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Diversion Programs Offer Youth a Second Chance By Zenitha Prince Special to the AFRO
Diversion programs for youth offenders are blooming within area jurisdictions and are having a positive impact on the criminal justice system and on society, some officials and other experts said. “Diversion as an alternative to detention is a concept that has been around for 40 years, and it came about as the result of evidence showing that a young person’s involvement in the juvenile justice system makes things worse,” said Daniel Macallair, executive director of the Center on Juvenile and Criminal Justice, a San Francisco-based nonpartisan nonprofit, whose aim is to reduce the reliance on incarceration. Most diversion programs focus on first-time
offenders who have committed misdemeanor crimes. The alternative approach helps them avoid the stigmatization that a criminal conviction would bring, advocates say. “They were developed to give young people a second chance on the belief that though people may mess up once, they may not mess up gain,” said Andrew Fois, deputy attorney general for the District of Columbia. “It prevents people from becoming chronic recidivists by giving them an incentive to leave the destructive path they may be on and get back on a law-abiding – Daniel Macallair path.” According to a study by the National Association of Pretrial Services Agencies (NAPSA), most diversion screening criteria included prior criminal history, type of charge, substance abuse and mental health Continued on A3
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By Krishana Davis AFRO Staff Writer Isaiah “Ike” Dixon Jr., 90, four-term veteran of the Maryland House of Delegates, community leader and political activist, died of heart failure at Stella Maris Hospice in Timonium on April 26. In his four terms as a member of the House of
Delegates, representing Baltimore, he was known for his efforts at ensuring racial equality and spearheaded the effort to make cross-burning a felony. He is also remembered him as the son of a musician whose melodies helped to create a hub for jazz in the city. Baltimore-born and raised, Dixon attended public and parochial schools in the city. He graduated from Frederick Douglass High School in 1941 and enrolled at Howard University, where he played football. After college he served in the U.S. Army. Dixon had an affinity for politics and was elected to the House of Delegates in 1966. While Dixon helped to push a lot of legislation in the House, his most noted bill was a provision that changed cross burning from a misdemeanor to a felony. Maryland Delegate Melvin Stukes (D-44) said while he Continued on A3
Charm City Blues By Albert Phillips Special to the AFRO
It’s been a rough year for the image of Baltimore law enforcement and 2013 is not even half over. Consider: *May 9: A teenage prostitute is arrested in an undercover sting at a hotel near BWI. The man who allegedly drove her there was waiting outside. His identity? Her husband, a Baltimore police officer. He was charged with human trafficking. *April 25: A grand jury indictment about gangland corruption at the Baltimore City Detention Center is unsealed. Among those rounded up are four female corrections officers who were allegedly having sex with the inmates, including a female officer who is believed to have been twice impregnated by the gang’s leader. *March 11: A 17-year veteran Baltimore police detective pleads guilty to selling heroin and tipping off drug kingpins about possible police investigations. *Feb. 17: Two men, one a Baltimore firefighter, are arrested on charges of running
an online prostitution ring. If it were a television show, you could call it “Cops Allegedly Gone Wild.” Baltimore law enforcement administrators are baffled at the turn of events. The city police cases come only a few months after officials announced Jan. 28 the formation of a professional standards bureau. “This new Bureau will focus on employee conduct from the basics of written directives and Standard Operating Procedures, to a new General Accountability Office which will continue to proactively weed out noncompliant practices within the department,” said Police Commissioner Anthony W. Batts in a release on the BPD’s website. Then came the string of cases which have put a cloud over the reputation of the city’s law enforcement corps. “The attitude of the police officers on the street is a reflection of the leadership at the top,” said Delacy Davis, founder of Black Cops Against Police Brutality (BCAP). “If the top sends a clear message that behavior outside of the law is unacceptable and intolerable,
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Heroes in Blue Honored By Zachary Lester AFRO Staff Writer Baltimore Police Officer Forrest E. “Dino” Taylor, 44, had been on the department for 17 years when he died in August 2012 from complications related to injuries he suffered after an
automobile ran a red light and struck his patrol car in six months earlier. Morris was among 120 police officers nationwide who died last year who were remembered during National Police Week activities held this week in Washington D.C. The commemoration
Lt. Gov. Anthony Brown Launches Bid to be Md. Governor By Krishana Davis Special to the AFRO
Lt. Gov. Anthony Brown had thrown his hat into the contest to become the Maryland’s next governor and the first African American to reside in the governor’s mansion in Annapolis. He made the announcement at a May 10 a cookout in Prince George’s County. The event launched a weekend of campaigning that took him to Montgomery County, Frederick and Baltimore. His theme is “Making Maryland Better for All Marylander.” “I’m asking friends and neighbors from across the state to join me, as we build on successes and to take on the next challenges to make Maryland better,” said Brown. Brown, 51, has been endorsed by Gov. Martin O’Malley (D), who has
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been his political partner at the top of the state’s executive leadership since their election in 2006. Brown said, “Maryland is a great state because of the hard work that we’ve done to invest in new jobs, education and health care, but we still have a lot of work to do to ensure that no family is left behind.” Towson University political science professor John Bullock said that right now Brown is a front-runner and could win the 2014 gubernatorial election. “I think it’s a possibility,” said Bullock. “But I don’t think there’s any one particular front runner in this election.” Bullock said Brown, as a lieutenant governor, has acquired name recognition around the state, which is an advantage. He said as a sitting governor, O’Malley’s support Continued on A4
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kicked off with preliminary events the previous week, including the annual Blue Mass May 7 at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Northwest and the Washington Area Law Enforcement Memorial Service on May 10. The big event of the official week, which runs through May 18, was a candlelight vigil on May 13 at the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial in Judiciary Square, near D.C. police headquarters, in Northwest Washington. Authorities said names of 321 law enforcement officials from around the country were added to the memorial wall this year. Those men and women, including 201 who died in previous years, were recognized for their sacrifice in a poignant ceremony where United States Attorney General Eric Holder led the lighting of the candles and reading of the names of the fallen officers. As many as 20,000 people were estimated to have attended the vigil. They included officers, law enforcement officials, survivors of the fallen officers and their supporters. The event was shown via live Continued on A4
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Ex’ shooting target turns violence against women into a joke and promotes the idea that men should want to kill their exwives or ex-girlfriends.” “The Ex” was debuted by Zombie Industries during the 2013 National Rifle Association Convention in Houston, Texas on May 3-5. Zombie Industries is a fad-based company which sells a variety of shooting targets designed to prepare for the world for a pending zombie invasion. Zombie Industries first sparked controversy during the NRA Convention, when it debuted a life-size like President Obama target “The Rocky”, which it later pulled from display when event organizers requested it be removed, according to MSNBC.
ABC-TV’s Robin Roberts Ranked Most Trusted TV Host in Poll
“Good Morning America” host Robin Roberts has been named the most trusted woman in television, according to a new Reader’s Digest survey released this week. Reader’s Digest teamed up with The Wagner Group, a research firm, and polled more than 1,000 Americans to discover which 200 public figures inspire the most confidence. Roberts came in at No. 12 on the list, making her the most trusted television host on the list.
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Congressional Task Force Tackles Bloated Criminal Code
The House Judiciary Committee this week approved a new, bipartisan task force aimed at streamlining the federal criminal Women’s rights group UltraViolet filed a petition calling for code. online retailer Amazon to pull shooting target “The Ex” from The Over-Criminalization Task Force of 2013, made up of its site stating it promotes domestic violence against women. five Democrats and five Republicans, will comb through the “The Ex” is a shooting target designed to look like a big labyrinth of federal regulations and identify unnecessary and breasted woman. The target, which is manufactured by Zombie ineffective criminal statutes. Industries, bleeds when hit by gunshots. At present, there are an estimated 4,500 federal crimes in “Gun violence against the U.S. Code, many of which address conduct also regulated women is a serious problem,” by the states. The number of federal criminal offenses increased read the petition. “But ‘The by 30 percent between 1980 and 2004, according to a recent study by the Federalist Society. There were 452 new federal criminal offenses enacted between 2000 and Your History • Your Community • Your News 2007, averaging 56.5 new The Afro-American Newspapers crimes per year. And over the Baltimore Office • Corporate Headquarters past three decades, Congress 2519 N. Charles Street has been averaging 500 new Baltimore, Maryland 21218-4602 crimes per decade. 410-554-8200 • Fax: 1-877-570-9297 Too many of those new www.afro.com offenses often impose criminal penalties without requiring Founded by John Henry Murphy Sr., August 13, 1892 that criminal intent be shown Washington Publisher Emerita - Frances L. Murphy II to establish guilt, lawmakers Chairman of the Board/Publisher - John J. Oliver, Jr. complained. Executive Assistant - Takiea Hinton - 410-554-8222 The changes in judicial Receptionist - Wanda Pearson - 410-554-8200 policy have unduly impacted African Americans and Director of Development & Sponsorships makes America a leader in Susan Gould - 410-554-8289- sgould@afro.com incarceration worldwide, Director of Advertising said the committee’s ranking Lenora Howze - 410-554-8271 - lhowze@afro.com member John Conyers Baltimore Advertising Manager ( D-Mich).
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Grandson of Malcolm X Killed at Mexico City Bar MEXICO CITY (AP) — Malcolm Shabazz, grandson of political activist Malcolm X, was found dead outside a Mexico City bar after a violent dispute over the bill, authorities said Friday. He was 28. City prosecutors are investigating the attack that sent Shabazz to a nearby hospital with severe injuries. He died hours later on Thursday. U.S. officials confirmed that Shabazz was killed in Mexico City. Shabazz family publicist Terrie Williams said the family would issue a statement later. Labor activist Miguel Suarez, who was traveling with Shabazz, told The Associated Press that his friend was beaten up at a bar near Plaza Garibaldi, a downtown square that is home to Mexico City’s mariachis.
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Ghoulish Gosnell: Black on Black Crime?
A Philadelphia prosecutor called it a “house of horrors.” But it was no amusement day at Hershey Park for the unsuspecting women who entered the Women’s Medical Society in West Philly for than 15 years. In fact, one Black conservative group called sport-utility vehicleatrocities sought inand By Alan King the frightening connection with the murder of AFRO Staff Writer crimes that occurred against Hudson’s mother and brother. vulnerable poor women, The white, 1994 Chevrolet Jennifer Hudson and other Adrienne “Black with on Black crime.” Suburban Illinois license relatives positively identified Washington And ghoulish Kermit AFRO Columnist Gosnell, the Philadelphia abortion doctor who was found guilty earlier this week in the gruesome deaths of three babies and the manslaughter of a Woodbridge, Va. woman, is likely to pay with his life. When to live, when to die; who chooses? The answer can depend on where you live and your income, particularly in Maryland, Virginia or the District of Columbia. Predictably each warring camp in the intractable public abortion debate has and will use the Gosnell case for their political purposes. While they fight, women are having abortions daily, probably as a last resort in most cases. However, we would all be better served if we could usePhotos the Courtesy Jennifer and her mom,toDarnell who GosnellHudson case as an opportunity come toDonerson some common was killed, as well as her brother, Jason. ground about abortion procedures. Redirect the blind passion about the ethics of abortion to
a more practical discussion about finding ways of reducing strong armed the state’s medical board to push for the unwanted pregnancy in the first place to reduce the need for legislation which makes clinics adhere to hospital rules. an abortion. And make sure authorities are doing their jobs to In Maryland, the legislature last year passed regulations to ensure abortion procedures are safe, affordable and accessible increase inspections of abortion clinics and allows them to be when a woman decides it’s absolutely necessary, no matter fined or face closure for violations. Unfortunately, when the what her zip code. Supreme Court ruled in the landmark Roe v. Wade case which Wishful thinking. legalized abortion, they left it up to each state to regulate the November 1, 2008 - November 7, 2008, The Washington Afro-American A3 On May 14, a group of Black ministers, featuring Dr. safe but controversial medical procedure. Herein is where Alveda King, and sponsored by the conservative (CURE) the trouble lies. lead by Star Parker, held a press conference at the National The Gosnell case illustrates how geographic politics Press Club to call on Congress to hold a hearing on the dictates protection or prevention. Whether you are pro-choice from a neighbor aboutinaBlack suspi-communities. They contend, posted fliersGosnell bearing casehis photoimpact of abortion or anti-choice you watched the jaw-dropping cious vehicle. The noticed graph around thefrozen city. On for example, that man Planned Parenthood “targets” African -with all its gory details of bloodstained blankets, the vehicle while walking his Sunday, Jennifer Hudson asked Americans, which the organization denies. fetuses, overmedicated patients and unfettered cats--in dog. According to the Chicago for the public’s help in finding Last week in the District, Republican Utah Sen. Mike Lee disbelief and came away shaking your head wondering how Tribune, the boy had been shot her nephew. In her MySpace reintroduced banseat “late term” abortions, the District this “doctor” was allowed to operate hisshe abortion forsupmultiple times ainbill theto back blog, thanked“clinic” fans and of vehicle. Pain-Capable The SUV, registheir prayers and ofthe Columbia Unborn Child Protection Act, he so long in West Philadelphia beforeporters beingfor caught? tered to Hudson’s murdered offered a $100,000 reward to said was based on the Gosnell case. This follows a similar bill West Philadelphia may be a “dead giveaway” clue. Worse brother, was towed with the anyone who returned the boy in the House reintroduced by Republican Arizona Rep. Trent though, how many more Ghoulish Gosnells in poor minority boy’s body inside and is being alive. Franks, for same technireason. Their bills would only apply neighborhoods are there nationwide performing unscrupulous processed by the evidence Since the investigation, cians andD.C. workers. The body HudsonGosnell’s – who gained to poor Women, but Democratic D.C. Del. Eleanor acts without proper oversight? Evidently clinicstardom had was later Norton removedand andsome takenpro-choice to Holmes groups like NARAL not been inspected for 15 years. after appearing on “American the Cook County Medical Idol,” and then won an are vowingoffice. to fight it. The National Right to Life Committee, Why do too many women haveAcademy to cross state lines Examiner’s Award for to hereven role in which purports the debatable contention that a fetus can feel find a reputable clinic? We can be certain these potential Hudson and other family the movie Dreamgirls – has members arrived at intends the Medical stayed outpoor of the public pain at 20 weeks, to rally around Franks and Lee. victims are likely to be scared, young, and and Blackeye. or Examiner’s mid-afterThe Chicago Tribune reportLee alsooffice is trying to pass national legislation, Targeted Brown as fewer safe, affordable, accessible options are left Julian King, Jennnifer Hudson’s nephew. noon to identify the body. ed that a parade of cars moved Regulation of Abortion (TRAP) to place more open to them by partisan politicians chipping at theirhome Given the choice betweenProviders lookslowly past away her family’s A spokesman for the office the murders but is being held in restrictions on late term abortions – which account for reproductive rights. ing directly at the body or Monday morning, past the the newspaper that Hudson jail for parole violation after viewing it on a wall-mounted news vans, reporters and curi1 percent of all abortions -- and ontold abortion clinics. This ousweekly onlookers. measure is similar to the TRAP laws that just passed in Virginia Veteran journalist Adrienne Washington writes for Neighbors stood which may force some of the clinics to close. State Attorney the AFRO about relevant issues in the District, Maryland and “She held hands with her family. It was obviously a very emotional moment.” quietly and General Ken Cuccinelli, also the 2014 Republican candidate Northern Virginia. Send correspondence to her at editor@ reflected on the “remained for her fami- afro.com. being convicted of attempted for governor running against Terrystrong McAuliffe, video screen, the family chose Democrat violence.
Jennifer Hudson and Relatives Identify Body of Her Slain Nephew
the body of her 7-year-old nephew Monday, just hours after his body was found in a
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Diversion Programs
ACORN Fights Back
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history, victim approval, the amount of restitution and arresting officer approval. Standard of By Alan conditions King AFRO Staff Writer diversion participation include drug testing, restitution, Presidential candidate John community service and McCain’s attack on ACORN – counseling. Associated Community Organization for Reform In Washington, D.C.,Now – confirms the success are of the diversion programs open to organization, the head of the any youth under 18. group says. There are three levels “This is testimony to the work we’ve done and success we’ve geared to different offense had,” Maude president categories. AtHurd, the first stage,of ACORN, said in an interview ifwith police seize a young person the AFRO. for marijuana “When thispossession, attack started, we had just that we had they can announced choose to withhold registered 1.3refer million votcharges and thatnew person ers,” she said. “That’s just to say tothat thesomeone’s D. C. Superior Court running scared Social Services Department, because of ACORN’s success.” McCain, who isbe running for where they would enrolled on the aRepublican inpresident Youth Court, peer-to- ticket, lashed out at ACORN in the peer remediation process. final debate against Barack The second stage offers Obama, contending the group “is prosecutors optionperpetratof on the vergethe of maybe ing one of greatestto frauds in sending thethe offender Youth voter history in this country, Court. At the third stage, maybe destroying the fabric of the judge and prosecutors democracy.” can Factcheck.org, vacate chargesa if certain non-partisan Web site, found thoseofficials claims to conditions are met, be “exaggerated,” with “no evisaid. dence of any such democracyFois saidfraud.” a lack of destroying resources limits the Hurd believes theoptions McCain charges they canwere offer.politically motivated.“It would be nicer if we
had more programs that could be more tailored to the person and the crime,” he said. example, in nearby andFor Dallas Cowboys players Tony Romo and Terrell Owens, Prince George’s County among the names submitted in Maryland, the State’s to election officials. Attorney’s Office a who Hurd said thoseoffers workers, broader menu of things options. were doing those without
the latter. According to the Tribune, Hudson said, “Yes, he said. “And the reality is that’s him.”
there is a cost-savings, as well, because [the county] is not paying to have the trial and house this person in jail.” As in Prince George’s County andObama’s the District, No wonder campaign is trying to distance him from the Baltimore’s diversion group, saying, “Barack Obama programs involve several Never Organized with ACORN.” government agencies and But Obama’s ties to ACORN run other entities. long and deep. He taught classes
Leader Calls Voter Registration Fraud Charges ‘Bogus’
She said, “Because it’s lowand moderate-income people, and people of color, I believe the McCain campaign thinks those voters are going Continued from to A1vote Democratic, which is not necesand Dixon sarily true.”did not serve in the ACORN House ofisDelegates no strangerattothe controversy. same time, Dixon was a noted 38 years, the non-partisan hardFor worker. He said Dixon’s organization has fought for social cross-burning legislation has and economic justice for lowhad impact on and significant moderate-income Americans.residents. With 400,000 memMaryland ber“Ifamilies organized more applaud him forinto pushing than 1,200 neighborhood chapthat said Stukes. ters legislation,” in 110 cities nationwide, “There’s ACORN no hasmissing over the the years seen its share of while advomessage ofcriticism what burning housing, acating crossfor onaffordable a lawn means. living wages, healthcare for the It’s clear what and thatwhile symbol underserved— organmeant and thankfully is izing voter registration drives. But none has been withering doesn’t happen as as frequently and baseless as this one. anymore.” With the presidential election Hill-Aston, lessTessa than two weeks away, president the Baltimore ACORN’sofdetractors allege the organization has engaged masbranch NAACP, recalledinfirst sive voterDixon registration fraud after meeting in Annapolis the reported discovery of bogus while was for names,she such as working Mickey Mouse
ACORN’s knowledge or permission, were fired. “The evidence that has surfaced so far shows they faked forms to get paid for work they didn’t do, not to stuff ballot boxes.” ACORN, she said, is the victim of fraud, not the perpetrator of it. According toonly the office’s Hurd said the things bogus are the charges themspokesman John Erzen, selves. And factcheck. org their diversion programs agrees. include a partnership with the It concluded, “Neither University ofits Maryland, ACORN nor employeeswhich have been found guilty drinkers; of, or evenan targets underage charged with, castingprogram; fraudulent anger management votes.” a drug program Thediversion problem came aboutfor prithose marilyarrested becausewith of theless waythan ACORN Ratherathan 10 grams operates. of marijuana; bad rely onrestitution volunteers,program; it pays peocheck ple, many of them poor or unempre-trial mediation; theft ployed, to sign up new voters. diversion for to petty such The idea was helpcrimes both those being registeredand andcommunity those doing as shoplifting; the registration. service. Maud explained, “We have a Erzen said the benefits of zero tolerance policy for deliberthese programsof areregistration.” many. ate falsification Most news account neglect to “This ensures [offenders] point outaccountable that ACORNand is that are held required by law to turn in all regthey get the help they need,” istration forms. And they also fail to note that it was the organization, in many instances, that first brought the phony registrations to the attention of authorities. The McCain camp apparently the Organization, which isn’tHub interested in those fine points, preferring to air misleadlobbied for minority-owned ing ads that in seek to link Obama businesses Baltimore. to ACORN, thereby undercutting “He was a delightful, his political support. friendly, jolly person,” said McCain: I’m John McCain Aston. “It wasthis a delight to and I approve message. Who Barack get Announcer: to know him. Heisalways Obama? A man with “a political supported minority-owned baptism performed at warp businesses hisAfter father speed.” Vastbecause ambition. colowned lot of to businesses lege, heamoved Chicago. on Became a community organizer. Pennsylvania Avenue.” There, Obama met Madeleine Dixon’s family owned Talbot, part of the Chicago several businesses in the branch of ACORN. He was1400 so block of Pennsylvania Avenue impressive that he was asked to train theBaltimore, ACORN staff. in West when it ACORN Chicago wasWhat a hubdidfor Black in owned engage in? Bullying banks. businesses the city. Black Intimidationintactics. Disruption owned clubs, bars, clothing of business. ACORN forced banks to issue risky home loans. stores, fraternity houses and The same types of loans that more lined the streets. Aston caused the financial crisis we’re said, the Dixon family once in today.
for ACORN. They even endorsed him for President. But now ACORN is in trouble. Reporter: There are at least 11 investigations across the country involving thousands of potentially fraudulent ACORN – Andrew Fois forms. Announcer: Massive voter “It And certainly is a holistic fraud. the Obama campaign approach,” said$800,000 Baltimore paid more than to an ACORNAttorney front for Gregg get out the vote State’s efforts. Bernstein. Pressuring banks to issue risky While the city’s programs loans. Nationwide voter fraud. share the goals of providing Barack Obama. Bad judgment. Blind ambition. risky for counseling and Too treatment America. where needed and preventing
“It would be nicer if we had more programs that could be more tailored to the person and the crime.”
stigmatization, theycomments, also reflect Since McCain’s aACORN’s strategic 87 approach to fighting offices have been bombarded with threats and crime, he said.Misdemeanor racist mail. crimes have clogged up the The day after the presidential court’s debate, dockets—10 vandals broke percent into the of all Circuit Court organization’s Bostoncases, and Seattle offices and stole for example, arecomputers. for simple After a Cleveland representative marijuana possession— appeared on TV, an e-mail was limiting courtroom availability sent to the local office saying she for the prosecution “is going to have herof lifeviolent ended.” A worker in Providence, R.I., crimes. received a threatening callmy say“As state’s attorney
ing, “We know you get off work at 9” and uttered racial epithets. A caller to one office left a message on the answering machine, saying: “Hi, I was just calling to let you know that owned a bail bond and Barack both Obama needs to get hung. He’s a (expletive deleted) check cashing company on nigger, and She he’s called a pieceit, of “the the block. (expletive deleted). You guys are good old days.” fraudulent, and you need to go to electedon a delegate hell.He Allwas the niggers oak trees. to the 1976 Democratic They’re gonna get all hung honeys, they’re going to getserved assassiNational Convention, nated, they’re gonna get killed.” in the board of directors of the Another message said, “You National Aquarium, and was liberal idiots. Dumb (expletive adeleted). member of thebums. NAACP Welfare Youand guys just (expletive deleted) Kappa Alpha Psi fraternity. come to our country, consume In 1934, Dixon’s father, every natural resource there is, Isaiah Dixon startedThat’s a and make a lotSr. of babies. jazz club in do. Baltimore, all you guys And thenThe suck up the welfare expect everyComedy Club.and The venue was else to pay for your hospital aone jazz hub in musicians and bills for your kids. I jus’ say let singers such Billie your kids die. as That’s theHoliday, best Sammy Davis Jr., children Dinah die. move. Just let your Forget about paying for hospital Washington and Miles Davis. bills for them. I’m not gonna His father was also the firstdo it. You guys are lowlifes. And I Black to own a chartered bus, hope you all die.” which hethinks used the to transport Hurd hate calls will cease soon. his band to local radio station “In two weeks, think these broadcasts. WhenI his father attacks will be over. But I think it died in harder 1953, for Dixon will be us toand get his our brother took club name back onover goodthe graces because they really trashed us in until it closed in the 1960s. the Dixon last fewisweeks.” survived by But ACORN will not be his son, Isaiah Dixon III, a deterred. daughter Fuller-Wood, “We’veJoyce been fighting for a long time, for over 30and years, for three grandchildren five the rights of low- and moderategreat-grandchildren. His wife income people all across the of 58 years, Miriam, died in country,” Hurd said. “We’re 2005. going to continue to fight for economic justice in our communities.”
ly” and was clearly its leader. “She held hands with her family,” the spokesman said. “It primary focus is to prosecute was obviously a very emotional repeat violent offenders moment.” whoThe areboy responsible – the sonfor of aJulia disproportionate amount Hudson, Jennifer’s sister of – had been missing violence in thesince city,”Friday, Bernstein wheninaan relative found“We Julian’s said interview. try grandmother, Darnell to be strategic Donerson, 57, about and hisdirecting uncle, our limited resources toto death Jason Hudson, 29, shot in his grandmother’s home in investigating and prosecuting the 7000 block of South Yale those crimes.” Avenue. Baltimore An Amber offers Alert –diversion a desigprograms first-time nation for for high-risk missing children –charged was issued offenders withFriday simple after Julian was discovered possession of marijuana—a missing after the murders. one dayarrested program, including Police William aBalfour, lecture the by amissing drug counselor boy’s stepfather and estranged husband and community service— of Julia, at his girlfriend’s and for those charged with Southside apartment several possession of small amounts hours after the murders. of drugs such as cocaine andhas Balfour’s mother, Michele, heroin. That program told reporters that her runs son had nothing to doincludes with thedrug slayings. 90 days and Balfour remains a suspect in
murder and vehicular hijacking. Cook County records show that he pleaded guilty to both treatment. charges in 1999. He was also Bernstein said he was convicted in 1998 for possesparticularly proud of their sion of a stolen motor vehicle. diversion program for prison teen in He was released from 2006and afterwomen servingcharged seven years girls with for the attempted murder and prostitution and solicitation. car hijacking charges. Suchboy offenders “are likely The remained missing not doinga this choice,”inhe through longby weekend which“Those police who and volunteers said. qualify get
wraparound services to help break that cycle.” With the help of a grant from the Abell Foundation, the Baltimore State’s Attorney’s Office has seen success. During his tenure, Bernstein said, the number of participants in the marijuana diversion program has also doubled from 700 in 2010 to 1,400 in 2012, which they accomplished by expanding Jason Hudson
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In front of the Hudson’s home, men in heavy jackets the For example, andrequirements. hooded sweatshirts came to kiss twin white crosses barif an the offender successfully ing the names of Donerson completes the program thenand Jason. re-offends, he orisshe not “Everybody sickisof going disqualified through stufffrom like participating this,” Artisha West, a former resident of the again. areaA.told the Tribune. Dwight Pettit, a“We all have to stick together. All these Baltimore-based attorney, said young children are dying, and afor majority what?” of his clients who
are eligible for diversion take advantage of it. “I think they’re working and they’re very beneficial, especially for young AfricanAmerican men,” he said. “The criminal justice system has been so unfair, especially with regards to the disproportionate sentencing of young Black males in the so-called war on drugs that politically, these programs became necessary.”
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then everyone will get that message all the way down the line.” Davis, a retired sergeant from the East Orange (N.J.) Police Department, told the AFRO that corrupt officers should be handled “firmly and by the law.” Through BCAP, Davis teaches community members, especially Blacks and Latinos, how to effectively deal with corrupt cops in a law-bidding manner. Among other officers to die in Maryland was Officer First Class Adrian A. Morris, 23, who had been a member of the Prince George’s County Police Department for only two years when he was killed in an automobile accident on Interstate 95 in Beltsville, Md., in August 2012. “This allegation is a disgrace and embarrassment to every member—both current and retired—who serve with the Baltimore Police Department,” said Deputy Commissioner Jerry Rodriguez, in a statement to WJZ. “The alleged actions and criminal charges brought against Mr. Manneh are serious and undermine the integrity and pride of this organization.” The most shocking of the cases, however, took place within the institution charged
with keeping lawbreakers sequestered from the general public. In April, 25 people— including 13 prison guards— were nabbed in a federal racketeering indictment that included money laundering, drug trafficking and other crimes. Officials said corrections officers were impregnated by inmates and the Black Guerilla Family (BGF), a prison and street gang, gained control over the Baltimore City Detention Center. Wendell Watkins, a former D.C. police administrator, said the agencies affected by the accusations need to clamp down immediately. “They have a lot of work to do,” said Watkins. “That whole thing with integrity is not something you can do at one time when they are in the academy. It is something you have to do all the time. When complaints come in, they have to be investigated. They have to get Internal Affairs out there and observe the officers who are drawing those complaints.” Each year officers go through psychological evaluations to ensure they are capable of performing their job effectively. Psychology Consultant Associated (PCA), a mental health facility located in Lutherville, Md., services officers daily. “They [officers] are our local military. They have a really tough job and you have to think about that,” said Loretta Elizalde, a licensed clinical professional counselor at PCA. She said corruption could occur through “the desensitization of seeing the
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Cummings Receives Housing Champion Award same thing over and over again.” She also said that witnessing crime and living in a violent environment can make people more prone to committing unlawful acts. Watkins disagreed. The people charged with upholding the law are the ones who should be most responsible for abiding by it, he said. He said officers should be reminded constantly by their supervisors to avoid wrongdoing. Police should be least susceptible to giving in to the temptation of the streets because they know what’s out there, Watkins said. “When police start straddling that line, it gets harder and harder to get back,” he said. “That’s when they end up getting caught and going to jail, disgraced, or even worse, dead.”
On May 10, Rep. Elijah E. Cummings (D-Md.) received the 2013 Robert C. Weaver Housing Champion Award from the Affordable Housing Conference of Montgomery County. Lt. Gov. Anthony
Brown and Montgomery County Executive Ike Leggett presented the award to Cummings. The Robert C. Weaver Housing Champion Award honors those individuals who have had a significant impact on affordable housing. The award, sponsored by the Affordable Housing Conference of Montgomery County, Md., is named in honor of Dr. Robert C. Weaver, the first Secretary of HUD and the first African Courtesy Photo American to hold a presidential Lt. Gov. Anthony Brown (left), Montgomery County Executive administration Ike Leggett (right) flank Rep. Elijah Cummings, who received cabinet position. housing award.
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of Brown will carry weight with many voters during the election. He said one of Brown’s biggest weaknesses during the election cycle will be his ability to escape O’Malley’s shadow and prove himself as a viable candidate to Marylanders. He also noted fundraising as a potential challenge for Brown, as he will be facing other candidates with more money. As lieutenant governor, Brown has played a key role in “working to pass the state’s new Public-Private Partnership law that’s estimated to create 4,000 jobs,” leading the O’Malley administration’s efforts to “implement President Obama’s Affordable Care Act which has expanded health care to 365,000 Marylanders” and helping to sustain Maryland’s schools as number one “ in the nation for five straight years while pushing for new investments to strengthen school districts facing tough challenges,” the campaign release said.
In an interview, Brown said eduation is one of the biggest challenges in the state. He said he is committed to closing the academic performance and achievement gap between Blacks and Whites in the state. “There is an achievement gap in this state that runs along racial lines,” he said. “It’s one thing to say we have the best schools in the nation, but that is not enough unless every child-whether you are educated in Halethorpe or Bethesda-- gets a world class education,” Brown added. “I think it starts with early childhood education. I think it’s putting highly qualified teachers in every classroom and we need to provide every student in every community the best technology.” Performance of the public school system is linked to employment, he said, noting that over the next five years Maryland will have a more than 30 percent increase in living-wage jobs that require a marketable skill set, not just a
liberal arts undergraduate degree. He said the state needs to increase its investments in career technology education to meet the current demand for innovation in the economy. He said initiatives based on local and community hiring will also help to create a better job market for Marylanders and a sustainable future. Brown, a colonel in the U.S. Army Reserve who served a tour of duty in Iraq, has a stated interest in veterans’ affairs, particularly in the growing number of homeless veterans in Maryland. Brown is expected to face a field of Democratic candidates that includes Attorney General Douglas M. Gansler, Howard County Executive Ken Ulman, Montgomery County Del. Heather Mizeur and Rep. C. A. Dutch Ruppersberger (D-Baltimore). Bullock said Attorney General Doug Gansler, a potential candidate, could be Brown’s biggest competitor in the race.
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webcast to many thousands more. “Although no words, and no ceremony, can erase the pain we feel at each tragic and untimely loss, my hope is that the families, friends, and colleagues of these fallen heroes can find peace in the certain knowledge that they died doing what they loved,” Holder told the crowd. “They helped to make this world a far better, and safer, place,” he said. “And, despite the fact that these brave officers were taken from us far too suddenly—and far too soon—their legacies, and contributions, will always endure.” Locally, seven officers died in 2012, including Morris, from Prince George’s and Officer Forrest Edward
“Dino” Taylor, 44, a 17-year veteran of the Baltimore Police Department. Taylor died when an automobile ran a red light and struck his patrol car. The National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial contains the names of every officer killed since the first death was recorded in 1791, officials said. With the addition of the 2012 names, the memorial now pays homage to 19,981 fallen law enforcement officials. National Police Week is held each year to pay tribute to the men and women who risk their lives every day. The commemorations began in 1962 after President John F. Kennedy designated May 15 as Peace Officers Memorial Day and the week including
that day Police Week, officials said. Each year, more than 25,000 police officers and their supporters from across the country travel to the nation’s capital to participate in activities, which also include a memorial bike ride and conferences for families of slain officers. But no matter what the activity, the central focus is always on the officers who were lost the previous year. The casualties from 2012 represent a decrease from the 165 officers who died in 2011 and the 154 who were lost in 2010, officials said. “The law enforcement community has banded together with laser-like focus on peace officer safety at the federal, state and local levels
and I believe these numbers are reflective of those combined efforts,” said Craig W. Floyd, chairman and CEO of the memorial fund, in a statement. “By continuing to work together in this fashion we can make great strides to ensure that each officer returns home safely at the end of his or her shift.” Of the deceased officers, 50, including Morris and Taylor, were traffic fatalities; 49 were killed by gunfire. The others died of a variety of causes including stabbings, falls, beatings and accidents involving airplanes, helicopters and boats, according to the NLEOMF website. The average age of the officers who made the ultimate sacrifice was 41; the average number of years they had been in service was 17, the statistics show. The candlelight ceremony opened with a presentation of the colors by the United States Park Police, followed by the national anthem sung by Arizona Department of Corrections Sgt. Katina Murphy. The invocation was led by Chaplain Reginald H. Wilborn of the Atlanta Police Department. There were musical tributes throughout the evening performed by officers from around the country. Other vigil dignitaries included Secretary of Homeland Security Janet Napolitano and local police chiefs including Baltimore Police Commissioner Anthony W. Batts, Prince George’s Police Chief Mark Magaw and D.C. Police Chief Cathy Lanier.
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COMMUNITY CONNECTION May 17-19
The Art of Body Wellness Weekend 2654 Maryland Ave., Baltimore. Various times. Tano Akili Art and Body Studio will host a body wellness weekend. Enjoy yoga and dance classes, nutritional tips, body talk, juicing samples and more. For more information: Theartofbody.eventbrite. com.
May 18
Power to End Stroke Brunch & Awareness Fair Johns Hopkins University, Turner Auditorium, 720 Rutland Ave., Baltimore. 11 a.m. This event offers blood pressure and stroke risk factor screenings, patient counseling and CPR training. For more information: 410-637-4532. Big Hats and Bow Ties Jazz Luncheon The Synergy Center, 6419 York Road, Baltimore. 12-3 p.m. This postMother’s Day event will feature a live band, silent auction, vendors, a fashion show and more. $35. For more information: 410-3773500.
May 25
Madame Butterfly Fashion Show & Benefit Enoch Pratt Free Library, Wheeler Auditorium, 400 Cathedral St., Baltimore. 2-5 p.m. The Madame Butterfly Benefit Fashion Show is a collaboration of designers, artists and beautiful models. Watch what happens when fashion, art and the community comes together. $10. For more information: 254-541-6628.
May 31-June 1
Spring Gospel Mime Conference Friendship Baptist Church, 6000 Loch Raven Blvd., Baltimore, Md. 6 p.m. The Potter’s Vessel Ministry of Friendship Baptist Church will host a 2-day mime conference featuring workshops and techniques for beginners. $30. For more information: 410-433-4006.
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SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY Seven Cybersecurity Myths Busted (NAPSI)—It’s a common occurrence these days—one of your friends recently had an online account hacked but doesn’t have a clue how it happened. We’ve all heard tech advice from a tech-savvy sister or the IT guy at work, but what’s the truth? When it comes to online security, it’s sometimes difficult to discern between perception and reality. Online threats are changing and becoming more sophisticated. In 2012, we saw constant and continued innovation from cybercriminals. For example, there were more online attacks taking advantage of previously unknown security gaps than any year before; attacks continued to spread across an increasing number of popular social networks, and cyber and industrial espionage is now a reality. With a constantly changing online world and security landscape, it seems most people are still confused about existing threats and their impact, as well as what they can do to protect themselves. Luckily, Symantec-maker of Norton security software—recently released its annual Internet Security Threat Report, which shines a bright light on the topic and helps clarify some common misconceptions around cybersecurity:
Myth #1: Viruses and other malicious software (malware) only affect computers and laptops. Reality: Mobile malware, which affects smartphones, tablets and other mobile devices, increased by 58 percent last year. This malware can steal information such as phone numbers and e-mail addresses (32 percent of the time), or use the phone’s GPS to track the user (19 percent of the time).
Myth #2: I can’t get a virus or be attacked on popular social networking sites. Reality: Many well-known social networks, including several of the newest ones, are prime targets for scammers, with 56 percent of social media attacks involving fake gift cards and survey scams.
imitated social networks more than doubled in 2012.
Myth #6: My computer won’t get infected since I don’t visit risky sites. Reality: Sixty-one percent of malicious sites are actually legitimate websites that have been compromised and infected with malicious code. Business, technology and shopping websites were among the top five types of sites hosting infections.
Myth #7: I’ll know right away if my computer is infected. Reality: Cybercriminals today rely on stealth—the longer they’re on your machine undetected, the more damage they can do. Your computer could even be part of a botnet—a network of remotely controlled computers that send spam e-mails or participate in widespread attacks—and you might not even know it.
Protecting yourself doesn’t have to be complicated. By continuing to educate yourself about online threats, taking advantage of available security resources and following the simple tips below, you can protect yourself against cybercrime. • Use complex and unique passwords for each site, including upper- and lowercase letters, numbers and symbols. • Stick to trusted websites when possible. When purchasing items online, check for security marks on the site before entering in your payment details. • Limit your sensitive transactions when using public Wi-Fi networks or use a Virtual Private Network (VPN). Wi-Fi networks can allow other people to more easily snoop on your activity. • Never click on links or open attachments from people you don’t know. Also, if you receive a strange message from a friend, take a moment to verify it—it’s possible his or her e-mail or social networking account was hacked. • Make sure you protect all your devices with a comprehensive security solution, like Norton 360 Multi-Device.
Myth #3: Apple products aren’t susceptible to viruses and online attacks. Reality: While hackers still primarily target PCs, more than 600,000 Mac computers were infected by one attack last April; just one example that no operating system is safe from online threats. Myth #4: Free antivirus software on my computer provides complete protection. Reality: “Ransomware” (which cybercriminals use to lock you out of your computer unless you pay their “ransom”), is one example of the trend toward increasingly vicious malware, which is known for being harder to undo, more aggressive and more professional than other malware. This malware requires protection beyond what basic, free antivirus software can offer. Myth #5: It’s easy to tell if a site is fake—typos or foreign characters are dead giveaways. Reality: Many spoofed sites today look exactly like the websites of legitimate brands, down to the smallest details. Additionally, the number of fake sites that
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OPINION
Class of 2013: Courage, Choice and Compassion
“Raise your eyes now, and look from the place where you are…for all the land that you see I will give to you.” Genesis 13: 14-15 University commencement season is a time of high hopes and great celebration. I was again reminded of that when I delivered the commencement address at Huston-Tillotson (HT) University in Austin, Texas May 4. I also spoke during graduation ceremonies at Tuskegee University on May 10 and Alcorn State on May 11. Perhaps best known as the university where Jackie Robinson served as athletic director and basketball coach before he set out to break the color barrier in baseball, HustonTillotson is the oldest HBCU west of the Mississippi. For 137 years, it has opened doors of educational opportunity that might have otherwise been closed to many African American Marc H. Morial students. The enthusiasm and optimism I saw in the faces of this year’s HT graduates – and that I expect to see at Tuskegee and Alcorn – reaffirmed my belief that the future is indeed in good hands. My message to the graduates was simply to make sure that in addition to emerging from college academically prepared, they should also embrace their obligation to pave the way for the next generation and leave this world better than they found it. I am all too aware that this is easier said than done. So, I also shared three key observations, or better yet life lessons, to help them navigate this next phase of their journey. I call them the three C’s – courage, choice and compassion. The class of 2013 is graduating at a pivotal moment in American history. Fifty years ago, from the steps of the Lincoln Memorial, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. shared his passionate dream that America live up to its promise of liberty and justice for all. That same year, four little Black girls were killed by a terrorist bomb planted by the Ku Klux Klan at Birmingham’s 16th Street Baptist Church, and civil rights hero Medgar Evers was assassinated in the driveway of his home in Jackson, Miss. Now 50 years later, we have witnessed the second inauguration of the nation’s first Black president. As I told the HT graduates, we’ve come a long way baby, but we still have a long way to go. While many of the legal impediments to equal opportunity have been eliminated over the past half-century, new challenges, including voter suppression, criminal justice abuses, economic inequality and opposition to common sense gun safety legislation, have risen to take their place. All of these problems will require this generation of graduates to muster the kind of courage shown by people like Jackie Robinson, Texas Congresswoman Barbara Jordan, and National Urban Leaguer Heman Sweatt, who fought the battle to integrate the University of
Texas in 1950. They each found the courage and made the choice to devote themselves to a cause greater than themselves. They each demonstrated the kind of compassion required to act beyond individual interests and clear obstacle-laden paths so that those who followed could have better opportunities. The baton is now passing to a new generation, and I have no doubt they will rise to the challenge. The National Urban League has always engaged young people in our empowerment movement. For more than 40 years, our Black Executive Exchange Program (BEEP) has been cultivating new leaders and inspiring achievement by enabling African American students to interface and network with African American business professionals to prepare for careers in corporate America. In addition, the National Urban League Young Professionals (NULYP) engages young professionals ages 21-40 in voluntarism and philanthropy to empower their communities and change lives. Many of today’s HBCU graduates have been touched by those and similar efforts. We expect that they will use the blueprint of courage, choice and compassion summoned and shown by so many before them. We expect that they will pass it on and choose to serve. Marc H. Morial, former mayor of New Orleans, is president and CEO of the National Urban League.
New Wall Street Threat to Housing Inventory Private-equity firms, hedge funds and other Wall Street investors are seeking to develop a Real Estate Owned (REO)–to--Rent Securitization Market with the blessing of the Federal Reserve Board and the Federal Housing Finance Agency. A year ago, the Federal Reserve Board issued a policy statement on rental of REO owned by the banks they supervise and allowed the banks to rent REO properties without requiring them to demonstrate continuous efforts to market the properties. Last fall, FHFA initiated a “pilot” REO bulk sale program in urban markets across the nation. This munificence by the federal regulators will change the course of America’s future and signals the abandonment of homeownership as a pathway to prosperity. Single-family rental properties have attracted more than $10 billion from equity firms, hedge funds, REITs and institutional investors. According to Goldman Sachs Group Inc., this market may attract a total of $2.8 trillion in capital investments in the not-so-distant future. The government’s encouragement of this new housing market is fraught with potential societal and economic risks to the long-term health of our neighborhoods and our nation. As a fair housing professional, I am concerned that this allows the Wall Street predators to once again prey upon urban and inner-ring suburban communities across the country. These new investors in the rental housing market may not be aware that they are covered under Section 805 of the Federal Fair Housing Act and its implementing regulations. As a homeowner, I am concerned that there may be homes on my block or in my community that are owned by Wall Street firms that have shown no accountability for maintaining the properties they have acquired. A judge recently denied Deutsche Bank AG’s bid to dismiss a
Stella J. Adams
‘I Have a Secret...’
I have a terrible confession to get off my chest. Up to this point, I have been fairly successful in hiding this but I believe the time has come to clear the air. I even tried to keep this from the Gracious Mistress of the Parsonage, which comes as close to walking on water as I have ever come. Several times, she has come close to finding out this deep seated secret of mine. Even though this is risky business, I need to make a full confession. My confession is this, and please do not hate me because of it, I love to take afternoon naps. There, I said it. I am a firm believer in what some people refer to as the “power nap.” The problem is I live amongst a people that believe if you take a nap in the afternoon you are either very young are getting very old. The former is not the issue, and I will take issue with the latter. I must admit that there was a time in my life when I did not take time out for naps. In fact, I had a hard time going to bed before midnight. I hated going to bed and could not wait until morning came so I could jump out of bed and get back to work. Do not get me wrong, I was not a workaholic. I just liked what I was doing. I am not sure when it started but I noticed a few years ago I was not resisting going to bed like before. I did not fight it is much as I used to. If the truth were known, hopefully it won’t be, as soon as my head hit the pillow the Sandman started doing his thing. It was not long before I started sneaking 40 winks in the afternoon. I distinctly remember one afternoon when my wife came in and said, “You’re not taking a nap, are you?” I know lying is not a good thing, especially to your spouse. Sometimes when you are in a fix, such as I was in at that moment, the truth scampers in the opposite direction. “No,” I stuttered as she looked at me. “I was just meditating.” “I guess everybody snores when they’re meditating,” she said with a smirk on her face. From then on, it was a game trying to get in a nap without getting into trouble. I did find out that after one of my “power naps” I was able to do a lot more work. However, I kept that bit of information to myself. Then my whole world changed.
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lawsuit by the city of Los Angeles, accusing it of letting hundreds of foreclosed properties fall into disrepair and illegally evicting low-income tenants. According to a 2011 civil enforcement action filed by the city of Los Angeles, Deutsche Bank and its subsidiaries held title to more than 2,000 properties in Los Angeles. According to news reports private equity behemoth Blackstone has acquired more than 25,000 properties across the country, including 1,400 in Atlanta and with a $2.1 billion line of credit from Deutsche Bank, is preparing to greatly expand its holdings. This is bad news for our communities; homeowners bring stability to neighborhoods and are more engaged in local civic affairs. Homeownership and locally based landlords contribute to the social cohesion of our communities with shared values, commitment to the common good and bound by desire for economic prosperity for all. The nomination of Rep. Mel Watt (D-N.C.) to lead FHFA is an opportunity for positive systemic change. In a properly regulated housing market, homeownership does not pose a risk to households or investors. I hope that this nomination signals a recommitment by this administration to homeownership. I believe strongly that the effective enforcement of existing laws and regulations coupled with the underwriting of safe, sustainable and affordable loans is a leveraged path to financial stability, and the social mobility that is the essence of the American Dream. Stella J. Adams is a housing policy expert and a member of the Board of Directors of the National Community Reinvestment Coalition in Washington, D.C.
Don’t you like it when something happens proving you are right? It does not happen very often to me, when it does, I relish it like a freshly baked Apple Fritter. I happened to be watching some television news program. I confess I was half dozing and watching at the same time, but suddenly they said something that got my full salute attention. According to the news story (And they can’t put it on TV unless it’s true, right?), research shows that there is a great deal of benefit associated with afternoon naps. That was enough for me and I, like the gentleman I am, called for my wife to come and watch this news story with me. Some things in life should be shared and this was one of them. Afternoon naps drastically reduce the danger of heart attack and improve a person’s memory. “So,” I said to my wife after the story, “what do you think of that?” She smiled and looked at me and said, “Well, it must work because you never forget to take a nap.” I will forgive her for the hilarious laughter following her remark. Just so you know, the laughter did not come from me. I may have been smiling on the outside but I was snorting on the inside. For years, I thought taking an afternoon nap was rather beneficial. Now I have the proof and I can indulge in a daily “power nap” without feeling any sense of guilt at all. I love it when I have been proven right. Now I take great delight in one of my favorite Bible passages. “Come unto me, all ye that labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls” (Matthew 11:28-29). A friend of mine often says, “Come apart and rest a while or you’ll just come apart.” An afternoon nap has unashamedly become part of my daily activity. Rev. James L. Snyder is pastor of the Family of God Fellowship, P.O. Box 831313, Ocala, Fla., 34483. He lives with his wife, Martha, in Silver Springs Shores. Call him at 1-866-5522543 or e-mail jamessnyder2@att.net. His web site is www.jamessnyderministries.com.
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Shauna-Kay Creary, Firebirds 4x400M Relay Team NCAA Outdoor Track & Field Championships
Air National Guard Airman 1st Class Marilyn J. Scott graduated from basic military training at Joint Base San AntonioLackland, San Antonio, Texas. The airman completed an intensive, eightweek program that included training in military discipline and studies, Air Force core values, physical fitness, and basic warfare principles and skills. Airmen who
complete basic training earn four credits toward an associate in applied science degree through the Community College of the Air Force. Scott is the daughter of Brenda Ruffin of M Street Northeast, Washington, D.C. She is a 2006 graduate of Dunbar Senior High School, Washington, D.C. She earned a bachelor’s degree in 2010 from Coppin State University, Baltimore, Md. Photo courtesy Hometown News Service
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they’ve made me feel,” McKenzie said. “I’m also appreciative of the assistance provided by Coach Bembridge in helping the team get to this moment. But we’re not done yet...there’s still a lot of work to be done in Colorado. We’ll enjoy the moment, but with the goal in mind to go out there and compete to the best of our abilities, just as we’ve done all year.”
Award-winning journalist Doug Smith was recognized as a 2013 Montaigne Medal finalist for his first novel, Same Same. The Montaigne Medal is given in honor of French philosopher Michel de Montaigne, who influenced people such as William Shakespeare, Rene Descartes, Ralph Waldo Emerson, and Eric Hoffer. It is awarded to
the most thought-provoking titles each year that either illuminate, progress, or redirect thought, and is a special distinction beneath the Eric Hoffer Award umbrella. Smith’s first novel traces a long-time friendship between dueling political columnists - one black, the other white as they track down the killer of a beloved colleague while producing weekly commentaries during Barack Obama’s rise to the presidency. Smith is an award-winning journalist
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INDIANAPOLIS – Shauna-Kay Creary and the 4x400M relay team of Kaydian Jones, Jerily Benjamin, Rochelle Nelson and Simone Grant, will represent the University of the District of Columbia at the 2013 NCAA Division II Women’s Track & Field Championships, May 23-25 in Pueblo, Colo. Creary and the Firebird 4x400M relay team qualified for the championships by reaching the automatic and provisional standards established for each event. “What a tremendous achievement to cap off what’s been a great year,” head coach Alton McKenzie said. “I’m happy and honored that we’re going to have the opportunity to represent the University of the District of Columbia at the NCAA Outdoor Track & Field Championships.” Creary (Accounting – Kingston, Jamaica/ St. Andrew HS), who became the first Firebird to compete in the Long Jump at the NCAA Indoor Championships in Birmingham, Ala. back in March, will also be the school’s first to compete in two more events – the Triple Jump and the High Jump - at the Outdoor Championships. She is ranked No. 11 in the nation in the High Jump with a season-best jump of 1.73M, and she is No. 14 in the Triple Jump with a season-best mark of 12.30M. The Firebird 4x400M relay team of junior Kaydian Jones (journalism – Kingston, Jamaica/St. Andrew HS), sophomore Jerily Benjamin (undecided – Queens, NY/Phillip Randolph HS), junior Rochelle Nelson (mass media – Kingston, Jamaica/Holmwood Tech HS) and freshman Simone Grant (health education – Bronx, NY/Pelham Prep Academy) earned an invitation as the No. 13 relay team in the nation with a season-best time of 3:45.64. “These women have earned the right to be there, and I can’t say enough about how proud
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The Big Sisters Club of Baltimore recently hosted a luncheon, Puttin’ on the Glitz, with a fashion show featuring selections from Lovely Lady Boutique of Washington, D.C. and
furs from Fur Salon of Baltimore, May 4 at the Forum Caterers in Baltimore. The club that started with twelve members was founded in 1937 by AFRO columnist Betty Murphy Moss and Bea L. Wright. It has a history of generosity, having raised funds for various organizations and activities to enhance the lives of young people.
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Gourmet Men of Distinction (Men Who Cook) was sponsored, May 5, by the National Coalition of 100 Women, Baltimore Metropolitan Chapter. The 21st annual tasting event, touted as one of Baltimore’s best, attracted volunteer chefs who brought their culinary A game and challenged each other to the quickest disappearance of their signature dishes. Proceeds from this event support advocacy programs for young women in the community including girls in gang violence, HIV/AIDS Awareness and professional mentoring Laura Morris Knight is the current president of the group whose mission is to develop leaders who will help to rebuild their communities Chef Gregg and redirect the Holland energies of younger Black people who live in those communities.
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A Great Deck Makes The Backyard More Fun (NAPSI)—If you’re like an increasing number of Americans at springtime, you’ve begun thinking about better weather and outdoor entertaining. One of the most popular ways to enjoy the season is making sure you have a great outdoor space. For some 30 million American homes, this means a deck. Why A Deck Here are three of the reasons why decks of all types are becoming so popular: 1. A deck adds to the value of your home. According to Remodeling magazine, you can expect about a 65 percent return on your investment. 2. New materials make decks more durable and easier to maintain. 3. Decks are the ideal good-weather entertainment space. Add an outdoor grill, portable bar or hot tub and you have a party.
An option growing in popularity is the use of composite decking materials instead of wood. In fact, today’s composite decking manufacturers can simulate the look of many exotic hardwoods. Modern composite decking and railing are now as beautiful as real wood, with the added benefits of durability and low maintenance—unlike wood decks that require backbreaking staining every year or two, composites keep their beauty for decades. Plus, composite decking and railing means absolutely no splinters, twisting or warping, and resistance to scratches, mold and stains. Not even any nail or screw heads to catch bare feet.
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(NAPSI)—Many homeowners looking to maximize the efficiency of their outdoor water use turn to drip irrigation systems as a solution for keeping weeds, diseases, garden pests, scorching heat and high water bills at bay. Drip irrigation systems are easily set up by even a novice gardener and will deliver an immediate water savings as they place the exact amount of water slowly and evenly at the plant’s roots—where it’s needed most. Here are some drip basics to help you save water: 1. Start by estimating the water needs of your plants.
Knowledgeable and helpful staff at a garden center can assist you in determining just how much water your plants need to be healthy. Different plants will have different requirements depending on their variety and the conditions of your yard, such as sun exposure and soil type. 2. Drip systems can either be incorporated into an existing automatic sprinkler system or through a manual connection to an outdoor hose faucet. A manual hose-end connection can also be easily automated by using a batteryoperated timer such as the Rain Bird Electronic Garden Hose Watering Timer.
3. For optimum performance, keep your water pressure under control with a pressure regulator. These simple devices keep your water pressure in the ideal range of within 20 to 50 psi. Drip systems are most efficient when operating at the correct pressure. 4. Include a filter in your system to prevent clogging. Drip uses smaller diameter openings than traditional sprinklers, so tiny bits of dirt and debris may clog your system if you don’t use a filter. The good news is that filters are relatively inexpensive and easy to install.
A well-designed drip irrigation system will lose practically no water to runoff, deep percolation or evaporation. Steady, consistent watering can also lower plant stress, which leads to healthier and happier plants while lowering your water bill. Rain Bird, a global leader in irrigation technology, offers an online step-by-step guide to drip irrigation in addition to interactive demos and a drip calculation program to help homeowners and contractors design and schedule drip irrigation systems correctly. You can check it out at www. rainbird.com.
Howard University College of Medicine, Howard University Hospital and the Doctors of the institution want to help local families eat healthier foods. That’s why they’ve launched the “My Garden” project. The program gives families free gardens designed to teach children about the importance of healthy eating and the joy of watching fruits and vegetables grow. “All health care starts with a healthy diet,” Dr. Mark S. Johnson, dean of the College of Medicine said in a statement. “Unfortunately, sometimes families, particularly children, don’t have enough fruits and vegetables in their diets. The problem is even more significant in some of Washington’s food deserts. “While this won’t fill all of a families needs when it comes to vegetables, it will help. And it’s a fun educational experience for children and adults.” For Washington families who sign up for My Garden, Howard University physicians from the departments of Pediatrics, Community and Family Medicine and Orthopedics will Stock Photo plant a free garden at their home or “My Garden” teaches children about the importance of healthy apartment that will then be tended by eating and the joy of watching their child. fruits and vegetables grow. The gardens, made up of tomatoes, squash, cucumbers or other vegetables, are largely self-sufficient and they primarily only need watering during particularly long periods of drought.
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SPORTS Is Football a Sport? Recently the front page of a local paper caused me to wonder if football has come to the point where the term “sport” can be used only loosely. Before you rush for your phones or warm up your emails to attack me, please understand that I am a true football fan. But I can even relate (on a small scale) to the agony a contact sport like football can cause in later years, which raises the question: Is football really a sport, or just a physical beat down? I played football, and though I wasn’t a great player, I was good enough to play varsity at every level. When I
have fought me on everything, including sending me a band aid.” Since 2005, Williams has suffered from many health problems, including multiple knee replacements and a bone infection. This, to the tune of hundreds of thousands of dollars out of pocket. His workers’ compensation claim is being fought by the Bengals. This man was once encouraged to apply for the job of NFL commissioner and now he is being treated like a pariah. The sad thing is the number of former players who are being treated like discards. In the latter part of the 1960’s (back in the day),
broke through the Colts’ line for a large gain, I jumped out of my seat and bellowed “Go Dick!” I got the hairy eyeball from Pop, and the message was clear. In 2006 when I got the word that Dick had died, I was saddened to lose an old friend. Norm maintains that Dick was secretive about his ailments, but he was sure it was due to the beating he took on the gridiron. One of the greatest running backs of my lifetime was Earl Campbell (Skoal Brother!). The last time I saw Earl was in a feature on TV, and from the waist down he was incapacitated. This isn’t much of a surprise because during his playing time with the Houston Oilers, he was the offense. Those of you who were around during the Colts glory
“There are many horror stories from ex-gridiron greats, and you wonder if it is all worth the price.” attended college and suited up for my first spring practice, it was suggested by my coach that I carry my 170 pounds back to the locker room and wait for basketball season. Even so, I have a knee and hip that sends me scurrying for the pain relief medicine every time arthritis visits. However, this story isn’t about me. I only want to point out my degree of empathy for those who suffer the longterm tax placed upon their bodies as payment for their days of athletic stardom. If you are a true fan you may remember Reggie Williams, the Cincinnati Bengal’s all-pro linebacker during the late 1970’s and early 1980’s. Williams so distinguished himself, that he was elected National Football League (NFL) Man of the Year. Despite his contribution to the sport, the NFL is treating him like he is persona non grata. He has undergone 24 knee operations in an attempt to correct the damage he received playing the game. According to Williams, he is being treated like an NFL discard. In his words, “They
my wife and I lived in Los Angeles. We became friendly with Norman Bass, brother of Rams running back Dick Bass. We got together with Norm and a few other friends on an average of once a week to play board games and dominos. As a result of this relationship with Norm, I became friendly with Dick. This friendship brought on a little chastisement from Pop (Sam Lacy). After we moved back to the Baltimore area, I was a regular visitor to the Baltimore Colts press box with my dad. We were at a game where the Rams played the Colts. I was quite aware of the neutrality rule when in the press box, but when Dick
days will remember John Mackey. The loudspeaker at Memorial Stadium was constantly crackling, “Unitas to Berry or Unitas to Mackey.” John died last year after spending the last few years of his life with dementia. This, the result of concussions. There are many horror stories from ex-gridiron greats, and you wonder if it is all worth the price. These are just a few cases that make you ask the question, “Is football truly a sport?” If you are a fan of Another Viewpoint, you have my wife and good friend Jack Olender to thank for prying me out of my chair and back to the keyboard. Thanks, Jack.
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Who’s No. 1 in the NBA Draft? By Perry Green and Stephen D. Riley The NBA playoffs aren’t even past the second round but it’s not too early to start speculating about the NBA’s No 1 draft pick. The 2013 draft class isn’t the strongest, missing the classic LeBron James or Dwight Howard, but nevertheless, the show must go on. NBA drafts are all about potential nowadays when there’s an absence of superstar talent. Perry Green and Stephen D. Riley can’t decide on who’s No. 1. Here’s their latest debate. Riley: The No. 1 pick has to be Kentucky center Nerlens Noel. A 6-foot-11 defensive dynamo that blocks shots better than any prospect we’ve seen in years. It doesn’t matter who lands the first pick, you can’t turn your back on a 19-year-old still growing into his frame. His ACL [anterior cruciate ligament] injury isn’t a big deal. It’s 2013 and ACL injuries aren’t career breakers anymore. He’ll be back to 100 percent by the time he’s 20-years-old. With a weak crop coming in, Noel is the best of the bunch. Green: I watched a few Kentucky games this season and I came away unimpressed with Noel. Sure, he’s a beast on the defensive end but his offense is severely lacking. There are two sides to basketball in the NBA: the offensive and the defensive. Being a onedimensional undersized power forward (215 pounds) will get you drafted but when we start talking about No. 1 picks, well, a prospect needs to bring more to the table than just shot blocking. Not only is Noel limited offensively but he shot just under 53 percent from the free throw line, making him a potential killer to any offensive
attack. Scoring rules in the NBA so if we’re talking about No. 1 picks then we need to be discussing Trey Burke from Michigan. A floor general, big time shot maker and a fierce competitor coming from the point guard position. Sign me up. Riley: The thing about Burke is that he isn’t a true point guard, more a combo guard. Perhaps even a spark plug off the bench in the mold of Nate Robinson. Nothing about Burke says No. 1 pick to me. Sure, he was outstanding as a Wolverine but 5-foot-11-inch guards don’t go first overall unless they’re explosive, top shelf talents like Allen Iverson was. Noel’s a legitimate seven-footer who might even grow another inch or two. The offense is obviously a problem spot but nothing some good coaching can’t shape. Green: Noel isn’t natural at all on offense so it’s going to take a lot of coaching, hard work and determination on his part to just get him adequate as a scorer. You’re looking at a guy who might top out as a 10 to 12 points per game scorer. The feel for the role just isn’t there when I watch him play. However, Burke led his team all season and guided his squad to the championship game utilizing a skill set that’s well rounded. Passing, shooting and scoring, Burke has it all. Riley: A seven-footer or a six-footer? You make the call and I’ll take the first one. Green: You can have the offensively challenged, undersized, incomplete big man who’s coming off an ACL injury. I’ll take the healthy Wooden and Naismith Award winner in Burke.
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FAITH
By Njai Joszor Urban Pop Examiner
Recording artist and pastor, Deitrick Haddon has been cast to appear on the Oxygen series “Pastors of L.A.” Confirmed May 13, the series is slated to follow the lives of pastors in California. The show will give viewers a candid and revealing look at six boldly different and world renowned mega-pastors who are willing to share diverse aspects of their lives, from their work in the community and with their parishioners to the very large and sometimes provocative lives they lead away from the pulpit,” Oxygen confirmed Monday. Slated to air in Fall 2013, the series will also feature Bishop Noel Jones, Bishop Clarence McClendon, Pastor Wayne Chaney, Bishop Ron Gibson and Pastor Jay Haizlip. Deitrick Haddon is best known for his contributions to music, including Gospel recordings with recording artists like Mary Mary and Ruben Studdard. “Pastors of L.A.” is being produced by L. Plummer Media in association with Relevé Entertainment, with Lemuel Plummer, Holly Carter and Chris Costine serving as executive producers. Plummer is also executive producer of “Vindicated” (BET) and producer of “The Sheards” (BET). Holly Carter is creator and executive producer of “106 & Gospel” and executive producer of “The Sheards.”
Grace Brethren Holds a Stay-at-Home Men’s Retreat By Courtney Jacobs Special to the AFRO This year the Grace Brethren Church of Clinton’s annual men’s retreat was held in a somewhat unusual venue—home. Instead of packing and traveling for the weekend, GBC’s men held a day-long conference at the church April 20. From group sessions to playing basketball, GBC showed how much of a family they really are. The event reflected the spirit of GBC’s mission: To worship God’s Person; to learn more about God’s word; to enjoy being in God’s family and to reach out to God’s World. GBC Senior Pastor Irving Clark II told the AFRO that the purpose of this conference was not a weekend road trip but a spiritual opportunity for “God to meet men where they are. I want them to meet God, and for Him to do whatever He wants to do.” With people coming from different environments for one purpose--to learn more about their devotion to God-- the stay-at-home retreat was a memorable experience, according to many of the participants. GBC Youth Minister Dayne Carraway said “It’s good to see people from different locations beside ours. This was a well-planned event.” First Baptist Church of Glenarden associate pastor and author, the Rev. Johnny Parker Jr. was one of the many featured speakers at the conference. Parker, a highly regarded public speaker, told the men, “When a man promotes God’s agenda, God promotes the man…When a man promotes his own agenda, he is on his own.” His remarks were inspiring for GBC’s men, Clark said. “I want them to move forward in their walk with the Lord …allowing God to speak to their hearts and being obedient,” Clark stated. Clark added that he was pleased that the crowd included young men. “I was excited to see the young guys come out,” Clark said. GBC began in 1962; its first service held at Forestville Elementary School. They moved to the current location on Surratts Road in 1996. They then celebrated the enfolding of Bethel Church on Jan. 14, 2001 becoming a multicultural congregation of brothers and sisters in Christ. Their motto is: “The Bible, The Whole Bible and Nothing but the Bible.” Their desire is to grow in grace. For more information about Grace Brethren Church, go to www.clintongrace.org.
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Community Choir of Baltimore Presents Spring Concert People who love the music of the church in all genres will enjoy the annual spring concert of the Community Concert Choir of Baltimore, to be held 5 p.m., May 26 at Sharp Street Memorial United Methodist Church. Comprised of more than 100 singers, the choir’s presentation will feature a full repertoire of classical anthems, Negro spirituals, traditional hymns and classic gospel songs. The faith community knows Dr. Marco K. Merrick to be a regional leader in the preservation of worship music. “I’m deeply committed to helping preserve the rich music that distinguishes the African American Church tradition in this nation, which is celebrated around the world,” said Merrick, founding director of the choir. “It’s difficult now to find this music in many churches, but there’s a hunger for it in the community. This choir is comprised men and women from many denominations and traditions, who vigorously and enthusiastically perform and enjoy this marvelous tradition. There’s room for all who are interested in singing good music!” The May 26 program will feature one of the most noted classically trained church organists along the eastern seaboard, W. Patrick Alston and accompanist Marcus D. Smith, a church music director and music faculty member at the Nathan Carter School of Music. Founded in 2010, the choir has quickly become a musical force in the Baltimore Washington metropolitan area, garnering standing-room only audiences at its signature concerts each spring and fall. The annual fall concert is sponsored by Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Delta Lambda Chapter and the freewill offering taken will benefit programs for students in Baltimore City Public Schools. Since its inception, the choir has been called upon for performances around the state. This concert is free and open to the public. Sharp Street Memorial U.M. Church is located at Dolphin and Etting Streets in Baltimore. A reception will be held for everyone following the concert in the church’s fellowship hall. For further information, contact Sharp Street U.M. Church at 410-523-7200 or Dr. Marco K. Merrick at 410-728-4129 or marcomerrick@aol.com
OBITUARIES
Marie R. Cain, 69
Department of Defense Employee Marie Rosetta Cain, a generous, kind-hearted, quiet, caring lady, was the daughter of the late Marie Johnson Cain and Hallie Cain. She was born on May 28, 1943 in Baltimore, Md. She departed this life on March 6, at Northwest Hospital, Randallstown, Md. where she battled a short term illness. Marie attended Baltimore City Public Schools which prepared her for her career with the Department of Defense located at Fort Meade, Md. from which she would retire as a dedicated employee of twenty-five years. She loved music of all types especially rhythm and blues. Marie also loved TV and a good conversation on the telephone. Marie enjoyed driving her scooter chair to produce trucks where she would gather up some goods and help her neighbors by delivering the packages around the building. She recently added to her hobby list aerobics and Friday night dancing. Although Marie did not attend church on a regular basis due to her illness, she was a lifelong, devoted member of the Jones Tabernacle Baptist Church where MARIE R. CAIN she served the Lord. Marie leaves to mourn: her daughter, Lynette Ballad Rodgers; sister, Flora M. Cain; brother, Moses Cain; son-in-law, Troy Rodgers Jr.; two grandsons, Troy Rodgers III and Aaron Rodgers; sister-in-law, Katherine Cain; brother-inlaw, Edward Roberts Sr.; seven nieces and nephews, Kevin Cain, Carolton Hammett, Edward Roberts Jr., Christopher and Valerie Cain, Gerry Cain, Anita Wall and Alesia Brooks; one uncle, Saul Toney of Washington, D.C.; and a host of other relatives and friends. A sister, Laura Roberts, and two brothers, James and Leroy Cain, preceded Marie in death.
Jake Butler, 88 Pastor
Born March 5, 1925, the humble and honorable Pastor Jake R. Butler Emeritus of Church of God, Gospel Spreading Association died died Jan. 5 at the Loch Raven Veterans Community Living and Rehabilitation Center in Baltimore, Md. The love and dedication for his family and church congregation did not stop there, but spread abroad. Whether among his friends, colleagues, work place, neighbors, Pastor Jake Butler was known for being a peaceful, upstanding and righteous man. His humility and dedication to servant hood was demonstrated in his volunteer services to the Helping up Missions, Our Daily Bread, Prison ministry and other ministries throughout the community where he used teachable lessons to draw others to a relationship with God. Pastor Butler retired from the Social Security Administration and was a recipient of multiple distinguished awards and accomplishments. He earned his master’s in theology from the Family Bible Ministry JAKE BUTLER in 1991. He continued his studies at the Philadelphia Bible College where he graduated in 1992 with high honors and received his bachelor’s in biblical counselor. Jake Butler was preceded in death by his loving wife of 64 years, Harriet Butler, in 2011 and son Jacob R. Butler in 2012. He is survived by two sons, Samuel M. Butler, Nathan M. Butler (daughter-in-law Sherry Butler), two daughters, Jacqueline Butler Edwards (son-inlaw James Edwards), Esther Butler Davis, five sisters, Carey, Hilda, Ida Mae, Albertine and Elizabeth, nine grandchildren, and three great grandsons, and a host of relatives, family and friends.
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Actor Eriq La Salle Talks About Laws of Depravity By Andrea “Aunni” Young Special to the AFRO Eriq La Salle, awardwinning TV actor, can now add published author to his list of talents, along with acting and directing. He has written Laws of Depravity, a thriller about good versus evil with a heavy undercurrent of spirituality throughout the narrative. La Salle, 51, has been hailed for his portrayal of Dr. Peter Benton on the TV series ER, has directed the HBO movie “Rebound: The Legend of Earl ‘The Goat’ Manigault” and directed episodes of “CSI: New York,” “Law & Order: SVU,” “Without a Trace,” and “ER.” The book Laws of Depravity is the first in the Martyr Maker series he has planned. La Salle shared with the Eriq La Salle AFRO how he reveals the faults of brothers through their crimes. Faith is fully explored in damaged characters who seek justice for hidden and unexpected criminal acts. AFRO: You wrote about a lot of damaged people. Where do you get the background to actually write about so many different characters? La Salle: First and foremost, you start with what’s going to make the most compelling story
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and who’s going to make the most compelling character. Historically, the more damaged you are, the more interesting you are. The book was conceived to be a sort of a darker version of Wizard of Oz, basically. You have one character who is missing faith. He doesn’t have faith, so the pursuit of a serial killer of who’s killing priests, will challenge that absence of faith. You have a character that is missing forgiveness. She doesn’t know how to forgive. Everybody has that hole that they have. I thought that would be an interesting way of telling a story about a bunch of bruised characters that aren’t beyond redemption. AFRO: How long did you work on the book? La Salle: It took roughly about three months. A good two months to sort of get the story down. Another three weeks for rewrites. AFRO: You would like to see this become a movie? La Salle: Yes, ideally. Right now they are doing so many interesting things in television, that I think with the cable outlets, obviously - not network, I would also look at what was originally conceived to be a movie. I am a big movie buff. I love the whole concept of doing a trilogy of books. I am open as to whether it becomes a series or whether it becomes a movie. AFRO: Do you think there will be much interest for such a religion-based story? La Salle: But in general, this is about man, you know, the flaws of man and the hypocrisies of religious men. I don’t think it’s a book about religion, so much as it is religion as a back drop. It’s a modern day parable. AFRO: Did you suffer any abuse in your life that you could identify with any of these characters? La Salle: No. There have been times when I can go left and be angry at God. Or I can go right and realize that this is what faith really is. Faith really is maintaining even under the most difficult circumstances. I have problems with religion, with institutionalized religion. I find it to be hypocritical: ‘If you don’t believe the way I believe you’re going to hell.’. AFRO: Sure! Thanks, Eriq. The Laws of Depravity is available at Amazon.com. Or visit Eriq’s website http://www.lawsofdepravity.com/.
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Film Review By Kam Williams Richard Williams was born and raised in Shreveport, La., where he was left traumatized by having a railroad spike driven through his leg for refusing to behave deferentially towards a gang of white racists. Understandably, that experience played a significant role in shaping the youngster into the highly-ambitious and fiercely-overprotective father he would later become. In fact, well before his daughters Venus and Serena were even born, he hand wrote a 78-page game plan for their lives. Its foundation was laid in childhood, where they would not only be homeschooled but forged into professional tennis players. Achieving that dream would be no small feat, given that the girls were to grow up poor in Compton, an L.A. ghetto far removed from the privileged background considered necessary to compete on the championship level. Sadly, upon turning pro, rather than being immediately embraced by California crowds, elder sister Venus was called the “N-word” by local fans who preferred to root for her European counterparts. Nevertheless, having been prepared by their dad for just such a reaction to the presence on center court, both young ladies miraculously managed to rise in stature on the circuit. All of the above is chronicled
Venus and Serena in captivating fashion in Venus and Serena, an intimate biopic co-directed by Michelle Major and Maiken Baird who were allowed to follow the pair around with a camera for over a year. Besides detailing the ups-and-downs of the turbulent, 2011 tennis season, this riveting and revealing documentary treats the audience to an intimate look at the close-knit sisters with the help of home movies from their adolescence. Featuring appearances by Chris Rock, Bill Clinton and Serena’s ex-boyfriend Common, this flick is at its best when Richard Williams is given the floor in archival footage to make audacious predictions about turning not one but two of his daughters into world-class tennis players. Excellent (4 stars) Unrated Running time: 99 minutes Distributor: Magnolia Pictures
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BOARD OF LIQUOR LICENSE COMMISSIONERS FOR BALTIMORE CITY NOTICE Petitions have been filed by the following applicants for licenses to sell alcoholic beverages at the premises set opposite their respective names. The real property for these applications will be posted on Monday, May 15, 2013. Written protests concerning any application will be accepted until and including the time of the conference or hearing. Conferences and public hearings will be held on or after May 30, 2013. Interested parties should contact the office of the Board, 231 E. Baltimore Street, 6th Floor, Baltimore, Maryland 21202 or by calling (410) 396-4385 to determine the exact time and date that a particular application will be considered b y t h e B o a r d . Wr i t t e n p r o t e s t s w i l l b e acknowledged by the Board and such protestants will be notified as to the date, time and place of the hearing and/or conference. 1. CLASS “A” BEER, WINE & LIQUOR LICENSE Shree, LLC Transfer of ownership 4001 Falls Road Rupal Sheth, Mittal Sheth, David Smith, Jr. Edmondson Liquors, Inc. Transfer of ownership 2000 Edmondson Avenue Do Ja Han Mimi Liquors, Inc. Transfer of ownership 2607-09 Greenmount Avenue Hye Jung Chung 2. CLASS “B” BEER & WINE LICENSE Wunderpants Productions, Inc. Transfer of ownership and location from 3626A Falls Rd. 3616-20 Falls Road Lisa Harbin, Joseph Ray 3. CLASS “B” BEER, WINE & LIQUOR RESTAURANT LICENSE Liam Flynn´s Ale House, LLC New restaurant with live entertainment 22 W. North Avenue William Flynn off-premises catering and outdoor table service JMF Holding, LLC Transfer of ownership, request to add live entertainment 1401 E. Clement Street John Ferrari, Jr., Mary Uttenreither Tabor Ethiopian Cuisine, Inc. New restaurant-B-BWL with request for live entertainment 328 Park Avenue Tezzera Zebrie, Ogbazion George Hard Rock Café International (STP), Inc. Expansion-request to add outdoor table service 601 E. Pratt Street Francis Cougle, Jr., Thomas Gispanski Jay Wolszcak Truffles at the Belvedere, LLC Expansion-Add outdoor table service 1 E. Chase Street Sondra Goad 4. CLASS “B” BWL-ARENA LICENSE Area 316, LLC New arena license with live entertainment 316-18 Guilford Avenue Elliot Lidard, Evan Weinstein 5. CLASS “BD7” BEER, WINE & LIQUOR LICENSE CZYN, LLC Transfer of ownership and location from 3602 Hickory Avenue Paul Kopchinski 3520 Chestnut Avenue SSJS Enterprises, LLC Transfer of ownership, add second floor mezzanine 1367-71 Andre Street Steven O´Donnell for business Mullingar Holdings, LLC Transfer of ownership 2318 Fleet Street David Cahill, Benjamin Willey RKT, LLC Transfer of ownership and location from 3638 S. Hanover Street Kamal Toor, Amarijit Singh, Amanullah Niazi 300 S. Oldham Street Gilmor Pleasure Club, LLC Transfer of ownership 347 S. Gilmor Street Mario Vaccaro, James Vaccaro 6. CLASS “D” BEER & WINE LICENSE Pal Brothers, Inc. Transfer of ownership 3600 Eastern Avenue Rajpal Singh 7. CLASS “D” BEER, WINE & LIQUOR LICENSE Michael´s Charles Street Transfer of ownership & location from 1400 Light2013 Street TYPESET: Wed May 15 10:31:05 EDT 1100-06 S. Charles Street Warren Norris, Jr.
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CITY OF BALTIMORE OFFICE OF BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS PUBLIC NOTICE PROCUREMENT OF CONSULTANT SERVICES PROJECT # 1188- VALVE AND FIRE HYDRANT EXERCISING PROGRAM The City of Baltimore Office of Boards and Commissions has been requested by the Department of Public Works, Bureau of Water and Wastewater, to advertise for the services of an Engineering Firm to manage and execute an assessment program for audit, inspection, exercising, documentation and minor repairs to the water distribution system fire hydrants and valves including critical and transmission main valves, leak detection and resolving miscellaneous field issues including water quality complaints within the Baltimore Metropolitan Area Water Distribution System. The firms interested in providing these services must demonstrate and document: Experience in actual field operation of different types of valves and fire hydrants and performing minor repairs thereto. 0 Experience in the collection, quality assurance/quality control, validation and management of field data relating to valves and fire hydrants. 0 Experience in leak detection and resolving miscellaneous field issues pertaining to water mains and appurtenances including water quality complaints. 0 Manpower availability and know-how to manage and analyze field and project information, administer work orders and manage a project database so that it can be incorporated into GIS in format as directed by City from time to time. 0 Knowledge of accepted and latest professional engineering practices for the operation and repair of different types of valves and fire hydrants, leak detection and latest technology relating thereto. 0 Familiarity and availability of equipment to mobilize quickly for the operation and performance of repairs of different sizes and types of valves and fire hydrants. 0 Experience in developing an overall team approach with Minority/Women Business Enterprise participation. 0 Experience in training utility staff in valve operations, leak detection and resolving water quality related field issues. 0
The scope of services will include: 0 Review and modifications, if required, of the City`s assessment criteria for valves and fire hydrants and assessment of valves or fire hydrants in accordance with City´s assessment criteria. Assessments include locating, cleaning out, inspecting, exercising, testing, documenting the characteristics of each valve and fire hydrant, and other water appurtenances. 0 Executing minor repairs to restore operability on all valves and fire hydrants which are determined economical to repair under assessment criteria. Repairs include the purchase of parts and materials as well as the actual completion of the repairs. 0 Update valve and fire hydrant database including GPS mapping, confirming to field conditions where these assets have been newly installed, relocated, or removed/abandoned. Coordinate with the City for resolving water plat discrepancies in relation to these assets. 0 Provision of 3 experienced senior level trainers for training City staff in valve operations, leak detection and troubleshooting field issues. 0 Identifying critical and transmission main and other valves. 0 Providing field information and assistance for projects and contracts relating to transmission mains and other special projects. The work shall, at times, require confined space entry. 0 Execute pre-scheduled activities relating to valves and fire hydrant operation such as pre-construction valve surveys, construction shutdowns. Trouble shooting system problems pertaining to low pressure, low flow, dirty water and leak detection. These activities may be required to be executed at any time of the day or night. 0 Manage all valve and fire hydrant information in a project database, maintain a list of valves and fire hydrants to be replaced, quality assurance/quality control all data and deliver the data monthly to Baltimore GIS Office and Engineering, in a user friendly format which is meaningful and relevant to the City´s maintenance. 0 Coordination with government agencies, contractors and other concerned entities. 0 Manage the overall project to include project updates, project reports, providing qualified personnel, specific operating and repair equipment and presenting industry best practices.
The City intends to select the services of one (1) firm for a two (2) year period at a total fee not exceeding $5,500,000.00 with an option to extend for an additional year. Should you have any questions regarding the scope of the Project, please contact Mr. Michael Marquis at (410) 396-1470, e-mail, michael.marquis@baltimorecity. gov. Projects must comply with the 2006 edition of “The Specifications for Materials, Highways, Bridges, Utilities, and Incidental Structures”. City personnel will utilize the City of Baltimore Guidelines for the Performance Evaluation of Design Consultants and Construction Contractors for this contract/project. Firms intending to submit a proposal as a prime consultant for this project should submit a “Letter of Interest” to the Office of Boards and Commissions, 751 Eastern Avenue, Baltimore, Maryland 21202 (FAX (410) 625-4667). Since these letters are utilized to assist small, minority and women business enterprises in identifying potential teaming partners, the letters should be submitted within five (5) days of the date of the project´s advertisement. The letter should contain a contact person. Failure to submit a “Letter of Interest” will not disqualify a firm submitting a proposal for the project. Each prime consultant applying for this Project will be required to complete and submit an original Federal Form 255, along with five (5) copies, to the Office of Boards and Commissions. The Federal Form 255 and the five copies must be submitted on or before 12:00 P.M. (Noon) on 6/7/13. Submittals may not be accepted after this deadline. Insurance Requirements The consultant selected for the award of this project shall provide professional liability, auto liability, general liability and workers´ compensation insurances as required by the City of Baltimore. All architectural, engineering, and surveying firms listed in the specific proposal for the Project must be prequalified by the Office of Boards and Commissions for each applicable discipline at time of submittal for this Project. It is the policy of the City of Baltimore to promote equal business opportunity in the City´s contracting process. Pursuant to Article 5, Subtitle 28 of Baltimore City Code (2000 Edition) - Minority and Women´s Business Program, Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) and Women´s Business Enterprise (WBE) participation goals apply to this contract. The MBE goal is 27% The WBE goal is 10% Both the proposed Minority and Women´s Business Enterprise firms must be named and identified as an MBE or WBE within Item 6 of the Standard Form (SF) 255 in the spaces provided for identifying outside key consultants/associates anticipated for utilization for this project. Any submittals that do not include the proper MBE/WBE (in some instances DBE) participation will be disapproved for further consideration for this project. Verifying Certification Each firm submitting a SF 255 for consideration for a project is responsible for verifying that all MBEs and WBEs to be utilized on the project are certified by the Minority and Women´s Business Opportunity Office (MWBOO) prior to submitting the proposal. A directory of certified MBEs and WBEs is available from MWBOO. Since changes to the directory occur daily, firms submitting SF 255s should call MWBOO at (410) 396-4355 to verify certification, expiration dates and services that the MBE or WBE is certified to provide.
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It is the policy of the City of Baltimore to promote equal business opportunity in the Education Commission, and the Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation is seeking an executive level BIDS contracting WILL BE process. DUE noPursuant later than 2:00 p.m. City´s to Article 5, Subtitle 28 of Baltimore City Code selected for this position will direct and coordinate staff, budgets, project manageprofessional. The candidate Eastern Time on Wednesday, June 19, Program, (2000 Edition) - Minority and Women´s Business Minority Business ment, and facilities for the implementation and operations of Maryland Longitudinal Data System Center. Enterprise (MBE) and Women´s Business Enterprise (WBE) participation goals 2013. www.marylandpublicschools.org/MSDE/aboutmsde/jobs apply to this contract.
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minority and non-minority businesses propos-
coordinating, or administering programs within a large data center environment. Experience supervising
course in Education Any submittals that do not include the proper MBE/WBE (in somework instances DBE) Administration/ Supervision, Information Systems, Education Research, Policy, of the proposed contract for Minority Business Economics or a related field from an accredited college or university AND senior level experience managing, participation will be disapproved further consideration for this project. Enterprise (“MBE”) utilization,for applicable to all professional education program staff is required Verifying Certification ing to provide the requested services as the Each submittingNo a SF 255has for consideration primefirm contractor. goal been estab-for a project is responsible for verifying that all MBEs and WBEs to be utilized on the project are certified by position the To Apply: Reference MLDS Executive Director & Send/FAX (410-333-8950) resume and cover letter to lished and for Women´s participation of Opportunity Women-owned Minority Business Office (MWBOO) prior to submitting Office of Human Resources, 200 W. Baltimore Street, Balto. MD. 21201. Applications/ resumes should be businesses (“WBEs”), however, HABC the proposal. A directory of certified MBEs and WBEs is received availableby from MWBOO. May 31, 2013. strongly encourages and affirmatively pro-submitting SF 255s Since changes to the directory occur daily, firms should call motes theatuse of WBEs in all contracts. expiration datesTYPESET: Wed May 15 10:34:09 AA/EOE EDT 2013 MWBOO (410) 396-4355 toHABC verify certification, and services that the MBE or WBE is certified to provide. Responders shall also comply with all ap-
Non-Affiliation plicable requirements of Section 3 of the HousA firm submitting proposal may not MBE or goal if: ing and Urban aDevelopment Actuse of a1968, 12WBE to meet a contract Supportive Housing Therapist Case Manager 1.The has a financial U.S.C.firm Section 1701u. interest in the MBE or WBE Health Care for the Homeless Supportive Housing team 2. The firm has an interest in the ownership or control of MBE ot WBE seeks a Master´s trained Social Worker or Professional 3. The firm is significantly involved in the operation of the MBE or WBE The IFB may be obtained on or after Tuesday, (Article 5, Subtitle 28-41). Counselor to provide integrated therapeutic and case man-
May 28, 2013, at the following location:
agement services to a caseload of up to 20 vulnerable single
A firm submitting as a prime consultant that fails to comply with the requirements of and of Baltimore City ArticleHousing 5, SubtitleAuthority 28 of Baltimore City Code when executing a contractadults is subject to families. Services are provided within the context Division of Fiscal Operations, the following penalties: suspension of a contract; withholding of funds; rescission of and the support of strong clinical supervision. of a team Purchasing contract based on materialDepartment breach; disqualification as a consultant fromTreatment eligibility to services are provided with a recovery focus utilizprovide services the City for a period 417 E. to Fayette Street, Roomnot to exceed 2 years; and payment for ing harm reduction and trauma-informed philosophies. Sucdamages incurred by theMaryland City. 414Baltimore, 21202
cessful applicants will have an appreciation for challenging a terrific collegial working environment. Send resume by 5/23/2013- to S. Johnson, HCH 421 Fallsway, Baltimore, MD 21202. FAX (410) 837-8020. Email:hrresumes@ Please be advised that for the purpose of reviewing price proposals and invoices, Questions regarding the aIFB should the City of Baltimore defines principal of abe firmdias follows: hchmd.org. No phone calls. EOE rected in writing to the address and individual Attention: John Airey,
A resumeChief for each person listed as key personnel and/or specialist, including work those and of Contracting Services from MBE and396-3261 WBE mustFax: be shown the page provided within the application. Tel: (410) (410) on 962-1586
indicated above, and must include referA principal is any individual owning 5% orthe more of the outstanding stock of an entity, TYPESET: 15 a10:31:39 EDT 2013 HABC IFBMay Number B-1724-13 aence: partner of Wed a partnership, 5% or more shareholder of a sub-chapter ’S’ Corporation, or an individual owner.
Out-of-State Corporations must identify their corporate resident agent within the City of Baltimore application.
Department of Finance
Bureau of Purchases Firms will not be considered for a specific project if they apply as both a subconsultant and prime consultant. Sealed proposals addressed to the Board of
The applications for this Project 255)until, cannot be supplemented with any Estimates of Baltimore, will be(Form received additional information such as graphs, photographs, organization chart, etc. All but not later than 11:00 a.m. local time on the such information should be incorporated into the following date(s) for the stated requirements:appropriate pages. Applications should not be bound. Applications should simply be stapled in the upper left-hand corner. Cover sheets should not be included. Inclusion and/or submittal of addiMAY 22,in2013 tional material may result the applicant being disqualified from consideration for TOW CHAINS, TOW CABLES ASSEMBLIES this project.
Beverage Expo Highlights Coming Weekend
AND RELATED ITEMS B50002952 Hello everyone, I hope that all mommies enjoyed their Mother’s SOLARto POWER VIDEOof SURVEILLANCE Failure follow directions this advertisement or the application may cause SYSTEM B50002968 disqualification of the submittal. Day weekend. This weekend is going to be busy, starting with the PROVIDE BUS/VAN TRANSPORTATION Kumasi Vineson May 17 at the Patapsco Arena, 3301 Annapolis FOR CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES TO Beverage Expo Chief, Office of Borards and Commissions CAMP VARIETY B50002958 Road, from 3 to 8 p.m. This expo is one of a kind with free beer, wine JUNE 5, 2013 ON CALL SEEDING SERVICES B50002962 and a liquor-tasting show. Also there will be D.J. music, vendors, WATER JET SIGN CUTTING MACHINE B50002960 games of chance and a Las Vegas Style Show Girls contest. This event JUNE 12, 2013 HERSEY WATER METER REPAIR PARTS is sponsored by the Maryland Unified Licensees Beverage Association, B50002963 and is being hosted by MULBA President Dr. Louise Johnson. Proper JULY 10, 2013 ADVANCED METERING dress and ID are required, so leave your jeans and tennis shoes home. INFRASTRUCTURE AND WATER METER SYSTEM INSTALLATION WATER CONFor more information, call 410-925-4056. TRACT NO. 1223 B50002877 THE ENTIRE SOLICITATION DOCUMENT CAN BE VIEWED AND DOWN LOADED BY VISITING THE CITYS WEB SITE: www.baltimorecitibuy.org
Entertainer promoter Bilal Ali Productions presents a tribute to Kirk Whalum, with special guests Rodney Kelly Sr. and Vivian Owens on May 18, 7 p.m., at the Best Western Ballroom, 1800 Belmont Avenue. For more information, call 443-540-7797. Look out folks! Another concert is coming to town. Jazz musician Warren Wolf Jr. is a gifted musician who plays vibraphone, marimba and drums. He’s a classically trained musician, too, who attended Peabody Institute’s preparatory program for eight years. You can see him perform at St. James Episcopal Church on May 19 from 4 to 6 p.m. This is a fundraiser event for scholarships for gifted children. Now you know how I feel about music and children. So get your ticket and support this concert. You also need to hurry and get your ticket to one of the baddest events in Baltimore on the weekend before Father’s Day, which is not too far away. The event I am talking about is the Pre-Father’s Day Weekend All White Affair hosted by the one and only Shirley Duncan at Kahler Hall, 5440 Old Tucker Road, Columbia, Md. It will be held June 7, 8 and 9. Over the three days and nights there will be dance workshops, a meet and greet, dance instruction and a night of dancing over two floors. That night there will be line dancing, freestyle dancing, hand dancing, line dancers swinging together and ballroom dancing. It is cabaret style, so BYOB. There will be a light buffet. For more information, call 410-523-0575. The Enlisted Association, Chapter #9 invites you to join them at their Annual Bowl-A- Thon on May 19 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the AMF Woodlawn Lanes, 6410 Security Boulevard. Call, Ransom “Mr. Fingers” Williams at 443-797-3027. There is one other thing I want to talk to you about before I go. First of all, ladies and gentlemen, I have completed my book. It is called African-American Community, History & Entertainment in Maryland, (Remembering the Yesteryears, 1940-1980). Please email me at rosapryor@aol.com for an order form to get your book and more details. Well, my friends, I am out of space. Read more on afro.com. If you need me, call me at 410-833-9474. UNTIL THE NEXT TIME, I’M MUSICALLY YOURS.
Warren Wolf Jr., an international jazz recording artist, will perform at St. James Academy on May 19, from 4 to 6 p.m. at St. James’ Episcopal Church Lafayette Square. For more information, go to www.ajalafayette.org.
Viola Griffin, CEO & founder of Viola Griffin Productions, made local history recently when she honored entertainers from the 1950s through 1970. In this photo are the members of many oldies groups from Baltimore including the Royalettes, the Shalimars, the Whatnauts, the Softones, Frankie & the Spindles, First Class, Jimmy Brisco & the Little Beavers, Bobby Star, the Persians, Kenny Hamber, the Ravenettes and Winfield Parker. Deletta Gillespie, a multidisciplinary performing artist, creates performances of educational, historical, and social significance with--and for--youth and traditionally marginalized communities. On May 18, from 4:30 to 7:30, Gillespie, who has appeared on a dozen CD projects, will have her own CD release party for her title song “Triumph” at 602 S. Chapel Gate Lane in Baltimore.
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Civil Rights Awards Recognize Powerful Leaders
Jessy Mejia with Gov. Martin O’Malley’s office and Anthony McCarthy
Anthony McCarthy with honoree Ricardo Martinez
Pamela “Miss Maybelle” Leak, Anthony McCarthy and Michele Brown from Sen. Barbara Mikulski’s office.
A sold out crowd of more than 150 people gathered for the presentation of The Anthony McCarthy Civil Rights Awards, May 10, at La Fontaine Bleu banquet hall in Glen Burnie. Sponsored by the non-profit ItSuitsYou.Org, the 2013 event honored author Taylor Branch, Rep. Elijah Cummings, NAACP President Tessa Hill-Aston, Latino advocate Ricardo Martinez, community leader Dr. Helena Hicks and Archbishop Carl Bean, founder of the Unity Fellowship Church. The awards are named for former AFRO American editor and WEAA talk show host Anthony McCarthy. Courtesy photos
Maria Martinez, CEO of event sponsor Respira Medical greets Anthony McCarthy
Emcees State Sen. Catherine Pugh, left, and journalist Richard Sher, awardee Dr. Helena Hicks, Celeste Nelson, founder of ItSuitsYou.Org and Anthony McCarthy.
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