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JULY 20, 2013 - JULY 26, 2013
Zimmerman Verdict: How Right, How Wrong?
Acquittal Stirs Disbelief, Anger By Talib Babb and Courtney Jacobs AFRO Staff Writers
Prominent Black Lawyers Debate the Stunning Outcome By Zenitha Prince Special to the AFRO Black legal experts have conflicting opinions on the outcome of the trial of George Zimmerman, who was accused of killing 17-year-old Trayvon Martin during an altercation on the night of Feb. 26, 2012, in Sanford, Fla. A six-member, all-female jury comprising five Whites
a manslaughter conviction was too much to hope for. “I didn’t think there was any chance for Trayvon to get justice,” said Warren Brown, a well-known criminal defense lawyer, who has practiced in Baltimore for 33 years. He added, “And unfortunately what happened to Trayvon happens all the doggone time in thousands of cases per week in courts around the country. It is reality.” Some of the experts agreed that race had a significant, though insidious, role in the case’s result. “Even though race was Warren Brown never explicitly mentioned, it was pretty obvious that it was on everyone’s mind. It was the elephant in the room for sure, and the defense took advantage of that,” said Ivey, also a former federal prosecutor, who is currently practicing criminal defense law with a Washington, D.C.-based firm. “If this had been the other way around, if Trayvon Martin had been accused of killing George Zimmerman and had stood trial before an all-White jury, Martin would have been convicted, at least on manslaughter.” A. Dwight Pettit, a renowned Black attorney who has practiced law in Baltimore for four decades, agreed that race played a role, as evidenced in the jury selection, which he believes was a pivotal factor to the trial’s outcome. Continued on A4
“…unfortunately what happened to Trayvon happens all the doggone time in thousands of cases per week in courts around the country. It is reality.” —Attorney and one Hispanic on July 13 acquitted the 29-year-old on the charges of second-degree murder and manslaughter in the shooting death of the unarmed Black teen. The verdict has spawned both satisfaction and outrage, with crowds taking to the streets around the country, decrying the case’s underlying issues of racial profiling and equal justice. “A lot of people in our community are still stunned by the outcome, including me,” said Glenn Ivey, 52, former state’s attorney for Prince George’s County, “I never thought they would get a second-degree murder charge out of this but I thought there was enough information to support manslaughter.” Most legal experts agree that second-degree murder was a stretch, given the evidence. But some, unlike Ivey, said even
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Days after George Zimmerman’s acquittal July 13 by a Florida jury of manslaughter and second-degree murder charges a wide range of emotions surfaced among Americans, especially African Americans, many of whom condemned the release of the admitted killer of 17-year-old Trayvon Martin. Amid widespread demonstrations in U.S. towns and cities, mostly non-violent protests with a handful of arrests, there was anger and shock that a 29-year-old neighborhood watch volunteer could encounter an unarmed teenager, shoot and kill him and escape criminal conviction. “I was in disbelief when I read the words not guilty.
How can someone not be guilty of killing someone?” said Habibah Hall, a mother of two children, who was at home when she saw the news. Hall told the AFRO she also believes anger is building and that there may be some kind of violent reaction to this verdict somewhere in the United States of America. Her friend Natasha, who was sitting next to her when the verdict was announced, told the AFRO, “This young man’s life is no longer here because of the act [Zimmerman] committed.” Natasha said she hopes that justice will be served somehow. Micah Perry, 19-year-old District Heights resident, was in his living room on his laptop waiting for the verdict. Perry was surprisingly not shocked by the outcome. Perry said, “We’ve devised and revised our legal system to convict the guilty based on irrefutable evidence so that nobody else is incorrectly declared guilty.” Perry’s family was also not surprised by the outcome, due to the Continued on A4
Blacks Who Stand Their Ground Often Imprisoned Florida’s Astounding Inconsistent ‘Stand Your Ground’ Application By Zenitha Prince Special to the AFRO The recent acquittal of neighborhood watchman George Zimmerman in the shooting death of 17-yearold unarmed Trayvon Martin has led to intense scrutiny of Florida’s ‘Stand Your Ground’ law, on which Zimmerman’s defense was based, and similar “no retreat” selfdefense laws and their impact on people of color. “I think the Trayvon
Martin case highlighted the racial inequalities that exist in American society,” said Brendan Fischer, general counsel of the Center for Media and Democracy. “It is a symbol of how the American justice system devalues the lives of people of color. [And], ‘Stand Your Ground’ has embedded a lot of these injustices into the system. Statistics have shown its application has been anything but equitable.” Supported by the National
Rifle Association, “Stand Your Ground” was passed by the Florida legislature in 2005. The measure turned age-old self-defense principle on its head by allowing persons to use deadly force to defend themselves, without first trying to retreat, if they have a reasonable belief that they face a threat. The law’s template was then adopted by the American Legislative Exchange Council, a nonprofit organization made up of
The Deltas Significantly Impact the Capital Centennial Celebration Bathes Washington in a Crimson and Cream Sea of Activity By Blair Adams and Ariel Medley AFRO Staff Writers As members of the world’s largest African-American women’s Greek-letter organization descended on the nation’s capital in a mid-July blanket of crimson and cream, it became clear to even the most baffled tourist that the women of Delta Sigma Theta are a force to be reckoned with. More than a century after being the only Black group in the historic Women’s Suffrage March in 1913, an estimated 40,000 Deltas swarmed Washington D.C. from July 11 to July 17, for their 51st national convention—and 100th birthday. Inside the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Northwest D.C. July 15, and
throughout the city, thousands of women, many of whom had traveled thousands of miles for the event, created a sea of the sorority’s colors as they celebrate Delta’s 100th anniversary. “We are here celebrating years of sisterhood and community service,” said Beverly Goss, who pledged in 1994 and traveled from New Jersey. She said, “It’s great to see all of our college educated black women come together and let the world know that we are Delta Sigma Theta.” The weeklong celebration began July 11with the lighting of the Delta Torch at Howard University, where the sorority was founded. Throughout the week, sorority sisters attended step shows, committee meetings, “shopping time”, heard music from the Delta Choir and attended a
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corporations, foundations and legislators that advance federalist and conservative public policies, authorities said. Since Florida passed the law, similar measures have been introduced in one form or another in about 30 states, usually those with state legislatures dominated by Republicans. “That law gives lawand-order activists, rightwingers and vigilantes an arguable basis for defense and opens up a pathway for
unjust dispositions of justice because it allows civilians to shoot first and make certain determinations later,” said Dwight Pettit, 67, a renowned Black attorney in Baltimore. Pettit drew comparisons to police-involved shootings of African Americans when the officers make claims such as “I was in fear for my life,” or “I thought he was reaching for his gun,” and are exonerated. He said he discusses the phenomenon in his soon-toContinued on A4
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The family and friends of Kendrick Johnson are waiting to see if a second autopsy confirms a Lowndes County, Ga. medical examiner’s finding six months ago that the 17-year-old, whose body was found rolled inside a gym mat, died of positional asphyxia. A second autopsy was conducted after the body was exhumed June 14 to address skepticism about county officials’ assertion that the
two-sport athlete died in January trying to reach a pair of tennis shoes at the bottom of a rolled-up wrestling mat when he became pinned head-first and perpendicular to the ground. “My K.J was murdered and his killers and the people that help cover up for these monsters are still free,” said mother, Jackie Johnson, from a personal Facebook page that seems to be dedicated to her late son. “How can we, The Johnson Family, and friends begin to heal when we can’t begin to grieve the murder of Kendrick ‘K.J.’ Johnson?” Authorities in the South Georgia county say the death of the high school football and basketball player was accidental. “There was an autopsy performed and it was determined that this was an Kendrick Johnson accident - we have obtained no information contrary to that,” Lt. Stryde Jones, of the Lowndes County Sheriff’s Office, told the AFRO. “If anyone has additional information we are open to listening and examining what is brought to us.” Jones said that the death was highly unusual, the first he could remember that involved a dead body at a county high school. “There were no witnesses, so we can only surmise- but the information that we have obtained from interviews shows that he stored his shoes in there and probably went in there to get them out. “Unfortunately - and very sadly, he was unsuccessful.” Johnson’s body was found early in the school day on Jan. 11 at Lowndes High School. Since then, there have been multiple protests and rallies held by the family and organized in conjunction with the NAACP Georgia State Conference and the National Action Network. Family members believe that Johnson was murdered and a sloppy investigation was conducted in the hours after his death. When asked why Lowndes County Coroner Bill Watson was called six hours after Johnson’s body was found, instead of immediately according to Georgia law, it was indicated that a professional investigation was conducted. In June a judge granted permission for the Johnson family to exhume the 17-year old’s body for a second autopsy, one they hope will give more answers. Family attorney Chevene King Jr. did not respond to interview requests. Facebook
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Black Pastors to Members: Beand Aware and Beware Zimmerman Jennifer Hudson Relatives Identify Body of Verdict Her Slain N
Isport-utility can only assume came howdy’ and everything is all vehiclethey sought in from a neighbor about a suspiposted to that verdict based on their good. Just because you found connection with the murder of cious vehicle. The man noticed graph own life experience….They you have a Black woman, Hudson’s mother and brother. the vehicle while walking his Sunda The Rev. John K. Jenkins Sr. looked out atHudson the congregation sided with theChevrolet community dog. According to the Chicago Black man, Black baby girls, Themore white, 1994 for the Jennifer and other of First Baptist Church of Glendarden andpositively sighed. identified watch patrol than a Black dog and a Black Suburban withofficer Illinois license Tribune, the boy had been shot her ne relatives multiple times in the back seat blog, s Less than 12 hours after jurors in Sanford, Fla., found the young man trying to get grandmamma in the White of the vehicle. The SUV, regisporter George Zimmerman not guilty in the fatal shooting of unarmed home.” House, you thought it was a tered to Hudson’s murdered offere Black teenager Trayvon Martin, he was having “trouble” The Rev. Grady Yeargin, post-racial society.” brother, was towed with the anyon coming to terms with the verdict and what it meant for justice, pastor of City Temple Baptist Several pastors said they boy’s body inside and is being alive. and righteousness, or the lack thereof, in this country. Church of Baltimore, preached believe race figured in the processed by evidence techniSin Though the church celebrated its annual Music and Arts in a hoodie the morning verdict, just as it did in the cians and workers. The body Hudso Ministry on July 14, Jenkins had a heavy heart. His topic for after the verdict, as did the shooting and the investigation was later removed and taken to after a the day was “Directions for Troubled Times.” Rev. Tony Lee, pastor of by law enforcement officials the Cook County Medical Idol,” “I was speechless,” Jenkins told the congregation about his Community of Hope AME in Sanford, Fla., where Martin Examiner’s office. Acade reaction to the verdict. “It took the breath out of me.” Church in Temple Hills in was killed. Hudson and other family the mo Photo by Avis Thomas-Lester Jenkins said he found statements made by one of Prince George’s County. Trayvon was “racially members arrived at the Medical stayed The Rev. John Jenkins Sr. preaches about the Examiner’s officeK.mid-afterThe Zimmerman’s defenders particularly disturbing. Trayvon was wearing profiled from the beginning” Julian at King, Zimmerman to congregation FirstJennnifer Baptist ofHudson’s noon to identifyverdict the body. “I heard the man’s lawyer say he did nothing wrong…I a hoodie on the night to thenephew. end of the case, Whipple ed tha Given the choice between lookslowly Glenarden in Upper Marlboro. heard the killer’s lawyer say [Trayvon] used the concrete as a Zimmerman reported him to A spokesman for the office said. the murders but is being held in Mond ing directly at the body or weapon.” “With this verdict, it police as a suspicious person, told the newspaper that Hudson jail for parole violation after news v At one point, tears began to roll down his cheeks. showed that in the 21st then followed, fought with and viewing it on a wall-mounted Courtesy Photos Even for men and women accustomed to explaining evil century, we haven’t really moved forward as we should have it fatally shot the youth. Jennifer Hudson her mom, Darnell Donerson who and wrong, the verdict that freed Zimmerman provedand difficult. terms of racism,” he said. “We didn’t have justice in this case.” “When you have great progress, there is always great as to well Jason. Jenkins and several other pastors was from killed, Baltimore theas her brother, Like Jenkins, he took offense at the idea that Trayvon pushback,” Lee told his congregation. “We want to act like “remained strong for her famiconvicted of attempted metropolitan Washington area decried the verdict July 14 and had assaulted Zimmerman during being the fight that ensued after we’re in this post-racial society where everything is ‘Howdy, video screen, the family chose violen ly” and was clearly its leader. murder and vehicular hijackurged their members to understand Zimmerman refused a police dispatcher’s order to stay inside plate X584859 was found on the latter. According to the In f the body of her 7-year-old “She with and her famiing.the Cook County records that the verdict indicated that Black his carheld andhands followed confronted youth. Trayvon wasshow home, Chicago’s West Side after Tribune, Hudson said, “Yes, nephew Monday, just hours ly,” the spokesman said. home “It in the thatcommunity he pleaded after guiltygoing to both police received a 7 a.m. call that’s him.” and ho life was not as valuable as White after life, his body was found in a returning to his father’s to was obviously a very emotional charges in 1999. He was also kiss th despite some race gains over the last the store to buy snacks. moment.” convicted in 1998 for possesing the 50 years. “Trayvon Martin was trying not to get shot, he didn’t use the The boy – the son of Julia sion of a stolen motor vehicle. Jason. While some Americans believe concrete as a weapon,” Whipple said. Hudson, Jennifer’s sister – had He was released from prison in “Ev the verdict delivered by the sixAtmissing Turner since Memorial AME Church Hyattsville, the Rev. been Friday, 2006inafter serving seven years throug woman jury was just, many Blacks William H. Lamar IV Julian’s asked his members to call outmurder the names when a relative found for the attempted and West, found it implausible that the jurors of the Black men they love—children, brothers,charges. fathers, uncles, grandmother, Darnell car hijacking area to No wonder Obama’s campaign is cousins, and Dallas Cowboys players By Alan King Donerson, 57, and his uncle, The boy remained missing could acquit Zimmerman in the 2012 etc. have t trying to distance him from the Tony Romo and Terrell Owens, AFRO Staff Writer Jason Hudson, 29, shot death a long weekend slaying of Martin, 17. “I’m very clear that to this nationthrough continues to tell us thatin young group, saying, “Barack Obama among the names submitted to in his grandmother’s home in flesh which police and volunteers The Rev. Dr. Beryl Whipple, America does not value Black the way it values the flesh for wh Never Organized with ACORN.” of election officials. theothers,” 7000 block of South Yale pastor of Asbury United Methodist Presidential candidate John Lamar told the AFRO after the service. “My whole Hurd said those workers, who But Obama’s ties to ACORN run McCain’s attack on ACORN – Avenue.was that our ancestors were true freedom fighters, Church in White Marsh, near context long and deep. He taught classes were doing those things without Associated Community An Amber Alert – a desigBaltimore, said he was not surprised we are asleep at the wheel. We have confused civil rights ACORN’s knowledge or permis- for ACORN. They even endorsed but Organization for Reform Now – nation for high-risk missing by the jurors’ decision. victories ultimate him for President. sion, were fired. confirms the success of the children –with wasthe issued Fridayvictory of the freedom struggle. “This is a wake-up call not And [Supreme Court Chief] But now ACORN is in trouble. “The evidence that has surorganization, the head of the after Julian was discovered Justice John Roberts told us in the just for America, but for African group says. recent the Voting Rights Act] that they do not even Reporter: There are at least faced so far shows they faked missingdecision after the[on murders. 11 investigations across the “This is testimony to the work forms to get paid for work they Americans,” he said. intend to let us keep our civil rights.” Police arrested William country involving thousands of didn’t do, not to stuff ballot “This is a call to finally put an we’ve done and success we’ve Jenkins, preached from Psalms 27:1-6, urged his Balfour, the who missing boy’s stepboxes.” ACORN, she said, is the potentially fraudulent ACORN father andtoestranged end to the senseless violence and had,” Maude Hurd, president of members continuehusband to praise through the troubled times, as forms. victim of fraud, not the perpetraof Julia, his girlfriend’sled by the male chorus and praise and be active in their community to ACORN, said in an interview well. Theatcongregation, Announcer: Massive voter tor of it. with the AFRO. Southsideteam, apartment make sure a tragedy like this never worship sang aseveral lengthy rendition of Psalm 3:3. fraud. And the Obama campaign hours after the murders. Hurd said the only things “When this attack started, we happens again.” “For thou, Oh Lord, are a shield for me. A glory and the bogus are the charges thempaid more than $800,000 to an had just announced that we had Balfour’sofmother, Michele, has Whipple, like Jenkins, heard the lifter-up my head…I not be afraid of ten thousands of selves. And factcheck. org ACORN front for get out the vote told reporters that her sonwill registered 1.3 million new vothad verdict on television. people who set themselves against me round about,” they sang. agrees. efforts. ers,” she said. “That’s just to say nothing to do with the slayings. “I was watching CNN at home,” Be encouraged and continue to pray, told his It concluded, “Neither Pressuring banks to issue risky that someone’s running scared Balfour remains a suspect in JasonJenkins Hudson members. he said. “I don’t think he was ACORN nor its employees have loans. Nationwide voter fraud. because of ACORN’s success.” been found guilty of, or even Barack Obama. Bad judgment. McCain, who is running for “Although the world is ugly, we serve a beautiful God.” innocent…Zimmerman killed a Preaching about the brought Rev. Jenkins Baptist Church of for charged with, casting fraudulentof First Blind ambition. Too risky on the Republican tick-verdict minor. In this case, we missed the president votes.” America. et, lashed out at ACORN in the Glenarden to tears. Teria Rogers contributed to this report. mark on our opportunity for justice. The problem came about prifinal debate against Barack Since McCain’s comments, Obama, contending the group “is marily because of the way SQUARE HIGH ACORN operates. Rather than ACORN’s 87 offices have been on the verge of maybe perpetratrely on volunteers, it pays peobombarded with threats and ing one of the greatest frauds in ple, many of them poor or unem- racist mail. voter history in this country, Continued from A1 ployed, to sign up new voters. The day after the presidential maybe destroying the fabric of The idea was to help bothand those debate, vandalsold broke democracy.” Theta is a great sorority,” said Protection Agency chief Delta Dear Lorelei Signature Gala. Church, and a gospel concert also to renew ties. into Longthe being registered andLisa those organization’s Boston and after Seattle Blackman a 1935 pledge, Factcheck.org, a non-partisan 20-year-old T’kiyah Outlaw. There was a concert July 13 at the Verizon Center featuring chemical engineer P. doing separated friends reunited the registration. offices stole computers. Web Hammond, site, found those claims to traveled from New York City As many Deltas throughout NOT ON TH with performances by singers Fred Yolanda Adams, Jackson; Ambassador-at-Large decadesand of being apart with BREAD explained, “We have a After a Cleveland be “exaggerated,” withJoe “no eviD.C. reflected on their feelings Byron Cage and The for Maud International Religious and said she wouldn’t miss Patti LaBelle, India Arie and hugs as they camerepresentative to support zero tolerance policy for deliber- appeared on TV, an e-mail was dence ofBand. any such democracyabout the organization, a Freedom Suzan Johnson Cook; this for the world. She said, Roberta Flack. Johnson their organization. Inside the ate falsification of registration.” sent to the local office saying she destroying fraud.” majority agreed that Delta entrepreneur Paula Williams “My mother is a Delta, my There was an ecumenical They also added to an convention center, the “Delta Most news account neglect to “is going to have her life ended.” Hurd believes the McCain Sigma Theta is a lifetime of grandmother was a Delta and I worship service July 14 already impressive list of Deltas Madison and inspirational Dears’ convened, as many A worker in Providence, R.I., charges were politically motivat- point out that ACORN is conducted by Bishop by inducting some important speaker and author Dr.in Tererai haven’t saw one another insayyears. have numerous aunts who are a sisterhood, friendships and required by law to turn all regreceived a threatening call ed. LEFT celebration. RIGH Black as honorary Trent. part of this great organization,” Vashti Murphy McKenzie, Delta Dears areyou active istration forms. And they also fail ing, “We know getmembers off work Shewomen said, “Because it’s lowAs a past president of Delta sisters. They are actress Angela During the weekend, ladies “It’s a service and I love granddaughter of one of the who are over the age of 62. to note that it was the organizaat 9” and uttered racial epithets. and moderate-income people, Sigma Theta, Frankie Muse Bassett; Essence Magazine seasoned, endured doing work in the community sorority founders and the first Elogene C. a tion, inand many instances, that first ADelta callerDear to one office left and people of color, I believe the young Freeman is, at 96, the oldest the beginning of a heat wave and helping and encouraging female elected bishop in the former Editor-in-Chief Susan L. Hughes flew in from West Palm brought the phony registrations message on the answering McCain campaign thinks those member in attendance at the in of sisterhood but people,” said Blackman. 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Zimmerman Verdict Continued from A1
“I may be from the old school, but I believe when you step across certain lines into these jurisdictions, justice changes dramatically,” the 67-year-old civil rights and criminal defense attorney said. “From the beginning I felt they had a difficult time in that jurisdiction empanelling a jury of Trayvon’s peers.” A. Scott Bolden, managing partner with the D.C.-based law firm Reed Smith, disagreed that the racial makeup of the jury necessarily impacted the outcome. The six jurors all showed evidence of being “thoughtful” and “hard-working” he said, given their requests to review evidence and their questions about the charges during deliberation. The problem, he said, was the lack of solid witnesses. Several of the state’s witnesses even proved counterproductive to their case, such as the witnesses who waffled on whether the voice heard screaming on the tape was Trayvon’s. “The prosecution had a very tough case because there were no witnesses that could say definitively that happened during this altercation,” Bolden said. “The only witness they had left was Zimmerman – Trayvon Martin was dead – and Zimmerman refused to take the stand.” The prosecution made a “calculated” decision to play Zimmerman’s taped interviews in an attempt to undermine his credibility. But, without an actual cross-examination, it was difficult to do so, experts said. “I think if the prosecution had forced Zimmerman to take the stand, and if they did a good job cross-examining him, the case could have turned out differently,” Bolden concluded. The prosecution made several missteps, many of the legal
experts agreed, beginning with the initial investigation. “There was a lot of damage that had already been done before the case came to trial,” Brown said. “The decision of the prosecution, initially, was not to bring charges. So when they decided to prosecute the case, they were stuck with the mess they had already created.” Given the dearth of evidence collected and the conflicting
“The six jurors all showed evidence of being ‘thoughtful’ and ‘hard-working’ given their requests to review evidence and their questions about the charges during deliberation.” – A. Scott Bolden testimony given by the witnesses, the prosecutors essentially were “trying to fit a square peg into a round hole,” Brown said. “The jury had to determine if the state proved its proposition beyond a reasonable doubt. [But] this case was rigged with reasonable doubt about what happened, and without that clarity, the jury had no choice but to check off ‘not guilty,’” the 60-year-old attorney added. With Zimmerman’s acquittal in the criminal trial, Martin’s parents could seek justice for their son’s slaying in a civil suit.
“The civil case is really a better venue to determine the truth of what occurred,” Bolden said. “Zimmerman’s credibility would be severely tested” during deposition and testimony. Alternatively, other activists are pursuing other means of correcting what they see as a wrong. The NAACP has launched a petition calling on the Justice Department to file civil charges against Zimmerman. The petition, which is also posted on the website of MoveOn.org, had almost a half-million signatures as of July 16. “It is time for the Department of Justice to act,” read the online petition addressed to Attorney General Eric Holder, which was posted right after the verdict was announced. “The most fundamental of civil rights — the right to life — was violated the night George Zimmerman stalked and then took the life of Trayvon Martin,” it continued. “We ask that the Department of Justice file civil rights charges against Mr. Zimmerman for this egregious violation.” Bolden said if the department agrees, it would likely charge Zimmerman with criminal violation of Trayvon’s civil rights under Title 42, the hate crime statute. “Given their resources, the fact that the charges would be different and racial profiling would be front and center, their case could be more successful,” Bolden said. Brown, however, said the evidence and witnesses testimonies are still too spotty for a successful conviction. “I don’t think the Justice Department will take it,” he said. “I don’t think any lawyer who looks at the evidence and the witnesses would take on this case.”
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be-released book Under Color of Law. “Blacks don’t fare well with these laws at all,” Pettit said. “It’s another lessening of protection for African Americans.” An analysis conducted by the Tampa Bay Times last year showed that defendants in Florida who employ the “Stand Your Ground” defense are more successful when the victim is Black. In its examination of 200 applicable cases, the Times found that 73 percent of those who killed a Black person were acquitted, compared to 59 percent of those who killed a White. Similarly, an analysis of Supplemental Homicide Reports (SHR) submitted by local law enforcement to the FBI between 2005 and 2010 demonstrates that in cases with a Black shooter and a White victim, the rate of justifiable homicide rulings is about 1 percent. However, if the shooter is White and the victim is Black, it is ruled justified in 9.5 percent of cases in non-Stand Your Ground (SYG) states. In SYG states, the rate is even higher—almost 17 percent, according to John Roman of the Urban Institute. The trends could partly explain Zimmerman’s verdict, some legal experts said. While his defense team did not invoke the law, Circuit Court Judge Debra Nelson introduced the principle in her instructions to the jury. “If George Zimmerman was not engaged in an unlawful activity and was attacked in any place where he had a right to be, he had no duty to retreat and had the right to stand his ground and meet force with force, including deadly force, if he reasonably believed that it was necessary to do so to prevent death or great bodily harm to himself or another or to prevent the commission of a forcible felony,” she said in her statements to the jury of one Hispanic and five White women. To police officers and prosecutors in Sanford, Fla.—who had initially decided not to charge Zimmerman—and to jurors in the case, Zimmerman’s “fear” of Trayvon Martin, a hoodie-wearing Black teenager,
likely appeared to be justified, Fischer said. “If you have a case like George Zimmerman, who is part White, alleging that a young Black male is a threat to him, a lot of times law enforcement would agree that such as person did [constitute] a threat because of the biases and presumptions about Black males, in particular, which exist in society,” he said. Conversely, Stand Your Ground laws are less accommodating of Black defendants. Such was the case of successful African-American businessman John McNeil who was found guilty of aggravated assault and felony murder in Georgia in 2006 in connection with the fatal shooting of White contractor Brian Epp. McNeil said Epp threatened him and his son during a hostile encounter after going onto McNeil’s property to confront him. He was released earlier this year on time served. Similarly, in July 2012, Marissa Alexander, 31, the mother of three, was given a 20-year mandatory sentence for an aggravated assault conviction for firing a warning shot into the air in the garage of her home at her abusive
husband. Alexander said the man was moving toward her as she attempted to retreat from him when she fired the shot. He was not injured. Florida Sen. Gary Siplin (D) said the Alexander case was his motivation to attempt to get the Stand Your Ground law overturned. He was unsuccessful, however, because “there are more Democrats in Florida, but more Republicans [are] in charge and they don’t want to change the law,” he told the AFRO. Working toward a repeal of the laws would
be a positive outcome or response to the verdict in the George Zimmerman case, Fischer said. “People have to vote and elect legislators that would support more just laws that protect the rights of all people instead of just a few,” he said. In the meantime, many officials are vowing to examine the laws and work toward their repeal, if necessary. “It’s time to question laws that senselessly expand the concept of self-defense and sow dangerous conflict in our neighborhoods,” U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder said in a speech to the NAACP on July 16. “By allowing, and perhaps encouraging, violent situations to escalate in public, such Courtesy NNPA Photo laws undermine public safety.” The Trayvon Martin case “opened up a nationwide inquiry into the appropriateness and efficacy of Stand Your Ground laws,” said Commissioner Michael Yaki, of the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights, who initiated the body’s investigation into racial bias in the application of such laws. He said the commission is committed to investigating the laws. “To honor Trayvon and his family, we will continue this inquiry with resolve and renewed purpose,” Yaki said.
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Continued from A1 lack of evidence that was provided. Perry does not think anything else should happen with this case. “From the beginning, this was not a matter of what I or anyone else thinks should happen, but a matter of proving Zimmerman’s guiltiness,” Perry said. “This was not achieved, and with the evidence at hand, I don’t think it will be.” “We are trying to make sure the standards are fair for everybody,” were the words shouted by Rev. Anthony Evans, president of the National Black Church Initiative during the rally for Trayvon Martin. Evans and the National Black Church Initiative gathered for prayer and protest in front of the Department of Justice. About 30 people participated in a prayer circle to pray for justice and action against George Zimmerman, who was acquitted of the murder of 17-year-old Trayvon Martin. Protesters chanted condemnation of the verdict and held signs that read “Justice for Trayvon Martin” with his picture. “It was debilitating, I’m feeling a little down and it just hurts to hear that not any charges were filed,” said Byron Mitchell, 59, from Northwest D.C. The NBCI is asking that the Department of Justice and the White House to pursue a civil rights lawsuit against Zimmerman. If action is not taken soon, Evans said the NBCI will urge African-Americans to conduct a total boycott Florida, which includes not traveling to Florida or buying Florida
products for the next five years. “We have a constitutional right not to spend our money in any place that do not respect our humanity,” said Evans. “We want to make them suffer like we are suffering.” Elsewhere in the nation, the street reaction to the acquittal ranged from orderly to rowdy. Police in Los Angeles declared a gathering in Hollywood on Sunset Boulevard to be an unlawful assembly and 80 demonstrators were arrested. Later in Los Angeles, police responded to rock and bottle throwing by firing beanbag rounds at rowdy crowds. A second round of disturbances occurred July 15 after beginning as a peaceful protest in South Los Angeles. Violence occurred when a group of 150 demonstrators splintered away from the main group and engaged in what police called vandalism. In Oakland, downtown business owners spent Monday cleaning broken glass and debris from unruly demonstrators July 14. A rally in Manhattan’s Times Square July 14 attracted an estimated 1,000 protesters and resulted in about a dozen arrests by New York police for disorderly conduct. Demonstrations were reported in July 14 in Atlanta, Miami, Milwaukee, Philadelphia, Washington, D.C. and in Baltimore [see related story]. The Department of Justice released a statement July 14
saying that the attorney general, the FBI and the U.S. attorney’s office in Florida were all revisiting evidence from both their own investigations and the state trial. “Experienced federal prosecutors will determine whether the evidence reveals a prosecutable violation of any of the limited federal criminal civil rights statutes within our jurisdiction, and whether federal prosecution is appropriate in accordance with the department’s policy governing successive federal prosecution following a state trial,” said the Department of Justice in a statement. NAACP President and CEO Benjamin Jealous posted on MoveOn.Org a petition to urge President Barack Obama’s administration to file the civil lawsuit. As of the close of business July 15 more than 325,000 signatures had been recorded. While protesters wait for a decision on federal litigation, Evans and others believe that prayer and bringing everyone together is the best solution. Protesters want to offer direction and guidance to the young black men in the community. Concerns were expressed about the safety of the young black men in the U.S. “I explained to my son that there is a world that still exists that will harm him,” said Lenora Robinson, who has a teenage son. It is, she told her son, “a world that is out to harm him based on the color of his skin, based on the clothes that he wears and based on the way he looks.”
July 20, 2013 - July 26, 2013, The Afro-American
COMMUNITY CONNECTION Healthcare and Classic Cinema
UnitedHealthcare is hosting free events aimed at improving the health of African-American seniors D.C. area. The events begin with a Medicare seminar where participants learn the basics of Medicare, including the different parts of the program, eligibility requirements and enrollment windows. Immediately following the seminar, attendees will be treated to a viewing of a classic movie filmed during the black and white cinematic era. The Girl From Chicago will be shown 9 a.m., July 24 at Lee Center Adult Day Services, 1108 Jefferson St., Alexandria, Va. Juke Joint will be shown 9 a.m., Aug. 7 at Bowie Senior Center, 14900 Health Center Drive, Bowie, Md. For more information contact Fiona Roberts, froberts@bemythic.com; 678313-2764.
John Wesley Crab Feast
Women’s Day Committee of John Wesley AME Zion Church is holding a Crab Feast, 2 p.m., Aug. 10 at the Center for the Performing Arts at Prince Hall Masonic Temple, 1000 U Street, N.W., Washington, D.C. Tickets $55. For purchase and other information, 301-686-1235, 202-882-5244 or 202-3631960. The Rev. Dr. Vernon Shannon is pastor of the church.
Holmes Norton Job Fair
Rep. Eleanor Holmes Norton will hold 16th annual Job Fair, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Aug. 21 at the Washington Convention Center (800 Mount Vernon Place NW – between 7th and 9th Streets NW). The job fair is open to D.C. residents only. Jobseekers must bring a photo ID, utility bill, or other proof of District residency. Employers are encouraged to register online at: https:// docs.google.com/forms/ d/1zBGQl_WvU98Yf6xbFs_
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OPINION
The Verdict
Criminal Injustice System Failed Trayvon Watching television Saturday night, I sat in stunned silence as the jury returned its not guilty verdict for George Zimmerman in connection with the shooting death of 17-year-old Trayvon Martin in Sanford, Fla. Then, I was jolted by a comment made by Prosecutor Bernie de la Rionda: “… We live in a great country that has a great criminal justice system. It is not perfect but it is the best in the world and we respect the jury’s verdict.” In what country does de la Rionda live? Surely, he couldn’t be George E. Curry referring to the United States. NNPA Columnist Granted, making the prosecutor prove his or her case against a defendant is a great idea. So is the notion of being presumed innocent until proven guilty. But when it comes to African Americans, this is by no stretch of the imagination “a great criminal justice system.” I don’t say this out of any bitterness over the failure of the jurors to convict Zimmerman for murdering Trayvon Martin. Yes, I thought Zimmerman was guilty of murder or, at the least, manslaughter. But as much as it pains me, I must also acknowledge that the state of Florida did a poor job prosecuting Zimmerman. Trayvon’s death is a cold reminder that the Black homicide rate is more than six times that of Whites. According to 2010 FBI statistics analyzed by the Violence Policy Center, the homicide rate for Black victims was 16.32 per 100,000, compared to a rate of 2.66 per 100,000 for Whites. For Black women, the rate was 4.28 per 100,000, compared to 1.48 per 100,000 for White females. And African-American men were homicide victims at a rate of 29.50 per 100,000, compared to 7.08 per 100,000 for White males.
“America faces a continuing epidemic of homicide among young black males,” according to the introduction to a Violence Policy Center report titled, “Black Homicide in the United States: An Analysis of 2010 Homicide Data.” The report, published in January, continued, “The devastation homicide inflicts on black teens and adults is a national crisis, yet it is all too often ignored outside of affected communities.” And what happens when criminal cases move through America’s “great criminal justice system?” Richard Pryor used to joke that criminal justice in the U.S. means “just us.” Although the comedian usually evoked a laugh – unlike Zimmerman lawyer’s knock-knock joke – this is no laughing matter. American Progress, the Washington, D.C.-based think tank, collected some interesting statistics and published an article titled, “The Top 10 Most Startling Facts About People of Color and Criminal Justice in the United States.” Among the facts: • People of color make up about 30 percent of the U.S. population, but 60 percent of those imprisoned. • Once convicted, Black offenders receive sentences that 10 percent longer than White offenders for the same crimes. In addition, Blacks are 21 percent more likely to receive mandatoryminimum sentences than White defendants and 20 percent more likely to be sentenced to prison. • Although African Americans comprise 14 percent of regular drug users, they are 37 percent of those arrested for drug offenses. • Although Black juveniles are approximately 16 percent of the youth population, 37 percent of their cases are moved to criminal court and 58 percent of African-American youth are sent to adult prisons. • Blacks are twice as likely to be arrested during a traffic stop than Whites and four times as likely to experience the use of force during encounters with police. News coverage and commentary on the Zimmerman trial demonstrated the toxic state of race relations in the U.S., despite having a Black president in the White House. Geraldo Rivera said on Fox News Friday, “I see those six ladies
Justice Denied—Again Until the killing of Black men, Black mothers’ sons, is as important as the killing of White mothers’ sons, we who believe in freedom cannot rest. - Ella Baker, Leading Mentor of Black Youth, including the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee (SNCC) in the 1960’s (1964)
Marian Wright Edelman
Trayvon Martin will forever remain in the annals of history next to Medgar Evers and Emmett Till as symbols for the fight for equal justice for all. - Benjamin Crump, lawyer for Trayvon Martin’s parents (2013)
The reaction to the not guilty verdict from George Zimmerman’s jury was swift and strong. Young people poured onto the streets in peaceful protests in Chicago, Los Angeles, New York City, and Washington, D.C. By 3
in the jury putting themselves on that rainy night, in that housing complex that has just been burglarized by three or four different groups of black youngsters from the adjacent community. So it’s a dark night, a 6-foot-2-inch hoodie-wearing stranger is in the immediate housing complex. How would the ladies of that jury have reacted? I submit that if they were armed, they would have shot Trayvon Martin a lot sooner than George Zimmerman did. This is self-defense.” This is the same Geraldo Rivera who said last March, “I think the hoodie is as much responsible for Trayvon Martin’s death as George Zimmerman.” Fox News even invited Mark Furman, the former detective for the Los Angeles Police Department, to discuss the role of race in jury selection for Zimmerman’s trial. Lawyers for O.J. Simpson presented evidence that Furman had used the n-word more than 40 times over a 10-year period. Yet, Furman, who pled no contest to perjury charges and sentenced to three years of probation, appeared on Fox News’ “America Live” to talk about race. When Zimmerman earlier selected Fox News as the only network he would grant an interview to, he was right at home. George E. Curry, former editor-in-chief of Emerge magazine, is editor-in-chief of the National Newspaper Publishers Association News Service (NNPA.) He is a keynote speaker, moderator, and media coach. Curry can be reached through his Web site, www. georgecurry.com.
a.m. more than 100,000 people signed an online petition urging the Justice Department to pursue civil rights violation charges against George Zimmerman. The outrage over the killing of an unarmed Black teenager who was doing nothing wrong must continue until some semblance of justice is achieved. People who want to keep faith in American justice feel uncomfortable, upset and disheartened. Where is the justice if walking while Black is enough to get you “stopped and frisked” in New York City and fatally shot in Florida with its senseless violent “Stand Your Ground” law that allows people to defend themselves with deadly force anytime and anywhere they imagine they are or say they feel threatened even if they are the stalker? Many decades of struggle and progress to eliminate racial profiling, arbitrary arrests, unfair sentencing, imprisonment and criminalization of Black males at younger and younger ages are being reversed by determined special interests like the gun lobby putting profits before the most basic American civil rights. The National Rifle Association and their allies, including the American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC), determined efforts to support and pass “Stand Your Ground” and other destructive laws to protect guns rather than children perpetuates the epidemic of gun violence, especially for Black male teenagers like Trayvon Martin.
Black children and teens were 17 times more likely to die from a gun homicide than White children and teens in 2010. Since 1963, 59,265 Black children and teens have been killed by guns -- more than 17 times the recorded lynchings of Black people of all ages in America between 1882 and 1968. What made a Black male teenager in a hoodie walking home in the rain appear suspicious and “up to no good” in George Zimmerman’s eyes? Would he have stopped a White male teenager? Isn’t it long past time that we have a candid conversation about how we can create a post-racial America for our children and grandchildren beginning today? Let us refuse to be silent. If Trayvon Martin’s parents had been silent and other voices had not joined with them, George Zimmerman never would have been arrested and never would have been brought to trial. Let us continue to refuse to be silent until all the George Zimmermans of this world are deterred and held accountable for vigilante justice against Black males. Let us refuse to be silent until the killing of Black mothers’ sons is as important as the killing of White mothers’ sons. Only then will we have a post-racial America.
you, even the ones who piss you off. YOU CANNOT VALUE MY LIFE AND NOT VALUE THE LIVES OF BLACK MEN AND BOYS AS WELL. WE ARE INEXTRICABLY LINKED. I have never been comfortable being the “acceptable minority:” the one whose successes in life can be used to prove a point to mainstream society that says, “See, “they” really can be like “us” if they work hard and leave the weight and gravity of race behind them.” As if my accomplishments, no matter how big or small, negates the persistence of race and racism in America and globally? How remarkably suffocating it is to live in such a way as to have the very breath I take be measured by the length of an instrument that deliberately denies my full humanity. How deadening it is to be forced into a dance with a devil who is trying to kill my very soul at every turn every, single day. How maddening it is to know that no sooner than the very moment I stop to smell the roses, the world will thrust me right back into the acrid stench of a new and improved form of my oppression. It seems never ending. 50 years after my King shared his dream, we are here? The reality is that for all of the celebrating we do over a Black president, Black CEO’s, Black billionaires, and the like, none of that Black assimilationist success translated into changing the heart and mind of a man who decided it was his right to stalk and kill an unarmed, 17-year old Black boy who went on a candy run, in cold blood, with the law on his side. For all of the banter about American jurisprudence, I invite you to sit with that for a moment. A 28 year-old man, stalked and killed an unarmed, 17 year-old boy. The law of this land is on his side. He is a free man, allowed to carry the same gun he used to kill that child. That child will never see another day. Again, the tears are streaming and I
cannot see the keyboard. I cannot breathe. Willie, Jaxon, Christopher, David. The names of four Black boys born to my loved ones over the past year. Four boys who will have to be taught how to behave, what to wear, how to handle their bodies, where to place their hands, and what to say in public to reduce their chances of being harmed due to the racial aggression against them that we have accepted and allowed to go unchecked for far too long. They will have to learn this as boys, as very young boys, before their voices even start to develop the first hints of any bass. I will never get over the fact that with all of the love, support, and opportunities I have been blessed with, from people of all stripes, in my lifetime, in this country, there was not one thing I could do to ensure that Trayvon got to see his father again that night instead of being taken, unidentified, to the morgue in a body bag, six doors away from his father’s home.
Marian Wright Edelman is president of the Children’s Defense Fund.
You Cannot Love Me And Not Love Black Men And Boys: We Are Inextricably Linked
I’ve been talking with my friends about what they are telling their children about what happened to Trayvon Martin. What Black men and women are saying to their sons. What Black men and women are saying to their daughters. What everyone else, from all other backgrounds, are saying to their children, their loved ones, their friends. Their stories are ripping me into shreds. We, as a nation, are ill-equipped to have the conversation that is necessary to April Yvonne scrape the surface of the agony Garrett that so many of us, from all walks of life and vastly different perspectives, feel about the outcome of this case. What I know for sure is that it is impossible for you to love me-- my faith, my passion, my intellect, my body of work, my accomplishments, my skin, my joy, my laugh, my tenacity, my grit, my funk-- and not love Black men and boys. All of them. No matter how articulate or inelegant they may be, no matter how successful or wayward they may be, no matter how polished or thugged out they may be, no matter how kindhearted or belligerent they may be. To love me, you must love them: every single one of them. Even the ones who disappoint you, even the ones who scare
I will never get over that. I will never get over that. I will never get over the fact that this happened in my country, the United States of America, in 2013. I will never get over that. This is a reflection. This is not a surrender. I will never bow down. I will never bow out. I will never retreat. I will never be defeated. April Yvonne Garrett is curator of TheAYGList.com.
July 20, 2013 - July 26, 2013, The Afro-American
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OPINION
Our struggle to end hunger in America continues When we consider all that is at stake in the ongoing struggle between progressive and reactionary forces on the issue of food stamps, the faces of hungry American children should be the picture in the forefront of our minds and hearts. We all should be following the lead of national leaders like my Massachusetts colleague and friend, Congressman Jim McGovern, and “end hunger in Rep. Elijah America now.” Cummings As Congressman McGovern has often pointed out on the floor of the House, there are 50 million Americans, 17 million of whom are children, who would go to bed hungry tonight without a little help from their countrymen and women. Most of these vulnerable Americans are children, the elderly and the disabled. Even those who deride food stamps (now called the federal Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program or SNAP) will acknowledge that providing healthy food to struggling families is a core pillar supporting our American value that none of us should go hungry. Yet, at the same time that they applaud this national priority, they are seeking to deny nutritional food to families whom they must know are but a few dollars away from going to bed hungry. Since the 1970s, our national agricultural and food security policies have been supported by a bipartisan coalition consisting of rural and more urbanized representatives. That is not what happened last month when the House Republican leadership failed in its first attempt to reauthorize this nation’s primary agriculture and nutrition policy, the Federal Agricultural Reform and Risk Management (“FARRM”) Act,
H.R. 1947. On the surface, it may have appeared that progressive Democrats and the Tea Party Republican Caucus had achieved common ground, both of us voting in large numbers to defeat H.R. 1947. In fact, while my progressive colleagues and I were voting against an attempt by the Republican leadership to slash nutrition aid to struggling families, Tea Party Republicans wanted to cut food stamp funding even more drastically than the Republican Leadership had proposed. Traditionally, more than 80 percent of farm bill funding has supported our national struggle against hunger. As proposed, however, H.R. 1947 would have cut $20 billion in SNAP funding, ending nutrition funding for nearly 2 million Americans. More than 210,000 needy children would have been deprived of the subsistence they now receive from free school breakfasts and lunches. Most of the vulnerable Americans attacked by the Republican caucus last month are working families with children or are senior citizens. That was why I voted against H.R. 1947 last month - and why President Obama threatened to veto the measure, were it to pass. Then, last week, having failed to pass their version of the FARRM bill, the House Republican leadership bowed to the ideological radicalism of their Tea Party faction and forced through an agricultural support bill [H.R. 2642] stripped of any continued authorization for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. Bowing to the obstinacy of their Tea Party wing, they did so in the face of unanimous opposition from House Democrats, food security advocates and more than 500 pro-agriculture groups. Attempting to explain why the Republican leadership decided to drop the food stamp program from the farm bill, Congressman Pete Sessions of Texas remarked that “what we have carefully done is exclude some extraneous pieces” from
the farm legislation. Most Americans would ask: How can tens of millions of Americans, nearly one-half of them children, going to bed hungry be “extraneous?” “The 47 million people who are on SNAP are not extraneous,” Congressman McGovern responded. “They are important. They are part of our community,” and, along with most Americans who have any shred of conscience, I wholeheartedly agree. Without doubt, as the Republicans assert, the impact of the Bush recession and our painfully slow recovery has dramatically expanded the cost of federal nutrition assistance. Yet, that is a short-term cost that will moderate as the economy recovers, a cost that we must be prepared to pay. In March of this year, for example, 767,000 Marylanders qualified for food stamps. Nationally, as Congressman McGovern noted, more than 47 million Americans are at least partially reliant upon this assistance to survive. The Republicans’ party-line vote last week deeply injured the decades’ long coalition that has both reduced hunger in America and moderated the risks faced by agriculture. Their continued reactionary position could deal both national policies a mortal blow. Any nation that fails to assure that all of her children, disabled and senior citizens receive the basic necessities of life cannot claim to be a humane and civilized society. In the Senate, the House and the White House, we Democrats will not throw tens of millions of struggling Americans under the bus. As a nation, our choice is clear. If America’s children, elderly and disabled do not receive the help that they need to survive, neither will America’s agricultural interests. If we do not continue to fight hunger in a united, bi-partisan way, all Americans will suffer as a result. Rep. Elijah Cummings represents Maryland’s Seventh Congressional District in the U.S. House of Representatives.
Maryland: A State of Many Contradictions
A. Dwight Petit
Maryland is geographically located just below the historic Mason and Dixon Line, making it a southern state. The “Old Line State” as Maryland is sometimes called, actually had elements fighting on the side of the Confederacy during the Civil War to uphold slavery. Today State leaders deliberately shun the southern affiliation, choosing instead to market the state as part of a more progressive Middle Atlantic region. Such a politically correct agenda better serves the political ambitions of the governor, legislators and others in the
white power structure. Like New York, Connecticut, Massachusetts and six other northern jurisdictions, Maryland recently enacted legislation supporting same sex marriage. In 2012, the State followed some of the same states in authorizing in-state tuition for illegal immigrants. This year Maryland joined a handful of states like New York Connecticut and Colorado with the enactment of stricter gun control laws. Boasting of these accomplishments, the president of the state Senate, Thomas Mike V. Miller is quoted in the Baltimore Sun as saying, “Are we the Southern state that we used to be? No, we’re not. We’re more
progressive.” The question is: Are we, as a state, really more progressive? As Gov. Martin O’Malley gloats over the success of his progressive agenda, there are many contradictions on issues related to African Americans. The most glaring example is the Historically Black Universities (HBUs) where Maryland continues to mirror the Deep South in significant ways. Like Mississippi, Alabama and Louisiana, Maryland refuses to make the historically Black Institutions comparable and competitive with its Traditionally White Institutions in their attractiveness to students regardless of race; and thus, continues to operate a dual system of higher education. State officials are currently in federal court arguing as their counterparts in the Deep South did earlier, that contrary to civil rights law, the State has no obligation to create parity between its historically Black and traditionally White campuses. Unlike Mississippi, Alabama, Louisiana, Georgia and several other southern states, Maryland is politically a democratic state. It has had both a democratic governor and a majority of democrats in the legislature for 48 of the 58 years since segregation in public education was outlawed. The state legislative Black Caucus now has a membership of 43 democrats, 9 senators and 34 delegates. This means democrats rather than the republican minority bear primary responsibility for the continued segregation and inequities in the state higher education system. Democrats controlled the Statehouse and the Legislature when the State decided to build a new campus in Baltimore County; to develop Towson College into a comprehensive university; and to incorporate a private University of Baltimore
into the public system rather than to invest in the growth and development of the existing historically black campuses in the Baltimore region. Democratic lawmakers are primarily responsible for maintaining policies that allow white institutions to duplicate the academic programs at HBIs while White enrollment in the HBCUs plummet. It is the democrats who continue to accelerate funding to construct facilities at TWIs as the backlog of unfunded facilities at historically black campuses gets longer. Meanwhile, African Americans make up 29 percent of the state’s population and historically they vote overwhelmingly democratic. Our vote has been so consistent that we are now taken for granted. As we approach the next state and federal election cycles, African Americans must decide who among the current elected officials they will either reelect or ouster, and whom they will support for higher state and national office. We as a community should have no “permanent friends, only permanent interests” and we have as much power and influence as any other interest groups. It is time we use that influence to force the hand of the governor and the legislature on the issue of parity for our Historically Black Colleges and Universities. The way we use that influence can ultimately determine whether the governor’s legacy of neglect of the Historically Black Universities becomes a benefit or an impediment to any aspirations he has for the office of President of the United States. Baltimore attorney A. Dwight Pettit is a former member of the University System of Maryland Board of Regents, 2003-2010; and former vice chairman of the finance committee, 2007-2010.
To Be Equal
The State of Black Men – Part 1
“As of 2004, more black men were denied the right to vote because of a criminal record than in 1870, when the Fifteenth Amendment was ratified, giving blacks the right to vote.” Joshua Dubois, former director of President Obama’s Office of Faith-Based Initiatives As the Trayvon Martin trial and record high summer temperatures both begin to add their heat to the unemployment and economic woes plaguing Black America, we thought it Marc H. Morial would be a good time to take NNPA Columnist stock of the one group that more than most continues to be locked up, shut out and left behind – African-American men. This topic is too big and too complicated to cover in one column. But it is not too big or complicated to solve with the necessary resources, commitment and partnerships. So we will continue our discussion of the issues, along with the creation of solutions, in future columns. Today, we simply want to provide an overview and begin to point to some answers. A good place to start is the recent
Newsweek cover story, “The Fight for Black Men,” by former Obama White House advisor Joshua Dubois. Like the National Urban League, Dubois understands that the solution to the under-employment and over-incarceration of African-American men must begin with changing our perception of who they are and investing in their potential through job opportunities, quality education and economic development. These have been the building blocks of the great American middle class and represent the surest path to responsible adulthood and stronger communities. So why haven’t we done this for African-American men? The reasons are many but one stands out. As described by Michelle Alexander in her best-selling book, The New Jim Crow, the intentional mass incarceration of young Black men has created what she calls a “permanent under-caste” that may never be able to escape the past and compete on equal footing with the rest of us. Disproportionate arrests and unequal sentencing have had a devastating impact in Black communities. AfricanAmerican men are six times more likely to be incarcerated than Whites. More African Americans are in prison or on probation today than were enslaved in 1850. The economic consequences have been just as bad. This year’s Urban League State of Black America report found that the average unemployment rate for Black men in 2012 was 15 percent compared with just 7.4 percent for White men. Black men earn only 72 cents for every dollar earned by White men. Because of the civil rights advances of the past 50 years and the
election of Barack Obama as president, in the words of Michelle Alexander, we may have been “lulled to sleep by the rhetoric of color blindness and the appearance of great racial progress” and thus have “closed our eyes to the millions who have been locked up, locked out and relegated to second-class citizen status.” But our focus must extend beyond talking about the problems. That is why the National Urban League has been a leading voice in challenging Washington to develop a comprehensive urban agenda. It is also why we recently announced our $100 million Jobs Rebuild America campaign designed to address the nation’s employment and education crisis. This effort includes our Urban Youth Empowerment Program, which offers job training, education and other wrap-around services to prepare out-of-school and adjudicated youth for the world of work, as well as our Training for Work-Adult Re-entry program, which targets convicted adults in Work Release Programs and provides them with supportive services, education and training opportunities, mentoring, and job readiness and placement support. We must create more opportunities for Black men who have been locked up or left out. As we celebrate the momentous anniversaries of our civil rights struggle, let’s remember – there can be no celebration without continuation. We cannot afford to stop now. Marc H. Morial, former mayor of New Orleans, is president and CEO of the National Urban League.
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TECHNOLOGY
Tavis Smiley, U Maryland Announce $75,000 Social Innovation Challenge Broadcaster Tavis Smiley, in partnership with the A. James Clark School of Engineering at the University of Maryland, will launch a $75,000 TS/UM Social Innovation Challenge to address some of society’s most pressing issues in three key areas: hunger, education and sustainability. The inaugural TS/UM Social Innovation Challenge invites aspiring entrepreneurs to develop transformative solutions to effect positive change for individuals and communities across the nation. The Challenge serves as a prompt for diverse groups of people to come together to solve specific societal issues by harnessing inventiveness and bringing innovative ideas to the marketplace. Submissions will be evaluated by a panel comprised of representatives from academia, business, community/grassroots, government,
nonprofit groups and the technology community. The winners will be announced in January 2014. The TS/UM Social Innovation Challenge supports Tavis Smiley’s initiative to dramatically reduce poverty in America and the University of Maryland’s commitment to increase the number and quality of new businesses inspired by competition to create a large and strong new generation of entrepreneurs who benefit society. “Solutions to the many daunting problems facing the United States and the global community will come from a diversity of thinking in the areas of science, engineering and technology,” Smiley told BlackNews. com. “I can think of no better way to invest in our collective well being than to invest in the minds of the future.” Adds Darryl Pines, dean and
Nariman Farvardin Professor of Aerospace Engineering at the Clark School, “I believe that competitions are crucial to create a climate of innovation and entrepreneurship, and for driving new advances in targeted social areas. The future economic
growth and competitiveness of the United States depends on our capacity to innovate.” The TS/UM Social Innovation Challenge will award a minimum of $25,000 each to three social innovators, one in each of the target impact areas of hunger, sustainability and education. Additionally,
each winning entrant will have an opportunity to appear on the Tavis Smiley Network, receive an entrepreneur mentorship at the Clark School’s Maryland Technology Enterprise Institute (Mtech), and showcase their innovation at Platform Summit 2014. Key Information for Challenge Entrants: Entrants’ submissions must include a written executive summary and short video articulating the issue being solved; methodology; a sense of the potential local, national and global impact of the solution; and more. • Friday, July 12-September 13: Preregistration for announcements and award increase • September 13, 9 a.m. EST: Entrants may register online (no cost) and post project submissions • October 13 at 5 p.m. EST: Deadline
for entrants to register online (no cost) and post project submissions • Nov. 2013: Finalists will be notified and invited to pitch their idea to the panel of judges • Jan. 2014: Winners will be listed on tavistalks.com/socialinnovator and announced on the TAVIS SMILEY NETWORK The winners and the three promising projects will share a minimum of $75,000 in cash prizes. For more information, visit www. tavistalks.com/socialinnovator or via Twitter #socialinnovator. A key aspect of the TS/UM Social Innovation Challenge is its emphasis on collaborations to advance social innovation. For donors or partners interested in making a financial contribution to increase the cash award for solutions to promising innovators, please contact Denise Pines at (323) 290-1182 or dpines@ tavistalks.com.
Smithsonian, NIH and thirstDC Host Special-Edition Genomics Event July 18 The Smithsonian and the National Institutes of Health are joining the thirstDC lineup for a special-edition event highlighting genomics July 18. Six speakers from two Smithsonian museums, the Smithsonian’s National Zoo and the NIH’s National Human Genome Research Institute will deliver short presentations on a variety of genomic topics from the human microbiome to skin pigmentation to bees, illustrating the enormous effect genomic research has had on our understanding of life’s building blocks. The special theme for the event complements the opening of Genome: Unlocking Life’s Code, the newest exhibition at the National Museum of Natural History and a collaboration between the Smithsonian and NIH. Doors will open at U
Street Music Hall: 1115 U St., N.W. at 6 p.m., and at 7 p.m. the experts will take the stage to talk on this rapidly advancing research. In between presentations, guests are encouraged to engage directly with the speakers and each other over cocktails and to the sounds of the house DJ. Started in 2011, thirstDC focuses on creating and fostering thought leaders both onand offstage by crafting an informal learning environment where world-renowned experts can socialize, interact with and inspire attendees in a lounge atmosphere. The Smithsonian and thirstDC have collaborated before, selling out each event to record crowds that represent a diverse cross-section of Washington’s hippest nerds. “The response we get when we participate
in this type of social learning event is like nothing we’ve ever seen,” said Kelly Carnes, press officer for the National Museum of Natural History. “We see information from these talks shooting across social networks, to the tune of tens of thousands of Facebook profiles and hundreds of thousands of Twitter feeds per event. We couldn’t do it without the creative brainy expertise of the thirstDC team and wonderful partners like NHGRI, so we’re grateful that they’re willing to go on this adventure with us, helping us share critical messages with the masses about our natural world.” “The marriage of science, art, design and presentation are nerdy values we hold close to our cardiac muscles,” said thirstDC’s creative
director and chief nerd, Eric Schulze. “Being able to showcase each of these aspects from all of the Smithsonian and National Institutes of Health experts rocking our stage July 18 is a match made in DNA.” The 4,400-square-foot exhibition, “Genome: Unlocking Life’s Code” will be on view at the National Museum of Natural History through Sept. 1, 2014. For more information about the Smithsonian, visit www.si.edu. For more information about Genome Unlocking Life’s Code, visit http:// unlockinglifescode.org/. For more information about thirstDC and to purchase tickets to the event, visit http://thirstdc.com or their Facebook page or Twitter feed: @ThirstDC.
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July 20, 2013 - July 26, 2013, The Afro-American
Hundred of Deltas poured onto the National Mall for the Centennial welcoming event and public meeting of Delta Sigma Theta (DST) Sorority presided over by national president, Cynthia M.A. Butler-McIntyre. Crimson and White could be seen in all directions. In addition to five past presidents being recognized, members of the Divine Nine (the Black Greek Fraternities and Sororities) all gave congratulatory remarks and presented gifts in honor
A soror showing the joy
of DST reaching this illustrious milestone. There were also presentations of proclamations by the county executives of Montgomery and Prince George’s Counties followed by special remarks from the Lt. Governor of Maryland, Anthony Brown. The afternoon’s activities concluded with high-energy musical performances by singers, Brandy and Doug E. Fresh. With this event, the 51st National Convention was off to a rousing start and a hats off to the national convention cocoordinators, local chapter presidents, Rosie AllenHerring and A. Chevelle Glymph Foster of the Federal City and Washington DC Alumnae chapters respectively...Sisterhood, Scholarship and Service; the Torch has arrived!
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Among the many who gathered on the Mall, were these Deltas from the Prince William County, Va. chapter
Deltas displaying the banner that reflects the Centennial Torch Tour
Photos by Rob Roberts
Check presentation to Jackson State University on behalf of a Distinguished Professor Endowed Chair 2013
Deltas swaying as they enjoy the celebration
Md. Lt. Gov. Anthony Brown being escorted to the stage by Dr. Thelma Daley, 16th national president
Some of the thousands of Deltas who were at the public meeting on the National Mall National past presidents of Delta Sigma Theta
Montgomery County Executive Ike Leggett, left, and Prince George’s County Executive Rushern Baker present a proclamation to Cynthia M.A. Butler-McIntyre, 24th DST national president
Mall Tillman, general president, Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, presents congratulatory gift to Cynthia M.A. ButlerMcIntyre
Dr. Andrew Ray, grand basileus, Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, makes a presentation to Cynthia M.A. Butler-McIntyre
The Ernest Everett Just Foundation hosted an evening to honor members of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority who defend our nation on the occasion of the sorority’s centennial celebration. Just was a co-founder of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity. The event was held at the Bolling Club at Joint Base Anacostia Bolling Air Force Base (JBAB), Washington, D.C.
Col. Annette Sanks and Col. Derrek Sanks with college friend, Stacey Mangham
AME Bishop Vashti McKenzie and her daughter, VashtiJasmine Saint-Jean, both Deltas
BRANDY provides some musical entertainment
Col Anita Dixon makes a special presentation to Maj. (Ret) Betty Carey
Deltas stepping on the Mall
Heather Foster, associate director, Office of Public Engagement, the White House, brings greetings from President Obama
Rev. Boyd, Rev. Dr. Joanne Browning and JC Hayward, WUSA9 News
Brig. Gen. Clara Adams-Ender; Rev. Dr. Gwen Boyd, centennial chair and Maj. Gen. (Ret) Marcelite Harris, keynote speaker
Posting of Colors by the JBAB Color Guard; Col. Michael Saunders, vice commander, JBAB, presiding Krystal Speed (center) and her registration team
Sandra King, Deborah Parker, Andree Mountain, Sandra Richardson, Rasandra Griffen and Janice Haith
Deltas who serve in the national defense of our country
Maj. Gen.(Ret.) George A. Alexander; Gen. Dennis Via, Commanding General, Army Materiel Command; Lt. Gen. (Ret.) William “Kip” Ward and Edgar Brookins, event co-chair
Col. (Ret.) Dorene Hurt presents plaque to event co-organizers: Omega men William Reese, Reginald Thomas, Edgar Brookins and Wesley Jarmon
Deltas who serve in the national defense of our country
Lt. Col. (Ret.) Cathy Troutman, Col (Ret.) Lisa Weatherington, Col (Ret.) Vaseal Montgomery and Col. (Ret.) Mary Cotton
Deltas who serve in the national defense of our country
Renee “Starlynn” Allen, Jessica Frith, Miss D.C. USA, Brig. Gen. and Mrs. Patrick Sargent and Tecoya Gordon, Miss Black D.C. USA
Photos by Rob Roberts
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Angie Stone performs Deltas on the red carpet
Marcia Butler Holt, winner of the Impact Award, Carrie Mae Weems and Sheryl Lee Ralph
Deltas who crossed at Morgan State University
Alpha Gamma chapter, Morgan State University was well represented at the Centennial with over 250 registered members who came together for a meet and greet at the Old Dominion Brewhouse in Northwest, Washington, D.C. Members from the 1940’s, up to the most recent line, were in attendance.
Winner of the Emerging Artist Award, Trace of Blue, of Howard University and NBC’s “Sing Off” competition
The soulful sounds of India.Arie
Photos by Rob Roberts
The honored guest emcees: Morris Chestnut and Monica Calhoun
We are the future of DST.
Lillian Award recipient Michele Norris with presenter Sheryl Lee Ralph
We are our Sister’s keepers; we represent the years 1980–1984.
Micheline Bowman (far right, 1st row) with her sisters
Suzzanne Douglas Cobb, Yolanda Rodgers and Marcia Butler Holt
Antoinette Soares Carpenter and Carolyn F. Tull-Small joined in 1972
The Signature Gala was closed by award winning artist Patti LaBelle
Cynthia M.A. ButlerMcIntyre, DST National President (far right, 1st row) with India.Arie and other special guests Winner of the
The Verizon Center Lillian Award, was the site of the William “Bill” Heard, Signature Gala and photographer Centennial Honors extraordinaire Concert where the with actress Leslie 40th anniversary of Uggams the Commission on Emmy award Arts and Letters was celebrated with the winning presentation of awards and the featured actress performances of some of the most high Angela profile artists on the stage today including Bassett India.Arie and Patti Labelle.
Karl Price, Mark Tillman and William Bates
Keeper of the Flame Award winner, Sweet Honey in the Rock, with the presenters
William Heard with correspondent Roland Martin
Younger sorors Sorors from 1949
We still reflect the Sisterhood, the Scholarship and the Service to our community.
Actor Terrence J, writer/producer David Talbert, actress Paula Patton, Impact Award winner Zola Mashariki and Yolanda Rodgers
Guests at the Verizon Center for the Centennial Signature Gala Photos by Rob Roberts
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ARTS & CULTURE
Sam Jackson, Snoop Dog Voice a Snail’s Tale Turbo Film Review By Kam Williams Theo (Ryan Reynolds) is routinely ridiculed by his friends for entertaining what they see as the impossible dream of one day competing in the Indianapolis 500. Even his brother, Chet (Paul Giamatti), suggests that, “The sooner you accept the reality of your existence, the happier you’ll be.” After all, Theo is just your garden variety, suburban snail and thus so slow he can barely get out of the way of a lawnmower or a kid on a tricycle. But that hasn’t stopped him from permanently painting the number “5” and racing stripes right on his shell. Theo whiles away his days dining on tomatoes that have ripened on the vine and fallen to the ground. At night, however, he retreats to his lair to watch TV and see drivers like his hero, Frenchman Guy Gagne (Bill Hader), fly around racetracks at over 200 miles per hour. Everything changes the day Theo is inadvertently sucked into the engine of a passing automobile and accidentally injected with nitrous oxide. By the time he is deposited back on
the ground somewhere in the inner city, the slowpoke slug has been transformed into the speed demon, Turbo, thanks to the luminescent laughing gas now coursing through his veins. Soon, the motoring mollusk becomes the latest internet
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sensation and is welcomed to the ‘hood by a posse of streetwise slugs led by mellow Smoove Move (Snoop Dogg), trashtalking Whiplash (Samuel L. Jackson) and flirtatious Burn (Maya Rudolph). He also finds human benefactors in the kindly co-owners of Dos Bros Tacos, a mobile Mexican restaurant.
Not surprisingly, all of the above, including the food cart, make their way from L.A. to Indiana, with altruistic Angelo (Luis Guzman) and Tito’s (Michael Pena) life savings covering the Indy 500 entrance fee. At the track, it’s no surprise that the race ultimately morphs into an exciting showdown between Turbo and his idol, Guy. Marking the masterful directorial debut of David Soren, Turbo is a visually- captivating and inspirational modern parable guaranteed to keep the tykes perched on the edge of their seats for the duration. For, besides its uplifting, overcoming the odds message, the movie fills the screen with a memorable menagerie of colorful characters who keep the laughs coming en route to the satisfying resolution. A hilarious, high-octane variation of Aesop’s fable about The Tortoise and the Hare! Excellent (HHHH) Rated PG for mild action and mature themes Running time: 96 minutes Distributor: 20th Century Fox
Cynthia McKinney—A 21st Century Gadfly Ain’t Nothing Like Freedom By Cynthia McKinney Clarity Press Book Review By Kam Williams “Elected six times to the House from the state of Georgia, Cynthia McKinney cut a trail through Congressional deceit like a hot ember through ash. She discovered legislators who passed laws without reading them… [and] black-skinned individuals shilling for the white status quo. She excoriated government lassitude over Hurricane Katrina… [and] held the only critical Congressional briefing on 9/11… She read truth into the Congressional Record, held town hall and hearings, led protests, showed up while others played along to get along… This is the Cynthia McKinney saga as it stands to date—what she saw, what she learned, and how she fought for change.” —Excerpted from the book jacket
Here, the marginalized iconoclast makes a decent attempt at resurrecting her terriblytarnished image with this self-serving autobiography, Ain’t Nothing Like Freedom. The book doesn’t touch much on her personal life beyond several sincere expressions of affection for her parents and son, Coy. Instead, the author focuses squarely on her checkered career, conveniently putting a positive spin on many of its dubious and debatable highlights. For example, in a 20-page chapter on her presidential campaign, not once does she mention the fact that she rubbed a lot of people the wrong way by potentially spoiling Obama’s historic bid, the same way that third-party candidate Ralph Nader had done to Gore in 2000. Basically, McKinney paints herself as a woman of the people and a tireless advocate of such causes as Hurricane Katrina victims, reparations for African-Americans, and the preservation of the planet. Along the way, she repeatedly indicts her fellow black politicians as sellouts, including the President, predicting that folks will tire of his speeches and symbolic gestures if they remain “unattached to real gains and material change in the community’s conditions.” Among her advocates is anti-war activist Cindy Sheehan, who asserts that Cynthia was more deserving of the Nobel Peace Prize than just-elected President Obama. McKinney, wacky or wise? You be the judge. A classic case of revisionist history walking a fine line between inspired and insanity.
Former Congresswoman Cynthia McKinney is a fearless firebrand who always seemed to be sitting in the middle of controversy, both during her tenure in the House of Representatives, and since. Whether it’s questioning the legitimacy of the 2000 Presidential election, suggesting that the U.S. had advance knowledge of the 9/11 terror attack, punching a Capitol police officer who asked to see her ID, blaming a failed reelection bid on the Israel lobby, Cynthia McKinney insinuating that there might be more to the murder of gangsta’ rapper Tupac Shakur than an East-Coast-West Coast turf battle, running for the presidency against Barack Obama in 2008 as the Green Party candidate, being aboard a boat torpedoed by Israel as it tried to run a blockade of Gaza or, most recently, intimating that the Boston Marathon bombings might have been an inside job on the part of the local police, she’s never been one afraid to speak her mind. Dismissed by some, present company included, as simply too nutty to take seriously, Cynthia has languished lately at the lunatic fringe of American politics. Frankly, I’d long since written her off as a hopelessly-paranoid conspiracy theorist in the wake of her staff’s treatment of an innocuous journalist like me as suspicious when I innocently asked for an interview.
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OBITUARIES O. Jean Ramey
Instructor, Mentor, Producer O. Jean Ramey of District of Columbia; quietly passed April she was on staff at 23, 2013 at her home Vassar College as an in Silver Spring, administrative assistant Md. Jean was born and counselor. At each in Pine Bluff, Ark., respective campus the youngest of eight under her baton, Afrochildren of Willie and Centric plays were a Mattie (Williams) tour de force. Jean’s McGregor. At an ambitious campus early age, her family productions theatrically migrated to Chicago. enriched and challenged Jean had an her students to insatiable thirst explore and maximize for knowledge and their creativity. excelled academically. Jeans subsequently She graduated from established Partners in Wendell Phillips Excellence and served High School; earned as an educational her undergraduate consultant. Private degree from Chicago tutoring was always her Teachers College; mainstay. studied at Roosevelt Jean Ramey was University and the one of few females to O. JANE RAMEY University of Chicago; hold an Illinois bail earned a master’s from Illinois State College; bondsman license. Politically and socially and further completed the course work astute, Jean, along with her husband, Thomas for a doctorate degree at the University of Ramey, offered services at no charge to Maryland. Throughout her academic career, jailed civil rights workers. “Patronize Black Jean received awards and accolades for business” was her mantra. scholarship, citizenship and leadership. The She has forever been deeply rooted in the unique rhythmic accents of Jean’s voice, house of the Lord. Peoples Congregational earned her first place in many contests. United Church of Christ has been her Speech and theater were her passion. family church for over 40 years. Her active O. Jean (Williams) Ramey and Thomas commitment and exemplary service earned D. Ramey united in holy matrimony. Six her the privilege to be honored as “Trustee children were born into this union: Poppin Emeritus.” Dollar, (Vera), Frederick, Donna, Eric, O. Jean Ramey is survived by all her Bernice and Robert. Jean delighted in stating sons and daughters. Also surviving her are that her children spanned two generations, grandchildren, Sharon, Carol, Tracy, Yolanda, and yet she did not skip a beat in pursuing her Sidney, (Poppin Dollar); Damon Jr., (Donna); goals. Jean defined woman’s liberation. Albert and Robert, (Bernice) and a host of Jean taught at Illinois State and University great grandchildren.
Patricia A.M. Williams, 57 Teacher
Patricia Ann McCrary Williams had a great time! While on earth she dynamically sang, laughed, bowled, played cards, bingo and most importantly, educated the leaders of America. Patricia was born July 20, 1955 to the late Helen and Edward McCrary. They believed in giving Patricia everything she needed to succeed and education was at the top of the list. She attended St. Mary’s, St. Benedict the Moor, Sacred Heart Academy and the University of Dayton, respectively. While in college she pledged Delta Sigma Theta Sorority and fell in love with education. Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic School is where Patricia would spend over 20 years impacting the community with her brilliance, mothering spirit and love of liturgical music. After leaving OLQP, she taught in the Prince George’s County school system at Drew Freeman Middle School and Oxon Hill Middle School. Patricia cared about everything concerning education, especially the
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Federal Government Employee Delores V. Mills DeDe had to retire just entered into eternal to keep up with Mills. rest peacefully as DeDe loved to she slept at her play Bridge and was home on May 29, a member of the 2013. Affectionately American Bridge known as “DeDe” to Club. She played in family and friends, tournaments all over the Delores was worn in country until traveling Jacksonville, Fla. to became more of a chore her beloved parents, than fun. Samuel and Lavinia DeDe leaves to Diggs Bouknight. She mourn her passing was the fifth of six her loving and devoted daughter, girls. DeDe attended Dietra Montague of the public schools Washington, D.C.; in Jacksonville and beloved grandson, graduated from Aton Roberts (Avalene) Stanton High School. of New Jersey; great After graduation, she granddaughter, Ella; elected to further her three nieces, Doris education at Florida A&M DELORES V. MILLS Payne Smith of University where her Beltsville, Md.; Bettye Payne Williams of popularity was outstanding because she was Takoma Park, Md. and Candace Wynns so pretty and had the personality to match! Hampton of Atlanta, Ga.; four nephews: DeDe had the honor of being voted “Miss Samuel Brock (Sandra) of Jacksonville, FAMU.” Fla., Alto Thomas of Tallahassee, Fla., Tony During the time of her employment with James of Jacksonville, Fla. and Barry Wynns the Department of the Interior in D.C. she of Jacksonville, Fla., and many other family met and married Hampton Montague. From members and friends. that union one loving daughter was born, DeDe was predeceased by her husband, Dietra. This marriage ended in divorce. Later, DeDe met and married Cornelius Mills. They Cornelius Mills, and five sisters, Lily Rutledge, Julia ones, Samuella Thomas, had so much fun together, traveling, dancing Violette Keith and LaVenia Wynns. and doing things that made them happy.
FAITH Metropolitan AME Celebrates 175 Years in Ministry
PATRICIA A.M. WILLIAMS subject of English. She also created eye-catching and artistic bulletin boards, planned wonderful 8th grade graduations and provided guidance, real-life advice and high caliber education to her students. Patricia was always conscientious about making her classroom a warm and judgment free zone. She also encouraged her students to maximize their individuality while working cooperatively. Patricia was known for going the distance with her career, but she did the same with her family. In 1983 she married her loving husband Darryl T. Williams and from that union her one and only child, Darilyn, was born. She was an affectionate, understanding and honest mother that equipped her child with strength and confidence. Lifelong friends Denise Hilburn, Charlene Press and Gail Ruffin will always remember Patricia’s exuberance and hearty laugh. Her students will remember her words of encouragement and grace. Her family will remember her hugs and her smile. Patricia will be sorely missed but her impact lives on.
The Right Rev. Samuel Lawrence Green Sr., 125th Bishop of the A.M.E. church and head of the church’s 12th District, will join senior pastor, the Rev. Dr. Ronald E. Braxton along with the membership of Metropolitan, the A.M.E. family and the community to celebrate the church’s 175th anniversary, 10 a.m., July 21 at 1518 M Street, N.W., Washington, D.C., only blocks from the White House. Founded in 1838, Rev. Ronald E. Braxton, senior pastor and Marie Phillips Metropolitan—the “National Braxton, assistant pastor Cathedral of African Methodism”— has a rich history of pioneering change, inspiring social activism and promoting advocacy to achieve justice for all people. It was formed by two existing churches: Israel Bethel A.M.E., founded in 1821 and Union Bethel A.M.E. founded in 1838. The parent A.M.E. Church movement grew out of an anti–segregation protest in Philadelphia in 1787. Similarly, both Israel Bethel and Union Bethel began as a result of dissatisfaction among African Americans over racial segregation in Washington at Ebenezer Methodist Episcopal Church. The name of the church was officially changed to Metropolitan A.M.E. Church in 1872 at the Baltimore Conference.
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Collegiate Women’s Track & Field
UMES’ Lenora Guion-Firmin Takes Gold, Silver and Bronze at European Championships
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CLASSIFIED Lenora Guion-Firmin
Jodie Williams]. For GuionFirmin came the reward of a 22.96 personal best.” Two days later, GuionFirmin stepped on the track again, this time as part of the women’s 4 x 400m relay. Running the leadoff leg, she did not disappoint, “getting the baton round first in 51.22.” But it wasn’t to be as Poland and Romania held their own against the other French runners. France was still in first with 200m to go. They faded over the final 50m and Poland took gold (3:29.74), Romania silver (3:30.28) and France the bronze (3:30.64). Both of Poland’s and Romania’s times were records for the national
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set lifetime bests. “She looked like the champion in waiting ever since she stepped on the track,” they said in their recap. “Lenora Guion-Firmin of France confirmed it by setting a personal best of 51.68 to lift the 400m title. It looks very much like France has found a successor to Marie Jo Perec.” Guion-Firmin wasn’t done yet. Just one hour later she stepped on the track to run the 200m. “After her storming win in the 400m earlier in the afternoon, Lenora GuionFirmin was always likely to be a threat.” She would take the silver, “with the tenacious Frenchwoman failing but 0.04 to catch her [Great Britain’s
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Former Hawk superstar and multi-All-American Lenora Guion-Firmin cemented her place among the best in the world on the track this past weekend at the European Athletics U23 (Under 23) Championships held in Tampere Finland. The speedster took gold in the women’s 400 meter and silver in the 200 meter and completed the sweep with a bronze in the 4x400m relay. The European Athletics website (www.europeanathletics.org) said it best in their headline, Guion-Firmin confirms her class” as they recapped a thrilling event that saw six of the eight finalists in the event
U23. “She is the best woman athlete to ever run at this school,” said head coach Ernest Barrett. “I am proud of her and knew she capable of great things; I think this is just the start of a lot of success she will have internationally.” Guion-Firmin is the school record holder in both the 200 and 400 meter outdoor events. Also competing in the championships was former Hawk and MEAC Champion, Petra Kubesova who runs for the Czech Republic. Kubesova, a distance specialist, took 17th in the 10,000 meter run with a time of 37:06.46.
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TYPESET: Jul 16 17:25:34 EDT 2013 TYPESET: Tue Jul 16 17:22:52 TYPESET: EDTTue 2013 Jul 16 17:23:27 TYPESET: EDTTue 2013 Jul 16 NOTICES 17:23:57 EDTTue 2013 LEGAL TYPESET: Tue Jul 16 17:26:15 EDTTue 2013 TYPESET: Jul 16 18:31:34 EDT 2013 Superior Court of the District of District of Columbia PROBATE DIVISION Washington, D.C. 20001-2131 Administration No. 2013ADM316 Eugene Hollimon Decedent Ara D.Parker 5627 Allentown Road, Suite 100 Camp Spring, MD 20746 Attorney NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT, NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Martina L. Brown, whose address is 1539 41st Street, SE, Washington, DC 20020 was, appointed personal representative of the estate of Eugene Hollimon, who died on December 23, 2012 with a will, and will service without Court supervision. All unknown heirs and heirs whose whereabouts are unknown shall enter their appearance in this proceeding. Objections to such appointment (or to the probate of decedent´s will) shall be filed with the Register of Wills, D.C., 515 5th Street, N.W., 3rd Floor Wa s h i n g t o n , D . C . 20001, on or before January 18th, 2014. Claims against the decedent shall be presented to the undersigned with a copy to the Register of Wills or filed with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned, on or before January 18th, 2014, or be forever barred. Persons believed to be heirs or legatees of the decedent who do not receive a copy of this notice by mail within 25 days of its first publication shall so inform the Register of Wills, including name, address and relationship. Date of Publication: July 19th, 2013 Name of newspaper: Afro-American Newspaper Washington Law Reporter Martina L. Brown Personal Representative
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Superior Court of the District of District of Columbia PROBATE DIVISION Washington, D.C. 20001-2131 Administration No. 2013ADM645 Gertrude B. Scott Decedent Shraga Kawior, Esq. 8630 Fenton Street, Suite 822 Silver Spring, MD 20910 Attorney NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT, NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Nathaniel J. Mayes, whose address is 5320 Thomas Sim Lee Terrace, Upper Marlboro, Maryland 20772 was appointed personal representative of the estate of Gertrude B. Scott, who died on June 1st, 2012 without a will, and will serve without Court supervision. All unknown heirs and heirs whose whereabouts are unknown shall enter their appearance in this proceeding. Objections to such appointment (or to the probate of decedent´s will) shall be filed with the Register of Wills, D.C., 515 5th Street, N.W., 3rd Floor Wa s h i n g t o n , D . C . 20001, on or before January 19, 2014. Claims against the decedent shall be presented to the undersigned with a copy to the Register of Wills or filed with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned, on or before January 19, 2014, or be forever barred. Persons believed to be heirs or legatees of the decedent who do not receive a copy of this notice by mail within 25 days of its first publication shall so inform the Register of Wills, including name, address and relationship. Date of Publication: July 19th, 2013 Name of newspaper: The Daily Washington Law Reporter Afro-American Nathaniel J. Mayes Personal Representative TRUE TEST COPY REGISTER OF WILLS 7/19, 7/26, 8/2/2013
Superior Court of the District of District of Columbia PROBATE DIVISION Washington, D.C. 20001-2131 Administration No. 2013ADM711 Beverly D. Harold Decedent NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT, NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Janice Harold, whose address is 251 10th Ave SE Hickory, NC 28602, was appointed personal representative of the estate of Beverly D. Harold, who died on May 18th, 2013 without a will, and will serve without Court supervision. All unknown heirs and heirs whose whereabouts are unknown shall enter their appearance in this proceeding. Objections to such appointment shall be filed with the Register of Wills, D.C., 515 5th Street, N.W., 3rd Floor Washington, D.C. 20001, on or before January 19th, 2014. Claims against the decedent shall be presented to the undersigned with a copy to the Register of Wills or filed with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned, on or before January 19th, 2014, or be forever barred. Persons believed to be heirs or legatees of the decedent who do not receive a copy of this notice by mail within 25 days of its first publication shall so inform the Register of Wills, including name, address and relationship. Date of Publication: July 19th, 2013 Name of newspaper: Daily Washington Law Reporter Afro - American Janice Harold Personal Representative TRUE TEST COPY REGISTER OF WILLS 7/19, 7/26, 8/2/13
Superior Court of the District of Columbia 500 Indiana Ave. NW Washington, DC 20001 Civil Division Case No. 13CA2863 IN RE: Michelle Owens Applicant ORDER OF PUBLICATION
Michelle Owens having filed a application for judgment changing the name from Michelle Owens to Aahna Mujjan Taylor and having applied to the court for an Order of Publication of the notice required by law in such cases; it is by the Court this 5th day of June 2013, hereby ORDERED, that a copy of this Order be published once a week for three (3) consecutive weeks, in The AfroAmerican, a newspaper of general circulation of the District of Columbia; and it is further ORDERED, that the publication must began no later than 12 days after the filing of the application; and is further ORDERED, that the FINAL HEARING on this application to change name will be held in Judge-in-Chambers, Room 4220 in the District of Columbia at 500 Indiana Avenue N.W., Washington, DC 20001, on the 5th day of August, 2013 at 2:30 pm.If any person desires to oppose this application, that person or his or her attorney must be present at the hearing or file written detailed objections five (5) days in advance of the hearing with Judge-in-Chambers and mail a copy of the applicant or applicant’s counsel; and it is further ORDERED, the applicant must send the application for change of name of an adult and notice of final hearing to the applicant’s creditors personally or by registered or cewrtified mail and show proof of service by filing the affidavit/declaration of service. SO ORDERED JUDGE 7/19, 7/26, 8/2/13
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Superior Court of the District of District of Columbia PROBATE DIVISION Washington, D.C. 20001-2131 Administration No. 2013ADM676 Shirley L. Mcclain Decedent Ethel MItchell Wills and Trust Suite 1045, 1050 Connecticut Avenue NW Washington, DC 20036 Attorney NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT, NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Levi Holliday, whose address is 1346 Perry Place NW, Washington, DC 20010, was, appointed personal representative of the estate of Shirley L. Mcclain, who died on June 20, 2013 with a will, and will serve without Court supervision. All unknown heirs and heirs whose whereabouts are unknown shall enter their appearance in this proceeding. Objections to such appointment (or to the probate of decedent´s will) shall be filed with the Register of Wills, D.C., 515 5th Street, N.W., 3rd Floor Wa s h i n g t o n , D . C . 20001, on or before January 19th, 2014. Claims against the decedent shall be presented to the undersigned with a copy to the Register of Wills or filed with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned, on or before January 19th, 2014, or be forever barred. Persons believed to be heirs or legatees of the decedent who do not receive a copy of this notice by mail within 25 days of its first publication shall so inform the Register of Wills, including name, address and relationship. Date of Publication: January 19th, 2013 Name of newspaper: The Washington Afro American Washington Daily Law Reporter Levi Holliday Personal Representative
Superior Court of the District of District of Columbia PROBATE DIVISION Washington, D.C. 20001-2131 Administration No. 2013ADM271 Evelyn D. Lowe Decedent Reginald Harris 1425 K. Street, NW, #350 Washington, DC 20005 Attorney NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT, NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Reginald Harris, whose address is 1425 K. S t r e e t , N W, # 3 5 0 , Washington, DC 20005 was appointed personal representative of the estate of Evelyn D. Lowe, who died on January 14, 2012 without a will, and will serve without Court supervision. All unknown heirs and heirs whose whereabouts are unknown shall enter their appearance in this proceeding. Objections to such appointment (or to the probate of decedent´s will) shall be filed with the Register of Wills, D.C., 515 5th Street, N.W., 3rd Floor Wa s h i n g t o n , D . C . 20001, on or before January 19, 2014. Claims against the decedent shall be presented to the undersigned with a copy to the Register of Wills or filed with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned, on or before January 14, 2014, or be forever barred. Persons believed to be heirs or legatees of the decedent who do not receive a copy of this notice by mail within 25 days of its first publication shall so inform the Register of Wills, including name, address and relationship. Date of Publication: July 19, 2013 Name of newspaper: Afro-American Washington Law Reporter Reginald Harris Personal Representative TRUE TEST COPY REGISTER OF WILLS 07/19, 07/26 & 08/02/13
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Superior Court of the District of Columbia 500 Indiana Ave. NW Washington, DC 20001 Civil Division Case No. 13-0004632 IN RE: Jennifer Elizabeth Sullivan Applicant ORDER OF PUBLICATION Jennifer Elizabeth Sullivanhaving filed an application for judgment changing the name from Jennifer Elizabeth Sullivan to Fahari Camara Kibaki and having applied to the court for an Order of Publication of the notice required by law in such cases; it is by the Court this 8th day of July 2013 hereby ORDERED, that a copy of this order be published once a week for three (3) consecutive weeks in the Afro-American, a newspaper of general circulation of the District of Columbia; and it is futher ORDERED,that publication must begin no later than 12 days after the filing of the application; and it is further ORDERED,that the FINAL HEARING on this application to change name of an adult will be held in Jugde-InChambers, Room 4220 in the District of Columbia at 500 Indiana Avenue N.W., Washington, DC 20001 on the 26th day of August, 2013 at 2:30 p.m.. If any person desires to oppose this application, that person or his or her attorney must be present at the hearing or file written detailed objections five (5) business days in advance of the hearing with Judge-In-Chambers and mail a copy to the applicant or applicant’s counsel;and it is further ORDERED, that: the applicant must send the application for change of name of an adult and notice of final hearing to the applicant’s creditors personally or by registered or certified mail and show proof of service by filing the affidavit/declaration of service SO ORDERED JUDGE
Superior Court of the District of District of Columbia PROBATE DIVISION Washington, D.C. 20001-2131 Administration No. 6039ADM859 Gwendolyn J.P. Griffin Decedent Thomas H.Queen, Esq. 530 Eighth Street, SE Washington, DC 60009 Attorney NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT, NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Ronald C. Griffin, whose address is 155 South Court Avenue, Orlando, FL 32801 was, appointed personal representative of the estate of Gwendolyn J.P. Griffin, who died on June 15th, 2013 with a will, and will serve without Court supervision. All unknown heirs and heirs whose whereabouts are unknown shall enter their appearance in this proceeding. Objections to such appointment (or to the probate of decedent´s will) shall be filed with the Register of Wills, D.C., 515 5th Street, N.W., 3rd Floor Washington, D.C. 20001, on or before January 12th, 2014. Claims against the decedent shall be presented to the undersigned with a copy to the Register of Wills or filed with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned, on or before January 12th, 2014, or be forever barred. Persons believed to be heirs or legatees of the decedent who do not receive a copy of this notice by mail within 25 days of its first publication shall so inform the Register of Wills, including name, address and relationship. Date of Publication: July 12th, 2013 Name of newspaper: The Afro-American Newspapers Washington Law Reporter Ronald C. Griffin Personal Representative
Superior Court of the District of District of Columbia PROBATE DIVISION Washington, D.C. 20001-2131 Administration No. 2013ADM649 Barbara D. Whitfield AKA Barbara Whitfield Decedent William A. Bland 1140 Connecticut Avenue, NW, #1100 Washington, DC 20036 Attorney NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT, NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND NOTICE TO
Superior Court of the District of District of Columbia PROBATE DIVISION Washington, D.C. 20001-2131 Administration No. 2013ADM603 Stephen Gregory Marshall Decedent Nathan A. Neal, Esq Law Offices of Nathan A. Neal, PLLC 3108 Cherry Road, NE Washington, DC 20018 Attorney NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT, NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Nicola Tiese Marshall, whose address is 4616 8th Street, NW, Washington, DC 20011, was appointed personal representative of the estate of Stephen Gregory Marshall, who died on January 10, 2013 without a will, and will serve without Court supervision. All unknown heirs and heirs whose whereabouts are unknown shall enter their appearance in this proceeding. Objections to such appointment shall be filed with the Register of Wills, D.C., 515 5th Street, N.W., 3rd Floor Washington, D.C. 20001, on or before January 05, 2014. Claims against the decedent shall be presented to the undersigned with a copy to the Register of Wills or filed with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned, on or before January 05, 2014, or be forever barred. Persons believed to be heirs or legatees of the decedent who do not receive a copy of this notice by mail within 25 days of its first publication shall so inform the Register of Wills, including name, address and relationship. Date of Publication: July 05, 2013 Name of newspaper: Afro-American Washington Law Reporter Nicola Tiese Marshall Personal Representative
UNKNOWN HEIRS J o s h u a A . D o r s e y, whose address is 319 Farragut Street, NW, Washington, DC 20010, was appointed personal representative of the estate of Barbara D. Whitfield AKA Barbara Whitfield , who died on December 26, 2012 without a will, and will serve without Court supervision. All unknown heirs and heirs whose whereabouts are unknown shall enter their appearance in this proceeding. Objections to such appointment shall be filed with the Register of Wills, D.C., 515 5th Street, N.W., 3rd Floor Washington, D.C. 20001, on or before January 12th, 2014. Claims against the decedent shall be presented to the undersigned with a copy to the Register of Wills or filed with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned, on or before January 12th, 2014 or be forever barred. Persons believed to be heirs or legatees of the decedent who do not receive a copy of this notice by mail within 25 days of its first publication shall so inform the Register of Wills, including name, address and relationship. Date of Publication: July 12th, 2013 Name of newspaper: Daily Washington TRUE TEST COPY Law Reporter REGISTER OF WILLS Afro American TYPESET: Tue Jul 09 13:01:47 EDT 2013 7/12, 7/19, 7/26/13 News Paper
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Superior Court of the District of Superior Court of the District of Columbia Civil Division Case No. 13-0004634 IN RE: KImberly Eileen Boozer Applicant ORDER OF PUBLICATION
Kimberly Eileen Boozer having filed an application for judgment changing the name from Kimberly Eileen Boozer to Abena Manyara Njeeri and having applied to the court for an Order of Publication of the notice required by law in such cases; it is by the Court this 8th day of July 2013, hereby ORDERED, that a copy of this Order be published once a week for three (3) consecutive weeks, in The AfroAmerican, a newspaper of general circulation of the District of Columbia; and it is further ORDERED, that the publication must began no later than 12 days after the filing of the application; and is further ORDERED, that the FINAL HEARING on this application to change name will be held in Judge-in-Chambers, Room 4220 in the District of Columbia at 500 Indiana Avenue NW Washington DC 20001, on the 26th day of August, 2013 at 3:00 p.m..If any person desires to oppose this application, that person or his or her attorney must be present at the hearing or file written detailed objections five (5) business days in advance of the hearing with Judge-In-Chambers and mail a copy to the applicant or applicant’s counsel; and it is further ORDERED, that: the applicant must send the application for change of name of an adult and notice of final hearing to the applicant’s creditors personally or by certified mail and show proof of service by filing the affidavit/declaration of service. So Ordered Judge 07/19, 07/26 & 08/02/13
Superior Court of the District of District of Columbia PROBATE DIVISION Washington, D.C. 20001-2131 Administration No. 2013ADM638
Virginia Albert Humphrey AKA Virginia Alberta A. Humphrey Decedent Ashley Lavon Leak,Esq. 6856 Eastern Avenue, N.W. SUITE 208 Washington,D.C 20012 Attorney NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT, NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Sandra C. Humphrey, whose address is 1646 Fort Davis Place, S.E. Washington, D.C. 20020 was appointed personal representative of the estate of Virginia A. Humphrey AKA Virginia Alberta Humphrey, who died on December 9, 2012 with a will, and will serve without Court supervision. All unknown heirs and heirs whose whereabouts are unknown shall enter their appearance in this proceeding. Objections to such appointment (or to the probate of decedent´s will) shall be filed with the Register of Wills, D.C., 515 5th Street, N.W., 3rd Floor Wa s h i n g t o n , D . C . 20001, on or before January 12,2014. Claims against the decedent shall be presented to the undersigned with a copy to the Register of Wills or filed with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned, on or before January 12, 2014 or be forever barred. Persons believed to be heirs or legatees of the decedent who do not receive a copy of this notice by mail within 25 days of its first publication shall so inform the Register of Wills, including name, address and relationship. Date of Publication: July 12, 2013 Name of newspaper: The Daily Washington Law Reporter The Afro-American Newspaper Sandra C. Humphrey Personal Representative TRUE TEST COPY REGISTER OF WILLS 7/12, 7/19, 7/26/2013
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Superior Court of the District of District of Columbia PROBATE DIVISION Washington, D.C. 20001-2131 Administration No. 2013ADM617 Annie E. Lucy AKA Annie Edna Lucy Decedent Robert E. Cappell 3405 Epic Gate Bowie, MD 20716 Attorney NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT, NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS R o b b y n T. M a y f i e l d whose address is 712 Booker Drive, Capitol Heights, MD 20743 was appointed personal representative of the estate of Annie E.Lucy AKA Annie Edna Lucy who died on September 29, 2011 with a will, and will serve without Court supervision. All unknown heirs and heirs whose whereabouts are unknown shall enter their appearance in this proceeding. Objections to such appointment (or to the probate of decedent´s will) shall be filed with the Register of Wills, D.C., 515 5th Street, N.W., 3rd Floor Wa s h i n g t o n , D . C . 20001, on or before January 12th, 2014 Claims against the decedent shall be presented to the undersigned with a copy to the Register of Wills or filed with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned, on or before January, 12th, 2014, or be forever barred. Persons believed to be heirs or legatees of the decedent who do not receive a copy of this notice by mail within 25 days of its first publication shall so inform the Register of Wills, including name, address and relationship. Date of Publication: July 12th, 2013 Name of newspaper: Washington Law Reporter Arfo American News Robbyn T. Mayfield Personal Representative TRUE TEST COPY REGISTER OF WILLS 7/12, 7/19, 7/26/13
Superior Court of the District of District of Columbia PROBATE DIVISION Washington, D.C. 20001-2131 Administration No. 2013ADM658 Lorraine Kydd Decedent Darryl Kydd Brooks, Pro Se 5818 3rd Place NW Washington, DC Attorney NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT, NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Darryl Kydd Brooks, whose address is 5818 3rd Place NW, Washington, DC, 20011 was appointed personal representative of the estate of Lorraine Kydd Brooks, who died on February 26, 2006 without a will, and will serve with Court supervision. All unknown heirs and heirs whose whereabouts are unknown shall enter their appearance in this proceeding. Objections to such appointment shall be filed with the Register of Wills, D.C., 515 5th Street, N.W., 3rd Floor Washington, D.C. 20001, on or before January 12th, 2014. Claims against the decedent shall be presented to the undersigned with a copy to the Register of Wills or filed with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned, on or before January 12th, 2014, or be forever barred. Persons believed to be heirs or legatees of the decedent who do not receive a copy of this notice by mail within 25 days of its first publication shall so inform the Register of Wills, including name, address and relationship. Date of Publication: July 12th, 2013 Name of newspaper: Washington Law Reporter Afro American Personal Represenattive Darryl Kydd Brooks TRUE TEST COPY REGISTER OF WILLS 7/12, 7/19,7/26/13
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Martin AKA Vernon Paul Martin who died on August 16, 2011 with a will, and will serve without Court supervision. All unknown heirs and heirs whose whereabouts are unknown shall enter their appearance in this proceeding. Objections 13:10:31 EDT 2013 LEGAL NOTICES to such appointment (or to the probate of decedent´s will) shall be filed with the Register of Wills, D.C., 515 5th Street, N.W., 3rd Floor Wa s h i n g t o n , D . C . 20001, on or before January 5th, 2014. Claims against the decedent shall be presented to the undersigned with a copy to the Register of Wills or filed with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned, on or before January 5th, 2014, or be forever barred. Persons believed to be heirs or legatees of the decedent who do not receive a copy of this notice by mail within 25 days of its first publication shall so inform the Register of Wills, including name, address and relationship. Date of Publication: July 5th, 2013 Name of newspaper WDLR: Afro-American
TYPESET: Tue2013 Jul 02 7/13, 7/20, 7/27/ Superior Court of the District of District of Columbia PROBATE DIVISION Washington, D.C. 20001-2131 Administration No. 2013AMD559 Vernon P. Martin AKA Vernon Paul Martin Decedent Jamison B. Taylor 1218 11th St. NW Washington, DC 20001 Attorney NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT, NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS NIcholas A.Martin, whose address is 6609 10th St. Apt C2, Alexandria, VA 22307 appointed personal representative of the estate of Vernon P. Martin AKA Vernon Paul Martin who died on August 16, 2011 with a will, and will serve without Court supervision. All unknown heirs and heirs whose whereabouts are unknown shall enter their appearance in this proceeding. Objections to such appointment (or to the probate of decedent´s will) shall be filed with the Register of Wills, D.C., 515 5th Street, N.W., 3rd Floor Wa s h i n g t o n , D . C .
10, 2013 with a will, and will serve with Court supervision. All unknown heirs and heirs whose 17:38:26 EDT 2013 whereabouts are unknown shall enter their appearance in this proceeding. Objections to such appointment (or to the probate of decedent´s will) shall be filed with the Register of Wills, D.C., 515 5th Street, N.W., 3rd Floor Wa s h i n g t o n , D . C . 20001, on or before January 19, 2014. Claims against the decedent shall be presented to the undersigned with a copy to the Register of Wills or filed with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned, on or before January 19, 2014, or be forever barred. Persons believed to be heirs or legatees of the decedent who do not receive a copy of this notice by mail within 25 days of its first publication shall so inform the Register of Wills, including name, address and relationship. Date of Publication: July 19, 2013 Name of newspaper: Afro-American Washington Law Reporter Ronald Dixon Myra Joy Branch Personal Representative TRUE TEST COPY REGISTER OF WILLS 07/19, 07/26 & 08/02/13
dress is 21 52nd St. Washington, DC 20019 was appointed personal representative of the estate of Clarence Alston, Sr, who died on August 18, 2012 without a will, and will serve without Court supervision. All unknown heirs and heirs LEGAL NOTICES whose whereabouts 13:51:29 EDT 2013 are unknown shall enter their appearance in this proceeding. Objections to such appointment shall be filed with the Register of Wills, D.C., 515 5th Street, N.W., 3rd Floor Washington, D.C. 20001, on or before Jnauary 19th, 2014. Claims against the decedent shall be presented to the undersigned with a copy to the Register of Wills or filed with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned, on or before January 19th, 2014, or be forever barred. Persons believed to be heirs or legatees of the decedent who do not receive a copy of this notice by mail within 25 days of its first publication shall so inform the Register of Wills, including name, address and relationship. Date of Publication: July 19th, 2013 Name of newspaper: Washington Law Reporter The Afro American
July 20, 2013 - July 26, 2013, The Afro-American TYPESET: Tue EDT 2013 TYPESET: Tue Jul 09 TYPESET: Tue Jul 09 13:11:16 EDT 2013 LEGAL NOTICES LEGAL NOTICES LEGAL NOTICES LEGAL NOTICES TYPESET: Tue Jul 02 13:10:17 EDT 2013Jul 09 13:02:54 Superior Court of the District of Columbia Civil Division Case No. 13-0003471 IN RE: Sheila Katherine Ford Applicant ORDER OF PUBLICATION CHANGE OF NAME Katherine Sheila Ford having filed a complaint for judgment changing Katherine Sheila Ford´s name to Sheila Katherine Ford and having applied to the court for an Order of Publication of the notice required by law in such cases; it is by the Court this 17th day of May 2013. ORDERED, that a copy of this Order be published once a week for three (3) consecutive weeks, in the AfroAmerican, a newspaper of general circulation of the District of Columbia; and it is further ORDERED, that publication must begin no later than 12 days after the filing of the application; and it is further ORDERED, that the FINAL HEARING on the application to change name of an adult will be held in Judge-InChambers, Room 4220 in the District of Colum13:09:37 EDTIndiana 2013 Avebia at 500 nue, NW, Washington, DC 20001, on the 5th day of July, 2013 at 10:00 am. If any person desires to oppose this application, that person or his or her attorney must be present at the hearing of file written detailed objections five (5) business days in advance of the hearing with Judge-in-Chambers and mail a copy to the applicant or applicant’s counsel; and it is further ORDERED, that the applicant must send the application for change of the name of an adult and notice of final hearing to the applicant’s creditors personally or by registered or certified mail and show proof of service by filing the affidavit/ declaration of service.
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Superior Court of Superior Court of the District of the District of District of Columbia Columbia PROBATE DIVISION Civil Division Washington, D.C. Case No. 13-3883 20001-2131 Administration No. IN RE: IN RE: 2013AMD619 Vera Azemekie Edward Washington Juanita West Ngezem Applicant Decedent Applicant John Noble ORDER OF Attorney-at-Law PUBLICATION ORDER OF 451 Hungerford Drive PUBLICATION CHANGE OF NAME Suite 750 CHANGE OF NAME E d w a r d Wa s h i n g t o n Rockville, MD 20850 Vera Azemekie Ngezem having filed a complaint Attorney having filed a complaint for judgment changing NOTICE OF for judgment changing Edward Washington´s APPOINTMENT, Derwin Ikennam name to Lakiesha Kiera NOTICE TO Ngezem´s name to DerWashington and having CREDITORS win Ikennam Onumajuru applied to the court for an AND NOTICE TO and having applied to the Order of Publication of UNKNOWN HEIRS court for an Order of Pubthe notice required by Donald R. Brew, Sr. lication of the notice relaw in such cases; it is by whose address is 3396 quired by law in such the Court this 3rd day of Highview Terrace, SE cases; and it is by the July 2013. Washington, DC 20020 Court this 7thday of July ORDERED, that the was appointed personal 2013. publication must begin representative of the ORDERED, that all perno later than 12 days estate of Juanita West, sons concerned show after the filing of the apwho died on April 10th, cause, if any there be, on plication; and it is further 2013 without a will, and or before the 22nd day of ORDERED, that FINAL will serve without Court July 2013, why the prayHEARING on this apsupervision. All unknown TRUE TEST COPY ers of said complaint plication to change name Personal heirs and heirs whose REGISTER OF WILLS Representative should not be granted; of an adult will be held in whereabouts are un- TYPESET: Tue Jul 09 13:12:34 Latetia Alston provided that a copy of J u d g e -EDT i n - C h2013 ambers, known shall enter their 07/19, 07/26 & 08/02/13 this order be published Room 4220 in the District appearance in this once a week for three of Columbia at 500 In- TRUE TEST COPY REGISTER OF TueWILLS Jul 02 13:09:08 E proceeding. Objections Superior Court of consecutive weeks bediana Avenue, N.W., TYPESET: to such appointment the District of fore said day in the AfroWashington, DC 20001, 7/19, 7/26, 8/2/13 shall be filed with the District of Columbia American. on the 21st Day of AuRegister of Wills, D.C., Superior Court of PROBATE DIVISION gust 2013 at 2:30 p.m. If 515 5th Street, N.W., 3rd the District of W a s h i n g t o n , D . C . any person desires to opJUDGE Floor Washington, D.C. District of Columbia 20001-2131 A TRUE COPY TEST: pose this application, 20001, on or before PROBATE DIVISION Administration No. that person or his atTYPESET: Tue Jul 02 January 12th, 2014. Washington, D.C. 2013ADM653 07/05, 07/12, 07/19/13 torney must be present at Claims against the de- Ernest Lewis 20001-2131 the hearing or file written cedent shall be pre- Decedent Administration No. detailed objections five Superior Court of sented to the under2013ADM641 NOTICE OF (5) business days in adthe District of signed with a copy to the APPOINTMENT, vance of the hearing with Alice V. Downs District of Columbia Register of Wills or filed Decedent NOTICE TO Judge-in-Chambers and PROBATE DIVISION with the Register of Wills NOTICE OF CREDITORS mail a copy to the apWashington, D.C. with a copy to the underAPPOINTMENT, AND NOTICE TO plicant or applicant’s 20001-2131 signed, on or before NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS counsel; and it is further Administration No. January 12th, 2014, or Ronald Taylor, whose ad- ORDERED, the apCREDITORS 2013ADM640 be forever barred. Per- dress is 2515 Fairhill plicant must send the apAND NOTICE TO Bertrell Knight Ivy sons believed to be heirs D r i v e , S u i t l a n d , M D plication for change of UNKNOWN HEIRS Decedent or legatees of the de- 20746 was appointed name of an adult and no- Tina R. Holmes, whose NOTICE OF cedent who do not re- personal representative tice of final hearing to the address is 325 Jefferson APPOINTMENT, ceive a copy of this notice of the estate of Ernest applicant’s creditors per- St., NW, Washington, DC NOTICE TO by mail within 25 days of Lewis who died on March sonally or by registered 20011, was appointed CREDITORS its first publication shall 11th, 2013 without a will, or certified mail and show personal representative AND NOTICE TO so inform the Register of and will serve without proof of service by filing of the estate of Alice V. UNKNOWN HEIRS Wills, including name, Court supervision. All un- the affidavit/declaration Downs, who died on Ella D. Knight, whose adaddress and relation- known heirs and heirs of service. December 7, 2012 with a dress is 535 Oglethorpe ship. will, and will serve withwhose whereabouts are Street, NE, Washington, Date of Publication: unknown shall enter their JUDGE out Court supervision. All DC 20011 was appointed July 12th, 2013 appearance in this A TRUE COPY TEST: unknown heirs and heirs personal representative Name of newspaper: whose whereabouts are proceeding. Objections TYPESET: Tue Jul 09 13:08:35 of the estate of Bertrell Afro-American unknownEDT shall2013 enter their to such appointment 07/12, 07/19, 07/26/13 Knight Ivy, who died on Newspaper appearance in this shall be filed with the 13:08:31 EDT 2013 February 21, 2013 withWashington proceeding. Objections Register of Wills, D.C., out a will, and will serve Law Reporter Superior Court of to such appointment (or 515 5th Street, N.W., 3rd without Court superviJUDGE Donald R. Brew, Sr. Floor Washington, D.C. to the probate of dethe District of sion. All unknown heirs A TRUE COPY TEST: Personal 20001, on or before cedent´s will) shall be District of Columbia a n d h e i r s w h o s e TYPESET: Tue Jul 09 13:03:17 EDT Represetative filed with the Register of 2013 January 12th, 2014. PROBATE DIVISION whereabouts are un- 07/12, 07/19, 07/26/13 TRUE TEST COPY Claims against the de- W a s h i n g t o n , D . C . Wills, D.C., 515 5th known shall enter their REGISTER OF WILLS Street, N.W., 3rd Floor cedent EDT shall2013 be pre20001-2131 TYPESET: Tue Jul 09 13:12:12 appearance in this 7/12/, 7/19, 7/26/13 Wa s h i n g t o n , D . C . sented to the underSuperior Court of proceeding. Objections 20001, on or before signed with a copy to the Administration No. to such appointment the District of January 5, 2014. Claims Register of Wills or filed shall be filed with the 2013AMD607 SUPERIOR COURT OF District of Columbia against the decedent with the Register of Wills Register of Wills, D.C., THE DISTRICT OF Benjamin F. Pressley PROBATE DIVISION shall be presented to the with a copy to the under515 5th Street, N.W., 3rd COLUMBIA Decedent Washington, D.C. undersigned with a copy signed, on or before Floor Washington, D.C. PROBATE DIVISION NOTICE OF 20001-2131 to the Register of Wills or January 12th, 2014, or 20001, on or before Washington, D.C. APPOINTMENT, filed with the Register of Administration No. be forever barred. PerJanuary 5, 2014. Claims 20001-2131 Wills with a copy to the NOTICE TO sons believed to be heirs 2013ADM599 against the decedent Foreign No. undersigned, on or beCREDITORS or legatees of the deshall be presented to the Joseph Brown 2013FEP66 fore January 5, 2014, or cedent who do not reAND NOTICE TO undersigned with a copy AKA Date of Death be forever barred. Perceive a copy of this notice UNKNOWN HEIRS to the Register of Wills or Joseph Sterling January 5, 2013 by mail within 25 days of Annie Pressley, whose sons believed to be heirs filed with the Register of Brown, Sr. Thomas W. Adams its first publication shall a d d r e s s i s 1 3 2 3 7 or legatees of the deWills with a copy to the Decedent Decedent so inform the Register of Whitechurch Circle, Ger- cedent who do not reundersigned, on or beNOTICE OF NOTICE OF Wills, including name, mantown, MD 20874 ceive a copy of this notice fore January 5, 2014, or APPOINTMENT APPOINTMENT, by mail within 25 days of address and relationbe forever barred. Perwas appointed personal its first publication shall OF FOREIGN NOTICE TO ship. sons believed to be heirs PERSONAL representative of the so inform the Register of CREDITORS Date of Publication: or legatees of the deREPRESENTATIVE estate of Benjamin F. Wills, including name, AND NOTICE TO July 12th, 2013 cedent who do not reAND Pressley, who died on address and relationUNKNOWN HEIRS Name of newspaper: ceive a copy of this notice NOTICE TO April 2, 2013 with a will, ship. WDLR by mail within 25 days of Cornelia V.Myrick whose CREDITORS and will serve without Date of Publication: AFRO its first publication shall address is 24 Cleveland William A. Carnahan Ronald L. Taylor Court supervision. All un- 07/05/13 so inform the Register of Terrance, West Orange, whose address is 2158 Personal known heirs and heirs Name of newspaper: Wills, including name, NJ 07052 was appointed Florida Avenue, N.W. Afro-American Representative whose whereaddress and relation- personal representative Washington, D.C. 20008 TEST COPY abouts are unknown Washington Law ship. of the estate of Joseph was appointed personal TRUE REGISTER OF WILLS shall enter their appear- Reporter Date of Publication: Brown AKA Joseph Ster- representative of the 7/12, Tina R. Holmes TYPESET: Tue Jul 02 17:20:00 2013 7/19, 7/26/13 ance in EDT this proceeding. July 5, 2013 ling Brown, Sr. who died estate of Thomas W. AdPersonal Objections to such Name of newspaper: on May 6, 2013 with a ams , deceased, on Representative Afro-American appointment (or to the March 20th, 2013, by the will, and will serve withSuperior Court of Washington Law probate of decedent´s TRUE TEST COPY out Court supervision. All Circuit Court for Arlington the District of Reporter County, State of Virginia will) shall be filed with the REGISTER OF WILLS unknown heirs and heirs District of Columbia Ella D. Knight Service of process may Register of Wills, D.C., whose whereabouts are PROBATE DIVISION Personal be made upon David W. Jul 16 17:22:27 E 515 5th Street, N.W., 3rd TYPESET: 07/05, 07/12,Tue 07/19/13 Representative unknown shall enter their Buckley, 1828 L Street, Washington, D.C. Floor Washington, D.C. a p p e a r a n c e i n t h i s N . W. , S u i t e 2 7 0 , 20001-2131 20001, on or before proceeding. Objections Washington, D.C. whose TRUE TEST COPY Administration No. Superior Court of January 12, 2014. to such appointment (or designation as District of REGISTER OF WILLS 2013ADM618 the District of to the EDT probate TYPESET: Tue Jul 09 13:50:34 2013of de- Columbia agent has Etta Lucille Thompson Claims against the deDistrict of Columbia cedent shall be pre07/05, 07/12, 07/19/13 PROBATE DIVISION cedent´s will) shall be been filed with the Regis- Decedent sented to the underWashington,D.C. filed with the Register of ter of Wills, D.C. John Noble signed with a copy to the 20001-2131 The decedent owned the Superior Court of Wills, D.C., 515 5th Attorney-at-Law Administration No. Register of Wills or filed the District of Street, N.W., 3rd Floor f o l l o w i n g D i s t r i c t o f 451 Hungerford Drive 2013ADM659 with the Register of Wills Columbia real property: Columbia Suite 750 Wa s h i n g t o n , D . C . O. Grant Jr. 501, 1711 Maswith a copy to the under- Randolph Civil Division Rockville, MD 20850 20001, on or before Unit Decedent s a c h u s e t t s Av e n u e , signed, on or before Case No. 13-0004276 Attorney Clinton L. Evans, Jr J a n u a r y 1 2 , 2 0 1 4 . N.W. Washington, D.C. January 12, 2014, or be 1629 K Street, N.W. NOTICE OF Claims against the de- 20036 IN RE: forever barred. Persons Suite 300 APPOINTMENT, cedent shall be pre- Claims against the deSylvia Ann Keys believed to be heirs or W a s h i n g t o n , D . C . NOTICE TO sented to the under- cedent may be preApplicant legatees of the decedent 20006 CREDITORS signed with a copy to the sented to the underwho do not receive a Attorney AND NOTICE TO NOTICE OF Register of Wills or filed signed and filed with the ORDER OF copy of this notice by mail UNKNOWN HEIRS APPOINTMENT, Register of Wills for the with the Register of Wills PUBLICATION NOTICE TO with a copy to the under- District of Columbia, 500 Gwendolyn Thompson, within 25 days of its first CHANGE OF NAME CREDITORS whose address is 4404 publication shall so inSylvia Ann Keys having signed, on or before Indiana Avenue, N.W., AND NOTICE TO B o w e n R o a d , S E . form the Register of filed a complaint for judg- January 12, 2014, or be Washington, D.C. 20001 UNKNOWN HEIRS Washington, DC 20019 Wills, including name, ment changing Sylvia forever barred. Persons within 6 months from the W. Radcliff, was appointed personal address and relation- Lautrec Ann Hatch´s name to believed to be heirs or date of first publication of whose address is 328 representative of the ship. Sylvia Ann Keys and legatees of the decedent this notice Watercrest Court, AuWilliam A. Carnahan estate of Etta Lucille Date of Publication: having applied to the burn, Alabama 36830 who do not receive a Personal Thompson, who died on July 12, 2013 appointed personal recourt for an Order of Pubcopy of this notice by mail Representative presentative of the estate April 14, 1995 without a Name of newspaper: lication of the notice rewithin 25 days of its first TRUE TEST COPY of Randolph O. Grant, will. All unknown heirs Afro-American quired by law in such publication shall so inJr., who died on June REGISTER OF WILLS cases; it is by the Court a n d h e i r s w h o s e Washington Law 12th, 2013 with, a will Date of first publication: form the Register of this 24th day of June whereabouts are unReporter Afro-American and will serve without Wills, including name, July, 12th, 2013 2013. known shall enter their July, 12,2013 Court supervision. All unWashington Law address and relation- Name of newspapers a p p e a r a n c e i n t h i s ORDERED, that the known heirs and heirs Personal Reporter and/or periodical: publication must begin ship. proceeding. Objections Representative whose whereabouts are Marcia Lee no later than 12 days Date of Publication: The Daily Washington to such appointment unknown shall enter their Law Reporter Personal after the filing of the ap- July 12, 2013 appearance in this shall be filed with the TRUE TEST COPY The Afro-American Representative plication; and it is further Name of newspaper TYPESET: Tue Jul 16 18:31:01 2013 D.C., proceeding. Objections RegisterEDT of Wills, 7/12, 7/19, 7/26/13 REGISTER OF WILLS ORDERED, that FINAL WDLR: to such appointment (or 515 5th Street, N.W., 3rd to the probate of deHEARING on this apTRUE TEST COPY Floor Washington, D.C. TYPESET: Tue Jul 16 17:25:00 Afro-American cedent´sEDT will)2013 shall be 07/12, 07/19, 07/26/13 plication to change name REGISTER OF WILLS Superior Court of 20001, on or before filed with the Register of of an adult will be held in the District of J a n u a r y 5 t h , 2 0 1 4 . Cornelia V. Myrick Wills, D.C., 515 5th Judge-in-Chambers, 07/05, 07/12, 07/19/13 District of Columbia Claims against the deStreet, N.W., 3rd Floor Room 4220 in the District Personal Superior Court of PROBATE DIVISION Wa s h i n g t o n , D . C . cedent shall be preof Columbia at 500 In- Representative the District of Washington, D.C. 20001, on or before sented to the underdiana Avenue, N.W., District of Columbia 20001-2131 January 19th, 2014. signed with a copy to the Washington, DC 20001, TRUE TEST COPY PROBATE DIVISION Administration No. Claims against the deRegister of Wills or filed on the 12th Day of Au- REGISTER OF WILLS Washington, D.C. cedent shall be pre2013ADM661 with the Register of Wills gust 2013 at 3:15 p.m. If 20001-2131 sented to the underGertrude Lunsford with a copy to the underany person desires to op- 7/12, 7/19, 7/26/2013 Administration No. signed with a copy to the Decedent signed, on or before pose this application, 2013ADM693 Register of Wills or filed NOTICE OF January 5th, 2014, or be with the Register of Wills that person or his atClarence Alston, Sr. APPOINTMENT, with a copy to the underforever barred. Persons Decedent torney must be present at NOTICE TO signed, on or before the hearing or file written believed to be heirs or Ferguson Evans, Esq. CREDITORS detailed objections five legatees of the decedent 601 Pennsylvania Ave, January 19th, 2014, or AND NOTICE TO be forever barred. Per(5) business days in adwho do not receive a NW UNKNOWN HEIRS sons believed to be heirs vance of the hearing with Juliette J. Lunsford, copy of this notice by mail Suite 900 South Bldg or legatees of the deJudge-in-Chambers and whose address is 853 within 25 days of its first Washington, DC 20004 cedent who do not remail a copy to the apAttorney publication shall so inVan Buren Street, NW, ceive a copy of this notice plicant or applicant’s NOTICE OF by mail within 25 days of Washington, DC 20012 form the Register of counsel; and it is further APPOINTMENT, its first publication shall was appointed personal Wills, including name, ORDERED, the apNOTICE TO so inform the Register of representative of the address and relationplicant must send the apCREDITORS Wills, including name, e s t a t e o f G e r t r u d e ship. address and relationplication for change of AND NOTICE TO Lunsford, who died on Date of Publication: ship. name of an adult and noUNKNOWN HEIRS March 27, 2013 with a July 5th, 2013 tice of final hearing to the Latetia Alston, whose ad- Date of Publication: will, and will serve with- Name of newspaper: January 19th, 2013 applicant’s creditors perdress is 21 52nd St. out Court supervision. All Afro-American Name of newspaper: sonally or by registered Washington, DC 20019 unknown heirs and heirs Newspaper or certified mail and show was appointed personal Daily Washington whose where-abouts are Washington Law Reporter proof of service by filing representative of the Washington unknown shall enter their Law Reporter the affidavit/declaration estate of Clarence Al- Afro American appearance in this Gwendolyn Thompson ston, Sr, who died on Auof service. Lautrec W. Radcliff proceeding. Objections Personal to such appointment (or Personal Representative gust 18, 2012 without a JUDGE will, and will serve withRepresentative to the probate of deTRUE TEST COPY A TRUE COPY TEST: out Court supervision. All cedent´s will) shall be unknown heirs and heirs TRUE TEST COPY filed with the Register of REGISTER OF WILLS 07/12, 07/19, 07/26/13 whose whereabouts are REGISTER OF WILLS Wills, D.C., 515 5th unknown shall enter their 7/19, 7/26, 8/2/2013 Street, N.W., 3rd Floor 7/5, 7/12, 7/19/13 appearance in this Wa s h i n g t o n , D . C . proceeding. Objections 20001, on or before to such appointment January 19, 2014. shall be filed with the Claims against the deRegister of Wills, D.C., cedent shall be pre-
Superior Court of Superior Court of the District of the District of District of Columbia District of Columbia PROBATE DIVISION PROBATE DIVISION Washington, D.C. Washington, D.C. 20001-2131 20001-2131 Administration No. Administration No. 2013ADM600 2013ADM625 Lawrence C. Clarence Christopher Edward James Decedent Decedent NOTICE OF NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT, APPOINTMENT, NOTICE TO NOTICE TO CREDITORS CREDITORS AND NOTICE TO AND NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS UNKNOWN HEIRS Nancy G. Christopher, Meka R. Burch, whose whose address is 1077 address is 2317 Hartford 30th St. NW, WashingStreet, SE, #301, ton, DC 20007 was apWashington, DC 20020 pointed personal reprewas appointed personal sentative of the estate representative of the Lawrence C. estate of Clarence EdChristopher, who died on ward James who died on December 24, 2012 with June 2, 2013 without a a will, and will serve withwill, and will serve without Court supervision. All out Court supervision. All unknown heirs and heirs unknown heirs and heirs whose whereabouts are whose whereabouts are unknown shall enter their unknown shall enter their appearance in this appearance in this proceeding. Objections proceeding. Objections NIcholas A. Martin to such appointment (or to such appointment Personal Representative to the probate of deshall be filed with the cedent´s will) shall be Register of Wills, D.C., TRUE TEST COPY filed with the Register of 515 5th Street, N.W., 3rd REGISTER OF WILLS EDT 2013 D.C. Wills, D.C., 515 5th TYPESET: Tue Jul 09 13:11:48 Floor Washington, 7/5, 7/12, 7/19/13 Street, N.W., 3rd Floor 20001, on or before Wa s h i n g t o n , D . C . January 12th, 2014. 20001, on or before SUPERIOR COURT OF Claims against the deTHE DISTRICT OF January 12. 2014. cedent shall be preCOLUMBIA Claims against the desented to the underPROBATE DIVISION cedent shall be presigned with a copy to the sented to the under- W a s h i n g t o n , D . C . Register of Wills or filed 20001-2131 signed with a copy to the with the Register of Wills Foreign No. Register of Wills or filed with a copy to the under2013FEP70 with the Register of Wills signed, on or before Date of Death with a copy to the underJanuary 12th, 2014, or 04/06/08 signed, on or before be forever barred. PerJanuary 12, 2014, or be CARL IVEY sons believed to be heirs forever barred. Persons Decedent or legatees of the deNOTICE OF believed to be heirs or cedent who do not reAPPOINTMENT legatees of the decedent ceive a copy of this notice OF FOREIGN who do not receive a by mail within 25 days of PERSONAL copy of this notice by mail its first publication shall REPRESENTATIVE within 25 days of its first so inform the Register of AND publication shall so inWills, including name, NOTICE TO form the Register of address and relationCREDITORS Wills, including name, ship. address and relation- Monica N.C. Ivey whose Date of Publication: address is 4804 ship. July 12th, 2013 Wheeler Rd, Oxon Hill, Date of Publication: Name of newspaper: MD 20745 was apJuly 12, 2013 WDLR pointed personal repreName of newspaper: Afro-American sentative of the estate of Daily Washington Meka R. Burch Carl Ivey, deceased,by Law Reporter Personal the Register of Wills Afro-American Representative Court for Prince Newspaper TRUE TEST COPY Nancy G. Christopher George’s County, State REGISTER TYPESET: OF TueWILLS Jul 02 Personal of Maryland, on May 7, 7/12, 7/19/, 7/26/13 Representative 2008. Service of process may TRUE TEST COPY Superior Court of TYPESET: Jul 09 13:10:57 be madeEDT upon 2013 Betty MarREGISTER Tue OF WILLS the District of lene Taylor, 1410 Girard 7/12/, 7/19, 7/26/13 District of Columbia St., NW, #B12, WashingPROBATE DIVISION ton, DC 20009 whose Superior Court of Washington, D.C. designation as District of the District of Columbia agent has 20001-2131 District of Columbia been filed with the RegisPROBATE DIVISION Administration No. ter of Wills, D.C. Washington, D.C. 2013ADM611 The decedent owned the 20001-2131 Brenda Williams following District of Administration No. Decedent Colombia real property: 2013ADM632 Richard Basile 1520 23rd St. SE, George F. Sullivan, Jr. 6305 Ivy Lane, Suite Washington, DC. Decedent 416 Claims against the deNOTICE OF Greenbelt, MD 20770 cedent may be preAPPOINTMENT, Attorney sented to the underNOTICE TO NOTICE OF signed and filed with the CREDITORS AND APPOINTMENT, Register of Wills for the NOTICE TO NOTICE TO District of Columbia, 500 UNKNOWN HEIRS CREDITORS Indiana Avenue, N.W., Silky Sullivan, whose AND NOTICE TO address is 5410 Tinkers Washington, D.C. 20001 Creek Place, Clinton, MD within 6 months from the UNKNOWN HEIRS 20735 was appointed date of first publication of Marcia Lee, whose adpersonal representative this notice. dress is843 21st Street, Monica N.C. Ivey of the estate of George F. NE, #3, Washington, DC Personal Sullivan, Jr. who died on 20002, appointed perRepresentative(s) June 6, 2013 without a sonal representative of TRUE TEST COPY will, and will serve withthe estate of Brenda WilREGISTER OF WILLS out Court supervision. All liams, who died on Octounknown heirs and heirs ber 25, 2012 without a whose whereabouts are Date of first publication: will, and will serve withunknown shall enter their 07/12/13 out Court supervision. All appearance in this unknown heirs and heirs proceeding. Objections Name of newspapers whose whereabouts are to such appointment and/or periodical: unknown shall enter their shall be filed with the The Daily Washington Register of Wills, D.C., Law Reporter appearance in this 515 5th Street, N.W., 3rd The Afro-American proceeding. Objections Floor Washington, D.C. to such appointment TYPESET: Tue Jul 16 18:24:30 EDT 2013 20001, on or before 07/12, 07/19, 07/26/13 shall be filed with the January 12, 2014. Register of Wills, D.C., Claims against the deSuperior Court of 515 5th Street, N.W., 3rd cedent shall be prethe District of Floor Washington, D.C. sented to the underDistrict of Columbia 20001, on or before PROBATE DIVISION signed with a copy to the January 05, 2014. Washington, D.C. Register of Wills or filed Claims against the de20001-2131 with the Register of Wills Administration No. cedent shall be prewith a copy to the under2013ADM651 sented to the undersigned, on or before Robert D. Lucus signed with a copy to the January 12, 2014, or be Decedent Register of Wills or filed forever barred. Persons Ronald Dixon believed to be heirs or with the Register of Wills Bynum & Jenkins legatees of the decedent 1010 Cameron Street with a copy to the underAlexandria, VA 22314 who do not receive a signed, on or before Attorney copy of this notice by mail January 05, 2014, or be NOTICE OF within 25 days of its first forever barred. Persons APPOINTMENT, publication shall so inbelieved to be heirs or NOTICE TO form the Register of CREDITORS legatees of the decedent Wills, including name, AND NOTICE TO who do not receive a address and relationUNKNOWN HEIRS copy of this notice by mail ship. Ronald Dixon & Myra Joy within 25 days of its first Date of Publication: Branch whose adpublication shall so indresses are 1010 CamJune 12, 2013 form the Register of eron Street, Alexandria, Name of newspaper: VA 22314 and 11917 Wills, including name, Afro-American Gardenia Drive, address and relationWashington Law Fredericksburg, VA Reporter ship. 22407 were appointed Silky Sullivan Date of Publication: personal representatives Personal July 05, 2014 of the estate of Robert D. Representative Lucus, who died on June Name of newspaper: TRUE TEST COPY REGISTER OF WILLS
unknown heirs and heirs whose where-abouts are unknown shall enter their appearance in this proceeding. Objections to such appointment (or to the probate of decedent´s will) shall be filed with the Register of 13:04:11 EDT 2013 LEGAL NOTICES Wills, D.C., 515 5th Street, N.W., 3rd Floor Wa s h i n g t o n , D . C . 20001, on or before January 19, 2014. Claims against the decedent shall be presented to the undersigned with a copy to the Register of Wills or filed with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned, on or before January 19, 2014, or be forever barred. Persons believed to be heirs or legatees of the decedent who do not receive a copy of this notice by mail within 25 days of its first publication shall so inform the Register of Wills, including name, address and relationship. Date of Publication: July 19, 2013 Name of newspaper: Afro-American Washington Law Reporter Juliette J. Lunsford Personal Representative
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Howard Team Wins Innovation Contest Morgan Students Designing and The thorny issue of transportation efficiency Building Artscape 2013 Exhibit in the Washington, D.C. region could be solved by broadening bicycle sharing to include a pod car system, which would feature automated vehicles operating on a network of guide ways. That solution, which is a long way from being put into place, was good enough to win a team from Howard University first place in the 2013 Partnership for the Advancement of Collaborative Engineering and Education (PACE) Collaboration and Innovation Challenge. The team will travel to the 2013 PACE Annual Forum held July 21-26 in Pasadena, Calif. to present their winning project and accept the award. “I am elated about this win because the engineering students worked extremely hard on this project,” said Sonya T. Smith, chair of the Department of Mechanical Engineering, who participated on the team. “Considering that two of the three engineering team members were freshmen during the last academic year, this win is a testament to the caliber of students Howard attracts and their preparation by the mechanical
Students and faculty from the School of Architecture and Planning have been invited for the third straight year to participate and exhibit an environmental installation for Artscape. The project, titled Destination 1, is a music pavilion and DJ dome inspired by the visionary ideas of Buckminster Fuller. A forefather of the modern sustainability movement, Fuller sought ways to help humanity better understand the inherent connections of Earth’s living systems that bind us all together. Melding with Artscape’s 2013 theme “No Passport Required,” Destination 1 seeks to celebrate the oneness of the human race regardless of nationality, ethnic, geographic, cultural or financial boundaries. Working with reclaimed, re-purposed materials, Destination 1 seeks to deconstruct those boundaries. Thus, by promoting a global “oneness” and encouraging Courtesy Photo visitors to think holistically about our planet, we can engineering program,” she added. encourage all to be better The competition is an annual challenge stewards of the planet aimed at promoting collaboration between we share, our “Spaceship students in different majors with the intent of Earth.” fueling innovation in the areas of engineering, Led by faculty members industrial design, manufacturing and market Brian Grieb, AIA and Brian research. The collaborators are General Motors, Stansbury, Destination 1 Autodesk, Hewlett Packard, Oracle and will be a centerpiece of the Siemens PLM Software. festival along the Charles Street promenade. The See more on afro.com Courtesy Photo team has collaborated with local DJ’s and artists Students work on the models for who will help activate Destination 1. the space with music performances. Throughout the three-day event, DJ’s will be spinning found records for a local salvage company. On Saturday evening, the By AFRO Staff sounds of Kinetic Light Instruments designed by artists McCormack and Figg, will help bring the first ever “Artscape After Dark” event to life. The first Black astronaut to walk in space lead an exhibition “We are excited to once again be selected by Artscape and the of what 50 middle school students helped produce in a tough Baltimore Office and Promotion & the Arts,” said Brian Grieb, faculty math and science camp, July 12, at Bowie State University. advisor for Destination 1. “The event provides a fantastic environment for Under the guidance of Dr. Bernard A. Harris Jr., the our students to display their talents and creative energy, while creating a campers created spacesuit coatings that would endure the harsh vibrant and thought provoking space for festival attendees.” environment of space but consisting of only household items. “Working on Destination 1 is extremely rewarding to see our The ExxonMobil Bernard Harris Summer Science Camp concepts and models become physical structures,” said team member at Bowie State, founded by former astronaut Dr. Bernard A. Courtney Morgan, a junior in the architecture program at Morgan State Harris Jr., is one of 20 camps being held on university campuses University. “It’s hard work, but at the end of day when you walk past all nationwide to immerse campers in hands-on, team-based the things we have built, it definitely puts a smile on my face seeing what learning activities designed to reveal the science behind the latest we have accomplished.” technology, increase environmental awareness and explore how Learn more at: www.destination1.org math impacts daily life.
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