Vol. 26 No. 10 January 5 - 11, 2018 Ten Local Civil and Human Rights Activists to be Honored

The milestone 30th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Awards Reception and Dinner will be held Friday, January 12, 2017 at 5 p.m. The largest celebration of Dr. King’s birthday in Anne Arundel County will be held at La Fountaine Bleue in Glen Burnie. Serving as the keynote address will be a performance of a scene from the Broadway musical, I Have a Dream, written by Josh Greenfield and directed by veteran actor Herman LeVern Jones of TheatreSouth Atlanta. A full performance of the musical, performed by Broadway stars and community actors, will be held Saturday, Jan. 13, at 7 p.m. in the Francis Scott Key Auditorium at St. John’s College in Annapolis. The Naval Academy Gospel Choir will perform at the I Have a Dream musical production. (See article on page 8) Courtesy Photo Four ways parents should comfort their kids after a tragedy News & Experts— In an ever-dangerous world •Be real, be calm. Sometimes the best reassurance is reported on by round-the-clock media, the emotional two-fold: Acknowledging that there is danger in the effects of major tragic events transcend local bound- world and, also, reminding our child that their school aries. They trouble the national psyche, bringing sad- and neighborhood do everything possible to keep ness, anger, fear and anxiety throughout the country, everyone safe. “Our calm demeanor, honesty and reas- and they can make a particularly heavy impact on chil- surance demonstrate courage, put the news in perspec- dren and teens. tive, and help our kids manage their fears,” Dolan-Del Two of the five deadliest mass shootings in U.S. his- Vecchio says. tory occurred in a recent five-week span— the killing •Limit exposure to graphic details and images. rampage on November 5, 2017 at First Baptist Church Exposure to the constant news stream or repetitive, in Sutherland Springs, Texas, that left 26 dead, which graphic images can be damaging. “This is an event followed the murder of 58 at the Harvest Music Festi- they’ll long remember,” Dolan-Del Vecchio said. val in Las Vegas. Such horrific news, for which there “Over-exposure to the news unnecessarily heightens are no easy answers, often prompts questions from kids their fears and anxieties. It reinforces the traumatic to their parents. Parenting experts say that while these impact.” tragedies are difficult to explain, it is vital that parents •Observe them closely. Engaged parents pay atten- be especially tuned in to their kids and help them tion to their child’s emotional health “and seek assis- through a period that can be confusing, scary and trau- tance if needed, just as they would for any other health matic. concern,” Dolan-Del Vecchio says. “They recognize “All parents want to protect their children from pain, when their child feels emotional distress.” Parents including emotional pain,” said Ken Dolan-Del Vec- should watch for any dramatic changes in behavior chio (www.greengateleadership.com), a family thera- or a dip in school performance. pist and author of Simple Habits of Exceptional (But “Our kids are always watching us. Everything we Not Perfect) Parents. “These crimes frighten and con- do teaches them something about how to live,” Dolan- fuse all of us, regardless of age and whether or not the Del Vecchio says. “In times of national tragedy, we can latest one happened near where we live. We want our reinforce their safety and teach them not to live in kids to know that we’re right there with them, and that fear.” we’ll help them get through the mess of feelings they must be having.” Ken Dolan-Del Vecchio is an author, speaker, family Dolan-Del Vecchio gives four tips to help parents therapist and leadership and life skills consultant. His comfort their kids in the wake of national tragedies: magic, however, in just listening and reassuring our books include Simple Habits of Exceptional (But Not •Listen. Children need a sounding board for their child that their feelings of shock, fear and anger are Perfect) Parents, The Pet Loss Companion: Healing questions. “It would be great if there were magic words normal. And when they ask questions about why peo- Advice from Family Therapists Who Lead Pet Loss to take away their upset feelings, but there are none,” ple do such terrible things, we can let them know that Groups, and Making Love, Playing Power: Men, Dolan-Del Vecchio says. “There is a certain degree of we wrestle with the very same questions.” Women, and the Rewards of Intimate Justice.

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Page 2 The Annapolis Times, January 5 - 11, 2018 (www.baltimoretimes-online.com) Positive stories about positive people! Positive stories about positive people! The Annapolis Times, January 5 - 11, 2018 (www.baltimoretimes-online.com) Page 3 Guest Editorials/Commentary Relocating U.S. Embassy to Jerusalem a Bad Move By Bill Fletcher, Jr. NNPA Newswire Columnist

wasn’t really surprised by Trump’s willingness to threaten the world for daring to stand up to his aggressive move of the United States embassy from Tel Aviv Ito Jerusalem; hearing U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Nikki Haley sug- gest that the U.S. was taking names, made this entire scenario something close to comical. If Palestinian lives were not at stake it would, indeed, be the making of a comedy. What is noteworthy is that the Trump Administration is not even going through the pretense of attempting to lead the world. Instead, their approach has been one of crass bullying. Do what the U.S. wants, or else. While most of the world has been used to one or another version of this, e.g., gunboat diplomacy in the global South, what is different here is that this foreign policy-by-intimidation is targeted at the tra- ditionally close allies of the United States. Most of the world immediately recognized that Trump’s commitment to shift the embassy to Jerusalem was a cynical move to appease his base. What seemed to have astounded international observers is that Trump and his advisors seemed to have little to no sense of the global ramifications of this move. Interestingly, Trump and his team sincerely seemed to be believe that their theoretical peace proposal for the Israelis and Palestinians could still go forward. Fat chance. Instead of attempting to build global coalitions among partners, Trump is follow- Community Affairs ing the tried and true antics of the schoolyard bully: Make life difficult for those around them and intimidate those who you wish to be on your side. This does not Pratt Library amount to the makings of a stable and healthy alliance. At best, it is a situation of the sheep and the shepherd. Announces Historic Many in the foreign policy realm of the U.S. establishment are feeling the emer- gence of a leadership void among the so-called developed countries. Trump may Expansion of Hours believe that he is leading, but bullying others and attempting to reverse every Obama initiative does not make for leadership. Instead it looks, to much of the Baltimore— The Enoch Pratt Free planet, like acting out. Other global powers including Germany, Russia, France and Library is proud to announce an his- China are stepping forward, competing to build their respective alliances, some- toric increase in service hours at li- times overlapping one another. And while this happens Trump, seems more com- brary branches across the city. The fortable sitting back and relaxing, or perhaps savoring in a moment in which he extended hours are thanks to funding seems to be more concerned with enriching the super-rich rather than even going approved by both the Maryland Gen- through the motions of advancing a productive foreign policy agenda. eral Assembly and the Baltimore City This upcoming year will certainly be a year of struggle, both domestically and Council. hours. The Central Library, open seven internationally, against this insanity. “We are very grateful to state and city days a week, will also increase evening leaders for helping the Pratt expand hours. The Pratt Bookmobile, Book Bill Fletcher, Jr. is a talk show host, writer and activist. Follow him on Twitter services across the city,” said Pratt Buggy and Mobile Job Center will @BillFletcherJr, Facebook and at www.billfletcherjr.com. Library President & CEO Heidi Daniel. spend more time on the roads serving “We believe this more than 30 percent the community. increase in hours will be a game changer “From now on, you’ll never have to When sending letters to the editor, your correct name, address for Baltimore.” wonder when your library is open,” said Starting January 8, 2018, all neighbor- Daniel. “This means more free school and telephone number must be included with your submission. readiness classes for children, free job Your letter will not be published without the required information. hood branches will move to a universal schedule opening at 10 a.m. six days a training, free computer classes and so Please send your letter by regular mail to: week, rather than the staggered schedule much more.” Letters to the Editor, currently in place. The state has committed $3 million The Annapolis Times The Southeast Anchor and Pennsylva- each year for five years to increase nia Avenue libraries will serve as com- library, operating hours. The city has 2513 N. Charles Street, Baltimore, MD. 21218 pledged $750,000 annually over that or email: [email protected] munity anchors on the East and West sides of the city, with added evening time period to help the library hire addi- tional staff.

Page 4 The Annapolis Times, January 5 - 11, 2018 (www.baltimoretimes-online.com) Positive stories about positive people! Page Opposite/Commentaries The importance of diversity in media ownership By Armstrong Williams broadcast licenses (and other important divestitures to my African American It also gives us the opportunity to NNPA Newswire Columnist communications mediums), and requires owned companies, where the transaction cover the stories that others are not cov- the FCC to limit and remove “market included joint sales agreements (JSA), ering, for whatever reason. We tell the As the United States becomes increas- entry barriers for entrepreneurs and shared service agreements (SSA), and stories of everyday people that are often ingly diverse, the necessity for that other small businesses” and to do so by loan guarantee agreements. Such overlooked. diversity to be reflected in business “favoring diversity of media voices.” arrangements were routine for the FCC As part of our public interest obliga- becomes all the more important. As the U.S. becomes increasingly until it hastily implemented television tion, we vow to continue doing this with As one of only three African American diverse, the necessity for that diversity Joint Sales Agreement attribution rules our live town halls across our regional owned TV station licensees in the coun- to be reflected in business becomes all in 2014, under the previous administra- affiliates where we discuss family, com- try, I recently wrote the FCC voicing munity and other critical cultural issues. strong support for the advancement of Our town halls provide a unique plat- minority ownership and diversity. I saw “As the U.S. becomes increasingly diverse, form for the long form discussion of key the pending Tribune-Sinclair merger as issues that are important to many Ameri- presenting a historic opportunity for the the necessity for that diversity to be reflected in business can communities—both black and white. FCC and Justice Department to advance becomes all the more important. We have covered in depth the water minority ownership within the context of crisis in Flint, the Charleston church ter- the divestiture requirements the govern- Congress and the public both have an obligation rorist attack, the Las Vegas terrorist at- ment would require for regulatory to help the Department of justice understand tack, the Manchester terrorist attack live approval. the importance of minority ownership in broadcast from Europe, the moral challenges fac- The government generally, and the ing America, and many other topical FCC specifically, has acknowledged the television in a diversifying landscape.” issues. We need more of these need to enhance minority ownership for forums and not less. This is critically 40 years. Congress also has recognized important to African American commu- the poor state of minority ownership. the more important. Congress and the tion’s chairman, Tom Wheeler. Those nities, especially as media voices they The 1996 Telecommunications Act public both have an obligation to help rules, however, were reversed and elimi- identify with are diminishing daily. contains language aimed at increasing the Department of justice understand the nated on November 20, 2017. The female and minority ownership of importance of minority ownership in Department of Justice should respect Armstrong Williams is the manager/sole broadcast television in a diversifying that decision. For example, broadcast owner of Howard Stirk Holdings I & II landscape. Diversity of thought, culture, ownership has permitted Howard Stirk Broadcast Television Stations and Exec- The Annapolis Times and ideas should be equally represented. Holdings to create an incubator for utive Editor of American CurrentSee on- Publisher Joy Bramble Giving more minorities access and African American journalism students line Magazine. Watch our “Right Side Managing Editor opportunity to ownership will foster the by providing tuition scholarships, while Forum” every Saturday Live Newschan- Joy Bramble Director of Special Projects right environment to do just that. providing field experience outside of the nel 8 TV 28 in DC, 10:30 am - 11:00 am Dena Wane So, imagine my deep concern when I classroom. If we were not broadcast and repeats 6:30 pm EST. Follow Arm- Dir., Promotions/Entertain. Columnist heard the Justice Department was owners, I am sure none of that would strong Williams on Twitter @arightside. Eunice Moseley Editorial Assistant wavering in its decision to allow station have been possible. Kathy Reevie Administrative Assistant Ida C. Neal Staff Writers Ursula Battle Jayne Matthews Hopson Director of Advertising Donnie Manuel Photographers Want to comment on the editorials or any other story? 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Positive stories about positive people! The Annapolis Times, January 5 - 11, 2018 (www.baltimoretimes-online.com) Page 5 Local teacher helps boys dress for success, gain critical life skills By Andrea Blackstone

While reflecting on 2017, it’s an ideal time to acknowledge caring teachers who make a difference in our communi- ties. For example, Da’Nall Wilmer, a Baltimore County Public Schools’ edu- cator, who goes the extra mile to inspire student achievement and personal growth. The fifth grade math teacher at Ran- dallstown Elementary School offers mentoring, community service opportu- nities, monthly guest speakers, field trips to college campuses, and even bonding time at bowling alleys, through an after school club called BOYS in the GOOD. “Basically, I refer to BOYS in the GOOD as a mentoring program and a youth leadership program, so I act as a mentor for the boys in grades three, four and five. I also established a program to encourage them to be positive and influ- ential leaders, in the school, and in the community as well,” Wilmer said. “I’ve always felt as though teaching is not nec- Da'Nall T. Wilmer, founder of BOYS in the GOOD, a mentoring and youth leadership program for boys at Randallstown essarily just a career, or a job but more so Elementary School received a 2017 Outstanding Community Service award from the nonprofit community service organiza- a responsibility. I’ve been called to make tion We Are One Community Services, Inc. on November 11, 2017. The fifth grade teacher developed the after school club, a difference in the lives of kids.” which offers mentoring, community service opportunities, monthly guest speakers, field trips to college campuses, and even Wilmer’s program began to evolve bonding time at bowling alleys. (Above) Willmer with his students at the awards ceremony at Best Western Plus Towson approximately four years ago, after he Baltimore North in Towson. Courtesy Photo asked 12 boys to come to school wear- ing a necktie for class picture day. Many wearing neckties and looking profes- cited to wear a tie and to dress up, and impacted elementary and middle school boys informed Wilmer that they did not sional every Tuesday for ‘GQ Tuesdays’ not necessarily worry about the latest students like 11-year-old Deshaun But- own neckties, or they did not know how at Randallstown Elementary School fashion trends, but they’ve learned what ler. Even though the sixth grader has to tie them. After brainstorming, the became a pivotal step beyond Wilmer’s it took in order to be a gentleman.” moved on to middle school, he returns dedicated educator was determined to initial goal of providing neckties. He BOYS in the GOOD is making an im- to Randallstown Elementary School as a implement a solution. also wanted to ensure the boys’ behavior pact and garnering accolades. former BOYS in the GOOD member to “So at that point I had to do something, reflected how they were dressed. There- Wilmer noticed boys who participated help with meetings and any other way because I understood that they (the boys) after, BOYS in the GOOD was created in the club improved their behavior, that he can. didn’t have (neck) ties and everything, but to inspire the boys to reach their fullest attendance, and social and academic “I’ve learned how to be a gentleman I felt as though every young boy needs to potential. skills. Wilmer’s movement to empower and how to dress myself properly, and have a tie. Every young boy needs to “So BOYS in the GOOD, the ‘GOOD’ youth has led other schools to contact I learned how to take care of myself, know how to present [himself] in a certain part actually breaks down our aims, him for guidance. Parents of boys who and I’ve learned a lot of life lessons,” manner, and learn how to tie a tie, so I which are Giving (through community attend other schools are inquiring to find Deshaun said, noting that being a parti- was able to fundraise and get ties donated service); Optimism (showing gentle- out of they can join Wilmer’s program. cipant in the mentoring program will to the boys,” Wilmer said. “The more I manly qualities); Originality, (being On November 11, 2017, a nonprofit help prepare him for things he wants to was doing that, the more attention that it responsible leaders); and Determination community service organization called do in the future. “It (the program) does got, and so I was able to provide not just (setting high goals to be college and We Are One Community Services, Inc. help a lot because it shows how you can ties for the boys in my class, but ties for career ready),” Wilmer said, while presented a 2017 Outstanding Commu- inspire other people and it shows how all the boys in my school. And by the end explaining the acronym’s meaning. nity Service Award to Wilmer. Addition- much it affects you, because you’re of the school year, I taught about 500 boys “What made me want to keep going with ally, Baltimore-based New Psalmist teaching younger people how to become how to tie ties.” this (after school club) is the change that Baptist Church fully funded the BOYS better.” After a student suggested that the I would see in these young boys. It was in the GOOD program for the 2017- To learn more about Wilmer’s BOYS young men should dress up weekly, just amazing to me to see that these 2018 school year. in the GOOD program, visit: young boys were actually eager and ex- BOYS in the GOOD, has positively www.boysinthegood.com.

Page 6 The Annapolis Times, January 5 - 11, 2018 (www.baltimoretimes-online.com) Positive stories about positive people! Kaiser Permanente and Bon Secours partnership paying off in West Baltimore By Stacy M. Brown

They came, they saw and they cele- brated— Baltimore City Mayor Cather- ine Pugh; Baltimore City Council President Jack Young; Bon Secours Community Works Board Member Dale McArdle; Brightview Senior Living President Marilyn Duker; Bon Secours Chair of Medicine Arsalan Sheikh; Bon Secours Health System President and CEO Dr. Samuel L. Ross; and Kaiser Permanente of the Mid-Atlantic States Director, Stakeholder Relations, Des- tiny-Simone Ramjohn, Ph.D. were among the dozens of local dignitaries, entrepreneurs and leaders who gathered at the Center Club to help ring in the holiday season with key stakeholders of Future Baltimore. A key component of Future Baltimore is the construction of a community resource center that will serve youth and adults The program is the flagship partnership with economic, health and social services, supported by an array of local partners. The Future Baltimore project is said to between Bon Secours and Kaiser Perma- be the first of its kind in West Baltimore and will serve as a model for community health and development projects across nente, which was formed earlier in the the region and the country and for anchor institutions as agents of community revitalization. (Above) An artist’s rendition year to help three of West Baltimore’s of the proposed community resource center in West Baltimore. Courtesy Photo/Future Baltimore Project most vulnerable neighborhoods. resource center that will serve youth and individuals and communities. This part- tion of West Baltimore.” Held on December 13, 2017, the cele- adults with economic, health and social nership will create comprehensive support Residents of West Baltimore face sig- bration followed Kaiser Permanente services, supported by an array of local for this community, going far beyond nificant societal barriers to health and and Bon Secours’ 1.7 million commit- partners. The goal of the partnership what either of us could do alone.” wellbeing, identified in the recent com- ment to launch Future Baltimore, a part- between Kaiser Permanente and Bon The Future Baltimore project is said to munity health needs assessments of both nership that officials say will advance Secours is to support the establishment be the first of its kind in West Baltimore Kaiser Permanente and Bon Secours. health equity and economic opportunity of new businesses in the area that will and will serve as a model for community In West Baltimore, which includes the in West Baltimore. help eradicate unemployment and to health and development projects across neighborhoods of Boyd-Booth, Fayette Building on previous planning grants increase the availability of new mental the region and the country and for Outreach and Franklin Square, life to Bon Secours Community Works of health services for residents in the area anchor institutions as agents of commu- expectancy is 68.3 years— a full 11 $140,000, the combined investment of within five years. nity revitalization, according to officials. years lower than the statewide average. more than $1.8 million cements a long- “Kaiser Permanente is eager to partner “Bon Secours is excited about the part- As Kaiser Permanente’s presence in term partnership between Kaiser Perma- with Bon Secours to work toward mak- nership with Kaiser Permanente and is Baltimore grows, a commitment to nente, Bon Secours and several ing Baltimore City one of the healthiest truly grateful for the faith and trust they addressing core drivers of health— communities in the 21223 ZIP code, cities in America,” said Kim Horn, the have placed in us,” said Dr. Ross, Presi- comprehensive health care, supports according to a news release. president of Kaiser Permanente of the dent and CEO, Bon Secours Health for mental health and economic opportu- A key component of Future Baltimore Mid-Atlantic States. “Economic security System. “We are committed to the long- nity— is a top priority. is the construction of a community has a tremendous impact on the health of term partnership that supports revitaliza-

Positive stories about positive people! The Annapolis Times, January 5 - 11, 2018 (www.baltimoretimes-online.com) Page 7 MLK Jr. Awards Dinner Friday, Jan. 12 Ten Local Civil and Human Rights Activists to be Honored Annapolis— The milestone 30th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Awards Reception and Dinner will be held Friday, January 12, 2017 at 5 p.m. The largest cele- bration of Dr. King’s birthday in Anne Arundel County will be held at La Fountaine Bleue in Glen Burnie. Serving as the keynote address will be a performance of a scene from the Broadway musical, “I Have a Dream,” written by Josh Greenfield and directed by vet- eran actor Herman LeVern Jones of TheatreSouth Atlanta. A full performance of the musical, performed by Broadway stars and community actors, will be held Saturday, Jan. 13, at 7 p.m. in the Francis Scott Key Au- ditorium at St. John’s College in Annapolis. I Have a Dream is a gospel musical on the life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., that chronicles the major events of the Civil Rights Movement, giving insight into Dr. King's love of his family, his sense of humor, and the in- credible sacrifices Americans made in the fight for racial equality. Among the 10 honorees acknowledged at the event Members of the TheatreSouth Atlanta group perform the Broadway musical, I Have A Dream, inspired by are: Capt. Robert Dews, Jr., for his mentorship to at-risk the speeches and life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. A scene from the play will be performed at the Dr. Mar- children in the Annapolis area; Andre Atkins, for his ef- forts in decreasing violence in Annapolis’ Harbor House tin Luther King, Jr., Committee’s annual awards dinner on Friday, January 12, 2018 at 7 p.m. to honor civil area; Phil Hunter for his dedication to the Civil Rights rights and community activists in Anne Arundel County. Photo Credit: TheatreSouth Atlanta movement during the historic march in Alabama; Earl “Tom” Schubert, for his efforts conceiving and building the Moris H. Blum Humanitarian Award Afrocentric-curriculum-based Sojourner-Douglass College Janice Hayes-Williams was born in Annapolis, Hayes-Williams is a in Edgewater, Md.; and J.T. “Kim” Sharps, for his dedica- descendant of enslaved Africans who arrived in the Anne Arundel tion to the Martin Luther King, Jr., Committee. County area as early as 1760. Hayes-Williams’ passion for African The winner of the 2018 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., American historical research has shed light on the stories and history Dream Keeper's Award will be announced at the dinner. of slaves in the Annapolis region. Hayes-Williams was one of three Tickets for the dinner are $60-100, and may be pur- historians assigned to the $27 million redevelopment of the Wiley H. chased online at www.mlkcskmd.org, by phone at Bates High School, the first African American high school in Anne 410.760.4115; or by mail to MLK Jr. Committee, PO Arundel County. Today Hayes-Williams serves as the Legislative Assis- Box 371, Annapolis, Md. 21404. For more information, tant to Councilmember Chris Trumbauer, representing the Sixth call 301-538-6353. Saturday-night theater tickets are District of Anne Arundel County. $35 for general public and $20 for students and seniors. For ticket information, call 305.924.3003 or 301.904.3690. The Broadway musical, I Have a Dream, first debuted Courageous Leadership Award in 1976 with Billy Dee Williams. The play portrays the Delegate Joseline Pena-Melnyk was born in the Dominican Republic speeches of Dr. King and important moments of the and raised in New York City, she now represents Maryland Legislative civil rights movement through song and dance. The pro- District 21, where she has sponsored more than 50 bills enacted into duction, which has toured internationally, is a compilation of 28 gospel songs from the Civil Rights Movement, in- law. She is now a member of the House Health and Government Oper- cluding the famous songs “We Shall Overcome” and “We ations Committee, chairs the Public Health and Minority Health Dis- Shall Not Be Moved.” The late Coretta Scott King saw the parities Subcommittee, and serves on several other committees. production in 1984, and the courageous Rosa Parks saw the Peña-Melnyk is also the House Chair of the Maryland Health Insur- performance in 1987. ance Coverage Protection Commission. Peña-Melnyk concurrently is a The Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Awards Dinner in member of the Anne Arundel County Delegation. She is an active Anne Arundel County was founded in 1988 by then Alder- member of the Legislative Black Caucus of Maryland, the Women Leg- man Carl Snowden. Designed to pay homage to the mem- islators of Maryland, the Maryland Military Installation Caucus, and ory of Dr. King, the dinner honors those whose deeds, the Maryland Legislative Latino Caucus. words, and actions have helped keep his legacy alive.

Page 8 The Annapolis Times, January 5 - 11, 2018 (www.baltimoretimes-online.com) Positive stories about positive people! Drum Major Award Drum Major Award Drum Major Award Dream Keepers Award Capt. Robert A Dews, Jr., is recog- J.T. “Kim” Sharps, a native of An- Dr. Andree Mountain is dedicated to Sgt. Randy Williams was instru- nized for his mentorship and diver- napolis, is presented with this award for caring for the homeless in the Anne mental in working with the Caucus sity advocacy in the Annapolis work raising funds to pay off the debt Arundel region through her church’s of African-American Leaders and community. Dews has served in the incurred in the building of the March mission work and her extensive vol- the NAACP. He also worked with the U.S. Navy for 29 years and is cur- on Washington Foot Soldiers Memorial, unteerism. Mountain is an associate ACLU to help make major recom- rently the director of Safety for the the first Civil Rights Memorial in Mary- minister at New Hope Baptist Church mendations to the Annapolis Police U.S. Naval Academy (USNA). land. The memorial is located at the in Bel Air, Md., where she is active in Department's General Orders, which Among other volunteer organizations, Whitmore Park in Annapolis. Sharps is the church’s youth and women’s min- led to the City of Annapolis adopting he served as a Big Brother in Big an active member of the MLK Commit- istries, She is also a longtime advo- body cameras for its entire police Brothers of Maryland, a mentor in the tee and Caucus of African American cate for the homeless and victims of department. Junior Achievement program, and a Leaders of Anne Arundel County. domestic violence. Red Cross volunteer/board member.

Alan Hilliard Legum Civil Alan Hilliard Legum Civil Peace Maker Award We Share the Dream Award Rights Award Rights Award Reverend Stephen A. Tillett is a Andre Atkins is recognized for his community activism, including advo- Earl “Tom” Schubert is honored for Phillip I. Hunter, Esq. is a recipient of native Washingtonian, Tillett was cating for the improvement public his efforts in rebuilding and maintain- the Congressional Gold Medal for his nominated for his faith-based commu- housing for residents in the Annapolis ing historical sites in the Annapolis participation in the 1965 Voting Right’s nity and military service. Tillett is the neighborhoods. Born in Philadelphia, region. He was a driving force in con- March from Selma to Montgomery, pastor of Asbury Broadneck United Atkins moved to Annapolis in 1963 ceiving and building Sojourner-Dou- Alabama. Alongside thousands of other Methodist Church (UMC) in Annapo- where he attended Bates High School, glass College in Edgewater, Md. marchers, Hunter’s participation in the lis, and concurrently serves as the a historically black school. In the mid- Despite numerous obstacles, the col- march facilitated the passage of the president of the Annapolis Interde- 1990s, Atkins moved into public hous- lege opened in 2005. A graduate of the Voting Rights Act of 1965. Hunter is a nominational Ministerial Alliance and ing with his wife, and quickly saw the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy, retired captain in the U.S. Army. He the Anne Arundel County Branch of need to get involved and advocate for Schubert was an engineer on super- held a private practice in Kentucky and the NAACP. Tillett was assigned as better public housing for the residents. tankers before moving to Annapolis in practiced litigation counsel for the senior IMA chaplain at Arlington For the last three years, Atkins has 1975, where he found a niche restoring Commonwealth of Kentucky, Cabinet National Cemetery, where he served served as president of the Harbour old homes in downtown Annapolis. for Human Resources in the early until his retirement on in January 1980s. 2017. House/Eastport Terrace Tenants Assoc.

Positive stories about positive people! The Annapolis Times, January 5 - 11, 2018 (www.baltimoretimes-online.com) Page 9 Warner Bros, DC Entertainment bringing world of comics to D.C. By Stacy M. Brown “’DC in D.C.’ brings together stars and producers from Warner Bros. Televi- Warner Bros. Animation and DC Enter- sion’s DCTV series, as well as comic tainment plan to provide a new take on book writers and artists from DC Enter- Batman as a steampunk Dark Knight tainment, who will join invited guests hunts Jack the Ripper through the shad- from politics, government service, enter- ows of turn of the century Gotham City tainment, business, academia and more,” in an all-new animated feature available Warner Bros. spokesman Robert Pietran- from Warner Bros. Home Entertainment ton said in a news release. on January 23, 2018. The new Batman “The event will explore the intersection also has a Digital release— Blue-ray and of comic books, culture, entertainment DVD— scheduled for February 6, 2018. and enlightenment through a series of Locally, fans will get an inside look panel discussions open to the public,” during a “DC in D.C.” event scheduled Pietranton said. during the Martin Luther King, Jr. holi- Additionally, “DC in D.C.” will present day weekend when Warner Bros. Televi- the premiere screening of the DC Uni- sion Group, DC Entertainment and verse animated movie Batman: Gotham Warner Bros. Home Entertainment will By Gaslight, which is for ages 18 and team up for a landmark pop culture older, at the Newseum. event that officials said brings together Among the participants scheduled at the worlds of entertainment and public the event are the stars of Black Light- service to illuminate the story of Amer- ning, Cress Williams, China Anne ica and current issues through the lens of McClain, Nafessa Williams, Christine comics and Super Heroes. Adams, Marvin “Krondon” Jones III, The event will take place Friday, Janu- Damon Gupton and James Remar. ary 12 and Saturday, January 13, 2017 at Executive producers Salim Akil and the Newseum, and culminates with the Mara Brock Akil are also expected at the world premiere screening of the upcom- event. ing DC series Black Lightning, which is Also scheduled are DC comic book based on the first African-American DC writers and artists such as DC Entertain- Super Hero to have his own stand-alone ment’s Jim Lee, Julie Benson, Shawna comic title in the Warner Bros. Theater Benson, Shea Fontana, Agnes Gar- at the Smithsonian’s National Museum bowska, Tom King, Steve Orlando, of American History. A party will follow Alice Randall, Oscar-winning screen- at the museum. writer John Ridley, Mark Russell, The two-day extravaganza will include Mariko Tamaki and DC Entertainment’s public panel discussions and appear- (Left to right) Nafessa Williams as Anissa Pierce, Cress Williams as Black Geoff Johns, the best-selling author of ances by stars and producers from Lightning and China Anne McClain as Jennifer Pierce. Rebirth and Doomsday Clock. Arrow, DC’s Legends of Tomorrow, The For more information and tickets, visit: www.DCinDC2018 For more information or to purchase Flash, Gotham, Supergirl, and Freedom Photo Credit: Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. tickets for the event, which will include Fighters. five public panels, visit: Invited guests from publishing, poli- are also expected with a major attraction verse’s animated movie, “Batman: www.DCinDC2018.com. tics, government service and academia being the premiere screening of DC Uni- Gotham By Gaslight.”

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Proceeds from the premiere of Joey Jett’s new skateboarding film, “The Dream: The Art of Skateboarding”will support fundraising efforts for Jake’s Skatepark at Rash Field, which is located on the south side of the Inner Harbor. Tickets are $10. To purchase tickets, visit http://theartofskateboarding.eventbrite. (Above) An artist’s rendition of the proposed redesign of Rash Field into an active and attractive park space that will serve a diverse user base through added amenities and increased programming. Courtesy Photo/Waterfront Partnership of Baltimore Baltimore— To support Jake’s Attendees will also enjoy local beer and said Spike Owen, Jake’s father and a of Waterfront Partnership. “Skateboard- Skatepark at Rash Field, Key Brewing food, live music, skate demos by Bustin’ partner at Key Brewing. “This fund- ing at Jake’s Skatepark is something we Company, along with Skatepark of Bal- Boards and both a silent and live auction raiser especially is a way to celebrate his believe people of all ages will enjoy, and timore, Street Plant, Bustin’ Boards, and with amazing items including a unique life and his love for skateboarding.” to be able to honor Jake in this way is Waterfront Partnership of Baltimore, is Mike Vallely hand-painted, autographed Jake’s Skatepark will be located on the incredibly special.” throwing a fundraiser with the help of board, as well as sold-out first-run Joey west side of the park within the first Rash Field, located on the south side professional skaters Joey Jett and Mike Jett boards, a one-of-a-kind Bustin’ Board phase of the project, and will provide a of the Inner Harbor will be redesigned Vallely at Bustin’ Boards in City Garage and original photos from numerous skate dedicated space for the skateboarding into an active and attractive park space on January 13, 2018 from 6 to 10 p.m. photographers and artists. community that will be accessible for that will serve a diverse user base The event will feature the world pre- Proceeds from the event will go skaters of all ages and abilities. Water- through added amenities and increased miere of Joey Jett’s new skateboarding towards Jake’s Skatepark, named in front Partnership is partnering with programming. To learn more about Rash film, “The Dream: The Art of Skate- memory of Jake Owen, an avid skater Skatepark of Baltimore, Grindline and Field and to donate to Jake’s Skatepark, boarding.” Event attendees will get to and sports lover, who was killed when Mahan Rykiel to design the skatepark. visit: www.rashfield.org. meet Jett and Vallely and enjoy the film he was five-years-old by a cell phone- “There has been a lot of enthusiasm Tickets are $10. To purchase tickets for that Jett shot on their skating world tour distracted driver in 2011. for Jake’s Skatepark at Rash Field since the event, visit http://theartofskateboard- together and includes amazing behind- “Our family is excited and honored to our initial announcement this past Sep- ing.eventbrite.com. the-scenes skating footage. have the skatepark named after Jake,” tember,” said Laurie Schwartz, president

Positive stories about positive people! The Annapolis Times, January 5 - 11, 2018 (www.baltimoretimes-online.com) Page 11 Preparation and safety tips as extreme cold continues Baltimore— Maryland is seeing bitter cold across the state, with wind chill and winter storm advisories and watches issues by the National Weather Service for many counties. While some areas of the state are not currently included in these advisories, the Maryland Department of Health your head. Also cover your mouth with is cautioning residents to guard against a scarf to protect lungs from direct cold frostbite, hypothermia, and other related air, as well as your ears and lower part issues during these cold conditions. of your face. The Department of Health monitors •Wear several layers of lightweight, temperature conditions and incidences loose-fitting clothing. The air between of cold-related illnesses and deaths. The the layers acts as insulation to keep you department began issuing weekly re- warmer. ports November 22, 2017. The reports •Wear mittens rather than fingered provide guidance and information about gloves. The close contact of fingers deaths and illness caused by extreme helps keep your hands warm. cold in the region. To see the reports, •Wear warm leg coverings and heavy visit the Extreme Cold Resources page socks or two pairs of lightweight socks. found here. The site also includes the •Wear waterproof boots or sturdy department’s Extreme Cold Emergency shoes to keep your feet warm and dry. Plan and fact sheets on cold weather •Be alert to such common winter haz- health issues, carbon monoxide, driving ards as carbon monoxide (CO) poison- tips for extreme cold weather and the ing and injuries from heat sources. CO warning signs of a heart attack. is produced by small gasoline engines, “With the severe cold Maryland has stoves, generators, lanterns and gas experienced over the past week, it is im- ranges or by the burning of charcoal and portant for residents to dress warmly wood. This colorless, odorless gas can and to have a cold weather emergency cause severe illness and death. Heating kit at home and in their vehicle,” said sources can also cause fires, electrical Public Health Services Deputy Secre- injuries and burns, if not properly in- tary Dr. Howard Haft. “Knowing how to stalled, operated, and maintained. prepare can help keep Marylanders •Review your family emergency com- healthy and safe.” munications plan and emergency supply Hypothermia occurs when the body kits for homes and vehicles. Each fam- temperature falls below 95ºF. In the ily member should know what to do and 2016-2017 winter season, there were how to contact others in an emergency. 34 cold-related deaths in Maryland. The home emergency supply kit should Frostbite is the freezing and subsequent include unexpired food items, medical destruction of body tissue that is likely supplies and batteries. Vehicles should to occur any time skin temperature gets contain such items as heavy blankets, much below 32ºF. The body parts most water, nonperishable food, a flashlight likely to freeze are toes, fingers, ears, and a snow shovel. cheeks, and the tip of the nose. More information on emergency pre- The Department of Health offers these paredness is available at https://pre- safety tips: paredness.health.maryland.gov/Pages/H •Cover your head. You lose as much as ome.aspx. 50 percent of your body heat through

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