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Transportation Officials Size up WMATA’s SafeTrack Plan

By Sam P.K. Collins WI Contributing Writer @SamPKCollins

By Sarafina Wright WI Staff Writer When Metro initiates its yearlong rehabilitation shutdown beginning Saturday, June 4 at midnight, thousands of D.C., Virginia and Maryland residents who work or socialize after hours will have to look elsewhere for public transportation.

The District Department of Transportation [DDOT] encourages Metro customers to plan ahead and find the best alternative to meet their needs. But how will the pend-

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Ward 8 Council Candidates Engage Youth

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And to kick off our coverage, we chose to take a look at one of the nation’s most respected television and radio personalities, Russ Parr, who returned to one of the DMV’s hottest radio stations earlier this year following significant lineup changes at Radio One DC.

Not even the cries of teenagers and young adults eager to have their questions addressed could compel Ward 8 D.C. Councilmember LaRuby May to stay through an entire public campaign event.

Less than halfway into last week’s City Council Candidates Forum, May, the incumbent entering the June 14th Democratic primary, departed just as Samantha Davis, founder of the Black Swan Academy and moderator of the discussion, read a question to the candidates.

To her defense, May had informed Davis that she had a prior engagement before the start of the forum, but for several members of the audience, her departure prompted feelings of anger or disappointment.

“The most important part of the job is showing up. Either Councilmember May doesn’t show up or she always has to leave,” said Ike Foster, a Southeast resident and head of the local nonprofit ‘Out of the Mouth of Babes.’

Foster, along with nearly 60 young people, parents, residents and community organizers, converged on the main lobby of the FBR Branch Boys & Girls Club at the ARC to hear the candidates’

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5The Washington Nationals dedicated Game One of the weekend series with the St. Louis Cardinals as Black Her-

itage Day, an annual event chronicling the work of the Greater Washington Urban League. Included in the pre-game ceremonies was the recognition of Virginia McLaurin, the local centurion made famous after dancing at the White house with President Barack Obama. Pictured is Nationals Manager Dusty Baker presenting McLaurin with a shirt to remember the day on Tuesday, May 26, at Nationals Park in Southeast. / Photo by John E. De Freitas

CELEBRATING AFRICAN-AMERICAN MUSIC APPRECIATION MONTH

Disc Jockey Russ Parr: Still Serving Up the Hits

Entertainment Veteran Taking D.C. Radio by Storm

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June marks the annual celebration of Black music in the U.S. – a practice first started in 1979 by President Jimmy Carter now referred to as African-American Music Appreciation Month after a name change by President Barack Obama during his first term in

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W I HBreak O T the T OCycle P I C of S Women Domestic Violence Council Ends Debate, Approves Closure of DC General COMPILED BY D. KEVIN MCNEIR / WI EDITOR

By The Tia DC Carol Jones enforcement. saidofthey Council recently held a law second vote on theShe closure the

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Among the programs Marlow sense of uniformity in the way wants to see implemented are provide quality housing for the District’s homeless population.

When L.Y. Marlow's domestic victims and stricter restraining order policies, In response to the vote,23-yearMayor Muriel Bowserviolence said the following. old “Today daughter told her the father survivors are treated. marks a milestone in our shared commitment to provide more rights for victim's families of her daughter threatened her “She'shousing using her owna personal homeless families, clean, safe and dignified – and fair shot to intervene on behalf of a viclife, and the life of their child, story, her own personal pain to tim, a domestic violence assessat aknew pathway to the middle With the debate now behind us, she something had toclass be . . .push forward,” Davis-Nickens ment unit coupled with further I look Out forward with neighbors across the District to build done. of to herworking frustration said about Marlow. training for law enforcement replacement facilities that we can all be proud of and that said reflectanyone the best agencies, a Child's Life Protecwith law enforcement's handling Davis-Nickens whosituation, we are as ashe society.” ofofthe decided to who reads Marlow's book will tion Act and mandatory counselalso expressed hercamthanks to Chairman Council for approving the plan while startBowser the Saving Promise “get it.” ShePhil saidMendelson she “puts and the theing for batterers. acknowledging those residents and organizations advocated for the closure DC paign. case in suchwho a way, the average “Ifofwe areGeneral. ever going to eradi“It seems to be a vicious cycle person can get it.” She said at the cate domestic violence, we must that won't turn my family end of the day, the book will look at both sides of the coin. loose,” Marlow said. Marlow help people begin to have a dia- We need to address both the vicshared her story with the audi- logue about domestic violence. and the batterer,” Marlow Attorney General Karl A. Racine has joined atim multistate coalition urging Congress ence at the District Heights Also present at the event was said. to immediately fund research by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Domestic Violence Symposium Mildred Muhammad, the exMarlow would also like to see the of causes prevention of gun-related injuries and death. on May 7 at the District [CDC] Heights intowife Johnand Allen Muhammad, programs designed to raise Racine joins state attorneys, callingawareness for Congress to both eliminate Municipal Center. The sympowho12 wasother sentenced to six consecamong children in the language that blocks research efforts and to directly fund the CDC to study the causes sium was sponsored by the utive life terms without parole public and private schools. She of gun violence.

Family and Youth Services by a Maryland jury for his role in feels children need to be educat“Our solutions to prevent gunattacks violenceinshould be informed sound scientific Center of the city of District the Beltway Sniper ed about domesticbyviolence.

Heights and the Nationalstudy Hookof root causesMildred and riskMuhammad factors,” Racine “Thishave research is crucial better 2002. is said.“We to stop being to pasUp of Black Women. understanding the founder of After the Trauma, poor how we can address this problemsive-aggressive nationally andwith here in the chilDistrict, Marlow has written awhere book, an organization that toll helps theyear.”dren about domestic violence,” gun violence takes a tragic every “Color Me Butterfly,” which is ayear,survivors of experienced domestic violence Marlow said.in the number of homiLast the District a 54 percent increase story four the generations of and their of children.

Marlow hasBlacks worked breaktwice cides about over 2014, overwhelming number which involved firearms. Meanwhile, areto nearly domestic violence. The book is in fear six years. of abuse in herhave family, as likely to be injured or killed by guns“Iaslived whites.

Andforwhile moreSix than athe halfcycle million Americans died by inspired by her own experiences, years in fear is a long time. It is and is confident the policies she firearms over the past 20 years, federal funding for research into gun violence has been cut by 96 percent. and those of her grandmother, not an easy thing to come out is pushing for will start that The attorneys say that sidelining the CDC severely limits data collection and discourages public health her mothergeneral and her daughter. of,” she said. process. professionals working in this field.

She said everyfrom time she reads Mildred Muhammad said “I plan to take these policies to excerpts from her book, she still people who want to help a Congress and implore them to can not believe the words came domestic violence victim must change our laws,” Marlow said. from her. “Color Me Butterfly” be careful of how they go into “I will not stop until these poliwon the 2007 National “Best the victim's life, and understand cies are passed.”

Books”Walmart Award. recently marked thethat she mayofbe in “survival anniversary its Veterans Wel- Tia Carol Jones can be reached “I wasHome just 16-years-old when mode”. come Commitment initiative with the announcement that at tiacaroljones@sbcglobal.net my eyehave firsthired blackened and my in Maryland “Before and you 81 get vets to 'I'm going they 1,421 veterans in D.C. lips Since bled,”the Marlow said. to kill you,' it started as a verbal launch of the program in May 2013, the company has WI Elaine Davis-Nickens, presihired 130,828 veterans. The program guarantees a job offer to any dent of the National Hook-Up honorably discharged ofeligible, Black Women, said there is no U.S. veteran who was within 12 months of active duty.

Despite consistency in the way domestic unemployment among veterans being at its lowest eight violence issues are in dealt withyears, by according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, veterans from the Gulf War era continue to be under- or unemployed.

“Walmart has shown time and time again that it truly values its employees by discussing your past experiences and figuring out how those skills will help make you successful in the company,” said James Mason, Auto-Center Care Technician at the Landover Hills Walmart and former Sgt. in the U.S. Army. “I am so glad I found a position that utilized my skill set in a company that valued my military background.”

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Publishers Pleased with Congressional Action on Advertising

By Stacy M. Brown WI Senior Writer For Jonathan Sanchez, news of Democratic Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton and many of her colleagues formally requesting an investigation into how federal government agencies spend advertising dollars presents a welcome, long overdue and pleasant surprise.

Sanchez, the associate publisher and chief operating officer of the East Los Angeles-based Eastern Group Publications, Inc., which boast a loyal readership of about 500,000 subscribers, has long lobbied for government agencies to include Hispanic and other minority-owned newspapers when considering placing ads.

“This letter that Congresswoman Norton sent to the Government Accountability Office on Friday, April 29 was great and I appreciate all those members who signed the letter,” Sanchez said. “I have been working on this issue for years and I am glad this is finally becoming a reality.”

Sanchez has worked closely with many Latino members who’ve agreed to support efforts by the National Association of Hispanic Publications, who along with the National Newspaper Publishers Association – the Black Press USA – have sought to understand why member newspapers have been excluded from the lucrative advertising deals government agencies have made with other news organizations.

Norton’s letter came a little more than one month after she held a press conference on Capitol Hill with leaders from the NAHP and NNPA. At that press conference, Norton called on the GAO to perform a new study and update a 2007 report that revealed government agencies spent $4.3 billion in advertising but just a pittance of that amount was spent with minority media publications.

She reiterated that call in her new letter.

“The federal government is the largest advertiser in the United States, and it is im-

portant that news outlets and media companies owned or published by people of color with a primary mission to serve communities of color have the same opportunities as other media outlets – especially as African-Americans and Hispanic-Americans continue to grow in number in our country,” Norton said.

The Congresswoman also secured the support of a number of others in the House of Representatives.

Congressional Black Caucus Chairman G.K. Butterfield, California Rep. Karen Bass, New York Rep. Yvette Clarke, Ohio Rep. Marcia Fudge, Michigan Rep. John Conyers, Georgia Rep. John Lewis, and California Rep. Maxine Waters – all Democrats – were among those who signed Norton’s letter and called for action.

“We believe that this request is particularly timely because GAO will be conducting an audit of spending by federal agencies on public relations and advertising,” Norton said.

“We ask [the GAO] to take this opportunity to look into how much is spent with newspapers and other media companies that are owned by people of color and whose audiences are largely African-American or Hispanic,” she said.

In 2007, GAO looked into spending on advertising contracts with minority-owned businesses by five agencies – the Department of Defense, Department of the Treasury, the Department of Health and Human Services, the Department of the Interior, and the National Aeronautics and Space Administration – and found that just five percent of the $4.3 billion available for advertising campaigns went to minority-owned businesses.

Norton now wants an update from the GAO and more accountability. Her actions were met with enthusiasm by those in the Black and Hispanic press.

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1875 – James Augustine Healy is consecrated as Bishop of Portland, becoming the first African-American consecrated a Catholic bishop.

1951 – Kenneth Chenault, CEO and chairman of American Express, is born in Mineola, New York. He is the third black CEO of a Fortune 500 company.

1989 – Freddie Adu, soccer player and former member of D.C. United, is born in Tema, Ghana. In January 2004, he became the youngest American ever to sign a professional sports contract after he was selected by the United in the Major League Soccer draft.

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1906 – Josephine Baker, the world-renowned American-born French singer, dancer and actress, is born. In 1934, Baker became the first black woman to star in a major motion picture, ("Zouzou"). She also became an avowed civil rights activist, speaking out against the racism and segregation she faced as a performer in the United States.

1942 – Curtis Mayfield, famed singer-songwriter, guitarist and record producer, is born. Rising to prominence as a member of the Impressions, Mayfield penned the R&B group's politically charged "People Get Ready" at the height of the civil rights movement before going on to a successful solo career. He is perhaps best known for creating the soundtrack for the seminal blaxploitation film "Superfly."

1949 – Wesley A. Brown becomes the first African-American graduate of the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis.

1950 – Deniece Williams, Grammy-winning R&B and gospel music star, is born.

Known for her four-octave range, Williams sang backup for Stevie Wonder and recorded a string of R&B hits and successful duets with Johnny Mathis before her breakout pop

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hit, "Let's Hear It for the Boy," in 1984.

2008 – Barack Obama clinches the Democratic presidential nomination, becoming the first black candidate to lead a major party into a campaign for the White House.

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1961 – Soul crooner El DeBarge, who became a star with his siblings in the early 1980s before enjoying a successful solo career, is born.

1972 – Angela Davis, famed civil rights activist and Black Panther Party affiliate, is acquitted by an all-white jury in San Jose, California, of conspiracy charges stemming from a 1970 courtroom shootout.

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1945 – John Carlos, an American track and field athlete best known for raising a black gloved fist alongside Tommie Smith at the 1968 Olympics during the American national anthem after winning a bronze medal, is born.

1973 – Doris A. Davis is elected as mayor of Compton, California, making her the first-ever African-American woman elected mayor of a metropolitan city.

JUNE 6

1944 – Tommie Smith, an American track and field gold medalist at the 1968 Olympics who raised a black gloved fist with fellow American John Carlos, is born.

1966 – James Meredith, the first African-American student admitted to the segregated University of Mississippi, is shot in Mississippi by a white man during a civil rights march.

2004 – Phylicia Rashad of "The Cosby Show" fame becomes the first black actress to win a Tony for a leading dramatic role for her turn in "A Raisin in the Sun."

JUNE 7

1943 – Nikki Giovanni, renowned poet, writer, commentator, activist, and educator, is born in Knoxville, Tennessee.

1958 – Music legend Prince, who released 39 albums, won seven Grammy Awards, an Oscar and was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, is born in Minneapolis.

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1953 – The Supreme Court rules that restaurants and bars in Washington, D.C., are required to serve African-American customers. WI

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WITH THE TRIALS OF TWO BALTIMORE POLICEMEN ENDING IN A MISTRIAL AND ACQUITTAL, DO YOU BELIEVE ANY OF THE REMAINING OFFICERS CHARGED WILL BE FOUND GUILTY IN THE FREDDIE GRAY CASE? LARRY CARROLL, JR. / SEATTLE, WA

I don’t think it was an accident. They are negligent because they all were engaged and were all interacting with Freddie Gray. There was nothing in the back that was covered with padding. He was in their custody and under their care. They are all at fault.

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I’m not sure about who is responsible but police stick together, so I don’t think anyone will be punished.

LEROY BLACK / WASHINGTON, DC Somebody has to take responsibility for that young man’s death. If not a supervisor then the arresting officer but even it was an accident it was preventable.

LORETTA SPEARS / WASHINGTON, DC

Police officers have choices so someone should be held responsible. Even if he was being disrespectful – if he were a white man they would’ve handle him differently.

I worry about my sons being victimized by police.

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takes on issues of great concern to Ward 8 youth.

The Wednesday, May 25th forum came on the heels of a recent Ward 8 straw poll at Anacostia High School – an event which May did not attend.

Foster said that he and several of his neighbors have concerns about May’s “inability to connect with Denise Rolark Barnes regular people.”

Independent Beauty Consultant “It seems kind of crazy that when www.marykay/drolark-barnes.com I’m with people and I talk about her, 202-236-8831 they don’t know who she is,” said Foster, who admits he’s an ardent supporter of Trayon White, a community organizer and one of May’s opponents. “If you’re popular, you can walk through any one of these neighborhoods because the people got love for you. She goes places but only in certain areas of Ward 8 that believe they’re not part of that ‘East of the River’ stuff.”

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for the candidates.

In response to questions about violence and lack of youth jobs, May cited her legislative achievements and commitment to helping young people succeed, saying that she hired D.C. summer youth employees in her office once their term ended.

“It’s important that young people get in the process,” May said. “This year, I challenged all of my colleagues to not just say that we want more programs. It’s about putting money into services. We have to get the community involved. Crime is a holistic issue. We’re providing opportunities to make sure we’re giving you something to do other than commit crimes.”

White, a former employee of the D.C. Office of the Attorney General, touted his nearly 20 years of community work and criticized IMPACT teacher evaluations and standardized testing, saying it bores students and keeps them disengaged. Many in attendance signaled their approval with several bursts of applause.

Holmes, whose parents attended the forum, expressed a desire to change negative perceptions of Southeast and improve youth-law enforcement relationships.

“We’re fighting for you and your future. We need someone to combat the stereotypes,” Holmes said as walked around the room. “Ward 8 is more than that. I want to make sure its true essence is shown. We need to make sure police are engaging you instead of arresting you.

There are far too many who don’t know the difference.”

Though Dickens, a coach at

Johnson Middle School in Southeast, connected discipline issues to mental health problems, his responses failed to move audience members.

Other candidates found better luck in making their case to the youth.

One youth said she went into the event supporting May but switched over to White after hearing his diatribe about the lack of engagement in schools.

“I’ve seen posters of Trayon but this is my first time seeing him in person. He seems like he’s more focused on the youth and education,” said Rasheda Twitty, 18, a senior at Thurgood Marshall Academy who will attend Livingstone College in Salisbury, N.C. in the fall. “School’s boring and there’s nothing that interests us. I hope they can bring back more interesting clubs and sports.”

Regardless of who wins on June 14th, a good number of the young people said they would like to see changes to the status quo, especially when it comes to education.

“These candidates should help bring more Black teachers who want to teach in Ward 8 schools,” said Isaac Winslow, a student at Ballou Senior High School. During the forum, Isaac, a football player, decried the dearth of Black male teachers in his school.

“I always ask why we don’t have [teachers] who are Black,” he added. “This affects me because I can relate more to someone who shares my skin color. [The] teachers [I have now] try too hard to fit in and want to be cool more than try to give us what we need.” WI

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“The World According to Dominic” On Monday evening, amidst celebrations marking Memorial Day and honoring the contributions made by millions of veterans, some even to the ultimate sacrifice of death to keep America free, a new version of the film based on Alex Haley’s groundbreaking novel, “Roots,” premiered on several television stations including A&E and the History Channel.

I remember the original film which featured LeVar Burton and was shown in 1977 for eight, exciting nights as a miniseries that changed the way I looked at the world and my people. Almost 40 years have passed since Haley’s seminal piece took center stage as America reconsidered the issue of slavery while generating a newfound interest in the genealogies of African Americans.

When “Roots” debuted, I was a high school junior growing up in Motown with parents who were profoundly proud of their ancestors – a combination of Southern white (yes, master made a visit or two to my great-grandmother’s bedroom), West Baltimore Blacks

and Native Americans from two tribes.

I already knew my roots. But watching that film and realizing how resilient Blacks had to be just to survive the evils of slavery, racism and man’s inhumanity to man, made me even more determined to secure a quality education that would open the door to manifold opportunities. Right on! Right on!

Some say that they have seen enough stories about white men who raped black women.

Some say they have grown weary of reliving tales about black exploitation and the rampant destruction of families. Others say they already know the story of western slavery – even though the real deal was often sugarcoated or falsely presented in our classroom textbooks.

They therefore determine that films like “Roots” have little value in today’s society.

I heartily disagree.

One of the things that I admire about other ethnic groups, the Jewish people in particular, is their insistence on telling their story and sharing their history for each gen-

eration. In a sense, it’s their way of ensuring that youth understand who they are, paving the way for them to make their own mark in the world while never forgetting the lessons learned from those who came before them.

Back in 1977, I remember the buzz that circulated throughout my school as we shared our own insights as to what it must have been like for men like Kunta Kinte, the kidnapped West African on whom the book and film are based and women like his daughter, Kizzie. We were enthralled, astonished and then angered by what we read and what we saw.

But then, we realized that without the sacrifices of our ancestors, men and women treated more like animals than humans, we would not be here today. Only the strong survived.

As Kunta Kinte tells his daughter, “they can chain your body but they cannot chain your mind.”

For me these words speak volumes, serving as a prophetic

message of profound magnitude.

Perhaps I should go to those singing sister En Vogue who sang, “Free your mind and the rest will follow,” if Kunta’s words fall on deaf ears.

“Roots” served as a clarion call for me and many of my Motown pals. We were determined to change the world and to make our ancestors proud of us. And so we studied hard, stayed out of trouble, attend-

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D. Kevin McNeir is the editor of The Washington Informer, the former senior editor of The Miami Times and has been a member of the Black Press for over 20 years.

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5 Russ Parr continues to enlighten radio fans. / Courtesy Photo RUSS PARR from Page 1 Parr, a California native now living in Maryland, has changed his focus several times during his career. But he has always been connected to the entertainment industry in one way or another, eventually finding his niche as a disc jockey.

As the host of the nationally syndicated “Russ Parr Morning Show,” more than 3.2 million listeners in 45 cities, now including the Greater Washington Area, enjoy his on air artistry each weekday after his move from WKYS 93.9 FM to WMMJ MAJIC 102.3 FM. His weekend show, “On the Air,” continues on WKYS on Saturday mornings.

Parr said few changes have been made since his move to MAJIC. “We’re not changing the content much from what we did on WKYS,” Parr said. “We want to be edgy and informative while also continuing with the corny brand of humor for which I’m known. But now I can focus on more adult issues that pertain to the MAJIC demographic.”

Parr, who replaced the iconic Tom Joyner who previously held the weekday 6 to 10 a.m. time slot, described his target audience as Black women, 25 - 44 years old. But since his arrival, he’s pulled in a lot of

fans outside of the station’s anticipated listening group. A lot more.

“I first had mixed emotions taking over the slot of a radio legend like Tom. He’s the king of urban morning radio,” Parr said.

Radio One DC Senior Regional Vice President and General Manager Jeff Wilson said he was excited for the opportunity to expand the station’s audience and promote fresh new talent on WKYS. According to the station’s press information, Parr’s conversation, coupled with the music that people want to hear, and with words on film, fashion and news impacting the Black community, has provided a strong relationship with the D.C. audience that remains unmatched.

Meanwhile, Joyner continues to be one of the top urban radio personalities, reaching an estimated 7.4 million listeners now being followed by local fans on WOL1450 AM. “I knew that transitioning to Tom’s time slot and being successful was going to be a difficult task. But then, all of us in this industry know that it’s the nature of the business.

We’re all temporary. Someone else could be in this slot next week,” Parr added.

Many readers may remember Parr from his many years in Baltimore where his show had

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been on the air for 20 years – earning accolades and awards as the leading urban morning shows for many of those years.

But Parr has long been a chameleon of sorts, working as a stand-up comedian, an actor on television commercials and a recording artist, before finally turning his attention to establishing himself as a radio host.

He moved to the District in 1996 where he joined WKYSFM, 93.9. By the spring of 1997 his show had earned the enviable position of No. 1 in the D.C. radio market.

“I don’t believe I’m all that different from other syndicated radio hosts,” he said. “My thing is to be unpredictable – not to say that other hosts aren’t sometimes unpredictable too. I love doing spontaneous radio which often irritates our programmers. But I have to do what makes me and my listeners most comfortable.”

Parr said he hopes to continue to both attract and challenge new listeners.

“I particularly want to give greater focus to politics in America,” he said. “We’re living in dangerous times. The rhetoric is getting out of hand with classism and racism reaching epidemic proportions,” said Parr, who noted that during his free time he enjoys traveling with his wife and writing screenplays. WI

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Prince George’s Council Adopts Fiscal Year Budget

5The Prince George's County Council voted to adopt the 3.7 billion FY 2017 budget during a meeting held County Administration Building on May 26 in Upper Marlboro. / Photo courtesy of the Prince George's County Council

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By William J. Ford WI Staff Writher @jabariwill After last year's contentious budget battle that created a tax increase, Prince George's County Council unanimously adopted the fiscal year 2017 budget Thursday, May 26 without a tax increase.

The $3.7 billion budget, which would go into effect July 1, is an increase of 4.5 percent from the current budget and makes major boosts toward education and public safety.

“Together we have made significant progress in the progression and transformation of county in fiscal year 2017, but there is still work ahead to achieve the great and excellent future of Prince George's County,” said Council Chairman Derrick Davis (D-District 6) of Upper Marlboro. “We are all change agents that will guide our county to greatness.”

Last year, council voted to override budget vetoes from County Executive Rushern L. Baker III to impose a 15 percent increase, mainly to help fund education. He even threatened to take council to court based on adjusting the budget by more than 1 percent, but that didn’t happen.

Council eventually passed a 4 percent tax increase, the first hike residents paid in more than three decades.

“What a difference a year makes. Being a new member was kind of a trial by fire,” said Councilman Todd Turner (D-District 4) of Bowie, elected to council in 2014 and worked on his first budget last year.

Councilwoman Andrea C. Harrison (D-District 5) of Springdale wasn’t present for the budget approval.

Based on recommendations from Baker this year, education will receive the most funding at $1.9 billion, or 63 percent of the entire budget. Half of the anticipated revenue from the MGM Casino at National Harbor, expected to open later this year, will go toward public schools, the community college and libraries.

Construction and renovation projects are also scheduled at several schools such as Fairmount Heights and Suitland high schools and William Wirt Middle School in Riverdale.

The second-highest expenditure will be public safety, largely for the Police Department at

$307 million. About 150 officers will be hired, with some replacing those schedule to retire.

Funds also got allocated to build the new police headquarters in Upper Marlboro.

Council also approved Baker’s recommendation to use $1 million to combat domestic violence, which has contributed to several high-profile deaths this year. The county’s Health and Human Services will be one of the main agencies handling the money to offer mental health and other services.

Council contributed another $1.5 million for nonprofit organizations to assist in the battle against domestic violence. For example, the Family Crisis Center of Brentwood remains the only agency in the county that provides up to three months of temporary housing for those physically abused.

Officials will celebrate the grand opening June 9 for a Family Justice Center in Upper Marlboro, which will combine public and private services and resources for domestic violence victims.

“This is one of those things… you are punched in the gut when someone is put in that situation,” Davis said. “This is our effort to ensure we are doing everything we can to have a coordinated continuum of care that will work for families.”

In terms of revenue, the general fund anticipates collecting $3.1 million, an increase of $158 million, or 5.4 percent from the current budget. This stems from an increase in property, income and energy taxes, according to the budget.

The MGM Casino anticipates brining in nearly $20 million scheduled to open later this year, with about $3 million of that allotment to upgrade portions of Route 210.

Also on Thursday, council introduced a bill for the Baker administration to provide specific requirements when awarding contracts for government services. About $500,000 will create a new compliance division within the Office of Central Services that includes software to track the contracts.

“This came up a lot during our (budget) hearing process,” said Council Vice Chairwoman Dannielle Glaros (D-District 3) of Riverdale Park. “That was negotiated with the administration. All of pushed very hard on that.”

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P.G. Schools Task Tackles Student Safety Releases Extensive List of Recommendations

By William J. Ford WI Staff Writer @jabariwill After months of anticipation, a student safety task force created

by Prince George’s County Public Schools released its report Tuesday for the system to improve current policies, procedures, processes and practices designed to safeguard and protect students.

The 50-page document offers five dozen recommendations and more than two dozen suggestions with hopes of implementing most, if not all, of the proposals by next school year, which begins Aug. 23.

“I know firsthand how important safety and well-being of our students is to the parents, families, the teachers, staff and the residents of this county,” said Charlene Dukes, president of Prince George’s Community College and chair of the task force.

“It is the responsibility of adults to protect children from harm and that is the underlining theme in this report.”

The task force was created in February after former elementary school classroom aide and volunteer Deonte Carraway, 22, was charged with producing child pornography, child abuse and other offenses against at least 17 children. Police said the abuse took place at Judge Sylvania Woods Elementary in Glenarden, a church in Bowie and other locations.

According to the county court administration office, the next court proceeding takes place June 10 at 9:30 a.m. Carraway remains in the county jail.

Dukes said the task force wasn't charged with investigating the Car-

raway case, but put forth recommendations for improving student safety it said the school system should implement immediately, including: n requiring schools CEO Kevin Maxwell to publically report each year on systemwide efforts to student safety; n Maxwell ensuring all principals conduct safety assessments; n creating an Office of Monitoring, Accountability and Compliance to oversee the procedures and policies approved by the school board and fidelity in training to support increased accountability on preventing child abuse; n developing and applying a universal system, with the help of subject-matter experts, that will include a searchable database to identify those who pose risks to children; and n updating curriculum on ways to prevent child abuse that in kindergarten through 12th grade and engage parents and/or guardians in the process.

Maxwell said he already instructed his staff to examine and implement most of the recommendations.

“We are still carefully and thoroughly reviewing the findings of this report,” he said. “The task force’s findings were clear [that] much work is to be done.”

About 405 people responded with nearly 2,900 comments to a survey from the task force on four areas: culture and climate; reporting and training; screening of employees, volunteers, vendors and contractors; and curriculum and counseling.

The report lists some of the comments provided by parents, students and current and former employees.

One person wrote about a concern

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5A Charlene Dukes, president of Prince George’s County Community College, addresses the media during a May 31

news conference about the recommendations offered by a student safety task force she chaired. The group presented more than seven dozen proposals to enhance school safety. / Photo by William J. Ford

of inaccurate reporting: “I expect that when teachers and staff are welltrained in what to report they will feel more comfortable about placing reports. That is a big responsibility and it would be too bad to accuse someone wrongly, as well as overlook something that needs reporting.”

When asked about concerns some employees may have in reporting alleged abuse by their colleagues, Maxwell said, “Our job is not to protect each other. Our job is to protect the children.”

School board Chairman Segun Eubanks of Bowie said he will ask his colleagues to hold summer sessions to review and possibly approve any policies recommended by the task force.

“We are prepared to move quickly to take any action,” he said.

FAITH IN PUBLIC SCHOOLS

As a way to convince parents the county schools are safe, academically strong and financially solvent, officials held three sessions throughout the county called “Choose Public Schools.”

County Councilman Todd Turner (D-District 4) of Bowie said at a meeting May 25 at Largo High School he graduated from the public school system in New York City.

His daughter graduates from Bowie High School on June 1.

School board Vice Chairwoman Carolyn Boston of Fairmount Heights said her grandchildren attend the public schools.

Leron Allen said his daughter, Jayla, attended private schools from pre-school to 8th grade. After two of the schools closed, Allen and his wife decided to enroll her at Fairmount Heights High School in Capitol Heights.

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close,” Allen said. “I heard about Fairmount Heights not having a good reputation, so I made my presence known.”

Allen’s secret: he formed “a team” comprised of the principal, administrative assistant, bus driver and school board members.

Allen admitted he observed a few problems during the 100-plus days he visited the school during his daughter’s four-year stint, but he’s pleased that his concerns got resolved.

His daughter graduated May 20 and will attend the University of Maryland, Eastern Shore in Princess Anne in the fall.

“I felt comfortable after talking with everybody at the school,” he said. “Fairmount Heights taught her how to be real independent.

The public school is a great system if parents give it a chance.”

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The Great White Hope

with William Reed Did you know that when it was building to its economic dominance, the land of the free was the planet's largest slaveholding nation? Despite the moral superiority it regularly dispenses, America has never apologized for slavery.

If Black descendants of slaves are ever put right from this lingering crime against humanity, a White

Jew from Memphis will likely have played a role in that redress.

At the behest of Ninth Congressional District Rep. Steve Cohen, the U.S. House of Representatives in 2008 issued an apology to Black Americans for the institution of slavery, and the subsequent Jim Crow laws that discriminated against Blacks for decades. That apology it came with a caveat that the mea culpa could not be used as legal rationale for reparations.

It's curious that Cohen, the only White lawmaker to represent a majority Black district, led the move. Cohen drafted the resolution for "the fundamental injustice, cruelty, brutality and inhumanity of slavery and Jim Crow" segregation. Have Black lawmakers gone so "mainstream" that it takes a White to put forth such legislation to alleviate his constituents' pain? Although the Congressional Black Caucus "support-

Despite the moral superiority it regularly dispenses, America has never apologized for slavery.

William Reed / ed the bill," Cohen was the one with nerve to play that race card.

American officials have never formally apologized for slavery because such an admission opens the door for Black descendants of slaves to be awarded proper compensation. From President Obama down the ballot, Black American officials have not addressed inequities of the color

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line, instead bowing to "American exceptionalism" — that the United States has a unique ideology based on liberty, egalitarianism, individualism, republicanism, democracy and laissez-faire business.

Many in America hold values that its history and mission give the United States superiority over other nations and are not obligated to right this terrible wrong.

Cohen has shown just how feckless Blacks in Congress have been representing Blacks. For decades, the congressional seat Cohen holds was occupied by Harold Ford Sr. and Harold Ford Jr., whose family used politics to build a dynasty to feather their own nests. The Ford family built a political reign in Shelby County, Tennessee. John Ford was a state senator for over 30 years. Harold Ford Jr. was the Democratic candidate for the Tennessee Senate seat in 2006. Ford brother Emmitt was elected to his state House seat in 1974. John held a state Senate seat.

Will Donald Trump make Blacks whole? Or will Hillary Clinton help Blacks get justice?

Over and above mainstream politics, Blacks should give serious and sober thought to how much America owes them. In 1850, an average slave in the South cost the equivalent of $40,000; mod-

ern-day reparations compensation could yield between $5.9 trillion and $14.2 trillion.

Slavery began in America with the African slaves brought to Jamestown, Virginia, in 1619, to aid in the production of such lucrative tobacco crops. Slavery was practiced throughout American colonies in the 17th and 18th centuries.

African-Americans' slave forefathers helped build the nation's economic foundations.

The invention of the cotton gin in 1793 solidified the central importance of slavery to the South's economy. America's westward expansion provoked great debate over slavery that tore the nation apart in the Civil War. Though the Union victory freed the nation's 4 million slaves, the legacy of slavery continues.

Representative politics has failed generation after generation of American slave descendants for half a century. It's time Blacks made positive moves toward their collective futures. Slavery was a civil relationship in which a person had absolute power over the life, fortune and liberty of another. It was a legal economic system of property law that allowed humans to be classified as property owned, bought and sold accordingly, and they couldn't unilaterally withdraw from the immoral arrangement.

There's a growing movement of Blacks for an apology and recompense for slavery. If you are a descendant of slaves, America owes you.

Make sure your elected officials aren't shorting you. Move to get people to agree of the degrading and debilitating impact that slavery had on Blacks. Concerned contemporary Blacks must demand an apology or commitment compensating those that suffered slavery's crimes against humanity.

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By Freddie Allen NNPA News Wire National News Editor When the National Museum of African American History and Culture opens in September, founding director Lonnie Bunch said that it will not only tell us a great deal of information about Black folks, but “it will tell us even more about what America is and what it can become.”

Bunch, who previously served as the associate director for curatorial affairs at the Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History in Washington, D.C.,. and as a curator of history for the California African American Museum in Los Angeles, said that, in some ways, the African-American community has led the charge in forcing America to be America and broadening discussions around freedom and citizenship.

“When you look at any president, from George Washington on the number one issue they had to deal with at some point was African-Americans,” Bunch said. “I really wanted people to recognize that this is all of our stories not just one community’s story.”

The decade-long search for artifacts that will live in the museum has been arduous, joyfully surprising and completely necessary for Bunch and

his team of curators.

“Even if we took everything from the Smithsonian, it would only give us 20 percent of what we needed anyway,” Bunch said. “The Smithsonian is a place where so much of your credibility is based on the material that you have.”

Although Bunch and his team were dedicated to the search, he confessed that he wasn’t sure what he’d find.

“I was always struck by my own work early in my career and how I would go into a home and I would talk to an elderly woman or a young man, and they would open a door and suddenly there would be wonders in front of me,” Bunch said. “So I had to believe that there were wonders out there that I couldn’t even imagine that were sitting in people’s homes.”

Still, Bunch was doubtful when Charles Blockson, a famous collector and African-American historian, reached out to him concerning personal items that had once belonged to Harriet Tubman.

“I just knew that he didn’t have anything,” Bunch said.

Still curious, he traveled to Philadelphia to meet with Blockson.

When he got there, Bunch said that

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NATIONAL MUSEUM from Page 16 Blockson opened a box and pulled out rare photographs from Harriet Tubman’s funeral, her personal hymnal and an amazing shawl that the civil rights heroine had worn before she died.

“While I was blown away by seeing this Harriet Tubman material, I was more humbled by the fact that he said, ‘and this needs to come to the Smithsonian for free,’” Bunch said. “He said, ‘I don’t want to sell it. I want people to engage with this material.’ And that kind of generosity makes all of this worthwhile.

The realization that even if people don’t know it, they’ve been waiting for this moment, to be able to share that story.”

Bunch realized that every artifact couldn’t be the size of a hymnal.

After talking to a few “train people,” Bunch traveled to Chattanooga, Tennessee, to meet with a collector who had a Southern Railways segregated railroad car from the 1920s.

When it was running, three-fourths of the car was reserved for Whites.

Black passengers walked through a swinging door that said “Colored” to get to their section. The railroad car was restored and lowered into the museum before exterior construction was completed.

“This is the kind of thing that will help people understand segregation in ways I don’t have to explain,” Bunch said.

The collection also includes a guard tower from the notorious Angola prison in Louisiana, a pinewood slave cabin from South Carolina, George Clinton’s Mothership, a pair of Michael Jordan’s iconic Air Jordan basketball sneakers, a jumpsuit worn by the late “Godfather of Soul,” James Brown, a letter signed by the revolutionary Toussaint L’Ouverture, and a training plane used by the Tuskegee Airmen.

The museum officials also wanted to spark conversations about the present-day challenges facing the Black community.

“A Justice 4 Trayvon placard and a Black Lives Matter T-shirt underscore the issues of persistent inequality and police brutality,” according to the New York Times.

Bunch said that he wanted visitors to the museum to realize that the waters of history have touched all of us and that everyone’s family’s story is relevant, even those who aren't famous.

“Often we think, ‘well, I’m not related to Frederick Douglass,’ or ‘I’m not Sojourner Truth,’ or ‘I didn’t break down this door in 1968,’” Bunch said. “So much of history is about the family that left the south for the north or the father who joined the union for the first time to

get a job in Detroit.

“We’re not all Martin Luther King Jr., but we’ve all profoundly shaped what this country can become,” Bunch said.

When it comes to helping people to understand the historical and personal value of their family heirlooms, it’s less about what the museum collects, Bunch said, and more about what they’re able to preserve.

And the Black press, unlike any other institution, has helped to preserve those stories and the lived experiences of the Black community.

“The Black press really has been the guardian of the Black community since 1827. It is the Black press that illuminated all of the dark corners,” Bunch said. “It’s the Black press that both told the unvarnished truth about racial mistreatment and about lynchings.”

Bunch also noted that it was Jet magazine that showed the picture of Emmitt Till when nobody else would.

The Black press led so many of the fights against injustice and racial discrimination.

Bunch said that it was the Black press that protested President Theodore Roosevelt's move to expel the 25th United States Infantry Regiment, a unit of the Buffalo Soldiers, in the “Brownsville Affair” in the early 1900s. The Black press also championed the integration of baseball in the 1940s.

“In some ways, it’s the Black press going back to ‘Freedmen’s Journal’ that articulates an America that had to live up to its stated ideals,” Bunch said. “In some ways, it’s the Black press, better than the founding documents that articulated what American could be and should be.”

Bunch said that the Black press is a really important part of America’s story and it was an important part that this museum had to explore.

According to Bunch, early copies of Black newspapers, including the Chicago Defender, an iconic African-American weekly newspaper, and linotype machines used to print newspapers dating back to the early 1900s will also be displayed. Visitors will learn how the Black press covered a variety issues throughout American history.

Bunch continued: “From my vantage point, what I want people to realize is that there has been and there will always be a need for alternative visions and alternative voices and the Black press has always done that and will continue to do that as we move into the future.”

The National Museum of African American History and Culture is scheduled to open Sept. 24. For more information about the museum, visit http://nmaahc.si.edu.

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HEALTH

New Mosquito Repellant Can Prevent Zika, Makers Claim Safe for Pregnant Women and Children

By Sarafina Wright WI Staff Writer A new certified organic mosquito-repellant spray can now be used to prevent the Zika virus, its developers claim.

The Fit Organic Mosquito Repellent, tested by scientists in Brazil specifically against Aedes Aegypti mosquitos, the primary carriers of the harmful virus, became available for purchase at the end of May. Todd Wichmann, president and founder of HealthPro Brands, said the product spent five years in development. It has a unique formula comprised of two key ingredients: organic lemongrass grown in Nepal and organic oleic acid derived from sunflowers in the United Kingdom.

"Oleic acid is a natural secretion that is emitted from dying insects — effectively a 'death scent,'" Wichmann said. "Once the scent is detected, insects avoid the area because they believe something will harm them."

Fit Organic first utilized organic oleic acid as part of its produce-wash product. They contend consumers immediately noticed the product repelled insects as well, which led Wichmann to investigate developing a new organically certified mosquito-repellent formula.

The product on sale now for less than $10 at Fitorganic.com and Amazon.com has been cleared as safe for pregnant women and children.

The company claims the scientifically proven mosquito-repellent

spray will be as effective as DEET, a common ingredient in insect repellants, for up to three hours with zero bites and without the potentially harmful side effects of using synthetic pesticides.

They also say that research shows the formula will work against mosquitos carrying the West Nile virus and malaria.

The formula comes at a important time where the Zika virus has ravaged communities in Brazil and South America, causing ailments such as joint pain, fever, rash and birth defects for pregnant women.

Microcephaly, a condition marked by underdevelopment of a baby's brain, is the most common related birth defect.

Fit Organic, a subsidiary of HealthPro Brands, one of the nation's leading manufacturers of

USDA-certified organic consumer products, tested its proprietary formula at Ecolyzer based in São Paulo, Brazil.

The mosquito-repellent spray will be made available in Brazil just in time for the Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro.

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critical time," Wichmann said.

"Nothing is more important than protecting mothers and their children from the horrible Zika virus. … We're proud to offer concerned mothers an organic option instead of something synthetic and dangerous like DEET." WI

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Violence: Newest Threat in NYC Schools

By K. Barrett Bilal Urban News Service

Osman Couey is a New York City teacher who allegedly threw Ka’Veon Wilson, a 7-year-old special-needs student, across a hallway at Harlem’s Public School 194.

Couey allegedly had manhandled his students before including a 2013 incident in which a parent complained that he grabbed her son by the ear and hurled him down a flight of stairs. He also was reprimanded three times in 2004 and 2006 for corporal punishment and verbal abuse.

But the Ka’Veon Wilson episode was different. The school’s security cameras captured this incident, giving the New York Police Department enough evidence to arrest Couey.

And the alleged assault occurred in an environment in which student-on-student and student-on-teacher violence has become pervasive. A behind-the-scenes glimpse into New York City’s public schools reveals widespread brutality, involving perpetrators and victims across many ages and sizes.

“I have seen staff provoke kids,” said one 30-year veteran Manhattan teacher, who requested anonymity. This teacher and other school professionals have experienced school violence first-hand.

In one incident, a 180-pound eighth-grader pushed her at the top of a stairwell, this teacher said. She grabbed the railing and stopped herself from tumbling down the stairs. She reported the unprovoked attack.

Nothing happened. And when this same instructor attempted to protect an innocent student from a tormenting elementary school classmate, the aggressive school boy caught the teacher off balance, rammed into her and kicked her, she said. A lasting scar bolsters this educator’s story.

“There was no support from the administration,” she said, adding that both the principal and staff told her it was her fault that she did not know how to handle “these kids.”

On one Bronx campus, Assistant Principal Mary Negron-Biancaniello broke both of her arms while protecting her face from a flying chair. She has since retired from Gotham’s

school system.

Last month, New York State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli released a report that criticized the city’s public schools for not reporting violent outbreaks. The audit also found numerous “unauthorized student departures.” It sampled 10 city schools and discovered 177 cases of students leaving the premises without permission. School officials made no apparent effort to retrieve these students.

The audit also uncovered 400 unreported violent incidents. Among these, 126 involved reckless endangerment, sexual offenses, weapons possession and assaults with physical injuries.

New York City’s Department of Education is mandated to update accurately the State Education Department’s Violent and Disruptive Incident Report. Albany uses this document to calculate each campus’s School Violence Index. This determines whether a school is “persistently dangerous.”

Thirty-two schools landed on New York State’s “persistently dangerous” list in 2015. Of these, 27 (84 percent) are in New York City.

“If a school has a lot of suspensions, instead of fixing the problems, the schools try to hide them,” said Francesco Portelos, a tenured instructor and candidate for president of the United Federation of Teachers. Many teachers are afraid to report classroom incidents because they wind up being blamed for them, Portelos said.

Teachers do get hurt. But what about the violence that they commit?

“We don’t want to defend teachers who are hurting children but we know what it is like to be accused of something while being innocent,” Portelos said. He said he has withstood 37 investigations in his 10 years as a Big Apple teacher.

All of these allegations against him proved false.

Meanwhile, Couey awaits trial for assault and acting in a manner injurious to a child under 16. And while a video brought his alleged violence to light, plenty of brutality in America’s largest school system remains in the dark.

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NIH Holds Career Day for D.C.-Area Science Students

By William J. Ford WI Staff Writer @jabariwill

5Students attend the 3rd annual Pathfinder's Day on the campus of the National Institutes of Health held May 24. / Photo by Roy Lewis

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The National Institutes of Health in Bethesda, Maryland, recently invited 250 area middle and high school students to learn about careers in science and hear several topnotch experts discuss their highly technical fields.

The students visited the NIH on May 24 as part of the institute's third annual Science Pathfinders Day. The event highlighted Mentoring in Medicine, a nonprofit organization that seeks to work with disadvantaged youth and inspire them to join the health care profession.

One of the mentors, Mairim Melecio-Vazquez, 25, who is pursuing a master's degree in neuroscience at CUNY College of Staten Island, New York, quizzed some students on their sense of smell.

Robell Yigegahal, a 17-yearold junior at the Takoma Academy in Silver Spring, tried to guess some aromas in small glass vases covered with a cloth, an exercise to teach students to identify a particular object and how smell becomes the first sense used after a person is born.

As the teen continued to sniff unsuccessfully, Melecio-Vazquez informed him the secret scents were cinnamon, parsley, coffee and cloves.

"Being here and hearing [the scientists'] backstories and [persevering] through situations just like me lets me know I can do it, too," said Yigegahal, who aspires to become a pediatrician. "I can become as successful as they are."

Students were bombarded with facts and figures about the NIH and its 27 centers that invests $32 billion on research and prevention of diseases such as cancer, aging and mental health.

Lauren V. Wood, a certified allergist and immunologist who heads a clinical team with NIH's National Cancer Institute and helped conduct early HIV research, told the youth of how a "jacked-up" immune

system creates a plethora of health problems.

Lawrence B. Daniels, a pediatric neurosurgeon at the New Neurons Neurosurgical Institute in Flemington, New Jersey, showed a video and explained how he removed a tumor from the brain of a 4-year-old child.

"I couldn't believe he was able to do that. He had to very careful to get that tumor out in the back of the brain," said Elizabeth Lozano, 16, a 10th-grader at Calvin Coolidge High School in northwest D.C. The students also conducted small experiments at various tables to identify their specific type of fingerprint, extract DNA from a strawberry and learn the lifesaving technique of cardiopulmonary resuscitation, or CPR. Students took a home folder with pamphlets on the library of medicine and the brain, as well as a copy of the NIH Medicine Plus magazine.

Faith Thomas, 13, a 7th-grader at Howard University Middle School of Mathematics and Science in Northwest, had difficulty pronouncing some of the scientific jargon: neuroanatomical, neurophysiological and Streptococcus pyogenes, a species of bacteria. That's not detracting her from pursuing science as a career.

"I like biology, but I may change my mind," she said.

"My dad is an electrical engineer, so I may do that."

Courtney Ferrell Aklin, chief of staff for the NIH's National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities with a doctorate in clinical psychology, emphasized the importance of diversity in science. She said a decade-old study showed the majority of school-age children perceived doctors as white males who wear white lab coats and glasses.

"A more diverse, scientific workforce in the health care field improves access to care for underrepresented minorities," she said. "We need more of you. We need more of me.

Take your science classes seriously."

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Friends' Final Duel Ends National Spelling Bee in 3rd Straight Tie

5Jairam Hathwar (left) and Nihar Janga are declared co-champions in the 2016 Scripps National Spelling Bee. / Photo

by Dorothy Rowley

By Dorothy Rowley WI Staff Writer When Jairam Hathwar and Nihar Janga met for the first time a year ago, they clicked, becoming fast friends.

But little did the pair know, a year later they'd end up in a dramatic final showdown in the 2016 Scripps National Spelling Bee, where they boldly — and sometimes not-soboldly — spelled a multitude of words, many with crazy and bizarre origins and meanings.

And at the end of Thursday's hard-fought battle inside the Gaylord Hotel and Resort at Maryland's National Harbor, the two emerged as co-champions of the bee, which has become an American institution since its establishment 89 years ago.

"At times I was a little nervous," said Jairam, 13, a Painted Post, New York, native whose brother Sriram also won the event in 2014. "But I knew I had to keep going and try my hardest all the way through, even for the words I didn't really know."

Nihar, 11, the youngest student to win the competition since 2000, agreed.

"I'm also very proud of myself and all my hard work," the Austin, Texas, native said amid the colorful field of confetti that filled the stage. "I

never thought I would win. I knew the crowd was cheering after I spelled a word, but I [blocked it out] so I wouldn't be distracted when it came time to spell the next word."

The three-day bee, which included 24 intense rounds, culminated in a marathon finish for the two determined competitors. Jairam correctly spelled "Feldenkrais," a medical term used for a system of aided body movements intended to increase bodily awareness and ease tension.

Nihar immediately followed by spelling "gesellschaft," which means a rationally developed mechanistic type of social relationship characterized by impersonally contracted associations between persons.

The contest ended in a tie for the third straight year, after going since 1962 without co-champions. The two winners outlasted 285 students from the United States and several countries around the world who beat the odds to be part of the ESPN-televised competition, which attracts roughly 11 million participants annually.

For their efforts, Jairam, a 7th-grader at The Alternative School for Math and Science in Corning, New York, and Nihar, a 5th-grader at River

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Ridge Elementary School in Austin, were awarded $2,500 in U.S. savings bonds and split a $40,000 cash prize. The two also appeared Tuesday on ABC's "Live with Kelly."

When asked what they planned to do with their share of the money, both readily responded it would be saved for college.

More than 270 organizations, include The Washington Informer, serve as administrators for local bees from which the top contestants advance to the Scripps contest.

This year marked Jairam's second time and Nihar's first time participating in the national finals.

Rich Boehne, president and CEO of The E.W. Scripps Company, said the victors proved their depth of knowledge of root words and word origins.

"Round after round they mastered some of the most challenging words in the English language," Boehne said.

"The entire week was a showcase of very talented students who have dedicated so much time and effort to this skill.

Scripps commends their performance, and every year we take great pride in our stewardship of the nation's largest and longest-running educational program."

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SUMMER PROGRAMS, ACTIVITIES

Chancellor Kaya Henderson said in recent statement to the DCPS family, that the onset of summer fun also means continued learning and development opportunities for students and educators.

The chancellor went on to list several DCPS programs and activ-

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ities that will take place this summer in both in D.C. and around the world to keep minds fresh and sharp after schools close over the

next couple of weeks: • Internships: 500 high school students will be exploring careers, from hospitality to technology, with private and government partners such as Marriott, Accenture, NASA, and the White House.

• Study Abroad: 400 8th- and 11th-grade students will go on trips all over the world, from Costa Rica to China to France, to learn about language, culture, and service.

• Summer Enrichment Model Program and Summer School: DCPS will be offering programming that’s engaging and academically challenging for students to get extra learning opportunities outside of the school year.

• Summer Reading: Reading is a fun way to learn new things over the summer and stay on track for next school year. DCPS will provided every student in kindergarten through 5th-grade with at least

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three new books to take home over the summer.

• New Cornerstones: Teachers are improving and creating new Cornerstone assignments this summer for academic year 201617.

• LEAP Training: Teacher leaders make up one-third of content leaders for LEAP, our new Professional Development model, making them a large part of the foundation for improving teacher practice across the district.

• New Teacher Orientation: As new teachers are brought to DCPS, the expertise of veteran teachers is relied on to prepare them for next school year.

• Enrollment: Enrollment season started April 1. Parents are reminded to submit their child’s enrollment forms to his or her school.

DCPS will be highlighting all of these and more on its social media accounts and website all summer long.

Be sure to follow DCPS on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram for a look at the incredible things being done, even when school isn’t in session.

5Local go-go musicians have been

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“Ju Ju” House introduced students to the cultural origins of go-go, helped them practice familiar beats on the keyboard and drums, and led the class in song and dance.

So far, more than 15 schools have participated in the program.

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Athletics are an important part of the DCPS experience, and its ‘EMERGING MALE spring sports programs are knocking it out of the park.

SCHOLARS’ During the week of May 16Several graduating seniors H.D. Woodson Senior High School and 20, the school system featured stuPhelps Architecture, Construction dent athletes from across the city, and Engineering High School, including Rephael Scott, a senior both in Northeast, were honored at Ballou Senior High School kin on May 20 for their commitment Northeast, who is on the baseball to academic and professional from team.

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Next year, the students honored will be attending college to continue their studies and pursue a variety of career paths, including finance, medicine, and computer science.

‘GO GO’ GOES TO SCHOOL

Local go-go musicians have been visiting DCPS classrooms to teach students about the history of the genre and the art of making music.

During these interactive visits artists such as Cherie “Sweet Cherie” Mitchell-Agurs and William

5Rephael Scott, a senior at Ballou Senior High School in Northeast, excelled on the baseball team./Photo courtesy DCPS

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CAPTURE THE MOMENT 3 Thearon "Ranger" Williams, president, Maryland Buffalo Soldiers

Mother Chapter (left), presents a check for the development of the New African American Civil War Museum to Frank Smith, president, CEO and founding director of the museum on Sunday, May 29 in Northwest. /Photo by Roy Lewis

6 The parents of slain reporter Charnice Milton, Francine Milton and

Kenneth McClenton meet members of the press during a memorial held in the 2700 block of Good Hope Road on Friday, May 27 in Southeast. /Photo

by Roy Lewis

5 Congressman Charles B. Rangel received a Lifetime Achievement Award at the inaugural Multicultural Media Correspondent Dinner held at the National Press Club in Northwest on Friday, May 27. / Photo by Shevry Lassiter

4 Lonnie G. Bunch, III (2nd left), founding director, National Museum of African American History and Culture, posing with (L-R) Julie Koczela, chair, Historical Society of Washington, D.C.; Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton; John T. Suau, Executive Director, Historical Society of Washington; and D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser is presented with the 2016 Visionary Historian Award during the Historical Society of Washington's 122nd anniversary celebration on Thursday, May 26 at the Carnegie Library in Northwest. /Photo by Patricia Little

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OPINIONS/EDITORIALS EDITORIAL

Metro’s Rebuilding Plan Leaves Many in the Dark

As Metro unveils its “SafeTrack” plan and its shutdown schedule in order to make sorely needed improvements on the rail system, one thing is certain – it’s going to be a very long year for commuters.

Using phrases to describe what we can expect, including “major impact,” “very crowded trains” or “profoundly longer wait times,” reveals very little about what it’s going to be like to take the train for D.C., Maryland and Virginia residents. Couldn’t they be just a little more explicit? Guess not.

As for tourists visiting the DMV, they too will experience the ungodly delays with which local residents have already become far too familiar.

Meanwhile, thousands of local folks are still wondering how they’re going to get to work, to school, to church, to stores, to doctor’s offices, you name it.

Budgets will be cast to the wind with D.C. taxi and Uber drivers filling their pockets with our hard-earned dollars. Without question, many people will find themselves in the dark – tossed into the river without an oar or a canoe.

And commute times, for those willing and able to drive, will cause some to throw up their hands and wait a few additional hours before attempting to circumnavigate bridges and highways that are already more like parking lots than major thoroughfares, particularly during rush hour.

We all want our rail system to be safer and more reliable. Of course.

But Metro’s top brass had to know that you can’t run a system as big as theirs without attending to maintenance and infrastructure repairs.

It seems so elementary. After all, automobile owners realize that if they drive their car day after day without checking the oil, the brakes, the tires, and getting a tune up or checkup, that one day, that car will stop in its tracks. Now Metro has found its train stuck on tracks that are unsafe for its riders. Under the watch of some of Metro’s former head honchos, we are now forced to bear the brunt of their obvious ineptitude.

If you thought this was going to be a hot summer, think again. Without a dependable rail system in the nation’s capital, we predict that it’s going to be an unbearable scorcher.

Pack your picnic baskets, take a few books and make sure your cell phones are charged.

And say the following over and over again: Delay! Delay! Delay!

Warriors’ Comeback – An Inspiration for All The Golden State Warriors, under the leadership of their main man and point guard, Stephen Curry, survived a three-games-to-one deficit and defeated the Oklahoma City Thunder, 96 – 88, securing a spot in their quest to repeat as the NBA champions.

Sports aficionados will tell the story to their grandchildren years from now, while pretending to take a quick step to the basket, block a shot or hit a rainbow three-pointer – things that made a difference as the Warriors held on for victory and a shot at LeBron James and his Cleveland Cavaliers.

Sometimes we like to use sports as a metaphor for life. Certainly this recent Western Conference finals is apropos. One cannot say enough about the determination of Curry who willed himself and his team to victory, scoring 36 points including 15 in the fourth quarter, while also doling out eight assists.

He says that the key for game time performance is hard work in the gym.

Yes, practice does, or at least can, make perfect. No sweat, no glory.

Those unfamiliar with basketball may need a primer to understand the difficulty of the task that was before the Warriors – winning four games in a row against a monstrous opponent like the Thunder.

But the Warriors never gave up. They methodically worked their game plan and stuck to it. They assessed their opponent’s weak points and went after them. They believed in themselves and encouraged one another from tip off to the final horn. We could learn a lot from them.

Whether you’re rooting for the Warriors or the Cavaliers, this year’s NBA finals will certainly be one for the record books so put on your safety belts.

By the way, congratulations Steph and company.

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Your article, “Metro Youth Summit Targets Violence,” in the May 26, 2016 edition gave a very good overview of what probably took place at the summit. They seemed to have talked about more police presence and also having more youth taking responsibility for their actions, both of which are very good ideas. I am a Metro rider and have been riding it for years to and from work each and every day. It costs me a lot of money to ride and the fares seem to keep going up every time I turn around. These kids ride the Metro to and from school for free, and I see that as one of the problems. If it is free for them, it has no value, and if it has no value they don’t give a hoot about it. Ever since the Mayor put through the program for students to ride free, Metro violence has been going up, so I say make them pay and put some value back into riding the Metro. We need to teach our kids that certain things are valuable, and the most important thing for them to know is that education is valuable as well as everything that goes along with it, like traveling to and from school. Living in our society is not a free ride for anybody and that’s the lesson we should be teaching our young people.

I just wanted to write you a few lines to say how much I enjoy reading The Informer. It’s a valuable tool in understanding our community and world. Thanks for the opinions and editorial portion of your paper as well. It’s keeping me up to date!

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Still Uncertain About the RushCard I kept reading your story by Stacy Brown, “Simmons Puts RushCard Glitch Behind Him,” in the May 26th issue of The Washington Informer, hoping to read something that told me what a RushCard was or what the glitch was, but never got an explanation. Have I missed something? Is the RushCard a bankcard similar to a debit card? Did Russell Simmons swindle some people out of their money? Why would some people want to do harm to him? Is this RushCard legit? Sorry, but your story raised more questions for me than providing information.

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OPINIONS/EDITORIALS Guest Columnist

By Jeffrey L. Boney

Cop Killings Bear Strange Fruit for Families of Black Victims I'm about to be extremely facetious!

We're Black, right? We all like a "hook-up" on something every now and then, don't we?

Well, it seems as if Black people have found a way to instantaneously enhance their lives, and all it takes is the sacrifice of one of our loved ones.

Wanna hear more about this exciting new phenomenon that's sweeping the nation? I want to introduce every Black family in America to an innovative new way to lucratively bless your family for years to come:

"The New Black Benefit Package."

That's right, y'all. Forget about school. Forget about college. Forget about athletics. Forget about entertainment. Forget about learning a trade. Forget about life insurance.

Forget about investing.

Why the hell should we pursue any of that stuff, when all we have to do is send our Black men, women, boys and girls out here to get killed by members of law enforcement?

I mean, with the rate at which cities across America are breaking the bank to pay off Black families after the death of their unarmed loved ones, it seems as if these cities have seemingly come to the conclusion

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that this is the best way for Black families to become financially free and then remain quiet about the lack of law enforcement accountability in this country.

Let's just look at examples, some as recent as last year.

I know you remember Freddie Gray, right? He was the 25-year-old Black man who was murdered in police custody after suffering a severe spinal injury. Well, in September of last year, the city of Baltimore settled a lawsuit with his family for $6.4 million. I know what you're saying.

There were six officers who were indicted for Gray's death, right? Well guess what? Gray is still dead and

the city of Baltimore never acknowledged the police were wrong.

Just last month, the family of Tamir Rice, who was 12 years old when cops rolled up on him in 2014 and shot him to death in less than 2 seconds for having a toy gun, settled their lawsuit out of court with the city of Cleveland for $6 million.

Guess what? This Black family got a huge settlement and the officer who shot Rice got away with murder. No accountability whatsoever.

What about Eric Garner, the 43-year-old Black man who was choked to death on camera by an officer in July 2014? In July of 2015, New York City settled a lawsuit with

Garner's family to the tune of $5.9 million and as usual, the officer who killed him got away with murder.

Then you have 50-year-old Walter Scott, who was shot down from the back in cold blood by a police officer in South Carolina. Starting to see a pattern? The city of North Charleston agreed to settle a lawsuit with Scott's family for $6.5 million in October 2015. Although the officer, Michael Slager, has been charged and was terminated, the city refused to acknowledge that the officer or the police department did anything wrong.

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By Jesse Jackson

America's Crumbling Infrastructure a Clear and Present Danger ever, but the bridge is on its last legs.

America is literally falling apart.

In Flint, Michigan, children were poisoned by the lead contamination of the water. In Washington, D.C., the subway system is plagued by fires and delays. Arlington Memorial Bridge — which connects the North to the South, the Capitol to Arlington National Cemetery — may have to be closed soon. Kennedy’s eternal flame may burn for-

The American Society of Civil Engineers released a report last week once more warning the country of a massive investment deficit — an estimated $1.4 trillion shortfall over the next ten years — coming on top of years of underfunding and neglect.

This isn’t a matter of money.

The Obama administration has announced it plans to spend over $1 trillion to build a new generation of nuclear weapons and

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the planes, missiles and submarines that deliver them. These are weapons that can never be used.

We have spent over $2 trillion on the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq to date, with the final costs estimated at $4 trillion to $6 trillion.

The war in Afghanistan — an impoverished country where we have no strategic interest — is already the longest in our history and continuing.

We have the money. U.S. corporations stash trillions abroad to avoid paying taxes. If they paid what they owe — now estimat-

ed to be $700 billion — it would provide a down payment on rebuilding America. The federal tax on gasoline — dedicated to paying for infrastructure — has not been raised since 1993, even though gas prices have plummeted.

Interest rates on U.S. bonds are now so low that the Treasury could issue Rebuild America bonds and put people to work to rebuild the country — and the growth and increased productivity that results would generate revenues to repay the bonds.

Even establishment economists like Lawrence Summers argue that the program would literally pay for itself. And it would respond to the pleas of the bastion of economic conservatism — the International Monetary Fund — that is pleading with the U.S. and other advanced countries to expand public investment to forestall a return to recession. The American Society of Civil Engineers estimates that the U.S. will suffer a stunning $4 trillion in

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By Julianne Malveaux

Killing Dylann Roof Won't Kill White Supremacy Dylann Roof, the unrepentant racist who killed nine people at Emanuel African Methodist Episcopal Church in Charleston, South Carolina, is, without question, a monster. He prayed with people before reciting racist cants and annihilating people. After his heinous acts, it was discovered that he was a rabid racist who had wrapped himself in the Confederate flag. Does he deserve the death penalty? No. The death penalty is the kindest thing

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that could happen to Dylann Roof, and he does not deserve our kindness.

The death penalty provides some of us with immediate satisfaction, a sense of revenge. And it lets him off the hook. Imagine, instead, that this slug is sentenced to life in prison and forced to live with the consequences of his action. Imagine that he is incarcerated with people who look just like the folks he killed. Imagine that, daily, he has to negotiate the racial realties of our nation's prison system, a system that disproportionately incarcerates African-American

men. Imagine that he is vilified as a symbol of our nation's ingrained racism. Imagine that he, perhaps, has a "come to Jesus” moment where he renounces the racism that caused him to act. Or imagine that he simmers in his evil and reminds others how heinous he is.

The death penalty is inhumane no matter how it is applied. African-Americans are disproportionately sentenced to death more than others are, and that is part, but not all, of the point. The rest of the point is that "an eye for an eye” leaves us all blind. The good people

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of Mother Emanuel AME Church were overflowing in their forgiveness of Roof. Do these forgiving, God-fearing people now oppose the commandment that says, "thou shall not kill”?

According to the Death Penalty Information Center, nearly 3,000 people sit on death row. While African-Americans are just 13 percent of the population, we are 43 percent of the death row inmates. Most people don't believe that the death penalty deters crime, and many believe that enforcing the death penalty is a waste of taxpayer money. Most

prefer alternatives — life sentences without parole, and perhaps with restitution. Dylann Roof can turn into a Confederate martyr if he is killed. Instead, imagine him as a decrepit old man living his life out in prison, constantly faced with his crimes, constantly reminded of his heinous acts. His life, not his death, will constantly remind us of the hate that hate produced. Because, make no mistake, Dylann Roof is not an isolated phenomenon. He is the product of the Confederate flag,

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OPINIONS/EDITORIALS Guest Columnist

By George H. Lambert Jr.

It's Time for Congress to Unchain the District of Columbia It is incongruous and more than a little absurd that in 2016, more than 660,000 people who live and work in Washington, D.C., are still chained to the whims and fancies of Congress.

Despite existing in the heart of a country that throughout its existence has prided itself as being the paragon of freedom and democracy, a country that has waged wars in the name of democracy, the District of Columbia was and continues to

be held hostage by Congress.

Congress controls the District of Columbia's purse strings, maintains control over which laws city officials can enact. The city's bond rating is often at the mercy of the vagaries of Congress, and while D.C. residents vote for a Congressional representative, he or she has no vote and residents can't vote for a senator. As a native Washingtonian and someone who loves the city of my birth dearly, it's galling to see the District used as a political football.

Almost every year, conservative members of Congress on the House

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Appropriations Committee — in an effort to get brownie points from constituents back home — routinely add social policy riders to the D.C. budget which prohibit a needle exchange program, fund an unwanted school voucher program and deny the city the right to use local taxpayer money to provide abortions for low-income women and pay for medical marijuana programs.

Everything about this picture is wrong and smacks of insincerity and pretense.

The issue of the District's sov-

ereignty is all over the news since Mayor Muriel Bowser, the D.C. Council and city leaders announced their intention to spend the city's $13 billion without seeking permission from Congress. In the past, the District has languished, forced to wait for Congress to approve its spending as part of the federal budget.

Congress is ignoring the fact that D.C. voters approved a referendum giving the city the freedom to spend the money raised by the District, and that a judge sided with the city after the law was challenged. Now,

buoyed a groundswell of support of a significant number of city residents, Mayor Bowser and the D.C. Council seek to wrest autonomy from Congress's grasp as they and supporters plot a course towards D.C. becoming the nation's 51st state.

That, however, will not happen without a fight.

Congressional leaders have made it clear that they will not allow the District to challenge the "absolute supremacy" Congress has had over

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By Donald L. Hense

Education Remains the Key to Liberation We recently marked six years since the death of Dorothy Height, a giant of the civil rights movement. Born in 1912 in the segregated South in Richmond, Virginia, her family moved North, as so many African-American families did at that time.

Height graduated from high school in Rankin, Pennsylvania, in 1929. Thus began a hazardous journey in which the obstacles of prejudice and discrimination had to be overcome for this deter-

mined African-American woman to succeed.

Accepted to the prestigious Barnard College in New York City, which at that time was intended to offer woman a higher education equal to that offered at the thenmale-only Columbia University, she was denied entry upon arrival. The college had an unwritten policy of admitting only two African-American students each year.

Undeterred, she instead enrolled at New York University, earning an undergraduate degree at the height of the Great Depression in 1932.

Then followed a master's degree in

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educational psychology and postgraduate studies in social work. At a time when New York City was creating social programs far in advance of anything in the rest of the nation, Height's strong education provided the platform for her first job as a caseworker with the New York City Welfare Department. Her education also set the stage for a lifetime of social and civil rights activism.

From bringing together white and black women from the North and South to promote better mutual understanding during a tumultuous time in American history to being named president of the

foremost national organization for African-American women, Height blazed a trail.

One of the founders of the Council for United Civil Rights Leadership, she also was prepared to act behind the scenes when that approach seemed as if it may be more effective. Without fanfare she encouraged President Eisenhower to desegregate the public schools in the South and lobbied President Johnson to appoint African-American women to positions in the federal government. Height also was a longtime advisor to Eleanor Roosevelt.

A writer, Height began a regular column, "A Women's World," in the New York Amsterdam News in 1965, drawing attention to the many issues ignored or sidelined by the mainstream media at the time.

Today, Height's legacy lives on through her example and the work of others. You don't have to look too far to see the reverence in which she is held by those fighting for social justice and civil rights today.

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By Askia Muhammad

Not United: Americans Hopelessly Divided While there are enormous pockets of "unanimity" throughout this country, there is no longer any "unity" in the United States of America.

For example, there are many presumed-to-be-honorable people who believe and argue that Barack Obama, the incumbent president who has in his two terms in office won a number of important victories for all the people and has remained scandal-free, has ruined the nation and caused America to lose its respect.

Donald J. Trump, the soon-tobe-official presidential nominee of the Republican Party, "will do his best to restore this once-great nation" and "has the support of millions of pissed-off American patriots that want to make Obama and his idiot administration just a bad memory," a guy from Tennessee boasted to me online recently.

And for any "Omar," "Stagger Lee" or "Sambo" who doesn't like it, "there are planes [that] leave the U.S. day and night," another guy from Texas wrote me. "I send u 20.00 on a ticket and 20.00 more if u will take a friend with u. Idiots."

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Gee, a whole $20 each? A Jackson or a Tubman?

"We the people could care less about Muhammad journalist opinion … you are another outsider trying to tell us how we should feel most likely probably doesn’t possess any American values so who cares what you think," Texas guy continued. "Viva D Trump."

Wrong. Wrong. Wrong. Wrong.

Wrong, White Americans. You are wrong about me. You are wrong about the world in which you are now living.

I’m no outsider. If you want to send me back to the place of my

birth, you'll have to get me a ticket to Mississippi, USA, thank you very much.

I know this country. I served six years, and received an honorable discharge from the U.S. Naval Reserve. I was stationed aboard the USS Marsh, a destroyer escort, based at San Francisco's Hunter’s Point Naval Station, I earned the rank E-4, Radarman 3rd Class and I attended Naval Officer Candidate School. I know of which I write, Americans.

The grave error made by "Trump-istas" and others who refuse to acknowledge this country’s

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grave historical crimes against humanity — slavery and genocide against the Native people — is that they believe this wealthy, White-dominated country is so awesome and virtuous that it does not need the permission of anyone, ever, in order to make its will manifest, from now until.

Never mind that the leaders of other countries may be a bit "rattled" by the things Trump says on top of America's history of war and imperialism. Never mind that millions upon millions of people

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By Eve M. Ferguson WI Contributing Writer It's been nearly a decade since his last show in D.C. at the National Gallery of Art, but the work of homegrown artist Martin Puryear is always a great draw of appreciative art lovers when it goes on view, this time in an expansive show "Martin Puryear Multiple Dimensions," now on view at the Smithsonian American Art Museum through Sept. 5.

The artist was born and raised in Washington, graduating from Catholic University in 1963. Shortly after graduation, Puryear joined the Peace Corp which took him to Sierra Leone. There he studied the people, the environment and the landscape intently and also took a particular focus on the flora and fauna, as he had aspired to being a botanical artist. Eventually, Puryear began studying with the local craftsmen in the West African country, and that training still resonates throughout this work, whether on paper or sculpture.

The well-designed exhibit differs from the earlier version conceptualized and originally mounted at the Arts Institute of Chicago. This incarnation at the SAAM includes several never-before-seen or rare examples of his early work, including many works on paper documenting the faces, shapes and environment of Sierra Leone.

Puryear's work from the collection of SAAM are some

of the delights of this D.C. showing, which includes 13 works from that collection. The exhibit displays a total of 72 objects from works on paper, prints, wood cuts to small and monumental sculptures.

Puryear's forte are works in wood. His early interest in Native American culture has endowed him with a sensitivity for fine and exotic woods that seem to bend effortlessly and stand sturdy under the hand of a master sculptor.

Works such as the monumental "Sanctuary" feel like old friends and powerful spirits at once, as they are given the room to breathe and occupy the spacious galleries of the SAAM. Thoughtfully laid out in sections, the exhibit starts with his formative years in Sierra Leone and Sweden, where the viewer can see the development and transformation of Puryear's ideas into multiple media. Consistent through all of his works, whether two- or three-dimensional, is his reverence for texture and organic materials.

"In Sweden, he begins to explore abstraction," Karen Lemney, sculpture curator at SAAM, commented. "'Rune Stone' pulls on his influence of Scandinavian history and culture."

His two-dimensional works, mostly untitled, take a sensitive glance at the people of Sierra Leone in a series of portraits in graphite and dry point,

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allowing the delicate manipulation of the lines. He also favors chine collé, a type of textured Japanese paper that holds on to ink and graphite, endowing it with nuances unachievable on European artists' paper.

Puryear's folio of woodcuts made for a new edition of the Harlem Renaissance-era novel, "Cane," by Jean Toomer, reflect the artist's reverence for the organic, natural textures of his materials, using just black on the ecru background of the Japanese paper. The artist's book is on view in its entirety for the first time alongside the woodcuts.

The exhibit ends with a look at the plans for his monumental sculpture, "Bearing Witness," commissioned by the General Services Administration's Art in Architecture Program at the Ronald Reagan Building.

The massive sculpture takes its form from the masks of the Fang people of Gabon, Cameroon and Equatorial Guinea.

"Puryear's use of raw wood, like the circular sapling bent using maple, pearwood and yellow cedar shows his connection to Native American culture. He uses wood from the grove of the Osage orange trees, the wood used to make arrows, but it also echoes the forms and materials used for African chieftains' chairs," Lemney continued. "His works encompass Japanese art as well."

A number of public programs are planned for the run of “Martin Puryear: Multiple Dimensions," but unfortunately, the Artist's Talk with Puryear sold out almost before it was announced. After all, what would one expect when a hometown celebrity comes back to the neighborhood?

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ing service reductions impact traffic which already causes consternation for commuters who brave the highways and bridges?

“Residents should consider Metro bus, the DC Circulator, DC Streetcar and Capital Bikeshare,” Michelle Phipps-Evans, DDOT representative said. “If driving is the last resort, carpool or use car sharing services as much as possible.”

Phipps-Evans insists that because DDOT better understands Metro’s proposal, they will deploy resources

to assist residents and commuters who need to get to or around the District.

“DDOT is still reviewing Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority’s [WMATA] plans and at the same time working to identify how we can support the agency as it implements the SafeTrack program,” Phipps-Evans said.

Metro touts SafeTrack as an accelerated track work plan to address safety recommendations and rehabilitate the rail system.

The plan speeds up three years’ worth of work into approximately one year.

It will significantly expand maintenance time on weeknights, weekends and midday hours, which includes 15 “Safety Surges” – a long span of track outages for major projects in the system.

“Safety comes first, and I want to remind the region that SafeTrack is not just about the 15 maintenance surges,” Metro General Manager Paul Wiedefeld said.

“SafeTrack also includes weeknight work that will require single track operations in sections starting at 8 p.m.,” he said. “It means closing the system at midnight on weekends

as opposed to 3 a.m. and committing to a moratorium on extra hours of early morning or late night service when it conflicts with track work.”

After a slew of train malfunctions, fires, passengers stuck underground and fatalities, Metro faced heated criticism and questions about the safety, reliability and future of the dated system.

Following recommendations from the Federal Transit Administration [FTA] and National Transportation Safety Board [NTSB], Metro authorities made the decision to implement the SafeTrack plan.

Carpooling Services In March of this year, a 24-hour Metro rail shutdown required to address maintenance problems forced users of the system to rely on buses or carpooling services such as Lyft and Uber for transportation.

On Wednesday, May 25, Uber announced their “Pooling Together” year-long initiative in response to Metro’s plan.

Uber officials say they will work to push their technology to do even more, finding the best ways to help their driver-partners and riders move around the city.

During the initial phase of “Pool-

ing Together” they will dedicate $10 million to alleviate city congestion and meet customer demand.

UberPOOL will be expanded to the entire D.C. metro area paired with a website to keep riders informed of need-to-know information including service outages, tips and changes.

Federal government employees will be able to use Uber as a reimbursable expense when on official business.

“It's encouraging to see government taking steps to modernize and stay up-to-date with new technologies,” Rep. Darrell Issa said. “Ride sharing services are transforming the way we get around town while making transportation cheaper, faster and more reliable. It’s time for government to embrace this revolution which will reduce costs to taxpayers and save money every year.”

In May, Capital Bikeshare announced the addition of seven new locations in the District, three in Virginia and two in Maryland. These new locations bring their total to 378 bike stations with 3,100-plus riders.

Bike sharing will most likely see an increase in ridership given that each of the 15 Surge projects will result in either around-the-clock single tracking or shutdowns of selected track segments, having a significant impact on rush hour commuting.

wait times. When Surges occur on a particular line, Metro suggests that riders seek alternative travel options and avoid Metro until the project is complete.

The first Surge project will begin on Saturday, June 4, consisting of continuous single tracking between East Falls Church and Ballston-MU stations. The project will take 13 days to complete.

The renovation will include: removal of miles of deteriorated wooden rail ties, the rebuilding of the rail’s substructure and the installation of fasteners, ballasts and other infrastructure.

Recently, D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser, Maryland Governor Larry Hogan and Virginia Governor Terry McAuliffe announced the creation of a commission that will provide safety oversight for the WMATA. In consultation with the Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments and independent legal advisors, the jurisdictions have prepared the first draft of the Interstate Compact to create the Metrorail Safety Commission.

“Collaboration between Maryland, Virginia and Washington, D.C. is crucial to ensure the safety and security of WMATA,” Hogan said. “I would like to thank Governor McAuliffe and Mayor Bowser for their partnership in an oversight commission that will help ensure WHAT TO EXPECT Metro insists the Surges will severe- millions of Metro riders have access ly reduce the frequency of trains, re- to a world-class public transportation sulting in large crowds and extended system.” WI

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Presenting Princess Shaw

5Samantha Montgomery. / Photo courtesy of cwinereach.org

She, Samantha Montgomery, is a 39-year-old who works a 9-5 at a nursing home in a rough section of New Orleans. On her own time, she takes on the persona of Princess Shaw, a singer-songwriter who posts a cappella performances of her songs on her YouTube channel. It's a shot in the dark. Will anybody ever see them?

He, Ophir Kutiel, aka Kutiman, is a producer/video artist who lives on a kibbutz outside Tel Aviv. Kutiman edits together varied quick snippets of musicians performing on YouTube into clips that become cohesive music videos. Visualize a ransom note with various typefaces relaying a message. Now imagine an audio/musical missive lasting a few minutes.

Princess Shaw has written and sung a song called "Give It Up," posted it on YouTube and hoped for the best. It's a chance in a million. Something like putting lyrics in a bottle and dreaming that it will wash ashore on a beach frequented by Pharrell Williams. She isn't that lucky, but close. A stranger halfway around the world in Israel adds a clip of a young girl at a piano, a middle-aged man on drums, a boy on guitar and other musicians' music to his collaborative quilt. Now "Give it Up" (www. youtube.com/watch?v=WoHxoz_0ykI) has background music

and has become a viral sensation, with 2.6 million-plus views and counting.

Director/writer Ido Haar’s camerawork is imperceptible.

His rough-looking video footage makes everything look real and unrehearsed and gives the film a cinema vérité feel. It’s as if Princess Shaw and Kutiman accidentally left their computers' cameras on and the whole world is taking a peek.

In Shaw, Haar has found a perfect protagonist wrestling with a dehumanizing music industry that prefers pretty singers who can lip synch instead of vibrant vocalists who have real pipes. Struggles with making a living, a background of sexual abuse and other life challenges make Shaw vulnerable and courageous at the same time. Her looks, from the adult braces on her teeth to the fuschia-colored hair, make her image indelible. And the doc's supporting actor, the very eccentric and talented Kutiman, is a media/music genius who turns rocks into diamonds. The bonding of the two disparate souls is enough to warm anyone's heart. Add in all the supporting players from around the world and you just might tear up.

This is a brilliant documentary. Completely fascinating and inspiring. Singing to an empty room has never been so rewarding.

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DC JazzFest: A Feast of Amazing Proportions Annual Musical Event Offers Something for Everyone

By D. Kevin McNeir WI Editor The DC JazzFest returns to multiple venues in the District beginning Friday, June 10 and con-

tinuing through Sunday, June 19 with artists that include the son of the legendary John Coltrane, award-winning performance groups from Howard University and jazz masters like Cyrus Chestnut, Ed-

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lineup, “This has become an event that residents and visitors from around the world circle on their calendar each year,” adding that the festival will feature “the most eclectic group of top performers to date.”

Besides returning to the Kennedy Center for a stellar evening that will salute Howard University’s renowned program and its founders, Fred Irby III and Dr. Art Dawkins, three days of spectacular performances will take place on the Capitol Riverfront as part of the “DC JazzFest at The Yards.”

In fact, there’ll be a diverse assortment of both emerging and master-level talent with over 90 bands and 300 artists at more than 60 venues from National Parks and The Hamilton Live to local clubs and restaurants.

The Festival’s executive director, Sunny Sumter, a Howard University graduate who minored in jazz voice and has been featured on stages around the world, said it’s exciting to see so many people come from cities like Baltimore, New York City, Richmond and a host of others to enjoy the Festival.

“We have a growing number of women now attending and of course, we are seeing millennials – younger adults who are coming in droves because it’s a really cool event,” she said. “And with some of our artists being young themselves, like Talib Kweli and E.J. Strickland who offer a different style of jazz with an infusion of hip-hop, we’re seeing a different kind of audience.

It’s really exciting,” said Sumter who grew up in Southeast and now lives in Kensington, Maryland with her two children, 14 and 9 years old.

Sumter said forging partnerships with organizations like Destination DC and Events DC has been instrumental in getting the word out about the Festival.

“It’s a jazz takeover right here in the nation’s capital and we’ve undertaken a rigorous media campaign locally and nationally to bring folks to D.C.,” she said. “For me, it’s the freedom of the music itself – the active improvisation employed by the artists that is particularly moving. That’s what turns me on about jazz. I can’t wait for the Festival to begin.”

Willard Jenkins, the Festival’s artistic director since January 2015, agrees that because of a growing list of sponsors and venue partners, meeting the goal of making the celebration a citywide experience has been fairly easy to achieve.”

“Our biggest challenge is getting audiences to come out and enjoy the wealth of exceptional musicians and to introduce new people to the music – but we relish the opportunity,” said Willard, 67, a Pittsburgh native who grew up in Cleveland and brings an impressive list of achievements and knowledge as it relates to the history and world of jazz.

“Jazz is alive and well, primarily because there continue to be phenomenal musicians emerging from the Academy and the schools who are making great music. Some are taking new, innovative approaches to the genre. We continue to work on developing and exposing the audience. Believe me, there will literally be something for everyone at a convenient time in a convenient location,” he said.

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Upcoming Film Captures Life, Music in Brazil

By Sam P.K. Collins WI Contributing Writer @SamPKCollins

While few ever get the chance to visit Brazil, many will soon come to know Elisete de Jesus Silva, one of its rising stars and the subject of an upcoming documentary about her life, music, and community work in one of the country’s roughest neighborhoods.

The film, titled “Maestrina de Favela” (Portuguese for “Master of the Slum”), follows the percussionist better known as Elem in the years after her mother’s death as she navigates life in the Pelourinho, a historic district located in the heart of Salvador de Bahia. Despite her band’s rise in prominence, the young musician struggles to stave off misogynists bent on sabotaging

ian culture and the friendship that’s strengthened her connection to the country.

In the spring of 2007, Spivey and Elem, then 13, crossed paths shortly before the former wrapped up a semester-long study abroad program in Brazil. For nearly a decade, the two talked on the phone, wrote letters and chatted on social media. Videos and photos from those correspondences along with footage taken during a trip earlier this year will be in “Maestrina de Favela.” Later this year, Spivey will launch a Kickstarter crowd funding campaign to ensure plans come to fruition.

“We’re about 80 percent done with the film; now I need funding to edit the project. I’ve been collecting footage for nine years,” Spivey said. “The band still exists and it’s

she doesn’t exploit them. Personally, she doesn’t ask for much; just drums and materials.”

“We struggle, but Ellie’s struggle is much deeper and harsher,” Dwyer said. “I wish we had more of that African culture built into the Black community in America.”

Briana Monet, Spivey’s other

partner on the film project, echoed those sentiments.

“You just have to give it to the world. That’s the reward,” Monet said. “Art isn’t always about money or fame. It’s about being free and true. The reward isn’t a pay day. It’s more about honesty, being human and becoming immortal through

the eyes of those you helped along the way. Everything is true and raw.

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her career and engage youth when a community center shutters. Lack of funds and a recurring brain aneurysm have also stalled her longterm goals.

Through it all, Elem remains committed to her music and band members, many of whom are children she took under her wing, speaking to what Falani Spivey, a close friend and producer of the film, calls the significance of samba reggae in Afro-Brazilian culture.

“Samba reggae is similar to gogo. Heavily driven with rhythms of Africa,” said Spivey, a native Washingtonian. “It’s music with a message for the person that instills Black pride. It’s a form of resistance that started when Blacks couldn’t be a part of Carnival.”

During a fundraiser in Shaw earlier this month, dozens of people from around the D.C. metropolitan area caught a glimpse of what to expect from the film while walking through a photo exhibit and auction that showcased a vast selection of colorful still shots Spivey’s friend Dee Dwyer took of Brazil’s people, foliage, and architecture. That evening, Spivey spoke at length about her affinity for Afro-Brazil-

a celebration of Afro-Brazilian culture. [The music] showed me that we’re one of the same.”

Since starting her band, Children of the Rocinha in the Pelourinho, at the age of 8, Elem has been able to hold her own in her neighborhood.

As her skills on milk cartons-turneddrums improved and her profile rose in the community, she brought along more local children who wanted to perform in well-populated public spaces. Unlike leaders of other bands, Elem adequately paid members and made sure they didn’t drink alcohol or take drugs.

Sometimes, efforts to protect the young ones from the perils of life in the slums fell short, especially after the passing of her mother.

Three bandmates died in separate incidences of violence. Increasing responsibilities at an old house she shares with her aunt demanded the young musician’s attention, bringing her life to a standstill.

“This environment is kind of cut throat. Ellie’s doing the real work,” Spivey said. “She goes above and beyond to make sure the kids don’t drink or do drugs, like a social worker. She leads by example, gaining respect as a Maestrina, but

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ARIES You might have an unrealistic view of a person or situation, particularly early in the week when you could be tempted to put someone on a pedestal.

However, you may come to think very differently when a frustrating blend of energies brings out the worst in you or perhaps the other person. Lucky Numbers: 7, 12, 21

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TAURUS Your self-esteem could be up one minute and down the next, which

might leave you feeling a little bit insecure. However, if you are to make the most of the days ahead, you'll need to stand firm with regard to your principles and values. Lucky Numbers: 8, 9, 18

GEMINI You could find yourself at the mercy of forces that knock you off center. Early in the week, links to dreamy Neptune could see you aiming for the unattainable regarding career matters. But with both Venus and the Sun facing off with Saturn, you could come down to earth with a bump if someone decides to disillusion you. Lucky Numbers: 2, 10, 27 CANCER With a focus on a more cloistered sector of your chart, you might

be content to keep to yourself and enjoy a little "me" time. But this may not be possible in practice, as responsibilities could surface, particularly in the latter part of the week. Lucky Numbers: 25, 34, 45

By Terri Schlichenmeyer WI Contributing Writer All air.

Is there anything better in basketball? It's sheer poetry, absolute magic, and your team can't do it enough — especially when it happens from the three-point line. In the new book "Chasing Perfection" by Andy Glockner, you'll see how science is trying to ensure that it does, as much as possible.

Ask any baseball fan about their favorite player or team, and you'll likely hear stats.

Baseball is known for that, but is a relatively easy game to analyze, Glockner says.

Basketball, on the other hand, is different. Players in basketball have no set pattern for play.

Analytics for basketball, therefore, is a big business.

It all started, perhaps not surprisingly, with baseball when Bill James began his Baseball Abstract in the late 1970s. Shortly after that publication appeared, a computer database for basketball was created to "crudely ‌ determine a value for adding a new player to an existing team" but, amazingly, few people were interested in the information and work on the system ended. Nearly 20 years later, "a handful" of analysts started working on sophisticated, deeply-detailed basketball metrics, and an industry was born.

While it's true that analytics may be of interest to fans, the information absolutely benefits owners, coaches, managers and agents. Through basketball analytics, coaches can maximize each individual player's time on the court. Analytics can show what happens when a certain play is used, and where. The information even "comes into play in actual roster construction," Glockner says.

But numbers-crunching isn't the only thing that is revolutionizing the game. Glockner says that "cutting-edge professional sports diagnostics" can determine which exercises and motions can enhance physical performance without causing injury. He says that "sophisticated scales" now measure "force and explosiveness." Team doctors use technology to promote muscle balance and flexibility and they can predict specifically where on the body an injury might take place.

And yet, it still all boils down to the human factor: coaches and general managers are needed to sort through the information and determine what's important. And even if they do pick the right information, players are still fallibly human.

OK, if you're a casual basketball fan, you can stop reading now. You've probably already figured out that this just isn't a book for you.

Nope, "Chasing Perfection" is a fierce fan's book, filled with metrics and possibilities featuring names you won't recognize, and some you will. That might include the name of Andy Glockner, whose basketball-writing background gave him access to corporations that are working to create perfection on the court. Glockner's fascinating behind-the-scenes research shows how computers are altering not only the human body but the game itself and how, as technology becomes more refined, fans can expect even greater feats of athleticism and deepened strategy.

Again, this is not a book for casual fans. It's filled with head-scrambling information that won't make much sense to you if you don't know the game well. But if the thought of the upcoming offseason scares you and you need more b-ball, in "Chasing Perfection," it's all there. WI

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LEO As much as you'd like everything to be perfect, it may not be the case in the days ahead. Dream all you like, but you might have to face up to demands that require a response. It's possible you're putting pressure on yourself when it isn't really necessary. Lucky Numbers: 1, 5, 25 VIRGO There are opportunities for some delightful dates and the option of romance, but you'll also be faced with family responsibilities that could be rather demanding. You may need to pour your energies into resolving a situation at home that has dragged on for some time. Lucky Numbers: 33, 38, 43 LIBRA If you're too easygoing this week, you could end up being taken advantage of and feeling exhausted as a result. But if you're stubborn, you might limit the number of opportunities open to you. In order to make headway, you'd be well advised to find the middle way. Lucky Numbers: 17, 27, 29 SCORPIO You could be tempted to splurge on pleasure plans, social events, and good times with friends. However, you'll do best if you can limit the amount you spend. Uncomfortable aspects over the week ahead suggest that the less you splurge, the easier things will be for you. Lucky Numbers: 8, 16, 26 SAGITTARIUS You could be an enigma to yourself this week, as a complex blend of energies leaves you feeling a tad confused and insecure. Your way of coping with this may be to batten down the hatches and erect sturdy defenses.

Will this help you? It isn't very likely. What might be more appropriate is to have a chat with someone you trust. Lucky Numbers: 9, 22, 34 CAPRICORN This is one week when taking time out for yourself could be essential. With your ruler Saturn hiding in a more private part of your chart, you could find that being alone gives you time to think and sort out any issues you've been battling. Lucky Numbers: 9, 20, 49 AQUARIUS You might feel confused by someone's attitude, particularly if you've gone out of your way to help or befriend the person. Try not to take it personally. There's a good chance he or she has issues to contend with. Do your own thing for now. Lucky Numbers: 11, 16, 43

PISCES Although you could be faced with demands that leave you feeling overwhelmed, you're still master of your ship of destiny. You don't have to do everything that's asked of you, particularly during the latter part of the week.

With Venus now dancing through your home and family sector, taking time out for a pampering session might help restore your vitality. Lucky Numbers: 14, 17, 34

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St. Albans Takes DCSSA 2016 Baseball Championship 4 St. Albans 2B Will Mur-

phy holds up the 2016 District of Columbia State Athletic Association trophy (DCSAA) at the end of the game with area rival Maret on Friday, May 27 at St. Albans Field in Northwest. St. Albans defeated Maret 2-1. / Photo by John E. De Freitas

3Maret School’s Reed

Sampson fails to collect the baseball as St. Albans’ Will Murphy safely gets on base during DCSAA action on Friday, May 27 at St. Albans field in Northwest. St. Albans defeated Maret 2-1. / Photo by John E. De Freitas

6 St. Albans 1B Clark

Klitenic is late catching the baseball allowing Maret outfielder Garrison Bernett to get onto base safely during DCSAA action on Friday, May 27 at St. Albans field in Northwest. St. Albans defeated Maret 2-1. / Photo by John E. De Freitas

3St. Albans 1B Clark Klitenic collects the baseball before

Maret Reed Sampson could get onto base during DCSAA action on Friday, May 27 at St. Albans field in Northwest. St Albans defeated Maret 2-1. / Photo by John E. De Freitas

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Nationals Edge Cardinals, 2-1 See more Black Heritage Day photos at www.informerphotos.com

3 Nationals right fielder Bryce Harper is congratulated by

teammates as he enters the dugout after his home run during MLB action on Tuesday, May 26 at Nationals Park in Southeast. The Nationals defeated the Cardinals 2-1. / Photo by John E. De Freitas

5 Cardinals short stop Aledmys Diaz is late getting onto base after Nationals first baseman Ryan Zimmerman collected the ball during MLB action on Tuesday, May 26 at Nationals Park in Southeast. The Nationals defeated the Cardinals 2-1. / Photo by John E. De Freitas

3 St. Louis Cardinals short stop Aled-

mys Diaz is congratulated by his teammates as he enters the dugout after hitting a home run in the 4th inning of Major League Baseball [MLB] play on Tuesday, May 26 at Nationals Park in Southeast.

The Nationals defeated the Cardinals 2-1 in the first game of the weekend series. / Photo by John E. De Freitas

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Drew throws to get a double play after Cardinals third baseman Greg Garcia is late getting onto base during MLB action on Tuesday, May 26 at Nationals Park in Southeast. The Nats edged the Cardinals 2-1. / Photo by John E. De Freitas

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“The use of broadcast Spanish-only media like Univision and Telemundo should not be their only means of outreach.

Print media is alive and well and an effective means of reaching a well-rounded, all-inclusive Latino market.”

The news of Congress’ action was also met favorably by El Imparcial News owner Gio Lazo, who credited Montoya for keeping the pressure on the government to recognize Hispanic and other minority publications.

“It is the minority-owned media who give the most to the local community and the local community identify themselves better with media like ours,” Lazo said.

“Furthermore, they trust the information in our publications over most other media.

El Imparcial is minority owned and operated. Our newspaper has great extended coverage in the Virginia area, also reaching Maryland and D.C. “It would make sense to have some backing from money spent on advertisement by government agencies. Even if there has been funds for minority owned media in the past. The issue sometimes starts at that agency,” Lazo said.

“When most of these agencies send requests for media proposals, they could care less if they receive most of them back, because they already have preferred media outlets they will give those ads to. We stand together and we hope they consider us in the future. It’s time to stop ignoring us.”

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Choose for your tribes wise, understanding, and experienced men, and I will appoint them as your heads.

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With the June 14 primary election for the District of Columbia almost upon us, let us consider the seriousness of every vote.

This is not an opinion opportunity. Scripture reminds us in Deuteronomy 1:13: "Choose for your tribes wise, understanding, and experienced men," (and I add women) and it continues by saying, "and I will appoint them as your heads."

The definition of the word "choose" is to pick out or select (someone or something) as being the best or most appropriate of two or more alternatives. Today, however, it seems the news media is influencing the vote.

Folks, please don't allow news media to suggest candidates for which you should vote. Meditate the vote and decide for yourself, based on inspirations that come to you, during your meditation quiet time.

Are you feeling overwhelmed by all of the news media brainwashing you about who the best candidate may be? If this sounds like you, you should join the Meditate the Vote campaign, a new national movement started by Sister Jenna of the Brahma Kamari's Church, director of The Meditation Museum in Silver Spring, Maryland.

Meditate the Vote's website defines this phenomena by saying it is defined as a waking up of our inner worth and power. Meditate the Vote is not about swaying a vote or Turning Hearts Church

supporting a candidate, it is simply about you.

The presidential candidates, collectively, represent the stage of consciousness of our nation. Perhaps if we truly look at what is being said, we might realize that they are offering us a signal to recognize that we are in charge of how we choose to live our lives.

The struggles of our nation continue, and become increasingly tougher: high medical bills, employment insecurity, making sure all children receive a quality education and ending domestic poverty.

Are these items still on the table for only a leader to fix? Or is it for all of us to fix together?

Together, we can create a ripple of encouragement and partnership, feel more connected to the efforts of raising the level of consciousness and, in turn, amplify the role of citizen leadership for the nation. Trust that you are special, that you have something unique to offer, that you are amazing, brilliant and capable.

It is when we dive deeper into our being that we can expand our way of seeing situations and contributing, rather than living from fear. No price is too high to pay for owning up to your greater sense of worth.

Just as the law of gravity is a natural force that causes things to fall towards the earth, and is always true, so is the need for us to quiet our minds to hear what

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with Lyndia Grant God is telling us to do when we select those who will head up our government. This is called the law of attraction — when one focuses on positive or negative thoughts, one subsequently brings positive or negative experiences into their life.

When you vote — this year, in particular — be reminded that scripture tells us this: "I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God… And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God." Romans 12:2 How can you present your body as a living sacrifice and renew your mind? Sit quietly, meditate about who to vote for and ponder. Allow God to speak into your spirit to help you make a wise choice.

When you choose your tribes wisely, with understanding, you will be able to select experienced leaders.

This is scripture.

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Historic St. Mary’s Episcopal Church

Virgil K. Thomas, Sr. Senior Pastor/ Teacher

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

Estate planning and probate Medicaid planning Elder law Business and succession planning/ coaching Workshops and seminars on legacy creation for economic strength

Service and Times Sundays: 10 a.m. Holy Eucharist with Music and Hymns Wednesdays: 12:10 p.m. - Holy Eucharist www.stmarysfoggybottom.org Email: stmarysoffice@stmarysfoggybottom.org All are welcome to St. Mary’s to Learn, Worship, and Grow.

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RELIGION The Miracle Center of Faith Missionary Baptist Church Bishop Michael C. Turner, Sr. Senior Pastor 9161 Hampton Overlook Capitol Heights, MD 20743 Phone: 301-350-2200 Fax: 301-499-8724

Service and Times Sunday Worship Times : 7:30 a.m. 7 10:00 a.m.

Communion: 1st Sunday Sunday School: 9:00 a.m.

Bible Study: Wednesday, 12 Noon Bible Study in homes: Tuesday 7:00 p.m.

Website: www.themiraclecenterFMBC.com Email: Miraclecenterfmbs@gmail.com Motto: “We Walk by Faith, Not by Sight”

Pilgrim Baptist Church

Church of Living Waters

Rev. Louis B. Jones II Pastor 700 I Street, N.E. Washington, D.C. 20002 (202) 547-8849 Service and Times Worship Sundays: 7:30 & 11:00am 5th Sundays: 9:30am 3rd Sundays: Baptism & Holy Communion Prayer & Praise: Wednesdays @ Noon & 6:30pm

Crusader Baptist Church

Rev. Dr. Michael E. Bell, Sr., Pastor

Rev. Dr. Alton W. Jordan Pastor

Reverend Dr. Calvin L. Matthews Senior Pastor

Harold Andrew Assistant Pastor

2498 Alabama Ave., SE - Washington D.C. 20020 Office: (202) 889-7296 Fax: (202) 889-2198 - www.acamec.org

800 I Street, NE - Washington, DC 20002 202-548-0707 - Fax No. 202-548-0703

4915 Wheeler Road Oxon Hill, MD 20745 301-894-6464

Service and Times Sunday Worship Services: 8:00am and 11:00am Sunday Church School - 9:15am & Sunday Adult Forum Bible Study - 10:30am 2nd & 4th Monday Women’s Bible Study: 6:30pm Tuesday Jr./Sr. Bible Study: 10:00am Tuesday Topical Bible Study: 6:30pm Tuesday New Beginnings Bible Study: 6:30pm Wednesday Pastoral Bible Study: 6:30pm Wednesday Children’s Bible Study: 6:30pm Thursday Men’s Bible Study: 6:30pm Friday before 1st Sunday Praise & Worship Service: 6:30pm Saturday Adult Bible Study: 10:00am “The Amazing, Awesome, Audacious Allen Chapel A.M.E. Church”

Service and Times Sunday Morning Worship: 11:00am Holy Communion: 1st Sunday Sunday School: 9:45am Men’s Monday Bible Study: 7:00pm Wednesday Night Bible Study: 7:00pm Women’s Ministry Bible Study: 3rd Friday -7:00pm Computer Classes: Announced Family and Marital Counseling by appointment

1200 Isle of Patmos Plaza, Northeast Washington, DC 20018 Office: (202) 529-6767 - Fax: (202) 526-1661

www.livingwatersmd.org

E-mail: Crusadersbaptistchurch@verizon.net www.CrusadersBaptistChurch.org “God is Love”

Covenant Baptist United Church of Christ

St. Stephen Baptist Church

Third Street Church of God

Dr. Dekontee L. & Dr. Ayele A. Johnson Pastors

Drs. Dennis W. & Christine Y. Wiley Pastors

Bishop Lanier C. Twyman, Sr. Senior Pastor

Rev. Cheryl J. Sanders, Th.D. Senior Pastor

Bishop Alfred A. Owens, Jr.; Senior Bishop & Evangelist Susie C. Owens – Co-Pastor

4001 14th Street, NW Washington, DC 20011 (202) 265-6147 Office 1-800 576-1047 Voicemail/Fax

3845 South Capitol Street Washington, DC 20032 (202) 562-5576 (Office) (202) 562-4219 (Fax)

5757 Temple Hill Road, Temple Hills, MD 20748 Office 301-899-8885 – fax 301-899-2555

1204 Third Street, NW Washington, DC 20001 202-347-5889 office 202-638-1803 fax

610 Rhode Island Avenue, NE Washington, DC 20002 (202) 529-4547 office • (202) 529-4495 fax

Service and Times Sunday School: 9:30am Sunday Morning Worship Service: 11:00am Communion Service: First Sunday Prayer Service/Bible Study: Tuesday, 6:30pm

Services and Times Sundays: 10:00am Worship Services Bible Study: Wonderful Wednesdays in Worship and the Word Bible Study Wednesdays 12:00 Noon; 6:30pm (dinner @ 5:30pm) Sunday School: 9:00am – Hour of Power

Blessed Word of Life Church

www.blessedwordoflifechurch.org E-mail: church@blessedwordoflifechurch.org

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

Mt. Zion Baptist Church

“An inclusive ministry where all are welcomed and affirmed.” www.covenantbaptistdc.org

Services and Times Sunday Early Morning Worship: 7:45am Church School: 9:30am Sunday Morning Worship: 10:45am Tuesday: 7:00pm/Kingdom Building Bible Institute Wednesday: Prayer/Praise/Bible Study-7:30 pm Baptism & Communion Service: 4th Sunday – 10:30am

Services and Times Sunday School: 9:30am Sunday Worship: 11:00am Prayer Meeting and Bible Study: Wed. 7:30pm

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

www.thirdstreet.org

“Ambassadors for Christ to the Nation’s Capital”

Greater Mt. Calvary Holy Church

Sunday Worship Service: 8 AM and 10:45am Sunday Youth Worship Services: 1st & 4th 10:45am; 804 R.I. Ave., NE 5th 8 AM & 10:45am; Main Church Prayer Services Tuesday – Noon, Wednesday 6am & 6:30pm Calvary Bible Institute: Year-Round Contact Church Communion Every 3rd Sunday The Church in The Hood that will do you Good! www.gmchc.org

Service and Times Sunday Worship Services: 7:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m.

Holy Communion: 2nd Sunday at 7:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m.

Sunday Church School: 9:20 a.m.

Seniors Bible Study: Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m.

Noon Day Prayer Service: Tuesdays at Noon Bible Study: Tuesdays at 7 p.m.

Motto: “A Ministry of Reconciliation Where Everybody is Somebody!”

Website: http://isleofpatmosbc.org Church Email: ipbcsecretary@verizon.net

St Marks Baptist Come Worship with us...

Dr. Raymond T. Matthews Pastor and First Lady Marcia Matthews St. Mark's Baptist Church 624 Underwood Street, NW Washington, dc 20011 Services and Times Sunday School: 9:00am Worship Service: 10:00am Wed. Noon Day prayer service Thur. Prayer service: 6:45pm Thur. Bible Study: 7:15pm

Twelfth Street Christian Church Reverend Dr. Paul H. Saddler Senior Pastor (Disciples of Christ) 1812 12th Street, NW - Washington, DC 20009 Phone: 202-265-4494 Fax: 202 265 4340 Service and Times Sunday Worship Service: 11:00 am Communion every Sunday: 11:00 am Sunday School: 10:00 am Bible Study Tuesday: 12 Noon Pastor’s Bible Study Tuesday: 6:30 pm Motto: “Discover Something Wonderful” Website: 12thscc.org Email: Twelfthstcc@aol.com

Mount Carmel Baptist Church

Rev. John W. Davis Pastor

Joseph N. Evans, Ph.D Senior Pastor

5101 14th Street, N.W. Washington, DC 20011 202-726-2220/ 202-726-9089

901 Third Street N.W. Washington, DC. 20001 Phone (202) 842-3411 Fax (202) 682-9423

Service and Times Sunday Worship Service: 8:00am and 11:00am Sunday School: 9:15am Holy Communion 4th Sunday 10:00am Prayer and Bible Study Wednesday 7:00pm TV Ministry –Channel 6 Wednesday 10:00pm

Isle of Patmos Baptist Church

Rev. Paul Carrette Senior Pastor

Service and Times Sunday Service: 8:30am& 11:00am Bible Study: Wednesday 7:30pm Communion Service: First Sunday

www.pilgrimbaptistdc.org

Allen Chapel A.M.E. Church

Service and Times Sunday Church School : 9:00am Sunday Morning Worship: 10:10am Bible Study Tuesday: 6: 00pm Prayer Service Tuesday: 7:00pm Holy Communion: 3rd Sunday 10:10am themcbc.org

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RELIGION Shabbath Commandment Church

All Nations Baptist Church

King Emmanuel Baptist Church

Bishop Adrian A. Taylor, Sr. Pastor

Rev. Dr. James Coleman Pastor

Rev. Daryl F. Bell Pastor

7801 Livingston Road Oxon Hill, MD 20745 301-534-5471

2001 North Capitol St, N.E. - Washington, DC 20002 Phone (202) 832-9591

2324 Ontario Road, NW Washington, DC 20009 (202) 232-1730

Service and Times Sabbath School 9:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.

Service 11:00 a.m. Praise & Worship Preaching 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.

Motto: “A Church Keeping It Real for Real.”

Website: Shabbathcommandmentchruch.org Email: Praisebetoyhwh@gmail.com

Zion Baptist Church Rev. Keith W. Byrd, Sr. Pastor 4850 Blagdon Ave, NW - Washington D.C 20011 Phone (202) 722-4940 - Fax (202) 291-3773 Service and Times Sunday Worship Service: 10:15AM Sunday School: 9:00am Monday: Noon Bible School Wednesday: Noon & 7PM: Pastor’s Bible Study Ordinance of Baptism 2nd Holy Communion 4th Sunday Mission Zion Baptist Church Shall; Enlist Sinners, Educate Students, Empower the Suffering, Encourage the Saints, and Exalt Our Savior. (Acts 2:41-47) www.zionbaptistchurchdc.org

St. Luke Baptist Church Rev. Aubrey C. Lewis Pastor 1415 Gallatin Street, NW Washington, DC 20011-3851 P: (202) 726-5940 Service and Times Sunday Worship: 11:00 a.m.

Sunday School: 9:15 a.m.

Holy Communion: 11:00 a.m., 3rd Sun. Bible Institute: Wednesday - 1:30 pm Prayer Meeting: Wednesday - 12:00 Noon

Service and Times Sunday Church School – 9:30 AM Sunday Worship Service – 11:00 AM Holy Communion – 1st Sunday at 11:00 AM Prayer – Wednesdays, 6:00 PM Bible Study – Wednesdays, 7:00 PM Christian Education School of Biblical Knowledge Saturdays, 9:30 AM – 11:00 AM, Call for Registration Website: www.allnationsbaptistchurch.com All Nations Baptist Church – A Church of Standards

Israel Baptist Church

Dr. Earl D. Trent Senior Pastor

Rev. Dr. George C. Gilbert Senior Pastor

2409 Ainger Pl.,SE – WDC 20020 (202) 678-0884 – Office - (202) 678-0885 – Fax “Come Grow With Us and Establish a Blessed Family”

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

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

Service and Times Sunday Worship: 7:30am & 10:45am Baptism/Holy Communion: 3rd Sunday Family Bible Study Tuesdays – 6:30pm Prayer Service: Tuesdays – 8:00pm www.emmanuelbaptistchurchdc.org

“Where Jesus is the King”

Lincoln Park United Methodist Church

Sermon On The Mount Temple Of Joy Apostolic Faith

Rev. Dr. Diane Dixon Proctor Pastor

Elder Herman L. Simms Pastor

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

1301 North Carolina Ave. N E Washington, D C 20002 202 543 1318 - lpumconthegrow@gmail.com www.lpumcdc.org

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

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

Service and Times Sunday Worship: 10: am Holy Communion: First Sunday 10: am Sunday School: 9: am Bible Study: Wednesday @ 12 noon and 6:30pm Motto: “A CHURCH ON THE GROW”.

Mount Moriah Baptist Church

Eastern Community Baptist Church

Service and Times Sunday Apostolic Worship Services 11:00 A.M and 5:00 P.M Communion and Feet Wash 4th Sunday at 5:00 P.M Prayer/Seeking: Wednesday at 8:00 P.M. Apostolic in Doctrine, Pentecostal in Experience, Holiness in Living, Uncompromised and Unchanged.

The Apostolic Faith is still alive –Acts 2:42

New Commandment Baptist Church

Dr. Lucius M. Dalton Senior Pastor

Damion M. Briggs Pastor

Rev. Stephen E. Tucker Senior Pastor

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rehoboth Baptist Church

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

Salem Baptist Church

Holy Trinity United Baptist Church

Florida Avenue Baptist Church

Rev. Dr. Clinton W. Austin Pastor

Rev. Dr. Morris L Shearin, Sr. Pastor

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

St. Matthews Baptist Church

Service and Times Sunday School: 9:30 am Sunday Worship Service: 11:00 am Baptismal Service: 1st Sunday – 9:30 am Holy Communion: 1st Sunday – 11:00 am Prayer Meeting & Bible Study: Wednesday -7:30 pm

Emmanuel Baptist Church

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

Service and Times Sunday Worship Services: 10:00 a.m.

Sunday Church School: 8:45 – 9:45 a.m.

Holy Communion: Every First Sunday Intercessory Prayer: Monday – 7:00-8:00 p.m.

Pastor’s Bible Study: Wednesday –7:45 p.m.

Midweek Prayer: Wednesday – 7:00 p.m.

Noonday Prayer Every Thursday

Matthews Memorial Baptist Church Dr. C. Matthew Hudson, Jr, Pastor 2616 MLK Ave., SE - Washington, DC 20020 Office 202-889-3709 - Fax 202-678-3304 Service and Times Early Worship Service: 7:30a.m Worship Service: 10:45a.m.

New Members Class: 9:30a.m.

Holy Communion : 1st Sunday -10:45a.m Church School: 9:30a.m.

Prayer, Praise and Bible Study: Wednesday 7p.m Bible Study : Saturday: 11a.m.

Baptism: 4th Sunday – 10:45a.m “Empowered to love and Challenged to Lead a Multitude of Souls to Christ”

Peace Baptist Church Rev. Dr. Michael T. Bell 712 18th Street, NE Washington, DC 20002 Phone 202-399-3450/ Fax 202-398-8836 Service and Times Sunday Morning Worship Service: 7:15 am & 10:50 am Sunday School: 9:30am Wednesday Prayer & Testimonies Service: 7:30pm Wednesday School of the Bible: 8:00pm Wednesday - Midweek Prayer Service: 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

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

Christ Embassy DC

Kelechi Ajieren Coordinator 6839 Eastern Avenue, R1 Takoma Park, MD 20912 (202) 556-7065 Service and Times Sunday Worship Service: 10:00 A.M. Wednesday Bible Study: 7:00 P.M. Friday Evening Service: 7:00 P.M. ; Last Friday “…Giving Your Life a Meaning” www.Christembassydc.org Christ.embassy.dc@hotmail.com

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

“The Loving Church of the living lord “ Email Address pbcexec@verizon.net

Shiloh Baptist Church

First Rising Mt. Zion Baptist Church

Mt. Horeb Baptist Church

Rev. Dr. Maxwell M. Washington Pastor

Rev. Curtis l. Staley Pastor

Rev. Alonzo Hart Pastor

Rev. Dr. Wallace Charles Smith Pastor

Rev. Reginald M. Green, Sr. Interim Pastor

Rev. Dr. H. B. Sampson, III Pastor

Worshiping Location Knights of Columbus - 1633 Tucker Road Fort Washington, MD 20744 (240) 838-7074

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

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

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

Service and Times Sunday Service: 10 am Sunday School for all ages: 8:30 am 1st Sunday Baptism: 10: am 2nd Sunday Holy Communion:10 am Tuesday: Bible Study: 6:30 pm Prayer Meeting: 7:45 pm

Service and Times Sunday Morning Prayer Service: 8:00 a.m.

Sunday Church School: 9:15 a.m.

Sunday Morning Worship: 10:40 a.m.

Third Sunday Baptismal & Holy Communion:10:30 a.m.

Tuesday Church At Study Prayer & Praise: 6:30 p.m.

Service and Times Sunrise Prayer Services - Sunday 7:00 a.m.

Morning Worship: 8:00 a.m Church School : 9:30 a.m.

Morning Worship: 10:55 a.m.

Bible Study, Thursday: 6:30 p.m.

Prayer Meeting,Thursday : 7:30 p.m.

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

2914 Bladensburg Road, NE Wash., DC 20018 Office: (202) 529-3180 - Fax: (202) 529-7738 Service and Times Worship Service: 7:30 a.m.

Sunday School: 9:00 a.m.

Worship Service: 10:30 a.m.

Holy Communion: 4th Sunday 7:30 a.m. & 10:30a.m.

Prayer Services:Tuesday 7:30 p.m.

Wednesday 12 Noon

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

The Church Where GOD Is Working....

And We Are Working With GOD

Service and Times Sunday Worship Services: 10:00 am Sunday School: 9:00 am Holy Communion 3rd Sunday Morning Prayer / Bible Study: 6:15 pm - 7:20 pm (Tuesday) Theme: “The Kingdom Focused Church” Matthew 6:33 and Mathew 28:18-20, KJV Email: stmatthewsbaptist@msn.com Website: www.stmatthewsbaptist.org

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Earline Inez Brooks Decedent

Joe Louis Branch aka Joe Branch Decedent

Kevin A. Brooks 2014 3rd Street, NE Washington, DC 20002 Attorney

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

Darnell Nathaniel Mitchell Decedent

Lillian Cobb aka Lillian L. Cobb Decedent

Denise Darcel Reid Decedent

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

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

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

Roberta Mitchell, whose address is 3844 Halley Terrace, SE, Washington, DC 20032, was appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Darnell Nathaniel Mitchell who died on December 19, 2001 without a Will, and will serve without Court supervision. All unknown heirs and heirs whose whereabouts are unknown shall enter their appearance in this proceeding. Objections to such appointment shall be filed with the Register of Wills, D.C., 515 5th Street, N.W., Building A, Third Floor Washington, D.C. 20001, on or before November 19, 2016. Claims against the decedent shall be presented to the undersigned with a copy to the Register of Wills or filed with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned, on or before November 19, 2016, or be forever barred. Persons believed to be heirs or legatees of the decedent who do not receive a copy of this notice by mail within 25 days of its first publication shall so inform the Register of Wills, including name, address and relationship.

Evony Cobb whose address is 1149 Oates St., NE, #3, Washington, DC 20002, was appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Lillian Cobb aka Lillian L. Cobb who died on July 25, 2015 with a Will, and will serve without Court supervision. All unknown heirs and heirs whose whereabouts are unknown shall enter their appearance in this proceeding. Objections to such appointment (or to the probate of decedent’s Will) shall be filed with the Register of Wills, D.C., 515 5th Street, N.W., Building A, Third Floor Washington, D.C. 20001, on or before November 19, 2016. Claims against the decedent shall be presented to the undersigned with a copy to the Register of Wills or filed with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned, on or before November 19, 2016, or be forever barred. Persons believed to be heirs or legatees of the decedent who do not receive a copy of this notice by mail within 25 days of its first publication shall so inform the Register of Wills, including name, address and relationship.

James Lewis Bundy, II, whose address is 5519 B Street, SE, Washington, DC 20019, was appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Denise Darcel Reid who died on March 13, 2016 without a Will, and will serve without Court supervision. All unknown heirs and heirs whose whereabouts are unknown shall enter their appearance in this proceeding.

Objections to such appointment shall be filed with the Register of Wills, D.C., 515 5th Street, N.W., Building A, Third Floor Washington, D.C. 20001, on or before November 19, 2016.

Claims against the decedent shall be presented to the undersigned with a copy to the Register of Wills or filed with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned, on or before November 19, 2016, or be forever barred.

Persons believed to be heirs or legatees of the decedent who do not receive a copy of this notice by mail within 25 days of its first publication shall so inform the Register of Wills, including name, address and relationship.

Date of first publication: May 19, 2016

Date of first publication: May 19, 2016

Roberta Mitchell Personal Representative

Evony Cobb Personal Representative

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Administration No. 2016 ADM 509

Administration No. 2011 ADM 817

Kenneth Ellsworth Mitchell, Sr. Decedent

Vera Chapman Decedent

Mildred McCall Decedent

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

Paule Levadas, Esq. 1629 K Street, NW, Suite 300 Washington, DC 20006 Attorney

NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT, NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Savienne Michelle Mitchell, whose address is 500 Largo Center Drive, Apt. 102, Largo, MD 20774, was appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Kenneth Ellsworth Mitchell, Sr. who died on December 15, 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., Building A, Third Floor Washington, D.C. 20001, on or before November 26, 2016. Claims against the decedent shall be presented to the undersigned with a copy to the Register of Wills or filed with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned, on or before November 26, 2016, or be forever barred. Persons believed to be heirs or legatees of the decedent who do not receive a copy of this notice by mail within 25 days of its first publication shall so inform the Register of Wills, including name, address and relationship.

Date of first publication: May 26, 2016 Savienne Michelle Mitchell Personal Representative

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Date of first publication: May 19, 2016 James Lewis Bundy, II Personal Representative

Kevin A. Brooks, whose address is 2014 3rd Street, NE, Washington, DC 20002, was appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Earline Inez Brooks who died on March 8, 2016 without a Will, and will serve without Court supervision. All unknown heirs and heirs whose whereabouts are unknown shall enter their appearance in this proceeding.

Objections to such appointment shall be filed with the Register of Wills, D.C., 515 5th Street, N.W., Building A, Third Floor Washington, D.C. 20001, on or before November 19, 2016.

Claims against the decedent shall be presented to the undersigned with a copy to the Register of Wills or filed with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned, on or before November 19, 2016, or be forever barred.

Persons believed to be heirs or legatees of the decedent who do not receive a copy of this notice by mail within 25 days of its first publication shall so inform the Register of Wills, including name, address and relationship.

Date of first publication: May 19, 2016 Kevin A. Brooks Personal Representative

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NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT, NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Sandra Dee Chapman, whose address is 4328 Gault Pl., NE, Washington, DC 20019, was appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Vera Chapman who died on October 31, 2014 without a Will, and will serve without Court supervision. All unknown heirs and heirs whose whereabouts are unknown shall enter their appearance in this proceeding.

Objections to such appointment shall be filed with the Register of Wills, D.C., 515 5th Street, N.W., Building A, Third Floor Washington, D.C. 20001, on or before November 26, 2016.

Claims against the decedent shall be presented to the undersigned with a copy to the Register of Wills or filed with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned, on or before November 26, 2016, or be forever barred.

Persons believed to be heirs or legatees of the decedent who do not receive a copy of this notice by mail within 25 days of its first publication shall so inform the Register of Wills, including name, address and relationship.

Date of first publication: May 26, 2016

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NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT, NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Paule Levadas, whose address is 1629 K Street, NW, Suite 300, Washington, DC 20006, was appointed Second Successor Personal Representative of the estate of Mildred McCall who died on February 11, 2011 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 (or to the probate of decedent’s Will) shall be filed with the Register of Wills, D.C., 515 5th Street, N.W., Building A, Third Floor Washington, D.C. 20001, on or before November 26, 2016. Claims against the decedent shall be presented to the undersigned with a copy to the Register of Wills or filed with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned, on or before November 26, 2016, or be forever barred. Persons believed to be heirs or legatees of the decedent who do not receive a copy of this notice by mail within 25 days of its first publication shall so inform the Register of Wills, including name, address and relationship.

Date of first publication: May 26, 2016

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Patricia Ann Branch and Cheryl Lynn Queen, whose address is 4703 Omaha Street, Capitol Heights, MD 20743, were appointed Personal Representatives of the estate of Joe Louis Branch aka Joe Branch who died on April 10, 2016 without a Will, and will serve without Court supervision. All unknown heirs and heirs whose whereabouts are unknown shall enter their appearance in this proceeding.

Objections to such appointment shall be filed with the Register of Wills, D.C., 515 5th Street, N.W., Building A, Third Floor Washington, D.C. 20001, on or before November 19, 2016.

Claims against the decedent shall be presented to the undersigned with a copy to the Register of Wills or filed with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned, on or before November 19, 2016, or be forever barred.

Persons believed to be heirs or legatees of the decedent who do not receive a copy of this notice by mail within 25 days of its first publication shall so inform the Register of Wills, including name, address and relationship.

Date of first publication: May 19, 2016 Patricia Ann Branch Cheryl Lynn Queen Personal Representative

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Administration No. 2016 ADM 415

Administration No. 2016 ADM 551

Avis G. Nix Decedent

Marie G. Ward Decedent

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

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

Lisa Avis Nix, whose address is 3510 Dunlap St., Temple Hills, MD 20748, was appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Avis G. Nix who died on August 23, 2015 without a Will, and will serve without Court supervision. All unknown heirs and heirs whose whereabouts are unknown shall enter their appearance in this proceeding. Objections to such appointment shall be filed with the Register of Wills, D.C., 515 5th Street, N.W., Building A, Third Floor Washington, D.C. 20001, on or before November 26, 2016. Claims against the decedent shall be presented to the undersigned with a copy to the Register of Wills or filed with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned, on or before November 26, 2016, or be forever barred. Persons believed to be heirs or legatees of the decedent who do not receive a copy of this notice by mail within 25 days of its first publication shall so inform the Register of Wills, including name, address and relationship.

Tyrone F. General, whose address is 6408 Kaslo Court, New Carrollton, MD 20784, was appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Marie G. Ward who died on March 27, 2016 with a Will, and will serve without Court supervision. All unknown heirs and heirs whose whereabouts are unknown shall enter their appearance in this proceeding. Objections to such appointment (or to the probate of decedent’s Will) shall be filed with the Register of Wills, D.C., 515 5th Street, N.W., Building A, Third Floor Washington, D.C. 20001, on or before November 26, 2016. Claims against the decedent shall be presented to the undersigned with a copy to the Register of Wills or filed with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned, on or before November 26, 2016, or be forever barred. Persons believed to be heirs or legatees of the decedent who do not receive a copy of this notice by mail within 25 days of its first publication shall so inform the Register of Wills, including name, address and relationship.

Date of first publication: May 26, 2016

Date of first publication: May 26, 2016

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Tyrone F. General Personal Representative

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

Administration No. 2016 ADM 556

Administration No. 2016 ADM 000297

Edward L. Coates Decedent

Mattie M. Moore Decedent

The Griffin Firm, PLLC 5335 Wisconsin Avenue, NW, Suite 440 Washington, DC 20015 Attorney

Deborah D. Boddie, Esq. 1308 Ninth Street, NW, Suite 300 Washington, DC 20001 Attorney

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

Deneen Miller, whose address is 308 Madison Street, NW, Washington, DC 20011, was appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Edward L. Coates who died on January 30, 2013 without a Will, and will serve without Court supervision. All unknown heirs and heirs whose whereabouts are unknown shall enter their appearance in this proceeding.

Objections to such appointment shall be filed with the Register of Wills, D.C., 515 5th Street, N.W., Building A, Third Floor Washington, D.C. 20001, on or before November 26, 2016.

Claims against the decedent shall be presented to the undersigned with a copy to the Register of Wills or filed with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned, on or before November 26, 2016, or be forever barred.

Persons believed to be heirs or legatees of the decedent who do not receive a copy of this notice by mail within 25 days of its first publication shall so inform the Register of Wills, including name, address and relationship.

Deborah D. Boddie, whose address is 1308 Ninth Street, NW, Washington, DC 20001, was appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Mattie M. Moore who died on September 23, 2008 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 (or to the probate of decedent’s Will) shall be filed with the Register of Wills, D.C., 515 5th Street, N.W., Building A, Third Floor Washington, D.C. 20001, on or before December 2, 2016. Claims against the decedent shall be presented to the undersigned with a copy to the Register of Wills or filed with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned, on or before December 2, 2016, or be forever barred. Persons believed to be heirs or legatees of the decedent who do not receive a copy of this notice by mail within 25 days of its first publication shall so inform the Register of Wills, including name, address and relationship.

Date of first publication: May 26, 2016

Date of first publication: June 2, 2016

Deneen Miller Personal Representative

Deborah D. Boddie Personal Representative

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Cleopatra C. Walton Decedent NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT, NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Shelley A. Jester, whose address is 3022 Daniel Lane, NW, Washington, DC 20015, was appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Cleopatra C. Walton who died on April 5, 2016 with a Will, and will serve without Court supervision. All unknown heirs and heirs whose whereabouts are unknown shall enter their appearance in this proceeding. Objections to such appointment (or to the probate of decedent’s Will) shall be filed with the Register of Wills, D.C., 515 5th Street, N.W., Building A, Third Floor Washington, D.C. 20001, on or before December 2, 2016. Claims against the decedent shall be presented to the undersigned with a copy to the Register of Wills or filed with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned, on or before December 2, 2016, or be forever barred. Persons believed to be heirs or legatees of the decedent who do not receive a copy of this notice by mail within 25 days of its first publication shall so inform the Register of Wills, including name, address and relationship.

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Date of first publication: June 2, 2016 Shelley A. Jester Personal Representative

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What about Oscar Grant III, the 22-year-old Black man and father, who was fatally shot in the back by a police officer at the Fruitvale station in Oakland in 2009 on New Year's Day? The officer worked for Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) and they agreed to settle a lawsuit brought by the family by giving $1.3 million to his mother and $1.5 million to his daughter. The officer resigned a week after the incident and was charged with murder but was only convicted of the lesser charge of involuntary manslaughter. The officer only served about a year of a two-year term and BART made no admission of wrongdoing.

Again, I'm being facetious when I suggest that Black families should make a decision as ignorant and selfish as choosing to sacrifice a loved one in order to become rich and get paid. However, as I look at what is happening all across the U.S., it seems as if Black families are being forced to accept cash settlements as a substitute for real accountability and payouts as an alternative to true justice.

After the fatal shooting on video and controversy surrounding Laquan McDonald, the 17-yearold Black man who was fatally shot 16 times by a Chicago police officer, it took Chicago City Council

JACKSON from Page 26 lost GDP by 2025 from the costs of decaying tunnels, railways, waterways and other basic infrastructure. It will cost us more to decay than it would to rebuild.

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MALVEAUX from Page 26 the product of the Ku Klux Klan, the product of the ugly, repugnant, vicious hate that produces a flawed and crippled White supremacy.

We don't kill White supremacist hate by killing Dylann Roof.

We don't eliminate the ugly sentiments that propelled this extremely sick young man into a church with a gun by taking his life. Instead, it seems to me, the sole purpose of his life might be to serve as a symbol of hate, to remind us that there will

members only five seconds to vote to approve a $5 million settlement with the family. Until that video was forced to be released, there were no arrests and no accountability. The only thing we witnessed was another settlement with another family. Another satisfied Black Benefit Package recipient, right? Wrong!

These law enforcement officials that commit these irresponsible and fatal crimes currently have nothing to worry about and all of them continue to get their pensions and in many cases keep their jobs as if nothing ever happened. It almost seems as if these cities believe that the actions of these officers in their respective police departments are acceptable and justified.

It would be great to see these cities implement a policy that requires every member of law enforcement to have some form of medical malpractice insurance or wrongful death insurance, whereby premiums are paid by those officers. It should be a mandatory requirement, so that if they refuse to pay the premiums, they should not be allowed to work until they get insured. Another thing these cities should do, as it relates to incidents like this, is rather than having the city and its taxpayers shoulder the burden for police misconduct, they should have their job performance tied to their pension or the pension of all officers. By doing this, an officer would probably think twice and differently about their overall actions, because of the poten-

tial consequences that would come as a result of there being more internal accountability from their peers and superiors.

You already know it would make a huge difference in the way policing is handled, in that none of these rogue officers will be a favorite of their peers, especially because they would not want to have their money and hard-earned savings affected by the irresponsible and rogue actions of one of their own.

Don't get me wrong. I'm pleased to know many of these Black families are getting some sort of financial retribution and financial justice for the untimely and tragic loss of their loved ones. However, I'm almost 100 percent certain that these families would rather have their loved ones here with them now.

It's beyond time that we put an end to this new nationwide trend of killing Black people, having their families file a lawsuit and then paying off these families after their loved ones were killed by an irresponsible and rogue officer. We can't allow this trend to continue and gain traction, as if having the lost life of a family member conveniently replaced by a mere vote from city council members and the distribution of a cashier's check in the name of the deceased. We want our Black men and women to live out their lives to the fullest. We don't want this "New Black Benefit Package" to become the new norm in the Black community. WI

didates call for expanding investment in infrastructure, though only Bernie Sanders comes close to meeting the shortfall that the civil engineers warn about. But it will require a wave election — a sweeping rebuke to the obstructionist Republican Congress — for anything to happen.

This is how great nations decline. Investments that are essential to any modern civilized nation — from schools and bridges to electric grids and clean water systems — are neglected. Money is squandered on foreign adven-

tures or lost to the tax evasions of corporations and the rich. Private speculators profit from privatizing public services. We build the most modern and powerful military in the world but are ever more crippled by decaying services that we depend on every day.

Politics as usual won’t change this. It will change only if people rise up and hold their politicians accountable. How many bridges must collapse or children must be poisoned or businesses must be shuttered before that happens?

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be no peace without justice. Justice does not mean extracting a death penalty that is inherently unfair to African-Americans. Justice means abolishing the death penalty that is still upheld in 31 states.

The friends and relatives of the Emanuel AME Church murdered were exceptional in their rapid expressions of forgiveness for Dylann Roof. They understood the brokenness that caused him to kill and, even as they mourned their loss, they offered their forgiveness as evidence of their faith. Can we do

anything less?

I say that Dylann Roof ought to be put under somebody's jail, allowed only a Bible and minimal bland food. I say that he needs to be deprived of every pleasure his victims have been deprived of. I say he needs to be surrounded by Black folks just like the ones he killed.

I'm not wishing him violence or harassment, just reflection. Killing Roof won't kill White supremacy.

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The idea that every child can achieve at the highest level — for themselves and for others — shines through Height's work and is an example of what we should expect of our colleagues in the field of public education and of ourselves. At our nine public charter schools in the District of Columbia, serving more than 4,000 students from pre-K through the 12th grade, this philosophy can be seen in the success of so many of our students despite

ASKIA from Page 27 in this country are subjected to the threat of being rounded up and deported as if White America might carry out some kind of "final solution," to the problem of immigrants, although no one would ever call it that.

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As our students matriculate and step into the adult world they will need the determination that got them to and through college. No better example could be provided than the life and work of Dorothy Height, for whom Friendship's CEO-elect Patricia Brantley worked before joining Friendship.

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More than 150 years ago, the United States of America could not proceed half-slave, half-free. Nor could the country survive as a unified nation, without the service of more than 200,000 U.S. Colored Troops.

Now, to those who mock me as an outsider because of my contrarian views about the unrepentant evil perpetrated — and continuing right up to this very minute — by this country in the name of white supremacy values, let me say to them: I am no outsider. I am a descendant of one of those soldiers

who fought for the Union flag in the bloodiest of all American wars.

Too many people in this country seem to be trying to now argue that the hateful views and behavior of Trump and his Trump-istas does not border on American-style, lynch-mob fascism. So I ask, why do I have to go along with that fatally flawed White American business model that relies on bluster and armed force? Why can't those guys go along with my views?

I say, again and again and again: America cannot win the next conflict by winning.

Why can't those guys recognize the error of their ways, repent and come over to my way of thinking?

Me, I don't want to share in America's coming "spoils of war" or, more realistically, overdue punishment on account of hateful practices for so many generations.

Everyone in today's marketplace of ideas seems to have dug their heels into their respective red and blue bunkers.

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I think, too, of the male student who graduated from our Ward 7 high school, Friendship Collegiate Academy, and with the assistance of scholarships is now an undergraduate at Princeton. Yet another male student's talents and scholarship funds took him from our high school to Columbia.

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There are powerful interests who don't want D.C. to become a state or spend its own money, and too often the pretext offered is that it's unconstitutional. Isn't the denial of the rights and freedoms enjoyed by other America unconstitutional as well?

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