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Association for the Advancementtraining for of Coloredlaw enforcement People. withBrooks law enforcement's says calling for handling civil disobedience is a responsible demonstration that would not disrupt schools but would Email comments to: Davis-Nickens said anyone agencies, a Child's Life Protec- ofbe the a direct situation, action, shea protest decided “in theto samewho way reads your grandparentsMarlow's book may havewill engagedtion Act in civil and rights mandatory movement.” counsel- rburke@ startSnyder’s the Saving office Promisehas issued cam-a statement“get saying it.” Shethat saidthe project she “puts to replace the leading lines for “is batterers. proceeding with great urgency” washingtoninformer.com paign.and that part of $28 million approvedcase last inmonth such willa way, go toward the average utilities; $25“If million we are was ever requested going tolast eradi- week for removing“It seems lead to pipelines.be a vicious cycle person can get it.” She said at the cate domestic violence, we must thatBrooks won't said turnhe expects a my family“timeline, enddeadline of the(and) price day, the tag” book for replacing will lookthe water at both lines. sidesAs the of crisis the rosecoin. to na- loose,”tional prominence, Marlow said. the state Marlow has workedhelp to restore people a protectivebegin to havecoating a dia-to the pipesWe needusing tophosphate address chemicals.both the vic- But the sharedNAACP her leader story said with it amounts the audi- to a “bargain-basementlogue about domestic Band-Aid” violence. not guaranteedtim and to keepthe peoplebatterer,” safe. Marlow“There’s not enceone scholar, notat the District one study, Heights not one expertAlso who presentcan ensure, who at the eventcan guarantee, was said. who can attest that this plan will in fact Domesticwork to ensure Violence safe, cleanSymposium drinking water,”Mildred Brooks Muhammad, said. the ex- Marlow would also like to see on May 7 at the District Heights wife of John Allen Muhammad, programs designed to raise Municipal Center. The sympo- who was sentenced to six consec- awareness among children in siumStawinski was sponsored Named by the Princeutive life terms George’s without parole Countypublic Policeand private Chief schools. She Family and Youth Services The Prince George’s County Councilby a Marylandunanimously jury namedfor his Interimrole in Policefeels childrenChief Hank need Stawinski to be educat- as the per- Center of the city of District the Beltway Sniper attacks in manent chief of the Prince George’s Police Department. Stawinski, a nativeed about of Prince domestic George’s violence. County, has Heights and the National Hook- 2002. Mildred Muhammad is “We have to stop being pas- served the department for 23 years and is also the son of a Prince George’s police officer. Up of Black Women. the founder of After the Trauma, sive-aggressive with poor chil- MarlowHe told hasthe Countywritten Councila book, that anhe isorganization committed tothat diversity. helps “Ithe am committeddren about to domestica police department violence,” that “Colorreflects Me the Butterfly,” community.” His which is firsta survivorscase is the ofinvestigation domestic ofviolence Deonte Carraway,Marlow said.22, the Prince George’s school storyvolunteer about at fourJudge generations Sylvania Woods of andElementary their children. School in Glenarden, chargedMarlow with has10 felonyworked counts to break of child domesticpornography violence. and related The book charges. is “I lived in fear for six years. 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I’m running on a mes- May) who feels it’s okay to he gave me my first job, if you sage that has legs, which is the support legislation where you listen to the type of jobs they difference between people who can do unwarranted searches had, they are vastly different carry their message via money,” on individuals who are await- from the DPR jobs that all the he said. ing trial, on probation and kids who are in the programs “We have to beat down the increase the penalties for kids now mention,” he said. narrative of Ward 8. We want who are on Metro and those Holmes graduated from to paint a different picture than kinds of things really do a Oxon Hill High School in what is painted from LaRuby disservice to the community,” Prince George’s County. He May to Trayon (White).” Holmes said. then went on to the Universi- “We have more champions “The policy that put all ty of Maryland College Park, in this neighborhood than we those kids on the Metro came where he attended for three do challenges.” WI 5Ward 8 Council candidate Aaron Holmes. / Photo by Roy Lewis from the government. So, you years before leaving to pursue bear some of the responsibility professional endeavors. for that creative solution. The Now a procurement consul- creative solution is not to turn tant in a lucrative industry, he New Affordable Housing Opportunity up the penalty; let’s just put conceded that he isn’t a tradi- them in jail for longer. That’s tional politician. 66 brand new studio, one - bedroom and two - bedroom apartments are available ridiculous,” he said. Admittedly, Holmes doesn’t for qualified low income households at Arris, located in The Yards in Washington Holmes asserted that better have much of a network, al- neighborhood schools would though you can find him on D.C.! Applications will be accepted and prospective households must pass address the root problem, not the board of directors for credit and criminal background screening to be placed on the Wait List. Income and seeking to lock kids up. He Southern District Little League program restrictions apply. Admission standards include economic criteria. also said that when you have in Southeast, but he believes Persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Housing Choice vouchers are people like Pat Collins saying backing from regular everyday wolf packs of kids are beating people will mean much more accepted. Equal Housing Opportunity Provider. Please call 866-995-6439 to up people on the Metro, it in the long run. schedule an appointment at Arris, 301 Tingey Street, SE, Washington, DC 20003 adds unnecessary fuel to the “Fundraising is import- to come in and complete an Application Packet. image of Washingtonians east ant and I need it, but I won’t of the river. out-fundraise people in this Deeper than better schools, race, and I know that. Affordable Housing Program - Rents Holmes said workforce build- The key for me is small do- Unit Type Rent Max No. of ing and capacity building will nations,” Holmes said. “Peo- Household Members help the residents of Ward 8. ple who feel like you stand for Studio $818.00 2 “There are very big institu- them is what I am searching One-bedroom $839.00 3 tions in Ward 8. You got DC for. Two-bedroom $987.00 5

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R.M. HODGES WASHINGTON, D.C. I think he should be able to appoint his person. I think the people leading this fight are at the root being prejudiced. Many of the policies that he has offered and tried to push through have been shot down and the Congress has disagreed with the president. Even when he became president, some of the said he wouldn’t serve more than one term. I think they’re being petty.

ROBERT THOMPSON SILVER SPRING, MARYLAND Of course, President Obama should be able to replace Justice Scalia with his justice. It’s the only logical course of action. Why should we the people have to wait a year? It just doesn’t make any sense to me. But with this presidency, a lot of what I’ve seen from the Republicans in Congress hasn’t made much sense to me.

EMILLE ROBINSON TAKOMA PARK, MARYLAND The president should be able to nominate whomever he believes is qualified. He’s the president until January of 2017. Why should we delay this? The Republicans want to delay his selection so that they could possibly get their justice on the Court. But President Obama has the constitutional authority to appoint his choice to the Supreme Court, and he should be able to do so.

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SCALIA from Page 1 the Washington Post, said, “By Bolden said the following. didate, Hillary Clinton, said lished book about the presiden- ignoring its constitutional man- “His [Rubio’s] comment is “Barack Obama is the president cy of Barack Obama said the During his visit to California date, the Senate would sabotage disingenuous first of all. But of the United States until Janu- president has a unique oppor- earlier this week, Obama told the highest court in the Unit- second, he seeks to usurp the ary 17, 2017 – that’s a fact. It’s tunity. reporters that the constitution ed States and aim a procedural president’s authority just be- outrageous that Republicans “I’ve seen the president un- is clear – his job is to propose missile at the foundation of our cause he only has one year left would seek to block any nom- dergo a racial renaissance recent- a candidate for the Supreme system of checks and balances.” in office – and all for political inee for the Supreme Court, as ly and with his appointment of Court and the job of the Sen- The chairman of the Con- purposes. Let’s be clear – Scal- they have said, ‘no matter who a replacement for Justice Scalia, ate is to hold hearings to review gressional Black Caucus [CBC] ia was a conservative icon who it is.’” he has the chance to engage in that nominee. agrees with Reid. tipped the scales of the Court 5 Benjamin Crump, president, public policy that would last Some critics say the battle “McConnell is reinforcing the to 4. This appointment will be National Bar Association, ex- beyond his presidency and con- that has clearly ensued serves as Republican political agenda to huge. As the Court decides cas- pressed similar views. tribute to his legacy,” said au- just another example of partisan disrupt governmental functions es this year, we need nine jus- “We offer our prayers to the thor, minister and professor, Dr. trench warfare that has become when the circumstances do not tices. They will be weighing in family of Justice Antonin Scalia. Michael Eric Dyson. far too common in contempo- line up with their philosophy. It on very important social, health As one of the primary missions “In many ways, Obama has rary politics. is imperative that we have nine and political issues now pend- of the National Bar Association been constrained to put forth Meanwhile, many Repub- members of the U.S. Supreme ing before the court,” Bolden has been to maintain the integ- policies that would benefit mi- lican senators, most notably Court deciding constitutional continued. rity of the judiciary by ensuring norities or Blacks because he too Majority Leader Mitch McCo- issues that are important to the “It would be a constitutional it is a diverse representation of is Black. He is the division. His nnell (R-Ky.), say the president American people. It is absurd to tragedy if Republican senators all Americans, it is our hope that being Black in the White House “shouldn’t even bother to nom- suggest that President Obama were able to delay the consid- President Obama will quickly is the division. The nation as- inate a candidate.” But then, should be denied the opportuni- eration of Obama’s nominee. It nominate and the Senate time- sumed it had overcome racism some may recall that it was also ty to nominate a qualified jurist would be an abdication of their ly confirm a nominee to fill the by electing a Black man but McConnell who committed to replace Justice Scalia on the constitutional responsibility and vacancy in the U.S. Supreme ‘black’ still invokes fear among himself to making sure Obama Supreme Court,” said Rep. G.K. a dereliction of their duty as Court created by Justice Scalia’s many white Americans and, I was a “one-term” president. Butterfield (D-N.C.) elected officials,” Bolden said. passing.” believe, influences how he has Just hours after Scalia’s death, “The American people should Former secretary of state and One Georgetown professor governed – that is until now.” McConnell issued this state- clearly understand that Senate Democratic presidential can- and the author of a newly-pub- WI ment. Republicans have a political “The American people should agenda to pack the Court with have a voice in the selection of conservative justices who would their next Supreme Court Jus- reverse years of progressive juris- tice. Therefore, this vacancy prudence. The CBC urges Pres- should not be filled until we ident Obama to expeditiously have a new President.” nominate a replacement for Jus- McConnell’s reaction makes tice Scalia who has the scholar- it difficult to imagine Obama ship, values and temperament to filling the Supreme Court va- sit on the highest court of our cancy created by Scalia’s death country and decide cases based as the majority leader has sig- on established law rather than a nificant control the floor of the political agenda. We will vigor- Senate. He continues to be sup- ously confront Senate Republi- ported by the conservative fac- cans at every turn should they tion of his party. dismiss President Obama’s nom- Senate Republicans appear ination.” to have rallied behind McCo- One attorney, who lives in nnell, insisting that filling the Northwest and serves as the Supreme Court vacancy left af- outside general counsel for the ter the death of Scalia, arguably National Newspaper Publish- the most conservative voice on ers Association said the Senate the Court, be left for Obama’s should simply do its job and not successor. get caught up in politics. Democrats, seeking to re- “We have close to a year be- claim the Senate majority in fore the president leaves office the next election, have said that and he’s constitutionally obligat- Republicans have chosen to put ed to provide a nomination for politics ahead of their constitu- the Supreme Court vacancy – tional responsibility. the senate’s obligated to consid- Senator Ted Cruz, the Texan er it,” said A. Scott Bolden, 53, who has practiced before the who also serves as a partner at Supreme Court and currently Reed, Smith LLP in Northwest. seeks the Republican presiden- “One has to wonder if the tial nomination, has made fill- Senate is more interested in ing Scalia’s vacancy the center- playing politics or fulfilling their piece of his campaign. obligations as clearly defined in Allies of the president say the U.S. Constitution. To think denying him the right to nom- it appropriate for Obama to do inate a replacement in due time nothing and to allow the next would be an unprecedented step president to make the appoint- and further identify the GOP ment is nonsensical,” he said. as “the most nakedly partisan, In speaking on Senator Marco obstructionist and irresponsible Rubio’s (R-FL.) statement that majority in history.” no president has ever nominated Senate Minority Leader Har- a Supreme Court replacement ry Reid (D-Nev.), in an op-ed in during their last year in office, WWW.WASHINGTONINFORMER.COM THE WASHINGTON INFORMER FEB. 18- 24, 2016 11 AROUND THE REGION Responses Mixed on Homeless Shelter Plans

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District residents expressed anger, concern, approval, excitement, frustration and accep- tance in response to the city’s announcement of the locations of homeless shelters in their wards to replace the huge homeless shelter at D.C. General in Ward 7. Mayor Muriel Bowser, City Council members, Advisory Neighborhood Commission members and other city officials met with residents last week in community meetings in each ward to discuss and hear residents’ thoughts on the plan to place a city-owned housing facility in their neighborhoods. In some cases, residents said the city had acted without prop- 5City officials, including Mayor Muriel Bowser, met with residents last week in erly consulting them. community meetings in all eight wards to discuss the plan to place city-owned housing “I have been living here 38 facilities in neighborhoods. / Photo Courtesy Howard University News Service The Easiest Way years,” said Willie White, who 1999-2015 Vehicles lives near the proposed shelter new shelter would not have a already had too many similar fa- to Sell a Car Running or Not on Delaware Avenue Southwest. negative impact. cilities. “They did not even have the “The folks who live right near Some of the more than 100 HASSLE-FREE FAIR PRICE Cash Paid on the Spot courtesy to come by and let me there are the ones who are going residents who gathered at New Nationwide Free Towing know what they were doing.” to be bearing the consequences Canaan Baptist Church said In other cases, residents said moving forward for decades,” that the proposed location is in 1-888-524-9668 said one unconvinced resident. the midst of an industrial and Licensed — Professional the city had not done enough to make the facilities livable, such as WARD 4 – Residents here warehouse district that includes providing private bathrooms for appeared more concerned about various nightclubs, including the residents. 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General, said she was dis- Alexander assured residents “If I went out to a community appointed at much of what she that the new building will be and I asked people to raise their AIRLINE heard. “beautiful” and functional. hands if they wanted temporary “It’s disheartening to hear my “I want to see within these (shelter) in their neighborhoods, CAREERS neighbors say ‘not in my com- shelters the services that are nobody would raise their hands,” munity, not in my backyard,’” needed to get back on their feet,” Bowser said. “I have a law that I Get FAA approved maintenance training at campuses White said. “Those families give she said, “not just a place to stay, have to address, and the law says coast to coast. Job placement assistance. me hope, and they need us.” not just a roof over your head.” I have to shelter families.” WI Financial Aid for qualifying students. Military friendly. 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12 FEB 18 - 24, 2016 THE WASHINGTON INFORMER WWW.WASHINGTONINFORMER.COM AROUND THE REGION SE Residents: ‘Slum Lord’ Forcing Us Out building must send a written offer to tenant to purchase a unit in the building and the mayor prior to selling or demolishing the building. Sanford Capital is required to give TOPA notice to remaining residents, but only if they give notice of demolition. Residents told the council members that they want to exercise their TOPA rights so they’ll be able to afford to rent their Congress Heights apartments, even with redevelopment. Residents said they feel Sanford Capital is taking advantage of a loophole in the TOPA that allows Sanford Capital to hold off on giving demolition notice until they’ve run residents out of the buildings. By Leanna Commins issues for the tenants. “Sanford is very intentionally try- Howard University News Service Even before the testimony, Sil- ing to wait people out before they verman told the audience that the have to give TOPA notices,” Merri- Angry Congress Heights residents residents’ issues and Sanford’s man- field said. “They’re trying to empty and community representatives told agement style was cause for concern. the building so they don’t have to D. C. City Council members that “It should be concerning to all of give TOPA notices. the property management company us – to the council and to the city – The hearing also explored the responsible for four affordable hous- about what’s happening to these res- broader implications of economic ing units in Southeast Washington is idents around the Congress Heights development in the District. purposely not repairing the property Metro station,” the councilwoman William Michael Cunningham in an attempt to force out residents said. “It’s outrageous, it’s unconscio- told council members that he felt so it can develop the units into a nable, and if our attorney general is that Congress Heights was another more lucrative property. correct, it’s criminal. We, as a govern- example of systematic efforts to re- Residents and Will Merrifield, an ment, should not stand for it.” move certain populations from the attorney with the Affordable Hous- No representatives from Sanford District and the City Council is doing Initiative for the Washington Capital, which is based in Bethesda, ing little stop it. Legal Clinic for the Homeless, told spoke at the hearing. “From an economic analysis stand- Council members Phil Mendelson, The management company point, all this points to the basic thesis Anita Bonds, LaRuby May and Elis- owns the four buildings in Congress that the city is getting rid of its black sa Silverman Feb. 11 that Sanford Heights and is looking to utilize a residents,” Cunningham said. “This Capital had intentionally and crim- fifth for redevelopment. Its plans council could go in and condemn inally failed to provide basic services. require demolition of all of the ex- that building and sell it to the tenants Residents said the company in- isting buildings to make way for a tomorrow if they were white.” tentionally failed to prevent or fix 442,000-square-foot, multiuse proj- May, who represents Ward 8 and sewage backups in the basement of ect that would include apartment the Congress Heights community, the buildings, provide heat and hot buildings and retail. expressed similar sentiments at the water in the apartments during win- Congress Heights resident Robert beginning of the hearing. ter months and sufficiently address Green, one of the few tenants left in “The Black residents in all of the rodent and bug infestation. the buildings, testified that the ail- properties where we have slum lords “I firmly believe that Sanford’s ne- ments at his property could be easily know, very real, that this council glect in these properties is absolutely fixed by a good landlord. would have never let white people in intentional,” Merrifield said. “Over “The real problem is that Sanford any other part of the city live in con- the course of my representation, there doesn’t fix up the building, because ditions like this for as long as poor has been a clear pattern engaged by they are trying to get us out of our black people have been living in this Sanford Capital whereby once pres- homes anyway they can,” Green building,” she said, “and it is unac- sure is applied to them, they make said. “If the housing authorities ceptable for that to happen.” very modest repairs in order to seem make me move, Sanford will get ex- The council members vowed to like issues have been addressed, only actly what they want, empty build- assist residents of Congress Heights to intentionally allow things to fall ings to tear down and then luxury and other affordable housing apart a few months later.” apartments for rich White people.” throughout the city to make sure de- Nearly 20 residents and commu- Green said he wanted to stay in velopers don’t push them out. nity representatives testified during a the area because it allows him access “Development is critical to the public hearing at City Hall. to grocery stores, a library and other vitality of our city, and to Ward 8,” The hearings follow the District amenities. Silverman said. “We need more jobs attorney general’s decision to file a “I have neighbors who check in in Ward 8. We need more Ward 8 lawsuit against Sanford Capital for on me,” he said. “The list goes on residents in jobs. We need more engaging in “repeated neglect, de- and on, and I and other tenants like businesses, and better housing op- layed response, or total inaction.” me should have the right to enjoy tions, but that shouldn’t come at The lawsuit asks that the property these benefits.” the expense of our residents. De- be placed in the receivership due to According to the city’s Tenant velopment should benefit all of our Sanford Capital’s pattern of neglect, Opportunity to Purchase Act, the residents – not just those who are which has led to health and safety owner of a multiunit apartment thriving in our economy.” WI

WWW.WASHINGTONINFORMER.COM THE WASHINGTON INFORMER FEB. 18- 24, 2016 13 PRINCE GEORGE’S COUNTY Police: More Children Abused by Child Porn Suspect By William J. Ford Meanwhile, Timothy Malo- WI Staff Writer ney, an attorney with Joseph, @jabariwill Greenwald & Laake of Green- belt, said Friday, Feb. 12 that Prince George’s County Po- the total number of victims lice announced Saturday, Feb. Carraway affected and direct- 13 four more children report- ly abused could total as high ed being abused by a former as 30. Maloney represents Prince George’s County ele- three clients in a civil rights mentary school employee, rais- complaint filed Wednesday, ing the total number to 16. Feb. 10 at the county’s Circuit Police also said in a statement Court. Deonte Carraway, 22, of Gle- The complaint, also classi- narden, victimized a child at fied as a class action lawsuit, Zion Praise Tabernacle Church claims Judge Sylvania Woods in Bowie. The police will con- Elementary Principal Michelle tinue to provide updates on Williams chose not to take the case that could take several immediate action against Car- months to complete. raway because teachers had no

Health and Wealth Prince George’s County shines in notoriety as the wealthiest County with a majority African American population. It boasts of an upper middle class that 5Deonte Carraway was charged with producing videos of young children performing sexual acts at Judge Sylvania Woods Elemen- has the highest concentration of college tary school in Glenarden. / Photo courtesy of Prince George’s County Public Schools and advanced degrees consisting of proof. The suit also challeng- September, was arrested Feb. safety and resources available engineers, doctors, lawyers & entrepre- es the board of education did 5. In a statement school offi- to help students and parents. neurs. Coupled with the County being nothing to remove Carraway cials released Feb. 8, Carraway A school spokeswoman said the epicenter of economic expansion, from the school. worked as a school secretary at the meeting wasn’t open to the job creation and business development. “It is extremely disturbing. Glenarden Woods Elementary media. However, behind this wealth curtain lies a persistent condition: This is a parent’s worst night- from Nov. 5-20, 2014, but no However, she explained chronic disease. Unfortunately, Prince George’s County leads the mare that has happened to details have been provided so Friday, Feb. 12, officials prostate in heart disease, high blood pressure, diabetes, and cancer children,” Maloney said. “We far on whether he abused chil- vided updates on the case, re- related deaths. Despite its wealth, Prince George’s County isn’t are continuing to investigate dren there. sources for parents on child unlike low income communities that have had generational and working on more law- He is charged with 10 counts abuse, counseling support, health complications. According to the County’s Health Depart- suits.” felony child pornography, sex- cameras at the school and ment: the leading causes of death in 2009 for Prince George’s Maloney said the city of Gle- ual abuse of a minor, second possibly a resource officer. County included: diseases of the Heart 1st; Diabetes Mellitus narden, where the school is lo- degree sexual offense; addi- Counseling and psychological 4th; Essential Primary Hypertension and Hypertensive Renal cated, could also be added as tional charges are pending. support have been provided Disease 15th. a defendant because Carraway He admitted to his involve- to affected students and their The County is aggressively addressing these health compli- taught choir practice to stu- ment and remains at the Prince families and will remain as cations through probing the social conditions that compound dents inside the city’s munic- George’s County Correctional long as needed. chronic disease. For example, lack of access to healthy food; ipal building. Center on $1 million bond, The school system offered a communities with no walkable connection to parks; overreliance According to the complaint, police said. safety hotline Feb. 11 at 301- on cars and low paying jobs are a few of the stressors that contrib- the family of an 11-year-old Court records show a pre- 618-8342 to report any dubi- ute to chronic disease. student was a choir member liminary hearing for Carraway ous activities. In business, we must make room for employees to- exercise, and coerced by Carraway into has been scheduled for March State’s Attorney Angela Also- take mental health breaks and be rewarded for healthy behaviors. performing sexual acts at the 3. brooks said staff at the school Little things like replacing snacks and sugary drinks with health- municipal building. The stu- Maloney said his clients are could face criminal charges if ier options, providing time for employees to walk and designing dent was also abused at the seeking a reform to the school they knew about Carraway’s space for mental breaks will go a long way to reduce stressors. school inside a bathroom, ac- system and monetary damages. acts and didn’t report them From a bottom line position, a healthy employee is a productive cording to the complaint. Meanwhile, county police immediately to authorities. employee. The suit claims the uncle said those with information “We have a very sacred obli- This month is healthy heart month, let us work together with and guardian of one student on the case can call the depart- gation to protect the children government and non-profit showed inappropriate pho- ment’s Child and Vulnerable of this community,” Also- groups to make our hearts tographs on the child’s cell Adult Abuse Unit at 301-772- brooks said at a news confer- healthier by directing healthy phone to Williams on Feb. 4, 4930. ence Feb. 10. “These kids in habits! but was told to return to the The FBI’s Baltimore office, this case did not receive that David C. Harrington school the next day. also assisting with the investi- protection. I share the anger President & CEO The uncle took the phone gation, continues to field calls with all the parents in this Prince George’s to police later that day and at 800-225-5324. community and we should Chamber of Commerce Carraway, who worked as a School officials held a meet- have done better by these chil- www.pgcoc.org teacher’s aide at the school ing Thursday, Feb. 11 at Judge dren.” from November 2014 until Sylvania Woods to address WI

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WWW.WASHINGTONINFORMER.COM THE WASHINGTON INFORMER FEB. 18- 24, 2016 15 BUSINESS Entrepreneur First Black Rolls Royce Dealer Thomas Moorehead Succeeds in the World of Ultra-Luxury By Eric Easter years of apprenticeship with Brad- Moorehead says as he looks across Urban News Service ley, the mortgaging of his home and the lot. the depletion of his savings to enter His dealerships thrive in one of The world’s first African-Ameri- a training program, then eventually the region’s wealthiest communi- can Rolls Royce car dealer got there owning his first dealership, selling ties, filled with prosperous govern- through hard work and perseverance, Buicks in Omaha, Neb. ment contractors, newly minted but only after disappointing his family. Moorehead built a strong repu- millionaires from tech start-ups and Thomas Moorehead’s parents tation as someone dedicated to cus- the Washington Redskins’ nearby thought the key to respectability tomer service, an essential value of training facility. was a Ph.D. Both teachers, they the Rolls Royce brand. That reputa- But the opulence that Moorehead lived by an old-school axiom that tion, and his sales record as owner of markets is a long way from his roots the one thing you never can take Sterling BMW in Virginia, sparked in Monroe, Louisiana, a town of away from a man is an education. an invitation from Rolls Royce Mo- 38,000 with a historic poverty rate Yet, with just a few credits and tor Cars to join the exclusive club of twice the already poor state’s average. a dissertation to go, Moorehead only 33 dealers and 130 dealerships During his youth, Monroe Col- abandoned his doctoral program, around the globe, an opportunity ored High was the sole choice for 5Thomas A. Moorehead, CEO and president of Rolls-Royce Motor Cars in Sterling, and his parent’s wishes, for an un- he accepted without hesitation. black students in that segregated VA., also owns the BMW-Mini dealership in Sterling and the Harley Davidson dealer- certain shot at learning the automo- The new store, Rolls Royce Mo- city. It was a time when, accord- ship of Washington, D.C. located in Ft. Washington, Md. / Photo by André Chung bile business from the bottom up. tor Cars of Sterling, is the sole Rolls ing to Moorehead, families like his It was a leap of faith, an offer Royce dealership in greater Wash- could “offer you their good name, fine with me.” rassed as he points to pictures of from a fraternity brother and men- ington, D.C. and covers much of but not money.” In a world where demanding himself with presidents Obama tor, James Bradley of Bradley Au- the mid-Atlantic — from Virginia That upbringing drives a sense buyers have been known to add and Clinton and an array of famous tomotive Group, who promised to to southern Pennsylvania. It sits of humility that led Moorehead to millions of dollars’ worth of custom business leaders. That changes make Moorehead a millionaire in just across from Sterling BMW and keep his own name off the dealer- details to their cars to reflect their when he points out two items of five years — if he took the risk. But Mini, his other successful dealership’s logo. “I always say the boss personalities (fur-lined shoe-hold- which he’s most proud. it wasn’t the promise that attracted ship, a fact that fills him with im- is the customer, not me. I don’t get ers, built-in picnic baskets, crystal The Laurel Wreath Award, Kap- Moorehead: “Teaching was a guar- mense pride. caught up in having my name on cufflink holders), Moorehead’s low- pa Alpha Psi Fraternity’s highest antee of a long career, but I always “These are the best cars in the the door,” he explains. “Actually, key manner is a studied contrast – a honor for lifetime achievement. had a passion for business,” he says. world, and I’m honored to be able most customers who come in think contrast he believes helps him sell And then something much less His road to success required two to bring them to my customers,” I’m just another salesman, and that’s more cars. distinct: a small cardboard sign that “I can talk about the features of lists more than a dozen vendors the cars all day but, ultimately, peo- who, he says, have contributed to ple are buying good service.” his achievements — architects, dec- GET A FREE BOOK At age 71, Moorehead still relies orators, contractors, cleaning-ser- on the daily advice of mentors, who vice owners and even the guy who for your child every month. include Hall of Fame home-run printed the sign. great (now car dealer) Hank Aaron All are African-Americans, and Every child under 5 living in Washington, D.C. and former National Urban League fraternity brothers, people for can get a free book by mail every month. president John Jacob. 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16 FEB 18 - 24, 2016 THE WASHINGTON INFORMER WWW.WASHINGTONINFORMER.COM BUSINESS Business Exchange Blacks, Wake Up on Reparations the issue moot as Blacks gave as compared with the U.S. na- women are incarcerated at twice from land theft to red lining, him a 98 percent plurality. tional average of $53,000. The the rate of White women. Blacks to disenfranchisement, to con- Blacks seem to accept it when median Black household has are 14 percent of the national vict-lease labor, to lynching and Many say that “it’s time to kick their issues and interests are sub- just 6 percent of the total wealth population but 38 percent of to enslavement. This large and Andrew Jackson off the $20 bill ordinated to those of the can- ($7,113) of the median White prison populations. pervasive thief is a major force in and replace him with a caricature didate or party. What have you household ($111,146). Violence - White America’s Blacks’ lives today. The nation’s of Harriett Tubman. What say heard from your favorite can- Health - A less wealthy lifetime rate of homicide is 2.5 deaths great universities and early econ- didate about Blacks and their means a less healthy life. Infant per 100,000. Black America’s omy were founded on slavery. issues/interests? Slavery began mortality for Blacks is 11.5 for homicide rate is 19.4 deaths per Contemporary Blacks have to get in America in 1619, and Afri- every 1,000 births; the figure for 100,000. Blacks are more than in their minds around how enti- can-Americans have been freed Whites is 5.2. Black Americans twice as likely to be fatally shot tled they are to reparations. WI from slavery for 150 years, but live to 74, four years less on aver- by the police. racism is inherent in the Amer- age than Whites. Blacks have been robbed by William Reed is publisher of with William Reed ican system. If Clinton and Incarceration - One in three American institutions, business- “Who’s Who in Black Corporate Sanders are calling for economic Black males will go to prison es, associations and governments. America” and is available for proj- justice, why aren’t they actively at some point in his life. Black This debt includes everything ects via [email protected]. “I’m cool” is what Blacks who for reparations? And why don’t voted twice for President Barack Black voters demands that of Obama say when challenged candidates? about his lack of accomplish- At the end of the day, you ments toward Blacks’ plight in won’t b saying that either Clinton America. A similar Hobson’s or Sanders “pandered” to Blacks. choice awaits loyal Black Dem- It’s as if Blacks accept the con- ocratic Party voters in 2016. As cept of White domination and they gave their votes to Obama Black subjection. Why would in 2008 in spite of his opposition Blacks elect people to office who to reparations to Blacks for slav- haughtily tell us they won’t sup- ery, most Black voters will cast port reparations as a remedy to their ballots for either Hillary our miserable plight here? Have Clinton or Bernie Sanders, de- Blacks been inculcated to the spite their stating opposition to point that most of us deny we are the concept. owed, even to the point that we Hillary Clinton was asked make excuses that “America can’t about slavery reparations at afford to pay us.” Fusion’s Iowa Brown & Black Blacks are the greatest obstacle Forum and gave a rationale in to our overall advancement. We which she argued instead for won’t demand what we are owed, “more investment in underprivi- and instead of paving a road to leged communities,” citing a pro- prosperity, our politicians ad- posal in cahoots with the Con- vocate self-defeating economic gressional Black Caucus. At policies that result in shackles of that same forum Bernie Sanders poverty and disillusionment that too opposed Blacks’ reparations mire us in underachievement saying, “No, I don’t think so… and social immobility. its likelihood of getting through Here is an Agenda for Blacks Congress is nil. Second, I think to focus on for the 2016 elec- it would be divisive …When we tions and beyond: look at the high unemployment Education - African Americans rate within the African-Amer- are twice as likely as Whites not ican community, we have a lot to finish high school. Black stu- of work to do.” Barack Obama’s dents are suspended and expelled campaign “opposition” in 2007 at three times the rate of Whites. poisoned the water on making Wealth - Blacks make $23,000

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{2x2;v1} NATIONAL Ex-Offenders Soon Allowed to Vote in Maryland By William J. Ford their issues aren’t really given tions to champion the Sen- WI Staff Writer any attention. By March 10 ate to override Hogan’s veto. @jabariwill that will change,” Jane Hen- When the law becomes offi- derson said after the Senate’s cial, Maryland will be the 13th Maryland’s ex-offenders will decision Feb. 9. Henderson state, along with the District soon be able to exercise their serves as the executive director of Columbia, to restore voting right to vote after the Senate for Communities United of rights to returning citizens. chose to override a veto Gov. Baltimore which helps former The next step for vot- Larry Hogan made last year convicts reenter society. ing-rights advocates like the that had required them to fully She said about half of the NAACP will be to inform re- complete their sentence before 40,000 people affected are turning citizens they will be being allowed to vote. from Baltimore. The neighbor- soon allowed to vote. Some of When the law goes into ef- hood in West Baltimore where the ideas include email blasts, fect March 10, ex-felons, now Freddie Gray suffered a spinal visiting churches and posting called “returning citizens,” will injury in April while in police links through social media. be eligible to vote upon release custody and died a week later All this must be done by from prison no matter how has the highest incarceration April 5 to register former con- long they served time behind rate in the city, she said. victs so they can vote in the bars. A person who has never About a quarter of those af- April 26 primary and Nov. 8 been incarcerated but remains fected are estimated to reside general election. on parole or probation can also in Prince George’s County, “When a citizen has paid his vote. Henderson said. In addition, time, that person should have “Elected officials will now more than half of the 40,000 the right to vote,” said Prince have to listen to all of their are likely Black. George’s NAACP President constituents, especially those Communities United stands Bob Ross. “Voting is very im- who are ex-offenders because as one of several organiza- portant. We are very excited

5Bob Ross, president of the Prince George’s County branch of the NAACP, supports Maryland’s new law to allow ex-felons to vote after they served time in prison, or jail. / Courtesy of NAACP branch about this. This is what happens when you work together as a coalition to get things “The rules done.” The Senate voted 29-18 are now much while delegates in the House voted 85-56 last month on a simpler. If similar bill to overrule Hogan’s decision. A three-fifths vote in you are in the General Assembly in each chamber must achieved in or- jail, you can’t der to override a veto. Hogan’s policy group, Change vote. If you’re Maryland, posted a message on social media Feb. 9 expressing out of jail, its displeasure with the Senate vote. It also listed all the names you can of those senators who voted against Hogan and a link to vote.” their contact information. “Today, 29 partisan senators voted to ignore an overwhelming majority of Marylanders and allow Sen. Jim Rosapepe / current felons to vote before they D-District 21 have repaid their debt to society,” said a post on the group’s Facebook their opponent,” he said. “I page. generally believe people have Sen. Jim Rosapepe (D-District the right to vote and it’s a core 21) of College Park called the value in our democracy. The group’s outburst a political strategy. rules are now much simpler. If “If they stop fewer peo- you are in jail, you can’t vote. ple from voting, then there If you’re out of jail, you can wouldn’t be enough votes for vote.” WI

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with Hahnemann University Hospi- thor of “Wrong Place, Wrong Time: FEBRUARY IS tal and the Drexel University College Trauma and Violence in the Lives of of Medicine — often simply dubbed Young Black Men.” “Drexel.” This program was expand- “Across the spectrum of services,” HEART HEALTH ed to St. Christopher’s Hospital for he said, “we ought to be thinking Children in 2009 to reach young about trauma. Don’t ask what’s AWARENESS MONTH victims of violence from ages 8 to 21. wrong; ask what happened to this These victims, Rich said, “have person. Instead of jail, get them help the same kind of disruption in their they need to heal: support in the lives — post-traumatic stress dis- community, counseling. We want to order — as soldiers returning from change the conversation away from Have you checked your war-torn countries. Most of the bad behavior and criminal justice time, the health care system treats toward one that’s about healing and blood pressure lately? (victims) as if they caused the injuries strength.” themselves and don’t provide them Healing Hurt People changed the care. We realize independently, in life of Jermaine McCorey, 26. He our own settings how critical it was used to sell marijuana in north Phila- 2 out of 5 African Americans to address those issues.” delphia. He was shot three times in a have high blood pressure, but Three of every four patients Corbin 2010 incident and again 18 months sees as an emergency-room surgeon later. Healing Hurt People hired him only half have it under control. are African-American males. After re- and gave him a new outlook on life. covering from their physical ailments, McCorey, on staff as an intervention they suffer from myriad post-trau- peer specialist for two years, now matic stress symptoms: insomnia, shares his story with victims and depression, nightmares or flashbacks, works as a liaison between doctors Uncontrolled high blood pressure is a alcohol or substance abuse, an inabil- and patients. leading cause of heart disease and stroke. ity to concentrate, and a “separation “After I got shot, I was going of emotions” or a lack of interest in through depression,” McCorey said. It’s a “silent killer” with no symptoms—the themselves or others. “I had a feeling of hopelessness. I only way to know you have it is to check Further, these symptoms often wasn’t able to sleep much. I was your blood pressure. foreshadow the victims suffering withdrawn, and if I closed my eyes I new gunshot or stabbing wounds. saw gunfire. I would stay home with Rich and Corbin indicate that with- the blinds closed. I would stare into in five years of first suffering nonfatal the TV, and it would be playing my injuries, 44 percent of these victims experience over and over again.” are shot or stabbed again, while 20 The need is significant: For every BLOOD PRESSURE CONTROL IS A TEAM EFFORT. percent die from what the doctors person admitted to Drexel for severe Find out about your blood pressure and learn the best ways to control it. call “new wounds.” injuries, nine are treated and soon Call us today at 202-574-6141 to schedule your check-up. “Basically, (hospitals) only treat released. “So we’re putting these hurt physical wounds,” said Corbin, a people right back into the commu- 47-year-old Philadelphia native. nity from where they came and sus- But Healing Hurt People, which tained injury,” Corbin said. Not-For-Profit Hospital Corporation serves up to 150 participants, tackles “We see our peer intervention 1310 Southern Avenue, SE, Washington, DC 20032 the other side of recovery. This free specialists, and they are reminders program identifies and addresses the that it can happen, that (the pro- 202.574.6000 www.united-medicalcenter.com UnitedMedicalCenterDC @UMC_DC victim’s trauma through concrete gram) works. It’s a privilege to see case management, said Rich, the au- the young men evolve,” he said. WI

20 FEB 18 - 24, 2016 THE WASHINGTON INFORMER WWW.WASHINGTONINFORMER.COM HEALTH Domestic Violence Remains Challenge in Prince George’s with nearly 2,100 domestic violence She said combating domestic vio- loved Ms. Davis like a step-mother.” students … and take the lessons that cases reported, versus 2,489 in 2013 lence starts in the community. Principal Lynnette Walker re- NeShanté taught us and put them and fourth in the state. Sixty-sev- “I can’t resolve domestic violence called how Davis sought to increase into action.” en homicides occurred statewide by myself. No one can. It requires her skill set as a teacher by taking Funeral services were held for Da- through domestic violence, com- families to give involved to become teaching training courses last sum- vis and her daughter Saturday, Feb. pared with 54 in 2013, the report vigilant and come forward,” she said. mer immediately after graduating 13, at the Ark of Safety Christian states. “We need children to be more edu- from Bowie State University in Church in Upper Marlboro. “Not only would I classify (do- cated. We are not trying to convince Bowie. A $10,000 endowed scholarship mestic violence) as a mental health the public that this is taken care of Alisha Rowden, the school’s sec- at Bowie State University is being issue, but I would also classify it as a because that wouldn’t be true. This is ond-grade team leader and teacher planned in honor of Davis. For public health issue. We can prevent still a very big problem. This could of 20 years, described Davis as a con- those who want to contribute, call abuse with honest, consistent com- be stopped by our families. This is summate professional. Bradbury Heights Elementary at munity education involving children really where the true solution is.” Second-grade teacher Hannah 301-817-0570. AND adults,” said Sophie Ford, ex- Meanwhile, the heeling process Greene, 22, also a first-year teacher, For more information on mental ecutive director of the Family Crisis continues at Bradbury Heights Ele- said Davis would text her places to health services in the county, call the Center of Prince George’s County in mentary. eat and made it easier for her to settle Health Department’s Children and Brentwood. Several colleagues talked about into Maryland coming from Buffa- Parent Program at 301-324-2872, Her organization not only offers how Davis made such an impact in lo, New York. or go to http://www.princegeor- up to a three-month stay for victims only her first year at the school. “Kids are resilient. I think the way gescountymd.gov/sites/Health/Re- in a safe house, but also offers mental The students made a heartstring they are coming to terms and seeing sources/Find-DR/Pages/Behavior- health treatment in its Abuser In- art project with messages in red and them able to go on gives me strength al-Health-Providers.aspx. tervention and Anger Management pink hearts such as “I have a heart- to be here for them,” Greene said. For the Family Crisis Center, call program. Ford said the 26-week string for Ms. Davis because she was “Nothing’s going to be normal. We 301-731-1203 or 2-1-1 for counsel- session goes through intense thera- the best teacher in the world” and “I have to make adjustments for the ing and other services. WI py, mediation and group counseling 5 that deal with a person’s family his- Lynnette Walker, principal at tory through violence by a parent, Bradbury Heights Elementary in Capitol Heights, poses Thursday, Feb. 11 with a sibling or others in the community. pink heart pinned on her sweater. Pink She said that’s the only program Fiscal Year 2016 Needs Assessment was the favorite color of NeShanté Davis, where a fee is required. She admitted the second-grade teacher at Bradbury fathers in the program express frus- Heights shot and killed Feb. 2 by Daron tration in being forced to pay child and Feasibility Study Boswell-Johnson. He also shot and killed support and another fee, which is their two-year-old daughter. / Photo by mandated by the court system. The Government of the District of Columbia, Office on Aging is soliciting applica- William J. Ford The agency is one of four in the tions from nonprofit organizations for its FY 2016 Needs Assessment and Feasibility Study competitive grant process. A total of $100,000 in District appropriated funds is available. By William J. Ford county accredited that work directly WI Staff Writer with those who verbally or physically This Request for Application (RFA) is to solicit submissions that will enable the DCOA abused their spouse, significant oth- @jabariwill to select the most qualified candidate to (1) plan and conduct a comprehensive assessment er, family member, or others. that identifies needs of the DCOA to improve overall agency efficiency, (2) plan for and “We try to get to the root of the Domestic violence in Prince implement a sustainable approach towards establishing priorities and procedures in the problem before it intensifies to some- George’s County became a regional thing greater. Someone who kills has direction of meeting needs and programs aimed at people 60 years and older with funding topic this month after the horrific deep-rooted mental issues and needs implications, and (3) document in a master plan evidenced-based strategies and programs death of NeShanté Davis, 26, and serious counseling,” said Ford, who towards plan implementation that will minimize District service overlaps, identify cost her 2-year-old daughter, Chloe added more than 90 percent of those savings, and increase services to more customers. Nichole Davis-Green, allegedly over in the abuser program are required a child support dispute. DCOA seeks an applicant who will bring extensive experience in conducting needs as- by the courts to go through the pro- The man accused of the killing, sessments and feasibility studies for social service agencies and or like organizations. Non- gram. Daron Maurice Boswell-Johnson, profit organizations with places of business within the physical boundaries of the District State’s Attorney Angela Also- 25, of Forestville, sits in a county brooks made domestic violence one of Columbia and evidence of sufficient staffing are eligible to apply. Because Senior Service jail with no bond and a preliminary of her top priorities as a prosecutor. Network (SSN) organizations are potential recipients of funds allocated as a result of the hearing scheduled March 2. Her office created a Family Violence/ study’s findings, SSN members responding to this RFA must submit a statement justifying According to online court records, Special Victim’s Unit to investigate why their selection would not present a conflict of interest. Boswell-Johnson’s only involvement cases that deal with domestic vio- with the court system dealt with Entities may partner to provide a single application for delivering efficient, reliable, and lence, sexual assault and child abuse. another child support case in April responsive services to the DCOA. Partnering organizations must all have nonprofit status She’s been involved in several 2014 while he was a resident of Tem- and an identified lead entity. Partners must be identified by name in the application and community events that included ple Hills. her office co-hosting a teen summit budget narrative with clear distinction and justification of role and responsibility intended. He filed for custody of a child, Thursday, Feb. 11, with youth ages A final report of findings will be due to DCOA no later than August 1, 2016. but after he and the defendant didn’t 13-21 to educate them on sexting, Applicants who apply to this RFA will define DCOA core programs and programmatic show up to court in December cyberbullying and how young man needs designed to meet the complex and ever-changing needs of the city’s diverse elderly 2014, the case was closed and nei- treats a young woman. ther received custody of the child. population, especially older individuals with the greatest economic and/or social needs, Alsobrooks stressed domestic vio- Court documents don’t specify what with particular emphasis on the low-income minority elderly. lence isn’t limited to intimate part- happened to the child. The RFA was released on February 4, 2016, and the deadline for submission is March 9, ners, but also extends to those who Meanwhile, advocates say domes- 2016 at 2:00 p.m. A Pre-Application Conference will be held on February 9, and 16, 2016, hurt family members. For example, tic violence is one of the top mental Kareem Bryant, 23, of Southeast, starting at 3:00 p.m. located at 500 K Street, NE, Washington, DC, 20002. Applications health issues in the county and possi- was charged with murder and child can be obtained from DCOA and the RFA is also available on the DCOA website, www. bly the state of Maryland. According abuse after injuring his girlfriend’s dcoa.dc.gov and on the Office of Partnerships and Grants Development’s website, www. to the state’s 2014 Uniform Crime 6-month-old daughter Jan. 6. She Report, Prince George’s ranked fifth opgd.dc.gov. died from three days later.

WWW.WASHINGTONINFORMER.COM THE WASHINGTON INFORMER FEB. 18- 24, 2016 21 CAPTURE THE MOMENT the 6th annual African American Heritage Tour

3 Washington Informer Publisher Denise Rolark Barnes and Marketing and Advertising Director Ron Burke stand with the two winners of Southwest Airlines tickets, good for one year anywhere that the airline provides service, June Lane (right) and Grant DuHart (left), at the start of the 6th annual African American Heritage Tour at THEARC in Southeast on Saturday, Feb. 13. / Photo by Roy Lewis

6 Participants in the Washington Informer Charities 6th annual African American Heritage Tour stop for a photo-op at one of the Freddie Gray mural sites on Baltimore Westside on Saturday, Feb. 13. / Photo by Shevry Lassiter

6 Donna Cooper, Pepco’s regional president, greets guests attending the Wash- ington Informer Charities 6th annual African American Heritage Tour at THEARC in Southeast before heading to Baltimore on Saturday, Feb. 13. / Photo by Shevry Lassiter

5 Skyline view of Baltimore as the Washington Informer Charities 6th annual African American Heritage Tour buses roll into Baltimore on Saturday, Feb. 13. / Photo by Shevry Lassiter

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3 James Earl Reid, the sculptor of the Billie Holiday statue in Baltimore, posed for a quick photograph during the Washington Informer Charities 6th annual African American Heritage Tour on Saturday, Feb. 13. / Photo by Roy Lewis

5 The Rev. Cecelia Williams Bryant, mother of the Rev. Jamal Bryant, pastor of the Empowerment Temple in Baltimore, speaks with Lafayette Barnes during the Washington Informer Charities 6th annual African American Heritage Tour on Saturday, Feb. 13. / Photo by Travis Riddick

5 (L-R) Jennie Nunez, Mohammad Wahid, Herick Pena and Alexandria Baez-Ortiz all representing Bank of America, were first-time sponsors of the Washington Informer Charities 6th annual African American Heritage Tour on Saturday, Feb. 13. / Photo by D.R. Barnes

3 One of the stops on the Washington Informer Charities 6th annual African American Heritage Tour was the popular Avenue Bakery where guests dropped in for pastries, pies, and other treats on Saturday, Feb. 13. / Photo by D.R. Barnes

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24 FEB 18 - 24, 2016 THE WASHINGTON INFORMER WWW.WASHINGTONINFORMER.COM OPINIONS/EDITORIALS EDITORIAL Let’s Give the Homeless a Home – Even in Our Own Neighborhood As meetings continue to be held in all eight wards of the District to discuss Mayor Muriel Bowser’s recently-announced plan to shut down D.C. General and establish more accommodating shelters throughout the city, residents have expressed a myriad of emotions: anger, frustration, approval, excitement – and even fear. Yes, the responses to Bowser’s plan has been mixed and varied. But in the final analysis, perhaps what we’re facing is not an unwilling- ness to help the homeless live in places that will give them better security and more dignity but rather the stereotypes that are often attributed to those who have nowhere to live. Maybe before we make our conclusions, we should take a drive along the many avenues of the District where homeless men, women and children attempt to eke out a way to survive the cold, the rain and the disillusionment that comes when one has nothing but a few bags to claim as their own and no roof over their heads. In this country, where we tend to brag that we have the best economy on the planet, it is beyond belief that we have so many people who are homeless. And the numbers continue to climb. Some of these people have ended up on the streets due to circumstances beyond their control. They are veterans in the armed forces who suffer from substance abuse or mental impairment – conditions they now face because of the trauma experienced while serving our country. That’s right, our country. Others, like a growing number of youth, have been left to survive because of their families who have either thrown them out or have been unable to support them due to economic devastation. Those who prefer to live on the streets are few and far between. But their options are limited. Vincent Gray’s DCPS Schools Should So, we, who have homes, education, guaranteed incomes and the ability to ponder over the future of our homeless, have continued to engage in Time is Over Reconsider Strategies conversations about their future. But this is more than just a conversation I wish that the former mayor, Vincent Gray, I read with great interest the article about the for some. For some – it’s a life-or-death issue. wouldn’t throw his hat into the race against extended learning plan for DC Public Schools But have we spoken or listened to the homeless themselves? What do Ward 7 Councilmember Yvette Alexander. I in this week’s Washington Informer [“Extend- they need and how can we help them? We would do well to consider the know he says there is a lot that still needs to be ed Learning” on the DCPS Briefs page]. Why words of Christ who said we must focus on the “least of these.” accomplished for the residents of Ward 7 in the does DC always try to copy what some other Those who are reluctant to have homeless shelters placed in their neigh- article written by Stacy M. Brown, “Vincent school system has tried and claims to have been borhoods have an understandable and valid point. There certainly need to Gray: ‘We have a lot of work to do,”[ February successful in trying it? Over the years, the DC be additional services in place that will help the homeless get back on their 11, 2016]. Unfortunately, I don’t think he will Schools have spent millions of dollars bring- feet. Some may need medical attention. Others will need counseling. Some be able to get anything done. It’s not because ing in so-called experts, purchasing thousands may just need to feel that we actually care about them. he is not capable, but because I don’t believe of programs and training for those programs, Readers may recall during the Summer Olympics in Atlanta several de- the other councilmembers and the media will and none of that seems to have made a signif- cades ago, when officials moved the city’s entire homeless population out of allow him to perform his job without always icant difference in the performance of the stu- the downtown area and into clean, safe hotels. That’s where the homeless bringing up all of the controversy that has been dents. Now they’re going try to keep students remained until after the hoopla of the games. The strategy was to make swirling around him and his past campaign. and teachers in school all year with intermittent sure those visiting the city weren’t harassed by homeless beggars or forced With that type of baggage will he be able to breaks, but giving more class time to the children to witness men and women poorly dressed dragging their few belongings form the kind of political alliances needed to who supposedly need it the most. Well, here we behind them in shopping carts or massive paper bags. secure the types of services needed for Ward 7? go again! Don’t be surprised if it doesn’t improve But after the Olympics were over, the city put the homeless out of those Vincent Gray was done a terrible injustice and test scores or achievement. Staying in school hotels – leaving them once again to make it own their own – or not. I think he still should be the mayor of the Dis- 365 days a year won’t do it either. Has anybody We have a duty to help those who, for whatever reason, cannot help trict of Columbia, but he is not and he needs considered that the reason these children are themselves. to move on, but not back into D.C. politics. I academically deficient is not because they don’t We hope and pray that compassion will outweigh our concerns about know Marion Barry was able to overcome sim- spend enough time in school. It’s more about declining property values and personal safety. Certainly we can find a way ilar obstacles, but that was then and this is now. the time spent when they’re NOT in school. If to help our brothers and sisters. D.C. is changing and changing fast. We don’t they go home to parents or other caregivers who In fact, we must! WI need our councilmember bogged down, always can’t help them with their homework, who can’t answering question about past controversies. I read themselves, who don’t converse with the really like Vincent Gray and I wish him well. children or have the ability to expose them to a What Do You Think? We’d’d LikeLike To KnowKnow.. variety of enriching experiences, they will always Eugene Bailey be lacking in academic achievement. Additional E-mail Us: Washington, DC time at school will be ineffective unless the home [email protected] can reinforce what has been taught in a variety of ways. Why doesn’t the school system look at Write Us: how to do that instead of copying yet another ineffective plan? The Washington Informer 3117 MLK Ave, SE • Washington, D.C. 20032 Margine Evans Washington, DC

WWW.WASHINGTONINFORMER.COM THE WASHINGTON INFORMER FEB. 4 - 10, 2016 23 OPINIONS/EDITORIALS Guest Columnist By Julianne Malveaux Why Do Politicians Treat Addiction Differently in the Suburbs? the past decade and that heroin his testimony, “What was once suburbia U.S.A. more than the way addiction has been man- use has doubled among Whites. the heroin junkie in the dark in- person in the inner city. And aged in the past (consider the Thus, it is entirely appropriate ner-city back alley has now be- his characterization of the in- language around the crack epi- Nick Cocchi would like to be that Cocchi’s candidate web- come brother, sister, mom, dad, ner-city drug abuser as someone demic) or even now, when Afri- the sheriff of Hampden Coun- site includes a page that talks son and daughter. It’s hit subur- in a back alley reeks of his biases. can-Americans are addicts. Even ty, an Eastern Massachusetts about opioid abuse in Hampden bia U.S.A.” Bishop Talbert Swan II, the Cocchi’s use of is term “junkie” county of half a million peo- County. Should the issue of addiction president of the Springfield lacks humanity. To call someone ple. Springfield, Massachusetts, Far less appropriate – and be treated more compassionate- NAACP and pastor of Spirit of a “junkie” is far less humane a city that is about 22 percent indeed repugnant – was a state- ly and humanely now that it has Hope Church of God in Christ, than calling them an addict. African-American, is the county ment that Cocchi made when he “hit suburbia U.S.A.?” Wasn’t strongly objected to the racial- Before voters support Coc- seat. Eastern Massachusetts (and testified at a November hearing that “heroin junkie in the dark ly coded language that Cocchi chi in his quest for sheriff, they indeed, much of New England) before the Massachusetts Joint inner-city back alley” some- used to talk about the problem might push him to get some is experiencing the devastating Committee on Mental Health body’s brother, sister, mother, of addiction. He is not the only sensitivity training. They might fallout from the heroin and opi- and Substance Abuse. Accord- dad, son or daughter? This is person who has noticed the in- also ask if he would treat the oid abuse epidemic. The Centers ing to Victoria Kim, a writer why it is so important to lift up creasingly humane way addic- inner-city addict differently for Disease Control and Preven- for The Fix, a newspaper that the Black Lives Matter move- tion is being managed as the than he would treat one from tion say that deaths from heroin reports on addiction and recov- ment. Cocchi has implicitly epidemic devastates the White overdoses have quadrupled in ery issues, Cocchi said as part of said that he values the person in community, in contrast to the MALVEAUX Page 53 Guest Columnist By James Clingman What is Black Constitutional Patriotism? choose the words we use, because Declaration of Independence King and the right and obliga- him, because they were reminded we may have to eat them one day. back on those who celebrated the tion of the colonies to throw off of the unfulfilled promise of equal That is the case with words writ- victory of throwing off the tyran- such government. “Hear your liberty for all in the Declaration of Martin Luther King Jr. said, ten by this nation’s founders. The ny of King George. In reference language further … I ask you can- Independence. “This Fourth [of] “… we have come to our nation’s only problem is, even though to the Declaration, Walker stated, didly, [were] your sufferings under July is yours, not mine. You may capital to cash a check. When several have brought attention to “Do you understand your own Great Britain one hundredth part rejoice, I must mourn. To drag a the architects of our republic those words, little or nothing has language? Compare your own as cruel and tyrannical as you have man in fetters into the grand illu- wrote the magnificent words of been done to change or enforce language … extracted from your rendered ours under you?” minated temple of liberty, and call the Constitution and the Dec- their intent when it comes to Declaration of Independence, Later, Frederick Douglass cited upon him to join you in joyous laration of Independence, they Black people. The words to which with your cruelties and murders the words of the Declaration and anthems, were inhuman mockery were signing a promissory note to I refer are found in the documents inflicted by your cruel and un- Constitution in his famous speech and sacrilegious irony.” which every American was to fall written by a cadre of men held in merciful fathers and yourselves on in 1852, “What to the Slave Is the The words written and spoken heir.” He went on to say, “I have highest esteem who supposedly our fathers and on us — men who Fourth of July?” by the founders of these United a dream that one day this nation had the best intentions for “all” have never given your fathers or Douglass said the Fourth of July States were important and, I trust, will rise up and live out the true other men in this country. you the least provocation!” was a day of celebration for White sincere, but sometimes in order to meaning of its creed.” David Walker’s Appeal, in Walker continued, particular- Americans but a day of mourning It is said that we should carefully 1829, turned the words of the ly referring to the abuses of the for slaves and former slaves like CLINGMAN Page 53 Guest Columnist By Louis C. Ward Americans Must Reject Disrespect to Presidency

works, announced, “Earlier today, it’s lawmakers, news commenta- presidency. new day with a better life for Af- Fox contributors Lt. Col. Ralph tors, and even candidates seeking When the presidency is disre- rican-Americans in the most pow- Peters and Stacey Dash made the Republican nomination for spected at home, it sows seeds for erful country in the world. Recently, retired Lt. Col Ralph comments on different programs president being discourteous to foreign countries to disrespect our A new time for all people of Peters and Stacey Dash, both con- that were completely inappropri- my president, your president and president as well. Look at what America to come together to tributors on Fox News shows, ate and unacceptable for our air.” our president on national televi- China and Prime Minister Ben- make America, not only the most blatantly disrespected President Thanks for the acknowledge- sion and radio. jamin Netanyahu of Israel said to powerful country in the world, Barack Obama on different news ment, but the damage has been America, when will we stand and about our president. but the greatest country in the shows on national television. Lt. done. And, for me, it wasn’t up to those who disrespect for When he was first elected world, where people will be able Col. Peters called our president enough that the contributors were Obama, the first African-Amer- in 2008 on the platform for to live in harmony and, hopefully, a “total p**sy,” and actress Stac- suspended for two weeks. They ican president of United States? “Change in America,” television achieve prosperity on economic ey Dash blurted “our president should have been fired perma- Freedom of speech is a constitu- screens across the nation showed and social levels. doesn’t give a sh*t about terror- nently. tional right in America, but defa- people, representing different For a short while the future ism.” First, it was bumper stickers mation of character and disrespect ethnic groups, crying because an of America looked bright. The Bill Slieve, senior vice president and then road signs and memo- are not. We must speak out against African-American had been elect- of programming for both net- rabilia disrespecting Obama; now impertinence to the United States ed president. Most anticipated a WARD Page 53

26 FEB 18 - 24, 2016 THE WASHINGTON INFORMER WWW.WASHINGTONINFORMER.COM OPINIONS/EDITORIALS Guest Columnist By Austin Cooper Jr. Proud Americans Disrespecting America and flyer on the 13-minute flight Muslims cheering in the streets Dallas would have either been at Indeed, the acts of bigotry by from Fort Worth to Dallas, he is of Jersey City when the towers the top of the list or damn near proud Americans who justify said to have shaken his head in fell,” I thought of a conversation the top. The racial hostility was their racism and hide behind the Days prior to the president’s disgust and remarked “We’re go- with my father. just that thick in Dallas.” veil of religion did not begin nor arrival on Nov. 22, 1963, thou- ing into nut country now.” The I still reflect on two things I think it is safe to say that end with the events of Nov. 22, sands of posters and leaflets (see president had a little more than from that conversation almost those celebrating in the streets 1963. Religion was used to justi- below) were distributed around one hour to live. thirty years later: First, his pained of Dallas on the evening of fy slavery. In March 2014, Fred Dallas by members of the John At the time of Kennedy’s as- recollection of making commu- that tragically historic day were Ancona, Imperial Wizard of the Birch Society. That morning, sassination, my father was a nion visits on the evening of the not Muslims. Rather, they were Traditional American Knights three local businessmen had tak- 30-year-old priest and princi- assassination and witnessing cel- White, Southern, racist, self-proof the Ku Klux Klan, stated, en out a full-page “Welcome Mr. pal of an Episcopal Church and ebrations in the streets of down- claimed Christians, many of “We don’t hate people because Kennedy to Dallas” ad in the mission school in an inner-city town Dallas outside bars and whom were in their respective of their race. We are a Christian Dallas Morning News, accusing Dallas community. Recently, as related establishments. One bar Houses of Worship less than 48 organization.” On the evening of him of being both a communist I listened to a few of Donald was even offering free drinks. hours later lustily singing Chris- June 17, 2015, Dylan Roof mur- sympathizer as well as anti-Chris- Trump’s supporters discussing The second is his statement, tian hymns of the church. No dered nine people during Bible tian. When an aide showed Pres- his statements on “seeing hun- “If the President was going to be doubt they also called themselves ident John F. Kennedy the ad dreds and perhaps thousands of killed anywhere in America, then proud Americans. COOPER Page 54

Guest Columnist By George H. Lambert Jr. Crime-Fighting D.C. Style

to keep guns out of the wrong shows that a significant portion Last fall, Racine became the extends to his work with his hands is an important way to save of the murders being committed first elected attorney general of counterparts in Maryland and black lives. I addressed this issue by violent criminals with prior the District of Columbia, suc- Virginia. Last month, these three Even with a safer, more liv- in a recent column.) gun-related arrests, and so I urge ceeding Vincent Gray appointee chief legal officers had the first able District, crime is still on the D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser the Council to support her in her Irvin B. Nathan. A native of Hai- meeting of its kind, focusing on minds of Washingtonians. has demonstrated exceptional effort to stop the senseless loss of ti who was raised and educated cooperation to prevent and re- To put the issue into perspec- leadership by developing a task life and stop the recent uptick in in D.C., he has identified com- duce gun violence. tive, it is important to note that force on street crime comprising crime in the District. munity safety as one of his top Appointed by Adrian Fenty D.C.’s days as the murder capital people with diverse views. Her I am encouraged to see how priorities. “At the same time,” he in 2007, Chief Lanier is now of America are behind us. The willingness to work with people Mayor Bowser has joined forces told one interviewer, “We have into her third administration. trend has been moving in a pos- beyond her immediate circle is an with Attorney General Karl A. an obligation to make sure that That fact alone shows that she itive direction for decades. How- admiral quality as she confronts Racine and Police Chief Cathy the office is prosecuting cases in knows how to work with differ- ever, gunfire continues to sound the rising level of violent crime in Lanier to make the District even ways that make sure the kids who ent styles of leadership. More too often in the poorest neigh- our city. safer. Neither one is a Bowser can benefit from services that can important is her effectiveness as borhoods, and even gentrifying Furthermore, I endorse May- appointee, but the three of them keep them out of the criminal top cop. Under Chief Lanier, the areas have seen an uptick in vi- or Bowser’s Safer Stronger DC work together to secure results justice system get those services.” olence lately. (Enforcing the laws Public Safety Plan. The evidence that count. Racine’s collaborative spirit also LAMBERT Page 54

Askia-At-Large By Askia Muhammad Hard Times Ahead for Senate Republicans

the KKK, the Ku Klux Klan, And now, Justice An- now bound them up. Obama’s two previous nom- which arose in the post-Recon- tonin Scalia, the “brilliant,” You see the Constitution inees — Justices Elena Kagan struction-era Southern United arch-conservative, anchor of (they swear by) gives the pres- and Sonia Sotomayor —re- I confess. I am amused, tick- States in order to quash the the Supreme Court’s right wing ident the absolute authority to quired an average of 76 days led, delighted even, as I ponder national reforms instituted by has suddenly died, leaving the name members of the Supreme (less than two months) from the constitutional quagmire in Abraham Lincoln’s original president they loathe, with the Court, with the “advice and their nomination until their which the arch-conservative Grand Old Party intended to authority to name Justice Scal- consent” of the Senate. But the confirmation. There’s plenty of Repugnikkkan Party finds it- benefit the freed slaves. ia’s successor. Repugnikkans want to deny time to confirm someone. self today. Now, this Republican Party The GOP leaders are gnash- Obama some of the authority In any case, if left to the I derisively refer to them as of Richard Nixon and Strom ing their teeth. But to use a the Constitution grants him GOP, the Supreme Court will Repugnikkans because their Thurmond and David Duke Shakespearean term, they have for his remaining 11 months be potentially gridlocked for ideology is repugnant to me, is living its worst nightmare, a been “hoisted by their own pe- in office. Ironically, when the the next 11 months with a and their quasi-legal, po- Black man is President of the tard.” The “originalist,” “strict Constitution was written, the four-to-four split between con- lice-state tactics against Black United States, and he has com- constructionist” Constitution- new president was not inau- servative justices they love and people in particular in this pleted seven full, scandal-free al web they had woven for gurated until March, after the country more closely resemble years in office. President Barack Obama, has November election. MUHAMMAD Page 54

WWW.WASHINGTONINFORMER.COM THE WASHINGTON INFORMER FEB. 18- 24, 2016 27 BLACK HISTORY MONTH Director, Lead Actor of ‘Race’ Discuss the Making of a Masterpiece

Arlington’s 24th Annual Feel the Heritage Festival Saturday, February 27 1 - 6 p.m. Drew Community Center 3500 23rd Street South 5On February 19 at the Newseum in Northwest actor Stephan James (3rd left) who plays Jesse Owens in the movie RACE speaks on a panel discussion with movie director Ste- phen Hopkins (2nd left), Jesse Owens’ daughter Gloria Owens Hemphill, and granddaugh- • Live Music and Dance ter Marlene Dortch (1st right). / Photo by Shevry Lassiter

By D. Kevin McNeir composure when, on one hand • Delicious Food & Ben’s Chili WI Editor he could be touted as the greatest runner on the planet – then be Bowl’s famous half-smokes Stephan James, 22, says he forced to ride in a service elevator knew since high school that he in order to attend his own party. wanted to be an actor. In fact, “I spent a lot of time with Jes- • Hall of History while many of his friends in his se’s family and learned so much native Toronto, Canada, were do- about him that the history books with Photos and Artifacts ing the things usually associated don’t say,” James said. “He really with high school students, James was devoted to his family and of- had already secured the services of ten said both in his memoirs and 5Actor Stephan James plays Jesse Owens • Artisan & Community Vendors an agent – learning all he could to those closest to him, that the in the movie premiere RACE opening in about becoming a professional only time he really felt ‘free’ was theaters February 19. / Photo by Shevry actor. when he was running. That’s pret- Lassiter • FREE Kids’ Crafts, Face Apparently that hard work has ty intense and tragic.” of whether he should even run or paid off with critics proclaiming James adds that he was hon- not in the Olympics. The Nazis his portrayal of Jesse Owens in ored to be part of the film because wanted to promote themselves as Painting and more! the new biopic “Race” as stellar. its writers and director remained superior and were determined to For James, who says he was not committed to telling the truth. win. But inadvertently, they made a runner, it took more than just “We all know that Jesse didn’t Owens a worldwide superstar.” • Cooking Demo with Arlington learning his lines. live in a picture perfect world,” he Hopkins said the film tackles “I was still filming ‘Selma’ said. “America celebrated his vic- not only one Black man’s accom- Food Assistance Center when I signed on for this role and tories but not his manhood. We plishments but also the moral is- during my free time, I would go had to make sure that was part of sues of the day. to the track and work out,” he the film too. For me, it’s always “We focused on a pivotal pe- said. “It was a strenuous training about doing something that is riod in Jesse’s life. To be a Black program – I had to really get in relevant – doing something that man meant being in a world shape and then I had to work on sends a message to today’s youth,” where the future seemed bleak. mimicking Jesse’s unique sprint- said James, who previously guest There was little hope for Blacks ing form. That wasn’t easy.” starred in the television mini-se- in the 1930s. The double enten- “I guess I put in about two ries “The Book of Negroes.” dre of the film’s name helped us months of training. Luckily, we to examine how he experienced were in Atlanta at the time and DIRECTOR HAS freedom while running but then I was able to work with the track HIS SAY had to face racism because of the and field coaches at Georgia Tech The director of “Race,” Ste- color of his skin,” Hopkins said. who helped me with my con- phen Hopkins, said the question “One thing – Jesse was so much ditioning. And then, I watched he continues to be asked is how more than an athlete. He was a films of Jesse running over and much of the film is true. His an- wonderful father, he worked tire- over again,” said James, who still swer – “all of it.” lessly with youth and he was one considers Toronto his home and “Many say it seems like a fairy- of my heroes,” Hopkins said. “He has both a focus and insight rarely tale or an action thriller – it’s wasn’t one to seek the spotlight. seen in one as young as he. hard to believe it really happened He just did what he thought was Best known for playing Rep. that way,” Hopkins said. “It’s an right and never changed course. parks.arlingtonva.us John Lewis as a youth in “Selma,” amazing story particularly at that Working on this film, I learned a James said he found it amazing time in history. Jesse Owens was lot about history and human na- that Owens could maintain his under so much pressure in terms ture.” WI

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Black History Month Award-Winning Events in the DMV Filmmaker, Harvard Professor at National Press Club Emmy Award winner Ken Burns and Harvard Professor Southeast Church Hosts Henry Louis Gates will talk about race during a luncheon March 14 at the National Press Club in Northwest. 29th Annual Concert Burns and Gates have teamed up to host a national lecture series that looks deep into the issue of race. The two were East Washington Heights Baptist Church will present its 29th annual Gospel Choir Concert at brought together following the mass shooting at Emanuel 3:45 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 21. The choir is lead by Avis-Balkcom-Williams. African Methodist Episcopal Church in Charleston, South This year’s theme: Throughout Our Struggles Always Under His Wings. Carolina, last year. WUSA-TV channel 9 reporter Delia Goncalves will serve as the program’s Mistress of Ceremo- Both Burns and Gates will have films on PBS in coming nies. Special guest group His-4 and guest instrumentalists will also appear. months. The Rev. Kip Bernard Banks Sr., pastor of East Washington Heights Baptist Church, extends Burns’ film, “Jackie Robinson,” will air April 11-12 that an invitation to the community to join the church family in celebrating Black History Month examines the life and times of the man known for breaking through songs that connect our past, our present and our future. the color barrier in baseball. The church is located at 2220 Branch Ave. in Southeast. Gates’ film, “Black America Since MLK: And Still I Rise,” The program is free to the public. will air in the fall and looks at the walls that continue to For additional information, please contact the church office at 202-582-4811. divide the United States. Lunch will be served at 12:30 p.m. with remarks beginning at 1 p.m., followed by a question-and-answer session ending at 2 p.m. Tickets cost $24 for club members, who may purchase two tickets at this rate, and $38 for nonmembers. Tickets may be Black Heritage Group, Local purchased online. For more information, please email reservations@press. org, or call 202-662-7501. Tickets must be paid for at the Museum Host Quiz Competition time of purchase. The Alexandria Society for the Preservation of Black Heritage, in partnership with the Alexan- Club members who wish to attend the pre-luncheon dria Black History Museum, will host a quiz competition from 2-4 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 27 at the reception must RSVP separately to VIPreception@press. Charles Houston Recreation Center, 901 Wythe St., Alexandria, Virginia. org 48 hours before the event. Space may be limited. You The event is part of the ASPBH’s educational and community outreach programs designed to must have a paid reservation to the luncheon to attend the recognize and celebrate Afro-American history. VIP reception. This event is free and open to the public. To submit a question in advance, put BURNS in the sub- Alexandria public school students in grades 6-8 are eligible to participate in this exciting contest ject line and email to [email protected] before 10 a.m. on based on a question and answer format. the day of the luncheon. The competition will be limited to one team per school with three students each representing Francis C. Hammond and George Washington middle schools and the Jefferson Houston School. Each school will be responsible for identifying competition participants. Students will receive a game packet with study materials, contest rules and event specifics. Prizes will be awarded. The ASPBH is currently seeking teachers for educational staff support and volunteers willing to serve on the planning committee who can assist with event logistics. Since 1980, the ASPBH has sought to continue its mission to identify, preserve and educate the overall Alexandria community of its illustrious black heritage by: • Preserving, collections and promoting the early history and impressive contributions of the black community of Alexandria; • Financial support and volunteer services for the daily operations of the Alexandria Black History Museum; • Over 20 years inspiring a diverse group of local children via the Martin Luther King Jr. poster exhibition. For more information, please contact the Event Chair Tracye Funn at 202-624-9082, or go to www.alexblackhistory.org. The Alexandria Black History Museum is located at 902 Wythe St. and open Tuesday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., about five blocks from the Braddock Road Metro Station on the Yellow and Blue Lines. For more information, please call 703-746-4356.

30 FEB 18 - 24, 2016 THE WASHINGTON INFORMER WWW.WASHINGTONINFORMER.COM BLACK HISTORY MONTH ‘Race:’ Story of an Olympic Champion The film, written by Joe Shrapnel Congressman John Lewis, activ- Their faces showed how compel- and Anna Waterhouse, also features ist and commentator Jeff Johnson, ling the film was to each of them. Jesse Owens’s Road to Gold Jason Sudelkis, Jeremy Irons, Carice political strategist Angela Rye and Owen’s daughter summed up van Houten, Shanice Banton and Dr. Marco Clarke, principal of her feelings about the movie. William Hurt. Richard Wright School for Journal- “When my father was leaving It stands as an enthralling tale ism and Media Arts Public Charter this world he said to me don’t cry about courage, determination, tol- School, were spotted among the at- for me, I’ve had a wonderful life,” erance and friendship. tendees of the screening. Gloria said. WI

By Sarafina Wright and other well-known sports bi- WI Staff Writer opics like “Remember the Titans” or “Glory Road” is that there are A few weeks before the film no fireworks. The only real drama “Race” premiered in theaters na- comes when Owens steps out on that now is the right time tionwide, the Newseum in North- his girlfriend, resulting in a break for a bigger dream. west hosted a special screening of up that drives him mad. 10017 the film, accompanied by Jesse Ow- As the film moves on, we see N Y ens’s family members and Stephan images of the Nazis taking Jews to .footstepsgroup.com

James, the actor who portrays the concentration camps, causing thewww.footstepsgroup.com ww w viewer to shudder in horror. track and field trailblazer. 10017 NY 220 East 42nd Street | 14th Floor NY As for Owens, it quickly becomes220 East 42nd Street | 14th Floor N Y 011216 4.75” x 9.66” Based on the incredible true story 972-775-2510 of Owens, the movie focuses on the crystal clear that while he is a cham- world stage of the 1936 Olympics, pion on the field, he is also extreme- where he faces off against Adolph ly lonely. Hitler’s vision of Aryan suprema- Noticeably absent is the camara- AL SIZE: TE: cy. It opens in theaters around the derie that otherA team sports display D FI N PHONE: country on Friday, Feb. 19. such as basketball and football, Prior to the showing, Pulitzer where multiple participants and prize-winning journalist Trymaine personalities help to ease the pain Lee moderated a panel including when lose occurs. James, the film’s director Stephen The film opens with Owens leav- PNC Hopkins, Owens’s granddaughter ing his home in ClevelandMary Kuhn to attend and daughter Gloria Owens who Ohio State University [OSU] in put the film in context for viewers. Columbus, but before he departs,

“He was the best dad that ever he must say goodbye: to those he : C T lived. He always taught me to not loves, including his girlfriend.A ON T CLIEN T LIVE SIZE: say I can’t do it, say you’re going to When he arrives onC the campus try harder,” Gloria said. of OSU, Owens comes face-to- Although the film only deals face with various forms of racism with three years of Owens’s life, from his classmates and teammates. Gloria claims the depiction in the But he maintains his focus and film couldn’t have been better. even-tempered spirit in order to Take it forward. With PNC Bank, your legacy is now. At PNC, we are Owens’s granddaughter also said work toward his goal – becoming committed to providing you with services and solutions to help you that throughout the film she felt the best he can be in track and field. meet your ﬁ nancial goals, and achieve what is important to you. Let While OwensDream/BHM 4.75" x 9.66" works on improv- as though she was watching her us help you grow your dream into a bright future. grandparents. ing his skills, he must deal with an Director Stephen Hopkins as- overzealous coach and the challenge serted that he has done a lot of bad of becoming a member of the Olym- For more information, visit www.pnc.com/achiever. [evil] movies in his life and he want- pic team that will travel to Germany. HEADLINE: TRIM SIZE: ed to do something inspiring. The hatred that ISSUE: manifests itself “I felt the whole story was ex- in Germany weighs heavily on Ow- traordinary. His participation in ens. While he shows his prowess 1/21/16 the Nazi Olympics, a 22-year-old on the field, breaking numerous African-American man who came NCAA track and field records, he from a country where racism was wonders if he can handle going up SUBMISSION DEADLINE: January 14 the basis of the law, and who inad- against the Nazis.PNC_Q1 2016 Informer Washington vertently became the most famous We know the rest of the story man on Earth thanks to the Nazis,” – Owens decides to compete and ©2016 The PNC Financial Services Group, Inc. All rights reserved. TES: PNC Bank, National Association. Member FDIC O

Hopkins said. makes history,ODE: going on to win four “This movie is an extraordinary gold medals while also setting a AD C BLEED SIZE: PUB: JOB N series of events,” he said. mark in the long jump that remains The difference between “Race” the world record for 25 years.

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BLACK HISTORY MONTH Haircuts, Suits and Laughs Help Homeless By Tatyana Hopkins plained to his barber the impor- Howard University News Service tance cutting his hair the right length for maintenance. WASHINGTON – It felt and Their cuts were provided by sounded like any other District bar- about a dozen student barbers from bershop on a busy Saturday. Laughs Bennett Career Institute, which and chatter mixed with the buzz trains students in makeup, cosme- of the barbers’ clippers, political tology and barbering. debates ensued and barbers com- “They can call me anytime,” said plimented beaming clients as they student Derrick Shelton, who provid- finished. ed haircuts for about 15 customers. “So, what do you want done to- McCrea, a fourth-year instructor day,” barber Lorenzo McCrea asked at the school, said it is common pol- a customer as he took his seat in the icy for Bennett student to provide chair. community service. He said he be- But this was no barbershop. In- lieves the haircuts will make a differ- stead, it was an opportunity for ence in how the men see themselves scores of men who struggle each day and how others perceive them. for a job, a meal and a place to sleep Clyde Alford, who is living at the to -- at least for a moment -- feel mission while he looks for a perma- better about themselves and to get nent home, beamed after his hair- a hand up. cut. A stroke in 2007 left the now “A haircut can make a man stand 50-year-old former construction 10-feet-tall,” said Joe Paul, moti- worker unable to walk without the vational speaker and one of the assistance of a cane. sponsors of “New Year, New Me,” a “I didn’t just come for the hair- day-long service to provide help for cuts, I came for the knowledge,” he We Listened. said. “I got to do some thinking, homeless men. Nearly 200 men from the Central and the haircut was just a plus.” Union Mission Gale’s School Shel- He said he typically rents rooms ter near Union Station gathered to throughout the city and stays at the receive free haircuts, food and job shelter when affordable rooms are We Learned. appropriate clothing and counseling. not available. He said he hopes that STRIVE DC, a workforce devel- physical therapy and the workshop opment organization, provided suit will prepare him for work. separates and ties for participants to Mission resident Jerome Beatty choose from as they search for jobs. said he wanted people to know that Paul provided the group with life the people at the mission were just We Now Invite and job counseling during two ses- like them or possibly members of sions. He told the group that he had their families. Beatty recalled how come to talk to them because at one he and his father once used to feed point in his life, he had been just the homeless. like them. He had been a home- “You might be one check from You to Lead. less teenager in Miami. However, homelessness,” he said. with the support of a group home, Originally from South Carolina, he said, he was able to finish high Beatty, a 54-year-old father of two, school and attend Florida State Uni- said he came to D.C. eight months versity in Tallahassee. ago for a demolition job with a na- “We are responsible for each other, tional construction company. brothers,” he said. “I owe it to you.” Administrative hold ups prevent- Paul’s presentation described ba- ed the job from coming through, sic interview and networking skills, leaving him without the typical such as having knowledge of a busi- shelter benefits of working with ness before the interview, preparing the company. Beatty said he found questions for the interview and cre- renting a room in the city’s south- ating an elevator pitch. east quadrant too dangerous and “Happiness is a choice,” Paul told went to the mission three days be- the men. “You’re not responsible for fore the employment event. what happens to you, but you are He said he will stay at the Mis- for how you respond.” sion for the remainder of his 21 day If Your Ad Were Here The men said they appreciated agreement and then leave for a con- his message and particularly the tracted job with the same construc- messenger. tion company to build power lines Someone Would Be Reading It! “There is a difference between in Wisconsin. someone who is an eloquent speak- Until then, Beatty said, the hair- Contact me, Ron Burke, at 202-561-4100 or er and someone who has been in cut, message from Paul and the our shoes,” one observer said. clothes were helpful. They also appreciated their haircuts. “I will use the advice to find work [email protected] Daniel Maya, for example, ex- in the city,” he said. WI

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WWW.WASHINGTONINFORMER.COM THE WASHINGTON INFORMER FEB. 18- 24, 2016 35 BLACK HISTORY MONTH Concert Celebrates Blacks, Southern Resistance Rhiannon Giddens Presents ‘Swimming in Dark Waters’ WI Staff Report first-generation American Bhiman. The event takes place on Friday, Led by powerhouse singer-song- Feb. 26 at 8 p.m. at George Wash- writer Rhiannon Giddens, recent ington University’s Lisner Auditori- Grammy nominee and founding um, 730 21st Street in Northwest. member of Carolina Chocolate Giddens, who was recently nom- Drops, “Swimming in Dark Wa- inated for the 2016 “Best Folk Al- ters: Other Voices of the American bum” Grammy, is a folk scene wun- Experience” with Leyla McCalla derkind — she trained as an opera and Bhi Bhiman will explore the ex- singer, but returned to her North periences of people of color as out- Carolina roots with the formation siders that stand against injustice. of Carolina Chocolate Drops, a It will look at ways we can grapple group that celebrates Black South- with our sordid past to address con- ern musical traditions. temporary issues like immigration. Her solo career took off after T The performance will focus on Bone Burnett featured her in the songs of resistance from the South, 2013 concert celebrating the music both old and new, the history of in the film “Inside Llewyn Davis.” protest songs from McCalla’s Hai- She began her rise when the au- ti and Louisiana and the modern dience at T Bone Burnett’s concert outsider-looking-in observations of at New York City’s Town Hall rec- 5Ladysmith Black Mambazo / Photo by Luis Leal ognized her indisputable talent and dancing at Cajun Mardi Gras. She raved about her performance. is a multi-instrumentalist, a cellist GET YOUR TICKETS NOW Her debut solo album “Tomor- and singer whose distinctive sound row is My Turn,” produced by Bur- is impossible to replicate. nett, explores her own creative life Bhiman, the son of Sri Lankan and was recorded in Los Angeles immigrants, had what NPR called 90th ANNUAL ASALH and Nashville with a multi-genera- “an all-American childhood.” De- tional group of players. spite his upbringing, his songs have McCalla, one of her tour mates, an international flavor, pulling Black History Luncheon finds inspiration from a variety of from his family’s history and pro- sources, including her Haitian her- viding commentary on social issues. & Featured Authors’ Event itage, living in New Orleans and WI Saturday, February 20th, 2016 THE NATIONAL BLACK HISTORY THEME “Hallowed Grounds: Sites of African American Memories” Featured Authors Event*: 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. Luncheon 12:15 p.m.

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By D. Kevin McNeir all over the U.S. Life couldn’t be WI Editor any better,” she added. The Breaking Barriers pro- Sharon Robinson, the daugh- gram, founded by Sharon, was ter of legendary Hall of Famer designed to teach youth about Jackie Robinson, visited D.C. the obstacles faced by her father, on Thursday, Feb. 11, to spend who broke baseball’s color bar- time with tomorrow’s baseball rier in 1947. The educational stars at the Nationals Youth program culminates with stu- Baseball Academy. dents writing essays that illus- However, she also made a few trate how they have been able to stops at local schools and book- overcome obstacles or barriers stores – all in an effort to share in their own lives through the her father’s story and to encour- example set forth by Robinson. age youth to remain focused Young writers must focus on on their studies and becoming nine values: courage, teamwork, good citizens. determination, persistence, “For many years, I didn’t do integrity, citizenship, justice, much with baseball – I was a commitment and excellence. writer, a mother and had my The 2016 program launched own career,” said Robinson, 66, with newly-created online stu- 5Sharon Robison, daughter of the late famed baseball legend Jackie Robinson, tours the Washington Nationals Youth who now lives in Amherst, Mas- dent activities and an essay con- Baseball Academy on Thursday, Feb. 11 and crosses paths with a life-size poster of her father. / Photo by Travis Riddick sachusetts. test that will award 22 students “But when the 50th anniver- with prizes including being sary approached of my father honored at the 2016 MLB All- being the first to integrate Ma- Star Game in San Diego and the jor League Baseball approached 2016 World Series. (1947 – 1997), which by the Robinson said being the way was prior to the integration daughter of a legend has some- of U.S. Public Schools or the times been a two-edged sword. U.S. military, I realized that I “I’m very strong and my fa- needed to become active in tell- ther was a great role model. For ing his story and representing him, character mattered much him by reaching out to youth. more than one’s talent. He had But I wanted to do more than character and he passed that on just toss out the first ball at to me. It’s been a real honor and baseball games,” said Robinson, joy to share my many stories a grandmother, caregiver for her about life with my dad. I think mother, Rachel, now 93 and a about him every day. I just wish celebrated author of children’s he had met my son [now de- books. ceased] and my two grandchil- “My mother’s health was dren.” declining and she needed me “I learned a lot from my par- to help with the increased de- ents – from my father. He exem- mands of representing my fa- plified true unconditional love ther,” she said. “The officials for me and anyone who came for Major League Baseball were into his life,” she added. fantastic. But then, I was a con- Robinson and her mother sultant with Scholastic Books served as consultants for the up- too. Together we were able to coming Ken Burns documenta- establish an amazing program – ry that focuses on the complete Breaking Barriers: In Sports, In life of Jackie Robinson. Life. We’re now 20 years old and “He [Ken Burns] did an out- we’ve reached over 22 million standing job. It’s a great docu- children. That’s an incredible mentary that will be released in feat.” April. My father always said life “At one point I was a moth- was not about winning trophies er and a midwife by profession. or awards. He said life was all Now, I’m in the third phase of about fighting against injustice. my life and am allowed to make That’s the legacy that I want to my own schedule. And every continue and share,” she said. day I get to connect to children WI

38 FEB 18 - 24, 2016 THE WASHINGTON INFORMER WWW.WASHINGTONINFORMER.COM BLACK HISTORY MONTH Mandela Wines Expands Despite Obstacles gested pairings. For their Them- Daughter, Granddaughter of Civil bu cabernet, the family suggests pairing it with any red meat with Rights Icon Thrive in Biz a sweet or spicy sauce or trying a more exotic option such as spicy By Stacy M. Brown years ago, expanding a diverse Moroccan tagines or any spicy WI Senior Writer portfolio that includes a mix of meat stews. red and white wines which range Cheeses to try with the wine Maki Mandela and her daugh- from the Thembu collection – are Beafort and Caerphilly, Man- ter Tukwini Mandela have found sauvignon blanc, chardonnay, dela said. another way to carry on the leg- chenin blanc, merlot, pinotage, Also, in a suggested pairing for endary legacy of their family’s shiraz and cabernet sauvignon – the Thembu collection’s shiraz, name. to their premium Royal Reserve, Mandela said the rich wine works The House of Mandela Wines which includes chardonnay, cab- with a spicy seasoning and pairs launched in 2010, but Nelson ernet Sauvignon and shiraz. well with intensely flavorful dish- Mandela’s offspring quickly dis- The wines also feature a Deep es such as roasted venison with a covered that the name carried River collection with chenin meaty red wine jus or lamb with both an opportunity and a chal- chardonnay, cabernet sauvignon a chocolate-chili sauce. lenge. and merlot and the Vusani se- “This wine also goes well with “It has helped because people ries, which focuses specifically on rich cheeses such as bleu cheese know the name Nelson Mandela, South African wines. or Pont-l’Eveque,” she said. which is closely associated with The Thembu line is named af- For more information, visit politics, and this means brand ter the tribe of her family, Man- www.houseofmandela.com. recognition,” said Tukwini Man- dela said. WI dela, the apartheid conqueror’s It includes three white wines, granddaughter. sauvignon blanc, chardonnay “However, people do not know and chenin blanc, and three reds, the brand House of Mandela, cabernet sauvignon, shiraz and which has helped to strongly pinotage. shape the man Nelson Mandela The family intends to continue was. He didn’t just fall from the contributing to what it said is a sky. He strongly emphasized that vibrant wine industry. They also he was shaped by the political want to forge ahead in creating and cultural traditions and values diversity. of his ancestral roots and this is “Resilience is the key to suc- the story we’re trying to tell,” she cess, and there is always a silver said. lining somewhere,” Mandela While Nelson Mandela’s sto- said. “When we started out, ry included overcoming racism many people thought that House and hate under some of the of Mandela was just a little proj- most difficult of circumstances, ect, a gimmick that would not his daughter, Maki, and grand- last and that attitude is pervasive daughter, Tukwini, have obsta- across the wine industry toward cles of their own. most black-owned brands.” “For all intents and purposes, The wine industry in South the South African wine industry Africa is also a capital-intensive is still very racist and sexist,” Tuk- market and the financial require- wini Mandela said. “The indus- ments to keep a wine business try is still not prepared to accept operating is challenging, Mande- Black producers, and add to the la said. fact that we are female – well, “Most Black-owned wineries that just complicates matters struggle with this, and it is often even more.” the main reason that they do not Still, their wine business has survive,” she said. flourished, and as Black History But, true to the Mandela leg- Month is observed, the family acy, Mandela and her daughter is helping to preserve a lega- often reach out to assist other mi- cy already firmly implanted in nority wine makers even though the minds of Africans and Afri- they’re the competition. can-Americans everywhere. “There are only a handful of “The secret of our success is to female-owned wineries in South be strong, determined, consistent Africa, and we have largely had and focused,” Mandela said. the same challenges,” Mande- “Just because you have failed at la said. “When we do see each one thing or something did not other, we encourage each other go quite the way you expected it to stay in the wine industry and to go, it doesn’t mean you should soldier on even though it is chal- give up.” lenging in the best of times.” House of Mandela Wines ar- For the wine aficionado, the rived in the U.S. more than two Mandelas also enjoy offering sug-

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Rap artist Kendrick La- mar owned the 58th Grammy Awards with a record 11 nom- inations, five wins and an elec- trifying politically charged performance. The show opened on Mon- day, Feb. 15, at the Staples Center in Los Angeles with rap- per/actor Ice Cube and his son, “Straight Outta Compton” star O’Shea Jackson Jr., presenting the Best Rap Album category, 5 Kendrick Lamar’s production is being touted as one of the best performances in the history of the Grammy awards that aired on television Monday, Feb. 15. / Photo which Lamar won for “To Pimp courtesy of YouTube.com a Butterfly”. keeping me motivated to be the Lamar wasn’t done; he made “The Blacker the Berry” dressed ed live from the Richard Rog- “First off, all glory to God best person I can be,” he said. sure he paid homage to hip-hop as a prisoner in chains with cell er Theatre in New York City that’s for sure,” Kendrick said He went on to thank the man legends who historically haven’t blocks adorning the stage. He during the show. The cast went accepting his Grammy. “My responsible for his career as a always been embraced by the also had a bruised eye as a nod on to win Best Musical Theater foundation, my roots to me be- musician. Grammys. to police brutality. album. ing on this stage, Kenneth and “My top dog brothers, top “Hip-hop, Ice Cube, this for Throughout the magnetic Hosted by LL Cool J for the Paula Duckworth who gave dog himself us eating you out a hip-hop, this for Snoop Dogg, show African drums and Afri- fifth year straight, the Gram- me the responsibility of un- house and home we’ll never for- ‘Doggystyle,’ this for Nas and can dance styles served as the mys had many superstar ap- derstanding and accepting the get that. Taking these kids out ‘Illmatic.’ We will live forever. background to the strong polit- pearances such as good with the bad. I’ll always of the projects of Compton and Believe that.” ically charged lyrics of of Gram- NFL stand-out and Walter love you for that. putting them right on this stage Later on in the evening, La- my-nominated song “Alright.’” Payton Man of the Year Anqa- “Whitney, I will always love to be the best they can be, we’ll mar opened his performance At the end of what seemed un Boldin and Super Bowl 50 you for supporting me and never forget that,” he said. with an acapella rendition of like a Broadway production MVP Von Miller. with the use of a live band, hyp- Singer Beyonce presented notizing instruments and pro- Record of the Year at the end voking imagery Lamar stood in of the evening to Bruno Mars front of a picture with an out- and Mark Ronson for “Up- line of Africa with the words town Funk.” Compton over it. Thirty minutes before the Many on Twitter interpreted show began, singer Rihanna, the imagery as Compton repre- who was billed to headline senting Africa not because the the show, canceled her perfor- Black folks in Compton were mance due to bronchitis, per born in Africa, but because Af- reports. rica was born in them. Every- Another no-show, six-time where they are, the ancestors of Grammy winner Lauryn Hill Africa are present. had been scheduled to perform Other highlights of the with singer The Weeknd, but night included tributes to Lio- was unable to after she arrived nel Richie, David Bowie, B.B. late to the performance. King and Maurice White of Although the Grammys legendary group Earth, Wind aired on a Monday, a move and Fire. away from the traditional Earth Wind and Fire, Run Sunday, spectators still tuned DMC, Celia Cruz, Herbie in with roughly 25.3 million Hancock and Ruth Brown were views, which is second, behind among those awarded a Life- the Academy Awards, which time Achievement Award. airs Sunday, Feb. 28, hosted by The wave-making hip-hop actor/comedian Chris Rock. musical “Hamilton” broadcast- WI

42 FEB 18 - 24, 2016 THE WASHINGTON INFORMER WWW.WASHINGTONINFORMER.COM LIFESTYLE WI Book Horoscopes FEB. 18 - 24, 2016 A ARIES Steer clear of argumentative folks this week, and let yourself flow Review with the energy that is spectacularly positive for launching new project plans. Happiness at home is almost a given this week. You may be feeling “The Invisibles: The festive at a late-night social gathering. Soul Affirmation: New insights create new directions and a new cast of characters. Lucky Numbers: 9, 20, 54 Untold Story of African American TAURUS Watch for surges in energy that encourage you to overdo it this week, You are brimming over with energy, most of it very positive. Take a Slaves in The walk to burn some of the other kind of energy off and to keep your mind White House” free and clear. Harmony rules at home this week. Soul Affirmation: I get joy from giving good things. Lucky Numbers: 33, 42, 51 by Jesse J. Holland c.2016, Lyons Press GEMINI It’s a very pleasant and wonderful week of the year for you, Mon- ey matters go well, and there is a very sweet harmony between friends and $25.95 / higher in Canada family. Have fun in the present moment, but don’t go overboard, okay? Soul 226 pages Affirmation: I let my spirit light my path this week. Lucky Numbers: 4, 13, 46

CANCER Lots of happy reasons for goofing off this week. You’ll be in a luxurious state of mind, expansive and dreamy. Ideas and dreams seem very real this week. . .enjoy them, and let yourself think about how wonderful it If the walls could talk, imagine what they would say. will be when your dreams come true this year. Soul Affirmation: I focus on They would reminisce about family meals, holidays, celebrations and long-range financial security this week. Lucky Numbers: 22, 43, 50 romance, take sides in arguments, and watch children grow. If those walls could talk, they would tell of triumph, disappointment, beginnings, and LEO Happiness is the order of the week as a relationship improves in a endings. And, as in the new book, “The Invisibles” by Jesse J. Holland, way that you didn’t think was possible. Just goes to show you, the power of they would talk of freedom and history. positive thinking. Be happy and keep your outlook happy. Soul Affirmation: When Barack Obama moved into the White House in 2009, he was, I let positive emotions carry me through the week. Lucky Numbers: 16, 21, 53 by far, not the first Black man to live there. From the beginning, as soon as America had a president, there were slaves residing in the Executive VIRGO You are free to love and laugh, and you’re free to criticize and Mansion. In fact, says Holland, “ten of the first twelve presidents [were] complain. It’s all in how you want to feel about yourself. Do what feels slaveholders at some point in their lives.” best to you in the situation that you find yourself in this week. Remember When George Washington fought in the Revolutionary War, his “fa- that you have many options! Soul Affirmation: I keep money on my mind this vorite” slave, Billy Lee, went with him so it was natural that Washington week. Lucky Numbers: 8, 19, 30 would bring Lee to New York, to the first presidential mansion. Lee re- portedly loved New York but when he suffered physical disabilities, Wash- LIBRA All planetary indicators lead to one conclusion, Party! Get togeth- ington summarily replaced him, sending him back to Mt. Vernon where er with some friends for a gab-fest and snack food feast. It doesn’t have to Lee was later one of a handful of slaves who comforted Washington as he be fancy to be loads of fun for all involved. Soul Affirmation: I let my spirit died. light my path this week. Lucky Numbers: 17, 29, 31 As a child, Oney Judge was brought up to learn sewing at Martha Wash- ington’s knee. Years later, Washington would say that she thought of Judge SCORPIO You can rejoice in every new experience this week, because as a “surrogate daughter,” but she was more than willing to give Judge you know the secret to your happiness. What? You don’t know? Sure you away in order to keep her enslaved. Judge, by the way, was one of a few do. Sit quietly somewhere this week and think about it. Soul Affirmation: I slaves known to have escaped from a president. stand firm for what I believe in. Lucky Numbers: 29, 38, 41 Thomas Jefferson brazenly took a slave to France, where slavery was disallowed; the slave, who was the brother of Jefferson’s “concubine,” Sal- SAGITTARIUS Your unique energy is urging you in a new direction. ly, did not try to escape. When Dolley Madison fell on hard times after Listen to your inner voice and go! You’ll be very happy with the outcome leaving the White House, her husband’s former slave gave her money. if you give your worries up to the universe. Many blessings are available to Andrew Jackson kept slaves in the White House stables; they were jockeys you if you let go and let the blessings come. Soul Affirmation: I let children and Jackson loved racing ponies. James Monroe spoke out against slavery, supply my life with wisdom this week. Lucky Numbers: 8, 15, 20 even as he owned slaves. Andrew Johnson possibly had a “’colored concubine.’” And just one ex-slave of a president was “honored by a holder of CAPRICORN A relaxing week at home might be just the cure for what that office.” seems to be troubling you this week. Set aside some time to attune yourself Wow. to the sound of truth. You are an extraordinary teacher; teach yourself a new Please practice saying that word – “Wow!” – because you’ll need it even way of being with yourself this week. Soul Affirmation: I keep in mind the more when you start reading “The Invisibles.” practical side of life this week. Lucky Numbers: 25, 45, 51 In just under two hundred pages, author Jesse J. Holland packs so many interesting stories, so many jaw-dropping facts that, even though there AQUARIUS Your ideas are windows into the future. You may be feeling were small errors and minor repetition, I very much regret this books’ a bit off-center this in the present moment but all you need to do is refine shortness. Holland’s storytelling skills have a way of making a reader hun- your presentation. Your truth is sound and solid. You can teach with beau- gry for more, and the tales he tells are surprising and even inspirational. tiful words. Soul Affirmation: Cooperation with others is the key to success for Some of those tales – mixed in between those of the presidents’ slaves me this week. Lucky Numbers: 21, 39, 45 - precede the White House, to look at slavery from the nation’s very beginning, even before there was a president. That’s where we learn that an PISCES Surprises are on tap this week, and you may be the messenger. African immigrant was the owner of the first legal slave. Or a new message may come to you; whatever happens, it’s going to be Admittedly, die-hard historians might not find much new here, but I pleasant. Base your sense of reality on the pure vision you have in your simply couldn’t put this book down. If you want something that’s short head. Soul Affirmation: This week is a gift that I deserve. Lucky Numbers: 1, on pages but long on interest, “The Invisibles” is the one you’ll be talking 26, 32 about. WI

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Georgetown Shellacs St. John’s College, 92-67

4 Georgetown center Jessie Govan takes on his opponent in the second half of Big East Conference action on Monday, Feb. 8 at the Verizon Center in Northwest. Georgetown defeated St. John’s 92-67. / Photo by John E. De Freitas

6 Georgetown guard Tre Campbell goes to the basket during Big East Conference game on Monday, Feb. 8 at the Verizon Center in Northwest. Georgetown defeated St. John’s 92-67. / Photo by John E. De Freitas

5 Georgetown forward Isaac Copeland takes on two opponents in the second half of Big East Conference action on Monday, Feb. 8 at the Verizon Center in 4 St. John’s guard Felix Northwest. Georgetown defeated Balamou drives past Georgetown St. John’s 92-67. / Photo by John guard Tre Campbell in the first E. De Freitas half of Big East Conference game on Monday, Feb. 8 at the Verizon 3 Georgetown guard D’Vauntes Center in Northwest. Georgetown Smith-Rivera goes to the basket defeated St. John’s 92-67. / Photo in the second half of Big East by John E. De Freitas Conference action on Monday, Feb. 8 at the Verizon Center in Northwest. Georgetown defeated St. John’s 92-67. / Photo by John E. De Freitas

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St. Joseph’s Turns Back George Washington, 84-66

6 George Washington forward Kevin Larsen s hoots over St. Joseph’s College forward Isaiah Miles in the second half of Atlantic-10 (A-10) Conference action on Friday, Feb.10 at the Charles E. Smith Center 4 George Washington in Northwest. St. Joseph’s forward Kevin Larsen defeated George takes on St. Joseph’s College Washington 84-66. forward Isaiah Miles in the / Photo by John E. second half of A-10 Con- De Freitas ference action on Friday, Feb. 10 at the Charles E. Smith Center in Northwest. St. Joseph’s defeated George Washington 84-66. / Photo by John E. De Freitas

5 George Washington forward Tyler Cavanaugh is defended by St. Joseph’s College forward Papa Ndao in the second half of A-10 Conference action on Friday, Feb. 10 at the Charles E. Smith Center in Northwest. St. Joseph’s College defeated George Washington 84-66. / Photo by John E. De Freitas

5 St. Joseph’s College guard Shavar Brown goes to the basket in the second half of A-10 Conference action on Friday, Feb. 10 at the Charles E. Smith Center in Northwest. St. Joseph’s defeated Georgetown 84-66. / Photo by John E. De Freitas

3 George Washington guard Joe McDonald drives past St. Joseph’s College forward Papa Ndao in the second half of A-10 Conference action on Friday, Feb. 10 at the Charles E Smith Center in Northwest. St. Joseph’s defeated George Washington 84-66. / Photo by John E. De Freitas

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Blessed Word Covenant Baptist St. Stephen Third Street Greater Mt. Calvary ST Marks Baptist of Life Church United Church of Christ Baptist Church Church of God Holy Church Come Worship with us...

Dr. Dekontee L. & Dr. Ayele A. Johnson Drs. Dennis W. & Christine Y. Wiley Bishop Lanier C. Twyman, Sr. Rev. Cheryl J. Sanders, Th.D. Bishop Alfred A. Owens, Jr.; Senior Bishop St. Mark's Baptist Church Senior Pastor Pastors Pastors Senior Pastor & Evangelist Susie C. Owens – Co-Pastor 624 Underwood Street, NW 4001 14th Street, NW 3845 South Capitol Street 5757 Temple Hill Road, Temple Hills, MD 20748 1204 Third Street, NW 610 Rhode Island Avenue, NE Washington, dc 20011 Washington, DC 20011 Washington, DC 20032 Office 301-899-8885 – fax 301-899-2555 Washington, DC 20001 Washington, DC 20002 202-347-5889 office (202) 265-6147 Office (202) 562-5576 (Office) (202) 529-4547 office • (202) 529-4495 fax Dr. Raymond T. Matthews, 1-800 576-1047 Voicemail/Fax (202) 562-4219 (Fax) Sunday Early Morning Worship: 7:45am 202-638-1803 fax Church School: 9:30am Sunday Worship Service: 8 AM and 10:45am Pastor and First Lady Marcia Matthews Schedule of Services: Services and Times: Sunday Morning Worship: 10:45am Sunday School: 9:30am Sunday Youth Worship Services: Sunday School: 9:00am Sunday School: 9:30am Sundays: 10:00am Worship Services Tuesday: Sunday Worship: 11:00am 1st & 4th 10:45am; 804 R.I. Ave., NE Worship Service: 10:00am Sunday Morning Worship Service: 11:00am Bible Study: Wonderful Wednesdays in Worship 7:00pm/Kingdom Building Bible Institute Prayer Meeting and Bible Study: 5th 8 AM & 10:45am; Main Church Wed. Noon Day prayer service Communion Service: First Sunday and the Word Bible Study Wednesdays Wednesday: Prayer/Praise/Bible Study-7:30 pm Wed. 7:30pm Prayer Services Prayer Service/Bible Study: Tuesday, 6:30pm 12:00 Noon; 6:30pm (dinner @ 5:30pm) Baptism & Communion Service: Tuesday – Noon, Wednesday 6am & 6:30pm Thur. Prayer service: 6:45pm “Ambassadors for Christ to Sunday School: 9:00am – Hour of Power 4th Sunday – 10:30am Calvary Bible Institute: Year-Round Thur. Bible Study: 7:15pm the Nation’s Capital” www.blessedwordoflifechurch.org Contact Church e-mail: [email protected] “An inclusive ministry where all are “We are one in the Spirit” www.thirdstreet.org Communion Every 3rd Sunday welcomed and affirmed.” www.ssbc5757.org The Church in The Hood that will do you Good! www.covenantbaptistdc.org e-mail: [email protected] www.gmchc.org

Campbell AME Church Twelfth Street Rev. Dr. Henry Y. White Christian Church

2562 MLK Jr. Ave., S E (Disciples of Christ) Washington, DC 20020 1812 12th Street, NW•Washington, DC 20009 Adm. Office 202-678-2263 Phone: 202-265-4494 Email: [email protected] Fax: 202 265 4340 Sunday Worship Service: 10:00 am Reverend Dr. Paul H. Saddler Sunday Church School: 8:45 am Senior Pastor Bible Study Service and Times Wednesday: 12:00 Noon Sunday Worship Service: 11:00 am Wednesday: 7:00 pm Communion every Sunday: 11:00 am Thursday: 7: pm Sunday School: 10:00 am “Reaching Up To Reach Out” Bible Study Tuesday: 12 Noon Pastor’s Bible Study Tuesday: 6:30 pm Mailing Address Campbell AME Church Motto: “Discover Something Wonderful” 2502 Stanton Road SE Website: 12thscc.org Washington, DC 20020 Email: [email protected]

Mt. Zion Mount Carmel Baptist Church Baptist Church

Rev. John W. Davis, Pastor Joseph N. Evans, Ph.D Senior Pastor 5101 14th Street, N.W. Washington, DC 20011 901 Third Street N.W. 202-726-2220/ 202-726-9089 Washington, DC. 20001 Phone (202) 842-3411 Sunday Worship Service: Fax (202) 682-9423 8:00am and 11:00am Sunday School: 9:15am Sunday Church School : 9:00am Holy Communion 4th Sunday 10:00am Sunday Morning Worship: 10:10am Prayer and Bible Study Bible Study Tuesday: 6: 00pm Wednesday 7:00pm Prayer Service Tuesday: 7:00pm Holy Communion: 3rd Sunday 10:10am TV Ministry –Channel 6 Wednesday 10:00pm themcbc.org [email protected]

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Shabbath All Nations King Emmanuel Emmanuel Florida Avenue Holy Trinity Commandment Baptist Church Baptist Church Baptist Church Baptist Church United Baptist Church Church Rev. Daryl F. Bell 7801 Livingston Road Rev. Dr. James Coleman Pastor Rev. Dr. Clinton W. Austin Dr. Earl D. Trent Rev. Dr. George C. Gilbert Oxon Hill, MD 20745 Pastor Pastor Senior Pastor SR. Pastor 301-534-5471 2324 Ontario Road, NW 2409 Ainger Pl.,SE – WDC 20020 2001 North Capitol St, N.E. • Washington, DC 20002 623 Florida Ave.. NW • WDC. 20001 4504 Gault Place, N.E. Phone (202) 832-9591 Washington, DC 20009 (202) 678-0884 – Office Washington, D.C 20019 Bishop Adrian A. Taylor, Sr. (202) 678-0885 – Fax Church (202) 667-3409 • Study (202) 265-0836 Pastor (202) 232-1730 Home Study (301) 464-8211 • Fax (202) 483-4009 202-397-7775 – 7184 Sunday Church School – 9:30 AM “Come Grow With Us and Establish Sunday Worship Service – 11:00 AM Sunday School – 9:30 am a Blessed Family” Sunday Worship Services: 10:00 a.m. 9:30AM. Sunday Church School Sabbath School 9:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. Holy Communion – 1st Sunday at 11:00 AM Sunday Worship Service – 11:00 am Sunday Worship Sunday Church School: 8:45 – 9:45 a.m. Service 11:00 a.m. Praise & Worship Prayer – Wednesdays, 6:00 PM 11:00 Am. Sunday Worship Service 7:30am & 10:45am Holy Communion: Every First Sunday Preaching 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. Bible Study – Wednesdays, 7:00 PM Baptismal Service – 1st Sunday – 9:30 The Lord’s Supper 1st Sunday Baptism/Holy Communion Intercessory Prayer: Christian Education am Wednesday 7:00pm Prayer & Praise Services 3rd Sunday Monday – 7:00-8:00 p.m. Motto: “A Church Keeping It Real for Real.” School of Biblical Knowledge 7:30pm. Bible Study Holy Communion – 1st Sunday – 11:00 Pastor’s Bible Study: Saturdays, 9:30 AM – 11:00 AM, Family Bible Study Saturday before 4th Sunday Men, Women, am Wednesday –7:45 p.m. Website: Shabbathcommandmentchruch.org Call for Registration Tuesdays – 6:30pm Youth Discipleship Ministries 10:30am Midweek Prayer: Prayer Meeting & Bible Study – Wednes- Prayer Service A Christ Centered Church Website: www.allnationsbaptistchurch.com Wednesday – 7:00 p.m. Email: [email protected] day -7:30 pm Tuesdays – 8:00pm [email protected] All Nations Baptist Church – A Church of Standards www.emmanuelbaptistchurchdc.org Noonday Prayer Every Thursday

Zion Baptist Church Israel Lincoln Park Sermon On The Matthews Christ Embassy DC Baptist Church United Methodist Mount Temple Of Memorial Church Joy Apostolic Faith Baptist Church

6839 Eastern Avenue, R1 Rev. Dr. Diane Dixon Proctor, Pastor 5606 Marlboro Pike Rev. Keith W. Byrd, Sr. Rev. Dr. Morris L Shearin, Sr. Dr. C. Matthew Hudson, Jr, Takoma Park, MD 20912 District Heights, MD 20747 Pastor Pastor Pastor 301-735-6005 (202) 556-7065 1301 North Carolina Ave. N E 4850 Blagdon Ave, NW • Washington D.C 20011 1251 Saratoga Ave., NE 2616 MLK Ave., SE • Washington, DC 20020 Kelechi Ajieren Elder Herman L. Simms, Pastor Phone (202) 722-4940 • Fax (202) 291-3773 Washington, DC 20018 Washington, D C 20002 Office 202-889-3709 • Fax 202-678-3304 Coordinator Sunday Worship Service (202) 269-0288 202 543 1318 Sunday Apostolic Worship Services Sunday Worship Service 10:15AM- Praise and Worship Services [email protected] 11:00 A.M and 5:00 P.M Early Worship Service 7:30a.m Sunday School 9:00am Sunday Worship Service: Worship Service 10:45a.m. 10:00 A.M. www.lpumcdc.org Monday: Noon Bible School 10:00 A.M. Communion and Feet Wash New Members Class 9:30a.m. Wednesday Bible Study Wednesday: Noon & 7PM: Sunday School: 8:30 A.M. Sunday worship 10: am 4th Sunday at 5:00 P.M Holy Communion : 1st Sunday -10:45a.m 7:00 P.M. Pastor’s Bible Study Ordinance of Baptism 2nd Holy Communion1st Sunday: Holy Communion first Sunday 10: am Church School 9:30a.m. Holy Communion 4th Sunday 10:00 A.M. Prayer/Seeking Prayer, Praise and Bible Study: Friday Evening Service Sunday school 9: am Mission Zion Baptist Church Shall; Wednesday at 8:00 P.M. Wednesday 7p.m 7:00 P.M. ; Last Friday Enlist Sinners, Educate Students, Empower the Prayer Service: Bible Study each Wednesday @ 12 noon and Bible Study : Saturday: 11a.m. “…Giving Your Life a Meaning” Suffering, Encourage the Saints, Wednesday at 6:30 P.M. 6:30pm Apostolic in Doctrine, Pentecostal in Experience, Ho- Baptism: 4th Sunday – 10:45a.m Bible Study: liness in Living, Uncompromised and Unchanged. “Empowered to love and Challenged to Lead a and Exalt Our Savior. (Acts 2:41-47) Motto: “A CHURCH ON THE GROW”. www.Christembassydc.org www.zionbaptistchurchdc.org Wednesday at 7:00 P.M. The Apostolic Faith is still alive –Acts 2:42 Multitude of Souls to Christ”

St. Luke Mount Moriah Eastern Community New Peace Baptist Church Pennsylvania Ave. Baptist Church Baptist Church Baptist Church Commandment Baptist Church Baptist Church

Rev. Aubrey C. Lewis Dr. Lucius M. Dalton, Senior Pastor Damion M. Briggs Rev. Stephen E. Tucker Rev. Dr. Michael T. Bell Rev. Dr. Kendrick E. Curry Pastor Pastor Senior Pastor Pastor 1636 East Capitol Street, NE 712 18th Street, NE 1415 Gallatin Street, NW Washington, DC 20003 8213 Manson Street 13701 Old Jericho Park Road Washington, DC 20002 3000 Pennsylvania Ave.. S.E Washington, DC 20011-3851 Telephone: 202-544-5588 Fax: 202-544-2964 Landover, MD 20785 Bowie, MD. 20720 Phone 202-399-3450/ Fax 202-398-8836 Washington, DC 20020 P: (202) 726-5940 Tel: (301) 322-9787 Fax: (301) 322-9240 (301) 262-0560 202 581-1500 Sunday Worship Services: 7:45 am and 10:45 am Sunday Morning Worship Service Sunday Worship: Holy Communion: 1st Sundays at 7:45 am and Service and Times: Services: 7:15 am & 10:50 am Sunday Church School: 9:30 A.M. 11:00 a.m. 10:45 am Early Morning Message 7:30 AM Sunday Worship 11 AM Sunday School 9:30am Sunday Worship Service: 11:00 A.M. Sunday School: 9:15 a.m. Sunday School: 9:30 am Sunday Morning Worship Service 10:00 AM Sunday School 10 AM Sunday Morning Worship Service 10:50am Monday Adult Bible Study: 7:00 P.M. Holy Communion: 11:00 a.m., 3rd Sun. Prayer & Praise Service: Tuesdays at 12 noon and Sunday Church School 9:00 AM Wednesday Mid-Week Worship, Prayer & Bible Wednesday Prayer & Testimonies Service 7:30pm Wednesday Youth & Bible Institute 6:30 pm Holy Communion 1st Sunday 7:30 AM & 10:00 AM Study - Wed. 7 PM Wednesday School of the Bible 8:00pm Adult Activities: Wednesday - 1:30 pm Bible Study: Tuesdays at 1 pm and 7 pm Prayer, Praise and Testimony Wednesday 7:00 PM Wednesday - Midweek Prayer Service - 6:30 P.M. Prayer Meeting Youth Bible Study: Fridays at 7 pm Bible Study Wednesday 7:30 PM 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm “A Church Where Love Is Essential and Wednesday - 12:00 Noon “Real Worship for Real People” Prayer Service Bible Study Praise is Intentional” Web: www.mountmoriahchurch.org Website: www.easterncommunity.org “The Loving Church of the living lord “ Email: [email protected] Church Email Address: [email protected] Email Address [email protected]

St. Matthews Rehoboth Salem Shiloh Baptist Church First Rising Mt. Zion Mt. Horeb Baptist Church Baptist Church Baptist Church Baptist Church Baptist Church

Rev. Dr. Maxwell M. Washington Rev. Dr. H. B. Sampson, III Pastor Rev. Curtis l. Staley Rev. Alonzo Hart Rev. Dr. Wallace Charles Smith Rev. Reginald M. Green, Sr., Interim Pastor Pastor Pastor Pastor Pastor Worshiping Location 602 N Street NW • Washington, D.C. 20001 2914 Bladensburg Road, NE Wash., DC 20018 Knights of Columbus - 1633 Tucker Road 621 Alabama Avenue, S.E.•Washington, D.C. 20032 917 N St. NW • Washington, DC 20001 9th & P Street, N.W. • W. D.C. 20001 Office:(202) 289-4480 Office: (202) 529-3180 Fort Washington, MD 20744 P: (202) 561-1111 (202) 232-4294 (202) 232-4200 Fax: (202) 289-4595 Fax: (202) 529-7738 (240) 838-7074 F: (202) 561-1112 Order of Services The Church Where GOD Is Working.... Sunrise Prayer Services Sunday Worship Services: 7:45am & 11:00am Worship Service: 7:30 a.m. Order of Services Sunday Service: 10 am And We Are Working With GOD - Sunday 7:00 a.m. Sunday school For All Ages 9:30am Sunday School: 9:00 a.m. Sunday Worship Services: 10:00 am Sunday School for all ages: 8:30 am Prayer Services Wednesday Worship Service: 10:30 a.m. Sunday School: 9:00 am 1st Sunday Baptism: 10: am Sunday Morning Prayer Service: 8:00 a.m. Morning Worship: 8:00 a.m 11:30am & 6:45pm Holy Communion: 4th Sunday 7:30 a.m. & 10:30a.m. Holy Communion 3rd Sunday Morning 2nd Sunday Holy Communion: 10 am Sunday Church School: 9:15 a.m. Church School : 9:30 a.m. Bible Institute Wednesday at Noon & 7:45pm Prayer Services: Prayer / Bible Study: 6:15 pm - 7:20 pm (Tuesday) Tuesday: Sunday Morning Worship: 10:40 a.m. Morning Worship: 10:55 a.m. “Changing Lives On Purpose “ Tuesday 7:30 p.m. Bible Study: 6:30 pm Third Sunday - Bible Study, Thursday: 6:30 p.m. Theme: “The Kingdom Focused Church” Wednesday 12 Noon Prayer Meeting: 7:45 pm Baptismal & Holy Communion:10:30 a.m. Prayer Meeting,Thursday : 7:30 p.m. Matthew 6:33 and Mathew 28:18-20, KJV Email: [email protected] Email:[email protected] Tuesday - Motto: “Where God is First and Where Website: www.firstrising.org Website:www.mthoreb.org Email: [email protected] Church At Study Prayer & Praise: 6:30 p.m. Friendly People Worship” For further information, please contact me at Website: www.stmatthewsbaptist.org (202) 529-3180.

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SUPERIOR COURT OF THE DISTRICT OF SUPERIOR COURT OF THE DISTRICT OF SUPERIOR COURT OF THE DISTRICT OF SUPERIOR COURT OF THE DISTRICT OF SUPERIOR COURT OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA COLUMBIA COLUMBIA COLUMBIA COLUMBIA Probate Division Probate Division Probate Division Probate Division Probate Division Washington, D.C. 20001-2131 Washington, D.C. 20001-2131 Washington, D.C. 20001-2131 Washington, D.C. 20001-2131 Washington, D.C. 20001-2131

Administration No. 2011 ADM 000842 Administration No. 2016 ADM 52 Administration No. 2015 ADM 1504 Administration No. 2016 ADM 60 Administration No. 2016 ADM 54 Ray D. Staten Simon N’Guiamba Madgie R.W. Giddens Clinton T. Carroll, III Decedent Decedent Decedent Deloris E. Lewis Decedent Decedent Ronald Dixon Bynum & Jenkins Tabitha R. Brown, Esquire Brett Cohen 1010 Cameron St. NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT, NOTICE TO 1200 G Street, SE, Suite A 7910 Woodmont Avenue, Suite 1430 NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT, NOTICE TO Alexandria, VA 22314 CREDITORS AND NOTICE TO UNKNOWN Washington, DC 20003 Bethesda, MD 20814-7047 CREDITORS AND NOTICE TO UNKNOWN Attorney HEIRS Attorney Attorney HEIRS

NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT, NOTICE TO NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT, NOTICE TO NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT, NOTICE TO Tanys E. Carroll, whose address is 3952 Michael A. Lewis, whose address is 4508 CREDITORS AND NOTICE TO UNKNOWN CREDITORS AND NOTICE TO UNKNOWN CREDITORS AND NOTICE TO UNKNOWN Clay Place, NE, Washington, DC 20019, was Eads Place, NE, Washington, DC 20019, HEIRS HEIRS HEIRS appointed Personal Representative of the was appointed Personal Representative of estate of Clinton T. Carroll, III who died on Ronald Dixon, whose address is 1010 Myriam Oussou N’Guiamba, whose address Brett E. Cohen, whose address is 7910 the estate of Deloris E. Lewis who died on Cameron St., Alexandria, VA 22314, was December 15, 2015 with a Will, and will serve is 1668 Tamarack St., NW, Washington, DC Woodmont Avenue, Suite 1430, Bethesda, December 26, 2015 without a Will, and will appointed Personal Representative of the without Court supervision. All unknown heirs 20012, was appointed Personal Representative MD 20814-7047, was appointed Personal serve without Court supervision. All unknown estate of Ray D. Staten who died on May 6, and heirs whose whereabouts are unknown of the estate of Simon N’Guiamba who died Representative of the estate of Madgie R.W. heirs and heirs whose whereabouts are 2011 without a Will, and will serve with Court shall enter their appearance in this proceeding. on July 17, 2015 without a Will, and will serve Giddens who died on December 8, 2015 unknown shall enter their appearance in this supervision. All unknown heirs and heirs whose Objections to such appointment (or to the with Court supervision. All unknown heirs and without a Will, and will serve without Court proceeding. Objections to such appointment whereabouts are unknown shall enter their probate of decedent’s Will) shall be filed with heirs whose whereabouts are unknown shall supervision. All unknown heirs and heirs whose shall be filed with the Register of Wills, D.C., appearance in this proceeding. Objections enter their appearance in this proceeding. whereabouts are unknown shall enter their the Register of Wills, D.C., 515 5th Street, 515 5th Street, N.W., Building A, Third Floor to such appointment (or to the probate of N.W., Building A, Third Floor Washington, D.C. Objections to such appointment shall be filed appearance in this proceeding. Objections decedent’s Will) shall be filed with the Register Washington, D.C. 20001, on or before August 20001, on or before August 11, 2016. Claims with the Register of Wills, D.C., 515 5th Street, to such appointment shall be filed with the of Wills, D.C., 515 5th Street, N.W., Building N.W., Building A, Third Floor Washington, D.C. Register of Wills, D.C., 515 5th Street, N.W., 11, 2016. Claims against the decedent shall be against the decedent shall be presented to the A, Third Floor Washington, D.C. 20001, on or 20001, on or before August 11, 2016. Claims Building A, Third Floor Washington, D.C. presented to the undersigned with a copy to undersigned with a copy to the Register of Wills before August 11, 2016. Claims against the against the decedent shall be presented to the 20001, on or before August 11, 2016. Claims the Register of Wills or filed with the Register decedent shall be presented to the undersigned or filed with the Register of Wills with a copy to undersigned with a copy to the Register of Wills against the decedent shall be presented to the of Wills with a copy to the undersigned, on or with a copy to the Register of Wills or filed the undersigned, on or before August 11, 2016, or filed with the Register of Wills with a copy to undersigned with a copy to the Register of Wills before August 11, 2016, or be forever barred. with the Register of Wills with a copy to the or be forever barred. Persons believed to be the undersigned, on or before August 11, 2016, or filed with the Register of Wills with a copy to Persons believed to be heirs or legatees of undersigned, on or before August 11, 2016, heirs or legatees of the decedent who do not or be forever barred. Persons believed to be the undersigned, on or before August 11, 2016, the decedent who do not receive a copy of or be forever barred. Persons believed to be receive a copy of this notice by mail within 25 heirs or legatees of the decedent who do not or be forever barred. Persons believed to be this notice by mail within 25 days of its first heirs or legatees of the decedent who do not receive a copy of this notice by mail within 25 heirs or legatees of the decedent who do not days of its first publication shall so inform the publication shall so inform the Register of Wills, receive a copy of this notice by mail within 25 Register of Wills, including name, address and days of its first publication shall so inform the receive a copy of this notice by mail within 25 days of its first publication shall so inform the including name, address and relationship. relationship. Register of Wills, including name, address and days of its first publication shall so inform the Register of Wills, including name, address and relationship. Register of Wills, including name, address and relationship. relationship. Date of first publication: Date of first publication: Date of first publication: February 11, 2016 February 11, 2016 Date of first publication: February 11, 2016 Date of first publication: February 11, 2016 February 11, 2016 Michael A. Lewis Tanys E. Carroll Myriam Oussou N’Guiamba Personal Representative Ronald Dixon Personal Representative Personal Representative Brett E. Cohen Personal Representative Personal Representative

TRUE TEST COPY TRUE TEST COPY TRUE TEST COPY TRUE TEST COPY TRUE TEST COPY Anne Meister Anne Meister Anne Meister Anne Meister Register of Wills Anne Meister Register of Wills Register of Wills Register of Wills Register of Wills Washington Informer Washington Informer Washington Informer Washington Informer Washington Informer

Administration No. 2015 ADM 1110 Administration No. 2015 ADM 1532 Administration No. 2015 ADM 1474 Administration No. 2016 ADM 88 Administration No. 2015 ADM 1168

Gwendolyn C. Pressley Ethel Bradford Halsey aka Ethel B. Halsey Alonzo F. Smith Lillian Louise Hall aka Lillian L. Hall Sylvia Ross aka Sylvia M. Ross Decedent Decedent Decedent Decedent Decedent

Michelle Lanchester, Esq. Peter D. Antonoplos Edward M. Biggin Jacqueline Jones Moore Gerald R. Belton, Esquire 601 Pennsylvania Ave., NW, Suite 900 South 1725 DeSales Street, NW #600 11300 Rockville Pike, Suite 405 7605 14th Street, NW 1101 L Street, NW, Suite 806 Washington, DC 20036 Bld. Rockville, MD 20852 Washington, DC 20012 Washington, DC 20005 Attorney Washington, DC 20004 Attorney Attorney Attorney Attorney NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT, NOTICE TO NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT, NOTICE TO NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT, NOTICE TO NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT, NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND NOTICE TO UNKNOWN NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT, NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND NOTICE TO UNKNOWN CREDITORS AND NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS CREDITORS AND NOTICE TO UNKNOWN CREDITORS AND NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS HEIRS HEIRS HEIRS Nick Louis B. Halsey, whose address is 4914 Gerri Cherry, whose address is 2302 Good Jeffrey E. Hall, whose address is 14 Princess Gerald R. Belton, Esquire, whose address is Leslie R. Rhetts, whose address is 11400 Muskogee Street College Park, MD 20740, Hope Rd., Apt. #103, SE, Washington, DC Lane #2, Sausalito, CA 94965, was appointed 1101 L Street, NW, Suite 806, Washington, DC Glissade Dr., Clinton, MD 20735, was was appointed Personal Representative 20020, was appointed Personal Representative Personal Representative of the estate of 20005, was appointed Personal Representative appointed Personal Representative of the of the estate of Ethel Bradford Halsey aka of the estate of Alonzo F. Smith who died on Lillian Louise Hall aka Lillian L. Hall who died of the estate of Sylvia Ross aka Sylvia M. Ross estate of Gwendolyn C. Pressley who died Ethel B. Halsey who died on October 11, who died on May 13,2011 without a Will, and 2015 with a Will, and will serve without Court November 1, 2015 without a Will, and will serve on June 9, 2014 without a Will, and will serve on August 15, 2015 with a Will, and will serve will serve with Court supervision. All unknown supervision. All unknown heirs and heirs whose without Court supervision. All unknown heirs without Court supervision. All unknown heirs without Court supervision. All unknown heirs heirs and heirs whose whereabouts are whereabouts are unknown shall enter their and heirs whose whereabouts are unknown and heirs whose whereabouts are unknown and heirs whose whereabouts are unknown unknown shall enter their appearance in this appearance in this proceeding. Objections shall enter their appearance in this proceeding. shall enter their appearance in this proceeding. shall enter their appearance in this proceeding. proceeding. Objections to such appointment (or to such appointment (or to the probate of Objections to such appointment shall be filed Objections to such appointment shall be filed Objections to such appointment (or to the to the probate of decedent’s Will) shall be filed decedent’s Will) shall be filed with the Register with the Register of Wills, D.C., 515 5th Street, with the Register of Wills, D.C., 515 5th Street, probate of decedent’s Will) shall be filed with with the Register of Wills, D.C., 515 5th Street, of Wills, D.C., 515 5th Street, N.W., Building N.W., Building A, Third Floor Washington, D.C. N.W., Building A, Third Floor Washington, D.C. the Register of Wills, D.C., 515 5th Street, N.W., Building A, Third Floor Washington, D.C. A, Third Floor Washington, D.C. 20001, on or 20001, on or before August 18, 2016. Claims 20001, on or before August 18, 2016. Claims N.W., Building A, Third Floor Washington, D.C. 20001, on or before August 18, 2016. Claims before August 11, 2016. Claims against the against the decedent shall be presented to the against the decedent shall be presented to the 20001, on or before August 4, 2016. Claims against the decedent shall be presented to the decedent shall be presented to the undersigned undersigned with a copy to the Register of Wills against the decedent shall be presented to the undersigned with a copy to the Register of Wills undersigned with a copy to the Register of Wills with a copy to the Register of Wills or filed or filed with the Register of Wills with a copy to undersigned with a copy to the Register of Wills or filed with the Register of Wills with a copy to or filed with the Register of Wills with a copy to with the Register of Wills with a copy to the the undersigned, on or before August 18, 2016, or filed with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned, on or before August 18, 2016, the undersigned, on or before August 18, 2016, undersigned, on or before August 11, 2016, or be forever barred. Persons believed to be the undersigned, on or before August 4, 2016, or be forever barred. Persons believed to be or be forever barred. Persons believed to be or be forever barred. Persons believed to be or be forever barred. Persons believed to be heirs or legatees of the decedent who do not heirs or legatees of the decedent who do not heirs or legatees of the decedent who do not heirs or legatees of the decedent who do not heirs or legatees of the decedent who do not receive a copy of this notice by mail within 25 receive a copy of this notice by mail within 25 receive a copy of this notice by mail within 25 receive a copy of this notice by mail within 25 receive a copy of this notice by mail within 25 days of its first publication shall so inform the days of its first publication shall so inform the days of its first publication shall so inform the days of its first publication shall so inform the days of its first publication shall so inform the Register of Wills, including name, address and Register of Wills, including name, address and Register of Wills, including name, address and Register of Wills, including name, address and Register of Wills, including name, address and relationship. relationship. relationship. relationship. relationship. Date of first publication: Date of first publication: Date of first publication: Date of first publication: Date of first publication: February 18, 2016 February 18, 2016 February 4, 2016 February 11, 2016 February 18, 2016 Gerri Cherry Jeffrey E. Hall Leslie R. Rhetts Nick Louis B. Halsey Personal Representative Personal Representative Personal Representative Personal Representative Gerald R. Belton, Esquire Personal Representative

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CLINGMAN from Page 26 document. It was replaced with Had those words not been a more ambiguous passage about stricken from the Declaration, have accountability for the words King George’s incitement of “do- just imagine the effect they would people say, especially politicians’ mestic insurrections among us.” have had—then and now. So words, they must be recanted and Part of Jefferson’s original passage what lessons can Black people rewritten by those to whom those on slavery appears below. take from “Black Constitutional words apply. That is why the One “He has waged cruel war Patriots” like Walker, Douglass, Million Conscious Black Voters against human nature itself, vi- MLK, and others who recited the and Contributors will insist on olating its most sacred rights of very words that are “the bond of verbal and written support of its life and liberty in the persons of the Union?” Black leaders of old political planks by any political a distant people who never of- made the Founders eat their sac- candidate seeking our votes. fended him, captivating and car- rosanct words, and it is shame- When put together just right rying them into slavery in another ful that we have not continued way, words can have serious, hemisphere or to incur misera- to keep today’s politicians on a consequential effects on people. ble death in their transportation steady diet of those same words. When Thomas Jefferson used thither. This piratical warfare, the David Walker believed the na- words that attacked slavery in his opprobrium of infidel powers, is tion belonged to all who helped - Over 600 vacation homes in all price ranges! draft of the Declaration of Inde- the warfare of the Christian King build it. He went even further, pendence he initiated the most of Great Britain. Determined to stating, “America is more our - Kitty Hawk, Kill Devil Hills, Nags Head, and intense debate among the del- keep open a market where men country than it is the Whites Southern Shores to Corolla egates gathered at Philadelphia should be bought and sold, he has — we have enriched it with our in the spring and early summer prostituted his negative for sup- blood and tears.” Are we MEN? - Fall Weeks... Still feels like summer - Discounts!!! of 1776. Jefferson’s passage on pressing every legislative attempt — I ask you, O my brethren! Are slavery was the most important to prohibit or restrain this execra- we MEN? section removed from the final ble commerce…” WI

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ASKIA from Page 27 son a fair hearing and a timely that they could in fact lose not vote. These are responsibilities only the presidency with their the liberal justices they despise. that I take seriously, as should toxic leading candidates— They would render the Court everyone. They’re bigger than Trump, Cruz, Rubio—but to be dysfunctional, just like any one party. They are about could also lose their Senate Each week you’ll get news from The their leadership of the Senate our democracy.” majority. “Mitch McConnell District of Columbia, Prince George’s and House of Representatives Obama remembered Scalia as is in a very awkward circum- County, Montgomery County, and have been since 2014. a “larger-than-life presence on stance,” Dr. David Bositis, a Northern Virginia. “The American people the bench. He influenced a gen- political scientist and statisti- eration of judges, lawyers and cian told me, “where he could You will discover Arts and should have a voice in the se- Entertainment, Social Tidbits, lection of their next Supreme students, and profoundly shaped easily lose his majority in the Religion, Sports, People’s Viewpoints, Court Justice,” Senate Ma- the legal landscape,” the Presi- Senate. This is a favorable year Letters to the Editor, Classified Ads and more! jority Leader Mitch McCo- dent said. “He will no doubt be for Democrats.” And best of all… No crime, no dirty gossip, nnell (R-Kentucky) said in remembered as one of the most In 2014, the majority of the just positive news and information each week, a statement, issued even be- consequential judges and thinkers Senate seats up for re-elec- which is why… fore he offered condolences to serve on the Supreme Court.” tion were those held by Dem- The Washington Informer to Scalia’s wife and nine chil- Meanwhile, Sen. Elizabeth ocrats. In 2016, of the 34 is all about you! dren. “Therefore, this vacancy Warren (D-Massachusetts) Senate seats in contention, should not be filled until we was quick to respond to the 24 are currently held by Re- Name...... have a new President.” threats from her Republican publicans, including several Address...... Obama would have none of colleagues. “Sen. McConnell in states which Obama won in City, State, Zip...... it. “I plan to fulfill my con- is right that the American peo- both 2008 and 2012. ple should have a voice in the Add to that the changing Phone number (daytime)...... stitutional responsibilities to nominate a successor in due selection of the next Supreme national demographic with Yes! I want to subscribe for: time,” Obama told reporters Court justice,” she posted on more eligible Latino and Black 1 year/$45.00 2years/$60.00 traveling with him in Califor- her Facebook account. “In voters heading to the polls in Method of payment: nia on the day Scalia’s death fact, they did—when President 2016, and declining numbers Check Enclosed Visa/MasterCard was known. “There will be Obama won the 2012 election of White voters whose popu- Credit card number...... plenty of time for me to do so by five million votes.” Ba-da- lation is declining rather than Signature...... and for the Senate to fulfill its boom. Rimshot. increasing, and I’m delighted. responsibility to give that per- What’s worse for the GOP is WI

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