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Christopher’s Law Finally Passed This Year

Black Women Have a Hard Time in Every Arena

By Zenitha Prince Senior AFRO Correspondent

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public relations visualphotos.com business four years ago, seeking The multi-faceted assessment of the autonomy the overall conditions of Africanentrepreneurship American women shows that while offers. significant progress has been made “I knew I wanted over the past half-century, there are to go into business still areas of dire concern. for myself because I wanted the freedom “There were times when I and flexibility,” she said. was a business owner but had Like other Black female to take a temporary or fullbusiness owners, however, time position” to defray costs, she faced a multitude of the 40-year-old Baltimore challenges—navigating the and Prince George’s County natural learning curve, having resident said. to prove her credibility and Poplar’s experience capabilities to skeptical mirrors that of findings in clients and the perennial obstacle, lack of capital.

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Christopher’s Law was passed by the Maryland General Assembly and is awaiting the governor’s signature. The legislation requires police officers to be trained in CPR, cultural sensitivity, the proper use of force, and interacting with the physically and mentally disabled. “This is an umbrella of protection,” said Chris Brown, 40, for whose son the bill (HB0294/ SB0542) was named.

“This bill will ensure that police officers are trained in life-saving techniques.

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Chris Brown, left, mother of Christopher Brown for whom the new law is named, is with supporter, Tessa Hill-Aston, president of the Baltimore NAACP.

UNCF: A Mind is ‘a Wonderful Thing to Invest In’

By Jazelle Hunt NNPA Washington Correspondent

WASHINGTON (NNPA) – For the first time in 42 years, the United Negro College Fund has altered its

The change is part of a UNCF’s campaign to provide emergency support in the face of a financial aid crisis facing Historically Black Colleges and Universities and their students. UNCF President Michael Lomax selected the

“For the first time in 42 years, the United Negro College Fund has altered its signature phrase.” signature phrase. Now, a mind is not only “a terrible thing to waste,” but “a wonderful thing to invest in.”

National Press Club as the venue to call for renewed financial support for the 37 HBCU member institutions.

Michigan Doctor’s Body Found in Indiana Lake

By AFRO Staff

A coroner in Porter County, Ind. confirmed that a body found in an Indiana lake is that of a Kalamazoo, Mich. doctor who has been missing since December.

According to the Associated Press, Teleka Patrick’s body was pulled April 7 from Lake Charles, which is about 15 miles east of Gary. The lake is also near where Patrick’s car was found abandoned on Dec. 5.

A release from the coroner stated that the cause of Patrick’s death is still under investigation and toxicology results are still pending.

Authorities in Michigan said that Patrick was exhibiting odd behavior Facebook Photo around her colleagues shortly before her Dr. Teleka Patrick: No longer disappearance. missing.

“Today our member schools are facing a financial crisis as severe as any in UNCF history,” Lomax said.

“The irony of this situation is that the financial crisis comes at a time when interest by African American high school

students in attending HBCUs has been on the rise for over a decade.”

Between 2001 and 2013, UNCF member private colleges have seen a 78 percent rise in applications.

But this rise in interest, plus

lack of funds for scholarships and increased need among families who are just now recovering from the recession, perfect storm that threatens students’ ability to attend.

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Chuck Stone, Former AFRO Editor, Civil Rights Journalist

By Zenitha Prince Senior AFRO Correspondent The journalism fraternity is mourning the loss of a veteran newsman, multi-Pulitzer Prize nominee, journalism professor and founder of the National Association of Black Journalists Charles Hosting “Another Sumner “Chuck” Stone Jr., who died Voice” on PBS April 6 at an assisted-living facility in North Carolina at the age of 89.

Around AFRO newsrooms in Washington, D.C., and Baltimore, Stone was a man known for his sartorial distinction—bow ties and crew cut; his winning smiles and his ability to espouse—quite passionately—on any topic he believed to be important.

Jan. 14, 1961 edition “Most people who knew Chuck had a nickname for him. Mine was ‘Boom Boom,’” recalled Moses Newson, who served as a reporter and editor of the AFRO during Stone’s tenure as editor of the Washington Afro-American.

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The U.S. Army released a new appearance and grooming parameter which included three hairstyles that are now “unauthorized.”

appearance and grooming parameter which included three hairstyles that are now “unauthorized”: multiple large braids, headbands other than plain devices, and twists.

“I’ve been in the military six years, I’ve had my hair natural four years, and it’s never been out of regulation,” Sgt. Jasmine Jacobs of the Georgia National Guard told USA Today. “It’s never interfered with my head gear.”

Jacobs, who wears her hair in two twists, started a White House petition against the regulation. Like Jacobs, many Black women wear twists, cornrows or headbands as protective styles, not just for fashion.

“Twists are the go-to style for Black female soldiers going to the field because it makes it easy to take care of in the field,” she said.

Thousands of people have signed the petition, which calls on the Army to reconsider changes to Regulation 670-1.

A total of 100,000 signatures are needed by April 19 in order for the White House to consider the petition and revise the regulation. As of April 4, the petition had just under 12,000 signees.

Black Children Rank Last on Milestone Index

WASHINGTON (NNPA) – Despite great progress that grew out of the Civil Rights Movement, “a web of stubborn obstacles remains” that prevents children of color, especially Black children, from reaching their full potential, according to a recent report by the Annie E. Casey Foundation.

“Differences in opportunity are evident from the earliest years of a child’s life. Too often, children of color grow up in environments where they experience high levels of poverty and violence,” the report stated. “Such circumstances derail healthy development and lead to significant psychological and physiological trauma.”

The report titled, “Race for Results: Building a Path to Opportunity for All Children,” featured the foundation’s new “National Race for Results Index” that tracked 12 key milestones, including fourth grade TAKE A LIFESAVING STEP reading proficiency, birth SIGN UP! weight, the share of children

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who live in two-parent families and the proportion of children living in poverty.

Black children scored a 345 on the new index, the lowest among all children and 359 points lower than their White peers. Asian and Pacific Islander children scored the highest on the index with 776.

Blacks scored below the national average on every Race for Results Index Indicator accept for “children ages 3 to 5 enrolled in nursery school, preschool or kindergarten” and “children who live with a householder who has at least a high school diploma.” Black children scored 63 percent on the preschool/kindergarten measure compared to the national average of 60 percent and tied the national average for children living with a high school graduate at 85 percent.

“For African American children the gap between where they are and where they should be continues to reflect a level of structural inequality that is difficult to eradicate,” said Wade Henderson, the president and CEO of the Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights. “Without a focused effort generated both by the private sector and the government we won’t really have a meaningful response to the problems.”

Those problems, some decades old, were often perpetuated and institutionalized by the federal government and deeply rooted in American society.

Black Students Receive $25,000 a year Buick Scholarships

ATLANTA (NNPA) – After attending a prestigious, predominately White private schools, Ty’Quish Keyes yearned for a new cultural and educational experience.

Keyes mother pushed him to excel in school and his community because she knew that college was the best way out of their crime-ridden North Philadelphia neighborhood,

that held few opportunities for young, Black men.

In 2011, Keyes visited Morehouse College and found students and faculty that supported Black excellence and self-motivated, young Black men. It was a perfect fit for Keyes.

“I was visiting a whole bunch of schools and when I came to Morehouse, I realized that there was a lot I of things I didn’t know about African Americans, my culture and my history,” said Philadelphia teen. Keyes saw Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s Chapel for the first time, learned about Malcolm X and about the sacrifices and the perseverance of the Freedom Riders; the richness and success of Blacks in American history, had been largely invisible in the curriculum at his high school. He was one of just a handful of Black students in his graduating class. “When I came to [Atlanta] it was shocking.”

Keyes earned enough scholarships to pay for his first fall semester at Morehouse College, but when his mother applied for a loan to help cover tuition and expenses for the spring semester of his freshmen year, she was denied.

During the first weeks of the spring 2012 semester, Keyes scrambled to find scholarships and raise enough money to continue at Morehouse. He watched as some of his classmates in similar financial straits were forced to abandon their college dreams, and the North Philadelphia native wondered if he would be next.

“I was freaking out,” said Keyes, recalling those nerveracking hours, weighing whether to study for tests or complete assignments for classes, unsure if he would make it to the next week.

Keyes learned about the Buick Achievers Scholarship Program through connections at Morehouse College and applied, thinking that he had nothing lose.

It was a decision that saved his Morehouse College dream and quite possibly his professional career. Keyes, now a junior with a dual major in applied physics and mechanical engineering and a minor in mathematics, won the scholarship and it helped to cover the cost for his sophomore and junior years at Morehouse.

Under the program, students are eligible to receive up to $25,000 per year to attend a four-year college. Every year the scholarships are awarded to100 first-time freshman or existing college students and is renewable up to four years and one additional year for those entering a qualified fiveyear engineering program, according to program’s website, BuickAchievers.com.

To qualify, applicants must also plan to pursue STEMrelated (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) programs or a select number of design or business-related courses of study.

College majors available for the Buick Achievers scholarship include: automotive technology, chemical engineering, computer engineering, computer information systems, mechanical engineering, automotive design, accounting economics, international business and business administration. The full list of eligible majors can be found at www.BuickAchievers.com.

The scholarship award process also gives special consideration to applicants who are the first in their family to attend college, minorities and veterans.

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Black Women Continued from A1

Black Women in the United States, 2014, a report produced and recently released by the Black Women’s Roundtable.

The multi-faceted assessment of the overall conditions of AfricanAmerican women shows that while significant progress has been made over the past halfcentury, there are still areas of dire concern.

“We look at the tragedies and the triumphs surrounding Black Women’s lives across a variety of different indicators and areas of inquiry,” said Avis Jones-DeWeever, founding president and CEO of Incite Unlimited and editor of the report, in a statement.

“Black women have made progress since key historical markers such as the 1964 Civil Rights Act, Brown v.

Board of Education, and the onset of the War on Poverty, but many areas remain that need urgent action.”

In business, Black women like Poplar comprise the fastest growing segment of

the women-owned business market. Black female business owners trail all other women when it comes to revenue generation, the report showed. Black women receive only 6 percent of the revenue generated by all women-owned businesses, compared to 29 percent received by White women.

In education, too, Black women continue to excel despite disadvantages such as disproportionate out-of school suspension rates and schools that are ill-equipped with the courses or trained personnel necessary to prepare them for college.

Over the past five decades, the high school graduation rates of Black women have jumped 63 percent, significantly narrowing the gap with White women (7 percent) and virtually eliminating the gap with Asian women (down to 2 percent). And Black women attain college degrees at significantly higher rates than their male counterparts.

Poplar, who obtained bachelor’s and master’s degrees at the University of Baltimore, said she pursued her education because she believes learning is “priceless.”

“Education is a lifelong process so you should always be a student, looking to learn,” she said. “Education for me has been a key to opportunities.”

Politics, too, presented a positive and negative picture.

Black women turned out en masse and played key roles in the 2008 and 2012 presidential election. And even in the recent pivotal Virginia gubernatorial election, exceeded all other groups in turning out on Election Day. “We are a strong force when it comes to politics, but we’re not getting the full benefits of our voting,” either in policy or in political representation, said Melanie Campbell, president and CEO of the National Coalition on Black Civic Participation

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Continued from A1 condemned recent changes to the Direct PLUS loan as one of the largest stumbling blocks for current and aspiring HBCU students. The Direct PLUS loan is a low-interest, creditbased, federal loan for parents to fund their children’s college education. The newlyrequired credit check bars only those with significant “adverse” credit issues, such as a tax lien, home foreclosure, or 90-day-late debt payment. The PLUS loan was particularly beneficial to families of color with little to no credit, as well as those with too much income to qualify for need-based aid, but too little to foot the bill.

In October 2011, the Department of Education toughened its definition of adverse credit, in response to an internal report warning against granting loans to those who may be incapable of repaying them. Now, parents with any accounts in collection within the last five years; any unpaid collection accounts (ever); any loan defaults, (ever, even if the claim has been paid); and any defaulted contracts or leases, are ineligible for a Direct PLUS loan.

Consequently, many Black colleges are complaining that they are losing students who otherwise would be on campus.

Parents and colleges were neither consulted during decision-making, nor informed of these changes in advance. Many families who had been initially awarded funds for the 2011-2012 school year were surprised to find themselves suddenly no longer eligible for the 2012-2013 year.

“We were blindsided by the changes that, literally, from one day to the next, made many thousands of these parents ineligible for parent PLUS loans,” Lomax said. “The impact on students who depended on PLUS loans was immediate, and devastating. Many who arrived at their college dorms after summer break, in fall 2012, were literally turned away at door.”

According to Lomax, approximately 28,000 HBCU students were affected, accounting for more than half the PLUS loan denials that school year. UNCF member schools reported a $155 million loss in revenue. As a result of public outcry, largely led by HBCUs and the Congressional Black Caucus, the Department of Education pledged a review of its credit requirements, and established a process for parents to appeal their loss of eligibility.

In the meantime, there is not enough money to go around among private aid organizations.

UNCF, for example, has raised $3.6 billion in it existence to send more than 400,000 students to college. But for every student it awards today, nine more applicants are denied.

Those who are awarded are likelier to

and convener of the Black Women’s Roundtable Public Policy Network.

Black women hold only 3 percent of state legislative seats, and less than 3 percent

sponsored pension plans and a general lack of wealth accumulation, Black female retirees have the lowest household income of any other group and experience

“Black women receive only 6 percent of the revenue generated by all women-owned businesses, compared to 29 percent received by White women.” of seats in Congress, the report showed.

In other areas the findings were grimmer.

-Economically, Black women are at a significant disadvantage. Black women lead all women in labor force participation rates, yet they experience a large wage gap and are overrepresented in low-wage fields. Because of years of poverty-level wages, decreased access to employer-

a poverty rate fully five times that of White men (16 percent vs. 3 percent).

-In the technology race, Black women lag behind, comprising a mere 2 percent of practicing scientists and engineers in the workforce.

Many Black women in college studying STEM disciplines report feelings of isolation and experience toxic environments.

-Health presents a

particular dark picture as Black women experience particularly poor health outcomes: Black women are three times more likely than women to die in childbirth; they have the highest rates of high blood pressure than any other demographic group in the nation and cancer continues to be a death knell for Black women—five Black women die daily specifically due to disparities in access to treatment for breast cancer, the report showed. Campbell said the report is meant to serve as a road map for the group’s advocacy on behalf of Black women throughout the U.S. “This report is not about crying ‘Woe is me’ it is saying ‘Here’s where we are and what are we going to do about it,’” she told the AFRO. “We wanted to have something factual we could use as a benchmark for our organizing as we decide how to go about advocating for issues that are important to us.”

the preparation level of today’s incoming we wouldn’t have a modern-day Civil Rights freshmen, the value (and lack thereof) of forMovement. These colleges and universities profit colleges, and the balance between trade bring about a non-violent revolution, a schools and college. revolution of values, a revolution of ideas.”

Reps. John Lewis (D-Ga.) and Danny Davis (D-Ill.) were also in attendance at the National Press Club event.

Both Congressmen are HBCU alums, and took the opportunity to speak in support of renewed investment.

“If it hadn’t been for these colleges and universities, I wouldn’t be standing here today,” Lewis stated. “Without AfroAmerican_2014_Layout 1 3/5/14 6:59 PM Page 1 these colleges and universities,

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UNCF President Michael Lomax selected the National Press Club as the venue to call for renewed financial support for the 37 HBCU member institutions. graduate, compared to African Americans students in general. According to a report, “Building Better Futures: The Value of the UNCF Investment,” 70 percent of UNCF scholarship awardees in 2006 were likely to graduate within six years.

Lomax elaborated, “The [national] sixyear graduation rate for African Americans is 40 percent. If we could increase that rate by just 7 percentage points, we would graduate close to 16,000 more African Americans with bachelor’s degrees each year.”

Additionally, 94 percent of African American freshman who were awarded loans in 2006 re-enrolled the following year.

Nationally, the retention rate was 78 percent for all students.

In addition to scholarships for Black students, HBCUs themselves are also valuable.

African American students, particularly first generation and low-income students, tend to view HBCUs as a more affordable and more welcoming option for quality higher education.

On average, tuition at UNCF member HBCUs is 30 percent less than that of comparable institutions.

And there are more intrinsic draws, Lomax said.

“First, [high school students] say [HBCUs] feel like home – they feel like family. Second, they believe HBCUs will help them explore themselves as an individual, rather than as a statistic. And finally, at an HBCU, they feel they can learn more about where they come from,” he explained.

“This is a powerful set of motivations…but desire and high motivation however, are not the same as scholarship funding.”

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The Resurrection of State Center

By Sean Yoes Special to the AFRO Many argue a large swath of Old West Baltimore – once one of the most vibrant Black communities in America – was dissected and diminished by the city’s attempts at urban renewal from the 1950’s to the early 1970’s.

Now the State Center Project some say once the sight of failed public policy hopes to breathe new life into some West Baltimore neighborhoods.

Part Two in a Series.

In the early 1920’s when young Thurgood Marshall honed his formidable debate skills at the old Colored High School (which would become Frederick Douglass High School), the future Supreme Court Justice and his family resided at 1838 Druid Hill Avenue in the heart of what is known as Old West Baltimore, the hub of the city’s Black community.

It was one of the most vital Black enclaves in America; home to other prominent families including the Mitchell’s (political and civil rights dynasty) and the Murphy’s (newspaper publishing, law and civil rights legacy).

In 2014, those neighborhoods now stand as a fragile shell of what once was, ravaged by myriad urban ills over generations including – many argue – misguided urban renewal policies.

“How do we embrace this incredible place that hasn’t had an economic investment really in a generation,” said Caroline Moore of Ekistics LLC, the lead developer of the $1.5 billion State Center Project. The massive redevelopment project of the 28-acre State Center Office Building Complex, which originally began construction in the 1950’s, was recently rejuvenated after a protracted legal battle had placed its future in jeopardy.

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A rendition of the State Center project “How do we knit all of this together and reverse the unintended consequences of a failed urban renewal plan back in the 50’s and 60’s and really do something incredibly special,” Moore added.

The 10-year project just a few blocks from the once mythic neighborhood where Thurgood Marshall and so many other legendary figures were born and raised, promises thousands of new jobs for West Baltimore. Moore and her supporters hope it can help rejuvenate a community plundered by various forces including urban planners.

“In my mind I saw it (State Center Project) as turning back public policy…correcting what I thought was a mistake. I think a lot of that mistake was racially oriented 40, almost 50 years ago,” said the Rev. Alvin Hathaway, pastor of Union Baptist Church, a historic focal

point of the Civil Rights Movement which has been on Druid Avenue since 1905.

Hathaway was born in 1951 at 1211 Druid Hill Avenue just a few doors from Union Baptist and he remembers the neighborhoods isolated and torn asunder by urban renewal.

That area where State Center (was) was a neighborhood and community and we used to go to the market that was our market,” Hathaway said.

“So, as a child I didn’t realize the impact of public policy that now transformed that West Baltimore community. Now you get public housing there where you once had housing, you get a state office complex where once it was a neighborhood and a community gets wiped out,” he added.

Hathaway also recalls another infamous albatross of West Baltimore urban renewal, the

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truncated stretch of Route 40 along Mulberry and Franklin streets built in the early 1970’s known as, “the highway to nowhere.”

“Then you get the highway to nowhere.

If you think about West Baltimore we had free flow east and west…the design of our community was a beautiful design and then you get these public policy actions that literally cuts the community off from downtown, from east west creates barriers between neighborhoods,” he said.

“What happens many times is…we would get to the game late and by getting to the game late all of the transactions, all of the agreements have been already agreed upon or the model has already been,” he added.

The developers claim the overarching plan of the State Center Project is to reconnect the nine neighborhoods surrounding the redevelopment, utilizing sustainable residences, offices, commercial spaces, street level retail and restaurants. The transit-oriented development plans to incorporate the State Center Metro stop, the light rail at Mt. Royal as well as Amtrak and MARC services at nearby Penn Station.

Hathaway along with his group Community Churches for Community Development has been an integral part of the State Center Project process since 2005. This time around he believes things will be different from the attempts at urban renewal decades ago.

“This might be my opportunity to pay everybody back. To be able to put in place processes that generations from now will benefit,” he explained.

“You can take a middle school student right now who is 13 and they can now begin to think, ‘I can work in my local community in terms of a government job or a management job or some type of business opportunity directly in my community.’”

Black Press Critic Clint Wilson Needs a ‘Reality Check’

By George E. Curry NNPA Editor-in-Chief WILMINGTON, N.C. (NNPA) – Howard University Journalism Professor Clint C. Wilson II’s broad criticism of the Black Press proves that he needs a “reality check,” said Ben Chavis, leader of a group of 1970s activists known as the

Wilmington Ten. “There’s a distinguished journalism professor in Washington,” Chavis said, referring to Wilson.

“He recently said that none of his students read the Black newspapers.

Well, I am saying, ‘What kind of teacher are you?’ It isn’t the students’ fault. That Negro needs a reality check.”

The former executive director of the NAACP made his comments at a dinner here Saturday night following the premier of “Wilmington Ten: Pardons of Innocence,” a documentary co-produced by the National Newspaper Publishers Association (NNPA) and North Carolina journalist Cash Michaels.

Former Gov. Beverly Perdue and

NAACP State President William J. Barber, II were honored at the dinner.

Chavis was reacting to a column by media critic Richard Prince that was redistributed by The Root, the Black-oriented website created by the Washington Post.

“One devastating piece of circumstantial evidence of the

waning influence of the Black press is the response I have received from journalism students in my virtually all Black Howard University classes over the past decade,” Prince quotes from Wilson’s self-published book on the Black Press. “When asked whether they have either read – or have knowledge of – a Black Continued on A5

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“He was a gung-ho type of guy,” Newson said, explaining the moniker, “Anything that came to mind, if Chuck thought it was worth something, he would talk about it or write about it.”

And, though a member of Nov. 25, 1961 edition the Black press, Stone was unafraid to take Black politicians to task or to take positions that could anger the Black community.

For example, in the Nov. 25, 1961 edition of his column, “A Stone’s Throw,” he decried the lack of impartiality in measuring Black accomplishment.

“As COLORED people we exaggerate our accomplishments and our White brethren ‘compound the felony,’” Stone wrote.

“White folks are so anxious to delude us into thinking that we have more power than we honestly possess. They’ll reach down into the center of our ghetto, lift up a mediocre businessman, politician, labor leader, or just a dumb colored man and tell him: ‘You’re a colored leader.’

“And do you know this idiot will believe them?” he added.

Stone’s fearless pursuit of the truth and his dogged championing of justice and equality during a time fraught with racial turbulence went beyond the newsroom, a quality that helped him maintain relationships with celebrities such as Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Malcolm X and Stokely Carmichael and with the everyman.

“He had a way of dealing with all people on various levels—he knew people at the higher echelons and he kept in touch with the people in the community and that was one of the things that distinguished him,” Newson said.

While at the Washington AFRO, Stone testified before Congress on behalf of disadvantaged seniors and made other similar appearances and outreach. But he made his arguably greatest impact during his 19-year stint, from 1972 to 1991, with the Philadelphia Daily News, where he served as a senior editor and columnist.

In thousands of hard-hitting columns, Stone took on the city’s politicians, law enforcement and the pressing concerns of

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the community.

He engendered such a level of trust that “more than 70 [Black] criminal suspects surrendered to him first rather than to police,” fearing brutal treatment by authorities, the Daily News reported in an article on its website. Stone’s office was “the only Underground Railroad for criminal suspects a newspaper ever maintained,” said Richard Aregood, the newspaper’s former editorial page editor, in a Facebook tribute.

In 1981, when a group of felons at Graterford Prison held six guards hostage during an attempted prison-break, it was Stone who was called in to negotiate.

“I damn near had a nervous breakdown,” Stone later told an interviewer about the Graterford drama, the Daily News cited.

“I spent two days negotiating, and they released the hostages after the second day. So then when people got in trouble and there were hostages . . . they said, ‘Call Chuck Stone to get us out of this.’ “ Born in St. Louis, Mo., on July 21, 1924, and raised in Hartford, Conn., Stone served as a flight navigator—he was a Tuskegee Airman—in World War II. Turning down a Harvard University acceptance letter, Stone earned a bachelor’s degree from Wesleyan University in 1948. After obtaining a master’s degree from the University of Chicago, he worked in India and Egypt for CARE, a nonprofit aid organization.

On his return to the U.S., Stone joined the Black Press, first as editor of the New York Age, then as the White House correspondent and editor of the Washington Afro-American.

He was eventually named editor-in-chief of the Chicago Daily Defender. He also was the inaugural host of the PBS program “Black Perspectives On The News.”

“He was a great writer; a very important part of the Black

Press history in the civil rights battles of the ‘50s and ‘60s…. He can’t be replaced,” said AFRO Publisher and CEO John J. Oliver.

After leaving the Defender, Stone returned to Washington to serve as a special assistant to the unapologetically outspoken and polarizing Harlem Rep. Adam Clayton Powell Jr. When Powell lost his seat to Charles Rangel in 1970, Stone edited a collection of Powell’s sermons given at the Abyssinian Baptist Church in Harlem titled Keep the Faith Baby. And he wrote books of his own, including Tell It Like It Is and Black Political Power in America; a novel, King Strut and a children’s book, Squizzy, the Black Squirrel.

From the onset of his tenure at the Daily News, a mainstream publication, Stone was dedicated to diversity in the newsroom and he became one of the founding members of NABJ and its first president.

“We have 44 founders, but many of them credit Chuck Stone with being the driving force behind NABJ,” association President Bob Butler said in a statement. “…He provided the rudder that steered NABJ at a time when being a member was not always easy. Some employers back then told members to choose between their jobs and NABJ. Our members now excel in all segments of the news media….There is still a lack of diversity in newsroom management, but what does exist is because of Chuck and the other founders of NABJ.” Stone was also a beloved journalism instructor. While in Chicago, he taught at Columbia College. In Philadelphia, he taught at Bryn Mawr College and the University of Delaware.

After retiring from the News, he joined the faculty of the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill. And, upon his retirement from the latter in 2005, the university created the Chuck Stone Program for Diversity in Education and Media in tribute.

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Baltimore’s 40th District Delegates Facing Off Against a Myriad of Diverse Challengers Says Marker, “In a situation where multiple career and his subsequent decision to run for candidates win and anticipate working elected office. relationships with one another, it’s important to There are a total of 50,000 registered voters Now that the 2014 session of the General get together. That’s an important part of being in the 40th District, and by Hayes’s estimates, Assembly has ended and legislators have an effective legislator. [Doc] and I are showing some 9,000 are newly registered voters. About returned home to focus more energy on their through our ticket that we understand that.”

70 percent of the new voters are between 18districts, a hotly-contested battle is shaping Marker currently attends and reports back 23 years old, and according to Hayes, they’re up in Maryland’s 40th legislative district to Pigtown on meetings of the Economic and looking for “someone younger they can relate in a 10-person race that is pitting veteran Workforce Development Committee of the to, who is real and down-to-earth.” incumbents against a long list of motivated Local Development Council, which makes Hayes says he encounters too many challengers. recommendations to the Mayor on casinoresidents who haven’t ever met their The district is represented by State Sen. related community issues. representatives in Annapolis.

Catherine Pugh, Del. Frank Conaway, Del. Cheatham believes that the incumbents are “They’re just happy to finally see Barbara A. Robinson and Del. Shawn Z. vulnerable because they’re running in a new somebody and so they just let loose,” he says.

Tarrant. district in which residents are As he knocks on doors, “some of them react According to 2010 Census data, the sending the strong message as if I’m Ed McMahon showing up with a 40th district remains predominantly African that they’re displeased with check from Publisher’s Clearinghouse. They’re American at almost 70 percent compared to their current representation. completely open about sharing their concerns 72 percent in 2000. However, there are more “The question is to what and dissatisfaction.”

African Americans living in the district – degree. Why would so many Others in the race include: 81,000 in 2010 compared to 80,000 in 2000. be running if people were • Douglas R. Barry, a real estate broker, Redistricting has resulted in the loss of such satisfied with the status quo.”

Army veteran, and a leader of the Medfield – Del. Barbara A. Robinson neighborhoods as Roland Park, Charles Hayes is focused on Community Association; Village, Remington and parts of Hampden, providing more educational • Quianna M. Cooke, a city educator for and the addition of other communities such as education, quality health care for low-income choices, safe neighborhoods, and passing more than 35 years, elected to the Democratic Carroll Park, Pigtown, Ridgely’s Delight and people and seniors, and community issues as legislation that will provide a living wage State Central Committee in 2008, ran for the Camden Crossing. president of the Ashburton Area Association. as opposed to a hike in the minimum wage.

City Council’s Ninth District seat in 2012, Although Pugh is unopposed, Conaway, He has introduced legislation to stiffen He is the chief of staff to the director of the is an active member of the West Baltimore Robinson and Tarrant, who are running as a penalties for those who ride dirt bikes and offBaltimore City Department of Social Services. Strategic Alliance (WBSA), and treasurer unified ticket, must fend off seven Democratic road vehicles on public roads giving police In 2006, he lost his bid for a 40th District of Bridgeview Greenlawn Neighborhood contenders that include well-known civil across the State the power to stop these drivers seat to Tarrant by fewer than 100 votes.

Association; rights leader Marvin “Doc” Cheatham and Bill and empower courts to revoke the driver’s He also was legislative aide to former 40th • Rob “Bobby” LaPin, a 35-year-old Army Marker, whose slate is known as the Diversity licenses of violators, and legislation banning District Del. Salima Siler Marriott and former veteran, military trainer and consultant, coTeam, and community activist and public the sale of gas to users of unregistered dirt Baltimore City Mayor Sheila Dixon. founder of the international nonprofit Full of servant Antonio Hayes, a familiar face in city bikes.

Hayes grew up in Penn North and Hope, a former city teacher, and winner of and state political circles, and who at age 36, is “Leadership isn’t something you just decide graduated from Frostburg State University. the Reginald F. Lewis Outstanding Teaching the youngest candidate. to take up one day,” says Tarrant, “it takes He credits the time he spent working in the Award; and Del. Frank Conaway, Jr., who has skill, commitment and practice. You can’t learn community to mobilize against drug activity represented the 40th District since being sworn it by watching, you have to do it.” as an experience that shaped his public service • Perennial candidate Timothy Mercer. into office in 2007, perhaps has the strongest “Doc” Cheatham’s leadership on civil name recognition of anyone in the race. He rights issues includes past president of the the bill – which failed last year – was was the top vote getter during the last election Greater Baltimore Chapter of the National “undermined” by law enforcement because in 2010 with 19,028 votes or 37.5 percent of Action Network, the Baltimore City Chapter Continued from A1 they felt it was an indictment against the vote. of the NAACP and the Southern Christian individual officers and because, they argued, trained to do that,” she added. “So, we are According to Conaway’s official online Leadership Conference. they already had the discretion to initiate such providing the balance by teaching them how biography in the Maryland Manual, he has He believes strongly that a district’s training without a legislative mandate. It took to save lives.” served on the House Judiciary Committee political representation should mirror the unrelenting lobbying in Annapolis and in the Brown’s son Christopher was killed in a since being elected to the House of Delegates. characteristics of the population. According June 2012 altercation with a Baltimore County community – Brown and others visited all But the Conaway family website, which to Cheatham, the district still has among the state legislators, unions, schools, parent police officer. The officer put the 17-year-old provides biographical details on the public the highest concentrations of unemployed, interest groups and others – and the stalwart in a “choke hold,” ultimately asphyxiating service careers of the well-known Conaway disproportionate numbers of former felons and support of lawmakers such as Del. Jill Carter, him. Brown believes if the officer knew CPR clan – including patriarch Frank Conaway substance abusers, and a noticeable segment of who initiated the legislation, to move this bill and had administered it in time, her son could Sr., currently the Clerk of the Circuit Court – Baltimore City’s vacant homes. forward, the advocates said. have been saved. inexplicably and incorrectly states that Frank Cheatham’s vision for the district includes “It was not some foundation that came Dayvon Love, director of Research and Jr. has “admirably served on the powerful the acquisition of a vocational school that down and gave us money to advocate for this Public Policy for Leaders of a Beautiful Appropriations Committee.” will train district residents, particularly exlegislation; there were no lobbyists or interest Struggle, a for-profit advocacy group based Del. Barbara A. Robinson, a resident of offenders, to rehabilitate boarded up houses groups, it was [the] people in the community in Baltimore that was involved in lobbying Bolton Hill, received 15,988 votes during and repair aging infrastructure. who were most affected that worked to get for the bill, said it was created in response the previous election, making her results the The change in the district’s neighborhoods this bill pushed through,” Love said of the Brown’s death and the slaying or mistreatment second highest total. Robinson has served as is but one of the reasons why he and Bill grassroots effort. of other Black teens by police officers. a member of the Appropriations Committee Marker, who is White and a resident of Brown, who left her job as a stylist to free “In light of the incidents with Trayvon since she was first sworn into office in 2007.

Pigtown, decided to team up to reflect of the up her time, was crucial to those efforts, Love Martin, Vernon Jordan, Marissa Alexander and She is the author of five books, with a new district. added.

Christopher Brown and looking at the way sixth entitled “Bend in the Road” due for Marker is an attorney at the Maryland Said the still grieving mother, “I was so racism and White supremacy is embedded in release later this year. A small business Dept. of Assessment and Taxation, and serves angry when my son died, but then anger the law enforcement system, it seemed like owner and advocate for small business and as secretary of the Maryland Professional turned into movement. I want to show other a good step to make more tools available to under-privileged women who are heads of Employees Council, AFT-MD and AFL-CIO. mothers that good things can come out of bad protect our communities,” Love said. incidents, but you have to fight for it.”

The think-tank director said he hoped this bill would combat the innate for the National Newspaper “anti-Blackness” and the Publishers Association, your Continued from A4 militaristic paradigm that leadership, I doubt if we Hey Adults and Youth! newspaper in their home would be here today.” He also is entrenched within U.S. Would you consider helping change our community policing. “People think that communities only about said, “I guarantee you that values for the better? Yes! How? With a copy of my book, when we talk about police 20 per cent say they have. there’s no other organization The Mentoring Clinic, in the hands of all our youth, we’ll brutality we’re talking about see their moral values change. Our youth is our change in Among those who are aware of journalists that could have our community. officers who hate Black of the papers, almost none pulled off what you just people. But we’re talking The Mentoring Clinic By Arthur Burrell say they read them with any pulled off.”

Now Available at Amazon Books about a society that socializes regularity. Let me emphasize, In his speech Saturday $9.95 everyone to have a disregard these are journalism night, Chavis said, “We need Or call/e-mail: (410)493-1395 for Black life,” he said. students…” the Black Press. The Black Arthur.burrell2@gmail.com Brown and Love said Wilson evidently failed to Press helps us affirm what we NNPA Photo ask a follow-up question even need to be about every day, Ben Chavis a first-semester journalism every week.” student at Howard University Chavis and nine others Chavis continued, would have been expected were arrested and convicted “What I like about the to ask: How many of those on an array of charges Black Press is that it doesn’t students in his unscientific connected to the firebombing put us in a straightjacket. study read White-owned of a White-owned grocery The mainstream press is newspapers with any store amid violent White always trying to put us in a regularity? resistance to local school straightjacket…There are Studies by the Pew desegregation. Most of the some in high places now that Research Center and others defendants received a 29are questioning the power of show that newspaper year sentence, with Chavis the Black Press. I am going to readership has been receiving 34 years, the longest be very honest: some of the declining for more than a sentence. Citing prosecutorial people now questioning the decade, especially among misconduct, an appeals court Black Press are some of us.” young people. So, declining reversed the convictions.

North Carolina Supreme readership is an industry-wide Yet, the Wilmington Ten Court Justice Cheri Beasley, problem, not one limited to never received pardons an African American, also the Black Press, the studies until the NNPA launched ridiculed the notion that the show. a national campaign with Black Press is no longer Chavis credits the NNPA member newspapers carrying needed today. for leading a successful 2-year numerous front-page stories “Yes, the Black Press is campaign that resulted in on the injustice, most of them relevant for the work that the Wilmington 10 receiving written by Cash Michaels. you do,” she said. “You are pardons of innocence Dec. Addressing an NNPA also relevant for the way you 31, 2012 from outgoing Gov. convention in 2013 shortly teach, for the perspective that Beverly Perdue 40 years after after the pardons were issued, you offer and the reality that their unfair convictions.

Chavis said, “If it were not you help explain.”

By Roz Hamlett Special to the AFRO

households, Robinson describes herself as “un-bossed, un-bought, un-intimidated, and unafraid.”

She says she isn’t too worried about the upcoming election. “When you do your work and do it well, you don’t have worries. Those who are running against us can only talk about what they will do. I can talk about what I’ve already done.”

Del. Shawn Z. Tarrant, a community leader and regional director of a pharmaceutical company was also first elected in 2006.

He serves on the Health and Government Operations Committee, and has focused on

“Those who are running against us can only talk about what they will do. I can talk about what I’ve already done.”

Christopher’s Law

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COMMUNITY CONNECTION Blessing of the City Baltimore’s Mayor, Stephanie Rawlings Blake and other political leaders and will be in attendance at the 11th annual ecumenical Palm Sunday event. St. James’ Episcopal Church at Lafayette Square, Cathedral of the Incarnation and other members of the faith community are reaching out to all communities to join in prayer and fellowship at Baltimore’s City Hall, 9:30 a.m., April 13. Participating churches include: Cathedral of the Incarnation Emmanuel Christian Community Church Enon Baptist Church Greater Harvest Church of God In Christ Macedonia Baptist Church Metropolitan United Methodist Church St. James’ Episcopal Church St. John’s A.M.E. Church

staff. Four of the six are former head coaches at either the college or high school level.

Hull named John Morgan defensive coordinator, Dwayne Foster offensive line coach, Kenny Lucas running backs coach, Fred Farrier offensive coordinator, Jamari McCollough wide receivers and Brawley Evans as defensive backs coach.

The Bears coaching staff also includes returning coaches LeAndre Creamer (defensive line coach) and Harold “Sport” Benton (special teams).

Eta Phi Beta Charters Epsilon Epsilon Chapter in Maryland On March 30, Eta Phi Beta Sorority, Epsilon Epsilon Chapter was chartered at a luncheon at the DoubleTree

By Hilton Hotel in Pikesville, Md. County Executive Kevin Kamenetz designated March 30, 2014 as Eta Phi Beta Sorority Epsilon Epsilon Chapter of Maryland Day. Likewise, Baltimore Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake designated March 30, 2014 as Courtesy photo “Eta Phi Beta Sorority Day” Dr. Joyce M. Thomas, left, Felicia Weeks, Maxine Bowers, in celebration of the Epsilon Angela LaPrade, National President Loretta Kirk Adair, Epsilon Chapter in Baltimore.

Lucinda Nobles, Rosalyn Stephens, Gloria Dorsey and Present at the luncheon Melinda Lawson. were National President Loretta Kirk Adair; Eastern Region Director Lois Fitzgerald; Kate McGuire of the Arc Baltimore and State President AARP Clarence Tiger Davis. The guest speaker was Dr. Cecilia Dennery who is an ordained elder, motivational speaker and author of several books.

The eight ladies inducted into the Epsilon Epsilon Chapter of Maryland are: Maxine Bowers, Gloria O. Dorsey, Angela LaPrade, Melinda Lawson, Lucinda M. Nobles, Rosalyn Stephens, Dr. Joyce M. Thomas and Felicia Weeks. They have begun to provide services to the community through volunteering and supporting activities with veterans at the Loch Raven VA Community Living & Rehabilitation Center; The Arc Baltimore and The Arc Prince George’s County that provide services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Pumpkin Theatre presents ‘Jack & The Beanstalk - The Story of Jack and Daisy’ Pumpkin Theatre continues its 46th season, “Discovering New Friendships Through Familiar Tales,” with Jack & The Beanstalk - The Story of Jack and Daisy. Jack and Daisy love playing hide and seek, but now that his father is gone and so is all their money, Jack is sent to sell Daisy at the market. A mysterious man gives Jack magic beans that take him on a musical journey filled with gold and adventures! How will Jack and Daisy outsmart the Giant and his wife? Courage, luck and hide and seek make all the difference. Performances take place on April 19, 20, 26 and 27. All shows are at 1 and 3 p.m. at 2905 Walnut Ave, Owings Mills 21117. Individual tickets are $14 in advance, $16 at the door and available by calling the box office at 410-902-1814 or purchasing ONLINE by visiting our website at www.pumpkintheatre.org Special Arts and Crafts rooms are open, 12-4, for specialists to help with the creation of an exciting pieces based on the upcoming show. Children can not only explore their creative side, but also take home a reminder of their wonderful Pumpkin experience. Cost is ONLY $2 and can be paid by cash or check the day of the performance.

Jack & The Beanstalk is written by Jimi Kinstle, composer/musical director is Ryan Haase, directed by James Hunnicutt, with costumes by Wil Crowther, lighting/set by Heather Mork, technical director is Seth Glasser, and props by Ally Cribbs. Included in the cast are Derek Cooper, Cheryl Campo, Kelsey Painter, Thom Purdy, Anthony Scimonelli, and KayMegan Washington.

For information on Pumpkin Theatre’s season, special events, education programs,classes, summer camps, birthday parties, or to sign up for an e-mail newsletter, please visit www. pumpkintheatre.org or on Facebook, Twitter, pinterest and instagram.

Lee Hull adds Six to Bears Coaching Staff Morgan State Bears Head Coach Lee Hull has named six assistants to his initial coaching

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COMMENTARY

Mr. Cummings, I need a job!

In my office, the barbershop, and on our street corners, the request I hear most often from my neighbors is: “Mr. Cummings, I need a job!”

Jobs – good jobs that pay a living wage and offer benefits – remain the most important issue on people’s minds. That is why job creation continues to be my number one priority.

We have evidence that our economy is improving.

Elijah Cummings Despite all of the partisan resistance in Washington, President Obama and progressive policies from the White House and Annapolis are succeeding in turning our economy around.

We have not forgotten that, when President Obama took office, the Bush Recession was costing our economy more than 700,000 jobs each month. In response, our new president and congressional Democrats acted quickly to pass the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. At the federal level, we avoided another Great Depression by dramatic, but balanced, policies. We provided emergency funding to support hundreds of thousands of education jobs, manufacturing jobs and law enforcement positions; and we cut taxes for small businesses and 95 percent of working families.

Steadily, if slowly, our strategy is working – despite relentless opposition from our Republican colleagues. February 2014 was the 48th straight month of private-sector job growth nationally. American businesses added 8.7 million jobs over

unemployment remains twice the national average, the job picture continues to be daunting. That is why my office will be hosting our 17th Annual Job Fair from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. April 14 at the Fifth Regiment Armory. More information is available at our office (410-685-9199) and on the Internet (http://cummings. house.gov).

I am once again sponsoring this public service event, because we have learned that we can be most helpful to job seekers by bringing them together with 40 employers ready to hire, and experts in job seeking skills. We also will be providing participants with the ability to place job applications online. Once again this year’s Job Fair includes, “Career Corner,” “Résumé Doctor,” “Computer Café,” and ONE-Stop Mobile Career Centers provided by the Maryland Department of Labor, Licensing & Regulation.

We all know that good jobs continue to be scarce, especially for African Americans. That is why I invited the employers who confirmed they are hiring at this time or in the very near future. Employers participating will represent a wide range of industries – including banking, hospitality, healthcare, public safety, universities and government agencies. They have confirmed that they have more than 1000 jobs to offer.

Participants will learn about the MTA’s Red and Purple Line preferred job training program – as well as receive free workshops on “Steps to Federal Employment,” and utilizing social media when searching for a job. Once again, Maryland’s One-Stop Career Centers, services for veterans, and opportunities for apprenticeship programs will be represented – along with helpful information about unemployment benefit and employment information for ex-offenders.

During the last 16 years, many of our neighbors have found good jobs at our annual events. Equally important, many others have gained the “leads” that helped them take the next economic step in their lives.

“Maryland is one of only 17 states to recover more than 100 percent of the jobs lost during the Bush Recession. We must all pull together to strengthen this trend….” that time.

In our home state of Maryland, Gov. O’Malley, Lt. Gov. Brown and their Democratic colleagues in the legislature have maintained Maryland as one of the best places to live and work in the nation. Despite Republican budget cuts, sequestration, and anti-labor attacks at the federal level, Maryland is one of only 17 states to recover more than 100 percent of the jobs lost during the Bush Recession. We must all pull together to strengthen this trend – and our initiatives must be both practical and realistic.

For African Americans especially, whose rate of

I realize, however, that more than our free, once-a-year opportunity will be required to reverse the still-desperate employment picture in our community. This is why, back during the Clinton years, I worked so hard to support the creation of “One-Stop Career Centers,” initiatives that President Obama has continued to fund. These gateways to better lives can help job-seekers gain the practical assistance they need – but only if they are first convinced by family or friends to take advantage of this help.

So, if you know anyone who is looking for a job – or for a better position – send them to our event on Monday, April 14 (photo identification is required to enter the Armory).

Then, encourage them to utilize our City’s One-Stop Career Centers, conveniently located at 1100 North Eutaw Street (410-767-2148), 3001 E. Madison Street (410-396-9030), and Mondawmin Mall (410-523-1060). Baltimore and Howard County residents can find the same help at 7930 Eastern Boulevard (410-288-9050 ext. 424), 3637 Offutt Road (410887-8912), 11101 McCormick Road (410- 887-7940), or 7161 Columbia Gateway Drive (410-290-2600).

Working together, we can rebuild our economy – and our community.

U.S. Rep. Elijah Cummings represents Maryland’s 7th Congressional District in the United States House of Representatives.

Coppin State University is Not a Basket Case There has been a concerted effort by the State of Maryland and the University System of Maryland (USM) to portray Coppin State University as a dysfunctional institution of higher education. While the Judge (Blake) was still deliberating the current HBCU lawsuit, the University System hastily put together a review (Special) committee to ostensibly investigate the university. As expected the committee returned a shopping list of dysfunctions on the campus that would require the “Special Intervention (rescue)” by the university system.

The fact is, the special committee uncovered nothing that had not already been made known to the board and the Chancellor by the CSU Faculty Senate (a year earlier) or the U.S. Civil Rights Commission Report at least 10 years earlier.

What has not been reflected in the current portrayals is the real short-falls in the operating budget and the lack of adequate financial support for students. Dr. Marybeth Grasman (University of Pennsylvania), a leading HBCU researcher cites the lack of sufficient financial support as the main impediment to higher success and completion rates at HBCUs across the nation including Coppin. During the 2013 Commencement season only four of the 105 HBCUs across the nation had graduation rates better than 50 percent (Morehouse, Spellman, Hampton, and Howard). These also are the institutions with the largest endowments and a larger number of middle class students. It is very clear that in order for larger numbers of poor students to be successful, institutions of higher education must become more creative and better funded to meet student needs. During the 2012 academic year CSU failed to distribute $800,000 of state provided student support. For this the campus paid dearly relative to enrollment and retention. In fact some of the budget shortfall can be attributed to the drop in enrollment. This was an administration issue. What is not a matter of administration is the fact that more than a majority of Coppin Students (62 percent) are parents (75 percent female) and an overwhelming majority of students including those receiving financial aid hold full time jobs.

John L. Hudgins

SPEAK OUT!

Coppin has the highest proportion of Pell Grant recipients (63.7 percent) of any institution in the USM. Pell grants are awarded by the federal government based upon student (and family) poverty status. When poor students come to college, the poor homes that they come from do not stop being poor.

The fact is about 80 percent of CSU students live off campus, many at home. For those at home, their responsibilities to contribute to the survival of the household do not change and may increase as they have now completed high school.

Coppin’s graduation rate, now 19 percent, reflects some of the serious challenges of educating poor students across the country. The University of Maryland College Park has the highest graduation rate (81.9 percent) among Maryland’s state supported institutions.

It also has the lowest percent (18.7 percent) of low income students in the state system. It is sheer folly on behalf of the USM and the state to continue to behave as if a middle income student at College Park supported by his or her parents faces the same challenges as a low income Coppin student who is working full time to help meet the needs of his or her poor household.

About 600 of Coppin’s near 3000 students live on campus.

The National Center for Education Statistics (College Navigator) suggests it costs an off campus student nearly $20,000 a year to attend Coppin. The average award, usually a Pell Grant and a loan, is far less than that, often only covering tuition and fees and a few supplies. The other costs of living are borne by the student. In all likelihood this student will face greater challenges and take longer to complete his or her degree. All too often students are simply overwhelmed by this burden and drop out all together. The number of former students who have stopped out after completing near 90 of the needed 120 credits for a degree is a reason for major concern.

Little wonder that the Maryland Higher Education Commission

(MHEC) has developed a special program to create a pathway for these students to earn a degree and all the potential benefits it can bring to them, their family and the larger community.

Coppin State University is not a basket case. In fact it has been a light at the end of the tunnel for so many students across the state and nation, as well as a significant number of international students. Its location (on a major bus route) in the city, its small size, a dedicated and concerned faculty, supportive staff, and a generally pleasant environment make it attractive to many students and their families in ways that other institutions

“…institutions of higher education must become more creative and better funded to meet student needs.” may not be. It is time for the state and the University System to find ways to better support the institution rather than to condemn it and throw special committee stones at it.

Nothing is taking place on campus which was not quite visible as early as ten years ago. With President Obama’s challenge to increase the number of degree holders across the nation, Coppin can be on the cutting edge of getting more low income and otherwise under represented students to a degree.

In order for this to happen the state and USM cannot continue treating CSU as a poorly performing “chocolate version” of College Park. Coppin is indeed a diamond in the rough and continues to battle uncommon challenges as the state and USM shower blame, divert responsibility, and cast aspersions in a manner similar to that of Cinderella’s ugly sisters.

Dr. John L. Hudgins is co-director of Human Services Administration and associate professor of sociology at Coppin State University.

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GIVING BACK OFTEN LEAVES US FEELING AS GOOD AS THOSE WE HELP.

WE’RE PROUD TO CELEBRATE 30 YEARS OF DOMINION’S VOLUNTEER PROGRAM, AS WELL AS EVERY SINGLE EMPLOYEE WHOSE DEDICATION HAS MADE IT POSSIBLE. To celebrate 30 years of volunteering in the communities where we live and work, Dominion has recognized 30 honorees for the personal time and effort they donated in 2013. One of those volunteers, Susie Lopez, works at our Cove Point LNG terminal right here in Southern Maryland. And like other Cove Point volunteers—who, since 2005, have spent 3,500 hours volunteering alongside a company that’s donated $2.3 million to Maryland charities over the past 12 years—Susie has found important and meaningful ways to make a positive difference through public service.

In addition to recruiting and inspiring others, Susie and her family have personally participated in numerous efforts in and around their community.

One that’s especially meaningful for her is Farming 4 Hunger, a nonprofit near Cove Point that grows and harvests food—ensuring that families in need don’t go hungry. Because even though Dominion helped buy Farming 4 Hunger’s bean picker, it’s the generosity of people such as Susie that will help end hunger itself.

@Dom_CovePoint To learn more visit dom.com/covepoint

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Rev. Dr. Andre Humphrey

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Michele Noel, Samuel Redd and Councilman Carl Stokes

Pastor Terry Love, Sr. New Beginnings Ministries Church of Jesus Christ

Lt. Col. Melvin T. Russel with family and friends

The Rev. Dr. Frances “Toni” Draper told how she met Lt. Col. Russell

Lt. Col. Melvin Russell, Community Partnership Division, Baltimore City Police Department, was the first recipient of the John H. Murphy Sr. Award, March 29 at the Reginald F. Lewis Museum in Baltimore. With co-workers, family members and friends, Jake Oliver, AFRO publisher, affirmed the joint decision with an enthusiastic, “I knew we made the right choice.”

Commemorating the hard work and vision of the AFRO founder, the award goes to those who do it every day until they get it done.

Lolita Russell, Lt. Col. Russell and Jake Oliver

Lt. Col. Russell receives the official citation from Maryland’s General Assembly from AFRO Advertising Director Lenora Howze.

Andre Draper, left, Ben Abell and Dr. Bob Blum Jake Oliver greets Phyllis Reece and Marco, Merrick, chief deputy Register of Wills

Lt. Col. Garnell Green, presented citations from the Baltimore City Police Department and Mayor Stephanie Rawlings Blake

Adam Rosenberg, executive director, BCAC and Sugar Ray Leonard, keynote speaker

Deborah Weiner, WBAL-TV

Photos by J.D. Howard

The inaugural “Be a Hero” event was held April 4 at the American Visionary Museum to celebrate the Baltimore Child Abuse Center’s 25 years of advocacy and to make it known that April is National Child Abuse Awareness Month.

Sugar Ray Leonard, Olympic athlete and world Ruby and Vernon Nelson champion boxer, himself an abuse survivor, was the keynote speaker and expressed gratitude at being able to move on after sharing his personal story.

Deborah Phelps, director of the Education Foundation of Baltimore County Public Schools and Gregg L. Bernstein, state’s attorney for Baltimore City served as honorary co-chairs.

Honorees Neil Meltzer and Ellen Wasserman

Andrew Bertimini, Wells Fargo representative

Baltimore City State’s Attorney Gregg Bernstein

Debbie Phelps, honorary cochair, and Jen Sachs, event co-chair

Sugar Ray Leonard, keynote speaker

Auction item by artist Gail Glikmann

Honoree Angelique Redmond and daughter, Malayah Photos by Anderson Ward

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World Premiere of Darin Atwater’s So Many Stars - Concerto for Soulful Symphony The Hippodrome Foundation recently announced the world premiere performance of acclaimed composer and conductor Darin Atwater’s latest original work, So Many Stars - a Concerto for Soulful Symphony, 8 p.m., May 3 at the France-Merrick Performing Arts Center of the Hippodrome Theatre.

Atwater references the famous Concerto for Orchestra

by Bela Bartok as a framework for his latest composition, while using the signature themes that run throughout his symphonies to make this a truly American work. This is the largest piece Atwater has composed since partnering with the Hippodrome Foundation, the non-profit partner of the Hippodrome Theatre, in 2010, making Soulful Symphony the first resident ensemble at the France-Merrick Performing Arts Center. Atwater’s growing library of symphonic orchestrations continues to garner national attention; Creative Artists Agency (CAA) the world’s largest talent agency, has just announced they will be representing Atwater.

The concert will feature a special guest appearance by singer Ruben Studdard, who released his sixth studio album, “Unconditional Love” earlier this year. Studdard, a

Acclaimed composer and conductor Darin Atwater’s latest original work is So Many Stars - a Concerto for Soulful Symphony.

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longtime admirer of Atwater’s work says, “I am excited to have the opportunity to work with Soulful Symphony. It is every singer’s dream to have the opportunity to sing with a symphony orchestra.”

Some of Baltimore’s rising stars will also have a chance to shine during the concert. Students from Lansdowne High School chorus will perform songs they having been working on under the guidance of Soulful Symphony musicians throughout the school year. Atwater and Soulful Symphony musicians have worked directly with HFI to help Baltimore students develop musical knowledge and appreciation as well as life goals through HFI’s Hipp Artist in Residence Program. HFI’s Hipp Artist in Residence Program is one of the foundation’s signature programs, along with Camp Hippodrome, and regular master classes. Proceeds from the concert will benefit HFI’s education and outreach programs.

Individual concert tickets range from $25 to $250 and can be purchased at Ticketmaster.com (410-547-SEAT) or at the Hippodrome Box Office 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Monday – Friday.

Groups of 10 or more people can save 20 percent by calling 443-703-2401.

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ARTS & CULTURE

Book Review: “The Myth of Race, The Reality of Racism”

By Kam Williams Special to the AFRO The Genome Project has scientifically proven that there’s only one race, the human race. But despite definitive proof that race is purely a fabrication of man’s imagination, racism continues to persist.

That confounding conundrum is the subject of “The Myth of Race, The Reality of Racism,” a collection of enlightening essays by Mahmoud ElKati.

El-Kati, a distinguished lecturer in history at Macalester University in St. Paul, Minn., traces the derivation of the word “race” back to 1570, before chronicling the subsequent evolution of racism into an oppressive political and cultural ideology employed by Europeans to rationalize the exploitation and marginalization of so-called “inferior races.”

Defining racism as “prejudice plus power,” the author sees it as “largely an institutional phenomenon” based on “aggression, domination and greed.”

However, he warns that it can also be observed on the individual level in a variety of everyday social “habits, nuances and traits,” such as a condescending

“Because I’m happy ... clap along if you feel like a room without a roof. Because I’m happy ... clap along if you feel like happiness is the truth. Because I’m happy ... clap along if you know what happiness is to you. Because I’m happy ... clap along if you feel like that’s what you want to do” Pharrell Williams “If you give a good thing to the world, then over time your karma will be good, and you’ll receive good.” Russell Simmons The Havana Club was filled to capacity as people gathered to welcome the creator of DEF Comedy Jam, the Rush card, Hip Hop mogul Russell Simmons for the launching of his newest book Success through Stillness: Meditation Made Simple. To say I was impressed with this modest, humble man is an understatement. He does not fit the stereotype associated with hip-hop music. A vegan since 1998 Russell Simmons is a renaissance man, in tune with his inner body, soul, and spirit.

The reception hosted by William “Billy” Murphy, Hassan Murphy, Zach McDaniels, Marty Glaze, John Lee, and David Couser gave guests Lamont Ellis, Lana Rae, Nykidra Robinson, Dr. Charlene Cooper- Boston, Konan, Anika Middleton, Allen Burrus, Ron Thomas, Trena Taylor Brown, Eric Bryant, Freddie Vaughn, Yvonne Williams, Wanda Watts, Carolyn Blakeney, Marsha Jews, and Sheila Dixon an opportunity to mingle with Russell Simmons.

Family member Gregory Simmons beamed with pride as his cousin Russell Simmons greeted family during dinner at the Four Seasons before arriving at the Havana Club. Contact Everyone’s Place to purchase your copy of the book.

I’ve always thought that a big laugh is a really loud noise from the soul saying, “ain’t that the truth.” Quincy Jones Nationally known comedian Larry Lancaster is hosting Monday night comedy at Identity Lounge, with Julie King. Be prepared to laugh until you cry as Larry showcases comedians from D.C. and New Jersey like Zack Johnson, Tai Reynolds, Kellz Barksdale, and others representing the East and West Coast.

“Spring is here, there’s no mistaking robins building nests from coast to coast; my heart tries to sing so they won’t hear it breaking, spring can really hang you up the most!” Ella Fitzgerald The first warm Saturday of spring, we went to Roots Lounge for a day of soul food and old school partying to celebrate Veronica “Ronnie” Jackson’s 37th anniversary as the owner of Roots Lounge. Folks took off their coats and forgot any dietary restrictions as they dined on pig feet, chitterlings (chitlins), fried fish, fried chicken wings, beef and rice, salmon and crab cakes and more. “Give me a pig foot and a bottle of beer” was my order with a side of homemade potato salad and greens.

“Spring is nature’s way of saying, let’s party!” Robin Williams The response on Facebook about Roots was overwhelming; people who’ve never been to Roots or hadn’t been there in years responded with “hey I want to get together at Roots. Join us June 7 on Baltimore County Day in Baltimore City as we come back to our roots at Roots

look or a halfhearted handshake.

Determined to eradicate the false notion of “race,” El-Kati assails it as a superstition, no less ridiculous than the belief in witches that once led to innocent women being burned at the stake. He argues that it is patently farcical to associate a host of negative stereotypes with black skin ranging from criminality to laziness.

The book offers viable solutions for the problem, too, suggesting the creation not only of a new vocabulary, but the condemnation of racist institutions and the active overhauling of society. After all, as stated in Ralph Ginsburg’s encyclopedic study “100 Years of Lynchings,” until relatively recently, “no White person had ever received the death sentence for taking the life of a Black person in the whole history of capital punishment in the United States.”

“The Myth of Race, the Reality of Racism” is an insightful tome repositioning America in the age of Obama less as a post-racial utopia than as a work in progress, still striving for dignity for all and the demise of White supremacy.

Lounge at Smallwood and Vine. Be prepared to enjoy great food, great company and the music of John Shaft as he takes you “back down memory lane” with his old school repertoire and new school sounds.

“We do not remember days; we remember moments”. Cesare Pavese Friends forever, forever friends is the motto Douglass High School’s Class of “54” committed to 50 years ago and renewed at their 60th class reunion. Classmates, family and friends gathered to celebrate and re-commit their love for their alma mater at Granny’s in Owings Mills.

Committee members Alice Banner, Bernice Bradshaw, Mary Buster, Dorothy Clark, Hoarsell Colbert, Raymond Kelly, Ellaweise Minser organized a program which included an emotional candlelight tribute honoring their deceased classmates. Classmate Howard Wright sang a musical selection. Classmates Mary Buster and Bernice Bradshaw donated keepsakes to commemorate this special occasion.

“Truly I tell you, today you will be with me in Paradise” St. Luke 23:43.

Condolences to Ken Taylor and Percival Financial Partners on the death of Machiel “Tiger” McKinnon; prayers to Debbie Parker on the death of your husband Claude Parker and to Joseph Hillery on the death of your wife Carol Hillery.

“If one feels the need of something grand, something infinite, something that makes one feel aware of God, one need not go far to find it. I think that I see something deeper, more infinite, more eternal than the ocean in the expression of the eyes of a little baby when it wakes in the morning and coos or laughs because it sees the sun shining on its cradle.” Vincent Van Gogh Welcome to the world baby Calvin E. Johnson III, your mommy and daddy Calvin Jr. and Patricia are thrilled the Johnson name will continue. How excited to be named after your granddaddy Calvin Sr. and spoiled by Grandma Susan Johnson.

“True happiness that stands the taste of time comes by recognizing and appreciating what we do possess.” Ogwo David Emenike Good News! Congratulations to Colin’s Seafood and Grill on your recognition by Maryland State Comptroller Peter Franchot for establishing jobs and economic development in Baltimore County.

Happy 60th birthday Ronald Smith, Dr. Walter Thomas Jr., Elvard Cooper, Debbie Allen, Carol Rose, Vhonda Williams-Lewis, Brenda Sykes, Betty Wright, Shirley Belton, Shelonda Stokes and my mother, the Rev. Pauline Wilkins.

I’m sending a bushel of get-well wishes to Dr. Walter Amprey, to aid his recovery after successful surgery.

Congratulations to DJ Jesse Moody on your retirement from Johns Hopkins Hospital after 33 years of service.

“I’ll be seeing you” Valerie & the Friday Night Bunch

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Baptists Hold Historic Candidates Forum

By Marge Green Special to the AFRO Several hundred pastors, officers and lay members representing churches affiliated with the United Baptist Missionary Convention and Auxiliaries of Maryland (UBMC) assembled at Wayland Baptist Church in West Baltimore to witness the group’s inaugural candidates’ forum.

In compliance with recently adopted revisions to the UBMC constitution and by-laws, pastors seeking to become officers must compete for all elected leadership positions rather than automatically ascend until reaching the presidency.

The Rev. James B. Gray Jr., pastor of Pleasant Zion Baptist Church in Dundalk, is the current president.

This year’s candidates were given time to share their vision for the future growth and direction of the Convention and explain their qualifications to serve. Each presidential candidate spoke for approximately 15 minutes about their proposed four year platform. All other candidates for office were allotted five minutes to speak. A short question and answer session, led by host pastor, the Rev. Hoffman Brown, followed each presentation.

Attendees welcomed the opportunity to hear from the candidates before the 88th UBMC Annual Session to be held May 18-23, at Leadenhall Baptist Church. Authorized delegates will cast their votes to elect new officers, May 23, prior to the closing session.

The election focus is currently on two presidential candidates; the Rev. Boyer G. Freeman, pastor of the New Saint Mark Baptist Church and the Rev. Cleveland T.A. Mason 2nd, pastor of Perkins Square Baptist Church.

Rev. Freeman, who currently serves as second vice president, explained his vision as the need to “improve our systems, increase and engagement and impact our community.”

Rev. Mason, the first vice president, has chosen for his theme, “Rebuilding community – Keeping Christ at the Center.”

The office of first vice president is being sought by the Rev. Alvin Gwynn Sr., pastor of Friendship Baptist Church since 2002, the Rev. Donte L. Hickman Sr., pastor of Southern Baptist Church for 12 years and the Rev. Franklin Lance, who is celebrating 10 years as pastor of Mt. Lebanon Baptist Church.

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The Reverends Kirk J. Jackson, left, Alvin Gwynn Sr., Dean A Jones-Evans, Joel Small, Dontè L. Hickman Sr., Cleveland T. A. Mason 2nd, Bowyer G. Freeman, Franklin Lance, Domanic A Smith and Willie Mason.

Other candidates are: Second vice president: Rev. Kirk J. Jackson, New Mt. Hebron Baptist Church Rev. Mark Nolan, New Hope Baptist Church, Bel Air Third vice president: Rev. Dean A. Jones-Evans, United Missionary Baptist Church, Eastern Shore and Rev. Willie Mason, Second Baptist Church, Annapolis Recording secretary Rev. Domanic A. Smith, Ezekiel Church and Ministries (unopposed) Treasurer Rev. Joel Small, First Baptist Church, Cherry Hill (unopposed)

AFRO Sports Desk Faceoff

SPORTS

Can Washington Win the NFC East with DeSean Jackson? ailments.

By Perry Green and Stephen D. Riley AFRO Sports Desk If DeSean Jackson’s release by the Philadelphia Eagles was shocking, then his new home may be even more intriguing.

The Washington Redskins acquired the former Eagles wide receiver on April 1, a move which could turn last year’s bottom-dwelling Washington team into a potential contender.

Jackson adds speed and explosiveness to an already impressive lineup of threats.

Robert Griffin III struggled last season coming off an ACL injury, but looks to return to the form that saw him pilot a young Washington team to the playoffs two seasons ago.

Pierre Garcon, Jordan Reed, Alfred Morris and Trent Williams round off a solid group of talented and athletic players at key offensive positions.

Still, Washington was horrible last year, and expecting a major turnaround behind the signing of Jackson could be a bit much to expect. Or could it? The AFRO’s Stephen D. Riley and Perry Green of the AFRO Sports Desk debate Washington’s chances in 2014.

Riley: I love the speed that Jackson adds to this offense.

Garcon showed that he has talent beyond what Peyton Manning did for him in Indianapolis and Reed, Morris and even Roy Helu Jr. have all proved themselves as legitimate threats.

Garcon, Helu and Reed were already speedsters at their positions, and we know a healthy RGIII can out run an entire secondary. Adding Jackson to the mix makes them highly explosive and pretty scary to game plan against. Washington’s problems last year were many, and mainly boiled down to quarterback play, line protection and pressuring the pocket.

But injuries to key players in those areas didn’t help. A healthy roster going into next season should help alleviate some of those sore spots, along with the aid of a new coaching staff.

Jackson’s addition could be a turning point for the team.

Riley: Sometimes an explosive offense can power a team through other glaring problem areas. We just saw the Denver Broncos use a machine-like scoring unit to rack up two impressive seasons. No one’s predicting a Washington Super Bowl, but does anybody else in the NFC East really wow you? The Dallas Cowboys and the New York Giants are maddeningly inconsistent. Last year’s division champs, the Eagles, just lost their best receiver—which isn’t good news for quarterback Nick Foles, who is entering just his second season as a starter. Jackson’s never been arrested or ever involved in off-the-field dramatics that could endanger his team, so I couldn’t care less what the Eagles thought when they released him. Washington just got one of the better receivers in the NFL, and he’s going to help push them to another level, provided RGIII’s knee holds up.

Expecting a major turnaround from Washington behind the signing of Jackson could be a bit much to expect.

Green: As you mentioned, Washington was horrible last year across several phases of the game. While Jackson is one of the most exciting players to watch in the game today, his presence will probably turn out like most of the Washington summer free agent signings of the past: good on paper, but short on substance. How many splashy moves has Washington made over the years while ignoring other problem areas, just to get the fan base excited? Jackson could be walking into a nightmare if last season repeats itself. This team is still riding on Griffin’s knee, and his performance got him benched for the final three and a half games. Adding Jackson certainly gives the team another weapon, but it’s not enough to combat their other

Green: I’m just not buying this whole worst-to-first thing all thanks to the addition of a receiver who’s known to be a malcontent. If you were anywhere near the Washington locker room last season, then you know it was a war zone at the facility. I can’t see how a usually disgruntled lightweight wideout will bring leadership or stop the problem from getting worse. Dallas, Philadelphia and New York still have more talent and better leadership. You pretty much know what you’ll get out of their quarterbacks. If we get anything close to the RGIII that we got last year, then Washington is in trouble. Griffin would really have to make a return to his 2012 form if he’s going to get this team right again. Based on how horrible he was at times last year, I can’t say that he will. This is as much about Griffin as it is Jackson. If this was 2012, I would say look out for Washington, but I can’t see how a prima donna wide receiver and a quarterback struggling to get back on the right track can successfully coexist on a team that finished as the NFL’s second worst team last year.

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Bridgeport, WV 26330 Nondiscrimination in Employment - Bidders on this work will be required to comply with the President´s Executive Order Number 11246 and the provisions of Executive Order No. 10925 as included therein. The requirements for bidders and contractors under this order are explained in the specifications.

Bidders must comply with the requirements for Affirmative Action and Minority Business Enterprise participation as described in the Federal Specifications insert to the Contract Documents. Special provisions must be made by the Bidder to show what portions of the Bid within each Division are supported by Minority Business Enterprise work. In addition, the Project Administrator, will supply each Bidder, upon request, with information concerning local MBE firms.

Bids received after the scheduled closing time for the reception of bids will be returned unopened to the bidders.

The Town of Williamsport reserves the right to reject any and all bids.

A pre-bid conference will be held at the Town of Williamsport, MD Town Hall located at 2 North Conococheague Street, Williamsport, Washington County, Maryland on April 16, 2014 at 10:00 am.

JAMES McCLEAF, MAYOR TOWN OF WILLIAMSPORT The Thrasher Group, Inc. 600 White Oaks TYPESET: Wed Blvd.

Apr 09 12:27:11 EDT 2014 Bridgeport, WV 26330 City of Baltimore Department of Finance Bureau of Purchases Sealed proposals addressed to the Board of Estimates of Baltimore, will be received until, but not later than 11:00 a.m. local time on the following date(s) for the stated requirements:

THE ENTIRE SOLICITATION DOCUMENT CAN BE VIEWED AND DOWN LOADED BY VISITING THE CITYS WEB SITE: www.baltimorecitibuy.org

the Bid will be considered non-responsive and will be returned to the Bidder.

ANondiscrimination two envelope system will be used. in Employment - Bidders on this work will be required to

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A Bidder may not withdraw his bid for a period of ninety (90) days after the JAMES McCLEAF, MAYOR date set for the opening of LEGAL bids.

NOTICES

Dodge Reports Envelope No. 1 will be opened first and the Bid Opening Requirement items 8501 LaSalle Road, Suiteas 204 checked for compliance outlined on the Bid Opening Checklist on page Towson, MD 21286 BOR - 1 of these contract documents. If such documents are found to be in

*Bidding Documents issued as hard copy drawings and hard copy A Bidder mayare notavailable withdrawfor his$75 bid for period of ninety (90) days after the specifications peraset. *Bidding Documents date set for the openingissued of bids. as hard copy drawings and digital Specifications on a C.D., are available for $50 per set. *Bidding Documents issued by as adigital drawings digital on Bids shall be accompanied certified check and or Bid Bondspecifications payable to Town aofC.D., are available $25 per set. to five percent (5%) of the base Bid. Williamsport, in anfor amount equal

80.00 200.00

ABidders two envelope system will used. must comply withbethe requirements forRELATIONS Affirmative Action and DOMESTIC

The Thrasher Group, Inc. 3000 Thayer Center Envelope No. 2 labeled ”Bid Proposal” shall also be placed inside of Oakland, EnvelopeMD #1.21550

order, Envelope No. 2 ”Bid Proposal”, willbethen be opened andoffice will of be Complete sets of Bidding Documents may obtained from the publicly read the documents be contained Envelope Thrasher, 600 aloud.

White If Oaks Blvd., P. O. required Box 940,toBridgeport, WVin26330, for No.following 1 are notcosts: in order, Envelope No. 2 ”Bid Proposal” will not be opened and the

$180.00 per 3 weeks $180.00 per 3 weeks $360.00 per 6 weeks $125.00

a. Name Changesissued 202-879-1133 *Bidding Documents as hard copy drawings and hard copy $ specifications are available for $75 per set. b.

Real Property comply with the President´s Executive Order Number 11246 and provi-$ *Bidding Documents issued as hard copy drawings andthe digital sions of Executive No.available 10925 asfor included Specifications on a Order C.D., are $50 pertherein. set. The requirements for bidders and contractors under this order are explained in on the *Bidding Documents issued as digital drawings and COURT digital specifications FAMILY aspecifications.

C.D., are available for $25 per set.

APRIL 16, 2014 *RECYCLING OF MILLED ASPHALT B50003473 APRIL 30, 2014 *REPAIR & INSTALLATION SERVICES FOR BUILDING GLAZING GLASS B50003389

Received by the Town of Williamsport

600 White Oaks Blvd.

Bridgeport, WV 26330

The Work will be substantially completed within 60 calendar days after the date when the Contract Time commences to run, and completed and ready for final payment within 90 days after theAdvertising date when theRates Contract Time Legal commences to run. Liquidated damages shall be $1,000.00 per day.

Thrasher Group, Inc. PROBATE NOTICES Frank M. Conaway 600 White Oaks Blvd.

Clerk Bridgeport, WV 26330 4/11/14 a. Order Nisi $ 60 per insertion The Thrasher Group, Inc. b. Small 3000 ThayerEstates Center (single publication $ 60 per insertion c. Notice Creditors Oakland, MDto21550

bids for Water RESORT/BEACH Sealed Thrasher Group, Inc. Tank Rehabilitation will be received by the Town of Williamsport at their office located at 2 North Conococheague Street, 600 White Oaks Blvd.

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LEGAL NOTICES NOTICE PROTEST OF RENEWAL

BOARD OF LIQUORLICENSE COMMISSIONERS FOR BALTIMORE CITY NOTICE Petitions have been filed by the following applicants for licenses to sell alcoholic beverages at the premises set opposite their respective names. The real property for these applications will be posted on Monday, April 7, 2014. Written protests concerning any application will be accepted until and including the time of the hearing. Public hearings will be held after April 24, 2014. Interested parties should contact the office of the Board, 231 E. Baltimore Street, 6th Floor, Baltimore, Maryland 21202 or by calling (410) 396-4380 to determine the exact time and date that a particular application will be considered by the Board. Written protests will be acknowledged by the Board and such protestants will be notified as to the date, time and place of the hearing.

1. CLASS “A” BEER & WINE LICENSE Blooming Dreams Market Inc. Transfer of ownership Grace Chunmo Lyo

423 Normandy Avenue

2. CLASS “A” BEER, WINE & LIQUOR LICENSE Milk & Honey Spirits, LLC Transfer of ownership 1705 N. Charles Street Dana Valery & Alesandr & location from Suurna 900 N. Charles Street

3. CLASS “B” BEER, WINE & LIQUOR RESTAURANT LICENSE Sanchez Gruver .

New license with off-premises 2320-22 Boston Street Restaurants, LLC. outdoor table service Jason Sanchez, Antoine Gruver & Nina Kasniunas Union Wharf Restaurant, LLC Jason Sanchez, Antoine Gruver & Nina Kasniunas

New license with outdoor 915 S. Wolfe Street table service & off-premises catering

Indochine, LLC Amy Nguyen

New license with outdoor 1015 N. Charles Street table service & off-premises catering

Ozturk, Inc. Cuneyt Ozturk & Sudhir Trivedi

New license with outdoor 5716 York Road table service & live entertainment

Sierra, Inc. Transfer of ownership,

live entertainment Lenny Sierra

Under the provisions of Article 2B, Section 10-302(a), an alcoholic beverage license may not be renewed without a hearing when a protest has been filed against the renewal of the license. All hearings concerning protest of renewal will be held in Room 215 of City Hall, 100 N. Holliday Street. If you wish to confirm a hearing date or time, you may contact the Liquor Board at (410) 396-4277. All persons entering City Hall must have photo identification.

The Liquor Board has received protests from community residents concerning the renewal of the following licenses and has scheduled hearings as listed below: Hap Sup Yoo & Sung Hae MacDonald, Hong Ko, Inc. T/a Miller’s Liquors 849 Washington Boulevard 21230 Hearing date and time: April 17, 2014 at 1:00 p.m.

Kuldeep Singh, Lal Z, Inc. T/a Lal Z, Inc. 1434 E. Fayette Street 21231 Hearing date and time: April 17, 2014 at 1:00 p.m.

Chukwuma Okeke Broadway Pharmacy, LLC T/a Broadway Pharmacy 1645 E. Baltimore Street 21231 Hearing date and time: April 17, 2014 at 2:00 p.m.

Andre Willabus, Tanya Mason & Carlos Mason Harrison & Mason, LLC T/a Orem Liquors 2300 Orem Avenue 21217 Hearing date and time: April 17, 2014 at 2: 00 p.m.

Joseph J. Lear, III T/a Lears II 3500 O’Donnell Street 21224 Hearing date and time: April 17, 2014 at 2:00 p.m.

Elizer Neger 4919 Belair, Inc. T/a Good Fellas Lounge 4919 Belair Road 21206 Hearing date and time: April 24, 2014 at 1:00 p.m.

Brett Austin & Joshua Foti Contract Purchasers 12-18 E. Cross Street 21230 Hearing date and time: April 24, 2014 at 1:00 p.m.

Richard Davis Steel Drum Café, LLC T/a Tilted Pig 771 Washington BouleTYPESET: Wed Apr 12:25:29 EDT vard 21230 Hearing date09and time: April 24,2014 2014 at 2:00 p.m.

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4. CLASS “BD7” BEER, WINE & LIQUOR LICENSE Mattu Brothers, Inc. Transfer of ownership, 418 S. Conkling Street Jaspal Singh outdoor table service

HOUSING AUTHORITY OF BALTIMORE CITY REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR INSURANCE CONSULTANT RFP Number: B-1755-14

5302 Frankford, LLC Shailja Anand

Transfer of ownership

5302 Frankford Avenue

The Housing Authority of Baltimore City (”HABC”) will issue a Request for Proposals (”RFP”) for interested and qualified consultants to submit proposals to assist HABC in establishing a self-insurance fund in accordance with federal regulations to insure against certain risks.

American Singh, LLC Paramjit Singh & Pardeep Kumar

Transfer of ownership

1812 W. Pratt Street

PROPOSALS WILL BE DUE no later than 2:00 p.m. Eastern Time on Friday, May 9, 2014.

Barracuda, LLC William Hughes, III

Transfer of ownership, off-premises catering

1230 E. Fort Avenue

A non-mandatory pre-proposals conference will be held on Friday April 25, 2014, at 1:00 p.m. at 417 E. Fayette Street, Room 416, Baltimore, Maryland, 21202.

Gough Street Liquor, LLC Stefan Popescu

Request to add outdoor table service

1901 Gough Street

5 Commerce, LLC Lisa Epps

Transfer of ownership

5-11 Commerce Street

Flos, LLC Randy Coffren

Transfer of ownership, outdoor table service

418 S. Clinton Street

GLOF, Inc. Sung Koo Kang, Yeun Im Yan & Mi Cha Park

Transfer of ownership

1741 W. North Avenue

5. CLASS “D” BEER, WINE & LIQUOR LICENSE Sobo Taco Spot, LLC Request for live Martha Garcia, entertainment Gerardo Garcia & William Reyes Matthew Lasinski

TYPESET: Wed Apr 09 12:20:30 EDT 2014

Contractual IT Functional Analyst II Grant System Manager Recruitment#: 14-999999-335 Filing Deadline: April 16, 2014, 11:59 pm Salary: $20.69-$33.03 per hour Work that matters. DHCD is a national leader in the financing and development of affordable housing and community development lending. We now have a Grant System Manager position available. This position will manage implementation of an automated grants management system for programs administered by the Division of Neighborhood Revitalization. Please visit www.jobaps.com/md to read more about these positions and to submit an online application. Please note that minimum qualifications ARE REQUIRED. EOE

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The RFP may be obtained on or after Monday, April 21, 2014, at the following location: Housing Authority of Baltimore City Division of Fiscal Operations, Purchasing Department 417 E. Fayette Street, Room 414 Baltimore, Maryland 21202 Attention: John Airey, Chief of Contracting Services Tel: (410) 396-3261 Fax: (410) 962-1586 John.Airey@habc.org Questions regarding the RFP should be submitted in writing to the individual indicated above, and must include the reference: HABC RFP Number B-1755-14.

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ANNE ARUNDEL COUNTY CAREER OPPORTUNITIES Engineer Manager Equipment Operator II Systems Analyst Firefighter II Visit our website at www.aacounty.org for additional information and to apply on-line. You may use the Internet at any Anne Arundel County library, or visit our office at 2660 Riva Road in Annapolis.

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