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Letter from the Editor................ 4 The Year in Review........................5 Black Facts.......................................6 ViewPoint..........................................7 Horoscopes...................................26 2015: The Best In Film..............28 Lives Remembered...................30 The Year in Photography.........32

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Women Break THE the Cycle of UPS AND Domestic Violence DOWNS OF By Tia Carol Jones

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We have to stop being a street car project that has yet to become viable, the mayor has much to do in the passive-aggressive with poor coming year. In other political updates, the legal charges facing former mayor Vincent Gray and children about domestic which were recently dropped by prosecutors, brought to light just before the primary, have left a bitter taste in theviolence. mouths of those say Gray unfairly treated I who plan to was take these in a situation that would derail his efforts to be reelected. It remains to be seen what policies to Congress and moves Gray will make in 2016. The other issue facing Washington, D.C. has been violent crime with incidents implore occurring in all wards and quadrants. We can them only hope to thatchange 2016 will be our a better year for all of us. laws. I will not stop until Oftentimes people make resolutions as January 1st arrives – promises to do better, to do more for others, to eat less, to abandon habits, to make amends, to dream thesebadpolicies are passed. bigger. L.Y. Marlow The Washington Informer hopes that the New Year will be brighter and blessed for all of our readers and friends.

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law enforcement. She said they threat,” she said. had come together to bring a Among the programs Marlow sense of uniformity in the way wants to see implemented are When L.Y. Marlow's 23-year- domestic violence victims and stricter restraining order policies, moment our families nation’s old daughter told her the father survivors are treated. Unlike anymore rights forinvictim's of her daughter threatened her “She's using her own personal history, the constant of terrorism to intervenethreat on behalf of a viclife, and the life of their child, story, her own personal pain to tim, a domestic violence assessand a rash of police-involved shootings she knew something had to be push forward,” Davis-Nickens ment unit coupled with further men,foryouth and women done. Out of her frustration said about Marlow. involving Black training law enforcement with law enforcement's handling Davis-Nickens said anyone agencies, a Child's Protechave taken center stage duringLife 2015. of the situation, she decided to who reads Marlow's book will tion Act and mandatory counsel9/11 have people around start the Saving Promise cam- “get it.” She said she Not “puts since the ing for batterers. paign. case in such a way,the the average “If we areso evermany going toterrorist eradiworld witnessed “It seems to be a vicious cycle person can get it.” She said at the cate domestic violence, we must acts, the most recent occurring in San that won't turn my family end of the day, the book will look at both sides of the coin. loose,” Marlow said. Marlow help people begin toBernardino, here both in America have a dia- California We need to address the vicshared her story with the audi- logue about domestic violence. tim and theFrance. batterer,”Churches Marlow and overseas in Paris, ence at the District Heights Also present at the event was said. throughout Southwould havealso been Domestic Violence Symposium Mildred Muhammad, the ex- theMarlow like defiled to see on May 7 at the District Heights wife of John Allen Muhammad, programs designed to AME raise and desecrated including Emanuel Municipal Center. The sympo- who was sentenced to six consec- awareness among children in Charleston, lone gunman killedand murdered the pastor siuminwas sponsored South by theCarolinas utive lifewhere terms awithout parole public private schools. She Family Youth Services by a Maryland and and parishioners during Bible study. jury for his role in feels children need to be educatCenter of the city of District the Beltway Sniper attacks in ed about domestic violence. Americans also seen their mosques attacked as Islamophobia has HeightsMuslim and the National Hook-have 2002. Mildred Muhammad is “We have to stop being pasreared ugly head – eventhe Republican presidential candidates including Up of Black its Women. founder of After the Trauma, sive-aggressive with Ben poorCarson chilMarlow has written a book, an organization that helps the dren about domestic violence,” and Donald Trump making statements that illustrate their disrespectful views. “Color Me Butterfly,” which is a survivors of domestic violence Marlow said. Herefour in the Districtof andandintheir ourchildren. neighboring Baltimore,Marlow Maryland, we have seen story about generations has worked to break domestic violence. The book is “I lived in fear six of years. the cycle abuse in her family, young adults of all races join forces as for part theSix“Black Livesof Matter” grassroots inspired by her own experiences, years in fear is a long time. It is and is confident the policies she taking up the torch of the Civil Rights and initiative those of her grandmother, not anthat easy was thingignited to comeby outtheisleaders pushing for will start that her Movement mother and during her daughter. the 50sof,” andshe60s. men, women and children said.The sacrifices of those process. She said every time she reads Mildred Muhammad said “Iin plan to Constitution take these policieshave to who only sought equal rights as U.S. citizens as promised the excerpts from her book, she still people who want to help a Congress and implore them to oncebelieve againthebeen taken by a newviolence generation. can not words cameup domestic victim must change our laws,” Marlow said. from her. “Color Me Butterfly” be careful of how theythe go death into of “I Marion will not stop untilour these poliMany in the District continued to mourn Barry, “mayor won the 2007 National “Best the victim's life, and understand cies are passed.” forAward. life,” while at the samethat timeshewitnessing changing of guard Wilson Books” may be inthe “survival Tiathe Carol Jones at canthe be reached “I Building. was just 16-years-old when mode”. at tiacaroljones@sbcglobal.net Former Council member Muriel Bowser emerged as the leader both in the my eye first blackened and my “Before you get to 'I'm going Democratic primary election and in the general electionWIto become the District’s lips bled,” Marlow said. to kill you,' it started as a verbal Elaine Davis-Nickens, mayor. So far she presihas shown her constituents and the city that she can handle the dentchallenges of the National Hook-Up associated with leading the District. However, with the looming debate of Black Women, said there is no over the Pepco-Exelon consistency in the way domestic merger, disgruntled citizens in Ward 8 who want greater violence issues areopportunities dealt with by and safer communities, a dysfunctional Metro system and economic WI Staff Writer

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Black Facts DEC. 31 1871 – Annie Holland was born on this day. She became a celebrated educator and founded the Parent-Teachers Association in North Carolina. 1984 – The first nationally broadcast telethon for the United Negro College Fund is held and raises 14.1 million.

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JAN. 2 1915 – Historian John Hope Franklin is born. 1954 – Oprah Winfrey takes over as host of AM Chicago on WLS-TV. The show, which has low ratings when she takes over, becomes the top-rated talk program in Chicago within a few months. 1965 – Martin Luther King, Jr. leads a mass meeting at Brown Chapel in Selma, Alabama, to kick off the Selma Voting Rights Campaign. 1968 – Actor Cuba Gooding, Jr. is born in the Bronx, New York. 1970 – Dr. Benjamin E. Mays, president-emeritus of Morehouse College, is named president of the Atlanta Board of Education.

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1916 – The first issue of The Journal of Negro History, which was founded by Dr. Carter G. Woodson, is published. Its name is later changed to The Journal of African American History. 1956 – Sudan proclaims its independence. 1960 – Cameroon declares its independence. 1997 – Kofi Annan of Ghana becomes the first Black secretary-general of the United Nations.

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1961 – Adam Clayton Powell becomes chairman of the House Committee on Education and Labor. During his three terms at the helm, the committee approved measures for federal minimum wage increases, school lunch programs and student loans. 1958 – National Urban League President and CEO Marc Morial, who is the son of the first African American elected mayor of New Orleans, is born. He goes on to become mayor, as well. 1966 – A 67-year old White service station attendant shoots Sammy Younge, Jr., 21, to death. A Tuskegee Institute student and civil rights activist, Younge is shot after using the “Whites only” restroom at the service station where the attendant was working.

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AS WITH EVERY NEW YEAR, MILLIONS OF AMERICANS SET NEW YEAR’S RESOLUTIONS FOR THEMSELVES. AS 2015 COMES TO AN END, WHICH RESOLUTIONS, IF ANY, HAVE YOU SET FOR YOURSELF FOR 2016?

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MUYIWA OGUNDIPE I don’t make New Year’s resolutions anymore. I feel that if you really want to change something, you start changing it right then and there. I don’t think you should wait until the beginning of the year because that only sets you up for failure and procrastination. You’re already giving yourself an excuse to do something until the end of the year. Some people are able to do that, but I can’t.

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I really don’t make New Year’s resolution. Like everyone else, I’m human, and they just usually end up going out of the window after a little while and I hate myself for the rest of the year because of it. So instead, I have this ongoing system where I have things I want to work on, and I take it from there. That way, without the time clock, I’m more likely to achieve my goals

I have a project that I intend to get going this year. I may not see it through in 2016, but I’m going to work hard to try to complete it. I intend to follow through on it and stick to it like glue. That’s my resolution for 2016.

My New Year’s resolution is to help more people, to get out of debt and to live a better life. I intend to strive for the best all year. 2015 was a good year – I’m still here. It had some challenges but it was good. I plan to make 2016 my year, because there are so many things that I am focused on achieving.

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I don’t do New Year’s resolutions. I do, however, make new day resolutions. Each day is a new one and at the end of each day I come up with things that I want to change and do differently, and work on that the next day. That way you can keep a plan and see how you are progressing toward that goal.

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JAN. 4 1958 – Archie A. Alexander, a native of Iowa who ran his own engineering firm for 40 years, dies at 69. In 1954, President Eisenhower appointed him governor of the Virgin Islands. 1971 – The Congressional Black Caucus is organized. 1985 – Leontyne Price makes her farewell appearance with the Metropolitan Opera in New York City singing the title role in “Aida.” 1985 – Rep. William H. Gray, III is elected chairman of the House Budget Committee. He serves 12 years in Congress and later takes the helm of the United Negro College Fund. He dies in 2013. 1990 – Fashion designer Patrick Kelly, 35, a native of Vicksburg, Mississippi, dies in Paris. Women who wore his clothing include Diana, the late princess of Wales, Grace Jones and Madonna.

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LaRuby May Wins in Hard-Fought Ward 8 Race The run for Marion Barry’s Ward 8 seat was a hardfought battle. At the beginning of the 2015 there were approximately 20 candidates looking to win the coveted Ward 8 seat. Some of the issues faced by Ward 8 were education, gentrification and unemployment. The people of Ward 8 needed a candidate who was able to fill Barry’s shoes and hit the ground running. They found that in LaRuby May. The former campaign staffer to D.C. Mayor Muriel E. Bowser won with 1,955 voters. Since her swearing-in, May has committed herself to the prosperity and growth of Ward 8 and its residents. WI

FEBRUARY DC Exelon-Pepco Merger The Pepco-Exelon saga continues to play out in the District’s seats of power. In October, Mayor Bowser and a number of other former opponents of the merger stood together in support of the new energy company. The change of heart from Mayor Bower came after Exelon re-negotiated the merger. The new agreement Exelon increased their commitment to D.C. from $14 million to $78 million. The agreement would include energy credits, job training programs and a one-time payment of $50 to residents. The D.C. Public Service Commission is the last organization taking a stand against the merger. They rejected the deal citing it not in the public interest, which is the concern of many residents and renewable energy supporters. The saga will continue into the new year as the final decision continues to be debated. WI

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FEBRUARY Gov. Larry Hogan Education Shortfall In May of this year Maryland Governor Larry Hogan decided to shortchange schools while increasing the states pension fund. The $68 million which should have been allocated to schools went to fund the state’s pension fund instead. According to the Baltimore Sun, Hogan said choosing schools over the pension fund would be “absolutely irresponsible, and it will not happen on my watch.” Community activists in the Baltimore called upon Hogan to release the funds in support of education. Hogan responded by accusing the Baltimore city government of mismanaging funds and citing fiscal austerity in his decision. Baltimore’s failing school system and continued layoffs will stretch teaching staff farther than ever before. The English faculty at Paul Laurence Dunbar High School in East Baltimore will only have three certified English teachers and one long-term substitute teacher to teach English to 900 students. WI

Schott Report Showcases Growing Achievement Gap The “Black Lives Matter: The Schott 50 State Report on Public Education and Black Males” release earlier this year points out a 21-percentage-point difference in national high school graduation rates between black male students and their non-black peers. The report collects national data on four-year graduation rates for black males and compares them with other ethnic groups. Black students in the Washington, D.C. area have a 50-percentage-point-gap in high school graduation rates. The report also showed additional gaps in out-of-school suspensions, Advanced Placement course enrollment and reading and mathematics scores. One way the District is addressing these issues is by partnering with the Urban Prep Academy which has been extremely successful serving boys in Chicago. The all-boys college preparatory academy is set to open in 2016. The District of Columbia Public Schools has also launched a new $20 million initiative centered on mentoring, targeting funding and new partnerships aimed at addressing the needs of black male students. WI

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“When I first came home, everyone was excited, but now I guess the thrill is gone. I take the bus or train and try not to ask anyone for anything; I feel like the ‘Welcome Home’ mat has been ripped from under me.”

There are around 60,000 men and women released from prison and jail who return home to the District every year. February has been designated Re-Entry Reflection Month in D.C. On Feb. 14, the Court Services and Offender Supervisor Agency co-sponsored the Women’s Re-entry Symposium 2015 which was held at The Temple of Praise in Southeast. The Symposium addressed the needs of women who re-enter Mona Lisa Gaffney society from short or long stints in prison. “For so long, women / 64 have been ignored in the criminal justice system, so [we] decided to commit some of our resources to them because of their unique needs,” said Nancy Ware. “We will have yearly events that uplift women and unite staff around both their challenges and potential for success.” Women who are often caregivers in their homes face harder challenges when coming home. They face discrimination in securing jobs and housing. But by far the hardest challenge for women is reconnecting with their children and family. “When I first came home, everyone was excited, but now I guess the thrill is gone,” said Mona Lisa Gaffney, 64. “I take the bus or train and try not to ask anyone for anything; I feel like the ‘Welcome Home’ mat has been ripped from under me,” she said. WI

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Voter ID Laws Challenged by Black Caucus On Feb. 10 members of the Congressional Black Caucus [CBC], the League of Women Voters, the Hispanic Federation and other groups stood on the steps of the U.S. Supreme Court urging justices to hear a case filed by the Tulsa, Oklahoma-based Advancement Project against what they call Wisconsin’s restrictive voter identification law. “We cannot afford to stand by and do nothing while historical advancements in equality and fairness are reverse with laws such as Wisconsin’s discriminatory voting practice which, if allowed will open the floodgates across the country to silence many American voices by making it increasingly harder for all citizens to vote and have a say in America’s democratic process,” said CBC Chair G.K. Butterfield (D-NC). The Supreme Court upheld the decision that required Wisconsin voters to present a valid photo ID when voting. The law specifically affects Black, Latino and young voters from having a say in local and national elections. WI

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Marijuana Legal in D.C. but Future Remains Unclear Initiative 71 went into full effect on Feb. 26 at 12:01am. Mayor Muriel Bowser fought back against Republican Congressmen Jason Chaffetz and Mark Meadows who wrote a letter to Bowser threatening imprisonment if she allowed the initiative to become law. “I’m the duly elected mayor of the District of Columbia. I know that D.C. residents spoke loudly last November,” she asserted. Initiative 71 allows D.C. residents to legally possess up to 2 ounces of marijuana. It also allows residents to grow up to six plants in their homes, but they aren’t allowed to purchase or use marijuana in public. In two years District residents will be able to sell marijuana, according to the U.S. House of Representatives. WI

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My Brother’s Keeper Exceeding Goals President Barack Obama’s My Brother’s Keeper Initiative has raised over $300 million as of March 2015. The initiative kicked off on Feb. 27, 2014 with five District of Columbia Higher Education Readiness Opportunity Scholars who joined the president for the launch. The initiative has money pledged from allies like AT&T and the National Basketball Association. The initiative uses investments from businesses, foundations and community groups to come up with or support programs that help young men of color. According to Administration officials, nearly 200 mayors, tribal leaders and county executives across 43 states and the District are participating in the initiative. “We’ve got to make sure that every American shares in that [economic] growth, not just a few, and that means guaranteeing every child in America has access to a world-class education,” said Obama via a news release. WI

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On Jan. 9, 1865, 40 African-American men and women opened what was then called the Baltimore Normal School. Their mission was to establish educational facilities across Maryland for the 85,000 newly-emancipated slaves. Since its inception, Bowie State University has produced thousands of successful Black professionals across all fields of study. Cassandra Robinson, a co-chair for BSU’s sesquicentennial steering committee and the school’s director of university relations and marketing, said the anniversary is naturally a special time for those associated with BSU as well as the community at-large. The yearlong celebration has brought back alumni from across the country to celebrate their universities founding. Beatrice Payne, who graduated more than 80 years ago, returned to reflect on the role BSU played in her life and career as an educator. “I just thought teaching was the grandest thing, and that was what I was going to do,” Payne said. WI

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Baltimore Erupts in Riots In April, Baltimore erupted in riots following the death of Freddie Gray. Gray died in police custody setting off another national debate concerning Black men and police brutality. Gray’s death due to a spinal cord injury resulted in the arrest of six Baltimore police officers. William Porter, the first of the six officers to go on trial has been charged with manslaughter, second-degree assault and lesser charges. Porter’s trial recently ended in a deadlock in deliberations between the jury. Most recently the judge declared a mistrial, which has once again sparked outrage among Baltimore residents. Officials say Porter will be retried. WI

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Maryland Governor Announces He Has Cancer After being on the job as governor for less than six months, Larry Hogan (R) announced he had non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma, an aggressive form of cancer. Hogan, 59, underwent about 18 weeks of chemotherapy treatment. During that time, Lt. Gov. Boyd Rutherford (R) handled some of Hogan’s duties such as being chair of the state’s Board of Public Works meeting in Annapolis, touted job creation at the Maryland Municipal League convention in Ocean City and encouraged youth at a kickoff summer program in Baltimore. Hogan announced last month he was “100 percent cancer free.” WI

Informer Editor Dies Denise Wall Barnes, editor of The Washington Informer, died June 18 following a lengthy illness. Barnes, 58, served as the editor for about six years. She embarked on a more than 20-year career in journalism working at the now-defunct Washington Star, National Public Radio and the Washington Times. Born in Tucson, Arizona, on Dec. 14, 1956 to parents Sadie and Harold, Barnes grew up in the District and was raised by her aunt and uncle, Fannie and Frank Spencer. Informer Publisher Denise Rolark Barnes said: “The meek walked away, but those who survived her muster admired her for her tenacity. Her entire life was dedicated to telling untold stories and increasing literacy of those who read them. She will be sorely missed.” WI

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Bowser Gets Tough on Drug Sellers D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser signed a new law targeting businesses who sell synthetic drugs. The law, known as the “Sale of Synthetic Drugs Emergency Amendment Act of 2015,” allows the police department to shut down a first time offender for up to 96 hours with a $10,000 fine. Repeat offenders face store closings for up to 30 days, a $20,000 fine and have the Department of Consumer and Regulatory Affairs (DCRA) to permanently revoke a retailer’s license. In June, 11 people outside of a downtown homeless shelter overdosed on synthetic drugs. WI

Whitney Houston’s Daughter, Bobbi Kristina Brown, Dies Bobbi Kristina Brown didn’t live long enough to carry on Whitney Houston’s legacy. Brown died July 26 at the age of 22, six months after being found unresponsive in a bathtub at her home near Atlanta. The incident proved eerily similar to that of Houston, who died three years ago after handlers found her unconscious in a bathtub at a Los Angeles area hotel. Brown’s father, R&B singer Bobby Brown, spoke about his daughter’s death for the first time during an episode of “The Real” and said, “She (ex-wife Houston) was not comfortable by herself, I guess and she just called my daughter with her.” Meanwhile, a criminal investigation continues into whether Bobbi Kristina Brown’s former boyfriend, Nick Gordon, had any involvement in her death. WI

Julian Bond Dead at 75 Civil rights icon Julian Bond, who served as immediate past president of the NAACP, a founding member of the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee [SNCC] and co-founder of the Southern Poverty Law Center, died Aug. 15. He was 75. Born in Nashville, Tennessee, he attended Morehouse College in Atlanta where he later served as SNCC’s communications director from 1961-66. During that time from 1960-63, he led student protests against segregation in public facilities in Georgia. At the age of 25, Bond was elected to the Georgia House of Representatives. However, white members would not seat Bond because of his opposition to the Vietnam War. More than a month after his death, hundreds paid tribute and celebrated Bond’s life at the Lincoln Theater in Northwest. WI Dec. 31, 2015 - Jan. 6, 2016

AUGUST

First Day of School in the DMV Children in the District and Prince George’s County returned to school in anticipation for a more successful year. Federal, state, county and high-ranking school officials welcomed students at two, new International High Schools in Bladensburg and Largo. The schools, which have students from more than two dozen countries and speak about 19 languages, are among 22 nationwide. In the District, Bowser’s staff and volunteers greeted students and held a “slow down” campaign at various intersections throughout the city to encourage motorists to drive carefully. WI

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Congressional Black Caucus Returns to District for Annual Conference The Congressional Black Caucus Foundation held its 45th annual Legislative Conference at the Washington Convention Center in Northwest in September with a conversation on criminal justice reform with this year’s theme, “Liberty and Justice for All?” Thousands of Black elected officials, business leaders and advocates attended and spoke on panels such as restoring trust between the police and the community, jobs and economic opportunity for Blacks and a town hall forum. President Barack Obama delivered the keynote address at the Phoenix Awards Dinner. WI

OCTOBER New Tool Helps Black Women Battle Breast Cancer

One-in-eight women will be diagnosed with breast cancer in her lifetime. And, for African-American women, instances of death are higher with a survival rate that is the least of any racial or ethnic community. While physicians remain adamant about regular exams, a new procedure has been adopted at Howard University Hospital where doctors are now offering the Sure Touch Breast Exam, a pain-free way to perform a clinical breast exam that can also be done in an office setting. “Patients overwhelmingly respond positively to the Sure Touch exam because there is no pain with a soothing technique,” said Dr. Kevin Smith, the division chief of general obstetrics and gynecology, director of minimally invasive gynecologic surgery and associate professor at Howard University Hospital. Because many African-American women forgo or avoid testing, they are more likely to be diagnosed in an advanced stage, which results in a mortality rate that is 40 percent higher than white women’s, according to research performed by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in Atlanta. WI

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Million Man March 20th Anniversary The Honorable Minister Louis Farrakhan called upon one million men to converge on the nation’s capital 20 years ago. On Saturday, Oct. 10, Black men, women and children from across the country returned to the District to commemorate the 20th anniversary of the landmark event, the Million Man March, and to promote swift but lasting change. Twenty years ago, 2 million answered the call focusing on the theme of atonement, reconciliation and responsibility. One of the national co-coordinators for the day-long celebration, Minister Ishmael Muhammad, said this year’s march will set its sights on the theme of “Justice or Else.” This year an estimated 1 million men, women, and children descended upon the District to take place in the historic march. Farrakhan’s keynote speech focused on preparing the next generation of civil rights activist who will soon carry the torch of freedom into the next fight for racial equality. WI

Joint Center Revived and Stronger The Joint Center for Political and Economic Studies, a think-tank for African-American elected officials, roared back into action this year. “Two years ago, the Joint Center faced significant challenges that threatened The Joint Center released a the future of the organization,” said Spencer Overton. “Today, due to hard work patience report on Dec. 15 examining and support of many, I am happy to announce that we confronted and completely absolved top Senate staff racial diversity these challenges. The Joint Center now has a stable foundation, a growing and committed by personnel offices, committees, team and a bright future.” Overton is one of political party, gender, states the nation’s leading election scholars and heads the Joint Center. This year the Joint Center has with large populations hosted a number of events including a one-day roundtable on race, gun violence, and mass of colored citizens, and incarceration and policing. The Joint Center released a report on Dec. 15 examining top makes key recommendations Senate staff racial diversity by personnel officfor increasing es, committees, political party, gender, states with large populations of colored citizens, and diversity. makes key recommendations for increasing diversity. WI

Maryland Launches Medical Marijuana Business Opportunities The Maryland Medical Cannabis Commission began accepting applications for citizens looking to enter the medical marijuana business. They began accepting applications on Monday, Sept. 28 and will begin granting preliminary approvals by January 2016. Applicants can seek a license as a grower, processor or dispense. Proprietors seeking an application for dispense or processor must pay a $1,000 non-refundable fee; $2,000 for a grower application. State regulations will allow for 94 dispensaries, two per state Senate district and 15 facilities to grow cannabis plants and turn them into medical products such as extracts, oils and pills and available by next year. “We’re pleased to reach this important milestone in the development of a new industry that will create jobs, expand the tax base, and most important, enable the delivery of safe and effective medicine to patients in need,” the commission’s Executive Director Hannah Bryon said. WI

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NOVEMBER Activists Rally Against Mayor’s Anti-Crime Bill

Mayor Muriel Bowser’s Anti-Crime Bill has been denounced by many political leaders in the Black community as racist and unconstitutional. The bill seeks to provide geo-tracking and allows unlimited-warrantless checks on offenders. The Rev. Graylan Hagler, senior pastor of Plymouth Congregational United Church of Christ in Northeast, believes that the content of the bill reflects an “erosion of human rights.” Hagler and a growing number of residents, believe the mayor and local officials have an interest in displacing “undesirables” in order to free up more land for major developers who they say tend to target a mostly-white, upwardly mobile constituency. Ward 5 Council member and head of the Judiciary Committee, Kenyan McDuffie, has introduced his own anti-crime bill, which offers a better alternative. It would provide mentors and resources for community policing and preventative work targeting youth who are most likely to commit crimes. WI

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College Scholarships Help D.C.’s Most Vulnerable Founded in 2006 College Success Foundation of the District of Columbia provides scholarships for bright low-income students. When they first opened, the non-profit focused on addressing the critically low graduation rates of students in DCPS particularly in Wards 7 and 8. In 2007 in Wards 7 and 8, one-third of ninth graders graduated high school, and only 5 percent of them earned a college degree. Now high graduation rates went from 33 percent to 97 percent and the college graduation rate went from five percent to 43 percent. They “accomplished this through holistic support including financial, social, and emotional,” said Herb Tillery, executive director of CSF-DC. Between 2008 and 2014, CSF-DC disbursed $32.8 million in scholarships and 6.9 million in 2014 alone. WI

The summer of 2015 saw a large spike in crime in most major American cities. In November, Attorney General Loretta Lynch met with the U.S. Conference of Mayors [USCM] in D.C. They discussed ways to reduce violent crime, strengthen relationships between law enforcement and citizens and create safer communities across the U.S. The primary roles of the USCM are to promote the development of effective national, urban and suburban policy, strengthen federal-city relationships, ensure that federal policy meets urban needs, provide mayors with leadership and management tools and create a forum where mayors can share ideas and information. “In recent months, we’ve been reminded that violence remains a grim reality in far too many neighborhoods,” Lynch said. “We’ve seen the harmful consequences of eroded trust between law enforcement and residents.” Lynch mentioned programs like the National Initiative for Building Community Trust and Justice and the recommendations of the President’s Task Force on 21st Century Policing, that are adopting innovative new approaches to criminal justice and community policing. WI

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Howard Alum Brings Chick-Fil-A to D.C. The District’s first standalone Chick-Fil-A opened in the District neighborhood of Columbia Heights in November. Owner and operator Jessie Chesson made it a priority that community members who are seeking employment will have an opportunity to work where they live. Chesson, a Howard University alumna, said “it is so exciting and surreal for me, truly a dream come true. We have shy of 90 employees and the vast majority are from the area.” In a given year 20,000 people put in franchise applications for the restaurant each year, but only 100 will be selected to own and operate a store. Chesson who worked in the advertising and marketing industry for 20 years said, “this has always been my exit strategy. I knew I did not want to retire from Corporate America.” District resident waited in line for hours to receive more than $32,000 in free food for the first 100 people in line when the doors opened. Guests can enjoy free Wi-Fi in the restaurant which seats up to 70 people. WI

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On Nov. 19 the committee on the Judiciary passed bill 21-0352, the Body-Worn Camera Program Amendment Act of 2015. “Our ultimate goal is to institutionalize the community policing model in our law enforcement agencies in an effort to build trust and accountability,” Chairman of the Judiciary Council member Kenyan McDuffie (D-Ward 5) said. The proposal prioritizes public access to recordings, requires ongoing analysis and auditing of the program by oversight agencies and researchers and protects the privacy of individuals in their homes. The program will also allow individuals alleging officer misconduct to view the recordings at police stations in which the incident occurred. On Tuesday, Dec. 15, the council approved the bill by an 8-5 vote. By next summer all 2,800 Metropolitan Police Department patrol officers will be required to wear body cameras. Via Twitter Mayor Bowser said, “body-worn camera enhance transparency, increase accountability and strengthen trust between the community and our police force.” WI

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Metro Fares Will Remain the Same The agency’s proposed fiscal year 2017 budget is $1.7 billion, which is a 3 percent decrease from the current budget. Metro officials look to protect customers and employees, boost ridership and regain trust of the thousands who commute in the District, Prince George’s and Montgomery counties in Maryland and Northern Virginia. “My focus is the safety, reliability and fiscal management so [the budget] does that. We are still in the middle of the process, but it’s almost a good time for me to be coming in . . . so I can bring some different thoughts to it,” said Metro’s new general manager and CEO, Paul J. Wiedefeld. Another major focus seeks to improve customer service by having more people ride the train. Metro released a report in October that outlined how ridership on its rail system decreased in the last five years. One idea for attracting new riders is the creation of an unlimited “University Pass” for full-time college students on both buses and trains. Another proposal would be to not charge riders who enter and exit station a station within a 15-minute period based on congestion, or a late train. WI

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Jury Finds Officer Innocent in Tamir Rice Shooting A police officer who fatally shot 12-year-old Tamir Rice, a Cleveland youth, last year, will not be indicted, according to Cuyahoga County Prosecutor Timothy McGinty. The prosecutor said a “perfect storm of human error” led to the death of Rice who was holding a pellet gun when he was shot by police. Enhanced video shows that it was “indisputable” that Rice was removing the gun from his waistband when he was shot. It is believed that he planned to hand the gun over to officers to show that it was a toy but that officers had no way of knowing that. WI

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TAURUS Exercise will work off some of your excess energy this week. Take a walk and remember that your world is made up of many beautiful parts. The part you are focusing on so intently this week is not your entire world. Proceed accordingly! Soul Affirmation: I celebrate with those around me. Lucky Numbers: 13, 29, 34 GEMINI This week is a good week to dump any extra baggage that has been pulling

you down. You have too much potential to throw away and waste your time on issues that will amount to nothing. Stay focused on your goals. Meet and spend time with people who will be able to help you reach them. Soul Affirmation: The word is in me. I bring it forth. Lucky Numbers: 7, 29, 44

CANCER This is a good week for exercising that clever mind of yours. Luck will be with you in all endeavors you start. Luck is with you always because positive outlook attracts positive vibrations. Soul Affirmation: I enjoy looking at the road of life sweeping just in front of me. Lucky Numbers: 30, 41, 54

LEO Your careless ways with money are going to be apparent this week. Financial mistakes you’ve made in the past will be especially painful. Don’t conceal the pain from yourself. It is a warning that you should take steps to prevent future financial crisis. Soul Affirmation: I let my friendships guide my way. Lucky Numbers: 5, 22, 35 VIRGO Take advantage of the great weather and spend time outdoors enjoying and

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relaxing with Mother Nature. Learn a new sport, and spend time with family and friends. Don’t take travel matters into your own hands. Seek a professional who will be able to plan a wonderful vacation for you without breaking your bank. Cook up some goodies for your loved ones. Soul Affirmation: I change who I am by changing where I am going. Lucky Numbers: 3, 20, 23

LIBRA Everything seems to be moving along in a very pleasant way this week. Friends are helpful, family is supportive, even the sun seems to be shining just for you! Enjoy this harmony and count your blessings. Finish a task at work. Soul Affirmation: The slowness of my week gives me time to refresh my energy. Lucky Numbers: 12, 26, 36

SCORPIO The bond that you established with your spiritual side works well in your relationship with a special person. Speak of the reality of the intangible qualities of life. Your lover will understand. Keep attention on the financial matters you’ve been dealing with. Soul Affirmation: I obey the rules this week and avoid hassles. Lucky Numbers: 3, 8, 24 SAGITTARIUS If you need some time to yourself this week, take it. You’ll be doing yourself an act of kindness. Since you do so much for others, why not treat yourself as well as you treat them? Your world is the way you are living. Live with love. Soul Affirmation: I get joy from giving good things. Lucky Numbers: 19, 39, 42 CAPRICORN Remember that exercise is a wonderful tension-reliever if things get too intense this week. A walk over your lunch hour could make all the difference in how you feel this afternoon. Love yourself and reward yourself with perfect health and happiness. Soul Affirmation: Faith keeps me calm in the storms of life. Lucky Numbers: 44, 49, 51 AQUARIUS You’ve done some of your own love homework. Hopefully you’ve had an opportunity to learn a new way of seeing the world and in that way you’ve found a way of loving that is more natural for you. The combination of sexiness and joyful focus can create you a wonderful love experience. Soul Affirmation: I get joy from giving good things. Lucky Numbers: 14, 23, 37 PISCES If you want to keep your positive outlook intact, avoid gossip and those who might want to just cry the blues for no good reason. You’ll be happiest this week if you keep busy and keep your opinions to yourself. However, good advice is available from an older female relative. Soul Affirmation: Love is easier than breathing. Lucky Numbers: 12, 30, 50

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Movies have become a great comfort in what has been a tumultuous year. They’ve entertained us. Made us laugh and feel courageous, scared and romantic and educated us too. It’s a perfect time to reflect on the films, performances and black artists that made 2015 special. And might as well get a head start on the high-quality movies that will contend for Oscars and be released in theaters and on DVD/VOD in weeks to come.

Amy (HHH1/2) Amy Winehouse burned bright like a firefly and died just about as quickly. Her jazzy, smooth and tortured Billie Holidayish voice haunts the soundtrack. Her infamous drug addiction and self-destructive relationships are on view. A brilliant and sobering documentary by director Asif Kapadia. Black Panthers: Vanguard of a Revolution (HHHH)

Whittling down what must have been countless hours of possibilities (archival footage, interviews, photos) into a thought-provoking and coherent documentary about the Black Panthers was done expertly by director/ producer/writer Stanley Nelson and editor Algernon Tunsil. Few stones are left unturned.

Creed (HHH) Only an ingenious filmmaker (Ryan Coogler) could fathom a continuation of the Rocky saga that is as much of a crowd pleaser as the original. Michael B Jordan steps up as Apollo Creed’s son Adonis, and he takes his punches with grace. Sylvester Stallone digs deep to render his best performance ever as the aged pugilist Rocky Balboa. A knockout. The Revenant (HHH1/2) After the success of his Oscar-winning film “Birdman,” one might have thought filmmaker Alejandro G. Inarritu’s night miss a beat. He didn’t. His tale of a frontiersman, who survives a brutal bear attack, is left for dead then seeks revenge for his son’s murder, is a violent and riveting experience. Leonardo DeCaprio deserves the Oscar for Best Actor for sheer brilliance and guts. Room (HHHH) A young woman (Brie Larson) and her vulnerable son (Jacob Tremblay) have been locked up in a shed and held hostage for years. They plot their escape. A deceptively simple script (Emma Donoghu), directed with skill and restraint (Lenny Abrahamson), turns into an astounding and heart-wrenching film that never loses its dramatic edge.

Sicario (HHHH)

FBI Field agents Kate (Emily Blunt) and Reggie (Daniel Kaluuya) seek revenge when a drug cartel kills their colleagues. They team up with a smarmy Defense Department “contractor” (Josh Brolin) and a mysterious figure (Benicio Del Toro) to hunt the bad guys. Imagine “Zero Dark Thirty” tequila style. Genius direction (Denis Villeneuve), perfect screenplay (Taylor Sheridan) and superb ensemble acting.

Son of Saul (HHH1/2) First time filmmaker László Nemes has written and directed a devastating Holocaust drama based on an innovative creative strategy: “The camera is his [Saul’s] companion; it stays with him throughout this hell.” The audience witnesses a very personal story about a man determined to give a dead teenager a proper burial at Auschwitz. The claustrophobic cinematography keeps you astonished. Straight Outta Compton (HHH1/2)

This isn’t some chump change Sundance indie movie about the rap group NWA and hip-hop culture. This is a full-fledged, big-budget looking homage to the L.A. rap scene, that smartly, emotionally and historically capsulizes the life and times of Eazy-E, Ice Cube, Dr. Dre and everyone around them who caused the big bang that popularized West Coast rap music. An Oscar-caliber film.

Timbuktu (HHHH)

We read how Islamic fundamentalists are encroaching on the basic liberties of people in Africa and the Arab world. Veteran filmmaker Abderrahmane Sissako (Bamako) approaches this complicated social phenomenon by creating a simple allegorical tale about a sheepherder who comes under the wrath of an Islamic tribunal and the results are deadly. The film is as spiritual as a biblical passage.

Wild Tales (HHHH)

If a past transgression has been eating your soul alive, these twisted vignettes could be your remedy. Tales of revenge, miscalculations, deceit, unbridled anger and jealousy beyond anything you can fathom are doled out with a wicked sense of humor by director Argentinean writer/ director Damian Szifron. Macabre and hysterical.

Honorable mention

‘71 Beast of No Nation Bridge of Spies Burnt Concussion Da Sweet Blood of Jesus The Danish Girl Ex Machina Freeheld Furious 7 Inside Out Love and Mercy Mad Max: Fury Road Spy Trainwreck Trumbo What Happened, Miss Simone?

Overrated

Carol (Sterile. Everyone wears new clothes like they’re in Saks’ store window.) The Martian (After ten minutes we know Matt Damon’s coming home.) Spotlight (Go watch an episode of Law & Order and save your money.) Truth (Dan Rather made a big mistake and so did this film’s producers.)

Worst Movies Fifty Shades of Gray (Sets women back 50 years.) Irrational Man (Woody Allen, who is on autopilot, forgot to press the start button.) The Man From U.N.C.L.E. (Boring actors: Henry Cavill, Armie Hammer. Boring movie) Our Brand is Crisis (Sandra Bullock has rarely made a wrong move. Until now.) Pan (How could anyone ruin the legacy of Peter Pan? This is how.) Southpaw (Everything that was wrong with this boxing movie was right in Creed.)

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at the age of 33.

Ahmad ‘Real’ Givens came to fame as a cast member on VH1’s hit show “I Love New York” in the mid-2000s. He along with his younger brother and cast mate Chance received a spin off due to their popularity entitled “Real Chance at Love.” Real would go on to do several more reality television appearances before being diagnosed with stage 4 colon cancer in 2013. Real died on Feb. 21 Allen Toussaint was a musician, songwriter, arranger, and

record producer. An influential figure in New Orleans R&B, many musicians recorded his compositions. He was 77.

Alton ‘Ben’ Powers was best known for his role on the hit

70s television show “Good Times” as Thelma’s footballer husband Keith Anderson. On April 6 he died at the age of 64 at his home in Massachusetts.

Anthony Riley, a contestant on season eight of “The Voice,” committed suicide at the age of 28.

Charmayne Maxwell was a member of the ‘90s girl group Brownstone. Her group was signed to Michael Jackson’s MJJ Music label. Best known for their 1994 single “If You Love Me,” she was 46. C.L. Long, pastor of the Scripture Cathedral Church for more

than 50 years, died at the age of 74. Known as “the radio pastor” he was a dominant voice on radio and television for almost 40 years.

Clark Terry was a jazz musician, educator and star on “Keep on Keepin’ on.” He was the first ever Black house musician with the Tonight Show Band. Terry died at the age of 94.

Cynthia Robinson, co-founder of Sly and the Family Stone, died after battling cancer. Robinson was a lifelong musician. She died at the age of 71.

Darryl Dawkins was an NBA legend most remembered for Augustus Alexander Savage “Gus Savage” served

the second Congressional District of Illinois, representing Chicago’s South Side for six terms from January 1981 to January 1993. Savage founded the Citizen newspapers, which was touted as the largest Black-owned weekly newspaper chain in the Midwest during the 70’s. In 1980 he launched his political career and was often criticized for so-called racist remarks and anti-Semitic views. He was 90.

B.B. King the legendary blues singer, songwriter, music, record producer and actor, died of natural causes. He was 89.

his monstrous dunks. He died from a heart attack at the age of 58. He made history as the first NBA player drafted right out of high school.

Denise W. Barnes, editor of The Washington Informer, died June 18 following a lengthy illness. Barnes, 58, served as the editor for six years. She enjoyed a more than 20-year career in journalism working at the now-defunct Washington Star, National Public Radio and the Washington Times. Ernie Banks was the Chicago Cubs’ first Black major league player. He was a two-time MVP slugger who spent his 19-year career with the Cubs. He was inducted in the MLB Hall of Fame in 1977. He was 92.

Ben E. King is best known for his hit song “Stand By Me.” He was a soul, R&B singer and record producer. He was also a member of the Drifters in the 50s and 60s. He died at the age of 76.

Bobbi Kristina Brown, daughter of the late Whitney Houston and Bobbi Brown, died at the age of 22. She died six months after being found unconscious in her bathtub.

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Errol Brown, co-founder of 70’s funk band Hot Chocolate, is best known for his single “You Sexy Thing.” He died at the age of 79 after a battle with liver cancer.

Frederick ‘Dennis’ Green was a singer and choreographer and a member of

the 1960s groups Sha Na Na. Later on in life he became a lawyer, law professor and entertainment executive. On Sept. 5 he died from esophageal cancer at the age of 66.

Freddie Gray died at the age of 25 in Baltimore while in

police custody on April 19. Shortly after a video was released of Gray’s arrest, days of civil unrest in Baltimore occurred turning a spotlight on police brutality in the U.S. All six officers involved were indicted for Gray’s spinal injury which led to his death while in their custody.

George Haley was a chairman of the Postal Rate Commis-

sion under President George H.W. Bush and U.S. ambassador to Gambia from 1998 to 2001 under President Bill Clinton. He was a lawyer and served as a senator in the state senate of Kansas. His brother is the prolific writer Alex Haley. George was 89.

Julian Bond was a social activist, politician, professor, writer

and leading figure in the Civil Rights Movement. A graduate of Morehouse College, Bond was the first president of the Southern Poverty Law Center. He was 75.

Kyle Jean-Baptiste was a Broadway actor who became the

first Black and youngest actor to play Jean Valjean in “Les Miserables.” He was 21.

Marcus Belgrave was a jazz trumpet player who recorded with musicians such as The Temptations, The Four Tops and Dizzy Gillespie. He died of heart failure at the age of 78.

Marque Lynche the former “All New Mickey Mouse Clubstar” was found dead at the age of 34 in his New York apartment. He also appeared as a Musketeer from 1993 to 1995 and made it to the semi-finals of “American Idol’s” third season. Marvin F. Wilson, a former Prince George’s county coun-

cilman and native of southeast D.C. died at the age of 81. He served his community for more than 40 years in many capacities including mayor of Glenarden, Maryland.

Meadow George Lemon III affectionately known as “Meadowlark,” gained popularity as the “clown prince” as a member of the Harlem Globetrotters Basketball team. In 2003 he was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame. Later on in life he became a minister and served in that position until his death on Dec. 27 at the age of 83.

Moses Malone was an NBA Hall of Famer who went pro

directly out of high school in 1974. Malone played for the ABA as well as the NBA. He was 60.

Percy Sledge, the R&B singer best known for his 1996 hit

song “When a Man Loves a Woman,” died in his Baton Rouge, Louisiana home after a battle with cancer. He was 73.

Randolph ‘Ornette’ Coleman an innovator of the free jazz movement in

the 60s was a world renowned musician and composer. In 1994, he received the prestigious MacArthur Fellowship Award and in 2007 he was awarded the Pulitzer Prize for music for his album “Sound Grammar.” Coleman died from cardiac arrest on June 11 at the age of 85 in New York City.

Reynaldo Rey died at the age of 75. He was an actor, comedian and TV personality. He is best known for his acting in “Friday” and “White Men Can’t Jump.”

Sam Eastman was the press secretary for the District’s first elected mayor, Walter Washington. He started his career in Washington as a copy boy for the Washington Star in 1946 before reporting on Capitol Hill and covering D.C. politics. Eastman worked with Washington from 1967 until Marion Berry took over the seat in 1968. He served the District government until his retirement in 1998. He was 89. Sandra Bland beckoned the nation’s attention when she was found dead in her jail cell at the age of 28 on July 13. Dash cam video released posthumously showed Bland and a Waller County Texas Police Officer engaging in a conversation before she was met with physical force. Many on social media and beyond believe the ruling that Bland committed suicide was suspicious which garnered national interest. Stuart Scott, a sportscaster and trailblazing ESPN anchor,

gained fame in the 90s with his knowledge of professional sports, unique commentary and witty catchphrases such as “boo-yah” and “holla at a playa when you see him in the street!” Before becoming a household name, Scott attended the University of North Carolina Chapel Hill where he pledged Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. In 2007, his battle with cancer began. After several years of fighting and remission, Scott lost his fight on Jan. 4 at the age of 49.

William Guest is best known as an original member of the R&B singing group Gladys Knight & the Pips. He died on Dec. 24 in Detroit at the age of 74.

Minnie Minoso was a Cuban-born MBL legend. He was the first Black player of the Chicago White Sox. Minoso also won the Gold Glove award in three different seasons. He was 83.

Turning Hearts Church 4275 4th Street, S.E. Washington, DC 20034 Phone: 202-746-0113 Fax: 301-843-2445

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Virgil K. Thomas, Sr. Senior Pastor/ Teacher

Foggy Bottom • Founded in 1867 728 23rd Street, NW • Washington, DC 20037 Church office: 202-333-3985 • Fax : 202-338-4958

Services & Times Sunday School 8 – 9 AM Worship Service 9 – 11 AM Tuesday Night Bible Study 6:30 – 8:00 PM Wednesday Daytime Bible Study 11 AM – 12:30 PM

Worship Services Sundays: 10 a.m. Holy Eucharist with Music and Hymns Wednesdays: 12:10 p.m. - Holy Eucharist

Motto : “A Great Commitment to the Great Commandment” Website: www.turningheartschurchdc.org Email: faithdefender@verizon.net

www.stmarysfoggybottom.org Email: stmarysoffice@stmarysfoggybottom.org All are welcome to St. Mary’s to Learn, Worship, and Grow.

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Church of Living Waters

Rev. Louis B. Jones II Pastor

Rev. Paul Carrette Senior Pastor Harold Andrew, Assistant Pastor

700 I Street, N.E. Washington, D.C. 20002 (202) 547-8849

4915 Wheeler Road Oxon Hill, MD 20745

Worship Sundays: 7:30 & 11:00am 5th Sundays: 9:30am 3rd Sundays: Baptism & Holy Communion Prayer & Praise: Wednesdays @ Noon & 6:30pm

301-894-6464 Schedule of Service Sunday Service: 8:30am& 11:00am Bible Study: Wednesday 7:30pm Communion Service: First Sunday www.livingwatersmd.org

www.pilgrimbaptistdc.org

Blessed Word of Life Church

Covenant Baptist United Church of Christ

Allen Chapel A.M.E. Church Rev. Dr. Michael E. Bell, Sr., • Pastor 2498 Alabama Ave., SE • Washington D.C. 20020 Office: (202) 889-7296 Fax: (202) 889-2198 • www.acamec.org 2008: The Year of New Beginnings “Expect the Extraordinary” Sunday Worship Services: 8:00am and 11:00am Sunday Church School - 9:15am & Sunday Adult Forum Bible Study - 10:30am 2nd & 4th Monday Women’s Bible Study: 6:30pm Tuesday Jr./Sr. Bible Study: 10:00am Tuesday Topical Bible Study: 6:30pm Tuesday New Beginnings Bible Study: 6:30pm Wednesday Pastoral Bible Study: 6:30pm Wednesday Children’s Bible Study: 6:30pm Thursday Men’s Bible Study: 6:30pm Friday before 1st Sunday Praise & Worship Service: 6:30pm Saturday Adult Bible Study: 10:00am “The Amazing, Awesome, Audacious Allen Chapel A.M.E. Church”

Crusader Baptist Church Rev. Dr. Alton W. Jordan Pastor 800 I Street, NE • Washington, DC 20002 202-548-0707 Fax No. 202-548-0703 Sunday Morning Worship: 11:00am Holy Communion: 1st Sunday Sunday School: 9:45am Men’s Monday Bible Study: 7:00pm Wednesday Night Bible Study: 7:00pm Women’s Ministry Bible Study: 3rd Friday -7:00pm Computer Classes: Announced Family and Marital Counseling by appointment E-mail: Crusadersbaptistchurch@verizon.net www.CrusadersBaptistChurch.org

St. Stephen Baptist Church

Third Street Church of God

Greater Mt. Calvary Holy Church

Dr. Dekontee L. & Dr. Ayele A. Johnson Pastors

Drs. Dennis W. & Christine Y. Wiley Pastors

Bishop Lanier C. Twyman, Sr. Senior Pastor

Rev. Cheryl J. Sanders, Th.D. Senior Pastor

Bishop Alfred A. Owens, Jr.; Senior Bishop & Evangelist Susie C. Owens – Co-Pastor

4001 14th Street, NW Washington, DC 20011 (202) 265-6147 Office 1-800 576-1047 Voicemail/Fax

3845 South Capitol Street Washington, DC 20032 (202) 562-5576 (Office) (202) 562-4219 (Fax)

5757 Temple Hill Road, Temple Hills, MD 20748 Office 301-899-8885 – fax 301-899-2555

610 Rhode Island Avenue, NE Washington, DC 20002 (202) 529-4547 office • (202) 529-4495 fax

Schedule of Services: Sunday School: 9:30am Sunday Morning Worship Service: 11:00am Communion Service: First Sunday Prayer Service/Bible Study: Tuesday, 6:30pm

Services and Times: Sundays: 10:00am Worship Services Bible Study: Wonderful Wednesdays in Worship and the Word Bible Study Wednesdays 12:00 Noon; 6:30pm (dinner @ 5:30pm) Sunday School: 9:00am – Hour of Power

Sunday Early Morning Worship: 7:45am Church School: 9:30am Sunday Morning Worship: 10:45am Tuesday: 7:00pm/Kingdom Building Bible Institute Wednesday: Prayer/Praise/Bible Study-7:30 pm Baptism & Communion Service: 4th Sunday – 10:30am

1204 Third Street, NW Washington, DC 20001 202-347-5889 office 202-638-1803 fax

“An inclusive ministry where all are welcomed and affirmed.” www.covenantbaptistdc.org

“We are one in the Spirit” www.ssbc5757.org e-mail: ssbc5757@verizon.net

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Twelfth Street Christian Church

Campbell AME Church Rev. Dr. Henry Y. White 2562 MLK Jr. Ave., S E Washington, DC 20020 Adm. Office 202-678-2263 Email: Campbell@mycame.org

(Disciples of Christ) 1812 12th Street, NW•Washington, DC 20009 Phone: 202-265-4494 Fax: 202 265 4340

Sunday Worship Service: 10:00 am Sunday Church School: 8:45 am

Reverend Dr. Paul H. Saddler Senior Pastor

Bible Study Wednesday: 12:00 Noon Wednesday: 7:00 pm Thursday: 7: pm “Reaching Up To Reach Out”

Service and Times Sunday Worship Service: 11:00 am Communion every Sunday: 11:00 am Sunday School: 10:00 am Bible Study Tuesday: 12 Noon Pastor’s Bible Study Tuesday: 6:30 pm

Mailing Address Campbell AME Church 2502 Stanton Road SE Washington, DC 20020

Motto: “Discover Something Wonderful” Website: 12thscc.org Email: Twelfthstcc@aol.com

Mount Carmel Baptist Church

Mt. Zion Baptist Church Rev. John W. Davis, Pastor 5101 14th Street, N.W. Washington, DC 20011 202-726-2220/ 202-726-9089 Sunday Worship Service: 8:00am and 11:00am Sunday School: 9:15am Holy Communion 4th Sunday 10:00am Prayer and Bible Study Wednesday 7:00pm TV Ministry –Channel 6 Wednesday 10:00pm gsccm.administration@verizon.net

Joseph N. Evans, Ph.D Senior Pastor 901 Third Street N.W. Washington, DC. 20001 Phone (202) 842-3411 Fax (202) 682-9423 Sunday Church School : 9:00am Sunday Morning Worship: 10:10am Bible Study Tuesday: 6: 00pm Prayer Service Tuesday: 7:00pm Holy Communion: 3rd Sunday 10:10am

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Sunday School: 9:30am Sunday Worship: 11:00am Prayer Meeting and Bible Study: Wed. 7:30pm “Ambassadors for Christ to the Nation’s Capital” www.thirdstreet.org

Sunday Worship Service: 8 AM and 10:45am Sunday Youth Worship Services: 1st & 4th 10:45am; 804 R.I. Ave., NE 5th 8 AM & 10:45am; Main Church Prayer Services Tuesday – Noon, Wednesday 6am & 6:30pm Calvary Bible Institute: Year-Round Contact Church Communion Every 3rd Sunday The Church in The Hood that will do you Good! www.gmchc.org

Isle of Patmos Baptist Church Reverend Dr. Calvin L. Matthews • Senior Pastor 1200 Isle of Patmos Plaza, Northeast Washington, DC 20018 Office: (202) 529-6767 Fax: (202) 526-1661 Sunday Worship Services: 7:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. Holy Communion: 2nd Sunday at 7:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. Sunday Church School: 9:20 a.m. Seniors Bible Study: Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m. Noon Day Prayer Service: Tuesdays at Noon Bible Study: Tuesdays at 7 p.m. Motto: “A Ministry of Reconciliation Where Everybody is Somebody!” Website: http://isleofpatmosbc.org Church Email: ipbcsecretary@verizon.net

ST Marks Baptist Come Worship with us... St. Mark's Baptist Church 624 Underwood Street, NW Washington, dc 20011 Dr. Raymond T. Matthews, Pastor and First Lady Marcia Matthews Sunday School: 9:00am Worship Service: 10:00am Wed. Noon Day prayer service Thur. Prayer service: 6:45pm Thur. Bible Study: 7:15pm

RELIGION Shabbath Commandment Church 7801 Livingston Road Oxon Hill, MD 20745 301-534-5471 Bishop Adrian A. Taylor, Sr. Pastor Sabbath School 9:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. Service 11:00 a.m. Praise & Worship Preaching 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. Motto: “A Church Keeping It Real for Real.” Website: Shabbathcommandmentchruch.org Email: Praisebetoyhwh@gmail.com

Zion Baptist Church

All Nations Baptist Church Rev. Dr. James Coleman Pastor 2001 North Capitol St, N.E. • Washington, DC 20002 Phone (202) 832-9591 Sunday Church School – 9:30 AM Sunday Worship Service – 11:00 AM Holy Communion – 1st Sunday at 11:00 AM Prayer – Wednesdays, 6:00 PM Bible Study – Wednesdays, 7:00 PM Christian Education School of Biblical Knowledge Saturdays, 9:30 AM – 11:00 AM, Call for Registration Website: www.allnationsbaptistchurch.com All Nations Baptist Church – A Church of Standards

Israel Baptist Church

Rev. Keith W. Byrd, Sr. Pastor

Rev. Dr. Morris L Shearin, Sr. Pastor

4850 Blagdon Ave, NW • Washington D.C 20011 Phone (202) 722-4940 • Fax (202) 291-3773

1251 Saratoga Ave., NE Washington, DC 20018 (202) 269-0288

Sunday Worship Service 10:15AM- Praise and Worship Services Sunday School 9:00am Monday: Noon Bible School Wednesday: Noon & 7PM: Pastor’s Bible Study Ordinance of Baptism 2nd Holy Communion 4th Sunday Mission Zion Baptist Church Shall; Enlist Sinners, Educate Students, Empower the Suffering, Encourage the Saints, and Exalt Our Savior. (Acts 2:41-47) www.zionbaptistchurchdc.org

St. Luke Baptist Church Rev. Aubrey C. Lewis Pastor 1415 Gallatin Street, NW Washington, DC 20011-3851 P: (202) 726-5940 Sunday Worship: 11:00 a.m. Sunday School: 9:15 a.m. Holy Communion: 11:00 a.m., 3rd Sun. Bible Institute Wednesday - 1:30 pm Prayer Meeting Wednesday - 12:00 Noon

St. Matthews Baptist Church Rev. Dr. Maxwell M. Washington Pastor Worshiping Location Knights of Columbus - 1633 Tucker Road Fort Washington, MD 20744 (240) 838-7074 Order of Services Sunday Worship Services: 10:00 am Sunday School: 9:00 am Holy Communion 3rd Sunday Morning Prayer / Bible Study: 6:15 pm - 7:20 pm (Tuesday) Theme: “The Kingdom Focused Church” Matthew 6:33 and Mathew 28:18-20, KJV Email: stmatthewsbaptist@msn.com Website: www.stmatthewsbaptist.org

Sunday Worship Service: 10:00 A.M. Sunday School: 8:30 A.M. Holy Communion1st Sunday: 10:00 A.M. Prayer Service: Wednesday at 6:30 P.M. Bible Study: Wednesday at 7:00 P.M.

Mount Moriah Baptist Church Dr. Lucius M. Dalton, Senior Pastor

King Emmanuel Baptist Church Rev. Daryl F. Bell Pastor 2324 Ontario Road, NW Washington, DC 20009 (202) 232-1730 Sunday School – 9:30 am Sunday Worship Service – 11:00 am Baptismal Service – 1st Sunday – 9:30 am Holy Communion – 1st Sunday – 11:00 am Prayer Meeting & Bible Study – Wednesday -7:30 pm

Lincoln Park United Methodist Church Rev. Dr. Diane Dixon Proctor, Pastor 1301 North Carolina Ave. N E Washington, D C 20002 202 543 1318 lpumconthegrow@gmail.com www.lpumcdc.org Sunday worship 10: am Holy Communion first Sunday 10: am Sunday school 9: am Bible Study each Wednesday @ 12 noon and 6:30pm Motto: “A CHURCH ON THE GROW”.

Eastern Community Baptist Church

Emmanuel Baptist Church Rev. Dr. Clinton W. Austin Pastor 2409 Ainger Pl.,SE – WDC 20020 (202) 678-0884 – Office (202) 678-0885 – Fax “Come Grow With Us and Establish a Blessed Family” Sunday Worship 7:30am & 10:45am Baptism/Holy Communion 3rd Sunday Family Bible Study Tuesdays – 6:30pm Prayer Service Tuesdays – 8:00pm www.emmanuelbaptistchurchdc.org

Sermon On The Mount Temple Of Joy Apostolic Faith

Rev. Dr. George C. Gilbert SR. Pastor

623 Florida Ave.. NW • WDC. 20001 Church (202) 667-3409 • Study (202) 265-0836 Home Study (301) 464-8211 • Fax (202) 483-4009

4504 Gault Place, N.E. Washington, D.C 20019 202-397-7775 – 7184

Sunday Worship Services: 10:00 a.m. Sunday Church School: 8:45 – 9:45 a.m. Holy Communion: Every First Sunday Intercessory Prayer: Monday – 7:00-8:00 p.m. Pastor’s Bible Study: Wednesday –7:45 p.m. Midweek Prayer: Wednesday – 7:00 p.m. Noonday Prayer Every Thursday

9:30AM. Sunday Church School 11:00 Am. Sunday Worship Service The Lord’s Supper 1st Sunday Wednesday 7:00pm Prayer & Praise Services 7:30pm. Bible Study Saturday before 4th Sunday Men, Women, Youth Discipleship Ministries 10:30am A Christ Centered Church htubc@comcast.net

Matthews Memorial Baptist Church

2616 MLK Ave., SE • Washington, DC 20020 Office 202-889-3709 • Fax 202-678-3304

Kelechi Ajieren Coordinator

Sunday Apostolic Worship Services 11:00 A.M and 5:00 P.M

Early Worship Service 7:30a.m Worship Service 10:45a.m. New Members Class 9:30a.m. Communion and Feet Wash Holy Communion : 1st Sunday -10:45a.m 4th Sunday at 5:00 P.M Church School 9:30a.m. Prayer, Praise and Bible Study: Prayer/Seeking Wednesday 7p.m Wednesday at 8:00 P.M. Bible Study : Saturday: 11a.m. Baptism: 4th Sunday – 10:45a.m Apostolic in Doctrine, Pentecostal in Experience, Holiness in Living, Uncompromised and Unchanged. “Empowered to love and Challenged to Lead a The Apostolic Faith is still alive –Acts 2:42 Multitude of Souls to Christ”

New Commandment Baptist Church

Sunday Worship Services: 7:45 am and 10:45 am Holy Communion: 1st Sundays at 7:45 am and 10:45 am Sunday School: 9:30 am Prayer & Praise Service: Tuesdays at 12 noon and 6:30 pm Bible Study: Tuesdays at 1 pm and 7 pm Youth Bible Study: Fridays at 7 pm

Service and Times: Early Morning Message 7:30 AM Sunday Morning Worship Service 10:00 AM Sunday Church School 9:00 AM Holy Communion 1st Sunday 7:30 AM & 10:00 AM Prayer, Praise and Testimony Wednesday 7:00 PM Bible Study Wednesday 7:30 PM

Services: Sunday Worship 11 AM Sunday School 10 AM Wednesday Mid-Week Worship, Prayer & Bible Study - Wed. 7 PM

Web: www.mountmoriahchurch.org Email: mtmoriah@mountmoriahchurch.org

“Real Worship for Real People” Website: www.easterncommunity.org Church Email Address: ecc@easterncommunity.org

“A Church Where Love Is Essential and Praise is Intentional”

Shiloh Baptist Church

Peace Baptist Church

Rev. Dr. Michael T. Bell 712 18th Street, NE Washington, DC 20002 Phone 202-399-3450/ Fax 202-398-8836 Sunday Morning Worship Service 7:15 am & 10:50 am Sunday School 9:30am Sunday Morning Worship Service 10:50am Wednesday Prayer & Testimonies Service 7:30pm Wednesday School of the Bible 8:00pm Wednesday - Midweek Prayer Service 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm “The Loving Church of the living lord “ Email Address pbcexec@verizon.net

First Rising Mt. Zion Baptist Church

Rev. Curtis l. Staley Pastor

Rev. Alonzo Hart Pastor

Rev. Dr. Wallace Charles Smith Pastor

Rev. Reginald M. Green, Sr., Interim Pastor

621 Alabama Avenue, S.E.•Washington, D.C. 20032 P: (202) 561-1111 F: (202) 561-1112

917 N St. NW • Washington, DC 20001 (202) 232-4294

9th & P Street, N.W. • W. D.C. 20001 (202) 232-4200

602 N Street NW • Washington, D.C. 20001 Office:(202) 289-4480 Fax: (202) 289-4595

The Church Where GOD Is Working.... And We Are Working With GOD

Sunrise Prayer Services - Sunday 7:00 a.m.

Sunday Morning Prayer Service: 8:00 a.m. Sunday Church School: 9:15 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship: 10:40 a.m. Third Sunday Baptismal & Holy Communion:10:30 a.m. Tuesday Church At Study Prayer & Praise: 6:30 p.m.

Morning Worship: 8:00 a.m Church School : 9:30 a.m. Morning Worship: 10:55 a.m. Bible Study, Thursday: 6:30 p.m. Prayer Meeting,Thursday : 7:30 p.m.

Motto: “Where God is First and Where Friendly People Worship”

Elder Herman L. Simms, Pastor

13701 Old Jericho Park Road Bowie, MD. 20720 (301) 262-0560

Sunday Service: 10 am Sunday School for all ages: 8:30 am 1st Sunday Baptism: 10: am 2nd Sunday Holy Communion: 10 am Tuesday: Bible Study: 6:30 pm Prayer Meeting: 7:45 pm

Christ Embassy DC

6839 Eastern Avenue, R1 Takoma Park, MD 20912 (202) 556-7065

8213 Manson Street Landover, MD 20785 Tel: (301) 322-9787 Fax: (301) 322-9240

Salem Baptist Church

Dr. Earl D. Trent Senior Pastor

Dr. C. Matthew Hudson, Jr, Pastor

Rev. Stephen E. Tucker Senior Pastor

Rehoboth Baptist Church

Holy Trinity United Baptist Church

5606 Marlboro Pike District Heights, MD 20747 301-735-6005

Damion M. Briggs Pastor

1636 East Capitol Street, NE Washington, DC 20003 Telephone: 202-544-5588 Fax: 202-544-2964

Florida Avenue Baptist Church

Sunday Worship Services: 7:45am & 11:00am Sunday school For All Ages 9:30am Prayer Services Wednesday 11:30am & 6:45pm Bible Institute Wednesday at Noon & 7:45pm “Changing Lives On Purpose “ Email: Froffice@firstrising.org Website: www.firstrising.org

Sunday Worship Service 10:00 A.M. Wednesday Bible Study 7:00 P.M. Friday Evening Service 7:00 P.M. ; Last Friday “…Giving Your Life a Meaning” www.Christembassydc.org

Pennsylvania Ave. Baptist Church Rev. Dr. Kendrick E. Curry Pastor 3000 Pennsylvania Ave.. S.E Washington, DC 20020 202 581-1500 Sunday Church School: 9:30 A.M. Sunday Worship Service: 11:00 A.M. Monday Adult Bible Study: 7:00 P.M. Wednesday Youth & Adult Activities: 6:30 P.M. Prayer Service Bible Study

Mt. Horeb Baptist Church Rev. Dr. H. B. Sampson, III Pastor 2914 Bladensburg Road, NE Wash., DC 20018 Office: (202) 529-3180 Fax: (202) 529-7738 Order of Services Worship Service: 7:30 a.m. Sunday School: 9:00 a.m. Worship Service: 10:30 a.m. Holy Communion: 4th Sunday 7:30 a.m. & 10:30a.m. Prayer Services: Tuesday 7:30 p.m. Wednesday 12 Noon Email:mthoreb@mthoreb.org Website:www.mthoreb.org For further information, please contact me at (202) 529-3180.

Dec. 31, 2015 - Jan. 6, 2016

LEGAL NOTICES SUPERIOR COURT OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA Probate Division Washington, D.C. 20001-2131 Administration No. 2015 ADM 602 Virna Rita Ingram Decedent NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT, NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Vanessa Ann Ingram whose address is 1616 Hamlin Street NE, Washington, DC 20018 was appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Virna Rita Ingram who died on August 31, 2014 without a Will, and will serve without Court supervision. All unknown heirs and heirs whose whereabouts are unknown shall enter their appearance in this proceeding. Objections to such appointment shall be filed with the Register of Wills, D.C., 515 5th Street, N.W., Building A, Third Floor Washington, D.C. 20001, on or before June 10, 2016. Claims against the decedent shall be presented to the undersigned with a copy to the Register of Wills or filed with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned, on or before June 10, 2016, or be forever barred. Persons believed to be heirs or legatees of the decedent who do not receive a copy of this notice by mail within 25 days of its first publication shall so inform the Register of Wills, including name, address and relationship. Date of first publication: December 10, 2015 Vanessa Ann Ingram Personal Representative TRUE TEST COPY Anne Meister Register of Wills Washington Informer

LEGAL NOTICES SUPERIOR COURT OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA Probate Division Washington, D.C. 20001-2131 Administration No. 2015 ADM 1432 Michael Bernard White Decedent NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT, NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Michelle L. White whose address is 9008 Breezewood Terrace, #201, Greenbelt, MD 20770 was appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Michael Bernard White who died on July 24, 2013 without a Will, and will serve without Court supervision. All unknown heirs and heirs whose whereabouts are unknown shall enter their appearance in this proceeding. Objections to such appointment shall be filed with the Register of Wills, D.C., 515 5th Street, N.W., Building A, Third Floor Washington, D.C. 20001, on or before June 10, 2016. Claims against the decedent shall be presented to the undersigned with a copy to the Register of Wills or filed with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned, on or before June 10, 2016, or be forever barred. Persons believed to be heirs or legatees of the decedent who do not receive a copy of this notice by mail within 25 days of its first publication shall so inform the Register of Wills, including name, address and relationship. Date of first publication: December 10, 2015

Date of first publication: December 17, 2015 Alan Solomon Personal Representative

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Samuel F. Howard Decedent Matthew F. Shannon, Esq. 1420 N Street, NW Suite 102 Washington, DC 20005 Attorney NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT, NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Beverly Franklin whose address is 11503 Accolade Court, Clinton, MD 20735 was appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Samuel F. Howard who died on October 25, 2015 with a Will, and will serve without Court supervision. All unknown heirs and heirs whose whereabouts are unknown shall enter their appearance in this proceeding. Objections to such appointment (or to the probate of decedent’s Will) shall be filed with the Register of Wills, D.C., 515 5th Street, N.W., Building A, Third Floor Washington, D.C. 20001, on or before June 10, 2016. Claims against the decedent shall be presented to the undersigned with a copy to the Register of Wills or filed with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned, on or before June 10, 2016, or be forever barred. Persons believed to be heirs or legatees of the decedent who do not receive a copy of this notice by mail within 25 days of its first publication shall so inform the Register of Wills, including name, address and relationship. Date of first publication: December 10, 2015

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Administration No. 2015 ADM 1444

Alan Solomon, whose address is 7910 Woodmont Avenue, Suite 1430, Bethesda, MD 20814, was appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Samuel McKinney who died on September 19, 2011 without a Will. All unknown heirs and heirs whose whereabouts are unknown shall enter their appearance in this proceeding. Objections to such appointment (or to the probate of decedent’s Will) shall be filed with the Register of Wills, D.C., 515 5th Street, N.W., Building A, Third Floor Washington, D.C. 20001, on or before June 17, 2016. Claims against the decedent shall be presented to the undersigned with a copy to the Register of Wills or filed with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned, on or before June 17, 2016, or be forever barred. Persons believed to be heirs or legatees of the decedent who do not receive a copy of this notice by mail within 25 days of its first publication shall so inform the Register of Wills, including name, address and relationship.

Administration No. 2015 ADM 1371

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Administration No. 2015 ADM 796

NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT, NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS

Administration No. 2015 ADM 1436

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

Alan Solomon 7910 Woodmont Avenue, Suite 1430 Bethesda, MD 20814 Attorney

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

Beverly Franklin Personal Representative

Washington Informer

Salvadore A. Consolo aka Salvadore Anthony Consolo Decedent NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT, NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS John S. DiBenedetto whose address is 4702 Adrian Street, Rockville, MD 20853, was appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Salvadore A. Consolo aka Salvadore Anthony Consolo who died on November 17, 2015 with a Will, and will serve without Court supervision. All unknown heirs and heirs whose whereabouts are unknown shall enter their appearance in this proceeding. Objections to such appointment (or to the probate of decedent’s Will) shall be filed with the Register of Wills, D.C., 515 5th Street, N.W., Building A, Third Floor Washington, D.C. 20001, on or before June 17, 2016. Claims against the decedent shall be presented to the undersigned with a copy to the Register of Wills or filed with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned, on or before June 17, 2016, or be forever barred. Persons believed to be heirs or legatees of the decedent who do not receive a copy of this notice by mail within 25 days of its first publication shall so inform the Register of Wills, including name, address and relationship. Date of first publication: December 17, 2015 John S. DiBenedetto Personal Representative

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LEGAL NOTICES

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

Michelle L. White Personal Representative

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

Samuel McKinney Decedent

LEGAL NOTICES

Lou O. Morman aka Lou Oxendine Morman Decedent NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT, NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Chloe Oxendine Wilson, whose address is 1218 Chaplin St., NE, Washington, DC 20019, was appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Lou O. Morman aka Lou Oxendine Morman who died on August 22, 2015 with a Will, and will serve without Court supervision. All unknown heirs and heirs whose whereabouts are unknown shall enter their appearance in this proceeding. Objections to such appointment (or to the probate of decedent’s Will) shall be filed with the Register of Wills, D.C., 515 5th Street, N.W., Building A, Third Floor Washington, D.C. 20001, on or before June 10, 2016. Claims against the decedent shall be presented to the undersigned with a copy to the Register of Wills or filed with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned, on or before June 10, 2016, or be forever barred. Persons believed to be heirs or legatees of the decedent who do not receive a copy of this notice by mail within 25 days of its first publication shall so inform the Register of Wills, including name, address and relationship. Date of first publication: December 10, 2015 Chloe Oxendine Wilson Personal Representative

LEGAL NOTICES SUPERIOR COURT OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA Probate Division Washington, D.C. 20001-2131 Administration No. 2015 ADM 1471 Edythe Adline Smith Decedent Aimee D. Griffin The Griffin Firm, PLLC 5335 Wisconsin Avenue, NW, Suite 440 Washington, DC 20015 Attorney NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT, NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS William Lewis Pitts, whose address is 3023 14th St., NW, Apt. 813, Washington, DC 20009, was appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Edythe Adline Smith who died on January 2, 2013 without a Will, and will serve without Court supervision. All unknown heirs and heirs whose whereabouts are unknown shall enter their appearance in this proceeding. Objections to such appointment shall be filed with the Register of Wills, D.C., 515 5th Street, N.W., Building A, Third Floor Washington, D.C. 20001, on or before June 30, 2016. Claims against the decedent shall be presented to the undersigned with a copy to the Register of Wills or filed with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned, on or before June 30, 2016, or be forever barred. Persons believed to be heirs or legatees of the decedent who do not receive a copy of this notice by mail within 25 days of its first publication shall so inform the Register of Wills, including name, address and relationship. Date of first publication: December 31, 2015 William Lewis Pitts Personal Representative

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IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA Civil Division 2015 CA 6060 R(RP) Judge Jeanette J. Clark, Calendar 7, Next Event: Initial Scheduling Conference February 19, 2016 at 9:30 a.m. WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A., Plaintiff, v. THE MARY B. STAUNTON LIVING TRUST, et al. Defendants. ORDER OF PUBLICATION In accordance with D.C. Code Section 13-336, et seq., and SCR Civil Rule 4-I, the object of this proceeding is to quiet title to one parcel of real property located in the District of Columbia, described for tax assessment purposes as Square 5291 Lot 79, known as 5451 B Street, SE, Washington, DC 20019. Plaintiff Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. filed a Complaint alleging among other things, that a deed recorded as Document Number 2002058312 transferring the property known as 5451 B Street SE, Washington, DC 20019 to the Defendant Martha Green was signed improperly by Mary B. Staunton as an individual instead of Mary B. Staunton in her capacity as trustee of the Defendant Mary B. Staunton Living Trust and therefore Wells Fargo Bank, N.A.’s recorded deed of trust granted by Martha Green may be ineffective. Plaintiff has shown that Mary B. Staunton is deceased and therefore personal service is not possible. WHEREFORE, it is this 23rd day of November 2015, hereby, ORDERED, that notice shall be given by insertion of a copy of this order in the Daily Washington Law Reporter, a legal newspaper or periodical of daily circulation and The Washington Informer, a newspaper or periodical specifically designated by the Court once a week for three successive weeks. Super Ct. Civ. R. 4-I; D.C. Code Section 13-340. “For purposes of this rule, a legal newspaper or periodical of daily circulation shall mean a publication designed by the Court that is (1) devoted primarily to publication of opinions, notices and other information from the courts of the District of Columbia, (2) circulated generally to the legal community, and published at least on each weekday that the Superior Court is in session.” Super. Ct. Civ. R. 4-I. Notice is given to any and all persons interested in the above-described real property to cause their appearance to be entered herein on or before February 19, 2016 at 9:30 a.m. Otherwise, the cause will be proceeded with as in cause of default. SO ORDERED. /s/ Judge Jeanette J. Clark. Pub Dates: December 10, December 17, and December 24, 2015.

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

Administration No. 2015 ADM 1108

Administration No. 2015 ADM 1463

Catherine J. Wheeler aka Catherine Johnson Wheeler Decedent

Maude Marie Dunn Decedent

Aimee D. Griffin, The Griffin Firm, PLLC 5336 Wisconsin Ave., NW Suite 440 Washington, DC 20015 Attorney NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT, NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Craig R, Wheeler, whose address is 1347 Jefferson Street, NW, Washington, DC 20011, was appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Catherine J. Wheeler aka Catherine Johnson Wheeler who died on July 6, 2015 with a Will, and will serve without Court supervision. All unknown heirs and heirs whose whereabouts are unknown shall enter their appearance in this proceeding. Objections to such appointment (or to the probate of decedent’s Will) shall be filed with the Register of Wills, D.C., 515 5th Street, N.W., Building A, Third Floor Washington, D.C. 20001, on or before June 30, 2016. Claims against the decedent shall be presented to the undersigned with a copy to the Register of Wills or filed with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned, on or before June 30, 2016, or be forever barred. Persons believed to be heirs or legatees of the decedent who do not receive a copy of this notice by mail within 25 days of its first publication shall so inform the Register of Wills, including name, address and relationship. Date of first publication: December 31, 2015

Aimee D. Griffin 5335 Wisconsin Avenue, NW, Suite 440 Washington, DC 20015 Attorney NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT, NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Thomas Dunn, whose address is 1505 Baytree Terrace, Bowie, MD 20721, was appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Maude Marie Dunn who died on March 22, 2015 without a Will, and will serve with Court supervision. All unknown heirs and heirs whose whereabouts are unknown shall enter their appearance in this proceeding. Objections to such appointment shall be filed with the Register of Wills, D.C., 515 5th Street, N.W., Building A, Third Floor Washington, D.C. 20001, on or before June 30, 2016. Claims against the decedent shall be presented to the undersigned with a copy to the Register of Wills or filed with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned, on or before June 30, 2016, or be forever barred. Persons believed to be heirs or legatees of the decedent who do not receive a copy of this notice by mail within 25 days of its first publication shall so inform the Register of Wills, including name, address and relationship. Date of first publication: December 31, 2015

Craig R. Wheeler Personal Representative

Thomas Dunn Personal Representative

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LEGAL NOTICES SUPERIOR COURT OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA Probate Division Washington, D.C. 20001-2131 Administration No. 2015 ADM 138 James O. Schoonover Decedent NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT, NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Catherine Donna Schoonover, whose address is 3 East Nelson Avenue, Alexandria, VA 22301, was appointed Personal Representative of the estate of James O. Schoonover who died on October 28, 2015 with a Will, and will serve without Court supervision. All unknown heirs and heirs whose whereabouts are unknown shall enter their appearance in this proceeding. Objections to such appointment (or to the probate of decedent’s Will) shall be filed with the Register of Wills, D.C., 515 5th Street, N.W., Building A, Third Floor Washington, D.C. 20001, on or before June 30, 2016. Claims against the decedent shall be presented to the undersigned with a copy to the Register of Wills or filed with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned, on or before June 30, 2016, or be forever barred. Persons believed to be heirs or legatees of the decedent who do not receive a copy of this notice by mail within 25 days of its first publication shall so inform the Register of Wills, including name, address and relationship. Date of first publication: December 31, 2015 Catherine Donna Schoonover Personal Representative

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LEGAL NOTICES SUPERIOR COURT OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA Probate Division Washington, D.C. 20001-2131 Administration No. 2015 ADM 1473 Kathleen Ann Pleasant aka K.A. Pleasant Decedent Louvenia W. Williams, Esq. 9500 Arena Drive, #260 Largo, MD 20774 Attorney NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT, NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Sean C. Pleasant, whose address is 2028 4th Street, NW, Washington, DC, 20001, was appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Kathleen Ann Pleasant aka K.A. Pleasant who died on October 24, 2015 with a Will, and will serve without Court supervision. All unknown heirs and heirs whose whereabouts are unknown shall enter their appearance in this proceeding. Objections to such appointment (or to the probate of decedent’s Will) shall be filed with the Register of Wills, D.C., 515 5th Street, N.W., Building A, Third Floor Washington, D.C. 20001, on or before June 30, 2016. Claims against the decedent shall be presented to the undersigned with a copy to the Register of Wills or filed with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned, on or before June 30, 2016, or be forever barred. Persons believed to be heirs or legatees of the decedent who do not receive a copy of this notice by mail within 25 days of its first publication shall so inform the Register of Wills, including name, address and relationship. Date of first publication: December 31, 2015 Sean C. Pleasant Personal Representative

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

Administration No. 2015 ADM 1459

Administration No. 2015 ADM 1450

Milliard C. Griffin Decedent

Mary L. Curry Decedent

NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT, NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS

Spencer Becton and Edna Becton Pittmon, whose addresses are 1348 W Street, NE, Washington, DC 20018 and 7607 Newburg Dr., Lanham, MD 20706, was appointed Personal Representatives of the estate of Milliard C. Griffin who died on without a Will, and will serve without Court supervision. All unknown heirs and heirs whose whereabouts are unknown shall enter their appearance in this proceeding. Objections to such appointment shall be filed with the Register of Wills, D.C., 515 5th Street, N.W., Building A, Third Floor Washington, D.C. 20001, on or before June 30, 2016. Claims against the decedent shall be presented to the undersigned with a copy to the Register of Wills or filed with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned, on or before June 30, 2016, or be forever barred. Persons believed to be heirs or legatees of the decedent who do not receive a copy of this notice by mail within 25 days of its first publication shall so inform the Register of Wills, including name, address and relationship. Date of first publication: December 31, 2015

Robert J. Curry, whose address is 118 49th St., NE, Washington, DC 20019, was appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Mary L. Curry who died on February 22, 2001 without a Will, and will serve with Court supervision. All unknown heirs and heirs whose whereabouts are unknown shall enter their appearance in this proceeding. Objections to such appointment (or to the probate of decedent’s Will) shall be filed with the Register of Wills, D.C., 515 5th Street, N.W., Building A, Third Floor Washington, D.C. 20001, on or before June 30, 2016. Claims against the decedent shall be presented to the undersigned with a copy to the Register of Wills or filed with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned, on or before June 30, 2016, or be forever barred. Persons believed to be heirs or legatees of the decedent who do not receive a copy of this notice by mail within 25 days of its first publication shall so inform the Register of Wills, including name, address and relationship.

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