June 8, 2013 - June 8, 2013, The Afro-American A1 $1.00
www.afro.com
Volume 121 No. 44
JUNE 8, 2013 - JUNE 14, 2013
Supreme Court OK’s DNA Sampling During Arrests
Celebration of a ‘Determined’ Life
Critics Say May Adversely Impact Minorities of color. Meredith Curtis, a spokesperson for American Civil Liberties Union of Maryland, agreed. “There is a disproportionately high number of minorities who are arrested and you would have a database full of minorities,” said Curtis. “There is something intrinsically wrong with that.” Over the first three years of implementation, the state has extracted DNA samples from more than 33,000 men in Maryland; 61 percent of those men are African American. The Supreme Court ruling reverses a Maryland Court of Appeals ruling in Maryland v.
By Krishana Davis AFRO Staff Writer Civil rights experts and privacy advocates say the U.S. Supreme Court’s 5-4 decision to approve DNA sampling during arrests for “serious” crimes will disproportionately impact minorities. Larry Gibson, a professor at the University of Maryland School of Law, said he was disappointed with the Supreme Court’s decision in the ruling on Maryland’s DNA collection law. He said minorities could be negatively impacted by the ruling based on the continued use of racial profiling by law enforcement officers against people
INSIDE A3
Washington View
The Supreme Court and Privacy Violation
A4
Guilty Verdict Upheld in Robocall Case
INSERT • Walmart
Listen to “First Edition”
afro.com
Your History • Your Community • Your News
Join Host Sean Yoes Sunday @ 8 p.m. on 88.9 WEAA FM, the Voice of the Community.
Join the AFRO on Twitter and Facebook
Courtesy Photo
Members of New Shiloh Baptist Church, and pastors around the country, are celebrating the life of Rev. Dr. Harold A. Carter, Sr.
Continued on A3
See tribute on AFRO Faith page, B5.
Construction Officially Underway on Baltimore’s First Casino By Zenitha Prince Special to the AFRO With the official groundbreaking on May 29, construction of the $400 million Baltimore Horseshoe casino is moving “full steam ahead,” said casino official Alex Dixon. “The groundbreaking is a tremendous first step in bringing the physical building to fruition,” the 32-year-old said. “It’s ceremonial in nature but provides a lot of motivation to the team.” Looming legal challenges alleging potential environmental risks briefly halted construction of the 335,000-square-foot complex, but such delays are not unexpected, Dixon said, and the project is on track for its grand opening in the summer of 2014. “Every project of this size is going to have stepping stones and so it’s par for the course to have road blocks,” he said. But, for the most part, “the people we can identify in the community have been warm and accepting and have been rooting
for us.” Dixon, who was recently named vice president and assistant general manager of the new facility, played an integral role in courting investors to finance the project. Dixon first visited Charm City as a 15-yearold on a college tour of Morgan State University. And, as a student athlete at Howard University in nearby Washington, D.C., he often came to the city to play against the MSU football team, so he was familiar with the city. “In that process, we were very much cheerleaders of the growth prospects in Baltimore and that resonated with investors,” he told the AFRO. But even as Baltimore’s prospects lured investors, the casino’s potential benefits also lured local
Lt. Gov. Brown Taps Howard County Exec. Ulman for Running Mate By Ariel Medley Special to the AFRO Lt. Gov. Anthony G. Brown, who hopes to move into the state’s top executive post after next year’s election, has named Howard County Executive Ken Ulman as his running mate. Brown (D), who hails from Prince George’s County, made the announcement June 4 in Columbia. “Ken has proven to be an extraordinary, energetic, experienced and accomplished county executive,” Brown said. “He is focused on results and under his leadership, residents of Howard County have benefited and enjoyed success.” Elected county executive in 2006, Ulman has worked to ensure that Howard County remains, as Money magazine puts it, one of the “Best Places to Live” in America. Continued on A3
Howard County Executive Ken Ulman
Lt. Gov. Anthony G. Brown
supporters. Those cheerleaders include state and city officials such as Mayor Stephanie RawlingsBlake, who was on site for the groundbreaking on Russell Street. Among those expected benefits is the development of South Baltimore, the entryway to the city for visitors coming from Washington, D.C., Virginia and other southern states. “Where we’re located gives us the opportunity to provide a new gateway to Baltimore,” Dixon said. “We are literally at the doorstep of opportunity.” Horseshoe Baltimore is expected to generate more than $275 million annually in gaming and revenue and taxes for the state coffers, and $32 million annually Alex Dixon Continued on A4
Mentoring Program Targets African-American Males By Blair Adams Special to the AFRO
For 17 years, Cameron Miles has been leading the Mentoring Male Teens in the Hood program in Baltimore to target troubled males. Miles, who grew up West Baltimore, started the program after he saw an alarming number of young African-American men headed in the wrong direction. “The neighborhood is completely different today than it was then, but you still had your occasional stabbings,” said Miles of his old neighborhood. Working at the city’s Department of Social Services, Miles saw men coming in daily. “I began to notice there were young African-American men who were angry, disrespectful and who were just crying out for love,” he said. “I wanted to do something. I wanted to push men to do the right thing and to do better.” Miles knew that boys who have alternatives have the best chance of resisting the temptations of the streets. “Often, these young boys are immersing themselves in negative outlets, whether it’s drugs, gangs, alcohol or disrespecting women,” he said, adding that he wanted to “create an avenue where young men felt that someone believed in them.” Mentoring Male Teens in the Hood was
Copyright © 2013 by the Afro-American Company
Miles’ strategy for success for young men. He started the program in 1996 with just five young boys and one goal; to save young lives. Today, it is credited for providing an positive alternative to negative behavior. Miles recently hosted his fifth annual fundraiser at the New Shiloh Family Life Center in Baltimore. He said “a good chunk” of the money raised funds their summer
Continued on A4
Dr. Charles Ogletree, Harvard law professor
A2
The Afro-American, June 8, 2013 - June 14, 2013
NATION & WORLD
Black Harvard College Dean to Resign Amid Controversy Over E-Mail Search
Evelynn M. Hammonds, the first African-American and first female dean of Harvard College, will step down as dean on July 1, according to a statement posted online
Your History • Your Community • Your News
The Afro-American Newspapers
Baltimore Office • Corporate Headquarters 2519 N. Charles Street Baltimore, Maryland 21218-4602 410-554-8200 • Fax: 1-877-570-9297 www.afro.com
May 28. The announcement came just months after Hammonds was blasted for approving secret searches of resident deans’ e-mails in an effort to plug leaks about a cheating scandal involving more than 100 students. She will nevertheless remain at Harvard and return to teaching and research as a member of the History of Science and African and
Founded by John Henry Murphy Sr., August 13, 1892 Washington Publisher Emerita - Frances L. Murphy II Chairman of the Board/Publisher - John J. Oliver, Jr. Executive Assistant - Takiea Hinton - 410-554-8222 Receptionist - Wanda Pearson - 410-554-8200 Director of Development & Sponsorships Susan Gould - 410-554-8289- sgould@afro.com Director of Advertising Lenora Howze - 410-554-8271 - lhowze@afro.com Baltimore Advertising Manager Robert Blount - 410-554-8246 - rblount@afro.com Advertising Account Executive - Marquise Goodwin - 410-554-8274 Director of Finance - Jack Leister - 410-554-8242 Archivist - Ja-Zette Marshburn - 410-554-8265 Director, Community & Public Relations Diane W. Hocker - 410-554-8243 Editorial Executive Editor - Avis Thomas-Lester Editor - Dorothy Boulware News Editor - Gregory Dale Production Department - 410-554-8288 Global Markets Director - Benjamin M. Phillips IV - 410-554-8220 - bphillips@afro.com Baltimore Circulation/Distribution Manager Sammy Graham - 410-554-8266
Washington Office 1917 Benning Road, N.E. Washington, D.C. 20002-4723 202-332-0080 • Fax: 1-877-570-9297 General Manager Washington Circulation/Distribution Manager Edgar Brookins - 202-332-0080, ext. 116 Director of Advertising Lenora Howze - ext. 119 - lhowze@afro.com Office Administrator - Mia Hayes-Hawkins - ext. 112
Customer Service, Home Delivery and Subscriptions: 410-554-8234 • Customer Service@afro.com Billing Inquiries: 410-554-8226 Nights and Weekends: 410-554-8282
If you’re HIV+ and think you can’t afford the medication you need, there’s something you should know.
MADAP CAN HELP. The Maryland AIDS Drug Assistance Program (MADAP) helps cover the cost of many medications for low to moderate income people in Maryland who are living with HIV/AIDS. There are exciting, new drugs in the fight against HIV/AIDS. Don’t miss out because you can’t afford them. Call MADAP today. 410-767-6535 Baltimore Area 1-800-205-6308 Toll Free in Maryland 410-333-4800 tdd MADAP is a program of the AIDS Administration Maryland Department of Health and Mental Hygiene
www.ed.gov
Evelynn M. Hammonds
African American Studies departments. While some, including the school’s newspaper, The Harvard Crimson, called on the longtime educator to step down, she told The New York Times that the e-mail scandal did not motivate her decision, and that she was instead impelled to return to the classroom. “Being dean of Harvard College has been an immensely rewarding experience for me, but I miss engaging deeply with my scholarship and teaching,” Hammonds said in the online statement. In the shared statement, university officials praised Hammond for her contributions to the undergraduate program at the university.
Ruth Alice Lucas, First Black Woman Air Force Colonel, Laid to Rest at Arlington
Ruth Alice Lucas broke barriers when, in 1968, she became the first African-American woman to attain the rank of colonel in the Air Force. Her accomplishments were honored during her funeral services May 29 at Arlington National Cemetery. As a crowd of uniformed
airmen and loved ones looked on, Lucas was given a full military tribute befitting her rank, including six horses drawing a caisson, a firing party that saluted her with three rifle volleys, and music from the U.S. Air Force Band, The Washington Post reported. Speaking at the graveside, Air Force chaplain, Maj. Robin Stephenson-Bratcher, said Col. Lucas, who died in her Washington, D.C. home on March 23 at the age of 92, should serve as an inspiration for others. Lucas focused her advocacy and work on the areas of education and training, particularly in the area of literacy. In the Air Force she organized programs to improve the education of men in uniform. Wikimedia Commons Lucas began teaching Ruth A. Lucas while studying at Tuskegee Institute in Alabama, where she majored in education and minored in sociology. She later obtained a master’s degree from Columbia University in New York, according to the Journal of Blacks in Higher Education. She enlisted in the armed forces in 1942 and joined the newly-created U.S. Air Force in 1947. The pioneering servicewoman became the first Black woman to enroll in the Joint Forces Staff College in Norfolk, Va. When she retired from active duty in 1970, she was the highestranking African-American woman in the Air Force and worked in the office of the deputy assistant secretary of defense for education at the Pentagon.
Teen Pregnancies Fall to Record Low
Efforts to prevent teenage pregnancies appear to be working, according to a new Centers for Disease Control and Prevention report that showed an acceleration in the decline in teenage pregnancies over the past few years. Released just as the United States observes National Teen Pregnancy Prevention Month, the May report found that birth rates for teenagers aged 15 to 19 reached a record low, falling 25 percent nationwide from 2007 to 2011. Birth rates fell most dramatically among Hispanic youth, who previously had higher rates than other racial and ethnic groups. Latino youth saw a 34 percent decline in birth rates, followed by declines of 24 percent for non-Hispanic Stock Image Black teenagers and 20 percent for nonHispanic White teenagers. Dr. Howard K. Koh, assistant secretary for health with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, said the trend is attributable to several factors including stronger teen pregnancy prevention education, higher rates of contraceptive use by teens who are sexually active, and the choice by many teens to delay sex. The declines in teen birth rates will help mitigate those trends, but Koh said there is still a lot of work to be done. Significant racial and economic disparities persist—teen birth rates for Hispanics and nonHispanic Blacks are nearly double the national average. The U.S. also continues to lag behind other developed nations, which have much lower teen birth rates.
A2
The Afro-American, June 8, 2013 - June 8, 2013
June 8, 2013 - June 14, 2013, The Afro-American
A3
Washington View
Recent Supreme Court Ruling Could Open the Way for Privacy Violation Preeminent Harvard Law Professor Charles Ogletree, said the Supreme Court’s ruling Monday legitimizing Maryland law enforcement’s use of an overreaching procedure of collecting genetic data in serious crimes will likely lead the way to more troubling privacy violations of the 4th sport-utility vehicle sought in By Alan King Amendment’s protection connection with the murder of AFRO Staff Writer against “unreasonable Hudson’s mother and brother. The white, 1994 Chevrolet Jennifer Hudson and other search and seizure.” Suburban with Illinois relatives positively identified ‘This opens up alicense Adrienne Pandora’s Box on how far Washington law enforcement can go with AFRO Columnist technology as evidence tools going forward,” Ogletree said, adding “This hotly contested [criminal justice] issue won’t be resolved with this case or even the next one; it will take some time to figure out.” Ogletree notes a trend in the Supreme Court’s split ruling (5-4) that DNA sampling is minimally intrusive and does not violate the 4th amendment. He suspects there will be similar close decisions as court watchers wait for the justice’s ruling in two critical upcoming civil rights cases before their term ends -- one on voting rights, the other on affirmative action in Courtesy Photos higher education. Jennifer Hudson and her mom, Darnell Donerson who Monday’s SCOTUS decision overturned was killed, as well as her brother, Jason. an earlier ruling by the Maryland Court of Appeals. The Maryland challenge came from Alonzo King, of Wicomico County,was whose DNA plate X584859 found on the body of her 7-year-old sample was linked to a 2003 unsolved rape after he was Chicago’s West Side after nephew Monday, just hours police received a 7He a.m. arrested in 2009 on aninunrelated assault charge. wascall later after his body was found a convicted of the rape. Justice Anthony Kennedy ruled the DNA sampling was a simple police booking procedure to “identify” suspects, while conservative Justice Antonin Scalia – usually not one that Ogletree agrees with – said it is an overreaching power tool police and prosecutors which be used whether you are andcan Dallas Cowboys players Byfor Alan King Tony and Terrell Owens, AFRO Staff rightly Writer or wrongly, and “arrested for Romo whatever reason.”
“It is so clear that [Scalia] in making his dissent is which raises funds to send the young “kings” on college lamenting the role of technology in what the founders meant tours. “I only wish there were more African Americans like with the [4th] Amendment,” Ogletree said. [founder Cameron Miles] who would spend all their time He pointed out that Justice Stephen Breyer, who sided and money doing the same to help troubled youth who find with the conservative wing, has a history of ruling in favor themselves often fatherless, homeless and without a vision for of law enforcement against defendants in criminal cases and their lives,” Ogletree said. Scalia is a strict adherent of what he views as the original 1, 2008 -The former deputy director of the D.C. Public Defender A3 November November 7, 2008, The Washington Afro-American words and intent of the Founding Fathers. Service and trustee of the University of the District of Maryland’s test case on the collection of DNA samples Columbia, is also co-founder of a public charter school in without a warrant, Ogletree warns, is a watershed ruling Cambridge, Mass., the Benjamin Banneker Charter School which is not just about locking up criminals or “fishing for neighborhood children who have “troubling experiences” from a neighbor about a suspiposted fliers bearing his photoexpeditions” for suspects from the cold case database, but it in the regular public school. He hired specialized cious vehicle. The man noticed graph around theteachers city. On also sets the stage for further erosion of all citizens’ rights to with expertise and empathy for working with the students the vehicle while walking his Sunday, Jennifer Hudson asked dog. According to the Chicago for the public’s help in finding privacy. on subjects modeled after Maryland-born Banneker’s Tribune, boy had beenGeorge’s shot her nephew. In her and MySpace Eventhe former Prince County State’s Attorney accomplishment in science, technology, engineering math multiple times in the back seat blog, she thanked fans and supGlenn Ivey, who pushed for DNA sampling to get “cold case – now known as STEM courses. of the vehicle. The SUV, regisporters for their prayers and He is proud of those students who are now graduating tered to Hudson’s murdered offered a $100,000 reward to brother, was towed with the from college, some with honors. anyone who returned the boy boy’s body inside and is being alive. However, some minority students may not be so fortunate processed by evidence techniSince the investigation, in the future. Ogletree is keeping a watchful eye on the cians and workers. The body Hudson – who gained stardom Supreme Court which is expected to rule any day on now – was later removed and taken to after appearing “American before their session ends in June –Idol,” on a landmark education the Cook County Medical and then won an Examiner’s office. Academy Awardend for her role in case, Fisher v. Univ. of Texas, which “will likely Hudson and other family affirmative action as we know it.” the movie Dreamgirls – has members arrived at the Medical stayed out of the public eye. He suspects a split decision in the The Fisher case will negate Examiner’s office mid-afterChicago Tribune reportJulian King, Jennnifer Hudson’s nephew. hits” from the national database, agreed that the ruling tests the 2003 SCOTUS affirmative action ruling involving themoved noon to identify the body. ed that a parade of cars Given the choice between look- implications for everyone.” slowlyJustice past herSandra family’s home new limits and has “widespread University of Michigan in which retired Day spokesman for the office the murders but is being held in Monday morning, past the ing at the body or earlier thisA In adirectly television interview week, he added that is O’Connor’s ruling was based on the importance of diversity told the newspaper that Hudson jail for parole violation after viewing it on a wall-mounted news vans, reporters and curiwhy “state legislatures need to set limits on how [the DNA in the classroom, the military, and the workplace.ous onlookers. sampling] is used.” Predicting a similar split decision in the 1965Neighbors Voting stood “She held her family. It was obviously very moment.” quietly When you hands shut your with door and close your curtains do you RightsaAct case,emotional Ogletree said the court will likely strikeand reflected on have “a reasonable expectation of“remained privacy,”strong believing that down the central statute which requires federal oversight andthe for her famibeing convicted of attempted video screen, the family chose violence. your intimate actions will remain private? When you are permission for any changes in local voting practices in states ly” and was clearly its leader. murder and vehicular hijackthe latter. According to the In front of the Hudson’s withwindows her fami- which ing. Cook County violated records show driving Hudson down thesaid, street “in plain “She view”held buthands with the historically and suppressed minority voting Tribune, “Yes, home, men in heavy jackets ly,” the spokesman said. “It that he pleaded guilty to both that’s and hooded sweatshirts came to rolledhim.” up, do you trust that your heart-to-heart confession rights. was obviously a very emotional charges in 1999. He was also kiss the twingoing whiteforward,” crosses barto a close confidant will not end up as criminal evidence “We’ll have to wait and see what happens moment.” convicted in 1998 for possesing the names of Donerson and someday? How far will law enforcement be allowed to Ogletree said, “it’s only days away.” The boy – the son of Julia sion of a stolen motor vehicle. Jason. Jennifer’s sister – had He was released from prison in intrude on your privacy as more Hudson, sophisticated 21st century “Everybody is sick of going beenare missing since 2006 after serving seven years Washington surveillance and technological tools invented toFriday, ease Veteran journalist Adrienne writes for through stuff likeweekly this,” Artisha when a relative found Julian’s for the attempted murder and West, a formerMaryland resident of the investigations? the AFRO about relevant issues in the District, and grandmother, Darnell car hijacking charges. area told the Tribune. “We all The well-known legal scholar was in Baltimore last week Northern Virginia. Send correspondence to her at editor@ No wonder Obama’s campaign is Donerson, 57, and his uncle, The boy remained missing have to stick together. All these trying him from theat the Mentoring to be to thedistance keynote speaker Male29,Teens Jason Hudson, shot dinner to death afro.com. through a long weekend in young children are dying, and
Jennifer Hudson and Relatives Identify Body of Her Slain Nephew
ACORN Fights Back
“Maryland’s test case on the collection of DNA samples without a warrant…sets the stage for further erosion of all citizens’ rights
Leader Calls Voter Registration Fraud Charges ‘Bogus’ Presidential candidate John McCain’s attack on ACORN – Associated Community Organization for Reform Now – Continued A1 of the confirms thefrom success organization, the head of the group which says. nullified the King, “This is testimony to the work conviction and life sentence we’ve done and success we’ve of Jay Alonzo Kingpresident in a 2003 had,” Maude Hurd, of rape case.said King arrested ACORN, in was an interview the AFRO. inwith Wicomico County in April “When this attack started, we 2009 on assault charges. DNA had just announced that we had evidence during hisvotregisteredtaken 1.3 million new arrest then connected himtotosay ers,” she said. “That’s just that2003 someone’s the rape. running scared because of ACORN’s success.” The ACLU of Maryland, McCain, who is running for Maryland NAACP and thetickpresident on the Republican State Legislative Black in the et, lashed out at ACORN final debate Barack in Caucus wereagainst instrumental Obama, contending the group “is lobbying for a contingency on the verge of maybe perpetratiningthe 2009 Maryland DNAin one of the greatest frauds collection law, which placed voter history in this country, maybeon destroying the fabriconly of limits DNA swabbing democracy.” on those arrested for serious Factcheck.org, a non-partisan crimes including murder, Web site, found those claims to rape, first-degree with assault, be “exaggerated,” “no evidence of any arson such democracykidnapping, sexual destroying assault andfraud.” other similar Hurd believes the McCain crimes. charges were politically motivated.In the majority opinion Shecourt, said, “Because it’s lowby the Justice Anthony and moderate-income people, Kennedy compared the DNA and people of color, I believe the sampling to other methods of McCain campaign thinks those identifying offenders such as voters are going to vote Democratic, which is not necesfingerprinting. sarily true.”identification of “DNA ACORN is no stranger to controversy. For 38 years, the non-partisan organization has fought for social and economic justice Continued from A1 for lowand moderate-income Americans. With 400,000 memUlman has aimed to improve ber families organized schools, increase jobsinto andmore than 1,200 neighborhood chapprovide health options ters in 110 citiescare nationwide, to uninsured county ACORN has over the residents years seen its share the of criticism while advothrough “Healthy Howard cating for affordable housing, Health Plan,” according to a living wages, healthcare for the statement. Howard County underserved— and while organisizing known for having voter registrationthe drives. But noneone hasranked been as schools withering number and as this in thebaseless state and theone. lowest With the presidential election unemployment ratesaway, in less than two weeks Maryland, officials said. ACORN’s detractors allege the organization has engaged “I’ve known Ken forin massive voter registration after years,” said Brown. fraud “We met the reported discovery of bogus while working through public names, such as Mickey Mouse
among the names submitted to election officials. Hurd said those workers, who were doing those things without ACORN’s knowledge or permission, were fired. “The evidence that has surfaced so far they faked arrestees is shows a reasonable forms to get paid for work they search that can be considered didn’t do, not to stuff ballot part of routine booking boxes.”aACORN, she said, is the procedure,” said victim of fraud, notKennedy. the perpetrator of it. and analyzing a “Taking Hurd said the only things cheek swab of the arrestee’s bogus are the charges themDNA is, likefactcheck. fingerprinting selves. And org and photographing, agrees. It concluded, “Neither a legitimate police ACORN nor its employees have booking procedure that is been found guilty of, or even reasonable under thefraudulent Fourth charged with, casting Amendment.” votes.” The problem cameScalia about priJustice Antonin marilyabecause the waythe wrote dissent,ofstating ACORN operates. Rather than ruling create ait precedent rely onwill volunteers, pays peofor ple,abuse many in of law themenforcement poor or unemployed, to sign uptonew voters. powers leading increased The idea was to both those DNA testing in help violation of being registered and those doing the Constitution’s amendment the registration. against Maudunreasonable explained, “We have a zero tolerance policy for delibersearches. ate “Make falsification of registration.” no mistake about it: Most news account neglect to because of today’s decision, point out that ACORN is your DNA taken required by can law be to turn in all registration forms. And they also fail and entered into a national to note that wasare theever organizadatabase if ityou tion, in many instances, that first arrested, rightly wrongly, brought the phonyorregistrations and forattention whatever reason,” to the of authorities. McCain camp saidThe Scalia. “This willapparently solve isn’t interested in those some extra crimes, to fine be sure. points, preferring to air misleading ads that seek to link Obama to ACORN, thereby undercutting his political support. McCain: I’m John McCain and I approve this message. Announcer: is Barack service about 10Who years ago… Obama? A man with “a He was even a guest atpolitical my baptism performed at warp wedding…He’s a likeable speed.” Vast ambition. After colguy,” hemoved said. “I forward lege, he to look Chicago. Became a community organizer. to the partnership.” There, Obama metof Madeleine Brown spoke Ulman’s Talbot, part of the Chicago value in partnerships branch of ACORN. He and was so collaboration. impressive that he was asked to train the ACORN staff. “He’s a relationships What didBrown. ACORN “He in Chicago guy,” said has engage in? Bullying banks. demonstrated his ability to Intimidation tactics. Disruption collaborate with the business of business. ACORN forced banks to issueand risky home loans. community with partners Thethe same types and of loans on federal statethat caused the financial crisis we’re government level.” in today.
DNA Sampling
group, saying, “Barack Obama Never Organized with ACORN.” But Obama’s ties to ACORN run long and deep. He taught classes for ACORN. They even endorsed him for President. But now ACORN is in trouble. areyour at least ButReporter: so wouldThere taking 11 investigations across the DNA whenever you fly on an country involving thousands of airplane.” potentially fraudulent ACORN There are currently 26 forms. Announcer: voter states with lawsMassive allowing fraud. And the Obama campaign for the collection of DNA of paid more than $800,000 to an those arrested for felonies ACORN front for get out the vote and more serious crimes. In efforts. Pressuring banks to issue risky California, law enforcement loans. Nationwide voter fraud. agents can take DNA from Barack Obama. Bad judgment. Blind ambition. Too risky for America.
Identification Statements
POSTMASTER: Send addresses changes to: The Afro-American Newspaper Company, 2519 N. Charles Street, Baltimore, MD 21218-4602. The Washington Afro-American & Washington Tribune — (0276-6523) is published weekly by the Afro-American Newspapers at 1917 Benning Road, N.E., Washington, D.C. 20002-4723. Subscription Rate: Washington - 1 Year - $40.00. Periodical Postage paid at Washington, D.C. POSTMASTER: Send addresses changes to: The Washington Afro-American & Washington Tribune, 2519 N. Charles Street, Baltimore, MD 21218-4602.
which police and volunteers
for what?”
Miranda Rights. He said or race of the person being Blacks are disproportionately cross-referenced. He stopped because of racial continued that if the person profiling than any other race. is not convicted of the crime, “This isn’t a war or crime their DNA evidence would be or a war on drugs; this is a destroyed. war on us.” NAACP Baltimore branch Attorney General Doug President Tessa Hill-Aston Gansler said he disagrees said she is leery about DNA with notions that the ruling sampling, but believes it can will adversely impact people help Blacks as long as it is not of color, calling the Supreme abused. Court ruling a victory. “I think DNA is a good Jason Hudson “I would think African being impacted by the thing in helping with freeing Americans would think this is people who have been a great law,” Gansler told the wrongfully accused and are AFRO following the Supreme facing the death penalty,” Court ruling. “Before we were SQUARE HIGH said Hill-Aston. “It has been relying more on witnesses and instrumental in helping to free there are inconsistencies with people of color.” — A. Dwight Pettit eyewitness testimony. Now She continued that there we will be able to tell who has to be a watchdog power criminal justice system, we’re committed the crime and who to ensure the rights of citizens did not.” the ones who need the most NOTare ONnot THEabused LIST with DNA BREAD Gansler said extracting constitutional protection.” sampling. DNA samplings is the Pettit said the lessening of “We have to be watchful same as cross-referencing the protections of the fourth and pay attention. Right now by fingerprinting or mug amendment is the beginning they are just arresting based LEFT of the erosion of civil rights, onRIGHT serious crimes, but you shots. He said the computer along with other rulings have to make sure there is no analyzing the DNA would which lessened the public’s abuse of power.” not be biased to the ethnicity
“This isn’t a war or crime or a Since on McCain’s comments,this is a war on war drugs; ACORN’s 87 offices have been bombarded with threats and us.” racist mail.
The day after the presidential debate, vandals broke into the organization’s Boston and Seattle anyone arrested with a offices and stole computers. felony. The samples are then After a Cleveland representative appeared on an e-mail was uploaded toTV, a national federal sent to the local office saying government database whereshe “is going to have her life ended.” they are cross-referenced A worker in Providence, R.I.,with DNA in aunsolved cases. received threatening call saying,In“We you get off work theknow first three years of at 9”program and uttered racial epithets. the in Maryland, A caller to one office left a less thanon 20the percent of the message answering DNA matches through machine, saying:ran “Hi, I was just calling to let you know in that the database resulted Barack Obama to get convictions of needs crimes. hung. He’s a (expletive deleted) nigger, and he’s a piece of (expletive deleted). You guys are fraudulent, and you need to go to hell. All the niggers on oak trees. They’re gonna get all hung honeys,Brown they’respoke going to get assassiproudly nated, they’recommitment gonna get killed.” of Ulman’s Another message said, “You to public service and liberal idiots. Dumb (expletive enthusiasm to get started. deleted). Welfare bums. You guyscharacterized just (expletiveUlman deleted)as a He come tolistener” our country, “good whoconsume will be every natural resource there is, successful on the campaign and make a lot of babies. That’s trail as guys a result. all you do. And then suck up the welfare expectthe every“You needand to know one else and to pay for your hospital dreams aspirations of bills for your kids. I jus’ say let the said.the“Active yourpeople,” kids die. he That’s best listening, that is you die. move. Just let yourhow children Forget understand about payingand for hospital better better bills for them. I’m not gonna do govern.” it. You guys are lowlifes. And I Ulman’s experience as hope you all die.” theHurd chiefthinks exec the in ahate successful calls will cease soon. county makes him prime to “In at two I think these assist theweeks, top, officials said. attacks will be over. But I think it “Gov. O’Malley and I will be harder for us to get our have the graces role of name redefined back on good because they really trashed us in the lieutenant governor. the last few weeks.” The lieutenant governor is But ACORN will not be now expected to be a fully deterred. operational partner andfor I a “We’ve been fighting long time, for has overthe 30 skill years, for believe Ken the rights of low- to andtake moderateand enthusiasm on income people all across the the responsibility,” he said. country,” Hurd said. “We’re “I am to looking forward going continue to fightto for economic justice in our commucampaigning with him.” nities.”
Brown Taps Running Mate
Baltimore Afro-American — (USPS 040-800) is published weekly by The Afro-American Newspapers, 2519 N. Charles Street, Baltimore, MD 21218-4602. Subscription Rate: Baltimore - 1 Year - $40.00 (Price includes tax.) Checks for subscriptions should be made payable to: The Afro-American Newspaper Company, 2519 N. Charles Street, Baltimore, MD 21218-4602. Periodicals postage paid at Baltimore, MD.
in his grandmother’s home in the 7000 block of South Yale A. Dwight Pettit, a Avenue. An Amber Alert –who a desigBaltimore attorney nation for high-risk missing specializes in constitutional children – was issued Friday law, thewas Supreme Court’s after said Julian discovered ruling will have a huge impact missing after the murders. Police arrested William on minorities. Balfour, theanytime missing boy’s “I think the stepfather and estranged husband Supreme Court takes away of Julia, at his girlfriend’s or lessens apartment constitutional Southside several protection automatically hours after itthe murders. Balfour’sminorities,” mother, Michele, impacts said has told reporters herthe son had Pettit. “Since that we’re nothing to do with the slayings. highest number of people Balfour remains a suspect in
BEFORE THE PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION OF MARYLAND THE MATTER 1 IN BANANA
OF THE APPLICATION OF THE BALTIMORE GAS AND ELECTRIC COMPANY FOR ADJUSTMENTS TO ITS ELECTRIC AND GAS BASE RATES CASE NO. 9326 NOTICE OF PRE-HEARING CONFERENCE A Pre-Hearing Conference in the above-titled matter is scheduled for Thursday, June 20, 2013, beginning at 10:00 a.m., at: Maryland Public Service Commission Before age five, every room is a classroom. 16th Floor Hearing Room William Donald Schaefer Tower Fun learning opportunities are everywhere. Simple things like St. identifying Paul Street, Baltimore, counting6and shapes activateMaryland a child’s learning ability,
and help them enter school more prepared. That’s why PNC
founded Up Great its aSpanish-language equivalent Crezca The purpose of Grow the hearing is and to set procedural schedule for this matter, $ con Éxito, a 10-year,to 100 million program help prepare young consider any petitions intervene that havetobeen filed, and childrenany for other schoolpreliminary and life. Pick up a free bilingual Street™ consider matters requested bySesame the parties. “Happy, Healthy, Ready for School” kit at a PNC branch. It’s filled with all kinds of simple, everyday things you can do to help a child Any learn. persons seekingwe tocan intervene in this should Together, work with ourproceeding communities so an file entire1 an original and seventeen (17) paper plus one electronic copy , generation won’tcopies, just grow up... but grow up great.
of a petition to intervene with David J. Collins, Executive Secretary, Maryland Public Service Commission, William Donald Schaefer Tower, To6find goBaltimore, to pncgrowupgreat.com St. out Paulmore, Street, Maryland 21202 or call 1-877-PNC-GROW. by 5:00 p.m., EDT, Monday June 17, 2013.
1 The Commission encourages parties to use the Commission’s “e-file” system for filing the electronic copy. Details of the “e-file” system are available on the Commission’s web page, www.psc.state.md.us. Additionally, five of the paper copies of the petition shall be three-hole punched.
TM /©2008 Sesame Workshop. All rights reserved. ©2008 The PNC Financial Services Group, Inc. All rights reserved.
Adve
Publ
Inser
Ad S
Title:
If you in err cont at (4
A4
The Afro-American, June 8, 2013 - June 14, 2013
June 8, 2013 - June 8, 2013, The Afro-American
Julius Henson - Guilty Verdict Affirmed By AFRO Staff The Maryland Court of Specials Appeals upheld the guilty verdict in the election fraud trial of Julius Henson, former campaign consultant to former Maryland Gov. Robert Ehrlich, for staging automated Election Day calls designed to prevent Black voters from the polls in 2010. The three-judge panel rejected an appeal by Henson, who contended that the 2012 jury verdict was inconsistent and that the application of the law was unconstitutionally vague. In a 17-page ruling, the court brushed aside his contentions and reaffirmed the conviction of Henson by a Baltimore jury that he conspired to send out the robocalls without
an authority line explaining who sent the message. “This case presents us with a sad tale,” Judge Albert J. Matricciani said in an opinion written for the three-judge panel. The calls, which were sent out during the 2010 general election in Prince George’s County and Baltimore City, went out to 110,000 phones. “Hello. I’m calling to let everybody know that Governor O’Malley and President Obama have been successful,” the call said. “Our goals have been met. The polls were correct and we took it back. We’re OK. Relax. Everything’s fine. The only thing left to do is watch it on TV tonight. Congratulations, and thank you.” The ruling said that Henson “and his collaborators callously attempted to
Mentoring Program Continued from A1
enrichment trip. The group operates on donations and some grant funds. “I want to take them away from Baltimore,” he said of the trip. “They need to know that there is more to life than what they see here.” The keynote speaker for the event was Harvard Law School professor Charles Ogletree, who serves as a mentor in Boston and helped to start a charter school. “Two years ago when I met Miles and his group, I was so impressed to see he put so much time into this mentoring program,” Ogletree told the AFRO. He called it a “fascinating program” and said called Miles’ efforts “unparalleled.” In his June 1 speech to the group, Ogletree told the young men that “the sky’s the limit” in what they can achieve. He said he fashioned the speech “to make them aware of the challenges they face… And to let them know they can overcome.” Ogletree, who is married and has two grown children, didn’t have an easy start to his own life. He was raised by his mother and was the first in his family to graduate
from high school. He said with support and guidance from his mother and family, he persevered and succeeded. A former public defender in Washington D.C., he spends considerable time working for causes that benefit young
Delaware and Philadelphia later this month. He and the teens have been invited by President Obama to attend a luncheon on Aug. 24 and to tour the Industrial Bank in Washington, D.C. Miles said he looks for
manipulate members of the electorate in an effort to dissuade predominantly AfricanAmerican voters from exercising their constitutional right to vote in a gubernatorial election.” The court said the Henson argument “presents no grounds to reverse his conviction or sentence.” The African- American political operative was ordered by U.S. District Court Judge Catherine Blake to pay $1 million to the state for the attempt to discourage Black voters from visiting the polls in 2010. Henson told the AFRO in 2010: “It’s really nonsensical that [the complaint about the call] is coming from the people who won by 14 points and were leading by 14 points for more than a week.”
By AFRO Staff
– Cameron Miles
people like Ogletree to help mentor the young men. “It’s about putting people in front of young men who can be a positive influence,” he said.
Julius Henson
Prez of Balto NAACP Honored by Boy Scouts
“I want to take them away from Baltimore. They need to know that there is more to life than what they see here.”
people, from raising funds for Stanford to serving as the chairman of the board of the trustees of the University of the District of Columbia and the B.E.L.L. Foundation, which sponsors after-school programs in D.C., New York and Boston. He established a scholarship program to assist needy students in pursuit of a higher education in his hometown of Merced, Calif. Miles is married and he and his wife are expecting a baby. He is taking his group to
A3
Courtesy Photo
Tessa Hill-Aston, Baltimore NAACP president
Tessa Hill-Aston, president of the Baltimore City Branch of the NAACP, recently was awarded for her work on behalf of local Boy Scouts. Hill-Aston, who encouraged the local NAACP branch to form a scout troop, was presented a Baltimore City Light Award by the Baltimore Area Council of the Boy Scouts of America. She was honored at the organization’s 3rd Annual Baltimore City Lights Award Breakfast at the Forest Park Golf Club for her contribution to Boy Scouts and other young Baltimore residents. “Among the most important work I do as president is to…ensure opportunities for young people to become strong, stable and productive adults,” said Hill-Aston, in a statement. “The Baltimore City NAACP is proud of its partnership with the Boy Scouts and looks forward to a long lasting relationship that shares the proud tradition of scouting with boys in Baltimore. This award means a great deal to me because it represents my commitment to our city’s young men.” Besides starting a Boy Scout troop, the Baltimore City NAACP branch is supporting scouts by encouraging local businesses to discount supplies, uniforms and other necessities, the statement said.
Casino Rendering
Baltimore’s First Casino Continued from A1
for Baltimore City—welcome revenue in a still challenging economy. And developers have pledged to create 2,000 construction jobs and 1,700 permanent jobs. CBAC Gaming, LLC, the Caesarsled consortium that is developing the casino, is paying a city staffer to help fill those employment slots, and part of Dixon’s job is to oversee that hiring process. “There’s nothing more rewarding than to help offer someone a job. And doing that 1,700 times over will be even more rewarding,” he said.
Before joining Caesars in 2008, Dixon served in New York, London and Los Angeles as an analyst with Goldman Sachs & Co. and in Las Vegas as an associate with Silver Pacific Advisors, LLC. During his time at Caesars, he served in several leadership positions, including the director of planning and analysis for such high-profile Las Vegas casinos as Paris, Bally’s and Planet Hollywood and as chief of staff to Caesars Entertainment President of Enterprise Shared Services John Payne. In those
roles, he oversaw capital and operating budgets, human resources matters and regulatory compliance issues as well as communications, operations and information technology. The Howard University graduate said, however, that his current position is the answer to a dream. Born and raised in Las Vegas, Dixon is a third-generation casino employee— his grandmother was a housekeeper and his dad also worked in a gaming club. “It was always my dream to help run one of these casinos,” he said. Dixon’s current job profile includes working with General Manager Chad Barnhill to ensure the casino is “operationally ready,” doing outreach to local businesses that wants to partner with the casino and working with the design and construction team to “ensure the facility comes to life.” The gambling emporium—the first Horseshoe Casino along the MidAtlantic/Eastern seaboard—will feature a 110,000-square-foot gaming floor with slot machines, table games and “a World Series of Poker” room. The complex will also feature two outwardfacing restaurants, a 20,000-square-foot “Taste of Baltimore” food hall and three lounges. “[Visitors] will walk away from this facility saying. ‘This is not a generic box that could be found anywhere in the country; it is unique to Baltimore,’” Dixon promised.
June 8, 2013 - June 14, 2013, The Afro-American
A5
HISTORY
Arlington National Cemetery Event Honors Civil Rights Martyr Medgar Evers
People who knew Evers said he was fearless in his fight and committed to his cause, despite living under constant threat of violence. A few weeks before he died, a Molotov cocktail was Medgar Evers served his country in the U.S. Army in World thrown at his house and he was almost hit by a car that sped in War II and returned to his home state of Mississippi to do battle his direction, according to historical accounts. against discrimination and segregation. He was recognized “Those of us who were very close to him have borne a lot of around the country for his efforts and hated by racists determined pain, anguish and anger over the way it happened,” said Dorie to keep Blacks from attaining the rights they deserved as citizens. Ladner of Northwest Washington, a retired social worker who Early on the morning of June 12, 1963, Evers, the field was among a group of student activists who attended a mass secretary for the NAACP in Mississippi, was fatally shot in the meeting with Evers only hours before he died. “He was doing driveway of his home in Jackson by a coward hiding in some so much and to have that happen so suddenly…That doesn’t go bushes with a rifle with a telescopic lens. His wife, Myrlie, and away.” their children, Darrell Kenyatta, Reena Denise, and James Van, Lader said she and others from the Civil Rights Movement had been waiting up for him to come home from an organizing are traveling to Mississippi from points around the country on meeting. June 11 to be there on the 50th anniversary of his death on June On June 5, his widow, Myrlie Evers-Williams, former 12. President Bill Clinton, U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder, “I am going to bear witness on the day he was murdered 50 NAACP Chairman Roslyn Brock, NAACP President and CEO years ago,” she said. “I thank God that I’m still Benjamin Todd Jealous and others gathered at his alive to be able to do that.” grave at Arlington National Cemetery In the spring of 1963, Evers was on a mission to honor his memory at a wreath-laying to defeat Jim Crow. As the field secretary ceremony on the 50th anniversary of for the NAACP, he advocated for citizens his assassination. Evers was buried at who faced everything from unfair education Arlington on June 19, 1963 with full and employment practices to voting rights military honors as more than 3,000 loved violations and violence. He had conducted ones and admirers watched. an investigation into the death of teenager “I am elated that you can get on a plane Emmett Till after he was murdered in 1955 at Medgar Evers Airport and go to Medgar in Money, Miss. He had also advised James Evers School in Brooklyn,” Clinton said to Meredith, the student who integrated the h t a e the crowd at Arlington on June 5. “There University of Mississippi. d s’ of Ever e g a r e was meaning in Medgar Evers life and death. In late May, 1963, he energized Black v RO’s co The AF The meaning…was that he embraced the citizens with an impassioned speech delivered on television fundamental struggle.” in Jackson. “History has reached a turning point,” he told the Jealous called Evers “a hero among heroes in the struggle for television audience, according to historical accounts. civil and human rights…fighting to expand the vote and put an His words spurred Blacks to action. An integrated group of end to Jim Crow even though he knew death could come at any students made national news when they were attacked by racists moment.” during a peaceful lunch counter sit in. Jackson’s mayor and city “Medgar Evers leaves a legacy of the utmost courage and the leaders were forced to engage Evers and other Black leaders ultimate sacrifice,” Jealous said in a statement. “He is numbered about their demands. While the negotiations moved forward, among the great men and women upon whose broad shoulders White hoodlums stepped up their attacks on Black citizens. we still stand today.” Young Blacks, frustrated at being refused even basic By Zachary Lester AFRO Staff Writer
AMERicANHicoNs
NAACP Photo
L to R: President Bill Clinton; Derrick Johnson, president of Mississippi NAACP; Benjamin Jealous, NAACP president and CEO; James Van Evers, son of Medgar Evers and Myrlie Evers-Williams, who was presented an NAACP flag by Jealous. rights—like trying on clothes and shoes in stores—took to the streets in demonstrations. On June 11, Evers, Black leaders and several members of the clergy, and young activists, including Ladner, met at a church in Jackson to discuss a boycott of local businesses that discriminated. After the mass meeting, one of several called by Evers to address problems, several of the participants gathered at the Elks Lodge for dinner, said Ladner, then a 19-year-old college student at Tougaloo College and member of CORE, the Congress of Racial Equality. “After we finished eating, we all said our goodbyes,” Ladner said. “Medgar said, ‘See you in the morning.’ I said, ‘See you in the morning.’ Everybody else said it. That’s the way we always left each other. Then, we all…drove away, not knowing it was the last time we would see him alive.” Ladner said friends found it doubly difficult to deal with Evers’ death when his murderer was not brought to justice. White supremacist and Klansman Byron De La Beckwith, who owned the rifle found at the scene that was determined to be the murder weapon and whose fingerprints were found on it, was allowed to go free twice after all-White juries deadlocked during murder trials. He was finally convicted in 1994 by an integrated jury and died in prison in 2001. AFRO Intern Talib Babb contributed to this report.
a celebration of the people, places and things we love... click on macys.com/icons & be part of our tribute to the American way!
wow! pass
EXTRA SAVINGS ON ALL SALE & CLEARANCE APPAREL! (EXCEPT SPECIALS & SUPER BUYS)
EXTRA 2O% Off
select sale & clearance apparel for him & her Extra 15% off all sale & clearance watches, fine & fashion jewelry, coats, suits, dresses, intimates; suit separates & sportcoats for him & select men’s shoes and home items Excludes: Everyday Values (EDV), specials, super buys, apparel for boys, girls & infants, shoes for her, kids & infants, athletic shoes for him, her & kids, furniture, mattresses, floor coverings, rugs, electrics/electronics, cosmetics/fragrances, gift cards, jewelry trunk shows, previous purchases, special orders, selected licensed depts., special purchases, services. Exclusions may differ at macys.com. Cannot be combined with any savings pass/coupon, extra discount or credit offer except opening a new Macy’s account. EXTRA SAVINGS % APPLIED TO REDUCED PRICES. or text “cpn” to macys (62297)
VAlid 6/5-6/12/2013
summer sale 25%-6O% OFF What YOu neeD tO get set FOR suMMeR!
plus, take an eXtRa 2O% OR 15% OFF† With YOuR MaCY’s CaRD OR pass †eXClusiOns applY; see pass.
DOn’t Miss speCtaCulaR 3-DaY speCials FRiDaY, june 7-sunDaY, june 9
FREE ONLINE SHIPPING EVERY DAY + EXTRA 2O% OR 15% OFF! Free shipping with $99 purchase. Use promo code: SUMMER for extra savings; offer valid 6/5-6/12/2013. Exclusions apply; see macys.com for details. ➤summer sALe PrICes IN eFFeCt 6/5-6/16/2013. OPEN A MACY’S ACCOUNT FOR EXTRA 20% SAVINGS THE FIRST 2 DAYS, UP TO $100, WITH MORE REWARDS TO COME. Macy’s credit card is available subject to credit approval; new account savings valid the day your account is opened and the next day; excludes services, selected licensed departments, gift cards, restaurants, gourmet food & wine. The new account savings are limited to a total of $100; application must qualify for immediate approval to receive extra savings; employees not eligible. N3050115A.indd 1
5/28/13 3:08 PM
A6
The Afro-American, June 8, 2013 - June 14, 2013
HEALTH
Pastor to Go ‘Over the Edge’ Again for Kidney Health By Alexis Taylor Special to the AFRO Barry K. Hargrove had been on dialysis for nearly six years when he decided to hang off the side of a hotel building, using only a harness and rope system, to descend 28 floors for the sake of raising awareness and-- of course funds-- for kidney health and disease research. The pastor of East Baltimore’s Prince of Peace Baptist Church will be back at it again, June 8, with a brand new kidney and renewed sense of purpose for the Over the Edge fundraiser sponsored for a fourth year by the National Kidney Foundation of Maryland (NKF-MD). The place? Downtown Baltimore’s Marriot Waterfront hotel, located in the 700 block of Aliceanna Street. “One of the things I discovered last year was that the view is phenomenal,” Hargrove told the AFRO, of his 2012 journey from the top of the building to the roof of the fifth-floor indoor swimming pool with a total of 28 floors in between. “I allowed myself to dangle from the building for a little while and kind of blow in the wind and that was a feeling unlike anything that I’ve ever experienced before.” Hargrove said he is so excited about the event that brought out his family members, friends, and congregation members last year.
Highlighting the support of family and friends, Pastor Barry Hargrove, of the Prince of Peace Baptist Church on North Linwood Avenue completed the rappel in 2012 while still in need of a kidney and on dialysis
Did you know that everyone must be enrolled in a health insurance plan by 2014?
If you are uninsured and not able to afford or access health insurance, the passing of the Affordable Care Act may make you eligible to receive help. To find out more, attend a town hall meeting: June 10 from 4:30-8 p.m. at Temple Oheb Shalom 7310 Park Heights Avenue | Baltimore, MD 21208 OR June 18 from 4:30-8 p.m. at Rosedale Gardens 8037 Philadelphia Road | Baltimore, MD 21237 Pre-registration is required and space is limited. Register online at www.baltimorecountymd.gov/townhall or call 410-887-2303 Baltimore County Department of Health
Healthy people living, working, and playing in Baltimore County Gregory Wm. Branch, M.D., MBA, CPE - Director, Health and Human Services Baltimore County Executive Kevin Kamenetz and the Baltimore County Council This message has been brought to you by the Baltimore County Department of Health with funds from the Maryland Department of Health and Mental Hygiene.
Photos Courtesy of Barry Hargrove/ National Kidney Foundation of Maryland
Over 90 participants will watch Rev. Hargrove rappel 28 stories down the face of the Baltimore Marriott Waterfront Hotel on Aliceanna Street. “Since I had a successful kidney transplant in November, it took on a new level of urgency and a new level of importance-not just for me, but for the people who were donating on my behalf.” Hargrove was first diagnosed with renal failure as a result of a genetic disorder in 1995. “I was on dialysis for four years at that point and received my first kidney transplant in 1999,” he said. Hargrove did fine on that new kidney, donated by a congregation member, until 2006, when he again found himself in need of a transplant. “It’s been an up and down struggle,” Hargrove told the AFRO, adding that his one goal while waiting on the list for a new kidney was to not let the disease define him or limit what he believed he could accomplish. “I took the attitude that I was not going to stop my life and stop living as full of a life as I could while waiting on a phone call,” he said. And with that, he decided to go “Over the Edge”literally. Lydia Foxwell, the foundation’s director of field services for the Eastern Shore, is manager of the event and said that this year’s event will boast more than 90 participants who, according to the NKF-MD, raised $80,478 for the 2013 event. Each participant was required to raise at least $1,000 in order to qualify for the rappel, which will begin at 9 a.m. on June 8. “It’s meant to be something that appeals to adventure seekers and allows them to have fun for a really good cause,” Foxwell said. “We have a huge selection of participants from people who are absolutely scared of heights to people who do this all the time.” Proceeds from the event go right back into initiatives to prevent and help stamp out kidneyrelated illnesses. According to the Foundation, money from just 10 participants will fund a small research grant to be used locally, while other funds from as few as two people will help a Baltimore community properly evaluate their risk for kidney disease. Kidney screenings and emergency assistance grants are also now made possible as a direct result of the monies raised, and four dialysis patients will receive aid in paying off a portion of their mortgage or rent. Though human kidneys each only size up to the measurement of a fist, they can wreak havoc on the entire body if functioning improperly. Statistics from the Center for Disease Control and Prevention show that chronic kidney disease (CKD), or “a condition in which the kidneys are damaged and cannot filter blood as well as possible” lead to 16.3 deaths out of every 100,000 Americans. The condition can lead to poor bone health, chemical imbalances in the body, cardiovascular disease, and is the eighth leading cause of mortality in the U.S. High sodium intake, high blood pressure, and diabetes are all major factors in kidney disease risk, according to information released by the National Kidney Disease Education Program (NKDEP), a U.S. Department of Health and Human Services initiative. “I’ve learned that you have to eat properly and remain as active as possible,” said Hargrove. “Unfortunately, in our community we don’t do that at the level that we should and lot of kidney disease is preventable.” “You can watch your blood pressure, you can watch your weight, you can watch your diet, and if you’re a diabetic, you have to follow all of the rules to control your diabetes. Make sure you do all of the preventative measures that you can.” As of June 3, Hargrove had not been assigned a time to rappel for kidney health. Participants will begin descending two-by-two at 9 a.m. and according to Foxwell, the event is expected to last until 6 p.m.
Cervical Cancer Drug to Be Discounted for Africa Special to the AFRO From the Trice Edney News Wire (TriceEdneyWire.com) – A major price cut goes into effect for a vaccine against cervical cancer. But the discount has run into criticism from health activists who say the costs for Africa are still “unjustifiably high.” Doctors Without Borders/Medecins San Frontieres (MSF) said the Global Alliance for Vaccines (GAVI), which funds vaccine programs in the world’s poorest countries, had received a bad deal from the makers of Gardasil and Cervarix - Merck and GlaxoSmithKline respectively. The drugs are used to prevent cervical cancer, of which 85 per cent of 275,000 deaths annually occur in the developing world. “It will still cost nearly $14 to fully protect a girl with the cancer virus -- a price that is too high for the world’s poorest countries,” said Kate Elder, a Philadelphia native and a vaccines policy specialist at MSF. “Why are the pharmaceutical companies still making profits off the backs of the poorest countries?” Elder asked. ”HPV vaccines were developed with taxpayer money, largely from the National Institutes of Health, and Glaxo and Merck have already reaped billions in profits. “ Seth Berkley of GAVI, however, called the discount “a transformational moment” for the health of women and girls across the world. “By 2020 we hope to reach more than 30 million girls in more than 40 countries,” he said. “We thank the manufacturers for working with us to help make this happen.” The GAVI project will begin “demonstration projects” for girls 9 to 13 years of age, starting in Kenya as early as this month. After that, it will begin in Ghana, Laos, Madagascar, Malawi, Niger, Sierra Leone and Tanzania. Gardasil and Cervarix can cost more than $100 in western countries. They’ve been introduced in immunization campaigns in the U.S. and Europe in recent years. UNICEF will administer the program.
June 8, 2013 - June 14, 2013, The Afro-American
OPINION
A7
Challenging Those Who Would Profit From Tragedy Despite gridlock in the House of Representatives, there are threats to public health and safety that are so compelling that basic humanity demands bipartisan action. One of those challenges is protecting our supply of essential medicines. According to drug shortage tracking conducted by the Food and Drug Administration’s Center for Drug Evaluation and Research, drug shortages more than quadrupled between 2005 and 2011. In response, President Obama’s 2011 Executive Order to protect the supply of drugs that are central to the treatment of cancer and other deadly diseases, together with The Food and Drug Administration Safety and Innovation Act of 2012, gave the FDA expanded authority to combat drug shortages. These are important first steps that all Americans should applaud, whatever our political philosophies may be. We also must also take effective corrective action to address Rep. Elijah the profiteering by some that exploits patients and our health Cummings care system alike. As the ranking Democrat on the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, I began investigating this issue after receiving a passionate letter from Brenda Frese, head women’s basketball coach at the University of Maryland at College Park. Ms. Frese’s son was diagnosed with leukemia and was being treated with cytarabine, a cancer treatment drug on the FDA’s shortage list. During our investigation, we learned that there is a large “gray market” in which unscrupulous companies buy and sell critically needed drugs at prices many times higher than typical contract prices. In some instances, our investigation found that critical drugs had been marked up by more than 80 times their standard contract price. Some of the largest markups are for life-prolonging drugs for critically ill patients, including those, like Ms. Frese’s son, who are battling cancer. These outrages should be seen for what they are, profiteering that is just as onerous as the abuses that occurred in the sale of scarce, but essential, goods during World War II. As President Obama has observed, “The shortage of prescription drugs drives up costs, leaves consumers vulnerable to price gouging and threatens our health and safety.” When “prices are being driven up because shortages are being made worse by manipulations of companies or distributors,” we need to make sure we put an end to those practices.
“This is a problem we can’t wait to fix,” he continued. “That’s why today, I am directing my administration to take steps to protect consumers from drug shortages – and I’m committed to working with Congress and industry to keep tackling this problem going forward.” I agree with the President’s assessment and commend him for helping patients obtain lifesaving drugs in critically short supply. Without question, our federal government must address both these shortages and their economic consequences. Although government and the pharmaceutical industry work hard to avoid shortages, the harsh and dangerous reality is that the number of reported drug shortages tripled from 61 in 2005 to 178 in 2010. One significant reason for this disparity is that the capacity of manufacturing facilities has not kept up with rapidly growing demand. A related and equally dangerous challenge is raised by “gray market” drug companies that are taking advantage of the national drug shortage to charge exorbitant prices for drugs used to treat cancer and other life-threatening conditions. The House is scheduled to take up legislation to address the entire pharmaceutical supply chain. Although it includes one provision to address these gray market actors, much more needs to be done. This is why I have introduced legislation that would sharply limit the ability of profiteers to exploit drug shortages. The Gray Market Drug Reform and Transparency Act of 2013 (H.R. 1958) would address weaknesses in the drug supply chain, deter price gouging, and improve drug safety and efficacy. It would prohibit wholesalers from purchasing drugs from pharmacies, a practice that has been abused by unscrupulous wholesalers to obtain access to shortage drugs, charge excessive markups, and divert drugs away from patients who need them. It also would strengthen oversight and transparency by creating a national, publicly available database of information on distributors that includes information on their licensing status and disciplinary actions. Nobody should be allowed to profiteer at the expense of children and adults with cancer or other critical illnesses by jacking up the price of drugs that are in critically short supply. If we are to overcome this challenge in a permanent, long-term way, there are many issues that must be resolved in practical and bipartisan ways. I am hopeful that my colleagues in both parties will agree. The public’s safety, not ideology, should govern when the availability of essential medicines is threatened. A responsible government must take action when human life is at stake. Congressman Elijah Cummings represents Maryland’s Seventh Congressional District in the U.S. House.
Access and Fairness in the Fisher Affirmative Action Case Affirmative action raises difficult questions of access and fairness. Opponents argue that it discriminates against whites while proponents emphasize that it increases opportunities for underrepresented minorities. While concerns about fairness limit the scope and frequency of affirmative action, minority underrepresentation in highly selective colleges and universities continues to validate its use. For almost forty years the Supreme Court has grappled with challenges to the scope and validity of race-based affirmative action programs. From the 1974 Defunis v. Odegaard case dismissed for mootness once the challenger graduated from law school, through the 1978 Bakke v. University of California Medical School at Davis case decided by a plurality opinion invalidating an affirmative action program maintaining a rigid racial quota in medical school admissions while upholding the use of race as a factor in such F. Michael admissions, to the 2004 Grutter v. Bollinger case upholding Higginbotham an affirmative action program in law school admissions where race was used as part of an individualized, holistic process designed to achieve diversity in the classroom, justices have disagreed over the legality of affirmative action. The latest challenge is Fisher v. University of Texas (UT) where the court will determine the constitutionality of an undergraduate affirmative action admissions program that accepts applicants in the top 10 percent of every high school within the state but then uses race as a factor for all other applicants in order to achieve a diverse student body. As the justices attempt to define the permissible limits of the use of race in higher education admission, it is critically important that we remind them of the role affirmative action has played in reducing racial inequality without violating notions of fairness. Fairness has been a central theme in affirmative action litigation. White applicants denied admission have argued that they have been victimized by programs giving their places to less qualified minority applicants. According to litigant Abigail Fischer, “there were people in my [high school] class with lower grades who weren’t in all the activities I was in, who were being accepted in UT, and the only other difference between us was the color of our skin.” Yet college and graduate school rejections at highly selective institutions like UT are not so easily categorized. In fact, UT offered conditional admission to 47 students with lower test scores than
Fisher of which five of those students were minority and forty-two were white. UT rejected 168 minority applicants with grades similar to Fisher’s. While certainly there are whites who have lost opportunities to affirmative action, Fisher does not fall within that category. Fairness requires that applicants not be denied or accepted and not be unduly advantaged or disadvantaged solely because of race. Fairness does not mean that universities do not have the flexibility to accept a few minority applicants with lower grades and test scores than a rejected white applicant in order to increase diversity,- a proven value. This is especially true at publicly funded institutions like UT that have a long history of excluding racial minorities. Even with affirmative action, percentages of Black and Hispanic students at highly selective academic institutions like UT fall well below their percentages(s) in the overall population. Affirmative action opponents argue that it stigmatizes and demeans those who receive “preferential” treatment. Yet, minorities who are admitted through affirmative action programs perform well academically and improve graduation rates. In weighing affirmative action, we should consider not only the opportunities created for minorities but also the advantages for everyone that accrue from a diverse environment. When affirmative action programs broaden access for individuals from underrepresented minority groups without substantially diminishing the admission opportunities of white applicants, the benefits far outweigh any harm. In the majority opinion in Grutter, Justice Sandra Day O’Connor drew on research finding that diversity advances learning outcomes, “better prepares students for an increasingly diverse workforce and society, and better prepares them as professionals.” In concluding, she added “it has been 25 years since Justice Powell approved the use of race to further an interest in student body diversity in the context of public higher education. Since that time, the number of minority applicants with high grades and test scores has indeed increased. We expect that 25 years from now, the use of racial preferences will no longer be necessary to further the interest approved today.” It has been ten years since Justice O’Connor referenced the end of affirmative action. Under her expectation, this effort has fifteen years remaining at most. Yet, the achievement of diversity in academic institutions like UT does not appear to be reachable within this time frame without the continuance of affirmative action. I hope the justices remember the reasoning of their wise colleague as they grapple, once again, with issues of racial inclusion. F. Michael Higginbotham is the Wilson H. Elkins Professor of Law at the University of Baltimore and the author of Ghosts of Jim Crow: Ending Racism In Post-Racial America.
A Prince of a Preacher The Rev. Harold Alfonzo Carter was a divine, godly prophet, whose life was sparkling and momentous in the pulpit. While the senior pastor at the New Shiloh Baptist Church in Baltimore, he invited acclaimed giants in the ministry such as Gardner Taylor, E.V. Hill, E.K. Bailey, John Bryant, A.C.D.Vaughn and William Jones to share his pulpit. All of them were great preachers and pastors, but none matched the majesty of Harold Carter, the eldest son of a southern theologian, whose visionary ministry touched the lives of every preacher of consequence in Baltimore during the past 40 years. Harold Carter came to Baltimore in 1965 to lead the congregation of the New Shiloh Baptist Church. He had excelled as a student in Alabama and Boston and was confronted with his first urban ministry. He built one of the strongest ministries in the nation. Central to the growth of his church was a daily 6 a.m. prayer hour that began in 1990 and has continued each morning until the present without interruption. He quickly became friends with members of the clergy such as Alfred Vaughn, William Rivers, Vernon Dobson, Sidney Daniels, Damien Nalepa, Montague Bracket and Frank L. Williams. They formed alliances and together began a life’s journey that changed Baltimore and the country. Rev. Carter began a Sunday night radio ministry that reached hundreds of thousands of people each week in the eastern part of the United States. His preaching reminded many of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. He befriended some of the country’s leading evangelists and became a
Joseph GreenBishop and Rev. Larry A. McMillian
SPEAK OUT!
foundational part of the Promise Keepers, a Christian men’s movement started by a famous former college football coach. Rev. Carter had a “mountaintop vision” and urged those who were his members to do great things with their lives. He began to preach in packed baseball stadiums, on national television and held revivals in venues that some thought only a professional sports team could fill. The book The Prayer Tradition of Black People became required reading in many of the nation’s seminaries. Those of us who were blessed to be his members were awed in his presence, and grew as young men and women witnessing his wisdom and his Christian example. Hundreds were encouraged to follow him into the ministry and many attempted to emulate his style. Few were successful. God made one Harold Carter. Over the decades we seldom thought that the day would come when he would leave us. Now that it has arrived we are prepared because Harold Carter prepared us for its arrival. “God is,” he often reminded us. “We are all here for a moment to do the best we can for others,” he was fond of saying. That is how Harold Carter, our pastor and our friend, lived his life. That is how Harold Carter, a prince of a preacher, will be remembered for decades and centuries to come. Joseph Green-Bishop, a publisher author, and Rev. Larry A. McMillian, an educator and motivational speaker, were licensed under Dr. Carter’s ministry.
Send letters to The Afro-American 2519 N. Charles St. • Baltimore, MD 21218 or fax to 1-877-570-9297 or e-mail to editor@afro.com
SPEAK OUT!
A8
The Afro-American, June 8, 2013 - June 14, 2013
2013 Associated Black Charities GALA AFRO File Photo
Diane Bell McKoy greets the audience at the 2012 ABC Gala.
Associated Black Charities (ABC) will host their annual Gala, June 8, at Martin’s West in Baltimore. ABC is recognized in the community for its leadership and advocacy, focusing on closing the health and wealth gaps for Maryland residents. The sold out event will honor corporate leaders and the Baltimore Ravens. This year, the event chair is Chineta Davis, an ABC board member and retired vice president of Northrop Grumman. The honorary co-chairs for the Gala are Laura Gamble, president of the Greater Maryland Region of PNC Bank and Tony Lewis, vice president of the MidAtlantic Region for Verizon. In addition to the icon and special recognition awards, this year’s, 2013 Emerging Leaders Award and first annual Community Investor Awards will also be presented. Additionally, the first annual Community Excellence Award will be presented to the Baltimore Ravens. The annual Gala is ABC’s largest organizational networking event. Some of the proceeds from this event are used to fund and create healthier and wealthier communities throughout the state of Maryland. While there will be live music and dancing in the main banquet hall, there will also be a silent auction and a jazz lounge featuring local artists.
ASSOCIATED BLACK CHARITIES
SPEAKERS SERIES 2013 WED
reliable
We go to great heights power. to deliver
6/19
CELEBRATING THE LIFE OF
THURGOOD MARSHALL DISCUSSION WITH
PROF. LARRY S. GIBSON Law Professor, Political Advisor & Author of Young Thurgood: The Making of A Supreme Court Justice
BRIEF PERFORMANCE BY
DR. LENNEAL HENDERSON
Smart energy. It’s safe, reliable electricity for everyone. That’s why it’s so important to minimize the risk of accidents and outages caused by branches falling on overhead power lines, especially due to wind, ice or stormy weather. Here’s what we’re doing: n With 10,500 miles of overhead power lines, BGE invests more than $30 million every year to carefully cut back limbs or remove trees to prevent outages. n Customers typically experience up to 40 percent fewer tree-related power interruptions where branches have been recently cut back. n BGE foresters and certified arborists work with our licensed tree experts to reduce the impact on trees where possible. Safeguarding overhead lines. Now that’s smart energy. To learn more about the importance of tree and vegetation management, enhancing the reliability of your power, and guidelines on planting trees in the vicinity of power lines, visit BGE.COM/TREECARE
MAKING ENERGY SMARTER
together
Professor, Senior Fellow & Author
Advertiser:
6PM – 8PM
BGE
Frederick Douglass-Isaac Myers
$150 Publication: Afro American SERIES Maritime Museum 1417 Thames Street
00
$3000
INDIVIDUAL
Baltimore, MD 21231
Insertion 4/13/2013 RegisterDate: at www.abc-md.org or by calling 410-659-0000 x1201. 4/27/2013 Ad Size: UPCOMING WED
10/16 Title:
LIMITED SEATING!
7.28” x 8” WED
12/4heights Tree trim/Great ROBERT M. BELL
MARIO ARMSTRONG
THE HONORABLE
If you have received this publication material An EVENING with…SPEAKERS SERIES 2013 is brought to you by in error, or have any questions about it please contact the traffic dept. at Weber Shandwick at (410) 558 2100. 1114 Cathedral Street | Baltimore, MD 21201 | 410.659.0000 | www.abc-md.org
June 8, 2013 - June 14, 2013, The Afro-American
Tierra Ghee
Daniella Baker, Fashion CEA
She Matters founders give keynote speaker, City Comptroller Joan Pratt an appreciation award
N’Ferno Dance Company
B1
Dr. Shayla West- Barnette, scientist, interacting with the youth City Comptroller Joan Pratt with Nia J. The guys helped out too.
N’Ferno Dance Company Dawn Davis, Yolanda F. Sonnier and Kendra Randall Jolivet created an arena of talent and achievement, exposing young women to world of opportunity in their future, all the while building their self esteem and confidence to attain that success. They call it She Matters and they held the 6th annual empowerment conference and expo, June 1, at Morgan State University. Journalists, medical professionals, political professionals, educators, entertainers, cosmetologists shared their experiences with the participants who were also treated to the wisdom of City Comptroller Joan Pratt, the keynote speaker for the day.
M. Spriggs, Miss Maryland Exquisite 2013; T. Williams, Miss Teen MD International 2010; A. Christina Carver, Miss Pre-Teen MD International 2013; A. Watson, America’s Miss Maryland Teen 2013; B. Brown, Miss Allegany County, Outstanding Teen 2013; T. Diggs, Miss Annapolis Outstanding Teen 2013; A. Watson Carver, Pageant Coach
Lakeisha McClendon, sisterhood rap session
Photos by J.D. Howard
Miles and the young men in the program
Tia Bolton, dance instructor; Leslie Lyles Smith, chapter president; Debutante Erin Miller; 2013 Miss Precious Pearl, Geroma Void; Cotillion chair and keynote speaker, Carmi Washington Flood Debutante Mya Croxton Debutante Erin Miller with her father, Maurice Miller
Debutante Alyssa Baker with Escort Renald Ganthier
Mentees directed by April Davis performing a skit
Debutante Mya Croxton with Cleveland Rice, her grandfather
The Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Upsilon Epsilon Omega Chapter held its 2013 Precious Pearls Cotillion Ball, May 31, at BWI Marriott, in Linthicum, Md. Committed to serving Baltimore County since 1994, the chapter sponsors this program to encourage unity, service and scholastic excellence and to re-enforce self-esteem and self-worth in young women through mentorship.
Debutante Alyssa Baker won Miss Ivy, third place Debutante Jordan Jennings with her father, Corey Jennings
Debutantes Debutante Taylor Washington
Rev. P. M. Smith giving the benediction
Debutant Destinee Hitchens with Henry Street Jr., her grandfather
A. Baker, D. Dingle, J. Jennings, M. Croxton, C. Davidson, A. Leonard, R. Dorsey, Standing L. Nguyen, D. Hitchens, C. Barnes, T. Washington, A. Talley, C. Woolridge, A. Shaw and Erin
Photos by J.D. Howard
Sherry Hunt, soloist
Prof. Charles J. Ogletree, Jr., Harvard Law School, Cameron Miles, Chief Judge Bell and Prof. Byron Warnken, University of Baltimore Law School
Ramone McLaughlin, former graduate
Speaker, Professor Charles J. Ogletree, Jr, Harvard Law School
Presentation to Judge Bell
Mentoring Male Teens in the Hood, an 18-year-old program begun by untiring advocate Cameron Miles, received a much needed boost with its recent fundraiser, June 2, at New Shiloh Baptist Church. Since its inception, the program for 8 to18 year olds has provided exposure through campus visits to Harvard, Yale, Princeton, Howard and Morehouse universities. The “kings” are introduced to successful Black men so they know success is also a viable option for each of them. Harvard Law School professor, Dr. Charles Ogletree was the keynote speaker and the young men garnered the support of Chief Judge Robert Bell, state Del. Melvin Stukes and the Rev. P.M. Smith. For more information, visit mentoringmaleteens. org.
Del. Melvin Stukes
Diamonte Evans, graduating senior
Ernestine Jones, emcee, introduces Mr. and Mrs. Cameron Miles
B2
The Afro-American, June 8, 2013 - June 14, 2013
PEOPLE BGE Executive Honored by the Maryland Washington Minority Contractors Association
Courtesy Photo
Wayne R. Frazier presents the MWMCA Award to Calvin Butler
“Far better it is to dare mighty things, to win glorious triumphs, even though checkered by failure, than to take rank with those poor spirits who neither enjoy much nor suffer much, because they live in the gray twilight that knows neither victory nor defeat.” Teddy Roosevelt
this world needs most is the sermons in shoes that are walking with Jesus Christ.” D.L. Moody Easter Sunday, Ora Reed was visiting from Japan and wanted to attend a Baptist church. I suggested we go to New Shiloh to hear Dr. Carter. Ora, had spoken to a family member who said that Dr. Carter was sick and
would probably not attend on Sunday. The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much. James 5:16 I arrived late and stood in the lobby waiting to enter the sanctuary when someone said, “Good morning, Valerie it’s been a long time.” Standing next to me was Dr. Harold
d n a l MaryiTions TradliFe Folk val FesTi
3r d an n u
al
“The preaching that
Baltimore Gas and Electric Company recently announced that Calvin G. Butler Jr., senior vice president of regulatory and external affairs, has been honored by the Maryland Washington Minority Contractors Association (MWMCA) as the Utility Executive of the Year. Butler, who was recognized for his strong, civic involvement and consistent, positive presence in the community, received the award at the MWMCA’s 10th Annual Spring Breakfast Annual Meeting and Business Showcase Expo. Attended by approximately 1,500 business and community leaders, the annual event recognizes excellence in developing the region’s best minority-owned businesses. “On behalf of Exelon and BGE, I am honored to receive this recognition from MWMCA, an outstanding organization that is clearly committed to advancing Maryland’s minority businesses,” Butler said in a statement. “Both Exelon and BGE are committed to the continued development of relationships with the Maryland’s minority business community and specifically within the Baltimore metropolitan area. BGE has a rich history of developing strategic partnerships with diverse
stages! r o o d t u o d n a r all ages! o f Indoor s o m e d d n a Workshops rites! o v a f d o o f d n ryla Traditional Ma
Photography: Edwin Remsberg
s Jazz sensation Il c h r IS T l a fay e T T e g o l c a n o e S ! & The neW v
tion Griot 150th genera u ya Te aM ad ou ko
rica The pulse of Af — d ru M ca ll fe aT u rI n g Ig h T ba Il e M ck n
Carter Sr. I overcame my surprise at seeing “the son of a preacher man” dapper as ever, the picture of health. I told him how glad I was to see him and that I had prayed that he would be in church. “Give me that old time religion…” Dr. Carter, an old school preacher walked the walk, talked the talk, preached and lived like a believer. No armor bearers and security surrounding him, making him unapproachable. He approached you; he embraced you with his heart and his spirit. When he died May 30 of cancer at the age of 76, everyone had the same comment, “Today is a sad day.” Everyone had a story that started “You don’t know how he helped me”, stopping mid-sentence as their mind drifted to a place when the only savior they had was Dr. Carter. Who knew that “the sermon” he preached Easter Sunday would be his last? “The teacher who is indeed wise does not bid you to enter the house of his wisdom but rather leads you to the threshold of your mind.” Khalil Gibran
CelebrATinG m Ary l An D WiTh
inals Doo-Wop orig S! W lo al SW e Th
suppliers, and together with Exelon, we’re making even greater strides in increasing opportunities for minority-owned businesses to participate in our procurement process.” As part of its overall commitment to diversity and inclusion, BGE’s Supplier Diversity Program seeks to engage minority-owned, womenowned, veteran-owned and service-disabled, veteran-owned business enterprises and provide them with opportunities to participate in BGE’s procurement process. “Butler’s honor stems from his consistent presence in the community, civic involvement and his willingness to include women and minority businesses in BGE’s diverse supplier spend,” said Wayne R. Frazier Sr., president of MWMCA said in a statement. “Mr. Butler is extremely approachable and is always searching for ways to increase capacity with diverse firms. Finally, Mr. Butler represents the type of educated, seasoned and groomed corporate executive role model for aspiring minority executives to emulate. We believe Mr. Butler is the total package.”
t Soulful quarte el IT eS Sp go eW n Th e
AnD m An y m o
r e!
SaTurday, June 15 • 11:00 aM–7:00 pM • free rain or Shine • More information at www.msac.org
creaTIve allIance aT The paTTerSon 3134 Eastern Ave. Baltimore, MD 21224
The DuBois Circle’s 107th closing meeting at Martin’s West included the musical selections of Rachel Ohale and a message from The Rev. Canon Dr. Sandye Wilson. The group’s mission is dedicated to issues that affect African-Americans. Guests joined the members for cocktails and dinner of crab cakes, barbecue chicken and strawberry shortcake. Patricia Jessamy recapped their theme, “Thinking Critically-Living Creatively,” highlighting the organization’s activities. Enjoying the evening were my host Beverly and John Carter, Charlene Monts, Nancy Dennis, Roslyn Wood, Wesley and Cheryl Wood, Jean Thompson, Rev. Alvin and Kathleen Hathaway, Sam and Lydia Redd, Dr. Charlene Cooper-Boston, Tyrone Quarles, Howard Jessamy, Diana and Larry Gibson, Ackneil and Ruth Muldrow and Jeanette and Walter Hairston. The Rho Tau Lambda
MTFLF_AfroAmer_5.62x10_Ad_final.indd 1
5/31/13 12:01 PM
Foundation of Alpha Phi Alpha’s barn dance theme was throughout the affair with bales of hay as centerpieces on tables. Deejay Tiffany kept the party going. Gaines Lansey was a perfect host, providing refreshments for his guests Sandra Estes, Richard Tubman, Errol and Debby Taylor, Brenda Baker, Jackie Robinson, Betty Greene and Phil Strambler. “When you get to the top don’t forget to send the elevator down for the next person.” Stan Getz Karen and Ronald Brown hosted family and friends in celebration of the graduation from City College of their daughter, Maya, an International Baccalaureate scholar, who was accepted at North Carolina A&T University. Among the guests enjoying the festive celebration were Madison Murray, Ken and Linda James, Christopher James, Kay Curry, Kendyl Curry, Marc Curry, Sheila Tidline, Lois Moore, Barbara Phillips, Yolanda Phillips, Erin Phillips, Robin Howard, Barry Williams, and Denise Crute. “In my proper character, I am an officer of the United States Army.” Zebulon Pike Among the 1,067 cadet seniors, commissioned as U.S. Army second lieutenants at the U.S. Military Academy at West Point’s graduation was Geoffrey Easterling, son of Michael and Barbara Easterling. A member of Omega Psi Phi, this soldier’s duty station is Fort Hood, Texas. Also commissioned at the prestigious graduation was Geoffrey’s Atholton High School friend Timothy Berry, West Point’s class president for four years and Kelechi Odocha, a member of West Point’s football team. Grandmother Shirley Belton and parents Sherry Scipio and Jay Hudson are proud of Shirley Jada Hudson graduating magna cum laude from Morgan State University with a degree in public relations.
Baltimore Scholar, Morgan Glaze, daughter of Marty and Tracey Glaze received a degree in engineering from Johns Hopkins University. Abdullah Alayed is returning home to Saudi Arabia after graduating from Towson University with a B.A. degree, “It’s so hard to say goodbye to yesterday…” Congratulations to Norita Easley, Joan Wilson, Lois Davidson and Margaret Taylor, retiring from the Social Security Administration with almost 160 years of combined service. “It is not length of life, but depth of life.” Ralph Waldo Emerson Condolences to Betty Starkey-El on the death of her mother Minnie Carter, to Ray Lucas on the death of his mother Frances Lucas, Diane Tunstall on the death of her mother Joann Tunstall and the family of Anthony “Marty” Williams on his death. June 15th Ruth’s Closet’s Fashion Splash fashions by Ulla Popkea will donate proceeds to the House of Ruth for victims of domestic violence. Contact Cheri at cparlaman@hruthmd.org about donating. “Love is an irresistible desire to be irresistibly desired.” Robert Frost Happy 39th wedding anniversary to Dr. Miles and Wanda Harrison Call Rebecca Johnson at 410-363-2633 for tickets to the Church of St. Mary the Virgin’s jazz concert on June15. “Write it on your heart that every day is the best day in the year.” Ralph Waldo Emerson Happy birthday Gustavo King, Dr. Marian DavisFoster, Margaret Grady, Elizabeth Goins, Frank Tate and a Happy 75th birthday, Helen Jones I’ll be seeing you” Valerie & the Friday Night Bunch
June 8, 2013 - June 14, 2013, The Afro-American
ARTS & CULTURE
B3
After Earth Film Review
Father and Son Crash-Land on Earth in Campy Sci-Fi Saga By Kam Williams In recent years, the name M. Night Shyamalan has become synonymous with mediocre movies with a humdinger of a twist tacked on at the very end. Meanwhile, Will Smith has been so successful as the perennial star of a string of summer blockbusters, that he’s been crowned “Mr. July.” Thus, when the two former Philadelphians decide to collaborate on a film project, something ostensibly has to give. Will Shyamalan stem his decade-long decline or will Will’s winning streak come to an abrupt end? Looking a little more like a Shyamalan than a Smith production, this cheapo, post-apocalyptic adventure suffers from a combination of miscasting and cheesy special f/x (reminiscent of Lost in Space, the Sixties TV series). Consequently, After Earth pales in comparison with a couple of other sci-fi pictures presently in theaters, specifically, Star Trek 12 and Iron Man 3. At least this futuristic, Shyamalan offering doesn’t turn on rabbit-out-a-hat resolution. In fact, quite to the contrary, Photo Credit: rottentomatoes.com the predictable ending of this stranded and I want to go home Jaden and Will Smith star in "After Earth." saga is an exercise in the obvious established by the premise. As for the acting, Will Smith is normally good for a little comic relief even in his dramatic outings. Here, however, that trademark flair for the flamboyant soldier. He gets his chance when they are the only survivors of an intergalactic expedition crash-landing on Earth, a planet abandoned by humanity a millennium earlier. he regularly exhibited on TV as The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air is nowhere in sight. With the General wounded and the spaceship crippled, it is up to Kitai to embark on a Instead, he displays a sober stoicism from start to finish as General Cypher Raige, the hundred-kilometer trip through the jungle alone to retrieve the emergency beacon from the forbidding father of Kitai (Jaden Smith), an aspiring ranger eager to prove his worth as a detached tail section. This proves to be no mean feat, since the forest is covered with a variety of voracious, man-eating creatures. Will Smith proceeds to spend the balance of the movie sitting in the damaged fuselage surrounded by unspooled reams of what looks like toilet paper. Unbudgeted scenery aside, this film is really designed as a vehicle for his real-life son, Jaden, whose performance in front of the blue screen is tarnished a tad by a high-pitched voice yet to crack. They say, there comes a time in every black comedian’s career when he’s asked to put on a dress. Well, it seems the same can be said about appearing in a campy sci-fi as demonstrated by Billy Cosby in Leonard Part 6, Eddie Murphy in The Adventures of Pluto Nash and John Witherspoon in Cosmic Slop. A simplistic, father-son morality play strictly for little kids and diehard Will and Jaden Smith fans. Destined to be added to the pantheon of inadvertently-funny blaxploitation flicks with a devoted cult following. By Blair Adams Good (2 stars) Special to the AFRO PG-13 for action violence and disturbing images Running time: 100 minutes With her soulful sultry voice, Lea Gilmore Distributor: Columbia Pictures is a gospel, blues and jazz singer who is admired by many. For the past decade, the Baltimore native toured the country educating students about music. On June 1, she sang and recorded a CD at the Eubie Blake Center in front of a packed house. Gilmore, considered an expert on African American traditional music, has led enthusiastic workshops and community sings By Courtney Jacobs all over the world. Special to the AFRO Now, Gilmore has created a program called “Baltimore Voices,” a choral music program A new reality TV focused on middle school students from show is being launched troubled neighborhoods. The AFRO spoke to focusing on Forever Jones, Gilmore about her plans to help Baltimore and a gospel group that has been new music endeavors. nominated several times for Lea Gilmore pushes for global harmony Grammy awards. The show, to be called through music. AFRO: Why did you decide to help “Forever Jones,” began Baltimore students? airing June 5 on Bounce Lea Gilmore: I have worked with so many kids around the world using our traditional TV and chronicles life in Black American music to teach how incredible our history is, as well as equality, justice and the gospel group since the peace. I thought I needed to be doing this in my own city. success of the close-knit, faith-based group’s hit single AFRO: Is there any school in particular? “He Wants it All” that won Forever Jones/Foreverjones.com Lea Gilmore: Yes. We are at one school now, with ambitions to expand. Franklin Square a Stellar Award, and was Elementary/Middle School with the amazing principal Terry Patton. She is so supportive of nominated for both Grammy and Dove awards. this initiative and is an excellent partner and motivator. We are focused on Baltimore City Bounce TV is the nation’s first digital multicast broadcast network. The musical family is led by parents Dewitt and Kim Jones and includes five children D’Jeniele’ (pronounced Jineel), Dominique, Dewitt IV, Judah and Mya. AFRO: How will music help students? The unusual name grew out of the dilemma of coming up with a distinctive stage name for Lea Gilmore: There have been so many studies done that prove that students who are a group of Joneses. Members of the family said that forging a name for the group took, in the involved in music excel academically and socially. To sing from your soul with a group builds words of one family member, “forever.” self-esteem and confidence. Not only students who can afford art lessons should have access to They knew their last name was very common but were determined to stand out among lessons. I see this as a social justice issue. The arts are not a luxury, but a necessity. other performers.
Baltimore Singer Spreads Goodwill Globally With Music
Gospel Group Takes Family’s Story to Reality TV
AFRO: What type of music will you introduce to them? Lea Gilmore: I’ll start with traditional African American music as a foundation, so they can learn their history and the amazing music we have created that has provided the foundation of pop music here and around the world. We will also learn traditional music from other cultures-- always with the message of tolerance, freedom, peace, justice--and the acceptance of others. AFRO: What do you hope to accomplish? Lea Gilmore: To make proud, caring human beings who are ready to give to the world their myriad of gifts. AFRO: You recently returned from Siberia. Are there any upcoming travel plans and will students accompany you? Lea Gilmore: Yes I did. I will be in Scotland in July; and in the fall, Belgium, France and Italy. In 2014 the students will perform and at a workshop in Scotland. We are raising money now for the trip. The Creative Alliance has kindly assisted us in making this happen. AFRO: What did you introduce to the students in Siberia? Did you notice a change? Lea Gilmore: It was such an amazing experience. I taught the children spirituals and gospel and we sang an entire concert together. Even through the language barrier, our music speaks. They were so enthusiastic. When I go back next March I will be singing with the philharmonic in Novosibirsk, Siberia (Russia). I did notice a change. At first they were hesitant to let themselves really feel it (and of me!), but by the end they were singing “Oh Happy Day” from their heart and soul. So many tears of joy
“We wanted to put something in front of the name Jones to separate and allow the name Jones to run to the top,” D’Jeniele told the AFRO. “We tried everything … Revival Jones, 9 A.M. Jones, Simply Jones… everything. Then finally we tried ‘forever’ and we brought that to the table, and it was something everybody agreed on.” Kim also mentioned that Dominique said, “This is taking forever.” Although this family enterprise is very successful, they know how hard it is separating personal and family business. With three parents in the group, (Dewitt, Kim and D’Jeniele), some may wonder how they juggle parenting and performing. For instance, D’Jeniele, the oldest sibling, has a 5-year-old and 1-year-old. “Parenting is on a whole different level now,” said Kim, the matriarch of the group. “I have adult children, a married child and I’m a grandmother. It’s really enjoyable for me because I have these adults who take care of themselves. When they go out go out and sightsee, I get to sleep, but I love being with my family.” She also bases her life on persistent faith. For instance, early in her marriage Kim was diagnosed as the victim of a medical condition that, doctors were convinced, made childbirth unlikely. She proved them wrong and bore five healthy offspring. “I wasn’t supposed to have any children,” Kim stated. “Now I have five.” She has also insisted that the children maintain their independence and has not forced any of her children to perform in the group. Judah, who is the second youngest child, is going to Kansas State University on a football scholarship. He’s the band’s drummer but he is also a wide receiver, the family said. Although he is remains a part of the band, the family understands that he is old enough to make his own choices in life. Dominique said of the show, “I want to show people that a family in America can still work. Back in Louisiana, everyone kept coming up to us asking if we all had the same father and mother. So, I’m starting to realize that it isn’t the norm. I’m thankful.”
B4
The Afro-American, June 8, 2013 - June 14, 2013
AFRO Sports Desk Faceoff
SPORTS
Who Wins the NBA Finals?
By Perry Green and Stephen D. Riley AFRO Sports Desk
do what he’s done over the past few playoffs: abuse his opponent, score at will, get his teammates involved and will the Heat to the victory.
(June 5, 2013) It’s come down to this: the San Antonio Spurs vs. the Miami Heat for the 2013 NBA title. After a pair of incredible seasons, both the Heat and Spurs arrive to the NBA’s grandest stage as the clearcut best of both the eastern and western conferences. Both teams arrive with their Big Threes intact and both teams enter the final round of the 2013 postseason relatively healthy. Tim Duncan vs. LeBron James. Tony Parker and Manu Ginobli vs. Chris Bosh and Dwyane Wade. Who’ll win? Perry Green and Stephen D. Riley debate.
Green: I can’t see a Gregg Popovich-coached team letting one particular player just run wild. San Antonio will take advantage of how poorly Wade and Bosh have played and defer from them to guard James. Don’t underestimate the Spurs defense as they’ve been pretty stellar the last few seasons. They have the depth, the coach and the superstars and they’ll beat the Miami Heat.
Riley: The Miami Heat showed me a couple of things in their last game against the Indiana Pacers: explosion and lockdown defense. Up until Game 7 against Indiana, Miami was playing hideaway for much of the playoffs. They played invisible so much that I honestly believed Indiana was going to send them home. But the Heat rebounded, Wade looked healthy in the deciding game and Miami’s notorious suffocating defense finally showed up. Miami’s fast and pesky defense should be a big problem for the Spurs. Remember, San Antonio is still the same team that dropped four straight to the Oklahoma City Thunder in the 2012 playoffs. And it was this same Heat team that dismantled Oklahoma in five games later in the Finals that season.a Green: Different teams match up differently and we all know that. Just because Miami served Oklahoma in impression fashion doesn’t mean we’re going to see the same thing against the Spurs. I think this San Antonio team matches up perfectly against Miami because they give the defending champions two things they struggle against: strong point guards and centers. Between Duncan and Parker, the Spurs have exactly what Miami hates to match up against. We saw how much trouble Roy Hibbert gave them and it might be more than fair to say that Duncan is better than the Pacers center. And there’s simply no comparison between George Hill and Parker. Wade’s still hobbled and Bosh hasn’t played well all playoffs. I like the Spurs in six games. Riley: Miami does tend to struggle with solid point guard/center duos but once they get the full scouting reports on teams they usually shut down whatever the opposition’s staple plays are. Duncan, Ginobli and Parker average 34 years of age between them and I just see the in-his-prime James licking his chops in anticipation of his second consecutive ring. The Spurs of yesteryear would’ve given me more to worry about. I just feel like the only reason why San Antonio is here is because it was a pretty down year for the West considering Russell Westbrook got hurt, the Golden State Warriors were banged up and the Lakers were a mess without Kobe Bryant. The Spurs are a good team but it won’t be enough for the manpower that the Heat will bring to the Finals. Green: We could easily talk about the competition that the Heat faced throughout this postseason but I’d rather not because it was that bad. Outside of the Pacers, they saw a five-man rotation in the Chicago Bulls and the Milwaukee Bucks in the opening round. The Spurs had the more difficult road to this point and with the extra rest, they’re more than prepared to take on Miami. You said earlier that these aren’t the Spurs of yesteryear, well, the Miami Heat aren’t exactly comprised of the 2005 Wade or the 2009 Bosh who averaged career-highs in points and rebounds. Like it or not, Riley, the Spurs have been the most impressive team in the playoffs this year. Riley: They’ve played well and done so as a team. But they don’t have the best player in the NBA in James and that will be their downfall. Say what you want about Bosh and/or Wade but James was still spectacular throughout Miami’s march through the East. He’s playing even better than he did over the last two postseasons and there’s not a cover for him in the Association. We all thought Paul George would give him problems but he abused him as well. The Spurs will start with Kawhi Leonard and James will simply
Nats Crushed by Orioles in ‘Battle of the Beltways’ By Dion Johnson and Perry Green AFRO Sports Desk For the first time, the Orioles and Nationals faced each other in a “Battle of the Beltway” series winning teams, with two games in D.C. on May 27 and 28 and two games at Camden Yards in Baltimore on May 29 and 30 all drawing large crowds. From the outset of the first game of the series at Nationals Park, Washington starting pitcher Gio Gonzalez had control issues. After allowing only five earned runs and posting a 3-1 record in his previous four starts, Gonzalez gave up four runs and eight hits over 5-2/3 innings with four walks and three strikeouts as the O’s battered the Nats for 15 hits in a 6-2 win. In the second game, Nats first baseman Adam LaRoche homered twice and drove in four runs as the Nationals barreled past the Orioles in a 9-3 victory. LaRoche, Tyler Moore and Roger Bernadina also went deep to support Nathan Karns, a rookie call-up who made a spot start but didn’t make it out of the 5th inning. His performance wasn’t a factor, as the Nats scored their most runs as a team since April 15. For the third game of the series, the teams took a quick trip up I-95 to Camden Yards on May 29 for one of the most entertaining regular season games in recent Nationals history. Ryan Zimmermann single-handedly carried Washington’s offense early in the game with the first three-homerun game of his stellar career. His homers came during his first three at-bats over the first five innings, but the Oriole bats awakened in the 7th inning. Third baseman Manny Machado continued to build his case as the best young infielder today, hitting the game-winning double off Nationals starting pitcher Jordan Zimmermann to cap a six-run seventh inning. Orioles first baseman Chris Davis, who has emerged as a MVP candidate this season, went 4-for-4 at-bat with two homeruns in Baltimore’s 9-6 win. Zimmermann gave up seven runs and 10 hits over six-plus innings, a testament to the Oriole bats as Zimmermann came into the game with a 1.71 ERA and a streak of 15 straight starts allowing three runs or less. In the fourth and finale game of the series, journeyman pitcher Freddie Garcia shut down a Nationals lineup missing Bryce Harper, Jayson Werth, and Wilson Ramos, who are all officially on the disabled list. Garcia threw eight innings of three-hit ball to get the best of Washington’s Dan Haren in a duel of veteran right-handers and secure a 2-0 win. Nats’ Analysis: In pro sports, injuries are a part of the game. Teams must endure them, and if they cannot win during their particular spate of injuries, then the team will likely underachieve for the season. That scenario is what the Washington Nationals face two months into the 2013 season. Mediocre and uninspired play has put this team in a precarious position as the Nats are failing to capitalize during clutch at-bats. The performance is costing them games in the standings to the suddenly-hot Atlanta Braves. And the Nats aren’t just losing; they are losing in heartbreaking fashion. Whether falling into a seasonlong slump at the plate, losing a pitchers’ duel to a journeyman, or wasting great starts from ace pitchers, baseball in Washington just hasn’t been a pretty sight.
JL/JL SAT 06/08 3 COL. (5.42") X 10" ALL.PRG.0608.AAWEMAIL
Afro-American (Washington, DC)
INVITES YOU AND A GUEST TO AN ADVANCE SCREENING
Orioles’ Analysis: The Orioles have owned the Nationals nearly every time the two teams have met. But this series win was a little more impressive, considering the Nationals are actually a title-contending team now. The Orioles continue to prove they have one of the best batting lineups in Major League Baseball with hitters like Davis, Machado, Jones and Weiters. They also have an outstanding bullpen; the only thing holding
the team back at this point is inconsistency from their starting pitchers. If the Orioles can rely on their starters, they’ll be perhaps the best team in baseball.
UNIVERSAL PICTURES PRESENTS A PLATINUM DUNES/BLUMHOUSE/WHY NOT PRODUCTION ETHAN HAWKELINE LENA HEADEY “THE PURGE” ADELAIDE KANE MAX MUSIC BURKHOLDER CASTING COBY LISA FIELDS PRODUCER GERARD D I NARDI PRODUCER JEANETTE VOLTURNO-BRILL BY NATHAN WHITEHEAD PRODUCED BY JASON BLUM p.g.a. MICHAEL BAY ANDREW FORM BRAD FULLER SEBASTIEN ´ K. LEMERCIER p.g.a. WRITTEN AND DIRECTED BY JAMES D E MONACO A UNIVERSAL RELEASE © 2013 UNIVERSAL STUDIOS
CHECK LOCAL LISTINGS FOR THEATERS AND SHOWTIMES
TUESDAY, JUNE 11 - 7:00PM Please visit www.gofobo.com/rsvp and enter the code AAWXYSZ to download your complimentary passes! RATED PG-13 FOR INTENSE SEQUENCES OF SCI-FI VIOLENCE, ACTION AND DESTRUCTION, AND FOR SOME LANGUAGE. Please note: Passes are limited and will be distributed on a first come, first served basis while supplies last. No phone calls, please. Limit one pass per person. Each pass admits two. Seating is not guaranteed. Arrive early. Theater is not responsible for overbooking. This screening will be monitored for unauthorized recording. By attending, you agree not to bring any audio or video recording device into the theater (audio recording devices for credentialed press excepted) and consent to a physical search of your belongings and person. Any attempted use of recording devices will result in immediate removal from the theater, forfeiture, and may subject you to criminal and civil liability. Please allow additional time for heightened security. You can assist us by leaving all nonessential bags at home or in your vehicle.
IN THEATERS JUNE 14 MANOFSTEEL.COM
Nationals Player of the Week: Ryan Zimmerman—With 10 hits, three homeruns, five runs, five RBIs and a .357 batting average, Zimmerman was easily the most outstanding player for Washington this week. Orioles Player of the Week: Chris Davis –No one in the MLB is hitting the ball as well as Davis this season, and he continued his stellar performance at the plate this week with 11 hits, eight runs, five RBIs and three homeruns.
June 8, 2013 - June 14, 2013, The Afro-American
The Rev. Harold A. Carter Sr. rejoices in front of the “new” New Shiloh Baptist Church building on Monroe Street in 1990.
FAITH By Alexis Taylor
Baptist Church, on the first Sunday following the death of their pastor, found that one of his last deeds was to offer up a prayer on their behalf reminiscent of Jesus’ prayer Thousands are expected to attend the for disciples before his crucifixion. June 7 homegoing service for the Rev. And there was not a dry eye in the house. Dr. Harold A. Carter Sr., Baltimore pastor, “He positively impacted not only my district, but civil rights legend, author, and community the entire city,” said Councilman Nick Mosby, of the seventh activist who died May 30 after a long battle district where New Shiloh Baptist Church sits in the 2100 block with cancer. of Monroe Street. There’s not much more comforting than “His church was a cornerstone of the neighborhood, but prayer and the members of New Shiloh he was a strong man and a strong leader from the civil rights perspective,” Mosby said of the man that he first met in 2006 when running for public office. “He will be surely missed.” A wave of condolences has been received by the Carter family city and state elected officials, in addition to statements of sympathy from a broad spectrum of clergy, religious and faith leaders from all denominations. “Dr. Carter was not afraid to take risks, to live outside of the box, to be innovative, and traditional at the same time,” said Dr. Jamal Bryant, pastor of Empowerment Temple. “He was the very first pastor to go down to Camden Yards and have a crusade, he marched with Dr. King and brought a lot of that civil rights passion up from Alabama, and he really enlarged the perspective of ministry in The Baltimore Pastors Conference was treated to a sermon by the Rev. Dr. Gardner Baltimore,” Bryant told the AFRO, of the man he Taylor, center, following the 2001 Hampton Ministers’ Conference. They are, from left, said he had known throughout his life as a close the Reverends Harold A. Carter Jr., Harold A. Carter Sr., Bishop Walter Thomas, James friend of his father, Bishop John R. Bryant. Lightfoot, Dr. Taylor, A.C.D. Vaughn and the late William Johnson. “While he practiced cutting-edge ministry, he Special to the AFRO
The Rev. Lynwood Leverette, Mt. Pisgah CME Church; the Rev. Dr. Charles Booth, Mt. Olivet Baptist Church, Cleveland; Rev. Carter and the Rev. Robbin Blackwell, New Shiloh's Minister of Ministries at the 40th pastoral anniversary celebration in 2005.
Rev. Carter receives the top founder’s award from state delegates Larry Young and Lena K. Lee, founder and president of the Herbert Frisby Historical Society. April, 1976.
B5
State delegate, Larry Young, left, Rev. Carter, the Rev. Dr. William Calhoun, pastor of Trinity Baptist Church; the late Rev. Nathaniel Higgs, then pastor of Southern Baptist Church and Rev. Brenda Greene, New Shiloh’s minister of Christian Education.
The Rev. Dr. Frank Reid, Bethel AME; Rev. Carter and the Rev. Dr. A.C.D. Vaughn at the 1992 revival crusade.
Rev. Carter delivered the Bicentennial lecture in 1996 at University of Maryland Baltimore County.
held on to Negro spirituals, the old hymns of the church, traditional Black church expressions of worship while always pushing the church forward and I think that’s why New Shiloh has been able to thrive.” Rev. Carter was widely known for his way of teaching with purpose and encouraging others to live their best life. “I came to a service and I was so inspired and touched by his preaching that I just went up and joined- then my whole family came in,” said Deacon Elizabeth H. Adams, who served as chair of the deacon board for more than two decades. Forty years after she joined Shiloh, Adams said, the church has come a long way from their days on Fremont Avenue and Lanvale Street. And when it was time to move the congregation, Adams said, the charismatic minister had outreach to others in mind.
See more on afro.com
An Evening of Joy recognizing the academic achievements of New Shiloh’s pastor and first lady. Dr. Carter received the Doctor of Ministry from Colgate Rochester Divinity School and a Ph.D. in theology from St. Mary’s University and Seminary. Mrs. Weptanomah Carter earned a master’s of divinity from Virginia Seminary. August, 1975
Rev. Vaughn, Rev. Carter, and Rev. Booth at the elevation service for Bishop Walter S. Thomas, New Psalmist Baptist Church. July, 2005.
Post crusade baptism at New Shiloh with the late deacon James Robinson, Rev. Frank Reid and Rev. Carter.
The Rev. Alvin Hathaway, Union Baptist Church and Rev. Carter celebrate Rev. Vaughn’s 50th anniversary in ministry. 2007.
Then Mayor Kurt L. Schmoke joins Rev. and Mrs. Carter. June 3, 1995.
Exchanging greetings are Rev. and Mrs. Carter and the late Rev. Walter E. Paige, then pastor of Faith Baptist Church and Mildred B. Williams. January, 1979.
Mrs. Weptanomah Carter, center, right, AFRO honoree and family, the Rev. Richard Greene, Rev. Harold Carter, Brenda Greene and in the front, their children Harold Carter Jr. and Weptanomah Carter. AFRO File Photos
CLASSIFIED
BECOME A FOSTER PARENT
Become a Foster Parent! Treatment Foster Parents work from home, receive a tax-free stipend and professional 24 hour on-call support for providing shelter for a young person who has suffered abuse or neglect. For more information, call the CHOSEN Treatment Foster Care Program at 1-800-621-8834.
TYPESET: Wed May 01 11:55:50 EDT 2013
REAL ESTATE
We Buy Houses Noland Henson 410-320-6360 David Holland 443-510-3027 freedom4realestate@yahoo.com P.O. Box 20646 Baltimore, MD. 21223 TYPESET: Wed May 22 10:11:43 EDT 2013
RECORDS
CASH PAID FOR OLD RECORDS (albums & singles) 45/ 33/ 12”/ 78 R&B, DISCO, REGGAE, LATIN, JAZZ, ROCK, BLUES, ETC. BALTIMORE / WASHINGTON DC *Will travel for collections* call (410) 336-3544
APT. FOR RENT
AD NETWORK com or visit our website: www.mddcpress.com.
BISHOP’S GARTH APTS SECTION 8 FOR MULTI-FAMILY 2&3 BR APTS Available Apply in person 10am-12pm MonFri 100-Q Charles Street Westminster, MD 21157 AD NETWORK Ad Network Classifieds are published in 65 newspapers. 25 words $175 (For more than 25 words there is an additional charge of $7 per word.) Call (410) 554-8200 All ads must be
ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES
Wanted To Purchase Antiques & Fine Art, 1 item Or Entire Estate Or Collection, Gold, Silver, Coins, Jewelry, Toys, Oriental Glass, China, Lamps, Books, Textiles, Paintings, Prints almost anything old Evergreen Auctions 973-818-1100. Email evergreenauction@ hotmail.com
AUTOMOBILE DONATIONS DONATE AUTOS, TRUCKS, RV’S, LUTHERAN MISSION SOCIETY. Your donation helps local families with food, clothing, shelter. Tax deductible. MVA licensed. Lutheran Mission Society, org. 410-636-0123 or tollfree 1-877-737-8567.
BUSINESS SERVICES Need to reach a large demographic in Maryland, Delaware and DC! Advertise your business, your products and services in 82 newspapers in Maryland, Delaware and DC. Reach 4 Million readers with a business-size ad with just one call. Call 1-855721-6332x6 or email wsmith@mddcpress.
BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY Advertise your product five (5) days per week in our Daily Classified Connection in 13 daily newspapers in Maryland, Delaware and DC. Buy 4 Weeks/ Get 2 Weeks Free of Charge. For just $199 per day reach 2.8 Million readers with just one phone call. Call 1-855-721-6332 x 6 or email us at wsmith@ mddcpress.com. The Daily Classified Connection will give you ad placement in The Washington Post and The Baltimore Sun newspapers 5 days per week for just $995.00 for one week of ad placement.
CAMPGROUNDS Camping Lovers! Looking for a site for your RV…look no further than Lake Somerset Campground for the spectacular views and grounds of Maryland’s Eastern Shore! For just $1700.00, get water, electric & sewage for a year! Get your site now…Call 410-9571866 or 410-957-9897. Email lakesomerset@ earthlink.net or visit our website www. lakesomerset.com. RESERVE YOUR SITE TODAY…SITES ARE LIMITED
EMPLOYMENTSERVICES ELIZABETH COONEY CARE NETWORK. FULL SERVICE CAREGIVING SPECIALISTS SINCE 1957. CARING RNs, LPNs, CNAs, COMPANIONS, HOME CARE, PRIVATE DUTY, STAFFING HOURLY / LIVE-IN. 24-HOUR SERVICE. (888) 353-1700. Accepting Applications. CALL NOW FOR CARE
HELP WANTED: DRIVERS REGIONAL DRIVERS START A PROFITABLE CAREER. CDL-A Drivers & Recent Grads - Excellent Benefits. Weekly Hometime, Paid Training. 888-362-8608. AverittCareers.com Jobs based in Roanoke, VA or Harrisbury, PA. Equal
Opportunity Employer.
Drivers - HIRING EXPERIENCED/ INEXPERIENCED TANKER DRIVERS! Earn up to $.51 per Mile! New Fleet Volvo Tractors! 1 Year OTR Exp. Req. - Tanker Training Available. Call Today: 877-882-6537 www.OakleyTransport. com& All Guaranteed Buildable. Financing Available. Offers Ends 5/13/13. Call Now: 1-800-229-7843 www. landandcamps.com
HELP WANTED: SALES WANTED: LIFE AGENTS: Earn $500 a Day; Great Agent Benefits; Commissions Paid Daily; Liberal Underwriting; Leads, Leads, Leads LIFE INSURANCE, LICENSE REQUIRED. Call 1-888-713-6020
LAND FOR SALE BANK LAKE PROPERTY LIQUIDATION! Smoky Mountains Tennessee 1-8 Acres Starting $12,900 w/ boat slip access! LAST ABSOLUTE PUBLIC SALE! Preview 5/255/26, Sale 6/1-6/2, Map/ pricing 1-800-574-2055 ext.101
LOTS & ACREAGE LAND BARGAIN! Near Town & River 4+ Acres just $68,444. Buy before 6/9, receive $1,000 towards closing costs! Park-like parcel, sunrise views, 100% usable. 90 minutes Beltway Ready to use/ build. Low financing. Call 1-800-888-1262
SERVS./ MISC. 2.8 Million Eyes will read your ad - 5 days per week - Monday thru Friday in the DAILY CLASSIFIED CONNECTION for just $199 per day Entire week of ads for just $995.00. Join the exclusive members of this network today! Place your ad in 14 MAJOR DAILY NEWSPAPERS in Maryland, Delaware and DC. Call 1-855721-6332x6 or visit our website: www. mddcpress.com Buy 4 Weeks/Get 2 Weeks Free of Charge
REAL ESTATE Discover Delaware’s Resort Living without Resort pricing! Low Taxes! Gated Community, amazing amenities, equestrian facility, Olympic Pool. New Homes mid $40’s. Brochures available 1-886-629-0770 or www.coolbranch.com
VACATION RENTALS OCEAN CITY, MARYLAND. Best selection of affordable rentals. Full/ partial weeks. Call for FREE brochure. Open daily. Holiday Real Estate. 1-800-638-2102. Online reservations: www.holidayoc.com
TYPESET: Wed Jun 05 10:30:59 EDT 2013 LEGAL NOTICES IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR BALTIMORE CITY Case No.: 24D13001100 IN THE MATTER OF DAQUAN DOUGLASS FOR CHANGE OF NAME TO DAQUAN LUCAS BY AND THROUGH HIS/HER MOTHER/FATHER/ GUARDIAN MONET BUTTS NOTICE
The above Petitioner has filed a Petition for Change of Name in which he/she seeks to change the name of a minor child from Daquan Raymond Douglass to Daquan Raymond Lucas. The petitioner is seeking this name change for the child for the following reasons: (Wants to have his dad’s last name.) Any person may file an objection the the Petition on or before the 24th day of June, 2013. The objection must be supported by an affidavit and served upon the Petitioner in accordance with Maryland Rule 1-321. Failure to file an objection or affidavit within the time allowed may result in a judgment by default or the granting of the relief sought. A copy of this notice shall be published on time in a newspaper of general circulation in the county/city at least fifteen (15) days before the deadline to file an objection. Frank M. Conaway TYPESET: Wed May 29 Clerk 6/7
10:53:58 EDT 2013
Request for Qualifications Design/Build Wastewater Treatment Lagoon Decommissioning The Town of New Windsor desires to contract with an experienced Design/Build Contractor for the design and construction of a Wastewater Treatment Lagoon Decommissioning. This is a Design/Build project for the closure of an existing wastewater lagoon system (Phase I) and preparation of the site for conversion to athletic fields (Phase II). The objective of this Request for Qualifications (RFQ) is to develop a short list of no more than three (3) qualifying Contractors to provide a proposal that includes professional design, project management and construction services for the design and construction of the project. RFQ documents will be available May 29, 2013 at the New Windsor Town Hall, 211 High Street, New Windsor, MD 21776. Additional information may be obtained on the Town of New Windsor website, www.NewWindsorMD.org or by telephone at 410-635-6575 Monday through Friday between the hours of 9:00 AM and 3:00 PM. Proposals will be received at New Windsor Town Hall, 211 High Street, New Windsor, MD 21776
TYPESET: Wed 05 10:33:03 EDT 2013 until July 10, 2013Jun at 2:00PM.
The Whiting-Turner Contracting Company and CM Partner, The Commercial Group are seeking to prequalify subcontractors for the Phase 2 Expansion of the Ocean City Convention Center. Subcontractor Packages include: Building Demolition, Testing and Inspection, Concrete Foundations, Concrete, Masonry, Structural Steel, Miscellaneous Metals, Rough and Finish Carpentry, Millwork, Roofing, Fireproofing, Storefront, Doors/Hardware, OH Doors, Drywall and Acoustical, Paint, Flooring, Fire Suppression, Plumbing, Mechanical, Electrical, Performance Audio and Video, Theater Equipment, Theater Seating, Final Cleaning.Interested firms should submit a letter of interest, company resume and similar project references to The Whiting-Turner Contracting Company, 300 East Joppa Road, Towson, MD 21286. Attention: T. Sheehan, by Friday, June 7th, 5:00 PM. All questions regarding this advertisement should be submitted in writing to tige.sheehan@whiting-turner. TYPESET: Wed Jun 05 10:32:10 EDT 2013 com. HOUSING AUTHORITY OF BALTIMORE CITY INVITATION FOR BIDS EMERGENCY REPAIRS TO THE HEATING SYSTEMS AT VARIOUS HABC DEVELOPMENTS IFB NUMBER: B-1726-13 The Housing Authority of Baltimore City (“HABC”) will issue an Invitation for Bids (“IFB”) for qualified and interested vendors to submit sealed bids to provide emergency repairs to the heating systems located at various HABC developments on an asneeded basis. BIDS WILL BE DUE no later than 2:00 p.m. Eastern Time on Friday, July 19, 2013. A non-mandatory pre-bid meeting will be held on Wednesday, June 26, 2013 at 10:00 a.m., at the Charles L. Benton Building, 417 E. Fayette Street, Room 416, Baltimore, Maryland, 21202. HABC has established a minimum goal of twenty percent (20%) of the total dollar amount of the proposed contract for Minority Business Enterprise (“MBE”) utilization, applicable to all minority and non-minority businesses proposing to provide the requested services as the prime contractor. No goal has been established for participation of Women-owned businesses (“WBEs”), however, HABC strongly encourages and affirmatively promotes the use of WBEs in all HABC contracts. Responders shall also comply with all applicable requirements of Section 3 of the Housing and Urban Development Act of 1968, 12 U.S.C. Section 1701u. The IFB may be obtained on or after Monday, June 17, 2013, 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 Questions regarding the IFB should be directed in writing to the address and individual indicated above, and must include the reference: HABC IFB Number B-1726-13.
410-554-8200
l
Sma
l ad
s
410-554-8200
Buy it • Sell it Swap it • Lease it Rent it • Hire it
results
1 Col. Inch Up to 20 Words
AFRO Classified minimum ad rate is $26.54 per col. inch (an inch consists of up to 20 words). Mail in your ad on form below along with CHECK or MONEY ORDER to: WASHINGTON AFRO-AMERICAN CO. 1917 Benning Road, N.E. Washington, D.C. 20002-4723 Attn: Clsf. Adv. Dept.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
12.
13.
14.
15.
16.
17.
18.
19.
20.
NAME: ________________________________________________ ADDRESS: _____________________________________________ PHONE NO.:____________________________________________ CLASSIFICATION: ______________________________________ (Room, Apt., House, etc.) INSERTION DATE:_________________
WASHINGTON AFRO-AMERICAN NEWSPAPER Legal Advertising Rates Effective October 1, 2008 PROBATE DIVISION (Estates) 202-332-0080 PROBATE NOTICES a. Order Nisi $ 60 per insertion b. Small Estates (single publication $ 60 per insertion c. Notice to Creditors 1. Domestic $ 60 per insertion 2. Foreign $ 60 per insertion d. Escheated Estates $ 60 per insertion e. Standard Probates
CIVIL NOTICES a. Name Changes 202-879-1133 b. Real Property
$180.00 per 3 weeks $180.00 per 3 weeks $180.00 per 3 weeks $360.00 per 6 weeks $125.00
$ 80.00 $ 200.00
FAMILY COURT 202-879-1212 DOMESTIC RELATIONS 202-879-0157 a. Absent Defendant b. Absolute Divorce c. Custody Divorce
$ 150.00 $ 150.00 $150.00
To place your ad, call 1-800-237-6692, ext. 262, Public Notices $50.00 & up depending on size, Baltimore Legal Notices are $24.84 per inch. 1-800 (AFRO) 892 For Proof of Publication, please call 1-800-237-8892, ext. 244
TYPESET: Wed Jun 05 10:35:23 EDT 2013
LEGAL NOTICES
CITY OF BALTIMORE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION NOTICE OF LETTING Sealed Bids or Proposals, in duplicate addressed to the Board of Estimates of the Mayor and City Council of Baltimore and marked for TR13007 CITYWIDE CURB REPAIR will be received at the Office of the Comptroller, Room 204 City Hall, Baltimore, Maryland until 11:00 A.M. JULY 3, 2013. Positively no bids will be received after 11:00 A.M. Bids will be publicly opened by the Board of Estimates in Room 215, City Hall at Noon. The Contract Documents may be examined, without charge, at the Department of Public Works Service Center located on the first floor of the Abel Wolman Municipal Building, 200 N. Holliday Street, Baltimore, Maryland 21202 as of JUNE 7, 2013 and copies may be purchased for a non-refundable cost of $75.00. Conditions and requirements of the Bid are found in the bid package. All contractors bidding on this Contract must first be prequalified by the City of Baltimore Contractors Qualification Committee. Interested parties should call (410) 396-6883 or contact the Committee at the Eastern Avenue Pumping Station, 751 Eastern Avenue and President St, Baltimore, Maryland 21202. If a bid is submitted by a joint venture (“JV”), then in that event, the document that established the JV shall be submitted with the bid for verification purposes. The Prequalification Category required for bidding on this project is D02620 (Curbs, Gutters & Sidewalks). Cost Qualification Range for this work shall be $200,000.00 to $500,000.00 A “Pre-Bidding Information” session will be conducted at 10:00 A.M. on JUNE 21, 2013 at the Charles L. Benton Building, 417 E. Fayette Street, 7th Floor, Room 724, Baltimore, MD 21201. Principal Items of work for this project are: Miscellaneous Curb Replacement and Repairs - 6,000 LF; 5 Inch Concrete sidewalks - 6,000 SF. The MBE goal is 17% and WBE 8%. APPROVED: Bernice H. Taylor, Clerk Board of Estimates TYPESET: Wed Jun 05 10:34:50 EDT 2013
CITY OF BALTIMORE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION NOTICE OF LETTING Sealed Bids or Proposals, in duplicate addressed to the Board of Estimates of the Mayor and City Council of Baltimore and marked for BALTIMORE CITY NO. TR13008; CITYWIDE SLAB REPAIR will be received at the Office of the Comptroller, Room 204 City Hall, Baltimore, Maryland until 11:00 A.M JULY 3, 2013. Positively no bids will be received after 11:00 A.M. Bids will be publicly opened by the Board of Estimates in Room 215, City Hall at Noon. The Contract Documents may be examined, without charge, at the Department of Public Works Service Center located on the first floor of the Abel Wolman Municipal Building, 200 N. Holliday Street, Baltimore, Maryland 21202 as of JUNE 7, 2013 and copies may be purchased for a non-refundable cost of $75.00. Conditions and requirements of the Bid are found in the bid package. All contractors bidding on this Contract must first be prerequalified by the City of Baltimore Contractors Qualification Committee. Interested parties should call (410) 396-6883 or contact the Committee at 751 Eastern Ave., Baltimore, Maryland 21202. If a bid is submitted by a joint venture (“JV”), then in that event, the document that established the JV shall be submitted with the bid for verification purposes. The Prequalification Category required for bidding on this project is (A02601 Bituminous Concrete Paving & D02620 Curbs, Gutters & Sidewalks. Cost Qualification Range for this work shall be $500,000.00 to $1,000,000.00 A “Pre-Bidding Information” session will be conducted at 10:00 A.M. on JUNE 21, 2013 at 417 E. Fayette Street, Room 7th Floor, Baltimore, Maryland 21202. Principal Items of work for this project are: 9 Inch Concrete Pavement Modifies Mix No. 6 - 10,000 SY & 6 Inch Sub-Base - 10,000 SY. The MBE goal is 16% and WBE goal 8%. APPROVED: Bernice H. Taylor, Clerk Board of Estimates
TYPESET: Wed Jun 05 10:34:24 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR BALTIMORE CITY Case No.: 24D13001679 IN THE MATTER OF PATRICE LOUISE WILLIAMS BOYD FOR CHANGE OF NAME TO PATRICE LOUISE WILLIAMS ORDER FOR NOTICE BY PUBLICATION
The object of this suit is to officially change the name of the petitioner from Patrice Louise Williams Boyd to Patrice Louise Williams It is this 30th day of May, 2013 by the Circuit Court for Baltimore City, ORDERED, that publication be given one time in a newspaper of general circulation in Baltimore City on or before the 28th day of June, 2013, which shall warn all interested persons to file an affidavit in opposition to the relief requested on or before the 15th day of July, 2013. Frank M. Conaway Clerk 6/7
afro.com
TYPESET: Wed Jun 05 10:35:57 EDT 2013
AD NETWORK
SAMPLE
Payment Policy for legal notice advertisements. Effective immediately, The Afro American Newspapers will require prepayment for publication of all legal notices. Payment will be accepted in the form of checks, credit card or money order. Any returned checks will be subject to a $25.00 processing fee and may result in the suspension of any future advertising at our discretion.
SUPPORT OUR ADVERTISERS
A F R O
The Afro-American, June 8, 2013 - June 14, 2013
SUBSCRIBE TODAY!
B6
June 8, 2013 - June 14, 2013, The Afro-American
B7
LEGAL NOTICES NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS BALTIMORE CITY DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION PROJECTS ANTICIPATED TO BE BID JUNE 2013 TO DECEMBER 2013 Pursuant to 23 CFR 635.110, Subpart A (regarding the timeliness of advertisement for federal-aid construction projects relative to the City’s contractor prequalification process), the City’s Department of Transportation, hereby notifies interested parties of the following projects which may be advertised for construction during the period from June 2013 to December 2013. Prime Contractors, interested in bidding on any of the projects below, must be prequalified by the Baltimore City Office of Boards and Commission in order to submit a Bid. Subcontractors must be prequalified prior to beginning work on the Project. Potential bidders are advised that the prequalification process may take up to 90 days to complete. For further information, please contact the Commission at 410-396-6883 or kumasi. vines@baltilmorecity.gov. PROJECT
PREQUALIFICATION CATEGORIES
COST RANGE
Street Resurfacing – Sectors II and III
A02602 – Bituminous Concrete Paving D02620 – Curbs, Gutters, Sidewalks
$2,000,000 $3,000,000
East Baltimore Development – EBDI, 1C
A02602 – Bituminous Concrete Paving D02620 – Curbs, Gutters, Sidewalks
$2,000,000 $3,000,000
Reisterstown Road Streetscape – Northern Parkway to City Line
A02602 – Bituminous Concrete Paving D02620 – Curbs, Gutters, Sidewalks
$5,000,000 $10,000,000
Roland Avenue and Northern Parkway – Improvements and Traffic Calming
A02602 – Bituminous Concrete Paving D02620 – Curbs, Gutters, Sidewalks
$4,000,000 $5,000,000
Traffic Signal Construction & Rewiring JOC
F16000 – Electrical G90093 - Electronic Traffic Control Systems
$2,000,000 $3,000,000
Preston Gardens
A02602 – Bituminous Concrete Paving D02620 – Curbs, Gutters, Sidewalks
$ 2,000,000 – $ 3,000,000
Edison Highway Bridge over AMTRAK
C03300 – Concrete Construction D02620 – Curbs, Gutters, Sidewalks
$500,000 $1,000,000
Geometric Safety Improvements – Loch Raven Blvd and 33rd St Intersection
A02602 – Bituminous Concrete Paving D02620 – Curbs, Gutters, Sidewalks
$1,000,000 $2,000,000
Edmondson Avenue Bridge Replacement
C03300 – Concrete G90009 – Foundations, Underpinning, Drilled-in Caissons
$30,000,000 – $40,000,000
Central Avenue Bridge and Reconstruction from Harbor Point to Baltimore Street (Design Build)
A02602 – Bituminous Concrete Paving C03300 – Concrete Construction D02620 – Curbs, Gutters, Sidewalks
$ 30,000,000 – $ 40,000,000
East Baltimore Development – EBDI, 2A
A02602 – Bituminous Concrete Paving D02620 – Curbs, Gutters, Sidewalks
$3,000,000 $4,000,000
East Baltimore Development – EBDI, 1-DB
A02602 – Bituminous Concrete Paving D02620 – Curbs, Gutters, Sidewalks
$2,000,000 $3,000,000
Reconstruct North Avenue Aisquith St. to Washington St.
A02602 – Bituminous Concrete Paving D02620 – Curbs, Gutters, Sidewalks
$5,000,000 $10,000,000
Reconstruction of Hawkins Point Road Bridge and Roadway Improvements
C03300 - Concrete Construction C05100 - Structural Steel Erection
$15,000,000.00 $20,000,000.00
Replacement of three Bridges over MD295 – Waterview Ave, Annapolis Rd and Maisel St
C03300 – Concrete Construction C05100 – Structural Steel Erection
$20,000,000 $30,000,000
Rehabilitation of Lafayette Ave. over Amtrak
A02602 - Bituminous Concrete Paving C03300 - Concrete Construction C05100 - Structural Steel Erection
$5,000,000 – $10,000,000
CAREER CORNER
TYPESET: Wed Jun 05 10:31:34 EDT 2013
Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) HCD Community Program Administrator II Multi Family Underwriter http://jobaps.com/md Recruitment#: 13-001207-001 Filing Deadline: June 18, 2013 , 11:59 pm Salary: $44,600 - $64,891/year Work that matters. The Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) is a national leader in affordable housing and community development. This position is responsible for evaluating requests for financing for multifamily rental housing projects, processing and underwriting applications; issuing reservation letters, commitments and other correspondence; closing loans; determining compliance with regulations and guidelines, and assisting in the preparation of monthly and annual reports on the status of financing programs. Please visit the link above Wed to apply EOE EDT 2013 TYPESET: Junonline. 05 10:32:36
Maryland Motor Vehicle Administration Position Title: IT Systems Technical Specialist Location: Glen Burnie, MD Closing Date: 6/17/13 www.mva.maryland.gov
INSIDE SALES ADVERTISING ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE Entry-Level Advertising Sales Rep needed for the AFRO-American Newspapers, Baltimore, M.D.
OBITUARY Joseph S. Eubanks, 88 Noted Baritone, Morgan State Music Professor Joseph S. Eubanks, Morgan State University music professor emeritus and world famous singer whose bass-baritone was dubbed “The Golden Voice” by one of the 20th century’s best Black singers, died May 16 of endstage polycystic renal disease at the Gilchrist Hospice Center in Towson, Md. He was 88. A memorial service will be held at Faith JOSEPH S. Presbyterian Church in Baltimore June 9 at 3 p.m., followed by a reception. Eubanks, a California native who grew up in Oakland, was a classicallytrained singer who performed internationally from the 1950s through 1989 and was known for his unique depth of expression through his sonorous bass-baritone voice. After serving in the U.S. Army during World War II, he earned a bachelor’s degree in music from San Francisco State University. He studied voice under Lotte Lehmann, Herta Glatz, John Brownlee, and later with Todd Duncan and Dr. William Ray. Duncan, the man for whom the role Porgy in Porgy and Bess was created, gave him the nickname “The Golden Voice.” In 1951, while studying at the Music Academy of The West in Santa Barbara, Calif. with the renowned soprano Lotte Lehmann, Eubanks landed an alternate role as Jake in Porgy and Bess with the Every Man Opera Company. At a time when African Americans were rare operatic performers and classical singers, he toured internationally with leading actors Leontyne Price, William Warfield and (then dancer) Maya Angelou throughout 72 major cities and 25 countries-- including Middle East, Europe, South America and Russia, where .Eubanks was in the first American theatrical production ever to appear in the then-Soviet Union. He appeared in nationally famous productions of Verdi’s Don Carlo in which he played Phillip; sang the title role in Moussorgsky’s Boris Godunof; created the role of Sodo in the Japanese opera Ye Zuru in New York with the Harmonia Opera; performed the role of Joe in the Broadway musical Showboat at Baltimore’s old Fox Theater. His interpretation of “Old Man River” became a fan favorite during concert recitals. He was a concert soloist, performed several times with the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra, the Baltimore Opera Company and was featured as guest soloist in the San Francisco Symphony Orchestra Pop Concert Series.
Other notable performances include concert singing and narrating at The Lyric and with the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra. He also sang the National Anthem in Baltimore at Orioles’ World Series appearances in 1966, 1970, and 1979. His was devoted to teaching musical theatre, opera EUBANKS and classical vocal technique, according to his family. Eubanks’ first teaching positions were at Prescott Jr. High School and Oakland Technical High School in the late 1940s. Rev. Ed Love hired him as minister of music at Bethel AME Church in San Francisco, a position he held until 1950. He was hired in 1962 to teach at Morgan State, where he developed and directed the Morgan Music Theater. He taught at Morgan for 23 years and is credited with training Morgan graduate and current Metropolitan Opera singer April Haines, and Hugh Carey, who developed a choir for Baltimore City at the request of the late Mayor Donald Schaefer. Prior to joining the Morgan State faculty, Eubanks performed in summer stock theater in Lamberville, N.J. and at the Westbury Music Theater in New York. These experiences influenced his directing summer theater training programs at Morgan State for youth in 1973 –1976. In addition to a career performing in operas, oratorios, theater and concerts, he acted in several films and television productions including Hairspray; Homicide: Life on the Street (TV series); and The Day Lincoln Was Shot. He was active in many community groups in Baltimore and sang on numerous occasions with the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra. He performed for several years in the Baltimore City Public Schools under the auspices of Young Audiences of Maryland. Survivors include his two daughters, Karen Eubanks of New York and Lenora Eubanks of Baltimore; two grandsons of New York, Jonathan Joseph Doncker and Ali Alexander Moore; his brother, photographer Jonathan P. Eubanks and his wife Louise Terry of Oakland, Calif.; a niece, Paula Eubanks-Major of Castro Valley, Calif. and her husband; a nephew, J. Phillip Eubanks of Fremont, Calif. and his wife; grand-niece, Jasmine Eubanks and two grand-nephews, pianist Alexander Major and violinist Matthew Major; and a host of other relatives, former students, friends, church members, and supporters.
Position provides:
SUBSCRIBE TODAY
To advertise in the AFRO Call 410-554-8200
• • • •
Competitive compensation package Salary and commission plan Full benefits after trial period Opportunity for fast track advancement
Candidates should possess: • Good typing/data entry skills • • •
Excellent customer service skills Previous telephone sales experience Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Please email your resume to: lhowze@afro.com or mail to AFRO-American Newspapers, Diane W. Hocker, Director of Human Resources, 2519 N. Charles Street, Baltimore, MD 21218
afro.com
Free Service
Obituaries are printed for free by the AFRO-American Newspapers. Send funeral program and picture to: Obituaries, The Baltimore Afro-American Newspapers 2519 N. Charles Street Baltimore, Maryland 21218
B8
The Afro-American, June 8, 2013 - June 8, 2013
Now turn scratch-offs into rewards.
Turn eligible, non-winning scratch-offs into points that add up to great stuff with My Lottery Rewards. Exclusive member benefits include the Points for Prizes online store, promotions, second chance opportunities, special offers, free FUNPLAY interactive games and more. Sign up, collect points and choose your rewards at mdlottery.com/rewards. TM
TM
The Maryland Lottery encourages responsible play. For confidential help or information at any time about gambling problems, please visit mdgamblinghelp.org or call 1-800-522-4700.