs, Fri and Sat, 8 p.m.; alpha sorority, Incorporated® Sat matinees, 2 p.m. and Sun matinees, 4 p.m. description: ally theatre Company’s take on the incendiary PrinCe george’S County , Md. (Feb. 27, play by Joel drake Johnson takes another look at the ever-topical 2020)—work boots, sandals, pumps, and kid’s sneak - questions about the prevalence of ingrained racism in america. ers and dress shoes are just a few of the assortment this tense workplace thriller examines the realities of a so-called of shoes collected by the Psi epsilon omega Chapter “post-racial” workplace where two co-workers—one black, the of alpha Kappa alpha Sorority, inc. in February. other white—are driven apart by the machinations of their boss. “we’ve been gathering shoes since September. a chilling power struggle ensues that spins wildly out of control. our goal was to collect 800 pairs,” said Benita this incisive and shocking dark comedy will keep you in its Swindell, alpha Kappa alpha Sorority, incorpo - claustrophobic grip until the final moment. rated®, Psi epsilon omega Chapter President. Cost: $25 general admission; $15 veterans/students “thanks to the generosity and service-mindedness of location: Joe’s Movement emporium, 3309 Bunker hill our members, we were able to surpass our goal and road, Mount rainier, Md 20712 can now help hundreds of people lift themselves out Contact: 301-699-1819 of poverty.” Psi epsilon omega along with other chapters of National capital equitation league horse show alpha Kappa alpha Sorority, inc., are collecting gen - date and time: March 7, 2020 –March 8, 2020, 8 a.m. tly-worn shoes. the effort is part of a partnership description: the national Capitol equitation league (nCel) with Soles4Souls, a nonprofit organization that ships is comprised of riding schools throughout Maryland and Virginia, shoes to destinations around the world populated with giving riders an option to stay competitive during the winter people of color. season. their league affiliates include the “national Capitol Sorority members ensure that the shoes are clean Short Stirrup- nCSel” and “national Capitol Junior equitation- and in good condition before bagging and delivering Jel” leagues which provide a natural progression of learning them to Soles4Souls so they can reach the feet of and competitive riding. Bring out the whole family to watch the those in need. competition! “although our specific service areas are in laurel, Cost: Free for spectators Bowie, and greenbelt, we are pleased that we are ages: all ages are welcome able to reach beyond our local community and help location: the Show Place arena, 14900 Pennsylvania avenue, families around the world,” added Swindell. upper Marlboro, Md 20772 the Soles4Souls partnership supports alpha PhotoS CourteSy alPha KaPPa alPha Sorority inC. PSi ePSilon oMega ChaPter Contact: 301-952-7900; tty 301-699-2544 Kappa alpha’s global impact program: which focuses Members of alpha Kappa alpha sorority Inc., Psi epsilon Omega chapter Women’s suffrage March on the sorority’s efforts to engage in programming sort shoes headed for developing countries to help families in need. date and time: Sunday, March 8, 2020, 10 a.m.–12:30 p.m. designed to enhance the international footprint of the description: Kids can participate by creating their own ‘votes sorority. ter was chartered in 2007. Since its founding, the chapter has been for women’ sash as they learn about some of Maryland’s heroines aggressively implementing its programs of service in the communities ® of the movement. girl Scouts are invited to participate in this alpha Kappa alpha Sorority incorporated , Psi epsilon omega Chap - of Laurel, Bowie and, Greenbelt Maryland. program to fulfill the “Playing the Past” badge. Cost: $10 per child/free for adults ages: ideal for ages 6–12 capital bikeshare expands equity access Program location: the Maryland historical Society, 201 west Monu - ment St., Baltimore, Md 21201-4674 With $5 annual Memberships Contact: 410-685-3750 Capital Bikeshare for All Expands Eligibility for the Region’s Most Vulnerable Residents Nature hike for seniors By Paulette l. JoneS 4,700 bikes available at over 575 stations date and time: tuesday, March 10, 2020, 1 –2:30 p.m. Prince George’s county department of Public Works and transportation regionwide. the system was founded in Sep - description: For the active senior! Join a naturalist on a fitness tember 2010 and provides residents and vis - hike while looking for wildlife and local plant life. wear com - largo, Md. (Feb. 27, 2020)—the Prince lows qualifying members to: itors with a convenient, fun, and affordable fortable shoes and dress for the weather. Stretches and cool down george’s County department of Public • unlock CaBi bikes via the mobile appli - transportation option. Capital Bikeshare op - activities included. works and transportation and its six partner cation, in addition to the fobs (key); erates across seven jurisdictions: Prince Cost: resident: $3; non-resident: $4 register through jurisdictions announce the launch of Capital • use more payment methods including george’s County and Montgomery County Parks direct Bikeshare for all. Capital Bikeshare’s equity prepaid cards, credit and debit cards, or in Maryland; washington, dC; arlington ages: 60 and Better program makes it easier than ever for users cash (cash payments are only accepted at County, the City of alexandria, Fairfax location: watkins nature Center, 301 watkins Park drive, of all income levels to access bikeshare. in-person sign up locations); County, and the City of Falls Church in Vir - upper Marlboro, Md 20774 Capital Bikeshare for all expands access • Sign up online; and ginia. Contact: 301-218-6702; tty 699-2544 to one of our region’s most affordable and • ride bikes for 60 minutes at a time Prince george’s County offers a variety reliable transportation options for thousands For more information about Capital Bike - of public transportation options to address Women Wednesday event: Find Your Word Wednesday of users. Capital Bikeshare for all offers a share for all and how to enroll, riders should the public’s mobility options. Follow us on date and time: wednesday, March 11, 2020, 5 –7 p.m. $5 annual bikeshare membership to riders visit https://www.capitalbikeshare.com/ twitter for transportation-related informa - description: aC hotel agrees that sometimes, one word can say who qualify for certain state or federal as - pricing/for-all or call the Prince george’s tion, and also like us on Facebook and fol - it all. imprint a special word on your very own Myintent jewelry sistance programs with appropriate docu - County department of Public works at 301- low us on instagram. Visit the website at in aC lounge. aC hotel and Bethesda based charity, hope Con - mentation. riders who qualify for the pro - 883-5600. www.princegeorgescountymd.gov for more nections for Cancer Support have teamed up to host women gram can sign up online individually. Capital Bikeshare is the Metropolitan information on transportation options in wednesdays at the hotel. every wednesday during the month of additionally, Capital Bikeshare for all al - area’s bikeshare system, with more than Prince george’s County, Maryland. March women can attend a free event taking place in the hotel and all guests are encouraged to make a monetary donation to the nonprofit organization. Cost: Free MdOt MVa celebrates 3 Million Real Id transactions, location: aC hotel national harbor, 156 waterfront Street, national harbor, Md 20745 honors ‘customer No. 3’ at branches across state Maryland Achieves 64 Percent REAL ID Compliance Rate cub corner date and time: thursday, March 12, 2020, 10:30 –11:30 a.m. By whitney niChelS description: Come to the Cub Corner story time for preschool MdOt MVa fun! ideal for little learners up to five years old to enjoy a flight- themed story and hands-on craft activity. Call ahead for groups glen Burnie , Md. (Feb. 27, 2020)—it’s not every day a trip to of 10 or more! get a new driver’s license results in photos and fanfare, but that Cost: Free with Museum admission (adults: $5, Sen - was the case for 24 lucky customers who came to a Maryland de - iors: $4, Children: $2 (Free 1 and under) partment of transportation Motor Vehicle administration (Mdot ages: Pre-school age children MVa) branch to get real id ready. location: College Park aviation Museum, 1985 Corporal on wednesday, February 26, Mdot MVa celebrated its three Frank Scott drive, College Park, Md 20740 millionth real id transaction. to date, more than 64 percent of Contact: 301-864-6029; tty 301-699-2544 Maryland drivers and identification card holders have become com - pliant with federal real id requirements ahead of the october 1, charisma Wooten: “a Night with Jackie Moms Mabley” 2020, deadline. Maryland’s compliance rate is nearly double the date and time: thursday, March 12, 2020, 12 –1 p.m. 34 percent national average reported last month by the u.S. de - description: a night with Jackie Moms Mabley is a helen hayes partment of homeland Security (dhS). nominated play for the Charles Macarthur award for outstanding “reaching this milestone is truly a testament to Maryland resi - new Play written and portrayed by the veteran performing artist dents and their responsiveness, so we wanted to celebrate them in Charisma wooten. this veteran actor/singer/playwright has a special way,” Mdot MVa administrator Chrissy nizer said. toured throughout the united States, and overseas. Step back in “when faced with the federal mandate, our team came together to time with the wonderful mother-wit of loretta Mary aiken, find new and creative ways to deliver premier customer service, better known as Moms Mabley. this one-woman show is filled from extending hours at several locations to providing more than with one-line zingers about everything from politics to sexuality 28,000 appointments a week. i am thankful for all involved in this and racism. you will laugh and cry! effort.” Cost: $12/person in honor of the three million transactions milestone, each of the ages: Seniors 60 and up 24 full-service Mdot MVa branch offices on wednesday surprised location: Montpelier arts Center, 9652 Muirkirk road, lau - the third customer coming in for a real id appointment. after rel, Md 20708 completing their transactions, these patrons were presented with a Contact: 301-377-7800 “real id ready” commemorative license plate, a photo frame college Park seniors art show & Reception and celebratory items including balloons and party favors. date and time: Friday, March 13, 2020, 4 –8 p.m. “our employees really understand the value of going the extra description: Seniors 55+ are invited to show their work on a mile, which has helped us maintain a 98 percent customer satisfac - first-come basis (not juried). two or three-dimensional work, tion rating,” said administrator nizer. “we know we still have Photo CourteSy Mdot MVa including paintings, photographs, pottery and sculpture, textiles, more real id customers to serve, so we look forward to continuing Yaa adjekum was lucky “customer no. 3” at the largo branch needle and fabric art, will all be accepted. artists are asked to to provide a positive, professional experience as we work toward 4 Office on Wednesday, Feb. 26. reserve an easel or table space for their display; table top easels million compliant Maryland residents.” and standing floor easels will be acquired as needed. the art the federal real id act was passed by Congress after the Marylanders are encouraged to visit MVa.Maryland.gov and exhibit will bring Seniors together to celebrate their arts and to September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks. in august 2019, Mdot use the real id look up tool to learn their real id status and build a more robust and lively community in College Park. MVa was the first in nation to have its real id process recertified make an appointment online, which comes with a guarantee of location: Catholic Student Center, 4141 guilford drive, Col - by dhS, affirming Maryland’s compliance with the federal re - being seen in 15 minutes or less of the appointment time. over the lege Park, Md 20740 quirements. By october 1, all Marylanders must have documents past year, Mdot MVa has extended hours at many branch offices Contact: [email protected] on file and a real id compliant driver’s license or identification to make additional appointments available to customers. card in order to board commercial aircraft or gain access to federal For more information on real id resources and other Mdot facilities. MVa services available online, visit our website mva.maryland.gov. A8 — March 5 — March 11, 2020 — The Prince George’s Post

seat at the table from a 1 and be sure that their skill set aligns with the requested board or COUNTY CHURCH DIRECTORY commission that they are seeking. Ms. harrison gave a list of com - munity programs that the Millennium Seat Pleasant club offers for prospective members which included a women’s history program, a Vocal arts program, and an annual coat drive for students. all of uNIted MethOdIst baPtIst baPtIst uNIted MethOdIst the participants answered attendee questions as time permitted. at - tendees enjoyed light refreshments after the program and had the opportunity to network. FIRst baPtIst chuRch First baptist church of WestPhalIa college Park union the Millennium Seat Club’s next event takes place on Saturday, OF hIGhlaNd PaRK March 21, 2020 at the doubletree by hilton hotel in largo, Maryland. united Methodist church welcomes you where Jesus united Methodist church Christ is lord and King that women’s history program will feature the honorable adrienne ‘a bible based, christ centered Stephen l. wright, Sr., Pastor Jones, recently elected Maryland Speaker of the house as well as “a chuRch ON the Reach FOR GOd” 14418 old Marlboro Pike, & spirit led congregation’ honor three other outstanding women in the community. For more in - 9363 d’arcy road 5018 lakeland road upper Marlboro, Md 6801 Sheriff road landover, Md formation on the Millennium Seat Pleasant Club, contact Ms. Joan upper Marlboro, Md College Park, Md 20740 20785 (301) 773-6655 301-474-3995 church (301) 627-7389 Mciver at [email protected] or call 240-416-0435. Sunday Biblical institute: www.fbc-cp.org two Worship services: sunday school : (Children/adults) - 8:30 a.m. 9:30 a.m. 8 and 10:30 a.m. Sunday School 9:30a.m. educate from a 1 Sunday worship: sunday Worship : 10:00 a.m. sunday school: 9:30 Sunday Worship 11a.m. 7:30 a.m., 11:00 a.m. cases, attendees of the forums found the information on prostate Holy Communion 1st Sunday Rev. dr. Kendrick d. Weaver, Saturday worship: Pastor cancer and clinical trial participation invaluable. 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