THE WASHINGTON INFORMER FINANCIAL LITERACY SUPPLEMENT 2017
PROTECTING YOUR FINANCES
VOL. 52, NO. 52 • OCTOBER 12 - 18, 2017
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month! Taste of DC Showcases Black Women Entrepreneurs
Financial Literacy Center Section
By Stacy M. Brown WI Senior Writer
By Sarafina Wright WI Staff Writer
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MPD Remains Vigilant in Wake of Las Vegas Massacre
Northwest Native Serving Craft Cocktails
Jazmyne Wade, owner and operator of a local mobile bartending company that serves up crafts cocktails, is showing the male-dominated mixologist industry a new face and style. In the VIP section at Taste of DC on Saturday, Oct. 7 at RFK Stadium in Southeast, Cocktails on Call boasted two signature drinks, an effort Wade said has been years in the making. "This is the peach-infused bourbon with all spice cloves and lime and this is vodka with pear puree and cranberries," she said, describing the cocktails. "Being able to showcase my business at the Taste of DC is five years in the making. It took time to start making strides and getting out to events like this and having the resources to deliver at such a high volume." Wade said her being a featured vendor at one of the city's most sought-after events represents the headway she's made as a small business owner. Five years ago, her dream started off as a mere idea, but after a few months of planning, she began to put the pieces together. "Cocktails on Call came from the fact that I'm a bartender and there is a need for private event
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5 (L-R) Michelle Rhee, Kaya Henderson, Mayor Muriel Bowser, and Antwan Wilson participate as panelists
at the DC Public Education Fund’s 2017 Philanthropy Forum, Thurs., Oct. 5, at Paul Laurence Dunbar High School in Northwest. The panel, titled “The Role of Philanthropy in Traditional School District Transformation,” discussed the methods and implications of philanthropic support of public education. /Photo by E Watson/EDI Photo See Education Fund story on Page 21.
Fairfax Dignified in Campaign for Virginia Lt. Governor
Former District Resident Fights Racism, Establishment
By Stacy M. Brown WI Senior Writer For Democrat Justin Fairfax, the race for lieutenant governor of Virginia has been a test of his toughness and his fortitude as he catapults into the national political spotlight. As his opponent, Jill Vogel, continues to witness the shrewdness of the longtime D.C. resident's campaign, she's resorted to name-calling and — according to many — racist attacks. "I clearly think [Fairfax] is not informed enough on those issues to talk intelligently about them. I just have to put that out there," Vogel, a Republican, chirped in the most
recent debate between the contestants. Her campaign doubled down on the remarks. "All that we have to say is that Sen. Vogel stands by her comments," said Chris West, Vogel's spokesman. Those at the debate expressed shock. "I was dumbfounded and astounded to hear those words come out of her mouth," Democratic Party Chairwoman Susan Swecker said on a conference call for reporters with state Sen. Jennifer McClellan (D-Richmond).
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5 Justin Fairfax
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The mass shooting at a country music festival in Las Vegas that left at least 59 dead and more than 500 wounded could happen anywhere, but local law enforcement officials work diligently to ensure the safety of District residents and the millions who visit daily. Records have revealed that the shooter, Stephen Paddock, had previously rented a hotel room in Chicago with a clear view of the Lollapalooza festival where performers included the British band Muse and Liam Gallagher and those in attendance included Malia Obama, the 19-yearold daughter of former President Barack Obama. Metropolitan Police Department officials said they, like agencies around the nation, do have a plan in place for such terror attacks, even given that the District contains numerous federal buildings and property and is flooded with Secret Service and other law enforcement agencies. "If a mass shooting happened on D.C. property and not federal land such as U.S. Park Service, MPD would be the lead agency," said Rachel Schaerr Reid, an MPD spokeswoman. "However, we stand ready to assist our law enforcement partners should they need help." Schaerr Reid said MPD has a longstanding policy of not com-
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