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AROUND THE REGION VIEW P INT By Sarafina Wright The Black Press has declared that Black America is in a state of emergency. What should be done to end the crisis?

DAVID WITHERS / KOLKATA, INDIA I've always felt that this country wasn't built to protect African-Americans. When the constitution was written, black people were still slaves. I first would propose a rewrite of the Constitution. How to ease racial tension and combat police brutality? I think there should be officers who grew up in a particular neighborhood to patrol that area. I think the chief of police should be an elected official. Those ideas may help change African-Americans' outlook on the current culture.

MARKUS CORN / WASHINGTON, D.C. I honestly don't know, but I feel like the protests won't or aren't helping. We have to go through the courthouse and go through the legal system. Right now, police aren't being punished for their actions or being held ac- countable, and that has to end.

SHADRACH SARKORH / WASHINGTON, D.C. Personally, I would like to see the current police system completely overhauled to better train current and prospective officers. It is clearly evident from most of the recent high-profile police involved shootings that police do not have adequate training in manageable crisis interventions, deesca- lating nonviolent situations and, most important- ly, communication.

JORDAN BRIDGES / CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA This is a question we all want answers to. I can't speak on racial tension. It's too deep. I doubt we will ever see a fully post-racial society. However, I do believe the media has contributed to how we are depicted. As far as police brutality, there has to a stronger more rigorous approach to admitting police officers to the force. When these officers fall short or flat-out do wrong, there must be consequences such as docking their pay and taking away from their retirement funds. I think then they'll think twice about shooting unarmed people.

TRAVIS SMITH / WASHINGTON, D.C. If Your Ad Were Here We should restructure our government, our police force and bring [police brutality] to Someone Would Be Reading It! people's attention because some people think it's fake or exaggerated, and it's really not. People Contact me, Ron Burke, at 202-561-4100 or don't stand for anything unless it's knocking on their door. … We all need to stand together no [email protected] matter what race or color you are.

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The 2016 presidential election is a month away and a coalition of D.C. pastors say that too much is at stake for African-Americans to stay home and not vote just because they may not like the choice of candidates. "This election is critical in the history of this nation," said the Rev. Frank Tucker, pastor of the First Baptist Church in DC and president of the Wednesday Clergy Fellowship. 5The Revs. Bernard Hildenbrand, E. Gail Anderson Holness and Frank "This election will determine Tucker conduct a meeting of a coalition of D.C. pastors. / Photo by Hamil R. the future of this nation in terms Harris of whether we will work together or be a country of those who have Democratic Women's Club, said can-American president." and those who have not. It is im- "People have literally died for us While Trump talks about mak- portant that people go the polls to vote and now apathy is rampant ing America "great again," Hild- and vote." and I am not just talking about enbrand said he is talking about From Rev. Graylan Hagler, pas- millennials, there are people over returning a time when things were tor of Plymouth Congregational 50 who are not part of the process segregated. United Church of Christ, to Rev. and we are pushing them." "I am 91. When I first came E. Gail Anderson Holness, pastor In addition to the African-Amer- to this town, I was in the white of Christ Our Redeemer Episcopal ican pastors Rev. Bernard Hilden- section of the trolley car which Church, the pastors part of this ec- brand, a white pastor and retired in those days went by the White umenical group welcome the pro- minister in the United Methodist House, so I have seen these enor- phetic role that the black church Church, voiced his concerns about mous changes," Hildenbrand said. has played in politics and they say Donald Trump trying to turn Rev. Alfred also remembers the that their voices has never been back the clock and how President civil rights protests of the 1960s. more needed with a candidate like Obama has been victimized by He said what is so disturbing is Donald Trump. racism. how members of Congress "are "The Klan and white suprema- "We have had seven and a half trying to block," all the gains Af- cist have found themselves a Mes- years of an outstanding admin- rican-Americans have made and Denise Rolark Barnes siah and we have to drive people istration constantly harassed by with Trump, "now they have a Independent Beauty Consultant to the polls like never before," said racism and people saying the man voice." www.marykay/drolark-barnes.com Hagler, a civil rights activist who is not even an American," Hild- The Rev. Robert G. Childs, pas- 202-236-8831 in 1991 ran for mayor in Boston. enbrand said. "The feelings are so tor of the Berean Baptist Church, "We wouldn't have a museum on racially hostile in so many places and a former member of the DC the mall if had not been for activ- until it has been a disgrace, we now Board of Education, said "Regard- ism and we have to nurture that have a chance now to vote for the less of how we feel, we have to vote. political will." first female president who has been When you don't vote, you settle Holness, another long time a strong supporter of the last seven for whoever wins." activist and member of the DC and a half years of our first Afri- WI

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The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) By D. Kevin McNeir / WI Editor invites you to review the Washington INFORMATIONAL Union Station Expansion Project and OPEN HOUSE provide feedback on the concepts. Wednesday, October 19, 2016 The World According to Dominic 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. The proposed concepts illustrate potential Project elements, including: Formal presentations: “Dorothy was Right – There’s • Realigned and improved platforms and tracks 4:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. • Additional public concourses Washington Union Station’s • New train hall No Place like Home” Presidential Room • Parking, bus, taxi, bicycle and pedestrian facilities (Located in the East Hall) Last weekend I traveled back ly accumulation of vocabulary You will also have the opportunity to review and comment 50 Massachusetts Avenue, NE to the city where I was born is nothing short of amazing, on screening criteria that will help FRA determine which Washington, DC 20002 and raised – Detroit – often re- so his parents could have some project concepts will be evaluated in an Environmental ferred to as “Motown.” I, along private time alone. I dined with Impact Statement (EIS). FRA is preparing the EIS to with my two children, now both my older sister and my mother. analyze the proposed project’s potential impacts to the adults and successfully making We worshiped together in the environment. This meeting is also part of concurrent their way in this challenging small, storefront church where I National Historic Preservation Act Section 106 consultation. world, along with their mother, was baptized and learned about my former wife with whom I am God. And we visited one of our Visit www.WUSstationexpansion.com for more project information. still the best of friends despite favorite families, the Murrays, our being divorced for many who faithfully await a new heart years, returned to our alma ma- for the man of the house. 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Trump. ever, earlier this year, he signed a Clinton told reporters that Pence of the victor of the show- A Monmouth University sur- After the moderator asked a mandatory minimum law for deal- Pence "has a huge burden defend- down with Mr. Kaine. vey of Pennsylvania, an import- pointed question about portions of ing methamphetamine or heroin if ing both his own record and the "The consensus was clear after ant swing state, released Tuesday Trump's 1995 tax returns that were that person had a prior conviction record of Donald Trump." the dust settled, Mike Pence was found 50 percent of likely voters published Sunday by the New York for dealing cocaine, meth or hero- The former first lady said she the clear winner of the debate," supporting Clinton and 40 per- Times that revealed Trump had a in. was "very confident" in Kaine. the RNC wrote, praising his top cent backing Trump. whopping $916 million net oper- During his tenure as governor, "He's ready to take the fight to moments as being Pence's discus- In August, Clinton held an ating loss that year, Pence instead Pence signed one of the most ex- the Trump-Pence ticket," she said. sion of the economy and Clinton's eight-point lead in the state, but spoke about the Democratic tick- tensive criminal record expunge- "I think America is going to be scandals. an avalanche of political advertis- et's tax plan and said "the answer ment laws in the country, accord- very impressed." The ill-timed and very prema- ing on behalf of her campaign has to this economy is not more taxes." ing to the Collateral Consequences Trump sent "best wishes" to ture post was quickly deleted after started to have an effect. After being pushed, Pence finally Resource Center. Pence and said the debate will be a the party's presumptuousness was The poll attributed Clinton's said, "Donald Trump is a business- Collateral consequences are "contrast between our campaign of noted on social media, the Times growing lead to a shift in support man, not a career politician. The those legal sanctions and penal- big ideas and bold solutions for to- reported. from white women, who now back only thing the tax return showed ties that are often attached to a morrow versus the small and petty Clinton, the Democrat and for- her over Trump, 55 percent to 35 is that Trump faced some pretty conviction and in many cases just Clinton campaign that is totally mer secretary of state, and Trump, percent. Previously, the two can- tough times in the 1990s and he an arrest that are not part of the stuck in the past." the New York businessman, will didates were deadlocked with that used the tax code as they are meant sentence but can create barriers to Prior to Pence and Kaine even square off again Sunday, Oct. 9 at group. to be used." housing, college admission or jobs. taking the stage, the Republican Washington University in St. Lou- WI Kaine asked Pence how he knew The American Bar Association that Trump used the tax code as it's estimates there are 46,700 regula- meant, but received no response tions, rules, laws and prohibitions from the Republican. at the state level that can affect As the debate heated up, Kaine ex-offenders' lives once they have Signature said Trump is against raising the completed their sentence. federal minimum wage, but the The Indiana law, passed in 2013, Wall Street Journal noted that the gave residents who had criminal Republican candidate has shifted convictions the opportunity to his position on that topic during virtually wipe their records clean the campaign. if they did not commit new crimes In July, Trump said, "I would within a certain time frame that Auction® like to raise it to at least $10." 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Prince George's Voters 5A list of proposed public safety projects in the fiscal 2017-22 capital improvement program / Courtesy of Prince Asked for Nearly $500M George's County the police department and spent on land Fire/EMS station in Landover; lice station at National Harbor in education, jobs and other commu- build a new fire station in Hyatts- the vicinity of the Tanger Outlets for Additional Public Safety nity programs. ville to replace the current one built shopping center and MGM casino By William J. Ford department — a prospect that gives Locally, protests took place in in 1959; and construct a new fire and resort, scheduled to open in WI Staff Writer some residents pause. D.C. after police shot and killed station in Oxon Hill to replace the December. @jabariwill "I will support the fire depart- Terrence Sterling, 31, of Fort Wash- existing one built in 1952. Although Vernon Hammett of ment and EMS. If we can't separate ington, on Sept. 11. In terms of police, the plan in- Fort Washington doesn't live far Prince George's County will have [the question] from police and fire Still, some residents such as cludes a new forensics lab in Lando- from the casino, he doesn't favor five questions on the general elec- departments, then I will vote 'no' Charles Ekeya of Bowie say money ver and new police training rooms borrowing money that "could be tion ballot asking voters to borrow on the whole thing," Sylvia Haw- can make the police department and administrative offices at the better spent" elsewhere. nearly $500 million to renovate, kins of Suitland said Monday, Oct. better. county's new $22 million complex But another county resident, repair and construct new buildings. 3. "The police shootings are hap- "Not much has gone on here in in Upper Marlboro. Robin Harris of Bowie, said the Part of the county's proposed pening everywhere. I'm not sup- the county, [so] I think it's a good Police and county officials cel- money's necessary. fiscal 2017-22 capital improvement porting giving more money to the idea," he said in support of the pub- ebrated in April the new complex "If Prince George's County can program includes $66.5 million to- police when that's going on." lic safety spending plan. "The coun- known as "police plaza" that en- improve the facilities and training ward public safety fixtures for the Distrust among blacks have be- ty should be proactive in having compasses a five-story building and for police and all public services, fire department and emergency come more evident in light of re- better training and that comes with another edifice next door that will then I'm all for it," she said while medical services. cent nationwide killings by police financing." eventually serve as the department's reading the five-page legislation. County voters would also decide of unarmed blacks that sparked According to the legislation, headquarters. "You do have good policemen who within that measure whether to use protests in cities. Some organizers about 17 projects are listed that One major police project will are trying to make a difference." taxpayer dollars to help the police demanded money be stripped from include renovating the 1958 Kent- be the county's ninth district po- WI Housing Group Adds Prince George's to Amended Suit woman for the county's Department in black neighborhoods in Prince owned properties across the country, of Housing and Community Devel- George's had substantial amounts of regardless of the demographic make- opment, said the alliance visited the trash and 62 percent had overgrown up of their location," Rick Simon, county at least 18 months ago to in- grass. Pictures of homes taken in spokesman for the bank, said in a form Prince George's officials it may 2011 through this year in municipal- statement. "Any suggestion to the be added to the amended suit. ities such as Capitol Heights, District contrary is simply untrue." Yeoman said she didn't know Heights and Temple Hills highlight Nationwide, the alliance and nine about the complaint until notified those deficiencies, according to the other housing agencies used zip Sept. 21 by a reporter with The alliance. codes associated with those who live Washington Informer. An undated photo shows "a clean in black or Latino neighborhoods "[The alliance] wanted to deter- and secure" property in a predomi- with at least 10 percent of the prop- mine if there was enough evidence to nately white neighborhood in Rock- erty covered with dead grass, dam- add the county to the existing law- ville in neighboring Montgomery aged fences, chipped paint and other suit," said Yeoman, who added the County. property damage. county has received complaints from Pamela Bond, spokeswoman for In four metropolitan areas that in- residents over the years about dilap- the alliance, did not return phone clude the county, Phoenix, Tucson, idated properties in their neighbor- calls and emails for comment. Arizona and Newark, New Jersey, hood. "They didn't keep us abreast According to the 76-page com- fewer Bank of America properties 5Figures from a document that outlines alleged housing racial disparities in Prince about this," plaint dated Aug. 31, foreclosed could be investigated where whites George's County / Courtesy of National Fair Housing Alliance About 41 foreclosed properties properties in communities of color reside. in the county owned by Bank of "are in a state of disrepair … and in "A major reason why … is that By William J. Ford borhoods and regions, one of which America were mentioned in previous predominately white neighborhoods Bank of America does a far superi- WI Staff Writer is Prince George's County. complaints filed by the alliance. The in a materially better condition." or job maintaining and marketing @jabariwill Within the lawsuit led by the group added 22 more in the recent Bank of America denies the claims REO (real-estate owned) proper- northwest D.C.-based National Fair suit. Of the 63 properties, 56 are in from the original complaint filed ties in white neighborhoods, which Nearly a dozen housing advoca- Housing Alliance, it outlines nearly predominately black communities, in 2012 and the recent suit now means those properties are sold cy groups recently filed a complaint 1,300 properties in 30 metropolitan the suit says. amended for the sixth time. much faster and, in turn, reduces against Bank of America for un- areas are filtered with trash, boarded The alliance posted a document "The fact is Bank of America ap- Bank of America's REO inventory kempt foreclosed properties in pre- doors and overgrown shrubbery. — http://bit.ly/2d27Fcr — on plies neutral and uniform practices in white neighborhoods at any point dominately black and Latino neigh- Alexis Revis Yeoman, spokes- how nearly 70 percent of the homes to the management of vacant bank- in time," the suit says. WI

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It has a history as a pioneer in the Between 70 and 80 percent of field and a determination to con- individuals with poor reading skills tinue to boldly trail blaze, accord- in America are likely dyslexic and ing to officials there who noted as many as 20 percent of the pop- that the school's untiring innova- ulation has a language-based learn- tion and groundbreaking meth- ing disability, according to educa- odologies have not only lifted their 5 Since 1982, the Dyslexia Tutoring Program in southeast Baltimore has helped to raise awareness for the learning tion and medical experts. own students, but have inspired disability that many acknowledge that they've never heard of. / Courtesy photo For as many as five decades, of- better teaching across the globe. ficials at programs in D.C. and in And for better than three de- skills, self-esteem and behavior of years ago about autism either and guage, reading and writing letters Baltimore have been working dil- cades, the Dyslexia Tutoring Pro- dyslexic youth. all of sudden one of the big com- in the wrong order. However, those igently to teach low-income chil- gram in southeast Baltimore has Since 1982, the program also pany CEOs came forward and his are just some of the manifestations dren, adults and others with dys- been training local volunteers to has helped to raise awareness for grandchild had it and now you see of dyslexia. lexia and other language-learning work in a program where they of- the learning disability that many so many things about autism," said "There are a number of warn- disabilities how to read. fer specialized tutoring consisting acknowledge that they've never Marcy Kolodny, CEO of the Dys- ing signs including having trouble For more than a half-century, of at least 60 hours — on a one- heard of. lexia Tutoring Program. "When it reading fluently; reversing num- The Lab School in northwest D.C. on-one basis — to improve the "Remember, you didn't hear came to dyslexia, everyone thought bers and letters; a lack of aware- people were dumb or something ness of sound in words or rhymes; else. But, those who are dyslexic difficulty in handwriting; spelling; BREAST CANCER from Page 1 are extremely intelligent and there oral or written comprehension or The Women of Washington are a lot of CEOs who are dyslexic focus and delayed spoken words," Redskins (WOW), the official and think outside of the box." Kolodny said. women’s platform of the Wash- Dyslexia can affect anyone re- To help sufferers, the Dyslex- ington Redskins, kicked off a gardless of race or social and eco- ia Tutoring Program also has a lineup of events in support of nomic status, Kolodny said. summer program which provides breast cancer awareness with "It's all over the world," she students with the opportunity to the WOW Redskins Charity said. "If you suspect your child increase their reading, spelling and Ride on Oct. 1. WOW has has a learning disability, the earlier writing skills in a short period of teamed up with the Redskins you can get that child to a reading time. Charitable Foundation, along specialist, to a psychologist, to be For the summer program, with Redskins two-time Super screened and tested, the better it is program officials send students Bowl Champions Gary Clark so that the child can have remedia- to camps at The Jemicy School and Ravin Caldwell, at Soul- tion and avoid going through a lot in Owings Mills and Odyssey of things." School in Stevenson, both locat- Cycle to support the Brem Friday, Oct. 14, they will fea- team takes on the Philadelphia With October serving as Na- ed in Baltimore County, and The Foundation. ture the Friday Night Lights Eagles, will feature players, tional Dyslexia Awareness Month, Gow School and Kildonan School On Saturday, Oct. 8, WOW THINK PINK!® initiative, a coaches and referees wearing Kolodny and others from the pro- in upstate New York, all private will host a free Fitness Boot partnership between the Wash- pink game apparel, addition- gram are hoping to attract more schools for dyslexic children. Camp led by Nike Trainer ington Redskins Charitable al on-field and in-stadium volunteers. At camp, students improve Deanna Jefferson at FedEx- Foundation and Fairfax Coun- branding, and 34,000 pairs of "We are tutoring over 200 in- their self-esteem and social skills, Field. Members are encour- ty Public Schools designed to gloves will be distributed to dividuals, children and adults, and receive four hours of one-on- aged to bring a gently used or promote breast cancer aware- fans at the gates, along with and all of our tutors are trained," one and small-group instruction new bra to support the Brem ness and the importance of ear- information about how to re- she said. "We have tutors from all in the areas of reading, oral and Foundation’s Re-Bra initiative, ly detection at the high school ceive mammogram and breast walks of life. Judges, retired teach- written language, and math five a bra-donation program that football level. W.T. Woodson self-exam reminders from Ino- ers and others and many become days a week for five weeks, Kolod- provides bras to low-income High School will host Lake va – all to help raise awareness. mentors and we have a lot of won- ny said. women. In support of the Braddock Secondary School Fans attending the Oct. derful success stories." "We send kids to camp for the Redskins Charitable Founda- and the game will feature pink 16 game will be welcomed Dyslexia affects reading, writing, first time and they're not bullied tion, WOW will make a dona- gear and stadium equipment. by Tanya Snyder, wife of spelling and sometimes speech, or picked on by others," Kolodny tion on behalf of every mem- And on Sunday, Oct. 16, Redskins owner Dan Sny- Kolodny said. said. ber who donates a bra, with the Redskins’ Breast Cancer der and NFL Breast Can- The problems displayed by indi- To learn more about dyslexia, each donor receiving a limited Awareness Game, presented by viduals with dyslexia involve diffi- visit www.dyslexiaida.org. edition BCA T-shirt. 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On the Front Lines of the Opioid Crisis: Crime, 5 Kanawha Sheriff’s Cpl. Josh Lester books a man suspected of driving while under the influence of an opioid as the man Antidotes, Overdoses nods in the chair. / Photo courtesy of Travis Riddick for Urban News Service By Avis Thomas-Lester police officers are pressed to Virginia. officers have to save lives while 100,000 people. That rate was Urban News Service perform lifesaving techniques. In an email, Beary said serving their communities," he more than twice the nation- The current "wave of ad- law enforcement officials are wrote. al average of 14.7 deaths per Law enforcement agencies diction is devastating com- working with other agencies Kanawha County, in south- 100,000, CDC data shows. around the country are add- munities of all sizes and de- because policing alone will not western West Virginia, is the New Mexico tallied the second ing antidotes such as Narcan mographics," said Richard resolve the problem. front line for officers fighting highest rate at 27.3 deaths per to their arsenals as prescrip- Beary, former president of the "While Naloxone is not the a surge in deadly opioid abuse. 100,000. tion and illicit opioid overdose International Association of answer to this epidemic, it is Although the death in April of The abuse is also driving up deaths skyrocket and more Chiefs of Police in Alexandria, another tool law enforcement Prince from an overdose of the the state's crime rate: Thefts opioid fentanyl brought at- are up as users steal to buy UMC RECOGNIZES BREAST CANCER AWARENESS MONTH tention to the crisis, it is here the drugs and violence has in- that the burden is heaviest on creased because of dealer turf police, court, public health, wars. Assaults, domestic vio- BREAST CANCER AWARENESS rehabilitation, social work and lence complaints and reports medical resources. of child neglect have also in- BY THE NUMBERS "The majority of what we creased. do now is based on the opioid In their effort to address the and heroin epidemic," said overdoses, law enforcement Kanawha County Sheriff's officials are clamping down AFRICAN Chief Deputy Mike Ruther- on prescribers and operators 246,660 AMERICAN ford. "It has impacted every- of pill mills, where dangerous women will be diagnosed with WOMAN thing." medications are illegally dis- breast cancer in the U.S. this year Along West Virginia's East- pensed, said Dr. Rahul Gupta, and more than before age 40 ern Panhandle, opioid pros- West Virginia's Commissioner 40,050 EXPERIENCE HIGHER RATES WILL DIE. OF BREAST CANCER AND ARE ecutions make up "80 to 85 of Public Health. MORE LIKELY TO DIE FROM THE percent" of cases handled by In March, the Department DISEASE AT EVERY AGE. the Hampshire County po- of Health and Human Ser- lice and prosecutor's offices, vices awarded $94 million in said prosecuting attorney Dan Affordable Care Act funds to EVERY EVERY James. health centers for expanding Nationally, 47,055 people "medication-assisted treat- died of an accidental over- ment" programs for opioid dose in 2014, the last year for abusers. 02 1 OUT OF 6 13 which the Centers for Disease "Four out of five heroin ad- breast cancers Control and Prevention issued dicts started as opioid med- MINUTES, occurs in women MINUTES, numbers. Sixty-one percent of ication users," said Andrea A WOMAN IS A WOMAN those deaths — 28,647 — in- Smith, an assistant U.S. Attor- DIAGNOSED WITH in their 40s DIES OF BREAST CANCER. BREAST CANCER. volved opioids, which include ney for the Eastern District of heroin, as well as painkillers Maryland in Baltimore and re- such as OxyContin, Perco- gional director of the Mid-At- DON’T GET SCARED BY THESE NUMBERS. cet and hydrocodone. And lantic Organized Drug Crimes the death toll has been rising Task Force. Baltimore is a ma- GET SCREENED. in the past decade. The 2014 jor source for opioids for West To make an appointment or to learn what breast cancer screening is statistics show a stark increase Virginia residents. right for you and when it’s right for you, call us at 202.574.6141. over the 13,756 opioid over- "You get a tooth pulled and dose deaths reported in 2004. the doctor gives you a 30-day Not-For-Profit Hospital Corporation The deaths are occurring in supply," Smith said. "We've 1310 Southern Avenue, SE, Washington, DC 20032 small towns and large cities. created a nation of addicts." 202.574.6000 www.united-medicalcenter.com UnitedMedicalCenterDC @UMC_DC In West Virginia, which has Go to washingtoninformer. the highest death rate in the com for the full version of this Working for a healthier community. nation, 628 people died of story. overdoses in 2014 — 35.5 per WI

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WWW.WASHINGTONINFORMER.COM THE WASHINGTON INFORMER OCTOBER 6 - 12, 2016 19 HEALTH Baker: Black Community Must Face, Combat Mental Health Issues By William J. Ford the South. WI Staff Writer "That's where the older @jabariwill Black people go to retire," Monroe said after the one- Prince George's County Ex- hour panel discussion. "That's ecutive Rushern L. Baker III where we don't have enough recalled when he and his wife resources. That's where a his- went to the doctor in February tory of discrimination is. We 2010 and discovered she had have to reach people where early-onset dementia. they are." Today, with his wife, Chris- Besides lack of resources for ta "Cis" Beverly, now suffer- clinical research in black com- 5Rushern L Baker III (center) addresses the issue of mental health in the Black community. / William J. Ford ing from Alzheimer's. Baker munities, some aren't willing credits their three children for to accept or discuss how Alz- telling him to speak publicly heimer's strictly affects overall about the disease that's taken health, said Monroe, whose fa- away Beverly's speech and mother was diagnosed a few years bility. ago with vascular dementia, "As soon as we made the an- which can occur after a series of nouncement, many came up strokes. Those with high blood to me and said, 'Thank you,'" pressure and high cholesterol he said during a Sept. 28 pan- can also suffer from this form el about communities of color of dementia, according to the dealing with the disease during Alzheimer’s Association. the National Alzheimer's Sum- One idea focuses on making mit in northwest D.C. "You communities and business more can't solve those problems if mental health-friendly, specif- they don't come out. We need ically through the Dementia to get pass that and get to the Friendly America initiative to solutions." bring awareness about the dis- After Baker spoke, Loretta ease and similar maladies. Woodward of Clinton hugged In Minnesota, at least sev- and thanked Baker for speak- en counties have communi- ing about his family. Wood- ties and businesses that post ward cares for her 87-year-old "dementia-friendly" signs and mother, who suffers from de- posters. Training and work- mentia. shops are provided for employ- "Other than that, she's ees and merchants' clients to healthy," Woodward said of understand the signs of Alzhei- her mother. "Nothing else is mer's, including memory loss, wrong with her. After hearing difficulty solving problems his story, he really encouraged and failure to comprehend me to come out and do a lot of time and place. things with my mother in pub- Baker said Prince George's lic. I come out here to advo- will be part of the AFA net- cate for more resources for my work led by former Maryland mother and others who need state Sen. Gloria Lawlah. it." But an initiative of such The three-day summit, magnitude needs money, which wrapped Sept. 29 at the which Baker will help raise Ronald Reagan Building and by participating in the Walk International Trade Center, to End Alzheimer's in Bow- focuses on combating the dis- ie on Saturday. According to ease that affects nearly 50 mil- the event's website, more than lion worldwide, a number that $86,000 has been raised so far, could possibly triple by 2050. nearly all of the $88,000 tar- Communities of color con- get. tinue to face dire consequences "We take the resources we and lack of treatment, organiz- have and take it out to the ers said. community," Baker said. "We Stephanie Monroe, execu- need to [have] heightened tive director of UsAgainstAlz- awareness … for people who heimer's African Americans have special needs … and their Against Alzheimer's network caregivers to be comfortable in D.C., said the majority of coming to an event like this." blacks with the disease live in WI

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Give Communities of Color a Voice in Reshaping Education By Wade Henderson within the next 10 years, our economy will face a deficit of 11 million For the first time in our nation's skilled workers. 5Wade Henderson takes on the challenge of reshaping public education. / Courtesy photo history, the majority of students in Continuing policies that fail to public schools are students of color. prepare all students for college and sions in a bubble, avoid accountabil- good an education as white children languages that parents can under- But in most places, communities of careers is an immoral and self-defeat- ity and do a disservice to students in and they know that race is at least stand. And, as communities of col- color still have little meaningful say ing choice that stunts our nation's the process? one of the reasons why. But they also or demand, they have to distribute in how their states manage and re- economic potential — and mocks Progress is not guaranteed. For believe good teaching and high ex- resources — high-quality teachers, source education. our democratic ideals. this new law to improve education pectations are critical and they want challenging coursework, up-to-date As a result, too many students in But now there's an opportunity for every student, states need to put both for their children. facilities and classroom materials — this new majority are in overcrowd- for states, districts and schools to communities in the driver's seat and This is all information that states more equitably. ed classes and inadequate facilities make a better choice. The Every Stu- focus on the interests of marginalized should be taking into account when Last year during the debate over where teachers are overworked, un- dent Succeeds Act, or ESSA, the fed- students. We have always had strong, determining their policies and pro- the new law, states argued that they derpaid and stuck with a curriculum eral education law Congress passed clear and diverse voices demanding grams under the new law. And to do were in the best position to make that lacks rigor and relevance. late last year, requires that parents that our education system serve the that, states, districts and schools have decisions that would benefit all stu- All students deserve the oppor- and communities be meaningfully interests of their children — but de- to engage new majority parents and dents. Now is the time to prove it. tunity to learn and work hard in a engaged in determining how states cision-makers rarely listen. communities. They have to build Every single child in this great healthy environment with excellent equitably educate their children. Recent research shows that black strong accountability systems that country deserves a world-class edu- teachers, but even 62 years after Under ESSA, every single state and Latino parents understand what identify and target meaningful sup- cation. But that can't happen if states Brown v. Board of Education, our and school district is confronted the problems exist in their children's port and improvement in any school and districts ignore the priorities of nation is reeling from the unfulfilled with a question of enormous con- schools — and they have clear ideas where all students — or any group the families they serve. Experience promise of an equal education for sequence: Will they work with new about what should change. They of students — are not learning. They shows that this can be done. All we all. Educational equity is vital to our majority communities to develop know that the schools their children have to provide robust data and re- need is the will to sit down, open our nation; two-thirds of all future jobs plans and policies that ensure excel- attend don't get as much funding as porting about how well schools are minds and listen to what all families will require some level of higher ed- lent schools for all children? Or will schools white children attend, they educating students and they have are saying. ucation, and research suggests that they continue to make their deci- know their children aren't getting as to provide them in formats and WI

MT ZION from Page 1 On Sept. 30, motivational In 1879, Mt. Zion mem- other descendent of the church's focused on the past, Cogman speaker Willie Jolley was the mas- bers purchased their own burial early members, said she doesn't thanked dozens of young adult In 2015, the leaders of what ter of ceremonies for a gala at the grounds, but years earlier, church mind fighting for parking to at- musicians from Howard Universi- is now the Dumbarton United Washington Marriott George- buildings used to store burial tend services at Mt. Zion. ty who anchor the musical chores Methodist Church apologized town. On Sunday afternoon, vaults were deployed to hide slaves "My grandmother and my and the many young people in the that blacks had to leave because WJLA reporter Sam Ford served as part of the Underground Rail- great-grandmother are buried in choir. of segregation, and on Sunday, as the emcee for the anniversary road. the old slave cemetery," she said. Seated near the musicians were blacks and whites from both con- celebration. Despite modern-day parking "Emma Harris Simpson and Be- fashion designer and model Mer- gregations worshiped as one. The original church members challenges brought on by gen- atrice Harris." tine Moore Brown, her husband "We have come here for a true built a sanctuary initially known trification, the church members, During the program, Tom Roach Brown, her sister and many celebration," said Mt. Zion's pas- as The Meeting House, then The many of them descendants of the Burch, an Advisory Neigh- of their grandchildren. tor, the Rev. Johnsie W. Cogman, Little Ark. The church's name was original families, have no plans borhood Commissioner from "My mother played the piano who started the Sunday afternoon changed to Mt. Zion Methodist to leave their spiritual home in Georgetown, said that church is a in this church and she was mar- celebration by dancing down the Episcopal Church in 1844. Georgetown and the church con- "vibrant and significant," part of ried here," Brown said. aisle behind the Mt. Zion Mass While the blacks formed Mt. tinues to attract new generations the neighborhood's history and Catherine Bowman, 91, was choir. "When God has blessed Zion, in 1849, some left the of members. About 168 people "there is no Georgetown history one of the last people to leave the you for 200 years, there should be church and formed three African attended the event Sunday. without African-American histo- church Sunday afternoon. Her some real praise in the house." Methodist Episcopal churches "My family has been in this ry." brother, Carter Bowman, was the The celebration, titled "Still because Methodist church leaders church since the early 1900s," said Rev. Mary Kay Totty, the cur- chairman of the Trustee Board. Standing, Still Sowing and Still refused to allow black ministers to longtime church member Alice rent pastor of Dunbarten UMC, As she thanked people from Serving," included a weekend of lead the congregation.While Zi- Walker. "My family owned three said that she was glad to be invited coming, Bowman said she had no activities that was more than two on's first black minister was Rev. houses and a store near Wisconsin to be part of the program. plans to leave. years of planning, said Pamela John H. Brice in 1864, Cogman and O streets. We have every right "What it means for me is that "I am the only church member Carter- Coleman, anniversary is the church's first African-Amer- to remain in Georgetown." this is a sign of hope," she said. still living in Georgetown," she chairperson. ican female pastor. Sharon Simpson Goings, an- While much of the program said. "This is home." WI

22 OCTOBER 6 - 12, 2016 THE WASHINGTON INFORMER WWW.WASHINGTONINFORMER.COM EDUCATION Without Walls and Woodrow Wil- providing quality education to its son High School, both in North- students, as well as the impact the west, are getting to use their talent schools make every day on both the in filmmaking to tackle dangerous students and families they serve. DCPS Part of the celebration centers on behaviors on cellphones. Teams from both schools are in test score accomplishments, such as BRIEFS New York City through Oct. 9 to the recent Partnership for Assess- participate in the final stages of the ment of Readiness for College and AT&T Film Invitational, a 10-week Careers (PARCC) results that re- film competition that provides high flect more than 14,000 public char- school students from across the ter school students who took the country the chance to write, direct, English Language Arts and Math shoot and edit an 8-minute film. assessments. 5 Compiled by Dorothy Rowley The project is part of the Students from every ward attend- The DCPS State of Schools address will take place Oct. 18 WI Staff Writer All-American High School Film ing a citywide public charter school Festival, which is taking place took the assessments, and 79 per- at Roosevelt High School in Northwest. / Courtesy of dcps.dc.gov CHANCELLOR TO during National Cyberbullying cent of the students taking the as- Awareness Month. sessments were African-American, GIVE STATE OF DCPS 12 percent Latino and 6 percent ADDRESS DCPS PRIDE white. CHARTER Interim schools Chancellor John SCHOOL STORIES Davis will give the "State of DC CELEBRATION 5Diana Parente is the new DCPS The Charles Sumner School Mu- LESSONS FROM SEA- When Malaika Khafra first ar- Public Schools" address on Tuesday, rived at DC Prep's Edgewood Mid- athletic director. / Courtesy of LinkedIn Oct. 18. The event begins at 6:30 seum and Archives in northwest SONED JOURNALISTS For six weeks this summer, a dle School campus in Northeast as p.m. and will be held at Roosevelt is celebrating its 30th anniversary group of students from Richard a 5th-grader, she knew its environ- and data/enrollment associate and a High School in Northwest. with a commemorative art gallery Wright Public Charter School in ment was different from any other member of the "PrepNext" alumni This year's gathering will feature a exhibition and gala event, present- Southeast participated in DC Hu- school she'd attended. program at DC Prep's Home Office. series of presentations from students, ed in collaboration with groups and manities' "Soul of the City Youth At her new school, Khafra said Khafra said that after college she parents, educators and school lead- organizations that include DCPS Leadership" program, where they she had space to imagine, create wanted to come back to a place ers on topics such as school culture, and the Office of the State Superin- learned about modern journalism. and grow into the person she is where she could continue to grow, family engagement and career readi- tendent of Education. The students, who learned from today — an accomplishment she where it "felt like home" and where ness, as well as student performances. The gala takes place on Nov. 10, exactly 30 years after then-Mayor Pulitzer-winning journalists and largely credits to teachers and staff everyone always followed through Marion Barry signed the procla- publications, also had the chance who were wholeheartedly invested on their commitment to foster stu- STUDENT HOLIDAY mation designating the Charles to report on events around the in her development. dents' growth, academically and There will be no school on Oct. Sumner School as the official DC city. Khafra is now the technology personally. WI 10 in observance of Columbus Day. Public Education Museum, the only of its kind in the nation. NEW ATHLETIC The art exhibition, themed DIRECTOR "DCPS Pride: Reflections & Mem- After a yearlong search, Di- ory Making," will be housed in two ana Parente was recently hired as galleries on the ground floor of the DCPS' new athletic director. Sumner Museum and will feature Parente, who previously served as art work by current DCPS students a top deputy for the New York City and DCPS alumni. Public Schools Athletic League, will The galleries will open to the oversee athletics at all of the Dis- public on Nov. 1. trict's public schools. PUBLIC CHARTER STUDENT SCHOOLS CELEBRATE FILMMAKERS IN NYC The public charter school system DOES YOUR SCHOOL Student filmmakers from School in D.C. is celebrating 20 years of HAVE THE NEXT D.C. WINNER? 35TH ANNUAL WASHINGTON INFORMER SPELLING BEE OPEN TO STUDENTS IN GRADES 3 - 8 DC PUBLIC, CHARTER, PRIVATE, PAROCHIAL AND HOME SCHOOLS ARE ELIGIBLE TO PARTICIPATE EARLY BIRD ENROLLMENT NOW OPEN UNTIL OCTOBER 14, 2016 REGULAR ENROLLMENT: OCTOBER 15 2016 - DECEMBER 12, 2016 -- ' WWW.SPELLINGBEE.COM ' ' '

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24115513_NPA190664-0001 OCTOBER 6 Simplify - 12, ad_A6_9.5x12.375.indd2016 1 THE WASHINGTON INFORMER WWW.WASHINGTONINFORMER.COM 9/19/16 5:19 PM OPINIONS/EDITORIALS EDITORIAL Got (Free) Milk? A Virginia student is facing prosecution in Prince William County for allegedly stealing a carton of milk from the school cafeteria. Need we say the student is an African-American male? Need we also add the student, along with his parents, said he qualifies for the free lunch program that includes a carton of milk? The school resource officer, who accused the teen of theft, allegedly grabbed him by the neck, handcuffed him and charged him with disorderly conduct and larceny. Need we also say the school resource officer is also African American? The student, who has been identified by name in other media despite the fact he is a minor, claims that when he got his free lunch, he forgot to also get a carton of milk. When he returned to the lunch line to get the milk he was approached by the officer. According to a Washington Post report, the student said he put the carton back over orders by the officer to take it to the principal’s office. The officer, on the other hand, said the teen threw the milk back at him, pushed him and tried to get away. While the facts of the case may be in question, what is clear is that prosecuting students over a 65-cent carton of milk provided as part of the National School Lunch Program could not be what legislators had in mind when they enacted the National School Lunch Act 70 years ago. President Harry S. Truman signed the Act in 1946, saying, “It is hereby declared to be the policy of Congress, as a measure of national security, to safeguard the health and well-being of the Nation’s children and to encourage the domestic consumption of nutritious agricultural commodities and other food, by assisting the States, through grants-in and other means, in providing an adequate supply of food and other facilities for the establishment, maintenance, operation and expansion of nonprofit school lunch programs.” Nowhere does the legislation, or any of its later revisions, intimate that children should be prosecuted for consuming an extra French fry, chicken nugget or carton of milk. And, we would argue that TO THE prosecuting children for such violates the expressed intent of the statute “to safeguard the health and well-being of the Nation’s children . . .” While this student denies he stole the milk, stolen meals have become a reali- EDITOR ty in school districts where students lack the money to pay for the reduced meals or snacks. Consequently, the USDA has required school districts to “institute and clearly communicate a meal charge policy” for children who do not have Reed on Point in Critique Councilman McDuffie Shows money in their account of in hand to cover the meal . . . or in this case, milk . . of ‘Promises’ Made to He Cares for the Poor . at the time of service. It is difficult to believe that the parents at Graham Park County’s Minority Businesses Middle School would approve a policy that would lead to an arrest and prose- I applaud Ward 5 Councilman Kenyan Mc- cution when so many examples of alternatives are readily available. If there isn’t Duffie’s efforts to get the District to provide free a policy, one needs to be established immediately and widely communicated to William Reed’s Business Exchange column in The Washington Informer strikes a good legal counsel for low-income residents, especial- school administrators, school food service professionals, families, students and ly when it comes to housing cases. Your Septem- resource officers so that incidences like this will not happen again. WI balance of opinion on a lot of issues both nationally and locally. In his column “Are Blacks ber 22nd edition’s article by Sarafina Wright, in Business at National Harbor and MGM?” “Low-Income D.C. Residents May Get Free he raises some disturbing issues. First, let me Legal Counsel” made me feel real very proud of Metro Has Riders Fed Up say I have read a lot of articles praising Prince my councilman. There’s nothing more terrify- ing than to enter a courtroom knowing you are Metrorail riders have grown weary over the many problems associated with George’s County for it’s handling of the con- right, and then see across the room a row full of the tristate transportation agency, not the least being the lack of reliability and struction of the MGM casino, touting all of the lawyers who are opposing you and who use all safety. In fact, ridership has declined by 11 percent in the last quarter with 15 minority participation. But in Reed’s column sorts of legal terms, making all sorts of motions million fewer trips recorded in the current fiscal year compared to one year ago. he quotes Bruce Branch of the Prince George’s that you don’t understand while all you can say And with the ongoing scheduled repairs under the auspices of the SafeTrack County Business and Contractor Association is that you know you are right. It is something program that will result in even more delays for riders and therefore an increased who says they did not get the contracts they that should have been in place years ago, but I level of frustration, chances are even more customers will seek other ways to get were promised. The article goes on to say that guess now is still better than not at all. I hope around the DMV – if they haven’t already. local political leaders are left wondering if the the whole council gets behind Councilman Mc- Given the horrendous daily traffic jams and seemingly never ending rush hour, county should have pushed for a tougher deal. Duffie in his push to make the legal system fairer residents and visitors in the District, Virginia and Maryland would, on average, natu- If this is true, Prince George’s County has some for all. rally prefer to travel via Metrorail instead of driving, or paying higher costs to services real political problems. The article listed other like Uber, Lyft or the local taxi services. But it’s hard to plan your day and it’s difficult construction projects in which minority con- Samuel Bennett to make sure you’ll arrive at your appointment or job, when you can’t count on the tractors were left out. How many projects will Washington, DC train arriving on time or not making unscheduled stops along the way. it take to get things right? How many “next Maybe in the future, if we’re lucky, commuters will be able to scoot along times” will there be? The question should be in their hover crafts in modes of transportation similar to those two-passenger which Prince George’s County politician will vehicles on cartoons like The Jetsons. But those days have not arrived. We can’t have the backbone to stand up for county Readers' Mailbox residents when the next construction project The Washington Informer welcomes letters to “beam up” like Captain Kirk and his crew on Star Trek. the editor about articles we publish or issues That means, if you can’t bicycle or walk to your destination, for now you’ll comes along? affecting the community. Write to: lsaxton@ have to consider car services like Uber, drive if you’re fortunate enough to own washingtoninformer.com or send to: 3117 Mar- an automobile, or tough it out and take Metrorail. James Pitts tin Luther King Jr Ave., SE, Washington, D.C. Fort Washington, MD 20032. Please note that we are unable to publish In a city as vital to America’s economy, businesses, political arena and enter- letters that do not include a full name, address tainment industry, you’d think we would have a transit system that rivals those and phone number. We look forward to hearing in cities like Chicago or New York. from you. Wouldn’t that be nice? WI

WWW.WASHINGTONINFORMER.COM THE WASHINGTON INFORMER OCTOBER 6 - 12, 2016 25 OPINIONS/EDITORIALS Guest Columnist By Benjamin F. Chavis Jr. Silicon Valley Is Too Exclusive, Still Far Too White

their influence and edge out small- havior in Silicon Valley, large tech lishing, for example. While we are cial media. And none is more pop- er competitors. Silicon Valley lacks companies have increasingly found pleased that readership of NNPA ular than Facebook. Last year, 63 diversity to its eventual detriment. themselves in the hot seat over their newspapers continues to be over percent of Facebook users reported Silicon Valley has ushered in As the industry grows in influ- business practices. 20 million per week throughout that they use the site as a news plat- social media, driverless cars, and ence, it has begun to draw criticism The NNPA, the trade group that the United States, we are con- form. missions to Mars, contributing to on a number of fronts. From trade represents over 211 black-owned cerned about the growing trend to About 600 million people see a its image in popular culture as an groups that represent small-busi- media companies and newspapers get breaking news first from social news story on Facebook every week, industry of the future, full of vision- ness owners, such as the National across the country, has shared these media. We are now endeavoring as and the site drives a quarter of all aries transforming the way people Newspaper Publishers Association concerns and are lending our voices a consequence to establish our own web traffic. As a recent article in The live and communicate throughout (NNPA) and the National Asso- to the growing chorus of critics who NNPA Digital Network to bring Atlantic put it, "Facebook Is Eating the world. ciation of Hispanic Publications question Silicon Valley's expanding more diversity from an ownership the Internet." But there is a persistent contra- (NAHP), to the LGBTQ com- influence over a multitude of expe- perspective to the digital space. What's worse, the platform pres- dictory side to Silicon Valley rarely munity, and even on Capitol Hill riences, from news distribution to Across all demographics, includ- ents itself as an honest purveyor depicted in books, television shows where U.S. Sen. Elizabeth Warren shopping to professional commu- ing age, race, gender, income and of information, even though the and movies, full of a handful of (D-Mass.) has expressed her con- nications. education, Americans are increas- powerful companies careful to keep cerns over anti-competitive be- Consider the area of news pub- ingly getting their news through so- CHAVIS Page 45

Guest Columnist By Patricia A. Maryland Managing Pain, Opioid Addiction in Black Community

persistent pain afflict the emotional proving quality of life. ways the preferred tool for treating strong advocates for health equity, and financial well-being of people Minorities are not at a higher risk pain. Indeed, when appropriate- negative preconceptions can creep and their families, it also exacts a for pain-related conditions than ly administered, opioids can help into how pain is addressed in the As America grapples with pre- significant strain on our country their White counterparts, but Afri- patients relieve or manage their clinical setting. Eliminating these scription opioid addiction, an — in the form of health care costs, can-Americans consistently receive pain. However, the prescription of biases is one key way we can achieve epidemic shattering communities long-term disability and lost work- less-adequate treatment for acute less-effective medications or lower better outcomes for African-Amer- across our nation, health care pro- er productivity. and chronic pain — even after con- dosages does signal a troubling gap icans experiencing pain, and that viders face a challenging question: Pain does not discriminate based trolling for age, gender and pain in instances when opioids can be an starts by understanding a patient's How can we help patients treat and on background or health status, yet intensity. What's more, research effective, pragmatic solution for Af- heritage and belief system. With manage their pain while reducing research points to substantial dis- also shows that minorities are more rican-American patients. greater cultural competence, physi- the risk of addiction? parities in the prevalence, treatment likely to be prescribed less-effective, Many factors are at play in un- cians can better manage pain in a Pain management is a serious and outcomes of pain. For many non-opioid medications — or opi- derstanding why African-American manner that's compatible with and health issue, as chronic cases of African-Americans and other mi- oids at a lower prescription dosage patients are more likely to receive respectful of patients' backgrounds. pain now affect more Americans norities, understanding why these — than whites, even when pain se- inadequate pain treatment, but Access is another instrumental le- than diabetes, heart disease and disparities exist is paramount to verity levels are comparable. physician bias is perhaps the biggest cancer combined. Not only does achieving pain care equity and im- That is not to say opioids are al- factor. While most physicians are MARYLAND Page 45

Guest Columnist By Charlene Crowell Illegal Practices Lead to Fines, Suits Against Auto-Title Lenders

used as collateral for one of consumer laws. Vehicle repos- olated and the continued need information to their employ- the most predatory and high- sessions cause not only the loss for financial regulation. ers in three states — Alabama, cost consumer loans, another of personal transportation, TMX Finance, offering au- Georgia and Tennessee. Many consumers breathe cycle of debt can begin. The but create mobility challenges to-title and personal loans in Due to CFPB's actions, a sigh of relief when their typical car-title loan is refi- affecting virtually every di- 18 states, is one of the na- TMX must stop both mak- car loans are finally paid off. nanced eight times and comes mension of life - reaching em- tion's largest auto title lenders ing visits to collect debts and Gaining title to personal ve- with triple-digit interest rates ployment, education, medical with 1,300 storefronts doing end deceptive marketing and hicles should free up monthly as high as 300 percent. Each services or managing personal business as TitleMax, Title- advertising practices that con- monies — unless that title is year, car-title loans strip $4 business. Bucks, and InstaLoans. CFPB fuse borrowers' understanding later used as collateral for a billion in fees from consumers. In recent days, the Consum- charged the businesses with of actual loan costs. In addi- high-cost and abusive loan. The looming threat of repos- er Financial Protection Bureau failure to tell its customers the tion to paying a $9 million Car-title loans provide a session, which affects one in (CFPB) fined a major car-title terms and costs of its auto-ti- fine, TMX Finance was found percentage of a vehicle's to- five consumers, often prompts lender $9 million and sued an- tle loans sold over a five-year to use "guides" or similar doc- tal value in exchange for the these costly renewals. other five. Together, these sep- period that begin in 2011. It uments that misrepresented promise of quick cash. Unfor- Frequently industry col- arate actions underscore how was also charged with illegally tunately, when car titles are lection practices violate basic consumers' rights are often vi- exposing consumers' personal CROWELL Page 45

26 OCTOBER 6 - 12, 2016 THE WASHINGTON INFORMER WWW.WASHINGTONINFORMER.COM OPINIONS/EDITORIALS Guest Columnist By LeBron James Why I'm Endorsing Hillary Clinton

But for me, coming home was never continue my second mission. I am in school and reach their dreams Network programs. We're working just about basketball. determined to make sure my kids through education. on year six now, and my kids have Two years ago, I [said] I was [re- As a kid, I didn't have much in Akron have what they need to I don't want to see any of them big plans for their futures. A lot of turning] home to Northeast Ohio – money. It was just my mom and become their best selves. Opportu- fall through the cracks. That easily them didn't think college was for where I was born and raised. When me, and things were rough at times. nities, a support system and a safety could have happened to me. But them, but now I hear they want to I came back, I had two missions. But I had basketball. That gave me net for kids in poverty or kids in sin- I was fortunate enough to have become doctors and business own- In June, thanks to my teammates a family, a community and an ed- gle-parent households shouldn't be support and mentors around me ers. We even have a future astro- and all your support, I accom- ucation. That's more than a lot of limited to those lucky enough to be who kept me on the right path. physicist. I can't wait to see how far plished my on-the-court mission. children in Akron can say. There are blessed with athletic talent. When That's what we're giving these these kids can go. I tell them how We came back from being down a lot of people who want to tell kids I entered the league, I founded the kids through my foundation. And important it is that they give back 3-1 in the NBA Finals to finally who grew up like me and looked LeBron James Family Foundation. I when someone believes in you, that to the community. If basketball has grab what we've waited 52 long like me that they just don't have didn't know it at the time but my changes everything. taught me anything, it's that no one years for: a championship in North- anything to look forward to. mission has become clear. We give I'm so proud of the more than achieves greatness alone and that it east Ohio. Holding that trophy was That's dead wrong. And that's children in Akron the resources 1,100 students in my Wheels for beyond words. It still hasn't hit me. why I came back to Cleveland to and opportunities they need to stay Education and Akron I PROMISE JAMES Page 46 Guest Columnist By Julianne Malveaux Keith Lamont Scott Video Footage Too Little, Too Late days of public protest along with a the family says it has more questions Emmanuel, the Chicago mayor although there are pictures of those disturbing video released by Scott's than answers. Allowing others to see who claimed there was nothing to lynched, though they are conspicu- wife provided a compelling reason. the video will likely raise more ques- hide on the Laquan McDonald vid- ously absent in many history books. Keith Lamont Scott was killed Still, Chief Putney released just two tions, but it will also close the trust eos? Those were released more than We don't have video of Rosewood by a police officer on Sept. 20, in short snippets of the shooting and gap. Failing to release the full video a year after McDonald's death, and or of the evisceration of Black Wall Charlotte, North Carolina. The indicated that more video was being suggests that the Charlotte police they contradicted the police version Street. Indeed, the carnage that eco- officer, dressed in civilian clothing, withheld. have something to hide. of his killing. nomically envious Whites visited on said that Mr. Scott had a gun and The compelling reason for the Releasing video snippets seems We didn't have the luxury of a successful African-American com- that he did not follow verbal orders Charlotte police to release all of the like appeasement, like the drip, video during enslavement, yet we munity is so shameful that white to put his hands up. While there videos is because there is a significant drip, drip of the police trying to know that horrors were visited on Tulsans have attempted to erase the is video that documents the inter- difference between what they say make a case shooting Scott to death. black people. Slaveowner journals, record of their cowardly acts — the action between Scott and Officer happened and what the Scott fami- The North Carolina NAACP, the along with some of the implements newspaper articles that recounted Brentley Vinson, Charlotte-Meck- ly says. The police say that Scott had ACLU, and many others have of torture that have been discovered White cowardice went missing de- lenburg Police Chief Kerr Putney a gun; the family says he was in his called for release of the entire, un- (and may be displayed in our new cades ago. had initially declined to release car reading a book and waiting for edited videos, but the police chief museum), document the horrors, We don't have video of the po- the videos because there was "no one of his sons to come home from has dug his heels in. Does he have but imagine having video of it. compelling reason" to do so. But school. Having reviewed the videos, something in common with Rahm We don't have video of lynching, MALVEAUX Page 46

Askia-At-Large By Askia Muhammad Suppose White Orthodoxy Is Wrong

by a popular uprising in 1979 Great Satan. ans are not alone. Suppose ond-class treatment in all af- … and then the U.S. gave asy- Suppose keeping millions of there are dozens and dozens of fairs and are no longer willing Suppose, just for the sake lum to said dictator, now-de- Africans in slavery and geno- countries — U.S. "partners" to wait on the harvest America of this conversation, that ev- posed. cide for centuries and murder- around the planet — who've will inevitably reap for its bad erything that the Iranian Su- Suppose among the exu- ing millions of Native Amer- also got a beef with the United conduct. preme Leader says was and is berant Iranian revolutionaries icans are truly satanic crimes States. This is not supposing: the the gospel truth, and every- then vying for control in post- against humanity. The Amer- Suppose the descendants of U.S. has gone from slave pens thing said by the "regime in shah Iran, that one militant ican regime calls such charges those formerly enslaved Af- throughout the colonies, to Washington" is considered a band reacts to the asylum by "cheap slander." A boisterous ricans demanded, with one Wells Fargo all over the cit- pack of lies. overrunning and seizing the crowd chants: "USA! USA! voice, reparations — a federal, ies today, even inventing new Suppose the Iranian people U.S. embassy, capturing hun- USA!" monetary response intended methods of managing (plun- felt justifiably resentful of the dreds of personnel, holding That's the deal. Everyone is for the benefit of black people, dering) money and personnel American CIA which over- them hostage. Suppose the afraid to stand up to the bully, period. No equivocation. For along the way, as if the fic- threw the country's popular, zealots feel justified because even in diplomatic circles. black people. tional "Matrix" is real and the elected president in the 1950s, the U.S., they are taught, is the But suppose the formerly Suppose those black people, Great Recession and the de- installing in his place the cruel "Great Satan." enslaved Africans, the slaugh- after four and a half centu- shah of Iran who was toppled Suppose America is the tered Indians, and the Irani- ries, said they are tired of sec- ASKIA Page 46

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D.C. Dance Troupe Captures Essence

5A dancer performs in the "Wade Suite" scene during the Step Afrika! dance troupe's "The Migration: Reflections on of Black 'Migration' Jacob Lawrence" at the UDC Theater of the Arts in northwest D.C. on Sunday, Oct. 2. / Photo by Shevry Lassiter

By Lauren Poteat nities and sororities, coupled to the other slaves to help their in tailored suits and carrying the backdrop during the entire WI Contributing Writer with jazz and body percussions "sister" to her feet in this step briefcases as they find new mu- performance, beautifully illus- in "The Migration," which tells routine, was palpable through- sical interest and comfort in jazz trating the story of the Great A D.C. international dance the story of hope and change out the entire audience. music. Migration, where multitudes company's latest creation, "The through fast-paced dance rou- Another remarkable scene Essi Egbeto, a young profes- of black Americans who, after Migration," based on the icon- tines. was the slaves, who were known sional from northern Maryland World War I, began to abandon ic and vibrant paintings of re- The performance, which ran for finding nightly pleasures in and direct descendant from their homes in the rural South nowned black American artist from Sept. 30 to Oct. 2 in D.C. instruments and dance, crying Ghana, lauded the creativity of in search of greater economic Jacob Lawrence, is a soul-churn- at the UDC Theater of the Arts, out in terror, "they took our the show. opportunity and freedom in the ing must-see. opened up with a group of tired drums away," before they began "As I watched this I felt so North. The dance company — Step slaves, picking cotton under a to dance ferociously in unison, much pride and humility, to be Afrika! — mixes spirit filled hot morning sun, just before using their own bodies as per- able to recognize how rich the "We saw for the first time, rhythmic movements of ancient one slave collapses from exhaus- cussions. culture is, no matter what any- Step Afrika's exhibit inside of African motions with tradition- tion. In the next scene, the same body says," she said. "How great the new African American Mu- al, intricate step routines from The intensity of the beating of people once dressed in tattered is it that we are able to express seum and it is so nice to be part historical black Greek frater- the narrator's drums, signaling clothes are seen dancing around ourselves through our bodies? of history and so nice for this Just the strength that comes performance to really be cele- from that is beautiful." brating the story of the great mi- Linda Peppera, a young pro- gration," said C. Brian Williams, fessional in northern Virgin- the dance company's founder. "I ia and huge fan of the dance hope you all will remember this troupe, echoed the sentiment. piece and think about the mil- "I love seeing black bodies lions of people who are migrat- in motion and I could feel the ing everyday, our own migration emotions of the dancers come stories and remind ourselves that through with spirits of joy, hope these people, like these people and brokenness," she said. portrayed on stage, are all look- The inspirations from the por- ing for a better life." traits of Lawrence were seen in WI

GRAMMY AWARD-WINNING ANTHONY HAMILTON RETURNS TO DISTRICT Hamilton hits the District at the DAR Constitution Hall on Saturday, Oct. 8 with his “What I’m Feeling Tour,” with special guests Lalah Hathaway and Eric Benet. The four-week tour will hit major cities including Detroit, Washington, D.C, New Orleans, LA and more. Tickets can be purchased at Ticketmaster.com. Fans can expect to hear all of their hits plus new music as each artist has released new albums this year. On March 25th, Hamilton released his fifth studio album, “What I'm Feelin'” via RCA Records, which includes the hit single, “Amen” and has previously collaborated with artists that include: 5Dancers perform in the "Chicago" scene during the Step Afrika! dance troupe's Nas, Rick Ross, Carlos Santana, Jill Scott, Tupac and Al Green. NPR will include his story in the inaugural launch of their "The Migration: Reflections on Jacob Lawrence" at the UDC Theater of the Arts in highly anticipated docu-series “Illuminated” slated to air in August. northwest D.C. on Sunday, Oct. 2. / Photo by Shevry Lassiter

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By Lauren Poteat ironic and satiri- WI Contributing Writer cal wit set a profound precedent Comedy legends Dick Grego- in black comedy ry and Paul Mooney performed after he replaced Saturday before a capacity crowd white comedian at the historic Howard Theatre Irwin Corey at “Sharp, sassy, with attitude and verve” in D.C., with both of the no- the club, becom- —The Guardian toriously outspoken comics' ra- ing a part of a pier wit, charm and undeniable new generation knowledge on full display. of black comics This profoundly relevant theatrical narrative fuses movement, As each comedian dispensed including Nipsey music, art, and cinema to explore violence and race relations with hard, cold truths about the dif- Russell, Bill Cosby and Godfrey edy Central hit "Chappelle's honesty and poignancy in a captivating new production with the ferences between "white" and Cambridge. Show," starring in several pop- power to stun, inspire, awaken, and ultimately create change. "black" America, their sly narra- With a lengthy history in civil ular sketches including "Ask a October 27–30 | Eisenhower Theater tives illustrated that the smallest rights and nutrition, Gregory is Black Dude," "Mooney at the still revered as one of the great- Movies" and "Negrodamus," the Following the evening performance on Oct. 29, Whoopi nuggets of wisdom can skillfully Goldberg hosts a free* post-performance panel discussion, be woven into the largest chunks est black figures and comics of black version of Nostradamus. “Power of the Arts to Be Transformative,” that includes of laughter through hilariously all time. Andrew Paul, a resident of Nicole Hockley from Sandy Hook Promise, filmmaker Lee Daniels, actress Phylicia Rashad, professor Michael Eric detailed jokes. Mooney's comedy pedigree is New York City and longtime Dyson, and Kayla Hicks, the Director of African-American & Presented in association with Though both have been per- equally sterling, though his start Mooney fan, said he drove all Community Outreach with the Educational Fund to Stop Gun forming for decades, their pol- was a bit more inauspicious, as the way to D.C. just for Satur- Violence. *Oct. 29 eve. ticketholders only ished jokes seem to present an he began as a circus ringmas- day's show. air of timelessness, as fans of dif- ter. His unique humor quickly "I had to come see Paul," he TICKETS ON SALE NOW! ferent races and ages belted out caught the attention of standup said. "I've maybe seen Paul four (202) 467-4600 KENNEDY-CENTER.ORG in laughter during their uncan- icon Richard Pryor, however, other times and he is phenome- Tickets also available at the Box Office. Groups (202) 416-8400 For all other ticket-related customer service inquiries, call the Advance Sales Box Office at (202) 416-8540 ny show. and Mooney went on to write nal. Seeing Paul is seeing history Joshua Duncan, a longtime many works and establish him- and I love Paul." D.C. resident, expressed his self as a longtime friend of the One 23-year-old Georgetown admiration for Gregory, a civil showbiz legend. University student in attendance rights activist, social critic, writ- Mooney become a writer for Saturday marveled at the time- CAN’T GET ENOUGH WI NEWS? er and nutritionist. several classic TV shows, in- lessness of the veteran perform- "I love Dick Gregory," he said. cluding "Sanford and Son," ers. "I always have. There is no one "Good Times," "Saturday Night "Dick Gregory and Paul VISIT OUR WEBSITE FOR EVEN funnier and everyone should see Live" and "In Living Color," Mooney definitely supersede him perform at least once." the latter of which he helped to my age group, but I think that MORE INFO ON OUR COMMUNITY! Gregory's legacy dates back to create the infamous "Homey D. is the magic of their comedy," 1961 when he was handpicked Clown" character played by Da- she said. "You can be any age or WWW.WASHINGTONINFORMER.COM by Hugh Hefner to work at mon Wayans. color and it all still resonates." the Chicago Playboy Club. His He also wrote for the Com- WI

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By D. Kevin McNeir of the Kwanzaa holiday which which includes many HBCUs. WI Editor was released (First Day of Issue) My art also graces the cov- on October 1, 2016. Kwanzaa is ers of over 75 books and in- The United States Postal Service [USPS] re- an official holiday and in 1997 cludes authors such as Terry Mc- cently issued a new Kwanzaa stamp, designed the stamp was released with Millan, Iyanla Vanzant (“Acts by a Los Angeles-based artist who’s been creat- two other new holiday stamps: of Faith”) and Alice Walker ing bright, bold, colorful illustrations that have Hanukkah, and Cinco de (“Trilogy” – a book containing become her trademark and signature. Mayo. It's a holiday stamp not three of her novels). I'm also Now Synthia Saint James, who created the a Black Heritage Stamp. an author and I've just released original Kwanzaa stamp in 1997, sold her first two new books: “Honey Suck- painting at the age of 20, and gained interna- WI: A lot of your work has le Kisses: Love's Refreshment” tional recognition for her design of the cover centered on illustrating or au- and “I AM Edmonia Lewis and for Terri McMillan’s novel “Waiting to Exhale,” thoring projects for children’s I AM Wildfire: A Monologue.” discusses her career which has spanned close to books. Is that your niche? 50 years. WI: Your biography says Saint James: I have written you’ve always wanted to be Washington Informer: As this is your sec- and or illustrated 17 children's an artist. Is that accurate and ond project for USPS, what books between 1994 and 2000 who has inspired you along changes did you employ and but that wasn't, and isn't, my the way? why? primary focus. I sold my first painting in 1969, which was a Saint James: I've known that Saint James: I was commis- commissioned painting. So my I wanted to be an artist since sioned to create the painting career to this day has includ- I was five. At that time there for the USPS “First Commem- ed commissioned paintings wasn't an inspiration but a de- STUDIO COMPANY orative” Kwanzaa Stamp for the for individuals, corporations, sire that turned into my pas- Kwanzaa holiday in 1966, which non-profit organizations and sion. In my early teens I fell in PERFORMANCE: was released on October 22, colleges and universities. I'm love with the French Impres- 1997. Last year I was commis- also an educator and for the sionists. I'm a self-taught artist. sioned to create a new painting past six years, I’ve booked my Life is magnificent! Accept, re- NEW WORKS! celebrating the 50th anniversary College and University Tour, lease, relax and enjoy it.

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By Lauren Poteat ton topic in this year's presiden- WI Contributing Writer tial election, with more than 194 black Americans shot dead this Amid what many considered year by police officials, Giovanni a "Black genocide" in America, strongly urged all black citizens coupled with a tension-filled to get out and vote. presidential election season in "I'm very fond of black peo- its waning moments, award-win- ple," she said. "We're a great ning writer, poet and activist people and I think it is so im- Nikki Giovanni sheds light on a portant that black people get out disrupted society. and vote, because our vote does As one of the world's most matter. renowned Black American poets "So many people have died to and one of Oprah Winfrey's 25 make this possible and this is the "Living Legends, the longtime election that they were thinking distinguished professor at Virgin- about," Giovanni said. "And I ia Tech University recently waxed like Hillary [Clinton]. I don't poetic about police brutality and see anything unlikable about 5Nikki Giovanni / Courtesy photo society ills as a whole. someone that has spent their life and my mother and what they "The police and black citizens trying to help out other people, would say if they could see this. have had problems for a long time, including black people. "It's not a museum you can just this is nothing new," Giovanni "John Lewis and I went to go to once," she said. "It's like the said. "And if you go back in his- school together at Fisk Universi- Louvre in Paris, or the Metropol- tory, what we had is the [Ku Klux ty," she said. "If we didn't vote, itan, or any other great museum Klan] and black citizens and once we wouldn't have John Lewis in you go to over and over again." they got rid of the KKK, it looks the House of Representatives. Beginning her writing career to me as though they joined the You have to vote." in the late 1960s as one of the police department. Giovanni didn't mince words foremost authors of the Black "I think white people have to about Clinton's Republican op- Arts Movement, the sassy yet grow up, I do." she said. "That ponent, either. strong activist has written over thinking that they are superior "Tell me something, is Donald 20 books and a multitude of and everything is one way, but Trump on drugs? I think he's on poetries, but still prepares for are then scared of a 13-year-old something," she said. her latest work of literature, "A black boy walking down the In addition to her ravishing Good Cry." street? … What does that mean? words of wisdom concerning the The book, set to come out If you're supposed to be superior, current state of black America, January, is a reflection of works why are you afraid of unarmed Giovanni is featured on a wall with the intention to create a men? Does that make sense? next to President Barack Obama space that will allow all women "If Maya Angelou were still inside of the new National Muse- a chance at a good cry, Giovanni here she would be upset, but um of African American History said. Maya was very kind," she said. and Culture, as part of the muse- "We as women, we don't cry," "If I could reach into heaven and um's prolific quotes. she said. "People think we do, get one person back, I would get "I was so pleased to see my but we don't. When things hap- Nina Simone, because she would words at the museum next to pen, we get it done. We don't curse them out! That's who I President Obama's," she said. have time to stop and mourn want." "I got tears in my eyes because I and I think what we need is a With race relations a hot-but- thought about my grandmother good cry. To say, I'm not going to be brave about it, it hurts." With a sendoff message to those finding difficulty to cope "...if you go back in history, what or understand societal ills especially plaguing the black community, Giovanni offers up the we had is the [Ku Klux Klan] poems "The Allowables," "In the Spirit of Martin" and "Ego and black citizens and once they Tripping" as voices of strength, wisdom and clarity. DREAMWORKS PICTURES AND RELIANCE ENTERTAINMENT PRESENT A MARC PLATT PRODUCTION got rid of the KKK, it looks to me "These incidents play into my A TATE TAYLOR FILM “THE GIRL ON THE TRAIN” EMILY BLUNT REBECCA FERGUSON HALEY BENNETT JUSTIN THEROUX MUSIC EXECUTIVE heart and my emotional areas," LUKE EVANS ALLISON JANNEY EDGAR RAMIREZ LISA KUDROW BYDANNY ELFMAN PRODUCERCELIA COSTAS she said. "They have not gotten PRODUCED BASED ON SCREENPLAY as though they joined the BYMARC PLATT p.g.a. JARED LEBOFF p.g.a. 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By D. Kevin McNeir movie. What troubled him most, he planned and led by Turner, he would WI Editor says: the fact that the revolt occurred remark, “I wanted to portray an era less than 100 miles from his child- of history which we are now begin- “Resistance lives in the air in this hood home. ning to understand to our enormous current moment. Anyone who sees He became so taken by the life of heartbreak and misery.” When he this film should leave the theater Turner that he put his acting career began writing the novel in 1962, and feel compelled to be a change on hold for two years and began which he described as one of the factor with respect to relations that seeking investors for his film. most haunting slave narratives – half are taking place in this country,” said Celebrated author William Sty- a zealot’s accounting of faith and half director, writer, producer and actor ron published “The Confessions of a terrible reckoning of the revolt, he Nate Parker, 36, about his new mov- Nat Turner” in 1967, winning a Pu- said his goal was to write “a medita- ie “Birth of a Nation,” which opens litzer Prize and later being awarded tion on history.” across the U.S. this Friday in over an honorary degree at Wilberforce Parker, however, has been ada- 2,000 theaters nationwide. University in Ohio. mant in pointing out distinguishing The film, which recounts the vio- Critics called the book a major differences between the book and his lent 1831 slave rebellion envisioned accomplishment. However, many film. 5Nate Parker in a scene from the movie. / Courtesy photo and led by Nat Turner (1800- 1831), Black intellectuals refuted Styron’s It remains to be seen whether also includes scenes from today’s nu- account, saying “only the truth Parker’s portrayal of Turner will suc- 6Provocative posters have been used in the publicity of the new film “Birth of a merous examples of outrage over about Black people and the endless cessfully present the facts of history Nation,” which will hit 2,000 theaters on Friday, Oct. 7. / Courtesy photo fatal police shootings of Black men system of degradation and oppres- in a society that more often seems and has been released, according to sion to which they have been sub- horrified by blackness instead of al- Parker and Fox Searchlight, the dis- jected . . . will set us all free from our lowing blackness to be glorified. tributor of the film, as an urgent call racial nightmare.” But as Parker has been quoted as to action. Parker’s film struck gold at the re- saying, “the need for a hero is differ- “When injustice knocks at our cent Sundance Film Festival in Utah, ent than the need for an historical own front door, are we going to but it hasn’t put an end to the con- reckoning and an understanding of counter it with everything we have?” troversy over who has the moral au- what fostered this brutal revolt.” Parker asks. thority to talk about the experience Of course, we will have to see for Parker, in several interviews, em- of slavery in the U.S. – a Black film- ourselves. WI phasizes “the shortage of heroism” maker like Parker or a white novelist in the history he learned during his like Styron. childhood in Virginia. He said not For Styron, who died in 2006 at Nat Turner’s until college did he learn about Nat 81 and who, like Parker, grew up in Turner, the central character in the Virginia near the site of the revolt Revolt – A Brief History

The Reparations Study Group Turner, an enslaved Afri- can American, led a rebellion Thursday October 13, 2016 of slaves and free Blacks in Southhampton County, Vir- “A N EW LANDMARK IN AMERICAN CINEMA” From 6 pm to 8 pm ginia on Aug. 21, 1831, that resulted in the deaths of 55 to 65 whites. In retaliation, en- At Southeast Public Library raged white militias and mobs 403 7th Street, Southeast, 20003 killed more than 200 Blacks in the course of ending the rebellion. In the aftermath, And get answers to: the state quickly arrested and What are Black reparations? Who is eligible for executed 57 Blacks accused “BEAUTIFUL AND POWERFUL” of being part of Turner’s slave Reparations? rebellion. Turner hid success- And fully for two months. When found, he was quickly tried, Join up in activities to convicted and sentenced to Discuss ways that Blacks can employ to get reparations death and hanged. Southern Join up with people and a Movement committed to states, including Virginia, passed new laws to control getting what they are due in reparations legislation and slaves and free Blacks. They ALLYING RY OF A ILM “A R C F ” compensation prohibited education of slaves and free Blacks, restricted rights of assembly for free RSVP Blacks, withdrew their right (202) 547-4125 to bear arms and to vote and required white ministers to be The Southeast Library is located on Capitol Hill present at all Black worship STARTS FRIDAY, OCTOBER 7 AT THEATRES EVERYWHERE across from the Eastern Market subway stop. services. CHECK LOCAL LISTINGS FOR THEATRES & SHOWTIMES

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THE STEP AFRIKA! dance troupe performs in "The Migration: Reflections on Jacob Lawrence" at the UDC Theater of the Arts in northwest D.C. on Sunday, Oct. 2. The performance, based on a series of paintings by Lawrence, depicts the migration of thousands of African-Americans from the rural South to the industrial cities of the North between 1910 to 1930. / Photos by Shevry Lassiter

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TAURUS You may wonder whether you should be gracious and go out of your way "Another Day in the for others or stick to your own agenda. The current blend of energies could mean that Death of America: A you swing between these options. However, there might be a way to compromise even if you have reservations about doing so. If it saves clashing with others and the resulting Chronicle of Ten Short bad feelings, it might be worth it. Lucky Numbers: 5, 14, 57 Lives" by Gary Younge GEMINI You may want to give a good impression, but underneath the charming smile you could have an agenda that you feel would be rude to share with others. The c.2016, Nation Books truth may be that you're eager to get your own way concerning romance, business, and $25.99 ($33.99 Canada) money matters. If you're going to get the results you seek, you may need to be honest with at least one person or you could lose out. Lucky Numbers: 11, 14, 29 304 pages

CANCER A somewhat intense connection could make it easier to talk someone around to your way of thinking. The present focus on tact and diplomacy encourages you to tackle the subject from a different perspective, resulting in a much more desir- Today was an ordinary day. able outcome. Someone will boss you around unless you can be firm with them. Lucky Numbers: 6, 31, 52 By Terri Schlichenmeyer WI Contributing Writer LEO There's a lot to be said for socializing, as it could bring opportunities your way that you might not come across otherwise. You may even find that a creative idea leads It had its ups and downs, pleasant surprises came between the mundane and the to a project you enjoy collaborating on, one that could quickly become a done deal. irritating and you'll look back at it tomorrow with clarity, perhaps, but its details will You might require more stamina to keep going. Lucky Numbers: 1, 15, 17 be sketchy in a decade. It was an ordinary day which, says Gary Younge, also means an average of seven kids in the U.S. lost their lives to a bullet. In "Another Day in the VIRGO If you have items to purchase for the home, don't take the first deal you Death of America," he explains. come across. On another note, the tendency to indulge could cause you to spend more on leisure activities than you need to. However, if you're investing your cash in On Nov. 23, 2013, most Americans were preparing for Thanksgiving. We were a creative project or blossoming romance, you may feel it's money well spent. Lucky marking the anniversary of JFK's assassination and watching the weather, the news on Numbers: 10, 47, 55 Iraq, or the Baylor-Oklahoma State game. We were enjoying our weekend. And on that Saturday, 10 random children died of gunshot wounds in this country. LIBRA If you're to make the most of this week, you might find that it goes more eas- That, says Younge, has become too normal. It barely even registers anymore. For a ily if you keep an open mind and are willing to put yourself in another person's shoes, while, there were websites that tracked this kind of thing but for the most part, the especially if you're experiencing a degree of conflict with him or her. However, you deaths of these "kids" — coincidentally, all boys on this day; seven African-Ameri- may have no option but to compromise over the weekend. Lucky Numbers: 3, 18, 32 cans, one white, two Hispanic — are unmarked, except by families and locals. The youngest, 9-year-old Jaiden Dixon, was a "giving soul" with a "Valentine" SCORPIO The focus on your psychological sector intensifies this week and may be he thought he might marry someday. Preparing for school on a Friday morning, he even more reason why you're so eager to make changes. This is also a chance to think opened the door for his mother's ex-boyfriend, who shot Dixon in the face. about your life purpose and how far you've come working toward it. If you aren't sure Dixon died the next day. what it is, use this opportunity to reflect on it. Lucky Numbers: 17, 23, 29 The girlfriend of Kenneth Miller, who was "just three days shy of his 20th birthday," learned of his death through Twitter. Seventeen-year-old Stanley Taylor was killed SAGITTARIUS Early in the week could see you getting serious about collaborating over "spontaneous drama." Legally blind 18-year-old Pedro Dado Cortez worked for on a project that is deeply meaningful to you. But try not to overthink this, as that his father and dreamed of learning to drive. could delay everything. If you try to get it perfectly right the first time, it might not Eleven-year-old Tyler Dunn was shot by a playmate, while 16-year-old Edwin Rajo work out as well as taking a more spontaneous approach. Lucky Numbers: 2, 6, 10 was accidentally shot in the chest by his best friend. Samuel Brightmon was "conflict-averse," Tyshon Anderson had been shot several times before, Gustin Hinnant CAPRICORN The start of the week could coincide with some good news or an was an honor roll student and Gary Anderson was killed because he wore a red hood- offer you can't refuse. And rest assured there's more to come! The more you work at ie. setting your goals and achieving them, the bigger your rewards will be. Friday's New One bullet tore apart a small town. All devastated families and friendships. Some Moon can be helpful for kick-starting a major project. Lucky Numbers: 8, 14, 29 were in areas where "nobody knows where the next shot is coming from. … But AQUARIUS The focus on far horizons could see you making travel plans and con- everybody knows it's coming." sidering study options. And the more willing you are to move out of your comfort Before we get any further, there's this: British-born author Gary Younge doesn't zone, the more exciting the doors that open up can be. Regarding a career move, it overtly advocate, nor does he denigrate, gun control, but astute readers can catch a might be wise to trust your instincts. The job might sound perfect, but if you suspect clue. He also writes about parenting, particularly within the Black community; about that it isn't, investigate further. It's also possible that a pattern of belief may be holding gangs; prisons; and about the NRA and its influence. you back from trying something new. Lucky Numbers: 7, 10, 37 And these are interesting subjects, but the real power comes in the stories he un- covers in "Another Day in the Death of America." 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NYIT Blanks UDC in Men's Soccer

5 University of the District of Columbia defender Marcus Mottley clears the ball before New York Institute of Technology midfielder Jorge Sariego can get to him during the Division II matchup at Georgetown University's Cooper Field in northwest D.C. on Saturday, Oct. 1. NYIT defeated UDC 3-0. / Photo by John E. De Freitas

3 University of the District of Columbia midfielder Alejandro Ventura and New York Institute of Technology defender Marcos Enriquez vie for possession during a matchup at Georgetown University's Cooper Field in northwest D.C. on Saturday, Oct. 1. NYIT defeated UDC 3-0. / Photo by John E. De Freitas

6 New York Institute of Technology defender Ben Wilson battles with University of the District of Columbia midfielders during a matchup at Georgetown University's Cooper Field in northwest D.C. on Saturday, Oct. 1. NYIT defeated UDC 3-0. / Photo by John E. De Freitas

3 University of the District of Columbia midfielder Gabriel Torres outruns New York Institute of Technology midfielder Alejandro Porras at Georgetown University's Cooper Field in northwest D.C. on Saturday, Oct. 1. NYIT defeated UDC 3-0. / Photo by John E. De Freitas

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Redskins Top Browns for First Home Win

3 Cleveland Browns wide receiver Terrelle Pryor Sr. is tackled by Wash- ington Redskins cornerback Josh Norman during the Redskins' 31-20 win at FedEx Field in Landover, Maryland, on Sunday, Oct. 2. / Photo by John E. De Freitas

6 Washington Redskins running back Chris Thompson evades Cleveland Browns defensive back Briean Boddy-Calhoun for a first down during the Redskins' 31-20 win at FedEx Field in Landover, Maryland, on Sunday, Oct. 2. / Photo by John E. De Freitas

5 Washington Redskins tight end Jordan Reed scores one of his two first-quarter touchdown receptions during the Redskins' 31-20 win over the Cleve- land Browns at FedEx Field in Landover, Maryland, on 3 Washington Redskins cornerback Quinton Dunbar tackles Cleveland Browns Sunday, Oct. 2. / Photo by John wide receiver Ricardo Louis during the Redskins' 31-20 win at FedEx Field in E. De Freitas Landover, Maryland, on Sunday, Oct. 2. / Photo by John E. De Freitas

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Turning Hearts Historic St. Mary’s Church Episcopal Church

Virgil K. Thomas, Sr. Reverend James Manion Senior Pastor/ Teacher Priest

4275 4th Street, S.E. Foggy Bottom - Founded in 1867 Washington, DC 20034 728 23rd Street, NW - Washington, DC 20037 Phone: 202-746-0113 Church office: 202-333-3985 - Fax : 202-338-4958 Fax: 301-843-2445 Service and Times Service and Times Sundays: 10 a.m. Holy Eucharist Sunday School 8 – 9 AM with Music and Hymns Worship Service 9 – 11 AM Wednesdays: 12:10 p.m. - Holy Eucharist Tuesday Night Bible Study 6:30 – 8:00 PM Wednesday Daytime Bible Study 11 AM – 12:30 PM www.stmarysfoggybottom.org Email: [email protected] Motto : “A Great Commitment to the Great Commandment” Website: www.turningheartschurchdc.org All are welcome to St. Mary’s to Email: [email protected] Learn, Worship, and Grow.

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The Miracle Center Pilgrim Baptist Church of Allen Chapel Crusader Baptist Isle of Patmos of Faith Missionary Church Living Waters A.M.E. Church Church Baptist Church Baptist Church

Bishop Michael C. Turner, Sr. Rev. Louis B. Jones II Rev. Paul Carrette Rev. Dr. Michael E. Bell, Sr., Rev. Dr. Alton W. Jordan Reverend Dr. Calvin L. Matthews Senior Pastor Pastor Senior Pastor Pastor Pastor Senior Pastor

9161 Hampton Overlook Harold Andrew 2498 Alabama Ave., SE - Washington D.C. 20020 800 I Street, NE - Washington, DC 20002 1200 Isle of Patmos Plaza, Northeast Capitol Heights, MD 20743 700 I Street, N.E. Washington, D.C. 20002 Assistant Pastor Office: (202) 889-7296 Fax: (202) 889-2198 - www.acamec.org 202-548-0707 - Fax No. 202-548-0703 (202) 547-8849 Washington, DC 20018 Phone: 301-350-2200 Service and Times Service and Times Office: (202) 529-6767 - Fax: (202) 526-1661 Fax: 301-499-8724 4915 Wheeler Road Service and Times Sunday Worship Services: 8:00am and 11:00am Sunday Morning Worship: 11:00am Oxon Hill, MD 20745 Service and Times Service and Times Sunday Church School - 9:15am & Sunday Adult Forum Bible Study - 10:30am Holy Communion: 1st Sunday Worship Sundays: 7:30 & 11:00am 301-894-6464 Sunday Worship Services: 7:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. Sunday Worship Times : 7:30 a.m. 7 10:00 a.m. 2nd & 4th Monday Women’s Bible Study: 6:30pm Sunday School: 9:45am 5th Sundays: 9:30am Holy Communion: 2nd Sunday at 7:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. Communion: 1st Sunday 3rd Sundays: Service and Times Tuesday Jr./Sr. Bible Study: 10:00am Men’s Monday Bible Study: 7:00pm Sunday School: 9:00 a.m. Tuesday Topical Bible Study: 6:30pm Wednesday Night Bible Study: 7:00pm Sunday Church School: 9:20 a.m. Baptism & Holy Communion Sunday Service: 8:30am& 11:00am Bible Study: Wednesday, 12 Noon Tuesday New Beginnings Bible Study: 6:30pm Women’s Ministry Bible Study: 3rd Friday -7:00pm Seniors Bible Study: Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m. Prayer & Praise: Bible Study: Wednesday 7:30pm Noon Day Prayer Service: Tuesdays at Noon Bible Study in homes: Tuesday 7:00 p.m. Wednesdays @ Noon & 6:30pm Wednesday Pastoral Bible Study: 6:30pm Computer Classes: Announced Communion Service: First Sunday Bible Study: Tuesdays at 7 p.m. Wednesday Children’s Bible Study: 6:30pm Family and Marital Counseling by appointment Website: www.themiraclecenterFMBC.com Thursday Men’s Bible Study: 6:30pm Motto: “A Ministry of Reconciliation Where www.pilgrimbaptistdc.org www.livingwatersmd.org E-mail: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Friday before 1st Sunday Praise & Worship Service: 6:30pm Everybody is Somebody!” www.CrusadersBaptistChurch.org Motto: “We Walk by Faith, Not by Sight” Saturday Adult Bible Study: 10:00am Website: http://isleofpatmosbc.org “God is Love” “The Amazing, Awesome, Audacious Allen Chapel A.M.E. Church” Church Email: [email protected]

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

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

Campbell AME Twelfth Street Church Christian Church

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

Mt. Zion Mount Carmel Baptist Church Baptist Church

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

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Shabbath Holy Trinity All Nations King Emmanuel Emmanuel Florida Avenue Commandment United Baptist Baptist Church Baptist Church Baptist Church Baptist Church Church Church

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

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

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

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

Rev. Dr. Maxwell M. Washington Rev. Curtis l. Staley Rev. Alonzo Hart Rev. Dr. Wallace Charles Smith Rev. Reginald M. Green, Sr. Rev. Dr. H. B. Sampson, III Pastor Pastor Pastor Pastor Interim Pastor Pastor

Worshiping Location 621 Alabama Ave., S.E.- Washington, D.C. 20032 917 N St. NW - Washington, DC 20001 9th & P Street, N.W. - W. D.C. 20001 602 N Street NW - Washington, D.C. 20001 2914 Bladensburg Road, NE Wash., DC 20018 Knights of Columbus - 1633 Tucker Road P: (202) 561-1111 - F: (202) 561-1112 (202) 232-4294 (202) 232-4200 Office:(202) 289-4480 Office: (202) 529-3180 - Fax: (202) 529-7738 Fort Washington, MD 20744 Service and Times Service and Times Fax: (202) 289-4595 Service and Times (240) 838-7074 Service and Times Sunday Service: 10 am Sunday Morning Prayer Service: 8:00 a.m. Service and Times Worship Service: 7:30 a.m. Sunrise Prayer Services - Sunday 7:00 a.m. Sunday School for all ages: 8:30 am Sunday Church School: 9:15 a.m. Sunday Worship Services: 7:45am & 11:00am Sunday School: 9:00 a.m. Service and Times Morning Worship: 8:00 a.m 1st Sunday Baptism: 10: am Sunday Morning Worship: 10:40 a.m. Sunday School For All Ages: 9:30am Worship Service: 10:30 a.m. Sunday Worship Services: 10:00 am Church School : 9:30 a.m. 2nd Sunday Holy Communion:10 am Third Sunday - Prayer Services: Wednesday 11:30am & 6:45pm Holy Communion: 4th Sunday 7:30 a.m. & Sunday School: 9:00 am Morning Worship: 10:55 a.m. Tuesday: Baptismal & Holy Communion:10:30 a.m. Bible Institute: Wednesday at Noon & 7:45pm 10:30a.m. Holy Communion 3rd Sunday Morning Bible Study, Thursday: 6:30 p.m. Bible Study: 6:30 pm Tuesday - Prayer Services:Tuesday 7:30 p.m. Prayer / Bible Study: 6:15 pm - 7:20 pm (Tuesday) Prayer Meeting,Thursday : 7:30 p.m. Prayer Meeting: 7:45 pm Church At Study Prayer & Praise: 6:30 p.m. Email: [email protected] Wednesday 12 Noon Theme: “The Kingdom Focused Church” Website: www.firstrising.org Motto: “Where God is First and Where Email:[email protected] Matthew 6:33 and Mathew 28:18-20, KJV The Church Where GOD Is Working.... Website:www.mthoreb.org Friendly People Worship” And We Are Working With GOD “Changing Lives On Purpose “ Email: [email protected] 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. 2016 ADM 722 Administration No. 2016 ADM 1063 Administration No. 2016 ADM 1052 Administration No. 2016 ADM 929 Foreign No. 2016 FEP 98 Helen O. Pickett aka Helen O. Williams Thelma O. Jenkins Annie Louise Davis Gertrude P. Baird May 3, 2016 Decedent Decedent Decedent Decedent Date of Death Julius P. Terrell Jacqueline Jones Moore Mack C. Allen Dennis A. Baird, Esq. 1455 Pennsylvania Ave., NW, Suite 400 7605 14th St., NW 3300 Wheeler Road, SE 1323 Fenwick Lane Betty Jo Gaines Washington, DC 20004 Washington, DC 20012 Washington, DC 20032 Silver Spring, MD 20910 Name of Decedent Attorney Attorney Attorney Attorney NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT, NOTICE TO NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT OF FOREIGN NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT, NOTICE TO NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT, NOTICE TO NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT, NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND NOTICE TO UNKNOWN PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE AND NOTICE CREDITORS AND NOTICE TO UNKNOWN CREDITORS AND NOTICE TO UNKNOWN CREDITORS AND NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS TO CREDITORS HEIRS HEIRS HEIRS Julius P. Terrell, whose address is 1455 Jan C. Jenkins, whose address is 234 34th Darlene Davis, whose address is 6511 Pin Sean A. Baird, whose address is 1323 Fenwick Alice Blackmon whose address Pennsylvania Ave., NW, Suite 400, Washington, Street, NE, Washington, DC 20019, was Oak Court, Clinton, MD 20735, was appointed Lane, Silver Spring, MD 20910, was appointed DC 20004, was appointed Personal is 6614 6th Street, NW, Washington, DC 20012 appointed Personal Representative of the Personal Representative of the estate of Personal Representative of the estate of Representative of the estate of Helen O. Pickett was appointed personal representative of the estate of Thelma O. Jenkins who died on June Annie Louise Davis who died on November aka Helen O. Williams who died on August 7, Gertrude P. Baird who died on April 18, 2016 5, 2016 without a Will, and will serve without 23, 2015 with a Will, and will serve without estate of Betty Jo Gaines, deceased, by the 2011without a Will, and will serve with Court without a Will, and will serve without Court Court supervision. All unknown heirs and Court supervision. All unknown heirs and heirs Orphans Court for Montgomery County, State supervision. All unknown heirs and heirs whose supervision. All unknown heirs and heirs whose heirs whose whereabouts are unknown shall whose whereabouts are unknown shall enter of Maryland, on June 6, 2016. whereabouts are unknown shall enter their whereabouts are unknown shall enter their enter their appearance in this proceeding. their appearance in this proceeding. Objections appearance in this proceeding. Objections Service of process may be made appearance in this proceeding. Objections Objections to such appointment shall be filed to such appointment (or to the probate of to such appointment shall be filed with the upon Deborah D. Boddie, Esq., 1308 Ninth to such appointment (or to the probate of decedent’s Will) shall be filed with the Register with the Register of Wills, D.C., 515 5th Street, decedent’s Will) shall be filed with the Register Register of Wills, D.C., 515 5th Street, N.W., Street, NW, Washington, DC 20001 whose of Wills, D.C., 515 5th Street, N.W., Building N.W., Building A, Third Floor Washington, D.C. of Wills, D.C., 515 5th Street, N.W., Building Building A, Third Floor Washington, D.C. designation as District of Columbia agent has A, Third Floor Washington, D.C. 20001, on or 20001, on or before March 22, 2017. Claims A, Third Floor Washington, D.C. 20001, on or 20001, on or before March 29, 2017. Claims been filed with the Register of Wills, D.C. before March 22, 2017. Claims against the against the decedent shall be presented to the before March 22, 2017. Claims against the against the decedent shall be presented to the decedent shall be presented to the undersigned The decedent owned the following decedent shall be presented to the undersigned undersigned with a copy to the Register of Wills undersigned with a copy to the Register of Wills or filed with the Register of Wills with a copy to with a copy to the Register of Wills or filed or filed with the Register of Wills with a copy to District of Columbia real property: 1404 with a copy to the Register of Wills or filed with the Register of Wills with a copy to the the undersigned, on or before March 22, 2017, with the Register of Wills with a copy to the the undersigned, on or before March 29, 2017, Tuckerman Street, NW, #304, Washington, DC undersigned, on or before March 22, 2017, or be forever barred. Persons believed to be undersigned, on or before March 22, 2017, or be forever barred. Persons believed to be 20011. or be forever barred. Persons believed to be heirs or legatees of the decedent who do not or be forever barred. Persons believed to be heirs or legatees of the decedent who do not Claims against the decedent may be presented 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 receive a copy of this notice by mail within 25 to the undersigned and filed with the Register of receive a copy of this notice by mail within 25 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 days of its first publication shall so inform the Wills of the District of Columbia, 515 5th Street, days of its first publication shall so inform the Register of Wills, including name, address and Register of Wills, including name, address and relationship. Register of Wills, including name, address and relationship. NW, Third Floor, Washington, D.C. 20001 within Register of Wills, including name, address and relationship. relationship. 6 months from the date of first publication of Date of first publication: Date of first publication: this notice. Date of first publication: September 22, 2016 Date of first publication: September 29, 2016 September 22, 2016 September 22, 2016 Date of first publication: Jan C. Jenkins Sean A. Baird September 22, 2016 Julius P. Terrell Personal Representative Darlene Davis Personal Representative Personal Representative Personal Representative Alice Blackmon Personal Representative TRUE TEST COPY TRUE TEST COPY TRUE TEST COPY TRUE TEST COPY Anne Meister Anne Meister Anne Meister Anne Meister Register of Wills Register of Wills Anne Meister Register of Wills Register of Wills Register of Wills Washington Informer Washington Informer Washington Informer Washington Informer Washington Informer

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. 2016 ADM 1058 Administration No. 2016 ADM 1078 Administration No. 2016 ADM 1065 Foreign No. 2016 FEP 99 Administration Number 2016 ADM 1136 Josephine I. McRavin Dolores Day Hagans Brenda Marie Butler Decedent April 4, 2014 Estate of Decedent Decedent Date of Death Melvin P. Carter aka Melvin Phillip Carter NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT, NOTICE TO Juan Hersel Gaddis Deceased CREDITORS AND NOTICE TO UNKNOWN NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT, NOTICE TO 1773 Verbena Street, NW Fountain W. Clarke HEIRS CREDITORS AND NOTICE TO UNKNOWN Washington, DC 20012 Name of Decedent NOTICE OF STANDARD PROBATE HEIRS Attorney Hensley A. McRavin and Brenda C. McRavin, NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT OF FOREIGN whose addresses are 1602 Pebble Bch NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT, NOTICE TO Notice is hereby given that a petition has been Tina T. Butler, whose address is 11341 PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE AND NOTICE Ct., Mitchellville, MD/ 1100 Kingsdale Ct., CREDITORS AND NOTICE TO UNKNOWN filed in this Court by Brett Cohen for standard Joycton Drive, Upper Marlboro, MD 20774, HEIRS TO CREDITORS Mitchellville, MD 20721, were appointed was appointed Personal Representative of probate, including the appointment of one Personal Representatives of the estate of the estate of Brenda Marie Butler who died on Juan Hersel Gaddis, whose address is 1773 or more personal representative. Unless a Josephine I. McRavin who died on May 25, Patricia G. Shannon whose August 5, 2016 without a Will, and will serve Verbena Street, NW, Washington, DC 20012, complaint or an objection in accordance with 2016 with a Will, and will serve without Court address is 13600 Wild Quail Place, without Court supervision. All unknown heirs was appointed Personal Representative of the supervision. All unknown heirs and heirs whose Bryantown, MD 20617 was appointed personal Superior Court Probate Division Rule 407 is and heirs whose whereabouts are unknown estate of Dolores Day Hagans who died on whereabouts are unknown shall enter their representative of the estate of Fountain W. filed in this Court within 30 days from the date shall enter their appearance in this proceeding. August 7, 2016 without a Will, and will serve appearance in this proceeding. Objections Clarke, deceased, by the Orphans Court for of first publication of this notice, the Court may Objections to such appointment shall be filed without Court supervision. All unknown heirs to such appointment (or to the probate of and heirs whose whereabouts are unknown Montgomery County, State of Maryland, on take the action hereinafter set forth. decedent’s Will) shall be filed with the Register with the Register of Wills, D.C., 515 5th Street, shall enter their appearance in this proceeding. August 24, 2016. of Wills, D.C., 515 5th Street, N.W., Building N.W., Building A, Third Floor Washington, D.C. Objections to such appointment shall be filed Service of process may be made Order Sabina Richardson who is alleged to A, Third Floor Washington, D.C. 20001, on or 20001, on or before March 22, 2017. Claims with the Register of Wills, D.C., 515 5th Street, upon Kelley N. Shannon, 1302 Madison St., have custody of the will dated July 31, 2015 to before March 22, 2017. Claims against the against the decedent shall be presented to the N.W., Building A, Third Floor Washington, D.C. decedent shall be presented to the undersigned NW, Washington, DC 20011 whose designation deliver it to the Court. undersigned with a copy to the Register of Wills 20001, on or before March 22, 2017. Claims with a copy to the Register of Wills or filed or filed with the Register of Wills with a copy to against the decedent shall be presented to the as District of Columbia agent has been filed Order any interested person to show cause why with the Register of Wills with a copy to the the undersigned, on or before March 22, 2017, undersigned with a copy to the Register of Wills with the Register of Wills, D.C. the provisions of the lost or destroyed will dated undersigned, on or before March 22, 2017, or be forever barred. Persons believed to be or filed with the Register of Wills with a copy to The decedent owned the following or be forever barred. Persons believed to be July 31, 2015 should not be admitted to probate heirs or legatees of the decedent who do not the undersigned, on or before March 22, 2017, District of Columbia real property: 4109 3rd St., heirs or legatees of the decedent who do not as expressed in the petition. receive a copy of this notice by mail within 25 or be forever barred. Persons believed to be NW, Washington, DC 20011. 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 The decedent owned District of days of its first publication shall so inform the receive a copy of this notice by mail within 25 Register of Wills, including name, address and Columbia personal property. Claims against the Register of Wills, including name, address and days of its first publication shall so inform the Date of first publication: relationship. relationship. Register of Wills, including name, address and decedent may be presented to the undersigned October 6, 2016 relationship. and filed with the Register of Wills of the District Date of first publication: Date of first publication: of Columbia, 515 5th Street, NW, Third Floor, Brett Cohen September 22, 2016 September 22, 2016 Date of first publication: Washington, D.C. 20001 within 6 months from September 22, 2016 Petitoner the date of first publication of this notice. Hensley A. McRavin Tina T. Butler Brenda C. McRavin Juan Hersel Gaddis Personal Representative Date of first publication: Personal Representatives Personal Representative September 22, 2016 TRUE TEST COPY

Patricia G. Shannon Anne Meister TRUE TEST COPY TRUE TEST COPY TRUE TEST COPY Personal Representative Register of Wills Anne Meister Anne Meister Anne Meister Anne Meister Register of Wills Register of Wills Washington Informer Register of Wills Register of Wills

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