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Children are Counting the Days Before School Bells Ring Once More

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Pastors Defend Cummings, Baltimore from Trump Attacks Bulletproof

Sign Needed to Protect New Emmett Till Memorial

By Hamil R. Harris WI Contributing Writer

Not since the funeral of Freddie Gray had there been so many cameras in the parking lot of the New Shiloh Baptist Church in West Baltimore. But in the wake of President Trump’s relentless attacks against Rep. Elijah Cummings (D-Md.), a previously planned bipartisan meeting of faith leaders that involved Rev. Al Sharpton and former Republican National Committee Chairman Michael Steele became national news. “Mr. President, come on down to the streets we are ready for you,” said Steele, Maryland’s former lieutenant governor of Maryland and the first black to chair the RNC. “Put down your tweet and come to Baltimore.” Steele joined more than 100 pastors for the Monday meeting in West Baltimore planned by Republican operatives that included officials from the Department of Housing and Urban Development and Jimmy Kemp, son of former Congressman and HUD Secretary Jack Kemp. Steele, Sharpton, Republican strategist Elroy P. Sailor and officials from the NAACP and Rainbow Coalition were all part of the meeting that drew dozens of media organizations. Sharpton, who has also drawn Trump’s ire in the Baltimore dustup, said he wasn’t worried about the president’s attacks. “I have known him for 25 years and I not worried about him calling me a troublemaker,” he said. “I was a troublemaker against him with the Central Park 5. I was a troublemaker against him with the

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But Lacking Similar Shields, Gunfire Overcomes the Innocent from CA to Philly By D. Kevin McNeir WI Editor @dkevinmcneir The heinous murder of 14-yearold Emmett Till, tortured by a tandem of whites in Mississippi in 1955, remains the preeminent example cited by Black parents in efforts to safeguard their children from falling prey to similar situations of racially-motivated hatred and violence. Yet despite its historical signifi5 Michael Steele, former RNC Chairman joins other Republicans and Democrats during a press conferenece sponsored by the Rev. Al Sharpton and his National Action Network colleagues in Baltimore on Monday, July 29. (WI photo)

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Millennials Listen Intently as Candidates Debate the Issues

Bemoan Lack of Onstage Diversity and Limited Time for Views about Race and Flint By William J. Ford WI Staff Writer @jabariwill Camara Stokes Hudson raised her arms in the air and clapped when Sen. Elizabeth Warren of Massachusetts said the country should provide universal child care and universal pre-kindergarten, especially to help single-working mothers. Stokes Hudson, 24, who will attend law school at NYU this month, also heard and noticed

three items in Tuesday’s Democratic presidential debate that didn’t receive as much discussion: race, the ongoing water crisis in Flint, Michigan, and all the people of color candidates who didn’t appear on stage. “This is one of the most diverse, presidential Democratic fields we’ve ever had. It would’ve been nice to see that diversity across the stage on both nights,” said Stokes Hudson, who graduated in 2013

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5 Young people gathered at Halfsmoke in Northwest on Tuesday, July 30 to watch the first night of the second round of Democratic debates with members of #BlackYouthVote. (Anthony Tilghman/The Washington Informer)

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President Barack Obama, first lady Michelle Obama, Vice President Joe Biden and Jill Biden acknowledge the crowd at his election night party Wednesday, Nov. 7, 2012, in Chicago. PresiMuriel E. Bowser, Mayor of the District of Columbia, is congratulated by Chief Judge Eric T. Washington, after taking the Oath of Office during the Inauguration Ceremony held on Friday, Jan. 2 at dent Obama defeated Republican challenger former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson) the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Northwest. /Photo by Shevry Lassiter

The Bowser Era Begins Obama Coasts to Second Term By Barrington M. Salmon WI Staff Writer

Mayor, AG, Council Proclaim Fresh Start By Barrington M. Salmon WI Staff Writer@bsalmondc In a poignant ceremony brimming with the promise of renewal, Muriel Elizabeth Bowser became the second woman to serve as the chief executive of the nation’s capital. Bowser, 42, pledged as may-

or to make the city of 660,000 residents safer, vowed to protect the middle class and assured an appreciative audience of close to 1,000 that she would use creativity, risk-taking and innovation to confront the many problems the city faces. In a passionate and upbeat speech, Bowser, the seventh

and second-youngest mayor since the establishment of Home Rule, said she’s ready to work. “I am your voice,” she said during the Nov. 2 ceremony at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center. “I ran for mayor not for the kicks or to see my name in lights but be-

cause I understand the great responsibility of leading this city at this time – a time both rich with prosperity and rife with inequality…. “I am accountable to you, the people who voted for me and all those whose support I have yet to earn. It’s my honor to wake up early, go to bed late and lay

was unable to run the table on the swing states needed to take

one percentage point separated Romney and Obama in Florida

Avis Jones DeWeever never had any doubt about the out-

come. him above the 270 Electoral Col- and Virginia. “I do believe that the presilege votes needed to claim victoObama campaign honchos President Barack Obama won ry. He had to capture all or most were confidence, saying they dent will win on Tuesday,” said it all on the line in the 16 hoursre-election to a second term by of the 13 battleground states, expected the “ground game” to DeWeever during an interview handily beating Republican chalin between to serve you.” including Florida, Ohio, Iowa take care of business. Ultimately, two days before the election. lenger Mitt Romney on Tuesday. Bowser, a fifth-generation Obama’s win ends a long and and Wisconsin but fell short. He the nation’s 44th president swept “Substantial shenanigans would Washingtonian, succeeds May-nasty race that up until the end managed to grab North Carolina 11 of those states as well as the be the only reason he wouldn’t or Vincent C. Gray, whom shewas too close to call. Romney win. I’m American and a political and Indiana. Well past midnight, popular vote. defeated in the April 1 Democratic primary. Bowser, who Visit us online for daily updates and much more @ www.washingtoninformer.com. Follow represented Ward 4 on the D.C.

scientist and I don’t understand why it’s this close. If Romney wins, given him holding back information and blatantly lying and answering both sides of an issue, it would provide a tremendous blow to the body politic.” Ordinary Washingtonians

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AROUND THE REGION Entrepreneur’s ‘Night Brunch’ Brings City Residents Together By Stacy M. Brown WI Senior Writer @StacyBrownMedia

Jason Bass knows all about how to attract people to a specific brand. For much of his adult life, the Maryland-based entrepreneur has help celebrate his hometown by calling attention to all of the good things the city has to offer. He has worked with large corporations like MillerCoors and Jameson performing multicultural marketing and sales expertise and Bass once served as CEO and creative ddirector of Treason Toting Company where he created travel bags and accessories that helped people pursue their passions. Bass also has developed products and partnerships that have helped businesses in the area thrive. Using his Treason Toting Company, Bass raised more than $500,000 in venture capital and earned the Light City 2018 Ravens Pitch Competition award. A noted and gifted motivational speaker, Bass has also spoken on panels and at universities. Earlier this year, he co-founded “Night Brunch” to celebrate food, music and friends in the Baltimore area and now he’s bringing it to the District. “It’s known that food and music attract people and bring them together to naturally create communities,” Bass said. “We don’t need more reasons to be a part, we need more reasons to come together.” The Night Brunch is a series of pop-up and brunch-themed parties that occurred at different eateries and venues throughout the city every month. Bass co-founded the venture with Ryan Rhodes — aka DJ Impulse — and the two have cooked up success with the idea, which this summer includes a summer lunch program

geared toward feeding city children who count on the school district for healthy meals. “You know, we have all these connections with this — there are all of these food and beverage companies and people we connect with so we thought why don’t we try to solve one of the many problems that we’re facing,” Bass said. “We started seeing kids in need and we didn’t want that taken for granted and we realized there are a lot of people struggling in the community and so it was like let’s get these kids something to eat.” Bass, who holds a bachelor’s degree in business management, said folks in and around Baltimore view him as “this trusted person that can inform people of things to do within the city and the potential we have here.” “It’s just exciting to have the opportunity to promote a positive Baltimore and to create things that you might see in other cities,” he said. Bass said he hopes to continue to encourage, motivate, educate Baltimoreans and the social aspect of Night Brunch should provide many opportunities to do so. The concept was launched earlier this year at R. House food hall and, since then, Bass noted that large gatherings have attended Night Brunch at places such as Gertrude’s, Topside and Wet City. Night Brunch takes place on Wednesday and Saturday nights and the menu includes a wide range of food and drinks. Bass and DJ Impulse also provide cooking classes. It’s all part of their desire to unite residents. “We can have these kinds of events that can create the culture we want to see in our city,” Bass said. “I’m just happy to be in a position to help and to do positive things for our people.” WI

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1879 – Mary Eliza Mahoney graduates from the nursing program at the New England Hospital for Women and Children, becoming the first African American registered nurse. 1894 – Benjamin Mays, educator and civil rights icon, is born in Ninety Six, South Carolina 1941 – Ron Brown, U.S. secretary of commerce during the Clinton administration, is born in Washington, D.C.

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1962 – Nelson Mandela (right) is arrested in South Africa for inciting a workers’ strike. He was later sentenced to life imprisonment for sabotoging the nation’s government.

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1962 – Jamaica gains independence from the United Kingdom. 1965 – President Lyndon Johnson signs the Voting Rights Act into law amid the height of the civil rights movement.

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1904 – Ralph Bunche, the first African American to win the Nobel Peace Prize, is born in Detroit. 1930 – James Cameron, civil rights activist and founder of America’s Black Holocaust Museum in Milwaukee, survives a mob’s lynching attempt after he is arrested for a fatal robbery in Indiana — a crime for which he is eventually pardoned. 1894 – Black inventor Joseph Lee patents dough-kneading machine. 1948 – High jumper Alice Coachman became the first Black woman to win an Olympic gold medal at the 1948 Games. 2007 – Barry Bonds hits his 756th career home run, breaking Hank Aaron’s major-league record. WI

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You’d have to be living with your head in the sand if you’ve never heard these famous words: “To be, or not to be, that is the question.” This dramatic discourse comes from the most famous soliloquy in the English language – the opening line in that unforgettable scene taken from Shakespeare’s “Hamlet.” The character, Hamlet, has a lot on his mind – and on his plate. And by using the form of the soliloquy, we, the audience, are allowed to “listen in” as the troubled leader ponders his future and the decisions that weigh heavily on his mind. By definition, the character is speaking aloud in the belief that he’s all alone. Sometimes, as in Shakespeare’s “Macbeth,” or “Romeo and Juliet,” while the speaker is anguishing over the next step to take, there are others close by or hear their musings. For a modern-day example, let’s consider President Donald Trump, who has been taken to sharing his soliloquy on Black Americans, punctuated by the word “infestation.”

For a modern-day example, let’s consider President Donald Trump, who has been taken to sharing his soliloquy on Black Americans, punctuated by the word “infestation.” Trump has become a master at the shell game, confusing simple-minded Americans with ease as he moves a series of shells across the horizon – confident that he can divert our attention away from the ball that is hidden under one of the shells. Thus, when we chose the shell that we believe hides the prize, there’s nothing there. Of course, Trump is not the first to master this con man’s artistry – but maybe he has taken it to an entirely new

level. So, when he refers to “The Squad,” or to Rep. Elijah Cummings, or Rep. John Lewis, or Ebola victims in Africa, or brown-skinned immigrants from Guatemala, Mexico and Columbia – and then employs phrases like “infested,” I am not sure if he believes what he’s saying or just wants to confuse the masses. What really troubles me is how the vast majority of his Republican colleagues have so little to say in response to his offense language and demeaning depictions of other human beings – men and women whose skin colors are not lily white but rather black and brown. When Trump takes off on his infrequent tirades, his friends and foes sit like a horde of chirping crickets – rubbing their legs together in fast and furious motion – while remaining ominously silent. Yes, there are times when silence is golden. And sometimes it is the best strategy to ignore ignorance. But every once in a while, those who are so-called leaders of our great nation, must challenge voices, even those of the president, when the words that are uttered debase our brothers and sisters – no matter what their race, creed, religion, sexual orientation or national heritage. What kind of human are you striving “to be, or not to be?” WI

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NORTON CALLS FOR REMOVAL OF STATUE OF CONFEDERATE GENERAL PIKE FROM JUDICIARY SQUARE

Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC) has introduced a bill to remove a statue of Confederate General Albert Pike from federal land near Judiciary Square in the District of Columbia. The statue was authorized by Congress in 1898, was donated to the federal government by the Freemasons, and was installed in 1901. In her introductory statement, Norton said, “This statue was authorized not by the District, but by Congress in 1898, when the District had no home rule. The statue was constructed using both federal and private funds. The Freemasons, of which Pike was a member, donated the majority of the money needed to build and install the statue in 1901. I oppose tearing down Confederate statues because I believe they should be moved to more appropriate settings, like museums, to avoid erasing an important part of history from which Americans must continue to learn.”

MAYOR BOWSER ACTIVATES HEAT EMERGENCY PLAN

According to the National Weather Service (NWS), the current temperature in Washington, DC is 92 degrees with a heat index of 95 degrees. Because of the heat, Mayor Bowser has activated the District’s Heat Emergency Plan. When the temperature or heat index in the District reaches 95 de-

grees, District Government, through the Department of Human Services (DHS) and the Homeland Security and Emergency Management Agency (HSEMA), will implement the Heat Emergency Plan and activate cooling centers for residents to seek relief. Residents needing a cool place to be are encouraged to utilize any library or recreation center during their normal business hours, or the Adams Place Day Center. The Department of General Services (DGS) advises caution when using recreational services throughout the District during a heat emergency; learn more about safety guidelines at dgs.dc.gov. For information about services provided during an Extreme Heat Warning, go to heat.dc.gov or call the Mayor’s Citywide Call Center by dialing 311. Residents can register to receive Heat Emergency alerts on their devices at alertdc.dc.gov. Cooling Centers are activated in publicly accessible government facilities, homeless shelters, and senior citizen wellness centers, and remain open until 6:00 p.m. or until it has been deemed safe to be outdoors. To request transportation to a cooling center for a resident experiencing homelessness, call the hyperthermia hotline at (202) 399-7093. Residents can find their closest cooling center using the District’s interactive map. The public can limit heat exposure by: staying indoors; drinking plenty of liquids and avoiding drinks with caffeine and alcohol; limiting sun exposure, especially between 10:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m., when the sun is the strongest; applying sunscreen at least 20 minutes before going outdoors; and wearing light-colored, lightweight clothing. WI

5 Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC) introduced a bill on Tuesday, July 30 for the removal of a statue of Confederate General Albert Pike from federal land near Judiciary Square in Northwest. (Courtesy photo)

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PRINCE GEORGE'S COUNTY Lawmaking Couple Hosts Community Day in Fort Washington By William J. Ford WI Staff Writer @jabariwill Besides being a married couple with children, Maryland Del. Jay Walker and Prince George’s

County Councilwoman Monique Anderson-Walker endure hectic schedules as lawmakers drafting policies, attending meetings and inquiring on a myriad of constituent services. But on Saturday, the couple re-

5 Maryland Del. Jay Walker (right) chats with high school football players alongside former NFL player and Fort Washington native Brian Westbrook during Family Fun Day at Tucker Road Athletic Complex in Fort Washington on July 27. Players from Oxon High, Potomac and Friendly high schools participated in a friendly seven-on-seven competition. (Anthony Tilghman/The Washington Informer)

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5 Maryland Del. Jay Walker and his wife, Prince George’s County Councilwoman Monique Anderson-Walker, host Family Fun Day at Tucker Road Athletic Complex in Fort Washington on July 27. (Anthony Tilghman/The Washington Informer)

laxed a bit and hosted their first Family Fun Day at Tucker Road Athletic Complex in Fort Washington. “We rarely have opportunities to see each other unless we’re in passing,” said Anderson-Walker of Fort Washington, who represents the county’s District 8 region. “This gives us a chance to have all the generations come together for activities for everybody.” The hundreds in attendance on the warm summer day played musical chairs, twisted hula-hoops and guzzled bottled waters. If anyone didn’t want hamburgers and hot dogs, three food trucks sold Mexican cuisine, vegetarian dishes and crab fries. Children and adults walked around with their faces, arms and other body parts painted. Evelyn Wilson of Fort Washington and her 3-year-old great-grandson sported Spider-Man webs on their left shoulders as they walked around

a county police department helicopter. “I wanted him to see it and hear the experience to why [the department] uses it and what they use it for,” Wilson said as she scooped cherry-flavored Italian ice. “This is a great event. I came out to support and enjoy the day.” Walker also honored high school students with scholarship awards and showcased a friendly seven-on-seven high school football competition with three schools from his district: Friendly, Oxon Hill and Potomac. Walker, a college football standout at Howard University who now works as an ESPN Black college football analyst, briefly explained to Potomac head coach Ronnie Crump why a referee called offensive pass interference. “His hands were fine, but once his arms extended that’s when it became interference,” Walker said with a smile as Crump shook his head.

On a serious note, Crump appreciates Walker “looking out for the young people.” David Moore, 16, a senior on Potomac’s football team, called Saturday event “unique.” “It’s a nice event,” said Moore, who plays on the defensive and offensive lines and recorded a score of 1,120 on his SAT test. “We get to see other teams that we might play in the season. I just want to keep on the same track both on the field and in school.” As for the Walkers, each continue to work on specific agendas. Anderson-Walker uses her personal experience to educate teenagers about safe driving. Her 78-year-old father still recalls when his father died in a car crash after being hit by a drunk driver. Her father was 4 years old when that occurred. In March, she launched a “#DrivingItHome” initiative which started at four high schools in her district, but has spread with billboards posted in front of high schools throughout the county. A “whole pile” of documents sit on her husband’s desk for research to craft legislation when the Maryland General Assembly reconvenes in January. He plans to reintroduce two bills that didn’t get approved this year, one which makes financial literacy a graduation requirement and another to implement a stronger physical education curriculum in public schools, especially at the elementary level. “Good bills take a long time to get through,” Walker said. “We are talking about our youth and our kids. They can’t vote, so we have to represent them.” WI

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PRINCE GEORGE’S COUNTY Residents Take up Arms in Legal Battle over Logistics Center

By William J. Ford WI Staff Writer @jabariwill

After a controversial merchandise logistics center advanced to the next phase for approval, some residents in an Upper Marlboro community plan to take legal action. As of Sunday, July 28, approximately $3,175 has been raised through a GoFundMe fundraiser platform for legal fees to appeal and challenge the decision made by the Prince George’s County Planning Commission. The monetary goal: $10,000. The project proposes to construct a five-story, 800,000-squarefoot building on 78 acres and bring more than 1,500 jobs. The business would open for 24 hours per day with 150 tractor trailers traveling pass two residential neighborhoods that remain under construction: Parkside and Westphalia Town Center. Residents fear Amazon would be the tenant, based on the online giant residing in other parts of the county on properties owned by the Westphalia applicant, Conshocken, Pennsylvania-based Duke Partnership Limited Corp., which is also registered as Duke Realty in Indianapolis. “It may be legal, but it is not in the best interest of the community,” said Destini Harris, one of the organizers from the Westphalia community who closed on her Parkside home in November. “These are 30-year investments on paper. We sacrificed a lot to be here.” The plan now goes to the District Council, a body composed of county council members who review land-use and zoning matters. District Council isn’t scheduled to meet again until Sept. 9. However, the Planning Commission conditionally approved the plan on July 18. Now a 30-day appeal period is underway, but any appeals must be filed prior to the District Council session. Harris and other Westphalia residents could receive some help in their legal fight. The Coalition of Central Prince George’s County Community Organizations — a group of neighborhood organizations from municipalities and communities in Districts 5, 6 and 7 that include Landover, Seat Pleasant and Upper Marlboro — offered to provide an attorney and other resources.

The property along Woodyard Road, which connects along one of the county’s longest and busiest highways in Pennsylvania Avenue, resides in the district of Councilman Derrick Leon Davis (D-District 6) of Upper Marlboro. He didn’t attend the meeting and couldn’t be reached for comment. Meanwhile, the coalition held an emergency meeting Saturday, July 27 at Peppermill Community Center in Hyattsville to discuss a myriad of community concerns. The Westphalia project was discussed for more than an hour. It may be a challenge, based on a minor zoning change the county council made this year. The council amended the mixed-use transportation-oriented zoning district to allow for the business on the property without mailing formal public notices to nearby residences. A May 7 council Planning, Housing and Economic Development committee report notes “the proposed guidelines will not adversely affect the surrounding residential community.” The council posted the topic on agendas May 14 and June 18. Residents said a warehouse-type business completely changes the neighborhood’s characteristics, especially when the property owner, Walton Development and Management, says the property would incorporate offices, restaurants, stores and other amenities. “If we come together, I believe we can prevent this from happening,” said John E. Richardson, president of the coalition. Jan Hayes of Upper Marlboro said there’s another way to change the future. “The only thing that matters at the end of the day is your vote,” he said. “You can’t put the onus on council members because they showed their hand. Businesses don’t like noise, guys. Get active.” Although many residents disapprove of the project, it does have supporters. “Our organization has … worked continuously to promote the creation of jobs and quality economic development in our county, state and region,” M. H. Jim Esteep, president and CEO of the Greater Prince George’s Business Roundtable, wrote in a July 17 letter. “This project certainly has the potential to meet both objectives, since 1,500 jobs new and high-quality jobs are estimated to be created.” WI

5 Prince George’s County residents discuss their disapproval of a proposed logistics center during a community meeting at the newly constructed Peppermill Community Center in Hyattsville on July 27. (Anthony Tilghman/The Washington Informer)

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BUSINESS What is Inflation and Why Should You Care? WI Staff Report Do you hold your breath whenever the Fed announces that they’re going to raise or lower the interest rate? What about when ABC News breaks in with the latest Dow Jones reports? And do you know the difference between trending bear or bull markets? If you’re like the majority of Americans, race notwithstanding, you probably have other things on your mind. Undoubtedly, you’ve observed that prices for some essentials go up year after year: college tuition, prescription drugs and the rent for an apartment. Prices of other things, like basic laptop computers, televisions and not-so-fashionable apparel have tended to fall over time. The Labor Department’s consumer price index measures the overall change in the price of goods and services based on an average person’s budget. That assumes roughly 33 percent spent on housing, 13 percent on food,

9 percent on health care, 8 percent on energy – electricity, gas and fuel for your car – you get the point.

INFLATION FOR BEGINNERS

Inflation is a general rise in the price of goods and services that erodes the value, or purchasing power, of the dollars in your wallet and bank account. The inflation rate is the percentage increase in prices over 12 months. The 1.9 percent rise in the consumer price index in 2018 essentially meant that $1 at the start of 2018 was worth 98.1 cents at the start of 2019. Sometimes prices rise because demand exceeds supply, allowing the seller to raise prices – and profits. Producers also may increase prices when they’re faced with cost increases of their own. Wages are another major business cost and can contribute to inflation when they are increasing. Wages recently have risen both because

of state and local minimum wage hikes and because employers have to pay more to retain and attract quality workers at a time of low unemployment. But companies often try to limit the cost increases they pass on to customers by finding ways to make their operations more efficient and their workers more productive. Fast-food companies and their franchisees have tried to find efficiencies via mobile orders. A price increase will generally dampen demand somewhat. But when a price hike nevertheless boosts revenue, companies are said to have pricing power. In robust economic times, when wages are rising nicely and people have more cash at their disposal, more companies are likely to have pricing power. That’s why the inflation rate tends to be cyclical, rising when the economy is zipping along, and slackening when consumers become less optimistic and more tightfisted.

HOW DOES INFLATION AFFECT INTEREST RATES?

The job of the Federal Reserve is to balance low inflation and maximum sustainable employment. In other words, the U.S. central bank is supposed to keep the jobless rate as low as possible without setting off an upsurge in inflation. The Fed has officially adopted a 2 percent annual inflation target, and it primarily uses interest rates to achieve its goal. When the Fed’s key interest rate – the rate for overnight bank loans – is low, banks can offer cheaper loans to businesses and consumers, helping the economy grow. By hiking its key rate, as it did nine times from 2015 through

2018, the Fed restrains growth by raising borrowing costs. Why would the Fed want to slow growth? After all, inflation has been tame for the past couple of decades, and most people expect it to remain that way. Mainly, policymakers worry about the economy overheating. Inflation is just one of the symptoms that reveal excesses building up in the economy. Such excesses can turn a boom into a recession, like happened with the Dot-Com and housing bubbles. A little inflation is seen as healthy, but its costs begin to mount as inflation heads higher. When the value of money erodes at a faster pace, lenders are getting paid back in cheaper dollars. So, they must charge higher interest rates to compensate their risk. Retirees and those close to retirement who have much of their savings in bonds that aren’t protected for inflation are at risk of seeing the

value of their savings shrink when inflation gathers steam. But the Fed worries even more about deflation, an outright decline in prices. Falling prices make it harder for debtors to repay loans. However, the consumer price index is the best-known inflation measure. But the Fed prefers a somewhat different measure of prices, the Commerce Department’s personal consumption expenditures price index. The Fed’s inflation target also focuses on core prices, excluding volatile food and energy costs. In addition to prices paid directly by consumers, the PCE price index also factors in bills that are paid on behalf of consumers, such as government reimbursement of hospital bills. The CPI and PCE both measure prices on the consumer level. The Labor Department’s producer price index tracks wholesale inflation based on prices paid by one business to another. WI

Black Farmer’s Descendants Continue Struggle for Farmland WI Staff Report Decades of structural racism within the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has led to the virtual elimination of Black farmers, leaving their descendants to struggle to maintain or keep their property. During Reconstruction, black families began to settle in the south with hopes and the promise of 40 acres of Confederate land, abandoned rice fields stretching across islands from Charleston to Florida, believing in an order written by Gen. William T. Sherman that the land would belong to them. However, the promise was reneged and

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former slave owners were given back their lands, forcing black families into sharecropping or in most cases loss of their property or lives altogether. The loss of Black farmland has had a profound impact on rural Black communities, which today suffer from severe economic challenges, among them a poverty rate twice that of rural white communities. Descendants are scrambling to prove and retain ownership which proves to be a complicated task thanks to a legal loophole that allows distant relatives and developers to obtain rights to lands that have been in families for generations. Though the number of black

farmers has increased to 45,508 according to the 2017 U.S. Agricultural Census, black farmers are losing land at a higher rate than their white counterparts. Leah Penniman, founder of Soul Fire Farm, along with other groups are working to help Black, Latino and other minority farmers secure ownership of land, hoping to encourage new generations of farmers. “Ninety-eight percent of rural land belongs to white people, and that’s so imbalanced,” Penniman said to the Washington Post. “Land is the scene of the crime, but she wasn’t the criminal.” Compiled by Olivia Boyd, WI Intern WI

5 Black farmers are struggling to hold on to their land as a result of longstanding bias from the USDA against black farmers. (Courtesy photo)

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Bowser Meets Metropolitan Police Academy; Encourages Residents to Become Officers On Wednesday, July 31, Mayor Muriel Bowser, joined by Deputy Mayor for Public Safety and Justice Kevin Donahue and Metropolitan Police Department [MPD] Chief Peter Newsham, met with new police recruits at the Metropolitan Police Academy. The Mayor followed a training module that requires recruits to use de-escalation training techniques and witnessed a demonstration with MPD’s K-9 officers. The MPD K-9 officers were joined by Kylie, a DC FEMS cadaver K-9, that recently returned to full active duty

Since 2016, Mayor Bowser has launched and funded a series of programs and initiatives to enhance MPD’s recruitment efforts, including the Anacostia Public Safety Academy, the Recruit Six-Month Rental Assistance Program and the Employer-Assisted Housing Program. This year, Bowser has invested $3 million to expand MPD’s workforce to 4,000 officers by 2021. Residents can find more information about the Academy and recruitment requirements at joinmpd.dc.gov. WI

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Ayanna Pressley (Mass.) and Rashida Tlaib (Mich.), many others followed that lead in railing against the president for his comments. The latest, Danyelle Solomon, vice president of Race and Ethnicity Policy at the Center for American Progress, said she was pleased that House members stood by the four congresswom-

5 From left: Democratic Reps. Rashida Tlaib of Michigan, Ilhan Omar of Minnesota, Ayanna Pressley of Massachusetts and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez of New York respond to attacks by President Trump in a press conference on July 15. (J. Scott Applewhite/Associated Press)

an who have become affectionately known as “The Squad.” “No one should be shocked by President Trump’s recent actions,” Solomon said in a

news release. “He has a long, well-documented history of invoking directly and indirectly racist and offensive tropes about immigrants and people of color. His comments also shed light, once again, on who he believes is American. Telling people of color to go back to where they came from is code language for ‘you don’t belong here.’ “But they are exactly where they are supposed to be – and their voices will be heard,” she said. “There is nothing more American than the presence of these four women in the U.S. House of Representatives using their First Amendment rights to dissent and critique the policy and practices of approval the Trump administration.” Following his comments, Trump attended a rally in Minnesota where his supporters chanted, “send her back,” which the president’s critics said underscored his racist attitude. “Donald Trump cannot hide from the fact that his racist and hate-filled rhetoric has recklessly increased danger to a sitting member of Congress and mother to three small children,” said Karen Bass, chair of the Congressional Black Caucus. “The president could’ve disavowed those hateful chants in the moment, when it mattered most, but instead he was silent and almost gleeful about the reaction he received. The correct thing to do was to denounce racism and start acting like the president of the United States, instead of the leader of the white nationalist movement. “The president may not believe his statements are racist, but the racists sure do,” Bass said. The Democrat-controlled

House passed a resolution that condemned Trump’s racist comments. The measure, which stated that lawmakers “strongly condemns President Donald Trump’s racist comments that have legitimized and increased fear and hatred of new Americans and people of Color,” was supported by 235 Democrats and just four Republicans — Will Hurd of Texas, Fred Upton of Michigan, Susan Brooks of Indiana and Brian Fitzpatrick of Pennsylvania. “There is no room in America for racism, sexism, antisemitism, xenophobia and hate,” Hurd tweeted afterward. I voted to condemn the President’s tweets today but I hope that Speaker [Nancy] Pelosi also considers holding members of her own party accountable to the same degree to which she holds the President.” NBC News reported that Rep. Justin Amash of Michigan, who announced his departure from the Republican Party last month, also voted for the resolution. “These comments from the White House are disgraceful and disgusting, and the comments are racist,” Pelosi said. In part, the resolution reads: “Whereas President John F. Kennedy, whose family came to the United States from Ireland, stated in his 1958 book ‘A Nation of Immigrants’ that ‘The contribution of immigrants can be seen in every aspect of our national life. “We see it in religion, in politics, in business, in the arts, in education, even in athletics and entertainment. There is no part of our nation that has not been touched by our immigrant back-

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NATIONAL Federal Death Penalty Reinstated Following a 20-Year Hiatus U.S. Decision Counters International Trend to Abolish, Halt Executions By Stacy M. Brown WI Senior Writer @StacyBrownMedia The United Nations Human Rights office has called the Trump Administration’s reinstatement of the federal death penalty after almost 20 years, something that “goes against the domestic and international trends to abolish or halt executions.” The UN’s statement comes as three men were executed by firing squad in Bahrain on Saturday morning, triggering fears that America’s decision would have an impact globally. The reinstatement of the death penalty has also raised fears about what it could mean for Blacks and other minorities on death row, particularly as Trump seemingly has ramped up racial rhetoric in recent weeks. That fear seems palpable when considering that, of the approximately 1,500 men and women executed in the U.S. since the 1970s, 513 were Black and 127 were Latino, according to the Death Penalty Information Center. That means approximately 43 percent of U.S. executions have

been carried out against minorities. In 1972, the Supreme Court ruled the death penalty as unconstitutional. And although it would be quickly restored in most states, the federal death penalty would not be reinstated until 1988 with the caveat that it would be applicable for the “most extreme cases.” However, in 1994, the federal death penalty would be expanded with the exclusion of Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and a few other jurisdictions that continued to reject capital punishment. DC Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton remains opposed to the death penalty for District residents. She said the Department of Justice should concern themselves with more important issues than focusing on the death penalty – particularly as it relates to the District. “I went through this. I had a big fight in D.C. because the government, or members of Congress, can impose their will on the District of Columbia and there was this death penalty issue 10 years ago during which they attempted to impose it here,” Norton said. The longtime congresswoman said she went to bat against the

measure, appearing on television and radio shows virtually every day to foster discussion. “Finally I got them to say that they would have a referendum on the death penalty and it was a real victory – I’m prepared to take that fight up again,” she said. District-based attorneys Jessica Brand, who serves as the legal director of The Justice Collaborative; and Callie Heller, a staff attorney with the American Bar Association, both sat on the 2019 Summer Forum, Criminal Justice and the Death Penalty. Together, they penned a blog that noted that those executed have not met the mandate of being “the worst of the worst, despite the Supreme Court’s requirement that capital punishment be limited to society’s most culpable.” They also noted that the Court established “bright line rules prohibiting the execution of certain groups,” finding it cruel and unusual in violation of the Eighth Amendment. “And yet numerous cases arise where people may be intellectually disabled or insane, but are nevertheless on death row,” the lawyers wrote

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for The Appeal, which produces content about criminal justice. Democratic Rep. Ayanna Pressley said the death penalty has “no place in a just society.” The Massachusetts congresswoman said she plans to introduce legislation that would abolish capital punishment in the U.S. “The same racist rhetoric coming from the occupant of the White House, who called for the execution of the #Exonerated5, is what led to this racist, vile policy,” Pressley wrote on Twitter, in referencing to Trump’s previous claims that the

wrongly-convicted Black and Latino quintet of young men known as “The Central Park Five” should face the death penalty for their alleged crimes. Editor’s Note: It should be noted that had those five men been executed, we may have never known that they were in fact innocent. Their deaths, and the number of years they served behind bars, would have therefore been nothing less than a travesty and an abomination of the right to equal justice and a fair trial of one’s peers, as the U.S. Constitution guarantees for all citizens. WI

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NATIONAL Study Highlights Racial Differences on Future of Work By Stacy M. Brown WI Senior Writer @StacyBrownMedia The Joint Center for Political and Economic Studies has released a new report, “Racial Differences on the Future of Work: A Survey of the American Workforce,” which presents findings from a survey of 2,000 Black, Latino, Asian American and white respondents to examine their perspectives on the future of work. Among the key findings, according to a news release are: • A significant majority of Americans support free college or training as a response to job displacement. African Americans (85 percent) expressed the highest support of this policy, followed by Asian Americans (78 percent), Latinos (75 percent) and whites (70 percent). • People of color have a significant interest in education and training. Asian Americans, African Americans and Latinos were all more likely than whites to be interested in obtaining education

or training from all the provided options, including an in-person college degree program, online college, community college, a trade union and a GED. • All four groups cited financial constraints as the biggest barrier to obtaining additional training. The least cited barrier was feeling personally incapable of acquiring new skills. With regard to the most impactful steps schools can take to prepare children for the future economy, African Americans, Latinos and Asian Americans were much more likely than whites to prioritize teaching computer programming, according to the report. Latino and white Americans were more likely than African Americans and Asian Americans to prioritize vocational training. African Americans and whites were more likely than Asian Americans and Latinos to prioritize core educational subjects such as math, science and language arts. “Our report offers the most in-

Latino and white Americans were more likely than African Americans and Asian Americans to prioritize vocational training.

5 Workforce reflects America’s growing diversioty. (Courtesy of Joint Center for Political and Economic Studies)

depth view to date of how communities of color perceive the future of work, providing insights for lawmakers to address longterm challenges and ensure Americans from all backgrounds are prepared to compete in a rapidly evolving economy,” said Spencer Overton, President of the Joint Center for Political and Economic Studies and tenured Professor of Law at George Washington University in Northwest. Overton said the report is one of six the Joint Center will this year regarding race and the future of work. He said this report found that communities of color have significant interest in education and training as policymakers, employers and education leaders grapple

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Americans are the least likely to believe this to be true, Overton said, quoting from the report. “In 20 to 30 years, people of color will constitute over half of all Americans,” he said. “Over that same period, a substantial majority of jobs will require some form of education or training beyond what’s offered in high school. Yet, most discussions of the future of work ignore the disproportionate effects it will have on communities of color. “If we’re to meaningfully address rather than simply replicate the historical inequities that continue to burden communities of color, we need policymakers, employers and education providers working in unison to ensure workers of color have meaningful opportunities to gain the skills required to overcome the seismic labor market challenges on the horizon,” Overton said. To view the full report, go to jointcenter.org. WI

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campaign and is eager to strike a deal with Congress that he can promote on the campaign trail. The proposition, constructed by committee chairman Charles E. Grassley (R) and Sen. Ron Wyden (D), would make changes to Medicare and Medicaid and is projected to save the government about $100 billion over a 10-year span according to the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office (CBO). Within that time period, seniors could possibly save $27 billion in out-of-pocket costs

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EDUCATION Reflections: Informer Intern Shares Summer Experiences By Ayo Odeyemi WI Intern During the summer, young ones ages 14 to 24 from around

the District participate in a sixweek program called the Marion S. Barry Summer Youth Employment Program (MBSYEP). The purpose of the program is

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to give young ones meaningful work experience while having the opportunity to earn money for the summer. Youths are placed in fields that align with their interests or ideal career path. This summer I had the pleasure of working at a local newspaper called The Washington Informer. The Informer is located in the heart of southeast D.C. on Martin Luther King Avenue. The main goal of the newspaper is to highlight positive images of African Americans. Initially, I assumed that I would be doing administrative tasks because that was the area I expressed interest in when applying. However, when I arrived on the first day, I was informed of the other important task I would soon be performing. The main task at hand was to organize old newspapers into groups, by either the month, year or week. The goal was to get them ready to be digitized so that the digital copies would be available at the Library of Congress, and Howard University. First, the newspapers were organized in chronological order. Then they were written into a chart in order to keep track of the newspapers

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that were on file or missing. One of the challenges we faced while working with the newspapers was that many newspapers were fragile and very dusty. The newspapers were so old that they we had to wear gloves to keep our hands clean from the dust and ink that transferred. Initially, the task seemed pointless and mundane. But by the end, I was happy with the progress made and the information we learned. I also realized

the importance of the historical artifacts and the value they contain. Another difficulty we faced was the fact that a lot of newspapers were missing or had the wrong issue number. This was a problem because it made it harder to keep an accurate record of the missing issues that needed to be included. As we went through the old papers we were able to read the different headlines, which was very interesting. There were even headlines that date back to before my mom was born. Headlines that stuck with me were headlines about Marion Barry and the impact he made on the community. There were even articles that talked about the implementation of MBSYEP. Although he is gone, his legacy still remains in D.C. through young ones who seek to join the workforce. I was also really excited about reading headlines from the year 1997 because that was the year I was born. One of my favorite parts of this journey so far was having an opportunity to speak to young children in summer camp. We spoke to them about the value of reading and we helped them understand how the newspaper is operated. All in all, the overall experience was a positive one. Initially, I was a little upset that I did not get my first job choice. However, by the end, I was grateful that I had the opportunity to work with wonderful people, all while giving back to my community. I am honestly able to say I had fun, and was able to learn a little more about my city. Before the summer, I had passed the building several times and never really paid much attention to the value of the historic building. However, after this amazing experience, it has become a place I will never forget. WI

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Mayor Bowser Speaks at HBCU Congressional Caucus on Diversity WI Staff Report Mayor Muriel Bowser provided remarks at the opening press conference of the Congressional Bipartisan Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) Caucus for the second annual Diversity in Tech Summit at Howard University on Wednesday, July 24. The Caucus, founded by Rep. Alma Adams (D-NC) in 2015, is a bi-partisan effort to promote diversity in the tech industry. The Summit strives to build partnerships between major corporations and HBCUs to address the challenges facing the tech industry and its efforts to build a diverse workforce. There are over 100 HBCUs that educate and provide vital opportunities for students; however, they face many challenges. The Caucus convenes

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OPINIONS/EDITORIALS

Trump Calls on Black Preachers for Help – Are They Advisors or Pawns?

Donald Trump isn’t the first president to call upon members of the clergy for guidance, assistance and support – and he certainly won’t be the last. Most recently, Barack Obama leaned on the senior pastor of his hometown church in Chicago, Dr. Jeremiah Wright with great frequency and aplomb– until some of Wright’s more controversial beliefs and statements caused such a backlash that Obama eventually found it prudent to distance himself from the “unapologetically Black” preacher. Jimmy Carter didn’t need to seek solace from a man of the cloth as he himself was a devout Christian and a man of unwavering faith – considered by many as the most religious president in American history, closely followed by James Garvey. Even John F. Kennedy, a Catholic, gained accolades due to his decision to maintain an open relationship with his family’s longtime priest. But until a few days ago, Donald Trump had not been known as a president who spoke about his faith, God, the Church or had a connection with any particular minister on whom he would turn for advice or solace. So, when word came on Monday, July 29, that he’d be meeting with a group of about 20 “Inner City Pastors” as he described them, we couldn’t help but question his motives. Aides say the meeting had been initiated by Trump’s son-in-law and senior advisor, Jared Kushner, long before his fight with Rep. Elijah Cummings, in order to shore up African-American votes next year. But the timing seems a little too perfect. And even though public statements of support have come from folks like Alveda C. King, an anti-abortion proponent and a niece of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., as well as the Rev. Bill Owens, whose Coalition of African-American Pastors group firmly opposes same-sex marriage, we hope that Blacks will not be easily led to fall in step with them, and others of similar ilk. Maybe, Trump’s team of 20 were really called upon for this advice. Perhaps he’s even open enough to follow said advice. But given what we’ve seen thus far, we can’t help but think that our Black brothers and sisters have served a purpose that we know way too well – they’ve agreed to be short-term, disposable pawns. WI

Somebody’s Watching You

U.S. citizens are accustomed to living in a free society with laws that protect them from undue and overarching government meddling. The U.S. Constitution guarantees those freedoms and the judicial system is there to protect them. Yet, citizens are feeling less protected due to the increasing threat of terrorism from abroad and within the U.S. borders. Mass killings are becoming more common and street violence in cities across this country, including Washington, D.C., are ending the lives of both the old and the young. The pressure placed on law enforcement and elected officials is undaunting, leaving many of them searching for more effective ways to end the carnage. Despite the love-hate relationship communities of color have with law enforcement, better policing is demanded when a life is lost. And the fact that when a violent crime is committed, there seems to be no one there but the perpetrator and the victim, because few are willing to tell law enforcement what they witnessed despite rewards of thousands of dollars for information leading to an arrest and conviction. D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser is doing what others in the U.S. are now employing by encouraging residents to consider installing surveillance cameras at their homes and businesses. The Private Security Camera Incentive Program, she hopes, will help to prevent and solve neighborhood crimes like the ones that took the lives of 11-year-old Karon Brown and 10-year-old Makiyah Wilson one year earlier. Bowser said at a press conference last week, “We’ve seen it time and time again – when we have clear video footage of a crime, we can act faster to get dangerous people off our streets.” Some might argue that surveillance cameras are a bad idea and that they don’t deter crime. The ACLU, for example, suggests that while it does not object to cameras, specifically in high profile public places, “the impulse to blanket our public spaces and streets with video surveillance is a bad idea.” We agree with Mayor Bowser when she says, “It’s your choice.” Still, it’s unfortunate that self-restraint and respect for others are not enough to keep communities safe. WI

TO THE EDITOR Shining Light on Abuse

Keep Bridging the Gap

What a very sad story, “’Smile 4 Smiley Movement’ Opens Dialogue About Domestic Violence.” I salute the mother QueenAfi for her strength and using a tragedy to help others. I couldn’t imagine losing someone so close to me to a senseless and savage killing. Fortunately, I’ve never encountered an abusive man or been in an abusive relationship, so on many levels, I just don’t understand. I still send my prayers to those who are and have been affected.

I enjoyed this month’s edition of The Bridge. It’s so bright, fresh and young. You get a lot of news and then, boom, a pleasant surprise. We need stuff like The Bridge to capture the young people’s attention. Darnell Nelson Washington, D.C.

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OPINIONS/EDITORIALS Guest Columnist

By Julianne Malveaux

Red Summer and Its Reverberations

One-hundred years ago, starting on July 27 and continuing for 13 more days, Chicago was engulfed in violence. White mobs wantonly attacked Black people, and Black people fought back. It started when a Black teenager, swimming in segregated Lake Michigan, drifted to the “wrong” side of the lake. Whites stoned him, and he drowned. The Chicago police refused to take action, even though the white man who threw the fatal rock, George Stauber, was identified. A police of-

ficer, Daniel Callahan, declined to arrest the murderous Stauber. Word of the drowning and police indifference spread quickly, and it was “on” with white supremacy and unequal justice on full display. For example, Callahan, the racist cop who would not arrest George Stauber, arrested a black man in the crowd based on just one white man’s complaint. Cameron McWhirter recounts the jarring events of the 13-day Chicago manifestation of white supremacy and the Black response in his absorbing book, “Red Summer: The Summer of 1919 and the Awakening of Black America.” Chicago was the site of the deadliest violence in the Red Summer. It claimed 23

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Black lives and 15 white ones, with whites being aggressors who just beat, killed and burned out Black people because of their segregationist rage and economic envy. The deadly violence in Chicago was but one of at least 38 deadly attacks by whites on Black people. NAACP Secretary James Weldon Johnson (the author, with his brother J. Rosamond, of the Negro National Anthem, Lift Every Voice) dubbed the Summer of 1919 the “Red Summer” because so much blood flowed. And while whites were accustomed to attacking Black folk without consequence, during the summer of 1919, with recent veterans on the scene, Black people weren’t having it. We fought back!

Most of the attacks took place in the South and in Chicago — which, with its teeming ethnic clashes and high Black population, might be considered “up South.” But the socalled liberal North was no stranger to the racism that gripped our nation. Black people were also attacked in New London, Connecticut, led by white Navy members. We were attacked in the cradle of democracy, Philadelphia, when a Black family moved into a white neighborhood. We were attacked in Omaha, where a Black man was accused of raping a white woman. The courthouse was burned by warped whites, and there was more than a million dollars worth of damage. In Chicago, mobs

of depraved white outlaws destroyed Black homes and businesses, leaving hundreds of Black families homeless. The white thugs who attacked Black people were rarely arrested and didn’t experience any consequences for their lawlessness. But the Black folk who fought back were sometimes arrested, beaten, or killed. In Washington, D.C., the rumor that a young white woman was “attacked” (she admitted she was merely jostled) started white servicemen on a rampage, attacking random Black people, pulling them from streetcars and attacking them on the street. The white men were primarily members

marijuana will be expunged automatically, and the board that makes clemency recommendations to the governor will receive a list of everyone convicted of minor possession offenses. Nearly 800,000 criminal histories could be erased under the law. We applaud Illinois historic achievement. We stand ready to evaluate the implementation and effectiveness of the law. We urge other states to follow Illinois’ lead when crafting legislation to legalize marijuana by looking comprehensive at redress for past wrongs and creating economic opportunities

for communities that bore, and continue to bear, the negative effects of the War on Drugs. The history of cannabis in the United States — which became known as marijuana in the early 1900s — is fraught with racist hysteria. Following the Mexican Revolution, more than 890,000 Mexican people legally immigrated into the United States between 1910 and 1920. Even though cannabis long had been used in the United States as an ingredient in unregulated “patent medicines,” the Spanish

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By Marc H. Morial

Legalizing Marijuana

“The U.S. “war on drugs” — a decadeslong policy of racial and class suppression hidden behind cannabis criminality — has resulted in the arrest, interdiction and incarceration of a high percentage of Americans of color. The legal cannabis industry represents a great opportunity to help balance the detrimental effects of the war on drugs by creating an equal playing field for all people to benefit from

the changing legal landscape.” — Minority Cannabis Business Association It’s difficult to overstate how devastating America’s racist “War on Drugs” has been for communities of color. Although Black and white people use marijuana at similar rates, Black people have been four times more likely to be arrested for marijuana possession. In Michigan, which has already legalized marijuana for recreational use, a 68-year-old man named Michael Thompson is 25 years into a 40- to 60-year sentence stemming from the sale of three pounds of

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marijuana to an undercover officer. Last week, Illinois made history when it passed a marijuana legalization law that seeks to atone for the injustice of the War on Drugs. Illinois’ law gives low-income communities of color — the very communities ripped apart by decades of racist drug policies — a fair shot at dispensary and growshop licenses. A portion of tax revenue generated by cannabis sales will be directed to investment in those communities through the Restore, Reinvest and Renew Program. Under the new law, arrest records for possession of small amounts of

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By Jesse Jackson, Sr.

America’s Democracy Facing Multiple Threats

Our democracy is in peril, but we the people can preserve it. The Senate Intelligence Committee last week startled the nation with a democracy-shaking report titled “Russian Efforts Against Election Infrastructure.” The independent Mueller report had previously indicated, “The Russian government interfered in

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the 2016 election in sweeping and systematic fashion,” and last week Robert Mueller testified before the House Judiciary Committee that Russia was continuing to intervene in our voting infrastructure. Americans had already been made aware of Russian efforts in Illinois, Arizona and certain counties in Florida in 2016. The Senate report was shocking because it documented that Russia’s efforts had actually targeted all 50 states. The U.S. has a “states’ rights and local control” voting system. Voting is a

state right, not a citizenship right, with no real enforceable national standards. We’ve ended up with multiple and varied election systems in the 50 states (plus the District of Columbia), 3,143 counties, 13,000 local voting jurisdictions that administer approximately 186,000 precincts, all organized in what amounts to a “separate and unequal” voting system, mostly controlled and managed by partisan local election officials. Some argue that such decentral-

ization protects against a systematic corruption of our election system, until you look at the reality. With no federally mandated rules, national canons or even voluntary national standards, the reality is states, counties and certainly most local voting jurisdictions are left unprotected and are no match for a sophisticated cyber-actor performing on behalf of a foreign government determined to alter an election outcome, actions by an institution with private interests or even a talented individual with a

personal grievance or political agenda. Interfering in all 50 states is not required. The strategic interference in a limited number of key states, counties, local jurisdictions and in some instances even precincts, could swing an entire state and alter a national election in favor of a desired winner. The Mueller report said the Trump campaign shared detailed

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OPINIONS/EDITORIALS Guest Columnist

By Cheryl Smith

Tough Decision

It was a tough decision to make for some, and not so tough for others. But a decision had to be made. The leadership of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority had about 16,000 registered attendees expected in New Orleans for the public service organization’s 54th National Convention. The weather looked like it

could take a turn for the worse. Although Deltas have been to New Orleans since and everything was fine, many remember Hurricane Katrina 14 years ago. When reports from the Weather Channel and meteorologists across the country focused on the threat of Tropical Storm Barry, sorority sisters, speakers, honorees, vendors, family members and loved ones begin rethinking their travel plans. Some canceled their trips altogether, while others who

were already in route or had arrived, were faced with decisions. New Orleans was ready for the Deltas, who were going to paint the town red. But New Orleans is always ready. It’s a beautiful destination and combines good food, good people, great entertainment, great customer service with a smile, good food, wonderful attractions, good people, serious programming and, I might add, good food; well you have a formula

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for a successful gathering. Just ask Essence Festival-goers who were there just a week prior. I smile just thinking of the wonderful times I have had in New Orleans, the city in the state with so many great HBCUs, and folks who act like they are glad — well, actually, honored — to have you there. But if you will recall, during Hurricane Katrina, folks asked, “Why, when the threat was issued, didn’t many citizens leave New Orleans?”

Truth is yes, there were many who thought things would blow over as they did in the past, and others simply didn’t have anywhere to go. New Orleans was their home! Which brings me to my truth: Doing the right thing can be challenging. Everyone can second-guess, talk about what should have happened or what they would have done. You see, it’s difficult

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By Dr. E. Faye Williams

Trump Was Not Exonerated!

House Judiciary Committee Chair Jerrold Nadler conducted a very fair, disciplined and level hearing with special counsel Robert Mueller. It’s no surprise that the first point made was Donald Trump was not exonerated in the special counsel’s report. Despite what we’re hearing from some, Democrats got what they needed to begin impeachment hearings by the end of the hearings of both committees. Democrats sought facts and were never rude. Republicans

were rude and sought to discredit Mr. Mueller and his team. I’m pleased with the courteous way the Democrats sought answers. I’m not so pleased with the way the Republicans hounded Mr. Mueller. The hearing established that we have a non-convicted felon in the White House and but for the OLC policy that a sitting President cannot be indicted Mr. Mueller gave us what we needed to know. Trump committed multiple acts of obstruction! All of the elements were met. Intelligence Committee Chair Adam Schiff established that the Trump team knew about Russian

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meddling and endorsed it. They invited it and made full use of it. There may not be a provable crime on Trump’s part, but the Trump team certainly gave the Russians a boost. Trump wanted a Trump Tower in the middle of Moscow. It’s clear he would do anything, including going against laws and spirit of our country, to make the tower happen. That meant more to him than any loyalty to our country. The Trump team welcomed Russian dirt on former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton. Trump called on Russia to find Clinton’s emails. Flynn, Manafort, Gates, Co-

hen and others have been convicted of lying. It’s clear there was no witch hunt. Russian interference was not a hoax. When Trump said he had no business dealings with Russia, he was lying. Trump’s team did not inform the FBI of the contacts. Messaging for Trump’s campaign was built around the stolen information. Mr. Mueller said the Russians interfered in our election in and they’re still doing it! That’s highly concerning, and should be to every American citizen. How Trump’s supporters can cheer his gross behavior is also highly concerning. Without a doubt, Trump ran

for President to make money and nothing was going to stop him. There was definitely a quid pro quo. Putin wanted sanctions lifted on Russia. It’s obvious that greed corrupts. No disruption of our elections or doing damage to our country would stop Trump from getting what he wanted — to insure whether or not he had the votes he would get credit for the win and he would make money. Trump has continued to say the investigation was a witch hunt and a hoax. Mueller firmly denies that. What’s clear is Trump’s con-

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By Askia Muhammad

Donald J. Trump is an (Expletive)!

Donald J. Trump, president of the United States of America, is: a) an (expletive); b) a (different expletive); c) yet (another expletive); d) all of the above. The man is beneath contempt. He is so low, he is immune to the disinfectant of truth. He cannot be insulted. Everything he says is false or incorrect, yet a majority of white people embrace him, warts, stench and all. But back to him in a sec. First, allow me to relay the tale of when

once, in my illustrious radio career, I had a job hosting a national callin show on an obscure network, broadcasting out of a building at the intersection of The Alameda and Hillen Road in Baltimore. It’s about a mile from the Morgan State University campus. Mine was a “day part” becoming known as “Saturday Night Fringe,” 11 p.m. until 3 a.m. Eastern time. Arsenio Hall’s popular TV show aired during that time slot. My national audience could probably be counted in the hundreds, if that. But hey, I was working in my field! Those were some trying times

for me. Around the time of the Preakness Stakes, I lost the use of my car and had to embark on a pilgrimage every week, beginning with a 5 p.m. bus to the Greyhound station, then on 11th and New York Avenue. I would ride to the bus station on Eutaw Street in Baltimore by around 7 p.m., walk around the corner to the Baltimore Arena, where I would catch a local bus at around 8 p.m. which drove all through central Baltimore, right to my destination by 10 p.m. The only problem with that was that the last bus on the route was at

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midnight, and it did not resume until 7 a.m. Sunday morning. So I had to spend the night in the studio after my slot. That was fine until one morning after my gig, I came out to find an apparently unconscious, nude woman lying on the sofa in the lobby. I spent that night outside the building. Fortunately, it was springtime in B’more. On my Sunday morning rides back to the Greyhound station, I got to see and appreciate so many neighborhoods in the city — Druid Hill, the cemetery, North Avenue, Charles Street. I learned that Baltimore has a wonderful

shopping experience called the Lexington Market, a live market-vendor experience. It so reminded me of the Grand Central Market in downtown Los Angeles when I was a child, and the markets in European pictorials. Ahh, Baltimore. So it should come as no surprise, with my aforementioned affection for Charm City and equal contempt for 45, which side I’m taking in the Trump-Baltimore battle. So this Dude, whose official residence (the White House) is

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LIFESTYLE African Diaspora Film Festival Returns to GW By Eve M. Ferguson WI Contributing Writer The African Diaspora International Film Festival returns to the Marvin Center at George Washington University from Aug. 9-11, celebrating “the human experience of people of color around the world.” This year showcases heroes of African diaspora history, from the opening night with “Ali’s Comeback: The Untold Story,” directed by Art Jones, to the closing night film, “The Robeson Effect,” in which actors Danny Glover and Ben Guillory, friends for more than 50 years, tell how

actor Paul Robeson affected their lives, leading to the creation of the Robey Theater Company in Los Angeles. Telling some unknown or seldom-heard stories, the festival always seems to show films that lead to a deeper understanding or a new knowledge of events. In “Ali’s Comeback,” the fascinating documentary tells the unknown saga of how the boxing industry blacklisted Ali for his stance on the Vietnam War as a conscientious objector, and how that blacklist was broken enabling the G.O.A.T. (Greatest of All Time) to resume his stellar career. “Fanon: Yesterday, Today,” in-

5 “Ali’s Comeback: The Untold Story” opens the 2019 African Diaspora International Film Festival at George Washington University’s Marvin Center on Aug. 9.

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still canonical in African and Africana studies some 50 years after his death in 1961. “Fanon died in December 1961, but his reflection irrigated numerous revolutionary fields throughout the world,” said festival organizers Diarah N’DawSpech and her husband Reinaldo Barroso-Spech, who also founded ArtMattan Films, a company designed to distribute African diaspora films. “What view of this thinker and action man have those who continue the fight today on different fronts against injustice and arbitrariness?” the organizers said. “North and South of the world, activists talk of their struggle and reflect on their connections to Frantz Fanon. The transmission is thus established between the historical dimensions and the diverse contemporary spaces swept by the Fanonian breath.” In between, 13 other films, from documentaries to feature films, promise to inform and entertain. “Black N Black,” a documentary that explores the relationship between Africans and African Americans, will be followed by a question-and-answer session. The documentary, filmed in Ghana, Ivory Coast and the U.S., is intended to “present compelling facts and thoughtful opinions intended to spark discussion and learning about each other as a means of building strong and authentic relationships.” Feature films include “Tazzeka,” the story of a young man

who wants to learn the secrets of his grandmother’s traditional Moroccan cuisine and is later inspired in Paris to put those skills to good use when faced with an uncertain future in his new home. “Dhalinyaro (Youth)” is a coming-of-age story about young women in the East African nation of Djibouti who are looking towards their future and making decisions on school and life. “The Black Mozart in Cuba,” is a historical reenactment of a little known story of Le Chevalier de Saint-Georges (1745-1799) who became one of the most remarkable, but unknown, figures of the 18th century, where he was influential in both music and politics of his times. He was a composer and conductor, a virtuoso violinist and an expert fencer in Europe, but his story has been erased from memory. The classic film “Quilombo,” about the uprising led by Zumbi de Palmares in Brazil, will also be shown along with “Mama Africa: Miriam Makeba,” which highlights the remarkable 50-year career of the late South African songstress and activist. “Fallen Angel’s Paradise,” a comedy from Egypt, “Panama Dreams,” filmmaker Alison Saunders’ search for an ancestor’s story of moving from Barbados to build the Panama Canal, and a program of short films round out the weekend event. For more information on the films, schedule and tickets, go to nyadiff.org/dc-2019. WI

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‘Aladdin’ Musical Wows the Audience at Kennedy Center By Eve M. Ferguson WI Contributing Writer

It’s big, it’s glitzy and even has tap dancing in the harem. It is “Aladdin,” and it is at the Kennedy Center through Sept. 7. Telling the age-old tale from “1001 Arabian Nights,” and recreating the Academy Award-winning 1992 animated film, Disney has brought all the wonder and warm fuzzy feeling to the stage. First playing on Broadway in 2014, “Aladdin” quickly became a blockbuster show, breaking 14 records at the New Amsterdam Theatre, with more than 10 million people seeing it on Broadway and in Tokyo, Germany and London in addition to its two U.S. productions. The same sentimental songs that garnered Academy Awards for the music from the film, such as the hit “A Whole New World” by Peabo Bryson and Regina Belle, are performed live by the talented multicultural cast. Starring as Aladdin, the affable thief, is Clifton Greenspan, who falls in love with Princess Jasmine, played by Hawaiian native Kaenaonalani Kekoa. The two bring youthful enthusiasm, priceless humor and strong, soaring vocals to the beloved roles. Major Attaway, a seasoned actor, steals the show as the Genie, finally freed from his lantern and delivering the most and best jokes throughout the spectacular and stupefying musical. Special effects, which one would naturally expect from an expensive Disney production, still do not fail to awe the audience. From a ceiling raining down shiny streamers, to the magic flying carpet, “Aladdin” brings out the curious child even in the adults in the audience. Complete with big song-anddance numbers and music created specifically for the stage production, the five main songs from the mov-

ie are well-placed. Between shirtless turbaned dancers and swirling veiled ladies dressed in lavish costumes designed by Gregg Barnes, and the ever-changing, larger-than-life sets designed by Bob Crowley, enough is going on beyond the singing and the boy-meets-girl love story. The Alan Menken/Tim Rice music from the animated “Aladdin” and the fable itself has led to other incarnations, including the 2019 film version with Will Smith. But the exotic fantasy is like smooth butter under the direction of Casey Nicholaw, as the scenes flow flawlessly through the two-hour-plus production. The animated film version released by Disney was a critical success and box office smash, becoming the highest-grossing film of that year. It won the Oscar for Best Original Score and featured “A Whole New World,” which won the second of the film’s two Academy Awards as Best Original Song and soared to #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. While the abundant children in the audience ooohed and ahhhed throughout the production, even the adults seemed wide-eyed, guffawing at the slapstick humor and becoming immersed in the full entertainment package that is “Aladdin.” “Aladdin” plays at the Kennedy Center Opera House through Sept. 7. Tickets and showtimes are through Sept. 7 in the Opera House with 7:30 p.m. with performances Tuesday through Sunday evenings and 1:30 p.m. matinees on Saturdays and Sundays. VIP ticket packages, which include prime seat locations, a commemorative souvenir program and an exclusive merchandise item, are also available. For more information, go to the Kennedy Center website, www.kennedy-center.org, or call 202-4674600 or 800-444-1324. WI

5 Cast of Aladdin. (Photo by Deen van Meer)

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Howard Investigates Student Threats After Scholarship Cancellation WI Staff Report An investigation by the police will be held on Howard University’s campus after violent threats were made by students. Howard University President Wayne A.I. Frederick wrote in an announcement to the campus community that “a number of life-threatening and dangerous messages have been posted on social media by Howard University students, sent via email and group chats, threatening the safety of the Howard University community.” Howard spokeswoman Alonda Thomas declined to provide more information about the nature of the threats or to name the law enforcement agencies involved, but a protest group reportedly denied that students advocated

for violence. They instead were making efforts to raise awareness about “the unjust revocation of scholarships.” Students expressed frustration about loss of scholarships, but the university’s officials reportedly said there is no financial aid crisis on campus, claiming that only people who lost scholarships were those whose grades weren’t good enough to warrant an extension of merit-based awards. “While we fully empathize with students who may have financial challenges meeting established deadlines, threats against our campus community will not be tolerated under any circumstance,” Frederick wrote, “That is not Howard.” Compiled by Olivia Boyd, WI Intern WI

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LIFESTYLE ‘Side Chick’ Play Looks Through Lens of ‘The Other Woman’ By Brigette Squire WI Contributing Writer “Confessions of a Side Chick,” a scintillating play that recently came to the Lincoln Theatre, breaks down an interesting dynamic of some relationships in an attempt to understand a mistress’s point of view. Cassandra (Lisa Renee Marshall) endures verbal, physical, financial, sexual and emotional abuse while in such a relationship, yet stays in the name of love. “I think with a lot of women there is that fantasy that one day we are going to be one big happy family,” Marshall said. “Yeah, he is with someone else but I think I’m going to stick it out until he comes around. That’s a huge mistake because a lot of times they don’t leave their wives. Another mistake is staying for the sake of the child. You’re not helping your child because they need to see you in a healthy relationship so they know what to look for.” Cassandra’s beau is Mike, a married man who is the father of her spunky daughter Chase (Sunee Neverson) and a reliable source of money. At one point, she is in desperate need for cash and Mike, played by Omar

Terell, helps her financially but not without a fair price of sexual compensation and ridicule. “It’s natural for a woman to want a man to provide,” Terrell said. “There is a trend where being a side chick is a thing. In today’s culture, with ‘stripper rappers’ dominating the hiphop industry, you get men with money who can manipulate and control women with that mindset.” Throughout most of the play, Cassandra is belittled by Mike, his wife Heather (Teranee Fransha), and a friend. She begins to turn to substance abuse while one comrade tries to convince her to stay with Mike due to the financial support and the other encourages her to leave the tumultuous relationship alone and date other men. “A good friend is always there for you, right or wrong,” says Dremon Cooper, who plays Lonnie, Cassandra’s close friend. “Even though you know that they deserve what’s best for them, sometimes they don’t see it, so you just have to be supportive through everything.” The play, which ran June 20, was presented by DC Black Broadway in conjunction with Pastor Keith Battles. DC Black Broadway are the creators of theatrical productions “Strang-

er in My House,” “What Your Man Won’t Do” and “The Giz.” The dynamics of the play compound while other men try to pursue Casandra despite her endearment for Mike. She turns down dates, sincere companionship and potentially healthy relationships with others. Cassandra knows that Mike will keep coming back to her, so she makes sure that she remains

5 Y’anna Crawley (left) and Lisa Renee Marshall star in the play “Confessions of a Side Chick” at the Lincoln Theatre on July 20. (Brigette Squire/The Washington Informer)

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available. “I think it starts from men not getting the attention they want from home,” said playwright Lovail M. Long Sr. “Men marry someone wholesome so they may have fantasies that they think their wives would not agree to perform. Men would be surprised [by] what their wives might do if they just ask.” Open communication is the key to a healthy relationship. It

is common to try to make a situation work, give up, and find oneself right back in a similar predicament. “You can’t change a man,” Marshall said, reflecting on her own previous marriage. “Only God can do that. It’s about recognizing the signs and not ignoring them. You have to protect your sanity. The most important thing is self-love.” WI

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Family, Colleagues Remember AfricanAmerican Museum Architect Phil Freelon By Timothy Ray Special to The Informer @Freeman.Jasper

5 Phil and his wife Nnenna Freelon (Courtsy photo/North Star Church for the Arts)

This fall, late architect Phil Freelon, who led the design of the iconic National Museum of African American History and Culture in D.C., will be honored by family and friends. Freelon’s son, Pierce, says the memorial will take place in their hometown of Durham, N.C., on Sept. 28, inside the Durham County Human Services Building, a structure Freelon designed. “He is free now,” he said of his father, who died July 9 at 66

from amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). “And we celebrate that ascension and the life and legacy he’s left us.” Freelon was the lead architect of the African American Museum, which opened in 2016 and drew such dignitaries as Barack and Michelle Obama, George W. Bush, Oprah Winfrey and Rep. John Lewis for its grand opening. He was diagnosed with ALS the same year of the museum’s opening. ALS is a neurodegenerative disease that causes the body to slowly deteriorate. “The only motion he had left was the ability to speak and move his left hand,” Pierce Freelon said of his father’s final moments, for which he held his hand and watched him take his last breath. “I still feel his presence in the two days that he has been gone — I feel like I have seen, or heard, or smelled him several times,” he said. “I’m wearing his ring, his bracelet, he’s still with me.” Outside of architecture design, Freelon says his father loved to play basketball and chess and listen to music. “One of the last things he told me was, ‘I’m going over yonder,’” he said. “He loved quoting songs and bringing that into his daily life and making us laugh.” Pierce said his father also taught him to show people from all walks of life dignity, love and respect. Freelon was renowned for his artistic approach to architecture and design. The buildings he helped design include the Museum of the African Diaspora in San Francisco, the Harvey Gantt African American History Museum in Charlotte and the Durham Bulls Athletic Park in Durham. “All of his buildings have this

kind of creative, vibrant style to it,” Pierce said. “And he also put that kind of style to it. He also put that style in his children. Clearly, my siblings, my wife, his grandchildren — we all have this vibrant energy that he left us with, and we are his living legacies and it’s a privilege to carry his spirit forward through the work that we do.” Cora Cole-McFadden, a former Durham City Council member, recalls meeting Freelon when he submitted a proposal to design the city’s transportation center — a bid she says he won, but not without intervention. “There was an all-white review team about to award the project to a firm from another city,” Cole-McFadden said. “Clearly, Phil was the most qualified but not a part of the ‘good ol’ boy’ network. After setting straight a process free of race discrimination, his proposal was honored. The rest is history.” Last year, Freelon and his wife, Grammy-nominated jazz singer Nneena Freelon, founded North Star Church for the Arts in downtown Durham, for which Pierce Freelon serves as the artistic director. “He was a true role model for young people especially, aspiring African Americans in the field of architecture,” said Bill Bell, the former mayor of Durham. “He loved his adopted home Durham. His architectural work, in general and specifically in Durham, will remain as a testament to his talents and creativity. I was fortunate to be able to be considered as a friend and a fraternity brother and we are all fortunate to have had him live in and contribute to Durham in so many ways.” The family asks for support of North Star in lieu of flowers for the upcoming memorial. WI

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BULLETS from Page 1 cance for all Americans, especially Blacks, more than 50 years passed before a series of markers would be erected throughout the Delta in 2007, including the very spot along the Tallahatchie River where fishermen discovered Emmett’s mutilated body still tied to a cotton-gin fan, honoring both Emmett’s short life and his death – the spark which many believe ignited the Civil Rights Movement. However, with their anger unabated, thieves destroyed the signs less than one year later – riddling subsequent replacements with rounds of bullets time and time again – until those leading the memorial resolved to erect a bulletproof marker earlier this year in June. Amazingly, hatemongers would attack the sign once again, July 26 – this time their efforts failed. “To drive up and see it like that, I was sad,” Patrick Weems, a founder of the Emmett Till Interpretive Center in Sumner, Miss. said to a New York Times reporter. “When we finally replaced it, it was an amazing feeling that this sign that had been obliterated was finally restored.” Weems attributes the decades of reticence and inactivity following Emmett’s death to the prevailing attitude among those in the region to forget the crime had ever occurred. But lesser voices could not be silenced, including Simeon Wright, the youth’s cousin who, at the age of 12, witnessed the kidnapping from the bedroom the two had shared. Wright, who spoke several times with this reporter over the years, died in 2018. However, his wife, Annie, attended a ceremony unveiling the current sign on June 21. And while no one has been charged with the latest act of vandalism, Weems says he’d rather emphasize the way people have come together in support of the preservation of Emmett’s story as shared in the markers. “This is a story about a local community – Black and white, Republican and Democrat, plantation owners and former sharecroppers – that came together and took responsibility,” he told reporters, adding that over the years, the signs have been stolen, marked with Klan graffiti, tossed in the river and showered with acid. Today a bulletproof metal marker, close to 600 pounds, stands in honor of the slain teen and Weems says, “We have moral responsibility to make sure that the sign keeps getting put back up.”

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Authorities reported on Monday that Santino William Legan, 19, who killed three including a 6- and 13-year-old boy and girl, respectively, at the Gilroy Garlic Festival on Sunday, July 28, had just four days earlier created an Instagram account criticizing the event, “paving more open space to make room for hordes of mestizos [those of mixed descent, commonly white and Hispanic of white and Native American], highly-visible participants at the popular northern California food festival, also saying that he had a plan in store for them. Legan, wielding a semi-automatic rifle and wearing tactical gear, also injured over a dozen others before three police officers already on the scene, killed him less than one minute after he began shooting into the crowd of thousands as they ran for safety. It has also been alleged that he had an affinity for a white supremacist text, “Might is Right,” published in the late 1800s, which advocates anarchy, denounces Christianity and asserts that whites must rule over people of color. In addition, authorities confirm that Legan had legally purchased the weapon used in the shooting three weeks earlier in Nevada. Victims, 12 at the most recent count, ranged in age from 12 to 69 years old – the third fatality being a man in his 20s. Gilroy Police Chief Scot Smithee said the swift response of officers on duty at the festival, which did not have security cameras on the premises, preempted what could have been a far worse outcome for the annual outing in the town located 30 miles south of San Jose. Despite the recent posting, police say they still are unsure of the shooter’s motive. “It seems this was a random act but we’ve got a long way to go before we can determine what his motivations were,” Smithee said during a press conference on Monday. Meanwhile, the FBI continues to seek further knowledge that would unveil Legan’s ideological leanings, affiliations and motivations.

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And while officials have yet to rule out racism as a cause, Philadelphia citizens have been plagued by a recent onslaught of shootings including back-to-back weekends of unprecedented violence. Both occurring in June, the first weekend yielded a total of 28 shooting victims, five of whom died, while the second weekend ended with 11 wounded, all males, who had been attending a street party held to support recently-unveiled anti-violence measures. The City of Brotherly Love has recorded 631 shooting victims in the city since the start of the year, an increase of 6 percent over the same period last year, according to police statistics. WI

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5 Patrick Weems, executive director of the Emmett Till Memorial Commission of Tallahatchie County, stands July 20, 2019, with the vandalized sign marking the location where Emmett Till’s body was removed from the Tallatachie River near Glendora, Mississippi, in 1955. A 2018 photo has surfaced showing University of Mississippi students holding firearms and posing next to the sign damaged by bullet holes. (Courtesy photo/Emmett Till Interpretive Center)

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Local Vacation Bible Schools Kick into High Gear By Hamil R. Harris WI Contributing Writer The United Baptist Church in New Carrollton, Maryland, was filled recently with the sounds of roaring lions and bears and singing children on the first night of V.I.B.E.S., a high-octane version of the traditional vacation bible school. The V.I.B.E.S. (Vibrant Intentional Biblical Encounters) program, which ran from July 1419, was much more than sitting in the pews, as it offered outdoor events and spiritual aerobics. The program was themed “In the Wild,” as participants were broken into seven groups with names that came from jungle animals such as the Lions, Bears, Sharks and Eagles. After class, everyone gathered in the sanctuary, where people danced and stretched to spiritual videos. Pastor Everett Pope struggled to keep up but was all smiles because in the past decade, the former NASA engineer has grown a church with a dwindling flock into congregation of nearly 200 people.

“We just want to make the invisible God visible to our world,” Pope said. “So many people today are so ‘churched,’ but we want them to encounter God through his word and the love of his disciples at our church.” Similar vacation bible school programs are ongoing at churches across the area, giving young people — many of whom are often tied up with school demands or playing video games — a chance to engage in physical activities. At the University Park Church of Christ in Hyattsville, church officials hosted a program titled “Marooned,” in which the entire sanctuary looked more like a South Pacific island — complete with straw huts, plastic blue water and Hawaiian leis — and members taught classes focused on stories from the Old Testament. Malesheia Jones, coordinator of V.I.B.E.S., said their curriculum comes from LifeWay, which provides material to many churches across the country. “The material is an awesome foundation and structure for the

biblical curriculum that we then take, use, and modify/customize to meet the specific needs of our immediate urban community,” Jones said. “At United, we are grounded in God’s word and our primary objective each night is to share the gospel of Jesus Christ to ev-

5 Children celebrate Jesus during summer vacation bible school. (Photo courtesy/Maleshia Jones)

eryone that we may encounter in each night in each of our unique and special ways,” she said. “We accomplish this by showing love, having high energy and excitement for the nightly lesson, and preparing for V.I.B.E.S. weeks, months in advance. “Most importantly, we as volunteers are on the same page and start and close each night in prayer,” she said. “It’s all about serving God and this is what continues to fuel us.” Pope said that he has “decommissioned” traditional church auxiliaries such as the usher board for a new way the church is organized that maximizes spiritual growth. “Now we gather to worship and encounter God as one and as the future unfolds we will train people to encounter God in a new and creative way,” he said. “Too many people become

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birther movement. Trump, apparently angered by Cummings’ criticism of border conditions for migrants seeking asylum, tweeted over the weekend that Cummings’ 7th Congressional District “is a disgusting, rat and rodent infested mess,” and “If he spent more time in Baltimore, maybe he could help clean up this very dangerous & filthy place.” In another tweet, Trump said “If racist Elijah Cummings would focus more of his energy on helping the good people of his district, and Baltimore itself, perhaps progress could be made in fixing the mess that he has helped to create over many years of incompetent leadership. His radical ‘oversight’ is a joke! Trump’s outburst also came in the wake of the House Oversight Committee, which Cummings chairs, voting to subpoena personal emails and texts of top administration aides, including Trump’s daughter Ivanka and her husband Jared Kushner. For his part, Cummings has limited his response to a tweet back to Trump. “Mr. President, I go home to my district daily. Each morning, I wake up, and I go and fight for my neighbors,” Cummings tweeted. “It is my constitutional duty to conduct oversight of the Executive Branch. But, it is my moral duty to fight for my constituents.” But Monday, a chorus of voices spoke about the issue, including Rev. Harold B. Carter, who said that he has worked for years to improve and renovate housing in Baltimore. Carter, pastor of the New Shiloh Baptist Church, hosted the ministers meeting and said regardless of what plans materialize, things are

LIFESTYLE already happening in his community. “In the midst of all that has happened is that good things are happening,” Carter said. “This is an oasis in the city of Baltimore. Regardless of what anybody says, there is a new family life center across the street, Coppin State is expanding, Douglas High School has a new track field and there are two new apartment buildings across the street.” Gov. Larry Hogan responded to Trump’s tweets Monday on “The C4 Show” on WBAL-AM radio, calling the comments “outrageous and inappropriate” but stressing that the focus should be on working together. “What I care about is the city of Baltimore and fixing the problems,” the Republican governor said. “It is the heart of our state. It is the lifeblood of Maryland. People are just completely fed us with this kind of nonsense. Let’s stop the tweeting and get things done.” Lt. Gov. Boyd Rutherford also posted a response against Trump’s tweets: “Mr. President, I have substantial policy differences with Congressman Cummings. However, I hope your criticism is not directed at the many good and hardworking people who live in the district.” Other Cummings supporters and Baltimore residents have also spoken out against Trump’s attacks. “Any third-grader reading that would know that’s inappropriate for somebody’s who’s supposed to be sitting in the title of leader,” Del. Nick Mosby (D-Baltimore) told CNN. Staff writer William J. Ford contributed to this story. WI

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Ford’s Theatre Society Hosts‘Generation Abe’ After-Hours Events WI Staff Report Young professionals ages 2135 can enjoy after-hours access to Ford’s Theatre at “Generation Abe: Museum Night” on Aug. 1 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. On Aug. 28, Ford’s Theatre hosts “Generation Abe: History on Foot Happy Hour” from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Both events are part of Ford’s Theatre Society’s Generation Abe programming. Tickets for Generation Abe programming should be reserved in advance at https:// www.fords.org/performances/ discounts/generation-abe-events. A valid ID must be presented at check-in in the Ford’s Theatre lobby (511 10th Street NW).

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Aug. 1 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Patrons mix and mingle in the Ford’s Theatre Museum, see historic artifacts related to Abraham Lincoln’s presidency and assassination, and explore the 19th-century theatre where President and Mrs.

Lincoln attended performances. Guests meet knowledgeable staff who share information on Ford’s Theatre and its history. Each $20 ticket includes two drink vouchers. Beverages provided by On Tap.

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Aug. 28, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Join 1860s Detective James McDevitt for a walking tour related to the Lincoln Assassination Conspiracy with other Generation Abe history fans. Revisit the sites and reexamine the clues from the assassination investigation during the 1.6-mile journey from Ford’s Theatre toward the White House. Stick around after the tour for a drink or two with Ford’s Generation Abe Staff at the historic Round Robin Bar located inside The Willard Intercontinental Hotel. Lincoln-inspired cocktails will be on the menu just for Generation Abe. Cash bar.

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treault, Ford’s Theatre has been recognized for the superior quality of its artistic programming. With works from the Tony-nominated Come From Away and the nationally acclaimed Big River to the world premieres of Meet John Doe, The Heavens Are Hung In Black, Liberty Smith, Necessary

Sacrifices, The Widow Lincoln and The Guard, Ford’s Theatre is making its mark on the American theatre landscape. For its accomplishments, the organization was honored in 2008 with the National Medal of Arts. For more information, go to www. fords.org. WI

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wi book review “Sandy Feet! Whose Feet? Footprints at the Shore” by Susan Wood, illustrated by Steliyana Doneva

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By Terri Schlichenmeyer WI Contributing Writer The sand feels funny, squishing between your toes. It sticks to the bottom of your feet, the bottom of your hands, and the bottom of your swimsuit, and it’s fun to leave footprints in it, so you can see where you’ve been. It’s always a good day when you’re at the beach, but in “Sandy Feet! Whose Feet?” by Susan Wood, illustrated by Steliyana Doneva, who else is there with you? It’s sunny, the water’s warm, and yay! You’re at the beach. The waves are perfect for splashing and the sand is wet in some places and dry in others. Who could resist making all kinds of footprints? Not the dog, whose fat, furry paws make footprints in the sand. You can see his toe marks and his claw prints as he runs around and splashes. A sandpiper is a bird that lives at the beach and he runs back and forth on his quick little legs. He jumps and skips and you can see his toes in the sand, too, but they’re very small. The sandpiper’s footprints are from little bird feet. The seagull, another bird, also leaves footprints on the sand. If you watch over the water, you might see a pelican, as he dives for dinner. He’s a hungry guy, ready for a few fishy snacks. Over there, right at the edge of shore, you can see a footprint that looks like someone dragged their feet. That’s the print of the crab, who “scuttles on its way” back to the water. Watch out for his claws! The footprints that look a little like a star are from a starfish who doesn’t want to be caught – and that other shuffle-mark is a turtle who might be ready to make her nest. Baby turtles are the cutest! Pretty soon, it’s the end of the day and almost time to go home — but wait. Look at those long prints with five little round toes. Who do you think made those footprints in the sand? The towels, toys, swimsuits and sunscreen are all piled up and ready to go. So are the kids; they’re so excited, they can barely sleep and “Sandy Feet! Whose Feet” is the perfect pre-vacation, before-bedtime treat. Inside this book, author Susan Wood offers a simple rhyme that’s short on words and light on action, and illustrator Steliyana Doneva matches the tone with muted colors in her drawings. That means a quieter, more relaxing story for your little beachcomber, but it’s one they’ll remember as soon as they hit the sand. Wood’s tale gives kids something to do while it imparts a different sort of lesson: they’re subtly challenged here to look for marks in the sand made by the beach’s wildlife. More importantly, the children inside this book are respectful of the water and are shown having fun and being safe. For 4- to 8-year-olds, that’s just right, and “Sandy Feet! Whose Feet?” may help parents make memories. If you’re heading to the beach for what’s left of summer, step out and get it. WI

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ARIES With three planets in your sector of creativity and leisure, the coming weeks can be an exciting journey, encouraging you to promote your skills and talents. The emphasis on this sector of your chart is all about self-expression, but doing it in a very playful way. It gives your inner child the chance to show up and enjoy some fun activities. Lucky Numbers: 10, 30, 31 TAURUS This is a time when you’ll very much enjoy homey activities, such as entertaining, getting your house in order, and starting DIY projects. And with lovely Venus newly in this zone, beautifying your home may take priority. This might involve giving certain rooms a fresh coat of paint or purchasing pieces of art that uplift and inspire you. Lucky Numbers: 4, 25, 39 GEMINI You have the wit and sparkle of a polished gem as a vibrant lineup in your sector of communication makes you a smooth operator. This is very much a time to market your business via social media or any other method that works for you. If you’re good at giving speeches and presentations, you can excel now, and this is an excellent way to establish yourself. Lucky Numbers: 2, 32, 40 CANCER This is very much a time to be creative with your money and come up with imaginative ways to make more. Everybody would like to increase their earnings, and this is a very real possibility for you over the coming weeks. If you approach your boss with the right attitude, you might be able to get a raise, and it may not be as difficult as you think. Lucky Numbers: 18, 28, 44 LEO The cosmos encourages you to roar as loudly as possible to show that you rule the jungle. With a powerful set of influences in your sign, you are shining brightly and attracting plenty of attention. This is one of the best times to showcase your work, delegate tasks, or take charge of a creative project. You have the authority to make others listen and support you in your endeavors. Lucky Numbers: 10, 37, 40 VIRGO A lot of your focus may be on the inside - the coming weeks could see you eager to develop your potential. With a focus on Leo and your spiritual zone, this can be a very empowering time with a lot happening behind the scenes. This is an opportunity to tie up loose ends and find closure on issues that may have been dragging on and draining you in the process. If you need the help of a life coach or therapist to work with you, this can be an excellent time to make a start. Lucky Numbers: 16, 25, 46 LIBRA You seem to be in permanent party mode with a delightful blend of influences in your social sector. You may find that your calendar fills up quickly with invitations coming from left, right, and center. However, it won’t be possible to accept all of them, so try to pick those that seem most enjoyable or most useful. Lucky Numbers: 6, 15, 17 SCORPIO This is the time to make your mark and celebrate your special qualities. You may find yourself in the spotlight this week and over the coming weeks as fiery Mars, the sun, and radiant Venus move through your sector of goals and career. Promote, promote, promote, and you may find that opportunities and new business come flooding your way. You’re willing to put energy into making things happen, and this is what counts. Lucky Numbers: 4, 11, 58 SAGITTARIUS The feeling of wanderlust could get stronger this week and over the coming weeks with a dynamic focus on your sector of travel and adventure. You may feel moved to learn a new language so you can journey through a country and authentically connect with the people and the culture. Lucky Numbers: 1, 2, 9 CAPRICORN If there is one thing that’s constant, it’s change. This week and over the coming weeks, the focus on your sector of transformation and rebirth could encourage you to let go of the old and embrace the new. As this sector is also involved with shared assets, business, and finance, the present influences could see you doing very well. Lucky Numbers: 5, 24, 27 AQUARIUS You’ll have plenty of help, with a sterling lineup in your sector of relating revealing just how much others are willing to support and encourage you. Whatever you hope to accomplish, you’re better off working with a team than trying to do it alone. The experience and input of those involved can add immeasurably to the success of your project. Lucky Numbers: 1, 11, 48 PISCES With a very positive alignment showing up in your sector of work and lifestyle, the coming weeks can see you eager to make progress. This isn’t the time to be modest, though, but rather to stand out from the crowd and showcase your natural skills and talents to the best of your ability. Lucky Numbers: 5, 25, 28

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The annual Otakon convention was held at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center July 26-28, to celebrate Asian pop culture (anime, manga, music, movies, video games, etc.) and its fandom. (Roy Lewis/The Washington Informer)

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Exhibitors involved in Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math (eSTEAM) engage children and adults with informational and hands-on exhibits at the Boys and Girls Club in Northeast on July 27.

5 NETwork volunteers share how Play-Doh and spaghetti can be used as learning tools. 3 NETwork member explaining science behind distance measurements and how similar programs are used in car safety.

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SPORTS New Pro Wrestling Organization Makes TV Debut In D.C. By Gary Williams Special to The Informer For decades, World Wrestling Entertainment, a company with D.C. roots, has been the leading brand in the field, but a newcomer looks to challenge WWE’s stranglehold on the market. All Elite Wrestling (AEW), a fledging organization, is looking

to expand its horizons, and it comes with substantial backing. The lead investor is Shahid Khan and the founder is Khan’s son, Tony. Together, the Khan family also own the NFL’s Jacksonville Jaguars. After successful pay-per-view events, AEW will premiere a weekly television program on Wednesday, Oct. 2 on TNT. Its

first live telecast will take place at Capital One Arena in D.C. The promotion is the brainchild of pro wrestler Cody Rhodes, son of the late wrestling legend Dusty Rhodes, and brothers Matt and Nick Jackson, a top tag team known as The Young Bucks. AEW’s roster consists of nu-

merous wrestlers who have had solid careers either in WWE or on the independent wrestling circuit. Former WWE stars Chris Jericho and Jon Moxley, who wrestled in WWE as Dean Ambrose, headline the roster along with independent stars such as Kenny Omega and Joey Janela. Rhodes announced the for-

mation of AEW in January. On May 25, AEW held its first pay-per-view event, “Double or Nothing,” at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas. Two more pay-per-view events followed in Florida and another one will take place in the Chicago area in August prior to the TV debut. WI

A Prestigious Stop In U.S. Capital – Citi Open Showcases Local Stars

The Citi Open, first contested in July 1969, at the Rock Creek Park Tennis Center is one of only 13 prestigious ATP 500 tournaments worldwide, and offers more than $1.8 million in total financial commitment. American Andre Agassi holds the record for most titles in the U.S. capital, winning five in 1990-91, ‘95 and ‘98-99. Washington area natives Frances Tiafoe and Hailey Baptiste were among the Day Two winners on Tuesday, July 30, taking advantage of favorable conditions and plenty of hometown support. Tiafoe defeated Alexander Bublik 6-1, 7-6 on Stadium Court as he advanced to the third round for the second straight year. Tiafoe will next face No.3 seed Daniil Medvedev who beat American wild card Bjorn Fratangelo 6-3, 6-4. Baptiste brought the fans on a packed Grandstand to their feet as she pulled off arguably the biggest upset of the tournament so far, dispatching No.2 seed Madison Keys 7-6, 6-2 for her first career WTA main draw win. Within hours of Baptiste earning her first career WTA win, fellow teenage wild card Catherine McNally did the same as she defeated Lin Zhu of China in straight sets before another supportive crowd. The stands were also filled to capacity on John Harris Court where a standing-room only crowd watched Zarina Diyas defeat 15-year-old Coco Gauff 6-4, 6-2 (pictured right). WI

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5 Washington Valor linebacker Alvin Ray Jackson attempts to tackle Philadelphia Soul wide receiver BJ Bunn during the Soul’s 69-33 win at Capital One Arena in D.C. on Sunday, July 28. (John E. De Freitas/The Washington Informer)

5 Philadelphia Soul defensive back James Romain tackles Washington Valor wide receiver Josh Reese during the Soul’s 69-33 win at Capital One Arena in D.C. on Sunday, July 28. (John E. De Freitas/The Washington Informer)

5 Washington Valor wide receiver Reggie Gray attempts to outrun Philadelphia Soul defensive back James Romain during the Soul’s 69-33 win at Capital One Arena in D.C. on Sunday, July 28. (John E. De Freitas/The Washington Informer) 4 Washington Valor wide receiver Dezmon Epps leaves Philadelphia Soul defensive back James Romain behind during the Soul’s 69-33 win at Capital One Arena in D.C. on Sunday, July 28. (John E. De Freitas/The Washington Informer)

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RELIGION the religion corner WITH LYNDIA GRANT

Discover Yourself

For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans for welfare and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope. — Jeremiah 29:11 It is never too late to discover ourselves in a new way. Just because you have had some horrible tendencies since you were young, that doesn’t mean that it has to remain. At my church, our pastor, Rev. Dr. James Coleman, taught a class on a book that changed my life forever. The book, “The Spirit Filled Temperament,” caused each of us to examine our own lives carefully. We had to look in the mirror and do some work on ourselves. Quincy Jones always said, “Not one ounce of my self-worth depends on your acceptance of me!” Quincy wasn’t raised up with his mother, she was a schizophrenic, removed from the hone when he was a young boy. He developed into the person he became while living with his father and grandmother. This quote was his way of realizing who he really was. He believed that what someone else thought of him didn’t mean one thing! It was what HE thought of HIMSELF that really mattered. Quincy was Mt. Zion Baptist Church Reverend John W. Davis Pastor 5101 14th Street, NW Washington, DC 20011 Phone: 202-726-2220 Fax: 202-726-9089 Service and Times Sunday Worship Service - 8:00 a.m. & 11:00 a.m. Children’s Church - 11:00 a.m. (1st & 3rd Sundays) Communion - 10 a.m. 4th Sunday Sunday School - 9:15 a.m. (4th Sunday 8:15 a.m.) Prayer Meeting & Bible Study - Wednesday 7:00 p.m. “A Church with a past to remember – and a future to mold”

free to become the man mentioned in the above Scripture, We are all born with gifts and talents, but life comes along, steals them away from us. Alan Alda, best known for starring in “M*A*S*H,” said: “You have to leave the city of your comfort and go into the wilderness of your intuition. What you’ll discover will be wonderful. What you’ll discover is yourself.” There are far too many of us who die and never try. As Les Brown put it: “The graveyard is the richest place on earth, because it is here that you will find all the hopes and dreams that were never fulfilled, the books that were never written, the songs that were never sung, the inventions that were never shared, the cures that were never discovered, all because someone was too afraid to take that first step, keep with the problem, or determined to carry out their dream.” The purpose of this article is to remind you to take control of your life. You came to this earth equipped with all that it takes to fulfill the dream that is in your heart. What has happened during the course of your life that has caused you not to believe you are able to get this thing done? Forget about that negativity, and be willing to go to a place you’ve never been before. Be willing to do something you’ve never done before. One of my aunts told me that when I was a little girl, I was like a commercial baby. Who I was came through at an early age, with make-believe stages and my sisters

It is never too late to discover ourselves in a new way. Just because you have had some horrible tendencies since you were young, that doesn’t mean that it has to remain.

as my cast and crew. In my own life today, at age 68, I’m finally trying out for roles to audition, seeking my chance to act. It could be a stage play or it could be a movie, but acting is definitely in my future. It has been there since I was a young child, but like millions of others, there have been things that have happened that caused me not to believe in myself, and therefore, I never did try. How will I ever know if I never try? I won’t, and neither will you. How many parents will tell their baby boy or girl to just stop trying to walk, because they keep falling down? They wouldn’t! As Ephesians 2:10 says, “For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand, that we should walk in them.” WI

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Mount Olivet Lutheran Church

John F. Johnson Reverend Dr. 1306 Vermont Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20005 Service and Times Divine Worship, Sunday 10:00 a.m. Communion 1st and 3rd Sunday “Friendliest Church in the City” Website: mountolivetdc.org Email: mtolivedc@gmail.com

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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 AM 7 10:00 AM Communion: 1st Sunday Sunday School: 9:00 AM Bible Study: Wednesday, 12 Noon Bible Study in homes: Tuesday 7:00 PM Website: www.themiraclecenterFMBC.com Email: Miraclecenterfmbs@gmail.com Motto: “We Walk by Faith, Not by Sight”

Blessed Word of Life Church

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 & 11:00 AM 5th Sundays: 9:30 AM 3rd Sundays: Baptism & Holy Communion Prayer & Praise: Wednesdays @ Noon & 6:30 PM www.pilgrimbaptistdc.org

Covenant Baptist United Church of Christ

Church of Living Waters

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

Service and Times Sunday Morning Worship: 11:00 AM Holy Communion: 1st Sunday Sunday School: 9:45 AM Men’s Monday Bible Study: 7:00 PM Wednesday Night Bible Study: 7:00 PM Women’s Ministry Bible Study: 3rd Friday -7:00 PM 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& 11:00 AM Bible Study: Wednesday 7:30 PM Communion Service: First Sunday www.livingwatersmd.org

St. Stephen Baptist Church

Third Street Church of God

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

Rev. Dr. Alice Greene Interim Pastor

Bishop Lanier C. Twyman, Sr. Senior Pastor

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

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

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

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

5757 Temple Hill Road, Temple Hills, MD 20748 Office 301-899-8885 – fax 301-899-2555 Services and Times Sunday Early Morning Worship: 7:45 AM Church School: 9:30 AM Sunday Morning Worship: 10:45 AM Tuesday: 7:00pm/Kingdom Building Bible Institute Wednesday , 12:30 PM Mid-Day Bible Study Wednesday: Prayer/Praise/Bible Study-7:30 PM Baptism & Communion Service: 4th Sunday – 10:30 AM

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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: 7:00 PM “Reaching Up To Reach Out” Mailing Address Campbell AME Church 2502 Stanton Road SE - Washington, DC 20020

Turning Hearts Church Virgil K. Thomas, Sr. Senior Pastor/ Teacher 421 Alabama Ave. SE Washington, DC 20032 Phone: 202-746-0113 Fax: 301-843-2445 Service and Times Sunday School: 10:15 AM Sunday Worship Service: 11;15 AM Children’s Church: 11:15 AM Tuesday Bible Study: 6:30 PM Motto : “A Great Commitment to the Great Commandment” Website: www.turningheartschurchdc.org Email: gr8luv4u2@gmail.com

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

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

Services and Times Sunday School: 9:30 AM Sunday Worship: 11:00 AM Sunday Community Worship Service: 8:30 AM “Ambassadors for Christ to the Nation’s Capital” www.thirdstreet.org Live Stream Sunday Worship Service begins @ 12:00 noon www.thirdstreet.org

Crusader Baptist Church

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

Greater Mt. Calvary Holy Church Bishop Alfred A. Owens, Jr.; Senior Bishop & Evangelist Susie C. Owens – Co-Pastor 610 Rhode Island Avenue, NE Washington, DC 20002 (202) 529-4547 office • (202) 529-4495 fax

Sunday Worship Service: 8:00 AM and 10:45 AM Sunday Youth Worship Services: 1st & 4th 10:45 AM; 804 R.I. Ave., NE 5th 8 AM & 10:45 AM; Main Church Prayer Services Tuesday – Noon, Wednesday 6:00 AM & 6:30 PM Calvary Bible Institute: Year-Round Contact Church Communion Every 3rd Sunday The Church in The Hood that will do you Good! www.gmchc.org emailus@gmchc.org

Isle of Patmos Baptist Church

Service and Times Sunday Worship Services: 7:30 AM and 10:30 AM Holy Communion: 2nd Sunday at 7:30 AM and 10:30 AM Sunday Church School: 9:20 AM Seniors Bible Study: Tuesdays at 10:30 AM Noon Day Prayer Service: Tuesdays at Noon Bible Study: Tuesdays at 7 PM 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: 9:00 AM Worship Service: 10:00 AM Wed. Noon Day prayer service Thur. Prayer service: 6:45 PM Thur. Bible Study: 7:15 PM

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

901 Third Street N.W. Washington, DC. 20001 Phone (202) 842-3411 Fax (202) 682-9423 Service and Times Sunday Church School : 9:00 AM Sunday Morning Worship: 10:10 AM Bible Study Tuesday: 6: 00 PM Prayer Service Tuesday: 7:00 PM Holy Communion: 3rd Sunday 10:10 AM 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 AM Service 11:00 AM Praise & Worship Preaching 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM Motto: “A Church Keeping It Real for Real.” Website: Shabbathcommandmentchruch.org Email: Praisebetoyhwh@gmail.com

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

St. Luke Baptist Church Rev. Aubrey C. Lewis Pastor 1415 Gallatin Street, NW Washington, DC 20011-3851 P: (202) 726-5940 Service and Times Sunday Worship: 11:00 AM Sunday School: 9:15 AM Holy Communion: 11:00 a.m., 3rd Sun. Bible Institute: Wednesday - 1:30 PM Prayer Meeting: Wednesday - 12:00 Noon

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

Israel Baptist Church

Dr. Earl D. Trent Senior Pastor

Rev. Dr. George C. Gilbert Senior Pastor

2409 Ainger Pl.,SE – WDC 20020 (202) 678-0884 – Office • (202) 678-0885 – Fax “Moving Faith Forward” 0% Perfect . . . 100% Forgiven!

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: 8:00 AM & 10:45 AM Baptism/Holy Communion: 3rd Sunday Family Bible Study Tuesdays – 6:30 PM Prayer Service: Tuesdays – 8:00 PM www.emmanuelbaptistchurchdc.org

“Where Jesus is the King”

Sermon On The Mount Temple Of Joy Apostolic Faith

Lincoln Park United Methodist Church Rev. Richard B. Black 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 - lincolnpark@lpumcdc.org www.lpumcdc.org

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

Service and Times Sunday Worship Service: 10:45 AM Sunday School: 9:15 AM Holy Communion1st Sunday: 10:45 AM Prayer Service: Wednesday at 6:30 PM Bible Study: Wednesday at 7:00 PM Bible Study: Tuesday at 10:30 AM

Mount Moriah Baptist Church

Service and Times Sunday Worship: 10:00 AM Holy Communion: First Sunday 10:00 AM Sunday School: 9:00 AM Bible Study: Wednesday @ 12 noon and 6:30 PM Motto: "Faith On The Hill"

Service and Times Sunday Apostolic Worship Services 11:00 A.M and 5:00 PM Communion and Feet Wash 4th Sunday at 5:00 PM Prayer/Seeking: Wednesday at 8:00 PM Apostolic in Doctrine, Pentecostal in Experience, Holiness in Living, Uncompromised and Unchanged. The Apostolic Faith is still alive –Acts 2:42

New Commandment Baptist Church

Eastern Community Baptist Church

Dr. Lucius M. Dalton Senior Pastor

Damion M. Briggs Pastor

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rehoboth Baptist Church

Rev. Dr. Maxwell M. Washington Pastor

Rev. Curtis l. Staley Pastor

2001 Brooks Drive District Heights, MD 20744 (240) 838-7074

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

Service and Times Sunday Worship Service: 10:15 AM Sunday School: 9:00 AM Holy Communion: 3rd Sunday Morning Prayer Meeting / Bible Study: Tuesday at 7 PM Theme: “The Kingdom Focused Church with an Emphasis on “Evangelism and Discipleship”

Service and Times Sunday Service: 10:00 AM Sunday School for all ages: 8:30 AM 1st Sunday Baptism: 10:00 AM 2nd Sunday Holy Communion:10:00 AM Tuesday: Bible Study: 6:30 PM Prayer Meeting: 7:45 PM

Email: pastorstmbc@gmail.com Website: www.stmatthewsbaptist.org

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

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

Rev. Stephen E. Tucker Senior Pastor

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

Foggy Bottom - Founded in 1867 728 23rd Street, NW - Washington, DC 20037 Church office: 202-333-3985 - Fax : 202-338-4958

Shiloh Baptist Church

Matthews Memorial Baptist Church Dr. Joseph D. Turner Senior Pastor 2616 MLK Ave., SE - Washington, DC 20020 Office 202-889-3709 - Fax 202-678-3304 Service and Times Early Worship Service: 8:00 AM Worship Service: 11:00 AM New Member’s Class: 9:45 AM Holy Communion: 1st Sunday, 11:00 AM Church School: 9:45 AM Wednesday 12:00pm Bible Study Prayer, Praise and Bible Study: 7:00 PM Saturday Bible Study: 11:00 AM Baptism 4th Sunday: 11:00 AM

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 AM Wednesday Bible Study: 7:00 PM Friday Evening Service: 7:00 PM ; Last Friday “…Giving Your Life a Meaning” www.Christembassydc.org Christ.embassy.dc@hotmail.com

“Empowered to love and Challenged to Lead a Multitude of Souls to Christ”

Peace Baptist Church Rev. Dr. Michael T. Bell 712 18th Street, NE Washington, DC 20002 Phone 202-399-3450/ Fax 202-398-8836 Service and Times Sunday Early Morning Prayer & Bible Study Class: 8:00 AM Sunday School: 9:00 AM Sunday Morning Worship Service: 10:00 AM Wednesday Service: 12:00 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 AM Sunday Worship Service: 11:00 AM Monday Adult Bible Study: 7:00 PM Wednesday Youth & Adult Activities: 6:30 PM Prayer Service Bible Study

“The Loving Church of the living lord “

First Rising Mt. Zion Baptist Church

Mt. Horeb Baptist Church

Rev. Dr. Wallace Charles Smith Pastor

Rev. Oran W. Young Pastor

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

9th & P Street, N.W. - W. D.C. 20001 (202) 232-4288

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 AM Sunday School: 9:00 AM Worship Service: 10:30 AM Holy Communion: 4th Sunday 7:30AM & 10:30 AM Prayer Services:Tuesday 7:30 PM. Wednesday 12 Noon

www.stmarysfoggybottom.org Email: stmarysoffice@stmarysfoggybottom.org

Service and Times First Sunday Worship Service (one service): 10:00 AM Second, Third, Fourth, and Fifth Sunday Worship service: 7:45 AM and 10:55 AM Sunday Church School/Bible Study: 9:30 AM Thursday Prayer Service: 6:30 PM

All are welcome to St. Mary’s to Learn, Worship, and Grow.

Email: sbc@shilohbaptist.org Website: shilohbaptist.org

Service and Times Sundays: 10 a.m. Holy Eucharist with Music and Hymns Wednesdays: 12:10 p.m. - Holy Eucharist

Service and Times Sunday Worship Services: 10:00 AM Sunday Church School: 8:45 – 9:45 AM Holy Communion: Every First Sunday Intercessory Prayer: Monday – 7:00-8:00 PM Pastor’s Bible Study: Wednesday –7:45 PM Midweek Prayer: Wednesday – 7:00 PM Noonday Prayer Every Thursday

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

Email Address: admin@pbc712.org

Historic St. Mary’s Episcopal Church The Rev. E. Bernard Anderson Priest

Holy Trinity United Baptist Church

Florida Avenue Baptist Church

Reverend Christopher L. Nichols Pastor

Rev. Reginald M. Green Interim Pastor

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

St. Matthews Baptist Church

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

Emmanuel Baptist Church

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Service and Times Sunday School for All Ages: 8:00 AM Sunday Worship Services: 9:30 AM Midday Prayer & Bible Study: Wednesday 11:30AM Evening Prayer & Bible Study: Wednesday 7:00 PM Laymen's League: Thursday 7:00 PM Email: Froffice@firstrising.org Website: www.firstrising.org “Changing Lives On Purpose “

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LEGAL NOTICES

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

Administration No. 2019 ADM 722

Administration No. 2019 ADM 703

Administration No. 2019 ADM 524

Administration No. 2019 ADM 432

Michael A. Forgash aka Michael Ambrose Forgash Decedent

Juanita Jones Decedent

Joseph S. Holmes, Sr. aka Joseph Samuel Holmes Decedent

Estelle O. Jordan Decedent

Ella M. Burgess aka Ella Mae Burgess Decedent

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

Craig A. Forgash and Mark T. Forgash, whose addresses are 526 Jared Sq. NE, Leesburg, VA 20176 and 6605 E. Wakefield, Apt A2, Alex., VA 22307 were appointed Personal Representatives of the estate of Michael A. Forgash aka Michael Ambrose Forgash who died on May 19, 2019 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., Building A, 515 5th Street, N.W., Third Floor, Washington, D.C. 20001, on or before 1/18/2020. 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 1/18/2020, 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.

Karlton Tucker, whose address is 1410 Delafield Place NW, Washington, DC 20011, was appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Juanita Jones who died on June 8, 2019 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., Building A, 515 5th Street, N.W., Third Floor, Washington, D.C. 20001, on or before 1/18/2020. 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 1/18/2020, 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.

Samuel C. Hamilton 8601 Georgia Avenue #503 Silver Spring, MD 20910 Attorney

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

Jamison B. Taylor 1218 11th Street, NW Washington, DC 20001 Attorney

SUPERIOR COURT OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA Probate Division Washington, D.C. 20001-2131 Administration No. 2019 ADM 000663

Date of first publication: 7/18/2019 Craig A. Forgash Mark T. Forgash Personal Representative TRUE TEST COPY Anne Meister Register of Wills Washington Informer

Date of first publication: 7/18/2019 Karlton Tucker Personal Representative TRUE TEST COPY Anne Meister Register of Wills Washington Informer

NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT, NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Joseph V. Holmes, whose address is 2341 Wood Bark Lane, Suitland, MD 20746, was appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Joseph S. Holmes, Sr. aka Joseph Samuel Holmes who died on September 25, 2014 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., Building A, 515 5th Street, N.W., Third Floor, Washington, D.C. 20001, on or before 1/18/2020. 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 1/18/2020, 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: 7/18/2019 Joseph V. Holmes Personal Representative TRUE TEST COPY

Stanley E. Jordan, whose address is 420 19th Street, NE, Washington, DC 20002, was appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Estelle O. Jordan who died on April 14, 2019 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., Building A, 515 5th Street, N.W., Third Floor, Washington, D.C. 20001, on or before 1/18/2020. 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 1/18/2020, 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: 7/18/2019 Stanley E. Jordan Personal Representative TRUE TEST COPY Anne Meister Register of Wills Washington Informer

NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT, NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Sylvia Hawley, whose address is 1427 Webster Street, NW, Washington, DC 20011, was appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Ella M. Burgess aka Ella Mae Burgess who died on October 12, 2018 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., Building A, 515 5th Street, N.W., Third Floor, Washington, D.C. 20001, on or before 1/18/2020. 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 1/18/2020, 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: 7/18/2019 Sylvia Hawley Personal Representative TRUE TEST COPY

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

SUPERIOR COURT OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA PROBATE DIVISION Washington, D.C. 20001-2131

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

Administration No. 2019 ADM 534

1998 FEP 98

Administration No. 2019 ADM 000382

Administration Number 2019 ADM 756

Administration Number 2019 ADM 741

Lucille B. Jenkins aka Lucille Bell Jenkins Decedent

November 14, 1996 Date of Death

Carla Rockelli Decedent

Estate of Etim U. Aka

Rodney Eugene Gill Estate of

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

NOTICE OF STANDARD PROBATE

James Larry Frazier, Esq. 918 Maryland Avenue, NE Washington, DC 20002 Attorney

Lorine H. Williams Name of Decedent NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT OF FOREIGN PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS Eric Williams, whose address is 1309 S Street, SE, Washington, DC 20020 was appointed personal representative of the estate of Lorine H. Williams, deceased, by the Circuit Court for Prince Georges County, State of Maryland, on April 25, 2019. Service of process may be made upon Eric Williams, 1309 S Street, SE, Washington, DC 20020 whose designation as District of Columbia agent has been filed with the Register of Wills, D.C. The decedent owned the following District of Columbia real estate. 720 Emerson Street, NE (Sq. 3782, Lot 0050). Claims against the decedent may be presented to the undersigned and filed with the Register of Wills of the District of Columbia, 515 5th Street, NW, Third Floor, Washington, D.C. 20001 within 6 months from the date of first publication of this notice.

John W. Gerlach, Esq., whose address is 5335 Wisconsin Avenue, NW, Suite 700, Washington, DC 20015, was appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Carla Rockelli who died on February 19, 2019 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., Building A, 515 5th Street, N.W., Third Floor, Washington, D.C. 20001, on or before 1/18/2020. 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 1/18/2020, 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: 7/25/2019

Date of first publication: 7/18/2019

Eric Williams Personal Representative

John W. Gerlach Personal Representative

Date of first publication: 7/18/2019

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Angela Jenkins Wright Personal Representative

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NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT, NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Angela Jenkins Wright, whose address is 5326 Woodberry Lane, Tuscaloosa, Alabama 35405, was appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Lucille B. Jenkins aka Lucille Bell Jenkins who died on August 10, 2008 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., Building A, 515 5th Street, N.W., Third Floor, Washington, D.C. 20001, on or before 1/18/2020. 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 1/18/2020, 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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Notice is hereby given that a petition has been filed in this Court by Afiong E. Aka for standard probate, including the appointment of one or more personal representatives. Unless a responsive pleading in the form of 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. In the absence of a will or proof satisfactory to the Court of due execution, enter an order determining that the decedent died intestate appoint an unsupervised personal representative Date of first publication: 7/25/2019 Nakia V. Gray 9701 Apollo Drive, Suite 301 Largo, Maryland 20774 Petitioner/Attorney: TRUE TEST COPY Anne Meister Register of Wills

NOTICE OF STANDARD PROBATE Notice is hereby given that a petition has been filed in this Court by Kimberly Fahrenholz for standard probate, including the appointment of one or more personal representatives. Unless a responsive pleading in the form of 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. In the absence of a will or proof satisfactory to the Court of due execution, enter an order determining that the decedent died intestate appoint an unsupervised personal representative Date of first publication: 7/25/2019 Nakia V. Gray, Esquire 9701 Apollo Drive, Suite 100 Largo, MD 20774 Petitioner/Attorney: TRUE TEST COPY Anne Meister Register of Wills Washington Informer

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LEGAL NOTICES

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

2019 ADM 000783

2019 ADM 000762

Estate of Jacqueline Nichols aka Jacqueline P. Nichols aka Jacqueline Patricia Nichols-Blanger Deceased NOTICE OF STANDARD PROBATE Notice is hereby given that a petition has been filed in this Court by Charmaine Connie for standard probate, including the appointment of one or more personal representatives. Unless a responsive pleading in the form of a complaint or an objection in accordance with Superior Court Probate Division Rule 407 is filed in this Court within 30 days from the date of first publication of this notice, the Court may take the action hereinafter set forth. Admit to probate the Will dated September 28, 2015 exhibited with the petition upon proof satisfactory to the Court of due execution by affidavit of the witnesses or otherwise Date of first publication: 8/1/2019 Leonard GP Muhammad 7306 Georgia Ave., NW Washington, DC 20012 Petitioner/Attorney:

Estate of Cherry Baylor NOTICE OF STANDARD PROBATE Notice is hereby given that a petition has been filed in this Court by Gertie Dean for standard probate, including the appointment of one or more personal representatives. Unless a responsive pleading in the form of a complaint or an objection in accordance with Superior Court Probate Division Rule 407 is filed in this Court within 30 days from the date of first publication of this notice, the Court may take the action hereinafter set forth. Admit to probate the will dated 9/11/2015 exhibited with the petition upon proof satisfactory to the Court of due execution by affidavit of the witnesses or otherwise.

Date of first publication: 8/1/2019 Ethel Mitchell 8403 Colesville Rd, #1100 Silver Spring, MD 20910 Petitioner/Attorney:

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SUPERIOR COURT OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA Probate Division Washington, D.C. 20001-2131 Administration No. 2019 ADM 665 Melvin T. Brooks Decedent Peggy A. Miller, Esq. 5130-7th Street, NE Washington, DC 20011-2625 Attorney NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT, NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Byron Reynolds, whose address is 3615 N. Colorado Ave., Indianapolis, IN 46218, was appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Melvin T. Brooks who died on July 15, 2018 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., Building A, 515 5th Street, N.W., Third Floor, Washington, D.C. 20001, on or before 2/1/2020. 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 2/1/2020, 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: 8/1/2019 Byron Reynolds Personal Representative TRUE TEST COPY Anne Meister Register of Wills Washington Informer

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DEBATE from Page 1 from The School Without Walls High School in Northeast. “I didn’t understand the small portion of race discussed and to not talk about Flint [more] when the debates are in Detroit and in the same state.” Stokes Hudson and other young adults with Black Youth Vote! hosted a debate watch party at Halfsmoke in Northwest on Tuesday, July 30 – the first of two nights for Round Two of the Democratic presidential debates, this time held not in Miami but Motown. The coalition of individuals ages 18 to 35 seeks to increase

civic engagement and voter participation as part of a program managed by the National Coalition on Black Civic Participation. Other Black Youth Vote! groups held watch parties in Alabama, Florida and Georgia. Those who came to the restaurant listened and watched the exchanges between the moderate and progressive candidates for the two hour-debates televised on CNN. Approximately 25 people seek the Democratic nomination with the winner more than likely to face Republican President Donald Trump in next year’s general election.

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it Tuesday. “We need to recognize, when it comes to the economic gap between Blacks and whites in America, it does come from a great injustice that has never been dealt with,” she said. “That great injustice has had to do with the fact that there were 250 years of slavery followed by another 100 years of domestic terrorism.” Several of those at the debate watch party such as Karrine Williams, who graduated last year from Temple University in Philadelphia, said it’s still too early to choose a particular candidate. When asked if any of the candidates’ statements stood, she said, “not really.” Meanwhile, Wednesday’s debate highlighted the higher profile candidates that included former Vice President Joe Biden; Sens. Cory Booker of New Jersey, Kirsten Gillibrand

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citizenship. Now, however, it’s becoming clear that it’s also a national security issue. Our representative democracy, our republic, is threatened and being undermined by Russia and possibly other countries. Americans should be able to elect the people they want to govern them without external interference. And yes, we’ve done it to others in the past and it was wrong. While allowing for local administration of elections, adding a right to vote amendment would mandate Congress to pass legislation and provide the money to set minimum common sense national standards, such as requiring modern secure voting machines, secure voter registration files, a backup paper record of your vote from voting machines, risk-limiting post-election audits, automatic voter registration at age 18, same-day onsite voter registration and more. That is what democracy looks like. WI

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polling information with the Russians and highlighted Pennsylvania, Michigan, Wisconsin and Minnesota as their key states for victory. Pennsylvania, Michigan and Wisconsin favored President Donald Trump by only 77,000 votes totally and swung the election to him in 2016. Immediately following Mueller’s testimony, Sen. Mark Warner (DVa.) attempted to pass the FIRE Act asking for unanimous consent. The Fire Act was a simple, narrowly targeted bill. All it did was make sure that foreign attempts to interfere in future presidential elections are promptly reported to the FBI and the FEC. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) instantly killed it, claiming it was a partisan effort to defeat Trump. McConnell’s maneuver amounts to an open invitation for outsiders to again meddle in our presidential election.

The Senate Intelligence Committee then released its report about the Russians targeting all 50 states. The first House Bill passed in the 116th Congress was a comprehensive voting bill (H.R. 1) that would have increased voter security, made voting easier for all eligible voters, established a national holiday for voting and much more, but McConnell, the self-declared grim reaper, said this bipartisan legislation was dead on arrival. McConnell and Senate Republicans have adopted Republican strategist Paul Weyrich’s maxim: “I don’t want everybody to vote. Elections are not won by a majority of people. “They never have been from the beginning of our country, and they are not now. As a matter of fact, our leverage in the elections quite candidly goes up as the voting populace goes down.” I’ve advocated adding a right to vote amendment before, basically in the name of democracy and good

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“disproportionately impacted area” or who have been incarcerated for a minor pot crime that is eligible for expungement under the bill. These applicants who receive a license to grow or sell marijuana in Illinois will also be eligible for special low-interest loans from the state, direct grant aid for startup costs, and other benefits. As Illinois state Rep. Jehan Gordon-Booth said, “What we are doing here is about reparations. After 40 years of treating entire communities like criminals, here comes this multibillion-dollar industry, and guess what? Black and brown people have been put at the very center of this policy in a way that no other state has ever done.” WI

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selling two ounces of certain drugs, including cannabis, or possession of four ounces, at a minimum of 15 years to life in prison. The laws have been blamed for tripling New York’s prison population. Even now, as states have begun legalizing recreational marijuana use, recent investigation by The New York Times found that Black people were nearly 15 times more likely than whites to be arrested in New York City for low-level cannabis crimes. It’s going to take much more than simple legalization to level the playing field — and Illinois’ new law recognizes the challenges. Illinois will waive half of the application fee for license-seekers who are either long-term residents of a

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Orchard in New York, he was interrupted three times to be accused of stealing. The Angry Orchard has apologized (too little, too late), but it is yet another example of ignorance and stupidity. A deranged white woman, Nancy Goodman, approached three Black women dining at a Bonefish Grill and used the N-word on them because she thought they were loud. The warped white woman says she’d use the slur again. Let’s not even get into the BBQ Beckys and other fools. Bottom line: One-hundred years ago, enabled and emboldened by a racist president, white folks went buck wild on Black people. Here we go again! Red Summer has reverberations, but please remember that during the Red Summer, Black folks fought back. Let’s do it again, fighting with our vote, with our activism, and, when necessary, with our retaliation. The struggle continues. WI

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of the military, and the military too often turned a blind eye to their criminal members. The Washington Post journalist Jefferson Morley recently wrote about Ben and Carrie Johnson, a father and daughter who shot and killed a police officer who invaded their home. They were charged with murder and spent 18 months in jail, but charges were dropped against Ben, and when Carrie stood trial she was found guilty of manslaughter, not murder. Her attorneys appealed, the appeal was granted, and there was no new trial. The Red Summer occurred because Black men were coming home from World War I and were not inclined to tolerate white foolishness. It occurred because we had a president, Woodrow Wilson, who was a virulent racist, much like the current occupant of the House that Enslaved

People Built. White people, brainwashed to believe in the fallacy of white supremacy, felt emboldened to attack Black people for simple acts of self-determination. Fast-forward. Emboldened whites are still attacking Black people, some violently. Eric Garner lost his life because he was selling loosies (single cigarettes) in Brooklyn and because an out-of-control madman masquerading as a police officer, Daniel Pantaleo, attacked him with an illegal chokehold. While Department of Justice attorneys recommended trying Pantaleo in federal court, Attorney General William Barr, the acknowledged sycophant of the racist Occupant, declined to move ahead. Fast-forward. “Roland Martin Unfiltered” features a segment, “Crazy A$$ White People” that features the microaggressions that are a natural byproduct of virulent white supremacy. As a man attempted to propose to his fiancé at the Angry

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I like to hear and spread. But guess what? Sorority and fraternities are always doing positive deeds. There are so many dedicated men and women who are committed to public service and making a difference in their communities. I’m committed to sharing those stories of the great members of the Divine 9 (Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority and Iota Phi Theta Fraternity). We must work together, and I urge those charged with telling the stories of the great works of their organizations to step up. If they need help, I’m more than happy to assist. Just like with the Black Press, our organizations have to tell our own stories. We have to shape the narrative, or others will do the developing and many times we won’t like the results. Thanks, President Smith, for doing the right thing. I’m proud of you as the leader of our great sorority! This, too, shall pass. WI

It’s clear that WikiLeaks is a hostile intelligence service; yet, Trump loves WikiLeaks. He didn’t care who was hurt or whether the information was true or false. He didn’t care if he were helping Russia get what Russia wanted — that is lifting sanctions. Trump’s behavior hampered the investigation. Mr. Mueller wanted to interview Trump in person, but was

never allowed to do so. Does this sound like an innocent person? Mr. Mueller was obviously constrained by DOJ, but we could extract the answer if he were able to discuss everything he investigated. It’s my prayer that impeachment would begin soon without regard to whether the Senate would do the right thing. WI

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You cannot shame him with truth. Politically, the only risk 45 runs by his hateful attacks against the Black leadership class is that it might motivate a massive turnout of Black voters. That is the only way he can be defeated, is by a massive turnout — even in the face of massive GOP voter suppression efforts — a massive turnout of Black voters. Believe it or not, in all the presidential elections for nearly the past 40 years, a majority of white people have voted for the Republican candidate — Ronald Reagan, George H.W. Bush, Bob Dole, George W. Bush, John McCain, Mitt Romney and Trump. White people vote GOP, and in 2020, most whites will vote for Trump — the deplorable expletive — again. WI

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