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Claudina Molina of Silver Spring had a beautiful smile with bright eyes and helped take care of senior citizens throughout Montgomery County. Malcolm “Mike” Winffel of Boyds loved to joke around with his family and friends, root for the Dallas Cowboys and help others. “We always knew he was a hero. We always knew if somebody was in need or in danger, he would not run away. He would run towards (a dire situation) to help and protect,” said Winffel’s wife, Norma, during a prayer vigil Monday, May 9. “I just want the world to remember what a super hero my Michael was.” Those are just a few of the many details family and friends shared to describe two of the three shooting victims at the vigil outside Goshen United Methodist Church in Gaithersburg. The Victims’ Rights Foundation, a volunteer nonprofit organization in Gaithersburg that supports families involved in violent crimes, organized the nearly one-hour somber event. Police charged Eulalio Tordil. 62, in the shooting spree last week in Montgomery and Prince George’s counties. Because he got arrested in Montgomery County, he remains in jail there. “We are here to honor and salute those who lost their lives and those who were wounded last week by a terrible person,” said Gregory Wims, founder of the Victims Rights Foun-

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5President Barack Obama delivers the keynote speech during the 148th commencement ceremony at Howard University on Saturday, May 7 in Northwest. / Photo by Patricia Little

President Barack Obama told the graduates of one of the nation’s leading historically black universities that America is “a better place today” than it was when he graduated from college but that more work needs to be done and urged them to be involved in the political process if they want to see change. “When you don’t vote, you give away your power,” Obama said

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Water in D.C. Schools Tested for Contaminants By Stacy M. Brown WI Senior Writer There remain serious concerns about the drinking water in Washington, D.C., schools, and several officials are pressing for action to prevent a Flint, Michigan-like disaster here. “Following the alarming news about elevated levels of lead recently reported in 12 D.C. Public Schools, I share very serious concerns with parents and neighbors about making sure our children are staying safe and healthy,” District Council member (At Large) Elissa Silverman said. “All D.C. public schools will be retesting their drinking water,

and the Department of General Services will be updating parents on an ongoing basis,” Silverman said. “Several schools affected were in my own neighborhood, and I will be working with Ward 6 Council member Charles Allen to make sure concerns are addressed in a timely and comprehensive manner.” Reportedly, in the current academic year, 17 water sources at 12 D.C. public schools tested positive for elevated lead levels. And in recent weeks, the school system has come under fire for not communicating to parents when their children’s school test-

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5Rep. John Lewis (D-GA) receives the Elie Wiesel Award during the 2016 National Tribute Dinner sponsored by the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum on Tuesday, May 3 at the Washington Marriott Wardman Park Hotel in Northwest. / Photo by Patricia Little

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WI H O T the T OCycle P I Cof S Women Break Domestic Violence Trials Resume in Death of Freddie Gray COMPILED BY D. KEVIN MCNEIR / WI EDITOR

By Tia Jones lawGray enforcement. She said they Just Carol over one year after Freddie suffered life-ending in-

threat,” she said. come together to bring toa Among the programs Marlow police custody andhad subsequent riots threatened senseof of uniformity theof way destroy portions if not the entire city Baltimore, thein case the wants to see implemented are When L.Y. 23-year-has domestic second of sixMarlow's officers charged proceededviolence to court.victims and stricter restraining order policies, old daughter told her the father survivors are treated. Arguments by the defense and prosecution will address wheth- more rights for victim's families of her daughter threatened her “She's using her own personal er Edward onechild, of the first police officers to engage Gray to intervene on behalf of a viclife, and the M. lifeNero, of their story, her own personal pain to tim, a domestic violence assessday something in April, arrested and if Nero’s actions were ment unit coupled with further shethat knew had toGray be illegally push forward,” Davis-Nickens tantamount assault. done. Out oftoher frustration said about Marlow. training for law enforcement of the firsthandling officer chargedDavis-Nickens in the case, William Por- agencies, a Child's Life ProtecwithThe law trial enforcement's said G. anyone in a mistrial in December. experts say Nero’s end with convictioncounselor acquittal ofter, theended situation, she decided to whoLegal reads Marlow's booktrial willcould tion Act andamandatory if the optsPromise for a trial by judge instead of jury. start theofficer Saving cam“get it.” She said she “puts the ing for batterers. paign. Baltimore defense attorney Jeremy Nero would benefit from a judge render a case Eldridge in such abelieves way, the average “If we are having ever going to eradi“It seems to be ahevicious person can get it.” She saidby at the cate violence, we mustsame verdict because “is notcycle going to be emotionally swayed some of thedomestic public sentiment in the that mywith family way won't you mayturn worry a jury.” end of the day, the book will look at both sides of the coin. loose,” Marlow said. Marlow help people beginassault, to havetwo a dianeed to address bothand the reckless vicNero faces the following charges: second-degree countsWe of misconduct in office shared her story with the audilogue about domestic violence. tim and the batterer,” Marlow endangerment. ence at the District Heights Also present at the event was said. Domestic Violence Symposium Mildred Muhammad, the exMarlow would also like to see on May 7 at the District Heights wife of John Allen Muhammad, programs designed to raise Municipal Center. The sympo- who was sentenced to six consec- awareness among children in Thomas a top campaign to Mayor Vincent C. Gray, was sentenced Friday to sixschools. monthsShe in prissium was Gore, sponsored by the aide utive life terms without parole public and private on for hisand role in secretlyServices paying off by a competing candidate to verbally reproach then-mayor Adrian M. Fenty. Family Youth a Maryland jury for his role in feels children need to be educatIn May, Gore, campaign-finance violations obstruction of justice after being Center of the city58,ofpleaded Districtguilty theto Beltway Sniper attacks in and ed about domestic violence. recordedand secretly telling another aide thatMuhammad he had destroyed a “We notebook heldbeing recordspasof the Heights the National Hook- campaign 2002. Mildred is have that to stop Up of Black payoffs. He Women. must now serve 180 days of home detention after completing his six-month prison sentence the founder of After the Trauma, sive-aggressive with poor chil- and Marlow200 hashours written a book, service. perform of community an organization that helps the dren about domestic violence,” “Color Butterfly,” is aKollar-Kotelly survivors of Marlow U.S.Me District Judgewhich Colleen tolddomestic Gore, “Inviolence the campaign you said. held a position of trust and story about it. four of yourand theirand children. has worked to break you abused It’sgenerations clear you lost moral ethical compass and your Marlow sense of fairness and honesty.” domestic violence. The book isthis recent “I lived in fear for years. staff Six member the cycle of abuse in her family, It remains unclear whether conviction of six another once connected with the forinspired by her own experiences, years in fear is a long time. It is and is confident the policies mer mayor Gray will negatively impact his current comeback campaign as he seeks his former Ward she 7 D.C. and those of her grandmother, not an easy thing to come out is pushing for will start that Council seat now held by protégé Yvette Alexander. her mother and her daughter. of,” she said. process. is running maintain the seat. SheAlexander said every time sheto reads Mildred Muhammad said “I plan to take these policies to excerpts from her book, she still people who want to help a Congress and implore them to can not believe the words came domestic violence victim must change our laws,” Marlow said. from her. “Color Me Butterfly” be careful of how they go into “I will not stop until these poliwon the National “Best victim's andit understand U.S.2007 Attorney General LorettatheLynch haslife, made clear that the cies are passed.” Books” sheCarolina’s may belaw in over “survival federalAward. government’s dispute withthat North the use Tia Carol Jones can be reached was just 16-years-old mode”. of“I restrooms facilities forwhen members of the transgender population, at tiacaroljones@sbcglobal.net my eyeinto firstaccount blackened and my “Before you During get to 'I'm going takes far more than it may appear. a press conlips bled,” Marlow said. to kill you,' it started as a verbal ference on Monday announcing a Justice Department lawsuit over WI Elaine Davis-Nickens, presithe use of public restrooms in North Carolina by transgender, Lynch dent of the National Hook-Up her department’s ofaligned Black Women, said there clash is no with the state within the context of the Jim Crow era and more recent efforts to deny civil unions among consistency in the way domestic gay couples. violence issues are dealt with by “Instead of turning away from our neighbors, friends and colleagues, let us instead learn from our history and avoid repeating the mistakes of our past,” Lynch said in a direct address to North Carolina residents. “Let us reflect on the obvious but neglected lesson that state-sanctioned discrimination never looks good and never works in hindsight.” Lynch’s remarks came amidst North Carolina Governor Pat McCrory’s refusal to backpedal over the state’s law requiring transgender individuals to use the public restroom corresponding to the gender on their birth certificate. According to the Justice Department, the mandate violates civil rights laws. “This is about the dignity and the respect that we accord our fellow citizens,” Lynch said. WIjuries Staff Writer while in

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We have to stop being passive-aggressive with poor children about domestic violence. I plan to take these policies to Congress and implore them VA Governor Makes Way for Ex-Felons to Voteto change our Virginia laws. Governor Terry McAuliffe’s decision to restore the voting I will not stop until rights of more than 200,000 ex-felons has set off both a barrage of advocacy groups attempting register them and potential legal opposition thesetopolicies are passed. by the GOP who say the move was made in order to seal the deal for

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District Mothers Receive Heartfelt Tribute Helping Hands Honors Moms Who Have Lost Children to Violence

By Brian Sprowl WI Contributing Writer For mothers who have lost a child to violence, Mother’s Day can be painful as they often reflect on their loss instead of celebrating. But thanks to the nonprofit organization Helping Hands, Inc., created by District resident Gregory Baldwin, local mothers found themselves treated like queens during an evening of food, entertainment and uplifting messages on Friday, May 6 at Malcolm X Elementary School in Southeast. U.S. Coast Guard Lt. Commander Jonathan Schafler, who served as the program’s host, said he agreed to participate because of the purpose of the event. “When Gregory came up with the plan to do a tribute to mothers who have lost children to violence, I thought it was a great idea,” Schafler said. “I thought it would be a great opportunity to share some support and love to these mothers who have been through some really tough times.” Upon their arrival to “Healing Hearts: A Mother’s Day Celebration,” the mothers attending the event were escorted into the school’s auditorium on a red carpet, either by family members or by men volunteering their services and presented with a rose. Many of the mothers greeted each other with warm embraces and a few shared tearful exchanges. Earlier in the day and prior to the event, Baldwin’s organization received two honors. Ward 8 Councilmember LaRuby May offered a resolution, cited as the Helping Hands Incorporated Ceremonial Recognition Resolution of 2016. After that, Deputy Mayor Courtney Snowden, on behalf of Mayor Muriel Bowser, proclaimed May 6, 2016, in Washington D.C., “Helping Hands Day Inc.” The keynote address was given by Dr. Lonise Bias, the

mother of the late Maryland basketball legend Len Bias. Tragically, Dr. Bias lost another son, Jay Bias, to a drive by shooting four years after Len’s death. “I’m sorry your poor hearts are broken,” she said. “But you have been entrusted with this great sorrow to bring change.” The Mother’s Day event honoring the mothers of children lost to violence started in earnest four years ago when Gregory Baldwin, a Barry Farms resident and survivor of several acts of violence, heard about the death of fellow Barry Farms resident Deborah Smith’s son, Michael Smith, on Mother’s Day 2012. Feeling a need to do something not only for Deborah, but for the community at large, Baldwin decided to take action and stand against violence in his neighborhood. But he says he also wanted to honor mothers who had lost children due to violence in a more formal event. Deborah Smith said she still remains short on words when attempting to describe the feeling of knowing that her son’s death led to such an impactful initiative. “Words can’t explain it,” she said. “But I’m so happy that through his death, something like this, something positive, came out of it.” Baldwin said his organization will continue to do what it can to address the needs of his community. “Everybody told me this was a first class evening,” he said. “It was amazing. Everything went well. Everybody seemed happy.” Helping Hands, Inc. has already started to work on its next event – feeding homeless men on Saturday, June 18 at 801 East Men’s Shelter located on the campus of St. Elizabeths Hospital in Southeast. “During the holidays later in the year, we will once again host coat drives, special giveaways, provide turkeys and whatever else our community needs,” Baldwin added. WI

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5Rebecca Baldwin, seated, with Cynithia Snowden, left to right, Diane C. Groomes, Assistant Chief of Police, D.C. Ward 8 Councilmember LaRuby, Gregory Baldwin, and Lt. Commander Jonathan Schafler, far right, pause during the Healing Hearts Mother’s Day Celebration on Friday May 6 in Southeast. / Photo by Roy Lewis

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1940 – Jazz singer Al Jarreau was born on this day in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. 1966 – Mervyn Dymally, the rst black to serve in the California State Senate and the rst foreign-born black to serve in the United States Congress born in Cedros, Trinidad and Tobago (Caribbean.)

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1865 – The last battle of the Civil War ends. Ironically, it appears the Confederate troops won the battle at Palmetto Ranch, Texas. However, it was the actions and bravery of the 62nd Regiment of United States Colored Troops that prevented the defeat from turning into a rout. The Confederates had actually underestimated the ghting prowess of the Blacks assuming they would run in fear when the ghting started. Instead, what occurred was the rapid defeat of two white regiments but the Black soldiers of the 62nd held rm. The Confederates would later surrender. 1950 – Singer-songwriter Stevie Wonder is born Stevland Judkins in Saginaw, Michigan. Wonder has re- corded 30 Top Ten hits and has won 24 Grammy awards – a record for any living artist.

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1970 – A student protest on the campus of Mississippi’s Jackson State University leads to a massive confrontation with local police authorities. When the smoke cleared, two students had been shot and killed and another 12 injured or wounded. Reasons given for the protests ranged from opposition to the War in Vietnam, racial tensions and anger over the National Guard killings of white students on the campus of Kent State University earlier in the month. The university memorialized the disturbance by naming the area where it took place “Gibbs-Green Plaza” after the two students who were killed – Phillip Lafayette Gibbs (21) and James Earl Green (17). 1985 – In a confrontation with the Black Nationalist, back-to-nature group MOVE, Philadelphia police drop an incendiary device on the group’s home and headquarters. Eleven MOVE members, including ve children, were killed.

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1929 – Detroit Representative John Conyers, Jr., one of the founding members of the Congressional Black Caucus, was born on this day in 1929. He re- mains one of the most progres- sive members of the United

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1954 – The United States Supreme Court renders its landmark decision in Brown v. Board of Education (Topeka, Kansas) declaring segregation in public schools was unconstitutional. The unanimous ruling was written by Chief Justice Earl B. Warren who headed one of the most progressive Supreme Courts in U.S. history. 1988 – Black Ophthalmologist and inventor Dr. Patricia E. Bath of Los Angeles, California patents an apparatus that ef ciently removes cataracts by using laser technology.

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1896 – The United States Supreme Court issues its infamous ruling in Plessy v. Ferguson. The decision declared the doctrine of “separate but equal” was constitutional. By doing so it, in effect, approved all Jim Crow or segregationist laws designed to degrade Blacks or keep them separate from whites. The ruling would stand until the Brown v. Board of Education decision of 1954.

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1942 – The 93rd Infantry is activated and assigned to combat in the Pacific. It thus became the first African American division formed during World War II.

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It’s been said that a picture is worth a thousand words. With that in mind, we decided to share some of the photos from recent boxing matches held here in the District. It does seem that the sport has regained a position of prominence once again here in D.C. with several promotional companies bringing their skilled boxers to the ring, generating a great deal of excitement. But enough of our rambling. Take a look at the photos and you be the judge – is a photo, indeed worth a thousand words?

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5Native Washingtonian and welterweight boxer Dusty Hernandez-Harrison practices in the ring during an undercard media workout at Urban Boxing DC on Tuesday, May 10 in Northwest. / Photo by Patricia Little By Stacy M. Brown WI Senior Writer The D.C. Boxing Legends webpage highlights a video montage of some of Sugar Ray Leonard’s greatest achievements, arguably the greatest welterweight champion in boxing history whose Prince George’s County roots connect him to the District. Perhaps at some point in the future, that Legends website will feature Dusty Hernandez-Harrison, the undefeated welterweight who hails out of Southeast and who’s looking to improve on his already impressive 29-0 record as he returns home to fight Michael “The Silent Assassin” Dallas, Jr. “There’s a lot of young fighters coming out of D.C. now and it feels good just to be a part of it,” said Hernandez-Harrison, whose fight headlines Roc Nation’s “Throne Boxing” event at the Armory that’ll be televised live on BET beginning at 10 p.m. on Friday, May 13. The fight will also be streamed live on global music and entertainment platform, TIDAL.com, and true to form for Roc Nation, the evening will feature a live music performance, a host and a topnotch disc jockey that officials said will keep the energy at a high level throughout the night. Mostly, though, the night serves as another example of big time boxing’s newest love affair with Washington, D.C. “All of the top promoters, Golden Boy, Top Rank, Mayweather, have all played major roles in boxing in D.C. and that’s what feels the best about all of this,” Hernan-

dez-Harrison said. “There’s some guys from D.C. that you should watch like Aujee Tyler who everyone around here knows. I can probably name a lot of guys in D.C. who are going to make it big.” The 21 year old has been fighting for nearly five years and recently inked a deal with Roc Nation, the company headed by hip-hop legend Jay Z. And, Hernandez-Harrison is already reaping the benefits of being aligned with the megastar. “I signed with Roc Nation because of what they could do for me inside and outside the ring,” he said. Hernandez-Harrison has already signed endorsement deals with Fila and Geico. “These deals with huge companies like that, especially for someone my age, is great,” he said. “I walk around D.C. and I see Fila ads and it’s me in them and I look at Geico and they’re huge.” Also, signing with Roc Nation wasn’t just about Jay Z, Hernandez-Harrison said, noting that he didn’t meet the “Watch the Throne” artist until after he signed with the company. The Southeast native’s love of boxing is matched only by his fondness for staying busy. Recently and despite his status as a rising star and serious contender, Hernandez-Harrison served as sparring partner for Middleweight Champion Canelo Alvarez in his fight earlier this month against Amir Khan. The sparring sessions apparently worked as Alvarez successfully defended his title with a one-punch knockout of Khan in the sixth round of their championship bout. “It was a great experience to spar with Canelo for the Khan fight. I’d love to go back and do it again,” Hernandez-Harrison said, ignoring talk that he’s becoming a star in his own right and stars usually don’t spar with other fighters for their fights. “I don’t care about any of that. I’ve had sparring partners who were undefeated. I like to keep busy,” he said. With 197 amateur bouts and multiple national titles, Hernandez-Harrison decided to turn pro at the age of 17, becoming the youngest licensed pro fighter in the U.S. in 2011. However, his future was paved at 10 months old when, as home videos reveal, he’d shadow box in baby clothes. At age six, Hernandez-Harrison participated in his first boxing ex-

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hibition at the historic Ritz Nightclub in Northwest. By eight, he was competing in sanctioned amateur matches and quickly amassed championship medals, including the National Silver Gloves Championships, National Golden Gloves Championships and the Ringside World Championships.

“I’m only 21 now; I don’t really need time to relax and fights don’t take as much of a toll on me as someone who is older,” Hernandez-Harrison said. Fighting at home adds to that relaxation and provides extra motivation even with the enormous amount of ticket requests that come

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with being in the District, he said. “My mom and others help me with that,” he said. While Hernandez-Harrison declined to imitate Muhammad Ali in predicting the outcome of his fight with Dallas, he did have offer a few words to consider. “I think I’ll shine. As the fight goes on, the better you’ll see me perform,” he said. WI

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5Roberta Rodriguez of Rockville talks about her co-worker Claudina Molina during a prayer vigil May 9 outside Goshen United Methodist Church in Gaithersburg. / Photo by William J. Ford

VIGIL from Page 1 dation. “We are going to help these families get through this.” Wims said the foundation will support not only the families of those in killed last week in Montgomery and Prince George’s counties – Winffel, 45, Molilna, 65, and Gladys Tordil, 44 – but also the other three individuals injured in the shooting spree. In 2002, his organization helped raise $500,000 for victims involved in the D.C.-area sniper attacks. John Allen Muhammad and his then 17-year-old accomplice, Lee Boyd Malvo, fatally shot 10 people. Muhammad got executed in a Virginia State Prison in 2009, and Malvo received a sentence of life in prison. “Just like we did when the D.C. Snipers, we will help raise money. and we hope the community will support these families today,” Wims said after the vigil.

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According to police, the shooting spree began around 4:40 p.m. Thursday, May 5, outside High Point High School in Beltsville in Prince George’s County. Tordil, 62, of Adelphi, shot his wife while she came to pick up her two daughters from school. Tordil also shot a man who tried to intervene, but police said he’s expected to survive his injuries. Tordil received a domestic violence court order in March in Prince George’s not to contact his estranged wife at her place of employment as a chemistry teacher at Parkdale High School in Riverdale or her daughters’ high school and not to enter the residence in Adelphi. The next day on Friday, May 6, Tordil drove to Westfield Montgomery Mall in Bethesda at 11:13 a.m. and shot three people, according to records from the Montgomery County District Court. Family members said at the vigil, Mike Winffel and his friend Carl Unger ran to help

a woman Tordil possibly tried to carjack. Unger is hospitalized and receiving treatment for his injuries. Thirty-seven minutes later, at 11:50 a.m. Friday in a parking lot outside a Giant Food grocery store in Aspen Hill, Tordil allegedly shot Molina, whom police said died on the scene. After shooting Molina, court records allege, Tordil exited a Boston Market in Silver Spring at 2:55 p.m. When he sat in his car, police surrounded the vehicle and arrested him without incident. In a nearly 18-hour period, the former employee of the Federal Protective Service shot six people and killed three of them in two counties, police said. He’s charged with first-degree murder, attempted murder and felony use of a handgun. Tordil got arraigned Monday afternoon at Montgomery County District Court and will remain in the county jail without bond. A preliminary hearing has been set for 10 a.m. June 3, the same day Mike Winffel would’ve celebrated his 46th birthday.

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Roberta Rodriguez, who worked with Molina for five years to help care for seniors through Potomac Home Support of Rockville, said the late nursing assistant usually accepted any assignment to prepare meals at a person’s home, assist a patient to the bathroom or provide overall care to a patient. “When I got the call she died, I couldn’t even go back to sleep that night. It was like I woke up in a bad dream,” Rodriguez said before the vigil. “I wanted to come and pay my respect to her.” No one from Molina’s family attended the vigil, but a GoFundMe account shows a picture of Molina and with her daughter. As of Monday, people donated about $17,690. A GoFundMe “tuition account” created for Gladys Tordil’s daughters has nearly $33,000 so far.

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Mike Winffel has a “funeral fund” GoFundMe account that has accumulated $82,400. More than two dozen of his family members stood outside Goshen United Methodist Church, including his daughter, Kayla. She had a message for her dad’s friend who also got shot at Westfield Mall. “My dad loved Carl so much and were such good friends. I want him to know we are praying for his recovery,” said the 17-year-old senior at Clarksburg High School in Clarksburg. “We hope to keep in touch with you.” School counselors, psychologists and other mental health professionals visited her school at High Point and Parkdale to help students and staff deal with the tragedies. High Point will hold a private vigil for Gladys Tordil, whose two daughters attend and are scheduled to graduate this year. Parkdale principal Tanya L. Washington posted a letter Friday on the school’s website to alert parents about Tordil’s death. The letter also highlights suggestions on how to cope with grief such as encouraging children to share their feelings, spending extra time with them, speaking to them regarding the crisis and providing them with accurate information regarding the crisis in language they can understand. The Victims’ Rights Foundation will seek to provide college scholarships for the children of Winffel and Tordil. In addition, the foundation will help raise money for all six families involved in the shooting tragedy. “The families need to pay for their funerals, other expenses. They need the money now,” Wims said. “We are asking for the community’ generosity during this sad time. As God said, ‘You’re my worker.’ We all must work to help others.” For more information and to contribute until May 30, go to http:// www.victimsrightsfoundation.org/, or call 301-212-4141. WI

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Metro Failed to Follow Safety Procedures By William J. Ford WI Staff Writer @jabariwill The National Transportation Safety Board criticized Metro in a recent report for its handling of the January 2015 incident where smoke filled a train on the Yellow Line at the L’Enfant Plaza station in Southwest D.C. According to an executive summary, the failure to follow its own safety procedures, poor maintenance and not learning from 12 other accident investigations by the NTSB are some of the things that contributed to the death of one passenger, Carol I. Glover of Alexandria, and the injury of 91 others. The safety board adopted a

report during a meeting and offered nearly two dozen recommendations that include: • Review and revise your tunnel inspection, maintenance and repair procedures to mitigate water intrusion into tunnels; • Develop procedures for regular testing of all smoke detectors; • Retrain Rail Operations Control Center supervisors on all standard operating procedures for emergencies; and • Implement a regular schedule for the inspection and removal of obstructions from safety walkways and track-bed floors to ensure safe passageways for passengers to use during a tunnel evacuation. “The National Transporta-

5Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority CEO and General Manager Paul Wiedefeld. / Photo courtesy of WMATA

tion Safety Board determines that the probable cause of the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) L’Enfant Plaza station electrical arcing and smoke accident was a prolonged short circuit that consumed power system components resulting from the WMATA’s ineffective inspection and maintenance practices,” according to a synopsis report from NTSB released May 3. The summary outlines that on the day of the L’Enfant Plaza catastrophe on the Yellow Line, a smoke detector became activated when smoke filled the train. However, a loose wire prevented an alert to the Rail Operations Control Center. The agency had no measures for responding to smoke detector activations and train operators received no training on shutting down the railcar ventilation system because “there was no written procedure,” according to the 11page document. In regards to Metro’s oversight and management, the summary states the agency has lacked substantial improvements since the June 2009 crash on the Red Line between the Fort Totten and Takoma Park stations where nine people died and 80 more injured. It remains the agency’s deadliest incident in its 40-year history.

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NTBS also offered suggestions to the Federal Transit Administration, the D.C. Mayor’s Office, the District’s Office of Unified Communications, which operates the 911 system, and the city’s Fire and Emergency Medical Services Department. Some of those included issuing regulatory safety standards and more training for the District’s call takers and command officers. A copy of the safety board’s executive summary can be found at: http://www.ntsb. gov/news/events/Documents/ Abstract_DCA15FR004.pdf A final report will be released in the next several weeks. Several federal officials released statements that criticized Metro. “In order to ensure the safety of regional commuters and visitors who travel on the Metro system every day, we must ensure that Metro makes lasting changes that lead to increased safety of the system,” said Rep. Steny Hoyer (D-Maryland), who represents the state’s 5th Congressional District. “While I am encouraged by recent actions that Metro’s General Manager Paul Wiedefeld has taken to improve the system’s safety, I am calling on Metro to institute the recommendations of the NTSB report to regain the confidence of its riders and stakeholders.” WI

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Prince George’s Planning Board Approves Wal-Mart Expansion By William J. Ford WI Staff Writer @jabariwill After a more than five-hour discussion, the Prince George’s County Planning Board voted unanimously for Wal-Mart to expand with a grocery store and garden center in Landover Hills. Some residents may appeal the board’s decision before the District Council, which are members of County Council that reviews zoning and land use matters. “We will consider what we need to do,” said Denise Hamler, a member of Community Standards Coalition, a volunteer group comprising residents and activists that has challenged Wal-Mart from coming to its current location since 2005. “The Planning Board heard how Wal-Mart has not been a good neighbor. Don’t the residents of Prince George’s County deserve better?” Lee P. Walker, mayor of Landover Hills, recalled how he and his colleagues supported Wal-Mart’s coming to the Capital Plaza tract on Annapolis Road a decade ago. That changed, he said, because the plaza owner, Nellis Corp. of Rockville, hasn’t done enough to address trash and litter, poorly designed parking and safety concerns on the property. “It is the neighboring municipalities who are severely impacted by these failures … and its impact is immediate and lasting,” Walker said during the meeting Thursday, May 5. “The town of Landover Hills will support further development if the owners of the property consent to an annexation agreement … If (that happens), then the town of Landover Hills will support further expansion.” Although the planners approved the project, they urged Wal-Mart and Nellis representatives to set up community meetings immediately with residents. Board member A. Shaunise Washington wasn’t present. Wal-Mart attorney Andre Gingles of Laurel acknowledged residents had concerns about shopping carts placed along Annapolis Road and in

adjacent neighborhoods. He said the company plans to refurbish and restructure its parking lot. According to the site plan, the 35,000-square-foot expansion plan also includes an exterior façade enhancement, constructing 17 bicycle spaces and building a sidewalk along the perimeter. One major disagreement stemmed from whether the company should apply for a special exception use to expand the existing 144,220-squarefoot building. Opponents say this would also force a more rigorous process by Wal-Mart officials to present information. David Lynch, an attorney from Towson, Maryland, representing a group of residents, said adding a grocery component changes the look and operation of the current store. “This is not merely an expansion of an existing use. It’s a change of use,” he said. The planning staff said the expansion is compatible to the current store and the board’s counsel, Debra Borden, agreed. Planners approved another Wal-Mart project in March

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5Negotiations for a new Wal-Mart store to be located in Southeast continue. / WI file photo 2015 that would have used a 56,240-square-foot building at the Duvall Village Shopping Center in Bowie and then expanded it by nearly 23,000 square feet and opened it for 24 hours a day. The building previously housed a Super Fresh grocery store.

The District Council decided to review the project a month later and unanimously voted against the plan in September. Jennifer Dwyer, who lives behind the Duvall Village property in Bowie, assisted residents on the Wal-Mart pro-

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posal in Landover Hills. “How can our (Planning Board) that works for us … go ahead and approve it anyway?” said Dwyer, who works with Progressive Maryland, a nonprofit advocacy group. “At a certain point there’s got to be some ethics to this.” WI

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The Peoples’ Choice: Donald J. Trump “Make America great again. All African-Americans are not Democrats’ puppets. We vote the best candidate for America and not the party.” – Black Republicans for Donald J. Trump

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Donald John Trump is a roguish charmer. A pugnacious bully that tells it like it is. “The Donald” fibs when he thinks it necessary, and over the past four decades he’s been building and boasting his way higher on The Forbes 400. Trump is “the epitome of American capitalism.” The Republican Party’s presumptive nominee is expected to make a serious play for Black votes.

The November matchup represents an opportunity for Blacks to make demands for their support or continue to allow Democrat’s underestimation of their value and vote. If Trump can skim off enough Black votes, he can win the general election. “Race” will be a factor in the competition between Democrat Hillary Rodham Clinton and Republican Trump. Whoever addresses the needs of Black Americans will likely get the bulk of their 20 million votes. So, over coming months, how many Black votes can Trump seize? In an USA Today op-ed, Black broadcaster Tavis Smiley indicated

Prince Left a Legacy but no Will! Aimee D. Griffin, Esq., The legendary Prince truly was a genius! Most of us know that he was an incredible musical talent. But since his sudden passing, we are now learning that he was a humanitarian as well. We know that he quietly gave a series of concerts to benefit communities in need. We know that, without any fanfare, he held a concert in Baltimore after the murder of Freddie Gray. The breadth of his servicemay not ever be completely known. Prince lived a private life. He was a man who lived a life without needing recognition for his service. He lived a life spreading joy. If more people lived that way, what a wonderful world this would be! However, we have also heard that Prince did not prepare a will. We will never know why not. The headlines report that his family is already at war as a result of the potential inheritance. I know this would hurt his heart. The headlines are also saying that there are “love children” springing from the woodwork. What a circus and contradiction to the very private life that Prince led. In my professional experience, I have witnessed many with much less of an inheritance go to war. In Prince’s case, the stakes are high. His estate is liable to pay anincredible amount—an estimated $120 million in federal and state estate taxes will be due. The balance will then be split among his siblings (those full and half) as well as descendants of siblings who predeceased him. That number is a conservative estimate of $250 million in assets.The federal government applies a tax upon an estate that exceeds $5.45 million dollars and Minnesota tax is levied on estates with values of over $1 million. If Prince had acted differently, these weighty tax bills could have been minimized through strategic planning. As a private man, Prince created not for profit organizations that provided support for thepeople and communities that were most vulnerable. Had he lived, his philanthropy could have been supported for years. In keeping with his privacy, the creation of a Trust or Trusts would have maintained the private distribution of Prince’s assets. A Trust is a legal concept. It is often used in estate planning to facilitate ownership, management and distribution of property while avoiding probate. The Trust is also a private document. When properly drafted it can minimize estate taxes; maintain ownership of assets with controls that go beyond the life of the grantor. Trusts can be “revocable” and “irrevocable.” Trust terms should be established in a manner that honors the values and desires of the distribution of assets. Yet, the attorneys will make a great deal of money in the battle to distribute Prince’s assets to folks who may not care about the Man, the Music or his spectacular Legacy. Don’t accept this as your planning scenario. Protect your legacy. “Write the vision and make it plain so that those who see it can run with it.” Habakkuk 2:2 Aimee D. Griffin, Esq., The Griffin Firm, PLLC 5335 Wisconsin Ave NW, Suite 440 Washington DC 20015 www.thegriffinfirm-PLLC.com 202-379-4738

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that “It’s a miscalculation for Democrats to take Black votes for granted.” In a head-to-head matchup, SurveyUSA polls show Trump would receive 25 percent of Blacks’ votes. These numbers will show that anti-Washington, anti-government, anti-establishment, anti-politically-correct votes Trump got in the primaries represent not just Whites ticked at the bureaucracy, but minorities too. As a party maverick, Trump likely can support reparations for Blacks. He represents business and prosperity-oriented politics Blacks need to gain equity. “I will be great for African-Americans,” Trump has said. ““We have an African-American president, and what he’s done for African-Americans is a shame. … He’s done very, very poorly for African-Americans, and they should be insulted about it.” The way mainstream-oriented media paints him, you’d think Trump is devoid of Black support. But over the years Trump has history with African-Americans. “I like his swag” is what Pastor Darrell Scott said about Trump. A 56-year-old evangelical minister from Cleveland, Scott heads New Spirit Revival Center and organized Ministers for Trump. Bruce LaVell, a Georgia Republican jewelry store owner and former chairman of the Gwinnett County GOP is a Trump supporter. And Arsenio Hall and Omarosa Manigault are part of a string of current and previous Black supporters that include Mike Tyson, Michael Jackson, Russell Simmons and Whitney Houston. Cadres of Black prosperity gospel preachers have been gathering with Trump. Former Republican presidential candidate Ben Carson, Republican National Committee board member Dr. Ada Fisher, and the National Black Republican Association are on board with Trump. In

Warren, Michigan, Donald Trump told supporters that since President Barack Obama was elected, “nothing has happened” for (Blacks) and he would “do more” for them. In a WND/Clout national opinion research telephone survey of registered voters, only Carson pulled more support from Blacks than Trump, at 50 percent. Throughout American history, “race” has been a major factor in politics. The attitude of White superiority is embedded in the U.S. Constitution. Racism still exists, and inequality abounds as Black American voters continue opting for “the status quo ante.” If Blacks move for “significant change,” they’ll illustrate what they have in common with voters already aligned with Trump. Should Blacks be a party to establishment-oriented politicians’ disapprovals of Trump? Before, when Trump bragged that he could get lots of Black votes, it drew guffaws and snickers since it was just Trump being Trump. Now, some polls show Blacks lining up behind Trump, as are 45 percent of Hispanics and even nearly 19 percent of Asians. Blacks and Hispanics, in fact, even support Trump at a higher level than Whites. Enterprising Black groups should tap into Trump-funded programs and grants to impact African-Americans and their ballots. Trump’s campaign should pump money into voter-registration drives and get-out-the-vote efforts by visible and vocal Black conservatives that can point out failings of Obama and Democratic-leaning civil rights leaders and that the Democratic Party takes Blacks for granted. Trump can create more jobs for Blacks as well as illustrate “how to fish” approaches to economic well-being and uplift for Blacks. WI

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On her company’s website, Keesha Boyd posted a photo of herself posing in front of her family’s television. Just 3 years old at the time of the photo, Boyd’s grown up and living a dream. Today, she’s the executive director of multicultural products and consumer services at the cable giant Comcast. “I went from posing in front of the TV to having a job that literally impacts what people get to see on TV,” she said. One of her tasks is to define Comcast’s African-American business strategy and find content that reflects the Black community. “My responsibility is for driving our overall business strategy for African-American consumers and to look for ways to enhance our offering in ways that better speak to this community and align with its consumption habits,” Boyd said. Comcast’s research shows that African-American viewers are tech-savvy media consumers and they watch more television than anyone. “African-Americans are a very powerful viewing segment. Take the show ‘Empire’ as an example. When it premiered, it broke all sorts of records week after week, and it was because a large segment of the community was viewing the program,” Boyd said. “Because of that and shows like ‘Scandal’ and ‘How to Get Away With Murder’ and ‘Blackish,’ you’re starting to see more African-Americans in lead roles on television, and consumption for these shows are at an all-time high.” While African-American viewers watch a variety of general market content, there’s a strong preference for television shows featuring Black or multicultural casts, a 2013 Nielsen African-American Consumer

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report found. Season 1 of “Empire” broke viewing records on Xfinity platforms, topping the Xfinity On Demand Top 20 list. A record-breaking 1 million viewed the show On Demand in the first week, and the season finale drew nearly 1 million views On Demand within the first three days, another record, according to Nielsen. Last month, Boyd’s vision for giving black viewers a Black-centric TV service – about 2,000 hours of curated TV shows and movies with Black casts, directors, and themes – launched on Comcast’s Xfinity on-demand platform. “There are times you want to watch general-market content, and then there are times that you want to browse or dig deeply into content that speaks to Black identity,” she said. “So we are making it easier to access that content.” Making it easier is the new X1 voice-controlled remote are the Black Film & TV destination Comcast has created on Xfinity. With one click, individuals can be taken to popular movie offerings that list shows from leading Black actors and directors. Comcast has curated TV shows like “Scandal,” “Rosewood” and “Empire.” Boyd’s also working on a voice-command pattern where the user would only have to speak terms

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Black Press Columnist Recovers from Stroke By Stacy M. Brown WI Senior Writer The statistics are eye-opening. Of the 1.5 million heart attacks and strokes that befall Americans each year, about 44 percent of the victims are African-American males, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. May ushers in National Stroke Awareness Month, which is particularly meaningful for the Baltimore Times and its longtime indie soul columnist, Phinesse Demps. At 49, Demps continues to recover from a massive stroke that he said caught him totally off-guard and nearly killed him. The stroke occurred on July 15 as he was wrapping up his regular radio appearance on the Sean Yoes Radio Show on WEAA. “I was on the phone in my apartment doing the show from there

with Sean, and I remember him saying that I didn’t sound right, that my speech was kind of slurred,” Demps said. The 49-year-old also felt something happening. “I remembered a commercial from when I was younger that advised people to take an aspirin if they think they were experiencing a heart attack, so I reached for an aspirin thinking that it could be a heart attack,” he said. Eerily, he recalls – almost in slow motion – seeing himself fall toward his bathroom floor and hitting his head. Demps lay helpless for a full day on the floor of his Baltimore apartment. When he didn’t show up for work the next day, Times employee Ida Neal sent two friends to check on Demps, and when they didn’t get an answer, Neal returned to the apartment, contacted the landlord

and persuaded him to open Demps’ door, he said. “The landlord saw me on the floor, and he said he needed me to sit up. But I couldn’t move, and he called an ambulance,” Demps said. He was placed in intensive care where he languished for 19 days. with doctors saying he had little chance for survival. Now, about 10 months later, Demps is regularly rehabbing and has finally returned to work. He’s gone from a wheelchair to walking with a cane. Most importantly, Demps said, he’s finally realized that he is much to blame for his condition – it wasn’t all time and unforeseen occurrences that simply befell him. It was ignorance. “I always did everything the right way. I exercised regularly, walked everywhere I went and I ate properly, no meat/ I’m a vegetarian. I was in

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the gym four times a week early in the morning,” he said. “I had no previous health problems except a migraine that I’d take an Advil for and close the shades and sleep and it would be better.” Where did he fail? “I wasn’t going to a doctor on a regular basis, and in my family we have a history of high blood pressure,” he said. “So, you find yourself thinking that it won’t happen to you, but there’s also hypertension in the family, and that’s a silent killer. It elevated the blood, which caused the vessel in my brain to pop.” The importance of knowing one’s family history, having regular visits to a primary care physician, checking blood pressure, eating properly and exercise should be on everyone’s everyday to-do list, Demps said. “When the doctors see me know, they tell me that I’m not even supposed to be here, be alive,” he said. The illness has given Demps a new perspective, even about the recent

death of music icon Prince and the Black Lives Matter movement. “As Black men, you have to go to the doctor. Obviously, we don’t yet know what killed Prince, but at 57 you can’t do what you do at 27,” Demps said. “And, when you talk about Black Lives Matter, I don’t want to hear that anymore unless you add in the health component because we, as black men, our health has to matter. We have to go to a doctor, and many of us don’t.” Recent studies have found that one-third of strokes occur in people under the age of 65. “I have my good days and my bad days,” Demps said. “I have short-term memory problems, but my long-term memory is good.” With 4,000 Facebook friends, Demps received 3,000 notes and read each one. “It was like reading my own eulogy,” he said. “It’s wrong for me to put my family and my friends through this. We, as Black men, have to do a better job taking care of ourselves.” WI

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Celebrating & Supporting Our Living Treasures - Older Americans Month Message from Muriel Bowser, Mayor District of Columbia Each May, the District of Columbia joins the nation in celebrating ‘Older Americans Month.’ Designated in 1963 by President John F. Kennedy, this is a month when we pay tribute to our older friends, family and neighbors. The theme this year is ‘Blazing a Trail,’ in recognition of the many contributions our elders have made to our country, and to our society. We have some great activities lined up for Older Americans Month, including senior proms, senior games, forums, art shows and community days. Our seniors are central to the vibrancy and success of our city, and I look forward to honoring you. I hope you’ll come out and join me and members of my team at events in all 8 Wards, as we celebrate the diverse and invaluable contributions of our older residents. You can find a list of events at DCOA’s website at http://dcoa.dc.gov/. Here in DC, we don’t just honor our seniors during May. We honor them every single month by creating an environment in which they can thrive. As Mayor, I am focused on making the District a world class, age-friendly city. It is our creed that any person, of any age, should be able to have a great life in DC - whether you’ve been here for five minutes, or five generations. We are proud that DC has one of the most active and widely recognized age-friendly efforts in the world. We are constantly looking for new ways to support our older residents, so that people can live independently - in their homes and communities - as long as they choose. For example, this year we launched ‘Safe at Home,’ a program that provides up to $10,000 in financial support to seniors and people with disabilities, for home adaptations. To date, more than 240 people have started the process to enroll in the program, and the list continues to grow. I recently had a chance

to meet Sidney Glee, who was one of the first to contact us for help. After multiple hip surgeries, Mr. Glee has a hard time climbing the stairs in his home. He saw an ad for ‘Safe at Home’ and called right way. 18 days after a consultation with an occupational therapist, the DC Office on Aging installed a stair lift and grab bars at his home. And Mr. Glee now has peace of mind that his house will always be his home. We are also on the lookout for new laws and regulations that can help our seniors. It recently came to my attention that recently passed federal regulations had hampered the ability of older resident to get proper DC identification. You may remember Virginia McLaurin, the beautiful 107 year old who enjoyed a dance with the President. Because of her age, some of the newly required forms of documentation weren’t even around when she was born. So we righted that wrong by issuing a new DC regulation that will help seniors like Mrs. McLaurin get the proper ID to access the many activities, benefits and services they deserve. I had the great privilege of helping Mrs. McLaurin finalize her paperwork, and I look forward to watching her continue to dance and thrive. As we prepare for Older Americans Month, we are looking ahead to our annual ‘Mayor’s Senior Symposium.’ The symposium will take place on August 4, 2016 at the historic Paul Laurence Dunbar Senior High School. The theme, Healthy Homes. Healthy Hearts. Healthy Living, will touch on my Administration’s priorities for an age-friendly DC. With input from the community, we are putting togeth-

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er a great lineup of workshops related to health care, housing, transportation, estate planning, nutrition, and technology. To sign up, please contact DCOA at 202-724-5622 or dcoa@ dc.gov. We are committed to enhancing the lives of older Americans, and supporting independent living in the community. I believe that living well means more than just taking care of our basic needs. It means fostering a community where everyone is able to live their fullest life. But we cannot do it alone. We want your input and your ideas, so please send in any thoughts, questions or comments to Age. Friendly@dc.gov. Thank you for joining me in celebration of Older Americans Month, as we build on our progress to make DC the most age-friendly city in the world.

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8 Ways to Help Someone Dealing with Depression By Sarafina Wright WI Staff Writer Oftentimes the people closest to those struggling with mental health are overlooked in the conversation of how to cope and overcome. When one struggles with anxiety, depression, and other mental illnesses, their loved ones fight the battle with them. For many, they don’t know how to help or where to start. Frustration builds due to lack of understanding, and many people opt to not deal with said person altogether. However, most people stick with their loved ones and need support. Here is a list of eight ways you can support your loved one through depression:

1. BE THERE WITH

THEM PHYSICALLY:

Studies have shown that cuddling and face-to-face interactions help reduce depression and anxiety and generally boosts one’s mood. Phone conversations, video chatting and emails are great, but nothing can replace the comfort of someone physically there with you.

2. CREATE A CARE PACKAGE:

Who doesn’t love surprise gifts, especially those filled with random things you can actually use from someone you love? It will instantly induce happy feelings. For many striving to overcome depression, they constantly battle with the notion that no one cares. A basket filled with candy, fuzzy socks, magazines, bubble bath and more treats would instantly go a long way.

3. GET CREATIVE WITH THEM:

Get some arts and craft supplies, and create a vision board together. Have coffee, wine, tea or whatever you fancy, and spend a day dreaming and visualizing a better future. It doesn’t have to be the new year: You can create a vision board anytime!

4. SCHEDULE A RANDOM COFFEE DATE:

When they’re on your mind, don’t hesitate to invite them to coffee, breakfast or brunch. Getting out of the house can be a mood booster especially over coffee, pastries and good conversation.

5. COOK DINNER FOR THEM:

How awesome would it be after a long stressful day at work getting a phone call from someone who says they are bringing you dinner? Imagine more so how your loved one who is dealing with depression would light up at such a good deed. Home-cooked food goes a long way.

6. ASSIST THEM WITH ERRANDS:

There are times when even the smallest tasks can zap all of one’s energy. For a loved one trying to stay above water mentally, a hand and a partner while they fulfill duties can make the load seem easier and go a lot faster.

7. TAKE THE LEAD: Sometimes

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standing and gentle can only help but so much when you want to speed up your loved one’s recovery. You can take the lead in ways such as researching therapists, holding them accountable for their well-being and taking a stand against unhelpful actions.

8. LISTEN:

The most important action you can do to help someone with depression is to listen intently and sincerely. Don’t judge outwardly, and listen to understand. Most people dealing with brain imbalances have a constant feeling of being alone and misunderstood. The most valuable thing you can do is listen with your heart. WI

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INTERNATIONAL concerned, and they remember the lead scare that the city dealt with about 10 years ago. They said they want action and not excuses. “As many funds that come into the schools and everything, this problem should have been resolved,” Northeast resident Wanda Ganus told Fox 5 DC. “It should have been taken care of if they knew the lead was

here,” said James Miller. “This is an old building. They should have been checking this.” D.C. Council member David Grosso (D-At-Large) told FOX 5 he is launching an aggressive effort to test the water at all D.C. Public Schools and charter schools in the city. The D.C. Council has scheduled a hearing on this at the Wilson Building on June 22 that will

bring together school and environmental officials. “We’re moving forward now and asking the city to do a full test of every school, every water source in the school to make sure that we cover every building where the kids are trying to learn,” said Grosso. “That’s true with charter schools as well as traditional schools.” WI

5 Officials are testing water at 12 D.C. schools. / Photo Courtesy NBC Washington

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ed positive for the elevated levels. District officials are performing more tests out of an abundance of caution, they said, and the Department of General Services announced that throughout May it will retest all water sources in D.C. Public Schools for elevated lead levels. This includes sinks and hoses, not just water fountains. It will also test water sources at city recreation centers before summer camp starts June 17. In 2015, DGS tested 3,734 samples from drinking water sources in its 113 public schools. Reportedly, 17 sources in 12 schools were identified as having levels deemed “actionable” by Environmental Protection Agency standards. If a source tests at an actionable level, water sources are shut off, filters are installed or other remediation is performed. The water source is supposed to remain out of service until retesting shows the water is safe to drink. In a letter posted on the agency website, City Administrator Rashad Young says “unfortunately, in isolated instances, that protocol was not strictly followed.” In most cases, elevated levels of lead in drinking water can be traced to older pipes or fixtures in a building. While lead testing results have been posted online for years, D.C. public schools will now alert parents about the findings. “As test results are returned, we will remediate any issues, and we will publicly share the results,” wrote Young. High levels of lead are linked to brain damage and developmental problems. “We know that lead is not good for child development,” said Jennie Niles, D.C.’s deputy mayor for education. “We want to make sure the water our kids are drinking in schools is healthy.” However, residents remain

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A team of students from Washington designed and built the fastest lithium-ion battery-powered model car during a national competition. On Sunday, May 1, BASIS DC Middle School won the electric car competition with a time of 6.48 during the Department of Energy Office of Sciences National Science Bowl at the National 4-H Youth Conference Center in Chevy Chase, Maryland. “The National Science Bowl continues to be one of the premier academic competitions across the country and prepares America’s students for future successes in some of the world’s fastest-growing fields in research and engineering,” U.S. Energy Secretary Ernest Moniz said. There were 47 middle school teams that competed and won their car races in regional science bowl academic competitions nationwide. The top three teams were Basis DC Middle School of Washington, Hunter College Middle School of New York and Mission Junior High School of Texas. They each took home trophies and $500 for their school’s science department.

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“It feels pretty rewarding. I’ve been doing this for a long time. Sort of like building up my knowledge base.” Arnold Mong / “You’re facing other people who have won their state, and when you’re facing people of that skill level it’s really intense and it’s really awesome,” Nate Petersen, Basis DC eighth grader, told ABC7. “It was really hard because we would see teams going by with their really cool looking cars. Ours was just flat but we still won first place,” Mia Rothstein, Basis DC student said. Montgomery Blair High School in Silver Spring won the national title on the finale of the competition on Monday, May 2. It had been 17 years since their last title. “It feels pretty rewarding. I’ve been doing this for a long time. Sort of like building up my knowledge base,” 17-year-old Arnold Mong

told ABC7 News. The National Science Bowl said while the academic competition is the primary focus, the car race is also intended to further engage middle school students in science and math. The DOE created the Bowl in 1991 to encourage students to excel in mathematics and science and to pursue careers in these fields. Approximately 265,000 students have participated in the National Science Bowl since its creation. “I am honored to congratulate all of the competitors who are advancing to the national finals where they will continue to showcase their talents as top students in math and science,” Moniz said. WI

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5Demi Stratmon will attend Dartmouth College in the fall. / Photo courtesy DCPS

Benjamin Banneker Academic High School senior Demi Stratmon and Jamar Bolden are among members of the DCPS Class of 2016 who are heading to college in the fall. Demi, who serves as Student Government Association president at her school in Northwest, will attend Dartmouth College on a full-tuition scholarship. She plans to study government with the hope of becoming an US ambassador to a Middle Eastern country. Citing that her mother is from Tunisia and after taking two Advanced Placement courses that brought “different societies and cultures” into her classroom, Demi wants to help “mend broken relationships between the US and Middle East.” Her advice for underclassmen: “All hard work ends up paying off. Stay focused and keep that drive.”

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Jamar Bolden is on a full-ride scholarship to play football at Marshall University in Huntington, West Virginia. / Photo courtesy DCPS

Calvin Coolidge High School senior Jamar is on a full-ride scholarship to play football at

Marshall University in Huntington, West Virginia. He calls Coolidge – located in Northwest D.C.—the “best school in the city” and hopes to someday become a high school physical education teacher. The thing Jamar’s most excited about? “Getting to see myself on TV.” His advice for underclassmen hoping for an athletic scholarship is work hard every year of high school. “Don’t slack, and don’t wait until your 12th-grade year. All four years matter,” Jamar said.

presentation, and Wilson High School in Northwest won the Best Exhibit award for its team’s creative use of a ball pit to bring unlikely allies together to combat violence.

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District’s elementary schools in April as part of the White House’s “Turnaround Arts” program. Students were treated to live performances from the artists and even put on performances of their own for the special guests.

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State Superintendent of Education Hanseul Kang was recently joined by Deputy Mayor for Education Jennifer Niles and U.S. Secretary of Education John King Jr. for a celebration of the District’s high school seniors who participated in the second annual “Reach Higher: District of Columbia College Signing Day.” “Higher education represents hope and opportunity, prosperity and personal growth,” said Kang. “We proudly celebrate hundreds of District high school seniors who have committed to taking the next step in their education by attending college in the fall. I applaud their decision and am confident that the hard work and determination that got them to this point will lead to success in the future.” DC College Signing Day marked a symbolic step as 280 students from 36 District of Columbia public and charter schools moved on to the next phase in their lives and committed to graduating high school and college.

5In recognition of Earth Day last month, 5World-renowned cellist Yo-Yo Ma

was among performers who visited three of D.C.’s elementary schools in April as part of the White House’s Turnaround Arts program. / Photo courtesy DCPS

World-renowned cellist YoYo Ma, jazz musician Esperanza Spalding and former New York City Ballet principal dancer Damian Woetzel visited three of the

students at Van Ness Elementary School planted herbs and flowers with their Adopta-School partner Association of American Railroads / Photo courtesy DCPS

D.C. public schools across the city celebrated Earth Day on April 22, with two elementary schools getting their hands dirty for the occasion. Students at Van Ness Elementary School in Southeast

planted herbs and flowers with their Adopt-a-School partner Association of American Railroads, while students at Ketcham Elementary School – also in Southeast – created an outdoor classroom with “REAL School Gardens” and a little help from D.C. United.

TEACHER APPRECIATION WEEK

In observance of Teacher Appreciation Week May 2-6, Chancellor Kaya Henderson penned a message in honor of DCPS educators. “We have worked hard to create the environment, opportunities, and compensation that encourage teachers to build careers here,” Henderson wrote. “I am confident that the teachers in DCPS today are the strongest teaching force of any district in the nation. There are incredible things happening in classrooms across the city because of their relentless focus on our students and never-failing belief in their capacity for greatness.” WI

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Congratulations to Dunbar High School in Northwest for winning first place at the “Aspen Challenge” competition. On April 23, 16 schools from across the city, including eight from DCPS, presented solutions to some of the world’s toughest issues. Dunbar’s Local Fun Dealers came up with an innovative idea to create more opportunities for children to play in their community. Dunbar’s grand prize is an all-expenses-paid trip to Colorado to present their solution at the Aspen Ideas Festival. Eastern High School in Northeast also won the Team Spirit award for their Peace Week

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In today’s society, particularly within the Black community, “mental illness” often invokes feelings of fear, intimidation and misunderstanding. Sometimes we feel powerless when someone we love begins to exhibit symptoms and behaviors related to various forms of mental disorders.We want to run from it, avoid it – even ignore it. Add to that the stigma associated with mental illness and what usually happens is those who suffer from any form of mental illness often face disrespect, contempt and isolation. When the actor and filmmaker Will Ferrell recently announced plans to play former president Ronald Reagan, portraying the Hollywood thespian turned politician when he had dementia, the outcry was intense. Ferrell said it was going to be a comedy project tackling the life of Reagan who suffered with Alzheimer’s in his later years. But few people could understand the comedic value to such a project. Reagan’s daughter, Patti Davis, wrote a letter to Ferrell and posted it on her website. In summary, she shared the helplessness she and the rest of her family experienced in those last 10 years of Reagan’s life as he drifted past the memories that marked his life, “past all that was familiar and mercifully, finally past the fear.” Her words are illustrative of what millions of families face, as the crushing truth comes crashing home – Alzheimer’s is not a joke and certainly nothing to joke about. It can be relentless and overwhelming leaving its victims swimming in waters that are ominously deep, unfamiliar and frightening. But love has a way of warding off fear and that’s what those who have friends or family members who have been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s or other mental illnesses need the most. As one who lives with this challenge because of my mother’s own mental decline, I know full well what it’s like to greet each day without knowing how much or how little the matriarch of our family will remember or understand. Sometimes I have no other option but to cloister myself in my room where I can shed tears of anguish and frustration – realizing that there is very little I can do to remedy the situation. The woman I once knew is no longer here. Yes, there are glimmers of her former self that come forward from time to time. But times are few when compared to the hours, even days, when she can’t remember where she is, what she’s done, when she last had a meal or who certain people are. But she still remembers me and still has the wherewithal to express how much she loves me. That’s all I can hope for – and for me, I have learned to accept it. The child has become the parent – the parent has become the child.And we hold on to each other for dear life – with all the love we can muster. D. Kevin McNeir Editor, The Washington Informer

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groups. Sen. Orrin Hatch (R-Utah), chair of the Senate Committee on Finance, noted that despite the $75 billion spent on mental health services across Medicaid and Medicare in 2014, almost four in ten Americans with serious mental illness, such as bipolar disorder and schizophrenia, did not receive treatment, according to the 2015 National Survey on Drug Use and Health. “Patients and their advocates say the national mental health

ing in bringing change to mental health services a priority. Rosenberg expressed her frustration with policymakers’ continued reliance on grants instead of long-term, widespread investments. “When we have cancer or heart disease, getting access to chemotherapy or a stent doesn’t depend upon a local clinic having a grant. Why are mental illnesses and addictions different?” she asked. She also expressed concern

“Patients and their advocates say the national mental health system has been drowning for a long time not from flood waters, but from neglect.” SEN. ORRIN HATCH (R-UTAH)

services, over half report being told that their loved one’s provider was unable to speak with them. Comprehensive mental health care reform bills in both the Senate and the House recognize that misinterpretation of HIPAA privacy laws by health professionals has contributed to caregivers being unnecessarily shut out of the care conversation, officials said. NAMI wants lawmakers to approve a National Mental Health Caregiver Support Program that would grant to states and territories the right to provide information to families and family caregivers about mental health services and other supports. The program would also assist families and caregivers in navigating mental health systems and accessing services while also offering family and family caregiver psychoeducation and peer-led support

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system has been drowning for a long time not from flood waters, but from neglect,” Hatch said, during a recent Senate hearing. However, Linda Rosenberg, president and CEO of the National Council for Behavioral Health, corrected Hatch, noting that there’s plenty of attention being paid to mental health issues. According to the health care website MedPage Today, Rosenberg cited Centers for Disease Control and Prevention data that detailed a 25 percent rise in suicide rates over the last 15 years and the spotlight on mental health on the presidential campaign as examples. “There is attention to mental illness everywhere we look,” she said. “But attention is not enough.” Rosenberg and other witnesses, including Brandon Marshall, a 32-year-old wide receiver for the NFL’s New York Jets, urged senators to make invest-

that hospital beds remain the focus of most discussion about mental health instead of broadbased systemic reform. “Beds can never be effective in a vacuum . . . only community-based services prevent re-admission,” Rosenberg said. Most clinics lack the funds to hire skilled staff or to invest in the kinds of technology that could extend the reach of evidence-based intervention to those in need. To that end, Rosenberg pressed for support of the Excellence in Mental Health Act, introduced by Sen. Debbie Stabenow (D-Michigan). MedPage Today reported that the bill aims to advance integrated and coordinated care through Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinics that provide mental health, substance use services, and primary care screening, as well as 24hour crisis service. Rosenberg urged the committee to allow all 24 states

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NFL Star Brandon Marshall is fighting for legislation to support Mental Health caregivers. / Photo courtesy of SurviveThrivePTSD seeking to participate in the Excellence Act demonstration – the bill currently includes only eight states – and to enable the remaining 26 states to begin outlining their own plans to join the program. Marshall also addressed the committee about the need for reforming the mental health services. Marshall co-founded Project 375, a nonprofit that focuses on integrating mental health prevention services into ev-

ery school in the country. He started Project 375 after being diagnosed with borderline personality disorder in 2011. Marshall acknowledged the limitations of the mental health workforce and said he’s begun advocating for better telehealth services. “We need technology to be able to [fill in] the gap to help our professionals, our doctors and our government, to get the people the help they now need,” he said. HS

Take Charge of Your Mental Health

Submitted by AmeriHealth Caritas District of Columbia Life is full of surprises. Each day brings new beginnings. It also brings new challenges. As a result, it is normal to feel stressed once in a while. And it’s common to feel sad or anxious at times. These are normal emotions. For most people, these feelings pass in a few hours. In serious cases, they may take a few days to pass. But for people living with a mental health condition (sometimes called behavioral health), everyday-life can be a struggle. Over time, this can take a toll on physical health, too. A person struggling with his or her mental health may experience severe depression, anxiety or frequent changes in mood. These issues can affect

relationships, lower self-esteem and make it hard to function. This is why it is so important for those with mental health issues to get the care they need. May is Mental Health Month. Now is the perfect time to reflect on your state of mind and find help if you need it.

OVERCOMING BARRIERS Mental health challenges affect millions of people of all ages. Yet, many people are too embarrassed to ask for help. That’s because mental and physical illnesses are often viewed differently in today’s society. Sadly, stigmas toward people who have a mental health issues exist today. A stigma uses negative labels to identify a person. Stigmas cause people to feel ashamed. It can also hold them back from seeking the help they

need. Stigmas are not the only barriers to care for those who need help. Language barriers and speech concerns can also make people hesitant to seek treatment. These barriers can make people more anxious because they can cause uncertainty. Some people may not know whether a doctor can communicate with them in their preferred language or how they will be viewed as a non-Englishspeaking person. The good news is there are plenty of resources available — regardless of one’s preferred language. In addition to May being Mental Health Month, May is also Better Hearing and Speech Month. This is important because communication is key to getting help. We are celebrating by informing members about the resources available to bridge the communication gap. “Educating people on the resources that are out there is important,” said Liliana Martin del Campo Lustig, a behavioral health care manager with AmeriHealth Caritas District of Co-

lumbia (DC). “For AmeriHealth Caritas DC members, all our provider locations have interpreters. Our Member Services department can also translate member materials into any language. Resources are also available for those with speech and hearing impairments.” Regardless of how you communicate, resources you need are available. But the road to wellness begins with the decision to help yourself. This is true no matter how bad you feel.

WAYS YOU CAN HELP YOURSELF Taking care of your mental health is just as important as taking care of your physical health. Symptoms of mental health issues can be different for each person, so it is important to know how you feel and act throughout the day. Try healthy ways to improve your mood and energy levels. It can be hard, but you can do it. Start slow and use these tips on your journey to wellness: • Talk with your doctors

about your feelings. This as a positive step to start feeling like yourself again. Your doctor can help you get the treatment you need. He or she may suggest joining a program or seeing a behavior health specialist. Be sure to be open and honest with your doctors.This can help you get the right treatment so you start feeling better faster. n Find support through family and friends. Try not to spend too much time alone. Spend time with friends or family who support you. It may help to share your thoughts with people you trust, such as a spouse, best friend or religious advisor. If you need help, don’t be afraid to ask. n Be active. Exercise can take your mind off the day-today worries and improve your mood. Over time, it can give you more energy throughout the day. Daily activity can also help you sleep better at night. Try something new. AmeriHealth Caritas DC members can take free fitness classes at our Member Wellness Center. It’s located at 2027 Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue SE, Washington, DC 20020. No matter how you choose to be active, keep your body moving for at least 30 minutes each day. Children should be active for at least 60 minutes each day. n Eat healthy. In addition to exercise, eating healthy foods can boost your energy. Be sure to eat a balanced diet with plenty of fruits and vegetables. Also, be sure to drink lots of water instead of sugary drinks. n Don’t use non-prescribed medicines or alcohol. Mental health challenges and substance use are often linked together. Unfortunately, some people use alcohol to cope with their conditions. Others may use overthe-counter or non-prescribed medicines. Non-prescribed medicines are medicines not ordered by a doctor. Alcohol and medicines not prescribed to you can make symptoms worse. Only take medicines as

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directed by your doctor. n Break down tasks. When it comes to your tasks, breaking them down into smaller parts can help to set priorities. Do a little bit each day, even though you might not feel like it. n Try to stay positive. Push negative thoughts out of your mind. Focus on the positive. Avoid things you know can trigger your depression or anxiety. And try to find fun things that you enjoy or that make you laugh.

HELP IS AVAILABLE NOW If you are concerned about your mental health, ask for help. This is very important. There is nothing to be ashamed about. This is the first step toward getting better. There are many services to help with the care you need.Talk with your doctor and keep these numbers handy (in your wallet or cell phone): n If you are an AmeriHealth Caritas DC member, we can help manage your care needs. You can reach Member Services by calling at 1-800-408-7511 (TTY/TDD 1-800-570-1190).

n If you or someone you know is suicidal or having a mental health emergency, get help now. You can speak with a crisis worker at the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1‑800‑273‑8255. n If you are having a crisis, call 911 right away. Take the first step toward getting better and ask for help. You are not alone. A Spotlight on Our Behavioral Health Partners

THE MCCLENDON CENTER The McClendon Center helps adult AmeriHealth Caritas DC members with behavioral health issues. First, McClendon Center staff evaluates the member. This helps them understand the member’s condition. As part of the discussion, they look at all the care needs. Then, the staff connects the member to the services they need to get well. AmeriHealth Caritas DC has a special partnership with the McClendon Center. When a member with a behavioral health condition is admitted to the hospital, the McClendon

A person struggling with his or her mental health may experience severe depression, anxiety or frequent changes in mood. These issues can affect relationships, lower self-esteem and make it hard to function. Center staff visits him or her during their stay.This is to make sure the member’s behavioral health needs are taken care of before they go home. The goal is a safe and healthy transition when the member leaves the hospital. The McClendon Center staff also helps our members admitted to a psychiatric hospital transition back into the community. They help connect them to substance use treatment, housing and other services. To learn more about the McClendon Center, visit www.mcclendoncenter.org.

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members ages 6 - 17 who are admitted to the hospital for a behavioral health condition, PSI Services helps manage their needs. PSI Services staff talk to the member and their family to get a complete medical history. They also look at any outside factors affecting the situation. PSI Services even takes on the hard step of addressing any behavioral health issues the parents may have. This is because a parent’s mental health could put the child’s health at risk. AmeriHealth Caritas DC’s partnership with PSI Services helps families understand behavioral health conditions. This makes it is easier for

members to get connected with the care they need. It also helps to reduce stigmas. PSI Services helps with finding transportation, medicine pickup and secure housing. If there are any concerns, PSI Services contacts AmeriHealth Caritas DC to help resolve those issues. To learn more about PSI Services, visit www.psiservicesinc.net. HS Sources: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and U.S. Department of Health & Human Services All images are used under license for illustrative purposes only. Any individual depicted is a model.

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Too Many DC Women Diagnosed with Late-stage Breast Cancer Submitted by MedStar Washington Hospital Center Screening tests can be a powerful weapon in the fight against breast cancer. Mammography is a breast cancer screening tool used to help doctors pinpoint when a change has occurred in a woman’s breast. In spite of these benefits, too many women in the Ward 5 neighborhood of Washington, D.C. are forgoing their annual breast cancer mammograms out of fear. It’s not just fear,

according to researchers at MedStar Washington Hospital Center, but also personal factors such as having a busy lifestyle and putting other relatives’ health before their own are other reasons why women in the District’s Ward 5 are diagnosed with latestage breast cancer, in spite of having health insurance. “Early detection and early treatment of breast cancer increases the chance of survival,” said Elmer Huerta, MD, MPH, director of the Cancer Preventorium, at the Washington Cancer Institute at

“Previous data we’ve collected have shown that health disparities exist in AfricanAmerican women as it pertains to a diagnosis of breast cancer,” said Dr. Huerta. “But I believe empowering women with life-changing knowledge about prevention, will make a difference.” MedStar Washington Hospital Center. “This reality- and public health message- is especially important in the District

of Columbia’s Ward 5, which has the highest breast cancer mortality rate in the city.”

A PARTNERSHIP TO SAVE LIVES Breast health navigators surveyed 1,091 women over the course of a year, to find out what they know about breast cancer and breast cancer services, as part of the Get2Breast CARE (Cancer Awareness & Resource Education in Ward 5) program, which has been funded grants from the Avon Breast Cancer Crusade. Of the 1,336 personal opinions that were analyzed from the 31-question survey, 22.7 percent noted fear and 23.5 percent noted personal factors as reasons for delaying or skipping routine mammograms, the first line of defense to look for early signs of breast cancer. In their opinions, many respondents indicated fear of cancer, treatment, receiving bad news and abandonment, as well as personal reasons such as a busy lifestyle, no time to see a doctor, laziness and lack of preventative health education in their answers. The successful outreach efforts have led the Avon Breast

Cancer Crusade to award Dr. Huerta and his team recently another $100,000 grant to provide more education, screening and patient navigation services to women not only in Ward 5, but also in Ward 7 and 8. Breast health navigators will continue to educate women on the importance of early detection and continue outreach activities with events in the community. The breast health navigators will also offer follow-up care to women who are found to have suspicious findings after obtaining a screening mammogram. Working to ensure that timely treatment is offered to women is vital. “Previous data we’ve collected have shown that health disparities exist in African-American women as it pertains to a diagnosis of breast cancer,” said Dr. Huerta. “But I believe empowering women with life-changing knowledge about prevention, will make a difference.” For more information about the Get2Breast CARE program at MedStar Washington Hospital Center, call 202-5259630 or 202-525-9281. HS

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Celebrating Forty Years: George Franklin’s Transplant Anniversary Forty years ago, The Living Legacy Foundation (LLF) and other organ procurement organizations (OPOs) didn’t exist. Donate Life Maryland didn’t exist. Even the United Network for Organ Sharing(UNOS)didn’t exist. George Franklin, then 21 years old, had just received his second kidney transplant after his first, a few months earlier, had failed to take. “I never expected to see 30,” Franklin says. This past November, Franklin celebrated his 61st birthday, and his 40th transplant anniversary. Franklin is the longest-living kidney recipient in Maryland and the second longest-living in the country.

NOVEMBER 4TH, 1975 Diagnosed with Glomerulonephritis, acute inflammation of the kidney, in 1969, Franklin was very ill. He managed to graduate from high school despite frequent absences but struggled with his health, receiving dialysis treatments, undergoing nine surgeries in three years, and falling into a week-long coma after contracting viral pneumonia. The donation and transplantation landscape looked very different in comparisonto present day. Tissue typing and immune suppressant drugs were fairly new, and the first successful kidney transplant had occurred just 21 years earlier between identical twins. Between 1954 and 1973, only 10,000 kidney transplants were performed, compared to over 17,000 in 2014 alone. “It was a very scary experience,” says Franklin of his transplants. “My first kidney transplant failed. It was removed four weeks after transplant; it never worked.I went into a deep depression,” Franklin continued. “I was only 21 years old and nearly declined the second transplant that November, but my surgeon, Dr. Glenn W. Geel-

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hoed at George Washington University Medical Center, said ‘You have to take this kidney. This is your kidney.’” Franklin’s second kidney transplant began to function immediately, and he was quickly able to enjoy life as a healthy 21-year-old, thanks to hisdonor.

GIVING BACK Even before his transplant, Franklin honored his donor’s legacy through his incredible work in the donation community.In March 1975 he volunteered alongside his transplant surgeon, the chairman of the Promotion and Organ Procurement Committee of the Washington Area Transplant Society. Today, Franklin is an active volunteer for LLF, the Washington Regional Transplant Community in D.C., and the National Kidney Foundation. He is a member of the Patient Affairs Committee with UNOS, and on the Athletes Advisory Council and Minorities’ Advisory Council for the Transplant Games of America. Franklin is also President and Founder of the Quarter Century Club for long term transplant recipients. “It’s been incredible,” Franklin says. “You become part of a community. Our lives and the lives of others hang on people understanding and accepting the concept of organ, eye and tissue donation and how it can both enhance and save lives.”

that to this day.” Franklin’s final advice? “Every recipient, in any physical condition, ought to attend the Transplant Games at least once. It’s about celebrating life.I celebrate the abilities I have now by attending the Games. The biggest reason I go is because I can. It’s not about the medal, it’s about celebrating that you can participate.”

(Left) Franklin underwent many, many surgeries before receiving his transplant in 1975. (Right) Franklin and his transplant surgeon GlennW. Geelhoed from GeorgeWashington University Medical Center.

THANKFUL FOR THE GIFT Franklin remains in touch with his donor family to this day. “I wouldn’t be here without my surgeon, my family, and of course my donor and her family. People don’t realize the importance of becoming an organ, eye and tissue donor. You are donating life. And I’m going to celebrate it.” HS

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SUPPORT ORGAN, EYE AND TISSUE DONATION IT’S A DECISION EVERYONE CAN LIVE WITH

MAKING IT COUNT Franklin has some key advice for his fellow transplant recipients: live your life! “I know many recipients that have lived for a very long time, as well as many who have not, so my advice is to LIVE. Take trips. Enjoy your children and grandchildren. Don’t work yourself to death.” Franklin also stresses the importance of taking care of your health post-transplant. “Forty years ago I was told to do monthly labs, and I still do

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Suicide Poses Other Mental Health Challenges By Stacy M. Brown WI Senior Writer The rate of suicide in America is increasing, according to officials at the National Alliance on Mental Illness in Southeast. In the Senate, the Mental Health Reform Act of 2016 has passed committee, but still awaits a vote by the full Senate. The proposed package of bipartisan mental health legislation calls for same-day mental health and medical treatment, and an expansion in the number of patients that addiction specialists can treat in a given year. The Act includes increased funding for screening and treatment of first-episode psy-

chosis, clarification of HIPAA laws, integration of mental health and medical records and federal guidance on enforcing existing mental health parity laws. It would also end current restrictions on using same-day mental health and medical services at Medicaid-funded facilities, according to Clinical Psychiatry News. The Senate action comes after NAMI released its third annual survey of state mental health care legislation which revealed that only 23 states were willing to increase mental health spending in 2015, compared to 36 states in 2013 and 29 in 2014. District officials increased funding for the city’s public mental health system in

2013 and 2014, but decreased it last year. “The good news is that efforts to improve the lives of people affected by mental illness have continued in 2015,” NAMI Executive Director Mary Giliberti said in a news release. “Some states have enacted specific reforms that can serve as models for others. And Congress has slowly begun to move forward now with mental health reform legislation,” she said. “The bad news is that fewer states are strengthening investment in mental health care and Congress has only recently started to act after having been largely absent for two years. In-

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NAMI and other organizations are concerned about the climbing suicide rate in the U.S. / Photo courtesy of minageeglobal.com creased focus by Congress will be needed to get final, comprehensive legislation.” Only 11 states have increased investment in mental health care every year in 20132015: Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Idaho, Minnesota, New Hampshire, New Jersey, South Carolina, South Dakota, Virginia and Washington. Three states cut mental health spending every year during the same period: Alaska, North Carolina and Wyoming. Warning bells have sounded in four states where, after two years of increase, cuts occurred during the 2015 legislative sessions: Arizona, Iowa, Kansas and Ohio. D.C. is hearing them as well, NAMI officials said. “Too much of the public dialogue about mental health over the past three years has been framed relative to violence,” Giliberti said. “The Newtown (Connecticut school) tragedy and other events undeniably have helped to fuel public demand for mental health care reform. At the same time, studies clearly show that the vast majority of individuals living with mental illness are not violent,” she said. “Tragedies are happening every day: people living with mental illness who end up in emergency rooms, jail or homeless and on the street. They include young people whose symptoms aren’t recognized early enough to avoid

the worst outcomes. They include deaths by suicide.” In a report published last month, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s National Center for Health Statistics revealed that the suicide rate in the U.S. has climbed to an all-time high. From 1999 to 2014, suicide among middle-aged women climbed 63 percent. Men in that same category had a 43 percent jump, with ages 75 or older topping out with the highest rates, despite a decrease in 2014. Overall, the nation’s suicide rate stands at 13 per 100,000 individuals. In the District, there were 52 reported suicides in 2014 or 7.9 per 100,000 residents, the most recent year with available statistics. One report indicates that suicide is the third leading cause of death in the District for the 15-24 age group. In response, D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser last month signed the Youth Suicide Prevention and School Climate Survey Amendment Act of 2016. “Under current D.C. law, it is mandatory for teachers and school administrators to identity students who have unmet behavioral health needs and refer them to appropriate services,” John Madigan, the vice president of the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, said in a news release. “This is especially important in protecting our nation’s most important resource – our children.” HS

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Providence Announces Cutting Edge 3D Mammography Services ProvidenceHealth Systemis taking a leading role regionally in women’s health as the first community hospital in Washington, D.C. -- and one of only a handful of hospitals in the region -- to offer three dimensional (3D)mammography, also called breast tomosynthesis. This highly advanced diagnostic technique, introduced in Providence’s Mammography Center last month, allows doctors to examine breast tissue one layer at a time, rendering deeper and more accurate readings for breast health. It is another milestone in the ongoing development of Providence’s women’s health services to better serve the needs of our community. Last summer, Providence appointed its first female radiologist, Dr. Jaclynn Powell, who specializes in breast imaging, and has offered monthly

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“fast-track” mammography days for Providence associates, as well as their friends and family members in the community. “Many patients are excited about 3D mammography, and we are as well, because this is more comfortable for them and results in a much better image for screening and diagnosis,” said Gina Peel, director of Medical Imaging at Providence.“We are proud to be the first community hospital to offer this in the District, because our patients deserve the very best at Providence.” An analogy for understanding 3D mammography compared to traditional mammography is to imagine pages in a book. In traditional mammography, the pages are condensed into a two-dimensional image as if you are looking at the book from the

top and closed - whereas 3D mammogram technology allows the radiologist to go through the image layer by layer, like looking through the pages of a book. According to a national study reported in the Journal of the American Medical Association, 3D mammograms may be better at picking up invasive tumors and avoiding false alarms than traditional breast cancer screening methods.Researchers in a study of 13 U.S. hospitals reported last year that 3D mammography, used along with standarddigital mammograms, improved breast cancer detection rates by more

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than 40 percent.At the same time, the study found that there was a 15 percent dip in the number of women who had to return for more tests because of a suspicious mammogram finding. Similar findings were reported in a nationwide study published inThe American Journal of Roentgenology (AJR). “These studies confirm what we see in our daily practice, which is that 3D mammography identifies more invasive, harmful breast cancers earlier – and saves patients from the stress and inconvenience of having to return for an abnormal mammogram when there is nothing wrong,” says Dr. Powell. Dr. Powell joined Providence most recently from Ohio State University Medical Center, where she completed her fel-

lowship training in Breast Imaging at the Department of Radiology. She has a particular interest in breast interventions and follow-up using the latest in cutting edge technology – including 3D mammography and screening MRI for high risk patients. In practice, a 3D mammogram will be very similar to a traditional mammogram. The technologist will position a patient just as in a traditional digital mammogram, compressingeach breast under a paddle to take images from different angles.There is no additional compression required with 3D mammography and it only takes a few seconds longer for each view. Anyone interested in 3D mammography or other diagnostic screens should call the Providence MRI center at 202854-7226 to schedule an appointment. HS

By Dakia Davis Thinking about a candy bar snack or skipping your walk?Before making that choice, think about how limited exercise and healthy food can affect your longterm health. Too many of our neighbors havediabetes.Three times more people in Ward 7 and 8 have diabetes than in other Wards in the city. Betty Jean Garner, a Ward 8 resident, found helpwith her diabetes at Community of Hope’s Conway Health and Resource Center. In the past, the now 53-year-old,didn’t think twice about what she ate or drank. But with the help of Community of Hope’s Care Team and RaShawnda Person, Care Coordination Specialist, she does now. Garner was referred to the Care Team by her doctor. Person says that patients come to her at a time when they are notsure how to get healthier. Person helps her patients develop a plan

Care that Fits All just for them. said to,” Garner She works with said. the patient and Person adds, their doctor or “I make sure the nurse practipatient knows tioner to boost that we will suptheir skills and port them all the confidence in way as they work managing care to achieve their for their disgoal.” ease. According In addition to to Person, she helping patients tells them that control their they are now blood sugar leva member of a (l) RaShawnda Person, Care Coordination Specialist at Community of els, Person also team that con- Hope, and (r) Betty Jean Garner, Care Team patient. works with panects them with tients diagnosed medical, behavioral health and the other people in her group, with hypertension and asthshe changed her diet and sawher ma. The plans vary from patient community support services. When Garner was first diag- overall health get better. She is to patient. They may include eatnosed with diabetes, she didn’t now eating healthier. She uses inghealthier or finding creative want to go to her podiatrist less salt and butter while adding ways to get exerciselike water visits. Person met with her to more fruits and vegetables to her aerobics or walking their dog. find out how she could help and diet. She lost 80 pounds and no “When we work so closely discovered that Garner might longer has to take insulin. She with our patients, we do not use do better with peersupport. began attending her specialty ap- a ‘one size fits all approach’,” PerGarner joined theDiabetes Care pointments. son said. “Everyone is unique and “I did everything they told me we value our patients’ differencGroupat Community of Hope. Through the encouragement of to do and lost every pound they es. We believe all of our patients

have the ability to take control of their health and are here to provide whatever support they need.” Under one roof, Community of Hope provides a number of critical services for Care Team patients including a foot specialist, an eye health specialist, treatment for HIV, nutrition and dental care. They assist patients with scheduling and attending appointments through reminder calls and transportation assistance. Patients will soon be able to access $5 memberships toCapital BikeShare, enjoy produce from the farmer’s market that setup weekly next door to the Conway Health and Resource Center and, for some patients, a fruits and vegetables prescription program. “We know our patients want to have healthier habits for themselves and their families. It is my job to be their biggest cheerleader,” said Person. HS

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Alzheimer’s: What are the Signs? Are there Solutions? By D. Kevin McNeir WI Editor The Alzheimer’s Association recently released its disease facts and figures report highlighting the disproportionate impact of the disease on Blacks and Latinos. And the news is not promising. Blacks are about two times more likely and Latinos about one and a half times more likely to have Alzheimer’s and other dementia than whites. Additionally, they are less likely than whites to have a diagnosis of their condition, resulting in less treatment and planning. What’s more, the death rate from Alzheimer’s has increased 46 percent in the past few years compared to decreasing rates from stroke, heart disease, breast and prostate cancer and HIV. Some 5.3 million Americans currently live with the disease. But the Alzheimer’s Association, one of the nation’s leading voluntary health organizations in Alzheimer’s care, support and research, maintains that a world without the disease is possible. Their mission remains to eliminate Alzheimer’s through the advancement of research, to provide and enhance care and support for all affected and to reduce the risk of dementia through the promotion of brain health. Through their peer-reviewed research grant program, they have invested over $350 million in more than 2,300 scientific investigations since 1982. The Association has identified 10 warning signs that may help in distinguishing the difference between age-related changes and the first signs of Alzheimer’s disease. Those who experience any of these warning signs should consult a physician immediately as early diagnosis provides the opportunity for treatment and the development of a plan for the future.

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familiar tasks at home, at work or at leisure 4. Confusion with time or place 5. Trouble understanding visual images and spatial relationships 6. New problems with words in speaking or writing 7. Misplacing things and los ing the ability to retrace steps 8. Decreased or poor judgment 9. Withdrawal from work or social activities 10. Changes in mood and personality

Several Black champions have led the way with groundbreaking preventative research, making strides in care and support while raising awareness of Alzheimer’s disease in the hopes of finding a cure. These medical experts include: Dr. Solomon Carter Fuller, the first known Black psychiatrist in the U.S. and a native of Liberia who has pioneered revolutionary research on the physical changes in the brains of those with Alzheimer’s; Dr. Monica Parker, a family physician who received a National Institute of Health Minority Supplement award to study dementia in ethnic persons in the Emory University Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center; Dr. Goldie Byrd, a professor of biology at North Carolina A&T State University who has published extensively and presented her findings on the genetic epidemiology of Alzheimer’s disease in African Americans; and Dr. Warachal Faison, a geriatric psychiatrist who has studied the impact of Alzheimer’s on the Black community including minority recruitment for clinical trials. Their research and the findings of others, suggests that several steps can be taken to maintain one’s overall health and reduce the risk factors for dementia.

Alzheimer’s has been connected with several manifestations of mental illness that are often overwhelming and confusing to family members and those who are themselves experiencing mental illness. / Courtesy photo er rate of vascular (stroke-related) disease, it’s important to engage in physical activity. Prevention or control of high blood pressure helps maintain a healthy brain and promotes overall health. Besides a fitness routine, one should eat healthy

foods, not smoke and work to maintain a healthy weight. Finally, a healthy brain and heart depend on maintaining normal cholesterol levels and taking steps to reduce one’s risk for diabetes. One should engage in regular physical activity and eat

a diet low in saturated fat and high in fiber. Take care of your heart and your brain and stay socially and mentally active as much as possible so that the brain and body can perform at their best. HS

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Indoor Air Should Be Smoke-free to Prevent Strokes and Improve Heart Health By: Thometta Cozart, MS, MPH, CHES, CPH, Directors of Health Promotion and Education May is National Stroke Month, and strokes, among other factors, can be caused by secondhand smoke. According to recent data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), secondhand smoke increases the risk for stroke by 20-30%. Just 30 minutes of exposure to secondhand smoke can cause heart damage similar to that of long-term smokers, according to the Americans for Nonsmokers’ Rights. “Secondhand smoke exposure is dangerous and potentially deadly,” stated Kelsey Bernstein, anAmerican Heart Association/ American Stroke Association lo-

cal policy manager. “The good news, however, is that it’s also 100% preventable.” Exposure to secondhand smoke is a particularly prominent health risk in the African American community.African American children and adults are more likely to be exposed to secondhand smoke than any other racial or ethnic group. Studies from 2011-2012 show that secondhand smoke exposure was found among 67.9% of African American children aged 3-11 years, 54.6% of African American adolescents aged 12-19 years, and 39.6% of African American adults aged 20 years and older. National efforts to increase smoke-free environments, especially in public places such as

workplaces, is one of the purposes of the CDC National Implementation and Dissemination for Chronic Disease Prevention initiative, also referred to as Partnering4Health. This Initiative partners together national health organizations, such as the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association (AHA/ASA) and the Directors of Health Promotion and Education (DHPE). The AHA/ASA is leading community efforts around the country to decrease the public’s exposure to secondhand smoke, and

DHPE spreads the word about these efforts, along with other policy, systems and environmental change approaches to address chronic disease disparities, especially in minority communities. In 2007, Maryland implemented the Clean Indoor Air Act, which prohibits smoking indoors in public places, including restaurants and bars.With all the excitement around the construction of the National Harbor’s MGM Casino, there has been increased concern about the establishment including an indoor smoking area.The MGM Casino’s cigar lounge would have been an exception to the current state laws, making it the only casino in Maryland with a designated indoor smoking area. Many states across the nation have adopted smoke-free policies to help protect nonsmokers from the dangers of secondhand smoke, which is the third leading cause of preventable death in the United States. It kills more than 42,000 Americans annually, and more than 8,000 of these deaths are from strokes. The AHA/ASA is working to build smoke-free environments to build a groundswell of support to establishcomprehensive smoke-free environments that protect the public from the harmful effects of secondhand smoke where they live, work and play. To address this important issue, the AHA/ASA is working with local community partners within Central Texas and Incline Village, Nevadato build smokefree environments. DHPE and anti-smoking professionals recommend taking the following measures to reduce secondhand smoke exposure: 1. Promoting and enforcing that workplaces, parks and public areas remain smoke-free. 2. Identifying and recruiting partners to form a local coalition consisting of multi-sector com-

munity leaders. 3. Supporting family and friends who want to stop smoking. 4. Teaching children to stay away from secondhand smoke and encouraging teenagers to not smoke. Informed and concerned citizens helped influence the decision to remove the indoor cigar bar from the MGM Casino at National Harbor in Maryland. In honor of National Stroke Month, remember that smoke-free environments affect more than only smokers.There are now 500 smoke-free casinos and gambling venues across the county. Twenty states, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands all require commercial gaming facilities to be 100% smoke-free indoors, including many of the U.S.’s hottest gaming expansion markets, such as Maryland, Ohio, Massachusetts, and New York. You, too, can help decrease the amount of nonsmokers impacted by secondhand smoke in our area by implementing smoke-free rules for your home, car, workplace, and encouraging others to do the same. More information about creating smoke-free environment is inthe U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development SmokeFree Action Guide at http://bit.ly/ SmokefreeGuide. To find a local Partnering4Health health coalition, view the national interactive map at http://bit.ly/Partnering4Health2. Additional information about DHPE’s involvement is located here: http://www.dhpe.org/mpage/Partnering4Health. And to connect to the American Heart Association’s smoke-free and stroke prevention efforts visit their project website at http://www.strokeassociation.org/ andwww.heart.org/anchor. HS

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Lupus’ Disproportionate Impact on Women and Minorities Must Be Known

May is Lupus Awareness Month and on May 20th specifically, health advocates and those directly or indirectly impacted by the disease called lupus will Put On Purple to raise awareness and to support the millions of people who are affected by the disease. Many Americans are unaware that more than 1.5 million people, mostly women, are affected by lupus, and that lupus is the leading cause of kidney disease, stroke, and heart disease. Sadly, many in the communities of color that are mostly affected are far less educated about the signs and symptoms of lupus. Lupus has been called “a mystery disease” by researchers and physicians. It is a chronic, autoimmune disease with no cure that can damage any part of the body, including skin, joints and organs. It can even lead to death. It can take up to six years to diagnose if the medical provider is not familiar with its symptoms. There is no cure for lupus but there is hope! With early detection, managed care, and following a healthy diet, individuals with lupus can strive for optimal health. The Directors of Health Promotion and Education (DHPE), along with four other organizations, was funded by the Office of Minority Health, US Department of Health and Human Services, to address lupus health disparities nationwide. This May, DHPE wants to be sure that lupus gets just as much attention as other chronic medical conditions that disproportionately affect women and minority populations. In the same way that we support awareness and the funding of research for other diseases, we need

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many more community leaders and health professionals to rally around this effort to raise funds and support lupus awareness activities.There is also a need for increased participation of racial and ethnic populations in clinical trials so that we can better understand; more effectively diagnose; and treat lupus. DHPE calls on women of color and health practitioners to join us on Put on Purple Day on Friday, May 20th, to raise awareness about lupus and in particular how women of color are disproportionately impacted by this disease. Encourage your organization, friends and loved ones to wear purple in support of those living with lupus. Grab your camera and share your own “This is Why I Put On Purple” story with a photo! Be sure to share your organization’s participation on social media and use the hashtags: #dhpePOP and #dhpelupus. Whether you are living with lupus, caring for patients, researching a cure or know someone with the disease, it touches everyone.! You may obtain more lupus data at lupus.org or by reaching out to the DHPE LEAP Program at bit.ly/dhpelupus or by emailing LEAP Program Manager Thometta Cozart at info@dhpe.org. Join DHPE and the lupus community by learning the signs and symptoms of lupus today! Sincerely, Steven Owens, MD, MPH, MA Director of Health Equity Directors of Health Promotion & Education

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Prince George’s Kicks Off Fitness Program By William J. Ford WI Staff Writer @jabariwill Prince George’s County Executive Rushern L. Baker III joined several other county employees and residents recently to sport lime green t-shirts and conduct stretching exercises. After warming up, Baker led a group to run while the county’s Health Officer Pamela Creekmur led others to walk from Oxon Hill Manor to a trail along the Woodrow Wilson Bridge. The purpose: kick-off a free health program called the “Step it Up Family Fitness Club” organized by the county’s Health Department and Maryland-National Park and Planning Commission’s

Prince George’s County Executive Rushern L. Baker III talks about the importance of a healthy lifestyle during the kick-off of the “Step it Up Family Fitness Club on April 27 at Oxon Hill Manor.The free health initiative will run until November. / Photo by William J. Ford Department of Parks and Recreation. The fitness campaign, which will last until November, seeks to encourage families and friends to walk, or run, with county officials at various parks and start a health revolution with hopes in making this an annual program. “Part of wellness is exercising and eating right,” Baker said before he ran a 5K, or about three miles. “It also helps relieve mental stress. This gets everybody started in that direction.” The county’s looking to combat obesity, which in the last 20 years increased from 19 percent to 35 percent: Some of the statistics include: n 67 percent of adults are classified as obese; n 17 percent of children ages 2 to 4 who participate in federally funded health and nutrition programs are classified as obese; and n 15 percent of those ages 12 to 19 are classified as obese. Besides obesity, the county’s death rate for diabetes and heart disease from 2011 to 2013 ranked higher than the state average. The county has a nearly three-year-old partnership with Doctors Community Hospital of Lanham for an “On the Road” diabetes program for residents to receive free information and screen-

ings. The next one takes place from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. May 20 at the Southern Regional Technology and Recreation Complex in Fort Washington. Ronnie Gathers, director of the county’s Park and Recreation, said the department wants to introduce 75 percent of its physical fitness programs throughout the county. Some of the activities held throughout the county are: swimming at the Sports and Learning Complex in Landover, ice skating at Tucker Road Ice Rink in Fort Washington and free outdoor yoga sessions at various parks. “There are studies that have been done across the nation on how physical activity improves health,” he said. “That’s why we have various types of opportunities throughout Prince George’s County to keep our citizens active.” Several residents such as Jimmy Jennings left after working in Annapolis and drove directly to Oxon Hill Manor to get his walk on. “Anything that promotes a health initiative I’m all for it. I can’t run and jump, but I can walk,” said Jennings, 50, of Upper Marlboro. “We have sedentary jobs. We’re not moving around. We got to get it in and be more active.” The “Step it Up” activity will resume at 8 a.m. Saturday, May 14 for a 5K walk/run at the Bowie Town Center in Bowie with Sisters4Fitness, a nonprofit organization that provides activities to create a healthy lifestyle among Black women. The schedule will then run from 6-7 p.m. every first and third Wednesday of the month starting in June. For more information on “Step it Up” and an outline of the schedule, go to http:// tinyurl.com/PGCStepItUp. HS

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Worth A Breath of Fresh Air

May is Asthma Awareness Month – a time set-aside to focus on the causes, prevention and cure for the chronic lung disease that takes the breath away from children and adults all year long. A coalition of organizations and concerned citizens have introduced a three-year Strategic Asthma Plan for the District and they are calling on the local government to provide $1.5 million to launch what they are calling the DC Asthma Campaign. The CDC reports the District of Columbia still ranks among the states with the highest prevalence of residents living with asthma. The majority of them are Black male children under the age of 18 who live under the federal poverty threshold. The aim of the DC Asthma Coalition and others is to educate asthma sufferers about experiences and environmental exposures that lead to asthmatic attacks to better manage their condition. Asthma carries a heavy burden on local hospital emergency rooms and hospital stays. One third of all missed school days in the nation are due to asthma, and the number is equally as high among school-aged children in the District, particularly in Wards 7 and 8. At a recent press conference held at United Medical Center in Southeast, hospital officials and members of the DC Asthma Coalition presented a Strategic Action Plan to address the conditions among the city’s poorest communities that suffer the most from asthma. They argue that while there have been plans to address asthma in the past, those plans were not sustainable due to the lack of funding. In the District’s poorest neighborhoods where the environmental conditions lead to a higher incidence of asthma, the Coalition wants to dive deeply into an education awareness program that will help to change mindsets from treating asthma in an emergency room toward prevention by addressing conditions in the home, classrooms and the community that lead to asthma flare ups. The American Lung Association advises that while there is no cure for asthma, “the good news is it can be managed and treated so you can live a normal, healthy life.” The socio-economic and environmental conditions in poorer communities should not be the chokeholds that keep residents from living a normal and healthy life. If greater resources can help to provide a breath of fresh air, especially among our children, we urge city officials to make it happen. WI

In Support of an All-Male Academy When we first heard about the District’s plan to invest $20 million into a program that would address the decades-long achievement gap experienced by Black and Hispanic males with the establishment of an all-boys college preparatory high school east of the river, we were encouraged. After all, these boys have continuously had the lowest graduation rates at 48 and 57 percent, respectively, compared to 82 percent for white male students. Math proficiency rates are even worse at 37 and 55 percent for Black and Hispanic males, respectively, compared to 91 percent for whites. Finally, Black students are suspended, therefore losing invaluable classroom time, at a rate much higher than any other demographic group at 58 percent. When D.C. Schools Chancellor Kaya Henderson first unveiled the plan in January 2015, she indicated that the initiative would also offer Districtwide tutoring programs, gender-based academies and activities at low-performing schools. Now, the ACLU, after publishing a new study, has questioned the legality of the “Empowering Males of Color,” saying school officials have failed to provide compelling data that justifies creating a program that excludes female students. It’s not the first time that the ACLU and other city officials have questioned the program’s legality and fairness. And it certainly won’t be the last. Truth be told, Black and Hispanic female students have similar deficiencies when it comes to graduation, math proficiency and suspension rates – but not to the extent of their male counterparts. D.C. Public Schools say they will continue to move forward with the plan. D.C. Attorney General Karl A. Racine, who previously said the program does not violate the federally-mandated Equal Protection Clause, says while he will review the ACLU’s study, he will defend the initiative if it’s challenged in court. We cannot allow one more day where a disproportionate number of Black and Hispanic boys find themselves staring into the barrels of guns, being shuttled into “temporary shelters” thanks to the profit-making prison industrial complex, holding down places in city morgues or helplessly stuck on street corners. It’s impossible to fix all of the problems at once. For now we advocate changing the conditions for those worst off – Black and Hispanic male students. WI WWW.WASHINGTONINFORMER.COM

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es. These are the kinds of stories that will never be seen in other newspapers. Your reporters do a great job of getting this type of information out so that your readers can be informed.

Your article, “Norton Calls for Probe of Government Advertising” by Stacy M. Brown, May 5, 2016 is a prime example of why I just love reading your newspaper: it’s chock full of invaluable information. I would have never imagined that the federal government is the largest advertiser in the U.S. Given the statistics that were mentioned, $4.3 billion spent in advertising and just five percent of that going to minority-owned businesses is shameful, especially with the reported numbers of minorities, close to 97 million, and with their purchasing power of $2.3 trillion. That’s almost hard to believe that the government would even try to get away with that, but they do. I really hope Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton is able to get some sort of policy through Congress to help make it more equitable for minority business-

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Hooray for Dave & Buster’s in PGC I was so happy to read in the April 28, 2016 edition of The Washington Informer the article by William J. Ford, “Dave & Buster’s Opening in Capitol Heights.” Dave & Buster’s is one of my all time favorite places for my kids and me to hang out. We would plan one day of a weekend to drive up to Arundel Mills Mall to have lunch and play video games at D&B’s. With the D&B’s opening up in Capitol Heights, there will be no more fighting the traffic on 295; we can just jump in our car and be there in 15 minutes. That’s just fantastic. But you know what else is fantastic? It’s in Prince George’s County. We are showing the area that we can support good, family-oriented businesses. Way to go Mr. Rushern Baker. Keep on working for us. Andrew Freeman Suitland, MD

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By James Clingman

Get Ready for This Year’s ‘Power Talk’ Veteran radio talk show host Carl Nelson will present his third Power Talk event June 17-19 at Union Temple Baptist Church in Washington, D.C. The event has featured the likes of Tony Browder, Ashra Kwesi, the late Frances Cress-Welsing, Willie Wilson, Claud Anderson, and Patricia Newton, among many others. The speakers are called “Power Talkers,” rightly so because they are most knowledgeable in their particular fields of endeavor. They are unapologeti-

cally Black, and they impart their wisdom to a Black audience in an effort to create what I will call “Power Doers.” But, no matter who is doing the talking, if there is no subsequent follow-through, quite frankly, what’s the point? Do we talk merely so that Black people can have more information, or is it merely to repeat the information we already have? Or is information just a “booster shot,” a reinforcement of sorts to keep us from being so discouraged that we give up on ourselves? If we do not respond appropriately to what we hear, specifically by

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executing strategies to eliminate some of the problems we discuss at these kinds of events, then we have relegated ourselves to mere cheerleaders for those who share their information with us. We do that so well (“Ase!” “Amen!” “That’s right!” “Teach!” “Tell it!”), but then we leave our haven of knowledge, go back into the real world and do absolutely nothing except wait for Power Talk Four. Our events should have legacies that we can celebrate and share when we meet again. We should have victories as a result of thousands of us coming together

at an event, especially at a Power Talk event that showcases some of our top brothers and sisters. They are not the run-of-the-mill, milquetoast, talking-head Blacks who earn a great living discussing mundane issues and offering meaningless solutions to Black problems. Not only should we hear their words, but we should also act upon them. At this year’s Power Talk Three, last year’s participants should present something tangible that has taken place over the past year as a result of the information and instructions discussed at last year’s event. Doesn’t that make

sense? I was one of the Power Talkers last year and have been invited to come back this year; as many of you know, I am also a “doer” even more so than a talker. So, during my speech last year I noted 16 things Black folks can do in response to my words. I posited that some of our people are waiting for the world to end; some are waiting to be put into FEMA camps; some are waiting for racism to end; some are waiting for reparations; some are waiting for political fairness; some are waiting for equality;

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By Marc Morial

State of Black America 2016: ‘Locked Out: Educations, Jobs, Justice’ “Eschewing political banalities, sloganeering and appeals to fears and suspicions, the candidates should seize the opportunity to challenge the nation to regain her sense of purpose by facing her imperfections, not apologetically, but with the firm resolve that this nation can and should do better.” — National Urban League Executive Director Vernon Jordan, the State of Black America, 1976.

As we observe the 40th anniversary of the State of Black America, the similarities between the United States of 1976 and the United States of 2016 are profoundly striking. The nation was recovering from the worst economic downturn since the Great Depression. According to the report, “Blacks suffered disproportionately because of their low position on the economic ladder as unemployment climbed to depression levels in many of their communities ...”

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These words could just as easily apply to today. The 2016 edition of the State of Black America “Locked Out: Education, Jobs and Justice,” will be released on Tuesday, May 17, during a live broadcast from the Newseum. I encourage you to watch on NBCBLK, News One or IAmEmpowered.com. The report National Urban League’s annual analysis of Black and Latino equality in America, and for the second year it will be available in an

all-digital format available at www.stateofBlackamerica.org. Visitors will find the e-book, Web series, select data, videos, articles and other frequently updated features. This year’s report again includes the Equality Index, which is in its 11th year for the BlackWhite Index and its sixth year for the Hispanic-White Index, measuring how well Blacks and Latinos are doing in comparison with their White peers in five categories: economics, education, health, social justice

and civic engagement. The report will include a retrospective detailing America’s 40-year progress in economic and social equality and opportunity. As this year’s report focuses on “Education, Jobs and Justice” it’s valuable to looking back to the state of Black education, jobs and justice in 1976. On education, Jordan wrote, “Not only were Black children not being educated by the schools, a fact attested

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By Hillary Clinton

Restoring Faith in Democracy This past week, President Barack Obama delivered a remarkable commencement address to the students at Howard University. He had a simple message for the graduates – that every shred of progress we hope to make in America depends on voting. He’s right. And we need to make sure that every single eligible citizen can perform their fundamental duty.

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Recently, Virginia Gov. Terry McAuliffe took an important step toward justice by restoring the voting rights of 200,000 formerly incarcerated people, who had paid their debts to society. Unfortunately, this is a rare example of progress at a time when many are finding it harder than ever to exercise their right to have a say in our country’s future. Ever since the Supreme Court struck down a key provision of the Voting Rights Act in 2013, many states that used to face special scrutiny because of their his-

tory of racial discrimination have passed new voting restrictions. In the last three years, 17 states have made voting more difficult by requiring proof of citizenship, ending same-day registration and restricting early and mail-in ballots. One of the worst offenders is North Carolina, where Republican Gov. Pat McCrory signed a bill that does all this and more. It even includes a harsh new voter photo ID requirement. That only serves to create another unnecessary obstacle for low-income vot-

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ers and communities of color to have their voices heard. Make no mistake: These kinds of restrictions don’t come about by accident. They’re a blast from the Jim Crow past, and it’s just one of many other examples of a sustained effort to disenfranchise communities of color across the country. I believe that we should be making it easier to vote — not harder. And there are several steps we should take immediately to restore trust in our democracy. First, I believe Congress must

move quickly to pass legislation to restore the full protections of the Voting Rights Act that American voters need and deserve. Second, we should implement the recommendations of the bipartisan presidential commission to improve voting. These are commonsense reforms – agreed upon by lawyers from the Obama and Romney campaigns – that include expanding early, absentee, and mail voting, and ensuring no one has to wait more than

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By Charlene Crowell

Companies Pay Millions in Settlements Amid Discrimination As a country, America has historically short-changed its people of color in virtually every dimension of life: education, employment, housing, public accommodations and voting to name a few. To remedy discriminatory practices and policies, a series of federal and state laws were enacted over several decades to guarantee fairness and justice. Now as a nation prepares to elect a president, a new Congress, and scores of state and local officials,

recent enforcement actions suggest that instead of many businesses and corporations complying with fair lending laws for consumers, huge settlements continue for widespread violations. Further, a lack of credit access for minority businesses largely remains an unresolved issue despite the Community Reinvestment Act’s provisions to close this financial void. In a newly released report on fair lending and equal opportunity, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau chronicled major settlements

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totaling hundreds of millions in restitution to consumers harmed by discrimination and additional monetary payments. The report also noted that CFPB will add efforts to assist small businesses as it continues to serve consumers. “Small businesses are a backbone of our nation’s economy and access to credit is critical to their operation and growth. Unlike large businesses, many small businesses are sole proprietorships where the owner’s personal credit – and potentially that of family and friends – may be on the

line,” noted Patrice Alexander Ficklin, CFPB’s Director for its Office of Fair Lending and Equal Opportunity. A key highlight of the report on consumer accomplishments was the nearly $33 million settlement with Hudson City Savings Bank (now a part of M&T Bank) to pay in 2015 for its systemic failures to provide fair lending in Connecticut New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania. More than 90 percent of the bank’s top 50 brokers’ offices were concentrated outside of minority communities. In Philadelphia and in Camden,

none of bank’s 47 loan officers were based in Black and Latino areas. At the time the collaboration with the Department of Justice and the CFPB was the nation’s largest-ever redlining case – until this past February. An even larger settlement – $470 million – was reached with HSBC Bank USA NA and its affiliates (collectively, HSBC) to address mortgage origination, servicing and foreclosure abuses. Participating in this case were the Justice Department,

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By Rev. Jesse Jackson

Don’t Send Flint Down the Drain – Fix It The Flint water crisis is now 2 years old — and the water still isn’t safe to drink. There have been civil and criminal investigations, two congressional hearings and extensive reporting, particularly during the presidential primary in Michigan. Gov. Rick Snyder appointed a special task force. Yet only 33 pipes — three of every thousand — have been replaced. The Obama administration’s limited declaration of emergen-

cy was extended for four more months in April, but the administration made it clear no further extensions will be granted. State emergency resources will end at the same time. Residents still depend on bottled water and filters, and they won’t be supplied beyond August. Now residents are not only suffering from the lead poisoning but from depression and anxiety driven by an agony that it seems will never end. Melissa Mays, one of the mothers who forced the exposure of the poisoned water, appeared on my radio show last week. She

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is sick and tired of being sick and tired. At a demonstration protesting the two-year anniversary of the crisis, she said, “Flint wasn’t a community that was “worth going out on a limb for.” “So, our job is to prove them wrong. Our job is to show them we are not going sit down and take this anymore. And you know what, I have been peaceful. I have tried to fight this in the courts, in the labs doing all the things to prove that the water was poisoned. We got that proof. The water is poisoned. And two

years later, it is getting worse. “I watched my 13-year-old son damn near pass out today from blood tests looking for bacteria and immune disorders. He’s 13. So, I am reaching my breaking point. I’m tired of being peaceful. I’m tired of being nice. They’re not listening.” The city has gone back on water drawn from Lake Huron, as opposed to the toxic Flint River. But in mid-April, professor Marc Edwards and the Flint Water Study team at Virginia Tech, the courageous team that helped expose the poisoning, reported that

new testing shows Flint’s water remains unsafe to drink. The Flint crisis has led to the exposure of leaded water and aged pipes in other communities in America. But it is clear that Flint paid the price of being poor and largely Black. The governor’s own task force concluded: “Flint residents, who are majority Black or African American and among the most impoverished of any metropolitan area in the United States, did not enjoy the same degree of pro-

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By Askia Muhammad

Forget ‘Great Again’ – Who Can ‘Save’ America? President Barack Obama spoke correctly when he told the Howard University commencement that “this country today is better than it was when I graduated from college.” That’s true. He speaks directly to the voter delusion of wanting to make the country “great again.” Things were so hopeless when I was in college that I sold my chance to be president of the U.S. for $5 to a White schoolmate. Things are really better now, and we have a Black president. But there are dangerous challenges ahead.

Sadly, our body politic is in denial about the nature of the problems this country faces. I am reminded of the words of a former U.S. president, Thomas Jefferson, who looked into the future 236 years ago. In 1781 Jefferson said: “I tremble for my country when I reflect that God is just: that his justice cannot sleep for ever.” He was talking about slavery. What was euphemistically, America’s “peculiar institution”—slavery—continued on for 84 more years, and its ghost lives with us today. Those words are inscribed in stone at the

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Jefferson Memorial in Washington’s Tidal Basin, and every day hundreds of tourists, gaze, take selfies, hardly contemplating what the words above their heads actually mean. In 2016, Trump-Nation, GOP-Nation, Prison-Industrial-Nation, Americans believe they have no sins for which they must atone. Instead of owing the descendants of her slaves an apology and the gratitude of a wealthy nation, American-Angry-White-Nation thinks the descendants of the slaves are freeloaders trying “game”

hard-working White people. Instead of recoiling from the genocide that was committed against the Native People, this country’s original inhabitants, every single day governments, corporations, greedy individual White folks scheme to dishonor valid treaties with them, steal their resources and sell off their sacred lands. “The Almighty has no attribute which can take side with us in such a contest” Jefferson said. So, is the country better or worse off? Is Obama correct? Is there anything in America’s future that should make folks

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tremble? Did Jefferson foretell the future? The world’s atmosphere is warming. The glaciers are melting. The planet’s climate has never been so unstable. Storms are whipping America. More than half of the U.S. governors deny that human activity has any effect on the Earth’s climate. Oklahoma is the most earthquake-prone state in the continental U.S. Many scientists have determined that drilling oil and replacing the extracted oil with wa-

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Shade Jenifer: One of D.C.’s Rising Stars R&B Singer to Release Debut Album on May 22nd By D. Kevin McNeir WI Editor

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If you enter the name Shade Jenifer on today’s more frequented social media formats, including Twitter, YouTube, Instagram or Facebook, you’ll soon discover the rising popularity of one young singer whose hard work appears to be paying off in spades. The 18 year old, born in Prince George’s County and still living in Maryland, will release his self-titled album on Friday, May 20, appearing on Fox TV Morning News and several local radio stations on the same day. Shade, as he prefers to be called, has been making the rounds, crisscrossing the country and promoting his self-penned single, “Ain’t No Problem” – a catchy, upbeat tune that has garnered excitement and become one of the top five added singles on Urban Media Base (based on the most recently-posted statistics). And he’s in good company, with established singers like Drake, Jeremih and Rihanna included in that upper echelon of chart-topping singles. “I wrote all of the songs on the album including ‘Ain’t No Problem’ which talks about a young woman who has recently ended a bad relationship and now just wants to have a little fun,” he said. “It’s a song for everybody. And from the feedback we’ve received, it’s pretty clear that people really like the single.” “I can’t wait for folks to hear the rest of the songs on the album.” Slade, whose career took a major leap when another local producer [DJ Young Music] previously featured in The

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5DYMG Entertainment R&B newcomer Shade Jenifer will drop his self-titled album on Friday, May 20 including his hit single “Ain’t No Problem. / Photo courtesy Shade Jenifer. Washington Informer signed the talented youth under the DYMG Entertainment label, added that he’s having a great time making appearances in other urban markets. “I love being on the road but I’m really excited about coming back home and releasing my first album in the area in which I grew up,” he said. “It’s all about getting the word out about me and my music.” The young R&B singer lists several entertainers who have inspired him. “I remember the first time I saw Chris Brown,” he said. “I was impressed by his artistry, his vocal skills and his ability to dance. That’s the kind of thing I work hard to do as well. But there are others too, like James Brown, Michael Jackson and Usher who are my role models – examples of

excellence who inspire me.” Shade said he remembers the challenges he faced as he went after his dream of becoming an entertainer, adding that we will never forget that hard work has its benefits. He describes himself as one who has risen “from the basement to the billboard.” “I was cutting grass and sometimes writing songs instead of completing homework assignments,” he said. “I needed to raise money so I could get into the studio. Some of my friends were doing their thing and studying in the library. I was listening to beats, writing lyrics, working on new music. And while I wasn’t ignoring school, my career was and still is my first priority. This is what I was born to do.” WI

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Local Youth to Shine at Anacostia Playhouse Musical Makes Light of Popular Fairytale

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Come support our youngest actors as the Big Bad Wolf is brought to trial by the three pigs for his alleged huffing, and puffing! Anacostia Playhouse is delighted to present our first youth production with “kids performing for kids” and know you won’t want to miss it. Five performances only!

5The all-youth cast of “The Trial of the Big Bad Wolf” comes to the Anacostia Playhouse for five performances from May 19 – May 22. / Photo by Twyla Alston By D. Kevin McNeir WI Editor While children in the new millennium often pass the time with digital devices and handheld computers, in years past parents spent time reading stories or singing songs in order to strengthen their children’s language skills. Now one of those stories, which featured a wolf and three little pigs, will be brought to life on stage in a musical that will feature a cast of 25 local children from the Greater Washington Area. Using musical styles of the 1950s, “The Trial of the Big Bad Wolf, written by Val Cheatham, directed by Renee Charlow and with musical direction by LaTonya Wrenn comes to the Anacostia Playhouse in Southeast from Thursday, May 19 through Sunday, May 22. The light-hearted musical revisits the story of “The Three Little Pigs” in a comedic version of what might have happened if the Wolf, legally represented by The Weasels, had been tried for his offenses against the pics, represented in court by Hogney Dangerfield. But you won’t know what happens to the wolf as he faces a judge and jury for his alleged “huffing and puffing” unless you check out this delightful musical. The play promises to delight audiences of all ages and serves

as the first all-youth production featured at the Anacostia Playhouse. The performers will be a combination of novice actors and more seasoned thespians who will sing and dance their way through the wolf ’s trial and into the hearts of the audience.

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The show has a large cast including named characters, a jury and wolf pack – a move that enabled every child who auditioned an opportunity to participate. For more information go to www.anacostiaplayhouse.org. PEPCO serves as major sponsor for the show. WI

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The Wonders Of Dance

5The annual fundraiser for CityDance’s afterschool DREAM program concludes with the program finale on Saturday, May 7 at D.C.’s Lincoln Theatre in Northwest in a celebration of colors and movement that featured professional dancers and a special appearance of youth. / Photo by Roy Lewis

5Kelly Sneddon, Doug Baum, and Youn-sil Kim move in a dance entitled “Spheres” which creates shapes that look like sculptures at CityDance’s DREAMscape, an annual fundraiser/concert at the Lincoln Theatre on Saturday, May 7 in Northwest. / Photo by Roy Lewis 5Enjoying the view. / Photo by Roy Lewis

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U Street Funk Parade Showcases Spirit

Apps, Technology and Music Elevate the Celebration

By Sarafina Wright WI Staff Writer U Street’s annual one-of-akind celebration returned with a fair, parade and music festival. The 2016 Funk Parade stormed through the historic corridor on Saturday, May 7, with new art installations and activations, performances and an estimated 70,000 participants. “The city is at a turning point in so many ways. Funk Parade brought together artists, musicians, and technologists to explore that,” Justin Rood, co-founder of Funk Parade, said. “These artists have created amazing projects which bring together the city’s past and future, bring together its sounds, and bring the residents themselves together in new ways.” A few years back, Rood had a dream of bringing what is now the Funk Parade to U Street. In 2013, he partnered with Chris Naoum of Listen Local First, summoning dozens of local businesses, nonprofits and community leaders to bring the idea to life. In 2014, the first Funk Parade took place with over 25,000 Washingtonians participating. The next year, attendance doubled to 50,000 participants.

b­ ooth-like enclosures in public areas throughout the U Street neighborhood. Each booth contained a phone that dialed up an oral history from the neighborhood or a story about a possible future. The project came about as a collaboration by several D.C.based artists. Seshat Walker curated oral histories from D.C. Public Library’s archive, and Erik Moe and the Future Cartographic Society crafted oral futures. Upon traveling the parade route and hearing the different stories, participants were asked to consider what they would tell the past and what they would tell the future. They also got to record short messages in the booth that will be given to D.C. Public Library’s Funk Parade Archives. “Engaging attendees in the day’s experiences has always been central to the event,” Rood said. “This isn’t a spectacle to watch; it’s a celebration to join.” WI

5An enthusiastic District youth enjoys the sounds of the Funk Festival on Saturday, May 7 in Northwest. / Photo courtesy Jeffrey Morris One of the features for the parade this year was “Birth of a City,” a curated and choreographed roller-skating activation and performance by D.C. artist Holly Bass. This presentation honored the art form and popular pastime of the 1970s and early ’80s. “Roller skating is just as much a part of D.C. culture as Hand Dancing and going to the Go-Go,” Bass said. “In the ’70s and ’80s, people would grab their skates and meet at the many roller rinks around the city.” For the Funk Parade, Bass organized a public skate jam at Harrison Recreation Center in Northwest in the basketball court area. “The rinks are gone, but the skaters are still doing their thing in Anacostia and out in Maryland. Hosting the skate jam and and after show is our way of shining a light on the amazing talent of style skaters in the city.” Parade participants got to experience “Oral Histories/ Oral Futures,” which consisted of an array of telephone

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Century of Jazz Featured at Texas Resort Beyoncé’s Mom Honored during Weekend Event

By D. Kevin McNeir WI Editor

Red Cat Jazz Festival has earned a reputation for putting on one of the most outstanding celebrations of musical artistry in the U.S. And this year the story remained the same – with the added caveat of it being Mother’s Day weekend. Featured artists who swooped

down on the picturesque Galveston Island in Texas included: Ronnie Laws, Alex Bugnon, Marion Meadows, Gerald Albright and Jonathan Butler. As a special treat, the mother of the highly-popular singer Beyoncé, Tina Knowles, a Texas native, received a special honor. The Festival, produced by The Red Cat Jazz Preservation Society, a nonprofit dedicated to preserv-

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ing the rich heritage of jazz music, marked its 6th year. The Society’s executive director, Jan Pink, said he’s amazed at how the number of attendees continues to increase every year, with over 10,000 showing up last year. “Music was always important in my family’s life. My grandmother taught music, my uncle was a musician and my dad was just a real lover of jazz. Plus we’re Creoles and Louisiana is where jazz was born – it’s my heritage,” Pink said. “And because of Mother’s Day, we chose to bring Tina Knowles back home where she was given the key to the City of Galveston. For us it was our way of highlighting the importance of mothers and their contributions to our lives and to the world. The only open date to honor her was Mother’s Day weekend. I guess it was God’s way of telling us something,” said Pink who started his nonprofit in 2009 by hosting local events, taking over the Red Cat Jazz Café a few years earlier in 2003. “This is my passion and we give back to the community, helping those who have lost family members, working with youth and teaching them the fundamentals of jazz and giving them the opportunity to perform with seasoned artists, tackling domestic abuse and raising awareness about cancer,” he said. One of the featured artists said it’s important to preserve the legacy of jazz – one of the reasons why he was so excited about being one of the performers. “I’m a South African native and my heritage is steeped in the richness of all kinds of music,” said Butler, 54. “I simply call myself a

musician – a lover of music. I can’t place myself in one specific genre. Legends like Miles Davis or Herbie Hancock, forerunners of jazz, broke all kinds of borders and barriers because of their ability to change with the times.” “They never put themselves into just one category. They couldn’t. I remember Thelonious Monk once saying that he never tried to follow the radio or the media. He said if it takes 20 years or even more, one should always make music that comes from the heart. It comes from a pure canvas. If you follow trends, rather than your heart, you miss out on who you really are,” said Butler who will be on tour this summer with Albright and who also recently released a new CD. WI

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“On the Origins of Sports”

ARIES You can be discreet and cut down on some of the envious comments you are attracting. Or you can continue to flaunt it since you’ve got it. Your choice this week! Watch for a pleasant change in a romantic partner’s attitude. Soul Affirmation: The winner is me. I smile for the cameras. Lucky Numbers: 3, 39, 41

by Gary Belsky & Neil Fine c.2016, Artisan $19.95 / $29.95 Canada 256 pages

TAURUS Take advantage of bursts of energy all week. Body and mind are in sync. Don’t take things too personally this week; you might get your feelings hurt. If you do, nighttime is a great time to make up. Make the call. Soul Affirmation: My hunches are right more often than not this week. Lucky Numbers: 16, 26, 29 GEMINI You are a superstar at work. Efficiency seems to be your middle name. As you go your charming way, don’t forget to delegate tasks with a smile. Soul Affirmation: I give my mind a holiday again this week. Lucky Numbers: 43, 47, 51 CANCER A relationship may be heating up. Make sure you know what you

want, then go ahead. Minor challenges on the home front are easily handled. Soul Affirmation: The widest outlook comes from the look within. Lucky Numbers: 8, 10, 34

LEO You make important progress at work this week by taking initiative and

By Terri Schlichenmeyer WI Contributing Writer The rules are very simple: don’t, don’t, and don’t. Don’t swing the bat too late. Don’t hug the ball while running down the court. Don’t get tackled. And whatever you do, don’t let the other guy win. Rules are rules and in sports, you have to follow them. But why are games played like that, with different balls and 5Authors Gary Belsky & Neil Fine a field of certain size? “On the Origins of Sports” by Gary Belsky & Neil Fine, explains those head-scratchers. Get three sports fans together, and you’re all going to argue. Who’s the greatest dunker? Why are softballs bigger than baseballs? Are football helmets good enough? Wars, as Belsky & Fine point out, have been fought over lesser questions so they took a look at the origins of our most popular games and sports. Mythology says that Abner Doubleday created baseball, for instance, but the authors say that “forms of baseball were played on farms in New England” long before Doubleday’s day. Original baseball rules said that the first team to score 21 “aces” was the winner and, until 1952, only one or two umps were mandatory for regular season play. Basketball was “pretty much created in a couple of weeks” by one man who was looking for an indoor game. James Naismith couldn’t find what he wanted so he made something up, including a rule that said a soccer ball was good enough for play. And did you ever wonder why basketball shorts are long? There are many games called “football” but the American one, say the authors, is “unquestionably the most violent.” Maybe that’s why papier-mâché helmets were once banned. Also once banned: more than five people walking on the sidelines. British soldiers inspired by a Gaelic game created hockey in Canada. Golf and bowling were both outlawed by kings. Soccer resembles a game played by the Chinese in 4 BC. No one has ever bowled a perfect score in candlepin. Killing your opponent was once an acceptable way to win a wrestling match. And you’ll be surprised at which game is more popular than basketball. Since even before you could walk, you’ve known that there were rules to live by. You have also come to understand that rules can change. Confirmation is inside “On the Origins of Sports.” Imagine baseball without gloves, football with thin leather helmets, and monks playing tennis. Authors Gary Belsky & Neil Fine do not have to imagine: they have pulled together the original rules for twenty-one specific sports and facts about dozens of others, in order to show how our favorite pastimes have become the games we know. But pro sports aren’t all you’ll find here: Belsky & Fine also include rock-paper-scissors, Poker, kickball, wiffleball, and more. We see where the games likely started, how other countries play “our” games, and how equipment differs between sports. WI WWW.WASHINGTONINFORMER.COM

letting your leadership abilities shine. What you do makes things better for everyone around you, so rock steady. Meetings and conversations go especially well. Soul Affirmation: The word is in me. I bring it forth. Lucky Numbers: 10, 31, 42

VIRGO Lucky! Your natural ability to shine is magnified this week. You’ll be garnering positive attention on a project you recently completed. Bask in the glow of public admiration! Be daring. You’ll find a lot of support for the things you want to do. Soul Affirmation: This week I forgive myself for everything that has happened. Lucky Numbers: 12, 13, 28 LIBRA A celebration is in store, and you are the guest of honor! You’ve achieved something wonderful, and you need to take some time to enjoy it. Let yourself enjoy the applause, then move onward and upward. Soul Affirmation: I entertain wild ideas about making money this week. Lucky Numbers: 9, 12, 36 SCORPIO Let someone else make a few decisions this week. Take a backseat and enjoy the respite from doing all the driving. You’ll enjoy the ride more this week if you just admire the view as it goes by. Soul Affirmation: I enjoy living in my dream. Lucky Numbers: 18, 30, 43 SAGITTARIUS Sometimes you imagine that everyone needs to hear your

sensible opinions on all matters of significance. And other weeks you know that you are wise and generous enough to listen to others as they share their good ideas. This week is a week for listening. You’ll learn much. Soul Affirmation: I listen with an open heart. Lucky Numbers: 5, 39, 43

CAPRICORN Anybody may occasionally have a week when their energy feels low. Your natural good health will see you through a possible down period if you just go with the flow and let yourself relax. Rest if you have the chance, and you’ll feel like your wonderful self in no time flat! Soul Affirmation: I calm my emotions by forgetting about the past. Lucky Numbers: 12, 41, 45 AQUARIUS You are the center of attention this week, and while you’ll be very busy, you’ll love every moment. Enjoy your time in the spotlight! You may want to indulge yourself with some emotional theatrics this week. Soul Affirmation: All vibes are good for me this week! Lucky Numbers: 3, 12, 39 PISCES Stay flexible this week, especially where a partner is concerned. While they may be moody, there’s no need for you to join them in their attitude unless you really, really want to! Stay positive, and go with the good vibrations that surround you. Soul Affirmation: I exercise to lower tension this week. Lucky Numbers: 31, 48, 52

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Indiana Fever Overpowers Washington Mystics, 89-69 4 Mystics guard Danaejah Grant takes on Indiana guard Maggie Lucas in the third quarter of WNBA action on Friday, May 6, at the Verizon Center in Northwest. Indiana defeated the Mystics, 89-69. / Photo by John E. De Freitas

6 Indiana Fever forward Tamika Catchings shoots for two of her 16 points during Women’s National Basketball Association preseason action on Friday, May 6, at the Verizon Center in Northwest. Indiana defeated the Mystics, 89-69. / Photo by John E. De Freitas

5 Mystics forward Zoi Dimitrakou takes on Indiana guard Maggie Lucas in the third quarter of WNBA action on Friday, May 6, at the Verizon Center in Northwest. Indiana defeated the Mystics, 89-69. / Photo by John E. De Freitas

5 W Mystics guard Natasha Cloud goes one on one with Indiana guard Erica Wheeler in the third quarter of WNBA action on Friday, May 6, at the Verizon Center in Northwest. Indiana defeated the Mystics, 89-69. / Photo by John E. De Freitas

4 Mystics guard Kahleah Cooper is double-teamed as she goes to the basket to score two of her 13 points in the fourth quarter of WNBA action on Friday, May 6, at the Verizon Center in Northwest. Indiana defeated the Mystics, 89-69. / Photo by John E. De Freitas

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New York City Football Club edges D.C. United, 2-0 3 New York City Football Club goalkeeper Josh Saun-

ders saves the ball from the feet of D.C. United forward Alvaro Saborio in the first half of Major League Soccer action on Sunday, May 8, at Rorbert Fitzgerald Memorial Stadium in Southeast. New York City defeated D.C. United, 2-0. / Photo by John E. De Freitas

6 New York City defender Federico Bravo shields the

ball from D. C. United midfielder Marcelo Sarvas in the first half of MLS action on Sunday, May 8, at RFK Stadium in Southeast. New York City defeated D.C. United, 2-0. / Photo by John E. De Freitas

5 D.C. United defender Sean Franklin gets his shot off before New York City defender Ronald Matarrita could tackle in the first half of MLS action on Sunday, May 8, at RFK Stadium in Southeast. New York City defeated D.C. United, 2-0. / Photo by John E. De Freitas

5 D.C. United forward Luciano Acoosta keeps ball control after New York City defender Ronald Matarrita was late with his sliding tackle in the first half of MLS action on Sunday, May 8, at RFK Stadium in Southeast. New York City defeated D.C. United, 2-0. / Photo by John E. De Freitas WWW.WASHINGTONINFORMER.COM

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5 Delegate Eleanor

Holmes Norton leads a press conference in conjunction with the Home-Rule Coalition on Monday, May 9 at the Canon House Office Building in Southeast. / Photo by Patricia Little

5 Vice President Joe Biden delivers the keynote speech at the 125th commencement ceremo-

3 Verizon workers remain on strike in front of the F Street Verizon Store in Northwest on Thursday, May 5. / Photo by Roy Lewis

ny at Delaware State University in Dover, Delaware on Friday, May 6. / Photo by Roy Lewis

4 A patron views

photographs on display during the opening reception of “Portraits of H Street: Then and Now” exhibit on Saturday, May 7 at the Gallery O on H Street in Northeast. / Photo by Patricia Little

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Baseball Becoming Less Popular Among Blacks Can Teams Like Nationals Get More Youth Involved? By Brian D. Bradford WI Contributing Writer Major League Baseball [MLB] has seen a dramatic decline in African-American participation over the past 20 years – from 16 percent in 1996 to 7 percent today. In fact, when the new season opened in April, only 69 African-American players had made big league rosters – an average of two players per team. The Atlanta Braves and the Colorado Rockies are playing without a single Black player on the roster. Here in our own backyard, the Washington Nationals have four African Americans on the roster: three exciting, young ballplayers, pitcher Joe Ross; and two in center field, Michael Taylor and Ben Revere. And then there’s the team’s charismatic and experienced skipper, Dusty Baker, who is in his first season as the Nationals’ manager. All four men opted to forgo college and instead signed minor league deals. Similarly, they all began playing at an early age and began to play the game after being introduced to it by their fathers. “Playing youth ball is imperative to making it to the big leagues,” Taylor said. “I started playing at five years old. My dad got me involved.” Revere says he was even younger. “My grandfather passed it on to his son, my father, to my brother and me. My sister played softball,” he said. “They gave me a baseball and I got my first size appropriate glove when I was one. I played

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tee ball, fast pitch and high school baseball. Then they brought me upstairs to the big leagues. Baseball’s been in my blood for a long time.” Across the country, MLB continues to take steps to connect its players to its communities in an effort to encourage youth participation and parental involvement. The Nats’ Academy in Northeast regularly hosts clinics and youth leagues so that area athletes and families can see African Americans as role models in the game. Still, the challenge that teams face nationwide can be daunting. The median age of an MLB viewer is 53; 83 percent of the audience is white. Only nine percent of MLB’s audience is Black, compared to the NBA whose audience is 45 percent Black. “That’s who they see [whites] on TV,” Baker said. “You’re going to identify with people who have something in common with you.” Comedian Chris Rock recently spoke about the decline of African-American participation in baseball during a segment on HBO’s Real Sports with Bryant Gumbel. Rock compared MLB’s audience to a Tea Party Rally, and called out Howard University for cancelling its baseball program while refusing to accept financial inequity as an excuse. “You can’t tell me Black kids can’t afford baseball when everybody’s buying Jordans for $300. That’s six gloves right there,” he said. “It’s the game. It’s old fashioned and stuck

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in the past.” Several young players have spoken out recently about baseball’s unwritten rules stifling excitement. Younger players want to drop old traditions of being conservative and start celebrating big plays without being accused of bad etiquette or poor sportsmanship. The league’s Most Valuable Player, Bryce Harper, said it simply, “It’s a tired sport.” The Nat’s stadium store sells a T-shirt that reads, “Make baseball fun again.” To increase viewership among young people the sport may have to adjust its rules of etiquette. The NCAA allows college baseball teams to grant 11.7 scholarships a year. That means everyone is on a partial scholarship. Most high school baseball players are multi-sport athletes who can get a full scholarship in football or basketball or get drafted to the minor leagues. Families that cannot pay half of the college tuition often have no other option but to go to the minors or choose a different sport to play in college. “I had a number of football and basketball scholarships but no baseball offers,” Baker said, explaining why he chose to sign with the minors and remain committed to the sport that he loved. WI

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ple of the Holy Spirit, who is in you, whom you have received from God? You are not your own; 1 Corinthians 6:19 NIV Last week, you read part three of my column of The Battle to Halt the Diabetes Epidemic. Those of you who have followed this column faithfully read about the devastation my mother experienced from Type 2 Diabetes. She only lived 12 years after her diagnosis. Here is the continuation of her story. Each week, I shared how mother lost both of her legs to amputations, had to have kidney dialysis for the last few years of her life and had at least seven strokes. She was only 61 when she had her first major stroke, which caused paralysis. She ended up in Howard University Hospital, and it was during her hospital stay that her Type 2 diabetes was discovered. Last week, I discussed the history of how we began to enjoy soul food. This week, I’m continuing with that research. There is a bright side to this story. Think about it: Slaves worked from sunup to sundown. They burned off everything they had eaten, plus more. They received strenuous daily exercise, which kept them healthy. It really didn’t matter what they ate because their diet, by today’s standard, would have fattened them too, Turning Hearts Church

the fields. It was a vicious cycle. They ate and then worked off the sweets and carbohydrates. Next day, they did the same thing, with a break only on Sundays. Slaves didn’t die from diseases such as Type 2 diabetes or cancer, and don’t think their bowels didn`t move regularly as well, thus eliminating colon cancer. They eliminated toxins from their bodies through sweat and perspiration. Though they were tired from the strenuous work, the upside was that they had healthy bodies. All of the diseases we’re plagued with today like Type 2 diabetes came along as a result of our non-exercising lifestyles and many millions who work in office jobs, sitting all day. It’s a simple problem in today’s world, old-fashioned soul food diets, too much junk food from fast-food restaurants and a lack of strenuous exercise. How many times have you pigged out after a hard day’s work and then fallen asleep? We are not treating our bodies like the temple that it is. For us adults that won’t work, that type behavior is only for growing babies and children. We have finished growing. We get bigger with each bad meal and end up buying larger sizes. We buy more and more fat clothes. And worst of all, our blood sugar gets out of control, our hearts can’t stand this, and

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with Lyndia Grant neither can the rest of our organs. Too many African-Americans still enjoy foods handed down with little to no exercise. Can you imagine the damage we’re doing. We must have physical exercise at least 30 minutes daily. One hour is preferable, but we should have no less than 30 minutes. That’s not a lot, compared with the amount of time our forefathers worked, but according to studies done by the National Institute of Diabetes & Digestive & Kidney Diseases, the little time we manage to put in while exercising for 30 minutes 3-4 days a week or more can and will prevent the occurrence of Type 2 aiabetes. My sister and I turned our A1C around. I was at 7.5 and went down to 6.2 in 90 days; and my sister was at 8.5, and she went down to 6.3. It can be done; we changed our diets, exercised regularly and lost weight, and you can do it too. WI

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Historic St. Mary’s Episcopal Church

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Service and 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

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RELIGION The Miracle Center of Faith Missionary Baptist Church Bishop Michael C. Turner, Sr. Senior Pastor 9161 Hampton Overlook Capitol Heights, MD 20743 Phone: 301-350-2200 Fax: 301-499-8724

Service and Times Sunday Worship Times : 7:30 a.m. 7 10:00 a.m. Communion: 1st Sunday Sunday School: 9:00 a.m. Bible Study: Wednesday, 12 Noon Bible Study in homes: Tuesday 7:00 p.m. Website: www.themiraclecenterFMBC.com Email: Miraclecenterfmbs@gmail.com Motto: “We Walk by Faith, Not by Sight”

Pilgrim Baptist Church

Church of Living Waters

Rev. Louis B. Jones II Pastor 700 I Street, N.E. Washington, D.C. 20002 (202) 547-8849 Service and Times Worship Sundays: 7:30 & 11:00am 5th Sundays: 9:30am 3rd Sundays: Baptism & Holy Communion Prayer & Praise: Wednesdays @ Noon & 6:30pm

Crusader Baptist Church

Rev. Dr. Michael E. Bell, Sr., Pastor

Rev. Dr. Alton W. Jordan Pastor

Reverend Dr. Calvin L. Matthews Senior Pastor

Harold Andrew Assistant Pastor

2498 Alabama Ave., SE - Washington D.C. 20020 Office: (202) 889-7296 Fax: (202) 889-2198 - www.acamec.org

800 I Street, NE - Washington, DC 20002 202-548-0707 - Fax No. 202-548-0703

4915 Wheeler Road Oxon Hill, MD 20745 301-894-6464

Service and Times 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”

Service and Times 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

1200 Isle of Patmos Plaza, Northeast Washington, DC 20018 Office: (202) 529-6767 - Fax: (202) 526-1661

www.livingwatersmd.org

E-mail: Crusadersbaptistchurch@verizon.net www.CrusadersBaptistChurch.org “God is Love”

Covenant Baptist United Church of Christ

St. Stephen Baptist Church

Third Street Church of God

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

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

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

Service and Times 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

Blessed Word of Life Church

www.blessedwordoflifechurch.org E-mail: church@blessedwordoflifechurch.org

Campbell AME Church Rev. Dr. Henry Y. White 2562 MLK Jr. Ave., SE - Washington, DC 20020 Adm. Office 202-678-2263 Email: Campbell@mycame.org Service and Times Sunday Worship Service: 10:00 am Sunday Church School: 8:45 am Bible Study Wednesday: 12:00 Noon Wednesday: 7:00 pm Thursday: 7: pm “Reaching Up To Reach Out” Mailing Address Campbell AME Church 2502 Stanton Road SE - Washington, DC 20020

Mt. Zion Baptist Church

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

Services and Times 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

Services and Times Sunday School: 9:30am Sunday Worship: 11:00am Prayer Meeting and Bible Study: Wed. 7:30pm

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

www.thirdstreet.org

“Ambassadors for Christ to the Nation’s Capital”

Greater Mt. Calvary Holy Church

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

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

Twelfth Street Christian Church Reverend Dr. Paul H. Saddler Senior Pastor (Disciples of Christ) 1812 12th Street, NW - Washington, DC 20009 Phone: 202-265-4494 Fax: 202 265 4340 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 Motto: “Discover Something Wonderful” Website: 12thscc.org Email: Twelfthstcc@aol.com

Mount Carmel Baptist Church

Rev. John W. Davis Pastor

Joseph N. Evans, Ph.D Senior Pastor

5101 14th Street, N.W. Washington, DC 20011 202-726-2220/ 202-726-9089

901 Third Street N.W. Washington, DC. 20001 Phone (202) 842-3411 Fax (202) 682-9423

Service and Times 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

Isle of Patmos Baptist Church

Rev. Paul Carrette Senior Pastor

Service and Times Sunday Service: 8:30am& 11:00am Bible Study: Wednesday 7:30pm Communion Service: First Sunday

www.pilgrimbaptistdc.org

Allen Chapel A.M.E. Church

Service and Times 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 themcbc.org

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RELIGION Shabbath Commandment Church

All Nations Baptist Church

King Emmanuel Baptist Church

Bishop Adrian A. Taylor, Sr. Pastor

Rev. Dr. James Coleman Pastor

Rev. Daryl F. Bell Pastor

7801 Livingston Road Oxon Hill, MD 20745 301-534-5471

2001 North Capitol St, N.E. - Washington, DC 20002 Phone (202) 832-9591

2324 Ontario Road, NW Washington, DC 20009 (202) 232-1730

Service and Times 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 Rev. Keith W. Byrd, Sr. Pastor 4850 Blagdon Ave, NW - Washington D.C 20011 Phone (202) 722-4940 - Fax (202) 291-3773 Service and Times Sunday Worship Service: 10:15AM 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 Service and Times 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

Service and Times 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

Dr. Earl D. Trent Senior Pastor

Rev. Dr. George C. Gilbert Senior Pastor

2409 Ainger Pl.,SE – WDC 20020 (202) 678-0884 – Office - (202) 678-0885 – Fax “Come Grow With Us and Establish a Blessed Family”

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

Service and Times 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

“Where Jesus is the King”

Lincoln Park United Methodist Church

Sermon On The Mount Temple Of Joy Apostolic Faith

Rev. Dr. Diane Dixon Proctor Pastor

Elder Herman L. Simms Pastor

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

1301 North Carolina Ave. N E Washington, D C 20002 202 543 1318 - lpumconthegrow@gmail.com www.lpumcdc.org

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

Service and Times 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.

Service and Times Sunday Worship: 10: am Holy Communion: First Sunday 10: am Sunday School: 9: am Bible Study: Wednesday @ 12 noon and 6:30pm Motto: “A CHURCH ON THE GROW”.

Mount Moriah Baptist Church

Eastern Community Baptist Church

Service and Times Sunday Apostolic Worship Services 11:00 A.M and 5:00 P.M Communion and Feet Wash 4th Sunday at 5:00 P.M Prayer/Seeking: Wednesday at 8:00 P.M. Apostolic in Doctrine, Pentecostal in Experience, Holiness in Living, Uncompromised and Unchanged. The Apostolic Faith is still alive –Acts 2:42

New Commandment Baptist Church

Dr. Lucius M. Dalton Senior Pastor

Damion M. Briggs Pastor

Rev. Stephen E. Tucker Senior Pastor

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

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

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

Service and Times Sunday Worship Services: 7:45 am and 10:45 am Holy Communion: 1st Sundays at 7:45 am & 10:45 am Sunday School: 9:30 am Prayer & Praise Service: Tuesdays at 12 noon & 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

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

Rehoboth Baptist Church

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

Salem Baptist Church

Holy Trinity United Baptist Church

Florida Avenue Baptist Church

Rev. Dr. Clinton W. Austin Pastor

Rev. Dr. Morris L Shearin, Sr. Pastor

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

St. Matthews Baptist Church

Service and Times 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

Emmanuel Baptist Church

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

Service and Times 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

Matthews Memorial Baptist Church Dr. C. Matthew Hudson, Jr, Pastor 2616 MLK Ave., SE - Washington, DC 20020 Office 202-889-3709 - Fax 202-678-3304 Service and Times Early Worship Service: 7:30a.m Worship Service: 10:45a.m. New Members Class: 9:30a.m. Holy Communion : 1st Sunday -10:45a.m Church School: 9:30a.m. Prayer, Praise and Bible Study: Wednesday 7p.m Bible Study : Saturday: 11a.m. Baptism: 4th Sunday – 10:45a.m “Empowered to love and Challenged to Lead a Multitude of Souls to Christ”

Peace Baptist Church Rev. Dr. Michael T. Bell 712 18th Street, NE Washington, DC 20002 Phone 202-399-3450/ Fax 202-398-8836 Service and Times Sunday Morning Worship Service: 7:15 am & 10:50 am Sunday School: 9:30am Wednesday Prayer & Testimonies Service: 7:30pm Wednesday School of the Bible: 8:00pm Wednesday - Midweek Prayer Service: 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Service and Times 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

Christ Embassy DC

Kelechi Ajieren Coordinator 6839 Eastern Avenue, R1 Takoma Park, MD 20912 (202) 556-7065 Service and Times 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 Christ.embassy.dc@hotmail.com

Pennsylvania Ave. Baptist Church Rev. Dr. Kendrick E. Curry Pastor 3000 Pennsylvania Ave.. S.E Washington, DC 20020 202 581-1500 Service and Times 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

“The Loving Church of the living lord “ Email Address pbcexec@verizon.net

Shiloh Baptist Church

First Rising Mt. Zion Baptist Church

Mt. Horeb Baptist Church

Rev. Dr. Maxwell M. Washington Pastor

Rev. Curtis l. Staley Pastor

Rev. Alonzo Hart Pastor

Rev. Dr. Wallace Charles Smith Pastor

Rev. Reginald M. Green, Sr. Interim Pastor

Rev. Dr. H. B. Sampson, III Pastor

Worshiping Location Knights of Columbus - 1633 Tucker Road Fort Washington, MD 20744 (240) 838-7074

621 Alabama Ave., 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

Service and Times 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

Service and Times 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.

Service and Times Sunrise Prayer Services - Sunday 7:00 a.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.

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

2914 Bladensburg Road, NE Wash., DC 20018 Office: (202) 529-3180 - Fax: (202) 529-7738 Service and Times 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

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

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

Service and Times 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

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Service and Times 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 Email: Froffice@firstrising.org Website: www.firstrising.org “Changing Lives On Purpose “

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Evelyn S. Barnes Decedent

John Marshall Jackson Decedent

Avis G. Nix Decedent

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

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

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

Mark Barnes, whose address is 10417 Lloyd Rd., Potomac, MD 20854, was appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Evelyn S. Barnes who died on November 18, 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 October 28, 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 October 28, 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.

Jewel Jackson, whose address is 1039 Cole Farm Road, Warrenton, NC 27589, was appointed Personal Representative of the estate of John Marshall Jackson who died on February 2, 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 November 5, 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 November 5, 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.

Lisa Avis Nix, whose address is 3510 Dunlap St., Temple Hills, MD 20748, was appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Avis G. Nix who died on August 23, 2015 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 October 28, 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 October 28, 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: April 28, 2016

Date of first publication: May 5, 2016

Mark Barnes Personal Representative

Jewel Jackson Personal Representative

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Administration No. 2016 ADM 405

Date of first publication: April 28, 2016 Lisa Avis Nix Personal Representative

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Sherman Leroy Winston Decedent

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

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Yvette L. Carmon, whose address is 4317 Burns Street, SE, Washington, DC 20019, was appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Henry Carmon who died on April 3, 2012 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 October 28, 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 October 28, 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.

Regina L. Winston, whose address is 1105 Cedar heights Dr., Capital Heights, MD 20743, was appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Sherman Leroy Winston who died on December 29, 2015 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 October 28, 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 October 28, 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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Deborah D. Boddie, Esq. 1308 Ninth Street, NW, Suite 300 Washington, DC 20001 Attorney NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT, NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Barbara Glover Wyatt, whose address is 4322 Lodi Court, San Diego, CA 92117, was appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Mary Alice Glover who died on August 3, 2004 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 October 28, 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 October 28, 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: April 28, 2016 Barbara Glover Wyatt Personal Representative

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Administration No. 2016 ADM 487

Administration No. 2016 ADM 484

Larry L. Heath Decedent

Vivian Frances Williams Decedent

Gerald R. Belton 1101 L Street, NW #806 Washington, DC 20005 Attorney

Aimee D. Griffin 5335 Wisconsin Ave., NW, suite 440 Washington, DC 20015 Attorney

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Ava Heath and Robin Chase-El, whose addresses are 810 Tuckerman St., NW, Apt. B, Washington, DC 20011 and 6017 4th St., NW, Washington, DC 20011, were appointed Personal Representatives of the estate of Larry L. Heath who died on October 11, 2015 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 November 12, 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 November 12, 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.

Sydney Williams and Irn Williams, whose addresses are 1025 Carbondale Way, Gambrells, MD 21054 & 6414 Gifford Ln., Temple Hills, MD 20744, were appointed Personal Representatives of the estate of Vivian Frances Williams who died on January 23, 2016 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 November 12, 2106. 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 November 12, 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: May 12, 2016 Ava Heath Robin Chase-El Personal Representative

Date of first publication: May 12, 2016 Sydney Williams Irn Williams Personal Representative

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SUPERIOR COURT OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA Probate Division Washington, D.C. 20001-2131 Administration No. 2016 ADM 404 Rosa LaVonne Powell Decedent

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Date of first publication: April 28, 2016

Mary Alice Glover Decedent

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NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT, NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Renee’ LaVonne Martin, whose address is1809 23rd St., SE. Apt. 232C, Washington, DC 20020, was appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Rosa LaVonne Powell who died on February 14, 2016 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 October 28, 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 October 28, 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: April 28, 2016 Renee’ LaVonne Martin Personal Representative

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SUPERIOR COURT OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA Probate Division Washington, D.C. 20001-2131 Administration No. 2016 ADM 467 Evelyn I. Young Decedent NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT, NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Patricia Hagans, whose address is 724 Neptune Avenue, Oxon Hill, MD 20745, was appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Evelyn I. Young who died on October 24, 1989 without a Will. 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 November 12, 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 November 12, 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: May 12, 2016 Patricia Hagans Personal Representative

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LEGAL NOTICES SUPERIOR COURT OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA Probate Division Washington, D.C. 20001-2131 Administration No. 2016 ADM 464 Virgil J. White, Jr. Decedent NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT, NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Peggy A. Miller, whose address is 5130 7th St., NE, Washington, DC 20011-2625, was appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Virgil J. White, Jr. who died on April 8, 2016 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 November 12, 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 November 12, 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: May 12, 2016 Peggy A. Miller Personal Representative

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LEGAL NOTICES SUPERIOR COURT OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA Probate Division Washington, D.C. 20001-2131 Administration No. 2016 ADM 448 Della F. Simmons Decedent Matthew F. Shannon, Esquire 1420 N Street, NW #102 Washington, DC 20005 Attorney NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT, NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Paul E. Simmons, Jr. and Tonia P. Lee whose addresses are 1301 Spring Rd., NW, Washington, DC 20010 and 5440 Taylor St., Bladensburg, MD 20710 were appointed Personal Representatives of the estate of Della F. Simmons who died on July 11, 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 November 12, 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 November 12, 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: May 12, 2016 Paul E. Simmons, Jr. Tonia P. Lee Personal Representative

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Administration No. 2016 ADM 445

Foreign No. 2016 FEP 44

Carrie Belle Sharpe Decedent

December 4, 2014 Date of Death

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

Susan C. Mitchell Name of Decedent

Larry L. Sharpe, Jr., whose address is 1271 Oates St., NE, Washington, DC 20002, was appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Carrie Belle Sharpe who died on May 13, 2010 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 November 12, 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 November 12, 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: May 12, 2016 Larry L. Sharpe, Jr. Personal Representative

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Administration No. 2016 ADM 394

Administration No. 2016 ADM 458

Administration No. 2016 ADM 470

James T. McNair aka James McNair Decedent

James A. Mayo Decedent

James Willis Lewis, Jr. Decedent

James Larry Frazier, Esq. 918 Maryland Avenue, NE Washington, DC 20002 Attorney

Paule G. Levadas, Esq. 1629 K Street, NW, Suite 300 Washington, DC 20006 Attorney

Peter D. Antonoplos, Esq. 1725 DeSales Street, NW, Suite 600 Washington, DC 20036 Attorney

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Pearl M. McGriff, whose address is 6504 Rolling Ridge Drive, Capital heights, MD 20743, was appointed Personal Representative of the estate of James A. Mayo who died on October 27, 1987 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 November 12, 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 November 12, 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.

Janeese Lewis, whose address is 631 Allison Street, NW, Washington, DC 20011, was appointed Personal Representative of the estate of James Willis Lewis, Jr. who died on April 3, 2016 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 November 12, 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 November 12, 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: May 12, 2016

Date of first publication: May 12, 2016

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Janeese Lewis Personal Representative

NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT, NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Anthony Dewayne McNair, whose address is 12400 Cedar Lakes Drive, Fairfax, VA 22033, was appointed Personal Representative of the estate of James T. McNair aka James McNair who died on March 1, 2016 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 November 12, 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 November 12, 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: May 12, 2016 Anthony Dewayne McNair Personal Representative

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NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT OF FOREIGN PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS DSP Fiduciary Services whose address is P.O. Box 7045, Cave Creek, AZ 85327 was appointed personal representative of the estate of Susan C. Mitchell, deceased, by the Superior Court of Maricopa County, State of Arizona, on January 29, 2016. Service of process may be made upon Deborah D. Boddie, 1308 Ninth Street, NW, Suite 300, Washington, DC 20001 whose designation as District of Columbia agent has been filed with the Register of Wills, D.C. The decedent owned the following District of Columbia real property: An interest in real property known as The Klingle located at 2755 Macomb Street, NW, Washington, DC 20008. Claims against the decedent may be presented to the undersigned and filed with the Register of Wills of the District of Columbia, 515 5th Street, NW, Third Floor, Washington, D.C. 20001 within 6 months from the date of first publication of this notice.

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SUPERIOR COURT OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA Probate Division Washington, D.C. 20001-2131 Administration No. 2016 ADM 456 Lily R. Jones Decedent NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT, NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Darren R. Jones, whose address is 767 Columbia Road, NW, Washington, DC 20001, was appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Lily R. Jones who died on January 1, 2016 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 November 12, 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 November 12, 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: May 12, 2016 Darren R. Jones Personal Representative

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Washington, D.C. 20001-2131 Administration No. 2015 ADM 000574 Ecolia Ingram Avent Decedent

Lawrence B. Manley

700 12th Street, NW, Suite 700 Washington, DC 20005 Attorney

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CREDITORS AND NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS

Ruth A. Dockery, whose address is 3127

Park Drive, SE, Washington, DC 20020, was appointed Personal Representative of the

estate of Ecolia Ingram Avent, who died on

February 4, 2015 with a Will. 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 November 12, 2016.

Date of first publication: May 12, 2016

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to nearly 700,000 Americans – more than the entire population of several states. Washingtonians serve in the military, serve on juries and pay taxes just like everyone else. And yet they don’t even have a vote in Congress. Hard as it is to believe, America is the only democracy on the planet that treats the residents of capital this way. Lacking representatives with voting power, the District of Columbia is often neglected when it comes to federal appropriations. Many of the District’s decisions are also at the mercy of right-wing ideologues in Congress, and as you can imagine, they don’t show very much of it. Everything from commonsense gun laws to providing women’s health care and efforts to cut down on drug abuse has been halted by Republicans, who claim the District is an exception to their long-held notion that communities ought to be

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to find jobs and forming a permanent cadre of the helpless and hapless, is dangerous. And on justice: “While Blacks are over-represented as crime victims, they are underrepresented in the criminal justice system. The city of Chicago is an example with a population that is 32.7 percent Black, it has a police force that is only 16 percent Black. A survey by the Race Relations Information Center revealed that in 42 states out of a total of 41,984 state police personnel, only 616 or 1.5 percent are Black.” At the launch of the State of Black America 2016, “Locked Out: Education, Jobs and

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ing anti-discrimination laws against auto dealers. College loan debt, now more than $1 trillion, continues to grow as well. Particularly at for-profit schools, low graduation rates, few graduates and few if any marketable skills, students fail to secure a desired degree, but wind up with lots of student debt. The former Corinthian Colleges, once one of the nation’s largest for-profit colleges, closed its doors last year, but many of the problems incurred by its former Everest students persist. Nor is Corinthian the only for-profit college that has lured student enrollment with promises of steady employment with well-paying, career-track jobs. ITT Tech remains under investigation. Nearly $200 million will be paid by the Education Management Corporation as part of a federal settlement that provides loan forgiveness affecting approximately 80,000 former students. All of our country’s laws should be honored and violators held accountable in proportion to the harms they cause. That would be justice and fair lending. WI

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exposed to asbestos poisoning from the mine owned by W.R. Grace & Co. that left hundreds dead and many more sick. The same should be done for the victimized residents of Flint. This country continues to squander billions on failed “nation building” efforts on the other side of the world. We wasted over $2 trillion on the debacle in Iraq that has helped destabilize the greater Middle East. As Flint has revealed, we will face spreading calamities from obsolete water systems, dangerous bridges, crumbling roads, dated and insufficient mass transit. It is time we stop pretending we can police the world and start rebuilding our country here at home. WI

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