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Gray: I Got the Same Treatment FBI's Giving Clinton
Black Voter Poll: 90 percent to Cast Ballot for Clinton
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ers Association and Howard University held a press conference to release the National Black Voter Poll at the National Press Club on Monday, Nov. 1 in Northwest. / Photo by Roy Lewis By Freddie Allen Managing Editor, NNPA Newswire Nearly 90 percent of Black voters plan to cast ballots for Hillary Clinton, the Democratic presidential nominee, according to the 2016 National Black Voter Poll. National Newspaper Publishers Association [NNPA] partnered with Howard University to produce the 2016 National Black Voter Poll, the first scientific poll of Black voters conducted during this election season. “This is truly a historic occasion and we are in a celebrated moment that the largest and oldest Black trade association representing Blackowned newspapers joined with one of the most prestigious historically-Black colleges in Howard University to present the National Black Voter Poll,” said Benjamin F. Chavis,
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Fall Colors... 5 Nature’s paintbrush shows the vibrant colors in the leaves during a trek through Rock Creek Park in Northwest. / Photo by Roy Lewis
If there's one person who knows exactly what Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton is going through, it's D.C. Councilman-elect Vincent Gray. On Friday, just 11 days before the November general election, FBI Director James Comey informed Republican and Democratic leaders in Congress that the bureau was again reviewing emails related to Clinton's personal server after learning of additional information that might be relevant to the case. This revelation set off a barrage of criticism with members of Congress and both presidential campaigns calling on the FBI to release additional information on
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Concerns Escalate over Gun Violence, Police Training By William J. Ford and Sarafina Wright WI Staff Writers Between 2000 and 2014, gun violence accounted for 470,000 fatalities nationwide with homicide by a firearm ranking second during that period among all violent-related deaths. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention also attributed homicide as the leading cause of death among Blacks ages 10 - 24 in 2012. Lawyers, scholars and those who lost loved ones due to gun violence shared their concerns during a Congressional briefing and a town hall, both on Tuesday, Nov. 1, at the National Press Club in Northwest and the U.S. Capitol Visitor Center in Northeast, respectively. “What do people of Congress need to do? It’s sad that mov-
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CITIZENS RALLY AGAINST DONALD TRUMP
The highly-anticipated grand opening of the Trump International Hotel in Northwest was met with hundreds of protesters demanding the renaming and or/closing of the hotel and Trump being replaced as the Republican presidential candidate on Wednesday, Oct. 26. / Photo by Travis Riddick
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The team prepares for their “home opener” on Saturday, Nov. 5 attraining for law enforcement with law enforcement's handling Davis-Nickens said anyone agencies, a Child's Life ProtecRoosevelt High School, 7601 Hanover Parkway, Greenbelt, ofthe theEleanor situation, she decided to who reads Marlow's book will tion Act and mandatory counselMDthe at 8Saving p.m. Halftime performance own 2ing for batterers. start Promise features cam- a “get it.” She by saidthe sheCounty’s “puts the Determine Team. For more information visit www.pgvalor.com. paign. case in such a way, the average “If we are 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. tim and the batterer,” Marlow A hearty group of 1960s civil rights activists gathered at the ence at the District Heights Also present at the event was said. Publick Playhouse in Landover on Sunday, Oct. 30, including the Domestic Violence Symposium Mildred Muhammad, the exMarlow would also like to see Perry Smith, 82, pastor emeritus ofdesigned the First Baptist on May 7 at the District Heights wife of JohnRev. Allen Muhammad, programs to Church raise of North Brentwood, who talked about the multiple times Municipal Center. The sympo- who was sentenced to six consec- awareness among childrenpolice in arrestedwithout him during efforts to integrate Prince George’s County. sium was sponsored by the utive life terms parole public and private schools. SheOthers,jury likefor former Maryland Statechildren Senator Tommie Family and Youth Services by a Maryland his role in feels need to Broadwater, be educat- also Center of the city of District the Beltwayshared theirattacks harrowing a forum entitled “There Sniper in memories ed aboutduring domestic violence. Heights and the National Hook- 2002. Mildred have to stop being paswas aMuhammad Time . . . BlackisMen in“We Conversations.” Up of Black Women. the founder of After the Trauma, sive-aggressive with poor chilThe Association for the Study of African American Life and History Marlow has written a book, an organization that founded helps the aboutDr. domestic [ASALH], in 1915dren by educator Carter G.violence,” Woodson, spon“Color Me Butterfly,” which is a survivors ofsored domestic violence Marlow said. the event. Most speakers reflected on the past; others like Broadstory about four generations of and their children. has worked to community. break water emphasized the collectiveMarlow political power of the Black domestic violence. The book is “I lived in fear for six years. Six the cycle of abuse in her family, “Politics is about coalescing power – some politicians are looking good, talking good but know nothing. The election inspired by her own experiences, years in fear is a long time. It is and is confident the policies she is coming makegrandmother, sure that you vote.” Former PG County Councilmember Dorothy Bailey, president of the Prince and those up; of her not an easy thing to come out is pushing for will start that George’s County Branch of ASALH, her mother and Truth her daughter. of,” shereminded said. participants, “Dr. Woodson process.said if we don’t share our history andsaid our legacy, be a dyingMildred community.” She every we’re timeprone she to reads Muhammad said “I plan to take these policies to man a generation ago when then-segregated Prince George’s excerptsEach from heremphasized book, she his stillrecollections people from whojustwant to help a Congress and implore them County to wasnot a less than friendly placecame for Blacks. can believe the words domestic violence victim must change our laws,” Marlow said. from her. “Color Me Butterfly” Hamil Harris contributed to this entry. be Photo by Hamil Harristhey go into “I will not stop until these policareful of how won the 2007 National “Best the victim's life, and understand cies are passed.” Books” Award. that she may be in “survival Tia Carol Jones can be reached “I was just 16-years-old when mode”. at tiacaroljones@sbcglobal.net my eye first blackened and my “Before you get to 'I'm going Annual D.C. History, lips The bled,”43rd Marlow said.Conference on to kill you,' it started as a verbal WI sponsored by The Historical Society of Washington, Elaine Davis-Nickens, presiD.C., off on Thursday, Nov. 3 with an 8 p.m. dent of kicks the National Hook-Up on Georgetown University and its legacy of oflecture Black Women, said there is no slavery at in thetheNational Archives. Events continue consistency way domestic violence are Nov. dealt 6. with by throughissues Sunday, Sessions will look at Black fraternal life, immigrant communities, journalism, gentrification, architecture and literature. There will also be a screening/discussion of the documentary “Southeast 67” on Friday, 6:30 – 8 p.m. with all sessions taking place at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Northwest. Besides a Friday walking tour, “Race, Space and the Power of Place on Mt. Vernon,” two guided neighborhood tours have been scheduled to close out the conference on Sunday: Ivy City Photo Walking Tour and D.C. 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We have to stop being passive-aggressive with poor children about domestic violence. I plan to take these policies to Congress and implore them to change our Party Showcases D.C.’s Hand Dancing Tradition laws. I will not stop until Enthusiasts and participants of the District’s homegrown form of “partying,” hand dancing, closed out the season with a celebration under theseNov.policies the stars on Wednesday, 2 on Freedomare Plaza inpassed. Northwest.
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D.C. Group Takes Charge Over Homelessness By Lauren Poteat WI Contributing Writer Thrive DC, one of the city's only five organizations to offer complete crisis services for homeless citizens, celebrated an achievement of raising over $16,000 on the cusp of Giving Tuesday. During their second annual event in partnership with Vida Fitness gym, over 500 D.C. residents partook in Vida Thrive 5K Run and Walk on Oct. 18, doubling donations from the previous year. Greg Rockwell, community relations manager for Thrive DC, expressed his excitement over the opportunity to provide continued support to others. "We didn't really have a set goal on the amount of funds that we wanted to gain, as we
are always happy to get anything, but it was a great day and so humbling to see such tremendous support from our community," he said. With more than an estimated 8,300 people in D.C., battling homelessness every year, Thrive DC officials hope that their annual race will only be the beginning, as they begin to plan for the national upcoming #givingtuesday. Enacted on the first Tuesday after Thanksgiving every year, the initiative calls for residents and community members to donate in person and online to their favorite organizations. Jackie Grant Sr., who once battled homelessness himself and sang the national anthem on the day of the race, told WUSA-TV (Channel 9) that organizations such as Thrive D.C. are what make the dif-
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1868 – John Willis Menard of Louisiana becomes the first black man ever elected to the U.S. House of Representatives, though a challenge of the electoral results by his defeated foe prevents him from taking office. 1896 – J.H. Hunter, an African-American inventor, patents the portable weighing scale. 1992 – Carol Moseley Braun of Illinois becomes the first African-American woman to be elected to the United States Senate.
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1967 – Carl Stokes is elected as mayor of Cleveland, becoming the the first black elected mayor of a major U.S. city. 1989 – David Dinkins is elected as New York City's first black mayor. 1989 – L. Douglas Wilder is elected as governor of Virginia, becoming the nation's first elected black governor.
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1968 – Shirley Chisholm becomes the first Black woman elected to Congress, representing the 12th District in New York City. 1974 – George Brown and Mervyn Dymally are elected lieutenant governors of Colorado and California, respectively, becoming the first two blacks in the nation to hold the position. 2010 – Famed opera singer Shirley Verrett dies in Ann Arbor, Michigan, of heart failure at 79.
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What are your predictions for the Washington Wizards' 2016-17 season? JEAN PIERRE CORONADO / ALEXANDRIA, VIRGINIA
It's tough. I wish they will win 54 games, but my heart says 42.
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I think they could possibly win 45 games if the players like Wall, Beal and them are healthy, but I think they will win 40 games.
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D.C. Photojournalist Mickey Thompson Focused on the Positive Captured Scenes of Blacks at Their Best for African-American Press By D. Kevin McNeir WI Editor Members of social organizations throughout the Greater Washington Area, Baltimore and beyond continue to express sentiments of sadness after learning that photojournalist Melvalee “Mickey” Mitchell Thompson Vincent, who contributed her “Social Sightings” column each week to The Washington Informer, has died at 66. Known professionally as “Mickey Thompson,” the award-winning photographer who began her career in 2001 captured a plethora of social activities in which Blacks were the primary participants through the lens of her camera. Born April 18, 1950 in Norfolk, she later moved to D.C. with her family, graduating from Spingarn High School in 1968. In 1969 she joined the U.S. Marine Corps where she would earn the distinction as the first African-American Miss Armed Forces while moving up the ranks to the position of Staff Sergeant. Upon her honorable discharge, she returned to the District where she turned her attention to obtaining a college degree, receiving a Bachelor of Science in Communications from the University of the District of Columbia. In what she once described as a “whirlwind relationship,” she later met, fell in love with and married The Honorable William S. “Turk” Thompson, a federal judge and attorney with whom she worked side by side until his retirement. After her husband’s death in 1998, Mickey became determined to let the world see a side of the Black community rarely captured by the media, creating her Social Sightings Magazine in 2001.
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The publication would result in her receiving accolades and awards including the High Tea Society Community Service Award and the Main Avenue Ministries Journalist Award. She met Dr. Charles Vincent while covering a social event for her magazine. After a lengthy courtship and a friendship that would intensify over almost 11 years, they eventually married 18 months ago. Her friends and family say she never allowed a holiday to go by without standing out as the “life of the party.” Vincent, 67, said photojournalism became the center of her professional life. “She had long grown tired of the negative news and wanted to emphasize the positive,” he said. “She often said ‘it doesn’t have to bleed to lead.’ Mickey was insistent about two things in particular: showcasing Black professionals and Black social organizations and making sure that youth were exposed to these groups and the contributions they have historically made to our community.” “Every year she’d host the William S. Thompson Follies on Martha’s Vineyard where she’d raise money to help children from the District attend college. She wanted to let her readers know that ‘Blacks do a whole lot more than rape, steal and murder,’ – something that mainstream media tended to falsely report.” Mickey had been facing health challenges for some time but had been relatively quiet about it. In fact her husband, who says people would frequently comment on her generosity with her time, talents and resources, said “she was always the one taking care of people – this time I told her it was time for me to take care of her.” D.C. socialite Lavern Chatman
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By Stacy M. Brown WI Senior Writer As Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump continued to ratchet up rhetoric suggesting that the current election is rigged, countless political experts and research have repeatedly shown that voter fraud is virtually nonexistent and the candidate's claims are baseless. However, what has existed in American politics are the disenfranchising of black, poor and minority voters who continue to face laws in several states that make it nearly impossible for them to cast a ballot. "I would say [election rigging] is less a real threat or claim and more a signal to Trump's base that the establishment is against them, including the moderate wing of the Republican party," said Ernest McGowan III, an assistant professor of political science at the University of Richmond in Virginia. "If the laws — like voter identification — or opposition to things like felon enfranchisement or early voting are truly done to disenfranchise black voters, or more broadly poor and minority voters who traditional vote for Democrats, then the two things can be compatible." A total of 34 states have laws requesting or requiring voters to show some form of identification at the polls. Approximately 18 states use other methods to verify the identity of voters. Most frequently, other identifying information provided at the polling place, such as a signature, is checked against information on file, according to the National Conference of State Legislatures.
Earlier this year, the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals struck down key portions of North Carolina's strict 2013 voting law, unanimously concluding that the law was racially discriminatory. "In what comes as close to a smoking gun as we are likely to see in modern times, the State's very justification for a challenged statute hinges explicitly on race — specifically its concern that African-Americans, who had overwhelmingly voted for Democrats, had too much access to the franchise," wrote Judge Diana Gribbon Motz. North Carolina's law, often described as the strictest in the nation, passed shortly after the Supreme Court struck down Section 5 the Voting Rights Act in Shelby County v. Holder. That section required states with a history of voter discrimination to "preclear" any changes to voting laws with the U.S. Department of Justice. Freed from that requirement, the General Assembly passed a slate of changes, including the photo-ID requirement. Both sides effectively agreed that these changes disproportionately affected poor, elderly and black voters, who were less likely to hold the required forms of photo ID, more likely to move frequently and more likely to take advantage of early voting, political website The Atlantic reported. These voters also vote overwhelmingly Democratic. "The calls about a rigged election can actually lead to more draconian laws to disenfranchise, or at least make it more difficult to vote, in subsequent
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elections," McGowan said. In its 2016 report, "The Truth About Voter Fraud," The Brennan Center for Justice at New York University Law School revealed that most allegations of fraud have turned out to be baseless — and that of the few allegations remaining, most reveal election irregularities and other forms of election misconduct. Justin Levitt, author of the Brennan Center report, wrote he had found 31 allegations since 2000 of someone pretending to be someone else at the polls. Reportedly, more than 1 billion ballots were cast in that period in general and primary elections. The Carnegie-Knight News21 program — made up of journalism students and graduates — analyzed 2,068 alleged cases in 50 states in the decade before 2012 and could document only 10 instances of in-person voter impersonation. Reportedly, there were 491 cases of absentee ballot fraud and 400 cases of registration fraud —out of 146 million registered voters. Still, Trump continued his claims even after the third presidential debate in Las Vegas last week. "They even want to try and rig the election at the polling booths, where so many cities are corrupt, and voter fraud is all too common," Trump said. "And then they say, oh, there's no voter fraud in our country, there's no voter fraud, no, no, there's no voter fraud. Take a look at St.
Louis, take a look at Philadelphia, take a look at Chicago." Jim Allen, a Chicago elections spokesman, said in the past 10 years, the city has had 10 referrals of suspicious activity amid 9 million ballots cast. One of the referrals led to the convictions of two men on misdemeanor charges of manipulating absentee ballots in an alderman's race in 2007, Allen said.
In Philadelphia, a group of council members also decried Trump's allegations. "We will not tolerate any sort of foolishness on Election Day, and it's even insulting to suggest that Philadelphians would," said city Councilwoman Cindy Bass (D). For the full version of this story, go to washingtoninformer. com. WI
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"Our founders came on the Mayflower, the Arabella and the early clipper ships. But there were other boats, too. I am descended from people once forbidden their most basic and fundamental freedoms, a people desperate for a reason to hope and willing to fight for it. And so are you . . . This commonwealth – and the nation modeled on it – is at its best when we show we understand a faith in what’s possible and the willingness to work for it.” Inaugural speech as governor of Massachusetts, Jan. 4, 2007
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5 Dr. George W. Woods, Jr. speaks at the Gun Violence and Trauma Congressional Briefing on Monday, Nov. 1 in Northwest. / Photo by Roy Lewis
POLICING from Page 1 ing Congress to action now seems too big,” said Michele Bratcher Goodwin, a law professor at the University of California, Irvine and director of the Center for Biotechnology and Global Health Policy School of Law. “I need accountability for what we have. How can we be here in D.C. and not hold [Congress] accountable?” The Initiative for Studying Gun Violence and Trauma, a national task force to spread awareness about gun violence spearheaded by the university, led both discussions to present solutions, ideas and recommendations on what some say has harmed the Black community. And the hot topics, without question, remain gun violence, police training and trauma. Jack A. Cole, a retired New Jersey state policer for 26 years, voiced criticism over the policy of the federal government providing additional money to police departments based on the number of drug arrests made. “Police from the time they enter the academy are trained to fear Blacks,” he said. Cole said fear caused a Minnesota police officer to shoot and kill 32-year-old Philando Castile. Longtime TV court show host Glenda Hatchett, who’s representing the family of Castile, praised Castile’s girlfriend, Diamond Reynolds, who recorded the July shooting from her cell phone and posted it on social media. Castile had a licensed gun in his vehicle when stopped by the police. “I believe that video saved her life,” said Hatchett, who runs a national law firm in Atlanta. “If we hadn’t had that video, it may have been one more Black man on the side of the road and a witness who police may have said they had to shoot her too because she reached for the gun.” Families of those killed by gun violence try to move on, like Nardyne Jeffries of Southeast. Her 16-year-old
daughter, Brishell Jones, lost her life on March 30, 2010, on South Capitol Street while attending the funeral of a friend killed over a bracelet. “I didn’t have friends gunned down growing up – Brishell did,” she said. “There need to be more mental health providers in the public schools. It allows the teachers to be trained so they can recognize issues that are children are facing.” ”
WAR ON DRUGS CAUSE OF TODAY’S POLICE BRUTALITY?
Gun control advocates and law enforcement professionals agree that the policing and gun violence problem in America exist because of the so-called “War on Drugs.” Jack Cole, besides being a retired New Jersey state police office, also serves as the co-founder of Law Enforcement against Prohibition. He says the criminalization of African Americans occurred as part of a government-led operation. “People ask how did we get here and the answer is the so-called war on drugs,” Cole said. “You ask why, and the answer is told by Richard Nixon’s Chief Domestic Policy Advisor John Ehrlichman.” Ehrlichman who died in 1999, said in a 1994 interview that the war on drugs was born out of wanting to destroy anti-Vietnam War protestors and Black people. “The Nixon campaign in 1968 and the Nixon White House after that, had two enemies: the anti-war left and Black people. You understand what I’m saying,” Ehrlichman said to journalist Dan Baum. “We knew we couldn’t make it illegal to be either against the war or Black, but by getting the public to associate the hippies with marijuana and Blacks with heroin, and then criminalizing both heavily, we could disrupt those communities,” he said.
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“We could arrest their leaders, raid their homes, break up their meetings and vilify them night after night on the evening news. Did we know we were lying about the drugs? Of course we did,” he said. In 1975, Ehrlichman, among others in the Nixon administration, found himself on the wrong side of the law – convicted of conspiracy, obstruction of justice and perjury due to the Watergate scandal. He served 18 months in prison. Cole contends that the “rhetoric” behind the war on drugs created the conditions of bad policing seen today. “When you train police officers to go to war with communities, that’s dangerous,” he said. “Then you have police officers who believe they had to put drug dealers and users in jail by any means and that’s where corruption came in.” Other panelists such as Judge Glenda Hatchett, Attorney Robert Bennett and Dr. George Woods agreed that gun violence and police brutality can trace their roots to early American racism. “Slavery ended in 1865,” Cole said. “Ten years later Jim Crow was enacted in the south. About a hundred years later the Civil Rights Act passes and three years later Nixon starts the War on Drugs.” “If you can label someone as a criminal, you can do anything you want to them.” WI
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PRINCE GEORGE'S COUNTY Thousands Vote Early in Prince George's County By William J. Ford WI Staff Writer @jabariwill University of Maryland senior Doris Ihejirika voted early Friday because classes are in session on Election Day, plus she had the day off from her job as a campus tour guide. "It was easier for me [Friday]," the 22-year-old Forestville resident said minutes after voting at the College Park Community Center. "Voting is something young adults like myself should do to have [their] voices heard." Ihejirika and thousands of Prince George's County residents have chosen to cast their ballots during the state's early-voting period, which kicked off Thursday, Oct. 27 and ends Thursday, Nov. 3. Those who are more traditional can still wait until Election Day on Nov. 8.
The first three days of the early voting period had more than 57,000 Prince George's residents taking advantage. The county has almost 576,000 registered voters, the second-highest total in the state behind Montgomery County. According to the county's Board of Elections, nearly 36,000 residents registered to vote in this year's general election, roughly 13,000 more than in the 2014 midterms. In comparison, the county had about 58,000 four years ago when President Obama sought re-election. Election officials have said the general election draws more interest, especially in this year's heated presidential contest between Democrat Hillary Clinton and Republican Donald Trump. Thousands of Prince Georgians chose Clinton and the Democratic slate that includes the open Senate
seat race between Rep. Chris Van Hollen (D-Maryland), Republican Kathy Szeliga and Green Party candidate Margaret Flowers. The winner will replace the retiring Barbara Mikulski, who's held the position for 30 years. Van Hollen, who spoke to commuters at Largo Town Center Metro station on the first day of early voting before the polls opened at 8 a.m., said voters cannot be complacent in the heavily Democratic state, referencing Republican Larry Hogan's victorious gubernatorial bid two years ago against former Maryland Lt. Gov. Anthony Brown, who's now running for the 4th Congressional District seat. "Sometimes people think Maryland is a done deal, but it's not. We need to make sure people are out there to vote," Van Hollen said. "We want to keep the Senate seat Democratic." Not everyone chose Clinton and Trump. Andria Rucker of Fort Washington wrote in Sen. Bernie Sanders (I), who had a hard-fought and at times contentious Democratic primary against Clinton. "It was hard, but I had to get out here … to vote — I still got 'the Bern,'" she said. "Both [Clinton and Trump] are money-hungry. Whoever's in the president's seat, I hope [that person] will lead the people the right way."
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Prince George's voters also have referendum questions on the ballot
Metro GM's Budget Proposal Includes Layoffs By William J. Ford WI Staff Writer @jabariwill
5Commuters at the Fort Totten Metro station in Northeast prepare to board a
free shuttle bus on Monday, Oct. 31, the first week day of WMATA’s 10th surge that shuts down a portion of the Red Line between Fort Totten and NoMa-Gallaudet U through Nov. 22. / Photo by Roy Lewis
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Metro General Manager Paul J. Wiedefeld will present a proposed fiscal 2018 budget Thursday, Nov. 3 that includes fare increases, downsizing of the workforce by 1,000 and a reduction in rail service. Wiedefeld also said in an Oct. 30 statement that he will ask officials from D.C., Maryland and Virginia to contribute more funding toward the beleaguered transit agency. The Amalgamated Transit Union Local 689, which represent operators, paratransit and maintenance workers, held a protest Monday on Halloween, called Wiedefeld's proposal "spooky." "The GM's proposal to cut service and raise fares threatens to put our transit system into a rapid death spiral. We stand against this backward thinking," said union president Jackie
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5 Hundreds of Prince George’s County residents filed into the gym at the
Southern Regional Technology and Recreation Complex in Ft. Washington, Md. to cast their ballot during early voting which began in Maryland on Thursday, Oct. 27. / Photo by Shevry Lassiter
that include expanding the county council from nine to 11 members and allowing officials to borrow nearly $500 million to renovate, repair and construct new buildings as part of the county's proposed fiscal 2017-22 capital improvement program. Most of the voters interviewed supported the measures to use taxpayer money toward public safety facilities, county buildings, public works and transportation structures, community colleges and libraries. "It's important to do that," said Delores Carson of College Park after voting with her husband, Benjamin. "The county should step in and help. That's why I pay taxes." But not everyone agrees on the "Question D" proposal to add two atlarge members to the county council. The referendum also stipulates that any of the current council members who represent a district cannot serve
more than two consecutive terms. Arthur Robinson of Lanham said the question connects with term limits, a claim opponents have argued as the impetus so current council members can remain on the board. In addition, it could cost up to $1 million to fund the two positions and staff. "I was against it because a lot of people get in there and get stale and they get complacent," he said. "People don't want to admit that." Ihejirika voted in favor of "Question D" to ensure more voices are on council. "It's always important to have more opinions on the County Council," she said. "I think it would be more representative of the county and be more representative of the people." Early voting in Maryland ends Thursday, Nov. 3 at 8 p.m. For polling locations in Prince George's County, visit http://bit.ly/2d19aXH. WI
Jeter. "[The] GM's budget seeks to hasten the death of public transit. We the ATU — the people who move this region — are saying it is time to invest in the renaissance of WMATA." Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan said he is wary of increasing the $500 million the state already invests annually in Metro as the agency's infrastructure continues to have problems. "We need money to get the ridership up … but I'm saying we've got to see some more real improvement before we commit to more money," Hogan said Oct. 24 on Montgomery County TV. Two state delegates from Montgomery and Prince George's counties — Marc Korman (D-District 16) and Erek Barron (D-District 24) — wrote Hogan a letter to ensure the state continues to support Metro. "Metro is a key economic engine in the state of Maryland and it benefits Marylanders who do not even ride the system by keeping some drivers off the road and generating economic activity," the letter stated. "We must remember that Maryland needs Metro
and shares responsibility for funding that need." Metro plans to request an additional $44 million from Maryland. About $47 million would come from the District and $39 million from Virginia for a total of $130 million. Weidefeld said the budget plan, which he called a "reality check," is a way to help balance $1.8 billion operating budget with a $290 million shortfall, about $15 million more than previously estimated. "Metro has to face reality when it comes to what the region says it can afford and direct those resources to best serve the riders we have today," he said. "This plan has Metro doing everything in our power to get major expense categories under control while improving safety and making the trains run on time." The planned number of layoffs is double the amount he announced earlier this year and don't include the 20 workers — seven of those senior managers — fired in May as part of
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Levar Stoney Leads Fundraising but Trails Polls By Tatyana Hopkins WI Contributing Writer Despite being the top fundraiser for the Richmond mayoral race, former Secretary of the Commonwealth, Levar Stoney, still lags in the polls behind two opponents – Joe Morrissey, the former state delegate whose career has been marked with scandal, and Jack Berry, former executive director of Venture Richmond who has raised significantly less funds than Stoney. With the assistance of Virginia Gov. Terry McAuliffe, Stoney gained an immense fundraising advantage and raised more than any other candidate. According to Virginia Public Access Project (VPAP) finance records, 60 percent of Stoney’s donors also gave to McAuliffe and his political action committee. In addition, Stoney has been able to secure the endorsements of several prominent Virginia Democrats including former Richmond mayors Henry Marsh and Rudy McCollum, and Anne Holton, the state’s former secretary of education and wife of Democratic vice-presidential nominee, Tim Kaine.
However, despite spending the most on television and radio advertisements, and mailings among all candidates, Stoney remains behind. A recent ChamberRVA poll of 1,850 likely Richmond voters revealed Stoney trailing both Morrissey and Berry in a three-man race among the seven Richmond mayoral candidates. The poll showed 20 percent of respondents citywide supported Morrissey, 17 percent supported Berry and 15 percent supported Stoney. Michelle Mosby, Bruce Baliles, Lawrence Williams and June Bobby, who also appear on the ballot, garnered a combined total of 10 percent of respondents. Stoney has, however, made strides in the polls. A September Wason Center for Public Policy at Newport University revealed that Stoney trailed in fifth place behind Morrissey, Berry, Mosby and Baliles. Comparing the most recent poll to data from a late September Richmond Association of Realtors poll showed support for both Morrissey and Berry has also declined. In the September report, Morrissey had 28 percent citywide support; Berry
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had 25 and Stoney had 14 percent. In order to win a Richmond mayoral election, a candidate must win five of the city’s nine districts. If no candidate reaches that threshold in the November election, the top two finishers in the citywide vote advance to a runoff election in December. Among decided voters, Morrissey leads in six of the city’s nine district while Berry leads in the remaining three. “Levar is running second in every district, which is evidence that he’s the only one with the ability to put together a broad coalition to win,” said Stoney campaign spokesman Matt Corridoni to the Richmond Times-Dispatch. Undecided voters could impact the final results of the race. Thirty-eight percent of the ChamberRVA poll’s likely voters remain undecided, leaving room for shifts in ranking among candidates as Election Day approaches. Many of the undecided reportedly favor one of the top three candidates with Morrissey and Stoney being favored by 21 percent of undecided likely voters and Berry being favored by 16 percent. WI
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BUSINESS John H. Johnson Legacy Continued at Howard U.
Monique Greenwood Will Be First Chair in Series By Sarafina Wright WI Staff Writer The late black media pioneer John H. Johnson will get a speaker series in his name at Howard University this month. Johnson Publishing Company Chair Linda Johnson Rice, daughter of Johnson, will visit Howard University on Wednesday, Nov. 9, to launch the John H. Johnson Endowed Chair of Entrepreneurship Speaker Series. "This endowed chair is a wonderful opportunity for the university to honor my father’s spirit
and proud legacy by preparing the next generation of entrepreneurial trailblazers," Johnson Rice said. Johnson in 1945 founded the Johnson Publishing Company, which produced the iconic Ebony and Jet magazines. Monique Greenwood, business innovator and owner of Akwaaba Bed & Breakfast Inns, journalist and former editor-in chief of Essence Magazine, will serve as the inaugural John H. Johnson Endowed Chair of Entrepreneurship at Howard University, which will be housed in the Cathy Hughes School of Communications.
"We are thrilled that Ms. Johnson Rice will share her family’s business success story cultivated over 71 years," Greenwood said. "We know it will inspire the entrepreneurial aspirations of our students while providing proven strategies for business sustainability. The speaker series, like all the initiatives of the endowment, is designed to encourage innovation and promote business ownership within our community." In a Q&A format, Johnson Rice will discuss the unique challenges and rewards of owning a family business and how a business competes and adjusts with changing technology on her visit to the university. This event, along with additional events and workshops in the speaker series, is free and open to the public. The series will also feature high-profile business owners to serve as entrepreneurs-in-residence. "We are very proud of the longstanding relationship we have with Howard University and value the sincere ties we have with the historical institution," Johnson Rice said. "Howard University graduates have worked with Johnson Publishing Company in both the past and present, and the skills and talents they possess have helped
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to build the company to what it is today." The John H. Johnson Endowed Chair for Entrepreneurship was established by Johnson Publishing Company and the Johnson family in 2016. According to a statement by Johnson Rice issued at its creation, the chair was launched "to strengthen a culture of entrepreneurial activity across the univer-
sity among students, faculty, staff, alumni and community business owners." "This entrepreneurship education program enhances the mentorship received by students and trains them to build on the pioneering work and legacy of the late entrepreneur and publisher John H. Johnson," said Howard University President Wayne A.I. Frederick. WI
Atlanta Entrepreneurs Join Initiative to Create Jobs Goldman Sachs Program Helps Small Businesses Grow By Stacy M. Brown NNPA News Wire Contributor A growing number of Atlanta businesses are living up to the city’s famous nickname: Hotlanta. More than 20 businesses have entered, thrived and graduated from the Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Business program, a scholarship-based course that convenes them to learn critical business skills and create growth plans for their companies. The Goldman Sachs program is an investment to help entrepreneurs create jobs and economic opportunity by providing greater access to education, capital and business support services. With 31 sites across the U.S. and United Kingdom, 10,000 Small Businesses has served over 7,100 small business owners. The program has reached businesses from all 50 states, Puerto Rico and Washington, D.C, and has resulted in immediate and sustained business growth for the alumni of the program.
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One of those successful businesses is Atlanta’s own Yardstick Learning, owned and operated by Ebbie Parsons with other locations in Iowa, Louisiana, Michigan, Illinois, Texas, Colorado and California. “Our revenue has grown by 56 percent since participating in the Goldman Sachs program,” Parsons said. “Our total employees, including consultants and contractors, grew 109 percent. We have tremendously benefited from the program,” he said. Parsons said he never imagined the program having such a positive influence. “Frankly, that’s all I could do at first was imagine. We’re dreamers but seeing any of this come to fruition is just unbelievable. It’s beyond exciting because you’re creating an opportunity for yourself and your team and you’re helping others and doing good work by helping our clients solve real issues in their respective communities,” he said. Yardstick Learning is considered a leading global strategic management consultant firm that provides strategy and change management services to mission-driven organizations.
“Our clients include, on the education side, K-12 school districts, charter school management, parochial schools, private schools, colleges and universities,” Parsons said. “On the corporation side, we work with several Fortune 500 companies on their social responsibility foundation and we work with international nonprofits.” Parsons’ story isn’t unique. The Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses curriculum is designed by Babson College, the leading business school for entrepreneurship. Just six months after their graduation, 68.7 percent of all alumni see revenue growth. Meanwhile, 47.9 percent of the alumni create new jobs within that same timeframe. As a comparison, 23 percent of U.S. small businesses added new jobs in 2015. For Parsons, the program was a key step to understanding growth opportunities for his business. “The program helped me to understand that we can’t solve every problem and that was difficult for me,” he said. “I am an African-American business man and an alum of
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the nation’s largest HBCU and our goal was to expand our services to work with more HBCUs and help them with any challenge they may have.” “One of the things I learned the hard way is that we have to connect with clients who can afford our services. As a small business owner, there are some challenges that you can’t fix at the time. I had to realize that you just can’t tackle every issue,” Parsons said. While participants in 10,000 Small Businesses hail from a wide array of industries, they engage in the program from their shared experience as entrepreneurs. Georgia alumni include firms focused on staffing, health and fitness, security, childhood education, senior care and other industries. Through the peer-to-peer learning environment, the participants focus on overcoming universal business challenges – like human resources, access to finance and leadership. “I learned that my gift was in nurturing relationships,” Parsons said. “But, I also learned that my weakness was that I needed to be a
5Ebbie Parsons / Courtesy photo better master of the financials. I did not know initially that it was my weakness until I went through the program and it was a skill set that was honed in the Goldman Sachs program.” With an eye to the future, Parsons is ready to keep growing his business. “After the sobering realization that we don’t have the financial strength to tackle every issue that I’d love to, I look forward to building our assets to the point where we can help solve some of the problems that currently we cannot.” WI
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Business Exchange Cathy Hughes: Black Business Icon
by William Reed How many people have gone back and bought where they used to work? A lady that did that is the epitome of an African-American success story. Catherine Liggins Hughes is single mother up from the projects that should be celebrated for accomplishments since she worked at Howard University. Now Hughes and her son Alfred Liggins III, have climbed the ladder of success to be to be among the nation's wealthiest blacks with a combined worth of $460 million. Hughes and son deserve canonization for their $4 million gift funding to Howard's aptly named Cathy Hughes School of Communications. A Washington Informer editorial said that Hughes is an icon blacks should "know and respect." An example of the American dream come true, Hughes is in the earnings league with Oprah and Beyoncé Knowles through hard work, grit, determination, a connection with and obedience to her God and belief in herself and her inner "family" and business colleagues. As a 16-year-old teen mom, married at 17 and eventually divorced,
the single mother saw her son as a blessing and inspiration to work harder. In the early '80s she purchased D.C. station WOL-AM with the help of a high-interest loan, which eventually caused her to lose her house and car. She and her young son lived in the station, but Hughes saw it as an opportunity to be there around the clock and learn how it operated. Representative of what black media could and should be, Hughes emphasizes black culture and the importance of preparing others, including her son, to take over and assume leadership. She had enough faith and trust in the way she raised her son to pass the business on to him. An MBA graduate of the Wharton School of Business Alfred took the country's largest black media company to the next level, making his mother the first black woman to head a publicly traded company and expand the company to include television and digital platforms. Prior to beginning her career in radio in 1969, Cathy worked for the Omaha Star, a black weekly newspaper. Hughes grew to be a media legend in D.C. after landing a job as a lecturer at Howard's School of Communications in 1971, becoming general sales manager of university radio station WHUR-FM two years later and increasing station revenues in her first year.
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In 1980, after being rejected by 32 banks, Hughes and then-husband Dewey Hughes bought AM radio station WOL 1450, then the target of a federal payola probe, in a distress-sale for $950,000. Help for Hughes came from Syndicated Communications, godfather investors of black broadcasting ownership. Even today, SynCom owns a majority position in Hughes's stations. The radio station was a financial disaster for the first seven years, "but I stayed focused on not losing my company, and that's why I moved into the station and did whatever it took," Hughes said. "I was willing to let everything go except my son and my business, in that order." Over time, the station began turning a profit, largely due to the success of her "firebrand" talk show. Radio One went on to own 70 radio stations in major markets. In 1999, Radio One became a publicly traded company, listed under the NASDAQ stock exchange. A Republican-oriented entrepreneur, Hughes' businesses are everywhere you look. She started the TV One network in 2004 with a slate of investors. TV One reaches 58 million homes as the "lifestyle and entertainment network for African-American adults." With investors, Hughes acquired the Blackplanet social network website in 2008. Once an SBA borrower,
BUSINESS Hughes now serves as chair of that agency's Advisory Council on Underserved Communities. Hughes and her properties and platforms are black-culture oriented. Radio One owns Magazine One, Inc. and Reach Media, Inc., owner of the "Tom Joyner Morning Show" and other businesses. Radio Hughes and
Alfred invested $40 million in the MGM National Harbor Resort. Hughes is soliciting donors for a new building for Howard's School of Communications to replace their site at Freeman's hospital, which was built in 1909. Donations may be sent to Radio One: 1010 Wayne Avenue, Silver Spring, MD 20910. WI
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By Sarafina Wright WI Staff Writer Federal and local officials joined members of the Lincoln-Westmoreland Housing development team to celebrate the erection of an affordable-housing complex in D.C. more than four decades in the making. The Channing E. Phillips Homes, a new 56-unit apartment building in the Shaw/ Howard neighborhood in Northwest opened to much fanfare on Wednesday, Oct. 26. Mayor Muriel Bowser and D.C. Delegate Eleanor Holmes Norton were on hand to dedicate the building, named for Channing E. Phillips, the late civil rights leader and minister of Lincoln Temple, as were members of the Phillips family.
"The entire city is indebted to Lincoln Congregational Temple UCC and Westmoreland Congregational UCC for decades of determined leadership that has achieved new affordable housing, needed even more today than when they were prescient in proposing it," Norton said. "Affordable housing in Shaw should point the way to how to balance economic development with the needs of our diverse citizens who have contributed to the rich fabric of our city. "It is especially fitting that the Channing E. Phillips Homes will carry the name of a great civil rights leader and champion of those who needed his leadership most," Norton said. The eight-story building designed by Shalom Baranes Associates of Washington, D.C., sits at
5 Family members of Channing Phillips attend the unveiling of a mural in his honor with the Hon. Eleanor Holmes Norton, in the lobby of the new affordable homes building in Northwest on Wednesday, Oct. 26. / Photo by RoyLewis
1710 7th Street NW and includes 28 one-bedroom apartments, 21 two-bedroom apartments and 7 three-bedroom apartments. The rent ranges from $1,229 for a one-bedroom unit to $1,704 for a three-bedroom apartment. Logan Shaw Child Care will occupy the first-floor retail space. "Thanks to the strong partnership between my administration, the faith community, and public and private sectors, the Channing E. Phillips Homes will ensure that the District is an affordable and equitable city," Bowser said. "This type of affordable housing is a great example of what we need for
all Washingtonians." The development of the Phillips Homes came from a 40-year partnership between two D.C.-area United Church of Christ churches, Lincoln Congregational Temple UCC and Westmoreland Congregational UCC. The two churches became housing development partners to invest in the Shaw neighborhood in the late sixties. Their successful development of affordable housing dates back to 1969, when they broke ground on the Lincoln Westmoreland Apartments, a 108-unit, 10-story affordable apartment building now located
Metropolitan AME Hosts Town Hall to Aid Black Voters
5 Claire Crawford speaks during a Ready to Vote community forum held at Metropolitan AME church in Northwest on Saturday, Oct. 29. / Photo by Roy Lewis
By Tatyana Hopkins WI Contributing Writer The pews of Metropolitan African Methodist Episcopal [AME] Church appeared filled this weekend but not by those who routinely attend worship service or other ministries. Instead, members and others visited the sanctuary on Saturday, Oct. 29 for a church-sponsored discussion focusing on the upcoming presi-
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dential election. “Ready-Set-Vote,” a non-partisan conversation, addressed the dominant issues and concerns of the Black community in an election cycle that has evolved into something that looks nothing like the more traditional race to the White House. Located within close proximity to the White House and the U.S. Capitol in Northwest, Metropolitan, by its own description, “has been not just a major center of worship, but also
an institution in the forefront of the civic, cultural, and intellectual life of African Americans.” Founded in 1838, the predominantly-Black church bears the distinction of being the oldest AME church in the District. Formed under anti-slavery leadership, the church in its early days, often harbored runaway slaves, later evolving to a place of worship within the Black community that fearlessly provides education about and support to those impacted by HIV/AIDS, promotes voter education and registration projects and has long featured renowned speakers from Frederick Douglass to former President Bill Clinton. Co-moderators Maureen Bunyan, anchor, WJLA-TV-7, and Paul Holston, editor-in-chief, Hilltop Newspaper, engaged the audience and panelists on voter education and issues such as the significance of race in the upcoming presidential election and topics of importance to millennials. Panelists included members from the community: Colbert King, Pu-
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litzer-Prize winner and Washington Post columnist; Elsie Scott, founding director of the Ronald W. Walters Leadership Public Policy Center; Terrence Johnson, Georgetown associate professor of Religion and African American studies and Berkley Center faculty fellow; and Keneishia Grant, assistant professor of Political Science at Howard University. And though the panelists represented various political affiliations and supported different candidates, they all agreed on one thing, the African-American vote will be of great significant in the 2016 elections. But Black voters have had tremendous impact on previous presidential elections too. The historic turnout of Black voters in the 2008 (69 percent) and 2012 (67 percent) presidential elections have been credited in the election and re-election of Barack Obama. Black votes have also been said to have re-elected President George W. Bush when the Republican nominee won an unprecedented 12 percent of the Black
next door to the Phillips Homes. "Our dream of new affordable housing has now become real after so many years," said David Jacobs, president of the Lincoln Westmoreland Housing board of directors. "Opportunities to build affordable housing next to Metro are simultaneously much needed and extremely rare. "Lincoln Westmoreland Housing is honored to develop Channing Phillips Homes as affordable housing for residents of the Shaw community," Jacobs said. "May it be enabled to continue this holy work." WI vote for the party, nationally. “We need to put this election in some context,” King said. “This is the most consequential election for African Americans since the presidential election of 1876.” He said many of the efforts to suppress the Black vote during Reconstruction are “being replicated now.” The panelists discussed legislation related to voter suppression and current forms of voter intimidation including the landmark 2013 U.S. Supreme Court ruling of Shelby County v. Holder which has allowed nearly a dozen states to change their voting laws without federal preclearance. Bunyan said the presence of groups like Oath Keepers, a fringe right-wing group whose founder issued a “call to action on” on its website last week asking members of the organization to go undercover to watch for voter fraud and voter intimidation at polling places on Election Day, could be a problem for minority voters. The discussion later moved into a heavy debate when the role of millennial Black voters, who many on the
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H E A LT H Exhibit Shines Light on History of Black Fashion By Lauren Poteat WI Contributing Writer Little-known fact: The beautiful wedding gown worn by John. F. Kennedy's wife, Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis, in 1968 was created by Ann Lowe — the first noted black American fashion designer. In tribute to prolific but unsung black fashion designers, New York City's prestigious Fashion Institute of Technology will host a new exhibition titled "Black Fashion Designers," which aims to shed light on contributions such as Lowe's The exhibition, which will span from the early 1950s to the present, will showcase more than 75 fashions by more than 60 Black designers, marking this auspicious
event as the first major exhibition in many years to highlight the global history and impact of black fashion designers. The showcase will begin with the theme, "Breaking Into the Industry," examining black designers working in New York, specifically Arthur McGee and Wesley Tann, who challenged discrimination in the fashion industry with their innovative styles during the 1950s and 1960s. As high fashion has always been duplicated and inspired by African cultures, the FIT showcase will also include an "African Influence"-themed section, illustrating the significant impact of African and diasporic designers on fashion.
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Throughout the exhibition, attendees will also be given the opportunity to experience multimedia commentary from great curators and fashion legends, including Joe and Charlie Casely-Hayford, Eric Gaskins, Carl Jones and TJ Walker of Cross Colours, Andre Walker, model Veronica Webb and AndrĂŠ Leon Talley, former American editor-at-large for Vogue magazine. The exhibit will also display a
short film, developed exclusively for the exhibition, which addressing topics of ongoing diversity within fashion. Talley will lead a discussion with designers Tracy Reese and Mimi Plange on their personal experiences as black fashion professionals and on the role of diversity in fashion. Other exemplary designers and pieces expected to be on display include Laura Smalls's red-andwhite floral print dress, worn by
first lady Michelle Obama during her "Carpool Karaoke" session with James Corden and Missy Elliot, and Andrew Ramroop, who became the first black tailor on Savile Row, a street in central London widely known for its traditional bespoke tailoring for men. The exhibition will include six additional African Diasporic themes and is expected to run from Dec. 6 through May 16, 2017. WI
Theater Performance Sheds Light on Domestic Abuse By Lauren Poteat WI Contributing Writer
5 A Queen Afi Gaston (Second from right) organizer of (DVWMT) Domestic Violence Wears Many Tags Organization, shares her personal story of domestic abuse from the perspective of a former female abuser who almost committed homicide, during the Brokenness to Boldness Monologues at the Thurgood Marshall Center Trust, Thursday, October, 27. / Photo by Travis Riddick
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Over 1.3 million women in America experience domestic violence every year, with blacks disproportionately affected the most, according to the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence. In light of such a startling statistic and in conjunction with Domestic Abuse Awareness Month, Queen Afi, creator of B2B (Brokenness to Boldness) Monologues, recently hosted a theatrical performance that relayed survivor stories from victims and abusers of their pain and experiences. The performance, held on Oct. 27 at the Thurgood Marshall Center for Service and Heritage, consisted of three individual stories that exposed at six forms of domestic abuse, including spiritual, verbal, financial, physical, emotional and sexual. "My motivation to create these monologues was divine, a higher power," Afi said. "No one else in the area is doing domestic abuse monologues.
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"When people see these monologues, I want them to see themselves there with us, I want them to feel what we feel and felt and unmask our pain and free themselves from theirs," Afi said. "When we present our Drama Therapy, we are going to our most scary place for people to identify with, because the purpose of Drama Therapy is to not only hit something with you, but also hit something within us." Though both racism and sexism are two of the biggest obstacles faced by black women, issues on racism and the need of women to preserve the black community oftentimes leaves the reports of domestic abuse untold and pushed aside. Across the county, black women are three times more likely than white women to experience death as a result of domestic violence or intimate partner violence, with black women accounting for 22 percent of such homicides despite only making up 8 percent of the population, making it one of the leading causes of death for black women ages 15 to 35.
Sabrina Mattocks, an attendee at the B2B Monologues, said the event resonated with her due to her own past experiences. "I enjoyed seeing the victims and abusers and I also learned something about myself as well, being a victim of a different kind of abuse," Mattocks said. "Everyone should see this." At the event's conclusion, Queen Afi called for parents to be more honest with their children about their own personal backgrounds, so that the youth might be better equipped to handle all forms of domestic abuse. "A lot of people think that only women get abused, but speaking as someone who was once the abuser, I know that is not true," she said. "And I say that to say, that parents need to stop lying to their children or one day, you're going to meet me, because these are the things that abusers like myself look for, those who don't know any better and are vulnerable." WI
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HEALTH Smokey Robinson Launches New Skin Care Line By Lauren Poteat WI Contributing Writer After five decades of crafting legendary hits for himself and others, Smokey Robinson is now branching out to the skin care business. The iconic soul singer's Skinphonic skin care line, created with the goal of "finding your skin's natural harmony," has specifically been formulated for skin of people of color, according to the website. "I go through a lot of things that are detrimental to skin," he said. "My job is grueling." Tired of facing oft-ignored black skin issues, Robinson and wife Frances developed a plan that would work for all skin types, including softening fine lines, reducing hyperpigmentation and brightening skin tones in as little as two weeks.
METRO from Page 12 what the agency called a restructuring process. The proposed fare increases include: • One-way bus fares from $1.75 to $2 and Express bus fares from $4 to $0.25; • Metrorail peak fares to board a train from $2.15 to $2.25 with the maximum fare at $6; • All parking fees would increase by $0.10. Metrorail service could also be affected with trains running every eight minutes, a two-minute increase during peak hours. Blue Line riders may receive the biggest benefit with trains running more frequently than the current 12-minute intervals.
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After two years of trial and error, the duo, who originally developed the line exclusively for themselves, have set sail to produce a lineup that heavily features various components of retinol for quick results. "We did this very selfishly," Frances said, People magazine reported. "We did this for ourselves in the beginning because my husband and I were
using many products — and nothing worked. Like Smokey, I've had many problems with my skin, such as hyperpigmentation from sun poisoning." The line consists of six products that pay homage to Robinson-penned hits, including "Get Ready, Cause Here I Come" cleanser, moisturizer and treat-
ment for men, and "My Girl" cleanser, moisturizer and treatment for women, which are currently only sold as sets, priced at $89.99 each. Though the line features components for women, the singer also pushed for a simple male skin line, in an effort to get men to take better care of themselves.
"Men are not as conscious of taking care of their skin as women," Robinson told nymag.com. "Since I've been using the product, it has smoothed my skin out. I'm black, I ash, I play golf, I'm out in the sun, I do all that kind of stuff, and my skin is smooth." WI
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in between — Brookland-CUA and Rhode Island Avenue — will be closed as maintenance crews repair and replace the rail system's infrastructure. Some of the work includes replacing wooden rail ties, fasteners and bolts. The temporary Metrorail closure, which is the first during the school year, will affect more than 200,000 daily trips on the agency's most heavily traveled line in the rail system. With no trains coming through Brookland and Rhode Island Avenue stations, free shuttle bus service will be available for commuters between Fort Totten and NoMa-Gallaudet. SafeTrack has forced some commuters such as James Epps of Adelphi, Maryland, to use alternate travel options or avoid Metro altogether. "I may use Uber or something like that because this is getting ridiculous," Epps said Monday while waiting for a Green Line train at Fort Totten. "I was listening to the news that [Metro] going up on [fares]. … Come on, man. Times are hard." WI
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cancer, diabetes and HIV. To improve health care, the center has recently created several programs to serve the more than 43,000 annually treated patients who reside in the southern part of the county: • Created a diabetes clinic with resources supporting eating, medication and physical activity; • Opened an HIV/AIDS clinic last year with a focus on awareness and prevention; and • Scheduled to open an 11,000-square-foot urgent care center in January 2017. “Fort Washington Medical Center is necessary to serve the residents primarily in our community,” said Al Campbell, the center’s chief operation officer and senior vice president of Nexus Health, the company that owns the hospital. “If there was no medical center in Fort Washington, it would certainly leave a significant gap.” The medical center celebrated an inaugural gala last weekend at the Gaylord Hotel in National Harbor with the theme “All Hands on Deck: Collaborating a Healthier Community.” The center participated in a report that the county’s Health Department released this year that determined “the county lacks quality health care providers [and] surrounding jurisdictions are perceived to have better quality providers.” But such findings could change in the next several years with the opening of the $543 million Prince George’s Regional Medical Center in Largo. “I believe the new regional medical . . . will serve as a compliment in providing advanced technological health care services to all of the community hospitals in Prince George’s County,” Campbell said. “We believe the regional medical center will be an appropriate partner for us to be able to keep our residents in the community.” WI
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Diabetes is a disease in which blood sugar (glucose) levels in your body are too high. For people without diabetes, a hormone called insulin helps control blood sugar levels. For people with diabetes, their bodies do not make enough insulin or cannot use insulin correctly. This can cause sugar to build up in the blood and can damage blood vessels and nerve endings over time. Diabetes can cause other serious health problems too. If untreated, diabetes can increase the risk of: • Heart disease • Kidney failure • Vision problems • Blindness • Skin infections • Poor blood flow, which can lead to loss of limbs (body parts) Know your risk and get checked
In addition to your annual physical, talk to your doctor about getting checked for diabetes. You may be more at risk for diabetes if you: • Are overweight or obese • Have a large waist (40 inches or more for men; 35 inches or more for women) • Are over age 45 • Had diabetes during pregnancy • Have high blood pressure • Have a parent or sibling with diabetes For those with diabetes, be sure to see your eye doctor. A dilated eye exam can check for damage to blood vessels in the retina. This is needed because diabetes can cause a condition called diabetic retinopathy. This can lead to blindness if it goes untreated. It is also important to get a foot exam each year to check for nerve damage. It is also important to check for cuts and sores when you wash your feet every day. Talk to your doctor if these seem to heal slower than usual. Whether you have diabetes or are at risk for the disease, your healthy choices can make all the difference. In addition to seeing your doctors, eating right, exer-
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Set an example for the ones you love and make being healthy a family goal. Make sure everyone in the family keeps their doctor appointments and encourage them to ask questions. At home, exercise and make healthy meals together. Show how much you care and encourage the ones you love to be healthy.
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EDUCATION Hillary Clinton Is Kids' Choice for President By Stacy M. Brown WI Senior Writer Out of the mouths of babes. Hillary Clinton has been declared the winner of OneVote 2016, a Houghton Mifflin Harcourt nationwide mock election for students in upper-elementary, middle and high schools. Clinton won 47 percent of the overall vote out of nearly 300,000 ballots cast, with Republican nominee Donald Trump winning 41 percent and other candidates garnering 12 percent. Clinton also won 365 out of 538 Electoral College votes and
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key swing states including Arizona, Florida and North Carolina. "If our students were voting today, they would have elected the first female president of the United States," Angela Hunter, senior vice president and executive producer of Channel One News, a Houghton Mifflin Harcourt company, said in a news release. "That is a historic occasion that cannot be ignored, even if having a woman president is seen by our young people as a natural event. "It has been very evident throughout this campaign that students care about political issues as well as the tenor of po-
Gun control, 11 percent. Hillary Clinton carried several swing states, including Arizona, Colorado, Florida, Maine, Nevada, New Hampshire, North Carolina, Pennsylvania and Virginia. Trump carried Georgia, Iowa, Michigan and Ohio while Clinton won a few traditionally red states such as Missouri and Texas. Voting took place in schools nationwide from Oct. 17 to Oct. 21 and nearly 300,000 votes were cast by students in grades 4-12 across all 50 states, according to a news release. However, Trump will get another chance with children as Nickelodeon has launched its
annual "Kids Pick the President Kids Vote," through Nov. 5. Children can visit Kidspickthepresident.com to cast their vote for Clinton, Trump or Libertarian nominee Gary Johnson to be the next president of the United States. The "Kids Vote" results will be announced live on Saturday, Nov. 5 at 9:35 p.m. during an evening of special programming featuring what the network said are fun, election-themed episodes of Nickelodeon's hit live-action series "Henry Danger," "Game Shakers," "School of Rock" and "Nicky, Ricky, Dicky & Dawn." WI
Columbia Heights Community Center, with over 6,000 votes cast, remains one of the communities with the highest number of early “I came to vote early to avoid traf- voters, so far. Columbia Heights Community fic,” Scott Kendrick said. “That’s it. I doubt there’s anything that could Center polling coordinator Tony happen between now and Election Bouillion said he believes his comDay that would make me change munity’s voting numbers have risen because of the makeup of the neighmy mind.” While voter registration totals borhood. “You can vote citywide,” Bouilhave declined, early voter turnout has been high at most poll sites, elec- lion said. “There are a lot of people that pass through Columbia tion officials said. “In certain parts of the city there Heights. So, I think that’s why a lot are better turnouts,” poll worker of people come here.” For some, it’s the convenience of team captain Adrienne Jackson said. “Statistics say that there are about the short lines and getting voting out 1,000 non-African-American people the way that influence them to vote early. Polling places also offer same coming to the district per week.” James Cobb, a poll worker, said day registration, adding to the conhe feels that unfortunately the lowest venience of going out to vote early. The District of Columbia Board voter turnout is in low-income comof Elections has a section on its webmunities. “I think lack of education is a big site called The Queue where voters problem with voters,” Cobb said. “I can check the wait times at each pollfind that more uneducated people ing location – most have a wait time have a bigger problem with perform- of five minutes or less, beating the much longer lines that have become ing their civic duty.”
typical on Election Day. Tamara Robinson, public affairs and voter outreach specialist at the District of Columbia Board of Elections, sees The Queue as an asset to voters. “We’re glad that it’s helpful in terms of helping [voters] plan their day and make it more convenient for them,” Robinson said. Other voters say that early voting is convenient for them because they don’t have the time to vote on Election Day or they won’t be in town. Lewis Yelin, a lawyer with the U.S. Department of Justice, said that he voted early so that he’d have time to prepare for an argument the day after the elections. Felicia Howard, a teacher at the University of the District of Columbia, said she wanted to avoid the long lines on Election Day. “I didn’t have anything to do, so why not?” she said. “I don’t necessarily believe that my vote counts, but I just think of the people who lost their lives so I can have that privilege,” Howard said. WI
litical discourse in this country," Hunter said. "They are deeply invested in the outcome of this election." OneVote has accurately predicted the next president of the United States in every mock election since the program began in 1992, she said. "In a few weeks, we will see if that record holds," Hunter said. In addition to selecting the next president, the OneVote ballot asked students about the political issue that is most important to them. The top three issues they named are: Terrorism, 19 percent; Education, 12 percent; and
D.C. Joins Nation in Early Voting Surge By Bria Horsley and Victoria Jones Howard University News Service WASHINGTON – Holly Gerberich, owner of a Washington advertising agency, jetted into the voting booth early at Malcolm X Elementary School in Southeast. The founder of Gerberich Growth Strategies said she wanted to cast her vote and refused to let anything get in the way. “I came to vote early for convenience,” she said. “I’ll be traveling for work right up until the [eve of] Election Day and I just don’t feel like dealing with all of that.” Gerberich joins thousands of Washington-area residents and millions of voters across the nation voting early. Election officials say about 23 million Americans have already cast their votes in the presidential
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election. As of Tuesday, Nov. 1, more than 58,000 Washington residents had cast their ballots, with the largest turnout, more than 18,000 voters, at the One Judiciary Square polling site in Northwest. At the Sherwood Recreation Center, the Ward 6 polling station near H Street, 3,421 people have already voted including parents whose children are enrolled in day programs at the Center. “They’re still coming, but it was mostly busy on Friday,” poll worker Shawanda Rosette said, referring to the first day that the polls opened in the neighborhood for early voting. “A lot of people who work by Judiciary tend to go there. I guess it just has to do with convenience,” she said. Over in Ward 8 at Malcolm X Elementary, only 2,188 people had made their way to the polls by Tuesday.
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The "Banneker Achievers" are being lauded their outstanding Partnership for Assessment of Readiness for College and Careers scores, which showed double-digit gains. Benjamin Banneker High School in Northwest had significant increases on PARCC this fall, with a 24 percent increase in English Language Arts and a 30 percent increase in math. "I'm thrilled that Banneker has made such gains on PARCC," said Anita Berger, the school's principal. "We already had great teachers and a great curriculum in place, but we were deliberate in our increased offering of [Advanced Placement] courses, our emphasis on content mastery, and relaying the importance of this exam to our students and families." WI
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EDITORIAL It’s Time to Make a Choice – Vote for the Future of Our Nation By the time the next print edition of The Washington Informer hits the streets, America will have elected a new president. Already, boards of elections across the country have reported record numbers of early voters. And they predict that numbers will eclipse previous totals on Election Day (Nov. 8). It’s important to keep in mind that while the spotlight remains on the race for president, voters face other choices besides who will be the next inhabitant at 1300 Pennsylvania Avenue. Hot-button issues down the ballot, depending on the state in which one lives, include a variety of initiatives like the raising of the minimum wage, the restriction of gun purchases, the allowance of assistance suicide for those who are terminally ill and the reinstatement of the death penalty. That’s why every eligible voter must make sure they let their voice be heard. However, even after the election results have been confirmed, we fear that there will be other potential problems that we must keep on the radar. Already Republican leaders like Texas Senator Ted Cruz and Rep. James Chaffetz (R-Utah) have suggested that if Hillary Clinton wins, there will be an another collective GOP effort to stall things within the executive branch. We cannot allow that to happen. Not when we still have one vacancy on the Supreme Court and potentially one or two more within the next four years because of the advanced age of several current justices. Americans have said we don’t want more of this ridiculous behavior from our elected officials. We’re sick and tired of it. We’ve seen the results of a Republican-led Congress that blocked President Obama at every chance, including voting more than 60 times to repeal the Affordable Care Act, delaying funding for medical care and research related to the Zika virus and the excessive and fruitless investigations of the Benghazi scandal. If members of Congress, whether they’re Republicans or Democrats, chose to continue more dysfunctional behavior simply because their candidate did not win, we need to send them a memo: start looking for another job. In many regards, our nation is at the crossroads. And the crises we face are not partisan-related. Somehow we must learn how to work together or we will most assuredly sink – and we won’t sink alone. No, the entire ship known as the United States of America could find itself going down the drain because of our refusal to put aside so-called party differences in order to work for the common good. Here’s a novel idea: let’s make the members of Congress work for us for a change. WI
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OPINIONS/EDITORIALS Guest Columnist
By Armstrong Williams
We Need Less Division and More Unity This presidential cycle has arguably brought out the very worst in our nation. Insults are hurled and people's character is assassinated as we witness a cascade of name-calling, personal threats, intimidation, bullying, outright lying and sneering false sanctimony—and that was just during the latest presidential debate. It's a sad commentary on the state of our union to observe the behavior of the two people who aspire to lead our country. How has it come to pass
that these are the two options from which we must choose? The nominees for president are two of the most unpopular candidates in history. Many people who are voting are not inspired to support one candidate, but are casting ballots simply to prevent the other from winning. The question of who should hold the highest office in our nation — and instantly become the most powerful person in the world — has transformed from one of who deserves this honor and can handle this responsibility to deciding who would be most likely to do the least
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damage. Choosing from the lesser of two evils is not an ideal situation, to say the least. Distrust toward our government is at an all-time high, and the American people are badly polarized. As the election campaign wears on, the language is becoming more and more crass. The attacks the candidates are leveling upon one another are becoming more and more personal. Lines have been crossed time and again as we are no longer surprised by anything that happens. Disgusted, perhaps, but not surprised.
The media must bear responsibility for the role it continues to play in fomenting this political blood sport. The continuous pre-debate coverage and the speculation of how the candidates might attack each other proved to be a self-fulfilling prophecy and does our country no favors. The build-up and the outrage fomented by the press serves to further polarize our country. It is reminiscent of prefight hype before a boxing match. On the debate stage, as in the ring, the candidates circled each other. They swung hard and fought tool and nail to achieve "victory." But at
what cost? The truth is that we all come out bruised and bloodied, and ultimately we all have lost. With just weeks before the election, I pray that the presidential candidates and the American people raise ourselves from this muck and focus instead on what is truly important—the policies that will drive our nation forward, or mire us in stagnation. Instead of discussing who is more hateful and who can be nastier, let's discuss how to boost the economy. Let's hear serious discus-
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By Glynda C. Carr and Kimberly Peeler-Allen
Black Women: Let's Vote, Prove the Doubters Wrong With a few days left until Election Day, some are speculating what the overall turnout will be among black women. Black women were among the most active voters in the 2008 and 2012 elections. In fact, black women make up 6.3 percent of the total U.S. voting age population, but represented 9 percent of the 2012 and 2014 electorate due to their higher voter turnout. Over the past several election cycles, black women have demonstrated that their robust involvement is an absolutely essential foundation of
any winning coalition. Black women's participation in the last two presidential elections transcended just showing up at the polls and voting. A closer look at our involvement reveals that voting was just the beginning. The Obama for America strategy provided meaningful tools of engagement — from hosting house parties to organizing virtual phone banks and door-knocking opportunities. The effectiveness of the campaign's engagement, investment and tailored messaging resulted in a surge in black women's overall en-
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gagement. That participation has not only expanded the electorate of firsttime voters, but it has also mobilized a record number of first-time political donors and bundlers. This crucial post-Obama bridge election presents a movement-building opportunity designed for and by black women, independent of any particular candidate. The 2016 election provides an opportunity to harness black women's power by turning out the vote. Furthermore, it gives us the opportunity to leverage that voting strength into the power to shape and inform
political debates from equal pay and affordable health care to reproductive rights and community safety. This November's election results will be determined in large part by the turnout rates among black women. There are several factors to consider this cycle: Will black women voters, many who voted for the first time in 2008 and 2012, return to the polls? Is there an enthusiasm gap among black women voters? What strategies and messages will motivate black women's engagement? Can we activate this critical 2008 and 2012 voting bloc, turn them
out to the polls and motivate them to organize their communities? The answer is yes! The late Shirley Chisholm once said, "You don't make progress by standing on the sidelines, whimpering and complaining. You make progress by implementing ideas." This statement rings true today and black women have a pivotal role to play in helping to move the country forward. But we must activate our networks. History has demonstrated that
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By James Clingman
NAACP Strikes 'Colored People' Again The call for a moratorium on charter schools by the NAACP is a case of throwing the baby out with the bathwater. While most black folks are concentrating on Hillary and Donald, the largest and oldest "colored" organization approved an internal resolution calling for a halt to the "expansion of charter schools" until those schools meet criteria set forth by the NAACP. The NAACP lacks the power to enforce its resolution, but their call for this draconian measure does come
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with the familiar stench of other positions they have taken — and not taken — because of political and, of course, economic reasons, the latter of which seems to be the driving force behind this latest move. One of this country's leading educators, Dr. Steve Perry, who has operated charter schools for years and recently took over the new charter school opened by Sean Combs, Capital Prep, in Harlem, had this to say: "The NAACP national headquarters has received a significant amount of money from the teachers' union. The only organizations to call for a mor-
atorium on charter schools in particular, because they are non-union, are the teachers' unions." Perry called the resolution "absurd": "They couldn't be more out of touch if they ran full speed in the other direction … The national [NAACP] is out of touch even with their own chapters." Shavar Jeffries, Democrats for Education Reform, said, "Indiscriminately targeting all charter schools… while ignoring underperforming district schools undermines the quality and integrity of our entire education system. We should be fixing what's
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broken and expanding what works, not pre-empting the choices of [black] parents …" Calling for a moratorium is indicative of the NAACP's disregard for existing charter schools established, funded, and operated by black people. The use of scare tactics, such as "privatization," under the guise of concern for students, is either disingenuous or ignorant. Charter schools are about creating better options for education—they provide a choice. I know and have spoken with several esteemed black educators and operators of charter schools.
Amefika Geuka, who founded and ran the Joseph Littles Nguzo Saba School in West Palm Beach, Florida for 16 years, was the largest black employer of black people in the county. He used his own funds to sustain the school and fought resistance by the district to keep his school opened despite the success of his graduates in college. One former student is now in law school and is the President of the Student Bar Association. Another longtime friend and charter school founder is Kwa David
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Attempts to Delegitimize Another President You know that things are bad when a political junkie like myself cannot wait for the election to be over. But will it really be over? Unfortunately, no. The truth is, the 2018 and 2020 midterm and presidential elections are already underway. Democrats stand a reasonable chance of regaining control of the Senate and making some gains in the House. If Democrats regain the Senate, they will have a slim
majority and also at great risk of losing control in two years. Assuming the House remains in GOP control, and regardless of who wins the White House, all Americans can assume that partisanship and lack of cooperation will only increase, leading to more political gridlock at each end of Pennsylvania Avenue. Both political parties can take credit for nominating two of the most disliked and unpopular figures in modern American history. As a result, whether Hillary or
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Trump becomes our 45th president, either will have political hell to pay — which is unfair not only to the next president, but to the American voters. However, the very sad fact is that Trump and the GOP, even before the election, have already succeeded in placing a dark cloud over Hillary if she is elected. He has poisoned the political well and she will likely not even have the traditional 100-day honeymoon period. Just recently, for example, Texas Sen. and failed GOP presidential
candidate Ted Cruz promised an acceleration of political gridlock on the Hill if Clinton is elected president. There is also even talk on the Republican side of continuing to allow the Supreme Court to operate with only eight justices, as opposed to the required and indeed constitutionally mandated number of nine. One approach by Trump to delegitimize a Clinton administration is by his repeated claims that there will be widespread voter fraud at the election polls. A few weeks ago while campaigning in
Pennsylvania, Trump urged his supporters to monitor polls and "watch other communities, because we don't want this election stolen from us." Indeed he seems to relish in referencing rampant voter fraud and the likelihood of a "rigged" election. One does not have to be even remotely politically astute to recognize that Trump is referencing minority communities when expressing the need to "watch other
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By Dr. Ramona Edelin
A Bright Light for Early-Childhood Education Passes Cassandra Pinkney, one of the pioneers of Washington's public charter school movement and a determined advocate for early childhood education, passed away last month. Pinkney was the executive director of Eagle Academy Public Charter School, which she and her co-founder Joe Smith opened in the Southeast quadrant of the District of Columbia in 2003. Eagle Academy first opened its doors to 114 preschool students. Today, it educates 920 students from
preschool through third grade on two campuses and is a firm fixture in the District's public educational landscape. With strong roots in the District from birth in 1948 to the end of her life, the then-Cassandra Smith attended Springarn High School in the District before graduating in 1967. This would take her to Howard University and, after graduating Howard, to George Washington University, where she earned a master's degree in early childhood, special education and human development. No mere theorist, Pinkney placed her time, energy and focus at the
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heart of the causes to which she was committed. From the very beginning after graduating college, she worked at Howard University Hospital, supporting and educating parents and working with infants suffering from the tragic impact of withdrawal from drug addiction acquired in the womb. A tireless crusader for compassion, she worked to rehabilitate youth who had emerged from the juvenile-justice system. And again, stepping up to the plate for the needs of the most vulnerable, she became D.C. Public Schools' early-childhood special-education coordinator before founding
Eagle Academy. In this difficult but rewarding endeavor, Pinkney was ably assisted by her co-founder. Formerly a professor of education, Joe Smith shared — and still shares — a passion for helping those in society with the fewest resources to succeed and thrive. This central passion extended far beyond what many would consider to be formal education to include what many educators simply do not provide. Extending the hand of compassion with the understanding that it is necessary to care about every aspect of children's lives and to be a helpful resource, Pinkney worked
with parents with the same characteristic diligence, belief and thoughtfulness she displayed in every aspect of her career. As part of her vocation, she reached out to parents about everything from establishing routines at home to healthy meals. This was about more than ensuring that children were ready to learn, and reflected Pinkney's understanding that so much is learned at home. Today, it is commonplace in education circles that what happens early in life — even before birth — has a
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By Askia Muhammad
Hillary's Infernal Email Snore Congratulations, America. Your 2016 presidential election has reached banana republic status and then some. Just like heroin addiction now in the white suburbs, the FBI's wicked COINTELPRO disruption of the black civil rights movement of the 1960s has oozed into the white political mainstream like chickens coming home to roost. This is the nastiest election, the filthiest election, the most nauseating election I've ever observed, going back to the bad old days when Arizo-
na Republican Sen. Barry Goldwater supporters issued campaign buttons with a peace symbol morphed into the shape of a B-52 bomber, with the words "Nuke 'em." This cycle's GOP nominee is a potty-mouthed, confessed sexual predator and narcissistic bully who has not released his tax returns, probably because they reveal he does not pay his fair share (or any share for that matter) of federal taxes. Just days after the election, the con man and hustler and Republican nominee Donald J. Trump will have to appear in court on fraud and racketeering charges related to what was
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laughably called "Trump University." Then in December, he will have to appear in court again on charges he and one of his drinking buddies raped a then-13-year-old girl. Yuck! But Trump's real, felonious charges are not the subject of most of the headlines just hours before the election. No. The headline which might decide the outcome of this election has two words which the GOP mischief-makers in Congress have managed to define as evil incarnate: "Hillary" and "emails." As Sen. Bernie Sanders of Vermont said to former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton in a Demo-
cratic presidential debate in October 2015, "I'm sick and tired of hearing about your damned emails." You see, the email business — not unlike what Republican Secretaries of State Condoleezza Rice and Colin Powell did when they were in office — is a sideshow. Republicans in Congress set out to intentionally tarnish Clinton's record even before the presidential campaign began. They set out to "investigate" her handling of a tragic incident at a U.S. consulate in Benghazi Libya because sadly, something went wrong. Four U.S. embassy personnel were killed in a riot by Libyans protesting U.S.
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policy. Imagine if President John F. Kennedy had been measured by this same yardstick after the horrendous, failed U.S.-launched attack at Cuba's Bay of Pigs in April 1961. Hundreds of invaders were captured, the U.S. was humiliated. Or what if President Ronald Reagan was judged by the Hillary standard? There were 10 embassy attacks, 318 U.S. personnel killed, as well as 254 Marines dead. There was one investigation. During the George W. (W. for "worst in histo-
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LIFESTYLE African Artists Make Their Mark, Overcome Adversity Dr. Johnnetta Cole Honored during 80th Birthday Celebration By Sarafina Wright WI Staff Writer A female pioneer of the performing arts in Kenya overcame childhood abuse to be recognized as a world renowned performance, drawing, painting and installation artist. Ato Malinda, one of three honorees, received the rising star of the art world award on Friday, Oct.
28 during the first annual African Art Awards at the Arts and Industries Building in Southwest. “I had a really rough childhood, not financially but mentally,” Malinda said. “My family physically and sexually abused me when I was younger. One of the beautiful things that came to me was my wife’s family.” “My mother-in-law became a mother and a best friend to me,” she said. “In April of this year during her last days she
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5Kenyan artist Ato Malinda was the first of three honorees to be saluted during the First Annual African Arts Awards Dinner at the Smithsonian Arts and Industries Building located in Northwest Friday, October 28. / Photo by Travis Riddick said to me, ‘I am very proud of the art you have made and I love you.’” “Five days before her funeral, I was wondering if I was doing the right thing with my life, and then I received the most important letter from Johnnetta Cole saying I had been nominated for an African Art Award.” Yinka Shonibare MBE, a British-Nigerian, like Malinda hurdled over great adversity to now receiving an internationally renowned artist award. “I had an experience when I was 19 years old,” Shonibare said. “I remember lying in bed completely paralyzed. I got a virus in my spine and the doctors didn't know and my parents were told not to expect too much out of me.” “I have since gone beyond any expectations,” he said. “The power of art is transformative. My art literally saved my life.” “I don’t believe in marginalization,
I’ve always wanted to show my art in the mainstream. Through my work I want my audience to understand colonization,” he said. “Because of what happened to my ancestors, I have to communicate with you in English. The African culture is a very deep culture and the people deserve respect.” Cole, the director of the National Museum of African Art, received high praise during everyone’s remarks in celebration of her 80th birthday as well as her leadership at the museum. “This is the second Smithsonian building and the first annual African Art Awards – what a great pleasure to be a part of this inaugural event,” David J. Skorton, 13th Secretary of the Smithsonian said. “One of my first priorities as secretary was to underscore two important parts of the arts,” he said. “They are absolutely essential to the Smithsonian and our national identity. They reach us in ways nothing else can.” Skorton asserted that art reminds us every day what it means to be alive and the power it has to bring people together. “For more than 50 years the Afri-
can Art Museum has been a leader in that,” he said. “This is a single example of Johnnetta Cole’s leadership. Thanks to Johnnetta for bringing the beauty of African art to our community.” Along with African visual artists, the awards featured Africans in other fields such as Ethiopian-born James Beard and award-winning celebrity chef Marcus Samuelsson, who crafted the evening’s dinner menu. “I know so many young African chefs that want to be creative, but the platform hasn't been set yet,” Samuelsson said. “The work Johnnetta Cole is doing is showing that you can come from Africa to America and serve tasteful menus.” Samuelsson asserted that the ingredients on the dinner menu such as yams, wine and chocolate came from Africa not Belgium or any other European country as many has been led to believe. “David Adjaye, the designer of the National Museum of African American History and Culture, would not be possible without the plowing of people like Johnnetta to make a way.” WI
WI Bridge Welcomes New Editor-Sarafina Wright Sarafina Wrightis a staff writer at the Washington Informer where she covers an array of topics including business, community events, education, health and politics. She recently took over as the editor of the WI Bridge, following the example of the former editor, Sam P.K. Collins. She says she plans on leading a staff who, under her guidance, will make the millennial publication the go-to news and lifestyle guide for young Black professionals living and working in the Greater Washington Area. “I am thrilled, grateful and blessed to have this opportunity,” she said. “My goal is to make the WI Bridge a consistent source for lifestyle features and breaking news for young Blacks living and working in the D.C. metropolitan area. We look forward to having our own website in the coming months so we can provide the platform for which most millennials look. Prior to joining The Washington Informer, where she first displayed her writing skills as an intern, Sarafina worked as a freelance writer with bylines in publications that include: Uptown Magazine, Howard Magazine, District Chronicles, Huffington Post, PBS and CBS Radio. A native of Charlotte, North Carolina, she attended Howard University, receiving a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism. In addition to her professional journalism career, she is also the curator of a lifestyle blog, www.sarafinasaid.com. WI
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LIFESTYLE Maxwell: Music that Continues to Touch the Soul World Tour to Stop in D.C. with Co-Headliner Mary J. Blige
By D. Kevin McNeir WI Editor The immensely talented and enigmatic writer, singer and producer Maxwell, along with the legendary Mary J. Blige, kickoff their highly-anticipated King and Queen of Hearts World Tour this weekend – beginning in Charm City on Saturday before bringing the musical magic to the District’s Verizon Center on Sunday, Nov. 6. The U.S. phase of the tour ends Dec. 14 in Chicago. And after many years away from the public eye, fans across America appear eager to groove to the sultry “swag master himself,” Maxwell, as he performs some of his award-winning classics as well as songs from his recently released 5th album, “BlackSUMMERS’ night,” many of which have already made their way to the top of the charts. Music lovers may remember Maxwell’s “Urban Hang Suite” – his debut 1996 album which critics describe as the successful reclaiming of the “utopian spirit of 70s soul” and firmly placed him a path that would eventually earn him a coveted place among other revered R&B/soul pioneers. On his new tour, Brooklyn-born Maxwell teams up with Mary J. Blige – the first time they’ve ever co-headlined a concert. And so far they’ve been living up to the hype, just completing a 12-show run in various European cities, blazing stages along the way. Meanwhile, Maxwell’s album, which he released in July as the second installment of his Grammy-winning musical trilogy, has already been talked about as one of the best recordings of 2016. In fact, some critics have used phrases like “exquisite and transcendental” or “his most cohesive effort” to explain the impact his latest work has had on his listeners.
In anticipation of the tour, the soulful singer with the “velvet falsetto” has made strategic stops since June, making surprise appearances in venues large and small, on television and live on stages. He headlined a set at this year’s Essence Festival, also performing on Good Morning America, Jimmy Kimmel Live!, The BET Awards, Tavis Smiley and more. Still, he said it’s an honor to have an entertainer like the incomparable Mary J. Blige on tour with him. “Mary is the epitome of soul,” he said in a prepared statement. “She embodies all that is woman and speaks for the everyday struggle and triumphs of all women.” Blige, who has sold over 50 million albums worldwide, won nine Grammy Awards and taken home five American Music Awards, keeps pushing the envelope, recently completing her 14th studio album. Like Maxwell, she says she has great admiration for her fellow headliner. “Maxwell's music is amazingly soulful and calm with a colorful tone that speaks to the hearts of women. His music makes them feel loved and I'm excited to [be] on the road with him.” Maxwell shared his reflections on his lengthy, self-imposed hiatus from the stage that has now come to an end, much to the delight of his fans. “[Entertainers who have] been down the road a bit often let the [music] become more about their personal drama,” he said. “I’m not going to disrespect anyone’s hustle, but I’m not interested in being a celebrity. I need that spark that drives the music but within that life I always want to create something that affects people emotionally and spiritually. At the end of the day that’s what enables me to become secondary to the experience of the music.” WI
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LIFESTYLE DEBBIE ALLEN STRIKES AGAIN WITH SUCCESS OF ‘FREEZE FRAME’ (Top, left) The award-winning dancer and choreographer, Debbie Allen, writer, director, producer and one of the stars of the new multidisciplinary and dance-driven work, “Freeze Frame . . . Stop the Madness,” is pictured with her equally talented sister, Phylicia Rashad, during a talk back following the show on Saturday, Oct. 29. Allen said, “It’s impossible to be an artist and not do something that reflects the issues, the pain, and examine possible solutions to the senseless violence and loss of innocent lives we are experiencing every day. Freeze Frame is a lens through which a balanced conversation can be experienced and a real call to action will be heard.”/ Photo by Travis Riddick Editor’s Note: If you can see this play anywhere at any time, even sitting with anyone, you should make a beeline for tickets. It’s fast-paced, exciting and features some youth actors, dancers and singers that will most assuredly become household names in the not so distant future. Brava Ms. Allen!
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The encore run of Steven A. Butler’s provocative play, “Chocolate Covered Ants,” which earned a nod on the highly-prestigious Helen Hayes recommended show list following its debut in February 2016, will end Nov. 13. The play, presented by locally-based Restoration Stage, Inc., was directed by Courtney Baker-Oliver, can be seen at the Anacostia Playhouse in Southeast. One of the actors, MarQuis Fair, who appeared in both the earlier and current production, shared his views. “The show has so much richness and attempts to not only identify many of the ‘taboo’ issues within the Black community, but to fully flesh out individuals we all know, in one way or another. The play is also about family – when the cast and crew come together it feels like home. Each time we come together and use our magic to coalesce into a powerful spell, for that brief moment in time it enthralls the audience. Being part of that magic is irresistible.” Editor’s Note: Perhaps one should add, seeing this magic is what continues to attract audiences to the play – even those like me who have seen it several times before.
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5Marquis Fair, one of the stars of the hit play “Chocolate Covered Ants,” now on stage at the Anacostia Playhouse in Southeast, presented by Restoration Stage, Inc. The play ends Nov. 13. / Photo courtesy Restoration Stage.
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5Volunteer chefs make the difference at fundraiser. / Courtesy photo By Hamil R. Harris WI Contributing Writer The Central Union Mission recently hosted its second annual Heart & Sole event at Union Market in D.C. as part of a fundraising effort to provide 1 million meals for those hungry, hurting and in need of housing during the winter months. And while Dock5 of the market was filled Thursday, Oct. 27 with heavy-hitters and pretty people poised to cut checks as they nibbled exquisite foods prepared by talented chefs, for one group of men, the moment was all about second chances and a welcomed revival. "I was going down the wrong path, I was selling drugs and hanging out with the wrong people," said Carl Terry, a graduate of the Mission Muffins Ready2Succeed job-training program, as he inspected an assortment of muffins that were quickly snatched up by guests. "Today I am in the best position that I have ever been in my whole life," he said. David Treadwell, executive director of the Mission, said the event was important for several reasons. "First of all jobs, putting men back to work," he said. "But for this event we are focused on food, we are trying to provide the funds for a million meals to meet the needs of the city this winter. "There are still 12,000 people on any given night that are either homeless, in a shelter or somewhere other than a home of their own,"
Treadwell said. "When there are thousands are people out there, the needs are great. Even though some have a place to live they still need assistance beyond what they get from the government." Food for the event — "Heart & Sole: An Evening With Chef Rock Harper Plus Friends" — was provided by local and national chefs and caterers serving a wide variety of dishes to attendees, many of whom also brought shoes to donate to the cause. "The Central Union Mission has been around for more than 130 years, providing food, clothing and care for Washington D.C.'s most vulnerable population," said Deborah Chambers, director of strategic partnerships and community engagement for the Mission. "We have a homeless shelter, we serve 170 men every day, plus 2,000 families a month through our food distribution in six parts of the city." Nicole Thomas, a chef who came to the event with her daughter and husband, former Washington Wizards forward Etan Thomas, had her entire family pitching in, cooking and serving. "It is just a privilege to be able to help," she said. As he put the finishing touches on a jerk salmon salad, Chef Fred Johnson, owner of Effie's Caters and Special events, said, "We are doing this for a great cause, we are doing this for the mission, for the guys who are out there and can't do it for themselves. This is serving up good food for a great cause." WI
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LIFESTYLE First Baptist Church Finds New Home, Greater Mission By Hamil R. Harris WI Contributing Writer
The First Baptist Church of Highland Park filled with people, politicians and songs of praise this weekend as Rev. Henry P. Davis and church members dedicated their congregation's new home in Landover, Maryland. At a time when many families are concerned about keeping food on the table, educating their children and living in a world where they don't have to fear the police, Davis made it clear during his sermon that having a new church home is more than bricks and mortar. "It is not about the building — we are here to make a difference in this community and not to stand behind these walls," said Davis during a "Consecration Celebration" on Saturday,
Oct. 29 that brought numerous area lawmakers, including Prince George's County Executive Rushern Baker, Sen. Ben Cardin (D-Md.) and other county officials. "It's fantastic, not just for the church but for the community itself, this building is right here in the community," said Prince George's County Executive Rushern Baker as he walked in and joined the chorus of politicians who took part in the event. Founded as a mission church in 1921, First Baptist Church of Highland Park is a congregation went from a wooden A-framed building to a concrete church structure along Sheriff Road in 1954. The new building is actually the fourth completed structure, located in the 6800 block of Sheriff Road in Landover. "This new building means
that we can serve the community more and win more souls to Christ," said Vernell Lawson, a church member since 1996, as she stood at her usher's post. In 1993, the church opened a massive education building, named after the church's former pastor, the Rev. James I. McCord, that serves more than than 100 children. After 27 years of service, McCord retired and in July 2000, the church elected Davis as its pastor. In 2007, Davis launched the church's "Faith Forward" campaign to build a 1,200-seat sanctuary, which is already too small. Today the church has more than 3,000 members and 70 ministries. Many area pastors took part in the consecration service, including the Rev. Matthew Whately, executive minister of Reid
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Temple AME (North Campus), who hosted the event, and the Rev. John K. Jenkins, pastor of the First Baptist Church of Glenarden, who presented the church with a check for $30,000. But while speeches were still being made, James Hollomon, 76, slipped out to perform what he considered a more meaningful task: service. "I'm headed to the nursing
home to visit somebody," said Hollomon, who moved to the area a few years ago from New York. He also volunteers at a D.C. facility called the "Southeast White House" to help those in need. Hollomon said the church's mission is all about service. "You need that 100 percent," he said. "So many people, so many different things." WI
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Black Teens Rely on Media the Most, Report Says
5A recent report found striking differences in the use of media by teens between races and income classes. /Courtesy photo
By Stacy M. Brown WI Senior Writer There are "striking differences" in media use among varying demographics with teens and tweens from lower-income families and those from higher-income families, according to a new report. The report — "Connection and Control: Case Studies of Media Use Among Lower-income Minority Youths and Parents" — dives into the "how" and "why" of disparities in media use among tweens and teens of different racial and ethnic backgrounds and economic statuses. It revealed that black teens use an average of over 11 hours of media a day, compared with almost nine hours among Latinos and eight and a half among whites. The only way to understand the true impact that devices and screen time have on children is by getting a close look at their experiences, authors of the report said. Through carefully documented case studies, Common Sense examined the real lives of 11 black and Latino kids between the ages of 11 and 15 from lower-income households and said it gained a greater understanding of the role of media in their lives. The report shows how media is used to make space from, and create connections to, family. Other key insights from the report included children's media practices are connected to their living situations. A 14-year-old in the study recently moved to an unsafe neighborhood where he has no friends, limiting his social activities. He
was more of a video gamer in his old home, where he lived in a safer neighborhood and had his friends and his brother and a video game console. But in his new place, he watches TV almost all day, having lost his console plug in the move. The report concluded that media and technology can support children's well-being. Television shows, movies, music, games and books provide entertainment, which is particularly important when a child is living in a neighborhood with a high violent-crime rate. Mobile devices provide powerful tools for meaningful communication: A 14-year-old girl living with her foster mother uses her phone to text frequently with her birth parents, saying these exchanges help her feel "relieved." Parents' management of their children's media use varies depending on their own level of tech-savviness. One parent in the study feels comfortable checking her children's search histories, turning the data on her children's devices on and off on a schedule and installing software to monitor her children's where-
LIFESTYLE abouts. Another foster mother with less knowledge about digital media called the phone company directly to put her daughter's phone on standby when she wanted to take her data privileges away. The findings also illustrate how integrated internet access is in the everyday lives of modern teens and tweens, the authors said. One 15-year-old uses three apps to cut down on her travel time to and from school. A 14-year-old uses YouTube to learn new dances. Another 14-year-old uses her computer to look up the GPA and PSAT requirements for one of the universities she would like to attend. And an 11- and 12-year-old brother-sister pair living in a shelter have to wake up at 4 a.m. some days to access the shelter's Wi-Fi when it works best. "These case studies show how critical internet access is to all children's success in the 21st century, practically, socially and academically," said James P. Steyer, founder and CEO of Common Sense Media. "Especially when facing the challenges of poverty, they need to be able to connect. "We see in these family portraits how valuable it is for kids and parents to use media together and to have parents engaged in their children's media habits," he said. The study shows that parents use a variety of tactics to control their children's media use. Digital citizenship resources can help parents and children develop healthy media practices even if children don't always appreciate their parents' efforts, as illustrated in one case study where 12-yearold Andre's mother does not allow either him or his brother to have Instagram, Snapchat, Facebook or any other social media app on their shared phone. That is certainly disappointing for Andre, who bemoaned that even "my grandma has Instagram. That is a shame." WI
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ARIES You may be seeking ways to increase your income or improve business profits.
Meditating on creative ideas and seeing can help you come up with new strategies. Ask questions of successful people. It can all work in your favor. Commit to a course of study that could positively affect your future. Lucky Numbers: 2, 9, 53
TAURUS The tensions that may have plagued you over recent weeks should have abated by now. This can be an excellent time to clear the air with a heart-to-heart chat. By socializing more, you may be inspired to join a group or try a new activity. Your business could see you closing a lucrative deal. You'll need to be quick, though. Lucky Numbers: 43, 49, 52 GEMINI Efficiency in lifestyle matters can help you make headway with your goals and plans. If you do what you say you'll do, you can certainly impress the right people. Exemplary service could net you a raise. Over the coming days you become more committed to one relationship. On Friday, a sizzling encounter could give you much food for thought. Lucky Numbers: 7, 10, 29 CANCER You have plenty of opportunities to tap in to your imagination. If you can
visualize it, there's every chance you can make it happen. And doing so regularly will make it even more likely. This is no time to hide your talents. Somebody may spot your abilities and make you an offer. Hard work in other areas can pay off with an unexpected proposal. Lucky Numbers: 9, 15, 37
wi book reviewA "Tales of the Talented Tenth: Bessie Stringfield" by Joel Christian Gill (pictured below) c.2016, Fulcrum Books $23.95 ($31.95 Canada) 122 pages
It's A Great Big World Out There By Terri Schlichenmeyer WI Contributing Writer
LEO Enjoy nurturing yourself and giving yourself a little selfcare. Make the most of
this chance to be with those you are close to and also indulge. What can be particularly important are the insights gained as a result of making more time for yourself. On a romantic level, you may decide to take one relationship further, although the situation between you may need to be reassessed by the end of the week. Lucky Numbers: 3, 13, 44
VIRGO If you're thinking of starting a business or branching out in one you already have, the work you do now can pay big dividends in the future. At home, committing to redecorating, holding a big celebration, or doing other work around the house could see you making positive strides. Family news could surprise you! Lucky Numbers: 28, 41, 46 LIBRA You may be tempted to part with your money if someone offers you an opportunity. This could be a positive experience for you. On another note, the Venus/Saturn connection could see you making a promise or committing to a contract or deal. New information could override your original decision. Lucky Numbers: 1, 3, 15 SCORPIO The urge to volunteer your time to help out another could be a positive start to the week. As a result of your kind offer, you could be rewarded with an unexpected opportunity. It could be lucrative, too! Meanwhile, you might decide to get serious about saving. This is a great idea, but your attitude could change by the end of the week when an offer or opportunity presents itself. Lucky Numbers: 2, 36, 38 SAGITTARIUS If you can take a vacation, this might be the ideal time, as the cosmos
is actively encouraging you to get away in order to be able to think. You need a chance to see things in perspective and make decisions based on what you discover. You could decide to let go of relationships, for better things to come. Lucky Numbers: 13, 33, 58
CAPRICORN With your social life sparkling away, don't be surprised if you get more invitations and opportunities for hanging out in good company. All of this can do you a world of good. Don't ignore any feelings you have about a relationship that may be going through a tricky patch. It might be better to have a heart-to-heart talk, as some positive insights could result. Lucky Numbers: 3, 6, 11 AQUARIUS You may find yourself in the limelight, so make the most of it. A little
time spent in reflection could enable you to spot opportunities where you might not have otherwise. Meanwhile, someone could make you an offer that you'll want to seriously consider, as it looks very solid. A surprise later in the week may have less mileage in it, though. Lucky Numbers: 22, 24, 42
PISCES A tempting offer could see you considering a trip somewhere that offers an escape from life. If you go, you'll likely enjoy it. On another note, talking with a friend could encourage you to study or even travel together and benefit very positively from the experience. You seem to be getting on particularly well with a certain boss with a positive influence, but your ideas and ideals may differ greatly in some ways. Still, this could add value to your relationship. Lucky Numbers: 19, 30, 58 34 NOVEMBER 3 - 9, 2016
So many things to see, so many places to visit. You can find pictures of those spots, but photos aren't enough. You want more, and you aim to touch as much of the world as you can. It's a common desire and, as in "Tales of the Talented Tenth: Bessie Stringfield" by Joel Christian Gill, you might make history while you're doing it. Bessie Stringfield didn't remember much of her childhood. She did, however, recall how her father saved to bring Bessie and her mother to America. They boarded a big ship for the journey from Jamaica to Massachusetts and for the whole trip, Bessie's mother was ill. Once they reached Boston, her mother died. Overwhelmed, Bessie's father abandoned his little girl. Taken to an orphanage, Bessie was cared for by kindly nuns but she longed for a family of her own. She was still a young girl when she was adopted by a white lady who gave her a good home and a fine education. Bessie grew to be a proper young lady but she had one desire that was unusual for girls then: she wanted a motorcycle. She'd seen boys on bikes and she wanted to be "free and happy" like them. On her birthday one year, her mother had a surprise for her … Almost by instinct, Bessie embraced the bike and rode it everywhere. As an adult, she traveled across the U.S. eight times. She did "Penny Tours" by dropping a coin on a map for her next destination. Married six times, she was more in love with the road than she was with any man but there was one thing that baffled Bessie: The South. Unused to Jim Crow laws, Bessie learned to take care of herself with speed and tricky maneuvers on her bike. Those fancy moves helped her get jobs with sideshows where she became The Motorcycle Queen of Miami; she entered races, and got work with a courier service during World War II. And when that was over, she traveled around the world before settling down to teach. "Man," says author Joel Christian Gill, "she was something!" And he's right: "Tales of the Talented Tenth: Bessie Stringfield" is a pretty amazing story. Set at a time when women — Black women in particular — had few rights, this book tells the true tale of a pioneer on two wheels. What makes it so appealing is that it's entirely illustrated and formatted like comic books of yore, which enhances the story and its teen-friendliness. Young readers get a great sense of Stringfield's importance in history and if they want more information, Gill helpfully offers websites and further information at the end of this book. This is a great biography for readers 12 and up, and could be a good gift for a Motorcycle Mama of a higher age. For them, or for anyone who wants to learn about an interesting, little-known story, "Tales of the Talented Tenth: Bessie Smith" is the book to see. WI
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SPORTS Redskins Fans Among the Most Loyal in Football By Stacy M. Brown WI Contributing Writer The Washington Redskins have tried to establish themselves as a dominant and ferocious team. Now, their fans have been recognized as among the most influential in the NFL. In a new study, the New Yorkbased personal finance technology company SmartAsset has uncovered the NFL teams with the most diehard fans, with the Redskins faithful landing at number 6. "This is the first year we completed our analysis of the NFL teams with the most die-hard fans," said Kara Gibson, a spokeswoman for SmartAsset, which uses financial modeling to power advice on ma-
jor monetary decisions. "Our study looks at attendance rates and win percentages over a five-year period from 2011 to 2015 as well as average ticket and concession prices from 2015." The analysis found that the Redskins haven't lost any of their mojo despite not winning the Super Bowl in more than two decades. However, with an average ticket price of $102 and average concessions at $20, Redskins fans also pay some of the highest ticket and concession prices in football. Despite those costs, the team still boasts an 89 percent capacity attendance rate at its home games played at FedEx Field in Landover, Maryland. "We assumed that fans who are
willing to pay more for the experience of watching their team in person can be considered more diehard," Gibson said. When compiling the statistics, SmartAsset noted the face-value price of a single ticket to a game on average. It did not factor in premium ticket prices. For concession prices, the study considered the total price of the cheapest beer and soft drink available at the stadium, plus the cost of a hot dog, Gibson said. The attendance rate used in the analysis represented the average percentage of seats that were filled at home games over a five-year period from 2011 to 2015. Some teams had an attendance rate of more than 100 percent because the advertised maximum attendance numbers didn't include standing-room-only tickets or extra seats that may have been added to luxury box areas. The dedication factor used is the difference between a team's attendance rate and its win percentage, which is meant to measure how dedicated a team's fans are or how much they continue to show up to games even when their team is less likely to win. Teams with a higher dedication factor score did better. "After ranking each team on each of the four metrics, we then gave each team an average rank based on those metrics," Gibson said. "We applied a score between 0 and 100
HU Grads Align Careers with Sports
Panel Features Women Athletes, Current Coeds By Hamil R. Harris WI Contributing Writer
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Just about every female athlete at Howard University was seated in the campus's Blackburn Center during homecoming weekend as ESPN anchor and columnist Jemele Hill moderated a panel discussion with a half-dozen HU alumni who have moved onto successful careers in broadcasting, law and corporate finance. Khalilah Birdsong, former Howard volleyball captain who now is executive director of Tyler Perry Studios, and Kara Smith, a basketball legend who went from being Howard's 2012 Female Athlete of the Year to a senior financial analyst at Deloitte Consulting, all took part in the event, which was part of espnW's "Campus Conversations" series. "It is really about knowing that they already have the keys to succeed in the workplace," Birdsong said of the student-athletes in attendance. "It's teamwork, competitiveness,
discipline. They may not know it because they have been doing it. You are already at the top, going into that work experience with that confidence and they will succeed." While most of the audience questions were about internships, jobs and careers, Hill emphasized the importance of women of color being role models to younger women today, not just career-wise but in speaking out amid a rash of abusive incidents perpetrated against women in amateur and professional sports. "It is important that we be at the forefront of leading the conversation in terms of women of color providing opportunities," said Hill, a former columnist at the Orlando Sentinel who now hosts ESPN's "His and Hers" with Michael Smith. "With domestic violence in the NFL, there needs to be serious criticism and scrutiny as to whether the league — despite all of the lip service after Ray Rice —is taking this issue seriously. It looks like they don't." Hill said issues such as domestic violence must be addressed by the
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5 Fans remain loyal to the Redskins despite the team's title drought. / Photo by a John E. De Freitas
based on that average ranking. The highest-ranking team got a score of 100 and the lowest-ranking team got a score of 0." The Chicago Bears ranked first, followed by the Dallas Cowboys, Philadelphia Eagles, New York Giants and the San Francisco 49ers. The Indianapolis Colts tied for sixth with the Baltimore Ravens,
Houston Texans and New York Jets rounding out the top 10. The Cincinnati Bengals, Miami Dolphins, Carolina Panthers, Arizona Cardinals, Kansas City Chiefs, Buffalo Bills, Pittsburgh Steelers, Seattle Seahawks, Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Denver Broncos ranked in the bottom 10 from 32nd to 22nd, respectively. WI
NFL at a time when 46 percent of the fan base are women. "To tell them with the Josh Brown case that you don't care about an issue that deeply impacts women more than men is a deeply eye-opening thing," Hill said, referring to the former New York Giants kicker recently in the news for admittedly beating his wife. "In terms of the conversation, there is a specific conversation for women of color." In the wake of the Black Lives Matter movement and concerns about police shootings, Hill said many women of color are reluctant and more unlikely to call the police, but women have to speak out. Other forum panelists included Kerry D. Chandler, chief human resources officer for Under Armor, CNN correspondent and Howard alum Stephanie Elam and Cecelia Townes, a former tennis star at Howard who who went on to become a lawyer. Smith, who graduated magna cum laude, called the experience of returning to speak at her alma mater "extremely powerful." She is now planning to move from finance to brand management because "I love the way brands communicate with the community." The forum touched on diversity
within the industry, with Serita Cobb, director of digital production for espnW, adding that she pushed for the company to find more diversity and they literally Googled "black female columnist" to find and hire Hill. During the forum, Carol Stiff, ESPN's vice president of women’s sports programming, pointed out that 94 percent of the business executives in the country played sports coming up and 52 percent played sports in college. "Your resume will show [that] you do have the tools, you are special," she said. Asia McCants of Northern Virginia, a Howard freshman and member of the Lady Bison basketball team, said the forum was good for her even though she isn't planning to go into journalism. "Even though they are communications major and I am a sports medicine major, I learned so much," she said. "I am into many things. I am into politics, I am into sports. It's all about the people who you are talking to. "They talked about teamwork and just because I play a sport, I am already getting ahead, I already have a good resume," McCants said. WI
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SPORTS Woodrow Wilson Celebrates Homecoming, Blanks Eastern 50-0 3 Eastern Ramblers wide receiver Asad Davenport is tackled by Woodrow Wilson Tigers defensive back Lonnell Rowell during the Tigers' 50-0 homecoming win at Woodrow Wilson High School's Tiger Stadium in northwest D.C. on Saturday, Oct. 29. / Photo by John E. De Freitas
6 Woodrow Wilson Tigers running back Amir Gerald is tackled by Eastern Ramblers defensive back Tyreek Jones during the Tigers' 50-0 homecoming win at Woodrow Wilson High School's Tiger Stadium in northwest D.C. on Saturday, Oct. 29. /Photo by John E. De Freitas
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quarterback Jerome Johnson is tackled by Woodrow Wilson Tigers linebacker Anton Reed during the Tigers' 50-0 homecoming win at Woodrow Wilson High School's Tiger Stadium in northwest D.C. on Saturday, Oct. 29. / Photo by John E. De Freitas
6 Woodrow Wilson Tigers running back Amir Gerald attempts to shake Eastern Ramblers defensive back Tyreek Jones during the Tigers' 50-0 homecoming win at Woodrow Wilson High School's Tiger Stadium in northwest D.C. on Saturday, Oct. 29. / Photo by John E. De Freitas
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METROPOLITAN AME from Page 16 panel felt have remained apathetic and too uninvolved, was called into question. According to a GenForward poll of Americans ages 18 to 30, 49 percent of African Americans say they will definitely vote on Election Day. That's similar to the percentage of all young people. A forum attendee and family support worker in the District, Kuntumie Fadika, said that while she enjoyed the panel, she would like to see them take place in more disadvantaged areas like the one in which she works. “There needs to be more conversation in the community – not just here,” Fadika said. “With conversations like these, we never have enough time,” Holston agreed. “It doesn’t matter who you vote for, I feel that this is a time to take a serious step and vote,” he said. “I challenge you to take these conversations outside.” WI
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tor to create an official bust of Jackson. It took two years, a lot of mistakes and 40 to 60 phone calls to schedule appointments to meet with Jackson, but in the end, it worked. My ability to continuously renew my mind was another key ingredient. Daily affirmations became the norm for me, written statements hanging near my bed so I could fall asleep at night by seeing myself already meeting with Rev. Jackson. It worked! Today, that bust stands as a testament to my faith. At the Rainbow Push Operations headquarters in Chicago, it is the centerpiece of his exhibits and is where Jackson often takes pictures with his visitors. The plaque bears my name as president and CEO, along with my board of directors. While going through the early phases, It was difficult to see this project completed and believe that it would make a difference for my company, but it did work! It all began with faith that I could do this, by wiping away any non-belief or doubt. It was essential that I took time to renew my mind. The Lord ordered my steps, and today my work is a testament to my ability to stay focused, renewing my mind increased my faith. I couldn't teach this to you if I hadn't already proven my own abilities to do this. Now that I have such strong roots that spread far and wide like those of the bamboo tree, one of my favorite successes is my coach-
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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
Committed to providing services and supports to increase the capacity of individuals, businesses, and communities.
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
Pilgrim Baptist Church Rev. Louis B. Jones II Pastor
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”
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 www.pilgrimbaptistdc.org
Church of Living Waters
Allen Chapel A.M.E. Church
Crusader Baptist Church
Rev. Paul Carrette Senior Pastor
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
Service and Times Sunday Service: 8:30am& 11:00am Bible Study: Wednesday 7:30pm Communion Service: First Sunday 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
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“An inclusive ministry where all are welcomed and affirmed.” www.covenantbaptistdc.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
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
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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
Mt. Zion Baptist Church
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
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
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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
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
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
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. 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
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) 232-4288
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 First Sunday Worship Service (one service): 10:00 a.m. Second, Third, Fourth, and Fifth Sunday Worship service: 7:45 a.m. and 10:55 a.m. Sunday Church School/Bible Study: 9:30 a.m. Thursday Prayer Service: 6:30 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
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
Motto: “Where God is First and Where Friendly People Worship”
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Service and Times Sunday Worship Services: 7:45am & 11:00am Sunday School For All Ages: 9:30am Prayer Services: Wednesday 11:30am & 6:45pm Bible Institute: Wednesday at Noon & 7:45pm Email: Froffice@firstrising.org Website: www.firstrising.org “Changing Lives On Purpose “
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SUPERIOR COURT OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA Probate Division Washington, D.C. 20001-2131
SUPERIOR COURT OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA Probate Division Washington, D.C. 20001-2131
SUPERIOR COURT OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA Probate Division Washington, D.C. 20001-2131
Administration No. 2016 ADM 1170
Administration No. 2016 ADM 1172
Administration No. 2016 ADM 1150
Audrey C. Lucas Decedent Cheryl Chapman Henderson, Esq. 4920 Niagara Road, Suite 200 College Park, MD 20740 Attorney NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT, NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Sharon M. Lucas, whose address is 1128 Galloway Street, NE, Washington, DC 20011, was appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Audrey C. Lucas who died on July 14, 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 April 20, 2017. 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 April 20, 2017, 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: October 20, 2016 Sharon M. Lucas Personal Representative
Mary Corazon Talaro Decedent
Ruth T. Washington Decedent
Peter D. Antonoplos, Esq. 1725 DeSales Street NW, Suite 600 Washington, DC 20036 Attorney NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT, NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Norma T. Blomberg, whose address is 2571 Heron Drive, Woodburn, OR 97071, was appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Mary Corazon Talaro who died on August 21, 2016 without a Will, and will serve with Court supervision. All unknown heirs and heirs whose whereabouts are unknown shall enter their appearance in this proceeding. Objections to such appointment shall be filed with the Register of Wills, D.C., 515 5th Street, N.W., Building A, Third Floor Washington, D.C. 20001, on or before April 20, 2017. 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 April 20, 2017, 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: October 20, 2016 Norma T. Blomberg Personal Representative
Deborah D. Boddie, Esq. 1308 Ninth Street, NW Suite 300 Washington, DC 20001 Attorney NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT, NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS William J. Washington, whose address is 3111 Q Street, SE, Washington, DC 20020, was appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Ruth T. Washington who died on November 11, 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 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 April 20, 2017. 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 April 20, 2017, 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: October 20, 2016 William J. Washington Personal Representative
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LEGAL NOTICES SUPERIOR COURT OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA PROBATE DIVISION Trust No. 3016 NRT 32 Audrey C. Lucas Name of Deceased Settlor
SUPERIOR COURT OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
Probate Division
Washington, D.C. 20001-2131
NOTICE OF EXISTENCE OF REVOCABLE TRUST
Administration No. 2015 ADM 1003
Audrey C. Lucas whose address was 1112 Hamilton Street, NE, Washington, DC 20011 created a revocable trust on May 15, 2009, which remained in existence on the date of her death on July 14, 2016, and Sharon M. Lucas, whose address is 1128 Galloway Street, NE, Washington, DC 20011, is the currently acting trustee, hereinafter the Trustee. Communications to the Trust should be mailed or directed to Sharon M. Lucas at 1128 Galloway Street, NE, Washington, DC 20011.
Dolores Lavonne McMillan-Trimiar aka D.
The Trust is subject to claims of the deceased settlor’s creditors, costs of administration of the settlor’s estate, the expense of the deceased settlor’s funeral and disposal of remains, and statutory allowances to a surviving spouse and children to the extent the deceased settlor’s residuary probate estate is inadequate to satisfy those claims, costs, expenses, and allowances.
College Park, MD 20740
Claims of the deceased settlor’s creditors are barred as against the Trustee and the trust property unless presented to the Trustee at the address provided herein on or before April 27, 2017(6 months after the date of the first publication of this notice.) An action to contest the validity of this trust must be commenced by the earliest of (1) July 14, 2017, (One year from date of death of deceased settlor) (2), April 27, 2017 (6 months from the date of first publication of this notice) or (3) Ninety days after the Trustee sends the person a copy of the trust instrument and a notice informing the person of the trust’s existence, of the Trustee’s name and address, and of the time allowed for commencing a proceeding. The Trustee may proceed to distribute the trust property in accordance with the terms of the trust before the expiration of the time within which an action must be commenced unless the Trustee knows of a pending judicial proceeding contesting the validity of the trust or the Trustee has received notice from a potential contestant who thereafter commences a judicial proceeding within sixty days after notification. This Notice must be mailed postmarked within 15 days of its first publication to each heir and qualified beneficiary of the trust and any other person who would be an interested person within the meaning of D.C. Code 20-101(d).
Lavonne M. Yahn aka Lavonne McMillanTrimiar
Decedent Cheryl Chapman Henderson, Esq. 4920 Niagara Road, Suite 200 Attorney
NOTICE OF AFTER DISCOVERED WILL AND NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT
James C. McMillan, whose address is 1915 Drexmore Avenue, Greensboro, NC 27406, was appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Dolores Levonne McMillan-
Trimiar aka D. Levonne M. Yahn aka Lavonne McMillan-Trimiar, who died on May 14, 2015
with a Will. 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 April 27, 2017. Date of first publication: October 27, 2016
James C. McMillan
Personal Representative
Date of First Publication: October 27, 2016
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Administration No. 2016 ADM 1211
Administration No. 2016 ADM 000570
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SUPERIOR COURT OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA Probate Division Washington, D.C. 20001-2131 Administration No. 2016 ADM 1175 Denise M. Rhodes Decedent Michelle Lanchester, Esq. 601 Pennsylvania Ave., NW, Suite 900, South Building Washington, DC 20004 Attorney NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT, NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Karen R. Rhodes, whose address is 3600 39th Ave., Apt. A, Colmar Manor, MD 20722, was appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Denise M. Rhodes who died on August 27, 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 April 20, 2017. 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 April 20, 2017, 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: October 20, 2016 Karen R. Rhodes Personal Representative
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Thomas “Tommie” Henderson, Jr. Decedent NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT, NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Argentina Henderson, whose address is 7937 Fiske Ave., Glenarden, MD 20706, was appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Thomas “Tommie” Henderson, Jr. who died on September 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 April 27, 2017. 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 April 27, 2017, 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: October 27, 2016 Argentina Henderson Personal Representative
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Harold L. Sanders Decedent Deborah D. Boddie 1308 Ninth Street, NW Washington, DC 20001 Attorney NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT, NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Nichelle Sanders, whose address is 357 Adelphi Street, Brooklyn, NW 11238, was appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Harold L. Sanders who died on December 11, 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 April 27, 2017. 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 April 27, 2017, 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: October 27, 2016 Nichelle Sanders Personal Representative
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Administration No. 2016 ADM 1215 Angela C. Taylor Decedent Gerald R. Belton 1101 L Street, NW, #806 Washington, DC 20005 Attorney NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT, NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS John R. Parham and Edith Stevenson, whose addresses are 2006 Lawrence St., NE, Washington, DC 20018 and 4421 Windy Pines Bend, Portsmouth, VA 23703 were appointed Personal Representatives of the estate of Angela C. Taylor who died on January 1, 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 April 27, 2017. 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 April 27, 2017, 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: October 27, 2016 John R. Parham Edith Stevenson Personal Representative TRUE TEST COPY Anne Meister Register of Wills
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Washington Informer SUPERIOR COURT OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA Probate Division Washington, D.C. 20001-2131 Administration No. 2016 ADM 1223 Isaac T. Dailey Decedent NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT, NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Christine E. Robinson, whose address is 5207 Kenmont Road, Oxon Hill, MD 20745, was appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Isaac T. Dailey who died on July 9, 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 April 27, 2017. 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 April 27, 2017, 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: October 27, 2016 Christine E. Robinson Personal Representative
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SUPERIOR COURT OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA Probate Division Washington, D.C. 20001-2131
Administration Number 2016 ADM 1289
Administration No. 2016 ADM 1203
Estate of Lillian L. Rutherford Deceased
Kamal M. Elmahdi Decedent
NOTICE OF STANDARD PROBATE Notice is hereby given that a petition has been filed in this Court by Herbert M. Rutherford III for standard probate, including the appointment of one or more personal representative. Unless a complaint or an objection in accordance with Superior Court Probate Division Rule 407 is filed in this Court within 30 days from the date of first publication of this notice, the Court may take the action hereinafter set forth. Admit to probate the will dated January 21, 2000 exhibited with the petition upon proof satisfactory to the Court of due execution by affidavit of witnesses or otherwise order any interested person to show cause why the provisions of the lost or destroyed will dated January 21, 2000 should not be admitted to probate as expressed in the petition appoint a supervised personal representative. Date of first publication: November 3, 2016 Peggy A. Miller 5130 7th NE Washington, DC 20011-2625 Petitioner/Attorney TRUE TEST COPY Anne Meister Register of Wills Washington Informer
NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT, NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Nahida Hadeesh, whose address is 2307 41st NW, #302 Washington, DC 20007 was appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Kamal M. Elmahdi who died on September 7, 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 May 3, 2017. 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 May 3, 2017, 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: November 3, 2016 Nahida Hadeesh Personal Representative
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shared his experience with me and cited two factors in charter school operations: Academics and economics. My question: Why aren't more blacks engaged in ownership and control when it comes to the education of our own children? The NAACP's vote against charter schools is what Harold Cruse called "Non-Economic Liberalism." Just as the NAACP will not allow its branches to purchase buildings for their offices and meeting space, via a clause in its original charter (no pun intended) written by whites who founded the association, according to Dr. Khalid Al Mansour's book, "Betrayal by Any Other Name," it now comes out against blacks starting and controlling charter schools, which would add to our economic progress. I guess NAACP leaders realize that because whites started the NAACP with their dollars, whites can also end it by withholding their dollars. As the Wall Street Journal noted, it's a "disgrace" that the NAACP's idea of "advancement" is now to advance the interests of the unionized public school monopoly over the in-
terests of their supposed constituents — black students and their parents. The NAACP must stop mimicking what it did in 1909 and support the new paradigm under which "black" people operate. One charter school owner said, "The NAACP has outgrown its name; the only 'colored' people left appear to be concentrated in the NAACP leadership." WI
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America is the land of the free. We are free, and we are also free to argue. But we should do so with respect. We must understand that other opinions are valid — and perhaps we can even learn from those with whom we disagree. On Nov. 8, we will elect a new president. That person will lead our country for the next four years. And regardless of the outcome of the election, we will have a peaceful transfer of power. That's what this democracy does; and America is a shining example for the world. Regardless of what happens at the polls, we will need to come together, find some common ground and restore some level of decorum to our politics. America does not have to be divided. We must truly be the United States of America. We have a diverse population and many different opinions, and that is what makes our country great and unique. But at the end of the day, we should remember the words on the Seal of the United States. E pluribus unum — out of many, one. WI
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Even Trump and Clinton agree on some issues. America is the greatest country in the world. We should not be rolling around in the gutter. We should not allow our rhetoric to devolve into foul language and rampant disrespect for fellow citizens. I continue to believe that the majority of the American people are honest, respectful and hardworking. They do not deserve to see the very people vying for the highest office in our land to be brawling and swearing and adopting a scorched-earth approach to this election. A more dignified approach is in order and long overdue: one where the candidates share their thoughts and plans and philosophies. As Americans, we need to recognize the humanity in people who may share different thoughts about how to secure our future and ensure the best possible outcome for the generation to come. Our electoral decisions should not be hinge upon name-calling or the leaking of scandals, but by whose policies we believe have the most merit.
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ry") Bush administration there were 13 embassy attacks resulting in the deaths of 66 people, including three U.S. diplomats, yet there were no investigations of his conduct of foreign policy. So, what happened to the Benghazi investigation? It rolled over by accident into the investigation of Secretary Clinton's use of a private email server in her home, and her possible violation of State Department rules requiring the use of government servers. OK. Rules are rules. She should have followed the policy. Slap her on the wrist and let's move on because of all the millions and millions of emails, or missing emails, or suspicious emails that Trump is braying about constantly on the campaign trail what has been the damage done to U.S. vital interests by those infernal emails? I'll tell you. There has been zero damage!
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She cites the Help America Vote Act of 2002, which encouraged states to improve the accuracy of their registration lists and to audit election results. A number of states compared their voter lists to the Social Security Death Index. In some cases, they turned up hundreds or even thousands of apparent instances of dead people voting. However, almost all of those were due to clerical errors or as a result of people who legally voted via absentee ballot or the early voting process and died before Election Day. Trump has also sought to delegitimize the next president by refusing to commit himself to accepting the results on Election Night if he loses. At the final presidential debate, he said, "I will look at it at the time. I will keep you in suspense." Hillary called Trump's refusal
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enrolled in public school, is publicly funded and tuition-free. It is held accountable for high-quality results by the city's independent Public Charter School Board, whose members are appointed by the mayor. Not so long ago, early childhood education was neglected as much as public education for children of all ages. But now, thanks to reform, innovation and the passion as well as delivery that Pinkney demonstrated through the success of Eagle Academy, the picture is brighter, clearer and better. A year before Pinkney and Smith founded Eagle Academy, research out of the University of Kansas by Betty Hart and Todd Risley found that, by age 3, children growing up in economically disadvantaged homes hear on average 30 million
fewer words than their affluent peers. If unaddressed, this word gap can cast a tragic shadow over a lifetime as substandard schooling, so long the norm in our urban areas, ensures that the gap is never closed and children who are subject to it never catch up. This heartbreaking waste of potential is too often the final, tragic outcome of our public education system in urban America. Exceptional educators like Pinkney, who want to do and not simply talk, are all too rare. As a society, we must embrace and empower their determined capacity to change our world for the better. Cassandra Pinkney leaves us a legacy and an example — a shining light for us all. WI
That's right. The repercussion from the weight of all that was revealed has been some embarrassment, but there were no damaging secrets revealed by Hillary. But the visceral hatred that has rendered Clinton damaged goods who may be unable to even govern for her first year or two in office — what with Trump claiming he may not accept the results if he loses, and some of his supporters threatening a violent uprising if Clinton, who's been the favorite from day one wins. They wear T-shirts reading "Hillary for Prison" to Trump rallies. This is unprecedented. Trump's most reliable campaign surrogate has been WikiLeaks, which with Russian help broke into and stole millions of confidential Democratic Party emails. So in addition to the FBI director who dropped a bombshell on the Clinton campaign about some new emails — which weren't even sent
by Clinton, for crying out loud — every day there is a new WikiLeaks dump with, for example "shocking" revelations into Clinton's vice presidential candidate ranking. That's all? There is no "there" there! The emails are the equivalent of navel lint. They amount to political zilch! Nada. Nothing. The emails may feed the curiosity of the voyeuristic news media, but they really mean nothing in the grand scheme of things. Clinton and the entire U.S. establishment going back 240 years should answer for this country's evil, imperialistic foreign and domestic policies, crimes against humanity, enslaving millions of Africans and genocide against millions of Indians, but we're not talking about that, the public is consumed with those damned emails. Great job, FBI and other federal mischief-makers. COINTELPRO is still effective. WI
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