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‘Yes,’ Says State of Black America 2018 Report By D. Kevin McNeir WI Editor @dkevinmcneir The long list of troubling conditions and disparities still plaguing the majority of African-American communities may have improved within the last several decades due, in part, to the determination and leadership of and sacrifices made by Blacks and their allies during the Civil Rights Movement, but disturbing, even life-threatening inequities disparities still exist for people of color in the U.S. And in preparation for the July 29 premier on TV One, the multi-media company teamed up with National Urban League [NUL] on Tuesday, May 8, to produce the groundbreaking news special, 2018 State of Black America Town Hall. Taped at the Howard Theatre in Northwest and hosted by TV One’s news personality Roland S. Martin, the town hall examined the NUL’s annual State of Black America report – a document that has been published for the last 42 years on racial equality and justice in America. Several hundred members of the Black community attended the taping as members of the audience with some sharing comments and asking questions. Taped to air as a two-hour special, the town hall brought together some of our nation’s greatest thought leaders, journalists and public figures for a powerful

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5 TV One and the National Urban League joined forces to host a televised town hall taping on Tuesday, May 8 that will become a two-hour special, airing Monday, July 29, on “The State of Black America.” Panelists who weighed-in on health care and voting/civic engagement in the second of two discussions include (l-r): Shermichael Singleton, political strategist; Linda Goler Blount, president/CEO, Black Women’s Health Initiative; Benjamin Crump, civil rights attorney; and Angela Yee, radio personality. /Photo by Roy Lewis

District officials want the federal government to stay out of their local business by trying to control local policy. D.C. Delegate Eleanor Holmes Norton and Mayor Muriel Bowser held a press conference alongside a collation of organizations to speak out against the policy riders in the federal budget. Chairman Phil Mendelson and a national and local coalition working to protect local D.C. laws from being blocked or overturned during the fiscal year 2019 appropriations process joined them. “We want Congress to keep their hands off the things that mat-

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Affordable Housing Crisis Plagues D.C. Residents By Jonathan Franklin Special to The Informer

Columbia Heights is known for its panoramic view of downtown D.C., racial diversity, numerous businesses — both small and retail — and its bustling restaurant scene. But despite all of the positives, Columbia Heights struggles with a lack of affordable housing for its residents. “I have lived in the area for over 12 years now and by the looks of it over time, there has been constant change in housing, mostly negative,” said Sheri Johnson, a longtime resident of the Columbia Heights neighborhood and a recipient of the District’s affordable housing services. “It seems as though there has been a new, expensive living option popping up in

the area every year.” The insufficient amount of affordable housing continues to be a crisis that many communities across the country face. According to The Washington Post, nearly 40 percent of households in the District being recipients of affordable housing, 47,000 families are on the D.C. Housing Authority’s waiting list for public housing, and more than 7,500 people are homeless. The process for obtaining affordable housing in the District comes with many hoops and hurdles — going through an extensive application process, income verification and lottery pool — as affordable housing is a crucial need for many residents across the eight wards. Within the Columbia Heights-

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Domestic Violence Symposium theand ex-put onMarlow also like to see “To make myself clear I know thatMildred slaves didMuhammad, not get shackled a boat bywould free will.” 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 educatGeorge’s County public school teachers receiveviolence. free goodies and Center of the city of District Prince the Beltway Sniper attacks in ed aboutwill domestic discounts in honor of National is Teacher“We Appreciation May 7-11. Heights and the National Hook-other2002. Mildred Muhammad have to Week stop being pas- For aboutthe 26founder of them,ofthey’ll a VIP reception and a dinner school Up of Black Women. 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This year’s events include a community health dent the National andof wellness seminar, aHook-Up youth summit on gun violence and police brutality, ofthe Black Women, no and a Malcolm X Walk on May 20 at 3 sounds of EUsaid andthere SugarisBear consistency in the way domestic p.m. beginning at the Howard Theatre. Former Congressional staffer and violence issues are co-founder dealt with Charles by Malcolm X Week Stephenson says, “if Malcolm X were alive today to witness the daily assaults on Black communities and other people of color, he would not be sitting and watching -- he’d be educating and mobilizing, inspiring the masses to get woke, stay informed and work for positive change and justice. His messages are as relevant today as they ever were before.” For more information, visit www.malcolmxday.org or call 202-621-8549.

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D.C. Mayor Bowser and Metropolitan Police Chief Peter Newsham launched last month the District’s Summer Crime Initiative, the city’s coordinated effort to reduce crime through strategic prevention and focused enforcement in highcrime areas. Each year, since 2010, the police department has identified five to six target neighborhoods that have experienced a high density of violence. In those areas, they use all available resources including collaborative outreach to prevent crime in the area during the summer months. “We know that crime and violence prevention is about more than just policing,” Bowser said. “The Summer Crime Prevention Initiative builds safer, stronger neighborhoods by expanding access to opportunities that keep our young people safe and engaged, connecting residents to employment opportunities, and ensuring more neighborhoods get the attention and supports they need to thrive.” The initiative, which runs from May 1 to Aug. 31, aims to reduce violent crime, remove illegal guns from neighborhoods and hold repeat offenders accountable. This year, MPD will implement the plan in the selected Police Service Areas of in Wards 5, 6 and 7. The selected areas cover the neighborhoods of Langston Carver, Trinidad, Grant Park NE Boundary, Greenway, Greater Anacostia, Woodland, Congress Heights, Douglass, Shipley and Washington Highlands. Council member Kenyan McDuffie (D-Ward 5) said he would like to see more neighborhoods in his ward included in the plan. Last year, the program only included just one service area in Ward 5 in the Carver Terrace and Langston Terrace communities. “I am heartened that this year

the program is expanded to include Trinidad at the onset,” McDuffie said. “However, I remain concerned about other areas of Ward 5, and have followed up with the police chief to request those same areas be addressed.” Last year, he requested the Hanover, Truxton, Brentwood Road, Saratoga and Montana neighborhoods be included in the plan, as well as a playground at Taft Junior High School. This year, he made the same request, sending a letter to Newsham and the city deputy mayor on public safety requesting that the additional areas be included in the current plan. “Over the course of the past 10 years, the efforts of MPD and our partner agencies during the Summer Crime Initiative have greatly contributed to the steady decrease in violent crime across the District,” Newsham said of the reprogram. “Our goal is to build upon the successes of the past Summer Crime Initiatives and develop thriving relationships with community members in these areas.” Newsham said that support in the form of city services looks different depending on a neighborhood’s needs. For instance, some neighborhoods want programs that can create jobs in the community while others are looking for summer activities for kids or resources for substance abuse and mental health treatment. Newsham said statistics have shown the Summer Crime Initiative works, driving down crime in the target areas. After the program last year, homicides decreased by 25 percent in targeted areas. Robberies decreased by 32 percent, assault with a deadly weapon decreased by 46 percent and burglaries decreased by 17 percent. Violent crime in target neighborhoods decreased by 38 percent and overall crime decreased by 12 percent.t. WI Discover the world’s best walk-in bathtub from 5 Reasons American Standard Walk-In Tubs are Your Best Choice 1 2

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The #MeToo movement has launched a #MuteRKelly campaign due to decadeslong allegations of sexual abuse against women, calling for radio,TV and concert promoters to cut ties with the singer. What are your thoughts? MARQUS WHITMAN / CHICAGO, ILLINOIS

If we’re going to mute him, we might as well mute everybody who’s been involved and benefited from his music. This goes further than the music.

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People think because he used to put out good music, he can’t be a predator … Stop heaping praise on the artist and look at the man. Was 15-year-old Aaliyah not a clue into his character? Just asking.

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Despite the musings of many brothers and sisters who insist that being behind bars isn’t all that bad, I’ve never wanted to have anything more than a vicarious experience of being locked up in America’s profit-making jails or prisons. After a stupid night on the town many years ago, I got my one-night taste of what it was like. And believe me, I made sure I never returned again. As for comments like “all my friends are there and it’s like a family,” I suppose that I should believe what those formerly incarcerated say – I just can’t. The latest trend in efforts to reform criminal justice systems in many states has been to cut budgets – budgets that are paid with taxpayers’ dollars. The rationale is that after decades of constant growth, 2016 was the first year that the number of people sent to prisons for low-level offenses declined by 7 percent after peaking in 2009. So, it makes sense to cut costs as prison populations decline. Seems like that would make sense,

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right? But consider what recently happened in South Carolina which boasts having the country’s cheapest prison system for taxpayers at $20,053 per year (compared to New York which has the highest expenses for taxpayers, $69,355 annually). In order to save money, South Carolina has reduced mental health and other rehabilitative programs, eliminated amenities and activities that keep prisoners busy and, in many cases, because of the closing of multiple maximum-security prisons, they’ve found it necessary to increase the practice of mixing violent and non-violent inmates while also employing fewer guards. Thus, South Carolina witnessed the nation’s deadliest prison riot in the last 25 years after seven inmates were stabbed and slashed to death this April. Violence is on the rise with deaths inside prisons almost doubling over a decade, from about four homicides per 100,000 inmates in 2014, according to the most recent data from the U.S. Bureau of Justice Statistics. And while the federal government does not keep data on prison riots, state records and media accounts indicate that there were at least nine prison riots nationwide in 2017 – equaling levels last recorded in the 1980s. So, while states are saving money, those who are sent to prison are being crowded into cells like sardines – or perhaps like slaves once were as they were being shipped from Africa

to America and other western countries. One more recent change that astonished me: before one rule was ended in federal prisons, it was harder and more expensive for thousands of inmates to receive books because of the banning of direct delivery through mail from publishers, bookstores and book clubs. Inmates couldn’t even have books shipped free from friends and relatives and could not have books sent directly from online retailers like Amazon. com. According to reports by The Washington Post, inmates in at least four facilities were required to order books only through a prison-approved vendor and at three of the prisons, to pay an extra 30 percent markup. The restrictions were already in place in Virginia and California and were scheduled to start this month in Florida. America used to care about its citizens. America used to boast about its efforts to rehabilitate those who had broken the law and were sentenced to serve time in our country’s prisons and jails. America used to be a place of benevolence for those who may have fallen along the way or made the mistake of breaking the law. But that’s not the America in which we live today. Beware my brothers and sisters. There’s a new form of slavery in America. The “peculiar institution” has been refitted, refashioned and reconfigured – it’s called jail. WI

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Business Community Engages D.C. Council Hopefuls at Forum

AROUND THE REGION Vote in the Tuesday, June 19, 2018 Primary Election Polls will be open from 7am to 8pm. During the Primary, only Democratic, Republican, DC Statehood Green, and Libertarian voters may vote on the candidates. However, every registered voter, including unaffiliated and minor party affiliated voters, may vote on the Initiative Measure that will appear on the ballot.

Contests on the Ballot: 5 Dionne Reeder, a candidate for the At-Large council seat, speaks during a candidate’s forum May 2 at the D.C. Chamber of Commerce in Northwest. / Photo by Roy Lews

By Tatyana Hopkins WI Staff Writer Candidates for two at-large seats on the D.C. Council presented their legislative proposals May 2 at forum held by the D.C. Chamber of Commerce, as the prospective city leaders laid out their agenda for the District’s business community. The incumbents — Democrat Anita Bonds and independent Elissa Silverman — faced their respective challengers in two separate segments. Bonds’ opponents included Marcus Goodwin, Aaron Holmes and Jeremiah Lowery — her three foes in the June 19 Democratic primary — while Silverman squared off with Dionne Bussey-Reeder, Ambrose Lane Jr. and Rustin Lewis, whom she’ll face in the November general election. “We thought this would be a great opportunity for small businesses to hear from the candidates running for” the at-large seats, Marie C. Johns, chair of the D.C. Chamber’s board of directors, said of the forum. Johns said that the chamber wanted to give business owners the opportunity to present their election agendas. Matters of taxes, education and affordable housing took center stage at the forum. “We need to reduce some of the burden on the businesses in the District,” said chamber President and CEO Vincent B. Orange. “We are looking at $1 billion in new taxes.” Orange said the 0.62 percent payroll tax on employers to fund the District’s universal paid-leave program would cost D.C. businesses about $250 million, the proposed carbon tax would cost them $650 million and Metro funding would cost businesses in the city about $170 million. He also said as the city’s unemployment insurance fund grows to nearly $600 million, the addition of $150 million to the fund will fall back on the city’s small businesses. “After these new taxes, the business community is still faced with

workforce development, educating our young people and providing affordable housing,” Orange said, adding that those issues, alongside circulating dollars within the District by hiring city residents and using D.C.-based contractors for development, were the chamber’s priorities. Though Lane said he would not support a decrease in the amount of funds dedicated due to unemployment disparities, he proposed a “jobs for all” bill that would guarantee District residents employment, saying that 5 to 8 percent of the budget could support the bill. “It’s about the priorities that we set,” he said. Bussey-Reeder, who owns the Cheers at the Big Chair restaurant in Ward 8, touted her track record of employing city residents. She also proposed cutting taxes for local businesses and leveraging the city resources to build more affordable housing. “Once you elect me, I will be the only council member that is a business owner and who understand your plight,” said. “I hire D.C. residents. Out of my six employees, five of them live in the District of Columbia, four of them live in Ward 8.” Bonds also promised to commit to no new taxes for D.C. businesses, while Goodwin proposed expansion of vocational education opportunities and offering incentives to developers that use District contractors and workers. Tanya Crawford, a District resident and owner of a small business of an accounting firm aimed at tracking government accountability and financial compliance, said the forum was a “great investment” of her time. She said hearing the candidates’ perspectives on protecting small businesses would help her in the polls. “It’s evident that Black businesses are an endangered species in D.C.,” Crawford said she was looking for candidates to discuss how they would protect minority business in the city. “Black businesses are not equitably represented in the District.” WI

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RIDERS from Page 1 ter to our residents,” Bowser said. “Congress cannot interfere in locally approved laws in D.C.” While the city can create its own laws, Congress controls its finances. Currently, four budget amendments, or riders, exist in the president’s D.C. spending budget for this year. The presidential budget for the District includes stipulations that prohibit and prevent the local government from passing and funding legalized medical suicide assistance also known as death with dignity laws, funding abortions for low-income residents and implementing protections for employees discriminated against based on reproductive choices. It would also prevent the District from commercializing recreational marijuana. The District has pushed back on appropriation riders attached to the D.C. spending bill before. Norton said she called to the coalition together to go on the offensive as the fiscal year 2019 D.C. appropriations process began in the second session of this Congress. “During the first session, we saw more attacks on the District’s local laws than in recent memory,” she said. She encouraged the group by recalling that she first came to Congress, the House held hearings on the D.C. budget “as if it were a congressional bill.” “But fighting together, we have not only eliminated those hearings, we have eliminated the appropriations subcommittee that held them,” said the District’s longtime delegate. “And we have defeated most bills and appropriations riders that have sought to overturn local D.C. laws.” She said many Republican members of Congress attack D.C. laws that they disagree are urged to do so to get financial contributions from corporations, satisfy special interest groups or to raise their profiles back home. She said sometimes attacks on D.C. laws start with stand-alone bills to overturn local law, but more often congressional opponents turn to the appropriations process to block local laws. She called the attacks abuse of congressional authority over the D.C. budget. But Norton noted that most attempts to defend local D.C. laws have been successful. Last year, Rep. Andy Harris (R-Maryland) offered a rider to block the District’s law regulating the labeling of personal hygiene

AROUND THE REGION products, particularly wet wipes, as safe to flush. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) and Rep. Mark Meadows (R-North Carolina) introduced stand-alone bills that would alter the local school system by requiring the District to spend local funds for students to attend private schools and other educational expenses. Rep. Steve King (R-Texas) also introduced an anti-union bill unique to the District. None of the aforementioned attempts to alter local D.C. law were successful. “If Congress is inclined to focus on the District, we urge members to pass our bill to make the District of Columbia the 51st state,” Norton said. Though the presidential budget includes four riders, the coalition gathered to talk about five attacks on D.C. policy by the federal government, the fifth being the District’s gun control laws. Last year Sen. Marco Rubio (R-Florida) reintroduced a bill he previously pushed to erase D.C.’s gun-control laws, which are among the most restrictive in the country, with a provision that would require the city’s police to issue concealed-carry permits to any resident or visitor who meets basic criteria. “We need Congress to strengthen our gun laws, not attempt to weaken them,” said Aaron King, a Woodrow Wilson High School Student that helped organize the local rally ahead of the March for Our Lives in March. Legalizing the commercial sale of marijuana was also a major focus for the press conferences speakers. D.C. legalized recreational marijuana for people over 21 by referendum in 2014 but budget riders have prohibited its sale in the District. Members of the coalition include the Center to Prevent Gun Violence, American Civil Liberties Union, Death with Dignity National Center, Planned Parenthood Federation of America, Drug Policy Alliance and D.C. Vote. Other organizations in the coalition include Above All, Americans United for Separation of Church and State, Catholics for Choice, Coalition to Stop Gun Violence, Compassion & Choices, DCMJ, and NARAL Pro-Choice America. New riders may yet to come during the appropriations process. “We already know what the solution is to end this cycle,” said Bo Shuff, executive director of the statehood advocacy group D.C. Vote. “It’s statehood.” WI

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PRINCE GEORGE'S COUNTY Democratic Candidates for Md. Lt. Governor Make Cases at Forum By William J. Ford WI Staff Writer @jabariwill BALTIMORE — Six of the nine Democratic candidates for Maryland lieutenant governor made their cases Thursday, May 3 during their first candidates’ forum at Pennsylvania Avenue AME Zion Church as the June 26 primary nears. During the nearly two-hour discussion, each candidate mostly agreed to resurrect the city’s Red Line project, provide more money for the state’s four historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) and push for a Democrat to manage the state.

5Democratic candidates for governor engage the audience. /Photo by Willliam J. Ford

Five of the candidates — Sharon Blake, Valerie Ervin, Luwanda Jenkins, Baltimore City Councilman Brandon Scott and Susan Turnbull — said jurisdictions should have fully elected school boards. Elizabeth Embry, who is pairing with Prince George’s County Executive Rushern L. Baker III, echoed her running mate in her response. “In looking across the country at elected versus non-elected school boards, there’s not a strong story in one outperforming the other,” said Embry, a former Baltimore prosecutor. “What is true that the school boards that are most effective are the ones with the strongest

people on them.” Turnbull, a former chairwoman of the state’s Democratic Party, said Prince George’s offers an example of a jurisdiction without a fully elected school that brings a lack of accountability and led to various scandals. The school system’s CEO Kevin Maxwell, also known as a superintendent, made announcement May 1 to step down. “We believe in the people’s ability to elect their leaders,” said Turnbull, who is running with former NAACP President Ben Jealous. “Government only works when it is accountable.” The lieutenant governor, though technically second in command in the state, is often considered inconsequential. But, as seen in 2015 when Gov. Larry Hogan was sidelined while undergoing cancer

treatments, the role can quickly and unexpectedly become of the upmost importance. “The position, although people perceive it as ceremonial, you are a heartbeat away from functioning the state government and budget,” said Scherod Barnes, chair of the Baltimore City Democrat State Central Committee. “You never know when you may be called.” During Thursday’s forum, Blake addressed the topic of criminal justice reform and working with police officers, saying officers should reside in the community they protect and serve. Blake, a former president of the Baltimore Teachers Union, mentioned how a Baltimore police officer assisted after she experienced car trouble on her way to the forum. “Those are the kind of police

officers that we need in Baltimore City and throughout the state,” said Blake, running mate of Krish Vignarajah, a onetime policy director for former first lady Michelle Obama. Ervin, a former Montgomery County councilwoman and running mate of Baltimore County Executive Kevin Kamenetz, said the state should decriminalize marijuana and those jailed for possessing small amounts should be released from jail and records expunged. “Until we crack this code of deep structural racism and how we are going to tackle that in public policy, this is going to continue to be a problem,” Ervin said. Scott, the only elected official

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Hopefuls for Sheriff, State’s Attorney Spar in Forum By William J. Ford WI Staff Writer @jabariwill Prince George’s County residents will elect a new state’s attorney this year, but possibly keep the sheriff for another four years. Eight candidates for both positions presented part of their platforms Friday, May 4 during a forum at the Upper Marlboro administration building. Mayor Tonga Turner said public safety remains one of the most important subjects for residents in the town and countywide. “I’m in the same position as you — I’m getting to know each of [the candidates] on where they stand on all the issues,” she said to the residents in attendance. “Vote for what matters. Vote for what speaks to you and your family.” The county’s Sheriff’s Office, which celebrated its 332nd anniversary on April 20, is one of the law enforcement agencies in Maryland, mainly serving as a protector of the courts.

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One of its most high-risk duties involve serving warrants and responding to calls for domestic-violence related situations. Prince George’s ranks number one in the state for domestic-violence offenses. Sheriff Melvin C. High, 73, seeks his third consecutive four-year term, but has five opponents in the race: Deputy Sheriff Kendal Wade, Dave Grogan, Sylvester Jones, Anthony Ayers Sr. and Percy Reeder Sr. High laid out his plans if re-elected, such as equipping many of his deputies with body cameras by next year, instituting a mentoring program for middle school students and organizing coffee clubs and other meetings with citizen groups. “What we are hearing [Friday] are things your state and your county and your sheriff’s department are already working on and are doing,” he said. Wade wants to incorporate a younger and fresher vision for the office. For instance, he proposed to create a domestic violence registry that’s similar to a sex offender reg-

istry. According to a video he released, “This epidemic is option times treated with a reactive response often that a proactive approach.” “We can’t take the old ways of policing and apply them to the new issues of today,” he said Friday. Grogan, a retired U.S. Marshal and Marine veteran, also said the office must adapt to 21st-century policing because High “represents the past.” If elected, Grogan said he would immediately investigate shootings when an unarmed resident is fatally shot. “Throughout my tenure, I have never fired my weapon at anyone,” he said. “When there’s a mistake by a law enforcement officer, we recognize there’s a mistake and do everything we can to ensure the community this is not going to be a common practice.” Jones, a retired Army veteran and former assistant director with U.S. Marshal’s Service, said training and educating residents will help increase trust between the sheriff

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office and community. He hosted a domestic violence discussion Wednesday, May 9 at Laurel Boys and Girls Club. “I believe in town halls. … Let’s talk about how to get things done,” Jones said. “We can educate and hear from the community on what [its] concerns are.” Ayers, a retired Prince George’s police officer, said collaboration with the state’s attorney, social service agencies, schools and community organizations makes people’s live better. Ayers, also a former Capitol Heights police chief, received credit for “Unity in the Community” parade and festival in the town to bridge the gap between local law enforcement agencies and residents. “We can’t do this by ourselves,” he said. “We have to work as a group.”

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The state’s attorney’s office will have a new person at the helm to oversee law to protect nearly one

million Prince George’s residents. That’s because Angela Alsobrooks will run for the county executive’s position that will be vacated by County Executive Rushern L. Baker III, who’s term-limited and is running for governor. The three state’s attorney candidates — Aisha Braveboy, Mike Lyles and state Sen. Victor Ramirez — all said Friday that Alsobrooks has done a good job. However, more can be done. Braveboy, a former state delegate, would ensure the office does more collaboration with housing and social service agencies to provide transitional housing for domestic violence victims. Lyles, director of the county’s Human Relations Commission, said he would establish a grading system in the office so salaries are on par with neighboring jurisdictions such as Montgomery and Anne Arundel counties. Ramirez, a practicing attorney who’s managed his own law office since 2001, said maintaining solid,

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Prince George’s Aims to Foster Early Love of Reading Exactly 52 percent of Prince George’s County third-grade students who took the state of Maryland’s PARCC exam for English and language arts last year didn’t meet or partially met expectations on grade-level standards, according to the state Department of Education’s report card. That’s why several Prince George’s agencies and local health care providers will collaborate to incorporate Smart Start for Babies program. One of the main goals: incorporate a love for reading for children from birth to boost early childhood education. “In today’s world of cellphones, we need to have kids connected with books,” said Betty Hager Francis, the county’s chief administrative officer for health, human services and education. “It strengthens a bond between parent and child. There’s nothing like reading to your baby.” With a few babies in attendance Thursday, May 3 at the Cheverly Health Center Atrium, officials briefly explained some of the re-

sources parents can receive. The county’s Health Department will supply portable cribs for those in need to prevent infant sleep-related deaths. The county’s Department of Social Services provide parents with information on child care and how to report abuse and neglect. In connection with the Memorial Library System’s Books from Birth program, children enrolled will receive a free book every month until they turn 5 years old. If children are registered for the program at birth, a child could receive up to 60 books, said Samuel Epps IV, president of the system’s board of trustees. “Early literacy is the key to success in schools and in life,” Epps said. One colorful cloth book three babies waved, read and tapped on showed pictures of farm animals, a tractor and a barn. “From birth to three years of life, students who are read to will hear 30 million more words than a child who has not,” said Monica Goldson, deputy superintendent for teaching and learning for the school system. “Research shows that one in three students enter our

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professional relationships between the state’s attorney and county executive offices help, especially when it comes to budgets. They also responded to a question about their stance on legalized marijuana. In Maryland, lawmakers approved medical marijuana several years ago. It remains illegal for recreational use. All three candidates support laws to decriminalize marijuana, but they expanded upon on its uses. Braveboy supports medical marijuana, but not recreationally because “I don’t believe making drugs more available at this time ... is a good thing for our young people.” “I don’t support legalized marijuana until the people of this country decide it should be removed [as] a Class 1 felony on the federal level,” Lyles said. “It presents too many problems for us.” Ramirez disagreed. “It may be unpopular right now, but the same thing was said about alcohol,” he said. “If we have a way to control it, I think we should.” Early voting for the primary election runs June 14-21. Election day is June 26. WI

among the running mates, said control of the Baltimore Police should be relinquished from state control and “given back to the city.” “Baltimore, like every other jurisdiction, should be in control of its Police Department,” said Scott, the running mate of Baltimore attorney Jim Shea. Jenkins, who worked in Gov. Martin O’Malley’s administration and Baltimore native, said resources to fight crime and offer mental health services must be provided to enhance the state’s largest city. “The state of Maryland cannot succeed unless Baltimore City succeeds,” said Jenkins, the running mate of state Sen. Richard Madaleno Jr. of Montgomery County. “We must all be a partner with the city of Baltimore in reducing crime.” The three other Democratic candidates — Julie Verratti, co-owner of Denizens Brewery and running mate of tech entrepreneur Alec Ross; Freda Jaffe, running mate of Ralph Jaffe of Baltimore County; and Charles S. Waters, running mate with James Hugh Jones II of Baltimore City — did not attend Thursday’s forum. WI

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kindergarten doors without the literacy schools needed.” Nahid Mazarei, a medical doctor at MedStar Southern Maryland Hospital Center in Clinton, said partnerships with nonprofit organizations help patients and even staff. The March of Dimes provides childbirth, breastfeeding and support-group classes at the hospital, Mazarei said. “You all can come,” she said. “It’s about community.” County Executive Rushern L. Baker III, who is running for Maryland governor, said the next administration can keep the program going after he leaves office. “When we will talk about how we improve the quality of life in Prince George’s County, it starts early with our youngest — our babies,” he said. “How are we going to improve the numbers for our kids graduating and not dropping out of school? It starts here.” WI

5Prince George’s County Executive Rushern L. Baker III holds Christian Rhodes Jr., 1, after the county’s Health Department introduced a new program to encourage reading and boost early childhood education at the Cheverly Health Center Atrium May 3. /Photo by William J. Ford

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BUSINESS Chelsey Green and the Green Project Break Down Stereotypes Mars Urban Arts Initiative Artist Touted as Innovator Special to the Washington Informer Billboard-charting recording artist violinist Chelsey Green and her band The Green Project will make their Washington Performing Arts main stage debut on Saturday, May 12. Chelsey tears down all stereo-

types of the violin and viola by fusing traditional classical technique with popular favorites and enticing original songs in various genres, including R&B, pop, soul, funk, jazz, alternative, hip hop, gospel and more. As Washington Performing Arts’ first-ever Mars Urban Arts Initiative Artist-in-Residence,

Chelsey has been a frequent presence in D.C. throughout the 2017/18 season. She has given workshops for young musicians at Suitland High School, broken music from Bach to Beyoncé down to its essence in a sold-out event sponsored by the Washington Performing Arts Junior Board at Republic Restoratives and has performed at various community events. Chelsey’s performance with The Green Project on May 12 will include several new works that will feature on her forthcoming album to be released later this summer. With performances often described as passionate, vivacious, electrifying, and innovative, Chelsey Green brings the unmatched tone, richness and vibrancy of violin and viola playing to worldwide audiences in a whole new way. Green has shared the stage and screen with international artists including Stevie Wonder, Maysa, Kirk Franklin, J.Cole, Estelle, MC Lyte, Questlove and Black Thought of The Roots. The Green Project was selected as one of nine musical ensembles chosen among over 300 applicants to tour and teach around

the world as cultural ambassadors for the 2017 American Music Abroad program presented by the U.S. Department of State. The group toured extensively throughout the Middle East, Eastern Europe and Haiti. The Green Project released their debut EP, “Still Green: The EP” in April 2012 to rave reviews. Their most recent album, The Green Room, their highly anticipated second release and first full-length album debuted on the Billboard Contemporary Jazz Album Chart at #22 and #7 on the iTunes Jazz Albums chart. Dedicated to educating our youth, Chelsey Green and The Green Project spend time devoted to the community by providing a wide range of educational music workshops to city and county schools, after school programs, educational groups and more. Committed to spreading

the love of live music to younger generations, Chelsey Green and The Green Project work with students from all backgrounds and expose them to the possibilities of what music can be. Washington Performing Arts nourishes communities throughout the region by partnering with local organizations and other arts institutions, staging concerts and arts activities in the neighborhoods, involving internationally known mainstage performers in community programs, and presenting locally based artists to a wider audience. Their achievements have been recognized with a National Medal of Arts and with two Mayor’s Arts Awards from the D.C. government. Their continuing motto, as expressed by their founder, Patrick Hayes: “Everybody in, nobody out.” WI

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By Brigette White WI Contributing Writer Have you heard about local farmers markets and wondered what they have or where are they located? Listed below are a few markets with local vendors and food that was cultivated in the Chesapeake Bay area within a 200-mile radius of D.C. The Eastern Market (225 7th Street SE) is easy to find. The market is open from 7 a.m.-7 p.m. Tuesday-Friday, 7 a.m.-6 p.m. on Saturday and 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday, and is closed on Mondays. It is accessible by Metro, car, and Capital Bikeshare. Here you will find indoor merchants such as Blue Iris Flowers, known for its floral arrangements and gifts. “For Mother’s Day, customers can get flower arrangements of lilies, traditional flowers, peonies, tulips, or French Williams instead of roses this year,” said one staff member. You can find pictures of their Mother’s Day arrangements on their website (easternmarketflorist.com). The Eastern Market has everything that you need, including Bowers Fancy Dairy Products and Calomiris Fruits and Vegetables for produce, nuts, juices, honey, olive oil and pastries. “I come here once a month basically to get my meats and some goodies, too,” said Northwest resident Deborah “Mama D” Stevens, who also goes to the 14th & U Street Farmers Market (2000 14th St NW) on Saturdays to purchase her produce. Every weekend vendors set up tents in the streets and plazas surrounding the market. A few of those vendors includes Trofina Joy Fashions that sells African clothing with print designs for men and women; Habeebah’s Herbals for natural skin care products; Jacqueline Bryant Campbell for African-American

handmade cloth dolls and art quilts; K’Owino Batiks for East African artwork and Mildred Baldwin Fine Art and Crafts for handcrafted bags, totes and accessories. “Our nation has the gift and curse of always having whatever produce, meat or food available at all times — that’s not quite how this nation began or other nations currently operate,” said Rabia Kamara, owner of Ruby Scoops, local retailer of premium small-batch ice creams, sorbets, sherbets, and desserts made from scratch. “It’s nice to get back to basics and eat what’s in season, support local farmers and makers. I’ve really enjoyed getting to support local creators and [they] support me. I really enjoy building relationships with customers and other vendors.” You can find Ruby Scoops in D.C. at FreshFarm Market (812 Vermont Ave NW) on Thursdays from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. and USDA Market (12th St SW) on Fridays from 9 a.m.- 2 p.m. The Farmers Market SW and Market SW is located outside of Waterfront Metro Station. Market SW is an art market that is open every other Friday evening 4 p.m.-10 p.m., starting May 4 and ending Oct. 19. The Farmers Market SW is open every Saturday from 9 a.m.-1 p.m., from April 21-Nov. 17. At this market you can find local produce, herbs, pasture meats, eggs, cheese, fresh breads and pastries, cut flowers, plants, local coffee, hot prepared foods and more. This market accepts SNAP/food stamps and WIC/Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program and offers a Produce Plus Program. With Produce Plus, D.C. residents who have SNAP/ food stamp benefits can go to farmers markets twice a week to get $10 worth of fresh fruit and vegetables. To find nearby farmers markets, go to https://www.localharvest.org. WI

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When you have a child or family member with mental health issues it is even more important that you complete an estate plan. The strategic planning or lack of planning will impact the life of a loved one considerably if their disability impacts their financial supports. I am clear that mental health should be measured on a continuum. Many if not all of us have issues that would be considered mental illness. Many of us are able while to stay gainfully employed. Many people become unable to work due to mental or physical illness. Two programs that are administered through the Social Security Administration for people with disabilities are 1) Social Security Disability Insurance and 2) Supplemental Security Income Programs. Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) is a program for people who have worked and paid into Social Security. In general, to get disability benefits, you must meet two different earnings tests: 1) a recent work test, based on your age at the time you became disabled and 2) the amount of time that someone has worked and contributed into Social Security. This program does not measure your assets to determine eligibility. There is an income limit that will reduce the distribution based upon other income sources. Supplemental Security Income (SSI) is a Federal income supplement program funded by general tax revenues. It is designed to help aged, blind and disabled people who have little or no income or resources and it provides cash to meet basic needs for food, clothing and shelter. The value of your resources is one of the factors that determines whether you are eligible for SSI benefits. However, not all resources count for SSI. If the value of your countable resources is over the allowable limit which is $2,000 for an individual at the beginning of the month, you cannot receive SSI for that month. If you decide to sell the excess resources for what they are worth, you may receive SSI beginning the month after you sell the excess resources. You may even be able to receive benefits while you try to sell the excess resources in certain situations. The Supplemental Security Income (SSI) program is a crucial component of the social safety net for low-income adults with severe disabilities. In addition to providing federal cash payments (with optional state supplements), SSI often serves as a gateway to health insurance under Medicaid. Although SSI and Medicaid are both means-tested programs, financial eligibility for SSI is determined using standard national criteria, whereas Medicaid is administered by the states, which have considerable leeway in developing Medicaid eligibility policies. In 40 states and the District of Columbia (41 jurisdictions), SSI awardees are categorically eligible for Medicaid. In 34 of those jurisdictions, the Social Security Administration (SSA) promptly notifies the state Medicaid agency of an individual’s categorical eligibility for Medicaid upon award of SSI payments using an electronic transmission process—in other words, Medicaid enrollment is automatic. While the cash distribution of the SSI may seem minimal, the value of the Medicaid is substantial. Health insurance can be lost if there is a period when the person has more resources can include mental health provides the supports needed that greatly exceeds the monthly allocation of cash. When a person receives a distribution from an inheritance with or without a Will, the beneficiary may lose their governmental benefits. If we have loved ones with disabilities and mental illness this requires greater strategic planning for support. Aimee D. Griffin, Esq., The Griffin Firm, PLLC 5335 Wisconsin Ave NW Suite 440 Washington DC 20015 www.thegriffinfirm-PLLC.com 202-379-4738

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NATIONAL Trump Could Be Subpoenaed by Mueller in Russia Probe

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President Donald Trump and special counsel Robert Mueller are on a collision course — one that appeared close to happening last month but now might just take place under more hostile conditions. Multiple reports now suggest Mueller will subpoena Trump, setting up a court battle for the ages and one that will test the powers of the United States presidency. Preemptively, Trump has hired Emmet T. Floyd, a District-based lawyer who represented Bill Clinton

Meanwhile, the newspaper reported that Trump’s advisers see a new peril on the horizon: If Democrats win control of the House, they would have the authority to issue subpoenas or even convene impeachment hearings. “Emmet Flood will be joining the White House staff to represent the president and the administration against the Russia witch hunt,” White House press secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders said in a statement, adopting the president’s derisive label for the special counsel investigation. “Ty Cobb, a friend of the president, who has done a terrif-

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during his impeachment. The New York Times reported that the hire signals that the White House sees no immediate end to its legal problems and is girding for a combative relationship with a new Congress after the midterm elections. Flood replaces Ty Cobb, the White House lawyer who persuaded Trump to cooperate with the special counsel for the first year of its investigation. Cobb assured the president that doing so would bring the investigation to a swift end and that hasn’t happened while Mueller’s investigation isn’t likely to conclude soon, the Times reported.

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Cobb responded: “I don’t pay attention to Steve Bannon. I’ve seen all his documents.” Rudolph W. Giuliani, the former mayor of New York who is a longtime confidant of the president’s, has come aboard, pledging to negotiate an interview for Trump with the special counsel. Giuliani said Mueller had no authority to subpoena the president, an argument that appeared to signal a combative approach, the newspaper reported. But he also did not foreclose the idea of an interview, if the topics were limited and the discussion did not last more than two-and-a-half hours. He objected to some of Mueller’s proposed questions as “amateur psychiatry.” “How the hell can someone remember what they were feeling two years ago?” Giuliani said. “It was time to make a change and the new guy, Emmet, will add a tremendous amount of experience, having been involved in representing President Clinton.” wi

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The Federal Emergency Management Agency will finish conducting a national exercise this week to test responses during hurricane season. FEMA invited government agencies, businesses and residents in the Mid-Atlantic region to participate in the biennial exercise that begain April 30 and ends Friday, May 11. The formal exercise represents a key step toward implementing FEMAs 2018-2022 strategic plan to test lessons learned from the unprecedented 2017 hurricane season, officials said in a news release. “The National Level Exercise provides an opportunity for those living in vulnerable areas to participate by understanding their risk and taking action to prepare now,” said FEMA Administrator Brock Long. “Resiliency goes beyond just strengthening infrastructure, it is ensuring that citizens, state, local, tribal, and territorial governments have the tools and skill sets necessary to reduce the impact of future disasters.”

The 2018 National Level Exercise tests federal, state, and local governments’ ability to respond to catastrophic incidents; Maryland, Virginia, Pennsylvania, Delaware, West Virginia and the District of Columbia will join departments and agencies across the federal government for this exercise. The exercise is based on a mid-Atlantic hurricane scenario, where a major hurricane makes landfall near Hampton Roads, Virginia, causing severe damage to homes and businesses. The scenario will include power outages and cascading effects to critical infrastructure systems, including impacts to communications, transportation, water, wastewater and hospitals, officials said in a news release. This exercise also represents ongoing engagement with the private sector and infrastructure to test our coordination through all levels of government in exercise play, from engagement with the National Business Emergency Operations Center, to the regional level with FEMA Region III’s Regional Business Emergency Operations Center, and the state level with our state

partners’ State Business Emergency Operations Centers. The private sector plays an invaluable role in helping communities respond to and recover from disasters, and this exercise empowers FEMA to work closely with those organizations and strengthen our partnerships for future events, Long said. The 2018 National Level Exer-

cise is the first exercise of its kind following the release of FEMA’s 2018-2022 Strategic Plan. The exercise supports the three goals of the Strategic Plan: build a culture of preparedness, increase readiness for potential catastrophic events, and reduce the complexity of FEMA, he said. “This exercise provides an opportunity for individuals to join

with FEMA and prepare for the 2018 hurricane season,” Long said. “By congressional mandate, the National Level Exercise represents the culmination of the two-year National Exercise Program cycle and is designed to educate and prepare participants for potential catastrophic events.” For more information, go to www. fema.gov/nle. wi

5 FEMA will conduct hurricane readiness exercises in the District and other regions. / Courtesy FEMA.gov.

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President Trump Sending Delegation to Inauguration of Sierra Leone President Bio

FREETOWN, Sierra Leone --Julius Maada Bio, leader of the main opposition Sierra Leone People’s Party who won Sierra Leone’s presidential runoff on April 5, will be sworn in on Saturday, May 12, 2018 in Freetown, Sierra Leone. U.S. President Donald J. Trump announced on May 3 that the U.S. delegation to the inauguration will be led by the Hon. Josephine K. Olsen, Director of the Peace Corps. Other members will include the Hon. Maria E. Brewer, United States Ambassador to the Republic of Sierra Leone; the Hon. Cyril E. Sartor, Special Assistant to the President and Senior Director for African Affairs, National Security Council; and the Hon. Stephanie S. Sullivan, Senior Deputy Assistant Secretary, Bureau of African Affairs, U.S. Department of State. According to Sierra Leone Telegraph, President Bio’s cabinet includes “a new super-ministry headed by a Chief Minister, Prof David Francis,” and “only four of the 27 full cabinet positions have gone to women,” including “Nabeela Tunis, wife of the Parliamentary Leader of the governing SLPP party.”

Government Eager to Resolve E-Voucher Challenges

LUSAKA – Government will develop initiatives to identify and respond to challenges experienced in the previous farming season to improve productivity through an efficient electronic e-voucher system, according to the Zambia Daily Mail. Minister of Agriculture Michael Katambo said that like any new system, the e-voucher was plagued with numerous challenges which if not addressed could in future result in the decline of the contribution to national food production by farmers under the Farmer Input Support Programme (FISP). Mr Katambo said this recently in Lusaka in a speech read on his behalf by Ministry of Agriculture chief economist Anayawa Mutemwa during a media launch of the research findings of the implementation of the e-voucher in the 2017/18 farming season by the Policy Monitoring and Research Centre (PMRC).

Africa Trade Pact Set For AU After MPS Ratify Deal

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Kenya will next week deposit legal instruments ratifying the Africa Continental Free Trade Area at the African Union Commission just a week after the National Assembly ratified the agreement that was signed in Kigali, Rwanda in March. The instruments are expected to be lodged with the AU Commission Chairperson Moussa Faki as a sign of Kenya’s commitment to the integration of all the 54 African states. This was revealed by State House Spokesman Manoah Esipisu during his weekly press briefing in Nairobi on Sunday, May 6, 2018. “Kenya attaches significant importance to the Tripartite Free Trade Agreement and AfCTA because of the huge market and investment opportunities that they will present to Kenya. That is why we want to be the first country to deposit our instruments of ratification,” Mr Esipisu said. Last March, Kenya was among 27 countries that signed the protocol allowing for free movement of goods and services throughout the African continent during a ceremony held in Kigali, Rwanda, on March 21.

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Midwives and other childbirth professionals convened in Grand Bahama on Saturday, May 5, 2018, for this year’s Midwives Conference, according to a report in The Tribune a leading daily published in Nassau. The conference, which coincided with International Day of the Midwife, was hosted by the Midwives Day Committee of Grand Bahama Health Services in collaboration with the Nurses Association of the Commonwealth of The Bahamas. This year’s theme, ‘”Midwives leading the way with quality care,” highlighted the vital role that midwives play in ensuring that women and their newborns navigate pregnancy and childbirth safely, and receive well-resourced maternity care.

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Mia Mottley, leader of the Barbados Labour Party (BLP), promised that many social problems the island is now facing would disappear under BLP administration if her party is elected to govern the country in the May 24 general elections. Speaking at the Weymouth pasture during the party’s campaign Lift Off, Mottley gave the estimated more than 10 000 on hand a sneak preview of some of the solutions to be brought to save the country, the Barbados Nation newspaper reported on Sunday, May 6. Mottley said the South Coast Sewerage Project problems, a shortage of Transport Board buses and Sanitation Service Authority trucks, and free tertiary education were issues that would be solved immediately. “We will buy the trucks. We will buy the buses. We will fix the South Coast Sewerage Project issues immediately,” Mottley asserted during her hour-long speech. “They keep asking how we are going to do it. We will show them how to do it.” WI

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May Greetings From DC Office on Aging Laura Newland DC Office on Aging Executive Director Thanks to everyone who joined us last month at our budget oversight hearing! I had the pleasure of presenting Mayor Muriel Bowser’s fiscal year 2019 budget, “A Fair Shot” and the investments made to support seniors, people with disabilities, and caregivers. It was great to see so many of you testifying and speaking up about your budget priorities and what’s needed to continue making D.C. the best city in the world to live and age! To view my full testimony, visit: www.dcoa. dc.gov. Here at the Office on Aging, we celebrate our older Americans every day of the year, but this month, we join the rest of the country in celebrating May as Older Americans Month. The theme this year is Engage at Every Age, recognizing the many ways older adults make a difference in our communities and in our lives. Here in DC our older residents are the core what makes our city great. They keep our communities strong and vibrant, and remind us of what it means to be a true Washingtonian. This month, I invite you to tell us about an older adult who has made a significant impact on your life—whether it’s someone from your past, or someone you know today—write in to us and share your story of an older adult who has challenged you, comforted you, or inspired you throughout your life. Now I know I’ve written about my parents and grandparents before and I often talk about their impact on my life when I’m out in the community. So I want to try something new—I want to highlight new members on my team and give you the opportunity to get to know them. This month, we welcomed Alexis Griffin to our Executive Management Team as our new Director of Finance.

Alexis brings a wealth of experience to the Agency, previously serving on the Mayor’s budget team managing the Health and Human Services cluster budget. Prior to joining District government, Alexis worked in the private sector in banking and corporate finance. A Howard University alum, Alexis hails from Chicago, but is proud to call the District home! We are excited to be working with Alexis and I know she’s just as excited about working for our older District residents. When I asked her about an older adult who has impacted her life, here’s what she had to say: My favorite older Americans are my grandparents, Ethel and James Heads, who migrated from the South to Chicago with their seven kids in the 60’s, in search of better opportunities. They are the pillars of wisdom and guidance for our family and inspire me with their love for life and for each other. When I visit, I enjoy when the three of us hang out, with my grandparents always providing great food, the best jokes, and entertaining stories. They’ve been married for over 62 years and are a true example of dedication and commitment to family. I’m also thankful to them for creating a culture of love and hard work in our family, which has provided me with the resiliency and confidence to reach my goals. My grandparents are still in Chicago and I miss them every day, but I’m happy to be at the Office on Aging where I get to be reminded of them through the seniors I engage with out in the community. I also want to hear from you. Is there an older adult who has made a significant impact on your life? Tell us about it. Write to us at the DC Office on Aging, 500 K Street NE, Washington, DC 20002, or email us at DCOA.askthedirector@dc.gov. Tell us all about that person who has left a mark on who you are today, or where you are going in the future. I’m looking forward to reading about the many extraordinary older Americans who have shaped your lives. Happy Older Americans Month!

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Ambassador Program Training Workshop

Linking Older Adults With A Caring Community The Office on Aging Ambassador Program is designed to train members of the community who are interested in helping District residents access D.C. Office on Aging services. Trained Ambassadors discuss potential helpful resources with older adults, adults with mobility limitations and their caregivers. Ambassadors do not recommend or advocate for particular organizations; they simply provide useful information and refer seniors and/or their caregivers to the Office on Aging for further information and assistance. If you are interested in helping to educate District residents about the services and resources available to them, join us for our next Ambassador Training.

Thursday, May 17, 2018 10:00 am-12:00 pm D.C. Office on Aging 500 K Street, NE Washington, D.C. 20002 To register contact darlene.nowlin@dc.gov or call (202) 727‐8364 500 K Street, NE ● Washington, D.C. 20002 ● (202) 724‐5626 ● www.dcoa.dc.gov

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HEALTH Lupus Walk Coming to the National Mall By Sarafina Wright WI Contributing Writer Thousands of people from the District and all over America plan to converge on the National Mall to participate in “Walk to End Lupus Now DC” on Saturday, May 12. Elliot Segal, host of D.C.-area radio show “Elliot in the Morning,” will lead the festivities as grand marshal and Michelle Marsh, WJLA-TV (Channel 7) anchor, will serve as emcee. “The Walk to End Lupus Now

5Community walks to end Lupus. /Photo courtesy of Lupus Foundation of America.

DC event not only raises critical funds for the fight against lupus, but it’s also a great way to meet and share experiences with other people impacted by this devastating disease,” said Barbara Polk, national board member for the Lupus Foundation of America and a member of the event’s planning committee. “This year I’m excited to also be surrounded by several close family members as they support my own fight against lupus and the important work that the Lupus Foundation of America does every day.”

Lupus Foundation of America’s Walk to End Lupus Now — the world’s largest lupus walk program — brings communities together to raise money for lupus research, increase awareness and rally public support for those who suffer from the brutal and potentially life-threatening disease. The theme for this year’s walks is “Be Powerful,” in recognition of the strength of those affected by lupus.

The family-friendly D.C. walk will include entertainment, appearances from the Washington Nationals Racing Presidents and special guest singer Trevor Holmes, a recent “American Idol” contestant. “I’ve been living with lupus for 24 years and know firsthand how this disease can affect each person differently,” Segal said. “I understand the impact it can have on your daily life, and your family.

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And despite how widespread lupus is, awareness of the disease and its impact is so low. That’s why events like the Walk to End Lupus Now here in Washington, D.C., and others across the country are so critical, not only in raising awareness, but helping us get closer to ending this devastating disease.” To register for the walk or donate, visit walktoendlupus.org/dc. WI

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D.C.’s Department of Health has launched a campaign to educate the city’s transgender community about the importance of taking a daily pill to help prevent transmit of HIV. Preexposure Prophylaxis, or PrEP, a pill approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, can help prevent the HIV infection. According to a 2017 report by the department’s HIV/AIDS, Hepatitis, STD and TB Administration (HAHSTA), 12,964 city residents live with HIV. “It’s important to educate the transgender community, as well as to break barriers and taboos about taking PrEP, and understand the real benefits of taking it, especially to prevent HIV,” said Alexa Rodriguez, director of Trans-Latin@ DMV. “The D.C. Department of Health’s efforts to benefit the transgender community are a big step, but there is still a lot to be done.” Rodriguez brought the Latin transgender community together with the health department for the “Pledge to be PrEPared” campaign launched last month, in hopes of giving them a platform to communicate their values and

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Government Cuts to SNAP, WIC Affect Black Women

MAY 18–20 vs. 5Cuts to SNAP and WIC programs are a threat to women and infants. /Courtesy of UC Davis Center for Poverty Research

By Stacy M. Brown WI Senior Writer The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and the Women, Infants, and Children Food and Nutrition Service, or WIC, not only help to protect against negative health outcomes for mothers and infants, each also yields significant dividends for participants in the long term, according to two researchers who authored a new report issued by the Center for American Progress in northwest D.C. Unfortunately, both programs have come under serious threat by the Trump administration and House Republicans. At stake is the wellness of pregnant and postpartum mothers and that of their infants, as well as the likelihood that these infants will age into healthy toddlers, teenagers and, ultimately, adults. Given that people of color — particularly African Americans — already face such high rates of maternal and infant mortality, the Trump administration’s efforts to slash SNAP and WIC will likely be catastrophic for them and will exacerbate the already severe racial disparities in health, maternal and infant mortality, and adult outcomes in the United States, according to a report authored by Eliza Schultz, the research associate for the Poverty to Prosperity Program at the Center for American Progress, and Jamila Taylor, a senior fellow at the Center. “Access to quality, whole foods and adequate nutrition is an integral part of not only a balanced diet but also a healthy and pros-

perous life,” the authors wrote. “It is also a pivotal component of maternal and infant health. Unfortunately, food insecurity is a major problem in the United States; today, millions of Americans — a disproportionate share of whom are African American — live and work in geographic areas that lack affordable and nutritious food, and millions more lack the economic resources to afford adequate food in a given month. Schultz and Taylor conclude that it’s no coincidence that this problem is most prevalent among African-American families, who continue to experience racial and economic inequality disproportionate to that of any other group in the United States. “Food insecurity is yet another way that systemic inequality manifests within many African Americans’ daily lives,” Schultz said. “It is also no coincidence that the policies and programs that support adequate nutrition among poor families are currently under threat. The Trump administration and most House Republicans have proposed deep cuts and structural changes to nutrition assistance programs, even though research has consistently shown that these programs help fill the nutrition and hunger gap for women and children, the authors said. “If policymakers continue to promote inequality by imposing structural barriers, draconian policy changes and cuts to these programs, poor maternal and infant health outcomes may worsen amid an already dire mortal-

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EDUCATION New App Aims to Battle Bias in Maternity Care

Black Women Will Read Reviews from Black Women By Sarafina Wright WI Contributing Writer A new app concept, ‘Irth’ known as “the Yelp for the health equity movement” debuted at the MIT’s Make the Breast Pump Not Suck Hackathon with the idea of letting

consumers read reviews of doctors and hospitals from people of similar backgrounds. Irth is being touted as the app that Serena Williams and all mothers of color needed who felt belittled, unheard or ignored during the birthing process.

5Families use new app for better maternity care. /Photo courtesy of Irth.

“Irth is birth, but we dropped the B for bias,” Kimberly Seals Allers, nationally recognized maternal and infant health advocate who developed the app concept after her own experiences said. “I read several reviews and received great recommendations

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from my white girlfriends. This was supposedly a top-rated hospital. But my own birth experience as a college-educated, unwed, Black woman left me feeling traumatized and disrespected.” “Then I realized that other Black and brown women had similar experiences, even at the “best” hospitals. It was clear to me that not all types of people experience the same hospital in the same way.” Irth collects birth experiences and allows users to enter information about themselves, including race, class, gender identification, or even sexual orientation to find a detailed hospital review and rating from someone similar to them. “A review from a middle-class white woman does not necessarily help a low-income Black woman, a transgender person or a same-sex couple understand what their experience may be like,” Seals Allers explained. “With Irth, you tell us exactly who you are and we find a review and rating from a person just like you.” Seals Allers asserted that compelling research proves that implicit bias, including your race, class, gender identification, or even sexual orientation can impact the care you receive. Until now there has been no consumer application to capture and share experiences of bias from

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needs, as well as their role in society. Rodriguez said the transgender community’s participation in the campaign ranged from strategic planning and focus groups to the inclusion of real transgender Latina women in the promotional materials. This resulted in trusted messages in hopes of building trust among this community when deciding to take PrEP, as well as

actual patients, according to Irth. Bias in medical care has been specifically linked to the country’s high infant and maternal mortality rates as recently featured in The New York Times. In a Vogue article, tennis star Serena Williams shared how she almost died after her own health directives were repeatedly ignored. “Collecting the intersectional experiences of birth at U.S. hospitals, gives us the data to push for social change and greater accountability.” Seals Allers said. “We are building a community of Irth-ers who stand up for bias-free care.” Irth’s operators said it will also feature unique content and expand to cover pediatricians, Ob/ Gyns and other healthcare professionals. Irth, a project of non-profit Narrative Nation, works to shift the narrative of health disparities with community-powered storytelling, media and technology. The 2018 Hackathon held on April 27-29 at the MIT Media Lab in Boston drew hundreds of engineers, parents, designers, doctors as well as 30 companies from around the world to improve the technologies and experience of breastfeeding technologies. “We are honored to have the prestigious MIT community working on Irth during the hackathon,” Seals Allers said. WI understanding its benefits, Rodriguez said. Michael Kharfen, HAHSTA’s senior deputy director, agreed. “We are pleased to introduce this campaign created in collaboration with the transgender community, but we understand these are just the first steps, and that there is more to do in order to fulfill our commitment and dedication to supporting this significant community residing in Washington, D.C.,” Kharfen said. WI

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EDUCATION HOUSING from Page 1 Mount Pleasant jurisdiction, numerous residents live in affordable-housing units. According to a study conducted by the D.C. Fiscal Policy Institute, nearly 26,000 households across the District are both extremely low-income and are spending more than half of their income on rent, taking into account the 77 percent of renters that are in need of affordable housing have lower incomes. According to the Department of Housing and Community Development’s website, specific income requirements must be met to qualify for affordable housing. For a one-person household, the area median income must not exceed $38,050; for two persons, $43,450; and for three persons, $48,900. Surveying specifically within the Columbia Heights neighborhood — in conjunction with the nearby neighborhoods of Mount Pleasant and Adams Morgan — residents of affordable housing make up a majority of the Northwest’s low-income and affordable housing percentage within the District. Residents who have relied on affordable housing over the years are beginning to be forced out of the now-booming neighborhood due to the continuous revitalization efforts within the thriving community.

THE NEW FORM OF GENTRIFICATION

In the late 1990s, revitalization efforts in the Columbia Heights neighborhood began to flourish, as the city announced an effort to revitalize the area, which included the opening of the Columbia Heights Metro station in 1999. With the efforts of development taking place in terms of retail stores such as the opening of DC USA — a complex of retail stores including Target, Bed Bath & Beyond, and Best Buy — and restaurants such as IHOP and Panera Bread, this only proved to the community that change in terms of gentrification was in store for the neighborhood when it came to housing. “There have been new waves of gentrification in the area for decades, dating back to almost 20-plus years,” said Jim Knight, executive director and CEO of Jubilee Housing. “As gentrification has heightened in the last 10 years particularly, following the redevelopment of the Columbia Heights Metro. It has [had] an effect on the housing market and the way affordable housing plays a role in the given community.” Jubilee Housing, one of the leading affordable and low-income housing programs in the District, has continuously served the community for over 44 years and is taking on the chal-

lenge of preserving and establishing affordable housing. Jubilee’s services span across the neighborhoods of Columbia Heights, Mount Pleasant, and Adams Morgan in which they serve 800 individuals and families yearly. Organizations such as Jubilee Housing have taken on the challenge of providing affordable housing for residents across the District, but are heavily relying on outside funds, donations and grants, since most of the organizations are nonprofits. “One thing that we continue to struggle with — and that I wish could change — is the funding,” Knight said. “If there were more acquisition funding available to help Jubilee and other nonprofits purchase properties to prevent them from converting to market, affordable housing would not be at a loss.”

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Acquiring funds to help purchase properties across the three neighborhoods is an endless battle that many affordable-housing organizations in the District are struggling with, as larger corporations and markets sweep through and purchase buildings, older homes and land to convert into pricey condominiums and apartments. “It’s very common to see a nice, upscale apartment next to or nearby one of our buildings,” said Erica Hollins, volunteer coordinator for Jubilee Housing’s youth and family services department. “While these buildings may attract large amounts of tenants — whether they may be individuals or families — you would think, ‘How could this building or property have served the community for those who need affordable housing?’” With the gentrification efforts in the neighborhood taking place since the late 1990s, the impact could either have built a sense of community or even a sense of division for residents and those across the District. “We believe housing is not just housing, but is something that includes many services and other program opportunities, while building that sense of community that may have been excluded or lost in the process,” said Sylvia Stokes, vice president of programs at Jubilee Housing. While revitalization efforts surrounding Columbia Heights may be long gone, gentrification and the crisis of obtaining and securing affordable housing remains issues of greater concern for neighborhood residents. “As the market demand will only increase, with more and more properties being converted to market rate condos and rentals, it makes this challenge only a tad bit difficult for us to tackle,” Knight said. WI

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Aging has a wonderful beauty and we should have respect for that. – Eartha Kitt As recent as 1971, African-American social scientists pondered how shifts in economic and social ascension among middle-class Blacks impacted centuries-old beliefs related to their own aging and the aged within their families. In one research study, conducted by Floyd M. Wylie at Wayne State University, respondents viewed aging as a gift and interaction with elders, “spiritual nourishment.” In Attitudes Toward Aging and the Aged Among Black Americans: Some Historical Perspectives, Wylie said that it was generally accepted that Black Americans were more inclined than whites to include the elderly in the family structure and to regard the elderly with respect, if not veneration. Citing studies of African-American sociologists and anthropologists, including E. Franklin Frazier, Wylie documented a wider acceptance of persons of older generations, as well as immense respect among Blacks for aging and the rewards of advanced years. “Many of the cultural values and attitudes regarding the elderly have apparently changed little over

the several centuries since Africans were snatched from their home continent. Studies of the Ibo and Igbo people, and observations of the Hausa, probably reflect in most important respects the West African view toward continuity of life, the importance of ancestors, and especially the inculcation of these values into the lives of younger people,” Wylie concluded. “These are strikingly different attitudes [from traditional American attitudes] about the aging process and the role and place of the older person within the culture.” Informer supplement writers, Stacy M. Brown, Ronda Smith and Dorothy Rowley each found, like Wylie, 47 years ago, that as African Americans move from being seniors to elders – a distinction

that separates 50-to 70-year-olds from their 80-100-year-old contemporaries – many do so with the same enthusiasm as they did turning 21. “At some point you realize that things and situations that meant the world to you in your 20s or 40s, are laughable now; you learn to take yourself less seriously and focus on important things like family, helping others, and living comfortably,” Arlillian McGruder, 91, told the Informer. “There is nothing new under the sun and so you have a bucket list or two that you work your way through. Most importantly, you become graceful in your aging by loving yourself and sharing your life’s experiences with others.” Informer writers also found through informal interviews with seniors and elders a belief in spiritual markers (blessings, if you will) that allow the weak to strengthen, the whimsical to become wise, and as Mrs. McGruder said, “some young fools to gradually become old fools.” To put it plain, growing older numerically only tells one portion of the story. Our team has gathered the facts, figures, insights, and advice from some of the regions most vibrant seniors and elders to offer our readers additional information on aging, gracefully. Read, Enjoy, Grow. Dr. S

Informer writers also found through informal interviews with seniors and elders a belief in spiritual markers (blessings, if you will) that allow the weak to strengthen, the whimsical to become wise, and as Mrs. McGruder said, “some young fools to gradually become old fools.”

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Senior Diversity Means Rethinking Platforms for Aging

Ronda Smith Special to the Informer The United States is growing older and more ethnically diverse, causing many government agencies to reformulate how programs that support health, education, housing, and transportation can strengthen to meet increased demands. The number of residents age 65 and older grew from 35 million to 49.2 million between 2000 and 2016; a significant increase that according to the Kaiser Family Foundation also increased federal spending on senior-related health care to $1 of every $7 spent towards seniors. Additionally, by 2027, net Medicare spending is expected to nearly double from $592 billion to $1.2 trillion. “Our nation now faces a situation where the proverbial chickens have come home to roost with regard to African American and other non-white seniors who will become largely reliant upon federal spending for sustainability,” Roanoke-based financial advisor Christian Moxley told the Informer. “These were the same young people who were denied social equity – livable wages, access to retirement plans because of their blue-collar or hourly jobs, and little to no access to health care preventions.” Moxley said that like their parents and grandparents before them who were systematically omitted from social security if they worked as domestics or farmers (sharecroppers), planning for retirement and life beyond 70, required family rather than government support. “Aging also has become a business where some industries – like pharmaceuticals – literally hold seniors hostage by raising the cost of life-saving and sustaining medication to exorbitant rates. This leaves some seniors in a veritable quandary determining whether to take medications, pay other bills, or even eat,” Moxley said.

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The Social Security Act of 1935 excluded from coverage about half the workers in the American economy. Among the excluded groups were agricultural and domestic workers—a large percentage of whom were African Americans. This has led some scholars to conclude that policymakers in 1935 deliberately excluded African Americans from the Social Security system because of prevailing racial biases during that period. Moxley believes the government knew that these people would need help the most and become increasingly reliant upon younger family members – effectively decreasing the wealth potential of successive generations. But all, said Lolita Mercado, is not lost. One of the benefits to a diverse senior population, the senior living specialist told the Informer, is a return by many Black and brown seniors to traditional, holistic lifestyles that honor and protect age. “So many of the abuelos (grandparents) of various communities are reaching back and reconnecting with family traditions regarding lifestyle – rest, types of foods, natural medicines – that eliminate the need for any officials to hold their hands,” Mercado said. “My grandmother is 101 – she has outlived every doctor she has ever had. She tells me that listening to her God and her body determines how she will use her days. She eats for sustenance, not taste, and she takes a healthy shot of whiskey every night.” Mercado said that it is often a blessing within Black and immigrant communities to support elders. “So long as we take our responsibility as caregivers of our most cherished loved ones, we can fight to champion senior equity, but also fill in those gaps and voids where officials fail. This is the only way to honor our elders and teach our children how best to prepare to care for us.” WI

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Break the Cycle: Overcoming Opioid and Substance Use

Submitted by AmeriHealth Caritas District of Columbia The United States is in the middle of an opioid crisis. Although some opioids can help people, they are highly addictive and can be misused. Misuse of opioids can be unsafe for both people and communities. For instance, opioid overdoses caused about 33,000 deaths in 2015. That’s about 91 people each day. People all over the country are taking a stand and working to end opioid misuse.

OPIOID BASICS

Opioids, also known as painkillers, can be used to relieve pain when prescribed by a doctor. But some people misuse opioids by using them for non-medical reasons. Opioids can be prescription drugs or street drugs. Prescription opioids can include oxycodone (ox-ee-koh-dohn) or morphine. Heroin, a street drug, is also an opioid. Using heroin or taking opioids differently than prescribed can be fatal. Substance and opioid use problems can be felt in the District of Columbia today. The

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that 11.3 percent of people in the District over age 11 use or are dependent upon drugs or alcohol. This is higher than the U.S. average of 8.9 percent and is the highest rate in the country. Opioid side effects can include: • Drowsiness • Constipation • Fast, slow, or irregular heartbeat • Nausea and vomiting • Itchiness • Sweating • Addiction • Overdose • Death Someone with a substance use disorder may want to quit their drug use, but it can be hard to ask for help. A person using opioids may not know where to go or might be afraid of judgment. The good news is that you can recover from opioid and substance misuse. The first step is to learn about the signs of misuse and the help options available.

PRESCRIPTION MEDICINES

Many opioids are used as med-

icine. A doctor or hospital may give a person a painkiller to manage pain or a long-term illness. These drugs often come in a pill or liquid form. Some common prescription opioids include: • Morphine • Oxycodone (OxyContin® and Percoset®) • Hydrocodone (Vicodin®) • Fentanyl • Codeine • Meperidine (Demerol®) When used as directed, these drugs can help people with serious health issues. But when they are misused, they can lead to problems like addiction. Opioid misuse happens when a person takes drugs in the wrong way. This includes using street drugs or taking medicines not prescribed for you or differently than prescribed. If a family member gives you one of his or her pills, or if you take more pills than directed, then you are misusing the medicine. Misuse is a concern with opioids because of their strength. Up to 1 in 4 people taking prescription opioids for a longterm illness will struggle with addiction. And the chance of addiction is greater when a person misuses the medicine. More than 4 million Americans were using medicines for non-medical reasons in 2014. Almost 2 million of those users were dependent on pain relievers. There are several risk factors that can lead to opioid misuse, such as:

• Having a mental illness • Having a history of other substance use, including drugs and alcohol • Taking high daily doses of pain relievers Not everyone with the above risk factors will misuse opioids. Many people use prescription opioids to manage long-term pain and health conditions. If you receive a prescription opioid for a health condition, you should not stop taking it unless directed by your doctor. Since opioids are so strong, it can be difficult to stop taking them. Stopping suddenly can be dangerous. People quitting opioids can suffer from withdrawal symptoms, like sweating, bone and joint pain, tremors, and vomiting or diarrhea. Your doctor can help you to stop taking opioids safely.

HEROIN

Heroin is an illegal opioid that appears as a white or brown powder. It can also appear as a black, sticky substance, known as “black tar heroin.” Nicknames for heroin are horse, H, and smack. Heroin is usually injected with a needle, smoked, or sniffed up the nose. Heroin is a fast-acting drug, which makes it highly addictive. Almost 23 percent of heroin users are dependent on the drug. There were more than 430,000 regular heroin users in the United States in 2014 — about 10 percent of all opioid users.

Most heroin users also use other substances. About 3 out of 4 new heroin users first used prescription opioids before trying heroin. Many of those users take both heroin and prescription opioids at the same time. People addicted to prescription opioids are nearly 40 times more likely to also be addicted to heroin. Unlike prescription drugs, heroin is not made in a laboratory. Because of this, the strength of heroin can vary. The drug is often mixed with other materials like sugar and starch. Sometimes it is mixed with other drugs, or with toxic or harmful chemicals. Someone using heroin never knows what is in the drug, which can be dangerous and even fatal. In 2015, nearly 13,000 people died because of the drug. Heroin may have more side effects than other opioids. For example, people who inject the drug are at risk for diseases like HIV or hepatitis C. These diseases spread through the blood or other bodily fluids. People sharing needles could get the diseases from another user. Overdoses are also a greater threat for heroin users. Although heroin users make up only 10 percent of all opioid users, they account for nearly half of all opioid overdose deaths. If you or someone you know is using heroin, or is at risk for

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OTHER SUBSTANCES

There are many substances besides opioids that can be dangerous. Some of these are illegal drugs, while others are legal but may be unsafe when used in excess. • Cigarettes and tobacco products: Tobacco can be found in cigarettes, cigars, snuff, and chewing tobacco. It contains nicotine, an addictive substance. The use of tobacco causes many serious health problems, including lung cancer, oral cancer, bronchitis (bron-ki-tis), and emphysema (em-fa-ze-ma). It also increases the risk of heart disease, heart attack, and stroke. • Marijuana: Marijuana is a drug that can be inhaled or eaten. It is illegal in much of the United States, and its use is governed by law where it is allowed. In the District, marijuana use is legal on private property. It is not legal to sell the drug or to use it in a public place. Health effects of marijuana use include changes in mood, slow thinking

and movement, breathing problems, and paranoia. • Cocaine: Cocaine is an illegal drug that looks like a fine, white powder. It can also appear as rock crystals known as crack. Cocaine is snorted through the nose, rubbed into the gums, injected, or smoked as crack. Side effects of cocaine use include changes in blood pressure, faster heartbeat, the loss of the sense of smell, and addiction. People who inject cocaine are also at risk for HIV and hepatitis C. It is possible to overdose on the drug, which can lead to death. Many opioid users first start by using drugs like marijuana and cocaine. Some of those users will continue using multiple drugs at the same time. This can cause harmful drug interactions. The chance of dangerous side effects including death increases when taking several drugs at once.

FINDING HELP

Although prescription opioids can help some people, there are many risks if opioids are misused. If you or someone you know is using drugs, there is treatment available that can help. There are resources in the District of Columbia to help Medicaid members with their substance use problems. The DC

Heroin may have more side effects than other opioids. For example, people who inject the drug are at risk for diseases like HIV or hepatitis C.

Department of Health Addiction, Prevention, and Recovery Administration (APRA) can aid you to recover and improve your health. You can contact APRA at 202-727-8473. The DC Department of Behavioral Health may also be able to help and is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, at 1-888-793-4357. The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. They do more than suicide prevention and can help with issues

like drug and alcohol use. They can also connect you to a nearby professional to assist you. Call them anytime at 1-800-273TALK (8255). For people who want to quit taking drugs, there may be medicines that can help cope with withdrawal. Ask your primary care provider (PCP) about what treatments would be best for your condition. AmeriHealth Caritas District of Columbia members can call us to be connected with a Care

Coach. Our Care Coaches can help you make sense of your health care options. Call us at 1-800-408-7511 to learn more about how you can break the cycle of opioid misuse. Sources: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention; Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration; National Institute on Drug Abuse; National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism All images are used under license for illustrative purposes only. Any individual depicted is a model WI

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What Seniors Should Know about Directives, Wills and Wishes By Stacy M. Brown WI Senior Writer Nearly two-thirds of Americans don’t have living wills, or an advanced medical directive stating their care wishes if they’re unable, according to a 2014 study by the American Journal of Preventive Medicine. A lack of awareness was the top reason for why the majority do not, the report noted. Experts said there are too many seniors who live without their express wishes known to lovedones in cases of emergency or death. Still, many, like officials at the American Association for Retired Persons (AARP) in Northwest, D.C., work daily to make a little easier the business of final wishes and directives to avoid conflicts among relatives. And, that’s not easy, said Julia Alexis, vice president at AARP.

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“We know that the more planning you do ahead of time, the less difficult it will be for you and your loved ones later. Some start by streamlining their finances or creating a living will,” Alexis said. AARP offers several books on the topic, including the “ABA/AARP Checklist for My Family: A Guide to My History,” and “Financial Plans and Finals Wishes,” by Sally Hurme and others. Further, AARP’s website provides expert resources – tools like the AARP Retirement Calculator and the Prepare to Care: Caregiving Planning Guide for Seniors – that may help families struggling with having that important conversation, Alexis said. The American College of Emergency Physicians notes that an advance directive would include a power of attorney and living will. It states to an individual’s doctor and, or any healthcare worker what type of care the senior would want if they were too ill to tell someone. For example, if the individual is in a coma and never wanted to have a feeding tube placed. A feeding tube would not be placed if this was documented in the living will advance directive. The senior should know that they’re also able to change the documents at any time, experts said. The directive is written when the senior is deemed competent and able to understand what their decisions mean and how it will affect them. Directive prove vital when seniors live alone and are not in regular contact with other family members who may not know or have conflicting views about care. “Older adults need to let their loved ones know their wishes for their final days,” said Dr. Sara Zeff Geber, author of “Essential Retirement Planning for Solo Agers.” “This can be facilitated by a senior living coach, a financial advisor, or simply holding a family meeting. Also, attending group meetings to discuss feelings about death and final days … is a good place to start,” Geber said. Alexandra Allred, the author of the book, “Operation Caregivers: #LifewithDementia,” said the second half of her work provides lists of what individuals should do about a power of attorney, wills, taking care of property, pets, cars, and other be-

longings; and how family members can contact neighbors and friends. The book also details how to close accounts and manage the affairs of the senior, including memory care facilities and long-term health care solutions. “Why did I write this book? I had two fully functional parents in 2012. By 2014, something was up with my mom. In 2016, my father fell – face plant on the kitchen floor – complete frontal cortex damage and was forever incapacitated. This set my mother’s Alzheimer’s into a frenzy and in one day I had no idea where, or if, a power of attorney and will existed, how to access banks, how to pay bills, what to do about the house, cars, and so forth,” Allred said. Before being deployed overseas for the Iraq War in 2003, Army reservist Don Morrison filled out military forms that gave instructions about where to send his body and possessions if he were killed. “I thought, wow, this is mortality right in your face,” Morrison, now 70, told Kaiser Health News in 2017. With his attention keenly focused on how things might end badly, Morrison asked his lawyer to draw up an advance directive to describe what medical care he did and did not want if he were unable to make his own decisions. One document, typically called a living will, spelled out Morrison’s preferences for life-sustaining medical treatment, such as ventilators and feeding tubes. The other, called a health care proxy or health care power of attorney, named a friend to make treatment decisions for him if he were to become incapacitated. “At the moment, I’m very healthy,” Morrison said. If he were to become ill or have a serious accident, he said, he’d want to weigh life-saving interventions against the quality of life he could expect afterward. “If it were an end-of-life scenario, I don’t want to be resuscitated,” he said. Morrison said he’s glad he’s put his wishes down on paper. “I think that’s very important to have,” he said. “It may not be a disease that I get, it may be a terrible accident. And that’s when [not knowing someone’s wishes] becomes a crisis.” HS

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Do You Know a Hardhead Diabetic™?

By Rica Rich How does a Hardhead Diabetic™ (HHD™) age gracefully? The knee-jerk reaction is – they won’t! This article’s goal is to submit reasons for HOPE to the contrary. The reigning belief is diabetics displaying “hardheaded” tendencies are destined to succumb to the worst sect of diabetic complications – dialysis, blindness and limb loss. Most HHDs™ can age gracefully; devoid of significant complications. How is this possible if they stubbornly refuse to do right? The image of an HHD must first be corrected. We (including me – a self-professed HHD for 25 years) are not “hardheaded” in the traditional sense. Our perceived hardheadedness about diabetes is a societal misinterpretation of our information processing procedure. Comprehension of this fact by the diabetic’s support system engages successful conversation with the diabetic, advancing tighter diabetes control. There are several factors that drive the Hardhead personality type in general. Here we will touch on the top two. First, Hardheads rarely respond to insistence. If they do, it will be temporary. The more you force on us, the faster we recoil. Time is needed to analyze and draw our own conclusions. Unfortunately, concerned loved-ones rarely extend us the opportunity to arrive at concrete decisions. Second, fear does not motivate us. That does not translate “fearless.” It means our internal compass for change is guided by reasonable, information driven suppositions. Hyperbolic statements roll off us like water from a duck. Quantitative, demonstrative information to be

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pondered and examined allows space to evaluate and arrive at permanent change. Protocols for diabetes management have been steeped in fearbased instruction since inception. You are risking a foot amputation if you keep eating candy! This approach is understandable. Rationale says why wouldn’t you stop eating something if it means the loss of a body part? Quadrupled incidence of diabetes over the last 40 years, coupled with increased medical expenditure for diabetic complications treatment, say otherwise. HHDs can be convinced to maintain good diabetes control, if the message is delivered correctly. The time to change the narrative to this personality type has arrived?

EXAMPLE:

Linda drinks 16 ounces of orange juice every morning. Her doctor scolds, “Your sugars are too high. Keep this up, your future holds dialysis.” Linda’s internal response, “Everything I like spikes my sugar. At least orange juice has vitamins and is healthy. It’s been five years; my kidneys are fine.”

EFFECTIVE APPROACH:

“Orange juice is a liquid; a concentrated form of fruit. 1. Fruit has a high density of natural sugar; 2. Concentrated, you multiply your intake; and 3. Liquid does not have to break down in your body. It goes directly to your bloodstream; immediately spiking your sugar. Which is why during a sugar low, orange juice is often given to diabetics. Within minutes you feel better.” One and two are quantitative. Three is demonstrative. The entirety can be evaluated for accuracy and is not directed by disconcerting claims. Linda’s final step, evaluate and verify. Her most likely conclusion - no more orange juice. Diabetic Food Combing™ (DFC™), eating different food groups together to prevent rapid, prolonged blood sugar spikes, is a

road map back to the carefree days of eating, minus the constant worry of diabetic complications. Much of today’s food is made with processed corn. Additionally, uncontrolled blood sugars create sugar cravings. Result: a struggle with diabetes control. Learning DFC™ restores lost freedom, removes ambiguity and solidifies the joy of eating. Eating low glucose producing foods with high glucose producing foods is essentially Diabetic Food Combing™. There are no recipes, numbers to record, portions to weigh or selected menu items. Consistently eat foods together in eyeball portions using the guidelines of DFC and be amazed at your sugar levels. After a 16-ounce bowl of high glucose producing mixed fresh fruit DFC with foods like low glucose producing celery and cabbage, my sugar reads in the 90’s mg/dl! My HbA1C decreased 1.5 points the first 3 months I used

DFC. With energy, great blood sugar control and sustained joy when eating, it’s inevitable you will AGE GRACEFULLY! Rica Rich, Founder, President & CEO Hardhead Diabetic, Inc Rica Rich has 29 years of experience in business management and sales. While owning and operating her own organization in the financial services field; she oversaw the critical medical care of multiple family members for 15 years. This provided her

with an extensive background and understanding of medicine and medical procedures. Ms. Rich could not resist adding this cause to her demanding schedule in order to answer her calling — to serve the diabetic community and help overcome diabetic complications. HS

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ROBERT’S STORY A behavior detection officer for the TSA, Robert enjoyed good health with the

exception of a heart attack suffered more than a decade ago. Still, it was a surprise

when he experienced a grave heart attack— known in the medical community as the “widow-maker”—without any advance symptoms or warning.

Robert with his wife, Adriene.

After his discharge from the hospital, Robert’s primary care provider—who participates in CareFirst’s Patient-Centered Medical Home (PCMH) program—referred him to chronic care coordination services through which registered nurses provide one-on-one support to members with complex chronic conditions. Shortly after meeting his nurse, Krystal, Robert suffered two more heart attacks within a week of each other. While recovering at the hospital, he learned his vascular system was collapsing and there wasn’t anything they could do for him.

ROBERT’S CARE COORDINATION EXPERIENCE

“Krystal held my hand through the crisis. I looked at her as a friend, someone who understood and who I could trust,” Robert remembers. Because he didn’t experience chest pain or any “typical” symptoms with any of his heart attacks, Robert was particularly nervous about recognizing future warning signs. Krystal provided reassurance to Robert that he would get better and also coordinated important resources. She set him up with in-home enhanced monitoring for him to check his blood pressure and

heart rate daily, with results sent to Krystal and his doctors. Having easy access to real-time readings helped Robert recognize when his symptoms would occur and helped his doctors make necessary adjustments to his medications. “Enhanced monitoring helps patients become more independent because these are important activities the member feels accountable for—they know we’re reviewing their data,” Krystal adds. Krystal also coordinated cardiac rehabilitation services and helped Robert learn about his heart condition. He says, “She educated me on eating habits; oxygen levels; things to stay away from—like salt; my optimum blood pressure levels and really monitored everything during that time span.” Additionally, Krystal noted Robert was experiencing severe irregular heartbeat, or bradycardia. Robert knew he could call Krystal when he had troubling symptoms, “She would give me advice, have me rest or take nitroglycerin and it always helped,” but the root of the problem was unclear. Krystal shared all of Robert’s symptoms, concerns and actions directly with his treating physicians. Robert remembers, “If there was anything that needed to be shared with the doctor,

Krystal got it to her ASAP.” As a result, Robert’s doctors had him wear a heart monitor for two weeks, during which it recorded alarming variations in his heartbeat ranging from 38 to 164 beats per minute. When changes to his medications weren’t producing desired results, Krystal recommended a second opinion through CareFirst’s Expert Consult program. Through this program, a member’s case is thoroughly reviewed by a team of industry- leading medical experts who provide the member and their treating doctors with a detailed medical report outlining their diagnosis, recommendations and treatment plans. Robert’s report listed several recommended changes to his medication. After his doctor adjusted his medications, Robert’s symptoms subsided and he felt better. Robert declares, “Two to three weeks after, I was a brand new man.” Around this time, Krystal left for maternity leave and Robert was assigned to a new nurse, Alex. In reviewing Robert’s case, Alex noted Krystal had registered him for a sleep study because his oxygen levels were dropping too low during sleep. His results indicated the need for a CPAP machine, which he had yet to receive even though the request was

submitted months prior. Alex recalls, “The CPAP vendor wasn’t following through delivering this important device. Within my first week working with Robert, I called them constantly, filled out additional paperwork and finally got him the machine.”

ROBERT’S OUTLOOK

Today, Robert is preparing to return to work. He feels lucky to have had not one, but two wonderful nurses help him on the road to recovery. He says, “The program is so valuable…you have a sincere, professional team and they are

all about making you healthy. Very rarely do you have this kind of interaction between the PCP and the patient. This program has improved the relationship I have with my doctor.” Alex enjoys her role too. She notes, “Patients can feel completely overwhelmed by their health issues and they don’t know how it got this bad or how it’s going to get better. I can help them organize and prioritize their health and get them to a better place by connecting them to the right resources, providing reassurance and support.”

“The program is so valuable… you have a sincere, professional team and they are all about making you healthy.”

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CareFirst Contributions In The District Directly Addressing Health Care Needs By Maria Harris Tildon, CareFirst Senior Vice President, Public Policy & Community Affairs As the region’s largest notfor-profit health insurer, CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield is driven by its mission to expand access to affordable health care services to vulnerable and medically underserved populations throughout the region. Over the years, CareFirst has worked closely with nonprofit partners to invest in programs that improve health care delivery systems, promote change on broad initiatives, and ultimately progress the long-term health of the communities it serves.

In Washington, D.C., CareFirst is proud to partner with organizations including Breast Care for Washington, Children’s National Hospital, Community of Hope, D.C. Central Kitchen, Food & Friends, Girls on the Run, La Clinica del Pueblo, Latin American Youth Center, Mary’s Center, Metro Health, N Street Village, Safe Shores, Samaritan Inns, Unity Health Care, Washington AIDS Partnership, Whitman Walker Health, and many others. Through these community partners, CareFirst is investing in areas such as maternal and child health, safety net health centers expanding patient-cen-

tered care and behavioral health services. The company’s ongoing commitment to addressing the region’s health care needs also has contributed to its reputation as a leading corporate philanthropist, consistently ranking among the National Capital Area’s top 10 givers each year. CareFirst has also gone beyond the scope of its health-related mission to give back to the people of the community, through a partnership with C.W. Harris Elementary School in Ward 7 as part of D.C. Public School’s Adopt-A-School Program. Over the course of a three-year partnership, Car-

eFirst and its employees have supported school beautification, student enrichment and teacher appreciation efforts. Through its contributions of volunteer time and money, CareFirst has helped the school obtain the resources necessary to create a positive learning environment for its students. In addition to its contributions to the community, CareFirst has adopted a corporate social responsibility philosophy that embraces employee volunteerism, diversity and inclusion practices in the workplace, and conducting business in an ethical and environmentally sustainable manner. The company adheres to the highest stan-

dards of conduct, promotes a rich culture of employee engagement in the community, engages in fair procurement and inclusive hiring practices, and strives to improve its environmental footprint. In 2017, CareFirst employees logged more than 25,000 volunteer hours for organizations throughout the region and served on nearly 250 area nonprofit boards. The company was also named “Best Place to Work for LGBTQ Equality” by the Human Rights Campaign and earlier this year earned the designation of “World’s Most Ethical Company” by the Ethisphere Institute for the sixth consecutive year.

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Older Adults Making Healthy Aging a Priority Kathleen Brooks and her husband Harry include movie dates among their healthy living activities. / Photo by Dorothy Rowley By Dorothy Rowley WI Staff Writer When Mayor Muriel Bowser paid tribute April 30 to 48 of the District’s centenarian residents, she noted the city’s focus on providing affordable housing as well as vamped-up modes of public transportation and improved utility services for a sector of the D.C. population that’s not only increasing in numbers, but also in longevity. According to Bowser and pages of documented research on aging, the number of people age 65 and older has increased tenfold over the past century, with many among them graced with better health, and living more comfortably now than ever before. “It seems we have a bigger group here today than we did last year,” Bowser – referring to the huge cadre of elderly residents -- told the luncheon audience at Gallaudet University’s Kellogg Conference Hotel. “But you know what that means -- it means our seniors are getting older,” she said, adding however, that because D.C. can’t build enough housing fast enough for its growing number of older denizens, programs like her administration’s two-year-old “Safe at Home” initiative ensures more of them can continue getting “around [more] independently as long as possible.” Noted children’s book author and Northeast resident Eloise Greenfield who celebrates her 89th birthday on May 17, lists among them. She said that while she no longer ventures away from home as often as before, she adheres to a regular regimen for maintaining

both her health and stamina. “I go up and down the stairs a lot every day, as a way for getting in my exercise,” said Greenfield, who has remained living on her own. Overall, “I make an effort to keep up with all the information available [for the elderly] so that I can always make the best decisions for myself.” Half-joking that she’s “an almost-vegetarian,” Greenfield said she’s a stickler for eating three healthy meals a day. “Because good nutrition is important to me,” she said. “I eat plenty of vegetables, fruits and fish. I also take my vitamins,” she said, stressing she generally refrains from advising how her peers might manage their health. Instead, “I concentrate on the things that are best for me,” Greenfield said. While doctors and fitness experts embrace exercise as a sort of miracle drug that can extend one’s life span by as much as five years, they also note how a regular routine of healthy food choices along with positive attitudes and strong family ties can help boost the brain, ward off disease and keep senior and elderly people in their primes longer. Kathleen Brooks, a retired Christian Methodist Episcopal church pastor, concurred. At age 72, she cherishes the love of family, which includes her husband Harry, recognizing them as vital components to maintaining her health. Having previously embraced a much healthier lifestyle that included daily walks and water aerobics, Brooks said with a hearty chuckle that she makes up for the inactivity by doing various tasks around her home and keeping up

with her young grandchildren. “They keep me going. They are the joys of my life,” said Brooks, who also looks forward to movie dates with her husband. However, “for most people [my age] it’s extremely important to take our health seriously because of issues such as health insurance” said the Takoma Park, Md., resident, who alluded to lawmakers’ attempts at dismantling affordable healthcare programs. “Things can get so crazy at times with that, so you have to take care of yourself. You know, keeping alert with what’s going on, exercising and eating the right foods.” Brooks, who used to walk three or four miles a day, suffers occasionally with knee pain. She places some of the blame on not always following her doctor’s instructions. “I didn’t always take care of my health, and now I’m paying for

it. I was too busy getting other things done and didn’t do what my doctor asked me to do,” she lamented. Nevertheless, Brooks wants to see more senior-oriented health and fitness programs in her community. “There are plenty available in Maryland, but you have to pay, and if you’re on a fixed income -- as a lot of seniors are -- that can limit participation,” said Brooks. Eddie Radden, 65, of Midlothian, Va., a frequent visitor to D.C., also chimed in, sharing that he underwent radiation treatments a year ago for prostate cancer. Now cancer-free, Radden said that in addition to keeping all doctor’s appointments, he sticks to a strict monotony of exercise and healthy meals that includes daily consumptions of fruit and vegetable smoothies and green tea. “I take my medicine every day

Eloise Greenfield, who has written more than 40 children’s books, is a stickler for eating three healthy meals a day. / Photo courtesy The Brown Book Shelf

Kathleen Brooks (blue dress) wants to see more senior-oriented health and fitness programs in her community. / Photo by Dorothy Rowley

on schedule. I walk first thing in the mornings for 45 minutes and sometimes I’ll do 25 more minutes at the gym in strength training,” said the divorced grandfather of seven. “I also have to get in my half-hour nap during the day,” he said, adding that while he drinks occasionally, it’s been a struggle to quit smoking. “I’m working on that, but it’s been easier said than done,” said Radden, noting that he stays on top of his healthcare insurance. “I have just what I need for prescriptions, doctors’ visits and hospitalization if it comes to that,” he said. “As a senior citizen and retiree, I continue to have a zest for life. I love taking road trips and singing lead vocals with my church choir. My father is about to celebrate his 90th birthday soon, and he’s in pretty good health. I intend on doing the same thing -- and living even longer.” HS

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Tips for a Healthy Aging By Dorothy Rowley WI Staff Writer For a more healthy, productive and happier life, Cigna-HealthSpring – one of the nation’s largest providers of Medicare plans -- encourages adults in their golden years to consider the following:

ANNUAL EXAMS.

Annual visits are critical for identifying potential health issues early, as well as maintaining

a relationship with your primary care physician. During this visit, your doctor can establish a plan based on your age, gender and health status for the vaccinations and health screenings you need, such as mammograms, cholesterol screenings and colorectal cancer screenings.

TAKING MEDICATIONS AS PRESCRIBED.

Your drugs were prescribed for a reason. It is important to adhere to your medication regime and

take medications as prescribed. Some drugs can cause harmful interactions, so make sure your doctor knows everything you take, including over-the-counter drugs.

STOP SMOKING.

Smoking is the leading cause of preventable disease and death in the U.S. It’s never too late to quit, and the benefits of doing so are almost immediate, according to the American Cancer Society. Keep in mind that parts of

Medicare cover smoking cessation counseling and prescription medications.

EXERCISE.

Regular exercise can help older adults stay independent and prevent many health problems that come with age. Many Medicare Advantage plans offer exercise programs designed specifically for older adults at no extra cost. If your plan has a program like this, make sure to take advantage of it.

HAVE FUN!

Be sure to make time for activities you enjoy and seek out others who also enjoy them. The social interaction is good for you. For instance, exercise, which some physicians and scientists say works like a miracle drug and can extend life span by as much as five years, sharpens the brain, wards off disease and keeps seniors in their prime longer. HS

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By the Numbers Ronda Smith Special to the Informer According to a 2016 Pew Social Trends study, nearly half -45 percent of adults ages 75 and older say their life has turned out better than they expected, while just 5 percent say it has turned out worse (the remainder say things have turned out the way they expected or have no opinion). All other age groups also tilt positive, but considerably less so, when asked to assess their lives so far against their own expectations. When asked about a wide

range of potential benefits of old age, seven-in-ten respondents ages 65 and older say they are enjoying more time with their family. About two-thirds cite more time for hobbies, more financial security and not having to work; and roughly six-in-ten say they get more respect and feel less stress than when they were younger. Older adults account for record shares of the populations of the United States and most developed countries. Some 39 million Americans, or 13 percent of the U.S. population, are 65 and older–up from 4 percent in 1900.

The century-long expansion in the share of the world’s population that is 65 and older is the product of dramatic advances in medical science and public health as well as steep declines in fertility rates. In this country, the increase has leveled off since 1990, but it will start rising again when the first wave of the nation’s 76 million baby boomers turned 65

in 2011. By 2050, according to Pew Research projections, about onein-five Americans will be over age 65, and about 5 percent will be ages 85 and older, up from 2 percent now. These ratios will put the U.S. at mid-century roughly where Japan, Italy and Germany–the three “oldest” large countries in the world–are today.

When Does Old Age Begin? According to respondents of the same Pew study, 68. That’s the average of all answers from the 2,969 survey respondents. Women, on average, say a person becomes old at age 70. Men, on average, put the number at 66. Among respondents ages 6574, 80 percent reported feeling younger than their years. HS

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Prince George’s Community College Culinary Arts Student Dishes on Love for Food and Value of New Culinary Arts Center PGCC Ribbon Cutting - PGCC President Charlene Dukes, Board of Trustees, faculty, staff, and county officials gather for the new Culinary Arts Center ribbon-cutting on April 19. By Tabresha B. Langham, Prince George’s Community College Seven years ago Juan Obando Jimenez moved to Prince George’s County with a lifelong dream to become a chef. Jimenez comes from a family where everyone cooks, and because of that, he learned about cooking at a young age. His

fondest memories involve his mother, who is the most influential cook from his childhood. “I remember my mom would make me chicken soup and how special it would make me feel,” recalled Jimenez on his childhood growing up in Costa Rica. It’s those memories that left a lasting impression on Jimenez and strengthened his passion to “enhance memories with fla-

PGCC Culinary student Juan Obando Jimenez is happy about the new space and better equipment available in the new Culinary Arts Center.

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vors.” He explained, “It’s those moments, like your birthday, or having a special dish that you crave, that people remember most.” When he arrived in Prince George’s County, he met other chefs who told him to take the path of pursuing a degree in culinary arts at a community college if he was seriously interested in culinary. He took their advice and is set to graduate this May from the culinary arts program at Prince George’s Community College (PGCC). The college recently opened a state-of-the-art Culinary Arts Center to make wellness, culinary arts, and hospitality classes more conducive for training students to enter and maintain jobs in the food service and hospitality industries. Though the center opened on the tail end of Jimenez’s time in the program, he is excited to be part of the first class to learn and train in the facility. When he was deciding whether to enroll in a culinary arts program, he made the choice to attend the program at PGCC because of its affordability. He visited other colleges and was able to tour many facilities before making his decision. Now that the center is open, “Prince’s George’s Culinary Arts Center is the best,” he said. The center features more than 21,000 square feet of industry-style kitchens and a lec-

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ture area. Of all the new areas to learn and train, it is the baking kitchen that Jimenez loves the most. But it’s the entire experience that really makes Jimenez feel like he made the right choice to enroll in the program. He believes that the program at PGCC has provided him the knowledge and mindset to be a chef. “Being a chef is not just about how many recipes you have,” Jimenez explained. “As a chef you have to think about nutrition. At PGCC, they make you think about important things like that.” Nutrition is another thing that Jimenez loves about the culinary arts program. He says that those who desire to cook for other people may not learn proper techniques, such as how to cook vegetables that maintain their nutritional value, or what suppliers are best for purchasing meat if they do not attend a quality culinary arts program. He says that if students want real knowledge and hands-on training, they should consider enrolling in the culinary arts program at Prince George’s Community College. The curriculum is thorough and students learn to think about all aspects regarding food, including nutrition. Jimenez said the program requires students to take the same nutrition class that the nursing students must take.

Other PGCC culinary offerings include classes like Introduction to Culinary Arts, Food Production I and II, and Bar and Beverage Management. But the facility will feature more than just culinary classes. In addition to wellness and hospitality classes, the center will also offer classes that teach community members to prepare nutritious meals for their families. The new center is what makes it possible to serve both students, professionals, and community members. Because of its size and amenities, simultaneous training is possible. The design and construction also make spaces, including the banquet room, the lounge area, and the outside grilling area, ideal for hosting events. What’s most important of course, is the center’s capabilities to train students to fill the gap in the demand for jobs in industries like culinary arts. As the food service and hospitality industries continue to grow, the new Culinary Arts Center will be a unique resource for talent needed in and around Prince George’s County. Once his final semester is over, Jimenez plans to gain employment in a new facility where he can continue to improve his skills. He wants to create memories and serve the freshest ingredients to people, which he says is really what its all about. HS

Living Longer and Better through Nutrition, Exercise and Rest By Stacy M. Brown WI Senior Writer Like just about every age group, seniors should understand that giving their bodies the right nutrients and maintaining a healthy weight can help them stay active and independent, according to the National Council on Aging in Alexandria, Virginia. Elderly individuals who follow such course would spend less time and money at the doctor and, that’s especially true if a chronic condition

like diabetes or heart disease is present. The definition of healthy eating does change a little as an individual gets older. For example, as people age, their metabolism slows down, so there’s a need for fewer calories and for the body to have certain nutrients, experts said. “To maintain optimal health, seniors should aim to get at least 150 minutes of moderate activity each week and should strength train at least twice a week, per the Centers

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sponses I received were everything from gentle exercise, such as meditation and yoga, all the way to continuing to run marathons and prepping for that year long,” Kane said. “Most women reported that if they made the effort to walk daily and couple that with doing quiet things each day, their moods stayed consistent and manageable. In addition, many women reported their mental health is directly related to their physical health. If they were able to move and stay active in some way, it allowed their minds to stay fresh and out of the fog that sometimes sets in at the end of the day,” she said. Another area women commented on during Kane’s study was the importance of having friendships and companionship. Talking about girl friendships and the importance of having them always took center stage in terms of what is important to having a sense of well-being, Kane said. “Companionship, whether with a spouse or a partner also was listed as important, including having a healthy sexual relationship. Some women reported the intimacy shared with their significant others came in a variety of ways and the appreciation grew stronger when both were doing things together as well as with others,” she said. The key components that seemed to stand out for creating better health was humor, being grateful for the small things, finding clarity on what is important, staying active, not personalizing everything that happens, remaining in contact with important people; including family, and feeling relevant by contributing to society in some way, Kane continued. “Having these things seemed not only to help with staying healthy, but also helped with coping when faced with adversities,” she said. HS

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EDITORIAL Kevin Maxwell’s Departure Alone Will Not Fix What’s Broken The firing, or in this case the resignation of Prince George’s County Public Schools CEO Kevin Maxwell, who says when classes end for the summer he’ll step down from his position as the leader of Maryland’s second-largest school system, comes as little surprise. Despite the coveted endorsement he enjoyed by County Executive Rushern Baker III, Maxwell, for all the good he achieved during his tenure, simply could not overcome the escalating controversial and scandalous incidents that quickly led to the forming of an ominous cloud which hovered over the county’s schools system in the last several years. Perhaps the pressure of the job and some of the tasks at hand, from facilitating a significant rise in student enrollment and achieving an increase in test scores to improving upon the number of students who successfully graduate from high school proved too much for the veteran educator. Maybe, as the president of the county’s Educators Association recently said, Maxwell realized that he needed to step aside so that new leadership could more effectively address deep structural problems, address an insufficient level of accountability, secure a needed increase in funding for the schools and advocate for the overhauling of the current board member election process so that all of the seats would be filled based on the choices of registered voters and the voters alone. Still, Maxwell achieved success in several key areas since coming aboard in 2012 including boosting enrollment by nearly 7,000 students, opening several new schools and bringing the Junior Achievement Finance Park to Landover, as well as being the first superintendent reappointed in the county in almost 25 years. But under his watch, the misconduct of school employees who involved students in child pornography, allegations of the abuse of children enrolled in Head Start, charges of unauthorized pay raises and grade manipulation and forged documents employed so that more students would be “eligible” to graduate simply could not be overlooked. Yes, Maxwell needed to step down so that, hopefully, someone with a different vision for the school system could take the helm, initiate an immediate house cleaning and put the ship back on course. Tragically, those who have been hurt the most are the youth in the county’s public schools – from pre-K to high school seniors. Instead of being protected from potential predators, innocent children have been damaged, perhaps for years to come, in ways and to what extent we can only imagine. Meanwhile, some students unable to make the grade, have been allowed to move through the system rather than being provided with sorely-needed additional academic support so that they, upon graduation, have the essential skills needed in order to enter and succeed in the labor force or continue their education in America’s colleges and universities. Everyone cannot be an “A” student or have the ability to score high marks on standardized test scores, but each child has his or her own unique gifts and skills. to their classrooms. We believe it would be wise for the next superintendent to place greater emphasis on identifying and utilizing strategies that allow for more children to gain self-confidence and greater competence in their studies, with less importance being placed on students’ scores on standardized tests. Give teachers the kinds of they’ve continued to request so they can do their jobs, helping each of their students to learn, grow and find success. Perhaps, finally, we’ll see teachers finding the environment has been changed so more can do that for which they have been trained – teach. WI WWW.WASHINGTONINFORMER.COM

TO THE EDITOR The Informer’s Bridge When it Comes to the Truth, Your Stories are Gets Better and On Point Better I really enjoyed reading the latest copy of the Bridge. I especially loved the cover, very dynamic, interesting and thought provoking. As someone who appreciates a good graphic I have to give continuous kudos to the design team. I am impressed by the growth of the Bridge and I hope the young people keep it up! Ernest Bell Washington, DC

Stories like “Thousands of Amazon Employee’s Rely on SNAP” by Tatyana Hopkins are very necessary for the general public to know because this is how real it is out here in the world. Big, giant companies like Amazon are taking from the people even when they get major government subsidies as stated in the article. However, the people working there can’t afford to eat. Amazon has an image of being a “good” company, but to me it’s just a millennial’s version of Walmart —employees from both companies are in the same boat. Val Weddington Bowie, Maryland

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OPINIONS/EDITORIALS Guest Columnist

By Jeffrey L. Boney

The Big Payback: Let’s Take Over the Polls If there ever was a time that Black people needed to fully understand the power of their Black dollar, as well as the need to emphasize the importance of putting their money where their true influence is, that time is now. The upcoming November 2018 elections are by far one of the most important election cycles in the history of the United States. More importantly, it is one that the Black community can’t afford

to ignore. African Americans make up roughly 13 percent of the overall population in the U.S., and have a buying power so strong that it can’t be overlooked. While having a strong and consistent buying power in itself is a powerful asset for any group to have, turning that asset into a long-term moneymaker and wealth generation tool is the only thing that will strengthen the overall position and status of African Americans in this country, especially in the area of politics. With this November election

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right around the corner, it is a prime opportunity for Black people to realize their true collective power by joining in with one another to create one of the most important movements of this era. It is time for Black people to take over the polls in every local, county, state and federal election in this country. Yes! It is time for Black people to take over the polls — by any means necessary. This can only be accomplished by championing a concerted effort to register Black non-voters and by encouraging existing, registered Black voters

to get out and vote. One of the leading voices in the Black community is aggressively mounting a push towards registering new voters and increasing voter turnout in the Black community, beginning with the midterm elections and establishing a solid foundation that goes well beyond November. The National Newspaper Publishers Association (NNPA), a trade group that represents over 200 Black-owned media companies across the U.S., recently launched an initiative to register 5 million new Black voters be-

fore the midterm elections. This effort is a bold step that is sure to make a profound impact come November. Benjamin Chavis Jr., NNPA president and CEO, is championing this bold initiative on behalf of a storied organization that is the largest and most influential Black-owned media resource in America, reaching more than 20 million readers, combined, in print and online, every week. In addition to working with the publications within the

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By Bill Fletcher Jr.

The Racial Politics of the Israeli State (Pt. 2)

In my last column, I addressed the murder of Palestinian protesters by Israeli state officers. The racial politics of the Israeli state were also demonstrated by another recent action: the April 3 reneging on an agreement on the handling of African migrants. The Israeli political establishment goes out of its way to present Israel as a civilized democra-

cy. The hypocrisy of this can, of course, be seen in the apartheid system created to oppress and suppress the Palestinian people. But it can also be demonstrated in actions towards African migrants. Over the years, African migrants, seeking refugee from war, political repression, poverty, and environmental devastation, have entered Israel in search of a safe haven. This population, which Prime Minister Netanyahu and his right-wing clique have termed

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“infiltrators,” has come to occupy a rung in the social hierarchy reserved for poor and disenfranchised labor. Much like undocumented workers in the United States, these African migrants are subject to various forms of abuse including harassment from employers and government alike. In January 2014, on a visit to Israel and the occupied Palestinian territories, I witnessed demonstrations by African migrants in Tel Aviv as part of a protest against

the barbaric treatment that they have received when imprisoned. The Netanyahu administration originally came to an agreement with the United Nations — after threatening to deport these migrants to their countries of origin — to send them to safer locations. Returning the migrants to their countries of origin would, in some cases, be nothing short of a death sentence. On April 3, the Netanyahu administration put this deal on hold, throwing into uncertainty,

the fate of the African migrants. Allegedly due to pressure from his right-wing allies, Netanyahu changed his mind, leaving the status of the migrants unclear, but also leaving unclear whether there are to be further negotiations towards an acceptable resolution of this crisis. The Israeli political establishment over the years has made Israel available to anyone claiming Jewish heritage. Thousands of

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By Joseph K. Williams Sr. and Louis Davis Jr.

D.C. Council Must Not Support Discrimination Against Seniors with Dementia The D.C. Council legislative bill B22-0689 is discriminatory against older adults and should be removed from the agenda for the Council Committee on Health’s June 22 hearing. It is unacceptable for any of the 13 Council members to support this measure. It is critical that residents of the District reach out to the chairman and every Council member to remind them that discriminating against seniors will not be tolerated. The bill prohibits seniors with moderate to severe dementia and seniors on hospice care from being admitted to an assisted living residence. In its current form, the bill marginalizes the most vulner-

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able and denies them access to the appropriate level of needed care. For those who develop Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia after admission, the bill would leave “memory care” units in assisted living facilities unregulated and residents without protection. Long-term care is based on how much help seniors need to do various activities of daily life. Assisted living is an important part of the long-term care system of services available to District residents, helping people maintain more of their independence. Assisted living serves those who might need a little help from professionals with activities such as dressing, bathing, meal preparation or reminders to

take medication, but who do not need the more comprehensive care found in nursing homes. In addition, research shows that the social interaction found in assisted living residences can help slow the progression of dementia and prevent depression due to social isolation. Restricting persons who have moderate to severe dementia from accessing assisted living inappropriately forces them into nursing homes or to seek these vital services in another state away from their families, friends, neighborhoods and faith communities. Promoting legislation that forces lifelong residents out of the District is wrong. The bill also attempts to neg-

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atively alter the District’s LongTerm Care Ombudsman Program, which currently offers services and consumer advocates who work to resolve concerns on behalf of older residents and others in long-term care facilities. Under B22-0689, the program would become an enforcement arm of the Department of Health. This is contrary to the federally mandated, resident-focused mission of the program and would be in conflict with the Older Americans Act requirements. Additionally, the bill attempts to strip away a resident’s right to speak to the ombudsman anonymously by requiring the ombudsman to violate confidentiality by notifying the target of a complaint with the

identity of the complainant, leaving residents vulnerable to possible retaliation. The District needs legislation that increases access to affordable assisted living to promote a long and healthy life as a part of a community. This legislation is not only bad for assisted living residents, it’s terrible for all District residents who want to continue to age in the community they call home. Call 1-844-259-9349 to reach your Council member. Let them know the importance of quality assisted living facilities and demand that this bill is pulled from the June 22 health committee agenda. WI

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By Dorothy Rowley

Not Everyone Gets a Good Mother

I lost my mom nine years ago, and it still hurts. It feels like yesterday when I heard myself shriek in disbelief having learned that my biggest fan, staunchest supporter — my best friend in all the world — was gone. She died during heart surgery. Although I was in my early 50s at the time, my mom’s passing left me feeling like an orphan. Suddenly, I

had to navigate life feeling lonely, bewildered and, yes, afraid. After all, how was I supposed to go on without the woman who had been such an essential part of my being since my conception in her womb? I was fortunate to have had a good mother. She taught me to that the best rewards come from an honest day’s work, and being resilient as well as compassionate, loving and thoughtful. Yet, everyone wasn’t blessed to have a good mother. And, as a result there are a lot of broken people

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walking around: people who have never known a mother’s love. People who were born to a woman who lacked maternal instincts. People who were born to a woman just because it was the thing to do. I can’t even begin to imagine a life with a mother who was dismissive or distant, mean and neglectful. A mother who never hugged nor praised her child. A mother who never spent one-on-one time with her child or who told them, “I love you.” Children learn about love by the

love they are shown, and that usually begins with the warm embrace of a doting mother. Having the love of a nurturing mother not only puts a song in the heart, it puts a smile in the soul. My hope for those children — young and old — who perceive Mother’s Day as “just another day,” is that they find healing. Many children who’ve had to maneuver life without a mother’s guidance learned to self-protect and handle sensitive responses to

setbacks and disappointments on their own, when all the while they may have been in mourning for the mother they needed and deserved. There is a great payoff for being a good mother: they get to see the child you’ve brought into the world make their own choices, succeed and even sometimes stumble — and they get to be a part of it. My mother shared all this with me, and then some. I had a good mother and, hopefully, I’ve been a good one myself. WI

By Rev. Jesse L. Jackson Sr.

Trump’s ‘New Deal for Blacks’ Dealt from Bottom of the Deck African-American unemployment has reached its lowest levels ever. President Donald Trump boasts about this on the stump, naturally claiming credit for a recovery that began after his predecessor, Barack Obama, saved an economy that was in free fall. Trump says he’s delivering on his promised “new deal for Blacks.” Don’t fall for the hype. A low topline unemployment rate is a good thing. Tight labor

markets force employers to compete for workers. More African Americans who are too often the last hired find jobs. Those who have lousy jobs are more confident about looking for better ones. Even harsh employers like Wal-Mart find it necessary to lift wages to attract and keep decent workers. Wages should start going up. But we haven’t seen much of that in this economy. That’s because while the topline rate is down, it doesn’t count millions who have given up looking for work and have dropped out of the work force.

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Only if the economy continues to grow and unemployment continues to decline are we likely to see wages starting to improve. The big problem, however, is that most of the jobs are simply lousy. Virtually all of the new jobs aren’t secure — they are part-time, short-term contract jobs, with variable hours, few benefits and low wages. Not surprisingly, African Americans are more likely to be caught in these kinds of jobs than Whites are. Like most Americans, African

Americans find that the costs of what they need are rising faster than their wages are. Paychecks don’t buy what their paychecks used to buy. Health care costs are exploding. College debt is now higher than credit card debt and auto debt. Housing costs are at or near record highs, both for those who want to buy a home and those who want to rent. As bad as this is for everyone, it is worse for African-Americans. Black unemployment rates remain nearly twice as high as white unemployment rates. Black households make

less income and have dramatically less wealth than White households. This is true at all levels of education and in every region. According to a report from the Asset Funders Network, the median wealth of single African-American women is a stunning $200. It is $300 for single African-American men. It is $15,640 for single White women and $28,900 for single White men. There is less poverty now than there was 50 years ago. African-Americans have started to close

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By Askia Muhammad

The Shameful Character Assassination of Trayon White

D.C. Council member Trayon White, who represents Ward 8 — the poorest ward in the District — is in a heap of needless trouble after he repeated an urban myth. As a result, his reputation has been assaulted and dragged through the mud. Like the wild conspiracy theories about the “Illuminati” and the “Boule,” White recited the one about the Rockefellers and the Rothschilds controlling the weather in U.S. inner cities, in order to make more money for themselves. Back in late March, when spring

should have already settled in, we were experiencing unseasonable snowstorms and frigid weather. White sought to explain the phenomenon by blaming it on a couple of rich White guys, who just might actually manipulate the weather for their own personal profit. The only thing about that is that some Jewish groups consider negative references to the Rothschild family as a “placeholder” for slander against all Jews, and that rumor has been the source of controversy and denials for decades. White’s careless speech is a simply a rookie mistake, in my opinion, and not evidence of his hatred of Jewish people or even inadvertent

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anti-Semitism. I don’t think he was singling out Jewish persons as the source of the inner city blues. When I was White’s age, growing up in Southern California, I was just like I think he is now. I did not know that there was any difference between Jewish Caucasians and all other Caucasians. White people were all the same, as far as I was concerned. And precious few of them ever lived in my neighborhood. In his original remarks, White condemned both the Rockefellers (who are WASPs, or White Anglo-Saxon Protestants; John D. Rockefeller was a staunch Baptist) and the Rothschilds. But the backlash only came from Jews who insist

that anything offensive said about any Jewish person is an anti-Semitic insult against all Jews. Why hasn’t there been a “WASP backlash” against White’s remark? After every tawdry episode in this drama, the headlines screamed about the purported offenses as seen only from a Jewish perspective. While it’s true that for millennia, Jews have been scorned and abused, but historically, they were not discriminated against by Black folks, and never in Africa. In fact there is no historical evidence that any Jewish people ever lived in Egypt, and many believe the stories of Pharaoh enslaving “God’s chosen people” are really allegories, prophecies pertain-

ing to today, not 5,000 years ago. As the Passover season approached, White attended Jewish Seder meals and a kosher breakfast with other Council members and several rabbis, who lectured him. There, he apologized for his remarks. He then went for a tour of the U.S. Holocaust Museum, where he was literally stalked by reporters trailing his group, though he had insisted that there be no reporters for what he hoped would be a private educational experience. But after discovering that his tour of the Holocaust Museum was being stalked by news teams,

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LIFESTYLE Cecily: Homegrown Songstress Fueled by ‘Old Skool Soul’ Remains True to Calling for Debut Concert at Strathmore By D. Kevin McNeir WI Editor @dkevinmcneir Children who find themselves forced to listen to the music favored by their parents often take the first opportunity to run as fast as possible toward the sounds of singers more popular with their own peers. But for one D.C. native,

the soulful sounds and family favorites she recalls hearing during her childhood, from Smokey Robinson and Phyllis Hyman to Miles Davis and Anita Baker, would become the foundation upon which she has since embraced, channeling their unique style into her own lyrics and music. And if you want proof, you

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should check out Cecily, described by the legendary Patti Austin as a “brilliant, beautiful and talented young lady” – a singer for whom Austin advises the world to “look out,” who’s preparing to take centerstage for two album release concerts on May 9 and 23 during which

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she’ll perform her own mix of soul, jazz and R&B on May 9 in the Mansion at Strathmore. Cecily, one of a select group of talented musicians chosen to participate in the Strathmore Artist in Residence Program, created in 2005 to support the transition from amateur performance to career artists, says she thought politics would be central to her career path, even majoring in political science during undergraduate studies, until she accepted the fact that music had long been her true passion. “I began taking voice lessons when I was 12 because I’d always love singing but it didn’t become the focus of my career path until I’d been in college for a few years,” she said. “One day I just called my mother and told her how I felt. She said she wasn’t surprised and that she supported my decision. I returned home after graduation anxious to embark on my career, quickly realizing that I’d have to learn a lot about the music business if I wanted to really succeed,” said Cecily who says embracing music not as a hobby but as her calling has been one of the best decisions she’s ever made. Cecily, a recent bride and one who enjoys cooking for her family in their Takoma Park home, has opened for entertainers that include Grammy-winning jazz stylist Gregory Porter, soul pioneer Bilal and R&B stars like Johnny Gill, Kenny Lattimore and Elle Varner. She’s also opened for other stellar artists at local hotspots including Blues Al-

ley, The Kennedy Center, The Hamilton, The Howard Theatre and Bethesda Blues & Jazz Supper Club. Now, on the heels of her just-released debut CD, “Songs of Love and Freedom,” a collaborative project with D.C.based producer and musicians Aaron “Ab” Abernathy, Diggs Duke, Drew Kid and Columbia Nights members Jason “Brother Spanky” Edwards and John Daise, Cecily says she excited about what her future holds. “I wrote all of the lyrics for my CD, covered one of my alltime favorites, Gil Scott-Heron and co-wrote and collaborated on the majority of the melodies and instrumentalization,” said Cecily who cites Scott-Heron, Terry Collier and Minnie Riperton among her most admired artists. “I feel like I’m on the brink of finally being able to support myself as a full-time musician, but that’s only been because of the longtime support of my family and being chosen for this superb Strathmore-supported program in which I’ve learned how to stay focused, been exposed to some tremendous mentors and been welcomed into a community of artists who believe in me and what I want to do. I just hope that those who come to my concert are inspired by my music and leave feeling more confident in the power of love.” For more information or to purchase tickets, visit www. strathmore.org or call 301581-5100. WI

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LIFESTYLE Howard University’s Jazz Ensemble Welcomes All Musicians By Brenda C. Siler WI Contributing Writer In the final weeks of the 201718 academic year, the Howard University Jazz Ensemble (HUJE) has kept a busy schedule. There was the Easter Jazz Vigil at Peoples United Church of Christ in northwest D.C. Then the ensemble’s spring concert on campus featuring world-renowned jazz saxophonist Gary Bartz. A few days later, they were recording HUJE’s latest album at Bias Studios in Springfield, Va. That was followed by performances at Drexel University in Philadelphia and at the University of the District of Columbia. Keep in mind that the musicians are students at Howard University, carrying a full academic load. Four of the students in the band are women and two will graduate with honors Saturday. Women in male-dominated bands or all-female bands aren’t unusual. Dionne Ledbetter, Sterlyn Termine, Krystal Campbell and Jalissa Douglas are the ladies in HUJE. Campbell and Douglas will graduate with honors. The ladies’ path to a life of jazz music was varied. For graduating senior Douglas, she grew up with her father playing the music of Louis Armstrong at their home in Long Island, New York. “He had me learn to play Armstrong by ear,” said Douglas who plays trumpet and flugelhorn. “That’s how I started playing jazz.” As the ensemble goes through several rounds of performing songs during the recording session at Bias Recording, everything is under the watchful eyes and ears of HUJE founder and director Fred Irby III, a globally respected musician and director who also is principal trumpet for the Kennedy Center Opera House Show Orchestra. It was Irby who convinced Ledbetter to switch from playing alto saxophone to the baritone. Having played in her high school jazz band in Atlanta, Ledbetter was hesitant. “I wasn’t sure, because the baritone sax is such a big sound and requires a big capacity for your lungs,” said Ledbetter, a music composition major. “But I pulled it off. I worked hard to get the sound out and now it is one of my favorite instruments.” Coming from a classical music background, Krystal Campbell found it difficult to make the switch to playing jazz. The Orlan-

do, Fla., native also a graduating senior, got help from the upperclassmen in HUJE. They pointed Campbell, a trombone player, to YouTube videos to study and included her in small group practice sessions called “sectionals.” Like the other women in HUJE, Campbell has never encountered a problem with being one of the girls in the band. “Unlike some ensembles I’ve played in, females aren’t viewed as lesser in this band,” she said. “They are very welcoming. That’s what I really love. They are all like big brothers.” Termine, a freshman tenor saxophone player from Brockton, Mass., is quite comfortable as one of the younger members of HUJE. Playing tenor sax since her sopho- 5Professor Fred Irby and trumpet player Jalissa Douglas take a break during the recent recording of latest album by the more year of high school, Termine Howard University Jazz Ensemble. /Brigette White is wide-eyed and clear in expressing what she loves about being a jazz musician. “I like the freedom that it gives me without being confined to things like technique or what is written on the page,” she said. “For me it is more expressive. I like the style, the groove, the soul that it has.” Each of the young ladies has their career goals in place. After graduating this week from Howard University, Campbell and Douglas want to be public school music teachers in the D.C. area. Douglas specifically would like to be a school band director. Termine dreams of touring with big-name jazz musicians. Her jazz influences are Wayne Shorter and Sonny Rollins. Ledbetter wants to compose television and film scores. She is influenced by legendary composer Ennio Morricone, who has scored more than 500 films, including many “spaghetti westerns” starring Clint Eastwood. He also won a Grammy at age 80 for Quentin Tarantino’s film “The Hateful Eight.” With parents in the bleachers for Howard’s graduation on Saturday, Campbell and Douglas will walk onto the platform in their caps and gowns for one final university performance with the Howard University Orchestra. For Douglas, she knows her family and friends will be impressed that she has kept playing since the fourth grade. “Dad is very proud,” she says of her father, who led her to jazz. “Every time he comes to a performance, his face glows.” WI

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LIFESTYLE NUTRITION from Page 21 ity crisis — particularly among African Americans,” Taylor said. For the 15.6 million households that face food insecurity — that is, lack reliable access to food that is both nutritious and affordable — as of 2016, a lot is at stake. Food insecurity can lead to physical and mental health problems and can adversely affect a child’s ability to learn and perform in school, potentially leading to lifelong repercussions. Food insecurity can particularly wreak havoc when it coincides with a woman’s pregnancy, Schultz and Taylor reported. When a pregnant woman is food-insecure, she is at heightened risk of depression as well as unhealthy weight gain and gestational diabetes, they said. Moreover, an infant exposed to food insecurity in utero is more likely to experience negative health outcomes such as anencephaly — which is almost invariably lethal — an

increased risk of vertical HIV transmission from the mother to the child; and low birth weight — which is associated with an increased likelihood of infant mortality and lower educational attainment, higher risk of chronic illnesses, and long-term cognitive and developmental delays. Food insecurity has also been shown to negatively affect breastfeeding and other infant feeding practices, Schultz and Taylor said in their report. African American households are disproportionately affected by food insecurity: Nearly one-quarter, or 22.5 percent, were food-insecure in 2016 — nearly double the national average of 12.3 percent and more than twice the 9.3 percent rate for White households. The average infant mortality rate among high-income countries is 5 infant deaths per 1,000 live births, compared with 6 infant deaths per 1,000 live births in the United States, according to reports. And women in high-income

countries die during childbirth at an average rate of 10 per 100,000 live births, whereas in the United States, women die at a rate of 14 per 100,000 live births. “Fortunately, several food assistance programs in the United States specifically work to mitigate hunger and food insecurity,” the authors said. SNAP helped about 44 million people per month afford groceries in 2016. Nearly half — or 43 percent — of SNAP households include at least one child. Monthly benefits in these households are modest at an average of $121 per person — less than $4 per day. Even this level of benefits is critically helpful, however, especially when a family welcomes a new child and tightens its household budgets as a result. Participation in SNAP has proven to lower the risk of food insecurity. By one estimate, six months’ enrollment in SNAP reduces the likelihood of food insecurity by 30 percent.

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“These two programs — SNAP and WIC — not only help to protect against negative health outcomes for mothers and infants; each also yields significant dividends for participants in the long term.” Eliza Schultz Another critical safeguard against hunger that is specifically geared toward maternal and infant health is the WIC program, which offers not just food assistance but also a range of services to expectant and postpartum mothers, including critically important breastfeeding counseling and support services, as well as assistance to young children from infancy up to the age of 5. Like SNAP, WIC helps to reduce food insecurity — although

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Minister James Brown’s Message: ‘Break the Huddle and Run the Play’ By Timothy Cox WI Contributing Writer

Mention the name James Brown, and worldwide, most people think of the hard-working, legendary now-deceased musician, also known as the Godfather of Soul. However, in broadcast media circles, the same name belongs to another hard-working Black man with the exact same handle. On a recent Sunday morning at Bridgeway Community Center in suburban Baltimore, broadcaster James Brown displayed a moniker many people didn’t realize he held: the role of a minister. As the special guest speaker, Brown provided the word during a month-long speaker’s series hosted by Bridgeway’s resident pastor, David Anderson. During his hour-long sermon, Minister Brown delivered a passionate message reflecting his lifelong commitment to sports and spirituality. Having experienced life as a teenage high school and college basketball star, Brown would later use his court savvy to transition to a career as a network TV football announcer and analyst. His recent sermon targeted the theme: ‘break the huddle and run the play.’ The football analogy fit perfectly, considering Brown currently hosts ‘Inside the NFL’ on Showtime, in addition to his regularly scheduled play-by-play football broadcasts that have aired on CBSTV and FOX-TV for the past 30 years. He also hosts CBS News and contributes to ‘60 Minutes.’ Blessed with a smooth, engaging personality, the announcer/minister easily encountered the congregation initially with stories about his wife and four young grandchildren. Following his warmup of his audience, Brown evoked his love for the Lord and his knowledge of scripture. During his sermon, he compared football huddles with attending church services, Sunday School and Bible studies but never taking lessons

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learned in those forums, and “running the play” or applying what’s learned for good use. He also equated four quarters of football with the Biblical three-scores and 10 life-cycle. “By age 16, you’ve completed quarter one, at 36, it’s halftime; at 50, it’s third quarter, and anything after 70, well, that’s over-time and ultimately, ‘sudden death,’ he said to applause and chuckles. After enjoying a star-studded career at DC’s legendary DeMatha Catholic High School, Brown matriculated to Harvard where he earned a degree in American Government, in addition to his continued athletic prowess as Harvard’s premier hoopster. When a tryout with the NBA Atlanta Hawks proved fruitless, Brown gathered his Harvard degree and entered corporate America with gigs at Xerox and Eastman Kodak. Brown regularly attends DC’s Rhema Christian Center and speaks there on occasion. Bridgeway Community Church was founded by senior pastor David Anderson. The church reflects a spirit-filled, multi-culturally diverse congregation. Dr. Anderson described Minister Brown as “a devout man of God.” For more information about Bridgeway CC, call 410-9925832. The Columbia campus is located at 9189 Red Branch Road, Columbia, Md. 20145. For web access go to, info@bridgeway.cc. WI

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and honest dialogue on what the latest report reveals about the future of urban America and the Black community. Participants included: Martin, Morial, Benjamin Crump, Esq., civil rights attorney, president of the National Bar Association and founder of the Tallahassee, Florida-based law firm Ben Crump Law; Kimberly Bryant, founder and executive director of Black Girls CODE; Damon Young, editor-in-chief and co-founder of VerySmartBrothas; Linda Gol-

er Blount, CEO and president, Black Women’s Health Imperative; Jason Towns, managing partner, Groundwork Ventures; Brittney Cooper, associate professor of Women’s and Gender Studies and Africana Studies, Rutgers University and co-founder of the Crunk Feminist Collective Blog; Angela Yee, radio personality; and Shermichael Singleton, political strategist. Additional information included in this year’s report focuses on NUL programs in St. Louis, Buffalo, Chattanooga and Pittsburgh with themes including STEM education and youth

IT’S A FAMILY AFFAIR! Gary Antuanne Russell & Gary Antonio Russell Join Brother, Gary Russell, Jr., on Sensational Card at MGM National Harbor in Maryland on May 19 Gary Russell, Jr. Defends Featherweight World Title Against Joseph Diaz in the Main Event on SHOWTIME

The Russells of Capitol Heights, Maryland will team up again for an exciting night of boxing for their hometown fans. Three of the five boxing brothers, all trained by their father, Gary, Sr., will compete on the same card for the second time in their careers at MGM National Harbor in Maryland on Saturday, May 19. The event is headlined by Gary Russell, Jr. defending his featherweight world title against mandatory challenger Joseph Diaz Jr. live on SHOWTIME (10 p.m. ET/PT). His brothers, super lightweight Gary Antuanne Russell and bantamweight Gary Antonio Russell will compete in separate non-televised bouts on the undercard. Tickets for the event, which is promoted by TGB Promotions in association with Golden Boy Promotions, are on sale now and are available by visiting http://mgmnationalharbor.com/. The 21-year-old Gary Antuanne (5-0, 5 KOs) will take on Wilmer Rodriguez (9-2, 7 KOs) in an eight round 140-pound match. Russell was a member of the U.S. boxing team at the 2016 Olympic games. He made his professional debut fighting on the same card as his other two brothers at MGM National Harbor last May 20 when he scored a TKO victory over Josh Ross. With his brothers and father working his corner at his last fight, he scored a stoppage victory over Andrew Rodgers in Brooklyn on April 21.

mentoring, jobs and diversity, health care and NUL’s efforts in voting and civil engagement. The report evaluates the social and economic status of African Americans using an Equality Index, this year including a Digital Inclusion Index that quantifies Black America’s participation in the digital revolution. Both indexes assume a value of 100 percent to be full equality between white and Black America. The 2018 Digital Inclusion Index, 74 percent, and the 2018 Equality Index, 72.5 percent, indicate improvement within the Black community – but still not a level playing field, says NUL President and CEO Marc H. Morial. “Historically, while great industrial breakthroughs have profited our nation, African Americans have often been exploited, rather than elevated by these advancements,” Morial said. “Fortunately, the digital revolution is still in its youth and ripe with potential for Black Americans.” “While it has positioned itself such that the barriers of entry are few and low, the findings of the

National Urban League’s 2018 Digital Inclusion Index are unambiguous: we must separate the signal from the noise.” The report found that African Americans are far less likely than whites to be employed in social media and technology companies; less than 5 percent of the workforce, versus more than 50 percent for whites. Less than 6 percent of total Black employment in 2017 was in the tech industry, versus 8.5 percent for whites. “Technology is a study in con-

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Gary Antonio (10-0, 8 KOs) will battle Esteban Aquino (12-4, 7 KOs) in an eight-round bantamweight match. Russell scored a knockout victory over Marco Antonio Mendoza Chico in his last fight on Nov. 21 and the card with his brothers last May 20, the 25-year-old Russell stopped Jovany Fuentes for a TKO victory. In additional undercard action, Cobia Breedy (10-0, 4 KOs) will fight in an eight-round featherweight match and Immanuel Aleem (17-1-1, 10 KOs) steps into the ring for a 10-round middleweight match. Plus, Moshea Aleem (4-1-2, 2 KOs) battles Rayton Okwiri (2-0, 1 KO) in a six-round super welterweight match and Brandon Quarles (18-4-1, 9 KOs) clashes with Fred Jenkins, Jr. (10-5, 3 KOs) in an eight-round super welterweight bout.

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trasts for Black America,” Morial said. “Black families continue to remain less likely than white families to have dedicated internet access at home, yet African Americans are the second-largest multicultural group, after Asian Americans, for mobile device ownership, with 91 percent owning smartphones.” “Black millennials are influential, leading users of mobile technology and platforms, and voracious consumers and creators of digital content but lag behind in tech employment,” he said. Five key points from the report yield the following vital information: 1) This year, State of Black America seeks to answer the question, “Are the new job, business and educational opportunities created by increased digitization of our world being equally shared?”; 2) Our research revealed a paradox: while Black Americans are over represented as tech consumers, we are underrepresented in the tech workforce; 3) Technology is the axis on which the 21st century economy turns. Economic parity relies on access to high-tech tools and the capacity to make the most of them; 4) The overall Equality Index remains 72.5 percent, same as 2017, while the Digital Inclusion Index is slightly higher at 74.1 percent; and 5) Technology can eliminate disparities in areas like medical treatment and credit scoring, all of which contribute to overall economic inequality. The State of Black America Report continues to serve as one of the most highly-anticipated benchmarks and sources for thought leadership around racial equality in America across economics (including employment, income and housing), education, health, social justice and civic engagement. The report will be released on Friday, May 4 at 6 a.m. ET at www. stateofblackamerica.org. WI

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ARIES The week ahead could encourage you to tackle certain issues head-on. On Monday, there’s a possibility of a clash with someone in authority, and you might be tempted to say exactly what you think. But with lovely Venus angling toward nebulous Neptune on the same day, things may not be quite as they seem. If you can wait a day or so, you may find that conversations flow much more easily and bring more positive results. Lucky Numbers: 2, 24, 35

“The Adventures of Wrong Man and Power Girl!”

TAURUS If you have secret reservations about an idea, your mindset may be what’s holding you back. You could be sabotaging your efforts just as you’re about to make your move. Understanding the reasons for this can help you to see things from a different perspective and perhaps give you the courage to go ahead. Lucky Numbers: 3, 29, 53

by C. Alexander London, illustrated by Frank Morrison c.2018, Philomel $17.99 ($23.99 Canada) / 32 pages

GEMINI As expressive Mercury, your guide planet, angles toward powerful Pluto on Monday, you may find it hard to see eye to eye with a friend. However, this aspect is temporary, so you might discover that if you leave your conversation until Tuesday, when the sun links to upbeat Jupiter, the outcome will be much more productive. Friday could bring some powerful insights that help you let go of a deep-seated issue that has held you back in the past. Lucky Numbers: 11, 16, 20 CANCER You might be better off compromising at the start of the week even if you don’t agree with someone’s words of wisdom. However, if this person seems to be manipulating you, don’t feel guilty about being firm and strengthening your boundaries. Although a tie between sociable Venus and ethereal Neptune could encourage you to give in to this person, it might be better for you if you don’t. Lucky Numbers: 9, 18, 44

Wrong Man and Power Girl By Terri Schlichenmeyer WI Contributing Writer You are a pretty super kid. Mom and Dad say that all the time because you’re kind and smart, and you always like to help others when they need an extra hand. Even so, there are times when you might help too much, and as in the new book “The Adventures of Wrong Man and Power Girl!” by C. Alexander London, illustrated by Frank Morrison, mistakes happen. When the worst thing you can possibly imagine occurs, what do you do? Who do you call when you need a hero to fix a bad situation? Young Janice hollers for a superhero she knows quite well, and Wrong Man comes to the rescue! Or, well, he sort of rescues a little bit. Mostly he does the wrong thing, like bringing stinky cheese to a disaster site. Fortunately, Janice has seen this before and “knows what to do,” so she calls 911 and asks for help. Sometimes, disasters can happen back to back. In a flash, Wrong Man is on the scene with his dance moves, but the truth is that you can’t catch crooks by waving your arms or shuffling your feet, so Janice calls 911 again. There’s just no doubt about it: Wrong Man can be a clumsy fool with inappropriate solutions and bad judgment, and he really has a knack for making a mess, causing big problems to get even bigger. Even so, Janice knows that he’s only trying to help! And so is she. People sometimes try to avoid Wrong Man, but they’re always happy to see Janice — also known as Power Girl — because they know that Power Girl is a very smart superhero who does what’s needed. Of course, she still loves Wrong Man very much, even when he messes up, and she’s always glad when he’s around. There are days when Power Girl is powerless, disasters get out of hand, and sometimes “Even Wrong Man is right …” The world is full of scary things, no matter how old you are. Think about that — and then remember that it’s harder when you’re 5 years old. Now imagine the most perfect superhero you can — and then read about him in “The Adventures of Wrong Man and Power Girl!” For your child, this book speaks to the part of her that needs a hero — not just when disaster occurs, but every day of the year. Fortunately, as author C. Alexander London shows with a delightful sense of humor, kids don’t have to look far to find that super person in their lives. Young Janice, furthermore, shows kids that resourcefulness is important, too, and that quick thinking can also save the day. Now, here’s the bonus: as an adult, this book will appeal to the child in you because its illustrations by Frank Morrison are old-school comic-book style, but with a modern feel to the artwork. Read this book for your 3- to 7-year-old and see if it doesn’t take you back a few years. Read it, because “The Adventures of Wrong Man and Power Girl” is pretty super. WI WWW.WASHINGTONINFORMER.COM

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LEO Would you prefer to take a trip and enjoy yourself or knuckle down to some hard work? This could be the choice you face on Monday when talkative Mercury angles toward intense Pluto. It’s very likely that you won’t be able to take time out just because you feel like it, but it might be something you can plan for and enjoy later in the week. Lucky Numbers: 20, 54, 59 VIRGO The start of the week could see you faced with a number of distractions. With convivial Venus angling toward ethereal Neptune, you could find it difficult to concentrate on a task if someone is trying to get your attention. If the work is important, you might have to be firm with this person. On Tuesday, the sun links with positive Jupiter, which should make the day quite positive. Some words of advice or a potential opportunity could boost your spirits considerably. Lucky Numbers: 19, 31, 48 LIBRA There could be times this week when you find it difficult to agree with a family member concerning a key issue. Don’t let this get to you. By using your natural tact and diplomacy, you may be able to make the best of a tricky situation. The sun makes a link with fortunate Jupiter on Tuesday, which could make it an upbeat and positive day. You could get an unexpected gift or small amount of money, which would certainly cheer you up. Lucky Numbers: 18, 29, 43 SCORPIO There is still an intense focus on your sector of communication, which will continue for some time yet. However, Monday could coincide with a misunderstanding, which may be due to a genuine mistake. Before you say anything, it might be wise to let things stand for a day or so because it may well come to nothing. Tuesday can be a good day for a romantic date or fun social event. If you’re invited out, make the most of it. Lucky Numbers: 23, 25, 57 SAGITTARIUS With a lively focus on your leisure sector, the week ahead could see you enjoying opportunities to get out and about and have some fun. The only factor that might be an issue is cost. On Monday, you may feel guilty about doing something because of the expense. However, if it’s a one-time experience, why not enjoy yourself? On Tuesday, the cosmos encourages you to listen to your instincts. You could link up with a promising opportunity if you do. Lucky Numbers: 8, 19, 59 CAPRICORN There is still a lot of activity in your sign, which could make the coming months rather intense. Even so, you’re the kind of person who enjoys a challenge and using your innate strengths. This week, you might need to compromise with certain family members if you’re to move ahead with your plans. Offering to do something nice for them later in the week may be enough of an incentive. Lucky Numbers: 10, 14, 17 AQUARIUS Your thoughts can run deep, and this soulful, spiritual stage looks set to last for some time yet. But don’t let that put you off activities that may seem rather trivial or superficial at first glance. You need both serious and silly. And with chatty Mercury moving through your sector of communication, this is very much the time to connect with people who can help you reach a personal goal. Lucky Numbers: 3, 4, 23 PISCES The social side of your life continues to be busy and quite intense. In fact, the start of the week could leave you wondering if you’re spending too much time tending to community projects, committee meetings, or friends. While you could probably make a few adjustments, if you’re enjoying life, keep doing what you’re doing. It would also be helpful to keep a list of key dates this week. With sociable Venus angling toward dreamy Neptune, you might accidentally forget an important family get-together or other event. Lucky Numbers: 22, 29, 47

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SPORTS Bias Among 2018 D.C. Hall of Fame Inductees 4 Lonise Bias (left) accepts a plaque commemorating her late son and University of Maryland basketball great Len Bias’ induction into the D.C. Sports Hall of Fame during a ceremony before the Washington Nationals-Philadelphia Phillies game at Nationals Park in Northwest on May 6 4 Former D.C. United great Jaime Moreno waves to fans after his induction into the D.C. Sports Hall of Fame during a ceremony before the Washington Nationals-Philadelphia Phillies game at Nationals Park in Northwest on May 6.

4 Longtime Washington Wizards TV play-by-play broadcaster Steve Buckhantz (center) is presented with a plaque commemorating his induction into the D.C. Sports Hall of Fame during a ceremony before the Washington Nationals-Philadelphia Phillies game at Nationals Park in Northwest on May 6.

Knight Commission Aims to Reform NCAA’s ‘Prison’ System By William J. Ford WI Staff Writer @jabariwill College basketball might have allowed Kylia Carter to attend the University of Mississippi, travel around the country and obtain a degree in business and finance years ago, but she compared today’s NCAA system to “slavery and the prison system.” “The talent is being purchased, but the talented are not receiving any of the benefit,” Carter said Monday, May 7 during the Knight Commission on Intercollegiate Athletics’ annual spring meeting at the Newseum in northwest D.C. “They are not recruiting them because they will [excel] academically.” Carter joined a six-person panel to discuss recommendations made by the NCAA’s Commission on College Basketball. Led by former

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Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice, the Knight Commission aims to promote reforms in college athletics. Carter’s son, Wendell, declared for the NBA draft on his 19th birthday last month after playing one year at Duke University. He received All-ACC second-team honors and ranked second all-time among Duke freshmen in rebounds and blocked shots. Though Carter appreciated the college experience her son received at Duke, her family was named in an FBI investigation of NCAA infractions. To help other parents, Carter and her husband, who played college basketball and professionally overseas, established “Educate2Elevate,” a program that seeks to help parents and their children navigate the scholarship process, understand the landscape of college athletics and possibly pursue careers in professional sports.

“I want [students] to go [to college], but I want them to go for two years,” she said. “Why can’t they go to college and get a two-year certificate in this professional sport that they are pursuing, if they are that talented, so that they are aware and educated on the business of the sport that they want to [play]?” As for the college basketball commission report released April 25, recommendations include: • eliminating the NBA’s one-anddone rule that requires players to stay in college for at least one year; • allowing students to remain in school if he/she hasn’t signed a professional contract; • imposing harsher penalties for schools and coaches that cheat; and • requesting apparel companies become more transparent about relationships with schools, coaches and agents regarding non-basketball activities and events.

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The report also highlighted college athletes who received full scholarships — ranging between nearly $14,000 to $71,600 for in-state students and from $18,00 to $71,600 for out-of-state. When adding academic support, meals, travel, trainers and for those who received a degree, the report states those benefits average lifetime earnings of $1 million. Jay Bilas, a former college basketball player at Duke University and current ESPN college basketball analyst, agreed with some of the report’s recommendations but said it still missed the aspect of money and commercialization in the sport. “I thought amateurism should’ve been thoroughly examined, not just accepted,” he said. “Nobody undervalues an education. It’s just that the athletes are worth far more.” Former NBA great and onetime Naval Academy standout David Robinson said college offer advan-

tages for young adults. “For the vast majority of those athletes that are going the college route, that opens up opportunities that are far beyond basketball,” said Robinson, who served on the basketball commission. “We believe as a commission in options and wanted to leave as many options open as we could.” The Knight Commission also released recommendations after its spring meeting that agreed with some of the Rice report, but included other measures such as adding six independent directors to the 24-member Division I board of directors, adopting new regulations for college employees to disclose financial records from shoe, equipment and apparel companies, and developing professional standards for coaches “for their roles as educators and leaders in the development of student-athletes.” WI

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SPORTS Nats, Phillies Trade Blows in Weekend Set 3 Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Vince Velasquez slides safely back to first base as Washington Nationals first baseman Matt Adams attempts to apply a tag in the fifth inning of the Phillies’ 3-1 win at Nationals Park in Southeast on May 5. /Photo by John E. De Freitas 6 Washington Nationals left fielder Andrew Stevenson unsuccessfully attempts to beat the throw to first base after laying down a bunt as Philadelphia Phillies first baseman Carlos Santana awaits the ball in the second inning of the Phillies’ 3-1 win at Nationals Park in Southeast on May 5. /Photo by John E. De Freitas

5 Philadelphia Phillies third baseman Maikel Franco gathers the throw before completing a double play as Washington Nationals third basemen Anthony Rendon is forced out at second during the fourth inning of the Nationals’ 5-4 win at Nationals Park in Southeast on May 6. /Photo by John E. De Freitas 4 Washington Nationals shortstop Wilmer Difo attempts to turn a double play as Philadelphia Phillies shortstop Scott Kingery slides into second base in the second inning of the Phillies’ 3-1 win at Nationals Park in Southeast on May 5. / Photo by John E. De Freitas.

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NNPA, the campaign initiative will focus on an aggressive voter registration drive, community-level education on important issues and a mobilization effort, which are all designed to reach young, Black eligible voters, particularly in battleground states such as Texas and North Carolina. “This coming November, the 2018 midterm elections will be one of the most important elections for American Americans in our lifetime,” Chavis said. “This is about voting rights and the enormous suffering and bloodshed that our people have experienced to make American democracy real and fair. Yet, this is also about responsibility.” Chavis and the NNPA have also partnered with organizations like the NAACP, in order to accomplish the goal of registering these 5 million new Black voters. “I am proud that the NNPA is encouraging and mobilizing the Black community to get 5 million more African Americans registered to vote across the nation,” Chavis continued. “We have to take over and overwhelm our political adversaries at the voting polls in 2018. This is a payback year! Now is the time!” In order for African Americans to take over the polls effectively before November, however, there are several things that must be done to make it work and get the results needed to make a significant impact. First and foremost, education about the importance of voting is critical in order to get as many

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Black people registered to vote as possible, as well as help them truly understand what’s at stake. Secondly, political candidates must ensure that Black people become more familiar with who they are, which can only be done by effectively advertising in Black media outlets, like the Black newspapers, in their respective geographic locations. Lastly, more accountability must be placed on the Democratic Party. The Democratic Party must do more, at every level, to cultivate and show appreciation for their loyal base of Black voters, if they want to truly see change during the midterm elections. According to the Pew Research Center, 87 percent of Black voters identify with the Democratic Party or lean Democratic, compared with just 7 percent who identify as Republican or lean Republican. Black women are a driving force behind this high percentage of Black registered voters, and when they turn out, they make a huge difference. Take the recent Alabama Senate race for example. When Alabama Democrat Doug Jones faced a challenging, uphill battle against controversial Republican candidate Roy Moore in their special Senate election, it was Black voter turnout that made the difference. As a matter of fact, “Black voters turned out for the special election [in Alabama] at a higher level than their share of the electorate when Obama was on the ballot in 2008 and 2012,” according to CNN.com. After getting reports that 96

percent of Black voters backed Jones and 98 percent of Black women voters supporting Jones, Democratic National Committee (DNC) Chair Tom Perez tweeted, “Let me be clear: We won in Alabama and Virginia because #BlackWomen led us to victory. Black women are the backbone of the Democratic Party, and we can’t take that for granted. Period.” Strong, but true words from the DNC chair, but will those words translate into true appreciation for the power of the Black vote leading up to the November midterm elections and beyond? The need for groups like the NNPA to work collaboratively with the DNC, community leaders and others committed to creating a political revolution, is paramount and necessary. The revolution must start now. However, it must go beyond the midterm elections and trickle down to the local, county and state races in a major way, as well. This is just one election cycle, and while it may be one of the most important election cycles in our lifetime, the Black community must start today by aggressively educating, equipping and empowering Black youth, voting age adults and senior citizens, through information sharing and voter registration efforts to ensure their voices are heard loud and clear at the polls. It is time for the African-American community to take over the polls this November, and beyond, by joining in with the NNPA to help register 5 million new Black voters. WI

it comes to African migrants and in this line one can see evidence of the racial politics of the Israeli state. The democratic face of Israel is crumbling as it becomes more repressive against generalized dis-

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RELIGION THE RELIGION CORNER

Take Responsibility for Your Part

with Lyndia Grant This week, we examine what Wayne Dyer had to say about forgiveness. This time, he talked about how each of us must take responsibility for conflicts between ourselves and others who we feel have violated us in one way or another. This point talks about how removing blame means never assigning responsibility to anyone else for what you’re experiencing. It means that you’re willing to say, “I may not understand why I feel this way, why I have this illness, why I’ve been victimized, or why I had this accident, but I’m willing to say without any guilt or resentment that I own it. I live with, and I am responsible for, having it in my life.” If you take responsibility for having the experience, then at least you have a chance to also take responsibility for removing it or learning from it. If you’re in some small, perhaps unknown, way responsible for that migraine headache or that depressed feeling, then you can work to remove it or discover what its message is for you. If, on the other hand, someone or something else is responsible in your mind, then of course you’ll have to wait until they change for you to get better.

Mt. Zion Baptist Church Reverend John W. Davis Pastor 5101 14th Street, NW Washington, DC 20011 Phone: 202-726-2220 Fax: 202-726-9089 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. “A Church with a past to remember – and a future to mold”

And that is unlikely to occur. So you are left with nothing, when peace is really on the other side of the coin. Not to sound like a broken record, but if you’ve been reading this column for any period of time, you know I was married and have three beautiful, successful children and three grandchildren. My husband and I have been divorced for decades, yet I couldn’t pass lovely homes without thinking of where I could be living now had we have stayed together, saved money and worked to make a positive future for our family. That didn’t happen, and my ex-husband was responsible for that —in my mind. I was not able to move forward until I co-taught a class on forgiveness at my old church, All Nations Baptist Church. The class was so refreshing to each and every student. Look at Oprah Winfrey, who talks of how she finally understood the principle of forgiveness. She said there was someone who had offended her, but that person went about her daily duties, walking along, downtown shopping, smiling and happy. She began to understand that the pain and suffering she felt was only being brought on by her own negative thoughts — the other person appeared happy. Winfrey realized at that moment that she had carried that burden for quite a while until that day. Titus 1:15 says it this way: “To the pure, all things are

pure, but to the defiled and unbelieving, nothing is pure; but both their minds and their consciences are defiled.” Once we accept Jesus Christ as our Savior, we can and must let go of any harm we feel others have brought upon us. Our Lord and Savior was brutally beaten and stabbed, drank vinegar for his thirst, yet he died for all of us, each and every one — even the one you feel has done you wrong. Put that bad deed out of your head, throw it into the sea of forgetfulness, and keep it moving. Let me close with this quote: “May the road rise to meet you. May the wind always be at your back. May the sun shine warm upon your face. May the rains fall soft upon your fields. And until we meet again may the Lord hold you in the palm of His hand.” WI Historic St. Mary’s Episcopal Church The Rev. E. Bernard Anderson Priest 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 www.stmarysfoggybottom.org Email: stmarysoffice@stmarysfoggybottom.org All are welcome to St. Mary’s to Learn, Worship, and Grow.

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Mount Olivet Lutheran Church

John F. Johnson Reverend Dr. 1306 Vermont Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20005 Service and Times Divine Worship, Sunday 10:00 a.m. Communion 1st and 3rd Sunday “Friendliest Church in the City” Website: mountolivetdc.org Email: mtolivedc@gmail.com

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

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

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

Church of Living Waters

Allen Chapel A.M.E. 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

Crusader Baptist Church

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

Covenant Baptist United Church of Christ

St. Stephen Baptist Church

Third Street Church of God

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

Drs. Dennis W. & Christine Y. Wiley Pastors

Bishop Lanier C. Twyman, Sr. Senior Pastor

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Blessed Word of Life Church

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

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

Turning Hearts Church Virgil K. Thomas, Sr. Senior Pastor/ Teacher 4275 4th Street, S.E. Washington, DC 20034 Phone: 202-746-0113 Fax: 301-843-2445 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 Motto : “A Great Commitment to the Great Commandment” Website: www.turningheartschurchdc.org Email: faithdefender@verizon.net

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

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

Greater Mt. Calvary Holy Church

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

Isle of Patmos Baptist 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

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

Twelfth Street Christian Church Reverend Dr. Paul H. Saddler Senior Pastor (Disciples of Christ) 1812 12th Street, NW - Washington, DC 20009 Phone: 202-265-4494 Fax: 202 265 4340 Service and Times Sunday Worship Service: 11:00 am Communion every Sunday: 11:00 am Sunday School: 10:00 am Bible Study Tuesday: 12 Noon Pastor’s Bible Study Tuesday: 6:30 pm Motto: “Discover Something Wonderful” Website: 12thscc.org Email: Twelfthstcc@aol.com

Mount Carmel Baptist Church Joseph N. Evans, Ph.D Senior Pastor 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 themcbc.org

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RELIGION Shabbath Commandment Church

All Nations Baptist Church

King Emmanuel Baptist Church

Bishop Adrian A. Taylor, Sr. Pastor

Rev. Dr. James Coleman Pastor

Rev. Daryl F. Bell Pastor

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

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

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

Service and Times Sabbath School 9:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. Service 11:00 a.m. Praise & Worship Preaching 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. Motto: “A Church Keeping It Real for Real.” Website: Shabbathcommandmentchruch.org Email: Praisebetoyhwh@gmail.com

Zion Baptist Church Rev. Keith W. Byrd, Sr. Pastor 4850 Blagdon Ave, NW - Washington D.C 20011 Phone (202) 722-4940 - Fax (202) 291-3773 Service and Times Sunday Worship Service: 10:15AM Sunday School: 9:00am Monday: Noon Bible School Wednesday: Noon & 7PM: Pastor’s Bible Study Ordinance of Baptism 2nd Holy Communion 4th Sunday Mission Zion Baptist Church Shall; Enlist Sinners, Educate Students, Empower the Suffering, Encourage the Saints, and Exalt Our Savior. (Acts 2:41-47) www.zionbaptistchurchdc.org

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

Service and Times Sunday Church School – 9:30 AM Sunday Worship Service – 11:00 AM Holy Communion – 1st Sunday at 11:00 AM Prayer – Wednesdays, 6:00 PM Bible Study – Wednesdays, 7:00 PM Christian Education School of Biblical Knowledge Saturdays, 9:30 AM – 11:00 AM, Call for Registration Website: www.allnationsbaptistchurch.com All Nations Baptist Church – A Church of Standards

Israel Baptist Church

Dr. Earl D. Trent Senior Pastor

Rev. Dr. George C. Gilbert Senior Pastor

2409 Ainger Pl.,SE – WDC 20020 (202) 678-0884 – Office • (202) 678-0885 – Fax “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

“Where Jesus is the King”

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 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 Early Morning Prayer & Bible Study Class 8:00 am Sunday School 9:00 am Sunday Morning Worship Service 10:00 am 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

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

Administration No. 2018 ADM 356

Administration No. 2018 ADM 000387

Administration No. 2018 ADM 000381

Administration No. 2017 ADM 779

Claretha W. Jones Decedent

Joye E. Frost Decedent

Mary E. Arrington aka Mary Esther Arrington Decedent

Rubye Mae Queen Decedent

COLUMBIA

Probate Division

Washington, D.C. 20001-2131 Administration Number 2016 ADM 000974 Estate of

Sallie R. Luther NOTICE OF STANDARD PROBATE Notice is hereby given that a petition has been

filed in this Court by Derrek Reese for standard probate, including the appointment of one or more personal representatives. Unless a re-

sponsive pleading in the form of 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 07/24/2008 ex-

hibited with the petition upon proof satisfactory to the Court of due execution by affidavit of witnesses or otherwise.

Date of first publication: 4/26/2018

Derrek Reese

532 4th St. NE

Washington, DC 20002

Personal Representative:

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NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT, NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Emma W. Barnes, whose address is 5009 Quincy Street, Apt. 5, Bladensburg, MD 20710, was appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Claretha W. Jones who died on January 10, 2018 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., Building A, 515 5th Street, N.W., Third Floor, Washington, D.C. 20001, on or before 10/26/2018. 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 10/26/2018, 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: 4/26/2018

Deborah D. Boddie 1308 9th Street, NW Suite 300 Washington, DC 20001 Attorney NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT, NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Merrie Frost, whose address is 2522 Princeton Road, Cleveland Heights, Ohio 44118, was appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Joye E. Frost who died on March 12, 2018 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., Building A, 515 5th Street, N.W., Third Floor, Washington, D.C. 20001, on or before 10/26/2018. 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 10/26/2018, 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: 4/26/2018

Emma W. Barnes Personal Representative

Merrie Frost Personal Representative

NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT, NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Cyreste Arrington, whose address is 251 Anacostia Ave NE, Washington, DC 20019, was appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Mary E. Arrington aka Mary Esther Arrington who died on February 16, 2018 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., Building A, 515 5th Street, N.W., Third Floor, Washington, D.C. 20001, on or before 10/26/2018. 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 10/26/2018, 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: 4/26/2018 Cyreste Arrington Personal Representative

Kisha L. Woolen, Esquire 5335 Wisconsin Avenue, NW #700 Washington, DC 20015 Attorney NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT, NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Jennifer C. Concino, Esq., whose address is 5335 Wisconsin Ave. NW, #700, Washington, DC 20015 was appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Rubye Mae Queen who died on January 20, 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 (or to the probate of decedent’s Will) shall be filed with the Register of Wills, D.C., Building A, 515 5th Street, N.W., Third Floor, Washington, D.C. 20001, on or before 10/26/2018. 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 10/26/2018, 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: 4/26/2018 Jennifer C. Concino, Esq. Personal Representative

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Anne Meister Register of Wills

Washington Informer

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

Administration No. 2018 ADM 000392

Administration Number 2018 ADM 000460

Administration No. 2018 ADM 000402

Administration No. 2018 ADM 399

Hoover Singletary Decedent

Estate of James Arkie Griffin

Woodrow Lincoln Dews, Sr. Decedent

William Jerome Hill Decedent

NOTICE OF STANDARD PROBATE

Nakia V. Gray, Esq. Gray Legal, P.C. 9701 Apollo Dr., Suite 100 Largo, MD 20774 Attorney

Paul T. Mensah 5335 Wisconsin Avenue, NW, Suite 440 Washington, DC 20015 Attorney

Anne Meister

Administration No. 2017 ADM 001337 Roberta Greene McCarthy Decedent Valerie J. Edwards, Esq Antonoplos & Associates, Attorneys at Law 1725 DeSales Street, NW Suite 600 Washington, DC 20036 Attorney NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT, NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Patrick McCarthy, Jr., whose address is 5851 Potomac Ave., NW, Washington, DC 20016, was appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Roberta Greene McCarthy who died on June 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 (or to the probate of decedent’s Will) shall be filed with the Register of Wills, D.C., Building A, 515 5th Street, N.W., Third Floor, Washington, D.C. 20001, on or before 10/26/2018. 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 10/26/2018, 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: 4/26/2018 Patrick McCarthy, Jr. Personal Representative TRUE TEST COPY Anne Meister Register of Wills

NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT, NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Janice Linder, whose address is 6207 5th Street, NW Washington, DC 20011, was appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Hoover Singletary who died on January 16, 2018 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., Building A, 515 5th Street, N.W., Third Floor, Washington, D.C. 20001, on or before 10/26/2018. 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 10/26/2018, 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: 4/26/2018 Janice Linder Personal Representative

Notice is hereby given that a petition has been filed in this Court by Deborah Cason Daniel for standard probate, including the appointment of one or more personal representatives. Unless a responsive pleading in the form of 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. In the absence of a will or proof satisfactory to the Court of due execution, enter an order determining that the decedent died intestate appoint an unsupervised personal representative. Date of first publication: 5/3/2018 Deborah Cason Daniel 503 D Street, NW #200 Washington, DC 20001 Petitioner/Attorney: TRUE TEST COPY Anne Meister Register of Wills Washington Informer

Maggie B. Dews, whose address is 4030 Grant Street, NE, Washington, DC 20019, was appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Woodrow Lincoln Dews, Sr. who died on December 27, 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, N.W., Third Floor, Washington, D.C. 20001, on or before 11/3/2018. 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 11/3/2018, 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: 5/3/2018

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Maggie B. Dews Personal Representative

Anne Meister Register of Wills

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NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT, NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Monica P. Cook, whose address is 8216 S. Oglesby Avenue, Chicago, IL 60617, was appointed Personal Representative of the estate of William Jerome Hill who died on July 20, 1997 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., Building A, 515 5th Street, N.W., Third Floor, Washington, D.C. 20001, on or before 11/3/2018. 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 11/3/2018, 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: 5/3/2018 Monica P. Cook Personal Representative TRUE TEST COPY Anne Meister Register of Wills Washington Informer

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LEGAL NOTICES

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

Administration No. 2018 ADM 000412

Administration No. 2018 ADM 000374

Administration No. 2018 ADM 000394

Administration No. 2018 ADM 000390

Administration No. 2018 ADM 000411

Gregory M. Brown aka Gregory Maurice Brown Decedent

Edward Eugene Swailes Decedent

Betty J. Dodds aka Betty Jean Dodds Decedent

Bennie Watson, Jr. Decedent

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

Sonora Conaway, whose address is 539 Park Road, NW, Washington, DC 20010, was appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Gregory M. Brown aka Gregory Maurice Brown who died on February 10, 2018 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., Building A, 515 5th Street, N.W., Third Floor, Washington, D.C. 20001, on or before 11/3/2018. 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 11/3/2018, 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.

Alfred D Swailes and Winnifred L. Mobolurin, whose addresses are 5661 3rd Street, NE #233 Washington, DC 20011 and 5810 Mentana St., New Carrolton, MD 20784, were appointed Personal Representatives of the estate of Edward Eugene Swailes who died on March 1, 2018 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, N.W., Third Floor, Washington, D.C. 20001, on or before 11/3/2018. 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 11/3/2018, 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.

Sonia M. Dockery and Bobbie J. Oliver, whose addresses are 3503 Stewart Rd., Forestville, MD 20747 and 4151 Garrett Park Rd., Silver Spring, MD 20906, were appointed Personal Representatives of the estate of Betty J. Dodds aka Betty Jean Dodds who died on February 16, 2018 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., Building A, 515 5th Street, N.W., Third Floor, Washington, D.C. 20001, on or before 11/3/2018. 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 11/3/2018, 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: 5/3/2018

Date of first publication: 5/3/2018 Sonia M. Dockery Bobbie J. Oliver Personal Representative

Harold Brown Sr. Decedent Attorney NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT, NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Harold Brown, Jr., whose address is 684 Oglethorpe Street, NE, Washington, DC 20011, was appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Harold Brown Sr. who died on May 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., Building A, 515 5th Street, N.W., Third Floor, Washington, D.C. 20001, on or before 11/3/2018. 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 11/3/2018, 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: 5/3/2018

Edward G. Varrone, Esq. 910 17th Street, NW, Suite 800 Washington, DC 20006 Attorney NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT, NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Alma D. Wiggins, whose address is 717 Sheridan Street, NW, Washington, DC 20011, was appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Bennie Watson, Jr. who died on October 19, 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, N.W., Third Floor, Washington, D.C. 20001, on or before 11/3/2018. 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 11/3/2018, 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: 5/3/2018

Date of first publication: 5/3/2018

Sonora Conaway Personal Representative

Harold Brown, Jr. Personal Representative

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Alfred D. Swailes Winnifred L. Mobolurin Personal Representative

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Anne Meister Register of Wills

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Anne Meister Register of Wills

Washington Informer

Anne Meister Register of Wills

Washington Informer

Alma D. Wiggins Personal Representative

SUPERIOR COURT OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA PROBATE DIVISION Washington, D.C. 20001-2131

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

Foreign No. 2018 FEP 000061

Administration No. 2018 ADM 000370

Administration No. 2018 ADM 000456

Administration No. 2018 ADM 000407

Administration No. 2018 ADM 000448

January 25, 2018 Date of Death

Bernice A. Smith aka Bernice Amanda Singleton Smith Decedent

Ronald Austin Decedent

Mary Lois Williams Decedent

Lucy B. Stores Decedent

Larry C. Williams, Esq. and Howard Haley, Esq. 7600 Georgia Ave., NW, Suite 405 Washington, DC 20012 Attorney

Kisha L. Woolen, Esq. 5335 Wisconsin Avenue, NW, #700 Washington, DC 20015 Attorney

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

Tiffany M. Austin, whose address is 7058 Eastern Ave., NW, Washington, DC 20012, was appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Ronald Austin who died on March 30, 2018 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, N.W., Third Floor, Washington, D.C. 20001, on or before 11/10/2018. 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 11/10/2018, 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.

Stephen J. O’Connor, whose address is 5335 Wisconsin Ave., NW, #700, Washington, DC 20015, was appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Mary Lois Williams who died on March 17, 2018 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., Building A, 515 5th Street, N.W., Third Floor, Washington, D.C. 20001, on or before 11/10/2018. 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 11/10/2018, 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 Briggs Shuford Name of Decedent NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT OF FOREIGN PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS Richard L. Reese whose address is 585 Big Indian Loop, Mooresville, NC 28117, was appointed personal representative of the estate of Mary Briggs Shuford, deceased, by the General Court of Justice, Superior Court Division Court for Watuaga County, State of North Carolina, on February 28, 2018. Service of process may be made upon Robert P. Newman, Esq., 6629 13th Place, NW, Washington, DC 20012 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: 3701 Connecticut Avenue, Unit 9111, NW, Washington, DC 20008. Claims against the decedent may be presented to the undersigned and filed with the Register of Wills of the District of Columbia, 515 5th Street, NW, Third Floor, Washington, D.C. 20001 within 6 months from the date of first publication of this notice. Date of first publication: 5/10/2018 Richard L. Reese Personal Representative Anne Meister Register of Wills Washington Informer

Aimee D. Griffin 5335 Wisconsin Avenue NW, Suite 440 Washington, DC 20015 Attorney NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT, NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Gary A. Smith, whose address is 10413 Boswell Lane, Potomac, MD 20854, was appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Bernice A. Smith aka Bernice Amanda Singleton Smith who died on August 12, 2016 with a Will, and will serve without Court supervision. All unknown heirs and heirs whose whereabouts are unknown shall enter their appearance in this proceeding. Objections to such appointment (or to the probate of decedent’s Will) shall be filed with the Register of Wills, D.C., Building A, 515 5th Street, N.W., Third Floor, Washington, D.C. 20001, on or before 11/10/2018. 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 11/10/2018, 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: 5/10/2018 Gary A. Smith Personal Representative TRUE TEST COPY Anne Meister Register of Wills

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Date of first publication: 5/10/2018 Tiffany M. Austin Personal Representative TRUE TEST COPY Anne Meister Register of Wills Washington Informer

Date of first publication: 5/10/2018 Stephen J. O’Connor Personal Representative TRUE TEST COPY Anne Meister Register of Wills Washington Informer

NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT, NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Dawn Marie Naylor, whose address is 10024 Vanderbilt Circle, #12, Rockville, MD 20850, was appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Lucy B. Stores who died on January 19, 2018 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., Building A, 515 5th Street, N.W., Third Floor, Washington, D.C. 20001, on or before 11/10/2018. 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 11/10/2018, 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: 5/10/2018 Dawn Marie Naylor Personal Representative TRUE TEST COPY Anne Meister Register of Wills Washington Informer

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Administration No. 2017 ADM 1101

Administration No. 2018 ADM 000451

Administration No. 2018 ADM 000408

Administration No. 2018 ADM 000403

Gloria E. Ragland aka Gloria E. Rascoe Decedent

Frances W. Redmond Decedent

Fared Talat M. Wafa Decedent

Dorretta Brooks Decedent

Administration No. 2018 ADM 000430 Lounza Suggs Decedent

NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT, NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Nellie A. Taylor, whose address is 732 Newton Pl., NW, Washington, DC 20010, was appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Lounza Suggs who died on February 25, 2005 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, N.W., Third Floor, Washington, D.C. 20001, on or before 11/10/2018. 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 11/10/2018, 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: 5/10/2018

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

Tyrone Anthony Ragland, whose address is 12903 Trumbull Drive, Upper Marlboro, Maryland 20772, was appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Gloria E. Ragland aka Gloria E Rascoe who died on April 1, 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, N.W., Third Floor, Washington, D.C. 20001, on or before 11/10/2018. 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 11/10/2018, 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.

Jesse R. Redmond, whose address is 1424 4th Street, SW, Washington, DC 20024, was appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Frances W. Redmond who died on January 11, 2013 without a Will, and will serve without Court supervision. All unknown heirs and heirs whose whereabouts are unknown shall enter their appearance in this proceeding. Objections to such appointment shall be filed with the Register of Wills, D.C., Building A, 515 5th Street, N.W., Third Floor, Washington, D.C. 20001, on or before 11/10/2018. 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 11/10/2018, 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: 5/10/2018 Tyrone Anthony Ragland Personal Representative

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Talah Wafa, whose address is 4601 N. Park Avenue, #908, Chevy Chase, MD 20815, was appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Fared Talat M. Wafa who died on July 20, 2012 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., Building A, 515 5th Street, N.W., Third Floor, Washington, D.C. 20001, on or before 11/10/2018. 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 11/10/2018, 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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NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT, NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Donald Langley, whose address is 508 Lebaum Street, SE, Washington, DC 20032, was appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Dorretta Brooks who died on March 4, 2018 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., Building A, 515 5th Street, N.W., Third Floor, Washington, D.C. 20001, on or before 11/10/2018. 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 11/10/2018, 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: 5/10/2018 Donald Langley Personal Representative TRUE TEST COPY Anne Meister Register of Wills Washington Informer

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

Administration No. 2001 ADM 1680

Administration No. 2018 ADM 000466

Administration No. 2018 ADM 453

Administration No. 2018 ADM 000445

Administration No. 2018 ADM 000409

Donald W. Young Decedent

Cleo W. Davis Decedent

Anthony Sansbury Decedent

Agnes R. Price Decedent

Talaat Farid Talat Wafa Decedent

Patrick J. Tangney 2308 14th Street, NW Washington, DC 20009 Attorney NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT, NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Florence Young, whose address is 1330 Massachusetts Ave., NW, Apt. 521, Washington, DC 20005, was appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Donald W. Young who died on August 31, 2001 with 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., Building A, 515 5th Street, N.W., Third Floor, Washington, D.C. 20001, on or before 11/10/2018. 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 11/10/2018, 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: 5/10/2018 Florence Young Personal Representative TRUE TEST COPY Anne Meister Register of Wills

NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT, NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Jordan Davis Jr., whose address is 53 Longfellow St. NW, Washington, DC 20011, was appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Cleo W. Davis who died on November 23, 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., Building A, 515 5th Street, N.W., Third Floor, Washington, D.C. 20001, on or before 11/10/2018. 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 11/10/2018, 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.

Peggy A. Miller, Esq. 5130 7th Street, NE Washington, DC 20011-2625 Attorney NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT, NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS

NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT, NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Mary Price, whose address is 535 21st Street, NE, Washington, DC 20002, was appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Agnes R. Price who died on November 16, 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, N.W., Third Floor, Washington, D.C. 20001, on or before 11/10/2018. 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 11/10/2018, 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.

Kisha L. Woolen, Esq. 5335 Wisconsin Avenue, NW #700 Washington, DC 20015 Attorney NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT, NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS

Date of first publication: 5/10/2018

Steven O. Sansbury, whose address is 2205 1st Street, NW, Washington, DC 20001, was appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Anthony Sansbury who died on December 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., Building A, 515 5th Street, N.W., Third Floor, Washington, D.C. 20001, on or before 11/10/2018. 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 11/10/2018, 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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Date of first publication: 5/10/2018 Mary Price Personal Representative

Talah Wafa, whose address is 4601 N. Park Avenue, #908, Chevy Chase, MD 20815, was appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Talaat Farid Talat Wafa who died on January 5, 2009 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., Building A, 515 5th Street, N.W., Third Floor, Washington, D.C. 20001, on or before 11/10/2018. 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 11/10/2018, 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: 5/10/2018 Talah Wafa Personal Representative

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Trump boasts about the unemployment rate. He promised in the campaign a “new deal for Blacks.” He claims that cracking down on illegal immigrants has helped lift Black wages by reducing competition for low-skilled jobs. The reality is that Trump’s policies are perversely designed to make things harder for African Americans. His administration is rolling back enforcement of civil rights laws across the government. It is cutting back on enforcement against wage theft and payday lenders. It is reversing Obama’s order to provide millions more with overtime pay. Trump boasts that he has dismantled Obamacare. The result is millions more losing coverage or unable to afford the prices that are rising in part as a result of Trump’s

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