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By William J. Ford WI Staff Writer @jabariwill Hundreds of family, friends and fellow soldiers packed an Upper Marlboro church Friday to mourn and salute Richard W. Collins III, the 23-year-old Bowie State University student who was fatally stabbed in what authorities are investigating as a possible hate crime. During the funeral service at First Baptist Church of Glenarden, Collins was remembered for his athletic and academic prowess and leadership skills, as well as for being on the cusp of a

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5 Former NAACP president, Ben Jealous, is making a run for MD governor. /Courtesy photo

5 Members of the Bowie State University Army ROTC carried the 5 Richard W. Collins III

casket of 2nd LT. Richard W. Collins lll. from the First Baptist Church of Glenarden in Upper Marlboro, MD following his homegoing service Saturday, May 26. /Photo by Travis Riddick

The Trial of Bill Cosby Set to Begin on Monday By Stacy M. Brown WI Senior Writer

5 Mayor Bowser kicked off DC’s 2017 summer outdoor pool season at Banneker Recreation Center in Northwest on May 25. /Photo courtesy of Khalid Naji-Allah for the Office of the Mayor

The sexual assault trial of comedian Bill Cosby is set to begin Monday in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, after three days of jury selection in Pittsburgh that produced a panel of seven white men, three white women, a black man and a black woman. An alternate panel of six features four white men, a black man and a black woman. While the jury selection process had its share of high drama and even some comedic moments that also caused the famous comedian to break out in laughter, it appeared

that everyone took time outside of the proceedings to enjoy the Steel City. Judge Steven O'Neill, who will preside over the trial, jogged and exercised around town while several of the attorneys dined and enjoy beverages at a restaurant and bar at the Omni Hotel where the judge, members of the defense team and prosecutors all choose to spend the week. Cosby didn't stay in Pittsburgh, instead the comedian flew on a private jet back and forth each day from his Philadelphia home — an aide to the star said Cosby didn't

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Revamped Policy for Missing Youths Near Completion By Tatyana Hopkins WI Staff Writer D.C. officials said the city is roughly halfway through implementing its plan to combat the scourge of missing children and keep District youths safe, just weeks after Mayor Muriel Bowser announced the launch of the initiative. So far, as outlined in the initial plan, the number of officers with the Metropolitan Police Department's Youth and Family Services Division assigned with locating

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27Th Annual Community Service and Scholarship Awards Gala

The 2017 Scholarship Recipients and their Sponsors (in alphabetical order): Yosaph Boku (Boeing) (not shown), Jessica Brisco (TME Enterprises), Christian Clark (The Chatman Fund), Nicholas Conklu (CENTENE Corp.), Abigail Darko (CENTENE Corp.), Morgan Hobson (Dominion), Miranda Merritt (NVUL Guild), Oshae Moore (COX Communications), Aaron Moorer (NVUL Young Prof. Net.), and Matthew Ritchie (Neil and Judy Robinson)

Hon. Allison Silberberg (Mayor of Alexandria, Va.) and Hon. Christopher Lewis (Alexandria Sch Bd. Mem.)

Garrett James (Pres. NVUL YPN), Mele Melton (Culturfied Foundation) (Emerging Leader Award), and Tracey Walker (MC/Gala Co-Chr)

Hon. Bobby Scott, (3rd Dist, Va) (Congressional Leadership Award), and Diane McLaughlin (Gala Co-Chr.)

Brig. Gen. (US Army Ret.) Leo A. Brooks, Sr. (Leadership & Military Service Award), Tracey Walker (MC/Gala Co-Chr) and Clarence Miller (Col. US Army Ret./Fmr. Pres. NVUL Guild)

Leo A. Brooks, Jr., (Leadership & Military Service Award) (VP Defense, Space & Security, The Boeing Co.), and Clarence Miller (Col. US Army Ret) (Fmr. Pres. NVUL Guild)

Naomi Lewis Brooks accepting Leadership & Military Service Award for her son Gen. Vincent K. Brooks (Cmdr, United States Forces Korea), and Clarence Miller (Col. US Army Retired) (Fmr. Pres. NVUL Guild)

Pastor Brett Fuller (Grace Covenant Church, Chantilly, Va.), Darrell Green (Champion of the Community Man of the Year Award), Pro Football Hall of Famer, Pres. The Darrell Green Youth Life Foundation

Bethlehem Baptist Church Supporters and Guests

Hon. Ralph Northam (Lieutenant Governor of the Commonwealth of Virginia)

Champion of the Community Man of the Year Award: Darrell Green, Pro Football Hall of Famer, Pres., The Darrell Green Youth Life Foundation.

Julia Pollard (Arlington Links) and Catherine Carter-Miller (NVUL Guild Member)

The Northern Virginia Urban League awarded six (6) Community Service Awards to outstanding community leaders and ten (10) scholarships to hard-working and focused young people. Scholarships:Yosaph Boku (Boeing), Jessica Brisco (TME Enterprises), Christian Clark (The Chatman Fund), Nicholas Conklu (CENTENE Corp.), Abigail Darko (CENTENE Corp.), Morgan Hobson (Dominion), Miranda Merritt (NVUL Guild), Oshae Moore (COX Communications), Aaron Moorer (NVUL Young Prof. Network), Matthew Ritchie (Neil and Judy Robinson) Community Awards: Mele Melton (Emerging Leader), Hon. Bobby Scott, 3rd Dist, Va. (Congressional Leadership), Brig. Gen. Leo A. Brooks, Sr. (US Army Ret.), (Leadership & Military Service), Leo A. Brooks, Jr. (Leadership & Military Service), Gen. Vincent K. Brooks (Leadership & Military Service), Darrell Green (Man of the Year). Tracey Walker (RSM US LLP) served as Mistress of Ceremonies and Gala CoChair. Diane McLaughlin also served as Gala Co-Chair. Valerie Dawkins raised the occasion with her rendition of our National Anthem. For further info or to make a donation:

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law enforcement. She said they threat,” she said. Black Caucus had [CBC] Political Education and aLeader-Among the programs Marlow come together to bring ship Institute recently honored the memory legacy of one “Charlessense ofand uniformity in of thetheway wants to see implemented are When L.Y.Congressman Marlow's 23-yearviolence victims stricter restraining order policies, ton Nine,” Clementa domestic C. Pinckney, establishing the and “Reverend old daughter her the fatherBuilder survivors are treated. more rights for victim's families Clementa C.told Pinckney Legacy Scholarship” for the CBC’s Political ofLeadership her daughter threatened her The“She's using hertook ownplace personal to intervene on behalf of a vicTraining “Boot Camp.” announcement in Charleslife, and the life of their child, story, her own personal pain to ton as Pinckney’s wife Jennifer and daughters Eliana and Malana observed. tim, a domestic violence assessshe knew something had to be push forward,” Davis-Nickens ment unit coupled with further Pinckney at 23, a Democratic member of the South Carolina Senate and the done. Out of her frustration said about Marlow. for law enforcement senior of Mother handling Emanuel AME Church, became the youngest Blacktraining to with lawpastor enforcement's Davis-Nickens said anyone agencies, a Child's Life ProtecSouth Carolina state legislature being elected to the State’s Genofjoin thethe situation, she decided to whoupon reads Marlow's book will tion Act and mandatory counseleral Assembly in 1996. On June 17, 2015, he, alongsaid withshe eight others, at for batterers. start the Saving Promise cam- “get it.” She “puts thedieding the hands of a crazed murderer during Bible study at the church. paign. case in such a way, the average “If we are ever going to eradiThe Institute made ancycle impactperson for overcan 15get years raising awareness of domestic violence, we must “It seems to behas a vicious it.”byShe said at the cate issueswon't affectingturn the African-American community withthe programs train newofpolitical leaders that my family end of the day, book that will educate look voters, at both sides the coin. loose,” Marlow said. Marlow and advocate policy solutions. Since its inception, the “Boot Camp” has provided intensive political help people begin to have a diaWe need to address bothtraining the vic-to an shared story audi- welllogue alumniher group thatwith nowthe numbers over 500 from amongviolence. local, state andtim nationally elected officials.Marlow about domestic and the batterer,” enceForatinformation the District Also present the event was said. or to Heights support the scholarship, go toatwww.cbcinstitute.org. Domestic Violence Symposium Mildred Muhammad, the exMarlow would also like to see on May 7 at the District Heights wife of John Allen Muhammad, programs designed to raise Municipal Center. The sympo- who was sentenced to six consec- awareness among children in sium was sponsored by the utive life terms without parole public and private schools. She Family and Youth Services by a Maryland jury for his role in feels children need to be educatCenter of the city of District the Beltway ed about domesticEast violence. Since theSniper summerattacks monthsinof 2014, St. Elizabeth’s Gateway PavilHeights and the National Hook- 2002. Mildred is “pop up” “Weshop haveselling to stop ion has hostedMuhammad a Whole Foods freshbeing foodspasto Ward Up of Black Women. the 8founder of Former After theMayor Trauma, with the poorventure chil- that residents. Vincentsive-aggressive Gray first promoted Marlow has written a book, an organization that helps the dren about domestic violence,” opened once a month from April through September in an effort to com“Color Me Butterfly,” which is a survivors of domestic violence Marlow said. the community’s “food desert” condition. As part of Gateway D.C.’s story about four generations of andbat their children. Marlow has worked to break “Gateway to Health farmer’s market provided access domestic violence. The book is “I lived in fear for six DC” years.campaign, Six the the cycle of abuse in her family, to in affordable and to Southeast Anacostia inspired by her own experiences, years fear is afruits, long vegetables, meat time. It is and is fish confident the policies she residents. This summer, however, the market will not return to the Gateway and those of her grandmother, not an easy thing to come out is pushing for will start that her mother and her daughter. of,”Pavilion she said.this summer. process. Ed Fisher, executive director, “We are She said every time she reads Mildred Muhammad said St. Elizabeth’s “I plan toEast takeexplains: these policies to curexcerpts from her with book, she still people rently underway infrastructure construction will support housingand and implore the Entertainment whothat want to helpaffordable a Congress them to and can not Arena believethat thewe’re words came on domestic violence victimUnfortunately, must change our laws,” Marlow Sports building the St. Elizabeth’s campus. the progress we’re makingsaid. impedes from her. “Color Me Butterfly” be careful of how they go into “I will not stop until these poliour ability . . . to operate a farmer’s market this summer.” wonFisher the 2007 “Bestfeatures the victim's life,market and understand cies are passed.” said theNational plan for 2018 the farmer’s and other opportunities for local businesses to bring Books” she community. may be in “survival Tia Carol Jones can be reached healthyAward. food options to the Congressthat Heights “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 lips bled,” Marlow said. to kill you,' it started as a verbal WI Elaine Davis-Nickens, president of the National Hook-Up Donald Trumpsaid received yetnoanother setback when the U.S. Court of of Black Women, there is Appeals for the 4th Circuit in Richmond recently ruled 10-3 to uphold a consistency in the way domestic lower court’s barring violence issuesdecision are dealt with the by president from implementing his second attempt at a travel ban targeting six majority-Muslim countries. The ruling sets up a likely final showdown at the hands of the Supreme Court. Attorney General Jeff Sessions vowed that the case would be appealed to the Supreme Court because it “blocks the president’s efforts to strengthen this country’s national security.” Meanwhile, groups like Amnesty International have called on Congress to take immediate action that would “reject this blatant attempt to write bigotry into law.” It should be noted that despite the Supreme Court now having the full count of nine justices with the addition of Trump’s nominee, conservative Justice Neil Gorsuch, it has been divided in the past on immigration issues.

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City Releases Plan to End Youth Homelessness By Tatyana Hopkins WI Staff Writer D.C. officials are launching a plan focused on youth homelessness in the District, a supplement to Mayor Muriel Bowser's continuing push to overhaul the city's system for assisting the homeless. The Solid Foundations D.C. plan, developed by the D.C. Interagency Council on Homelessness (ICH) over the past year and a half, identifies changes that could be made to the current homeless services system to better serve unaccompanied youth, under the age of 25, who experience housing instability or homelessness in D.C. The plan is an accompaniment of Homeward D.C., the city's data-driven initiative used to guide the transformation of the District's homeless services system into an effective crisis response system intended to make homelessness rare, brief and nonrecurring. "When we launched the Homeward D.C. plan two years ago, it was actually intentional that we did not include unaccompanied youth," said ICH Director Kristy Greenwalt. "At the time, we didn't really have the data that we needed to make this a really data-driven strategy for youth." She said the city took time to understand the unaccompanied minor homeless subpopulation, but did not ignore it, providing services to homeless youth as they developed the comprehensive five-year plan. "Youth homelessness is too urgent to wait for perfect data," Greenwalt said. The Homeward D.C. plan, which was rolled out during Bowser's first 100 days in office, identified over 40

strategies to target services to prevent and address homelessness in the city, focused on the resources needed to serve families and single adults. Homeward D.C., attributed as the source of the city's 10.5 percent reduction in overall homelessness according to the recently released annual Point-in-Time count, completed its first full year of implementation in October. The 2017 Point-in-Time count identified 243 youth under the age of 25 at various stages of homelessness including unsheltered, in transitional housing and totally unsheltered. Officials say youth who experience homelessness are more likely to not finish high school, be victims of crime such as robbery, rape and physical and sexual assault, and to be perpetrators of illegal acts for survival including stealing, dealing drugs and breaking into cars and abandoned buildings. The Solid Foundations D.C. plan identifies 40 strategies under the umbrella of seven objectives with the goal of ending youth homelessness in the city by 2022. The objectives focus on improving communication between city agencies and their nonprofit providers to develop a consistent protocol for care and referral for services, increasing the capacity of service providers and offering wraparound services to youth who are identified as homeless. The plan calls for the development of individual housing plans before a child ages out of a city agency or system such as foster care and the Department of Youth Rehabilitation Services, as well as for providing more transitional housing and prevention services.

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5 Being homless can be overwhelming. However, Joseph Garilovich, cochair of the ICH Subcommittee on Youth, said that in order for the plan to be effective, it must be fully funded. In a council budget oversight hearing in early May, Garilovich said the currently proposed budget does not meet the funding goals of the plan in its first year. Greenwalt counted that the plan could still be effective and it would take time to properly scale

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service capacity. "We could have all the money in the world, but if we don't enough service providers, as we've seen with some of our adult programming," Greenwalt said. "We need to make sure we are scaling in a smart way. We need to make sure we can use the money that we ask for." The upcoming budget also calls for an additional $2.4 million investment in the Department

of Human Services' youth programming. The investment will be used for an expansion in the number of emergency bed units and transitional and rapid rehousing units. "Our goal is to help everyone get to a place of stability with a level of service that is tailored to their specific needs," said department Director Laura Zeilinger. "When we see that need is greater, we've been able to shift resources where the need is greater." WI

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string of successful duets with Johnny Mathis before her breakout pop hit, "Let's Hear it for the Boy." 2008 – Barack Obama clinches the Democratic presidential nomination, becoming the first black candidate to lead a major party into a campaign for the White House.

1864 – Solomon George Washington Dill, a poor white Southern man who supported an end to slavery and black demands for social justice, is murdered by angry whites for giving what some whites considered an "incendiary speech" to a group of South Carolina blacks. 1973 – Detroit's WGPR receives a license to become the JUNE 4 1961 – Soul crooner El DeBarge, who became a star with nation's first black-owned television station. his siblings in the early 1980s before enjoying a successful solo career, is born. 1972 – Angela Davis, famed civil rights activist and Black Panther Party affiliate, is acquitted by an all-white jury in San Jose, California, of conspiracy charges stemming from a 1970 courtroom shootout.

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AROUND THE REGION COLLINS from Page 1 promising career in the Army. The Rev. Darryl L. Godlock, pastor of Calvert County Baptist Church in Prince Frederick, said the Collins family hasn't yet thought about the upcoming legal proceedings, choosing instead to focus on the memory of their loved one. "We're just holding on to God's hand," said Godlock, who spoke on behalf of the family after the service. "We just want to bring some closure for them and allow some time to heal. We are not going to allow his legacy to die in vain. We are going to keep the name of Richard Collins alive and well." Collins, who had been recently commissioned as a second lieutenant in the Army and was set to graduate last week with a bachelor's degree in business administration, was stabbed early morning on May 20 at a bus stop on the University of Maryland campus in College Park while waiting on a Uber with two friends. The FBI will assist in the investigation because the suspect, white University of Maryland student Sean Urbanski, 22, of Severna Park, may have ties to a racist organization. He currently remains in custody. Both schools held vigils this week to not only honor Collins' memory, but also eradicate hate. Bowie State set up a memorial fund in Collins' name, and Uni-

versity of Maryland President Wallace D. Loh announced a plan to allocate $100,000 for creating diversity and inclusion programs. At Friday's service, family and friends told stories of how Collins, affectionately known as Richie, made them laugh, think and love. Michael Godfrey, Collins' uncle, said his nephew and his daughters were more like siblings than cousins, humorously recalling the time when Collins gave one of the girls a haircut with scissors. "Richie was something special," Godfrey said. "He stated his case why he was doing it, but [his wife and her sister] weren't buying it. I thought it was kind of amusing. It's the boy gene expressing himself, but they told me they weren't amused and at that point I wasn't amused, either." Three of Godfrey's daughters talked about their love for their "brother," who helped establish Bowie State's first lacrosse team. Kimberly Godfrey said Collins plotted "all their mischievous adventures while I just followed the lead." Kiersten Godfrey called him an entrepreneur for being a makeshift barber and showed how young men should treat her and her sisters. Kristal Godfrey and her "little brother" celebrated their birthdays in December and constantly debated each other. She also had a challenge for attendees.

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"Richie challenged me as a person and I did him, so today I want to challenge you to love," Kristal Godfrey said to a round of applause. "I'm talking about that fierce, unrelenting love â€Ś that's

kind. I'm talking about love that protects and stands up for what is right and what is wrong. I'm talking about a love that is not passive. A love that is bold and does not let hate to persist." Pearline Muckelvene, 20, who attended Bowie State with Collins before recently transferring to the University of Maryland to study psychology online, expressed outrage over his death. She made a bowtie adorned with red, white and blue stars to give to the Collins family during the service. "What is the University of Maryland doing for the family? [Saying] sorry? That's not good enough," she said while wearing a long-sleeve Bowie Start collar shirt. "He didn't deserve this. He's a true sweetheart." Some dignitaries and elected officials such as Sens. Ben Cardin and Chris Van Hollen of Maryland and state Sens. Joanne

Benson (D-District 24) of Landover and C. Anthony Muse (D-District 26) of Fort Washington didn't speak to the audience, but still came to offer condolences. "It's a life that someone thought they were wasting, but the legacy of [Collins'] life will go far beyond the years of what he would have lived down here," said Muse, who is also a minister. "We need to do a lot of work in our own communities and not put our heads in the sand as though we are a colorblind society. What we can do is love each other in spite of our color and not have to act like color does not exist." A poignant moment came after the service when uniformed members of the Bowie State ROTC slowly placed Collins' casket inside the hearse. His father, Richard Jr., who also served in the Army, put on an Army baseball cap, turned toward the hearse and saluted his son. WI

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PRINCE GEORGE'S COUNTY Candidates Seek Top Prosecutor's Spot in Prince George's County By William J. Ford WI Staff Writer @jabariwill

Prince George's County could have a new lead prosecutor next year and at least two people have already put their hats in the ring. Although the primary election is a year away, former Del. Aisha Braveboy and Mike Lyles, executive director for the county's Human Relations Commission, want to get an early start. Whoever's elected may replace Angela Alsobrooks, the first woman elected to the office who may pursue the county executive position currently held by Rushern L. Baker III. His four-year term expires next year and he's expressed interest in the governor's seat. Neither has made a formal decision.

The county's state's attorney office assists the Police Department and other law enforcement agencies to prosecute, research and oversee various cases annually. The office has dealt with several high-profile cases in the past year, including the May 20 fatal stabbing of black Bowie State University student Richard Collins III. The suspect is a white University of Maryland student. Braveboy, who served as a delegate in Annapolis from 2007 to 2015, said she would prosecute the case as a hate crime if the evidence and facts warrant that decision. "We cannot tolerate hate [and] discrimination in our community," said Braveboy, 42, who works as a manager of government affairs for the Children's National Health System in Northwest. "If we have

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crimes that are motivated by hate, then we need to call it as such and prosecute it as such." Lyles, a former chairman of the Bowie State board of visitors that serves as an advisory group to the school's president, released a statement May 23 on the Collins tragedy. "Perpetrators must be dealt with swiftly and firmly â€” with appropriate consideration if mental health is a factor â€” and law enforcement must have the proper

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resources to protect and serve as much as possible," he said. "We will do everything in our power to ensure his life was not taken in vain and Prince George's County does not become a safe harbor for such violent acts." As for Braveboy and Lyles, both want to aggressively prosecute career criminals, target companies who scam seniors for their finances and combat domestic violence, which the county has led statewide in domestic homicides.

Braveboy said, if elected, she would incorporate a robust data system to track trends of whether more robberies are being committed, or automobile thefts in a particular neighborhood. "We can't tolerate criminal behavior in our community, but it is not just about locking people up," Braveboy said. "A smart prosecutor would focus on safety and would look at crime holistically and not just pros-

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Rail Operations Control Center was suspended for 10 days because that person allowed the workers on the tracks, Lavin said the track workers are primarily responsible for being on the ground and the control center's role in the incident "was minimal." This marks the fifth time a Metro worker was nearly hit by a train this year. Metro board member Carol Carmody, who represents the federal government and chairs the committee, asked whether more details was provided to the FTA's safety directive from April. Lavin said Metro's written response was sent out April 28, with an additional letter on May 8 detailing rail operations and maintenance and safety improvements in the control center. In other business, the board approved for the new hours of operation to begin June 25, the same day

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PRINCE GEORGE'S COUNTY Prince George's Council OKs Fiscal 2018 Budget By William J. Ford WI Staff Writer @jabariwill After starting its meeting nearly an hour late Thursday, May 25, Prince George's County Council unanimously adopted a $3.8 billion 2018 fiscal year budget in less than 15 minutes. County Council Chairman Derrick Leon Davis read a prepared statement about the spending plan, which keeps the tax rate steady, anticipates millions of dollars in revenue from the MGM National Harbor casino resort and increases funds for public safety measures. "This new and balanced budget and a stronger economy uniquely position Prince George's County to take its rightful place as an economic engine in the region," Davis said during the session at the County Administration Building. "Credit for this belongs in great part [to] the people of Prince George's County." He said a one-time, $3.5 million contribution from the county's Economic Development Corp. Incentive Fund will fill a budget gap and help stabilize developmental disabilities service providers that support 2,800 residents on a waiting list for assistance. One of the main goals of the fund is to hire and retain employers and increase jobs. The plan calls for the money to last about two years until the state has a long-term plan to help fund organizations that assist people with intellectual and development disabilities. Advocates have said a subsidy became necessary after the county increased its minimum wage $2 above the state's figure. "We had the one-time opportunity and we were able to do it," Davis said of the EDC funding during a press briefing after the meeting. "It was the one thing that we all agreed must have been done regardless of the outcome this year." If County Executive Rushern L. Baker III approves the budget, it will go into effect July 1. Some educators expressed displeasure this week with a protest outside High Point High School in Beltsville, calling for an additional $97.7 million into the education portion of budget than previously requested by the school's superintendent, according to a proposed budget document for county revenues.

About $1.9 billion, or 65 percent, of the budget goes toward education, including expansion of pre-kindergarten, employee health insurance and career and technology equipment. The overall budget provides funding for 200 police recruits, 115 firefighters, 70 correctional officers and 25 deputy sheriffs. Theresa Mitchell Dudley, president of the county's teachers' union, said programs slated to be cut include expansion of peer and mentoring for new teachers and cultural competency training. "To say that you're committed to our children and economic improvement in the county and then not fully fund the school system doesn't make sense to me," she said after Thursday's meeting. "To add more additional correctional officers and additional police officers and not fund restorative practices, which could keep our children from getting involved in the school to prison complex in the first place, is ludicrous." Federal funding for initiatives such as the Purple Line light-rail project and a bid to relocate the FBI headquarters from Northwest to Prince George's could produce millions in tax dollars for the county. A judge ruled May 22 that officials with the Federal Transit Administration and state of Maryland failed to addressed how the Purple Line would affect Metro's ridership and safety concerns. State Transportation Secretary Pete K. Khan said in a May 12 court filing that without environmental approval by Thursday, June 1, the state "will no longer have sufficient cash flow to continue funding ongoing pre-construction activities." Federal, state and county officials and residents continue to wait on the General Services Administration to make a final decision on whether to move the FBI site to Greenbelt, Landover, or Springfield, Virginia. President Donald Trump has already proposed cuts to programs such as Medicare and community development block grants, which could affect the thousands of federal employees who reside in Prince George's. "I am extremely concerned about the budget nationally," Davis said. "If Washington sneezes, we are going to catch pneumonia. I am really afraid of what will happen federally." WI

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most effective ways to spread inclusive prosperity is by connecting residents to good paying jobs," Bowser said. "Through this partnership with the 100,000 Opportunities Initiative, we will be able to equip more young Washingtonians with the skills they need to succeed in D.C.'s job market, help them find jobs in the community, and get them on pathways to the middle class." The initiative will focus on recruiting and hiring youth from the most underserved communities in D.C. The 100,000 Opportunities Initiative, which claims to have already connected over 100,000 young people to jobs in cities such as Chicago, Los Angeles, Phoenix, Seattle, and Dallas, will work closely with the Bowser administration and other civic leaders across the region. They will begin identifying a network of community-based organizations to connect youth to jobs and pathways to success. The Opportunity Fair expects companies such as Starbucks, Five Guys, HMS Host, FedEx, Nordstrom, Macy's and Ulta to participate. At the Fair and Forum young adults in search for viable employment will have onsite interviews with employers; job application assistance; styling tips for the workplace; headshots and assistance creating a LinkedIn profile. They will also get personalized resume development support; interview tips and mock interviews; options for com-

pleting high school and college exploration; legal resources for justice involved youth and immigration services and support in mentor identification and job training programs. The Opportunity Initiative follows programs such as LEAP, Career Connections, the Mayor Marion S. Barry Summer Youth Employment Program, ASPIRE and PROJECT 500 that have made an effort to help residents throughout D.C. make professional connections, overcome employment barriers, start businesses and find jobs. Additionally, in 2015, Bowser expanded the Barry program to ages 22-24, so that young people in need can participate in the program and gain meaningful work experience, she said. Following the Opportunities Initiative success in Dallas with 700 jobs offered a few weeks ago, the group announced a new goal to hire one million youth by 2020. "In Washington, D.C., the coalition will work closely with the Office of Mayor Muriel Bowser and other civic leaders across the region as it begins identifying a network of community based organizations working to connect opportunity youth to jobs and pathways to success," Opportunity Fair said in a statement. "In the D.C. area, where an estimated 70,000, 10 percent, youth are disconnected from work and school, the coalition will aim to apply best practices from its work in other cities where it has already hired more than 100,000 young people." WI

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by William Reed "They don't represent me" is what most African-Americans say about the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP). Not only do most blacks retreat from the organization's name, too many are repulsed

by what it stands for and who runs it. As part of an effort to rearrange the organization "to better resist President Trump's agenda" the board of the NAACP dismissed president and CEO, Cornell William Brooks. But the majority of blacks couldn't tell you who the NAACP fired and know little of the organization's "staff retooling," despite it being America's oldest, largest and most widely recognized grass-roots-based civil rights organization. Generations of blacks know the NAACP as a tour de force for rights. The NAACP was formed partly in response to the continuing practice of lynching and the 1908 race riot. Appalled at the violence

committed against blacks, a group of white liberals called a meeting to discuss racial justice. Some 60 people, among them seven African-Americans (including W. E. B. Du Bois, Ida B. Wells-Barnett and Mary Church Terrell), joined the call. Nowadays, the NAACP is headquartered in Baltimore, with regional offices in New York, Michigan, Georgia, Texas, Colorado and California. Each regional office coordinates conferences for the region. In the U.S., the NAACP is administered by a 64-member board, led by a chairperson. The board elects the president and chief executive officer. Though few blacks knew of him, Brooks was the 18th president and CEO of the NAACP. He is a civil rights attorney, social justice advocate, fourth-generation ordained minister and "a coalition

builder" who sought a "multiracial, multiethnic and multigenerational society," millions of members strong. After Brooks' contract expires, Leon W. Russell and Derrick Johnson, the chairman and vice chairman of the board, respectively, will operate the organization. The group, however, has been eclipsed in many ways by the more youthful Black Lives Matter movement and is embarking on a listening tour to get ideas about how it can remain relevant. The Garveyites among us say, "every black should be a paid-up NAACP member." To be relevant to the country's 13 million blacks today, the NAACP will have to articulate their perspective and point of view. Instead of being subscribing members, contemporary blacks recoil from the name the group still uses: the once-common term colored people, referring to people of some African ancestry. Now, the storied organization formally a major player for full equality for blacks is decidedly partisan and out of sync with what black communities believe and want. Almost to everyone, Jews support B'nai B'rith. The NAACP does not have that cachet and

numbers among blacks. For lack of support among blacks, the group stumbles financially on an annual basis. Because more minorities than Blacks are discriminated against, the NAACP maintains that color is the basis for discrimination, hatred, and prejudice. The organization is a $25 million annual operation. As of 2007, the NAACP had 425,000 members. The NAACP boasts 2,000 member units across the country's states, cities, military bases, colleges, universities and high schools. Dissenters say the NAACP has stopped advancing colored people and is subservient to the Democratic Party and for every cause not related to the "advancement of colored people." For the NAACP to be relevant to blacks, it will need to: consider a name change, effectively combat local and national racism, decrease the size of the board of directors, decrease socialist and Democratic Party partisanship, and hire a female president and CEO, i.e., Condoleezza Rice or Michelle Obama. The job pays $150,000 a year, but requires a messianic figure to get a mass movement of blacks to think of the NAAACP as Jews do and support B'nai B'rith. WI

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to Comey's ouster. "The 9/11 commission consisted of five Democrats and five Republicans," Norton said. Nearly four months after assuming office, and after praising Comey for his investigation of Hillary Clinton, Trump's abrupt and questionable firing of the FBI director, who recently testified before the House Intelligence Committee that the FBI was investigating Russian interference and potential links to the Trump campaign, has only increased the urgency of an independent commission, Norton said. "President Trump's decision to abuse executive power to remove the man leading the investigation into Russian interference in our elections, including hacking of the Democratic National Committee and possible collusion between Russia and the Trump campaign, has created the ingredients for a constitutional crisis," she said. The controversy surrounding the firing has escalated to questions of whether the president has committed impeachable offenses or, at the least, tried to influence a federal probe. The New York Times this week reported that Trump had called Comey just weeks after the president took office and asked him when federal authorities were going to put out word that Trump was not personally under investigation. The newspaper cited as its sources two individuals who were briefed on the call. Comey told the president that if he wanted to know details about the bureau's investigations, he should not contact him directly but instead follow the proper procedures and have the White House counsel send any inquiries to the Justice Department, according to those people. After explaining to Trump how communications with the FBI should work, Comey believed he had effectively drawn the line in the sand after a series of encounters he had with the president and other White House officials that he felt jeopardized the FBI's independence. At the time, Comey was overseeing the investigation into links between Trump's associates and Russia. Those interactions included a dinner in which associates of Comey say Trump asked him to pledge his loyalty and a meeting in the Oval Office at which Trump told him he hoped Comey would shut down an investigation into Michael T. Flynn, Trump's former national security adviser. Trump has denied making the request. The day after the Flynn conversation, Reince Priebus, the White House chief of staff, asked Comey to help push back on reports in the

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'Crisis in Confidence' as Trump Pursues New FBI Chief By Stacy M. Brown WI Senior Writer As Donald Trump continues his search to replace fired FBI Director James Comey, Capitol Hill remains up in arms over the firing, which some said occurred because the ousted top cop refused to drop a potentially damaging investigation of the president. Congressional Black Caucus Chair Cedric Richmond (D-Louisiana) said the American people deserve to know the truth. "I call on Republicans to put patriotism before party and join Dem-

ocrats in creating an independent, bipartisan commission so we can get to the truth," Richmond said in a statement. "If they don't, then they'll be aiding and abetting collusion and cover-up. "The out-of-the-blue ouster of FBI Director James Comey is more proof that we need an independent, bipartisan commission to investigate any and all ties between the Trump administration and Russia," he said. "When the attorney general, who supposedly recused himself from the Russia investigation after it was revealed that he lied under oath about conversations with Russians, recom-

5 The firing of FBI Director James Comey has caused a firestorm in D.C. /Courtesy photo

mends firing the only person at the Department of Justice leading that investigation, then there is no one at the department who can be trusted to investigate. As ranking member [Elijah] Cummings has said, there is now a crisis of confidence at the Department of Justice. This administration can't be trusted to investi-

gate itself." D.C. Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton said an independent, bipartisan commission like what was formed to investigate the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks should strongly be considered to investigate Russia's interference in the U.S. elections — a probe that's led

D.C. Residents Fearful of Trump's Ties to Russia By Stacy M. Brown WI Senior Writer For the rest of the country, Washington, D.C., represents the nation's capital — a political haven for all that's good and just about everything that's wrong with politics. However, they can read or watch from afar. City residents, living in the shadows of a chaotic White House and not knowing what to expect next, don't have that luxury. "You could not have painted a more worst-case scenario," said Sandra Parker, 51, a personal assistant who works

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about six blocks from Capitol Hill. "This president is rewriting the history books for all the wrong reasons and you have to wonder when even the Republicans are going to get tired of this and start to feel the same kind of fear we all do." Donald Sawyer, a cable technician who lives in Southeast, said Trump's behavior not only leaves a lot to be desired from a leader, but could result in the president seeking therapy of some sort. "He appears to be unstable, which is what [former rival] Hillary Clinton said about him during the campaign,"

said Sawyer, 44. "And it's that craziness, that instability, that has many people — including me — a bit afraid. After all, this man has the code to nuclear weapons and he has the primary say-so in life-changing decisions." Fueling the fear, angst and uncertainty has been the firing of FBI Director James Comey who had been investigating possible ties Trump's campaign had with Russia and that country's interference with the 2016 election. Then, troubling reports came from two prolific media organizations — The New York Times and The Wash-

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United Citizens Celebrate Africa Day Citizens across the continent of Africa came together on May 25 in celebration of the 54th annual Africa Day, with a theme aimed at highlighting accelerated economic growth through investments in youth. The continent has one of the largest populations of people ages 35 and younger, and youth education in almost every African country has reportedly shown increase over the last 25 years, but not without obstacles in unemployment. "Celebrating Africa Day, to me, is recognizing not only what Africa has contributed to the rest of the world, willingly and/or unwillingly through slave trades, wars and colonization, but also through trade, cultural and civilizational exchanges," said Mohamed Saliou Camara, chair of the African Studies department at Howard University in Washington. "[And] also to see how much Africa has learned, acquired and borrowed from other civilizations." Formed in 1963 in honor of the creation of the Organization of African Unity — now known as the African Union (AU) — residents 5 Africans all over the continent unite from all across the continent took part in elaborate festivals, dance for their annual Africa Day. /Courtesy of performances and feasts in celebration of the strengths of Africa. www.proximofuturo.gulbenkian.pt

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The World Health Organization (WHO), a specialized agency of the United Nations specializing in international public health, recently made history with their election of their first African leader and director-general of the organization. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, physician and former health minister of Ethiopia, was elected On May 23 through a secret ballot to lead the organization. In a heartfelt speech during elections, Ghebreyesus laid out his mission for the agency. "Coming from this background, knowing survival to adulthood cannot be taken for granted, and refusing to accept that people should die because they are poor, I have dedicated my life to improving health, to reducing inequalities, to helping people everywhere live more productive lives," he said. The African Union represents 54 WHO member states.

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Many Countries Represent Africa at G-7 Summit Nation leaders from across Africa headed to the island of Sicily last week for the Group of Seven wealth nations (G-7) meeting for a solution to climate change. Though no agreement was met due to lack of clarity by U.S. President Donald Trump regarding greenhouse emissions cuts, many participants were overwhelmed by the support geared toward Africa. In opening remarks, Italian Prime Minister Paolo Gentiloni shed light on the importance of the meeting. "Perhaps the choice [to be in] Taormina and Sicily says much about how important our relations are with Africa," 5Countries including Ethiopia, Kenya and Gentiloni. "Today our discussion on Africa will focus on Nigeria represented Africa at the G-7 summit. the need for a partnership across all sectors … with inno- /Courtesy of Abdur Rahman Alfa Shaban vation and development our core objective." Moussa Faki Mahamat, the African Union Commission chairperson, was also in attendance.

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Despite being a treatable and potentially curable illness, hepatitis infects a large enough unwitting population to constitute an epidemic. Hepatitis â€” a virus causing chronic flu-like symptoms, jaundice, cirrhosis, liver disease and liver cancer â€” cripples D.C. with a mortality rate of twice the national average and a prevalence rate of 1.8 times the national average. According to Dr. Patrick Sullivan of Emory University, a lack of awareness by health providers and the general public is a contributing factor in the problem. "If people have access to good information, they'll find a good way to use it, " he said. A new, interactive public health website HepVu.org tackles this need by providing state-by-state hepatitis C data visualization through a user-friendly platform intended for health providers, health advocates and residents alike. "The [Centers for Disease Control and Prevention] and Emory wanted to address that there were inadequate data resources for health providers," said Sullivan, lead scientist on the new website, which he called "a useful tool for understanding how different areas of a community is affected by a particular disease." The site is the most recent byproduct of the Emory and CDC partnership, which seven years ago spawned AIDSVu, a parallel effort to make likewise historically limited geographic data for AIDS readily available to the public. With AIDSVu, users can view

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AIDS diagnosis rates by geography, race, transmission type, age and income level. "Both sites will accumulate more data at finer and finer geographic levels so that advocates can use it to improve their testing, treatment, or outreach education programs," Sullivan said. "Using our filters, health or advocacy organizations can find out which neighborhoods are most at risk and target them with door-to-door campaigns." Many advocates additionally use the site to educate local and state policymakers to health trends in their districts. Sullivan hopes for similar success with HepVu. "We want HepVu to provide the same accessible and relatable information about Hepatitis to states across the country." Depending on the strain, hepatitis can be transmitted sexually or via fecal matter and blood. The rate of transmission depends

on the strain, but populations with higher than average risk include MSM (men who have sex with men) and people who inject drugs. Those born between 1945 and 1965, or baby boomers, are disproportionately affected by hepatitis C. On average, boomers test positive for the hepatitis C antibody at much higher rates than any other segment, indicating past or current infection. All baby boomers, even those outside of high-risk populations who never received blood or organ donations prior to 1992, should get tested for hepatitis C. Symptoms can be life-threatening if not treated promptly. Vaccines exist for strains A and B. Hepatitis C is highly treatable and, in many cases, curable. At this point, HepVu only visualizes hepatitis C data, but more data on strains A and B can be found via CDC resources. WI

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Nationwide Afterschool Program Targets At-risk Youth WI Staff Report The U.S Dream Academy, a national afterschool program that seeks to break the cycle of intergenerational incarceration, will hold its annual fundraising gala on Tuesday, June 6 with a lineup of special guests that includes celebrity co-hosts Larenz Tate and Michelle Williams and Academy founder, Grammy nominee and gospel singer, Wintley Phipps. The 16th annual “Power of A Dream” gala with the theme “Igniting Dreams” will take place at the Washington Renaissance Hotel in Northwest under the direction of co-chairs Candace Matthews, region president, The Americas at Amway and Muriel Garr, vice president, Sun Trust Bank. Special musical performances will feature Phipps, the Takoma Academy Chorale and the DreamKids from Baltimore, Washington D.C., and Philadelphia. Since its founding in 1998, the

mission of the Dream Academy has remained empowering children at risk of future incarceration to maximize their potential by providing them with academic, social and values enrichment through supportive mentoring and the use of technology. With locations in seven U.S. cities, Baltimore, Houston, Indianapolis, Orlando, Philadelphia, Salt Lake City and Washington, D.C., the program challenges over 700 youth each day, equipping them with the tools they need to make their dreams a reality with the core values of faith, freedom, inspiration and integrity. This years’ honorees have shared their gifts to improve the lives of youth in their respective communities, also establishing themselves as advocates of science, education and philanthropy. The 2017 U.S. Dream Academy Award recipients include the following: France A. Córdova, director of the National Science Foundation (NSF) who will receive the President’s

Award for her work advancing all fields of scientific discovery, technological innovation and STEM education; Dr. David R. Williams, Professor of Public Health at the Harvard T. H. Chan School of Public Health and Professor of African and African

American Studies and of Sociology at Harvard University who will receive the Legacy Award for his innovative work in public health and sociology; and Wanda “Mama” Durant, mother of NBA superstar Kevin Durant who will receive the President’s Award for her national philanthropic community work with families and

HEALTH non-profit organizations. Sponsors for the gala include: Amway, Southwest Airlines, MarkerMan, Britt Worldwide, IBOAI, QTS, Protiviti, Matthew Family Trust and Lois and Leroy Peters. Since 2001, the annual gala has raised more than $17 million to assist with the provision of high-quality after-school programs specifically tailored for children living in high-risk communities. WI

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company, a position with an average base salary of $45,000, according to Glassdoor. The salary will exceed the $17 per hour Bedney said she would need to cover her expenses, which she learned during the program's financial literacy session. "I'm happy. My daughters are happy. I don't have much to complain about,” Bedney said. Several students fought back tears during the meeting with Grosso as they shared stories of battling homelessness, foster care and a revolving door of dead-end and minimum-wage jobs. Octavia Jackson, 26, said she began her new job May 1 because of the program. "I think this is a great way to learn from each other and work together to try and improve our city," said Grosso during the roundtable. "I hope each one of you gets full-time employment out of this opportunity, but more than that, an opportunity to grow, just as people." The program will open its door to another group of students in September and is poised to accept students for the city's Marion Barry Summer Youth employment program. WI

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EDUCATION Ala. Judge Allows Plan for Segregated School By Lauren Poteat WI Contributing Writer White students from an Alabama school responded to a recent court order allowing the segregation of Gardendale High by wearing “Blackface” – an act that has divided the community leaving many to ponder the future. And to allow Black citizens to voice their concerns, a local advocacy group led a press conference on May 24 at the high school where allegations of racism dominated the remarks.

“It is alleged, with photos attached, they went further to write ‘n....s’ on their Snapchat,” said a spokesperson from Outcast Voters League, the group behind the press conference now charged with representing the interests of the community’s Black residents. “These types of actions aren't tolerated within the [local] county school system . . . and should be investigated as hate crimes,” the spokesperson added. Neal Underwood, the father of one of the two students whose ac-

tions remain under examination by school officials, described what his daughter did as a stunt for a charcoal beauty treatment that had no racial implications. Although there seems to be evidence of racial slurs connected to photos featuring the youth in blackface posted on social media, the girl’s father insists it’s all been a misunderstanding, saying the photos had been taken months ago then somehow secured and posted by an unknown person or persons. “These two students don’t have a malicious bone in their bodies,” said Underwood, who added his daughter has since received death threats and has been removed from the Gardendale High School dance team since the posting of the questionable photos. Regarded as a symbol of racial oppression, blackface traces its origins to the theater where it became a popular makeup device beginning in the 1830s. Non-black performers used blackface to represent a black person to great popularity. It contributed to the spread of racial stereotypes such as the “happy-go-lucky darky on the plantation” or the “dandified coon.” Sparking a new wave of racial descent, just earlier this year in April, a U.S. District Judge Madeline Haika-

5 People in Alabama’s Gardendale County, located near Birmingham, push for the segregation of one county high school. /Photo courtesy www. al.com la from Gardendale passed a motion allowing the re-segregation of the county’s schools in the 88 percent white community after hearing the “Jefferson County Board of Education v. Gardendale City Board of Education” case. While the judge cited that she believed the town’s request to separate itself was motivated by race deeming it “deplorable,” she still voted in favor

of the request with reported cheers from a majority of white residents including Chris Segroves, president of the Gardendale Board of Education who further encouraged local school control. “We know that the community is anxious and ready to achieve its goal of a locally-led public school system. We are, too,” Segroves said. Despite her stance, the judge added that the school system must pay the county for Gardendale High School which cost Jefferson County $55 million to build seven years ago, also ordering that the city form a desegregation plan that should include a Black resident on its school board. Gardendale and Black plaintiffs have appealed the judge's order and plan to address a recent meeting with Jefferson County Schools Superintendent Craig Pouncey concerning the principal of Hueytown High School, recently arrested for obstruction of justice for not reporting sexual misconduct at the school. An attorney with the NAACP Legal Defense Fund said she’s disappointed by the judge’s decision. “There's no way to cure or to fix discrimination by allowing further discrimination to go forward,” Monique Lin-Luse said in a printed statement. WI

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The D.C. Public Charter School Board has voted to approve three new public charter schools for the 201819 academic year. The approved schools include Digital Pioneers Academy, The Family Place and North Star College Preparatory Academy for Boys. Three other applications were denied and two were withdrawn during the review process. "We're pleased to approve three schools that will meet the needs of

EDUCATION our diverse student community," said Darren Woodruff, chairman of the D.C. Public Charter School Board. "This was a rigorous process with a high standard of approval." Scott Pearson, the board's executive director, said the board undertook a detailed examination of each application. "We are committed to only approving the highest quality applicants," Pearson said. "In 2016, the board conditionally approved one of three applications. In 2015 and 2014, it approved only three out of eight and three of 10, respectively."

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The DCPS system will continue its tradition of participating in the Capital Pride Parade, aiming to make its schools safe and inclusive for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender students, staff and families. Register to walk with DCPS on Saturday, June 10. Supporters will meet no later than 4 p.m. for the lineup at the intersection of 23rd and O streets in Northwest. All DCPS teachers, staff, students, families and friends are welcome.

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teacher Milton Bryant recently won a $25,000 cash prize and a summer residency for his work as an extraordinary teacher at the Southeast school. Bryant listed as one of four teachers to receive the Fishman Prize for Superlative Classroom Practice in late May. "He's grown and developed into one of our most outstanding teachers. He truly cares about his students," said Principal Maisha Riddlesprigger.

Many schools in the District and elsewhere have gardens that are used to teach students about healthy eating and the process of growing plants and vegetables. But the program at River Terrace Education Campus goes a step further, aiming to give an often underserved population of students a chance to gain skills that they can use for permanent employment. "I didn't know what arugula was or what kale was, but I learned really

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fast," said Adrian Washington, who spends his Wednesday mornings at River Terrace Education Campus' farmers market in Southeast filling orders for teachers and community members."I learned everything I needed to keep it growing." River Terrace, which opened two years ago, serves 130 students from kindergarten to high school who have severe physical or intellectual disabilities.

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EDITORIAL D.C. Should Prepare for Pain if Congress Approves Donald Trump’s Budget All eyes have been on the circus of events that continue to unfold from the inner sanctums of Donald Trump’s Administration as his right-hand man and son-in-law, Jared Kushner, faces a host of unspeakable suspicions and unbelievable allegations that since the early days of Trump’s campaign, Kushner has been in cahoots with Russian officials – all on behalf of a master plan to ensure the election of “Daddy Dearest” as president. And yet, no one from Trump’s trusted circle, including the president, seems particularly worried. Meanwhile, the White House, breaking decades of tradition, continues to disallow the press to participate in televised press conferences, opting for off the record conversations and handfed press releases. The White House continues to discount the concerns of long-time, European allies who now wonder if they can truly count on America if and when they’re confronted by unspeakable acts of terrorist-induced violence on their shores – even as Trump paints a picture of success. We consider it to all to be a well-calculated smoke screen, formed so we’d be so distracted that we wouldn’t pay attention to Trump’s budget plan, quietly issued over a week ago. – a plan even worse for residents of the District than the president’s initial “skinny” version released in March. The plan calls for eliminating the area’s federal workforce by thousands, while also slashing millions of dollars from initiatives including affordable housing, job training and environmental safeguards and the National Institutes of Health. Blacks may believe they shouldn’t these cuts, but they’d be wrong as Trump’s budget would impact our communities in ways we could never have guessed including unprecedented cuts in both Medicaid and the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. Meanwhile, changes in the tax system would make it that much easier for the already filthy rich to become richer. D.C. residents already pay almost more in taxes than any other state in the U.S. while Congress remains in the familiar driver’s seat directing our future while we remain a voiceless, vote-less people. It all goes to show that we cannot count on Trump doing much of anything for us. But what will his fellow Republicans do and with whom will they stand as more clouds converge on our country’s horizon. Don’t worry about fearing a “Black planet” – fear those who just months ago promised a change from the status quo, a “draining of the swamp,” a new world order and a new beginning for those who, up to now, have been shut out from the American dream. It’s going to get much worse and quickly. Are you ready? WI

Who’s Really Paying Attention to President Trump? When will the Trump Administration stop shooting itself in the foot? The days are being numbered since Donald Trump took office – so are the number of missteps the administration has under its belt since “45” was sworn-in on January 20. Not only has President Trump experienced defeat over his promise to “repeal and replace” Obamacare, he has been dealt a series of blows from those who have leaked information about how chaotic and disorganized the White House is right now. His administration has continued to be discredited by wayward statements from his agency appointees including Education Secretary Betsy DeVos and his lone African-American appointee, Dr. Benjamin Carson. Meanwhile, questions continue to swirl about his relationship with the Russians, his undisclosed tax returns and the appearance of nepotism related to the hiring of his children and the family members of other White House staffers. If it were not for the fact that most news organizations act as if they are dependent on information from other media outlets to report the news, Trump’s “progress” to fulfill the promises he made to his voters would never see the light of day. For example, most Americans are familiar with Trump’s promise of bringing back jobs and growing the economy in his attempt to “Make America Great Again.” So why is he not being given some credit for an initiative he supports to reinstate WWW.WASHINGTONINFORMER.COM

TO THE EDITOR Don't Forget Flint Tragedy I was very moved by the article written by D. Kevin McNeir, "Flint Residents Still Suffering, Forgotten, Abandoned," in the May 18 edition of The Informer. The events that are ongoing for the residents of Flint, Michigan, are so unimaginable it's almost unbelievable that it's happening in America. But what's even more unbelievable is that if it weren't for your article, we would not have heard anything about this ongoing tragedy. This should be one of the front-page stories on every newspaper in the country. The whole country should be up in arms about what is happening in Flint, especially urban areas. No community should have to drink unhealthy water, not in Flint or anywhere else, period! We are not talking about some third-world country, we are talking about Flint, Michigan, a city in the state of Michigan, that's in the United States of America. The federal government should be putting as many resources as they can into fixing this problem right now, because if they don't they will be paying a much higher price in years to come. Larry Wallace Washington, D.C.

apprenticeships for high school graduates who may never make it to college? Trump recently met with the Chancellor of Germany to discuss the country’s successful apprenticeship program and he’s vowed to use their model to create 5 million paid opportunities for high school graduates and college students. Apprenticeship opportunities could make the difference for many of the high-

Gray Gets Seniors' Housing Plight Thank God for Ward 7 Council member Vincent C. Gray. I've worked, bought a home and retired in the District of Columbia, and I hope his Property Tax Relief Bill for seniors passes ["D.C. Council Pushes Property Tax Relief for Seniors," article by Tatyana Hopkins, May 25, 2017]. It is getting to be almost unbearable to live in the District of Columbia as a retiree. The price of everything is going up, especially food and utilities. I don't even wash my car or water my lawn because my water bill is so high. But this price of property thing is out of control. People are selling and buying houses for triple what I paid for my house; that's driving my property value up and my taxes up, but my income is staying the same. It's getting to the point that I can't afford to live here, but I'm not going to leave, so I say again, thank God for Vincent C. Gray. At least there is someone who seems to understand the pressure put on us by this crazy housing boom that's taking place in the District of Columbia. Curtis Walker Washington, D.C.

tech jobs that need to be filled today. And what about the commitment he has received from a growing number of corporations including Ford and Charter Communications who have made promises to Trump to create thousands of jobs to put Americans back to work? As a businessman, Trump has looked his colleagues directly in the eyes for assurance that they

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will fulfill their commitments to produce job and training opportunities for those Americans who need them. Americans, particularly African Americans, need to sift through the noise to take better account of what the president is doing and be prepared to step into those jobs as opportunities arise. Clearly, all of what Trump says or does may not all be good, but it may not all be bad, either. WI

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OPINIONS/EDITORIALS Guest Columnist

By Rep. Eddie Bernice Johnson

The Topic of Mental Health Cannot Be Tabled During the month of May, we recognize Mental Health Month, and raise awareness for the millions of Americans living with a mental health condition. Since 1 in 5 adults, or approximately 43.8 million people, will experience mental illness during their lifetime, it is safe to say that everyone is affected by this issue. Approximately 20.2 million adults in the United States experience a substance use disorder each year and 50 percent of them

have a co-occurring mental illness. Quite often people are alarmed when you begin discussing mental health, but there is only one way to overcome that fear and that is through transparency and awareness. According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, mental health includes our emotional, psychological and social well-being. It affects how we think, feel and act. This year, Instagram launched a #HereForYou campaign, which encourages users of the social media platform to open up about their mental health. Since the launch,

teens and young adults have been taking to social media to share their stories of overcoming the obstacles of mental health and leaning on each other in a safe space by offering friendship, support and collaboration. As a result of this campaign, Instagram has become a social media platform where users can post about feelings and mental health as a coping mechanism and get support from those who share their experiences and those who don't. The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) also provides several forums for individuals with

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mental health issues or substance use disorders to speak freely and without judgment. I believe it is vital for individuals with mental health issues to be able to talk openly and without facing unnecessary stigma. However, communities of color do face higher levels of stigma, receive less access to treatment, and are less likely to receive treatment. In fact, even though the prevalence of mental illness by race is similar between white adults and black adults, the use of mental health services among these adults differs. According to NAMI, white males use 11.3 percent of mental health services and white fe-

males use 21.5 percent of mental health services while black males use 6.6 percent and black females use 10.3 percent. This may be due to a culturally insensitive health care system, less health insurance coverage, racism in health treatment settings, or general mistrust of health care providers. Unfortunately, there are serious consequences for a lack of treatment. Untreated mental illness can cause further emotional, behavioral, or physical health problems. We have seen the impacts

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By Raynard Jackson

Brooks' Firing Shows NAACP Doesn't Have a Clue

Once again the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) has proven why it is the Hillary Clinton of the civil rights movement. The NAACP used to be a storied organization, that was a major player in the historic fight for full equality for blacks in America; that was before they got bought out by the Democratic Party in the early 1970s; before they bowed downed to the alter of the homosexual community; and before they sold themselves to the likes of

radical liberal, George Soros and his open borders crowd who believe that everyone has a right to be in the U.S., legally or illegally. The equality that the NAACP once sought was not predicated on some "special" rights or entitlements that some groups wanted the courts to create out of thin air (gay rights). The NAACP and blacks wanted the rights that the U.S. Constitution already said we were entitled to. In other words, the NAACP simply wanted the government to enforce the laws on the books, not create new ones. Like Clinton, the NAACP can never seem to bring itself to accept responsibility for any of their own

actions, and, to them, the plight of the black community can always be blamed on others. This Clintonian tic led them last Friday to fire their latest president and CEO, Cornell William Brooks. Brooks should have never been hired for this post — the national board selected him three years ago because they wanted someone that was easy to control. Brooks was a horrible speaker and wasn't as charismatic as some of their past leaders, but he was easily controlled. Since the 1970s, the NAACP has only had two heads, who made any difference in America and the organization; those two people were Benja-

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min Hooks and Bruce Gordon. Hooks was an icon of the civil rights movement and a staunch Republican. Richard Nixon appointed him to serve on the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) in the early seventies. He was the first black to ever serve on this commission and is singularly responsible for the diversity in media ownership that we see today. Without Hooks, networks like BET and TV One never would have existed. But somehow, the NAACP rarely mentions Hooks' Republican ties in any of the group's written literature, but I digress. Maybe Hooks' speech at the

NAACP's 1990 convention is why they sanitized his Republican linage. During the speech, Hooks said that, "It's time today … to bring it out of the closet: No longer can we proffer polite, explicable, reasons why black America cannot do more for itself. … I'm calling for a moratorium on excuses. I challenge black America today — all of us — to set aside our alibis." Ouch! Bruce Gordon came from a family with deeps roots in the civil rights movement, but he chose to make his mark on America by working his way

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By Marian Wright Edelman

Trump's Cruel War on Children Our nation's budget should reflect our nation's professed values, but President Trump's 2018 federal budget, "A New Foundation for America's Greatness," radically does the opposite. This immoral budget declares war on America's children, our most vulnerable group, and the foundation of our nation's current and future economic, military and leadership security. It cruelly dismantles and shreds America's safety net laboriously woven over the past half century to help

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and give hope to the 14.5 million children struggling today in a sea of poverty, hunger, sickness, mis-education, homelessness and disabilities. It slashes trillions of dollars from health care, nutrition and other critical programs that give poor babies and children a decent foundation in life to assure trillions of dollars in tax cuts for millionaires and billionaires and powerful corporations who do not deserve massive doses of government support. The cruel Trump budget invests more in our military — already the most costly in the world — but denies vulnerable children and youths the income, health care, food, hous-

ing and education supports they need to become strong future soldiers to defend our country. Seventy-one percent of our 17- to 24-year-olds are now ineligible for military service, because of health and education deficits. President Trump invests in fighting those he sees as outside enemies through weapons and walls and turns his back on the internal enemies that threaten the basic domestic needs of our people — health care, housing, education and jobs that pay living wages. The Congress and the people of the United States must reject President Trump's 2018 budget and the mean-spirited values it reflects.

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The president's 2018 budget: • slashes $610 billion over 10 years from Medicaid, which nearly 37 million children rely on for a healthy start in life and which pays for nearly half of all births and ensures coverage for 40 percent of our children with special health-care needs. The budget also assumes passage of the more than $800 billion additional cuts in Medicaid included in the American Health Care Act for a total Medicaid massacre of more than $1.4 trillion over 10 years; • rips $5.7 billion from CHIP (Children's Health Insurance Program), which covers nearly 9 million children in working families ineligible

for Medicaid; • Snatches food out of the mouths and stomachs of hungry children by slicing $193 billion over 10 years from the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), which some still call food stamps. SNAP feeds nearly 46 million people, including nearly 20 million children. This cut is an unprecedented 25 percent reduction in a core safety net program that in 2014 lifted 4.7 million people, including 2.1 million children, out of poverty. • chops $22 billion over 10 years

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OPINIONS/EDITORIALS Guest Columnist

By Austin R. Cooper Jr.

The Legacy of John Fitzgerald Kennedy President John Fitzgerald Kennedy would have turned 100 on May 29. At the age of 43, he became the youngest man elected to ever assume the presidency on Jan. 20, 1961. Interestingly, he succeeded the oldest man to serve, Dwight D. Eisenhower, who was 62 when he took the oath in 1953. For many around the world, President Kennedy represented a new

generation. Historian Arthur M. Schlesinger Jr. once wrote, "The capital city, somnolent in the Eisenhower years, had suddenly come alive with the release of energy which occurs when men with ideas have a chance to put them into practice." Kennedy was the first president to have been born in the 20th century as well as the first veteran of World War II to win the White House. Indeed, his heroic actions in saving the lives of fellow crew members after a Japanese destroyer destroyed Patrol Boat 109, proved helpful in his political career. Today, President Ken-

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nedy remains the only occupant of the White House to have ever won a Pulitzer Prize, awarded in 1957 for a short series of biographies, "Profiles in Courage." In his inaugural address, President Kennedy said: "Let the word go forth from this time and place, to friend and foe alike, that the torch has been passed to a new generation of Americans – born in this century, tempered by war, disciplined by a hard and bitter peace." He concluded by saying, "And so, my fellow Americans: ask not what your country can do for you — ask what you can do for your

country." An extremely gifted orator, the speeches given by President Kennedy during his 1,000 days in office contained numerous phrases that seemed designed to one day be carved in stone. The timelessness of his words have addressed and comforted many since his death across the globe. During his presidency, John F. Kennedy became a magnetic figure. Four months before his assassination in November 1963, 59 percent of Americans polled claimed that they had voted for him. However, in ac-

tuality, only 49 percent had done so. After that fateful day in Dallas, the number grew to 65 percent. As is often the case with our American heroes and she-roes, he became more popular in death then in life. The accomplishments of President Kennedy's short presidency include the following: • Peace Corps: Established in March 1961, this program enables American volunteers to help in developing nations in areas such as farming, education, health care and

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By Julianne Malveaux

Good News for Some in the Class of 2017

The college class of 2017 is in a better employment position than any college class in a decade. With the unemployment rate, at 4.4 percent, lower than we've seen it since 2007, and with wages ticking up (although too slowly), today's college graduates are far better off than their colleagues who graduated in 2008, when the Great Recession caused employers to rescind job offers that had already been made

in writing. Now, the human resource management company Korn, Ferry, Hay, says that the average graduate will earn $49,785, up three percent from last year. Accounting for inflation, 2017 grads will earn 14 percent more than graduates ten years ago. The biggest winners are those in the STEM areas. Software developers and engineers, earn more than $63,000 a year, while actuaries, science researchers, and environmental professionals earn at least $58,000. In contrast, those who work in call centers as claims examiners, or customer

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service reps have earnings at the bottom of the distribution. In any case, most of those who graduate this month have jobs already lined up! While a welcoming job market is a foundation for career success, my recent interview with Julie Silard Kantor, the founder of Twomentor, suggest that good job market news isn't enough. Julie's company helps corporations develop and foster a mentoring culture so that experienced employees can help new workers learn the ropes, and learn the corporate culture. Much of corporate cul-

ture is unwritten, but even new employees are penalized when they don't appear "in sync" in prevailing culture. Too often this works against African-American employees when "collegiality" translates into promotions. Mentors can often smooth the way for those who aspire to move up in the workplace. Of course, African-American college graduates will have a more difficult time than their white counterparts, both because African-Americans experience higher unemployment rates and because African-American students are

less likely to concentrate in the STEM areas than their counterparts. It will be interesting, however, to see how those African-American graduates, especially HBCU graduates, fare in this labor market. Universities like Morgan State and Howard, and colleges like Spelman and Hampton, have high concentrations of STEM graduates, but unfortunately too many companies don't even bother to recruit at these colleges. If companies want to do more than diversity

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By Askia Muhammad

Racism, Self-Hatred Diminishes Metrobus Service Imagine, if you will, this scene at a busy downtown bus stop. A 65-year-old-plus white man, leaning on his cane, just inches from the front of a Metrobus. The man refuses to move, to let the bus proceed because he wants to get on board. The black bus driver refuses to allow the old man to board and shuts down the bus. You can't fix your mind to picture an elderly white man blocking a bus from moving be-

cause he wants to board the bus, and a black bus driver refusing him. Your mind will not process such an image. It can't happen in fast-gentrifying Washington, D.C. But it happened to me. I had an adventure on a D.C. Metrobus Thursday morning, May 25. I was on the S-9 bus, southbound on 16th Street at about 10:30 a.m. An S-2 which goes closer to my job passed my bus. Both buses stopped at U Street. I got off and hurried toward the bus in front, trying to get the driver to see me and stop, but

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the bus (coach #5479 S-2 Federal Triangle) pulled away. I got back on my original bus. At P Street, both busses were stopped at the same red light. My driver blew his horn and signaled to the bus in front that a passenger would like to transfer. I got alongside the S-2 bus in front, all the way past the back door, waving my arms and my cane so he could see me in his rearview mirror. I could certainly see him. As I approached the front, the light changed and the driver pulled away despite my shouts and waving in his

face. I hit the side of the bus thinking maybe he hadn't noticed me. He kept going. I get back on my original bus. At M Street, the last stop both have in common, my original driver pulled along the left side of the S-2 Federal Triangle coach #5479 so he couldn't pull out into the traffic and not see me approaching and trying to board. By now, I had my suspicions, so I walked right in front of the bus, instead of going to the sidewalk. When I got to the bus he wouldn't open the door. But

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I was directly in front of him and he could not drive away again, without striking me. By now I was getting angry at his belligerence, but he couldn't depart and I wouldn't move. Again, picture a white man in my shoes. You can't do it. The driver would let any white passenger board the bus immediately. I know bus drivers have been assaulted, spit upon and abused by rowdy passengers on some inner city routes recently, so

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LIFESTYLE Black Astronaut Pens Inspirational Memoir

By Lauren Poteat WI Staff Writer

Leland Melvin, retired black astronaut and former NFL player, has penned an inspirational memoir dedicated primarily to underserved youth. Melvin's "Chasing Space: An Astronaut's Story of Grit, Grace, and Second Chances," released on May 23, takes readers on an in-depth journey through real-life experiences, triumphs and challenges from the NFL to outer space. The Lynchburg, Virginia, native, who is a former wide receiver for the Detroit Lions and is now an engineer, had the unique opportunity to travel into space twice. His riveting

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book details the obstacles throughout his life that would ultimately lead to him becoming one of the nation's most sought-after astronauts, with a central theme of placing children first. "The more that I thought about it, this journey of a skinny black kid from a small southern town going into space, with all the other things happening in our country and the world, the more I thought about telling an inspirational story of hope, second chances and grace," he said. Melvin, who was named the NASA Associate Administrator for Education in 2010 after developing the nation's five-year Science, Technology, Engineering and Math-

5 Leland Melvin is the only astronaut in history to play in the NFL. /Courtesy photo

ematics (STEM) education plan and served as co-chair on the White House's Federal Coordination in STEM Education Task Force, also made sure to include a different ver-

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sion of his book for children, titled "Chasing Space: Young Readers' Version," complete with hands-on experiments and activities for boys and girls ages 8-12. "Whenever I go into classrooms, I never choose the words 'man in space program,'" Melvin said. "There are so many little girls listening who then say 'this is not for me,' and then they don't go into math and science like Katherine Johnson did." Johnson, an accomplished black physicist and mathematician, was the focal point of the recent blockbuster film "Hidden Figures," which told the story of three black women who were integral to NASA's space program in the 1960s. "When I think about the movie 'Hidden Figures' and how long she lived her life unnoticed — Until 'Hidden Figures' came out, no one knew that a black woman used a pencil to calculate how to get John Glenn around the planet," Melvin said. "How many other 'Hidden Figures' are there? How many people know that a black man played in the NFL and then went into space? "I want kids to know that there are a lot of black people doing really incredible things and I want them to know that they can do the same things — that is my mission," he said. Next spring, Melvin will appear in "One Strange Rock," a National Geographic Channel event series

that explores life on Earth and its rarity in the universe. He will also host the Lifetime show "Child Genius" and serve as a judge for ABC's "BattleBots." In the poignant story of his journey from the gridiron to outer space, Melvin chronicles his time as a mission specialist for two flights aboard the shuttle Atlantis and working on the International Space Station. "In spacewalk training, the International Space Station and Space Shuttle submergs underneath 30 feet of water so that you can actually float like you're in space," he said. "As they were lowering me into the water, one of the things they forgot to put in my helmet was this little pad on your neck ring that allows you to clear your ears as you go down into the water. "I was straining to clear my ears and could not hear a thing," Melvin said. "All I heard was static and white noise. The exercise was immediately stopped as blood poured from my ear and I was rushed to the emergency room. I just knew I would never be able to go into space, but I didn't give up and I remembered what my friend Janette had prophesied to me some time before, telling me that I would fly into space one day. And I did — twice. "I want to connect with the youth and let them know that obstacles will come, but you can overcome it and be do anything that you put your mind to," he said. WI

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By Floyd Nelson Special to The Informer via NNPA When Arikana was a little girl growing up in Zimbabwe, her mother would place her on her lap and tell her bedtime stories. "All of the stories started the same way: 'In the beginning …'" Arikana still remembers her mother's stories and how each story was full of challenges and adventures, but in the end, each story ended in victory, "if you rise above the situations." Now, years later, Arikana has grown up to become a wife, a mother of five children, a medical doctor, a successful businesswoman and a philanthropist. Ask her, and she will tell you plenty stories about her challenges, adventures, and victories. One of her most recent victories took place a few months ago when she became the Permanent Repre-

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sentative to the United States for the largest, continental collective body of African countries in the world — the African Union (AU). Founded in 2002 as the Organization of African Unity, AU is dedicated to encouraging economic development and political stability through increased cooperation between its 55 member states. "I am deeply honored to represent not one, not two, but all 55 countries of the African Union to the United States," she said. "It is a responsibility I do not take lightly and given the world in which we live today, Africa's growth, prosperity and unmatched potential has never been as high on every nation's priority as it is today. Now, more than ever, people are taking notice of Africa." Indeed, people are taking notice as evidenced when Arikana, now Ambassador Dr. Arikana Chihombori-Quao, recently was invited to the White House.

Chihombori-Quao said besides the obvious potential wealth generation and strategic political reason behind the world's focus on Africa, there is another reason, an innate one. "Mother Africa is the birthplace and the root of all humanity. I may have been born in Africa, you may have been born in the U.S. or China or Russia, but we are all African. Science tells us that every single person alive today, and every single person who ever lived, is African. You're not an African because you were born in Africa. You're an African because Africa was born in you." Many would think being a busy doctor with thriving medical practices and health care businesses in the United States and Africa would be enough, but 2003 Chihombori-Quao's drive and passion extended beyond health care and into hospitality and real estate with the purchase of what is now the Durban

Manor Hotel and Conference Centre. A holdover from colonial English rule in South Africa, the building is over 150 years old. It had been a"Gentleman's Club." No women nor people of color were allowed. The membership was white male only and it is said the hotel was the site of the decision-making process that established apartheid, a policy, and system of entrenched segregation that lasted for decades in South Africa. "When my husband and I bought the facility, we erased that legacy of racial and gender discrimination. We changed the club's name Durban Club Hotel to Durban Manor Hotel and Conference Center thereby changing a majestic property of a bygone era from an apartheid haven to the people's home away from home," said Chihombori-Quao who is now president and CEO of the property. Chihombori-Quao and her husband consider erasing legacies of racial and gender discrimination a real

personal quest, not a quixotic one. In 2010, they turned their attention to the U.S. when the ambassador purchased a former slave plantation. Located in the rolling hills of Tennessee, overlooking the Cumberland River,"Clearing Plantation," since 1799, sat on hundreds of acres of land staunchly dedicated to slavery and, later, to the Confederacy. Now, thanks to Chihombori-Quao's efforts, a building once dedicated to preserving America's"vile institution has become a place that honors our enslaved ancestors" and the land of their birth. "We call it 'Africa House' and I have used it to host dignitaries, leading journalists and business people from around the globe, especially Africa and the diaspora," said Chihombori-Quao."We have had enumerable discussions on pivotal issues affecting the African continent and ways to enhance its development." In its August 2013 issue, Essence magazine noted the transformation,"From slave plantation to Africa House" as one of the top 10

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Gospel Choirs Team for WPA's 50th Anniversary Fete By Eve M. Ferguson WI Contributing Writer

Though it may be hard to fathom that they have been a part of the community for so long, Washington Performing Arts (formerly Washington Performing Arts Society) will celebrate its Silver Jubilee with the Men, Women and Children of the Gospel Choirs in a rare combined concert Friday, June 2 at the Music Center at Strathmore in Bethesda. For their 50th anniversary, the choirs will present "Renew," curated by WPA Gospel Choirs Artistic Director Stanley J. Thurston and

Michele Fowlin, director of the Children of the Gospel Choir. The program will focus on four elements: Mind, Earth, Body and Spirit, each having its own musical selections intended to inspire hope and healing in trying times. Narrated by Jacquie Gales Webb of WHUR-FM, a thread between each section is presented in a script written by Tony Award-winning lyricist/playwright Murray Horowitz that combines the traditional, the original, the contemporary and the reconstructed sounds of gospel music in a presentation that will also premiere two compositions —

"DC Water" by renowned folk/ blues musician Toshi Reagon and "Dwelling," penned and arranged by Stanley J. Thurston. The two new songs were commissioned by WPA. Other works by artists as diverse as Marvin Gaye, Hezekiah Walker, Richard Smallwood and late D.C. legend Chuck Brown will round out the program. Numerous notable alumni from throughout the choirs' 25-year legacy will return for guest performances, including Annisse Murillo and C. Anthony Bryant, both whom were once members of the Children of the Gospel Choir. "In putting together this program

5 Men & Women of the Gospel Choir. /Courtesy of Washington Performing Arts

for the Men, Women & Children of the Gospel Choirs' Silver Jubilee, Michele Fowlin and I wanted to showcase the versatility of the choirs and the unique ability of music to renew and refresh the mind and the spirit," Thurston said. "I'm thrilled that the choirs will be able to share some remarkable works with our local audience, including two brand new works and several pieces by local gospel luminaries, Richard Smallwood, James Glover and Evelyn Simpson Curenton."

The occasion will also mark the official release date for the Men, Women & Children of the Gospel Choirs' debut album, "Why Do We Sing?" which will be available after the concert. There will also be an after-party to give the audience an opportunity to interact with the performers and reflect on the evening with the presenters. Tickets for "Renew" are available through WPA's website, WashingtonPerformingArts.org. WI

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Famed comedian, actress, producer, author and humanitarian Caryn Elaine Johnson, better known as Whoopi Goldberg, made a rare appearance Saturday at the Strathmore Theatre in Maryland, giving fans a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to experience her comedic talents live. Goldberg, one of 12 entertainers and the only black entertainer to garner the industry "Grand Slam" of a Grammy, Golden Globe, Emmy and Tony, was welcomed to the May 27 event by a sold-out audience. "I am the American dream," she said. "I am the epitome of what the American dream basically said. It said you could come from anywhere and be anything you want in this country. That's exactly what I've done." As just the second black woman ever to win an acting Oscar, Gold-

berg's thought-provoking stand-up comedy routine did not shy away from risqué topics including sexual orientation, racial disparity and America's new president. "The new guy is not the issue," Goldberg confidently proclaimed, "It's all the folks around his a--, make sure you vote and check s--- out … and let's look for somebody who's going to cut student debt." In addition to her rapid-fire jokes and quick comedic wit that allowed her to keep her audience captivated with laughter during a brief microphone malfunction, Goldberg also addressed the hurdles for a woman of color in the entertainment business during a Q&A session with the audience after the show. "Well I'll tell you, if you take a take all the groups of women in color that are in television on all the networks, opportunities are there," Goldberg said. "Executives not so much, writ-

ers and folks running their own stuff not so much, but it's happening. … It's moving slow and it's going to be slow, because people can't help what they've been raised to believe." Goldberg — whose lengthy list of credits include "The Color Purple," "Ghost," "The Lion King," "Sister Act" and its sequel, and "How Stella Got Her Groove Back," as well as her stint as moderator of ABC's Emmy Award-winning show "The View" — outlined her future plans of producing, including "According to Alex," a docu-series following Alex Martin Dean, the daughter of Goldberg, and her children, scheduled to premiere on Centric in October. WI

5 Whoopi Goldberg delights audiences with an evening of laughter-filled storytelling. /Courtesy of Strathmore Theatre

Joe Madison Signs Multi-Year Deal with SiriusXM

Veteran Talk Radio Host Tells Listeners: ‘Do Something about It’ WI Staff Report Legendary national talk radio host and human rights activist Joe Madison has signed a new exclusive multiyear contract with SiriusXM. Under the long-term agreement, “Joe Madison The Black Eagle” will continue to air daily on SiriusXM’s Urban View channel 126, 6 – 10 a.m., On Demand and through the SiriusXM app. Listeners can expect to hear Madison discuss the political news of the day with leading politicians, newsmakers and experts and challenge his listeners and himself to “do something about it.” Widely recognized by the talk media industry, Urban View’s marquee host has interviewed an impressive roster of top world leaders including President Barack Obama and Secretary of State Hillary Clinton on multiple occasions and regularly welcomes members of Congress, community leaders, diplomats and other notable guests. Madison, who joined SiriusXM in 2001, expressed pride over the conversations held daily on his show. “At a critical time for our nation, when politics and race relations seem to be the driving forces behind the news, I feel honored to have the continued opportunity to have this influential platform that helps affect change,” he said. 5Ak A constant participant in the politi-

cal and national debate, “Joe Madison the Black Eagle” broadcasts from SiriusXM’s studios in the District, furthering the conversation on national politics, policing and race relations while crafting solutions to the problems plaguing the African-American community. In early 2015, Madison hosted a special record-setting 52-hour broadcast of his SiriusXM show and raised more than $250,000 for the Smithsonian’s National Museum of African American History and Culture and later broadcast live, exclusively, during the museum’s historic inauguration. The National Association of Black Journalists selected him as a finalist for his documentary USA & Cuba Reconnected based on his historic broadcast from Cuba in June 2015 – the first national American radio talk broadcast from the island nation in more than 50 years. A former executive director for the NAACP in Detroit, Madison has served on the National Board of Directors of the NAACP and currently serves as a member of the Board of Governors of the American Red Cross. He recently became a nominee for induction into the National Radio Hall of Fame. The Urban View channel serves as the radio home of diverse African-American programming on SiriusXM. For more information on SiriusXM, visit www.siriusxm.com. WI

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New Book Highlights Jamaican Culture Through Proverbs By William J. Ford WI Staff Writer @jabariwill Some people who've traveled to Jamaica, or encountered some of the native Islanders in the states may have wondered what they sometimes say. For instance, "A nuh ebry ting gud fi eat gud fi taak." Translation: "It is not everything that is good for eating is good for talking." The meaning: "Warning — there is no need to talk about, or share everything that you know." This and 364 other proverbs are noted in a new book, "My Papa Used to Say: A Daily Dose of Jamaican Proverbs Dispensing Wit, Wisdom, Advice, and Humor," by Hyacinth Holder, who heard these

sayings growing up in Jamaica from her father, Robley Melville Swaby, a man who stayed in church all day Sunday and who she rarely saw in his bed sleeping "because he was always working." The retired pharmacist, who graduated from Howard University in Northwest in 1969, held a book signing Saturday, May 27 at The Jerk Pit, a Jamaican restaurant in College Park. Dozens of family, friends and acquaintances came to support not only her, but her son Lou Holder, an anchor on Comcast Sportsnet Mid-Atlantic and communications professor at Prince George's Community College in Largo, who helped arrange the event. Former Washington Redskins linebacker and four-time Pro Bowl

honoree Ken Harvey stopped by to purchase a book to share with his wife of Jamaican descent and their two sons. "I think sometimes the wisdom of the past gets lost and we need to embrace it," he said. "Sometimes what people say in the simplest form says a lot." The book is filled with humorous aphorisms such as the one for March 22: "Dem a batty an' bench" translated to "they are buttocks and bench" that means "they are extremely close friends." The book also offers sincere advice such as a June 10 proverb: "Wen cowtail kut aff, Gad Almity brush fly" deciphered to "when a cow loses its tail, God brushes away flies." The connotation: "God takes care of those in need." Saturday became a spiritual and emotional relief for Alison Panton, whose mother died of Alzheimer's exactly one year to the day of the book signing. "My mother and [Holder] were both pharmacists in Jamaica. She was one of the first people to send me money to help bury my mom," said Panton, a Laurel resident. "This

5 Leon Harris, NBC4 anchor gets his book signed by Hyacinth Holder, author of "My Papa Used to Say" at the Jerk Pit on May 27 in College Park, Md. /Photo by Roy Lewis

is a good distraction being here." Besides Holder signing books and taking pictures, she also gave brief history and geography lessons on how some dialects can be spoken on different parts of the island. Holder hopes readers will laugh and learn about her Jamaican heritage, but also understand their own culture. "[Holder's father] used to always say, 'there's so much good in the worst of us, so much bad in the best

of us. It behooves none of us to say anything about the rest of us,'" she said with her husband of 52 years, Neville Holder, standing nearby. "Learn from others who have been there and you'll understand what you have in life." Holder will be at the Jamaican Jerk Festival on June 18 at RFK Stadium in Southeast. To purchase a book, go to www.mypapausedtosay. com. WI

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ARIES A spontaneous decision may require you to follow up with a more in-depth

assessment of what you've gotten yourself into. Spontaneously volunteering your time to a project may feel good, but you might need to be more businesslike if you're to gain some advantage from your efforts. A delightful event or meeting could also brighten the days ahead. Lucky Numbers: 3, 15, 21

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TAURUS A bright idea could net you a bargain or entice you to do something for a good friend without asking anything in return. But you might want to research your options when it comes to taking risks, especially if you're about to move into new territory. You may feel better if you know what's coming rather than going with the flow and hoping for the best. Lucky Numbers: 13, 18, 25

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GEMINI A flash of inspiration or a conversation with a friend could help you share your insights on social media and attract those who may be on the same wavelength. If you're planning a social event or get-together, a more practical approach may be needed. Don't rely on everything being all right on the big night. Lucky Numbers: 2, 6, 30 CANCER If certain issues seem to be holding you back and keeping you from making

progress, the present blend of influences could encourage you to separate the various strands. It might be time to release the deep-seated emotions that consume a lot of your energy, especially if you're trying to keep them from surfacing. Regarding work, a new contact could be very helpful. Lucky Numbers: 32, 42, 57

LEO While you might relish the chance to go on a spontaneous trip, certain issues may

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need to be dealt with first. It might not be wise to neglect one task if it means that you fall out of favor with a boss or other key figure. If you do well, you may be rewarded. Go easy over the weekend, someone may not be as they seem. Lucky Numbers: 37, 45, 50

By Terri Schlichenmeyer WI Contributing Writer Your Daddy is the King of the House. He's the smartest person you know. He can run fast, jump high, and his words make things happen. He's strong, cool and funny; he's always making you laugh. And in the new book "My Daddy Rules the World," words and pictures by Hope Anita Smith, you'll read all about him. Your daddy is many things to you. He's friendly as a puppy, he's a porcupine on his face, and he's a tickle octopus. He's tall as a giraffe, wise as an owl, and he gives the best bear hugs! When he's taking a nap, you try hard not to make a peep. You sneak around and whisper, but there are times when you can't help it: your voice accidentally gets loud, the door might slam when you go outside, or something might be really funny, and you giggle. You try to hush, but when Daddy sleeps, he's noisy! It sounds like "horses galloping fast" or a "real horn that blows." When he spends extra time with you, just you and Daddy, it's special. He makes a great breakfast, and he makes time to talk about what's important. And if you can't talk with him at home (because sometimes, Daddies go "far away" for awhile), you can write a letter and tell him everything. Add a poem or a prayer â€” he'll like that very much. Your Daddy might give you a haircut outside, with a "backwards cape" wrapped around your neck. He might scoop you up, or balance you on his shoes so you can dance together to an old-school song. He plays with you and teaches you how to do things that are fun to do, he knows when to let go when you're learning to ride a bike, he shows you the value of a great book, and he helps you to remember to be good. Your Daddy is the King of the House. And that's the way you like it. Here's a certainty you can count on: every Daddy's Little Girl and Daddy's Boy will find something to love inside "My Daddy Rules the World." They're going to enjoy the poems; that's how author Hope Anita Smith presents each chapter and sentiment of a father's love for his child, and vice versa. Those rhymes are simple and sweet, and they celebrate the everyday. It's also nice to find poems that are specific to children whose fathers are temporarily absent, and one that speaks subtly of fathers who work late hours. Both boys and girls are equally represented here, which is likewise a very nice touch. Children will also appreciate Smith's artwork: each picture is created with torn paper, an art form that's interesting to look at, as well as to try at home. This is a great book for kids to read to Dad, for Dad to read aloud, or for sharing with Grandpa, too. No matter how you enjoy it, "My Daddy Rules the World" is fit for any Papa's prince or princess. WI WWW.WASHINGTONINFORMER.COM

VIRGO A deal struck on the spur of the moment may seem like a great idea, but is it really? If you're to get the best out of it, then it could pay to do more homework. Only when you're completely happy will you feel comfortable about going ahead. However, a lovely aspect could boost your confidence. Lucky Numbers: 7, 20, 33 LIBRA This week it could pay to balance an impulsive mood with some dedicated fact finding. Just because an idea seems great at the time, it could have a disruptive influence on your life unless you consider the consequences. Even so, the same may not be true of an unexpected encounter that could add a special note of excitement to the days ahead. Don't take everyone at their word over the weekend. Lucky Numbers: 1, 18, 46 SCORPIO You have an opportunity to let go of patterns of belief that may be limiting your ability to be as successful as you'd like. However, any changes you wish to make won't happen overnight. It may require a period of self-analysis to truly understand what the inner obstacles are. Lucky Numbers: 12, 21, 39 SAGITTARIUS Fun plans may clash with your job or work commitments. But if you

can find a way to delegate some tasks, it might be possible to get away. The cosmos urges you to be creative about finding ways to enjoy yourself without it costing a lot. You may find that with some lateral thinking you can enjoy an experience for free or very little. All it takes is the ability to adopt a different perspective that spotlights fresh possibilities. Lucky Numbers: 17, 30, 38

CAPRICORN When it comes to family relationships, you might need to put your feelings to one side and take a firmer approach to a certain matter. If you're too sentimental, someone in the family may not have the chance to tap in to their own strength, preferring you fight their battles for them. Although you may feel guilty about adopting this approach, it could be the best way ahead. Lucky Numbers: 2, 20, 44 AQUARIUS Leisure options can offer some exciting encounters and new experiences that could make the days ahead very upbeat. However, you might also feel a need for some quiet time in order to make a key decision. This can allow you to appreciate the pros and cons and work out what is best. Meanwhile, a very interesting conversation could be the start of a new and supportive friendship. Lucky Numbers: 5, 24, 48 PISCES Be on guard against misunderstandings with family members or anyone who shares your home. A lack of communication could put a little bit of a distance between you and the other person. If you keep the conversation going, any such issues will likely be ironed out quickly. If you need some nurturing after a busy week, opt for a massage, spa day, or pampering session that will help you relax. Lucky Numbers: 7, 9, 10

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5 Motorcycle groups throughout the east coast converge on the Nation’s Capitol to join Rolling Thunder in Memorial Day weekend festivities celebrating the memories of loved ones who died serving their country. /Photo by Roy Lewis

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Antoine Hawkins, arrive to the sounds of African Drums played by "Farafina Kan: The Sound of Africa in front of the ATLAS Theatre on May 25 in Northeast. /Photo by Roy Lewis

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the Department of Recreation’s opening of swimming pools as of May 25 signaling a start to the summer season. /Photo by Khalid Naji-Allah for the Office of the Mayor

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5 Washington Mystics guard Tierra Ruffin-Pratt is defended by Chicago Sky guard Allie Quigley during the Mystics' 88-79 win at Verizon Center in Northwest on Friday, May 26. /Photo by John E. De Freitas

5 Washington Mystics center Krystal Thomas attempts a layup over Chicago Sky center Imani Boyette during the Mystics' 88-79 win at Verizon Center in Northwest on Friday, May 26. /Photo by John E. De Freitas

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missing youth has increased, growing from 11 officers to 16. MPD's Missing Persons webpage has been expanded to include a case catalog with specific information for open cases, frequently updated statistics and links to resources for families who need to report a loved one missing. "We have been talking over the past couple of weeks about what the situation is in the District of Columbia," Bowser said at a May 24 press event highlighting the progress of the plan's six steps to protect D.C. youth. The number of missing children in the city was the subject of national news after MPD Cmdr. Chanel Dickerson, head of the Youth and Family Division, led the charge to publicly share the profiles of all critically missing persons in the city, in hopes that the use of social media would help return them home. But the public responded with rumors of the seeming increase of missing persons reports being connected to child abduction and sex trafficking that spread across the country. City officials immediately assured that there had not been an increase in the number of miss-

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Office of Victim Services and Justice Grants Director Michelle Garcia. Donald's and Garcia's agencies, charged with the development of a consistent response protocol across city agencies and service providers, have submitted a drafted evaluation tool to assess the circumstances of a youth's departure from home and possibly needed intervention and prevention services. The proposed evaluation will be reviewed by agency partners and budget teams to identify resources required for implementation. A working group led by the two agencies also submitted recommendations identifying methods to streamline the protocols and polices when a missing child is located under the categories of response protocol, support for families and youth and prevention. "Right now the police and some of our partners do an excellent job of identifying and finding the kids, but then if they are returned home … if whatever is going on at home is not resolved, then that child is likely to run again," Donald said. For the full version of this story, go to washingtoninformer. com. WI

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ing persons cases and open cases did not show evidence of being related to sex trafficking. They declared that a majority of the open cases seemed to be a continuation of a revolving door of runaways in the city's most vulnerable communities of Wards 7 and 8. Nevertheless, the city soon after launched the plan to address the issue, with half of the plan's six outlined initiatives currently labeled "Status: Complete" by city officials. Public service announcements have also been produced and shared on the mayor's social media accounts in an effort to educate the public and young people on preventing youth from leaving home. "We know that in Washington, D.C., we don't have a particular or unique problem when it comes to missing children, but we have made the very intentional decision to talk about it differently and publicize it differently, and to address it differently," Bowser said. "We are going to be able to galvanize the resources we need to be effective." The mayor was joined for the press conference by Dickerson, Child and Family Services Agency Director Brenda Donald, and

Ma0hews Memorial Bap<st Church Washington, DC Ma$hews Memorial Bap0st Church is a mul0-genera0onal congrega0on located in the Anacos0a community. We are seeking a full-0me Senior Pastor called by God in accordance with Jeremiah 3:15, 1 Corinthians 15:58, and Colossians 1:25, who will a) be the spiritual leader of the congrega0on in accordance with Acts 20:28, b) preach and teach the Holy Bible in accordance with 2 Timothy 2:2; 4:1-2, c) eﬀec0vely evangelize the community in accordance with Ma$hew 28:18-20, and d) equip the congregants to become disciples of Jesus Christ in accordance with 1 Peter 5:1-8. To learn more about how to apply for the pastoral vacancy at Ma$hews Memorial Bap0st Church, visit our website at www.mmbcdc.org/pastoral-search Applica0on package must be postmarked by Friday, June 30, 2017

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Dousing the Flames of the Diabetes Epidemic My people are destroyed for lack of knowledge. — Hosea 4:6 This is a five-part article taken from an online publication written by me back in 2003. Since its publication, this article has made its way around the world. It is posted in Africa, the United Kingdom, Sweden, Canada, Europe and Asia, translated into different languages. Last time this series was published, many people anxiously awaited the next issue. It is story of the life and suffering of my mother in order to help somebody, so her living would not be in vain. This week, the Lord told me to share this article with my readers again. Those of you who have read this column faithfully will be able to witness the devastation faced by me and my family, as my mother suffered for 12 years with diabetes and all of the other implications it brings to the human body. Here is my story: It is my pleasure to run, for the second time, my own diabetes prevention, education and public relations campaign established under the name Fannie Estelle Hill Grant, started after the loss of my mother, who succumbed to Type 2 diabetes on Christmas Day in 2000. I noticed a fire burning in the diabetes health arena, in the African-American community in particular, and it is still burning out of control, hopefully, this campaign will stop "Fanning the Flames" and put out the fire. Turning Hearts Church

Mother was 73 years old, a wife and mother of nine, a homemaker, who loved her family very much, and she believed in preparing wonderful home-cooked meals for the family, desserts any day of the week. Mama enjoyed cooking, cleaning and washing clothes, and although she raised nine children of her own, she always had room for other needy children. In our early years, the 1960s, Mother was the wife of our sharecropper father in North Carolina, but they moved the family to Washington, D.C., in 1965. For more than 30 years, the Washington metropolitan area was home. The family learned of Mother's Type 2 diabetes after a major stroke she had in 1989. She lived only 12 years after the diagnosis. Lyndia and her sisters, (The Grant Sisters) pledged to begin the educational prevention campaign while they visited with and/or cared for their mother during her last year of life. Mother and father moved back to North Carolina, where she enjoyed her later years in a very peaceful way. We purchased her a new home, took over the entire mortgage payments, and she was happy. Mother Grant enjoyed living on the 226-acre farm, near Kinston; she was one of the heirs to farm left to her family by their father, and my grandfather, Floyd Hill. She enjoyed walking around the farm, following my father as he worked. Mother suffered many ad-

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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 Bishop Michael C. Turner, Sr. Senior Pastor 9161 Hampton Overlook Capitol Heights, MD 20743 Phone: 301-350-2200 Fax: 301-499-8724

Service and Times Sunday Worship Times : 7:30 a.m. 7 10:00 a.m. Communion: 1st Sunday Sunday School: 9:00 a.m. Bible Study: Wednesday, 12 Noon Bible Study in homes: Tuesday 7:00 p.m. Website: www.themiraclecenterFMBC.com Email: Miraclecenterfmbs@gmail.com Motto: “We Walk by Faith, Not by Sight”

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

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

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

Mt. Zion Baptist Church

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

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

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

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

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“Ambassadors for Christ to the Nation’s Capital”

Greater Mt. Calvary Holy Church

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

Service and Times Sunday Worship Services: 7:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. Holy Communion: 2nd Sunday at 7:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. Sunday Church School: 9:20 a.m. Seniors Bible Study: Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m. Noon Day Prayer Service: Tuesdays at Noon Bible Study: Tuesdays at 7 p.m. Motto: “A Ministry of Reconciliation Where Everybody is Somebody!” Website: http://isleofpatmosbc.org Church Email: ipbcsecretary@verizon.net

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

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

Mount Carmel Baptist Church

Rev. John W. Davis Pastor

Joseph N. Evans, Ph.D Senior Pastor

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

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

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

Isle of Patmos Baptist Church

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

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

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 Rev. Dr. Clinton W. Austin Pastor

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

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

www.emmanuelbaptistchurchdc.org

“Where Jesus is the King”

Lincoln Park United Methodist Church

Sermon On The Mount Temple Of " Joy Apostolic Faith

Matthews Memorial Baptist Church Matthews

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

Rev. Dr. Morris L Shearin, Sr. Pastor

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”.

Holy Trinity United Baptist Church

Florida Avenue Baptist Church

MemorialRev. Joan E. Buchanan

Executive Pastor

Baptist Church

2616 MLK Ave., SE - Washington, DC 20020 Office 202-889-3709 - Fax 202-678-3304

Rev. Joan E. Buchanan Service and Times Executive Early PastorWorship Service:

7:30am Worship Service: 11:00am New Member’s Class: 9:45am 1st Sunday, 11:00am ServiceHoly andCommunion: Times Church School: 9:45am Early Worship Service: 7:30am Wednesday 12:00pm Bible Study Prayer,11:00am Praise and Bible Study: 7:00pm Worship Service: Saturday Bible Study: 11:00am Apostolic in Doctrine, Pentecostal in Experience, New Member’s Class: 9:45am Baptism 4th Sunday: 11:00am Holiness in Living, Uncompromised and Unchanged. st 1 Sunday, 11:00am The Apostolic Faith is still alive –Acts 2:42Holy Communion: “Empowered to love and Challenged to Lead a 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.

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

Christ Embassy DC

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

Church School: Multitude 9:45am of Souls to Christ”

Wednesday 12:00pm Bible Study

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

Mount Moriah 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

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

St. Matthews Baptist Church

Eastern Community Baptist Church

New Commandment Baptist Church

Rehoboth Baptist Church

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

Salem Baptist Church

Prayer, Praise and Bible Study: 7:00pm Saturday Bible Study: 11:00am

Peace Baptist Church

Baptism 4th Sunday: 11:00am

“Empowered to Love and Challenged

Rev. Dr. Michael T. Bell

to Lead a Multitude of Souls to Christ”

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

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

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

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

Shiloh Baptist Church

First Rising Mt. Zion Baptist Church

Mt. Horeb Baptist Church

Rev. Dr. Maxwell M. Washington Pastor

Rev. Curtis l. Staley Pastor

Rev. Alonzo Hart Pastor

Rev. Dr. Wallace Charles Smith Pastor

Rev. Oran W. Young 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

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

The Church Where GOD Is Working.... And We Are Working With GOD

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

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LEGAL NOTICES SUPERIOR COURT OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA Probate Division Washington, D.C. 20001-2131 Administration No. 2017 ADM 526 Indiana Stewart Evans Decedent Aimee D. Griffin 5335 Wisconsin Avenue NW, Suite 440 Washington, DC 20015 Attorney NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT, NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Valarie Wheeler, Deborah Evans-Parker and Anthony Evans, whose addresses are 5244 Colorado Ave, NW, Washington, DC 20011, 6805 Palomino Ridge Ct., Summerfield, NC 27358 and 4803 Russell Ave., Hyatteville, MD 20782 were appointed Personal Representatives of the estate of Indiana Stewart Evans who died on November 30, 2015 with a Will, and will serve without Court supervision. All unknown heirs and heirs whose whereabouts are unknown shall enter their appearance in this proceeding. Objections to such appointment (or to the probate of decedent’s Will) shall be filed with the Register of Wills, D.C., 515 5th Street, N.W., Building A, Third Floor Washington, D.C. 20001, on or before November 25, 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 November 25, 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: May 25, 2017 Valarie Wheeler Deborah Evans-Parker Anthony Evans Personal Representatives TRUE TEST COPY Anne Meister Register of Wills Washington Informer

SUPERIOR COURT OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA Probate Division Washington, D.C. 20001-2131 Administration No. 2017 ADM 490 Tanya A. Chavis Decedent NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT, NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Michael D. Chavis, whose address is 1181 First Terrace, NW, Washington, DC 20001 was appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Tanya A. Chavis who died on March 25, 2017 without a Will, and will serve without Court supervision. All unknown heirs and heirs whose whereabouts are unknown shall enter their appearance in this proceeding. Objections to such appointment shall be filed with the Register of Wills, D.C., 515 5th Street, N.W., Building A, Third Floor Washington, D.C. 20001, on or before November 18, 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 November 18, 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: May 18, 2017 Michael D. Chavis Personal Representative

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LEGAL NOTICES SUPERIOR COURT OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA Probate Division Washington, D.C. 20001-2131 Administration No. 2017 ADM 521 Charles R. Mason Sr. Decedent NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT, NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Kenneth L. Mason Jr., whose address is 9808 Woodland Ave., Lanham, MD 20706 was appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Charles R. Mason Sr. who died on January 20, 2017 without a Will, and will serve without Court supervision. All unknown heirs and heirs whose whereabouts are unknown shall enter their appearance in this proceeding. Objections to such appointment shall be filed with the Register of Wills, D.C., 515 5th Street, N.W., Building A, Third Floor Washington, D.C. 20001, on or before November 25, 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 November 25, 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: May 25, 2017

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Administration No. 2017 ADM 529

Administration No. 2017 ADM 419

Administration No. 2016 ADM 1315

Dorothy J. Starks Decedent

Barbara J. Ingram Decedent

Robert Alan Johnson Decedent

Johnny M. Howard Houston & Howard 1001 Connecticut Avenue, NW, Suite 402 Washington, DC 20036 Attorney

Carl E. Snead 1629 K Street, NW, Suite 300 Washington, DC 20006 Attorney

Edward G. Varrone, Esq. 910 17th Street, NW, Suite 800 Washington, DC 20006 Attorney

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Brenda T. Ingram-Best, whose address is 1842 Central Place, NE, Washington, DC 20002 was appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Barbara J. Ingram who died on May 24, 2011 without a Will, and will serve without Court supervision. All unknown heirs and heirs whose whereabouts are unknown shall enter their appearance in this proceeding. Objections to such appointment shall be filed with the Register of Wills, D.C., 515 5th Street, N.W., Building A, Third Floor Washington, D.C. 20001, on or before November 25, 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 November 25, 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.

Valerie J. Caracelli, whose address is 2727 29th Street, NW, Apt. 512, Washington, DC 20008 was appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Robert Alan Johnson who died on June 15, 2016 with a Will, and will serve without Court supervision. All unknown heirs and heirs whose whereabouts are unknown shall enter their appearance in this proceeding. Objections to such appointment (or to the probate of decedent’s Will) shall be filed with the Register of Wills, D.C., 515 5th Street, N.W., Building A, Third Floor Washington, D.C. 20001, on or before November 25, 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 November 25, 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.

NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT, NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Lisa Starks Levy, whose address is 8946 Continental Place, Landover, MD 20785 was appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Dorothy J. Starks who died on March 26, 2017 with a Will, and will serve without Court supervision. All unknown heirs and heirs whose whereabouts are unknown shall enter their appearance in this proceeding. Objections to such appointment (or to the probate of decedent’s Will) shall be filed with the Register of Wills, D.C., 515 5th Street, N.W., Building A, Third Floor Washington, D.C. 20001, on or before November 25, 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 November 25, 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.

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Date of first publication: May 25, 2017

Kenneth L. Mason Jr. Personal Representative

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Date of first publication: May 25, 2017 Valerie J. Carracelli Personal Representative

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Administration No. 2017 ADM 538

Administration No. 2017 ADM 551

Administration No. 2017 ADM 572

Administration No. 2016 ADM 1289

Dwight M. Gill, Sr. aka Dwight Mitchell Gill, Sr. Decedent

Lucille Mattie Watkins Decedent

Samuel D. Stewart Decedent

Lillian L. Rutherford Decedent

Jacqueline Jones Moore, Esq. 7605 14th Street, NW Washington, DC 20012 Attorney

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Denise Robinson whose address is 5404 Mystic Court, Oxon Hill, MD 20745 was appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Lucille Mattie Watkins who died on October 4, 2013 without a Will, and will serve without Court supervision. All unknown heirs and heirs whose whereabouts are unknown shall enter their appearance in this proceeding. Objections to such appointment shall be filed with the Register of Wills, D.C., 515 5th Street, N.W., Building A, Third Floor Washington, D.C. 20001, on or before December 1, 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 December 1, 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.

Nancy H. Stewart, whose address is 429 N Street, SW, Apt. 406 S, Washington, DC 20024 was appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Samuel D. Stewart who died on July 21, 2016 with a Will, and will serve without Court supervision. All unknown heirs and heirs whose whereabouts are unknown shall enter their appearance in this proceeding. Objections to such appointment (or to the probate of decedent’s Will) shall be filed with the Register of Wills, D.C., 515 5th Street, N.W., Building A, Third Floor Washington, D.C. 20001, on or before December 1, 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 December 1, 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.

Peggy A. Miller, Esq. 5130 7th St., NE Washington, DC 20011-2625 Attorney

NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT, NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Dwight Mitchell Gill, Jr., whose address is 4016 Blaine Street, NE, Washington, DC 20019 was appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Dwight M. Gill, Sr. aka Dwight Mitchell Gill, Sr. who died on October 2, 2016 without a Will, and will serve without Court supervision. All unknown heirs and heirs whose whereabouts are unknown shall enter their appearance in this proceeding. Objections to such appointment shall be filed with the Register of Wills, D.C., 515 5th Street, N.W., Building A, Third Floor Washington, D.C. 20001, on or before November 25, 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 November 25, 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: May 25, 2017 Dwight Mitchell Gill, Jr. Personal Representative

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Herbert M. Rutherford, III, whose address is 419 N Street, SW, Washington, DC 20024 was appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Lillian L. Rutherford who died on June 2, 2016 with a Will, and will serve with Court supervision. All unknown heirs and heirs whose whereabouts are unknown shall enter their appearance in this proceeding. Objections to such appointment (or to the probate of decedent’s Will) shall be filed with the Register of Wills, D.C., 515 5th Street, N.W., Building A, Third Floor Washington, D.C. 20001, on or before December 1, 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 December 1, 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.

Nancy H. Stewart Personal Representative

Date of first publication: June 1, 2017

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Administration No. 2017 ADM 550

Administration No. 2017 ADM 514

Delores Ann Perkins Decedent

Courtney Dunham aka Courtney Anne Lee Dunham Decedent

NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT, NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Nolan Perkins, whose address is 729 Atlantic Street, SE, Washington, DC 20032 was appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Delores Ann Perkins who died on March 25, 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 December 1, 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 December 1, 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.

Shanelle C. Patterson, Esq. 1455 Pennsylvania Ave., NW, Suite 400 Washington, DC 20004 Attorney NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT, NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS

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Mark Rosmann, whose address is 930 M Street, NW, Apt. 707, Washington, DC 20001 was appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Courtney Dunham aka Courtney Anne Lee Dunham who died on December 27, 2016 with a Will, and will serve without Court supervision. All unknown heirs and heirs whose whereabouts are unknown shall enter their appearance in this proceeding. Objections to such appointment (or to the probate of decedent’s Will) shall be filed with the Register of Wills, D.C., 515 5th Street, N.W., Building A, Third Floor Washington, D.C. 20001, on or before December 1, 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 December 1, 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.

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Date of first publication: June 1, 2017

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Administration Number 2017 ADM 637

Administration No. 2016 ADM 1136

Estate of Armetro S. Cole Deceased

Melvin P. Carter aka Helen Phillip Carter Decedent

NOTICE OF STANDARD PROBATE Notice is hereby given that a petition has been filed in this Court by Deborah F. Cole 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 date September 22, 1998 exhibited with the petition upon proof satisfactory to the Court of due execution by affidavit of witnesses or otherwise in the absence of a will or proof satisfactory to the Court of due execution, enter an order determining that the decedent died intestate. Date of first publication: June 1, 2017 Deborah F. Cole Personal Representative TRUE TEST COPY Anne Meister Register of Wills Washington Informer

Brett Cohen 7910 Woodmont Avenue, Suite 1430 Bethesda, MD 20814-7047 Attorney NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT, NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Brett Cohen, whose address is 7910 Woodmont Avenue, Suite 1430, Bethesda, MD 20814-7047 was appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Melvin P. Carter aka Melvin Phillip Carter who died on September 11, 2016 with a Will, and will serve with Court supervision. All unknown heirs and heirs whose whereabouts are unknown shall enter their appearance in this proceeding. Objections to such appointment (or to the probate of decedent’s Will) shall be filed with the Register of Wills, D.C., 515 5th Street, N.W., Building A, Third Floor Washington, D.C. 20001, on or before December 1, 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 December 1, 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: June 1, 2017

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LEGAL NOTICES SUPERIOR COURT OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA Probate Division Washington, D.C. 20001-2131 Administration No. 2017 ADM 561 Steven Goerner Allen Decedent NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT, NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Nancy J. Medlin, whose address is 4709 Regal Court, Chesapeake, VA 23321 was appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Steven Goerner Allen who died on April 24, 2017 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 December 1, 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 December 1, 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: June 1, 2017 Nancy J. Medlin Personal Representative

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"This is an outdated intrusion into county affairs and must end if we truly are going to make Prince George's County the safest in Maryland," Lyles wrote. "This system must be addressed immediately and I will work to end it for the benefit of us all." WI

rail and bus fares and parking fees will increase. "To ensure effective and efficient communication with [Metro] customers, staff is recommending all changes have the same the same implementation date currently scheduled for June 25," according to the resolution approved last week. "The last Sunday in June is the traditional implementation date for the annual work selection for union employ-

ees. Further, with the change in rail service hours, complementary bus service … needs to be initiated at the same time to provide customers with the intended alternatives." The new hours, which previously weren't to take effect until July, are as follows: • 5 a.m. to 11:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday; • 5 a.m. to 1 a.m. Friday; • 7 a.m. to 1 a.m. Saturday; and • 8 a.m. to 11 p.m. Sunday. WI

supposed to try to curb negative thoughts and emotions like jealousy and anger, and even lesser things like swearing, complaining, and gossiping, during the month. Some chose to refrain from or limit activities like listening to music and watching television, often in favor of listening to recitations of the Quran. Muslims are not supposed to avoid work or school or any other normal duties during the day just because they are fasting. In many Muslim countries, however, businesses and schools either reduce

their hours during the day or close entirely. For the most part, though, Muslims go about their daily business despite not being able to eat or drink anything the whole day. If you want to express fond words to Muslim friends or acquaintances, you may simply say “Happy Ramadan.” Those who want to show they know more about the religion can use the standard Ramadan greetings “Ramadan kareem” (“have a generous Ramadan”) or “Ramadan Mubarak” (“have a blessed Ramadan”). WI

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fears could pass it on to Iran. Numerous U.S. officials also told the Wall Street Journal the intelligence came from "the most valuable source of information on external plotting by Islamic State." "Trump obstruction of justice? Pretty close," D.C. Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton tweeted, noting she's ready to "dig for answers" at an Oversight Committee hearing on FBI independence scheduled this week. "In revealing highly classified intel to Russians, Trump owned up to judgment flaws that put the nation at risk if no gatekeeper is found," Norton said. The intelligence finding that Trump divulged to Russian officials involved an advance in bomb making developed by the Islamic State that could be used against commercial aircraft, according to a U.S. official. Operatives from the Islamic State have determined how to implant and mask an explosive inside the battery of

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• eliminates core programs that offer extra assistance to low-income children, families and communities including the Social Service Block Grant ($1.4 billion in 2018 alone, $16.3 billion over 10 years); the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program to ward off heat in the summer and cold in winter months ($3.4 billion); the Department of Housing and Urban Development's HOME, and Community Development Block Grant, Indian Community Development Block Grant, and Choice Neighborhood programs ($4.1 billion). At the same time, President Trump's 2018 budget includes an estimated $5 trillion tax package for the wealthiest individuals and corporations who neither need nor deserve massive government support and dramatically increases spending on defense and border security. This draconian budget slashes over $3 trillion in the next decade and tramples America's values and is anti-child, anti-poor and anti-low-income working people. It erodes the security of our nation's future. The Trump budget would not pass the test of any great faith or standard of fairness. It must be rejected resoundingly by the Congress and the American people. WI

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they are out of sync with what the black community believes and wants? The black community is very conservative. Blacks don't support amnesty for illegals. Blacks are the largest voting block that supports school choice and vouchers! This, despite the NAACP passing a resolution last year at their national convention opposing school choice. And they wonder why they are no longer relevant to the black community? I dare the NAACP national board to choose someone like Condoleezza Rice, Shannon Reeves or Jennifer Carroll as their next leader. If they are truly interested in regaining relevancy, that's exactly what they'll do. Unfortunately, the NAACP national board is totally incapable of thinking outside the box or giving up control. The NAACP has become the retirement village for the black bourgeoisie. WI

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Americans commit suicide each year. In many cases, it is common for those who attempt suicide to have a mental illness. We must do more to support individuals who suffer from mental illnesses and be willing to involve ourselves in programs that support them. As we continue to have open conversations about mental health, with respectful language, we can abandon the social stigma associated with mental illness. WI

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much so that drivers now sit in enclosed cages, like the bulletproof shields in some liquor stores or gas stations. "You could've broke my window," the driver shouted to me out of his window. "Why didn't you just stop for an elderly, cane-carrying passenger," I wondered. "You sure would have boarded Miss Becky, or any white person," I shouted. I wasn't budging from my spot in front of his bus. A bus heading north stopped across the street and a man wearing a Metro "operations" vest came over and asked why was I blocking the bus. "He won't let me board!" I complained. "What about those [five] people waiting at the bus stop?" "Too bad," I said, "they'll just have to be late like me."

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tion, are — by destiny rather than by choice — the watchmen on the walls of world freedom. We ask, therefore, that we may be worthy of our power and responsibility, that we may exercise our strength with wisdom and restraint, and achieve in our time and all time, the ancient vision of 'peace on earth and good will toward men.' That must always be our goal and underlie our strength." Although unspoken, these words are resurrected in commemoration of his 100th birthday, and in remembrance of him as a characteristic leader whose impact in life extends through his tragic death, by continuing to serve as a symbol of purpose and hope for millions. Happy birthday, Mr. President! WI

While there is good news for new college graduates, the current climate of virulent racism suggests that there are pitfalls, as well. A recent study in Fairfax County, Virginia, reported rampant discrimination against Black teachers. Black applicants were less likely to be hired than white applicants, even though they had more advanced degrees and classroom experience. When hired, Black teachers were more likely to be sent to schools with high levels of poverty and large populations of minority students. Of course, Fairfax County Public Schools say this study is based on 2012 data and they have changed since then. But 2012 wasn't that long ago, and institutional change is frequently gradual. Racial bias in the workplace is alive and well. Sometimes it is subtle, and sometimes

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unnecessarily off an airplane by orders of insensitive crew members, just like this driver. I decided to walk on to work. I didn't want to end up dead at the hands of a cop who would come up, see me, an angry black man, and automatically think "criminal," as opposed to a "crusader" if I had been an elderly white man with a cane. The truth is, incidents like this happen thousands of times every day to black female as well as male passengers, when self-hating, very well-compensated black bus drivers devalue and disrespect black folks routinely. Oh, by the way: In about a month, Metro is raising all its fares, and decreasing the amount of "service," such as it is, that transit system provides. Happy commuting. WI

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SUMMER SALE PRICES IN EFFECT 5/31-6/7/2017, EXCEPT AS NOTED. FREE SHIPPING ONLINE & FREE RETURNS. EXCLUSIONS APPLY; SEE MACYS.COM/FREERETURNS OUR MACY’S MONEY REWARD CARD may not be: redeemed for cash, used to purchase Macy’s gift cards or applied as payment or credit to your credit card account. If a purchase used to accumulate Macy’s Money is returned, your return may result in a reduction of the value of your Macy’s Money Reward Card and/or a reduction of your total refund amount. The remaining balance of your Macy’s Money Reward Card will reflect the Macy’s Money amount you qualify for after deducting the returned item(s) from your original purchase amount. For more information, go to macys.com/macysmoney

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