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WI Staff Report On Tuesday, Dec. 1, President Obama paid tribute to the woman who started a revolution 60 years ago in 1955 – Montgomery, Alabama bus passenger Rosa Parks. “Rosa Parks held no elected office. She was not born into wealth or power. Yet 60 years ago today, Rosa Parks changed America,” Obama said in a printed statement. Parks’ arrest for refusing to give up her seat in a whites-only section inspired a civil rights

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By Stacy M. Brown WI Senior Writer Another Black teen lay cold, his body prone from 16 gunshots fired from the barrel of a single policeman’s gun while other officers stood by themselves either in disbelief or, because they didn’t squeeze one round off, knowing that this deadly action was far from necessary. Meanwhile, another Black mother mourns as another Black family is left asking the heart-wrenching but

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proverbial question of ‘why.’ In Chicago, a city like Ferguson and Baltimore before it, residents are teeming on the brink. Protestors are again shouting a slogan that, while its fervor has grown, its words seemingly are losing meaning: “Black Lives Matter.” Like the Michael Brown case in Ferguson, Missouri and the Freddie Gray case in Baltimore – both police-involved incidents that led to the death of a

The announcement by actor Charlie Sheen that he’s HIV-positive has helped to highlight that the stigma surrounding the virus not only remains, but is worse than ever, according to a local HIV/ AIDS activist. “As someone who has had HIV for 35 years, I believe stigma is worse today than it has ever been,” said Sean Strub, the executive director of the Sero Project, a national network of individuals with HIV who fight for freedom from stigma and the injustice that sufferers of the illness regularly encounter. “Another [takeaway from the Sheen interview] is the bringing of attention to the treatment science and how a person with HIV takes their meds and reaches an ‘undetectable’ status, so they are non-infectious,” Strub said. On Nov. 17, Sheen appeared on NBC’s “Today” show to announce his diagnosis. The revelation by the actor came just ahead of the annual World AIDS Day, which took place on Dec. 1, and amid news earlier this year that the HIV rate in the District has decreased 40 percent since 2009. Also, reportedly no babies were born with HIV/AIDS in 2013. Despite aggressive treatments, the city’s 2.5 percent HIV infection rate remains too high, especially east of the Anacostia. “As long as we are still above 1 percent, this is still considered an epidemic in our community,” D.C. Health Director Dr. LaQuandra Nesbitt told NBC News. “It is great that we have only 553 new infections,” District resident Walter Smith said. “It’s terrible that we still have 553 new

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D.C. Council Approves Bill on Body Cameras law enforcement. She said they threat,” she said.

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The D.C. Council votedtogether on Tuesday, use of police body cameras in the had come to Dec. bring1,a on theAmong the programs Marlow sensetheofbill. uniformity in the District, approving A second vote willway be required theimplemented month. wantslater to insee are When L.Y. Marlow's Mayor 23-yearviolencemayor victims and safety, stricter restraining order Murieldomestic Bowser’s deputy for public Kevin Donahue, said policies, the adminisold daughter told hertration the father survivors more rights for victim's families would support theare bill.treated. of her daughter threatened her the“She's using her own personal approved to intervene on behalf a vicLast month, Council’s Judiciary Committee a plan allowing theofpublic access life, and the life of their child, story, her own personal pain to tim, a domestic violence assessto footage shot by body cameras worn by District police. However, some footage, including that which details she knew something had to be push forward,” Davis-Nickens ment unit coupled with further domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, or that taken in private homes, would not be available for public viewing. done. Out of her frustration said about Marlow. lawabout enforcement to sendhandling the bill to the full council for a vote comes after training months offor debate how cameras withThe lawdecision enforcement's Davis-Nickens said anyone agencies, a Child's Life Protecshould be utilized and what recordings would be considered as accessible by the public. The bill which went to the of the situation, she decided to who reads Marlow's book will tion Act and mandatory counselcouncil gives the department the right to deny requests to view video in which a person might have a high expectastart the Saving Promise cam- “get it.” She said she “puts the ing for batterers. tion of privacy and was a compromise bill agreed upon by the mayor and Councilmember Kenyan McDuffie paign. case in such a way, the average “If we are ever going to eradi- and several others opposed initial “It seems towho be ahad vicious cycleBowser’s person canplan. get it.” She said at the cate domestic violence, we must that won't turn my family end of the day, the book will look at both sides of the coin. loose,” Marlow said. Marlow help people begin to have a dia- We need to address both the vicshared her story with the audi- logue about domestic violence. tim and the batterer,” Marlow ence at the District Heights Also present at the event was said. Domestic Violence Symposium Mildred toMuhammad, the exWhat really happened Baltimore’s Freddie Gray? Marlow would also like to see on May 7 at the DistrictThat Heights AllenbeMuhammad, designed raise questionwife will of be John eventually answered as theprograms selection process for theto 12-member Municipal Center. The sympowho was sentenced to six consecawareness among children in jury that will listen to the evidence for the first of six trials for officers charged in Gray’s death sium was sponsored byonthe utive life30.terms without parole public and private schools. She began Monday, Nov. Family and Youth Services by a Maryland jury for his role in feels children need to be educatLegal experts believe the jury selection process will take several days. However, the real Center of the city of District the Beltway Sniper attacks in ed about domestic violence. challenge will be whether the prosecution and defense can chose a diverse and fair jury whose decision in the Heights and the National Hook2002. Mildred Muhammad is “We have to stop being pasverdict, whether innocent or guilty, will be accepted by the public. Defense attorney say the real question remains Up of Black Women. the founder of After the Trauma, sive-aggressive with poor chilwhether makeaanbook, unbiasedan decision based onthat the evidence presented trial? domestic violence,” Marlowa jury has can written organization helps the drenatabout Choosing such a jury won’tis be given theoffact that the violence trial venue, Marlow Baltimore, Maryland, is a city where “Color Me Butterfly,” which a easy, survivors domestic said. almost everyfour resident felt the effects either demonstrations, riots orMarlow all of thehas above – all of story about generations of of and theircurfews, children. worked towhich breakoccurred following Gray’s domestic violence. Theuntimely book is death.“I lived in fear for six years. Six the cycle of abuse in her family, inspired own experiences, Gray,by 25,her after being arrested, suffered injurytime. in a police died onethe week later. she yearsa severe in fearspinal is a long It is wagon and isand confident policies and The those not of anOfficer easy thing to G. come out 26 is firstofofher thegrandmother, six trials will be that William Porter, andpushing is scheduled runstart until that at least for to will her mother andPorter, her daughter. of,”toshe said. Gray with proper medical process. mid-December. allegedly, failed provide attention while in police custody She everycharged time with she reads Muhammad saidassault,“Imisconduct plan to takeinthese to and said has been involuntaryMildred manslaughter, second-degree officepolicies and reckless excerpts from her book, she still people who want to help a Congress and implore them to endangerment. can Some not believe the words came domestic violence victim must Dec. change ourbelieved laws,”that Marlow said. 150 people were interviewed as potential jurors. As of Tuesday, 1, it was the jury of 12 from her. “Color Me Butterfly” be careful of how they go into “I will not stop until these poliwill come from the two pools of those interviewed on Monday and Tuesday, and that the trial for Porter could won the 2007 National “Best the victim's life, and understand cies are passed.” begin asAward. early as this week. Books” that she may be in “survival Tia Carol Jones can be reached “I was just 16-years-old when mode”. at tiacaroljones@sbcglobal.net my eye first blackened and my “Before you get to 'I'm going lips bled,” Marlow said. to kill you,' it started as a verbal WI Elaine Davis-Nickens,Hundreds presi- of walkers who trekked 1.3 miles to the top of Stone Mountain this past dent of the National Hook-Up weekend joined the pilgrimage in an effort to shed unwanted pounds gained during the of Black Women, said there is no consistency in the wayThanksgiving domestic holiday. But along the way, they encountered protestors who reminded them of the mountain’s controversial legacy and its relationship to the birth and spiritual home of violence issues are dealt with by the Ku Klux Klan. Located in Stone Mountain, Georgia, the mountain is geologically the largest granite rock in the world standing at 825 feet above the surrounding areas and five miles around. Historically, however, the mountain is the site where the Ku Klux Klan emerged for the second time on Thanksgiving Day in 1915. The celebration included a cross burning and soon after the erection of a Confederate Memorial, which is the largest bas relief sculpture in the world. The sculpture depicts Civil War Confederate leaders President Jefferson Davis and Generals Robert E. Lee and Thomas J. “Stonewall” Jackson. As the battle to remove Confederate symbols grows, Stone Mountain stands tall and wide between those who want to see the Memorial removed and others who believe their right to preserve the mountain’s confederate history is protected by Georgia state law. WI Staff Writer

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Marion Barry: A Legacy Still Alive

D.C.’s ‘Mayor for Life’ Buried One Year Ago By Stacy M. Brown WI Senior Writer A trailblazer, Renaissance man and an individual of many comebacks, Marion Barry hasn’t been forgotten in his beloved Washington, D.C. After his death at the age of 78 on Nov. 23, 2014, the District’s “Mayor for Life” was given a heroes send-off during his funeral at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Northwest on Dec. 6. A committee organized to honor Barry’s great legacy has recommended several ways to do so after eliciting public input, including erecting a statue and renaming schools and streets for the iconic political stalwart. According to a report from the D.C. Commission to Commemorate and Recognize the Honorable Marion S. Barry, Jr. that was appointed in March by Mayor Muriel Bowser, its members culled through more than two dozen ideas submitted by 100 city residents, including renaming Ballou Senior High School in Southeast and a street or building at the University of the District of Columbia after him. “I’d like them all, from what it sounds like on first blush. But I think the idea of a bust or some piece of artwork is very important,” Bowser said, adding that she’d expect more than one of the recommendations to come to fruition. It’s no doubt many others share the current mayor’s view, including his contemporaries who spoke so movingly of Barry when news spread of his death. “When I was elected as mayor in Baltimore, Marion Barry went out of his way for me and he didn’t have to but he wanted to show me how to be successful,” said Kurt Schmoke, who became the first African-American mayor of Baltimore in 1987. “Mayor Barry was extraordinary. He pointed out some key things to me and my senior staff and talked to us about missteps he had made and how they could have been avoided,” said Schmoke, 66, who once served as Dean of the Howard University School of Law in Northwest. He’s now the president of

the University of Baltimore. Former Chapel Hill, North Carolina Mayor Howard N. Lee said Barry understood the challenges of being an African-American mayor in a major U.S. city better than most. “We have to perform at a high level just in order to maintain the job,” said Lee, who in 1969 became the first African-American elected to mayor of the city of Chapel Hill, North Carolina, a predominantly-white city. A two-term mayor, Lee became the first black to serve as mayor in the South since Reconstruction. “Black mayors always have to walk a tightrope and Marion Barry really did that,” said Lee, 81. “I admired him from afar and saw that he was someone with courage, willing to take on the challenge that many mayors would avoid. I admired his risk taking and I saw a person who at least gave hope to Washington, D.C. and inspired them to want to do better.” Between 1967, when Cleveland’s Carl Stokes became the

first Black candidate elected as mayor of a major U.S. city and 1995, approximately 400 African Americans had been elected to lead American cities both large and small, according to Time magazine. By the late 1980s, Washington, Atlanta, Chicago, Philadelphia, Los Angeles and even Birmingham, Alabama, had all had elected Black mayors. Barry proved to be a trailblazer with historical southern roots, said Wellington Webb, the first Black mayor of the city of Denver, Colorado. “Mayor Barry told me once, ‘Webb, you know most people when they move up north and talk about their southern roots you can always check their authenticity if they said they picked cotton. I’m from the south, I chopped cotton.’ He was one of a kind,” said Webb, 74, who served three terms from 1991 to 2003. “No matter what demons Marion dealt with in life, he always fought for the poor, the less educated, the children and the elderly,” Webb said. “During his tenure, he [also] made several Black millionaires. There was no one quite like him.” Barry first won election as mayor of the District of Columbia in 1978, serving three terms before scandal gave way to Sharon Pratt in 1991. He triumphantly reclaimed the mayor’s office in 1995 and later served as Ward 8 Councilman until his death. “From his days as a leader on the front lines of the civil rights movement to his work to fight poverty and advance Home Rule for the District, Marion Barry leaves behind an unforgettable and inspirational legacy,” former District Mayor Vincent Gray said. While a committee looks over the recommendations that were revealed last month in Southeast, Barry’s widow, Cora Masters Barry, and others, again reflected on the late mayor. And, like so many others, Barry’s widow easily summed up her husband’s legacy. “When he died, he may have been the councilmember from Ward 8,” she said. “But, he was ‘Mayor for Life.’” WI Dec 3 - Dec 9, 2015

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1847 - African-American abolitionists Frederick Douglass and Martin R. Delaney establish “The North Star” in Rochester, New York, and it goes on to become a major anti-slavery newspaper. Both advocated for blacks to fight in the Civil War. 1922 - African-American scientist Ralph Gardner is born in Cleveland. He was a pioneer in the development of hard plastics. He was one of several Black scientists who assisted with the research that led to the atomic bomb. He later worked for Standard Oil. Gardner later added Chavis to his last name in homage to the first African-American to graduate from Princeton, John Chavis. 1970 - Jennifer Josephine Hosten from St. George’s, Grenada, becomes the first black woman to win the Miss World contest.

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1783 - General George Washington gives his famous farewell address to troops at Fraunces Tavern in New York City. The tavern was owned by a prominent Black businessman of French and West Indian descent named Samuel “Black Sam” Fraunces who had aided the Americans in their bid to gain independence from England. After he became president, Washington hired Fraunces as his chief steward. 1906 - Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc. is founded on the campus of Cornell University in Ithaca, New York. It thus becomes the first Black Greek letter organization in America. Seven Black students seeking to build stronger brotherhood ties established it and the fraternity spread to campuses around the nation. 1915 - The Great Migration is said to have begun on this day as an estimated two million Southern Blacks begin moving to the North in search of jobs. The impetus was World War I (1914) which blocked Europeans from migrating to the United States. Therefore, Northern industries were forced to recruit Southern Blacks to work in industries that produced war products. 1969 - Black Panther Party leaders Fred Hampton and Mark Clark are killed during a police raid in Chicago. The raid was part of a national campaign against the Black Panthers. Initial reports said the two were killed during a shootout but as the years passed evidence mounted that they were, in effect, assassinated as they slept. It may have even been a Black police officer that fired the shot that killed Hampton.

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1775 - A memorial is dedicated to Salem Po o r i n Cambridge, Massachusetts. Poor was a slave who had bought his freedom in 1769 and

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became a hero fighting in the American Revolutionary War for independence from England. He so distinguished himself in battle, including at Bunker Hill, that he won the praise of 14 officers. 1870 - Legendary Black cowboy William “Bill” Pickett is born in Travis County, Texas. Standing only 5’7” and weighing 145 pounds, he is considered one of the toughest men ever to be called a cowboy. He also worked as a rodeo performer. 1932 - The “King of Gospel” Rev. James Cleveland is born in Chicago, Illinois. 1932 - Richard Wayne Penniman, the flamboyant entertainer who performed under the name “Little Richard,” is born in Macon, Georgia. He becomes one of the founding fathers of rock-and-roll. 1955 - The historic bus boycott begins in Montgomery, Alabama. The Black boycott of city buses was set in motion when civil rights heroine Rosa Parks refused to surrender her seat on the bus to a White man. The law at that time required her to give up the seat. A young minister named Martin Luther King Jr. was called upon to lead the boycott, launching his career as the leader of the national civil rights movement. 1957 - New York becomes the first city to pass a law banning racial or religious discrimination in housing with the Fair Housing Practices Law.

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1849 - Harriet (Ross) Tubman escapes slavery in Maryland. She becomes perhaps the greatest “conductor” on the Underground Railroad returning to the South 19 times and helping an estimated 300 slaves escape. 1870 - Joseph H. Rainey is sworn in as the first Black to serve in the U.S. House of Representatives. He represented South Carolina – the state in which he was born a slave.

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1931 - Comer Cottrell is born. Cottrell founds the Pro-Line hair care products company, which helped to popularize the Jheri curl. He also becomes the first Black person to own part of a professional baseball team when he buys into the Texas Rangers in 1989. 1941 - Dorie Miller shoots down three or four Japanese warplanes during the surprise Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor. Miller was a kitchen worker on the USS Arizona who had learned to operate the ship’s weapons. After his death he was awarded the Navy Cross.

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1936 - The Gibbs v. Board of Education in Montgomery County, Maryland decision is rendered. It was the first of a series of court rulings which eliminated the practice of paying White teachers more than Black teachers. 1987 - Kurt Schmoke becomes the first Black mayor of Baltimore, Maryland.

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1925 - Comedian Redd Foxx is born in St. Louis, Missouri. He became a national celebrity in the 1970s with the popular television series “Sanford and Son.” Foxx died in Los Angeles in 1991 of a heart attack a few years after the IRS seized most of his property to collect back taxes.

AROUND THE REGION BLACK FRIDAY, THE DAY AFTER THANKSGIVING, IS ARGUABLY THE BUSIEST SHOPPING DAY OF THE YEAR. DID YOU PARTICIPATE IN THE YEARLY EVENT LAST WEEK?

ODELL BUSSUE WASHINGTON, D.C.

I did not participate in Black Friday this year. I don’t believe in getting into a mad rush for items that I really don’t need. I also didn’t purchase anything online, either. I have participated in Black Friday in the past, but I don’t anymore.

KAREN DUMAS WASHINGTON, D.C.

I did not. I think it’s insane to deal with the large crowds of people and I don’t believe that you’re really going to get that big of a bargain on deals. It’s not worth my time or energy, and I think it’s anti-holiday. I think that the manufacturers and retailers have created this hoopla, and people have unfortunately bought into the madness.

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I actually did participate in Black Friday. I had family in town and it gave me something to do outside of the house. And also, the sales were good as there were 30 and 50 percent discounts, so I was able to get a few things. I usually don’t like dealing with the large crowds, but I waited until what I thought was a good time this year, and did my shopping.

I did not participate in Black Friday this year and I usually never do. I prefer to relax at home after Thanksgiving. I’m also not that inclined to jump on deals and I’m not a person who shops at malls. I try to shop locally, if I can, and support small businesses that way.

I have always abstained from Black Friday. I don’t feel that the difference in prices are that substantial, and the stress associated with the shopping isn’t worth it. I think Black Friday sort of undermines the purpose of Thanksgiving. My family and I have abstained from purchasing gifts for each other during the Christmas season because it’s more about spending time with family, and not only gift giving.

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ting diode bulbs, or LEDs, that last longer and use less energy versus standard bulbs. “As we enter the winter season, it is now time to update your lighting . . . as days are shorter and nights are longer,” Ellis said. Customers who experience financial challenges, can sign up with the company’s “budget billing” service by dividing their payments evenly throughout the year. Jerry Pasternak, vice president for Pepco’s Region Maryland office, said residential customers can use an extended payment plan for those whose main source of income comes from government, or other low-income entitlement programs. Customers can also receive reduced rates through the federally-funded Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP). For more information, go to www.pepco.com, or call 202833-7500. WI

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My Sister’s Place – Helping Women Live in Peace By D. Kevin McNeir WI Editor One-in-four – it’s a statistic that should alarm all Americans and cause us to take immediate action. And for Carol Loftur-Thun, who serves as the interim executive director for the District’s oldest domestic violence shelter, it’s a reminder that 25 percent of women in D.C. experience some form of violence at the hands of their spouse or partner, including being kicked, pushed, choked or punched. Sometimes the end result, both for the woman and her children, can be even more tragic and deadly. “D.C. has historically had one of the highest rates of domestic violence in the U.S. and one-in-four is a lot of women – women who are our sisters, mothers, aunts, friends,” Loftur-Thun said. “In recent years we’ve seen escalating trends in sexual assault and it cuts across all incomes, ages, races and ethnicities. Domestic violence isn’t isolated to any one group but unfortunately, it’s still an issue that’s rarely discussed,” she said. The effects of domestic violence have long range implications for the victims. “The physical and mental effects last decades. And then, the effects also impact health care costs. Add to that, domestic violence often occurs in families from one generation to another until eventually what we have is an epidemic. That said, one has to wonder why we don’t have more of an outcry from the public to put an end to it.” Fortunately, there are places where women can go for help like My Sister’s Place. Since its founding in 1979, it has re-

mained the only domestic violence shelter in D.C. that offers a full continuum of care from immediate crisis on their 24hour hotline (202-529-5991) through transitional-to-permanent housing. Last year, 92.3 percent of families who exited the program’s emergency shelter moved to more stable, safe homes. They did not become homeless, they did not return to their abusers and they were not forced to move to another short-term shelter program. Still, the longtime advocate for women’s safety said that not enough is being said or done to curb incidents of domestic violence. “If men had to face what so many women do, I think we’d be up in arms about this crisis,” Loftur-Thun said. “But the reality is it effects both the victims and the abusers who are typically men. It tears up families, retards the growth of children and devastates entire communities.” “Domestic violence is more than just a personal issue – it’s a public health and justice issue.” “What can people do to help? They can get educated about domestic violence, raise their voices and support local programs through donations or volunteering their time. Most important, we need to understand the difference between healthy and unhealthy relationships. Hitting someone is not an expression of love,” she said.” “At My Sister’s Place we save and rebuild lives one family at a time,” she added. If you’re facing danger at the hands of a spouse or partner, call the program’s hotline, 202529-5991, or call the police at 911. WI

5Volunteers for and staff members of D.C’s “My Sister’s Place” raise awareness about domestic violence and the organization’s programs in a downtown plaza. / Photo by Roy Lewis

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AIDS DAY from Page 1 infections.” The fight against the AIDS epidemic in D.C. appears to be working, but the city still has a major battle on its hands to get the rate even lower. Sheen, who has starred in a host of Hollywood films as “Platoon” and “Wall Street” and portrayed the womanizing lead character in the hit CBS comedy, “Two and a half Men,” claimed that the virus he’s been diagnosed with is now undetectable and that he’s doing well. The actor also said that over the years since his diagnosis, he’s been blackmailed by others who have made threats to reveal that he had contracted the virus that causes AIDS. “As a very rich famous, white heterosexual man, Sheen doesn’t fit the typical demographic of those with HIV,” said Strub, who also co-founded the Positive Justice Project at the Center for HIV Law & Policy in New York. Strub, who’s authored several books and attended Georgetown and Columbia universities, has also produced the documentary, “HIV is Not a Crime,” about HIV criminalization in America. In 1990, Strub became the first openly HIV-positive individual to run for Congress. “The fear that drives [Sheen] to keep his status a secret, pay out millions to blackmailers, and has left him worrying about what his families, friends, colleagues and the public would think of him when they found out, is familiar to virtually every person with HIV,” Strub said. The 50-year-old Sheen said he tested positive about four years ago. He credited a rigorous drug regimen to being healthy and claimed that it was impossible for him to transmit the virus to anyone else. Sheen claims to have been the victim of blackmail, telling “Today” Show host Matt Lauer that he’s paid as much as $10 million to silence those who knew about his illness. That Sheen may have been blackmailed isn’t unusual, Strub explained. “The only thing unusual about the blackmail of Charlie Sheen is the scope – $10 million,” Strub said. “Most people with HIV have experienced

“Celebrity disclosure creates attention which provides an opportunity for a teaching moment. Its value is determined in how well we use that moment.” Sean Strub / Executive Director, Sero Project others using the knowledge of our HIV positive status as a weapon to exploit for financial, emotional, and social or some other purpose.” When the blackmail victim is a non-celebrity, it’s not necessarily for financial gain, Strub said. “The knowledge of someone’s HIV status is used to undercut others, socially stigmatize them, as a tool of abuse and control in relationships, to make the person deliver sexual favors, and other things,” he said. While the jury is still out

on whether Sheen’s announcement will have the same effect as NBA legend Magic Johnson’s bombshell announcement of nearly 25 years ago, Strub said good things can certain come from the disclosure. “If we could choose someone to personify the cause, Charlie Sheen wouldn’t have been high on the list,” Strub said. “[However], celebrity disclosure creates attention which provides an opportunity for a teaching moment. Its value is determined in how well we use that moment.” WI

AROUND THE REGION CHICAGO from Page 1 young Black man – there are allegations of excessive force and talk of a cover up. While at least two other officers were present, the questions that have proven to be the spark that have ignited the protestors fire are why didn’t they act either in the same manner as the one who took all of the shots or do anything to halt what some have referred to as an execution? There’s little to dispute that Laquan McDonald was a confused teen with a troubled past that had as much to do with the lack of guidance than any self-inclination to follow a wrong path. He had been shuttled between relatives and foster care since he was three years old. At 17, he had seen and endured as much as any teen ever should. “It takes a while to get a life back on track,” said Thomas Gattuso, the principal at the Sullivan House High School Laquan attended. “With Laquan, we unfortunately never got to finish his story.” His story has become all-too familiar, said protestors, which included the Rev. Jesse Jackson. Law enforcement officials allege that Laquan was out in the Windy City burglarizing automobiles on the evening of Oct. 20, 2014. Police, including Officer Jason Van Dyke, arrived. More than one year later, dash cam video was released chronicling what many within and outside of law enforcement said was the murder of Laquan by Van Dyke. Family attorney Jeff Neslund said he and his partner received reports that several citizens who witnessed the shooting of Laquan reported that police ordered them to leave the scene and threatened them with arrest if they didn’t comply. Others claimed that police tried to bully some into saying that Laquan had threatened the officers before he was shot. “To tell an occurrence witness who observed a fatal shooting to leave and not even ask them to identify themselves is incomprehensible,” Neslund said. Some of the witnesses were outside the Burger King where a surveillance video of interaction between Laquan and the police was allegedly erased after the shooting,

said Michael Robbins, another family attorney. “It is curious, if they got there and turned it on and found that there was no video, what were they looking at for two hours?” Robbins asked. The release of the dash cam video came only after two journalists filed a FOIA request for the footage and wouldn’t take no for an answer. It aired months after city officials, who previously witnessed the video, reached a $5 million wrongful death settlement with Laquan’s family. The city has since seen angry protests demanding a closer look at why it took more than a year to charge Van Dyke, whose 16 shots included 14 while Laquan was on the ground. Protestors are also seeking reform in the way police handle calls in Black neighborhoods and they want to ensure that justice is served. Family members, however, just want peace. “Don’t resort to violence in Laquan’s name,” was Robbins’ plea to protestors. Robbins, one of the family attorneys, said the broken-hearted mom had been pursuing custody of her son who was a ward of the state. Before Laquan’s death, the mother had already regained custody of her daughter. “The mother was pursuing a petition to reunite the family,” Robbins said. Laquan had been doing his part, his principal said. It was the teen who decided to attend the alternative school and Laquan had applied himself and was doing quite well. “He was quick to smile and hug his teachers,” Gattuso said. “His grades were A’s and B’s. Nothing came up with him. He never got into any trouble here.” Family and loved ones knew that. “They’re still in grieving and his mother is in counseling, but she understands that the truth had to come out and she understands that the video will be used in the prosecution of the officer so it’s really kind of a mixed reaction,” Neslund said. “We are relieved and thankful that finally charges have been brought against the officer and that the truth is out there, and now the whole world knows what happened to Laquan.” WI

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DNC Chair Rep. Debbie Wasserman, also in observance of the date, released the following statement which we reprint in part. “The ensuing Montgomery Bus Boycott not only led to the desegregation of Montgomery’s bus system, but also served as the catalyst for a decade in which young African-American citizens came together to demand rights that for too long had been denied. Their efforts were realized in part by the Voting Rights Act of 1965 that ensured the voting rights guaranteed by the 13th, 14th, 15th and 19th Amendments would be protected and enforced.” “Parks and the civil rights generation fought for the fundamental principle that everyone in America deserves equal representation. Sixty years later, we must still defend that principle. One week from today the Supreme Court will hear oral arguments in Evenwel v. Abbott – a case which threatens to take

movement, starting with a bus boycott in Montgomery organized in part by a young pastor named Martin Luther King, Jr. “Three-hundred and eightyfive days later, the Montgomery buses were desegregated and the entire foundation of Jim Crow began to crumble,” Obama continued. Obama, the first Black president of the U.S., called Parks a giant who continues to inspire Americans: “Rosa Parks reminds us that there is always something we can do. It is always within our power to make America better. Because she kept her seat, thousands of ordinary commuters walked instead of rode. Because they walked, countless other quiet heroes marched. Because they marched, our union is more perfect. Today, we remember their heroism. Most of all, we recommit ourselves to continuing their march.”

representation away from millions of people living in this country simply because they are ineligible to vote, including leaving children and minors under 18 with no state-level representation. The very people Parks, King, Congressman John Lewis and countless other Americans fought so hard to uplift, would suffer the most if Sue Evenwel has her way: African Americans, Hispanics and our most vulnerable citizens – our children – could be left invisible for purposes of political representation.” “So as we mark the anniversary of Rosa Parks’ brave stand, we must focus on the work ahead of us. In our republic, every single person deserves a voice.” Parks (Feb. 4, 1913 – Oct. 24, 2005), has been described by the U.S. Congress as “the first lady of civil rights” and “the mother of the freedom movement.” WI

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By William J. Ford WI Staff Writer @jabariwill Many Americans traveled during the recent Thanksgiving weekend, but thousands in the Washington metropolitan area stayed put to cook, deliver meals and decorate vestibules for those without families and those unable to spend time with relatives. At least 4,000 meals were prepared from Northeast in the District to Alexandria, not only for low-income residents and seniors but also for church members to fellowship at their respective communities. Some of the food shared Thursday, Nov. 26, included roasted turkey, string beans, baked macaroni and cheese, slices of pumpkin pie and even popcorn with a dozen spices to choose from and sprinkle in each bag. “People cooking, cleaning and setting up tables on their own time to make sure others feel good is just a blessing,” said

Keiffer Bent, pastor at Berwyn Baptist Church in College Park, which held its third annual Thanksgiving Day community dinner. “We had some rough times this year. We had some good times this year, but we come together with the purpose to give thanks.”

AN ASSEMBLY LINE One of the busiest places on Thanksgiving Day was in Northeast at Food & Friends, where hundreds of volunteers helped package, carry and deliver 3,500 meals to those with critical illnesses such as cancer, HIV/AIDS and Alzheimer’s. The menu, which included cornbread stuffing, butternut squash soup and fresh fruit, was specially prepared based on their clients’ diets. And while all 52 staff members came to the nonprofit organization’s Riggs Road building to help, volunteers including D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser and Rep. Donna Edwards (D-Mary-

land) brought family members and stood in a makeshift assembly line to pack up turkeys, dinner rolls and other food. Nearby, Marcella Usher of Cheltenham, Maryland, swiftly placed dozens of the 1,400 pumpkin and apple pies on carts. “I love it here. I’ve volunteered for Food & Friends for 20 years,” she said. “I can’t see my living my life any other way than by giving back.” After wrapping each meal and placing it on carts, Marquis Caldwell, 17, a senior at Bladensburg High School in Bladensburg, helped push the carts outside and put the packages inside vans for drivers to transport and give to residents throughout the region. “I know what we are doing helps the community,” said Caldwell, whose mother works as a receptionist at Food & Friends. “I know I could be sleep in bed right now, but why not do something that helps others?”

Washington Union Station Expansion Project Public Meeting We want to hear from you The Union Station Redevelopment Corporation (USRC) in coordination with Amtrak is proposing to expand and modernize Washington Union Station, the National Capital Region’s principal intermodal transportation hub, in order to provide a positive customer experience; support current and future rail service and operational needs; facilitate intermodal transportation; preserve and maintain the historic station and its features; sustain the economic viability of Washington Union Station; and enhance integration with the adjacent neighborhoods, businesses, and planned development.

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The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) is preparing an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) in accordance with the National Environmental Policy Act on the proposed Washington Union Station Expansion Project. The FRA is holding a public scoping meeting to provide the community with an opportunity to comment on the purpose and need of the Project, concepts for alternatives that may be considered in EIS, and the scope of the environmental issues and analyses to be included in the EIS. The meeting will be held on December 7, 2015 from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. in Washington Union Station’s Presidential Room located in the East Hall, in the former B. Smith’s restaurant space. The public is encouraged to attend the open house format meeting any time between 4:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. Project representatives will be available to informally discuss the project and answer questions. Formal presentations about the Project and the FRA EIS will be given at 4:30 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. Oral and written public comments will be accepted at this meeting as well as via the FRA website comments section at https://www.fra.dot.gov/Page/P0866. Information and documents regarding the Washington Union Station Expansion Project EIS process will be made available through the FRA website.

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5Tatyana Kincherlow (left) and Olivia Byrd, who attend Howard University in Northwest, help prepare for Community Praise Center Church’s 2nd Annual Thanksgiving Day program and dinner in Alexandria, Virginia, on Thursday, Nov. 26. / Photo by Corey Parrish

HOMELESS IN NORTHWEST The temperature on Thanksgiving morning hovered around 40 degrees, so volunteers brought hot meals for dozens of homeless men and women at Franklin Square Park in Northwest. Each person received hot food such as string beans, corn and sweet potatoes with a warm beverage.

Charles King stood in line to get a container of food being served by volunteers and members of Bible Way Church in Northwest. “It’s good they are doing something like this in the community, especially around the holidays,” said King, who has stayed at various homeless shelters in the city. “I come out here every time [Bible Way] has

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GSA to Hold Public Hearings on FBI Project By William J. Ford WI Staff Writer @jabariwill The General Services Administration released an environmental impact report that highlights each of the three sites in Maryland and Virginia to house a new FBI headquarters. The federal agency’s draft document details in 13 chapters the size, height and parking necessary to house 11,000 employees and 400 contractors relocating either to Greenbelt or Landover in Prince George’s Count or in Springfield, Virginia. GSA will hold the first of its three public hearings at 6 p.m. Dec. 8 at the Greenbelt Library in Greenbelt to review and discuss the project. “It’s a pretty complicated process. There have been so many delays and steps in the process,” said Greenbelt Mayor Emmet Jordan. “We are excited about the possibility not only because of the federal jobs, but other office space that can enhance Greenbelt.” Meanwhile, GSA’s inspector general released a statement Nov. 16 that addressed some challenges to swap the FBI’s current headquarters at the J. Edgar Hoover building in Northwest for a new headquarters elsewhere in the region. The agency seeks to leverage its assets and exchange the Hoover building to a private company in exchange for a new site. “Exchanges may not be the most cost-effective option for the government due to their complexities, extended timeframes, and associated risks,” Inspector General Carol F. Ochoa said in a letter Oct. 13. “The federal government could potentially obtain a better deal for a new asset, or construction services and potentially larger proceeds for the disposed federal property if it were to use traditional acquisition and disposal methods.” As for the environmental draft, it gives information for developers, local officials and residents to assess what are some of the major details needed to build a 2.5-million-square-foot headquarters. The campus must include a 124,000 square-foot utility plant, 60,000-square-foot visitor center, and a 9,000 square-foot truck inspection facility. The draft also gives the requirements for each site such as new substations are need in Mary-

“We are excited about the possibility not only because of the federal jobs, but other office space that can enhance Greenbelt.” Emmet Jordan / Mayor, Greenbelt land to generate sufficient power supply. However, the Springfield location already has a GSA warehouse and other federal operations and may cost additional money to relocate them elsewhere. In Greenbelt, the 61-acre tract is within walking distance of the Greenbelt Metro station and wouldn’t need shuttle service. The report states more than 3,300 Metro trips by train and bus would be taken during the morning and afternoon commutes. However, the land only has 4 acres to develop and would require two, eight-story parking structures with 3,600 employee spaces. In addition, the main building may rise to 17 stories. The 80 acres at the Landover site at the former Landover Mall near FedEx Field has the largest amount of developable land at nearly 16 acres. However, it would still need two, 10-story parking garages with 7,300 employee spaces. The building height requirement for the headquarters is the smallest at 11 stories. Because the land is the farthest away from a Metro station just shy of 2 miles to Largo Town Center, shuttle service is recommended. It would also generate the shortest amount of public transportation trips at 1,376 during peak hours. “While many really like every development to sit on top of or

5The current headquarters for the FBI, now in Northwest, is considering a move to one of several locations in Maryland as conversations continue. / Photo by Patricia Little

within walking distance of Metro station, the truth is that many people still like driving, hence the wonderful location of being on a Beltway interchange,” Prince George’s County Councilwoman Andrea Harrison (D-District 5) of Springdale said in an email Monday, Nov. 30. “Having the FBI located in Prince George’s County would help to solidify that Prince George’s County is a worthy place for development and [a] great place for locating business.” Springfield has the smallest acreage at 58, but still has about 9 acres to develop and would require a pair of eight-story parking structures with 3,600 employee spots. The main building would not exceed 12 stories. Although the Joe Alexander Transportation Center is only three-tenths of a mile, shuttle bus service is recommended from the Franconia-Springfield Metro station. About 2,741 commuter trips would be generated during morning and afternoon rush hours. The other two meetings are scheduled for Dec. 10 at the Sports and Learning Complex, 8001 Sheriff Road, Landover, and Dec. 15 at Robert Lee High School, 6540 Franconia Road, Springfield. Both are slated to start at 6 p.m. WI

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Why Shouldn’t Blacks Emulate the Jews?

By William Reed African-Americans and American Jews have interacted throughout much of the history of the United States. Their most significant cooperation was during the civil rights movement, culminating in the Civil Rights Act of 1964. But over the long run Jews have gone one way and Blacks the other. And there’s little evidence the will ever be close economically or socially. As Blacks have lagged in America and finance, Jews are highly represented in society’s most desirable, powerful and privileged positions. Of the 100 richest Americans, 30 percent are Jewish – not bad for a group that makes up less than 2 percent of the overall population. The 30 Jews in Congress are a tremendously powerful bloc. They completely dominate Hollywood and the media and contribute close to half the campaign contributions in federal elections. Sheldon Gary Adelson, who is worth $30 billion, spent $130 million in the 2012 elections. Jews get deference from whites Blacks never get. They make up about onethird of the Supreme Court and dominate banking and finance. What makes Jews industrious, clever, money-seeking and successful as compared with other groups? Jews want to endure and survive. There is an underlying theme to their success stories: They work hard and pull themselves up by their own bootstraps. The Jews know one thing from their generational sufferings: God helps those who help themselves. To improve Blacks’ social, financial and educational progress, “Blacks should be more like Jews.” Isn’t it time Black Americans learn and do as they do? There were things Jews do that Blacks should adopt to become more

prosperous. One of the basic codes of all Jews is that they constitute a single entity. As such, any action by a Jew, whether negative or positive, is consequential to the entire Jewish people. Every Jew, wherever he identifies with their own people in ways Blacks don’t. First, Blacks should become custodians of our own history. Jews depend on themselves for their self-definition and history. Second, Blacks should have a collective narrative. Despite the best intentions of Black History Month, the shared Black narrative tends to focus on our enslavement and victimization in this country. Perhaps the true mission of Blacks should be to form a consensus on what Black culture is. So, the third thing that Blacks might adapt from Jews is a continuous inquiry into who we are. How do we define ourselves? How should we to behave? Should our ideal be that of a thug or a warrior? The fourth thing Blacks might learn from Jews is to be unified without being uniform. There is an underlying unity among them. Most Jews feel that what befalls one of them could befall them all. Jews are often called “superior” to Whites. They have populated the most powerful and privileged positions in American society. They are ahead of the gang because Jews work in clever and purposeful ways. Blacks’ behaviors in economics have less luster than Jews’. For example, Blacks must stop their massive money leakage. Currently, a dollar circulates in Asian communities for a month, in Jewish communities approximately 20 days and in white communities 17 days. A dollar moves on from Blacks’ hands in six hours. African-Americans’ annual buying power is $1.1 trillion, and yet only 2 cents of every dollar African-Americans spend goes to Black-owned businesses. It’s said that a Jewish businessman asked, “Do you know what my Jewish friends call the Black community?” He stated that: “We call Blacks liquid money.” Many Blacks recoil at the story which says: The same way that water falls out of a

man’s hands, money typically seeps out of Black peoples’ hands the same way. When Blacks get money, we immediately give it all to people who aren’t Black. On payday, Blacks people go to an Indian business to cash the check, then to an Asian hair salon, a corner store owned by Arabs and a department store owned by Whites. William Reed is publisher of “Who’s Who in Black Corporate America” and is available for projects via busxchng@his.com. WI

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Josephine Paige is in a business where sending holiday cards are not only expected, but it would be a major no-no if she doesn’t carry through on the practice. Kate Burke said she believes the greeting card industry simply isn’t in tune with the times. But, to get a better sense of the growing suspicion about whether the traditional Christmas card is either dead or rapidly declining, the U.S. Postal Service offers this quasi-eulogy. “The Postal Service is seeing less holiday cards, yes,” said Karen Mazurkiewicz, a communications program specialist with the Postal Service. “Just as single-piece First Class Mail is declining at about 5 percent per year, the number of holiday cards is falling at roughly the same rate and it is indicative of the changing habits of Americans,” Mazurkiewicz said. Paige, who as a professional organizer and personal assistant for the Pinch-Hitter Professional Organizer & Personal Assistants Company, said she’s seen a significant reduction in the number of clients asking her to prepare holiday cards for mailing. “In the last two years, revenue from holiday card preparation in my line of business has fallen by 25 percent,” Paige said. “Even the clients who are sending cards are sending far less.” MarketWatch, the financial information website that tracks the pulse of markets for investors, reported that Americans mailed off two billion Christmas cards a decade ago. However, thanks to Facebook, FaceTime, Snapchat and other digital modes of spreading holiday cheer, the number of paper cards delivered has dropped 30 percent. Today, an estimated 1.2 billion cards are sent to friends and loved ones each year and, from Dec. 1 to Dec. 25, the greeting card industry averages 48 million cards sold daily, said Hallmark spokeswoman Kristi Ernsting.

5Downward spiral: The sending of festive greeting cards has steadily declined, thanks to the Internet and other media. / Photo Courtesy The Daily Mail

“Digital tools and social media certainly have changed the ways we connect and have expanded everyone’s circle of contacts and Hallmark offers products in the digital world, too,” Ernsting said. “But for the people we’re closest to, many of us still treasure the tradition of sending holiday cards. There’s still great value in something you can display and hold onto, especially when it carries someone’s handwriting.” Younger families tend to choose cards which they can personalize with family photos. In fact, Hallmark – which has numerous outlets including at L’Enfant Plaza, the Bradlee Center in Alexandria and Tysons Galleria in McLean – offers a mobile phone app that allows users to print cards with photos from their smartphones. Burke, a spokeswoman for the Massachusetts-based digital card sight LovePopCards, said for a seven billion dollar industry, greeting card commerce hasn’t changed enough to keep customers engaged. “One-size-fits-all drug store cards with someone else’s message you force to fit isn’t special or personal,” Burke said. “And, eCards aren’t doing it either. LovePopCards is changing the industry in three major ways by recapturing surprise, that moment when you get a card and it feels like someone actually thought about you and not just grabbed a box from the store and addressed them,” she said. “All of the cards are blank because we don’t know what to say to your great aunt in Florida, and we handwrite a message for you and send it directly so yes, digital people, you can send an amazing card through the actual mail in about a minute from your phone.” Still, more are keeping in touch

with family and friends through social media. Also, many are viewing statements, paying bills, receiving paychecks, filing taxes and receiving tax refunds electronically and the evidence is reflected in the yearly decline of this type of mail, Mazurkiewicz said. But, all hope isn’t lost, yet. “The change of American habits has caused a surge in package shipping; customers are migrating to the Internet to purchase items for delivery to their homes and the Postal Service is benefiting from the increase in package handling,” she said. “Also, with loved ones moving around, sending holiday packages to those far away is up. To assist, USPS offers free boxes, online postage purchase and free carrier pick up. You can ship from home without having to go to the Post Office. It’s all about convenience.” And, there are still those who maintain their loyalty to mailing holiday cards. “I love the Christmas card,” said Nikki Martinez, a licensed clinical professional counselor. “Mine will go out this week. I send them every year and they are always the first to arrive. People love getting the tangible card and display them with pride. I feel that I get enough and see enough at others’ homes to say the gesture is not dead,” Martinez said. And, the Postal Service believes there will still be a fair amount of cards delivered this year. “We still see a surge of red and green during December and many people still reach out to loved ones through paper,” Mazurkiewicz said. “It’s much easier to display holiday cards around the fireplace than it is to hang an eCard,” she said. WI

Kentucky Prepares for First Black Lt. Governor

5Jenean Hampton By Cherylyn Harley LeBon, Urban News Service Kentucky stands poised to inaugurate its first African-American woman, Jenean Hampton, also a Republican, to statewide office. Her dramatic life story has taken her from Air Force blue to the Bluegrass State’s second highest position. She will be sworn in as Kentucky’s new lieutenant governor on Dec. 8. Chosen as governor-elect Matt Bevin’s running mate, the pair won, 53 percent to 44 percent, beating Democrat Jack Conway and his running mate, Sannie Overly. A political novice and Tea Party activist, Hampton had unsuccessfully run for a seat in the Kentucky House of Representatives in 2014. That bid, however, taught her a lot about the importance of applying a personal touch to running a campaign. “I learned to write radio ads, create mailers, conduct precinct analysis and visited over 10,000 homes,” she said. She even left handwritten notes for voters who were away when she knocked on their doors. Born in Detroit 57 years ago, Hampton’s parents divorced when she was 7. Her mother, Marie Hampton, supported four girls. Hampton watched her mother, who never graduated from high school, struggle to make ends meet. Marie wanted a better life for her girls. “My mother made good choices,” Hampton said. “We learned to stretch a dollar and to live on less than what you make, and I still live by that rule today,” Hampton says. After graduating from high school, Hampton paid for college by joining General Motors [GM] as a computer operator. At GM, she became interested in manufacturing. She shifted to the Republican Party in the 1980s, as she realized that Ronald Reagan’s positive view of America matched her own outlook. “The Republican Party’s values and platform most closely align with my approach to life: individual freedom,

personal responsibility, opportunity,” she said. “Reagan was my commander-in-chief for a time (in the military) and I was proud to serve under him.” Armed with a degree in industrial engineering from Wayne State University, she joined the Air Force as a computer systems officer and rose to the rank of captain. After leaving the military, the Syracuse, N.Y.-based Packaging Corporation of America hired her as a quality manager. “I didn’t know any kid who said they wanted to work in the box industry,” she said, but she thrived in her job. This time, Hampton’s position allowed her to touch every department in the company, which is just what she wanted. Packaging Corporation of America transferred her to nearby Watertown, N.Y., where she became a plant manager. She eventually moved to warmer climates after receiving an MBA from the University of Rochester, then relocating to Kentucky to work for Weyerhaeuser and International Paper. After getting downsized in 2012 and turning down multiple job offers, Hampton decided to take some time off and eventually became active in local politics. Earlier this year, Bevin tapped her to become his running mate. “Jenean and I share conservative values and a deep love for America,” Bevin said. “We both grew up with humble beginnings and have served in the military. She is an incredibly smart, self-driven individual who understands the principles of limited government. She is a true public servant, committed to helping others realize their own version of the American Dream. She is going to be an outstanding lieutenant governor for Kentucky.” As Hampton prepares to take office later this month, she contemplates issues that she will likely champion. “My primary focus is to assist governor-elect Bevin, but I would also like to promote entrepreneurship and to get people excited about education,” she said. “Being in school keeps you sharp. I want all kids and adults to be excited about school,” she says. Marie Hampton, now 88, will be by her daughter’s side as she is sworn in. Hampton’s three sisters will also be there as will a busload of cousins from Houston. She knows she’s making history as the first Black Kentuckian elected to statewide office, but she said she keeps her achievement in perspective. “The lessons our mother taught us are what matters,” she said. “If children have one adult in their life that cares, it can really make a difference. A key part of who I am today is because of her and I am so blessed to have her in my life.” WI

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The Reality PITCH Competition By Inez Kelley Kelley Media Marketing, Inc. www.finalpitchtv.com Success vs. Failure Some people will tell you the opposite of success is failure. But anyone who has attained even a small measure of success has seen their share of failures. Missing the mark, landing shy of the target and renegotiating goals are all a part of the evolution. The all or nothing mindset does not permit for us to recognize the small victories along the way. One reason is defeat is seldom rewarded. No one remembers who come in second, except the one who came in second. The ability to take these experiences and extracting the valuable lessons is what will eventually propel us into greatness and reaching our objective. Success is not a one shot deal. It’s built on a multiple of gains and misses along with the refusal to give up. So whether you are embarking on a new challenge or revisiting an old, know that failure is not the enemy of accomplishing your dreams. Some years ago I had heard a saying ‘Anything worth doing, is worth doing badly ‘til you learn to do it well’. I kept that in mind whenever embarking in new territory. It reminded me to continue in my endeavors but to learn to improve upon any missteps. It’s allowed me to remain confident even when things did not ‘go as planned’. In doing so, I’ve come to realization failure is not the opposing force of success; QUITTING IS!

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NATIONAL WHITE HOUSE CHRISTMAS TREE ARRIVES On Friday, Nov. 27, First lady Michelle Obama welcomed the official White House Christmas Tree, along with the family’s two dogs, Bo and Sunny. This year’s tree, which will be on display in the Blue Room, is an 18.5-foot Fraser fir grown by Jay and Glenn Bustard in Lansdale, Pennsylvania. Members of the National Christmas Tree Association have presented the official White House Christmas Tree for display in the Blue Room since 1966. / Photo by Cheriss May, Howard University News Service

TURKEY PARDONING TRADITION CONTINUES On Wednesday, Nov. 25, President Barack Obama pardoned the National Thanksgiving Turkey in a ceremony in the Rose Garden. The President, joined by First daughters, Sasha and Malia, celebrated the 68th anniversary of the National Thanksgiving Turkey presentation. The President pardoned Honest and its alternate Abe (Abe was the turkey pardoned today in the Rose Garden) – both 18-week old, 40-pound turkeys. The names of the turkeys were chosen from submissions from California school children. After the pardoning, the turkeys were sent to their permanent home at Morven Park’s “Turkey Hill,” the historic turkey farm located at the home of former Virginia Governor Westmoreland Davis (1918-1922) in Leesburg, Virginia, where they can be seen by visitors. / Photo by Cheriss May, Howard University New Service Dr. Gilbert Daniel, Internal Medicine and Maribel Torres, RN, Chief Nursing Officer

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Education, Adherence Key to Surviving HIV/AIDS By Sylvester C. Shorts, Jr. WI Contributing Writer In 1993, at the age of 13, Randy Watkins discovered that his “special friend” may have been HIV-positive. However, he was unable to confirm his suspicions until tested by his physician three years later. To complicate the challenges before him, his friend, a male and 14 years his senior, also provided him with financial assistance – something with which his mother was unaware. By his own admission, Watkins had made the decision to engage in what’s often referred to as “survival sex,” – a secret society in which older individuals provide for their younger partner’s physical well-being and financial needs and sometimes even the financial physical needs of the partner’s family. Some researchers say, “that children do not always see survival sex as exploitative: rather, they sometimes characterize it as the ‘begin-

An estimated 30,306 adults or adolescents have been diagnosed and currently are HIV-positive in Maryland. It ranks second among U.S. states in estimated adult or adolescent HIV diagnosis. ning of a potential relationship.” But HIV/AIDS does not discriminate. One can be rich or poor, gay or straight, Black or white, religious or agnostic and still acquire the virus. Now 35, Watkins has had an undetectable viral-load (a blood test that measures the amount of HIV virus in the blood) for three years. Despite living with a chronic disease, he has improved the quality of his life and health as

a result of a treatment regimen (Highly Active Antiretroviral Therapy, [HAART]) which combines three or more different classes of drugs in order to subdue the virus. HAART has the capability to eradicate the virus to the point that it become undetectable in the blood. As Watkins and others have discovered, HAART remains a viable option to be used to contain the virus and it reduces the rates of new

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HEALTH precedence (infections). According to the “New England Journal of Medicine” in an article entitled, “Prevention of HIV-1 infection with Early Antiretroviral Therapy, “Treating people with HIV lowers the amount of virus in their body and can dramatically reduce their risk of transmitting HIV to others, underscoring the importance of HIV testing and access to medical care and treatment. In fact, a landmark clinical trial in 2011 showed that people with HIV who began taking anti-HIV medications early (before their immune systems were significantly weakened) experienced a 96 percent reduction in their risk of transmitting HIV to their sexual partners.” While infection rates have been reduced by 96 percent in sero-discordant couples and sero-concordant couple, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) still recommends the consistent and correct use of latex condoms – a highly effective way of preventing the sexual transmission of HIV. Watkins recalls that the confirmation that he was infected with HIV left him feeling confused, alone and unsure of his life’s trajectory. He literally expected to die unaware that the virus had been

reclassified 1989 from an acute disease (a disease that causes imminent death) to a chronic disease that can be managed by lifestyle changes and medications similar to illnesses like arthritis, diabetes and epilepsy. He admits that for a while he used drugs in order to numb the pain, frequenting clubs regularly and drinking and drugging extensively. But he said he has come to term with his illness and has refused to let it beat him. Data recently released by the Maryland Department of Health and Mental Hygiene reveals the latest HIV infection rates in the state. An estimated 30,306 adults or adolescents have been diagnosed and currently are HIV-positive in Maryland. It ranks second among U.S. states in estimated adult or adolescent HIV diagnosis, and the statistical area has the third-highest estimated HIV diagnosis rate of any major metropolitan area in the nation. With this data in mind, on Tuesday, Dec. 1, also known as World AIDS Day, the Department issued a call to action, urging community partners to take more intentional steps as it relates to both prevention and treatment. WI

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Facing the Flu: Knowledge, Prevention and Treatment

• A runny and/or stuffy nose • Headaches and/or body aches • Chills • Fatigue (feeling very tired and weak) • Nausea, vomiting and/or diarrhea

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• Less likely to miss school or work due to illness • Less likely to spread the flu to family and friends

The official start of winter is coming. There is a chill in the air, and many people are coughing and sneezing. With winter comes the arrival of flu season. It is not easy to avoid the flu, but there are steps to take to prevent it and stay healthy this flu season.

The flu shot is available almost everywhere. You can even get it at your local pharmacy without an appointment. If you have any questions about the flu shot, ask your doctor or pharmacist. The vaccine can also be in the form of a nasal spray. This is another choice for flu prevention, but there are more limits on who can get the nasal spray. Ask your doctor if that will work for you or your children.

WHAT IS THE FLU?

TREATMENT

The flu is another name for the influenza virus, which affects your respiratory (breathing) system. In the United States, 5 to 20 percent of residents get the flu every year. Flu symptoms include: • A fever of 100 degrees or higher — but not everyone with the flu will have a fever • A cough and/or sore throat

Everyone is at risk for the flu. Children, seniors and people with chronic health conditions are more at risk. And it can spread quickly. You can get the flu when someone coughs or sneezes, and droplets containing the flu get into your body. You can also get the flu by touching something that is infected, then touching your mouth, eyes or nose.

PREVENTION

Like the common cold, there is no cure for the flu. But you can take steps to stay healthy. Be sure to wash your hands, especially after you have been out in public. Hand sanitizers are great, but regular soap and water work best. Use warm water and rub your hands together for at least 20 seconds. Your best protection against the flu is the flu shot. Everyone 6 months and older should get a flu shot. This is especially important for children between 6 months and 5 years old. People who get the flu shot are: • 60 percent less likely to need to visit their doctor for getting sick

If you get the flu, stay home and rest. This prevents the spreading of germs. It also makes it easier to treat symptoms at home. If you have the flu, you should: • Get plenty of rest • Drink clear fluids like water, broth or low-sugar sports drinks • Use a cool, damp washcloth to reduce fever • Put a humidifier in your room to make breathing easier • Cover up with a warm blanket to calm chills If you think you have been exposed to the flu, ask your doctor about medicines you can take. These usually need to be taken in the first 1 to 2 days of getting the flu, so check with your doctor as soon as you can. Over-the-counter medicines can also reduce your symptoms. Staying home is important if you have the flu. This helps to keep you from spreading germs. Even if your fever is gone, you should wait at least a day before returning to work or school. You’ll feel better, and your friends will thank you for it. If you get the flu while breast-feeding, your breast milk is safe. In fact, breastmilk is full of anti-bodies that helps your child fight the flu. Anti-bodies are proteins made by the body’s immune system when it detects something unsafe. If you are worried about passing the flu to your child, you can wear a mask during feedings. You can also pump some milk and let someone else feed him or her. For more information about the flu, or to find a flu shot in your neighborhood, visit www.flu.gov. Sources: Flu.gov, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Medline Plus, and U.S. Food and Drug Administration All images are used under license for illustrative purposes only. Any individual depicted is a model.

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DCPS Briefs Compiled by Dorothy Rowley WI Staff Writer

CHANCELLOR’S ANNIVERSARY REFLECTION

5 DCPS Chancellor Kaya Henderson

has expressed gratitude for being at the helm of one of the nation’s fastest-growing school systems. / Photo courtesy DCPS

“I spent much of [November] reflecting on how far we’ve come in the past five years, and how much we have left to do. In light of the holiday [season], I want to take a moment to share with you what I’m grateful for as we strive to take our district to new heights: I’m grateful for our hard-working educators of DCPS, across all 113 schools and in our Central Office, who work tirelessly for the excellent education of our young people every single day. I’m grateful for our students, who achieve more in academics, athletics, and extracurricular activities with each passing year. I’m grateful for our families, who complete our work by engaging with their schools and continuing their child’s learning at home. And I’m grateful for our communities, who bring their voices together from all parts of the district to support and improve DCPS in extraordinary ways. Thank you for helping keep DCPS on the rise as the nation’s fastest improving urban school district. The work that we do would not be possible without you.”

BOWSER EMBRACES OHIO STUDENTS

Mayor Muriel Bowser had the pleasure late last month of meeting with students from Claggett Middle School in Medina, Ohio, who visited the District on their fall trip. Bowser welcomed the visit, saying that because of the thousands of students who travel every month to D.C. to visit its monuments, museums and many historical sites, tourism ranks as the city’s second-largest industry. “My team will continue to work with Destination DC and all of our

Hospitality Alliance to keep Washington’s tourism industry strong and growing,” said Bowser.

EDFEST SCHEDULED FOR DEC. 12

“EdFEST,” the District’s only citywide public school fair, takes place from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 12, at the DC Armory in Southeast. More than 200 DCPS and public charter schools that serve grades PK3-12 will be in attendance. Admission and parking are free, and interpretation in sign language, Spanish, Amharic, Mandarin, Vietnamese, and French will be available throughout the day. In addition, with the launch of the “My School DC” common lottery application on Dec. 14 for the current school year, EdFEST serves as the perfect opportunity for the District’s families to learn about their public school options.

BULLYING PREVENTION GRANT

The youth-research organization Child Trends, along with the District of Columbia Office of Human Rights, and the Office of the State Superintendent of Education recently announced they will receive a $3.8 million grant from the National Institute of Justice to focus on school climate and bullying prevention in District schools through implementation of the Safe School Certification Program. Thirty-six public and public

charter schools will be recruited to participate in a randomized control evaluation of the SSCP. “The District of Columbia has made significant strides in its efforts to improve school climate and prevent bullying, and this grant allows us to expand these efforts to make a real and positive impact on District youth,” said Deborah Temkin, program area director for Education for Child Trends and Principal Investigator. “Participating schools will use a research-informed approach that is tailored to the needs of each

school, so the strategies are both effective and sustainable.” Schools participating in the three-year program slated to begin with academic years 2016-17, will be announced next year. The schools will receive expert support and technical assistance in using student and teacher input to identify needs, identifying and implementing strategies to improve climate and prevent bullying, and using data to assess effectiveness of the strategies. WI

CHAVEZ PCS STUDENTS SPEAK OUT

5 Students at Cesar Chavez Public

Charter School recently voiced their concerns with a host of community and school leaders. / Photo courtesy DC Public Charter Schools

During a Nov. 21 gathering at Cesar Chavez Public Charter School in Southeast, nonprofit leaders, educators, residents, and stakeholders heard first-hand, some of the joys and struggles of what it means to be a D.C. high school student. Experts on the issues discussed were students who spoke candidly and honestly about their experiences and what they needed from adults. One of the most striking themes students expressed was their deep need to be heard and their longing for adults to build trusting relationships with them. The students also made it clear that their futures were bright and no amount of low expectations, stereotyping or apathy from their peers, adults or communities would stop them from achieving their dreams.

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‘SCHOLAR OF THE WEEK’

Cyrano Battiste has a cumulative 3.84 grade point average. / Photo courtesy PGCPS

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Cyrano Battiste, a senior at Potomac High School in Oxon Hill, Maryland, has been named a Scholar of the Week. Cyrano has a cumulative 3.84

grade point average and excels in Advanced Placement courses that include biology, language, literature, World History, and chemistry. His extracurricular activities include membership in the National Honor Society where he serves as vice president. Cyrano, who enjoys tutoring his peers, volunteering at a local commu-

nity center and participating in the Envision Engineering program, plans to apply to Johns Hopkins University and University of Maryland College Park, with plans to major in engineering and computer science.

new partnership.”

TV MATH SHOW

Prince George’s County Public Schools’ “Count on Us” television show airs from 4 to 6 p.m., Mondays and Wednesdays on Comcast ARTS INTEGRATION channel 96 and Verizon channel 38. The two-hour call-in show proPROGRAM LAUNCHED vides mathematical instruction to elementary and middle school students seeking homework help. Students can submit their math questions by emailing cou@pgpcs. org or by calling the “Count on Us” hotline at 301-772-0080. 5 The new arts integration program, PGCPS math teachers will provide aimed at advancing schools CEO Kevin live, on-air instruction to questions Maxwell’s commitment to expanding arts submitted before and during the show. education and integration, will benefit thousands of the county’s students. / Photo courtesy American Education Week PARCC SCORES The school system has received Young Audiences/Arts for Learn- the high school test results for the ing, the nation’s largest arts-in-edu- Partnership for Assessment of Readication network, and schools CEO ness for College and Careers tests that Kevin Maxwell recently held a news were administered for the first time last conference and kick-off ceremony spring (Algebra 1, Algebra 2, and Enat Oxon Hill Middle School to cel- glish 10). ebrate the launch of a new arts inteWhile PGCPS students’ average gration partnership. scores were lower than their peers From theatrical productions that across the state, in 10 of the 15 areas bring American literary masterpiec- of comparison the difference in scores es to life, to artist residencies for were less than 10 percentage points kindergarten students that inspire (see variance in the chart below). More environmental citizenship, the new than 35 percent of PGCPS students partnership significantly increases in Title 1 schools achieved the college access to arts learning for thousands readiness benchmarks of levels 4 and 5 of PGCPS students and leverages combined in Algebra 1 compared to the talent of 20 teaching artists, the 13.4 percent at the state level. resources of six private and public “This is our first round of results funders, and advances the goals of for the challenging PARCC assessPGCPS and YA to transform the ments, and we will be using these as a lives and education of all students baseline to help monitor student perthrough the arts. formance,” said schools CEO Kevin The program announced in Maxwell. “Our goal is for all of our mid-November, also combines arts students to graduate college and career learning with traditional subjects ready, and our strategic plan outlines such as science, math, and reading, how we will reach that goal. State asexpand in-school opportunities for sessments are just one way to measure professional teaching artists, and our progress along that path.” includes further arts integration advancement through strengthening PARENT EMPOWERteacher preparation and professionMENT WORK SHOP al development. 6:30 p.m., to 8:30 p.m., Wednes“We are excited to partner with day, Dec. 9 at Crossland High Prince George’s County Public School Library in Temple Hills, Schools and dedicated to advancMaryland. The event is being hosting Dr. Maxwell’s commitment to ed by District 8 Board of Education expanding arts education and inteMember Edward Burroughs III. gration in Prince George’s schools,” said Stacie Evans, Young Audiences executive director. “This new initia- ‘STATE OF THE tive will provide high-quality arts SCHOOLS’ ADDRESS learning, exploration, and cultural The Prince George’s Counarts experiences to thousands more ty “State of the Schools” address students in Maryland. We couldn’t takes place from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., think of a better way to kick off the Thursday, Dec. 10 at Charles H. celebration of our 65th anniversary Flowers High School in Springdale, than by launching this innovative Maryland. WI

EDUCATION

Educator Promotes Positive Side of Black Community ‘UNIFYme.tv – Online Streaming Site Offers Black Classics

“Even ‘The Cosby Show,’ while there’s been obvious and understandable negative reactions because of accusations against Bill Cosby, provided a roadmap, a blueprint of how you can go from your for-

mative, teen years to being a professional adult while at the same time focusing on positive family values. Eliminating that show from our history would be a disservice to this and future generations. My role

is to preserve great TV so families, especially Black families, can see worthwhile images that they can emulate,” he said. For more information, go to unifyme.tv. WI

5 Donahue Tuitt By D. Kevin McNeir WI Editor Donahue Tuitt has been in the entertainment field for over 20 years. But he’s also committed to educating his community, earning a doctorate in education from the University of Southern California among his several degrees, all related to educational leadership and training. And he’s secured a way to merge his two loves of education and entertainment with the founding of UNIFYme.tv – an online video streaming platform targeting Black consumers with the largest collection of classic TV shows, movies and new original programs starring African-American celebrities. The native New Yorker who now resides on the West Coast said his goal remains a simple one: to become the largest streaming service for premium African-American content in the world. “We’ve been in the development stage for about a year-and-ahalf and had our soft launch a few months ago,” said Tuitt, 42, a film and television writer, producer and director who won the NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Production of a Reality Series as part of the production team for the popular music competition show “Sunday Best.” “Our major launch will be Feb. 1 but we have a preorder campaign going on now to encourage people to prescribe to the platform,” he said.

Tuitt recently visited the campus of Howard University where he shared more about his goals with students in the School of Communication. “Media can impact our society in general and the Black community in particular and with aspiring actors, directors and media personnel, we can have a strong impact and empower Black America,” he told the students. Tuitt pointed out the differences between his and other online streaming sites. “We are less expensive ($5.99/ month), we’re committed to collecting all the Black TV shows and movies, many of which have been lost or buried in Hollywood libraries, and you can get these shows on a streaming basis. And, we’re Blackowned and we reinvest in Black sectors. We bank Black and we partner with several Black colleges and universities.” “For us, it’s not just about making a profit –it’s about making a difference, preserving our past and propelling today’s youth into the future.” “It’s been75 years since the first Black woman, Ethel Waters, appeared on television and we have an original docuseries in 24 parts that showcases that history,” he said. “We want to explore how Black culture has impacted and been impacted by television. Think about it – shows like “Julia,” “Maude” and “All in the Family” helped to advance race relations and civil rights.” Dec 3 - Dec 9, 2015

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OPINIONS/EDITORIALS EDITORIAL

Gone but Not Forgotten: Mister Rogers, Capt. Kangaroo and ‘Officer Friendly’ Chicago has become the latest hotbed in America as thousands continue to pour into the streets, leading protests and making their displeasure known after discovering that the city’s police department, and other officials as well, obviously knew about a 2014 video that showed one of the “men in blue” – one sworn to protect and serve – had committed murder in the fatal shooting of a Black, Chicago teen, Laquan McDonald. As the video, which somehow remained under wraps for more than a year reveals, the officer, Jason Van Dyke, a 14-year veteran of the police force, drew his weapon on the teen who it seems was carrying a knife while crossing a major thoroughfare. But even when the youth fell after initially being shot, and counter to the statement later made by the officer and confirmed as truth by his superiors and fed to the press, the public and the youth’s family, Van Dyke continued to shoot at the then prone youth – emptying his clip for a total of 16 shots. Now, after one hardnosed reporter refused to relent until securing the autopsy report which told a much different story, and with the release of the video, Chicago residents and other Americans have understandably been led to take to the streets in anger, frustration and disgust. Once again, it appears that even in this new millennium with a Black man serving as our first Black president, Black lives have little or no value. Once again, it appears that even when police officers have violated the oath which they have sworn to follow, many of their fellow officers and superiors will go to almost any length to protect their own – even lying. Meanwhile, another young Black life has been senselessly snuffed out. Chicago Mayor Rahm Emmanuel on Tuesday, Dec. 1, announced that he has fired the former police superintendent, Gary F. McCarthy. But was that done to save face? Did he know the real deal but like the ostrich, just keep his head in the sand? As Aretha Franklin once asked, “Who’s Zooming Who?” The family of the murdered teen, who by the way have already settled a wrongful death lawsuit with the city to the tune of $5 million, has called for peace. And an officer, in a rare but clearly appropriate decision, has been charged with first-degree murder. What are we to make of this recent situation? Even with videos and body cams, it seems clear that the truth can still be suppressed when those in charge deem it necessary. What ever happened to figures like Mister Rogers, Captain Kangaroo and Officer Friendly – all fictitious characters who stood for truth and honesty, mirroring what it meant to be one with the community and an advocate for the weak and defenseless? Sure they were just make-believe individuals, but we understood that they stood for the very best in all of us. And we sought to follow their example. One hates to say that no good police officer exists today because we know that is simply not true. But with each case of police choosing to unleash their fears and prejudice while standing behind their badge and shooting an innocent Black man or woman, it becomes more and more difficult to believe in them. There just seem to be so many bad apples that the old adage that “one” can destroy the whole bunch stares us in the face, giving us no choice but to say “that’s the truth.” It’s time that the process for evaluating potential candidates for the police academy be immediately reviewed and analyzed. It’s time to stop giving police officers the benefit of the doubt when he or she draws his weapon on a citizen and then asserts that they “feared for their life.” It’s time to clean house in police departments from Cheyenne to Chicago, from Arizona to Alabama and from small town U.S.A. to big city America. It’s time to rid ourselves of the bad apples so that Officer Friendly can return, encouraging little boys and girls to become officials for justice and peace – wearing badges, carrying guns and making sure that those same little boys and girls have a chance to grow up. WI

Thurgood Marshall Center Trust Initiates Social Justice Lecture Series streamed as will also be distributed “Black Lives Matter” and spear-

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Thurgood Marshall Center Trust, Inc. president. / Courtesy photo

By Barrington Salmon The Thurgood Marshall Center Trust (TMCT) unveiled the first of a series of discussions centered on Civil Rights and social justice in its new Lecture Series on Thursday, Nov. 19 in Washington, DC. On that night, Principal Lecturer The Rev. Dr. Benjamin F. Chavis, Jr., and Millennial activist Sam P.K. Collins spoke with eloquence and passion about the Black Lives Matter movement, their support for its aims and the need for more Blacks to become more engaged in the struggle for self-determination and civil and human rights. The national lectures will bring together activists – veteran and youthful – authors, representatives of civil society, civil rights leaders, high school and university students, professionals and a wide cross-section of other speakers to talk about issues of importance to Blacks in America. The on-the-record lectures are open to the public and will be live-

globally through digitally and social media. The Thurgood Marshall Social Justice Resource Center’s Lecture Series will present more than a dozen scholarly lectures offering information on a range of cutting-edge social justice issues in the 21st century that will be spread over the next year or more. Among the topics on the agenda are: civil rights, environmental justice, racial re-segregation of public schools, diversity in the digital world and health disparities in Black America. At the opening lecture, Center President Thomasina W. Yearwood reiterated to the audience the vital role her organization has and continues to play at a time when cities and states across the country are roiled with police-involved shootings of people of color, racism and discrimination, constant police harassment in black and brown neighborhoods, and those in uniform who kill unarmed men, women and children not being held accountable and are protected by the blue shield. Chavis, who gained notoriety, global attention and recognition as a member of the Wilmington 10, drew parallels between 19th Century freedom fighter David Walker, abolitionist and humanitarian Harriet Tubman, civil rights icon and Supreme Court Justice Thurgood Marshall, the spread of political activism by Millennial activists, and singled out Opal Tometi, Alicia Garza, and Patrisse Cullors. This trio of brave, visionary women is responsible for coining the term

heading the burgeoning Black Lives Matter movement. For many of the young activists in the Black Lives Matter movement, the shooting death of Trayvon Martin and the subsequent acquittal of vigilante George Zimmerman by a Sanford, Florida jury of whites marked a tragic coming of age. Until that moment, most Black millennials in the U.S. operated under the illusion that they were somehow beyond the times when they were still susceptible to being harmed by the police or racism. The police-involved killings of Eric Garner in Staten Island, New York; Michael Brown in Ferguson, Missouri; Freddie Grey in Baltimore, Maryland and the recent deaths of Sandra Bland, Kindra Chapman, Ralkina Jones, and other women while in police custody, has reinvigorated national protests and other acts of civil disobedience. Activists and groups have taken aim at the troubling treatment of the Black, brown, and poor in underserved communities by law enforcement and are advocating for widespread and significant reform of the criminal justice system. “There wasn’t a big debate about the first topic,” said Chavis of the Black Lives Matter movement. “We have to ensure that each generation rises to the occasion and never entertain anything that makes them look

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OPINIONS/EDITORIALS

Guest Columnist

By Julianne Malveaux

What Does Terrorism Look Like? I am among the tens of millions who had to be peeled away from their television set on Friday, Nov. 13, and in the days after ISIS terrorists randomly massacred at least 130 people and wounded hundreds more in Paris. Then there was the nearly 30 people executed at a hotel in Bamako, Mali. And there were the several threats against New York City, and there were the presidential and police responses to those threats. This terrorism has caused fear and insecurity

in France, Belgium and the United States. Terrorism is defined as the use of criminal acts to inspire human fear. ISIS engages in their criminal acts to create a sense of instability in parts of the Western world. Days after the massacre, those who planned and participated in the carnage were found, and some were killed (or blew themselves us). Catching these few terrorists will not stop. Some political pundits that appeared on news programs urged the United States and others to consider the “root causes” of ISIS, while others

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think that actions in the West are to blame (consider the Charlie Hebdo attack and those who blamed a magazine cover for the assassination of journalists). I’m not sure that this is the most appropriate or compassionate response so quickly after the terrorist attacks. Still, these are questions that must eventually be answered. What should our response be? Is this war? Are we prepared to endure another Vietnam, committing U.S. lives to a ground war that is perhaps unwinnable? We can expect more security and scrutiny and appropriately so. It is

also unfortunately likely, however, that some of the scrutiny will have an element of profiling (especially racial profiling) involved, since many (perhaps most) of the ISIS terrorists are young, male, and Muslim But despite Donald Trump’s jingoistic insanity, do we want to stop everyone who “looks” like a Muslim. What does a Muslim look like? What does a terrorist look like? Just a few days before the Paris massacre, the news was dominated by Black student protests around country, at the University of Missouri at Columbia, and at Ithaca Col-

lege, Yale University, Smith College, Claremont McKenna College and the University of Kansas. Many of these protests were in solidarity with the Mizzou students and in solidarity with the #BlackLivesMatter movement. There is no comparison between what happened in Paris and what has happened on many campuses, it occurs to me that the “n—” word bandied about is an act of terror that is designed to make African-American students feel insecure and unsafe. This is why the students

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By James Clingman

Blackonomics: Corruption Plagues NAACP State Elections In November 2014, the Cincinnati Branch of the NAACP was scheduled to hold its election. Gill Ford, the NAACP national director of unit administration, and a few corrupt local individuals attempted to suppress members’ votes in order to assure their guy would win, and a local judge issued a Temporary Restraining Order against them to stop the election. That’s right. The NAACP was attempting to suppress members’ votes while at the

same time railing against Ohio’s voting rights laws. To deflect attention from their evil practices, the National NAACP filed a federal complaint accusing local officers of fraud and malfeasance, all of which was totally false. After several court hearings a settlement was reached. In reference to a new election, the agreement states: “Only members of the NAACP who were eligible to vote in the Cincinnati Branch election as of October 24, 2014, will be eligible to vote in the special election.” Despite no mention of fees for this retroactive

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election, the NAACP is charging some of its branch members a $30.00 “Poll Tax” to cast their votes. To add insult to injury, the national office suspended the current President, allowing Rob Richardson, the candidate in cahoots with Ford, to run unopposed for the top position; and his son, Rob Jr., is in charge of the election committee. Is this an election or “selection?” Additionally, members were supposed to get a 15-day advance notice of the election to be held on December 2, 2015. As of November 20, 2015 only some had

received the notice, and that’s only a 12-day notice. NAACP officials even violate their own rules. The NAACP is immersed in a disgusting, embarrassing, and troubling environment that has the stench of corruption, collusion, and greed in many cities across this nation. The venerable organization is embroiled in what seems to be a pervasive evil that has emanated from being what many call “the Big Dog,” and having the ability to commit its malicious acts with impunity. The national office of the NAACP treats its members like pe-

ons whose only purpose and worth are couched in how much money they can send to the “Big Dog.” After all, big dogs have big appetites. NAACP “Dirty Tricks,” aided by crooked state officers, are taking place in other Ohio cities as well as across the country. Like Cincinnati, Cleveland and Columbus have either been in court, in chaos, and/or in a state of confusion due to corrupt elections. In full-blown hypocrisy, the NAACP uses elections to keep its proletariat class in check. That’s

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By Bill Fletcher Jr.

Black Man Asks for a Light, White Woman Points Gun at Him The story is nothing short of remarkable. In one instant it told us more about the United States than any number of documentaries. Sherry McLain, a 67-year-old White woman from Tennessee was loading her car in a Walmart parking lot. James Crutchfield, a 52-year-old Black man approached her seeking a light for a cigarette. McLain allegedly pulled a gun on Crutchfield allegedly fearing for her life. She later stated that she had nev-

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er been more afraid. Crutchfield is quite lucky to be alive. McLain was, interestingly enough, arrested, though she protested that this was unfair and that Crutchfield was the problem. In reading about the case, I found myself thinking about the manner in which it illustrated so much about the reinforcement of racism. Cameras that filmed the incident apparently indicated no evidence of aggression on the part of Crutchfield, yet McLain felt that she was well within her rights to pull a weapon on an un-

armed man. The McLain incident reminds us that in the U.S., the presumption of guilt always hangs over the head of those of us of the darker persuasion. About a year ago I was driving through South Carolina on my way to a conference in Myrtle Beach. I said to my wife that there were certain places along the route where I would fear breaking down, not because they were cellphone dead zones but because they were White areas and that I would fear for my life knocking on the door of some resident in order to seek

help. While some would consider this paranoia, you only have to remember the tragic killing of Renisha McBride in Michigan for doing just that. Her car apparently broke down and she knocked on the door of a White man for help, only to receive a bullet as a reply. It is not just that incidents such as the McLain vs. Crutchfield run-in, or the killing of McBride are unjust and tragic. These incidents flow from the deeply held view among so many whites that black people are dangerous, volatile and prone to violence. It

is a notion that is rooted in slavery and the fear that the white population held that the slave might someday revolt and bring violent revenge upon Whites for the oppression we have suffered. This fear has existed wherever there has been slavery and/or colonialism. The fear of the Black; the fear of the Native American; the fear of the Asian; the fear of the Latino. In each case we are portrayed as unscrupulous and as wild as the worst animal, ready to pounce upon a White person at a moment’s notice. WI

OPINIONS/EDITORIALS

Guest Columnist

By Ronald Moten

Giving Ex-Offenders a Shot at Entrepreneurship I remember it like yesterday, when a group including Yango Sawyer and Debra Rowe, known then only as ex-convicts, met in my office. We all agreed that we wanted a second chance, to be treated like Martha Stewart essentially after she repaid her debt to society for her wrongdoings. We wanted to eliminate the stigma of being called convicts because we knew the term slammed doors in our faces before we even had opportunity to show why we were worthy of a second

chance. Through the advocacy of this coalition of ex-cons, which later became known as “Returned Citizens United,” we were able to lobby D.C. legislators to adopt the name “returned citizens” and to have the newly coined term institutionalized across the nation, with lawmakers up to the president utilizing it. Six years later, we now approach the reauthorization of the Second Chance Act, which was initially authored in 2009, following a rare dynamic bipartisan duo of Congressman Danny Davis (D) and Senator Rob Portman (R). Advancing toward this milestone, I think

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that it is time for legislators to enact additional components to the act that will promote capitalization on the enormous economic resources of the more than 2.2 million prisoners in America, many of whom were entrepreneurs! This year, I partnered with Congressmen Davis and Daniel Young for a Kemp Forum titled Returned Citizens Matter: Road to Self-Sufficiency. Together we explored the benefits, roadblocks and successes of returned citizens who reintegrated back into society, becoming successful entrepreneurs. There were stories like that of Kenise Hudges,

who invested her tax return into starting the event-planning company Ideal Visions, the establishment of a social enterprise in Potomac Gardens Public Housing formed by the nonprofit Little Lights and returned citizens from public housing, and the story of Travon Warren, a leader of the gay D.C. gang Check It, who went from terrorizing the community to starting a clothing line with the organization. None of this is rocket science. Most returned citizens were sentenced to prison for the act of being illegal hustlers, providing the wrong product or service. Many prisoners

strategically were very effective at organizing and building enterprises. What if we empowered this population then to utilize its talents in a manner very similar to the way in which the FBI utilizes the controversial skill of hackers who have engaged in illicit acts for the benefit of the nation? Solely having opportunity can allow an individual’s curse to become a tremendous asset. It is time for America to take a fresh look at how we empower returned citizens, as it is all too evident that current practices call for modifica-

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By Benjamin F. Chavis Jr.

Climate Change and Black America Why are millions of Black American youth and elders suffering from asthma and other respiratory illnesses much more than the national norm? Why is the overall public health status of Black Americans at a higher risk than other Americans? What do public environmental and climate change policies at both the state and federal levels have to do with the quality of life for Black America? The foregoing are urgent and critical questions that require an-

swers. I learned a long time ago that before you can get the right answers to social, economic and political problems, you first have to ask the right questions. There is also an important current and relevant debate going on in the U.S. Congress and in many state legislatures about the initiatives and executive policies of the Obama administration on climate change. Just last week, the U.S. Senate voted to oppose President Barack Obama’s flagship climate change policy, the Clean Power Plan. Why would the Senate vote to prevent improving

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public health in America? The Obama Clean Power Plan will set achievable standards to reduce carbon dioxide emissions by 32 percent from 2005 levels by 2030. By setting these goals and enabling states to create tailored plans to meet them, the Clean Power Plan will: • Protect the health of all American families and in particular Black American families: • Prevent up to 3,600 premature deaths • Prevent 1,700 nonfatal heart attacks

• Prevent 90,000 asthma attacks in children • Prevent 300,000 missed workdays and schooldays • Increase economic development and lead to 30 percent more renewable energy by 2030 • Create tens of thousands of jobs that are crucially needed by Black Americans • Continue to lower the costs of renewable energy A civil rights type of grassroots rally and mass meeting was recently held in Atlanta, Georgia at Morehouse College to support the Clean

Power Plan. Morehouse President John S. Wilson, Sr. warned, “Nearly half of the people living near coalfired power plants are people of color, therefore we must do all we can to reduce this threat to public health in our communities…Morehouse is proud to engage on such an important issue, one that impacts everyone on our campus, in our city, and in the country.” We, therefore, especially salute the efforts on this issue today by the U.S. Black Chamber Inc. (USBC)

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By Askia Muhammad

‘Birther’ Eligibility Could Haunt Republican Cruz Now if memory serves me correctly, incumbent President Barack Obama endured withering criticism and unending suspicion during his election campaigns over his Constitutional eligibility to serve as president. It had to do with questions of his nationality and the Constitution’s requirement that the president or vice president be a “natural born” American citizen. Everyone born on U.S. soil is automatically a citizen. Everyone born to two citizen parents is also consid-

ered “natural born.” Obama’s mother was Stanley Ann Dunham, a natural born American who was born in Kansas. His father was Barack Obama Sr., a citizen of Kenya. Barack Jr. was born in Hawaii, the 50th state of the union, emphatically guaranteeing his eligibility for the top office. In order to hush the false rumors about his birth status, the president released the short form of his birth certificate to prove he was born in Hawaii not Kenya. Then he released the full long form birth certificate. After that release the anti-Obama

“birther” movement died down, but some suspicions in the minds of uninformed, mostly Republican, voters remain to this very day. Ironically, Sen. John McCain, Obama’s opponent in 2008 faced minor “birther” issues because he was born in the Panama Canal Zone. His father was a U.S. Naval officer stationed there. Legislation has been adopted granting the children of U.S. diplomatic and military personnel stationed abroad, “natural born” citizen status. The father of the president’s 2012 opponent Mitt Romney — former

Michigan Gov. George Romney — faced similar questions when he ran for president in 1968. George Romney was born in Mexico to American parents. Now, the first candidate who declared his candidacy in the 2016 presidential contest, Sen. Ted Cruz, (R-Texas), was born outside the United States, and only one of his parents was an American. Rafael Edward Cruz was born in Calgary, Canada, in 1970. His father was working for the oil industry at the time. They moved to Texas when he was four where he grew up

and graduated from high school. He went on to Princeton and Harvard Law School. In 2013, shortly after the freshman member joined the Senate, he released his birth certificate, which shows his mother was born in Delaware and his father was born in Cuba. Technically, he had dual U.S.-Canadian citizenship. The plot thickened in 2014, when the senator sought to clear the path for a potential 2016 presidential campaign by renouncing his Ca-

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LIFESTYLE

Teen Homelessness: Growing Crisis in D.C. By Tiamoyo Harris Howard University News Service

Dozens of non-homeless people piled into their their sleeping bags on the streets on 13th and Pennsylvania Street around Freedom Plaza to raise money for homeless and displaced youth. / Photo courtesy Howard University News Service

With city officials poised to demolish a makeshift homeless community of tents and with the imminent destruction of a huge homeless shelter in Southeast, the Covenant House International’s annual “Sleep Out” demonstration and fundraiser took on a more poignant significance. But the 50 people who awoke from their sleeping bags on 13th and Pennsylvania Street around Freedom Plaza several weeks ago, did not count among the estimated 11,000 homeless people in the District. Instead, they were people with homes who were trying to help the homeless and disconnected youth during a national fundraiser in more than 16 U.S. cities. The event, now in its fourth year, urged people to register to be “sleepers” on the street, encouraging each sleeper to raise about $2,500. According to Covenant

House, the demonstrations serves as a means of showing youth that someone cares for them and that they care enough to see their struggle. Brandon Martinez, 18, a former homeless youth, participated in the effort. Martinez said seeing other people sleep out in support of the homeless gave him a lot confidence to speak on homelessness. He now has a home thanks to D.C. Covenant, he said, and plans to enroll in culinary school after getting his GED. Martinez participated in a panel in the John A. Wilson building across from Freedom’s Plaza before the “Sleep Out” with four other participants in the D.C. Covenant program. “I feel like a lot of people are blissfully ignorant about teen homelessness,” Martinez said. “D.C. Covenant has really been wonderful to me and everyone else. They accept everyone, no matter what.” During the event, sleepers and supporters heard the stories of

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other D.C. Covenant volunteers and listened to local talent before finding a spot in the street to sleep. Sen. Dan Sullivan of Alaska also participated. Sullivan came in support of the Alaska Covenant, which also had sleepers supporting the homeless Thursday night and Friday morning in Anchorage, Alaska. Sullivan said he was impressed by the stories he heard from the participants. “I was kind of blown away by listening to these young men and women,” he said. “They have wisdom way beyond their years.” “I’m honored to be here, and just like I think a lot of people that you see here are sleepers, I just want to be able to give back.” The D.C. Covenant has helped thousands since its inception said Guy Brami, chairman of the board of directors. Last year, the organization provided over 58,000 meals and placed over 351 people through its GED program, Brami said. Brami said the purpose ofInformer the organization’s annual event is to focus the city on the issue. “The up side of the awareness is the awareness to the business community,” he said. “This is focused on bringing sleepers here who are business community leaders so that they can come here and be sponsored. It’s just like a 10K run.” Jasent Brown is director for D.C. ReEngagement Center, a government-sponsored program that helps young high school students reconnect with educational options and receive a high school diploma or GED. She and her staff of five raised over $5,000 for the “Sleep Out” by asking friends and family to donate. “A lot of times, especially since we’re all case manager as well, we get phone calls in the middle of the night saying ‘I’m sick and stuck at the park and have nowhere to go,’” Brown said. “In order for us to understand how they felt that night, how scared they were, how cold they were, we’re sleeping out. So when they call us and say it was cold, we can say, ‘Yes we know how cold it was for you.’” WI

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‘Motown The Musical’ Opens In D.C. Critics, Fans Rave About the Legendary Record Label

By Stacy M. Brown WI Senior Writer District residents; brace yourself for “Motown the Musical.” The sounds of some of the greatest music in modern history will reign down for more than one month at the National Theatre in Northwest. “I’ve seen it in New York on Broadway when it first opened and I’m telling you this is everything a Motown fan would have hoped for,” said Dee King, a poet and author who lives in Northeast. If King sounded like a happy customer or even a Broadway critic, her review isn’t out of step with those who make a living offering their opinions about shows that begin on the Great White Way. In “Motown the Musical,” audiences are in for a dramatically slapdash but musically vibrant trip back to the glory days of Detroit, where the vinyl pouring out of an unassuming two-story house took the world by storm, all but paving the city’s streets with gold records, the New York Times boasted. “Before we’ve even settled in our seats, we’re being dazzled by a sing-off between the Four Tops and the Temptations. Gladys Knight and the Pips and Marvin Gaye later tear into their dueling versions of the enduring classic ‘I Heard It Through the Grapevine,’” Charles Isherwood of the Times said. “Snapping their fingers and smoothly wriggling their hips, Diana Ross and the Supremes bop through several of their ear-tickling hits. There’s Smokey Robinson, too, and Stevie Wonder, Martha and the Vandellas and Mary Wells. Something close to rapture spreads through the audience when a magical little dynamo, the young Michael Jackson, takes the stage, spinning like a tiny top and singing with a grown man’s soul in his little boy’s voice box,” Isherwood waxes poetically. He’s not the only critic who’s also a fan. Earlier this year, the Hollywood Reporter noted that “If you plan to see ‘Motown The Musical’ because you’re a fan of R&B icons like Marvin Gaye,

Diana Ross and Stevie Wonder, then you won’t be disappointed. Classics from the ‘60s and ’70 get ample airing, but even with a score featuring more than 40 indelible tunes, you may find yourself wanting more.” The show opens in 1983, with Gordy in his Los Angeles home brooding about an upcoming televised salute to Motown. It was great while it lasted, but over the years most of the people he turned into stars have left him for more lucrative contracts with major labels. As the Hollywood Reporter notes, the action flashes back to Gordy’s childhood, and the landmark boxing match between Joe Louis and Max Schmeling, and then skips ahead to the 1950s, when Gordy borrows money from his family to get into the record business. The scene plays out to the onthe-nose music choice, “Money (That’s What I Want).” That dovetails nicely with the Temptations’ “Get Ready,” which becomes a mash up with “Dancing in the Street.” Like any good jukebox musical, the hits just keep on coming. But instead of letting classic melodies play out, they are intercut and abbreviated in order to ensure enough time to present seemingly every artist who ever passed through the hallowed halls of Hitsville, U.S.A. “It’s really something that I don’t think the critics can capture, it’s too unique, too special,” King said. “I think everyone has to make it a point of going to see it. Bet you, you’ll want to see it again.” Motown the Musical Runs through January, 3, 2016. Tickets, which start at $48, are available at the National Theatre box office, online at www.TheNationalDC.com, or by calling (800) 514-3849. A day-of-performance lottery for a limited number of best available seats at $25 each - cash only - will be held at the theater two hours before each performance. Orders for groups of 10 or more may be placed by calling (202) 628-6161 ext. 227. For more information, call (202) 628-6161 or visit www.TheNationalDC.com. WI

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New ‘Wiz’ Set for Televised Premier Star-studded Cast Will ‘Ease on Down the Road’

By D. Kevin McNeir WI Editor It all began with a novel by L. Frank Baum entitled “The Wonderful Wizard of Oz,” published in 1900. Then, in 1939, Judy Garland clicked her heels three times in the classic movie musical based on Baum’s delightful book. In 1975, “The Wiz,” as it was retitled and with an African-American twist, found its way to Broadway, featuring Grammy-winning jazz singer Dee Dee Bridgewater as Glinda the Good Witch and Stephanie Mills as Dorothy, winning seven Tony Awards including Best Musical.

A few years later it became a movie starring Diana Ross, Lena Horne and Michael Jackson in a Motown musical triumph. And on Thursday, Dec. 3, the “The Wiz” will undergo yet another transformation – this time as a live television extravaganza on NBC with a cast that includes newcomer Shanice Williams as Dorothy, Mary J. Blige as Evillene, Queen Latifah as the Wizard, Mills as Auntie Em along with Elijah Kelley, NeYo, David Alan Grier, Uzo Aduba (who plays Glinda – a role that was originally offered to Beyonce) and Common. NBC has already taken classics and remade them for television,

The cast of the new NBC musical, “The Wiz Live. / Photo courtesy of NBC

launching them during the Christmas season, with “Cinderella” and “Peter Pan,” but this time, they’ve taken on a production that stands as a cultural icon in the Black community. And it appears that they have all the piece in place for a smashing success. And so, “The Wiz Live,” yes, it will be recorded live, will once again bring the mysterious and powerful wizard before our eyes, along with flying monkeys, powerful silver slippers, witches good and bad as well as a boatload full of singing and dancing that is sure to make this holiday season one of the most memorable for years to come for both the young and the old. Craig Zadan, who is producing the show with his longtime partner Neil Meron, said they had wanted to stage the musical since the 90s but were unable to secure the rights – until now. And to direct the live version, they tapped Kenny Leon, who garnered a Tony for his direction of the televised version of “A Raisin in the Sun” and also directed the August Wilson classic “Fences,” among other plays. Kelley, who co-starred in “Hairspray” will play the Scarecrow and said in an interview with another publication, “Understanding the ability to conquer your fears is one of the things that propels you to any success you desire. That’s what ‘The Wiz’ is all about.” The newest Dorothy, 19-yearold Williams, who hails from New Jersey, landed the role after hundreds of hopefuls gave their best

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shot during auditions. Ironically, she originally hoped to get the role of Addaperle, the Good Witch of the North, saying she was too “afraid” to go after the lead role. But based on clips that have been premiered leading up to the show, she definitely has the talent to follow in the footsteps of Garland, Mills and Ross. Other Black stars that have already made a name for themselves and bring their talents to the production include R& B sensation Ne-Yo, who will take on the role of the Tin Man with a costume that will add some 40 pounds to his normally svelte physique, and Kelley, who has the dancing skills to glide his way along the yellow brick road in the style that Michael Jackson so aptly illustrated in the Motown version. Those who remember the original Broadway version will be delighted to see Mills return, albeit as Auntie Em. But if you want to see her perform that heart-wrenching song “Home,” just check her out, along with Williams, on YouTube where the two pull off a fiery rendition as a duet. Facebook, YouTube and Twitter are already a buzz in anticipation of “The Wiz Live.” But if by chance you’ve never had the opportunity to see “The Wiz” or any of its earlier versions, you can bet your bottom dollar it will be an evening of inspiring music, top notch dancing and fun. And remember, and just for the record, there’s no place like home. WI

LIFESTYLE VOLUNTEERING from Page 12 something.” Before people were served, Bible Way Associate Pastor James Jenkins prayed over the food. He said the church comes out to Franklin Square once a month to not only feed the homeless, but to provide spiritual guidance, hats and other clothing items. Angelique Williams organized the effort to feed the homeless as part of the church’s outreach program. “I just wanted to do something for the holidays, especially those less fortunate and those who don’t have families to go,” she said. “I had to pray, pray and pray. I had to depend on God just for the preparation of the food and gathering the people who wanted to help and get up out of bed early. It was an honor to do this.”

VOLUNTEERING BENEFITS THE WHOLE COMMUNITY Olivia Byrd and Tatyana Kincherlow arrived at Community Praise Center Church in Alexandria to inject seasoning inside a turkey, set up tables and perform other duties as part of the church’s second annual Thanksgiving Day program and dinner. Byrd, 26, and Kincherlow, 19, aren’t members of the church and weren’t raised in the D.C. area. They attend Howard University in Northwest and heard

5Edna Johnson (seated) of Alexandria, Virginia, chats about the dinner menu at Community Praise Center Church in Alexandria. The church hosted its 2nd Annual Thanksgiving Day program and dinner Thursday, Nov. 26. / Photo by Corey Parrish about the church’s event from a fellow student. When Byrd, a native of Sacramento, California, arrived in the District, she noticed the number of homeless people in the city. Instead of majoring in education and becoming a teacher as she originally planned, she decided to study human development/psychology and sociology to help combat poverty. “Living in D.C., I noticed the homeless population is increasing rapidly, so I want to give back whenever I can,” said Byrd, who’s scheduled to graduate next year. “Doing research on poverty is what I want to do.

That and volunteering is a way to help the community.” Edna Johnson of Alexandria appreciated not only the work of the Howard students, but also the dinner menu where most of the food had a vegan-flavor such as “seiturkey” smothered in gravy, candied yams with brown sugar glaze and cornbread stuffing. “I heard it was going to be a healthy menu, so I wanted to give it a shot,” said Johnson, a member of Community Praise. “My family doesn’t live here, so I wanted to meet some more people from the church and community on Thanksgiving.” WI

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Clifton Ross – Singer Extraordinaire Says ‘Love’s the Key’ D.C. Transplant among Finalists on Sunday Best By D. Kevin McNeir WI Editor In between serving as one of the musical directors at Ebenezer AME Church in Fort Washington, Maryland and leading workshops for aspiring gospel singers across the U.S. and even among several Caribbean nations, Clifton Ross III has made a name for himself as a vocalist – scoring big while appearing on the popular music competition television show hosted by Kirk Franklin, “Sunday Best.” But he says that whether fame and fortune eventually knock on his door, his real mission as a vocalist

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is to help other artists to use their gift to the best of their ability so they can reach and inspire others. “It was a real honor to be in the top three among the finalists on the recent “Sunday Best” all-star competition just like it was six years ago when I made the top 10 during season two before being eliminated,” said Ross, 30. “Both were great experiences especially given the fact that the show is more than just a platform for singers but has become an institution.” Ross said it takes humility to be open to growth but when he realized that his growth was impacting the lives of millions he took the lessons he learned in stride. “I had to find a balance on ‘Sunday Best’ because I’m not a competitive person when it comes to my gift from God,” he said. “At times I felt like I

was on a trampoline – millions of people got to see me grow twice. In the end, all of the contestants emerged as winners because we were in a higher place than when we entered the competition.” Ross, who’s now working on an EP which he hopes to release by year’s end with songs that he’s written or with songs written by some of his closest friends, said he’s on a journey that continues to bring him closer to God. “The songs I’m working on connect to my journey and to my heart,” he said. “I believe people will be blessed and will be able to relate my story to their own journeys. My assignment, as I understand it from God, is to inspire others and to help them evolve and strengthen their relationship with God and with others. We need more love in this world – with love there’s true freedom,” he added. Ross, who has two older sis-

ters, along with his mother and stepfather, said his family has always been his greatest support team. “I come from a family of love. I have always loved singing – I think I came out of the womb singing. It makes my heart beat. And my family is the greatest – they’ve encouraged me every step of the way,” said Ross who grew up in Detroit before moving to D.C. where he matriculated at Howard University earning a bachelor of music. He’s been a fixture at Ebenezer AME for the past five years where Drs. Grainger and JoAnn Browning serve as the pastors and where he works beside gospel music choir master and recording artist Ricky Dillard as one of the church’s music directors. His life goal: “to complete the assignment and to embrace the greatness within which is God approved.” WI

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WI Book Review A “Miracle on 133rd Street”

by Sonia Manzano, illustrated by Marjorie Priceman c.2015, Simon & Schuster $17.99 / $22.99 Canada 48 pages

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ARIES You may find that discussions at home have taken a sudden,

spiritual orientation. Give everyone room to express their personal beliefs without trying to preach your point of view. Your open-mindedness helps you with deep learning this week. Soul Affirmation: The winner is me. I smile for the cameras. Lucky Numbers: 31, 32, 54

TAURUS Feeling bold, are we? Well, go with the flow of your feelings! No other sign can call on inner courage as easily as you. Whether at home, at work, or out on the town, let your personal statements be stylish and bold! Soul Affirmation: This week is the week the Lord has made. I rejoice in it. Lucky Numbers: 23, 38, 52 GEMINI Tempers may flare around you this week but it’s nothing personal, so keep your mind on your own work and let others act up. You’ll be doing yourself a big favor if you get some exercise this week! Soul Affirmation: I change the way I look at business this week. Lucky Numbers: 28, 32, 50

CANCER Restless feelings may arise over health matters, or perhaps edMama says you better share your toys. But you don’t mind; it’s Christmas and as long as other kids are careful, they can play with your new gifts, too. Sharing is one of the best things about the holidays, as you know, and in the new book “Miracle on 133rd Street” by Sonia Manzano, illustrated by Marjorie Priceman, it could make your holiday brighter. It was Christmastime, and Jose’s family had the “tiniest Christmas tree ever.” There was hardly room for all the family’s ornaments. Their apartment was small, too, and Mami said the oven was too tiny for the Christmas roast, which made Papi sad. He wished they never left Puerto Rico. Everything was bigger there. But how do you cook a great big roast? Jose had an idea, Papi put the roast in a great big box, and 5Sonia Manzano they set out for Regular Ray’s Pizzeria. They were barely out the door, when their neighbor, Mrs. Whitman, complained about the noise. On the third floor, Mr. and Mrs. Santiago mentioned that their children weren’t coming to visit this Christmas. Mr. Franklin thought there were burglars in the building, and he refused to come out of his apartment. The Wozenskys on the second floor were worried about money, Ms. Simon was yelling about shopping, and the DiPalma kids were making a huge racket. Even the customers at Happy Full Tummy Food Store seemed very unhappy. Three hours later, though, the great big roast had been cooked in a great big pizza oven and the scent was “most glorious… so garlicky and olive oily and delicious…” It smelled so yummy that Jose felt like he was floating on its perfect, tasty goodness. “Feliz Navidad,” said Mr. Ray as Jose and Papi headed home – but not before they invited Mr. Ray to share their meal. They invited the Wozinskys on Second Floor, and they asked Mr. Franklin to leave his apartment. Mrs. Whitman came, too, and so did the Santiagos. Each person brought a little something to Jose’s apartment. And that was where a miracle occurred… The first guest arrives at your holiday celebration. Then the second, fifth, eighth, and tenth, and your child might wonder if there’ll be enough for this crowd. The answer, of course, is yes and “Miracle on 133rd Street” will show him how. There is always room for one more, as author and Emmy Award-winning actress Sonia Manzano proves in this sweet little story that starts out sad and ends in such joy that you won’t be able to stop smiling. The ingenuity of Jose and his papi boost this tale in a perfect way, and I loved how Manzano subtly portrays a multi-level, multi-cultured apartment building and the people inside. Add in magical, sparkling pictures by Marjorie Priceman and you’ve got an instant holiday classic. Though this book is mainly for 4-to-8-year-olds, I think slightly younger children might sit still for it. One read-through or bedtime read-aloud, and your kids will agree that “Miracle on 133rd Street” is a good story to share. WI

ucation or the lack of it. Do what you need to do to feel comfortable with yourself. If it involves seeing a dentist or taking a class, what’s stopping you? Self-improvement can be a very enjoyable game! Soul Affirmation: Hope is future’s way of shining on me this week. Lucky Numbers: 12, 14, 21

LEO Set a limit on what you can do for others this week. You’ll enjoy your feelings more if you are straightforward about refusing a less than appetizing assignment. Trust your feelings and say “No, I won’t.” Clear boundaries help you define yourself. Soul Affirmation: I get joy from giving good things. Lucky Numbers: 13, 39, 41 VIRGO Let happiness flow inside and outside of you this week. Refuse to be drawn into any pseudo-crisis and you’ll stay happy. Stay quietly on task and you’ll have accomplished much by the end of this busy week. Soul Affirmation: I flavor my life with good wishes towards everyone this week. Lucky Numbers: 16, 28, 52

LIBRA A dream in which you already are what you hope to be will offer

much insight into your current situation. Take some practical steps to keep the focus on this wonderful vision. You know you can be what you see! Soul Affirmation: I am a giver of good words this week. Lucky Numbers: 15, 23, 50

SCORPIO Do you realize that you are the only one who can tell you what to think and how to feel? Let go of any behaviors that are keeping you from achieving the things you want to achieve. Be creative and positive this week. Soul Affirmation: I focus on long-range financial security this week. Lucky Numbers: 14, 31, 42 SAGITTARIUS You can be very efficient this week if you set your will to the task. New ideas will occur to you as you are working steadily, so keep pencil and paper nearby to jot down your latest brilliance! Soul Affirmation: I give love and love gives to me. Lucky Numbers: 1, 29, 55 CAPRICORN Avoid getting involved in any office politics or family feuds this week. The week’s energy is excitable, but not necessarily exciting. Do your own thing and be proud of what you do. Let others do their own thing, so long as it doesn’t hurt anyone. Soul Affirmation: Money opens doors for friendship to enter. Lucky Numbers: 10, 29, 46

AQUARIUS A message this week may necessitate travel on your part, and you may feel obligated to do something you don’t want to. Let the energy flow past you and do what you think is best. Who you are is who you are—be glad about it! Soul Affirmation: I fill my mind with visions of love this week. Lucky Numbers: 40, 47, 52 PISCES You wake up feeling peaceful and wise. Discussions with a close friend may reveal the source of your inner freedom in a very tangible way. So talk about it. You’ve got everything good to gain. Soul Affirmation: I let my mind go slack and tighten up my body. Lucky Numbers: 33, 38, 41 Dec 3 - Dec 9, 2015

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46th Annual DCIAA Turkey Bowl Highlights 4 The 46th Annual DCIAA Turkey Bowl Football Championship Game was played at Eastern Senior High School Stadium on Thursday, Nov. 26, and witnessed by a standing room crowd. H.D.Woodson Warriors defeated the Woodrow Wilson Tigers 40-24 to take home their third district title. / Photo by John E. De Freitas

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the championship trophy at the end of the presentation ceremony. / Photo by John E. De Freitas

4 Mayor Muriel Bowser shares her hat with some

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EdFEST to Host School Choice Fair My School DC Kicks Off Lottery Season WI Staff Report More than 180 public and charter schools in the District will participate in My School DC’s annual EdFEST to empower families to find the best fit for their child by providing direct access to school choice. Serving as the kickoff to the common lottery application, EdFEST will take place Saturday, Dec. 12, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the DC Armory in Southeast. “We think families will find the fair to be very helpful, because they will get to see directly the schools they are interested in,” Cat Peretti, executive director of My School DC, said. “Families have many public school options in the District. They can directly enroll their children at their right-to-attend school for grades K through 12, but they can also choose to apply to attend PK programs, out-ofboundary schools, charter schools, and selective high schools. We want parents to be informed.” Peretti states that families will find the common lottery application online much easier than in years before, with one application and deadline: February 1 for grades 9-12; March 1 for grades PK3-8. “Families can apply to up to 12 schools in the order they prefer. The lottery algorithm is programmed to try to match students with their most preferred school,” she said. The application for the 2016-17 school year opens on Dec.14. For those in attendance, they can expect a plethora of activities for families to engage in such as story time courtesy of the D.C. Public Library, sports activities provided by DC Department of Parks and Recreation, and flu shots and immunizations courtesy of the D.C. Department of Health. “We want families to be informed about the school selection process while also having a good time and receiving critical services,” Peretti said. Families are set to receive full assistance. Interpreters in sign language, Spanish, Amharic, Mandarin, Vietnamese and French will be available.

In partnership with District of Columbia Public Schools and the majority of D.C. charter schools, My School DC, a random school choice lottery, makes it easier for families to take advantage of their options. “We’re hoping to take a lot of the stress out of the process for families,” Peretti said. Prior to My School DC the process was confusing, but now we are hoping it will be easy for parents to go online and pick the right school for them.” Editor’s Note: This article appeared in last week’s edition but with several inconsistencies. It is being run again with corrections in order to ensure that readers have the proper information needed to make informed choices as it relates to schools for their children. WI

Leaders from the civic-minded group 100 Black Women include Chairwoman and President Dawn C. Miller (left), Robin T. Browder (center) and Co-Chair Dr. Kiana R. Trent (right), at the National Coalition of 100 Black Women brunch held at the Ritz Carlton in Pentagon City, Va. on Saturday, Nov. 21. /Photo by Patricia Little

Dr. Derek Grier and gospel recording artist Stephen Hurd respond to a question about Black Lives Matter during a panel discussion at the National Coalition of 100 Black Women Brunch at the Ritz Carlton in Pentagon City, Va. on Saturday, Nov. 21. /Photo by Patricia Little

Sylvia Trent-Adams, deputy surgeon general, Rear Admiral and Ty Howard, chairman and CEO of InspiraGen Institute respond to a question about health in the Black community during a panel discussion at the National Coalition of 100 Black Women brunch held at the Ritz Carlton in Pentagon City, Va. on Saturday, Nov. 21. /Photo by Patricia Little

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DC SHOPPERS PATRONIZE SMALL BUSINESSES! 3A patron finds a sweater at The Cat Walk

Boutique in Northeast on Saturday, Nov. 28 during Small Business Weekend. / Photo by Patricia Little

6The Brown family from Bethesda, Mary-

land, purchase handmade soap from Olivia Cook, owner of Peacock Botanicals at Eastern Market on Saturday, Nov. 28 during Small Business Weekend. / Photo by Patricia Little

5Jaunita Britton of BZB hosted the 25th annual Shop ‘til you Drop during Small Business Weekend on Saturday, Nov. 28 at Shiloh Baptist Church in Northwest. / Photo by Roy Lewis

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SPREADING JOY FOR THANKSGIVING!

6Volunteers Isarah Pierre-Louis, 17 and Michaela Lewis, 17, serve meals at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Northwest during the Safeway Feast of Sharing held Wednesday, Nov. 25. / Photo by Nancy Shia

6Mayor Muriel Bowser and Rep. Donna Edwards (D-Maryland) volunteer at Food & Friends in Northeast to fill Thanksgiving meal packages for delivery to sick-andshut-in residents in the D.C. area on Thursday, Nov. 27. / Photo by Roy Lewis

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5 Jerry Martini and Cynthia Robinson from The Family Stone performing in 2011. Robinson died Monday at age 69. / Photo courtesy NPR

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By Stacy M. Brown WI Senior Writer Groundbreaking trumpeter and singer Cynthia Robinson, a co-founder of the pivotal funk band Sly & The Family Stone, died Monday, Nov. 23 at age 69. Robinson’s death was confirmed by her bandmate and friend Jerry Martini, another co-founder of the Family Stone, NPR reported. In October, Robinson disclosed that she was suffering from cancer, in an online site launched to help defray her medical bills. Robinson was an integral member of The Family Stone. It’s her voice that urges fans to “Dance to the Music,” and her horn that blazed through the band’s sets, from hits like “Thank You (Falettinme Be Mice Elf Agin)” to lesser-known gems like “Underdog.” In an interview earlier this year with the Washington Informer, former Sly Stone bassist and Graham Central Station front man Larry Graham reminisced about the legendary Family Stone. “We were just that, a family,” Graham said. “Sly always had a big heart and Cynthia [was] another great part of it all.”

“We were just that, a family. “Sly always had a big heart and Cynthia [was] another great part of it all.” Larry Graham / Graham Central Station In a 2013 profile aired on NPR’s Morning Edition, Robinson said that Sly Stone wanted the band to be a galvanizing social force. “He made things very simple: to stand for what you believe in,” she said. “He knew how to touch upon

subjects that meant something to masses of people.” Born in 1946, Robinson joined Stone’s band in 1966 – in an era when being a female trumpet player, and an African-American trumpeter in a major band, was a singular achievement. In an undated interview with WBGH, Robinson said that while she was growing up, other kids gave her a hard time about playing her instrument: “It left me with the impression that, you know, no guy in the world would let a girl play the trumpet in his group.” Robinson had two daughters, Laura Marie and Sylvette Phunne Stone, the latter with Sly Stone. Earlier this year, Robinson and her daughter Phunne released the single “Do Yo Dance,” with the Family Stone. After Sly Stone & The Family Band dispersed in the late 1970s, Robinson and band mates including saxophonist Jerry Martini continued to play together as The Family Stone. Robinson also played with such artists as Prince and George Clinton’s Funkadelic. In 1993, Sly and the Family Stone were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. WI

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Leap of Faith This purpose of this column is to encourage you to maintain your faith and go for your dreams no matter what they may be. Scripture says in Luke 17:6. “And the Lord said, If ye had faith as a grain of mustard seed, ye might say unto this sycamine tree, Be thou plucked up by the root, and be thou planted in the sea; and it should obey you. It also talks about “Mountain moving faith.” The problem is, however, millions of people hear these passages and can’t quite sink their teeth in. They just don’t get it, and therefore they don’t use the powers they were born with. Scripture also says, “For I say, through the grace given unto me, to every man that is among you, not to think of himself more highly than he ought to think; but to think soberly, according as God hath dealt to every man the measure of faith.” Recently, my daughter Tanika showed her exact measure of faith, when she and her husband Arioty moved from our home state of Maryland and they relocated to Scottsdale, Arizona. I’m sad that I can’t see my lovely Lola, my granddaughter, but it was a blessing for her family. Let me share her faith testimony. Tanika had been saying for years that she wanted to convince her husband to relocate to Arizona and mentioned the move often. It took years, but one day, he her husband was ready. Why did they want to go? They wanted to buy a nice home,

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Historic St. Mary’s Episcopal Church The Reverend Lyndon Shakespeare Interim Priest

Virgil K. Thomas, Sr. Senior Pastor/ Teacher

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

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

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

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

Committed to providing services and supports to increase the capacity of individuals, businesses, and communities.

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

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tel: 202-291-6565 Blessed Word of Life Church Dr. Dekontee L. & Dr. Ayele A. Johnson Pastors 4001 14th Street, NW Washington, DC 20011 (202) 265-6147 Office 1-800 576-1047 Voicemail/Fax Schedule of Services: Sunday School – 9:30 AM Sunday Morning Worship Service – 11:00 AM Communion Service – First Sunday Prayer Service/Bible Study – Tuesday, 6:30 PM www.blessedwordoflifechurch.org e-mail: church@blessedwordoflifechurch.org

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

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

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Pilgrim Baptist Church Pilgrim Baptist Church Rev. Louis B. Jones II Pastor

Church of Living Waters

Rev. Paul Carrette Senior Pastor Harold Andrew, Assistant Pastor 4915 Wheeler Road Oxon Hill, MD 20745

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

301-894-6464

Worship Sundays @ 7:30 & 11:00 A.M. 5th Sundays @ 9:30 A.M. 3rd Sundays: Baptism & Holy Communion Prayer & Praise: Wednesdays @ Noon & 6:30 P.M.

Schedule of Service Sunday Service: 8:30 AM & 11:00 AM Bible Study: Wednesday 7:30 PM Communion Service: First Sunday

www.pilgrimbaptistdc.org

Covenant Baptist United Church of Christ Drs. Dennis W. and Christine Y. Wiley, Pastors 3845 South Capitol Street Washington, DC 20032 (202) 562-5576 (Office) (202) 562-4219 (Fax) SERVICES AND TIMES: SUNDAYS: 10:00 am AM Worship Services BIBLE STUDY: Wonderful Wednesdays in Worship and the Word Bible Study Wednesdays 12:00 Noon; 6:30 PM (dinner @ 5:30 PM) SUNDAY SCHOOL: 9:00 AM – Hour of Power “An inclusive ministry where all are welcomed and affirmed.” www.covenantbaptistdc.org

Twelfth Street Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) 1812 12th Street, NW Washington, DC 20009 Phone: 202-265-4494 Fax: 202 265 4340 Reverend Dr. Paul H. Saddler Senior Pastor Service and Times Sunday Worship Service 11:00 a.m. Communion every Sunday 11:00 a.m. Sunday School 10:00 a.m. Bible Study Tuesday 12Noon Pastor’s Bible Study Tuesday 6:30 p.m. 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 Sunday Church School : 9: 30am Sunday Morning Worship: 10: 45am Bible Study Tuesday: 6: 00pm Prayer Service Tuesday: 7:00pm Holy Communion: 3rd Sunday 10: 45am themcbc.org

www.livingwatersmd.org

St. Stephen Baptist Church Bishop Lanier C. Twyman, Sr. Senior Pastor 5757 Temple Hill Road, Temple Hills, MD 20748 Office 301-899-8885 – fax 301-899-2555 Sunday Early Morning Worship - 7:45 a.m. Church School - 9:30 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship – 10:45 a.m. Tuesday – 7:00pm – Kingdom Building Bible Institute Wednesday – Prayer/Praise/Bible Study – 7:30 p.m. Baptism & Communion Service- 4th Sunday – 10:30am

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

Allen Chapel A.M.E. Church Rev. Dr. Michael E. Bell, Sr., • Pastor 2498 Alabama Ave., SE • Washington D.C. 20020 Office: (202) 889-7296 Fax: (202) 889-2198 • www.acamec.org 2008: The Year of New Beginnings “Expect the Extraordinary”

Crusader Baptist Church Rev. Dr. Alton W. Jordan, Pastor 800 I Street, NE Washington, DC 20002 202-548-0707 Fax No. 202-548-0703

Sunday Worship Services: 8:00a.m. and 11:00a.m. Sunday Church School - 9:15a.m. & Sunday Adult Forum Bible Study - 10:30a.m. 2nd & 4th Monday Women’s Bible Study - 6:30p.m. Tuesday Jr./Sr. Bible Study - 10:00a.m. Tuesday Topical Bible Study - 6:30p.m. Tuesday New Beginnings Bible Study - 6:30p.m. Wednesday Pastoral Bible Study - 6:30p.m. Wednesday Children’s Bible Study - 6:30p.m. Thursday Men’s Bible Study - 6:30p.m. Friday before 1st Sunday Praise & Worship Service - 6:30p.m. Saturday Adult Bible Study - 10:00a.m.

Sunday Morning Worship 11:00am Holy Communion – 1st Sunday Sunday School-9:45am Men’s Monday Bible Study – 7:00pm Wednesday Night Bible Study – 7:00pm Women’s Ministry Bible Study 3rd Friday -7:00pm Computer Classes- Announced Family and Marital Counseling by appointment E-mail: Crusadersbaptistchurch@verizon.net www.CrusadersBaptistChurch.org

“The Amazing, Awesome, Audacious Allen Chapel A.M.E. Church”

“God is Love”

Third Street Church of God Rev. Cheryl J. Sanders, Th.D. Senior Pastor 1204 Third Street, NW Washington, DC 20001 202.347.5889 office 202.638.1803 fax Sunday School: 9:30 a.m. Sunday Worship: 11:00 a.m. Prayer Meeting and Bible Study: Wed. 7:30 p.m. “Ambassadors for Christ to the Nation’s Capital” www.thirdstreet.org

Greater Mt. Calvary Holy Church Bishop Alfred A. Owens, Jr.; Senior Bishop & Evangelist Susie C. Owens – Co-Pastor 610 Rhode Island Avenue, NE Washington, DC 20002 (202) 529-4547 office • (202) 529-4495 fax Sunday Worship Service: 8 AM and 10:45 AM Sunday Youth Worship Services: 1st & 4th 10:45 AM; 804 R.I. Ave., NE 5th 8 AM & 10:45 AM; Main Church Prayer Services Tuesday – Noon, Wednesday 6 AM & 6:30 PM 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 Reverend Dr. Calvin L. Matthews • Senior Pastor 1200 Isle of Patmos Plaza, Northeast Washington, DC 20018 Office: (202) 529-6767 Fax: (202) 526-1661 Sunday Worship Services: 7:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. Holy Communion: 2nd Sunday at 7:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. Sunday Church School: 9:20 a.m. Seniors Bible Study: Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m. Noon Day Prayer Service: Tuesdays at Noon Bible Study: Tuesdays at 7 p.m. Motto: “A Ministry of Reconciliation Where Everybody is Somebody!” Website: http://isleofpatmosbc.org Church Email: ipbcsecretary@verizon.net

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

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

Zion Baptist Church

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

Israel Baptist Church

Rev. Keith W. Byrd, Sr. Pastor

Rev. Dr. Morris L Shearin, Sr. Pastor

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

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

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

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

St. Matthews Baptist Church Rev. Dr. Maxwell M. Washington Pastor Worshiping Location Knights of Columbus - 1633 Tucker Road Fort Washington, MD 20744 (240) 838-7074 Order of Services Sunday Worship Services: 10:00 am Sunday School: 9:00 am Holy Communion 3rd Sunday Morning Prayer / Bible Study: 6:15 pm - 7:20 pm (Tuesday)

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

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

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

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

Eastern Community Baptist Church

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

Sermon On The Mount Temple Of Joy Apostolic Faith

Rev. Dr. George C. Gilbert SR. Pastor

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

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

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

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

Matthews Memorial Baptist Church

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

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

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

New Commandment Baptist Church

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

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

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

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

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

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

Shiloh Baptist Church

Peace Baptist Church

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

First Rising Mt. Zion Baptist Church

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Rev. Alonzo Hart Pastor

Rev. Dr. Wallace Charles Smith Pastor

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Theme: “The Kingdom Focused Church” Matthew 6:33 and Mathew 28:18-20, KJV

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

Email: stmatthewsbaptist@msn.com Website: www.stmatthewsbaptist.org

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

Elder Herman L. Simms, Pastor

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

150 Years of Service

Christ Embassy DC

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

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

Salem Baptist Church

Dr. Earl D. Trent Senior Pastor

Dr. C. Matthew Hudson, Jr, Pastor

Rev. Stephen E. Tucker Senior Pastor

Rehoboth Baptist Church

Holy Trinity United Baptist Church

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

Damion M. Briggs Pastor

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

Florida Avenue Baptist Church

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

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

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

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

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IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA Civil Division 2014 CA 007675 R(RP) Judge Jeanette J. Clark, Calendar 7, Next Event: Initial Scheduling Conference January 8, 2016 at 9:30 a.m. PEGGY ENGRAM, Personal Representative ESTATE OF ELBERTA M. DUNCOMBE, Plaintiff, v. ALBERT M. DUNCOMBE, et al. Defendants. ORDER OF PUBLICATION In accordance with D.C. Code Section 13-336, et seq., and SCR Civil Rule 4-I, the object of this proceeding is to quiet title to two parcels of real property located in the District of Columbia, described for tax assessment purposes as Square 2841 Lot 0110, known as 1014 Park Road, NW, and Square 2839 Lot 0839, known as 3414-11th Street, NW. Plaintiff Peggy Engram filed a Complaint to Quiet Title (Fraudulent Conveyances) alleging among other things, that a person identified as Albert M. Duncombe cause two fraudulently, created conveyance deeds with respect to both said properties to be recorded in the land records of the District of Columbia on February 22, 2013 in his favor. The Complaint further states that the Estate of Elberta M. Duncombe is the rightful owner of said properties and requests that title be quieted in its name are and clear of any claim of Albert M. Duncombe. Plaintiff has shown that Albert M. Duncombe is a nonresident of the District of Columbia and cannot be found. WHEREFORE, it is this 9th day of November 2015, hereby, ORDERED, that notice shall be given by insertion of a copy of this order in the Daily Washington Law Reporter, a legal newspaper or periodical of daily circulation and The Washington Informer, a newspaper or periodical specifically designated by the Court once a week for three successive weeks. Super Ct. Civ. R. 4-I; D.C. Code Section 13-340. “For purposes of this rule, a legal newspaper or periodical of daily circulation shall mean a publication designed by the Court that is (1) devoted primarily to publication of opinions, notices and other information from the courts of the District of Columbia, (2) circulated generally to the legal community, and published at least on each weekday that the Superior Court is in session.” Super. Ct. Civ. R. 4-I. Notice is given to any and all persons interested in the above-described real property to cause their appearance to be entered herein on or before January 4, 2106 at 9:30 a.m. Otherwise, the cause will be proceeded with as in cause of default. SO ORDERED. /s/ Judge Jeanette J. Clark. Pub Dates: November 26, December 3, and December 10, 2015.

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

Administration No. 2015 ADM 1418

Administration No. 2015 ADM 1388

Administration No. 2015 ADM 1387

Guy Tillman Decedent

John William Barbour Decedent

William P. D’Italia Decedent

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

Peter Antonoplos 1725 DeSales Street, NW #600 Washington, DC 20036 Attorney

Peter D. Antonoplos, Esq. 1725 DeSales St., NW #600 Washington, DC 20036 Attorney

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

Andea Barbour-Brown, whose address is 614 Opus Avenue, Capitol Heights, MD 20743, was appointed Personal Representative of the estate of John William Barbour who died on January 28, 2010 without a Will, and will serve without Court supervision. All unknown heirs and heirs whose whereabouts are unknown shall enter their appearance in this proceeding. Objections to such appointment shall be filed with the Register of Wills, D.C., 515 5th Street, N.W., Building A, Third Floor Washington, D.C. 20001, on or before June 3, 2016. Claims against the decedent shall be presented to the undersigned with a copy to the Register of Wills or filed with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned, on or before June 3, 2016, or be forever barred. Persons believed to be heirs or legatees of the decedent who do not receive a copy of this notice by mail within 25 days of its first publication shall so inform the Register of Wills, including name, address and relationship.

Robert D’Italia, whose address is 33 Munson Court, Melville, NY 11747, was appointed Personal Representative of the estate of William P. D’Italia who died on August 25, 2015 without a Will, and will serve without Court supervision. All unknown heirs and heirs whose whereabouts are unknown shall enter their appearance in this proceeding. Objections to such appointment shall be filed with the Register of Wills, D.C., 515 5th Street, N.W., Building A, Third Floor Washington, D.C. 20001, on or before June 3, 2016. Claims against the decedent shall be presented to the undersigned with a copy to the Register of Wills or filed with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned, on or before June 3, 2016, or be forever barred. Persons believed to be heirs or legatees of the decedent who do not receive a copy of this notice by mail within 25 days of its first publication shall so inform the Register of Wills, including name, address and relationship.

Date of first publication: December 3, 2015

Andrea Barbour-Brown Personal Representative

Robert D’Italia Personal Representative

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

Administration No. 2015 ADM 1317

Administration No. 2015 ADM 1281

Administration No. 2015 ADM 1323

Administration No. 2015 ADM 1282

Arnold James Decedent

Harold Chistopher Datcher Decedent

Johnny M. Howard 1001 Connecticut Avenue, NW, Suite 402 Washington, DC 20036 Attorney

Ethel Mitchell, Wills and Trusts LLC 8403 Colesville Road, Suite 1118 Silver Spring, MD 20910 Attorney

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

Lavern Ann James McCallum, whose address is 743 Gresham Place, NW, Washington, DC 20001, was appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Arnold James who died on June 5, 2013 with a Will, and will serve without Court supervision. All unknown heirs and heirs whose whereabouts are unknown shall enter their appearance in this proceeding. Objections to such appointment (or to the probate of decedent’s Will) shall be filed with the Register of Wills, D.C., 515 5th Street, N.W., Building A, Third Floor Washington, D.C. 20001, on or before May 19, 2016. Claims against the decedent shall be presented to the undersigned with a copy to the Register of Wills or filed with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned, on or before May 19, 2016, or be forever barred. Persons believed to be heirs or legatees of the decedent who do not receive a copy of this notice by mail within 25 days of its first publication shall so inform the Register of Wills, including name, address and relationship.

Marcus Christopher Datcher, whose address is 16306 Epsilon Court, Bowie, MD 20716, was appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Harold Christopher Datcher who died on July 4, 2015 without a Will, and will serve with Court supervision. All unknown heirs and heirs whose whereabouts are unknown shall enter their appearance in this proceeding. Objections to such appointment shall be filed with the Register of Wills, D.C., 515 5th Street, N.W., Building A, Third Floor Washington, D.C. 20001, on or before May 19, 2016. Claims against the decedent shall be presented to the undersigned with a copy to the Register of Wills or filed with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned, on or before May 19, 2016, or be forever barred. Persons believed to be heirs or legatees of the decedent who do not receive a copy of this notice by mail within 25 days of its first publication shall so inform the Register of Wills, including name, address and relationship.

Clarice G. Mumford Decedent NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT, NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Melvin A. Mumford, Jr., whose address is 5051 Just Street, NE, Washington, DC 20019, was appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Clarice G. Mumford who died on August 30, 2015 with a Will, and will serve without Court supervision. All unknown heirs and heirs whose whereabouts are unknown shall enter their appearance in this proceeding. Objections to such appointment (or to the probate of decedent’s Will) shall be filed with the Register of Wills, D.C., 515 5th Street, N.W., Building A, Third Floor Washington, D.C. 20001, on or before May 19, 2016. Claims against the decedent shall be presented to the undersigned with a copy to the Register of Wills or filed with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned, on or before May 19, 2016, or be forever barred. Persons believed to be heirs or legatees of the decedent who do not receive a copy of this notice by mail within 25 days of its first publication shall so inform the Register of Wills, including name, address and relationship. Date of first publication: November 19, 2015 Melvin A. Mumford, Jr. Personal Representative

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Date of first publication: November 19, 2015 Lavern Ann James McCallum Personal Representative

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SUPERIOR COURT OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA Probate Division Washington, D.C. 20001-2131 Administration No. 2015 ADM 1289 Wayne Hamilton Decedent NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT, NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Ronald Hamilton, whose address is 13902 Castle Blvd. #301, Silver Spring, MD 20904, was appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Wayne Hamilton who died on September 21, 2015 without a Will, and will serve with Court supervision. All unknown heirs and heirs whose whereabouts are unknown shall enter their appearance in this proceeding. Objections to such appointment shall be filed with the Register of Wills, D.C., 515 5th Street, N.W., Building A, Third Floor Washington, D.C. 20001, on or before May19, 2016. Claims against the decedent shall be presented to the undersigned with a copy to the Register of Wills or filed with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned, on or before May 19, 2016, or be forever barred. Persons believed to be heirs or legatees of the decedent who do not receive a copy of this notice by mail within 25 days of its first publication shall so inform the Register of Wills, including name, address and relationship. Date of first publication: November 19, 2015 Ronald Hamilton Personal Representative

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NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT, NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Guy F Tillman, whose address is 7502 Gambler Drive, Upper Marlboro, MD 20772 was appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Guy Tillman who died on September 4, 2015 with a Will, and will serve without Court supervision. All unknown heirs and heirs whose whereabouts are unknown shall enter their appearance in this proceeding. Objections to such appointment (or to the probate of decedent’s Will) shall be filed with the Register of Wills, D.C., 515 5th Street, N.W., Building A, Third Floor Washington, D.C. 20001, on or before June 3, 2016. Claims against the decedent shall be presented to the undersigned with a copy to the Register of Wills or filed with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned, on or before June 3, 2016, or be forever barred. Persons believed to be heirs or legatees of the decedent who do not receive a copy of this notice by mail within 25 days of its first publication shall so inform the Register of Wills, including name, address and relationship. Date of first publication: December 3, 2015 Guy F. Tillman Personal Representative TRUE TEST COPY Anne Meister Register of Wills Washington Informer

Date of first publication: November 19, 2015 Marcus Christopher Datcher Personal Representative

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Mary L. Corley aka Mary Lee Corley Decedent NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT, NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Melvin N. Jones, whose address is 513 Jennings Mill Drive, Bowie, MD 20721, was appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Mary L. Corley aka Mary Lee Corley who died on August 31, 2015 with a Will, and will serve without Court supervision. All unknown heirs and heirs whose whereabouts are unknown shall enter their appearance in this proceeding. Objections to such appointment (or to the probate of decedent’s Will) shall be filed with the Register of Wills, D.C., 515 5th Street, N.W., Building A, Third Floor Washington, D.C. 20001, on or before May 19, 2016. Claims against the decedent shall be presented to the undersigned with a copy to the Register of Wills or filed with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned, on or before May 19, 2016, or be forever barred. Persons believed to be heirs or legatees of the decedent who do not receive a copy of this notice by mail within 25 days of its first publication shall so inform the Register of Wills, including name, address and relationship. Date of first publication: November 19, 2015 Melvin N. Jones Personal Representative

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Administration No. 2015 ADM 1159 Walter B. Blackwell Decedent NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT, NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Shea D. Tyler, whose address is 8524 Schultz Rd., Clinton, MD 20735, was appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Walter B. Blackwell who died on September 13, 2015 without a Will, and will serve without Court supervision. All unknown heirs and heirs whose whereabouts are unknown shall enter their appearance in this proceeding. Objections to such appointment shall be filed with the Register of Wills, D.C., 515 5th Street, N.W., Building A, Third Floor Washington, D.C. 20001, on or before June 3, 2016. Claims against the decedent shall be presented to the undersigned with a copy to the Register of Wills or filed with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned, on or before June 3, 2016, or be forever barred. Persons believed to be heirs or legatees of the decedent who do not receive a copy of this notice by mail within 25 days of its first publication shall so inform the Register of Wills, including name, address and relationship. Date of first publication: December 3, 2015 Shea D. Tyler Personal Representative

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LEGAL NOTICES

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

Administration No. 2014 ADM 751

Administration No. 2015 ADM 1378

Administration No. 2015 ADM 000929

Administration No. 2015 ADM 1367

Sylvia B. Thomas Decedent

Alvin A. Dandridge Decedent

Edward Dawson Decedent

Eva Elizabeth Green aka Eva E. Green Decedent

Jennifer E. Loud, Esq. The Loud Law Firm 7826 Eastern Avenue, NW, Suite 410 Washington. DC 20012 Attorney

Louvenia W. Williams, Esq. 9500 Arena Drive #260 Largo, MD 20774 Attorney

Ronald Dixon Bynum & Jenkins 1010 Cameron Street Alexandria, VA 22314 Attorney

Johnny M. Howard Houston & Howard 1001 Connecticut Avenue, NW, Suite 402 Washington, DC 20036 Attorney

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

Madelyn Daniels, whose address is 14629 Stonewall Drive, Silver Spring, MD 20905, was appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Sylvia B. Thomas who died on October 10, 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 (or to the probate of decedent’s Will) shall be filed with the Register of Wills, D.C., 515 5th Street, N.W., Building A, Third Floor Washington, D.C. 20001, on or before June 3, 2016. Claims against the decedent shall be presented to the undersigned with a copy to the Register of Wills or filed with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned, on or before June 3, 2016, or be forever barred. Persons believed to be heirs or legatees of the decedent who do not receive a copy of this notice by mail within 25 days of its first publication shall so inform the Register of Wills, including name, address and relationship.

Rose M. Wood-Dandridge whose address is 2810 Channing Street, NE, Washington, DC 20018, was appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Alvin A. Dandridge who died on February 20, 2013 without a Will, and will serve without Court supervision. All unknown heirs and heirs whose whereabouts are unknown shall enter their appearance in this proceeding. Objections to such appointment shall be filed with the Register of Wills, D.C., 515 5th Street, N.W., Building A, Third Floor Washington, D.C. 20001, on or before June 3, 2016. Claims against the decedent shall be presented to the undersigned with a copy to the Register of Wills or filed with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned, on or before June 3, 2016, or be forever barred. Persons believed to be heirs or legatees of the decedent who do not receive a copy of this notice by mail within 25 days of its first publication shall so inform the Register of Wills, including name, address and relationship.

Ronald Dixon, whose address is Bynum & Jenkins, 1010 Cameron Street, Alexandria, VA 22314, was appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Edward Dawson who died on January 28, 2011without a Will, and will serve with Court supervision. All unknown heirs and heirs whose whereabouts are unknown shall enter their appearance in this proceeding. Objections to such appointment (or to the probate of decedent’s Will) shall be filed with the Register of Wills, D.C., 515 5th Street, N.W., Building A, Third Floor Washington, D.C. 20001, on or before June 3, 2016. Claims against the decedent shall be presented to the undersigned with a copy to the Register of Wills or filed with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned, on or before June 3, 2016, or be forever barred. Persons believed to be heirs or legatees of the decedent who do not receive a copy of this notice by mail within 25 days of its first publication shall so inform the Register of Wills, including name, address and relationship.

Agnes R. Brown, whose address is 7010 Nimitz Drive, Forestville, MD 20747, was appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Eva Elizabeth Green aka Eva E. Green who died on September 17, 2015 with a Will, and will serve without Court supervision. All unknown heirs and heirs whose whereabouts are unknown shall enter their appearance in this proceeding. Objections to such appointment (or to the probate of decedent’s Will) shall be filed with the Register of Wills, D.C., 515 5th Street, N.W., Building A, Third Floor Washington, D.C. 20001, on or before June 3, 2016. Claims against the decedent shall be presented to the undersigned with a copy to the Register of Wills or filed with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned, on or before June 3, 2016, or be forever barred. Persons believed to be heirs or legatees of the decedent who do not receive a copy of this notice by mail within 25 days of its first publication shall so inform the Register of Wills, including name, address and relationship.

Date of first publication: December 3, 2015

Rose M. Wood-Dandridge Personal Representative

Ronald Dixon Personal Representative

Agnes R. Brown Personal Representative

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

Administration No. 2015 ADM 1361

Administration No. 2015 ADM 1352

Administration No. 2015 ADM 1279

Administration No. 2015 ADM 1412

Mary E. Silveira Decedent

Forrest Sims, Jr. Decedent

Denise J. Stewart Decedent

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

Dorothy A. Lear, whose address is 452 Five Farms Lane, Lutherville-Timonium, MD 21093, was appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Mary E. Silveira who died on September 18, 2015 with a Will, and will serve without Court supervision. All unknown heirs and heirs whose whereabouts are unknown shall enter their appearance in this proceeding. Objections to such appointment (or to the probate of decedent’s Will) shall be filed with the Register of Wills, D.C., 515 5th Street, N.W., Building A, Third Floor Washington, D.C. 20001, on or before June 3, 2016. Claims against the decedent shall be presented to the undersigned with a copy to the Register of Wills or filed with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned, on or before June 3, 2016, or be forever barred. Persons believed to be heirs or legatees of the decedent who do not receive a copy of this notice by mail within 25 days of its first publication shall so inform the Register of Wills, including name, address and relationship.

Zachary Perkins, whose address is 4924 4th Street, NW, Washington, DC 20011, was appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Forrest Sims, Jr. who died on June 24, 2015 without a Will, and will serve without Court supervision. All unknown heirs and heirs whose whereabouts are unknown shall enter their appearance in this proceeding. Objections to such appointment shall be filed with the Register of Wills, D.C., 515 5th Street, N.W., Building A, Third Floor Washington, D.C. 20001, on or before June 3, 2016. Claims against the decedent shall be presented to the undersigned with a copy to the Register of Wills or filed with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned, on or before June 3, 2016, or be forever barred. Persons believed to be heirs or legatees of the decedent who do not receive a copy of this notice by mail within 25 days of its first publication shall so inform the Register of Wills, including name, address and relationship.

Ronald H. Stewart Jr., whose address is 3614 Old Vernon Court, Alexandria, VA 22309, was appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Denise J. Stewart who died on January 26, 2015 with a Will, and will serve without Court supervision. All unknown heirs and heirs whose whereabouts are unknown shall enter their appearance in this proceeding. Objections to such appointment (or to the probate of decedent’s Will) shall be filed with the Register of Wills, D.C., 515 5th Street, N.W., Building A, Third Floor Washington, D.C. 20001, on or before June 3, 2016. Claims against the decedent shall be presented to the undersigned with a copy to the Register of Wills or filed with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned, on or before June 3, 2016, or be forever barred. Persons believed to be heirs or legatees of the decedent who do not receive a copy of this notice by mail within 25 days of its first publication shall so inform the Register of Wills, including name, address and relationship.

Date of first publication: December 3, 2015

Dorothy A. Lear Personal Representative

Zachary Perkins Personal Representative

Ronald H. Stewart Jr. Personal Representative

Date of first publication: December 3, 2015 Madelyn Daniels Personal Representative

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SUPERIOR COURT OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA Probate Division Washington, D.C. 20001-2131 Administration No. 2015 ADM 1007 C. J. LaClair aka Cameron John LaClair, III Decedent Bradley A. Thomas, Esq. 1629 K Street, NW, Suite 300 Washington, DC 20006-1631 Attorney NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT, NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Mary LaClair, whose address is 260 Pearl Street, Cambridge, MA 02139, was appointed Personal Representative of the estate of C. J. LaClair aka Cameron John LaClair, III who died on June 4, 2015 with a Will, and will serve without Court supervision. All unknown heirs and heirs whose whereabouts are unknown shall enter their appearance in this proceeding. Objections to such appointment (or to the probate of decedent’s Will) shall be filed with the Register of Wills, D.C., 515 5th Street, N.W., Building A, Third Floor Washington, D.C. 20001, on or before June 3, 2016. Claims against the decedent shall be presented to the undersigned with a copy to the Register of Wills or filed with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned, on or before June 3, 2016, or be forever barred. Persons believed to be heirs or legatees of the decedent who do not receive a copy of this notice by mail within 25 days of its first publication shall so inform the Register of Wills, including name, address and relationship. Date of first publication: December 3, 2015 Mary LaClair Personal Representative

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Administration No. 2015 ADM 1251 C. Nadine Hickman aka Cynthia Nadine Hickman Decedent NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT, NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Sandra K. Rucker, whose address is 2523 3rd Street, NE, Washington, DC 20002, was appointed Personal Representative of the estate of C. Nadine Hickman aka Cynthia Nadine Hickman who died on September 2, 2015 with a Will, and will serve without Court supervision. All unknown heirs and heirs whose whereabouts are unknown shall enter their appearance in this proceeding. Objections to such appointment (or to the probate of decedent’s Will) shall be filed with the Register of Wills, D.C., 515 5th Street, N.W., Building A, Third Floor Washington, D.C. 20001, on or before June 3, 2016. Claims against the decedent shall be presented to the undersigned with a copy to the Register of Wills or filed with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned, on or before June 3, 2016, or be forever barred. Persons believed to be heirs or legatees of the decedent who do not receive a copy of this notice by mail within 25 days of its first publication shall so inform the Register of Wills, including name, address and relationship. Date of first publication: December 3, 2016 Sandra K. Rucker Personal Representative

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George R. Jones Sr. Decedent Tilman L. Gerald Esquire 1220 L Street, NW, Suite 700 Washington, DC 20005 Attorney NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT, NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Rozeta L. Jones whose address is 5717 3rd Place, NW, Washington, DC 20011 was appointed Personal Representative of the estate of George R. Jones, Sr. who died on June 21, 2015 without a Will, and will serve without Court supervision. All unknown heirs and heirs whose whereabouts are unknown shall enter their appearance in this proceeding. Objections to such appointment (or to the probate of decedent’s Will) shall be filed with the Register of Wills, D.C., 515 5th Street, N.W., Building A, Third Floor Washington, D.C. 20001, on or before June 3, 2016. Claims against the decedent shall be presented to the undersigned with a copy to the Register of Wills or filed with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned, on or before June 3, 2016, or be forever barred. Persons believed to be heirs or legatees of the decedent who do not receive a copy of this notice by mail within 25 days of its first publication shall so inform the Register of Wills, including name, address and relationship. Date of first publication: December 3, 2015 Rozeta L. Jones Personal Representative

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MALVEAUX from Page 26 who ask for “safe space” should be encouraged, not ridiculed. Strewing cotton balls on the lawn in front of the black culture center on Mizzou Campus is an act of terror, designed to exploit feelings of insecurity. It is neither a trivial act nor a prank but an act of hate. It is especially hateful when the perpetrators are fairly certain that they will not be caught and that there are few consequences for their actions. In the domestic context, anonymous terrorism is especially unsettling because one rarely understands exactly who the terrorists are. Anonymous terrorism reminds me of the KKK, the criminals who only felt safe when they hid behind hoods and sheets. Campus racism has long-term consequences for young African-Americans. Some will learn how to protest and carry the spirit

CLINGMAN from Page 26 right. The inviolable, sacred, puton-your-marching-shoes, “Let’s get ready to rumble,” precious vote is used and misused by the NAACP to maintain their fiefdom in Baltimore and their mini-fiefdoms in various states. In two consecutive Ohio state elections, Jocelyn Travis defeated Sybil McNabb (2013 and 2015). National officials overturned both elections. McNabb, the national office’s chosen candidate (Or should I say lackey?) challenged each election and was reinstalled as President. Travis filed complaints and sent inquiries to the national office, but never received information on the nature of those challenges. Here’s the worst part: After Travis won the 2013 race, a new election was called and presided over by Ford (He has the nerve to call himself “Rever-

D.C. activist who’s making a name for himself since he created and launched AllEyesOnDC. Collins is a grassroots journalist and Pan-Afrikanist with multidisciplinary experience as a writer, editor, producer, researcher and filmmaker. He developed AllEyesOnDC to serve as a way to shed light on issues that affect people of African descent in the D.C. metropolitan region through words and film. “I acknowledge those who come before me. We’re merely standing on their shoulders to take activism to the next level,” said Collins, 26. “I represent a contingent of young people and young people are here making a plea to older people to please sit down with us. I’m a first-generation American and I talked to an elder who schooled me on his experiences

during segregation,” Collins recounted. “You need to tell those stories, unearth those ugly truths. Direct us, help us channel our anger . . . Here we are begging for our freedom. It ends today. We’ll do it our way still. We’ll add our flavor.” Chavis said Africans Americans “don’t even know our own value, image, stamina and spirit,” while asserting the need to connect with our brothers and sisters on the African continent for global economic empowerment. Chavis concluded, “This is a social, economic and spiritual war. We have to be deliberate in what outcome we seek. We need to find the calculus and formula for change. It’s not connecting, but converging the dots. I do think there has to be a restatement of the place of Africa in our lives.” WI

of protest with them for the rest of their lives. Others, unfortunately, will learn to “go along to get along”, internalizing the lessons of intimidation. They are the young people who dismiss racism as “no big thing”. But it was a big thing when White Tulsans burned down Black Wall Street, and no one stood in solidarity. Lynching was a terrorist act, but Congress would not pass anti-lynching legislation. Those terrorist actions took place in the early 20th century, but later, Bull Connor was a terrorist. George Wallace was a terrorist. Comb our history and you’ll find any number of terrorists who perpetrated criminal acts against African-Americans. Those who ignored those criminal acts create a climate where racial terrorism can occur. The White thug who massacred nine people at Emanuel AME Church in South Carolina committed a heinous act of terrorism. The

people of Emanuel fought back with a loving defiance. They wouldn’t stop going to church, they wouldn’t stoop to hate. Still, the slaughter of nine people had a national impact. The people of the United States mourn with our brothers and sisters in Paris as they sort through the aftermath of death, wounding, and destruction. We stand in solidarity with them against the evil that ISIS represents. And we stand in solidarity with the domestic terrorism that pollutes the atmosphere at some of our nation’s college campuses, and in other public spaces. The University of Missouri President Timothy Wolfe who refused to address campus racism was sanctioning terrorism. I shudder about what happened in Paris, and I also shudder at those who find domestic racial terrorism acceptable. If carnage in France provokes war, what should racial terrorism in the United States provoke? WI

end”), during which children were recruited and coached by McNabb, and then allowed to cast votes. Of course, McNabb “won.” After winning the November 2015 state election, Travis received a letter from national officials saying McNabb had challenged the election (No explanation given); Travis was ordered to “turn everything back over” to former President Sybil McNabb. What a sham and a scam! Even while it is entangled in court battles, even as it was ordered to pay the West Memphis, Arkansas branch $120,000 for its malpractices, even as it is scheduled to hold its national convention in Cincinnati, the city where they have initiated a presidential “selection” of Rob Richardson, who is being investigated by the Ohio Election Commission, the NAACP flaunts its corruption for all to see. It is perplexing that rank and file members allow corrupt national and state

NAACP personnel to treat them like slaves rather than respected and dedicated volunteers. Prompting and allowing children to vote is a terrible example of how to conduct fair elections; as future members those youth will do the same thing. Overturning elections without explaining why and ignoring reciprocal complaints and requests for clarity are hypocritical acts by an organization known for fighting against such practices. Violating their own rules is an arrogant act of disdain for NAACP bedrock foundational principles. And charging what is tantamount to a poll tax is outrageous and beneath what little dignity the national NAACP has left. Local members must stand up and speak out against this corruption and withhold their money from the national NAACP until it changes its awful practices. WI

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grew disgusted with the low commitment of the people I reached out to in the nonprofit world, I decided to co-found the nonprofit Peaceoholics. Over a six-year tenure, we expanded to employ a staff of 60 men and women, with 80 percent of employees being returned citizens. We trained the staff to use their experience as a tool for gainful employment and for healing the community. I know many other returned citizens who have similarly turned their experiences into productive enterprises through the formation of legal businesses. Returned citizens, like me, have no problem hiring one another because we recognize the marketable skill sets that many of us possess and the strong level of accountability that we hold one another to. But policies with a specific focus on capitalizing on this strength

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premature deaths, higher risks of asthma attacks and other respiratory diseases, and hundreds of thousands of missed work and school days. African American trades are also being excluded from conversations centered on the green economy boom.” Ron Busby also serves on the Board of Directors of the National Newspaper Publishers Association Foundation, and we know that the NNPA will also help raise more awareness and involvement of Black America on this issue. The future of our families and communities is at stake. Climate change for African-Americans is a matter of life and death. It is a matter of improving public health verses benign neglect and deliberate environmental racism. We must not be excluded from this national debate. We will not be silent about this airborne and

insidious form of deadly racial discrimination. The Green Movement has to be an inclusive movement reflective of the values, principles and realities of all people who continue to be impacted by bad environmental practices and policies. While the majority of the members of the U.S. Senate and many state governors are in some sought of a backward political denial concerning the impact of climate change, we cannot allow them to cause our communities more environmental harm. At least the governors of California, Oregon, and Washington have announced their support of the Clean Power Plan. Where does your governor and state stand on this issue? Climate change is real and Black America will have to speak out more effectively on this issue going forward. WI

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“In tough times, many of us can use a helping hand.” Erica Moore

Pepco Customer Columbia Heights

“The merger will provide money for eligible families to help pay for their electric service.” George H. Lambert, Jr.

President and CEO Greater Washington Urban League

The Pepco Holdings-Exelon Merger: Affordability, Reliability and Sustainability for DC. Many residents in our communities need some help getting by. The Pepco Holdings-Exelon merger will help District residents most in need by investing $16.15 million in low-income customer energy assistance programs, including adding to DC’s Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program and weatherizing lowincome customers’ homes. That is one reason why groups like The Greater Washington Urban League, which helps District residents in need, support the merger. Assistance for low-income customers is one of many benefits of the merger. We signed the petition to show our support. Join us and over 28,000 District residents and go to PHITomorrow.com, where you can sign the online petition and send a letter to voice your support for the merger.

For more information or to show your support, visit PHITomorrow.com.

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