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October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month! The Wharf Officially Opens with Much Fanfare

Norton Seeks Changes in Rules for D.C. Inmates, Families

Affordability, Equity Issues Persist on Waterfront

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By Sarafina Wright WI Staff Writer In the 1850s, enslaved man Richard Holmes walked off a plantation in the South and ventured onto the Wharf in Washington, D.C. More than 150 years later, his great-granddaughter christened the transformed historic site in Southwest.. Delegate Eleanor Holmes, along with developers Monty Hoffman, found and CEO of PN Hoffma, Amer Hammour, Mayor Muriel Bowser and others, opened Phase One of the $1.5 billion wanterfront area on Thursday, Oct. 12. "I appreciate that Monty has not only preserved the original name of this historic site, but he has preserved one of the District's oldest neighborhoods, southwest Washington," Norton said. "What PN Hoffman has done is not create just a new neighborhood — actually it's a reinvigorated neighborhood — but he's added something else, and that is a new destination here in the District of Columbia." "D.C. needed both a transformed neighborhood and a new destination because we are a tourist economy, and this is an incredibly valued destination because just a few blocks up is the mall where literally millions of visitors come every single year."

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5 PN Hoffman Chief Executive Officer Monty Hoffman (seated, L-R), Mayor Muriel Bowser, and Ward 6 Councilman Charles Allen listen as Brian T. Kenner, the District’s deputy mayor for planning and economic development, addresses the audience present for the grand opening of District Wharf, Thursday, Oct. 12, in Southwest. /Photo by E Watson/EDI Photo

D.C. Delegate Eleanor Holmes Norton has earned a reputation as a staunch advocate for District statehood, granting the mayor the power to pardon and championing the rights of local residents. Norton, the 14-term Democrat, has also continued her push to make sure that those in prison maintain certain rights including raising concerns about certain Federal Bureau of Prisons policies she said harms inmates, returning citizens and their families. Norton has pushed for the elim-

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Washington Informer Remains ‘True to its Mission’ Publisher Feels Blessed as Paper Marks 53rd Year of Service By D. Kevin McNeir WI Editor @dkevinmcneir When The Washington Informer was founded 53 years ago by Dr. Calvin Rolark, Sr. he wanted to provide a vehicle for sharing positive news about D.C.’s Black community. And it’s no secret that his daughter, Denise Rolark Barnes, who took over the helm after her father’s death as the publisher, has remained adamant about honoring his legacy and continuing his directive. In fact, she’s added her own personal touches and goals, increasing her staff who beat the pavement to uncover and share positive stories that can often only

be seen within the pages or website of the Informer. “We have a real quality staff including good writers and photographers who understand the importance of the Black Press and who support that,” she said. “This is something that you cannot do alone.” “I’ve been blessed by being surrounded by those who get it and want to keep our people informed and educated about issues of importance to our community,” said Rolark Barnes, a Howard University-educated attorney who will turn 63 in December. Of course, like any business, Rolark Barnes realizes that she has to keep her eye on the bottom

line so that the doors remain open and the historic newspaper can continue to roll out issues of substance week after week. For some Black-owned papers, changes in the industry and increased costs have been overwhelming, forcing some members of the National Newspaper Publishers Association [NNPA] to shut down their presses. But not this feisty publisher. “Blacks across the nation find themselves in a state of complacency – in a sort of malaise because many of us have accomplished our initial goals and feel like we’re done,” she said. “But we’re not. The Black Press defined its mission early in the 1800s and

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Celebrating 53 Years of Service / Serving More Than 50,000 African American Readers Throughout The Metropolitan Area

Now Published by Dr. Charles Vincent

Her Legacy Continues.

In memory of Mickey Thompson Vincent, Founder and Publisher.

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sense of uniformity the wayCouncilwoman wants to seeKaren implemented are Prince George’sinCounty Toles (D-District When L.Y. Marlow's 23-year- domestic violence victims and stricter restraining order policies, 7) of Suitland has pursued paid sick and safe leave legislation for the old daughter told her the father survivors are treated. more rights for victim's families past two years. Now, after County Council holds a public hearing of her daughter threatened her “She's using her own personal to intervene on behalf of a vicnext it couldpain finally approved for people who work in life, and the life of their child, story, hermonth, own personal to betim, a domestic violence assesscounty inDavis-Nickens a domestic violence situation to accrue one hour she knew something had to be pushtheforward,” ment unit coupled with further for hours works capped attraining eight days year. enforcement An employee, or done. 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Marlow helpcur people begin to have a diaWe need to address both the vic- a through domestic violence,” Toles said Tuesday, Oct. 17 during shared her story with the audi- logue about domestic violence. tim and batterer,” Marlow break from council meeting. “We’ve seenthe women get burned. We’ve ence at the District Heights Also present at the event was said. seen women die. This is a real issue in our county.” 5 KarenViolence Toles /Courtesy photo Domestic 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 sium was sponsored by the utive life terms without parole public and private schools. She Family and Youth Services by a Maryland jury for his role in feels children need to be educatA Prince indictedSniper Sean Urbanski Center of theGeorge’s city ofCounty Districtgrandthejury Beltway attacks inon ed about domestic violence. Tuesday,and Oct. with a hate crime 2002. in the fatal stabbing of Bowie State Heights the17 National HookMildred Muhammad is “We have to stop being pasUp of Black Women.Collins III. Prince student Lt. Richard Attorney sive-aggressive with poor chiltheGeorge’s founderCounty of AfterState’s the Trauma, Marlow has written a book, remains an organization that the dren about domestic violence,” Angela Alsobrooks said Urbanski in jail on firstandhelps second-de“Color Me Butterfly,” which is a survivors of domestic gree murder charges after he stabbed Collins, who’s Black, on violence May 20 at Marlow said. story four and their children. a busabout stop on the generations University ofofMaryland campus in College Park while Marlow has worked to break domestic violence. The book lived in fearsaid for the six years. Six the cycle of abuse in her family, waiting on an Uber with twoisfriends.“IAlsobrooks hate crime inspired by her own experiences, years in fear is a long time. It is and is confident the policies she would push for Urbanski, who’s white, to serve life without parole and and those of her grandmother, not an easy thing to come out is pushing for will start that another 20 years in prison. her mother and her daughter. of,” she said. process. an opportunity to analyze [Urbanski’s] phones, to analyze She “We said had every time she reads Mildred Muhammad said “I plan to take these policies to his computers,” said.she “There a lot ofwho digitalwant evidence we could excerpts from hershe book, still waspeople to help a Congress and implore them to look at believe to get usthe a sense a motivedomestic in this case. Lt. Collins killed change our laws,” Marlow said. can not wordsofcame violence victimwasmust because his race.” from her.of“Color Me Butterfly” be careful of how they go into “I will not stop until these poliis scheduled to trialthe in January. forced the cies are passed.” wonThe thecase 2007 Nationalto go “Best victim's The life, case andalso understand Books” Award. University of Maryland to implement thatnew sheinitiatives, may be host in discussions “survival Tia Carol Jones can be reached “I was just 16-years-old when to report and improve methods by which mode”.racial incidents on campus. at5 tiacaroljones@sbcglobal.net Richard Collins /Courtesy photo my eye first blackened and my “Before you get to 'I'm going lips bled,” Marlow said. to kill you,' it started as a verbal WI Elaine Davis-Nickens, president of the National Hook-Up of Black Women, said there is no The Thurgood Marshall College Fund [TMCF] will celebrate consistency in the way domestic 30 years as the premier organization for advocating, supporting violence issues are dealt with by and investing in our nation’s publicly-supported Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HCBUs) and Predominantly Black Colleges and Universities (PBIs) at its 30th Anniversary Awards Gala, Oct. 23 at the Washington Marriott Wardman Park Hotel. 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AROUND THE REGION Southeast Residents March for Greater Food Justice By Tatyana Hopkins WI Staff Writer

The hundreds of residents and community leaders that trekked nearly two miles in Southeast from a Giant grocery story in Congress Heights to the Anacostia Metro station to demand more grocery stores. They conducted a "Grocery Walk" to demonstrate the grocery gap in Wards 7 and 8. A D.C. Hunger Solutions report reveals that about 70 percent of the city's 49 grocery stores are in four wards that are predominantly white and have the highest household incomes in the city, while the 149,750 residents of Ward 7 and 8, which are majority Black and are amongst D.C.'s lowest earners, share just three grocery stores, with two and one, respectively. Organizers urged the crowd to carry their momentum in the fight for what they called "food justice" beyond the march. "When we leave this space, we need to continue to push for more opportunities on the east end of the river," said Calvin Smith of the Ward 8 Health Council. The D.C. Council has taken steps to alleviate the grocery gap, but advocates say these efforts have not resulted in any new grocery stores. The FEED DC Act of 2010 sought to attract grocery stores to low-income areas in the city that would provide jobs and accept subsidized food benefits. But Wards 7 and 8 have collectively lost four grocery stores since 2010, while Ward 6, where there are 10 full service grocery stores for 82,000 residents, expect more to come in neighborhoods such as NoMa and Cleveland Park. "The lack of grocery stores in Wards 7 and 8 is a racial equity

and health issue that must be addressed," said D.C. Hunger Solutions Executive Director Beverley Wheeler. Democratic Council members Trayon White of Ward 8 and Vincent Gray of Ward 7 joined the walk and urged folks to keep working toward progress. "Continuous action is what's necessary," Gray said. "We have to stick together and keep working." His office said the legislation he introduced in March that would require the development of a fund to cover construction costs for grocery stores in the two wards, in addition to the construction of a new hospital at the St. Elizabeths campus must be passed and funded before the proposed changes can be made. The Council's health committee, which Gray chairs, held a markup on the legislation and voted to forward it to the full the Council earlier this month. But he says he has pressured current grocers to maintain high-quality products and services. His unannounced popup inspections of Ward 7 Safeway stores resulted in a "super cleaning" after the visits bought to light spoiled food items and other safety concerns. "In [D.C.] we have a $13.5 billion-plus budget," White said. "So it's not about not having the resources, it's about priority and vision." In the 2018 fiscal budget, the Council allocated $200,000 for nonprofit grocery stores, $200,000 to fund community grocery stores and $250,000 for a food incubator for Ward 8. White said new grocery stores are a "time-sensitive matter" and he is working to identify grocers so that development can begin. Two grocery stores are expected to come to Ward 8, one in Lower Anacostia on Good

Hope Road SE and the other on South Capitol Street SW. But some residents say they do not just want "any grocery store," they want community grocery stores. Clarice Manning, of the Community Grocery Cooperative, hopes the co-op founded by Ward 7 and 8 residents will find a home soon. "Co-ops are all about us being in control of our resources and our food," Manning said. D.C. Greens, organizers of the march, will host a food justice teach-in at THEARC on Oct. 26 at 6:30 p.m. WI

5 Council member Vincent Gray (Ward 7) talks with event organizers, speakers, and supporters of the DC Greens Grocery Walk, Sat., Oct. 14, in Southeast. /Photo by E Watson/EDI Photo

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The wealth gap between white families and Black and Hispanic families has more than tripled over the past 50 years. What are your thoughts? KIESHA MUHAMMAD / PLANTATION, FLORIDA

When a ruling class of people get set up with free labor/slavery and make oppressive laws that limit opportunity based on whiteness, being a male and being a land owner, what do we expect to see? Disparities are natural in this environment. The system is working as it is designed to do.

PETER FRANCIS ORR / SPRINGS, COLORADOI

The "War on Poverty" started 53 years ago, and I believe that would be a good place to start looking for the causes of generational poverty. It has to do with the destruction of motivation by subsidizing poverty. You will get less of what you penalize — or tax — and more of what you subsidize.

ISIAH WASHINGTON / WASHINGTON, D.C.

Just seven years ago, Black Americans made up 13 percent of the population but had only 2.7 percent of the country's wealth — how is that possible? Did you know that no matter what else is going on in America, year in and year out for the last 60 years, Black unemployment is always about twice as high as white unemployment? We gotta stop letting them play us for some fools.

ALEXANDRE KOUEMANI-DENTO / ALEXANDRIA, VIRGINIA

Some people, you know who they are, will see nothing wrong with this. Willing to close their eyes, acting like the disparity came out of nowhere and opportunities are 100 percent equal. They'll act like Black people in this country weren't forced to be of a lower class, literally being taken advantage of, while white people made profit and advanced in the country, yet black people got no reparations. It's not beating a dead horse, either — it's just a history lesson on how the past affects the present. What other civilization have you known where the poor class have overtaken the rich without some kind of revolution? Some people think the freeing of slaves made everything even between races, as if the white populace didn't have a head start of hundreds of years.

DORANNA TINDLE / WASHINGTON, D.C.

Systemic racism leads to housing, educational and income inequality. This is not debatable. Only the solutions are debatable — not the facts. We have an opportunity to make freedom and opportunity more than symbolic in this country. Let's not fight over flags while the wealth and opportunity gap continue to grow larger and larger. Trump would have us all penniless, sick, angry and constantly at war while he secures generational wealth. WWW.WASHINGTONINFORMER.COM

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Social media has once again spawned a new initiative – this time it’s #MeToo which provides a platform for women, and men, to share their tales of sexual harassment and assault. Certainly, such conversations can be empowering and cathartic for those who may have kept their pain within for so many years. But there seems to be an unspoken problem: for the most part this new social media platform, as I see it, makes room for victims to share with other victims – but not with those who either were the perpetrators of the harassment and/or assault. Further, those who have the power to make long-needed changes in our society are probably not part of the conversation. When we see men from Bill Cosby and Roger Ailes to even Donald Trump and Harvey Weinstein make light of their forced physical encounters with women – men who once, or still do, wield great power and privilege in our male-dominated

society – and we say nothing, it seems that we’re condoning their actions, silently giving our approval for their zeal for preying on the vulnerable. Maybe the first thing we need to do is take our heads out of our behinds and face the fact that sexual harassment is alive, well and prevalent in American society – if not in every hamlet and city on the planet. What’s even more troubling for me is how those so adamant over demanding that we all respect the American flag and national anthem don’t think that women deserve the same modicum of respect. If I were a woman, I think I’d consider boycotting America – setting up women-only businesses, schools, service centers and the like. I might even put on a chastity belt and for as long as I could maintain self-imposed abstinence, just say “No.” Ironically, men routinely place their mothers on pedestals – giving shout outs to Mom

after winning the Super Bowl – but then groping, grabbing and tackling whoever they desire without regard to the rights, feelings or well-being of their latest, intended conquest. And lest we forget, men are also victims when it comes to sexual harassment and assault – often, but not exclusively, during a time in their lives when they’re too young to defend ourselves. And so, the pain, like the beat, goes on. I considered sharing my own terrible memories on #MeToo but only briefly because after a few moments of reflection, I surmised that without removing the denial to which so many men, and even some women, keep firmly within their grasp, nothing will really change. In fact, it’s more likely that things will get significantly worse. Where are Ida B. Wells, Harriet Tubman, Billie Jean King, Sojourner Truth and Wonder Woman when we need them? WI

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Council member Kenyon McDuffie addresses the media before the start of his Community Sleep Out for Peace, Solidarity, Solutions and Walk in NE Washington. /Photo by Lateef Mangum By Tatyana Hopkins WI Staff Writer The top gripes among Ward 5 residents are varied: lack of zoned parking for churchgoers, noisy and obtrusive construction projects, traffic safety, etc. But some say their safety concerns are a matter of life and death, as violent crime has become a norm in their neighborhood. "All of Ward 5 is not created equal," said Charles Jones, 63, a lifelong resident of the ward. Jones said "it was like day and night" when he moved 15 years ago from his childhood neighborhood of Michigan Park in the ward to Brentwood. He said crime immediately became a concern of his and that shootings happen so regularly he is not always immediately alarmed by the sound of gunshots. "How many people will have to die before this is considered a problem?" Jones said. Mayor Muriel Bowser highlighted reductions in crime in the city at an Advisory Neighborhood Commission 5B meeting last week. Asked why there isn't a more constant police presence in the some of the ward's tougher neighborhoods, Bowser said the D.C. Metropolitan Police Department relied on tactics "set to work for [the] city for years." D.C. police said their "deployment strategy and allocation of resources primary focusses on violent crime," in the Ward 5, though no specific tactics were given. Less than a half-hour before the fatal August midday shooting of 17-year-old Jamahri Sydnor in her car by a stray bullet near the Brookland Manor community, a resident of the complex made a 911 call to report a group of men attempting to

shoot at one another. Though when police arrived they found nothing, the caller, who will remain anonymous, said shootings happen to often in the area. A string of tragic murders has taken place in the ward in recent months, but neighbors say the shooting is almost constant, even when no one dies. The District has seen 84 homicides this so far, this year, including 62 shooting deaths, with 37 of the city's homicides taking place in the Southeast quadrant and 32 taking place in the Northeast quadrant, where much of Ward 5 lies. Ward 5 Council member Kenyan McDuffie wants his residents to "reclaim the community." He said the culture of gun violence in the city's neighborhoods is a problem and that the community needs to come up with "innovative solutions" to tackle the issue. "Let's resist the temptation to do what we know is not going to solve the problem. You cannot lock your way out of this problem. You cannot arrest your way out of this problem," McDuffie said. He said residents and neighborhood organizations must work with government to restore safety in their communities. Ahead of a peace walk and sleepout, he held, McDuffie added a feature to his website where residents are encouraged to share their ideas, organizational affiliations and resources. Participants marched through the streets of Edgewood, Brookland and Brentwood, near the sites of recent fatal shootings including those of Syndor and Robert Lee Arthur Jr., 18. It ended in a Brentwood park near the

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ANNIVERSARY from Page 1 it’s the same one that should, that must guide us today. What we do is far too important to shirk our responsibilities.” Rolark Barnes, the former chairwoman for the NNPA, maintains an engaging rapport with other publishers across the U.S. with just over 200 newspapers who are members of the Association. Many of those papers have children or even grandchildren of the founding publishers now at the helm. But will the award-winning Washington Informer become a third-generation publication? Rolark Barnes, the mother of two sons, said she remains “optimistic.” “Ideally, if one of my sons were to one day take over the paper, that would be a perfect scenario,” she said. “When it comes to building institutions, and building legacies, that’s what I call a ‘perfect storm.’ But the reality is it doesn’t always work out that way.” “Even more, what really matters is the institution. It’s the institution itself that needs to survive. I can imagine when the Graham family decided to sell The Washington Post in 2013, it had to have been a very difficult decision. [The Graham family first began publishing the Post in 1877]. And while it would no longer be published by their family, I’m sure their goal was to make sure whoever purchased it recognized the value of their brand and would be willing and able to maintain that brand in the future so that it would continue to be a topnotch national newspaper.” “As long as the publisher of The Washington Informer remembers the reason my father first founded this newspaper,

we’ll be just fine,” she added. But is it really worth the daily grind, the long hours and the juggling act she sometimes finds herself doing in order to convince potential advertisers that a partnership with a Black-owned publication serves as a win-win situation? Rolark Barnes responded without hesitation. “Some want to ask if the Black Press still has a role – if we’re still necessary? she queried. “Look, our offices are located in Ward 8 and my husband and I live in Ward 8,” she said. “Regardless of the men and women who have served as the leaders of this community in Southeast, the problems we’ve been facing haven’t changed much over the years.” “Ward 8 has been a food, health and economic dessert for generations. That’s nothing new. We’ve existed under negative presidents in the White House. The changes that have occurred were only possible when the community became engaged and it’s been the Black Press who has given voice to those people.” “As long as those in our community, especially Blacks, have stories to tell and causes to fight, there must be a presence, the Black Press, to communicate those issues. That’s what The Washington Informer has done for 53 years. And that’s what we’re going to continue to do,” she said. The Washington Informer will hold an Open House from 3 – 7 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 19 in the newly-renovated lower basement of the paper’s offices, 3117 Martin Luther King, Jr. Avenue, SE. Come meet the publisher, the staff and share your views about our paper. WI

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Democratic Gubernatorial Candidates Praise Maryland, Blast Hogan By William J. Ford WI Staff Writer @jabariwill For the first time this year, most of the Democratic gubernatorial candidates met in one room Saturday, Oct. 14 to answer questions on health care, education and other topics that would affect Marylanders.

United for Maryland political action committee, made up of 30 groups and activists throughout the state, organized the forum at Montgomery College's Germantown campus. It's message that appeared on a big-screen inside an auditorium: replace Republican Gov. Larry Hogan and put a Democrat in charge. Besides various questions on

1. Krishanti Vignarajah 2. Alec Ross 3. Ben Jealous 4. Kevin Kamenetz 5. Rushern L. Baker III 6. Richard Madaleno

6 education, health care and the environment, the six candidates in attendance got to respond to this one: "what has [Republican] Gov. [Larry] Hogan done that you most disagree with?" "The problem I have with Gov. Hogan … is based on politics. Every decision he makes is based on a poll," said Prince George's County Executive Rushern L. Baker III.

5 "He's destroying our government by doing nothing." Baker joined the two-hour session alongside former NAACP President Ben Jealous, Baltimore County Executive Kevin Kamenetz, state Sen. Richard Madaleno, technology entrepreneur Alec Ross and Krishanti Vignarajah. Attorney James Shea couldn't attend because of a previous en-

gagement, organizers said. Maya Rockeymoore Cummings, the wife of Rep. Elijah Cummings (D-Md.), declared her candidacy through a video on social media two days before the forum. The candidates agreed that Hogan hasn't invested enough in public education, his decision to

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When the financial and housing crisis struck the nation several years ago, Prince George's County became one of the most affected jurisdictions in the nation. Although county officials say there's been steady improvement, they are coordinating a yearlong, comprehensive project to assess its housing stock based on current and future needs. "If you think globally, everybody needs housing regardless of your income," said Eric Brown, director of the county's Department of Housing and Community Development. "It's kind of hard for you to focus on anything else if you don't have a good, safe, secure place to live." Thousands of residents have jobs marked by the county's unemployment below 5 percent for two straight years, but one of the biggest challenges the county continues to combat involve foreclosures. According to realtytrac.com, which keeps a monthly list on foreclosed properties nationwide, Maryland ranked fourth in the nation in August with a foreclosure rate of one in every 1,065 units.

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Although Prince George's County continues to be seen as one of the most affluent African-American areas nationwide, it ranked second in the state with a foreclosure rate at one in every 719 units, just behind Baltimore City at one in every 625. The Census projected about 65 percent, or 590,230 Blacks resided in the county in July 2016. Brown said foreclosures aren't as severe compared to 2011, when the median value of a house stood at $150,000. "We still have some challenges in some parts of the county, but it is less of an issue," he said. To improve homeownership for Blacks, the National Association of Real Estate Brokers of Lanham noted in a report released last month that policies must be changed such as a requirement for lenders to use up-to-date and accurate credit ratings, eliminate predatory lending and enhance education on homeownership. Meanwhile, the county hired Enterprise Community Partners of Northeast to help assess the housing stock. One major problem Enterprise found: "the county may not offer enough housing options — for a range of income levels, preferences,

and phases of life — to meet its existing and future housing needs." Another concern is residents who reside in 122,000 of the more than 300,000 households spend at least 30 percent of their income on housing. The company presented some of its findings at an Oct. 11 public meeting in Oxon Hill to highlight the county housing stock flourishes with single-family homes, multifamily apartment buildings with five or more units and large apartments with four or more bedrooms. Some types of housing the county may need to increase: • Smaller apartments (studios & one-bedroom units); • Homeownership opportunities for higher income households; and • Rental opportunities for low-income residents. To ensure more accessibility, various types and affordability, the county wants input from business leaders, housing advocates and residents and will incorporate focus groups. Some of the members will include seniors, developers and people who experience homelessness. Those who attended the Oxon Hill session broke into groups to

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GUBERNATORIAL from Page 12 cut the Red Line project hurt Baltimore and that he showed a lack of compassion for workers when he vetoed paid sick leave legislation. However, other issues that weren't broached include police relations with the Black community, as well as African-American ownership in the medical cannabis industry. Those and other topics have been placed on agenda for the upcoming session by the Legislative Black Caucus of Maryland. After the forum, Jealous said Hogan's plan to handle criminal justice reform such as "truth and sentencing laws" align with Attorney General Jeff Sessions, harming not only Blacks, but also Latinos and poor white people. "It is the tip of the spear to reviving failed 'War on Drugs' strategies," Jealous said. "Hogan is doing nothing but drudging up failed strategies that make him look like he is tough and pounding his chest. It's a frontal attack against all of our communities." Although a 2016 Gallup Poll ranked Maryland as the third-highest "solid-leaning" Democratic state in the country, Hogan's approval rating still hovers above 60 percent, based on a poll by the nonpartisan Mason-Dixon Polling & Strategies of Northwest. The poll released this month

HOUSING from Page 12 identify who needs housing and specific values. Krystal Oriadha of Capitol Heights said after the 90-minute discussion that apartment companies and landlords who own housing units connected to businesses should be mandated to accepted all vouchers. That would help ensure more people have a place to live, she said. Another meeting will take place Nov. 8 at Central High School in Capitol Heights to focus on specific communities to assess where foreclosed homes may be more evident, existence of rental properties, values of single-family homes and other housing items. "Part of our next analysis is to think about the county not as this big area, but really drill down into recognizing that the conditions are really playing out differently throughout the county," said Laura Searfoos, program director for Enterprise. "The county needs a strategy that can address all those things and all those diversity of conditions.". WI

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showed Baker as the top Democrat to challenge Hogan in the general election. Hogan had a seven-point advantage at 46 percent to 39 percent, but "below the 50 percent threshold that is generally considered safe for an incumbent seeking re-election." Meanwhile, United for Maryland PAC seeks to organize another forum before the Christmas holidays. The group will not formally endorse a candidate during the primary election. "I think all the candidates did a great job," said Christina Ginsberg of Rockville and one of the organizers with United for Maryland. "We hope all of them can participate in the next one and people come out and learn about each person." WI

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site of 16-year-old Zaire Kelly's fatal shooting in an attempted robbery and the fatal stabbing of his alleged attacker, Sequan Gillis, 19. Following the walk, McDuffie led a conversation in which he asked the community to generate solutions that will drive his ongoing efforts to address the issue of violence in Ward 5 communities. "I don't want to presume that I know, as a legislator, what's best for the community," McDuffie said. He said he wants a community-driven process. Kenneth Ward, executive director of College Bound, the college prep program that Kelly attended, said adults should give back to their communities in "a meaningful way" such as volunteering or men-

toring at-risk youth, even when they feel that their own children are safe. High school students in the ward have been attacked around the Rhode Island Ave-Brentwood Metro Station, with the incidents occurring so regularly that some parents have elected to keep their children home from school. "This is not about your child — this about the children that your child rides the Metro with, this is about the children who will be in the movie theater with your child," he said. "We have to ensure

that the same opportunities that people move to the nation's capital for don't escape the children who are born into the city." Tony Lewis Jr., a community leader, said only collective efforts will solve the problem and that it extended beyond boundaries of race, age and politics. "This is our problem as resident of the District of Columbia," Lewis said. "It's going to take all of us to make our young people safe, to make our community safe." WI

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A report from Urban Institute shows the wealth gap between people of color and the white community is expanding. The Institute notes that: “White households in DC have a net worth 81 times greater than Black households. In 2013 and 2014, the typical White household in DC had a net worth of $284,000. Black American households, in contrast, had a net worth of $3,500.” This index of unaffordability especially for African-Americans translates into generational poverty, lack of access to meaningful capital, and few options for affordable housing. Interestingly, the report also cites that education is not a determinate for wealth. In the District, whites with a high school diploma have a greater chance of owning and sustaining a home than well-educated African-Americans. Evidence of this is the housing crisis that decimated African-American wealth. The silver lining around this troubling cloud is expanding public and private opportunities for businesses owned by people of color. With increases in federal, state and local procurement, small businesses are finding pathways to provide professional and commodity services. The rise in cyber security, health delivery, and informational technology is opening opportunities for small business. Business, for African-Americans, can provide the generational wealth by reducing the expanding wealth gap. The District and other regional governments must forge policies that promote local/small business procurement; and facilitate consistent contracts to these constituents. Intentional targeted procurement targeted for broader participation is an essential tool for increasing wealth. Local governments must be committed to wealth creation.

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BUSINESS Trump Tax Plan Goes Under the Microscope By Edwin Lake Special to The Informer

Founding Father Benjamin Franklin once said, "In this world, nothing can be said to be certain, except death and taxes." So when the Trump adminis tration recently revealed its framework for overhauling the country's tax code, practically every working American took notice. The president has said his plan amounts to "tax reform" that will give families and businesses more money to spend, thereby boosting the national economy. Though his plan is currently is a bare-bones sketch that will have to be carefully examined by congressional leaders from both parties, it is how we democratically begin the process of determining how the government is funded. An interesting question before the plan is finally completed, which may take until late this year, is how the proposed tax changes will affect minority-owned and small business in

the D.C. region and around the country. Jonathan Aberman, a business owner and lecturer at the University of Maryland, says that small-business owners, which include minority businesses, primarily are thinking about whether people have money to buy their services. "That is where this tax cut completely falls apart as an economic development tool," Aberman said. Throughout the country in minority neighborhoods, minority-owned businesses are pillars of their community — the shops where people buy fresh produce to eat, the barber, hairstylist and the caterers for the local church, he said. "They grow their businesses on the backs of other people having money to spend," Aberman said. The proposed tax cuts are disproportionately go to people who aren't spending money in minority neighborhoods, Aberman said.

Instead, their money is spent on financial assets such as houses, cars, boats and airplanes, and invested in the stock market and hedge funds, he said. "Taxes are very important to businesses and to the extent that they are reasonable that can help the business," said David Harrington, president of the Prince George's County Chamber of Commerce. "They can add to the cost of the business and that's when they can be a problem." Harrington said president's tax proposal still has to go through Congress and it is unclear what the impact is going to be. "Many business-related organizations are going to keep their eye on it," he said of the impending changes in the tax law. "I hope that the discussion will not only talk about taxes but how to reinvest in business, so that those businesses can create jobs." Citing a recent study by the Tax Policy Center of the Brookings Institute, a D.C. think tank, and The Urban Institute, Mathew Verghese, a spokesman for Rep. Anthony Brown (Md.-4th District), said that the plan would largely benefit the top 1 percent, or the wealthiest people in the country. "What the administration is proposing is not tax reform, it is essentially a gigantic tax cut," Verghese said. "It's not geared toward small business, it's geared toward corporations." Even parts of the plan that the administration says will help small business probably won't, because the plan is cutting deductions, Verghese said. He said would like to see includ-

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ed in the tax plan several ideas that could help small business, such as investing in education to make sure young workers have the skills to qualify for newer jobs in technology. Verghese questioned what the administration is doing to improve infrastructure such as roads and bridges, transit and broadband, stressing that the country must remain competitive with foreign nations and concentrate on jobs in clean energy. "That's what Congress should be focusing on, what can we do to make sure businesses in Maryland and Prince George's County can grow and expand," Verghese said. Upon examination of the ad ministration's tax framework, one of the first noticeable changes is the elimination of the current seven tax bracket model to three brackets.

The administration lauds this as a huge simplification. The plan will eliminate estate tax which pertains to individuals with income over $5 million yearly. Also eliminated is the Alternative Minimum Tax, which is designed to prevent wealthy individuals from avoiding paying taxes entirely by the using deductions and credits. Taxpayers would no longer be able to deduct their state, local or property taxes. This deduction was designed to offset high tax rates in states such as California, Connecticut, Maryland, New York and New Jersey — blue states that Trump either lost in the November election or are heavily Democratic in voter makeup. Corporations could see their taxes shrink from 35 percent to 20 per-

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also exposes the three-decade gullibility of black and urban governments financing and underwriting rich stadium owners. Private, professional sports stadiums are increasingly built with taxpayer dollars. It's estimated that the total bill for stadiums is $10-12 billion. There are many forms of such deals, including a mix of state, local and federal subsidies in the form of land, infrastructure improvements, cash payments, tax-free municipal bonds and more. Since 2000, federal taxpayers have footed $3.2 billion toward private sports stadiums through subsidies in the form

of tax-exempt municipal bonds. The issue shows how differential urban governments have been to sports team owners. The practice of building stadiums for rich owners was started during the 1970s, 1980s and 1990s — heydays of black-run governments. Governmental entities have long used tax-free municipal bonds to finance infrastructure projects, including sports stadiums. Investors buy the bonds as a relatively risk-free vehicle to earn interest. The current furor was sparked when Trump labeled NFL players "sons of bitches" for protesting racial inequality during the national anthem. The next week, more than 150 NFL players,

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alongside coaches and owners, protested the comment, stressing that Trump is spinning things and that their dissent isn't about the flag or "an anthem cause." But after Trump's threat, NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell released a letter saying the league's position is that "everyone should stand" for the anthem, and Cowboys' owner Jerry Jones stood foursquare behind Goodell against the players. Jones and the Dallas Cowboys ushered in the era of the billion-dollar stadium with "Jerry's World" in 2009. Taxpayers assumed the cost for over a quarter ($325 million) of its $1.2 billion price tag, though Forbes reports

Jones' net worth as $5 billion, the majority of which can be accounted for as his ownership stake in the Cowboys, currently valued to be the world's most valuable sports team at $4 billion. All around the league, rich owners are feasting at the "public trough." At the U.S. Bank Stadium, where the Minnesota Vikings play, public dollars account for half the $1.06 billion bill. The Atlanta Falcons' new Mercedes-Benz Stadium opened at a cost of $1.5 billion, with the public picking up an estimated $600 million of its tab. Twenty other NFL stadiums have opened since 1997, at a cost of nearly $5 billion in taxpayer funds. In 2013, then-Gov. Bob McDonnell used $4 million

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cent. Large companies, which have assets overseas in countries with favorable tax laws, could be encouraged to return that money to the United States through the use of a low tax rate. Somewhat of a highlight of the plan is a lower tax rate for partnerships and "pass-through" companies, which are smaller business that are allowed to file taxes at a personal tax rate, which is lower because they can use deductions such as writing off equipment, retirement accounts and depreciation of buildings. "I've learned one thing in Washington, D.C., with all these years and that there's winners and losers in tax reform, and a whole lot of people in the middle," said Thomas Cooke, a longtime professor at the Georgetown University McDonough School of Business who specializes in federal income taxation and has published works on legal liability, tax ethics and various tax acts. There is a list of things companies can do if they've paid lower taxes, such as hire more workers, build a new plant or buy new equipment. However, they can choose to pocket the profits and not share it at all, Cooke said. "The average worker wants to hear lower taxes and tax reform, but until you actual show how it's going to affect them, it's hard for them to have a full opinion," he said. WI

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NATIONAL Lawmakers Step in to Protect Elder-Guardianship Arrangement By Stacy M. Brown WI Senior Writer The "American tragedy" of a com-

petent and spry 94-year-old Annapolis woman may have resonated with lawmakers. Betty Winstanley had been living

in an assisted-care facility and desperately seeking a transfer to be closer to her family. But a guardian appointed by a judge claimed Winstanley wasn't competent enough to make such a decision despite the thousands of dollars she doles out to pay for her stay. That same court-appointed guardian also refused to allow Winstanley to communicate with her own children, even when she's been rushed to the hospital for varying reasons. Winstanley's case was among the many brought to light by investigative journalist Diane Dimond, who recently was honored at the National Press Club in D.C. for her dogged pursuit of justice for Winstanley and others. Now, lawmakers have stepped up. Federal officials should soon be

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Mr.regularly Hardaway is likewise a certified contract advisorlegal or as it is more commonly advises professional athletes faced with serious problems. known a sports agent. Over the past decade, Mr. Hardaway has represented dozens The tireless advocacy of Mr. Hardaway is reflected in the extensive list of multimilof professional athletes. As both a sports agent and lawyer, Mr. Hardaway is in the lion-dollar contracts, settlements and trial verdicts. “I offer my clients both experience rareand position of track sitting at the of both the legal are industry and a proven record,” Mr.intersection Hardaway notes. “My successes evidence of sports the industry. Mr. Hardaway regularly advises professional athletes faced with serious positive impact I have had in my clients’ lives.” legal problems. Mr. Hardaway attended the University of Chicago Law School, Carnegie Melon University MBAadvocacy school, andof Howard Business School. in the extensive list of The tireless Mr. University Hardaway is reflected

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empowered to go into states to investigate — and prosecute — unscrupulous court-appointed guardians and conservators who prey on their elderly wards. "This is a really big deal, in my book, and a long-overdue first step in curbing the obvious abuses of this mostly secret system," Dimond said. According to experts, there are at least 1.3 million Americans currently living under guardianship control. They have between $50 billion and $300 billion in assets, which are at risk for exploitation. Both houses of Congress have now passed the Elder Abuse Prevention and Prosecution Act, which would strengthen the laws on elder abuse, neglect and exploitation on several fronts, including that by telemarketers, email scammers and the like. But Congress has also now finally recognized the well-documented nationwide scandal wherein judges sidestep family members and appoint outside, for-profit guardians to handle the financial and personal affairs of aging Americans. In the end, hard-earned estates are frequently plundered, and families are left grieving. Inheritances wind up paying the fees of total strangers, Dimond said. Many appointed guardians are good Samaritans who truly help the elderly who have either no family members or family members who are not available to help them in their final years. "These kind souls step in to handle all aspects of seniors' lives, from medical matters to housing to finances to funeral arrangements," she said. However, after more than two years of investigation, Dimond discovered a veritable racket of uncaring and dishonest guardians, their staffs, and elder law lawyers who concentrate more on billable hours [paid for out of the wards' estates] than on what is truly in the elders' best interests. "These scoundrels have the power to isolate loving family members who ask too many questions about their loved one's situation or where the money is going," Dimond said. "Many relatives have told me they weren't allowed to see their aged parents in the months — or even years — before they died." If President Donald Trump were to sign this newly passed bill into law, the Department of Justice would assign at least one assistant U.S. attorney to each federal judicial district to investigate reports of wrongdoing by guardians. These assistant U.S. attorneys would be empowered to bring in specially trained FBI agents to help investigate the complaints. And the law would require the DOJ to set up an elder abuse resource group to facilitate information sharing among all federal

prosecutors. When a dodgy guardian tactic is uncovered in one state, prosecutors could share their findings so counterparts could be on the lookout in other states. And within 60 days of the president's signing the bill, Attorney General Jeff Sessions would designate a DOJ elder justice czar to oversee this new investigative process. "It's not the best bill ever, but it's a start," Rick Black, executive director of Americans Against Abusive Probate Guardianship, told Dimond. The AAAPG and other family-centered watchdog groups are happy that Washington has now acknowledged there is a major problem with state guardianship systems that see judges routinely declaring absent citizens as "incapacitated," taking as truth the claims of one family member over all others and continuing to appoint questionable characters as guardians in lucrative cases without much supervision. And it's not just Congress that has taken notice, according to Black. His nonprofit organization keeps track of guardian horror stories from all across the country. By AAAPG's count, federal investigators are already actively looking into questionable guardian practices in at least six states. "We know from families who have contacted us [that the feds] are investigating cases in New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Florida, Washington and New Mexico," where a 28-count indictment on charges of conspiracy, fraud and theft was recently unsealed against Ayudando, a private guardianship company, Black said. More indictments are expected against others. In Florida, a federal case brought by the son of a millionaire Texas oilman against two guardianship lawyers ended with a whopping $16.4 million award. No action was taken against the judge who was supposed to be supervising the lawyer's activities. "That's one thing this new bill doesn't do," Black said. "It doesn't address the problem with the judicial system ... judges who appoint these guardians in case after case with hardly any follow-up." And, as Black notes, the system in states is so entrenched and unaccountable that only action on the federal level can fix it. Nor does the bill address the need to keep accurate track of how many Americans are held in guardianship or call for a central registry where complaints against unsavory court appointees could be lodged. "Without a means to keep track of unsuitable guardians, they can be appointed over and over," Dimond said. For more information on the cases, visit https://www.creators.com/read/ diane-dimond. WI

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After federal law enforcement officials conducted raids targeting undocumented immigrants in cities across the country this month, D.C. Council member David Grosso and Mayor Muriel Bowser have increased efforts to assist those put in peril by President Donald Trump’s administration’s mandate to rid the U.S. of those who come here seeking a better life. The raids were carried out in Los Angeles, San Francisco, New York, Baltimore and the District, where 14 undocumented immigrants reportedly were arrested. Authorities claim those 14 individuals had prior criminal convictions, including felonies. However, Grosso countered that the actions of ICE officials were unwarranted. "I think if people commit criminal acts they should be held accountable for that and they

should be arrested. That doesn’t mean that we should treat somebody whose undocumented different than somebody who’s here legally and who is a citizen of the United States," said Grosso, who took his message to television, newspapers and other media. The at-large councilman and his colleagues, along with Bowser, have provided $500,000 annually in new funds for legal services to aid undocumented immigrants. "We probably need to put more money behind that effort," Grosso said. "I just think when the federal government goes looking for problems like this, they end up creating more problems than creating solutions for our community," he said. Meanwhile, protesters took to the streets of the District to voice their concerns. Some told television news crews that city officials weren’t doing enough to protect undocumented immigrants. At a news conference, Bowser con-

demned the raids. "I asked the chief if we had been alerted by ICE or were aware of any unusual raid activity and we are not," Bowser said. "So what we want to make clear to everyone is we have trained all of our people about how to respond, for example, if ICE shows up at one of our buildings — school building, a shelter or hospital. … But we haven't been notified about any specific action by ICE." During what it dubbed "Operation Safe City," ICE officials said they made nearly 500 arrests in "sanctuary cities," or jurisdictions that limit their cooperation with federal deportation efforts. "Sanctuary jurisdictions that do not honor detainers or allow us access to jails and prisons are shielding criminal aliens from immigration enforcement and creating a magnet for illegal immigration," said ICE Acting Director Tom Homan in a news release. "As a result, ICE is forced

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to dedicate more resources to conduct at-large arrests in these communities." The District reportedly has about 70,000 immigrants, and approximately 25,000 are undocumented. "[The ICE raids] are an unacceptable attempt, motivated by fear and xenophobia, to solve the larger question of immigration

in our country without having to do any of the hard work that is required of elected leaders," Grosso said. He called the raids an "assault on our communities" and urged any of those arrested, or anyone who knows them, to contact his office at 202-724-8105 for legal help. WI

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Liberia's Amended Rape Law Sparks Protest Protesters calling themselves "Concerned Citizens of Liberia" are demanding that Liberian senators abandon their vote to make rape cases bailable. Last week, the Liberian Senate voted in favor of making rape a bailable crime, believing that rape should be a payable offense as stated in the draft Act submitted by Sen. Milton Teahjay of Sineo County. However, many others feel that the new bill will only increase incidents of rape. "We are calling on our mothers, our sisters, and all well-meaning Liberians to stand up against this 5 Young advocates protest rape on Capitol Hill. /Courlaw. We will not rest until our voices are heard," tesy of allafrica.com said Mariama T. Toure, head of Concerned Citizens of Liberia. The protesters likely went unnoticed as it was reported that most lawmakers were away from the Capitol Building at the time. The amended version of the Rape Law has been sent to the House of Representatives for concurrence.

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HEALTH Alzheimer’s ‘Walk’ Puts Focus on Surge of Cases and Costs As Americans Live Longer is Dementia Inevitable? By D. Kevin McNeir WI Editor @dkevinmcneir Thousands of participants from the Greater Washington Area, including dedicated and concerned children, gathered on the National Mall on Saturday, Oct. 14 to raise funds that will be used to further the care, support and research efforts of the Alzheimer’s Association during the “Walk to End Alzheimer’s.” The annually-held event has seen greater attendance and participation since the first walk in 1989, increasing from nine teams to a total of over 50,000 teams. Due to the tireless efforts of hundreds of thousands of volunteers, it has become the world’s largest initiative to raise awareness and dollars in the nation’s fight against the debilitating mental disease – one which some say has reached epidemic proportions. Those in the District joined more than 600 other communities across the U.S. who have either sponsored or will soon hold their own local “walks.” While the official total number of dollars raised may require a few more weeks of calculation, the importance of the funds raised cannot be emphasized enough. And given President Donald Trump’s proposed cuts to funding of nearly $6 billion for the National Institutes of Health [NIH] (18 percent of their current budget), one agency that serves as an extension of NIH, the National Institute on Aging, could find its primary efforts, conducting Alzheimer’s clinical trials and studies as the largest public funder of such research, severely hampered. Black and Hispanic communities should be particularly alarmed

due to both economic and social determinants. As the mad dash continues for discovering better treatment and perhaps one day finding a cure, older African Americans develop Alzheimer’s at a higher rate than any other group of older Americans. In addition, according to the Alzheimer’s Association, they’re twice as likely as non-Hispanic whites to develop the disease or other forms of dementia. Old age remains the greatest risk factor, followed by certain genes and prevalence of the disease within families. However, women, who generally live longer than men, now make up close to two-thirds of Alzheimer’s patients with symptoms normally developing at age 65 or later. Recent research, including that conducted by the Universities of Wisconsin and California at San Francisco and Irvine, along with a Kaiser Permanente-led study, suggests that social conditions, including the stress of poverty and racism, substantially increase the risks of dementia for Blacks. In the four separate studies, researchers found that conditions that disproportionately impact Blacks compared with other groups – including poor living conditions and stressful events like the loss of a sibling, the divorce of parents or chronic unemployment – pose dire consequences for brain health later in life. One researcher said, “We should really think about brain health as a lifelong concern.” Tragically, the majority of the Black community as well as those institutions who have traditionally provided their greatest means of support, including the church, remain unaware of the symptoms, impact and costs related to Alz-

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heimer’s. The research from the four studies indicated that African Americans see the symptoms of Alzheimer’s as signs of normal aging, something they are not. Further, both Blacks and Hispanics experienced a far greater number of misdiagnoses for Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia than non-Hispanic whites. Funding for research, therefore, remains essential, particularly in countries like the U.S. whose population continues to live longer. “Too often, the way aging is portrayed in the media or even in conversations among families and friends is negative and out of synch with the lives many older people lead,” said AARP CEO Jo Ann Jenkins, the author of “Disrupt Aging.” “We need to change the conversation about age and aging in this country. This is not about being ‘polite;’ it’s a necessity. We are all aging, every day, so there is no more mainstream topic than aging,” she said. This article was written as part of the Journalists in Aging Fellows Program organized by The Gerontological Society of America, New America Media and AARP. WI

Facts about Alzheimer’s Disease It’s the only cause of death in the top 10 in the U.S. that cannot be prevented, cured or slowed. One-in-three seniors dies with Alzheimer’s or another form of dementia. It’s the sixth-leading cause of death in the U.S. More than 5 million Americans are living with the disease. Almost two-thirds of Americans with Alzheimer’s disease are women. There are more than 15.9 million caregivers of people with Alzheimer’s and other dementias in the U.S. In the U.S., someone develops Alzheimer’s every 66 seconds. In 2016, 15.9 million American caregivers provided an estimated 18.2 billion hours of unpaid care valued at $230.1 billion. In 2017, Alzheimer’s will cost the U.S. $259 billion – a number expected to rise to over $1 trillion by 2050. Additional information and statistics can be found at alz.org or by calling 800-272-3900. 4 District res-

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HEALTH Young Entrepreneur Hosts Event to Combat Cancer By Lauren Poteat WI Contributing Writer An up-and-coming program with a focus on girls and women will host an event this weekend on how to endure cancer. Justyn Iman, CEO and founder of Laces to Bows, wants her first-time "You Can't Brunch with US" celebration Sunday, Oct. 22 plans to champion the beauty of womanhood for girls ages 7 to 18. "My nonprofit mentoring program serves the purpose of teaching young ladies how to turn their lives from laces into bows," said Justyn Iman, CEO/ founder of Laces to Bows. "What this means is that we give young girls the proper tools to educate, inspire and evolve themselves throughout their lives." Sunday's event will feature speeches from Tia Brown, CEO/ founder of the Dare To Dream

Foundation, Shalita Lyons, a breast cancer survivor, and Yolanda V. Cook, director of Black Enterprise. Iman said she was inspired to hold the event by her best friend Tamia, who is currently battling breast cancer and dealing with the loss of her 3-year-old son to another form of cancer two years prior. "Women with any form of cancer to me are the ones who are really putting up the real fight," Iman said. "I mean, you have these young, business-minded women with families waking up every day trying to make sure they can survive for their kids. "A lot of people, including myself, often fall into the trap of seeing ourselves as victims whenever something goes wrong, but there are real people out here with even bigger issues and real problems," she said.

Founded in 2012 when Iman, then 18, desired to make a difference, the organization deals with topics concerning poverty, education, adolescents living in shelters, health issues, nutrition and family services. The program also assists in back-to-school efforts and is currently orchestrating a "Girls Tour" in Maryland, in which Laces to Bows workers and volunteers take groups of young girls on college tours throughout the state. "Growing up the way I did in D.C. constantly reminded me that I did not just want to be another statistic," Iman said. "I wanted to really impact my community and present a platform to say 'let me thank you, let me be the one to honor you' to everyday girls who made not hear that enough, yet continue to press forward." WI

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Film Festival Pays Tribute to Fannie Lou Hamer By Eve M. Ferguson WI Contributing Writer On what would have been her 100th birthday, the legacy of late civil rights activist Fannie Lou Hamer was celebrated by the March on Washington Film Festival and New York University-DC in a rare special program last week. The Oct. 6 event began with spoken word by poet/performance artist Holly Bass, who shared the story of her own family history, one that, like Hamer's, was centered around sharecropping. Hamer's life from birth was as a sharecropper on the Marlow plantation in Sunflower County before she was thrust into the history books by her advocacy for voting rights in Mississippi during the volatile '60s. It was said she could pick hundreds of pounds of cotton in a week. The focal point of the evening event was a screening of Robin Hamilton's 2015 short documentary, "This Little Light of Mine: The Legacy of Fannie Lou Hamer," which captured the fervor of Hamer's grass-roots activism during the civil rights movement. The film, less than a half-hour long, succinctly tells the story of Hamer's rise from a sharecropping family to the icon she became in pursuit of the right to vote. Historical film footage of Hamer punctuates the film, demonstrating the power of her words that carried her to the Democratic National Convention in Atlantic City in 1964 as the founder and principal spokesperson for the Mississippi Freedom Democratic Party (MDFP). As she testified at the convention, Hamer detailed the struggle and violence meted out on her and members of the Student Non-Violent Coordinating Committee (SNCC) in the quest to gain the right to vote. Her efforts resulted in a beating at the hands of the police that was so severe, she nearly lost her kidney and her life. The MFDP's presence at the Democratic National Convention in New Jersey that year was credited for integrating future Democratic delegations, and propelling the climate forward towards the signing of the Voting Rights Act of 1965 under President Lyndon B. Johnson. Hamilton calls the film a "labor of love," as she worked on it with virtually no budget and no assistance. But it powerfully and poignantly pays homage to the short but incredibly effective life of Hamer, who died at age 59 of hypertension and complications

from breast cancer in her native state. "I wanted this to be my love letter to her, my thank-you," Hamilton said during the panel discussion following the film, which was also her directorial debut. Finding the people who fought alongside Hamer was also not an easy feat. "I was fortunate and blessed to get the people I did," Hamilton said. "Her daughter Vergie was open and she was pleased (to participate)." But others proved more challenging. "I had to do a lot of digging and asking and pleading," she said. "Not everybody wanted to talk or remember. There were big names who were hard to reach. But I wanted to reach out to people who were with her on the front lines." One of those people she relied on heavily in the film was Dorie Ladner, who joined Hamilton on the postfilm panel. Ladner, at age 14, took up the struggle and eventually joined the SNCC, working alongside Hamer to register voters in her native state. Ladner was born in Hattiesburg, Mississippi, roughly 200 miles from Money, Mississippi, where Emmett Till was lynched shortly before Ladner took up the cause. "When Emmett Till was mur dered, I had to do something," Ladner said. "When [Hamer] took a bus load of sharecroppers to the courthouse to attempt to vote in 1962, the people were steadfast. They had had enough." The young Ladner and Hamer worked tirelessly to earn that right to vote, often facing insurmountable violence. "There was a lot of studying to do and a lot of work," Ladner said. "But Mrs. Hamer had a vision. She wanted to be free." Hamilton said the project was nearly two decades in the making. "I carried this story with me for 15 years," Hamilton said. "I parked myself in the Library of Congress and read her papers at Tougaloo College. But I felt I knew her intimately, sitting listening to her voice in the headphones. "What struck me was how little I knew about women in the movement," she said. "I learned about her in class in a book by Kay Mills, 'This Little Light of Mine: The Life of Fannie Lou Hamer,'" she added. "Her story stayed with me through the class and beyond. I needed to get this done, and it went further than I ever expected." WI

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EDUCATION Southeast’s ‘Jewel’ Poised to Celebrate Milestone Tennis & Learning Center Makes Local Youth True Winners

By D. Kevin McNeir WI Editor @dkevinmcneir Twenty years ago, Cora Mas-

ters Barry recalls looking at a deserted parcel of land in what was then the District’s most poverty-stricken, crime-infested area.

But other challenges held sway in Ward 8 including a high school dropout rate of disturbing proportion and reading and math levels as well as a level of self-esteem for the area’s youth, each at abysmal lows. Then, she emphasizes, she received a revelation – an inspiring message foretelling pending good news. And on Friday, Oct. 27, D.C.’s former first lady, along with hundreds of the area’s business and community leaders and well-deserving youth, will gather at that same piece of land – now transformed into The Southeast Tennis & Learning Center [SETLC] and the realization of Barry’s dream, where they’ll mark its 15th anniversary during “A Platinum Experience Celebration . . . Tennis Shoes, Ties and After Five.” The planned festivities will also acknowledge the 20th anniversary of the Recreation Wish List Committee – a group of dedicated stalwarts who worked sideby-side with Barry in partnership with the D.C. government to build the $28 million learning and sports center. “I looked at that land and asked myself, ‘why not use this

to build an oasis for children in a safe, loving environment where they can be tutored, mentored and taught the sport of tennis,’” she said, thinking back two decades ago. The Center, which has undergone recent renovations, often surprises people upon their first visit she notes with genuine pride. “I know it’s because of its location and because it’s ours – made by and belonging to our people,” she said. “But God gave me the inspiration and that has always made it a very special place – it’s not the kind of building conceived in a boardroom. It was spiritual and organic from the very beginning and God’s anointing has been on the programs every moment since. It’s been a true miracle.” “And to watch the children and their families come and go and to see how their lives have been impacted – to witness the trajectory of their rise – has been nothing but the work of God. I had a chat with Cathy Hughes a few days ago and she said if the Center were anywhere else, it would have gotten much more attention. But because it’s here in Southeast, it tends to be ignored.” “But you know what? That’s fine. Because we’ve put together a program of excellence that seems to sit here in its own little bubble. We’ve helped our youth secure tennis scholarships to college, we’ve help young people improve their grades and we’ve seen them go in different directions – better,

more positive directions. What we’ve achieved is way beyond my initial expectations and I am humbled,” Barry said. During the gala, SETLC will salute several Washington businesspersons whose contributions have been essential to the Center’s growth and success: Debbie Jarvis (PEPCO); A. Scott Bolden, Esq. (Reed Smith); Mark Ein (Capitol Investment Corp. IV and founder, Washington Kastles); Kerry Pearson (Kerry S. Pearson LLC) and Catherine Hughes (founder/chairman, Urban One, formerly Radio One). Each of the honorees, Barry says, has shared their time and talents on behalf of the Center’s programs and the children who continue to enter its doors. Along with her board members, staff, volunteers and the hundreds of children and their families who have reshaped their futures because of SETLC, Barry includes tennis greats Venus and Serena Williams as part of the Center’s “family,” saying that the sisters have been supportive and present since “the first day we opened our doors.” “The Center’s location is quite similar to the neighborhood they [Venus and Serena Williams] came out of and their backgrounds closely resemble those of our children here,” she said. “They are our role models – they are the tennis center. And they are proof that you can come out of Compton or Southeast and still conquer the world.” For more information or tickets, call 202-678-7530. WI

5 Cora Masters Barry, founder and director of the Southeast Tennis and Learning Center with Zara Chatman, 9 in the lobby of the Center on Tues., October 17. /Photo by Shevry Lassiter

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Interactive Experience Offered to Fatherless Women in District

By Stacy M. Brown WI Senior Writer

Jonetta Rose Barras and her team at the nonprofit Esther Productions Inc., have some serious questions for young women who've grown up without the presence of a father. "Are you filled with self-doubt?"

"So you sometimes exhibit inexplicable rage?" "Do you have trouble sustaining healthy relationships?" Those are just some of the many conflicts Barras expects to address during "The GIFT: An Interactive Arts Healing and Reconciliation Experience," a program scheduled for 9:15 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 21

5 An interactive session with artists and experts aimed at helping

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at New York Avenue Presbyterian Church in Northwest. Now in its third year, the program promises to move participants beyond "the emotional pain and self-questioning triggered by father absence," said Barras, an award-winning journalist, radio host and author of the bestseller "Whatever Happened to Daddy's Little Girl: The Impact of Fatherlessness on Black Women." "[The program] is an extension of the work Esther Productions Inc. began in 2005," said Barras who founded Esther Productions in 2004. "Then we produced the National Daughter Daddy Reunion Tour. It was more an educational and awareness program, designed to get the public to understand the impact of father absence in a girl and woman's life. "[The program]Â is a hand-on experience with customized interventions that use all of the arts to instigate healing for girls and women who have grown up without the presence and active involvement of their biological fathers in their lives or grew up with fathers who were not emotionally available to them or witnessed the death of their fathers and have not fully healed," she said.

"Using a team of therapists, artists and activists, we meld together a rich and interactive program that helps participants examine their emotional landscape to discuss the impact of father absence. We then provide them tools and interventions that they can use at the event to begin the healing process and that they can continue to employ to affect their full healing," Barras said. More than 25 million of children in American are living in homes without their biological fathers; many more live in homes where the father is physically present but emotionally absent, according to a 2016 report from the National Center for Fathering.Â About 57 percent of African-American children are growing up in homes without their biological fathers; 31.2 percent of Hispanics also live in homes with absent biological fathers, as do nearly 21 percent of whites. Fatherless families are 44 percent more likely to raise children in poverty and children who grow up without their biological fathers are 10 times more likely to abuse chemical substances. Statistics show that 71 percent of adolescent substance abusers come

from fatherless homes and those children growing up without their fathers are twice as likely to commit suicide and are nine times more likely to drop out of school. Also, 70 percent of adolescents in juvenile detention facilities in America have come from fatherless families. In a study of INTERPOL crime statistics from 39 countries, it was determined that single parenthood ratios were strongly correlated with violent crimes. What's more, 70 percent of teen pregnancies happen in fatherless homes or in homes where fathers are emotionally unavailable, the National Center for Fathering reported. While the program isn't a stage play, Barras said it does provide for drama, literature and dance. "The women are given the opportunity to give voice to their pain, to discover their power to heal, and to empower themselves to choose a new more positive direction in their lives and in their relationships," Barras said. Each of the previous engagements have concluded with women noting they've been inspired and more confident in their able to manage the con-

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EDITORIAL Prisoners are Humans Too – Let’s Treat Them That Way D.C.’s Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton has undertaken a noble cause on behalf of thousands of incarcerated men and women and their families. And we support her efforts 100 percent. We assert, as does Norton, that local felons housed by the Federal Bureau of Prisons [BOP] should be treated more like human beings with rules and procedures that facilitate a smoother transition back into society as returning citizens. In addition, during their incarceration, contact with their loved ones should be a positive encounter – something that many say is not the current situation. For example, a parent and child cannot engage in physical contact during visits – no hugs, no kisses, no meaningful embraces are allowed. Visitors must also adhere to a dress code which often forces them to purchase additional items of clothing – even after traveling hundreds of miles for their visit. And despite the overwhelming challenges facing returning citizens, they must also pay an inordinately high fee during their placement at Residential Reentry Centers – or halfway houses. Norton recently sent correspondence to Thomas R. Kane, the acting director of the BOP, citing her concerns and has also introduced a bill, H.R. 2988, that would eliminate the requirement that residents of BOP halfway houses pay a subsistence fee of 25 percent of their gross income to offset the cost of being housed. The collective policies thrust upon those housed by BOP, we believe, lack any semblance of compassion and do nothing more than add even more hurdles for men and women who have served their time and deserve the opportunity to get on with their lives. Let’s use common sense and treat everyone with dignity – even, and perhaps particularly, those who have erred in their past and are now attempting to reconnect with their families and embark on a better and more positive path. WI

The Washington Informer Turns 53 October 16 marked the 53rd anniversary of The Washington Informer. Dr. Calvin W. Rolark, Sr., the newspaper’s founder, saw fit and necessary to add a voice to the struggle for self-determination and against racial discrimination in of all places, the District of Columbia. A native of Texarkana, Texas, Dr. Rolark left the place he loved, but also despised because of its treatment of the enslaved people who were denied their freedom long after Congress declared slavery illegal in the U.S. He became a life-long observer of Juneteenth. In 1952, when he came to Washington following graduation from Prairie View A&M and a stint in the Air Force, he was discouraged to find the same discrimination he thought he’d left behind. But Washingtonians were actively working to remove the vestiges of the past that negatively impacted Black people. He joined the supporters of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and the civil rights movement in DC, and lent support to the effort to enfranchise District residents who were precluded from voting in any national or local elections and denied voting representation in Congress, which continues today. He concluded that the movement needed a vehicle that would echo the voices of progress and beat the drum to ensure the powers that be could read with their own eyes what Black people wanted and why they were demanding it now. That kind of advocacy journalism sparked the beginning of the Black Press in 1827, it fueled the mission of Dr. Rolark in 1964, and it continues to agitate and drive the mission of The Washington Informer today under Denise Rolark Barnes, Rolark’s daughter, who assumed the position of publisher following her father’s sudden and untimely death in 1994. So, despite the current attacks on the media, the attempts to chip WWW.WASHINGTONINFORMER.COM

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Live Long and Prosper, Informer

This is about the heartbreak of being a Washington, D.C. sports fan. I am a Washington Redskins fan, a Washington Capitals fan, a Washington Wizards and a Washington Nationals fan. After the Nationals' loss to the Chicago Cubs in the playoffs, when everyone was saying we should win the World Series, I'm starting to believe my wife. My wife says until the Washington Redskins change their name, none of the sports teams in Washington will win a championship! I would always tell her that was a "bunch of you-know-what," but after this loss I'm starting to wonder. Could it be true? Could there really be a curse on all the teams in Washington? Man, oh man, where do we go from here? I hope somebody does something, because this is really beginning to hurt.

I want to thank you for providing us with your wonderful newspaper. It is truly a treasure for everyone living in the Washington, D.C. area. What I really like about The Informer is the local, national and international focus of your articles, letting us, the readers, feel that we are truly living in a city that is the capital of the world. I would like to think that The Informer will be around for generations, so readers will be able enjoy the kind of news-related articles that I have been able to read over the past few years. It's hard to predict the future but I know one thing: It wouldn't be the same Washington, D.C., without The Washington Informer. James Willock Washington, D.C.

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away at the Freedom of the Press, the illegitimate claims about “fake facts,” the ongoing discriminatory practices of corporate America, the misconceived threat of the

Internet to the Black Press, and those who just have no interest in news about Black people – despite it all, The Washington Informer celebrates and we optimistically

look forward to many more years of informing, educating, empowering and advocating for our readers. WI

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OPINIONS/EDITORIALS Guest Columnist

By Charlene Crowell

Activists, Clergy Support Feds' Crackdown on Payday Lending After five years of field hearings, town hall meetings, multiple research reports, and over one million comments, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) announced Oct. 5 a new rule to rein in predatory payday and car-title loans. "These protections bring needed reform to a market where far too often lenders have succeeded in setting up borrowers to fail. … Faced with unaffordable payments, consumers must choose between defaulting, re-borrowing, or failing to pay basic

living expenses or other major financial obligations," said Richard Cordray, CFPB Director. Central to the CFPB's rule is the establishment of an ability-to-repay principle. High-cost loans of 45 days or less, as well as longer term loans that end in a balloon payment, must first take into account whether the loan is affordable when both borrower income and expenses are considered. These loans allow lenders to seize funds from either a borrowers' bank accounts (payday loans) or repossess vehicles that were used as collateral (car-title loans). Although marketed by predatory

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lenders as an easy lifeline in a financial emergency, research by CFPB, and other consumer groups found otherwise: payday lending's business model is the tool that drowns borrowers into a sea of debt. With triple-digit interest rates of 400 percent or higher, payday and car-title loans drain $8 billion in fees on loans averaging $300-$400. Borrowers stuck in more than 10 loans a year generated 75 percent of all payday loan fees. Similarly, 85 percent of car-title loan renewals occur 30 days after a previous one could not be fully repaid. Across the country, these highcost lenders are most often found in

communities of color where Blacks, Latinos and low-wealth families reside. The data and consistency of business locations in these areas suggest that lenders target financially vulnerable consumers. Upon learning of CFPB's payday rule, clergy and civil rights leaders who have steadfastly opposed payday and car-title lenders' triple-digit interest rates were swift to speak in support. Their desire to rein in the debt trap of these unaffordable loans was both strong and consistent. "With little accountability for their actions, payday lenders have long preyed upon communities of color and

drained them of their hard-earned savings," said Hilary O. Shelton, director of the NAACP's Washington bureau and its senior vice president for policy and advocacy. "This CFPB rule establishes a much-needed set of transparent responsibilities for lenders and basic rights and protection for borrowers. … We will work to defend and strengthen this rule, so Americans face fewer burdens in establishing financial security." For Rev. Willie Gable Jr., pastor of Progressive Baptist Church in New Orleans and member of the Nation-

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By Bill Fletcher Jr.

San Juan Mayor Cries 'Genocide' — And She's Right

At what point do mainstream politicians and media commentators face the fact that we have a deranged occupant of the White House? At what point will they stop acting as if he is simply odd or even egocentric and admit that there is something deeply wrong with the occupant? Trump's responses to San Juan Mayor Carmen Yulin Cruz have been nothing short of deplorable, and I

use that word quite consciously. His words, in the face of the almost indescribable devastation of Puerto Rico, are beyond callous. They are beyond insensitive. They display a complete lack of being in touch with reality and a mean-spiritedness unlike anything that I have seen displayed by a President in recent times. When the Mayor of San Juan suggests that Puerto Rico is facing genocide, she is clearly not using that term loosely. How does one explain the complete lack of planning on the part of the US government with regard

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to disaster recovery? How does one explain the failure to have sufficient truck drivers to deploy to move supplies when there is the U.S. military available? How does one explain the relative silence in Congress in the face of a disaster facing millions? How can one rationalize an administration congratulating itself on a job well done when Puerto Rico resembles the aftermath of carpet-bombing? Is it as simple as Puerto Rico being an island of black and brown people who cannot vote in presidential elec-

tions? Is it that Puerto Rico's relevance to U.S. capitalism and to the U.S. war against Cuba is no longer a priority? When Mayor Yulin Cruz cried "genocide," it resonated in my soul. I felt and knew that the Trump administration along with the Congressional majority, could not give a damn about Puerto Rico. They will not permit it independence nor real equality, but would rather string it along, paying as little attention as they can. Thus, while the cavalier approach of Trump is demented, the larger

problem facing Puerto Rico is beyond that of one, arrogant individual. Puerto Rico has been strangled economically for years through policies of austerity. It is now being driven to the brink in the aftermath of the incompetent and insensitive response by the U.S. government to Hurricane Maria. What are Puerto Rico and the rest of the Caribbean to expect when the next hurricane arrives? Trump seems to suggest an answer when he blasts Puerto Ricans for not doing enough: fend for themselves! WI

By Marian Wright Edelman

More Aid, Fair Treatment for Puerto Rico Three weeks after Hurricane Maria ravaged the entire island of Puerto Rico, the children who have returned to school for a few hours a day in a building with no power are some of the lucky ones. Most of Puerto Rico's 1,113 public schools have not reopened yet. Some are still being used as emergency shelters for families who lost their homes in the storm. Eightyfour percent of Puerto Rico remains without power and some areas may stay that way for at least six months. More than a million people still lack access to clean drinking water. Food, medicine, cash, and fuel are in short supply. Disease outbreaks have begun

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and medical emergencies are widespread but hospitals have not regained full power or capacity. The death toll continues to rise. In the very hardest hit rural areas some communities have not been able to make contact or receive any relief supplies or help at all. Sick people, older people, and the very young are especially vulnerable right now. Current island conditions seem unfathomable but the sad reality is Puerto Rico's children were some of the most at risk in America long before the storm. Nearly six in 10 of Puerto Rico's children were poor in 2016 — more than 390,000 children. This child poverty rate was almost double that of New Mexico and Mississippi, the two states with the highest child poverty rates. Between 2011-2015,

Puerto Rican child poverty exceeded 60 percent in 44 of the 78 towns and cities. More than four in 10 of Puerto Rico's children younger than 6 lived in extreme child poverty at half the poverty line or lower, a rate more than four times our national average. In 2016, 38.9 percent of households in Puerto Rico received benefits through the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) — formerly food stamps — compared with 12.4 percent of all mainland U.S. households. About 1.7 million people were enrolled in Medicaid and CHIP in Puerto Rico in 2015, nearly half of the total population, but 20,000 children lacked any health insurance. More than three-quarters of Puerto Rico's children who were eligible for Head

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Start were not enrolled in the program and nearly 100 percent of students in 4th and 8th grade performed below grade level in math! Puerto Rico has struggled with a massive economic downturn since special exemptions that made it a tax haven for U.S. businesses, especially pharmaceutical companies, ended in 2006. The ongoing financial crisis led to a historic number of people migrating to the mainland in search of jobs and economic opportunity. The island's overall population declined by more than 300,000 people between 2010-2016, including many students, doctors and skilled workers. As young professionals fled the island they left behind an older and poorer population more dependent on social

welfare programs although Puerto Rico now has a smaller tax base to support those programs. So many doctors leaving for the mainland led to such a shortage of doctors that some people had to wait more than a year to receive medical care. These were all preexisting conditions before Hurricane Maria made landfall pouring salt on the open wounds from the island's financial turmoil and making everything much, much worse. So how will we help Puerto Rican children and families recover and heal? To date some in our federal government have treated the island as if it were America's stepchild and should be grateful for the crumbs received from the table of federal disas-

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By Dr. Barbara Reynolds

Dick Gregory and 'the Seen and the Unseen'

It was fascinating to see how a man born on Oct. 12, 1932, so far down in the cracks of society, could rise so far. Jailed countless times in the fight for human rights, 13 books written, a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, movie roles, a celebrated humorist and global humanitarian. Born 85 years ago in the slums of St. Louis, his mother, Lucille Gregory, had to put plastic on her feet to keep them from get-

ting wet as she walked to work. A White man knocked out two of his front teeth at 10 years old for touching a White woman as he shined her shoes. The family was chronically evicted for the inability to pay their $18 monthly rent. What kind of journalist would I be if it had not been for Gregory becoming my mentor and coach for more than three decades as I tried to survive as a pioneering Black woman journalist in White newsrooms? I have pondered this thought since his death, but intently on his birthday, Oct. 12. He had an incredible impact on my career.

He was the one who pushed me to go out on a limb for unpopular people and for causes even if the limb broke off; how not to discount conspiracies just because it is safer to believe a lie rather than an unpopular truth; and how to look and expose the liars, the exploiters in high places, no matter who and where they were. Gregory was a renowned health enthusiast who developed weight loss products, such as the Bahamian Diet, that were popular in the states. In 1985, he developed a low-cost nutritional product to fight famine and took 50 truckloads of it to

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Ethiopia. I went with him and I saw hundreds dying from starvation in resettlement camps in the desert. I held in my hands 5-year-old children so emaciated that they looked half their ages, and women so exhausted that they collapsed as they walked. The products he delivered saved many lives. I began to understand that hunger and homelessness in the world where people are dying from obesity is criminal. It is not because of a lack of resources, but a lack of will, and the failure to hold governments, such as that in Ethiopia accountable. Gregory's amazing success in

Ethiopia did not get press in the United States. But he told me his mission was saving lives, which was all that mattered. Dick Gregory was often shunned and slammed as a "conspiracy nut." In time, he usually would be proved right. Greg and I would often meet at some out-of-the way place. He would pull out his big, battered brown briefcase jammed with reports and facts counter to what the news bosses wanted to see. In "Code Name Zorro: The Murder of Martin Luther King Jr." (with

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By Rev. Jesse L. Jackson Sr.

How to Put Puerto Rico Back on its Feet

What obligations do we owe one to another as Americans? What does patriotism and citizenship mean in practice? Hurricane Maria's devastation of Puerto Rico has posed these questions. Americans should be dissatisfied with the way our federal government has responded. The island has been utterly savaged by the worst hurricane in mem-

ory. Weeks after the tragedy, parts of Puerto Rico still have no water. The electricity grid is utterly destroyed. Fuel is short. The death toll, currently at 48, is likely to rise further. The danger of epidemics sweeping through families weakened by hunger and exposure is stark. Even before the hurricane hit, Puerto Rico was literally bankrupt. Its efforts to declare bankruptcy and to renegotiate its unpayable debts were fiercely contested. Wall Street bankers were enforcing a harsh austerity on the island. One of the rea-

sons the island was so vulnerable was that it was unable to modernize dated energy and water systems. Puerto Rico is an American territory; its people are American citizens. Like those living in New Orleans in the wake of Katrina or Houston in the wake of Harvey, they can abandon their homes, move to another part of the country and start over. In Houston, in Florida and in New Jersey, the federal government moved in to help with emergency assistance and to spur rebuilding of homes and infrastructure. In New Orleans after

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Just Wake Me When It's Over Remember that Motown song "Shake Me, Wake Me (When It's Over)"? The singers felt like they were having a bad dream â€” their partners were about to leave them for "the love of a stranger," and all they wanted to do was be awakened at the end. Unfortunately, we have no such luck. We seem to be consigned to live through this. Some of my Republican friends will think my lament smacks of partisanship, but I remember being disturbed by Ronald Reagan's election and his attacks on poor people, but never seeing him hurl paper towels at American citizens

seeking help after a disastrous hurricane. I remember shaking my head at George H.W. Bush's antics, but admitting that he, though clueless about many things, was a gentleman and a statesman. I recall raising my fist and hollering, "hail to the thief" after George W. Bush snatched that election from thenVice President Al Gore with the help of the totally partisan Supreme Court. And I remember many of his rather hapless moments as president, but none so crass as to tell people in disaster that they had to help themselves. He was wrong with Katrina, but he never attacked leaders and New Orleans Mayor Ray Nagin, nor Gov. Kathleen Blanco. I remember these Republi-

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Katrina, the botched federal response became a national scandal for the Bush administration. Puerto Rico suffered worse devastation, and it impacted more people. As the hurricane approached, it was impossible to evacuate more than a handful of the 3.4 million people from the island. Getting aid to the Americans there, caring for the wounded, providing food and water, and beginning the process of rebuilding pose far greater challenges than similar responses to other disasters. The Trump administration's re-

sponse to this challenge has been, in a word, disgraceful. President Trump himself was absent without leave for a week; he was more focused on tweeting about the NFL from his golf club. He publicly scorned the mayor of San Juan for doing her job: pleading for more assistance for her people in peril. He slurred Puerto Ricans for supposedly wanting "everything to be done for them." When he finally visited the disaster last week, he seemed intent on

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By Julianne Malveaux

cans behaving as if they had good sense, some decorum, perhaps too much partisanship, but at least some concern about appearances. That man who currently occupies the People's House at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue has none of the above. Outside, where we can all see his sick shenanigans, 45 is picking fights with football players, beleaguered mayors and even his own Cabinet. It is said that he wants to fire Secretary of State Rex Tillerson because Tillerson called him a moron, with perhaps a few expletives around the word. Secretary Tillerson didn't deny calling him a moron, but instead said he did not fool with Washington innuen-

do and pettiness. But we all know that Tillerson called him a moron. Anybody with sense has called him a moron two or three times over. They just didn't put it on their Twitter feed as the Moron-in-Chief is so willing to do. But I'm not as concerned about what is happening in front of the news cameras as what is happening away from them. You see, if President Barack Obama did it, 45 is determined to undo it. So while President Obama insisted that for-profit college be better regulated, 45 and his Education Secretary Betsy Devoid (of good sense, that is) are committed to reversing those regulations limit the for-profit education industry in their exploitation

of Black and brown young people, especially those hoping to improve their lot in life. They take out too many loans to attend exploitative institutions that provide them with too few student services and job leads. We know their names â€” Corinthian, ITT Tech, DeVry and more. The need to restrict these folks is acute, but support for them, especially led by the clueless secretary of education, is considerable. This is what 45 does in the dark while he is excoriating an outstanding leader (who, as Gen. Russell Honore said, was living on a cot in Puerto Rico while 45 was playing golf in New Jersey), and tossing

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LIFESTYLE Black Press Laments Cold Shoulder from Icons By Stacy M. Brown WI Senior Writer The tales are all too familiar. One African-American journalist with a career that has spanned decades and whose walls and desks are littered with awards and accolades recalled a certain Black celebrity who used to occupy a spot on speed-dial.

Before becoming famous, the actress, who currently stars in one of the biggest television hits in years, would constantly call the reporter seeking publicity, the journalist said. "I used to do stories with her when she was an unknown. Her publicist had me on speed-dial," said the journalist, who requested anonymity in order to not jeopar-

dize a new job with a mainstream media organization. "Then, when she got on this big show, the publicist refused to grant me a one-on-one because the publication I worked for, in their eyes, apparently was too small," the reporter said. A recent news article published by The Washington Informer detailed how many top African-Americans and/or their publicists regularly decline interview or comment requests from the Black Press. The long list includes individuals such as Taraji P. Henson, Jay-Z, Beyoncé, former President Barack Obama, Michelle Obama, Oprah Winfrey, Common, Drake, Diddy, Will Smith, Jada Pinkett-Smith, LeBron James, Serena Williams and even TV One's Roland Martin and the Rev. Al Sharpton. "I've seen this a lot," freelance writer and digital investigator Ebony McMorris said in an email. "I started out my career at NBC and when I moved to Black Press, I thought people would be happy to talk. I was sadly mistaken." Former Washington Informer reporter Barrington Salmon, who still writes for several African-Amer-

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ican publications including The Final Call, said he's even discovered talking to top Black Lives Matter leaders is a daunting proposition. "There are people I've been calling, bothering for interviews — the women who founded Black Lives Matter, the organizers of the Women's March, about 90 percent of Congress — and that makes me want to scream," said Salmon, a veteran journalist of three decades. Sharon Williams, a freelance editor, said she's requested many interviews with Black newsmakers such Shaun King, Sharpton and the Obamas, but has been routinely turned down. "I feel like if I told them I was calling from the New York Times, they'd respond," said Williams, who has won several writing awards and a journalism fellowship. "It's a problem in the Black community. There's an attitude that, unlike other races, when we come up, we'd still rather see others fail or not come up, as it were. It goes back to slavery. This is

what the master wanted and, lo and behold, the master is still getting it." Such individuals are "about selling and personally profiting from Black cool, from Black genius, from selling their access to Black people, from selling themselves," said Rinaldo Walcott, an associate professor and director of the Women and Gender Studies Institute at the University of Toronto. "They are still working in the tradition of the Black body as commodity to be sold to white people and whiteness," Walcott said. "They still operate from a position whereby white notice, white endorsement, white validation is the pinnacle of success. "They are bounded and shaped totally by racial capitalism," he said. "So we live with the contradiction folks proclaiming to care about and desiring the freedom of Black people might ultimately only be interested in how close in proximity to whiteness they can use blackness to achieve." WI

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Ward 8 Receives New Playground By Lauren Poteat WI Contributing Writer KaBOOM!, a national nonprofit dedicated to ensuring that low-income children receive a childhood filled with balanced and active play, is coming to Ward 8, where it is set to construct its 3,000th playground. On Oct. 18, the Town Hall Education Arts Recreational Cam-

pus (THEARC) kicked off a national celebration for KaBOOM!, in appreciation for over two decades of service to disadvantaged youth. "KaBOOM! works to bring balanced and active play into the daily lives of all kids, particularly those growing up in poverty in America," officials for the organization said. "We do this by creating great places to play, inspiring

communities to promote and support play and driving the national discussion about the importance of play in fostering healthy and productive lives. "We believe play matters for all kids, because all the science affirms that play is critical to a child's overall health, development and well-being," the officials said. "Moreover, play can help tackle a number of urgent

LIFESTYLE issues plaguing our society — especially those endemic among low-income communities." Invited attendees for the daylong celebration included Mayor Muriel Bowser, KaBOOM! CEO James Siegal, THEARC Executive Director Rahsaan Bernard, members of the Washington Capitals and author and artist Dallas Clayton, who was commissioned to paint an onsite mural. Over 36,500 children east of the Anacostia River are expected to use the new playground. In addition, to coincide with the 3,000-playground milestone, KaBOOM! will also throw a grand opening celebration titled, "PLAYce for Kids Day!" The national celebration will commemorate the first KaBOOM! playground completed

on Oct. 21, 1995, in D.C. and salute partnering organizations. Since 1996, KaBOOM! has built or enhanced more than 16,700 playgrounds for more than 8.5 million children nationwide. "Kids who have play as part of their school day, do better in school, become better team players, and develop into more creative thinkers — and they are much more likely to carry these skills into adulthood," organization officials said. "This is why KaBOOM! is dedicated to giving all kids the play they deserve by bringing together parents, advocates, and community and national partners to ensure that kids have the opportunity to play every day, everywhere." WI

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LIFESTYLE Smithsonian Celebrates 50 Years of Anacostia Museum By Stacy M. Brown WI Senior Writer

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including the darkness of slavery, the uplifting civil rights movement and the creativity of minorities in music and pop culture. Today, as the museum continues its 50th anniversary celebration, officials said they're looking forward to the next half-century with similar vigor. "For the last 50 years the museum has served as the front stoop of the community. We've encouraged important discussions here through our public programs and tackled tough topics in our exhibits," said Amy Kehs, a museum spokesperson. "Our newest exhibit, 'Your Community. Your Story' is like our love letter back to the community. It takes a look back at all that we have done together." Earlier, the museum held its 50th anniversary Community Block Party in which Kehs said a number of individuals arrived enthusiastic and celebratory. "Fifty years ago we began as a bold experiment by our founding director, John Kinard, who wanted the community to walk into our museum and see themselves in the exhibits and I think that is the role that we have played," Kehs said. "We have used the stories of individuals and how they interact with their communities as a catalyst to power our research,

collection, exhibitions, programs and education and civic outreach. We made museums familiar and tangible to our community." When it opened, the Anacostia Community Museum reportedly was described as an experimental storefront to serve as an outreach opportunity to bring more African-Americans to the National Mall to visit other Smithsonian museums. In 1967, the Smithsonian acquired the Carver Theater in Anacostia and appointed Kinard as director of the Anacostia museum. Kinard's outreach to the community included a special concentration on young African-Americans, whom he engaged in assisting in the museum's creation. On Sept. 15, 1967, the Anacostia Community Museum opened. "We are a museum of the people, by the people and for the people," Kehs said, noting that all communities remain welcome as museum officials try to tell the stories of all peoples through its exhibits and public programs. "For example, you could come to the museum and see the stories of immigrants in our current exhibit, 'Gateways,' or you could stop by one of Derek Thomas' community garden workshops," Kehs said. "We have teen summits, musical programs and artist studio tours. It is an intimate experience that will change the way you view museums," she said, adding that there's something for everyone at the museum. The anniversary counts as an opportunity for the museum to renew its mission and focus, and

become a cultural center that convenes conversations about community life in a contemporary society, museum officials said in a news release. These conversations will address topics of importance to local communities in the D.C. area and the rest of the nation, such as politics, economic livelihood, urban ecology, religion, immigration and cultural and spiritual fulfillment. The museum also will inspire and promote civic engagement through its exhibitions and programming, which will feature community members sharing stories that highlight the opportunities and challenges of life in the 21st century, officials said. "We want to bring together diverse people and perspectives to learn from, uplift and empower one another in order to create a more tolerant, unified metropolitan community," said Lori D. Yarrish, the museum's acting director. As for what to expect over the next 50 years? Kehs said the Smithsonian remains dedicated to recommitting to the Anacostia community and the D.C. region at large. "Our programs and exhibitions will continue to reflect local stories that resonate well beyond the district," she said. "We will use technology to create exciting visitor experiences and solicit community input as we explore new ways to share information. We have some really exciting and innovative projects in the works and we can't wait to share them with the communities of D.C." WI

5 Smithsonian's Anacostia Community Museum celebrates its 50th anniversary. /Courtesy of the Smithsonian Anacostia Community Museum

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Southeast Book Festival Seeks to Dispel Myths About Literacy

Founder Puts Indie Authors on Display By Sarafina Wright WI Staff Writer The self-proclaimed adopted daughter of Ward 8 grew tired of being shunned from mainstream literary festivals and decided to start her own with indie authors, all while busting myths about literacy in the Black community. Founded by Dr. Courtney Davis, the fourth annual East of the River Book Festival took place on Saturday, Oct. 14 at Rocketship Rise Academy in Southeast in an effort to bring books directly to the community. "This is a great venue to connect families to books," Davis said. "You're not going to always find these books in Barnes & Noble — some you will, but not all the time. It was important for me to make sure that there were books that reflect the community and people who look like us. That means people of color, more girls and diverse topics."

As a self-published author, Davis wanted to give other independent writers a platform to showcase their work that they don't often get in mainstream literary circles. "I am a self-published author and a resident of Anacostia as well," she said. "In the beginning of a writing career, you go to book festivals and there are some that just don't include indie authors and I didn't understand. "There is still a negative stigma attached to being an indie author," she said. "It's more diminished now than 10 years ago, but that said I tried to be a part of the festivals and felt shunned. I thought, 'One day I'm going to have my own book festival.' That was the seed planted of what you see today." Story-time presentations, workshops and literary panels were some of the features at the festival. For aspiring writers, the self-publishing panel featured lawyers, literary agents and other authorities with

tips on how to successfully launch a writing career. "Last year we had one panel discussion about being self-published, and this year we have six," Davis said. "We're really giving the books that are traditionally published a run for their money, because this is some good, high-quality reading material that you should have access to." In 2010, as a former educa-

tor at Moten Elementary School at Wilkinson in Southeast, Davis worked with pre-K children on citywide assessments and said they weren't doing well at the time. "I started going to libraries to find books on Anacostia that would be on a younger students level and I couldn't find anything," she said. "So I did what teachers do — I created it. I got an idea, I knew what I

wanted didn't exist and I just started to write. "The purpose of it was to connect what they knew to something they did not know," she said. "If we are not being successful with the alphabet but you know 'B is for big chair,' then we're going to make this alphabet work." For the full version of this story, go to washingtoninformer.com. WI

5 Many festival participants dressed in costume and joined in celebration of

Black literacy through a variety of different interactive family activities. Though primarily intended to promote literacy and culturally relevant reading materials, the free festival also offered face painting, refreshments, games, and a youth illustration workshop. Youth author Miguel Coppedge, 11, offered branded t-shirts and autographed copies of his books at the 2017 East of the River Book Festival, Sat., Oct. 14, at Rise Academy in Southeast. A resident of Northeast, Coppedge is supported by his mother, Yolanda Coppedge, wrote his first book at age 8, and now has 4 independently published books. /Photo by E Watson/EDI Photo

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“Welcome to America: A Caribbean Musical is a refreshing take on an old narrative. The story of the immigrant in modern day USA is belly-laugh-funny, deeply sad, and incredibly inspiring. The dialogue is quick witted and spot on for New Yorkers. The songs are both new and familiar and they break open the hard edge reputation of New York City residents to reveal the collage of small towns we all come from: Jamaican, Puerto Rican, Trinidadian, etc. In the end, we are neighbors, trying to make a living, make sense of family, find love and seek joy while we muddle stylishly along,” Staceyann Chin – Tony Award winning poet, activist, and author of The Other Side of Paradise. Welcome To America tells the story of Sabrina Barnes, a talented, unsophisticated, and ambitious young woman from the Caribbean, who leaves her home behind and arrives in America with big dreams and her determination to become a star. She soon learns, however, that her island naiveté and the harsh realities of her newly adopted country may put both her goals and her future in great jeopardy. Buy tickets at: caribbeanloyaltyrewards.com

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LIFESTYLE 'Marshall' a Timely Film in Increasingly-Divided America By Lauren Poteat WI Contributing Writer

In an era where civil rights victories are increasingly at risk, the new biopic "Marshall" does an excellent job of reminding viewers of what can happen when perseverance meets Black magic. Based on actual events from the life of America's first Black Supreme Court Justice, Thurgood Marshall, the film views the complex characteristics of the judge through the prism of one moment in his life as a lawyer, trying a very specific case. The film takes place in 1941, where Marshall (Chadwick Boseman) is working as a trial lawyer for the NAACP. He is sent to Connecticut to defend Joseph Spell

(Sterling K. Brown), a Black man working as a butler and chauffeur who stands accused of raping his employer, a wealthy white woman named Eleanor Sturbing (Kate Hudson). Spell then goes on to be accused of driving this same woman to a bridge, throwing her into the water, and beating her with rocks, despite his constant plea of innocence. Once Marshall arrives to the town, however, he calls upon the help of a local Jewish lawyer named Sam Friedman (Josh Gad). What audiences don't know immediately is that Friedman has only ever handled insurance claims. What makes the story more complex is that the judge (James Cromwell) is inherently racist and

rules that Marshall is not allowed to speak out in court, on top of the fact that if Marshall loses this case, the NAACP risks being shut down â€” all hinging on a case in which no one is fully certain Spell is innocent. Throughout the movie, viewers are given a front-seat view of some of America's most heinous acts of racism, alongside a strong Black man standing firm on his beliefs and the idea that the White man is not superior. Directed by renowned black filmmaker Reginald Hudlin, the film is a tightly wound ball of rage, power, heroism and humanity. It's a thought-provoking work, particularly amid current race relations in the nation, as we examine if we are moving ahead or just running in place. WI

5 The new biopic "Marshall" documents the life of late Supreme Court Justice

Thurgood Marshall. /Courtesy photo

FATHERLESS from Page 23 sequences of father absence, she said. "Most important they have engaged in valuable self-discover and self-actualization," Barras said. Barras said those attending are guaranteed to feel healing energy and discover aspects of themselves some may have forgotten. Some may even decide it's time to reach out to their fathers. The gathering will include nationally-known artists like Brittany Adams, Dr. Tracie Robinson, Joy Jones, and Darryl Green. The team will use what Barras said are emotional obstacle courses, customized games, and specialized exercises to take participants deep inside themselves to discover the woman that's covered by father absence grief and worried about who will appreciate or love her. Presented by Esther Productions' Fatherless Daughters Reconciliation

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Project in concert with My Sister's Place, The GIFT counts among its sponsors Fort Myer Construction Corporation Charitable Foundation, Pepco, Kerry S. Pearson LLC, and Emmanuel Bailey. "The message we want to send to those who participate is that while father absence has a powerful effect, it is possible to manage, preventing it from causing women to feel themselves unworthy of love and misdirecting their lives," Barras said. "Equally important, it is possible for women suffering father absence to have healthy relationships with men and develop into whole healthy women." Tickets are free but registration is encouraged. For more information, visit www.estherproductionsinc.com or https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ the-gift-an-interactive-arts-healing-and-reconciliation-experience-2017-tickets-37551809473. WI

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5 Representatives from the Laborers’ International Union of North America

silently protested the opening ceremony of the Wharf on Thursday, Oct. 12 in Southwest insisting on better wages for D.C. workers. /Photo by Sarafina Wright

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us on this journey, we are at the culmination of the first stage of a pivotal transformation of perhaps the city's most valuable underutilized site," Norton said. "I particularly look forward to the jobs and economic activity that will benefit D.C. residents." While the city officials and developers touted the positive economic impact the Wharf will have for residents, one group who stood steps away from the opening ceremony wasn't buying it. Clad in red shirts reading "The Wharf: DC Deserves Better Jobs," dozens of workers silently protested what they call a massive taxpayer subsidy, claiming it creates lowwage jobs with minimal benefits. "The developers are getting richer and the people are getting squeezed," Steve Lanning, director of organizing for Laborers' International Union Mid-Atlantic Region, said of the housing on the waterfront. "Even for young professionals, at $2,500 a month for a one bedroom, it's too much. Even with 20 percent of the units going to affordable housing, it's one bedrooms and not for families." A report by the DC Fiscal Policy Institute found that while the District set requirements for the developers to hire city residents for some

of the jobs, there were no wage and benefit requirements for those jobs. "Most of the construction workers were not represented by a union, and many of its non-union construction jobs pay less than $15 an hour, or less than $30,000 a year, often with minimal benefits," said Ilana Boivie, author of the DC Fiscal Policy Institute's analysis. "Unfortunately, neither the developer nor the District's economic development leaders took meaningful steps to ensure that the Wharf resulted in good-quality jobs or other benefits for D.C. residents. "When workers have union representation at economic development projects such as the Wharf, their wages are much higher," she said. "The wage rates for nonunion workers — often at or just barely above D.C's minimum wage — are not nearly enough to make ends meet in the District of Columbia." Lanning believes that the local government needs to step in before Phase II is complete in the tentative year of 2022. "Income inequality is being exacerbated and the government needs to step in," he said. "Phase II needs better jobs, better jobs with better pay and it's not going to happen if employees can't unionize." WI

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With 3.2 million square feet, the waterfront neighborhood features new residences, offices, hotels, shops, restaurants, marina and public use spaces including 10 acres of parks, promenades, piers and docks. Norton said that, for all of its glimmer and shine, the Wharf remains a hometown neighborhood in the city. "For me, this site is something of a miracle because I saw it when it was only on paper, and it was called the Southwest Water Redevelop-

ment Act," she said. "This is transformative not only for our neighborhood but for our city. I want to thank Andy Litsky, the ANC chair who guided us through must be a thousand and one meetings. I'm so pleased Monty and Amer had these meetings so the community feels fully embraced by this extraordinary site. "All of us who saw this site at any point in our lifetime, have to marvel at what Monty, PN Hoffman and Amor have done with this," she said. Hoffman asserted that after

working more than a decade to make The Wharf a reality, the dream has come true. "Here we are. Look at this, 42 months later," Hoffman said about Phase One of the Wharf. "This whole development is really a team sport, so many people were involved from Council member Charles Allen in Ward 6, Deputy Mayor Brian Kenner and Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton has been a staunch supporter. "The whole reason this community is named the Wharf is because of her," Hoffman said of Norton. "Her mentioning it, so we overruled all of the marketing people, but it was former Mayor Anthony Williams' vision long ago by creating the Anacostia Waterfront Initiative and opening up our waterways development, not only here but over at the Yards, that we all are enjoying this." The largest waterfront development in the nation, the Wharf is the first significant redevelopment in southwest D.C. in more than 50 years. Beginning last week the destination launched what will be a sixmonth long celebration of events and public activities. "A record five years after my bill was signed into law officially setting

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Horoscopes

OCT 19 - 25, 2017

ARIES The week ahead could encourage you to look deep into aspects of your life to find

answers to some of your bigger questions. At the same time, the presence of lovely Venus in your sector of relating encourages you to listen to others and pay attention to their needs as well as your own. The new moon in this same zone could ring in changes regarding a key connection. Lucky Numbers: 4, 12, 32

"Same Family, Different Colors"

TAURUS With a lovely focus enhancing your relationships, you may find that this very positive blend of energies helps smooth over problems, as well as create opportunities you'll relish. Meanwhile, lifestyle issues could be very much in the fore, and you may be aware of what needs to be done to get yourself in tiptop shape. You'll soon feel motivated to look your best. Lucky Numbers: 10, 26, 30

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GEMINI Romance could be sweet with luscious Venus now dancing through your leisure zone. If you've been working hard, this week can be an excellent time for a short break and a chance to put your relationship on a new and exciting footing. A social event could see you becoming romantically interested in someone. Lucky Numbers: 22, 40, 56 CANCER With sociable Venus in your home and family sector, you may have more

Same Family, Different Colors By Terri Schlichenmeyer WI Contributing Writer

LEO With optimistic Jupiter and chatty Mercury in your home zone, you might be making

You debated awhile before you checked the box. The choices were few: Black, white, Latino, Asian, pick one, tick the box, but that's not the end of the story. Within that little square lies a lot more about who you are and who you feel you are, and in "Same Family, Different Colors" by Lori L. Tharps, you'll see that perceptions — yours and that of others — matter plenty. Lori Tharps' youngest daughter is very light-skinned. That fact begins her story because it was recently pointed out by another child in an innocent game — much to that child's father's embarrassment. He needn't have been abashed, though: Tharps is African-American, her husband's family is from Spain, and their children's skin tone varies. No big deal. The outside world seems concerned about things like that, however. Tharps (and other parents whose kids don't "match") are often asked about racial and cultural identities of their children, and that can be tiring. The bottom line is that there are over "one hundred different genes that influence skin pigmentation" and history is rife with tales of mixed-race relationships (coerced and otherwise), all of which explain variations in skin tone and hair between siblings. Modern parents generally work to make sure that doesn't matter within the family, but Tharps interviewed many Black and Latino adults who grew up with what Alice Walker called "colorism," defined as "prejudicial or preferential treatment of same-race people based solely on their color." It affects how children are parented and how they're taught in schools; for many adults who grew up with colorism, it can be devastating. The good news on the horizon is that "this generation of millennials" doesn't seem to like "rules" about skin tones. Says Tharps, they enjoy a "level of choice" when claiming an identity — still, there are "limits to the ‘choose your own identity' game and not everyone gets to play." Cocoa, "paper-bag," latte, coffee-colored, they're all brown — except when they're not. Parents say it doesn't matter — except when it does. In "Same Family, Different Colors," the issue is simple — except when it isn't. Author Lori L. Tharps does an admirable job dissecting issues of prejudice within Asian, Latino and Black communities, but take this as a warning: there's a lot of throat-clearing here and it takes awhile to get to the meat of this book. Once there, you'll be rewarded by stories of pain, careful parenting, history and science, and of everyday people who seem determined to change prejudicial perceptions but it may already be common-sense to you, especially if you've lived it. Still, though there's a sunshine-and-flowers ending here, the overall tone of the book offers a good bit of hope. Readers who sigh over incessant racial questions about themselves or their children may find much food for thought here. Anyone else wanting to know what to do (or not to do) in issues of race, color, and appearance will see that "Same Family, Different Colors," now out in paperback, will check a lot of boxes. WI

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thoughts of entertaining. This doesn't have to be a grand occasion, as even a small get-together with close friends or family can be a lot of fun. The cosmos also encourages you to get involved in hobbies and pastimes that you enjoy. Anything that gets your creative juices flowing can be therapeutic and restorative. Later, a desire to get your place shipshape could inspire you to deal with clutter. Lucky Numbers: 6, 21, 47

plans to expand your house or be eager move somewhere that gives you more opportunities. Ethnic decor and cuisine could feature in your home, bringing a taste of the exotic your way. This is great, as you're also in a very positive networking phase. Bringing people together in your home can foster great new relationships. Lucky Numbers: 23, 41, 52

VIRGO The week ahead brings many chances to work on some great deals and opportunities. The people you connect with may be very open-minded and willing to consider some fascinating options. You'll also be eager to make a fresh start where finances are concerned. Go easy around Thursday, as an impulsive purchase could prove costly. You might quickly lose interest in the item, too. Lucky Numbers: 2, 7, 33 LIBRA With lovely Venus, your personal planet, now in your sign, you may feel truly in your element. This upbeat influence could encourage you to smooth over any difficulties as well as reach out to others for friendship and support. Whatever ideas or projects you have planned, particularly if they're exciting, should be started on or shortly after Thursday for the best outcome. Lucky Numbers: 6, 18, 45 SCORPIO If an issue has been bugging you for some time, this fortunate influence can encourage you to have faith that it will all work out well. To reach your fullest potential, the cosmos encourages you to release and heal those issues that have been draining you for some time. You'll be motivated to start by the end of the week. Lucky Numbers: 14, 37, 51 SAGITTARIUS With optimistic Jupiter, your personal planet, now in a more secluded sector of your chart, you can learn a lot from your dreams and find success by following your intuition. This is also a good time to connect with someone you sense could become a close friend. Lucky Numbers: 5, 28, 49 CAPRICORN There are plenty of stirrings in your sector of goals and ambitions, especially with delectable Venus encouraging you to lay on the charm. The more gracious and helpful you are to your boss or superior, the more you'll benefit. And with a new moon in this sector on Thursday, this can be a golden opportunity to take a step toward a career or business dream. Forging new friendships could also be very important, with your social life bringing some key opportunities your way. Lucky Numbers: 9, 37, 54 AQUARIUS The coming weeks and months could be superb for you if you're willing to put in a bit of extra effort. Here, it could lead to empowering opportunities and a chance to enhance your reputation. The cosmos also encourages you to take on new ideas and keep on learning and upgrading your skill set. Lucky Numbers: 4, 18, 27 PISCES It wouldn't be surprising if you felt like setting sail and traveling to someplace exotic to unwind and soak up the vibes. In fact, you might be called to take all kinds of adventures over the coming weeks and months, especially those that encourage you to delve into the mysteries of life and better understand your true nature. Lucky Numbers: 2, 37, 53

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SPORTS Nats' Season Ends in Heartbreak

5 Chicago Cubs left fielder Jon Jay slides into second base after hitting a leadoff double as Washington Nationals shortstop Trea

Turner awaits the throw during the Cubs' 9-8 win in Game 5 of the National League Division Series at Nationals Park in Southeast on Oct. 12. /Photo by John E. De Freitas

THE WASHINGTON INFORMER TOP FIVE – HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL By Martell Pegues, WI Contributing Writer Each week and for the duration of the season, The Washington Informer will feature our choices for the top five high school football programs in the Greater Washington Area, specifically the DCSAA (District of Columbia State Athletic Association) and WCAC (Washington Catholic Athletic Conference), for their efforts based upon win/loss record, strength of schedule and winning streak.

1. GONZAGA (7-1) (WCAC)

Gonzaga has been on a roll, to say the least, as they eye the WCAC conference title. After a tough shootout against DeMatha the week before, the Eagles had an easier go of it against Archbishop Carroll, winning 41-8. Gonzaga will next face a sneaky Good Counsel team, which is creeping up the ladder in the WCAC after knocking off DeMatha over the weekend. 5 Chicago Cubs second baseman Javier Baez awaits the ball as Washington

Nationals shortstop Trea Turner steals second base during the Cubs' 9-8 win in Game 5 of the National League Division Series at Nationals Park in Southeast on Oct. 12. /Photo by John E. De Freitas

2. ST. JOHN'S (4-2) (WCAC)

St. John's has rerouted its season after early stumbles against some of the best teams in the country. After knocking off Good Counsel last week, the Cadets obliterated Bishop McNamara, 49-0, posting 28 points in the first quarter. St. John's looks to continue their undefeated conference record at home Saturday against DeMatha.

3.H.D. WOODSON (5-2) (DCIAA)

After a rough start against Wilson, Woodson seemed to work out any issues against Eastern, making light work of the 3-4 Ramblers. The Warriors next square off against Dunbar, which snapped a two-game skid last week with a win over Anacostia.

4. GOOD COUNSEL (5-2) (WCAC)

Good Counsel put the entire DMV on notice by knocking off DeMatha in overtime, 20-14. Let by stout junior running back Latrele Palmer, who scored the game-winning touchdown, Good Counsel improves to 1-1 in the WCAC. Next week, Good Counsel faces WCAC foe Archbishop Carroll, who is coming off a 41-8 loss to Gonzaga.

5. DEMATHA (4-3) (WCAC)

DeMatha losing consecutive games — in conference, no less — sounds weird to us, too. Though the Stags' overtime loss to Good Counsel may push them out of WCAC title contention, they'll look to rebound against St. John's on Saturday.

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Friendship Collegiate (4-3), Bell (5-2), Roosevelt (5-2) 5 Washington Nationals shortstop Trea Turner is tagged out at home plate by

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SPORTS Prince George's Boxer Hurd Successfully Defends IBF Title By Gary Williams WI Contributing Writer

5 Washington Redskins running back Samaje Perine outruns San Francisco 49ers linebacker Ray-Ray Armstrong early in the

first quarter of the Redskins' 26-24 win at FedEx Field in Landover, Md., on Oct. 15. /Photo by John E. De Freitas

Redskins Eke Past 49ers

By Gary Williams WI Contributing Writer The Washington Redskins got off to a fast start, then had to hang on late to defeat the winless San Francisco 49ers, 26-24, at FedEx Field on Sunday. Washington's first possession was a thing of beauty, as the eight-play, 75-yard drive culminated with an 11-yard TD pass from Kirk Cousins to wide receiver Josh Doctson. In the second quarter, backup running back Samaje Perine would score on a three-yard screen pass from Cousins, and kicker Dustin Hopkins would add a 48-yard field goal to increase the Washington lead to 17-0. San Francisco would make a change midway through the second quarter when head coach (and former Redskins OC) Kyle Shanahan replaced quarterback Brian Hoyer with rookie C.J. Beathard, the grandson of former Redskins general manager Bobby Beathard. The new quarterback gave his team a jolt, driving 75 yards in 11 plays for their first score, a one-yard plunge by running back Carlos Hyde, just before the half to cut the lead to 17-7. And the 49ers kept the momentum going in the third quarter. Kicker Robbie Gould hit a 52-yard field goal to close the score to 17-10, and the defense forced a fumble by Washington tight end Vernon Davis, setting up another one-yard Hyde score to tie the game.

Washington answered in the fourth with a Hopkins field goal and a nine-play, 84-yard drive that ended with Cousins scampering seven yards for the score and a 26-17 lead (Hopkins would miss the PAT attempt). But San Francisco (0-6) wouldn't go away. Beathard threw a 45-yard touchdown pass to former Redskins receiver Aldrick Robinson to cut the lead to two with less than two minutes remaining, and got the ball back for a final drive, but Beathard's pass attempt was intercepted by defensive back Kendall Fuller to seal the victory. Washington head coach Jay Gruden said the win marked a turning point for the team.

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"You can see that we are starting to turn a corner a little bit when you are not quite as ecstatic as you would normally be after a win," Gruden said. "I know we can play a lot better." Cousins had what Gruden called an "efficient" day â€” 25 of 37 for 330 yards, two touchdowns and one interception. Cousins also rushed for 27 yards and a score. "I think we did a good job as an offense," Cousins said. "It wasn't perfect. There were a couple of mistakes but all in all [we] did a lot of good things." Washington (3-2) goes on the road to face the NFC East-leading Philadelphia Eagles on Monday, Oct. 23. WI

IBF junior middleweight champion and Accokeek, Maryland, native "Swift" Jarrett Hurd scored a 10th-round TKO over former world champion Austin "No Doubt" Trout at the Barclays Center in New York on Saturday to successfully defend his title for the first time. The contest, part of a 154-pound triple-header on Showtime, was an action-packed slugfest that could contend for Bout of the Year. Hurd (21-0, 15 KOs) started off slowly in the contest as Trout, coming off a 17-month hiatus, was able to establish his jab in the first two rounds. But as the two traded clean shots. Hurd showed a great chin, seemingly walking through Trout's punches. By the sixth round, Hurd took control of the contest,

hurting Trout with a right hand that staggered him into the corner, though Trout recovered and finished the round sharply. In the seventh, Hurd suffered a cut over his left eye because of an accidental head butt but was unfazed as he caught the former WBA titleholder with a solid right hand. Hurd was able to damage Trout's right eye in the eighth round. Trout gamely fought on, but by the following round, his eye was nearly swollen shut. After a punishing 10th round, referee Eddie Claudio stopped the contest on the advice of the ringside doctor. It was the first time Trout (30-4, 17 KOs) had been stopped in his career. Hurd next looks to face either WBC champion Jermell Charlo or WBA titleholder Erislandy Lara, who both also fought and won on Saturday's card. WI 3 Washington Redskins

running back Chris Thompson is pursued by San Francisco 49ers cornerback Dontae Johnson during the Redskins' 26-24 win at FedEx Field in Landover, Md., on Oct. 15. /Photo by John E. De Freitas

6 Washington Redskins quarterback Kirk Cousins attempts a pass from the pocket

during the Redskins' 26-24 win over the San Francisco 49ers at FedEx Field in Landover, Md., on Oct. 15. /Photo by John E.De Freitas

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civil society and to implement common-sense policies that help ease the already painful separation between inmates and their families." Avis Buchanan, the director of the Public Defender Service in northwest D.C., said this week that BOP would hopefully make the changes suggested by Norton. "We hope that BOP General [Mark] Inch will make the recommended improvements to the lives of the women and men in BOP custody and their families, and we are grateful that Congresswoman Norton raised these concerns on behalf of the District and these families," Buchanan said in an email. In July, Norton introduced H.R. 2988, a bill to eliminate the requirement that residents at BOP halfway houses pay a subsistence fee of 25 percent of their gross income to offset the cost of being housed. Many halfway house residents work minimum-wage jobs, so the loss of 25 percent of their paychecks is a significant hurdle to successful reentry, making it extremely difficult for them to save money for rent or to pay child support or fines and fees associated with their conviction such as restitution, Norton said. "Only last year, BOP eliminated subsistence fees for those on home confinement. Far from promoting financial responsibility, subsistence

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fees actually prevent returning citizens from meeting their financial obligations," she said. "I am sure you agree that we should not be imposing additional burdens on returning citizens, possibly setting them up to fail. Securing jobs and affordable housing is crucial to successful reentry, and charging subsistence fees is antithetical to this goal." Norton said while the stated purpose of the policy limiting physical contact is to minimize opportunity for the introduction of contraband and to maintain the orderly operation of the visiting area, she doesn't see how allowing a parent to hold his or her young child during the middle of the visitation increases the risk of introducing contraband any more than when the parent is allowed to do so at the beginning and end of the visitation. "Furthermore, visitors can be required to submit to a personal search, including a search of any items of personal property, as a condition of allowing or continuing a visit, further limiting the possibility of transferring contraband," Norton said. The congresswoman, whose work for full congressional voting representation and for full democracy for the people of the District of Columbia continues to be her lifelong struggle, also urged the bureau to change its visitor dress code policy. "I was stunned to learn of families traveling hundreds of miles, often at a great financial sacrifice, to visit a loved one in a BOP facility only to be turned away for wearing improper clothing, including shorts," she said. "While I understand that BOP may need to ban certain items of clothing, such as those that are see-through, BOP's policy appears overbroad, arbitrary and to disproportionately affect women. "Unless particular items of clothing could reasonably be expected to lead to a breakdown in good order, visitors should not be denied access to a BOP facility because of what they are wearing," Norton said. Norton also said it's important that inmates be given every opportunity to succeed as returning citizens, which should include computer and technology training. "Knowing how to operate a computer is essential to functioning in society today, and is increasingly necessary for finding and applying for jobs," she said. "One part of the mission of BOP is to provide work and other self-improvement opportunities to assist offenders in becoming law-abiding citizens. Computer training should be central to fulfilling this part of its mission." WI

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Remember, we reap what we sow. Every farmer who tills the soil can appreciate the meaning of this principle. Let's examine it to make sure we understand the inference. This truth applies to everyone, including Christians and non-Christians. The tenet in Galatians 6:7 can't be taken back — there's no escape, either for the believer or for the non-believer. It's a law that we all must face. II Corinthians 5:10 says, "We must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ, so that each one may be recompensed for his deeds in the body, according to what he has done, whether good or bad." If you were required to appear before the Lord's judgment seat in the next five minutes, what kind of fruit would you be able to show? Personally, I've made some changes in my life, by evaluating what we're doing. Scripture says every word that comes out of our mouths will be judged. Why do farmers plant seeds? They fully expect to harvest a great deal more than they sow. It's the same way with both sin and righteousness — a small decision to do either good or bad reaps a much larger crop, for joy or for sorrow. Remember this and don't be duped. In Hosea 8:7, the prophet Hosea describes the consequences awaiting those who choose wickedness: "They sow the wind and they reap the whirlwind." Some are fooling themselves since their present seed hasn't produced that bad crop yet. So

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Historic St. Mary’s Episcopal Church

Reverend John W. Davis Pastor

The Rev. E. Bernard Anderson Priest

5101 14th Street, NW Washington, DC 20011 Phone: 202-726-2220 Fax: 202-726-9089

Foggy Bottom - Founded in 1867 728 23rd Street, NW - Washington, DC 20037 Church office: 202-333-3985 - Fax : 202-338-4958 Service and Times Sundays: 10 a.m. Holy Eucharist with Music and Hymns Wednesdays: 12:10 p.m. - Holy Eucharist

Service and Times Sunday Worship Service - 8:00 a.m. & 11:00 a.m. Children’s Church - 11:00 a.m. (1st & 3rd Sundays) Communion - 10 a.m. 4th Sunday Sunday School - 9:15 a.m. (4th Sunday 8:15 a.m.) Prayer Meeting & Bible Study - Wednesday 7:00 p.m.

www.stmarysfoggybottom.org Email: stmarysoffice@stmarysfoggybottom.org

“A Church with a past to remember – and a future to mold”

All are welcome to St. Mary’s to Learn, Worship, and Grow.

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RELIGION The Miracle Center of Faith Missionary Baptist Church

Pilgrim Baptist Church Rev. Louis B. Jones II Pastor

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”

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 www.pilgrimbaptistdc.org

Church of Living Waters

Allen Chapel A.M.E. Church

Crusader Baptist Church

Rev. Paul Carrette Senior Pastor

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

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

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

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

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

Services and Times Sunday School: 9:30am Sunday Worship: 11:00am Sunday Community Worship Service: 8:30 am “Ambassadors for Christ to the Nation’s Capital” www.thirdstreet.org Live Stream Sunday Worship Service begins @ 12:00 noon www.thirdstreet.org

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

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

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 Joseph N. Evans, Ph.D Senior Pastor

Virgil K. Thomas, Sr. Senior Pastor/ Teacher

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

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

Greater Mt. Calvary Holy Church

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

Twelfth Street Christian Church

Turning Hearts Church

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

Isle of Patmos Baptist Church

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

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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 “Moving Faith Forward” 0% Perfect . . . 100% Forgiven!

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: 8:00am & 10:45am Baptism/Holy Communion: 3rd Sunday Family Bible Study Tuesdays – 6:30pm Prayer Service: Tuesdays – 8:00pm www.emmanuelbaptistchurchdc.org

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Lincoln Park United Methodist Church

Sermon On The Mount Temple Of Joy Apostolic Faith

Rev. Richard B. Black 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 - lincolnpark@lpumcdc.org 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: "Faith On The Hill"

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

Reverend Christopher L. Nichols Interim 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 Rev. Joan E. Buchanan Executive Pastor 2616 MLK Ave., SE - Washington, DC 20020 Office 202-889-3709 - Fax 202-678-3304 Service and Times Early Worship Service: 7:30am Worship Service: 11:00am New Member’s Class: 9:45am Holy Communion: 1st Sunday, 11:00am Church School: 9:45am Wednesday 12:00pm Bible Study Prayer, Praise and Bible Study: 7:00pm Saturday Bible Study: 11:00am Baptism 4th Sunday: 11:00am

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

“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 Early Morning Prayer & Bible Study Class: 8:00 am Sunday School: 9:00am Wednesday Prayer & Testimonies Service: 7:30pm Wednesday School of the Bible: 8:00pm Wednesday Service: 12:00 pm

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: admin@pbc712.org

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. Oran W. Young 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) 232-4288

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 First Sunday Worship Service (one service): 10:00 a.m. Second, Third, Fourth, and Fifth Sunday Worship service: 7:45 a.m. and 10:55 a.m. Sunday Church School/Bible Study: 9:30 a.m. Thursday Prayer Service: 6:30 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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Email: sbc@shilohbaptist.org Website: shilohbaptist.org

Service and Times Sunday School for All Ages: 8:00 a.m. Sunday Worship Services: 9:30 a.m. Midday Prayer & Bible Study: Wednesday 11:30 a.m. Evening Prayer & Bible Study: Wednesday 7:00 p.m. Laymen's League: Thursday 7:00 p.m. Email: Froffice@firstrising.org Website: www.firstrising.org “Changing Lives On Purpose “

Email:mthoreb@mthoreb.org Website:www.mthoreb.org For further information, please contact me at (202) 529-3180.

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LEGAL NOTICES

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

Administration No. 2017 ADM 001068

Administration No. 2017 ADM 001093

Administration No. 2017 FEP 000115

Administration No. 2017 ADM 001072

Administration No. 2017 ADM 001063

Lorraine A. Johnson aka Lorraine Agutha Johnson Decedent

Rhea Moore Frazier Decedent

June 19, 2017 Date of Death

Vida Brown Decedent

Telzora Grimes Decedent

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

James Francis Kauffmann Decedent

Shanelle C. Patterson 1455 Pennsylvania Ave., NW, Suite 400 Washington, DC 20004 Attorney

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

NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT, NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS LaShawn M. Johnson, whose address is 1509 Vermont Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20005, was appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Lorraine A. Johnson aka Lorraine Agutha Johnson who died on May 20, 2017 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 decedentâ€™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 March 28, 2018. 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 March 28, 2018, 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: September 28, 2017 LaShawn M. Johnson Personal Representative

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Paula Marcella Moore, Hazel Cameron & Mertine Moore Brown, whose addresses are 1834 North Capitol St., NW, Washington, DC 20002, 221 Kirkland Ave, Kirkland, WA 98033, #226, 5602 Windsor Court, Camp Springs, MD 20746, were appointed Personal Representatives of the estate of Rhea Moore Frazier who died on May 30, 2017 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 April 5, 2018. 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 April 5,2018, 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.

NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT OF FOREIGN PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS Richard Kauffmann whose address is 4381 north Elizabeth Lane, SE, Atlanta, GA 30339 was appointed personal representative of the estate of James Francis Kauffmann, deceased, by the Circuit Court for James City County, Commonwealth of Virginia, on July 17, 2017. Service of process may be made upon Jeffrey K. Gordon, Esq., 5335 Wisconsin Avenue, NW, #700, Washington, DC 20015 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: 1645 13th St., NW, Unit B, Washington, DC 20009. Claims against the decedent may be presented to the undersigned and filed with the register of Wills for the District of Columbia, Building A, 515 5th Street, NW, 3rd Floor, Washington, DC 20001 within 6 months from the date of first publication of this notice. Date of first publication: October 5, 2017

Date of first publication: October 5, 2017

Richard Kauffmann Personal Representative

Paula Marcella Moore Hazel Cameron Mertine Moore Brown Personal Representative

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NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT, NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Erica Brown, whose address is 14702 Bowie Farm Ct., Bowie, MD 20721, was appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Vida Butler who died on July 11, 2017 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 April 5, 2018. 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 April 5, 2018, 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: October 5, 2017

Alice G. Francis Hodges, whose address is 120 Crestview Road, Rocky Mount, NC 27801, was appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Telzora Grimes who died on July 2, 1999 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 April 5, 2018. 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 April 5, 2018, 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: October 5, 2017 Alice G. Francis Hodges Personal Representative

Erica Brown Personal Representative

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

Administration No. 2017 ADM 001096

Administration No. 2017 ADM 001134

Administration No. 2017 ADM 001104

Administration Number 2017 ADM 160

Administration No. 2017 ADM 1136

Diane Woodard Decedent

Rosa North-Ford Decedent

Ida Mae Keels Decedent

Sheila Evans Decedent

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

Joyce Ann Williams 7981 Eastern Ave., #C-5 Silver Spring, MD 20910 Attorney

Peggy A. Miller, Esq. Law Offices of Peggy A. Miller 5130 7th St., NE Washington, DC 20011-2625 Attorney

Estate of Robert B. Hazelock aka Robert Bruce Hazelock aka Robert Hazelock

Jennifer Dupree, whose address is 3651 Camden Street, SE, Washington, DC 20020, was appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Diane Woodard who died on April 3, 2017 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 April 12, 2018. 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 April 12, 2018, 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: October 12, 2017 Jennifer Dupree Personal Representative

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NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT, NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Joseph C. Lomas, Jr., whose address is 404 Lourdes Dr., Ft. Washington, MD, was appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Rosa North-Ford who died on June 17, 1998 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 April 12, 2018. 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 April 12, 2018, 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: October 12, 2107 Joseph C. Lomas, Jr. Personal Representative

NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT, NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Melver Regina Keels-McFadden, whose address is 506 Appaloosa Drive, Hopkins, SC 29061, was appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Ida Mae Keels who died on June 27, 2015 without a Will, and will serve with Court supervision. All unknown heirs and heirs whose whereabouts are unknown shall enter their appearance in this proceeding. Objections to such appointment shall be filed with the Register of Wills, D.C., 515 5th Street, N.W., Building A, Third Floor Washington, D.C. 20001, on or before April 12, 2018. 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 April 12, 2018, 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: October 12, 2017 Melver Regina Keels-McFadden Personal Representative

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NOTICE OF STANDARD PROBATE Notice is hereby given that a petition has been filed in this Court by Angela Hazelock Mack for standard probate, including the appointment of one or more personal representative. Unless a complaint or an objection in accordance with Superior Court Probate Division Rule 407 is filed in this Court within 30 days from the date of first publication of this notice, the Court may take the action hereinafter set forth. Admit to probate the will dated October 5, 2016 exhibited with the petition upon proof satisfactory to the Court of due execution by affidavit of witnesses Date of first publication: October 12, 2017 Personal Representative: Angela Hazelock Mack 1342 Sheridan Street, NW Washington, DC 20011 TRUE TEST COPY Anne Meister Register of Wills Washington Informer

NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT, NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Kenya Evans, whose address is 2652 Martin Luther King Ave., SE #303, Washington, DC 20020, was appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Sheila Evans who died on August 17, 2017 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 April 12, 2018. 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 April 12, 2018, 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: October 12, 2017 Kenya Evans Personal Representative

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LEGAL NOTICES SUPERIOR COURT OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA Probate Division Washington, D.C. 20001-2131 Administration No. 2017 ADM 001078 Joseph Ellis Taylor Decedent NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT, NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Ethel Hinnant Taylor, whose address is 2130 Sudbury Place, NW, Washington, DC 20012, was appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Joseph Ellis Taylor who died on August 2, 2017 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 April 5, 2018. 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 April 5, 2018, 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: October 5, 2017 Ethel Hinnant Taylor Personal Representative

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

Administration No. 2017 ADM 1077

Administration No. 2017 AMD 001127

Administration No. 2017 ADM 001138

Theresa Linda Brooks Lucas Decedent

John F. Hudson Decedent

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

Charles L. Lucas, Jr., whose address is 1327 Maple View Place, SE. Washington, DC 20020, was appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Theresa Linda Brooks Lucas who died on July 25, 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 April 12, 2018. 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 April 12, 2018, 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.

Linda Hudson-Todd, whose address is 6912 Fulford St., Clinton, MD 20735, was appointed Personal Representative of the estate of John F. Hudson who died on July 29, 2017 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 April 12, 2018. 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 April 12, 2018, 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: October 12, 2017

Charles L. Lucas, Jr. Personal Representative

Linda Hudson-Todd Personal Representative

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Administration No. 2017 ADM 001118

Administration No. 2017 ADM 001086

Administration No. 2017 ADM 001109

Dolores Blanche Brown aka Dolores B. Brown Decedent

Melvin William Bell Decedent

Reginald L. Bunting Decedent

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

Arita D. Brown-Johnson, whose address is 1108 3rd Street, NE, Washington, DC 20002, was appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Dolores blanche Brown aka Dolores B. Brown who died on June 5, 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 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 April 12, 2018. 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 April 12, 2018, 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.

Sandra Lee Bell, whose address is 1715 North Portal Drive, NW, Washington, DC 20012, was appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Melvin William Bell who died on May 6, 2017 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 April 12, 2018. 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 April 12, 2018, 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.

Reginald L.L. Bunting, whose address is 4640 Hanna PL., SE, Washington, DC 20019, was appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Reginald L. Bunting who died on September 24, 2017 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 April 12, 2018. 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 April 12, 2018, 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: October 12, 2017

Arita D. Brown-Johnson Personal Representative

Sandra Lee Bell Personal Representative

Reginald L.L. Bunting Personal Representative

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Helen C. H. Watson Decedent NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT, NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Charlene Harrison Batts, whose address is 2507 Berkley St., Temple Hills, MD 20748, was appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Helen C. H. Watson who died on June 14, 2017 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., Building A, 515 5th Street, NW, 3rd Floor, Washington, DC 20001, on or before April 12, 2018. Claims against the decedent shall be presented to the undersigned with a copy of the Register of Wills or filed with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned, on or before April 12, 2018, 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 publication shall so inform the Register of Wills, including name, address and relationship. Date of first publication: October 12, 2017 Charlene Harrison Batts Personal Representative TRUE TEST COPPY Anne Meister Register of Wills Washington Informer

Administration No. 2017 ADM 1132

Administration No. 2017 ADM 001097

Carrie S. Cunningham aka Carrie Sue Cunningham Decedent

Vivian D. Carson Decedent

Date of first publication: October 12, 2017 Keith M. Hughes Personal Representative

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Keith M. Hughes, whose address is 15004 Dennington Drive, Bowie, MD 20721, was appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Carrie S. Cunningham aka Carrie Sue Cunningham who died on January 7, 2009 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 April 12, 2018. 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 April 12, 2018, 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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James Larry Frazier, Esq. 918 Maryland Avenue, NE Washington, DC 20002 Attorney NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT, NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Gwendolyn M. Short, whose address is 223 Rhode Island Avenue, NE, Washington, DC 20002, was appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Vivian D. Carson who died on April 16, 2017 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 April 12, 2018. 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 April 12, 2018, 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: October 12, 2017 Gwendolyn M. Short Personal Representative

SUPERIOR COURT OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA Probate Division Washington, D.C. 20001-2131 Administration No. 2017 ADM 406 Isabelle L. Harris Decedent Philip J. Kenny, the Collins Firm 1501 Farm Credit Drive #2000 McLean, VA 22102 Attorney NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT, NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Valerie Harris-Gregory and Yvonne Harris, whose addresses are 1110 Beall Pl., Laurel, MD 20707 & 2009 Virginia Ave., Hyattsville, MD 20785, was appointed Personal Representatives of the estate of Isabelle L. Harris who died on August 25, 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 (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 April 12, 2018. 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 April 12, 2018, 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: October 12, 2017 Valerie Harris-Gregory Yvonne Harris Personal Representatives TRUE TEST COPY Anne Meister Register of Wills

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Administration No. 2017 ADM 1095

Administration No. 2017 ADM 001159

Administration No. 2017 ADM 215

Administration No. 2017 ADM 001153

Cartyle Rayford Wheeler Decedent

Kim L. Brown Decedent

Charles Stevens Decedent

Leverne McLean Decedent

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

Robert P. Newman, Esq. 801 Wayne Avenue, Suite 400 Silver Spring, MD 20910 Attorney

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Cheryl Wheeler, whose address is 108 Varnum St., NE, #2, Washington, DC 20011, was appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Cartyle Rayford Wheeler who died on June 7, 2017 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 April 19, 2018. 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 April 19, 2018, 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.

Josefina Aletky, whose address is 2915 West Shakespeare Avenue, Apt. 1N, Chicago, IL 60647, was appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Kim L. Brown who died on May 23, 2017 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 April 19, 2018. 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 April 19, 2018, 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.

Clark J. Hymes, Esq., whose address is 1032 15th Street, NW, Suite 1050, Washington, DC 20005, was appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Charles Stevens who died on July 4, 1990 without a Will, and will serve with Court supervision. All unknown heirs and heirs whose whereabouts are unknown shall enter their appearance in this proceeding. Objections to such appointment (or to the probate of decedent’s Will) shall be filed with the Register of Wills, D.C., 515 5th Street, N.W., Building A, Third Floor Washington, D.C. 20001, on or before April 19, 2018. 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 April 19, 2018, 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.

Pamela McLean and Lisa D. McLean, whose addresses are 8812 Aquone Pl., Clinton, MD 20735 & 121 Urell Pl., NE, Washington, DC 20011, were appointed Personal Representatives of the estate of Leverne McLean who died on July 13, 2017 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 April 19, 2018. 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 April 19, 2018, 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: October 19, 2017

Cheryl Wheeler Personal Representative

Josefina Aletky Personal Representative

Clark J. Hymes, Esq. Personal Representative

Pamela McLean Lisa D. McLean Personal Representatives

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Virginia: In the Juvenile and Domestic

Administration No. 2017 ADM 637

Administration No. 2017 ADM 001155

Administration No. 2017 ADM 001160

Calvin A. Bussey aka Calvin Arthur Bussey Decedent

Annie Mae Brockman Decedent

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

Joy Marcell Washington, whose address is 2615 Brentwood Rd., NE, Washington, DC 20018, was appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Calvin A. Bussey aka Calvin Arthur Bussey who died on August 27, 2017 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 April 19, 2018. 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 April 19, 2018, 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.

Mary Ann Bennekin, whose address is 2219 15th St., NE, Washington, DC 20018, was appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Annie Mae Brockman who died on June 30, 2017 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 April 19, 2018. 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 April 19, 2018, 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: October 19, 2017

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Mary Ann Bennekin Personal Representative

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Armerto S. Cole Decedent Richard S. Kelly & Joseph C. Ardito DC Affordable Law Firm 1717 K Street NW Washington, DC 20008 Attorney NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT, NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Deborah F. Cole, whose address is 528 23rd Place NE, Washington, DC 20002, was appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Armetro S. Cole who died on April 20, 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 April 19, 2018. 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 April 19, 2018, 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: October 19, 2017 Deborah F. Cole Personal Representative

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Relations District Court for the County of Chesterfield 7000 Lucy Corr Blvd. Chesterfield, VA 23832 JJ091828-01-00, -02-00, -03-00, -04-00 In Re: A-Royale Means Amber Vanable v. Geno Williams LaShaya Means v. Geno Williams The object of this suit is to determine custody and visitation of A-Royale Means (DOB: 8/12/16), whose mother is LaShaya Means, and whose father, Geno Williams, last resided at 3801 Walters Lane, District Heights, MD, pursuant to Virginia Code Section 16.1-241A3. It is ORDERED that Geno Williams appear at the above-named Court and protect his interests on or before 12/1/17 at 10:00 a.m. Laura G. Griffin, Clerk of Court

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CROWELL from Page 26 al Baptist Convention, USA, Inc., the country's largest predominantly African-American religious denomination, the payday rule was both personal and pastoral. "In my home state of Louisiana, the average payday loan interest rate is 391 percent," Gable said, "With rates this high — and even higher in other states, cash-strapped people who needed only a couple hundred dollars soon discover they are in financial quicksand, paying loan fees were after week, that only sink them deeper into debt. "As best I can, I comfort those caught in payday lending's web of debt," Gable said. "Yet I also know that it is time for change. These shackles of debt must be broken." Vanita Gupta, president and CEO of The Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights, a coalition of more than 200 national organizations to promote and protect the civil and human rights of all persons in the United States, said President Trump and Congress should "get on the side of civil rights advocates, the religious

EDELMAN from Page 26 ter relief. On Oct. 8 President Trump tweeted, "Nobody could have done what I've done for #PuertoRico with so little appreciation. So much work!" And on Oct. 12 he tweeted, "...We cannot keep FEMA, the Military & the First Responders, who have been amazing (under the most difficult circumstances) in P.R. forever!" But reports from the ground make clear the work President Trump believes he's already done was delayed and is still nowhere close to being commensurate with the devastating level of suffering and need Puerto Rico's 3.5 million citizens are experiencing. Many believe the federal government would have responded with more urgency to a natural disaster that left a mainland state without any power or tore asunder the lives of 3.5 million people in Texas or Florida. Conditions in Puerto Rico are dire. Puerto Ricans are not our stepchildren — they are our brothers and sisters. We are not doing them a favor by helping; it is our obligation to aid our fellow Americans during their time of great need and tragedy beyond their control. With roads impassable, workplaces damaged, and jobs connected to tourism gone, so many Puerto Ricans have no idea when they will be able to go back to work or receive another paycheck and what will happen to their children. Some families able to get out made the quick decision to start all over again on the mainland. In the first week after the hurricane, Florida public schools reported enrolling 400 new children who had fled the storm and its aftermath. But children and

community, consumer organizations, and the public at-large by supporting and strengthening the CFPB's new rules on payday lending." "Payday lending is bad for many consumers, but like many predatory scams, it invariably ends up as a weapon against the disadvantaged communities that are least able to bear its terrible burden," Gupta said. Looking ahead, many consumer advocates remain hopeful that CFPB will go even further with its rules, to include similar actions against harmful and longer-term loans. At both the state and federal levels, civil rights leaders and consumer advocates must remain watchful to preserve, expand, and enforce existing interest rate caps now in effect in 15 states and the District of Columbia. Advocates must also remain watchful for any congressional actions that may be taken to preempt or undermine consumer protections. CFPB's payday rule marks a key step in disrupting the debt trap. Yet, much more remains to be done before financial fairness is a reality for all. WI families resettling in the mainland or staying behind to rebuild in the middle of massive destruction will all need our urgent help. You, your family, friends, and colleagues can help in the following ways: • Donate money. Organizations such as UNICEF and United for Puerto Rico are accepting monetary donations for the island and at least 90 percent of donations goes to help Puerto Ricans affected by Hurricane Maria. Any amount helps. • Donate supplies. The island desperately needs supplies including bottled water, canned foods, blankets, diapers, baby formula, baby wipes and hand sanitizer. Here is a full list of needed materials. If you would like to provide any of these supplies, please visit: https://www.nvoad.org/ howtohelp/donate. • Call your members of Congress. Without help from the federal government, Puerto Rico will run out of money by Oct. 31, and without a voting member in Congress, the island is particularly disadvantaged in seeking federal aid. Congress is currently considering a bill to provide $36.5 billion in emergency funding for hurricane and wildfire relief and recovery helping victims in Texas, Florida, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands and California, which many agree is needed but fear will not be nearly enough. Please call your members of Congress at 877-233-9025 and urge them to pass hurricane relief for Puerto Rico now. It is absolutely critical that we let children and families in Puerto Rico know that their country will not abandon them. WI

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ignoring reality while boasting about the federal response. He claimed Puerto Rico hadn't experienced a "real catastrophe" like Hurricane Katrina, and bizarrely praised the official death toll (at the time, 16) as something Puerto Ricans "can be very proud of." Trump also told disaster survivors that "you don't need" the flashlights he was handing to them, apparently ignorant of the fact that 93 percent of the island remained without power. Even as he touted a "tax reform" plan that would gift $5 trillion dollars in tax breaks to the rich and corporations over the next decade, he complained to the American citizens in Puerto Rico that they had "thrown our budget a little bit out of whack." At the same time, Trump praised his administration's response as "unbelievable" and "incredible." His advisers called it a "good news story." This isn't a game. The lives of

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American citizens have and will be lost because of the belated and inadequate response. How should American citizens be treated in a crisis of this magnitude? Surely, mobilization to provide disaster relief should be immediate and sufficient in scale to deal with the emergency. Then the U.S. should invest in rebuilding the core public infrastructure of Puerto Rico — the electric and water systems, the roads and bridges. This would not only make the island more resilient for the next crisis; it would also provide immediate jobs and help with the economic recovery. Puerto Rico bears a staggering and unpayable $74 billion in debt. During his trip to the island, Trump remarked cryptically that "we're going to have to wipe that out." Wall Street went nuts, and Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin quickly denied the president had meant what he said. Trump, who has bragged that he

is the "king of debt," could use his experience with bankruptcy to negotiate wholesale debt relief for Puerto Rico. The Wall Street bankers who made improvident loans should refinance them for pennies on the dollar. That would give the island's residents breathing room to begin to recover. If he chose to lead, Trump could push through a major program of aid — a Trump Plan for Puerto Rico modeled on the Marshall Plan for Europe after World War II — that would rebuild the island and insure jobs and growth for its residents. The cost would be far less than the hundreds of billions in tax breaks Trump has proposed for U.S. corporations that have booked profits abroad to avoid paying federal taxes. Why not benefit citizens who are victims of disaster through no fault of their own rather than corporate tax evaders? Puerto Ricans are Americans. We should not fail them in a desperate time of need. WI

There is something clearly wrong that only vapid and venal Republicans will ignore because they are so eager to hold on to the People's House. There may be more than a few screws loose in the brain of a man who would lead us to war because he has to exchange wolf tick-

ets with a North Korean leader he constantly belittles. Yes, Tillerson was right to call the man a moron, and even more right to echo the pleas of leaders like former President Jimmy Carter, who recently wrote that talks with North Korea are the only way to go. I have been a partisan all my life, supporting a Republican for public office with a small check only once. I've described myself as a "ride or die," "yellow dog" Democrat. But I have also almost always believed (white supremacists excluded) of the fundamental decency of most Americans. I've always thought that, in the face of insanity, somebody would step up and say enough. Thank you, Sen. Sue Collins, Sen. John McCain, and few others. But ya'll, is this nonsense really OK? Is it OK for a terrorist (let's not call him anything but) kill at least 58 people with automatic weapons and 45 pooh-pooh calls for gun control? Is it really OK to treat U.S. citizens like afterthoughts and throwaways? Is it really OK to turn back the clock on decency? Somebody wake me when it's over. WI

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"There is no better writer than Barbara Reynolds. … She understands the way this government works and the trickery that comes with it." Clearly my understanding of the workings of certain institutions and government came from my coach Gregory. It has left me well equipped to monitor and write about the Trump presidency and those to come — what is seen and unseen. Thank you, Mr. Gregory. WI

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narratives of the news operations. In addition to those of us who insisted upon using Gregory's truths rather than that of the major institutions were viewed as untrustworthy and soon fell out of favor. The Iran-Contra story, with my determination to ensure Greg received his just due, was the last straw that helped separate me from my job as a national reporter at a major Chicago newspaper. On page 199 of Gregg's book "Callus on My Soul," he wrote:

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