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Ethiopian Prime Minister Renews Hope, Pursues Unity D.C. Mayor Declares July 28 as ‘Ethiopia Day’ By Lafayette A. Barnes WI African Affairs Reporter With the highly-anticipated arrival of the Ethiopian Prime Minister Dr. Abiy Ahmed to the District in full swing, Mayor Muriel Bowser proclaimed Saturday, July 28 as “Ethiopia Day in DC,” continuing a relationship first established in 2013 when D.C. and Addis Ababa, Ethiopia’s capital, entered into a Sister City Agreement and Protocol of Friendship. And on Saturday, following several days filled with more private conversations between Dr. Abiy and business and political leaders from the Greater Washington Area, Bowser joined the prime minister at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Northwest where the recently-elected leader shared

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Voter Registration Drives Catching on Ahead of 2018 Midterms By Stacy M. Brown WI Senior Writer

5 With nearly 300,000 Ethiopian immigrants living in the Washington, DC area, the largest group of Ethiopian-born people in the U.S., thousands came to hear Ethiopian Prime Minister Dr. Abiy Ahmed’s message delivered at the Washington Convention Center in Northwest on Saturday, July 28. /Photo by John Simms

Death of Ron Dellums Mourned Coast to Coast

Longtime Congressman, Former Oakland Mayor Fought for the People By D. Kevin McNeir WI Editor @dkevinmcneir

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Ronald Vernie Dellums, 82, the third Black mayor for the City of Oakland and a 13-term member of the U.S. House of Representatives, died on Monday, July 30, ending an extended battle against prostate cancer. The former D.C. lobbyist, U.S. Marine Corps veteran, first

African American elected to Congress from Northern California as well as the first openly-identified, non-incumbent Socialist to successfully mount a political campaign for Congress since World War II, will probably be most remembered for his leadership in ending the apartheid policies of South Africa – an initiative that would

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Earlier this year, the National Newspaper Publishers Association (NNPA) announced an unprecedented voter registration drive with a mission to register five million new Black voters before the midterm elections in November. It appears that drive has sparked registrations everywhere. A new TargetSmart analysis of voter registration data in the 39 states with available data shows that registration rates for voters ages 18 to 29 have significantly increased in key battleground states over the past seven months, presaging the increased impact youth voters may have on the upcoming midterm and presidential elections. Using Feb. 14, 2018, as a reference point — the date of the Parkland shooting massacre, which spurred a youth-led movement to register young voters across the country — TargetSmart’s analysis found that the share of youth registrants nationwide has increased by 2.16 percent, a potentially impactful surge in youth enrollment. With more than a dozen states’ primaries still left and months until voter registration deadlines, the findings are an early quantitative sign that youth turnout is on the rise for this year’s midterm elections. The state-by-state analysis shows that younger voters are poised to have an outsized impact in key battleground races. Pennsylvania — which has November elections for U.S. senator, governor, and many

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VERNON JORDAN SCIENCE CENTER ON MARTHA’S VINEYARD The new Science Center dedicated to Civil Rights Activist Vernon Jordan on Martha’s Vineyard is now in its Third year. The center was donated by Mr. Jordan’s long time friend, donor and philanthropist Robert Day. Both men cut the rib- bon using their politically colored scissors - Red for Mr. Day and Blue for Mr. Jodan. Steve Ewing “Make it Plain” Poet Laureate of Edgartown read the new poem to honor Mr. Jordan. Mr. Jordan said that he was 81 years old and had many honors (appox. 80 honorary degrees from some of the best schools in the country - but that the Charter School Wing named for him meant as much to him as any of those other honorary degrees or all of them combined. Veron Jordan in front of the new Science Center named in his honor at the Charter School on Martha’s Vineyard.

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(L-R) Charlotte Costa (Pres. of Options in Education) Paul Karasik (Development Dir.) Vernon Jordan, Isabella Quinones (Student), Robert Day (Philanthropist & Donor), Becca Connor (Science Teacher), Jane Paquet (Science Teacher) & Robert Moore (School Director) DCGOP ADVISORY COUNCIL SPEAKER

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Jose Cunningham (Chairman of the DC Republican Committee) and Congressman Rodney Davis ( R- Illinois). The DCGOP Advisory Council in July hosted Congressman Rodney Davis (R-Illinois) as its speaker. He is a Member of two important Congressional Committees. The House Committee on Agriculture and The House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.

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don Lofts, a Northeast property on Bladensburg Road that ground broke in 2016. The five-story building, currently near capacity, contains 33 units and 17 parking spaces that had been designed to meet the D.C. Green Building standards for multi-family housing. Langdon Lofts, developed where two dilapidated buildings once stood, counted among the many projects under what city officials touted as the Great Streets Initiative, started in 2005. Reid said while she wanted to create similar results around the District, economic conditions and public policy that spur income inequity prevent her and her colleagues from fulfilling that obligation. For her, the series of steps needed before breaking ground on a property has proven to be daunting. “It’s a long process in order to get that bonding,” Reid said as she reflected on the journey to opening the Langdon Lofts property that started in the early 2010s. “When you’re looking at the real estate market, it’s designed to raise the price of valued property and affordable housing goes against that. The city has to intervene. It’s harder to get the approval and financing [for affordable housing].” The need for legislative action that will induce affordable housing for low-income resident deeply influenced Reid’s decision to run for the Ward 1 Council seat last fall. Her campaign platform centered on the increase of the Housing Production Trust Fund, a special source of revenue that the D.C. Department of Housing and Community Development doles out for the construction of low-income housing. Other policy solutions she suggested include the expansion of programs for first-time homebuyers and renovation of housing. Despite her loss in the June primary, Reid said she remains committed to challenging local lawmakers on issues important to her and her neighbors. Last month, she railed against ICE raids during a mass protest in her Columbia Heights. Last year, D.C. Councilman Trayon White (D-Ward 8) reportedly introduced legislation exempting residents from late fees on parking and traffic tickets after Reid show his office the results of an online survey she conducted. While she did not reveal explic-

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AUG. 2 1924 – Famed Black writer James Baldwin is born in Harlem.

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“Racism, or more correctly, racists, can’t really believe the things they say, can they?” sometimes don’t really want to get up and go out. I know what I will have to face. I know I may have no other option but to turn the other cheek. I know that as much as we’d like to believe that the “isms” of the world no longer have sway over us, that in a lot of ways they still do. That’s why we must be prepared to ignore ignorance, overlook the obtuse, laugh at the lunatics and the ludicrous and keep our eyes on the prize. Still, looking into the eyes of “white privilege” can be a rather daunting encounter. It can drain you of all of your energy. It has the ability to wear you out and wear you down. Racism, or more correctly, racists, can’t really believe the things they say, can they? They can’t really believe that the actions they take which demean, humiliate and in some cases even lead to serious injury or death are justifiable, can they? Is it right to hate someone just because

they’re black or brown? Because they’re named Raheem instead of Robert? Because they groove to hip-hop and not to country and western? The history of the world shows us that mighty empires rarely fall because of being attacked and then destroyed from the outside. Those mighty countries who were once huge, powerful, arrogant and determined to gobble up everything in their sights, have fallen because the foundation on which they stood was not firm. Try as they may, they reached a point when “all the king’s horses and all the king’s men couldn’t put Humpty together again.” America has become the Roman Empire of the new millennium and like Nero who fiddled while Rome burned, we seem hellbent on ignoring the overwhelming good that could be accomplished because those in power would rather let the ship sink than to embrace the gifts that surround them – gifts that can only be realized when our country is willing to embrace real diversity. Perhaps I’m being a bit too naïve to actually maintain hope. Perhaps. But you can believe this: I am going to get out of bed, I am going to take my dreams with me out into the world. And, with God’s help, I’m going to make it back home in one piece and in peace. WI

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D.C. Expands Affordable Housing, Targets Fast-Growing ‘Grandfamilies’ Vision of Bible Way Church Founder, Bishop Smallwood E.Williams, Realized with Plaza West By D. Kevin McNeir WI Editor @dkevinmcneir Most Americans know grandparents, perhaps even like they themselves, who have taken on the fulfilling yet often arduous task of raising their grandchildren, carrying out daily tasks like preparing breakfast, getting the children to school, organizing their activities and helping them with homework every night. And while it’s nothing particularly special, two more surprising and noteworthy pieces to the story may be well worth examining: 1) the number of children nationwide who reside with an estimated 2.9 million grandparents – a number released by The Children’s Defense Fund in 2017 that has continued to rise annually since the mid 1990s; and several changes among contemporary social conditions that have been attributed to today’s surge in “grandfamilies.” But years ahead of the need for safe, affordable housing for “grandfamilies,” a Pentecostal preacher from Columbus, Ohio, who moved to the District at the age of 19, first preaching on the streets with a fireplug as his pulpit before founding the Bible Way Church in Northwest that would one day become a global ministry, saw a need. He, Bishop Smallwood E. Williams, discerned that leaders of the District needed to provide better options for the elderly, the poor and particularly for Blacks and other minorities. Today, his vision, which first took shape after construction plans by the city for the highway threatened the physical existence of his church and led Smallwood to advocate, working with both federal officials and D.C government, for the construction of affordable housing for seniors that would also include an intergenerational center, has become a reality. In 2016, as Mayor Muriel Bowser, Ward 6 Councilmember Charles Allen and leaders of Bible Way Church stood by, ground was first broken on Plaza West (307 K Street, NW) which has now been completed and contains 50 units devoted to “grandfamilies” modeled after a facility already built in New York that has made life much easier for

the city’s elderly and their grandchildren who live with them. Elizabeth Everhart, Mission First Housing Group, senior development manager and Jamarl D. Clark, Grandfamily Community Life Program Manager – Plaza West, say they’re excited about the many programs and plans that continue to unfold. And while they started a waitlist right after the groundbreaking and which started a buzz among seniors, “People don’t really believe it until they see it,” the two said. And so, it seems that seeing is believing and there are plenty of perks that potential renters can take full advantage of. “The District’s grandparents caregivers program is the only one in the U.S. that provides cash subsidies for everyday household expenses and that’s critical for citizens who need affordable housing that caters to them and addresses their unique needs,” Everhart said. So far, about 100 applicants have gone through the first battery of screening, almost all of them from Southeast and with 95 percent of the applicants female, single and the head of their households. Clark said he’s excited about the opportunity to bring together a new community. “There are age limits that determine eligibility but the key element is that we now have a facility that supports seniors who are raising youth – youth under 18,” he said. “You can’t imagine the challenges that a 70-year-old grandmother must face as she seeks to understand the needs of a two-year-old grandchild. Besides that, we have to assist them so that seniors and youth can better communicate. We want to make today’s technology less intimidating. Above all, we want people to know that a new village has emerged within their midst and that we are all in this together.” For more information or to secure an application, call 202-9690103. Units are now available. Part two of this story will share more information about Park West and some of the ways staff members and volunteers are working to make life better for D.C.’s grandfamilies. WI

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D.C. Residents Chip in to Help Fla. Family After $4 Settlement By Stacy M. Brown WI Senior Writer

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Mike Evans donated $11,000 to a family of Gregory Hill, which received just $4 from a jury award in a lawsuit over Hill’s shooting death by a police officer. Hill was shot and killed by a sheriff’s deputy in his own garage in Florida in 2014. His family filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the St. Lucie County Sheriff’s Office and the jury awarded them one dollar toward funeral expenses and another for each of Hill’s children, for a total of $4. The family’s attorney said the verdict was meant to “punish” the family. This week, Evans came across Hill’s story on Twitter and asked his followers where he could donate to Hill’s family. He later contributed $11,000 to a GoFundMe campaign for the family, bringing the total raised to more than $102,000 of a $150,000 goal, according to CBS News. Several District residents have also began to contribute. “This story saddens me. But instead of getting angry I thought what can I do to help,” said Mykia Williams. “Because we can curse police all day and it won’t change your situation. This is definitely a way to get back.” After digging deep into his wallet, Chris Lowry said he wanted to do more. “I’m sorry I couldn’t afford more,” he wrote to the family on the GoFundMe crowdfunding page. “Your family was denied justice, but I hope this GoFundMe helps ease the pain a bit, and if nothing else, shows you there are still good people in the world that care.” The jury ruled in May that St. Lucie County Deputy Christopher Newman did not violate Hill’s civil rights, placing the bulk of the blame

— 99 percent — on Hill. It found Sheriff Ken Mascara one percent liable for the killing. Newman shot and killed Hill, a 30-year-old father of three children, in January 2014 after two officers responded to a complaint that Hill was playing loud music at the family’s home. The sheriff’s office said Hill, a Coca-Cola warehouse employee, was drunk and carrying a gun when deputies got to the home. Newman testified that he fired his handgun four times through the closed garage door after seeing Hill with a gun. A single bullet fatally struck Hill’s head. An unloaded gun was later found in his back pocket. John Phillips, who represented Hill’s three children in the case against the sheriff’s office, said the family plans to appeal the verdict. “Some jurors were determined to punish the family for being in court,” Phillips told CBS News in June. The family had been asking for anywhere from $500,000 to $10 million, including just over $11,000 for funeral expenses. They only received 4 cents, or 1 percent of the jury verdict, in the civil lawsuit. The sheriff’s office said in a statement that Newman was “placed in a very difficult situation” and “made the best decision he could for the safety of his partner, himself, and the public given the circumstances he faced.” Still, many such Evans, Williams and Lowry aren’t buying that. “This can happen to anyone. The death of this man and his blood are on the hands of the cops that killed him,” said Narek Oganyan. “Turning a blind eye only makes us just as guilty as the killers. This senseless killings by our supposed protectors need to stop.” To donate, go to https://www.gofundme.com/justice-for-gregory-hill. WI

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PRINCE GEORGE'S COUNTY Tempers Flare During Gathering of Prince George’s County Democrats By William J. Ford WI Staff Writer @jabariwill Meetings of the Prince George’s County Democratic Central Committee are usually pretty quiet, but that wasn’t the case at a recent gathering. During the July 24 meeting, broken up into two sessions lasting more than three hours each, emotions rarely seen when the group convenes were on display. “It is encouraging that a lot of

people came out. It allowed them to see what’s going on … because they do things when people are not paying attention,” said Wala Blegay, who ran unsuccessfully for delegate in the 25th legislative district. “It was also discouraging because a lot of people are still being controlled.” Part of the meeting at the FOP Lodge 89 in Upper Marlboro focused on choosing a new committee chair. Theresa Mitchell Dudley, president of the county’s Education

5 Prince George’s County Council voted July 24 to reorganize its committee structure for the first time in 25 years. /Photo by William J. Ford

Association, was one of two people nominated to replace Salome Peters, the outgoing chair. She placed a chain on a table to make her point that the county is controlled “by the master who lives in Calvert County,” referring to Senate President Thomas V. Mike Miller Jr. Miller, who also represents a portion of Prince George’s. Wayne “Thunder” Williams, a member of the committee from District 47, asked Dudley “how do you intend to use your style of leadership of take no prisoners

and blow the mother up and plan to rebuild the bridges” between Democrats to lead the committee. “Just because your person didn’t win, don’t take it out on me,” said Dudley, who voted for former NAACP President Ben Jealous in the gubernatorial primary. Jealous defeated eight other opponents including Prince George’s County Executive Rushern L. Baker III who had support from high-ranking state Democrats such as Miller, former Governor Martin O’Malley and

Attorney General Brian Frosh. “I’m supporting Ben Jealous because we need a change,” Dudley said. Cheryl Landis was nominated over Dudley by a 17-3 vote, with three members abstaining. Landis, who Baker supported, read prepared remarks with hopes of unity. “We have the beginning of a very, very long journey and for all intense and purposes, we really don’t know one another that

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Prince George’s Council Structural Changes Now Underway By William J. Ford WI Staff Writer @jabariwill

Prince George’s County Council’s committee structure and procedures will run differently once it expands from nine to 11 members in December. Some of the changes include formation of new committees, increase committees from five to six and increase members to veto any legislation from the county executive from six to “two-thirds

… of the full council,” or seven. In addition, the council vote must be done by roll call. Council approved a resolution last week to make the changes. The biggest change will be council’s committee setup, which hasn’t been changed in 25 years. The Committee of Public Safety and Fiscal Management will become Government Operations and Fiscal Policy. Public safety topics such as domestic violence and mental health will be incorporated into the new Health,

Human Services and Public Safety committee. The other four committees are: Transportation, Infrastructure, Energy and Environment; Planning Hosing and Economic Development; Education and Workforce Development; and General Assembly, which will mainly convene when state lawmakers are in session during the 90-day Maryland General Assembly in Annapolis. Council Chairwoman Dannielle Glaros (D-District 3) of

5 Prince George’s County Council voted July 24 to reorganize its committee structure for the first time in 25 years. /Photo by William J. Ford

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Riverdale Park said during a break at the July 24 meeting in Upper Marlboro that certain topics can better align with a particular committee. For instance, she said the current Health, Education and Human Services committee discussed Board of Election matters. Any proposals on election items will be reviewed by the new government operations group. “It really lends us the opportunity to have some of these big conversations [such as] domestic violence that’s health and human services, that’s public safety [and] mental health,” she said. “It allows us to have those cross-cutting conversations with different agencies and try to get to solutions.” According to the resolution, each committee will have five members, with a quorum of three at each session. The structure change also reflects the increase of adding two at-large members that voters approved in 2016. Meanwhile, council introduced legislation to create an Office of the Poet Laureate, which assist with funding of arts programs for youth. “The arts can reduce youth

involvement in self destructive, counterproductive and anti-social behaviors,” according to the resolution. “An Office of the Poet Laureate would be the perfect vehicle by which to assist in the creation of programs that would combine the arts with youth programs in Prince George’s County.” One of the two sponsors, Councilman Obie Patterson (D-District 8) of Fort Washington, isn’t sure how much it will cost, but expressed confidence more productive activities will keep youth out of trouble. He said some programs could take place during or after school. “The nexus behind the bill is to think a little bit outside the box,” he said. “It would be a major plus to help our students to not become destructive and focus a little more on the arts and humanities in schools.” The resolution will be reviewed by council’s Health, Education and Human Services Committee and the county executive’s office. Prince George’s council is on recess in August and plans to reconvene Sept. 4. WI

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PRINCE GEORGE'S COUNTY Prince George’s Students Win Medals at NAACP Convention By William J. Ford WI Staff Writer @jabariwill The NAACP recently celebrated its 109th annual convention in San Antonio, but it also honored youth for their endeavors in science, technology, music and other subjects. About 17 Prince George’s County high school students joined hundreds of other nationwide in the 40th year of the civil rights organization’s Academic, Cultural, Technical and Scientific Olympics (ACT-SO). Eight of the students received medals with cash prizes between $1,000 to $2,000. They also received an iPad 6 tablet. Langston Hughes II, 17, won a gold medal against 29 other students in the “musical instrumental-contemporary” category for his saxophone performance. The rising senior, who attends Charles H. Flow-

ers High School in Springdale, has played the instrument for about eight years. “I was pretty nervous the entire time,” Langston told The Informer of last month’s ACTSO competition, which was his first. “It was pretty intimidating to know you are going against kids who won gold previously and won gold in their home competitions. Then I was just chilling after the experience.” Another student, Gabriella Barnes, won a gold medal for literature and a bronze medal in hospitality management competitions. Dora Myles-Moore, who chairs the county’s ACT-SO program, said it’s the county’s sixth year in the competition after a 20-year hiatus. In those six years, students garnered 34 medals. “In order to have an ACTSO, you have to have someone who really wants to run the ACT-SO program. It’s

like a full-time job,” said Myles-Moore, who managed an ACT-SO program in New York. “In the musical instrumental contemporary and drama [categories], we never had anyone participate in the nationals. They go against students who research and may go to [college] for the arts. This was a big deal.” Students prepare for the ACT-SO competition in August among seven areas: science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM), humanities, performing arts, dramatics, visual arts, business and culinary arts. For the next six months, students conduct activities such as architecture, written poetry and modern dance. Local competitions are usually held in March or April and those winners prepare the next several months for the national ACT-SO event. About 1,000 high school

5 Prince George’s County high school students Caleb Clark, Tara Coates, Shayla Brickhouse, Gabriella Barnes, Christian Randall, Langston Hughes II, Jeremiah Smith and Cayla Hall are honored at the NAACP’s annual convention in San Antonio. /Courtesy of Prince George’s NAACP ACT-SO

students attended this year’s NAACP convention, which featured a hip-hop summit, the 100th anniversary celebration of the city’s NAACP chapter, and remarks from former President Bill Clinton. The theme of this year’s gathering was “Defeat Hate — Vote.” As for the Prince George’s students and their achievement, Langston called his mother for

his Social Security number to fill out paperwork to mail his prize money. “I just yelled, ‘Aw, congratulations buddy!” said his mother, Candra Hughes. “He said he wants to open up a mutual fund with his money. I just said, ‘OK.’ What child wants to use money for that? Incredible. It’s just by the grace of God.” WI

BMW Raffle to Help Close out Memorial Scholarship Fund Drive By Stacy M. Brown WI Senior Writer The 10th annual Ryan Odelle Mance Memorial evening of jazz and scholarship dinner benefit raised more than $34,500 and paved the way for 10 African-American male students to go to college.

For Patricia Daniels, it marked the conclusion of the program that began on that cold, heart-stopping and ugly day in Prince George’s County when she found her son, Ryan Odelle Mance, dead in their home. “Yes, I do,” Daniels said this week when asked if she believes

5 Patricia Daniels will raffle off her BMW. /Courtesy photo

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she’s fulfilled her mission of paying tribute to her son by helping other students. “When I started out talking to my sister and asked her if she’d do a tea and she asked me how long you will put yourself through this and I said to her if I could make it to 10 years I will feel as though I did something to make a difference,” said Daniels, who’s auctioning off her dream car to make sure to fulfill scholarship promises to the 10 new recipients. “I had always wanted a BMW and when I purchased it, I was 50 and it was my dream car,” Daniels said. “I’m almost 70 and I’ve kept it ever since but now I’m trying to get as much as possible for the scholarship so that we can make sure that we provide for the scholarship recipients.” Prince George’s County officials have given Daniels a permit to raffle off the pristine 2001 740IL BMW to raise scholarship funds. A drawing will be held at the Ryan Odelle Mance Foundation annual golf tournament in September and Daniels said the money will allow her to honor the four-year commitment to existing recipients

through 2022. “My thoughts as of today is to dissolve the organization in 2022,” Daniels said. “I will be 73 years old and last December my husband had a minor stroke and I got to realize that I have more years behind me than I do in front of me and we’d like to spend as much of that time focused on each other.” The idea for the scholarship fund came nearly 20 years ago after unspeakable tragedy. Daniels arrived home one November night in 1999 to find her son dead just inside the front door of the family’s home in Laurel. Ryan was murdered. Police arrived at the house, took DNA samples and later discovered an ATM photo of a man trying to use Ryan’s stolen bank card. “No one was ever convicted for Ryan’s death,” Daniels said. “Police have told me what they think happened, that he bought someone home with him from a nightclub because he was such a social butterfly. “No one knows why the person killed him,” she said. “The house was ransacked and the only thing of value the person took was Ryan’s

beloved saxophone.” That saxophone remains featured as the official insignia of the Ryan Odelle Mance Memorial Scholarship Foundation, which began in 2008 with a mission of awarding scholarships to area African-American students. Sadly, it wasn’t until after his death that Daniels learned that her son was offered a music scholarship to Bowie State University in Bowie. “Ryan loved people, he loved life, music and he loved blowing his saxophone,” Daniels said. “He had no idea that his brother, Rod, would eventually design the logo and tag line of the saxophone player in a silhouette to help brand an organization that would be created in his memory,” she said. During the search for Ryan’s killer, Daniels established a reward fund, offering $10,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the perpetrator. An anonymous donor contributed another $5,000. After spending each anniversary date of Ryan’s death placing fliers on police cars in Laurel, Daniels closed

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By Stacy M. Brown WI Senior Writer The District scored high among the list of best big cities in the U.S. to live in, according to a new report. The personal finance website WalletHub ranked America’s 62 largest cities this week based on affordability, education and health, quality of life and safety. Washington, D.C., earned a total score of 56.81 out of 100 possible points. The city ranked sixth in safety and 10th in quality of life. It didn’t score as well in affordability, however. Here’s how the District ranked in each category: Affordability: 52

5 Washington, D.C. ranks among the nation’s best big cities, according to a new report. /Courtesy of Wikimedia Commons

Here are the top 10 big cities in America to live in, according to the report: Seattle Virginia Beach, Virginia Austin, Texas San Francisco San Diego Honolulu Portland, Oregon San Jose, California Colorado Springs, Colorado New York City For those who eat out a lot and like variety in their food options, the authors say New York

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Facebook Leadership Pledge to Prevent Discriminatory Advertising By Tatyana Hopkins WI Contributing Writer Facebook can no longer allow advertisers to block minorities or other groups from seeing advertisements, according to an agreement with Washington state. The social media company signed a legally-binding agreement to modify its advertising platform and removing the ability of third party advertisers from excluding ethnic and religious minorities, immigrants, LGBTQ individuals and members of other protected groups from seeing their advertisements. The agreement resolves a near two-year probe of Facebook by the Washington State Attorney General’s Office which was prompted after nonprofit ProPublica published an article on the company’s advertisement targeting. “Facebook’s advertising platform allowed unlawful discrimination on the basis of race, sexual orientation, disability and religion,” said Washington State Attorney General Bob Ferguson in a statement. “That’s wrong, illegal and unfair.” The site’s advertising platform allows advertisers to create and target advertisements using a wide range of options based on user interests including the following ethnic affinities: African American, Asian American and Hispanic, according to the agreement. Investigators in the Attorney General’s Office used the platform to create 20 fake advertisements that excluded one or more ethnic minorities from receiving advertising for nightclubs, restaurants, lending, insurance, employment and housing. But, despite the discriminatory exclusions, Face-

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NATIONAL Anti-Fascists Plan to Protest White Supremacist March By Tatyana Hopkins WI Contributing Writer About two dozen organizations plan to hold a protest this month to counter a White supremacist rally in D.C., one year after a similar rally in Charlottesville, Virginia, resulted in the death of a counterprotester. “Our lives were forever changed on August 12, 2017, when neo-Nazis, KKK, militia members and alt-right trolls from across the US and North America converged on the town of Charlottesville, Virginia for their

Unite the Right Rally,” Black Lives Matter said in a statement. “White supremacists lit torches and attacked students as young as 17 last year while the police looked on and did nothing.” A mix of anti-fascist, or antifa, groups and affiliates will join forces for the protest. Organizers include Black Lives Matter D.C., Maryland Antifa, Smash Racism D.C., the Socialist Party of D.C. and other progressive groups. Using the hashtag #DefendDC, the groups are calling on “all anti-fascists and people of good conscience” to mass mobilize and

5 White supremacists clash with counterprotesters at the “Unite the Right” rally in Charlottesville, Va., in August 2017. /Courtesy of Rodney Dunning via Flickr

participate days of protests Aug. 10-12. Specific details of the counterprotesters’ plans have not been unveiled, but they will hold a march on Aug. 12 and other demonstrations throughout the weekend. Jason Kessler, an organizer of last year’s deadly “Unite the

Right” rally in Charlottesville, withdrew his petition for a court order that would allow an anniversary event to be held there next month. Instead efforts for the “Unite the Right 2” rally will be focused on bringing the rally to the District. The permit application states that members of anti-fascist affiliated groups will try to disrupt the event. Kessler tweeted that the second “Unite the Right” rally will be held in D.C. “The latest update on #UTR2 is that we’re going to be focusing exclusively on Washington, D.C. next month,” Kessler wrote. The National Park Service has given approval for a permit request for Lafayette Park, near the White House. The statement comes after he withdrew a preliminary injunction that called for Charlottesville to issue a permit for a rally this year after they denied the initial permit request in December. Kessler sued in March, claiming the denial infringed on his free speech. White nationalist James Fields Jr. is charged with driving his car into a crowd of counterprotesters during last year’s rally, killing

Heather Heyer and injured at least 19 others. Shut it Down D.C., one of the participating groups in this year’s protest, called for a “national day of action.” “Jason Kessler will find no rest, no refuge, no respite,” the group said in a statement. “Communities in D.C. will unite against hate, borders, prison and the vision of Unite the Right.” The groups encouraged those who could not make it to D.C. to “take to the streets wherever you are” by organizing demonstrations and other actions during the weekend. Among the suggested actions: “Occupy an ICE (Immigration and Customs Enforcement) office, shut down a police station or demonstrate at the home of a local racist, ICE agent or prison profiteer.” According the “Unite the Right 2” rally permit application, at least 400 participants are expected to attend the “White civil rights rally” with the purpose of protesting “civil rights abuse in Charlottesville.” The application states that attendees will meet at a rally point, march to Lafayette to give speeches and then march back to the rally point. WI

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NATIONAL Rep. Barbara Lee Makes Historic Bid for Democratic Caucus By Tatyana Hopkins WI Contributing Writer U.S. Rep. Barbara Lee (D-Calif.) launched an official bid for Democratic House Caucus Chair last week. The opening for the party’s fourth-in-command position was created by last month’s defeat of for chair Rep. Joseph Crowley (D-NY) by Democratic socialist Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez. The chair holds significant power in the party as the director of meetings with House Democrats as well as the party’s agenda. Caucus chair is also considered a steppingstone to higher leadership in the part including House speaker. If elected, Lee would be the first Black woman to hold a top leadership position in either of the major political parties. According to a Politico report, Lee said Black women have been the “backbone” of the Democratic party and now need to pursue roles in the party’s leadership structure. While in college, Lee worked on Shirley Chisholm’s 1972 presidential campaign and friends with Black Panther Party founders Bobby Seale and Huey P. Newton. “When you look at the history of the Democratic Party and the Democratic leadership,

African-American women … we’ve been the backbone of the Democratic Party — we should be in the face of leadership also,’’ Lee reportedly said. Many believe if the left-leaning Lee is elected, it would represent a major ideological shift in the Democratic Party’s leadership toward its more progressive wing. Democratic leadership has not changed for years. The top three leadership roles in the party are House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi of California, Minority Whip Steny Hoyer of Maryland and Assistant Democratic Leader Jim Clyburn of South Carolina, who are 78, 79 and 77, respectively. Lee, who has served in the House since 1998, previously chaired the Congressional Black Caucus and co-chaired the Congressional Progressive Caucus. She gained notoriety in 2001 when, three days after the September 11 attacks, she was the lone member of Congress to vote against the war in Afghanistan and use of military force against those responsible for terrorist attacks. Recently, she was one of 35 representatives to vote against a bill that would impose harsher penalties for assaulting police officers. Lee has co-sponsored legislation for Medicare for All,

free college, a ban on private prisons, women’s reproductive rights, raising the federal minimum wage, enacting automatic voter registration, imposing a tax on Wall Street to invest in communities and the reduction of the use in fossil fuels, while current leadership has not. Pelosi and Hoyer only co-sponsored legislation to increase the federal minimum wage. Progressive political action group Our Revolution released a scorecard last year, the People’s Platform, that tracks and

rates Congressional representatives’ commitment to the aforementioned legislative issues. Of the four Democrats in House Leadership, Rep. Joe Crowley has the highest rating on the platform’s scorecard with 50 percent. Pelosi and Hoyer received a 13 percent rating, while Clyburn received a 25 percent. Lee, who received a rating of 100 percent, will be running against fellow California Rep. Linda Sanchez, who is the current Democratic Caucus vice

chair and holds a 38 percent rating on the People’s Platform scorecard. In 2016, Lee fell just two votes shy of the Democratic Caucus vice chair post when she ran against Sanchez. “I am so inspired to fight alongside you as we work to win back the majority,” Lee wrote in a letter to her colleagues announcing her bid. “There is nothing more important than returning bold Democratic leadership to Congress.” WI

THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA HOUSING AUTHORITY REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFP) SOLICITATION NO.: 0031-2018 Capper Carrollsburg Master Planner The District of Columbia Housing Authority (DCHA) requires a qualified professional Master Planner to assist DCHA in the full range of services related to the redevelopment planning of Capper Carrollsburg. SOLICITATION DOCUMENTS will be available at the Issuing Office at 1133 North Capitol Street, NE, Suite 300, Office of Administrative Services/Contracts and Procurement, Washington, DC 200027599, between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, beginning Monday, July 30, 2018 and on DCHA’s website at www.dchousing.org. SEALED PROPOSAL RESPONSES ARE DUE ON OR BEFORE Monday, September 17, 2018 at 12:00 PM. Contact Lolita Washington, Contract Specialist at (202) 535-1212 or by email at lwashing@dchousing.org with copy to business@dchousing.org for additional information.

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Tanzania Vows to Get Tough on Corrupt Judicial Officials

Tanzanian magistrates and other judicial officers risk losing their respective jobs if it will be proved or otherwise to have been involved in bribery transactions when conducting their official duties, the country’s chief justice warned. The justice, Ibrahim Juma (left), made the vow Saturday while administering the oath-taking of 65 new resident magistrates at the High Court building in Dar es Salaam, the Tanzania Daily News reported. “It does not sound well for a magistrate to be implicated in bribery scandals,” the justice said. “It is a shame for a magistrate to be taken before his or her colleague member of the bench facing bribery charges. We will act very tough on those who will involve themselves in such malpractices.” Juma said the current position of the Judicial Service Commission was that any magistrate taken to court for bribery charges would be retired on public interests, even if he or she would not be found guilty of the offenses. He pointed out that they were striving to clean up all corrupt elements, emphasizing that it would be better for a person to continue doing other things instead of petitioning to be a magistrate with a view of getting more benefits than those outlined in his or her employment contract. “Our salary scales do not differ with other public servants, and you must read once more your employment letters if you really want to know what are your entitlements,” Juma said. “We should not expect other benefits outside the lawful system.”

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The Bahamas Civil Aviation Authority (BCAA) recently outlined several initiatives to clamp down on illegal flight operations. These initiatives include requiring Bahamian pilots holding foreign licenses to apply for Bahamian licenses, a public education air safety campaign, and the creation of a multi-agency law enforcement task force. Led by BCAA Director General Capt. Charles Beneby, the July 27 press conference served as a followup to the authority’s briefing in the wake of a January plane crash off Mastic Point, Andros, that claimed the lives of six people. Officials said the pilot lacked the required licenses to charter flights. The BCAA subsequently pledged to clamp down on illegal charter operations by embracing technology, involving law enforcement and increasing surveillance to identify and prosecute lawbreakers in the aviation industry. “We constantly review our processes, but coming out of the accident in January, we have been … very busy in reviewing our systems,” Beneby said. “We’ve realized that that particular issue highlighted the need for a multi-pronged approach to resolving, eradicating … what has been in place for some time — a practice of illegal operations, where persons not duly authorized and qualified are engaged in the carriage of persons, we believe for hire.” WI

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HEALTH Advocates Push for More Opportunities for Disabled Americans By William J. Ford WI Staff Writer @jabariwill Although quadriplegic filmmaker Crystal R. Emery’s resume includes productions of more than 20 plays, two film documentaries and her own nonprofit

production company, she said there’s still a ways to go for those with physical and mental disabilities to be able to express themselves creatively. Emery, of New Haven, Connecticut, who worked as a production assistant on the 1991 film “A Rage in Harlem,” said it’s

even worse in Hollywood. “What really frustrates me to no end [is] when I see women with fewer credentials, far less qualifications [and] less experience hired for jobs in the wake of the #MeToo movement that I can do in my sleep,” Emery said to dozens in attendance during a discussion panel in Southwest on Monday, July 30. RespectAbility, a Rockville, Maryland-based nonprofit organization, led the daylong conference, titled “From Washington to Hollywood and Beyond: The Future of Americans with Disabilities.” Although the group doesn’t lobby to local, state and federal lawmakers, it seeks to educate the public about how to advance opportunities and combat stigmas of those with disabilities. Although the U.S. Census Bureau notes nearly 383,500 more people with disabilities found employment two years ago, compared to 87,200 the previous

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year, advocates said more work needs to be done. The talks at the Rayburn House Office Building on Capitol Hill not only focused on the lack of representation in film and other media, but also education, employment and advocacy in Washington. Rep. Brad Sherman (D-California) offered some advice on how to make an impact on lawmakers, such as building a coalition with widespread support, learning the oppositions stance on a topic and even courting Republicans because they’re currently the majority in Congress. Most importantly, he said, remain focused on a subject because lawmakers “have a relatively short attention span and a relatively short memory.” Easter Seals of Silver Spring helps clients find jobs and employers to become unafraid of those with disabilities through its “Disability Staffing Network.” For instance, Vera Damanka, who helps with those with disabilities find work, said a business cannot ask private questions about a potential employer’s health history. However, asking “do you need any accommodations?” not only helps a business thrive, but also helps a person succeed. “There’s simple ways businesses can help those with disabilities — both can thrive together,” said Damanka, who maneuvers with a walker on wheels. Three blind triplets — Leo, Nick and Steven Cantos — plan to achieve success like their father, Ollie Cantos, a blind attorney with the Department of Education who adopted the boys when they were 11. Each triplet, who last year

received Eagle Scout honors, the highest ranking among Boy Scouts, plans to attend college in the fall. Steven and Leo will attend George Mason University in Fairfax, Virginia. Nick plans to attend Southern Virginia University in Buena Vista, Virginia. “My plan is to be an intellectual property attorney,” Steven said. “I’m going to win.” During a discussion on intersectionality moderated by Donna Walton of Northeast, Kaity Hagen of Duluth, Minnesota, said she doesn’t ask to display closed captioning on television screens when with friends. “That’s because I trust them,” said Hagen, 22, a national leadership fellow for RespectAbility who was born deaf and now has cochlear hearing devices implanted behind both ears. “It also depends on who I’m with and where I am.” Judith Creed, who founded the Judith Creed Horizons for Achieving Independence nonprofit organization in Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania, advised Hagen and other young adults to always speak up. “You’ve got to advocate for yourself,” she said. “No one’s going to do it for you.” The future advocacy for those with disabilities will be a continued push for racial justice for Blacks and the LGBTQ community. “It is very important from the RespectAbility perspective that America be a place of opportunity for everyone,” said Jennifer Laszlo Mizrahi, president of the RespectAbility. “We know that right now that is an inspirational goal [but] not yet achieved.” For more information, go to www.respectability.org. WI

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Recent Overdoses Bring K2 Epidemic Back to Forefront By Sam P.K. Collins WI Contributing Writer @SamPKCollins K2, the synthetic cannabinoid that causes hallucinations and paranoia, has the District under siege once again as law enforcement officials and grass-roots activists struggle to close loopholes in current laws amid hundreds of overdoses over the past two weeks. For some people however, like Ron Moten, the K2 epidemic never stopped. He said the product, over the last two years, has earned a spot among a handful of narcotics that young people and other vulnerable populations in D.C.’s majority-Black, low-income communities use to escape substandard conditions in an economically vibrant city. “This generation is using K2 for recreation and they’re getting hooked,” Moten said while describing an Aug. 10 event at

Check-It Enterprises in Southeast where youth, public health experts and law enforcement officials will discuss the epidemic. “I don’t think we’ve come up with a plan to deal with it.” In late 2015, amid a similar crisis, Moten and Chis, the frontman of go-go group Takeova Band (TOB), spearheaded an anti-K2 campaign that an album addressing the issue. Other efforts have brought large signs at Metro stations and other public spaces throughout the metropolitan region that feature lifeless beings in a graveyard and warn against the rise of “zombies,” an allusion to the psychotic episodes K2 users often experience. Moten said that after the initial fervor around K2 waned, manufacturers and local vendors flourished without consequence, setting the stage for recent overdoses among the D.C.’s most vulnerable populations.

“If someone’s using a drug like K2, they’ve given up,” he said. “What can we do about this K2 situation? We got people dying, young and old people using it. All these stores are still selling [K2] and getting away with it.”

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Local overdose cases parallel similar situations involving K2 and opioids unfolding throughout the United States. In 2004, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention received information about the first sales of synthetic marijuana. More than a decade later, the K2 wave has exploded, even with the passage of legislation and law enforcement efforts. The D.C. Office of the Chief Medical Examiner, taking note of deaths that have occurred within the same timeframe as recent

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EDUCATION Go-Go Fuels Early Childhood Learning

Creation of Animated Series a Family Affair By Brenda C. Siler WI Contributing Writer Sisters Franki and Elle Bryant

each have a clear perspective on what they like in colors, images and words in the books and videos they see. The thoughts of

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approach to education for young learners. “We have a goal of promoting diversity inside and outside the classroom, innovative learning, heightened engagement and increased focus for students of all ages, all socio-economic backgrounds and all colors,” said Allene Bryant, mother to Franki, 6, and Elle, 4. Allene and Frank Bryant are a husband-wife team from District’s Ward 7 who created “Learning with GoGo” through their company Fabmania. Launched in 2015, Fabmania strives to create inclusive educational content through videos, music, children’s books, merchandise and afterschool programs. The materials, with go-go music serving as the soundtrack for learning, breaks away from traditional teaching methods to make learning fun, entertaining, relatable and colorful. Frank, who started out as a substitute teacher, noticed his students were not relating to the content in the curriculum. He began creating characters for students that looked like them, talked like them, dressed like them and listened to the same music. “Kids should be able to see themselves when they are consuming content,” said Frank, who has written three books. Frank, an alumnus of Morehouse College in Atlanta, also was inspired by an article he read in 2010 Forbes magazine article titled, “A $5 Children’s Book vs. a $47,000 Jail Cell — Choose One.” The article predicted who would enter the prison system based on third-grade reading scores and how many jail cells will be needed in the future. “Ironically, I was working with third graders at that time and I saw kids could do the ‘Dougie’ but they couldn’t read,” Frank said. “So, I came up with the title, ‘Dougie Learns to Read’ with characters that looked and

dressed like the kids. That was my first book.” Little did he know that creating a book based on the popular dance would take the Bryant family on a journey to create a portfolio of education materials. In addition to “Dougie Learns to Read,” Frank has authored an autobiography as a children’s book titled, “From Menace to Morehouse,” which tells how, in his teen years, he was on a path to the prison system — a destiny that ran counter to his upbringing as his mother was a schoolteacher and his father was a captain at Oak Hill Youth Correctional Facility in the D.C. area. Since then, Frank has published his third book and bestseller, “GoGo Meets a Bully,” as well as others he self-published and marketed along with Allene, an award-winning digital content producer. GoGo, the lead character in the books, looks like a child version of D.C. music legend Chuck Brown, the “Godfather of go-go.” Frank and Allene have shared with Brown’s family the concept of “Learning with GoGo” and received their approval and blessing. “Learning with GoGo” is now a part of Saturday morning programing on DKN, one of the three channels managed by DC Office of Cable Television, Film, Music & Entertainment. The books have also has caught the attention of national children’s programming channels and producers. The couple is moving cautiously to ensure that creative concepts and ownership are not compromised. “Go-go music means so much to so many people that we do not want to sell out,” Frank said. “We want it to flourish and always mean something to the DMV.” For more information, go to www.learningwithgogo.com and https://entertainment.dc.gov/page/ learning-with-gogo. WI

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EDUCATION Proposed Title X Changes Threaten Millions of Minorities By Stacy M. Brown WI Senior Writer

The proposed changes in Title X would roll back gains to health and opportunity — particularly to African Americans and other minorities — and it would undermine patient rights, and fundamentally change the landscape of reproductive health and the clinician-patient relationship, according to legislators and experts trying to find ways to stop Trump administration policies. “Reproductive health is a critical part of every woman’s health care,” said Baltimore City Health Commissioner Dr. Leana Wen. “Standard medical care should be based on science, not ideology. The fundamental right to health cannot be a privilege reserved only for those who can afford it.” The Title X program serves 4 million Americans each year and is the only federal program focused on family planning and reproductive health and screening services. President Richard Nixon signed

Title X into law in 1970. The program’s mission ensured that all women — regardless of their economic circumstances or race — have access to the type of birth control they wanted. Title X funds have made the full range of highly effective methods of contraception accessible to millions of teens and low-income Americans, thereby reducing rates of unplanned pregnancy and abortion. The Trump administration recently set new priorities for the program, including an emphasis on natural family planning at the expense of more effective methods such as the pill, IUD and implant. They also require women to abstain from sex or use condoms for a week per month during their fertile window. Now, there’s no requirement for Title X providers to offer all types of birth control. Title X counts as a major contributor to the historic lows in unintended teen pregnancy, including in Baltimore where teen birth rates

decreased 61 percent between 2000 and 2016, according to the Maryland Department of Health. In 2010, Maryland’s Title X services saved the state nearly $148 million, health department officials said. “In Baltimore, we’ve celebrated significant accomplishments in advancing women’s health, including drastic declines in teen birth rates,” said Baltimore Mayor Catherine Pugh. “Without question, these cuts threaten the gains we have made to improve health and well-being for women and families.” Title X funding remains crucial to preserving access to affordable health care and essential for promoting women’s reproductive health across the nation and in Maryland alike, said Sen. Ben Cardin (D-Md.). “Cuts to Title X will harm our most vulnerable communities and put thousands of women and children at great risk should they lose access to its services,” Cardin said. “The administration’s attack on Title X is a continuation of attempts

to limit women’s health and reproductive rights. And it is an attempt to wrongly empower states to obstruct access to affordable health care for low-income families and communities of color.” The changes made by this proposed rule would greatly impede women’s access to family planning resources and ensure that low-income women have fewer health care providers to rely upon for comprehensive, quality reproductive care, said Rep. Elijah Cummings (D-Md.). “The Trump administration is trying to insert itself into one of the most intimate conversations between a patient and health care provider,” Cummings said. “This is just another example of the Republican

obsession with closing Planned Parenthood, and the Trump administration’s all-out assault on health care.” The administration’s emphasis on natural family planning methods guts the core mission of Title X — to help women and men plan their families by providing the full range of birth control methods, said Katherine Strandberg, a research associate with the Texas Policy Evaluation Project at the University of Texas at Austin. “Title X funds should not be used to further religious or ideological objections to certain types of birth control, but instead should be used to help all women get the effective methods of birth control that they want,” Strandberg said. WI

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get these last recipients through college,” Daniels said. What further convinced Daniels to call it quits was the speech one of the past scholarship recipients gave at this year’s annual event. “We had one speak this year who graduated from George Washington University and his message was about saving and supporting our sons,” Daniels said. “He talked about the serving part, the supporting part and the saving part and it was just what my heart needed to hear to let go.” For more information about the BMW raffle and the foundation, go to www.ryanomancefoundation.org. WI

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EDITORIAL Who Cares About Separated ‘Brown’ Families? Not America’s Leaders, It Seems

In 1883, Emma Lazarus, a high society New York poet and the descendant of Jewish immigrants, was asked to compose a sonnet whose more poignant words would be placed on the base of the Statue of Liberty during the dedication of Lady Liberty three years later – then quickly forgotten. Decades later, several verses from her work, “The New Colossus,” would come to define America’s vision of liberty: “Give me your tired, your poor, your huddles masses yearning to breathe free.” But now, over a century later, the words have served as a rallying cry for Americans, both angry and disappointed by the policies and attitudes embraced by President Donald Trump toward immigrants. And it’s an about face for a country that has long sought to position itself on the global stage as one proud that the basis of its strength rests in its diversity. However, if this is really the case, why then did the U.S. government ignore a court-ordered deadline to reunite families separated due to Trump’s newly-heralded “zero tolerance policy,” clearly designed to discourage the illegal immigration of people with brown skin and for whom Spanish serves as their first language? Why haven’t we heard anything about the government failing to meet the deadline or what they plan to do to reunite children, some still too young to say their names, use the bathroom on their own accord or too limited by language to be able to identify their parents or the towns in which their families previously resided. News feeds have focused on the alleged unscrupulous actions committed by those once in good favor with the president but who now face charges that could send them to jail for a very long time. The development of nuclear warheads in countries like China, Iraq or North Korea have similarly made the headlines with regularity as has everything Russia. But for 711 children still separated from their government, their futures appear to be far from bright. The government admits that some of their parents have either already been deported to their native countries, primarily Guatemala, Honduras or El Salvador from which they had hoped to escape unbelievable examples of violence, or that the whereabouts of the children’s parents remain unknown. Our leaders have marched down our country’s streets, following a president whose sudden meanderings seem more fitting for the Pied Piper of Hamlin than the so-called “leader of the free world.” But then, perhaps America no longer finds it beneficial to be concerned with the all of the world’s “tired and poor” – only a select few. History will not favor us when future generations review our past. WI

Our Job is to Tell Your Stories

Readers of The Washington Informer sometimes tell us how proud they are of the work we do and how much they enjoy reading the newspaper. When they do, we celebrate, but more important, their words remind us that your stories – our stories – are important to us because your lives are vitally important to us, as well. We take Black Lives Matter to heart, and history has shown us that if we don’t, no one will. Just this week, while a significant population of the District – individuals who significantly contribute to our culture and our economy and have for years – gathered by the tens of thousands at the Washington Convention Center to celebrate new leadership in Ethiopia. For them, Prime Minister Dr. Abiy Ahmed is “an angel from God,” who is bringing much needed peace and unity to their beloved homeland, and possibly to all of Africa. This is good news, locally and internationally, but it was barely worth a snippet on the front pages of most newspapers, except ours. LeBron James, the renowned NBA superstar who makes headlines for the number of baskets he shoots and the teams he’s helped become champions, is our hero because of his allegiance to the at-risk youth he’s helping at home, in Akron, OH, where his heart is. This week he opened I Promise High School and his fans are extending an outpouring of pride and best wishes to “King James” who is “kinda” (as he often says) like WWW.WASHINGTONINFORMER.COM

TO THE EDITOR Justice for Makiyah I was sad to see the Makiyah Wilson story on the front cover, because it reminded me of the sometimes awful and unfair world we live in. The Informer’s writer Sam P.K. Collins did a wonderful job with the article, and I felt as though I was at the vigil and I could feel the emotions of the residents. I hope The Informer continues to follow this story and provide updates on the criminals who did this. Justice for Makiyah Wilson. Janet Jordan Washington, D.C.

Baker, Jealous Exemplify Unity I have a few comments about the July 26 edition of The Washington Informer. Of course, they are all positive. As a resident of Prince George’s County, I was happy to see [outgoing] County Executive Rushern Baker and Maryland gubernatorial hopeful Ben Jealous come together to promote economic inclusivity. Although they were once fierce opponents, they are now coming together for the benefit of Maryland residents. Two fine gentlemen and I support them both. David Moore Hyattsville, Md.

an angel to us, too, for helping to make the improbable possible for so many students. Yet, he’s competing with headlines about legalizing computer-generated plastic guns and the investigation of a wealthy Trump insider who may live the remainder of his life behind bars. This is news, too, of course and not fake news . . . but not our news. Finally, we suffered the loss of

civil rights and political icon, former Rep. Ron Dellums who died earlier this week at 82 after an extended battle with prostate cancer – the death knell for far too many African-American men. His life story with images that illustrate each significant moment will be told over and over in Black-owned newspapers because of the innumerable contributions he made on behalf of Blacks around the world.

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OPINIONS/EDITORIALS Guest Columnist

By E. Faye Williams

Sister Power!

I cannot count the times I have heard that Black women don’t support each other. I always thought that was wishful thinking for those who wanted to play down our unity and our work for our people that ultimately benefits all people without regard to race, creed, color, religion and all the other things that often divide us. In order to succeed, Black women have persisted for success against the greatest of odds.

We who are Black women know that all anybody has to do is tell us what we can’t do, and the game is on! While we welcome the help of others who want to see the change we need to make our nation a more livable one for all of our people, others are slowly beginning to see that Black women are serious, and when we’ve got our eyes on the prize, nothing will stop us from doing our part to make a difference. Charlotte, North Carolina, is named for Queen Charlotte, who meets the “One Drop Rule” — meaning that if you have one drop of Black blood, you are

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Black! Since Charlotte was so successful as Queen of Britain and Ireland from 1761-1818 in which her mixed ancestry is convincingly revealed, there are still some who want to deny her Black blood and question the legitimacy of her race! Dr. Stephanie Myers recently wrote a well-researched book called “Invisible Queen” and she dispels any notion of Charlotte being anything other than a Sister! Charlotte married into the British Royal Family at the age of 17, and history tells us that Charlotte understood her obligation to protect our people.

It was no secret that she worked against slavery. For anyone who does not accept her as our Sister should read Dr. Myers’ book (http://myerspublishing.com.). By the way, Charlottesville, Va., is named for Queen Charlotte and so are Charlotte and Mecklenburg County in North Carolina, as well as many other cities across the country and around the world. This Sister used her Sister Power to do so many great things, despite the fact that she was only 17 years old when she became queen! Let us look at my home state of Louisiana. I was speaking re-

cently with Dr. Lue Russell, chairperson of my organization in Louisiana, who told me the number of Black female mayors has risen since we celebrated 19 a few months ago. Louisiana just added one more, so there are 20 Black women Mayors in the state now, including the three largest cities of New Orleans, Baton Rouge and Shreveport! We’re everywhere running things as mayor. There’s Charlotte; Atlanta; Baltimore; San Francisco; Fontana, Calif.; Compton, Calif.; Toledo, Ohio;

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By Austin R. Cooper Jr.

An Uncouth and Offensive Presidency is Normalized

Growing up, I heard my father refer to people as “uncouth.” As the definition implies, it was not meant as a compliment. Rather, he viewed the object of his frustration as lacking basic home training and an innate inability to carry or express themselves in a respectful manner. Someone comfortable being unlearned and sharing this with society.

Donald Trump is the most uncouth and offensive person to occupy the Oval Office. In addition to being a racist, he lacks a humanity and compassion that one would expect of a neighbor, much less the president. Here are a few of the president’s “greatest hits” of uncouth and offensive comments offered either before or after assuming office: • “Why are these people from s---hole countries coming here?” • Haitian immigrants “all have AIDS” and Nigerian immigrants

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will never “go back to their huts” in Africa. “More immigrants should come from places like Norway.” • “You were here long before any of us were here. Although we have a representative in Congress who they say was here a long time ago. They call her Poca.” • “Wouldn’t you love to see one of these NFL owners, when somebody disrespects our flag, to say, ‘Get that son of a bitch off the field right now. Out. He’s fired.” • “They’re trying to take away

our culture. They’re trying to take away our history. These things have been there for 150 years, for a hundred years. You go back to a university and it’s gone. Weak, weak people.” • “I think there is blame on both sides. You also had people that were very fine people on both sides. Not all of those people were neo-Nazis, believe me. Not all of those people were White supremacists by any stretch.” • “He’s not a war hero. He’s a war hero because he was captured. I like people that weren’t

captured.” • “If you look at his wife, she was standing there, she had nothing to say. Maybe she wasn’t allowed to have anything to say. You tell me.” Trump said 15,000 recent immigrants from Haiti “all have AIDS” and that 40,000 Nigerians, once seeing the United States, would “never go back to their huts in Africa.” • “Look at my African Ameri-

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By Marc H. Morial

Congress Must Act Against Foreign Sabotage

“It’s undeniable that the Russians are taking the lead on this. Basically, they are the ones that are trying to undermine our basic values, divide us with our allies. They are the ones that are trying to wreak havoc over our election process. We need to call them out on that. It’s critical that we do so, and then take steps to make sure that they are not able to do this with an election

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coming up.” — Director of National Intelligence Daniel Coats We don’t yet know — and perhaps may never fully know — to what extent Russian efforts to sabotage American elections succeeded. What we do know is that, in addition to waging a massive disinformation campaign on social media, Kremlin-backed hackers: • accessed private email accounts. • stole personal information on at least 500,000 voters from a state election website.

• visited other state websites to identify vulnerabilities. • infiltrated a voter registration software company and disseminated malicious software to Florida county election officials. We also don’t know to what extent any Americans cooperated with Russians in these crimes. We know that the Trump campaign was at least willing to consider accepting opposition research from people known to have ties to the Kremlin. We know a congressional candidate asked for

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and received damaging stolen information on his or her opponent. Most importantly, we know that Russia continues its efforts at sabotaging our democracy, and little or nothing is being done to stop it. Protecting the integrity of our democratic process should be the top priority of our elected officials. Instead, the President openly contradicts the assessment of American intelligence and the House of Representatives eliminated new funding for states to strength-

en election security. The arrest of Russian operative Maria Butina, who forged close alliances with the NRA, raises questions about whether Russian money was illegally funneled to political candidates through that organizations — and whether those candidates are Congress members who may have motive to thwart such an investigation. Shortly after the inauguration of the current President, I noted that because his eleva-

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OPINIONS/EDITORIALS Guest Columnists

By Julianne Malveaux

Enough With the Racism in the Rooftop Solar Industry

Recently, news came out that the electronics retailer Best Buy decided to reconsider their partnership with a company called Vivint. The partnership allowed Vivint employees to work inside Best Buy stores, to sell Best Buy customers products capable of reducing their home’s energy usage. The potential decision by Best Buy is apparently just business, but it is a welcome piece of news

because Vivint seemingly has a problem with African Americans. Vivint isn’t alone when it comes to struggling with race. There has always been bigotry in this country. In 2018, thanks to the leaders of the civil rights movement who risked their lives fighting for equality and justice, things are much improved. But these days some racists in this country are feeling encouraged to express their ugly views in public or discriminate against people of color. Recently, Vivint Solar — one of the largest sellers of solar

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panels in this country — was sued in California by a Black employee who alleges his superiors likened him to a monkey and used a racial epithet against him and that his coworkers used cardboard boxes to build a fort around their desks that was marked as “White only.” The complainant’s lawyer provided pictures of this absurd and abhorrent cardboard facade to the media, and The Washington Post published its photo. David Bywater, the top executive at Vivint Solar, told the media that he was “deeply disturbed” by these allegations: “I

want to firmly state that Vivint Solar has a zero tolerance policy for racial discrimination and harassment in the workplace. Our company is built on the strength of diversity.” This is precisely what a CEO is supposed to say, but a person of conscience would back them up with action. A deeper dive into Vivint’s practices makes me question Bywater’s sincerity. In March, Hector Balderas, the attorney general of New Mexico filed a 17-count civil complaint against Vivint Solar, accusing them of fraud,

racketeering, and unfair business practices. Balderas says the company which sells rooftop solar panels employed “high-pressure sales techniques and procedures designed to mislead consumers” and lock their customers into contracts lasting 20 years, with rates that increase “by over 72 percent,” as the agreement matures. Also, according to the Balderas’ office: “The complaint also charges Vivint with filing improper notices in consumer real estate records that operate

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By William Reed

Time to Credit Obama for Saving Auto Industry

The one thing for which the Obama administration deserves historical acclaim is its work in keeping the U.S. auto industry alive and thriving. Much of Barack Obama’s tenure has been more symbol than substance, but credit should go to Obama for his impact on saving America’s society and economy.

Black Americans are better off that Obama reached out to Detroit’s auto industry in the form of an $80 billion bailout in 2010. In authoring the federal bailout of General Motors Co., Chrysler and parts suppliers in 2009, the president saved 1.5 million U.S. jobs and preserved $105.3 billion in personal and social insurance tax collections. “The bailout of the auto industry started in the waning weeks of President George W. Bush’s tenure,” Politifact reported. “It continued during the early months

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of the Obama administration. All told, the Treasury Department reported that the program cost taxpayers $79.7 billion, of which $70.4 billion has been recovered.” Had Obama not stepped in, declines in the auto industry could have devastated African Americans more than any other community, threatening a half-century worth of economic gains. From Blacks who left behind subsistence jobs in the South for high-paying factory jobs in the North during the

Great Migration, to entrepreneurs who translated hard work and the gift of selling into their own businesses. The percentage of African Americans in the industry — 14.2 percent — is higher than their share of the labor force overall. The automotive industry is one of the most important industries in the U.S. and major stepladder to the middle class. According to a Center for Automotive Research report, the automotive sector historically makes up 3 to 3.5 percent of the nation’s overall

gross domestic product (GDP). In recent years, one of every 50 African Americans was working in the auto sector. The industry is vital among African Americans, directly employing over 1.7 million people engaged in designing, engineering, manufacturing and supplying parts and components to assemble, sell and service new motor vehicles. Additionally, the industry is a huge consumer of goods and services from many other sectors.

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By Askia Muhammad

Too Bad Black ‘Teams’ Didn’t Get into Majors

One day, more than 76 years ago, the immortal Jackie Robinson and a lefty pitcher named Nate Moreland, my father’s older brother, got an opportunity to change the history of major league sports. Chicago White Sox manager Jimmy Dykes allowed the two to practice with his team during spring training in Pasadena in 1942, a full five years before Robinson would make his debut with the Brook-

lyn Dodgers in 1947. Lots of people took credit for the session. My Uncle Nate said he requested the tryout. Dykes said he was curious to see what the two players could contribute to his squad. And Herman Hill, who was the West Coast editor of the Pittsburgh Courier newspaper, claims credit for setting it up. “I took Jackie Robinson, just out of Pasadena Junior College and Nate Moreland, a good, young pitcher from the same school, over to the Chicago White Sox camp, then at Brookside Park in Pasadena to

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ask for a tryout,” Hill told Ebony in a 1970 article. “Jimmy Dykes, manager of the White Sox, had once praised Robinson and said he was worth $60,000 of anybody’s money.” But those were turbulent times and it would be a full five years — after the end of World War II — before Robinson would integrate the Major Leagues. For his part, Dykes had nothing but praise for Robinson and Moreland, according to an account at the time. But Dykes had to turn both players away, as he felt that the White Sox organization

would not allow the players to be a part of the franchise. Robinson was drafted into the Army later that year. Moreland, on the other hand, made statements that probably ruined his chance to play in The Bigs. “I can play baseball in Mexico where I don’t have to fight” in the war, he complained. “But in my country, I can’t play baseball, but I have to fight.” In those days, Negro soldiers participated in the “Double-V” campaign during WWII, fighting for victory on the battlefields

abroad, and victory among the civilians at home. The integration of Robinson and other Black players onto Major League teams meant the ultimate death of what had been prosperous Negro Baseball Leagues full of barnstorming teams, all of which had many, many, all-star caliber players. Meanwhile, 40 years later and a continent away, I met the legendary Queen Mother Audley Moore in Harlem. She told me that she had been approached,

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LIFESTYLE Chris Jasper Releases New Album; PJ Morgan Gets Transparent By Eunice Moseley Chris Jasper, lead vocalist and songwriter on some of the iconic Isley Brothers’ biggest hits, said his new album is a “continuation” of his previous two offerings. “My creative spillover … I kept going creatively,” Jasper said of “Dance With You,” his 15th solo album, which was released last month. “That happened with

The Isley Brothers — we had an album every year.” The Cincinnati native got his start with The Isley Brothers in 1973 as a songwriter, arranger and producer, as well as keyboardist and vocalist. He wrote such hits for The Isley Brothers as “Between the Sheets,” “For the Love of You” and “Fight the Power.” Once the group disbanded in

1984, he and fellow members Ernie and Marvin Isley formed the trio Isley-Jasper-Isley. During that time he wrote such hits as “Caravan of Love,” “Brother to Brother” and “Different Drummer.” When Isley-Jasper-Isley disbanded in 1987, Jasper formed his own record label, Gold City Records, and released solo projects that included hits such as “Superbad.” Asked how those hit songs come to him, he said, “Most times they come after practicing …ideas come. That’s how ‘Caravan of Love’ came. Some songs come in dreams. … Melodies come to me.” Jasper studied classical piano at the age of 7 and after high school he moved to New York to study at Juilliard School of Music. His sister Elaine was married to eldest Isley brother Rudolph, who founded the group with siblings Ronald and O’Kelly in 1973. Though largely uncredited, the hits that Jasper made with The Isley Brothers helped them garner a Grammy Award win and nom-

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ination, ASCAP Award, a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award and a place in the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. “In my solo career what I’ve done with my lyrics are consistent with God’s principles,” Chris said on a serious note. Jasper holds a law degree, his wife Margie is a practicing lawyer and his son Michael is gearing up for the bar exam. “The more you know the better off,” Jasper said about the business of music and the reason why he obtained his law degree. “I did not understand some of the legality. I wanted to understand the law. It makes you more aware of what you can and can not do.” A career atop in the music industry for over 45 years shows us Chris Jasper knows more than most. He wrote and produced a song on Chaka Khan’s “CK” album, titled “Make It Last.” The “Dance with You” album offers 10 selections to remind you of The Isley Brothers sound he helped create.

PJ Morgan Speaks Out

“It was time for another project,” said three-time Stellar Award-winning organist PJ Morgan about his new album, “The Transparency Project.”

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On why he produces his own music, Morgan said, “I am a producer. You have your own opinions on how it should be. [Producers] make them sound the best them, not the best me. It’s like living in your parents’ house. In my mind, I had strong opinions.” “The Transparency Project” offers 10 selects of which my favorites are PJ’s cover of Michael Jackson’s “Gone (Too Soon)” because Morgan’s vocals are heartfelt and “What a Friend (We Have in Jesus)” because PJ’s organ playing took me back to that old-school church experiences I had as a child. The gospel artist started in the music business as keyboardist of jazz musician Ben Tankard and was promoted to his music director helping Tankard build his record company. His credits include working with Bishop Paul Morton, Dorothy Norwood, Tramaine Hawkins, Pastor Shirley Caesar, Najee, Karen Clark Sheard, Bobby Jones and Yolanda Adams. “I’m a teacher at Duke Ellington — music theory — to some of the brightest. It was a God-given job … I had nothing to do with getting the job,” PJ pointed out. “My first love was the organ. I watched three cousins play at my church. It sparked my interest.” WI

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LIFESTYLE OVERDOSES from Page 20 overdoses, said it is currently investigating possible links to K2. While they don’t have the same chemical composition as marijuana, synthetic cannabinoids, also known as “Scooby Snax,” “spice,” and “potpourri,” stimulate brain receptors in the same manner, often making them a cheaper and more attractive alternative for users. Once international manufacturers produce and ship the cannabinoids in liquid form, domestic suppliers spray it on ubiquitous plants and place them in colorful packaging sold in corner stores throughout the District. In years past, before the Court Services and Offender Supervision Agency for the District of Columbia created drug tests that detected synthetic cannabinoids, ex-offenders wanting to circumvent urinalysis used K2 in place of marijuana. Many of the more than 300 recent overdose cases have involved the homeless, a group that street-level dealers have reportedly solicited at shelters, a spokesperson for the Office of the Attorney General for the District of Columbia (OAG) told The Informer. Argatonia Weatherington, assistant attorney general in the OAG’s Housing and Community Justice office, said street dealers frequently mix contents of K2 packaging with other poisonous substances. “They have no idea what’s in these chemical compounds,” Weatherington said. “Users could have all types of complications. For some people, it’s not just cannabinoids.” Though the OAG has successfully prosecuted cases involving store owners found selling K2 in the aftermath of the 2015 epidemic, Weatherington said merchants have evaded undercover officers by only engaging repeat customers. Another hurdle for law enforcement officials, she added, involves federal drug scheduling that doesn’t cover the increasingly expansive variety of chemical compounds under which K2 falls. For a distributor, avoiding prosecution requires merely tweaking their formula slightly. In early July, Attorney General Karl A. Racine and Chief Deputy Attorney General Natalie O. Ludaway testified before the D.C. Council in support of a permanent version of the SAFE DC Act, legislation passed in 2016 that tackled the distribution and

use of synthetic cannabinoids by basing inclusion in D.C.’s drug schedule on the class of chemical compounds found in the drug, rather than the name of the drug itself. “All types of harmful substances have been found in these packages,” Weatherington said. “To shut down a store, K2 would have to be illegal. Stores stopped selling to people they didn’t know in 2012. It’s hard for us to send an investigator.”

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Since video of K2 users lying lifeless in a park on Good Hope Road and Minnesota Avenue in Southeast circulated on social media, Robin McKinney, a Southeast mother of seven and community advocate, has traveled across the District, visiting well-known hotspots and speaking with K2 smokers in an attempt to connect them with drug rehabilitation services. McKinney, 44, founder of the Opportunities to Inspire and Serve Youth (OTIS) Program, said what she has seen and heard over the last couple of weeks revealed the severity of the epidemic. “The people were so open, and they told me about other locations [where K2 is sold and smoked] like Florida Avenue and near Hechinger Mall,” she said, adding that many of the K2 users she encountered struggled to kick the habit. “They said they don’t like smoking it,” McKinney said. “They don’t want to smoke K2 but it’s so addictive. This is not a ‘bad batch.’ Whatever they’re adding is making our people more addicted. We have a whole crack epidemic coming back.” Two years ago, McKinney and her colleagues started the “Kill K2” movement after the substance hospitalized her son and his friend for nearly a week. In recent weeks, she said she heard about significant K2 use among older Washingtonians, many of whom would mix their batch with crack and other substances. As another academic year quickly approaches, McKinney expressed a desire to curb the overdose cases, and overall use, so that children don’t see bodies lining the streets on daily commutes to and from school. She revealed plans to continue touring affected areas with D.C. Councilman Trayon White (D-Ward 8) in the upcoming weeks. Like Moten, McKinney bemoaned what she described as a

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lack of concern among store owners about the prevalence of K2 use and sales inside and immediately outside of their establishments. Recounting a heated exchange at a community meeting between White and a Mellon Street store owner about his business’s alleged complicity in K2 sales, McKinney touted the need for additional pressure from the D.C. Department of Consumer and Regulatory Affairs, saying that laws banning the sale of K2 haven’t been enforced to her liking. “These stores and gas stations are in violation,” she said. “People are selling the food stamps to purchase. If you have a business, and people are panhandling and selling K2 outside, why are you not calling police? This goes back to the DCRA. [These store owners] wouldn’t be doing this in Wards 1, 2, 3 or 4.” WI

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LIFESTYLE He Found Good Work — Without a College Degree By Dan Holly Urban News Service When Earnest Parker Jr. wanted to go to college, his parents did not have the money. Now he is earning more money than many college graduates — by owning and driving trucks. After five years of steady work and savings, Parker had amassed enough money in his 401(k) retirement plan, with the help of his employer, who matched his contributions, to buy his first truck. He put down $3,000 on a W900 Kenworth for $110,000. Parker bought a second truck, a Freightliner Century, for $30,000 in November. With unmistakable pride, he jokes that his fleet “grew by 100 percent.”

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Working near Statesville, N.C., just north of Charlotte, Parker does not believe his lack of a degree has held him back. ”For the money that I’m making, I probably wouldn’t be doing too much better even if I did go to college,” he said. After paying all expenses, Parker takes home about $750 per week (roughly $39,000 per year). ”I’m pretty happy,” he said. “Everybody always feels they could get a little more, but I look at what I can provide for my family and I’m really not in need.” Parker can provide hope to the growing number of Americans who cannot afford to attend college, but do have smarts, drive and ambition.

He is playing his cards right, said Dr. Michael Walden, a professor of economics at North Carolina University. While many young people stress out about college debt and struggle to find jobs, many industries — like trucking — have good-paying jobs and are begging for workers. There are some 50,000 open positions for truck drivers, according to the American Trucking Association. It projects the driver shortage to grow to more than 174,000 unfilled jobs by 2026. Not every young person needs to go to college, Walden said. “Skilled craft jobs — particularly in construction, as well as jobs in transportation — are expected to increase

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by 600,000 to 700,000 positions in the next decade,” Walden told the Urban News Service. “On top of that, many of the current [job] holders are older and will be retiring. Many of these jobs can pay a ‘middle class salary’ — $40,000 and over — and require two-year community college training or on-the-job training.” The average truck driver in the U.S. earns $79,565, according to Indeed.com. Its salary estimates, the website said, “are based on 1,113,184 salaries, submitted anonymously to Indeed by truck driver employees, users, and collected from past and present job advertisements on Indeed in the past 36 months.” By contrast, recent college graduates who major in education earn $34,981 and those who studied communications earn $47,047, according to a recent study by National Association of Colleges and Employers. Those who studied engineering earned the most right out of college: $64,981 — still almost $15,000 less than truck drivers. Over time, college graduates eventually out earn non-graduates, studies show. Still, those studies measure gross pre-tax income and, generally, do not adjust for repayment of college and graduate-school debt. Walden, who examined the future job market in his book, “North Carolina Beyond the Connected Age: The Tar Heel State in 2050,” pointed out that even those who start college don’t always finish. “One-third of entering college students never graduate, some because they are not interested in college work,” he said. “The skilled craft jobs are an excellent alternative.” And, of course, many students never finish college, but still have the debt. The hiring projection for college grads has decreased for the first time in eight years in 2018, according to the National Association of Colleges and Employers. And the average outstanding balance on student loans rose from $9,400 in 1993 to $28,950 in 2014, according to The Institute for College Access & Success, a national nonprofit that works to make college more affordable. Meanwhile, as many college students worry about finding a job and stress over debt, some industries that do not require a college degree are begging for workers. The most recent report of the American Trucking Associations concludes that the trucking industry has a shortage of about 51,000 qualified drivers, “the highest level ever recorded,” the report states.

Struggling to find good drivers is a fact of life for trucking companies, said Lewis Guignard, owner of Gray Rock, the company that employs Parker. “It’s not terrible, but it’s annoying,” he said. Guignard doesn’t think industry is quite as desperate for drivers as the trucking organization makes it out to be, and he thinks government overregulation artificially inflates the shortage. But Guignard, whose duties include contracting for the cargo moved by 35 drivers, including Parker, wonders why more people do not pursue careers as truck drivers rather than piling up student loan debt. All it takes to work for Gray Rock is to be 21 years old, have a commercial drivers’ license, a year’s experience as a truck driver and a clean driving record, he said. Pay is based on number of miles driven but the average non-owner driver can expect to earn almost $1,000 per week, and pay is rising, Guignard said. He said he doesn’t know if any of his drivers have college degrees because he doesn’t ask. “There’s a lot of blue-collar jobs that, honestly, pay a lot better than a lot of college jobs these days,” Guignard said. “If the purpose of going to college is to get a good job and support your family, you can do that with a career in trucking.” Drivers can advance from driving for someone else to being an owner-operator to owning more than one truck, Guignard explained. Trucks take about a decade to pay off. When drivers own multiple trucks they can easily clear more than $2,000 a week, he said. Driving a truck has its disadvantages. Parker, who has four children, acknowledged that he has missed a lot of their basketball games and other events while on the road. But drivers can avoid even that if they play their cards right. Tyris Bailey started out as a driver at age 24, became an owner-operator at 33, and now, at 44, owns three trucks. He also works out of Gray Rock’s office as the company’s safety director. Bailey attended community college for two years but never got a four-year degree. He seems conflicted about college. Asked if he regrets not finishing, Bailey said, “In hindsight, I wish I did. I look at things and think I probably could have been more advanced. ... But I might be alright. I have friends who have master’s degrees and they’re doing the same I’m doing — owning trucks.” WI

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Faces, Places that Formed D.C.’s Legacy of Jazz

Adrianna Hicks (Celie) and the North American tour cast of THE COLOR PURPLE. Photo by Matthew Murphy, 2017.

Historians Shine Light on the City and its Music

5The cover for the book “DC Jazz” features John Malachi, who grew up in Washington and played in local clubs before joining Billy Eckstein, later becoming Sarah Vaughan’s accompanist. He also taught at Howard University and the Duke Ellington School of the Arts. /Courtesy photo

By Brenda C. Siler WI Contributing Writer The easy way out would be to minimize the District’s jazz influence on being the hometown of pianist, composer and bandleader Edward “Duke” Ellington who would go on achieve worldwide acclaim. But Ellington remains just the tip of the iceberg according to the history revealed in a new book, “DC Jazz,” which introduces readers to musicians, jazz venues, educators and advocates of jazz in the nation’s capital. Co-edited by Maurice Jackson, who teaches History and African American Studies at Georgetown University and Brian Ruble, distinguished fellow for programs at the Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars, the two historians have gathered 10 contributors who weigh-in on DC’s vibrant environment for jazz against the backdrop of early segregation and the ongoing struggle for home rule. “This turned into a labor of love,” said Jackson speaking about the process of assembling the right group of writers. “It’s not just about the music – it’s about the city.” Jackson took a non-musician’s

approach to “DC Jazz,” delving into various ways that musical genres like jazz have and continue to influence society. In the 1940s, Ahmet and Nesuhi Ertegun, sons of Mehmet, the Turkish ambassador to the U.S., hosted jazz groups in concert at the embassy for eager audiences, removing the policy of segregation from within their midst. Later, the two would form Atlantic Records after bringing jazz greats to the embassy that included: Ellington, Louis Armstrong, Johnny Hodges, Benny Carter and Lester Young. Two local institutes of higher learning, Howard University [HU] and the University of the District of Columbia (UDC), served as both intellectual proving grounds for students eager to learn about jazz as well as venues from which new talent routinely emerged. Lauren Sinclair, who wrote a chapter on the development of the jazz studies program at HU, says resistance to studying jazz at Howard remained in force until 1968 – a pivotal year in the District. “Students wanted jazz to become a formalized field of study along with advocating for Black liberation

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LIFESTYLE ETHIOPIA from Page 1 his message, “Break the Wall, Build the Bridge,” in a crowded auditorium that included a throng of his fellow Ethiopians. But Dr. Abiy, 42, said he also came to the District to listen to those who number almost 300,000 immigrants now living the Washington region, raising families and contributing to the region’s economy – many of them successful business owners of their own businesses – but also members of the “Ethiopian Diaspora” – the largest group of Ethiopian-born people in the U.S. During his visit, occurring just four months since the former army officer, whose intellectual achievements include a doctorate in conflict resolution, became

prime minister, Dr. Abiy has been true to utterances made during his campaign. In short order, he has emerged as a new-age, charismatic leader determined to change the landscape of Ethiopia and initiate sorely-needed healing, reconciliation and unity for a country whose people have endured decades of widespread unrest, political oppression and broken promises. In his message before an estimated crowd of 20,000, he urged the Diasporas to return to their native land, bringing their skills, talents and resources in a collective effort to “reverse the brain drain affecting our country.” NuNu Wako, media spokesperson for the prime minister said, “it’s really important that these powerful brains are returned to Ethiopia and

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assist in the sustainable development of our country.” Recent reports released by the Diaspora Affairs Directorate - General – Ministry of Foreign Affairs indicate that worldwide the Diaspora gave an estimated $4.6 billion in remittances, nearly 25 percent of the country’s foreign exchange, to Ethiopia in 2017. However, the prime minister contends that significantly more resources must be secured in order to develop and fund education programs, provide health care services for the disabled and to support the country’s national development plan, among other initiatives. During his address, the prime minister asked the Diasporas to contribute one-dollar a day in the spirit of “caring for people in the motherland where the Diasporas linkages were born.” His sentiments were echoed by Milat Debala, an Ethiopian and business owner of a pharmacy in Ward 8, who said, “I know there are tens of thousands of us who are looking forward to reinvesting in the country we share.” Meanwhile, media outlets including The Reporter, a weekly English newspaper published in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, continue to share news of Dr. Abiy’s unfettered efforts for change, according to one of The Reporter’s senior writers, Tesfaye Hailemicheal. “We have only one option and that is to be united, not only cooperating and helping each other but uniting to live together,” Dr. Abiy said. “We are not free until we are all free.” But despite the apparent enthusiasm surrounding his appearance and

message, some Ethiopian Diaspora remain skeptical about his ability to sustain his reforms back home. Further, some say they wonder how he can lead the peaceful transition power in a government and military in which so many of the old guard remain in key positions. Abera Tefera, the former executive director of the Oromo Center in Northwest and one forced into

exile at the hands of previous Ethiopian dictatorial regimes, said, “Dr. Abiy must end the days when leaders considered bribery, power abuse and arrogance as a normal way of governing. I, along with many of my colleagues who call Ethiopia our home, expect him to take concrete actions towards democracy and fair

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5Mayor Muriel Bowser proclaimed Saturday, July 28 as “Ethiopia Day in DC,” during the recent visit of Ethiopian Prime Minister Dr. Abiy Ahmed who spoke before an enthusiastic crowd of over 20,000 Diasporas at the Washington Convention Center in Northwest. /Photo by Khalid Naji-Allah

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5Despite the great enthusiasm for the future of Ethiopia under the leadership of Ethiopian Prime Minister Dr. Abiy Ahmed, some came to voice their skepticism during the visit of Ethiopian Prime Minister Dr. Abiy Ahmed on Saturday, July 27 at the Washington Convention Center. /Photo by Lafayette Barnes, Sr.

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ETHIOPIA from Page 32 elections in 2020 if he wants to gain our support.” Still, change has already begun. Dr. Abiy has ended a half century of wars between Ethiopia and its smaller neighbor, Eritrea – wars that left tens of thousands dead and even more displaced. He has reached out to his counterpart, Eritrea’s most powerful leader, President Isaias Afwerki, with the two men embracing the newfound peace. Numerous examples exist of families who have been separated for decades that have finally been able to cross borders once maintained to ensure separation between the two countries and reunite with their loved ones. The prime minister has also freed political prisoners, lifted press restrictions, fired officials guilty of abuses and began easing controls over the economy. Bowser said she both applauds and supports Dr. Abiy’s efforts. “The Ethiopian community is such a valued part of our city, and our Ethiopian neighbors have played a critical role in building the diverse, inclusive and vibrant Washington, DC that we live in today,” Bowser said. “Since assuming office in April of 2018, the prime minister has focused on improving human rights, ending the war with Eritrea, pursuing political and economic reforms and eliminating corruption that will move Ethiopia toward a more democratic society,” Bowser said, while announcing plans to visit Ethiopia to renew the Sister City Agreement with Addis Ababa, “as a symbol of the long-lasting and never-ending friendship between both cities.” Tefera said, “as a young, talent-

LIFESTYLE ed, charismatic, smart and articulate leader, Dr. Abiy Ahmed is completely different from previous leaders whose humbleness has captured the attention of all Ethiopians and mine as well,” adding that Diasporas support remains critical to the prime minister’s success back home. But what captured one African émigré’s attention would be something he pointed to, saying it’s made the most impact on those who remain committed to a new way of life for Ethiopia and Eritrea. “The peace agreement signed between Ethiopia and Eritrea in ending the state of war is good news not only for both countries but for all peace-loving nations,” said Kedist Gerenaw, Commissioner, Mayor’s Commission on African Affairs. WI Editor D. Kevin McNeir contributed to this report. WI

5 Ethiopian Prime Minister Dr. Abiy Ahmed (r) receives the Ethiopia Day proclamation from Ambassador Kassa Takleberhan, Ethiopian Ambassador to the U.S., while Ethiopian First Lady Zinash Tayachew joins in the applause. /Photo by Khalid Naji-Allah

5A banner display of the theme for the visit of Ethiopian Prime Minister Dr. Abiy Ahmed’s recent visit to the U.S. /Photo by L. Barnes, Sr.

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District Poised for Annual Landing of Summer Spirit Festival With a lineup for this year’s Summer Spirit Festival that includes The Roots, Erykah Badu, Nas as well as some of the best entertainers that call D.C. home – local favorites like the Backyard Band and Raheem DeVaughn – there will be “something for everyone” during the two-day musical extravaganza scheduled for Aug. 4 – 5 (Saturday and Sunday). The promoters, CD Enterprises, Inc., had this to say: “We have 18 artists who will take to the stage for two days with a presentation unseen in this, or any other market before. It’s a homecoming, a family reunion and a way for even newcomers to witness the vibe of the metro DC area. Imagine a smorgasbord that features generic music, go-go, a touch of New York City, and a sprinkling of sounds from the South and West. It’s the kind of festival at which you’ll feel right at home, no matter where you’re from.” Local stars Raheem DeVaughn and the lead talker for Backyard Band, Anwan Glover, AKA Big G, both say they’ll bring something special to the stage, adding that they are “super excited” about joining the other entertainers slated to appear. Meanwhile, the Washington Informer will be on hand for both days, speaking to the crowd, taking candid photos for the archives and preparing something special for next week’s edition – even sharing some “tell all remarks” that we’ve acquired in recent interviews with Big G and Brother Raheem. And who knows? Maybe we’ll even be able to kidnap Erykah Badu for a tête-à-tête. Stay tuned. ” WI

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ARIES If you feel on edge, it could be because fiery Mars, your ruling planet, makes an awkward angle with energizing Uranus. This aspect could unleash bursts of intense feeling, including anger, so it’s crucial to channel it in a positive way. Vigorous exercise can be especially helpful and leave you feeling much more at peace with the world. Even so, you might need a lot of stimulation and interesting activities to engage your attention. Lucky Numbers: 6, 8, 32

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TAURUS You might feel annoyed because you can’t get what you want quickly enough. An edgy aspect building this week might encourage you to cut corners to get faster results. Resist this temptation if you can because your reputation could be at risk. You have access to a potent source of energy that can help you achieve positive results if you know how to ground it. Exercise may help here because moving the body can center and calm you. Lucky Numbers: 4, 16, 23

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You’ve handed in your keys. It was a bittersweet moment, that pass-along. Cleaning out your workspace was no big deal, a last trip to the lunchroom felt like any other day. But those keys … that part really got to you and “Retirement Reinvention” by Robin Ryan will help when your next thought is, “Well, now what?” Even for the happy retiree, that’s a hard question to answer, and it’s doubly hard if you were forced to leave your job. “What next” needs planning — financially, personally and socially, and you need to be sure that you don’t “fail at retirement.” To begin, push aside the myths you’ve heard and figure out what your new life looks like. Who will you be when you’re retired? What will make you happy? What will you do with the next “20 to 30 years”? How will you stay relevant and engaged while avoiding the stress of your old career? If you are part of a couple, keep in mind that you will be together a lot more. If you are single, you may miss the social connections of work. It’s best to recognize issues now and learn to adjust to new ways of being. Downsizing may be in your plans for the near future, but Ryan recommends you put that on temporary hold. Moving is expensive, hard and a big adjustment; leaving a beloved home and a beloved job at the same time could be very difficult. Make your hobbies pay off — and if you need ideas, start on page 49. Consider working part-time for a temp agency that will take advantage of your interests and latent skills, or look for a “helper” position that allows flexibility. Open a small business, become a tour guide around town, get a pet, or find a volunteer position with animals; in fact, volunteer anywhere you feel there’s a need. Finally, before you do anything at all, “test-drive first.” Try on new tasks. Rent before buying. You’ll have a happier retirement when you step carefully. Two or three decades of not hitting an alarm clock. It’s a wonderful thought — for a while, and then it might be scary. Oddly enough, it seems like leaving the work world can be a full-time job in itself, but “Retirement Reinvention” will make it all right. With most books on retirement, money issues are front-and-center but author Robin Ryan focuses on happiness within financial concerns: you’ll absolutely find money advice here, but it’s mixed with reminders that your future could be wide open. If it gives you a burden-off-yourshoulders feeling, all the better; Ryan is quick to seize that as she throws thought-starters at readers who need to rein in panic and find the silver lining in their golden years. Readers without a plan will get the most out of “Retirement Reinvention” but there’s really something for everyone here. It’s easy to understand, quick to read and entertaining, and even 40-somethings will find useful info here. To get the most of your post-work future, a book like this one may be key. WI WWW.WASHINGTONINFORMER.COM

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GEMINI You may feel restless and yet be uncertain about why this is so. With electric Uranus moving through a more secluded sector, subconscious energies could encourage you to pursue a new path. Yet despite one part of you wanting to explore, another side of you could be resisting new experiences. Bide your time. There’s no rush. Cultivating an attitude of calm can help. Activities like gardening or walking barefoot in nature can help ground these potent forces. Lucky Numbers: 2, 18, 28 CANCER If business or financial matters have seemed to stall recently and your best efforts haven’t produced any results, take heart. This could be because courageous Mars is still in its retrograde phase. This time would be better spent adjusting your plans rather than forging ahead. However, with fiery Mars making a harsh angle to enervating Uranus, you could lose patience and feel it necessary to force the pace. Don’t do it. You could end up worse off or lose the ground you’ve already gained. Lucky Numbers: 3, 14, 35 LEO If it seems like you’ve had more disagreements than usual recently, it could be due to fiery Mars moving backward through your relationship zone. You might find it easier to speak your truth even if it isn’t what another wants to hear. This phase will end later in the month. For now, you have the chance to rewrite those unspoken rules that often govern relationships until they’re bought into conscious awareness and addressed. Lucky Numbers: 10, 16, 50 VIRGO With sultry Venus continuing her journey through your sign, you might want to engage with your appearance and overall image as a way to affirm your identity. In addition, connecting with others in your social group or moving in new circles can bring a great deal of satisfaction. Any new associations made at this time could be with people who resonate with your ideas and ideals. These could also become supportive friendships. Lucky Numbers: 5, 11, 42 LIBRA With fiery Mars, your relationship planet, moving backward through your romance zone, it wouldn’t be surprising if a budding relationship seemed to stalled. The good news is that dynamic Mars will turn direct later this month. For now, though, use this time to work on yourself. Lucky Numbers: 13, 14, 27 SCORPIO Any frustration you may feel concerning a certain person could intensify this week as feisty Mars, your co-ruler, links to disruptive Uranus. Your first reaction might be to want to get away from them so you can center yourself and decide on a course of action. However, you may repress your emotions, preferring to keep them to yourself. Lucky Numbers: 3, 9, 18 SAGITTARIUS If you’ve been working with a life coach or teacher to help develop your spiritual awareness and live to your full potential, the fruits of your labor may now begin to show. You can begin to feel very confident about the future. When it comes to communication issues or projects that involve writing, research, or talking to key people, progress could seem much slower. This may be due to determined retrograde Mars in your sector of talk and thought until Aug. 27. Lucky Numbers: 2, 24, 29 CAPRICORN Both sobering Saturn and powerful Pluto are journeying through your sign, so your perspective on life may continue to be intense. Because of this, it could be difficult to switch off. However, restless Uranus in your leisure sector means that cosmic forces could focus your attention on hobbies or sports that you may enjoy. These can provide a great outlet for pent-up emotions, leaving you feeling more peaceful and content. Lucky Numbers: 1, 11, 17 AQUARIUS With persevering Mars continuing its retrograde phase in your sign, it could seem as though life is moving against your wishes and intentions. However, this can be an opportunity to reflect on what you really want. You may find that what satisfies you most is something far deeper and more heartfelt than you realized. Lucky Numbers: 18, 26, 48 PISCES A feeling of restlessness may be due to the presence of Mars in your spiritual sector. This feisty planet can stir up emotions, and you could feel out of balance unless you’re able to process through and gently release them. Your mood could be influenced by an awkward angle between dynamic Mars and electric Uranus in your sector of talk and thought. One way to handle this may be to do a lot of walking or other vigorous exercise. Lucky Numbers: 4, 12, 37

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SPORTS Venus, Kastles Fall Short Against Lasers

5Venus Williams, playing in her seventh season with the Washington Kastles, high-fives the team mascots during her warmup activities before the Kastles’ 22-15 loss to the Springfield Lasers at Kastles Stadium in Northwest on Thursday, July 26. /Photo by John E. De Freitas

3Venus Williams of the Washington Kastles prepares to serve against the Springfield Lasers’ Vania King during the Lasers’ 22-15 win at Kastles Stadium in Northwest on Thursday, July 26. /Photo by John E. De Freitas 3Vennis superstar Venus Williams of the Washington Kastles does some pregame stretching exercises before the Kastles face the Springfield Lasers in World TeamTennis (WTT) action at Kastles Stadium in Northwest on Thursday, July 26. /Photo by John E. De Freitas

Mamie Johnson Little League Eyes World Championship By Sam P.K. Collins WI Contributing Writer @SamPKCollins While their designation as the first Black team to win the D.C. Little League championship in more than three decades has propelled the Mamie Johnson Little League team to local and national stardom, players say they have their sights set on a bigger prize. The dozen preteen sluggers from Ward 7 will head to Bristol, Connecticut, next week to face off against six teams for a chance to play in the Little League Baseball World Series in mid-August. If they make it to Williamsport, Pennsylvania, Mamie Johnson Little League will join Vacamonte Little League, a prominent squad from Panama that just won the Latin American regional championship, among others. “I’m pretty happy for the win, but we’re not done,” team member Jibril Scott told The Informer during a Tuesday night practice inside the Washington Nationals Youth Base-

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ball Academy in Southeast. Jibril and his teammates made the academy’s batting cages their home for two hours, swiftly swing their bats under the watchful eyes of three coaches focused on consistency, form and focus. Jibril, 12, who serves as a pitcher on the team, smirked as he spoke about his best moments more than a week ago. Later he explained how he planned to improve his left-handed swing. “I was giving them that heat [last] Tuesday. I had that curveball,” the Southeast resident said. “We’re not settling. We want to go all the way to the [Little League Baseball] World Series.” Mamie Johnson Little League’s notable accomplishment occurred amid a decline in the African-American presence in baseball. Less than 9 percent of baseball players in the Major Leagues self-identified as African American in 2016, a significant fall from an all-time high of 19 percent in 1975. Unlike their popular local basketball and football counterparts, the Washington Nationals has only but

recently garnered significant interest among generational Washingtonians, many of whom recall the bitter debate over the baseball stadium more than a decade ago that revealed racial and cultural schisms around the sport. Baseball aficionado Keith Barnes started the Mamie Johnson Little League in 2014 as a means of involving more African-American youth in the sport. He named the baseball team for Mamie “Peanut” Johnson, a native Washingtonian and the first female pitcher in the Negro Leagues who died at the age of 82 last year. Barnes said he learned about Johnson after she and former little league pitcher Mo’ne Davis met during the 2014 Little League World Series. He later connected with Johnson, who allowed him to name the youth league after her. Last summer, Johnson watched the members of her namesake organization compete in the D.C. Little League Championship. Barnes told The Informer that the team’s victory honored Johnson’s legacy and affirmed the value of their

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journey. “[The team] fought hard and carried it on through,” he said. Barnes, president of Mamie Johnson Little League, described the sight of what he said were hundreds of people in the bleachers of the Washington Nationals Youth Baseball Academy. He also reflected on the growing pains experienced in the last

few years. “It was a challenge in the beginning, recruiting them and consistently having them come to practice and getting them serious about baseball,” he said. “They learned to keep persevering and work hard, knowing that it will pay off.”w For the full version of this story, go to washingtoninformer.com. WI

5After the Mamie “Peanut” Johnson Little League baseball team won the D.C. Little League Championship on July 24, the team practices on a rainy day July 30 at the Nationals Baseball Academy. According to the Little League schedule, the team advanced to the regional tournament in Bristol, Connecticut, which begins Aug. 5. /Photo by Robert R. Roberts

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SPORTS United Top Rapids 3D.C. United defender Joseph Mora outruns Colorado Rapids midfielder Kellyn Acosta during the United’s 2-1 win at Audi Field in Southeast on Saturday, July 28. /Photo by John E. De Freitas 6Colorado Rapids goalkeeper Tim Howard (1) prevents a shot on goal during a 2-1 loss to D.C. United at Audi Field in Southeast on Saturday, July 28. /Photo by John E. De Freitas

5D.C. United forward Wayne Rooney shoots past Colorado Rapids goalkeeper Tim Howard for a goal during the United’s 2-1 win at Audi Field in Southeast on Saturday, July 28. /Photo by John E. De Freitas

5Colorado Rapids midfielder Kellyn Acosta prepares to take a penalty kick against D.C. United goalkeeper David Ousted during the first half of the United’s 2-1 win at Audi Field in Southeast on Saturday, July 28. /Photo by John E. De Freitas

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5Colorado Rapids goalkeeper Tim Howard uses his body to prevent a shot on goal by D.C. United forward Luciano Acosta during the United’s 2-1 win at Audi Field in Southeast on Saturday, July 28. /Photo by John E. De Freitas

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take more than 14 years before Dellums’ legislation, the Comprehensive Anti-Apartheid Act of 1986, passed in the House with broad bipartisan support. The bill, which called for sanctions against South Africa and the release of all political prisoners, did not sit well with then-President Ronald Reagan who favored a policy of “constructive engagement” and vetoed the bill. However, Congress would override the president’s veto making it the first time in the 20th century that a presidential foreign policy veto had ever been overridden. Born November 24, 1935 into a family of labor organizers, the grandfather and father of eight children, Dellums would achieve other firsts, including being one of the first to support the integration of gays and lesbians into the military. According to reports from ABC News affiliates in the Bay Area, Oakland’s current mayor, Libby Schaaf, has ordered that the city’s flags fly at half-staff and recalled being proud, as a young girl, to have Dellums serve as her Congressman because of his “relentless commitment to social justice.” Dellums served in Congress from 1971 until the late 1990s and then served as mayor of Oakland from 2007 to 2011. Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC) issued

well,” she said. “But in spite of that fact, it remains contingent upon us to establish ourselves as a committed and highly respected group of professionals [serving] the community.” In a show of compromise, members unanimously chose Dudley as the committee’s first vice chair. Peters, who served eight years on the committee, declined to comment on the tension during the meeting. “I’m neutral — I have no expectations,” she said outside the FOP Lodge as the board reorganized. “I just serve the public.”

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a statement upon the death of her close friend and colleague. “District of Columbia residents will always be grateful to Ron for his championship of the District, before and after home rule. He chaired the Committee on the District of Columbia, which no longer exists, for

14 years, and always sought increasing empowerment for the city, from strengthening our role in Congress to fighting for D.C. statehood. In effect, Ron Dellums took care of two districts – his own in the East Bay area and the District of Columbia. At a time when I was new to Congress, I personally benefitted immensely from his wisdom and use of his chairmanship and seniority on our behalf.” “I know of no precedent in Congress for a member known as a principled leader for peace who, at the same time, managed to gain the confidence of his peers to become chair of the Armed Services Committee. Ron Dellums will be remembered as one of the most transformational men to serve in either chamber of Congress.” Representative Barbara Lee, who took Dellums’ seat in Congress, released a similar statement. “I feel blessed to have called Congressman Dellums my dear friend, predecessor and mentor. I will miss him tremendously and I will hold dear to my heart the many lessons I learned from this great public servant,” she wrote. Funeral arrangements have not been announced. However, Oakland’s mayor, who remains closely connected to Dellums’ family, could not say whether services would be held in the Bay Area or in D.C. WI

Maryland General Assembly, such as January 2017 when the committee chose Delegate Jazz Lewis (D-District 24) to fill the seat of former Delegate Michael Vaughn. According to the committee guidelines, some of the members’ responsibilities include fundraising, perform voter registration and “distribute political literature on behalf of Democratic candidates.” On July 23, members received a letter and petition started by Blegay to request the committee ban the phrase “official sample ballots” from all Democratic campaign literature during primary elections. As of Friday, nearly 700 signatures had been collected. A letter along with the signatures will be sent to state Democratic Party Chairwoman Kathleen Matthews. In neighboring Montgomery County, its Democratic central committee said in a letter it endorses candidates only during general elections, not in the pri-

maries. Concern grew in Prince George’s when Faye Martin Howell, treasurer for the central committee, handed out paraphernalia to voters on behalf of prospective candidates during last month’s primary while wearing a central committee badge. Howell apologized at last week’s meeting for her error in judgment. Instead of an outright vote on the official ballot question, Landis suggested to create an ad hoc committee to conduct more research and discuss the topic on Aug. 21. The committee voted in favor of the suggestion, which didn’t sit well with several in attendance. “The petition has been out since June 28. So you’re telling me … no one did any research on this?” said Jana Parker of Temple Hills. “We are here because we care about Prince George’s County and [the] Democratic Central Committee. We are here because we have issues.” WI

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RELIGION THE RELIGION CORNER

Dousing the Flames of the Diabetes Epidemic, Pt. 3

with Lyndia Grant What? know ye not that your body is the temple of the Holy Ghost which is in you, which ye have of God, and ye are not your own? — 1st Corinthians 6:19 KJ This seven-part series, published online in 2003, appeared on thousands of health websites around the world. It has made its rounds. Translated and posted in Africa, the United Kingdom, Sweden, Canada, Europe, Asia, several African countries, Mexican countries and others. Those who follow this column faithfully are able to understand the possible devastations that Type 2 diabetes can wreak in our lives. Learn to avoid the horrors of this disease. My mother only lived 12 years after her diagnosis of diabetes and through all her extreme complications. Last week, I shared how mother lost both of her legs to amputations. Kidney dialysis became the norm for the last few years of her life; seven strokes, ending with paralysis; all within the final 12 years of her life. Howard University Hospital staff cared for mother during that first major stroke; however doctors did not discover she had Type 2 diabetes in full bloom. Back in the 1980s, doctors did not routinely do bloodwork to see A1C levels. Last week, I shared the definiMt. 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”

tion of diabetes mellitus, and how we get it. This week, I’m continuing with that research. Let’s talk about the problem, which dates back to the beginning of the slave trade. This period in American history dates back to 1790, and for those enslaved ones, food was still scarce, thus the “thrifty genes” protected them. If you research the documentations found on record at the National Archives and Records Administration, slaves received rations in America. It really didn’t matter what African people ate hundreds of years ago, as they roamed around freely on the African continent, in townships like Johannesburg, Freetown, Rwanda, Sudan, South African and Sierre Leone. What does matter is the fact those Africans who managed to survive the slave trade here in America, arrived on the shores very strong. The majority of them worked in fields from sunup to sundown, at least six days a week. Slaves ate scraps such as hog maws, chitterlings, pigtails, pig’s feet and pig ears, and they drank milk from a trough alongside other animals. This is true! African people, no longer in their homeland had to eat whatever was made available to them, they were fed last, after the horses and the pigs, fed whatever was left -- scraps. In an effort to create a delicious meal, the women worked at creating recipes they could all enjoy. They loved collard greens with fat back meat; they used lard, and learned to bake sweet potato pies, cleaned chitterlings (hog guts) and made them into a delicacy to be eaten on special occasions. They made pots of beans

seasoned with ham hocks, or pigtails, pig’s feet, and they seasoned with pork, a harmful but delicious tradition that still lives on today. They made biscuits from self-rising, white flour and lard, learned to make hush puppies, candied yams, all types potatoes, and cornbread. Africans became Americanized beginning in the late 1700s. They had a very different diet than Euro-Americans. Even though this wasn’t a “good” or “healthy” diet for the slaves, they ate it, they enjoyed it, and they were able to sustain themselves easily. Why? Exercise! They worked very hard in the fields 12-16 hours a day, so diet didn’t kill them as it’s doing today! According to NIH, the work was the difference — 10-12 hours each day of physical labor, that’s a lot of time exercising! Plus, they had the so-called “thrifty genes,” which allowed their bodies to preserve food in an appropriate manner when food was scarce. WI Historic St. Mary’s Episcopal Church The Rev. E. Bernard Anderson Priest Foggy Bottom - Founded in 1867 728 23rd Street, NW - Washington, DC 20037 Church office: 202-333-3985 - Fax : 202-338-4958 Service and Times Sundays: 10 a.m. Holy Eucharist with Music and Hymns Wednesdays: 12:10 p.m. - Holy Eucharist www.stmarysfoggybottom.org Email: stmarysoffice@stmarysfoggybottom.org All are welcome to St. Mary’s to Learn, Worship, and Grow.

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

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

Church of Living Waters

Allen Chapel A.M.E. Church

Rev. Paul Carrette Senior Pastor

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

Rev. Dr. Alton W. Jordan Pastor

Reverend Dr. Calvin L. Matthews Senior Pastor

Harold Andrew Assistant Pastor

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Covenant Baptist United Church of Christ

St. Stephen Baptist Church

Third Street Church of God

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

Drs. Dennis W. & Christine Y. Wiley Pastors

Bishop Lanier C. Twyman, Sr. Senior Pastor

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Blessed Word of Life Church

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

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

Turning Hearts Church Virgil K. Thomas, Sr. Senior Pastor/ Teacher 4275 4th Street, S.E. Washington, DC 20034 Phone: 202-746-0113 Fax: 301-843-2445 Service and Times Sunday School 8 – 9 AM Worship Service 9 – 11 AM Tuesday Night Bible Study 6:30 – 8:00 PM Wednesday Daytime Bible Study 11 AM – 12:30 PM Motto : “A Great Commitment to the Great Commandment” Website: www.turningheartschurchdc.org Email: faithdefender@verizon.net

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

Services and Times Sunday Early Morning Worship: 7:45am Church School: 9:30am Sunday Morning Worship: 10:45am Tuesday: 7:00pm/Kingdom Building Bible Institute Wednesday: Prayer/Praise/Bible Study-7:30 pm Baptism & Communion Service: 4th Sunday – 10:30am “We are one in the Spirit” www.ssbc5757.org E-mail: ssbc5757@verizon.net

Services and Times Sunday School: 9:30am Sunday Worship: 11:00am 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 AM and 10:45am Sunday Youth Worship Services: 1st & 4th 10:45am; 804 R.I. Ave., NE 5th 8 AM & 10:45am; Main Church Prayer Services Tuesday – Noon, Wednesday 6am & 6:30pm Calvary Bible Institute: Year-Round Contact Church Communion Every 3rd Sunday The Church in The Hood that will do you Good! www.gmchc.org emailus@gmchc.org

Isle of Patmos Baptist Church

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

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

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

Mount Carmel Baptist Church Reverend Gerald H. Hesson Interim Pastor 901 Third Street N.W. Washington, DC. 20001 Phone (202) 842-3411 Fax (202) 682-9423 Service and Times Sunday Church School : 9:00am Sunday Morning Worship: 10:10am Bible Study Tuesday: 6: 00pm Prayer Service Tuesday: 7:00pm Holy Communion: 3rd Sunday 10:10am themcbc.org

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RELIGION Shabbath Commandment Church

All Nations Baptist Church

King Emmanuel Baptist Church

Bishop Adrian A. Taylor, Sr. Pastor

Rev. Dr. James Coleman Pastor

Rev. Daryl F. Bell Pastor

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

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

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

Service and Times Sabbath School 9:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. Service 11:00 a.m. Praise & Worship Preaching 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. Motto: “A Church Keeping It Real for Real.” Website: Shabbathcommandmentchruch.org Email: Praisebetoyhwh@gmail.com

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

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

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

Israel Baptist Church

Dr. Earl D. Trent Senior Pastor

Rev. Dr. George C. Gilbert Senior Pastor

2409 Ainger Pl.,SE – WDC 20020 (202) 678-0884 – Office • (202) 678-0885 – Fax “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: 8:00am & 10:45am Baptism/Holy Communion: 3rd Sunday Family Bible Study Tuesdays – 6:30pm Prayer Service: Tuesdays – 8:00pm www.emmanuelbaptistchurchdc.org

“Where Jesus is the King”

Lincoln Park United Methodist Church

Sermon On The Mount Temple Of Joy Apostolic Faith

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

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

Mount Moriah Baptist Church

Eastern Community Baptist Church

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

New Commandment Baptist Church

Dr. Lucius M. Dalton Senior Pastor

Damion M. Briggs Pastor

Rev. Stephen E. Tucker Senior Pastor

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rehoboth Baptist Church

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

Salem Baptist Church

Holy Trinity United Baptist Church

Florida Avenue Baptist Church

Reverend Christopher L. Nichols Pastor

Rev. Dr. Morris L Shearin, Sr. Pastor

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

St. Matthews Baptist Church

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

Emmanuel Baptist Church

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

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

Matthews Memorial Baptist Church Rev. Joan E. Buchanan Executive Pastor 2616 MLK Ave., SE - Washington, DC 20020 Office 202-889-3709 - Fax 202-678-3304 Service and Times Early Worship Service: 7:30am Worship Service: 11:00am New Member’s Class: 9:45am Holy Communion: 1st Sunday, 11:00am Church School: 9:45am Wednesday 12:00pm Bible Study Prayer, Praise and Bible Study: 7:00pm Saturday Bible Study: 11:00am Baptism 4th Sunday: 11:00am

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

Christ Embassy DC

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

“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 A.M. Sunday Worship Service: 11:00 A.M. Monday Adult Bible Study: 7:00 P.M. Wednesday Youth & Adult Activities: 6:30 P.M. Prayer Service Bible Study

“The Loving Church of the living lord “ Email Address: admin@pbc712.org

Shiloh Baptist Church

First Rising Mt. Zion Baptist Church

Mt. Horeb Baptist Church

Rev. Dr. Maxwell M. Washington Pastor

Rev. Curtis l. Staley Pastor

Rev. Alonzo Hart Pastor

Rev. Dr. Wallace Charles Smith Pastor

Rev. Oran W. Young Pastor

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

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

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

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

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

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

Service and Times Sunday Morning Prayer Service: 8:00 a.m. Sunday Church School: 9:15 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship: 10:40 a.m. Third Sunday Baptismal & Holy Communion:10:30 a.m. Tuesday Church At Study Prayer & Praise: 6:30 p.m.

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

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

2914 Bladensburg Road, NE Wash., DC 20018 Office: (202) 529-3180 - Fax: (202) 529-7738 Service and Times Worship Service: 7:30 a.m. Sunday School: 9:00 a.m. Worship Service: 10:30 a.m. Holy Communion: 4th Sunday 7:30 a.m. & 10:30a.m. Prayer Services:Tuesday 7:30 p.m. Wednesday 12 Noon

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

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

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

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

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

Email:mthoreb@mthoreb.org Website:www.mthoreb.org For further information, please contact me at (202) 529-3180.

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LEGAL NOTICES

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

Administration No. 2018 ADM 000760

Administration No. 2017 ADM 000995

Administration No. 2018 ADM 000733

Administration No. 2018 ADM 000424

Administration No. 2016 ADM 974

A. Bernice Carter aka Alice Bernice Carter Decedent

Emanuel Brown Decedent

Bodil G. Mallory Decedent

Theresa B. Watts Decedent

Sallie R. Luther Decedent

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

Carmen Jones Mitchell, Esq. 1717 K. Street, NW, Suite 900 Washington, DC 20006 Attorney

Rena L. Strauss 15204 Omega Drive Suite 210 Rockville, MD 20850 Attorney

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

NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT, NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Rita I. Meade and Pamela Carter Pugh, whose addresses are 3506 23rd Parkway, Temple Hills, MD 20748 & 8380 Ice Crystal Drive, Unit B, Laurel, MD 20723, were appointed Personal Representatives of the estate of A. Bernice Carter aka Alice Bernice Carter who died on October 10, 2017 without a Will, and will serve without Court supervision. All unknown heirs and heirs whose whereabouts are unknown shall enter their appearance in this proceeding. Objections to such appointment shall be filed with the Register of Wills, D.C., Building A, 515 5th Street, N.W., Third Floor, Washington, D.C. 20001, on or before 1/19/2019. 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 1/19/2019, 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: 7/19/2018 Rita I. Meade Pamela Carter Pugh Personal Representative TRUE TEST COPY Anne Meister Register of Wills Washington Informer

NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT, NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Stephen D. Jarvis, whose address is 11426 Laurelwalk Drive, Laurel, MD 20707, was appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Emanuel Brown who died on February 17, 2016 with a Will, and will serve without Court supervision. All unknown heirs and heirs whose whereabouts are unknown shall enter their appearance in this proceeding. Objections to such appointment (or to the probate of decedent’s Will) shall be filed with the Register of Wills, D.C., Building A, 515 5th Street, N.W., Third Floor, Washington, D.C. 20001, on or before 1/19/2019. 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 1/19/2019, 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: 7/19/2018

NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT, NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Willard Lance Mallory, whose address is 3135 Adams Mill Rd. NW, Washington, DC 20010, was appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Bodil G. Mallory who died on April 25, 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 1/19/2019. 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 1/19/2019, 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: 7/19/2018

Stephen D. Jarvis Personal Representative

Willard Lance Mallory Personal Representative

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Wendell Barnes and Carlton Barnes, whose addresses are 9210 Pineview Lane, Clinton, MD 20735 & 2506 Timbercrest Dr., Forestville, MD 20747, were appointed Personal Representatives of the estate of Theresa B. Watts who died on June 3, 2017 without a Will, and will serve without Court supervision. All unknown heirs and heirs whose whereabouts are unknown shall enter their appearance in this proceeding. Objections to such appointment shall be filed with the Register of Wills, D.C., Building A, 515 5th Street, N.W., Third Floor, Washington, D.C. 20001, on or before 1/26/2019. 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 1/26/2019, 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: 7/26/2018

NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT, NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Derrek Reese, whose address is 532 4th Street, NE, Washington, DC 20002, was appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Sallie R. Luther who died on April 3, 2011 with a Will, and will serve with Court supervision. All unknown heirs and heirs whose whereabouts are unknown shall enter their appearance in this proceeding. Objections to such appointment (or to the probate of decedent’s Will) shall be filed with the Register of Wills, D.C., Building A, 515 5th Street, N.W., Third Floor, Washington, D.C. 20001, on or before 1/26/2019. 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 1/26/2019, 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: 7/26/2018

Wendell Barnes Carlton Barnes Personal Representative

Derrek Reese Personal Representative

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

Administration No. 2018 ADM 000759

Administration No. 2017 ADM 001192

Administration No. 2018 ADM 000764

Administration No. 2018 ADM 000770

Administration No. 2018 ADM 000774

W. Louise Henderson Decedent

Margaret Allen Decedent

Fannie Williams Decedent

Ronald Lee Williams Decedent

Charles H. Hairston Decedent

Cheryl Chapman Henderson, Esq. 4920 Niagara Road, Suite 200 College Park, MD 20740 Attorney

Aimee D. Griffin 5335 Wisconsin Ave., NW, Suite 440 Washington, DC 20015 Attorney

Attorney Ethel Mitchell 8403 Colesville Road, Suite 1100 Silver Spring, MD 20910 Attorney

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

Tina Smith Nelson Legal Counsel for the Elderly 601 E Street, NW Washington, DC 20049 Attorney

Amani Morgan Miles, whose address is 6904 Knightwood Lane, Columbia, MD 21045, was appointed Personal Representative of the estate of W. Louise Henderson who died on March 16, 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 1/26/2019. 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 1/26/2019, 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.

Kenneth L. Allen, whose address is 2207 Evarts Street, NE, Washington, DC 20018, was appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Margaret Allen who died on October 18, 2016 without a Will, and will serve without Court supervision. All unknown heirs and heirs whose whereabouts are unknown shall enter their appearance in this proceeding. Objections to such appointment shall be filed with the Register of Wills, D.C., Building A, 515 5th Street, N.W., Third Floor, Washington, D.C. 20001, on or before 1/26/2019. 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 1/26/2019, 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: 7/26/2018 Amani Morgan Miles Personal Representative

Date of first publication: 7/26/2018 Kenneth L. Allen Personal Representative TRUE TEST COPY

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NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT, NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Donzell Brown-Williams, whose address is 728 Underwood Street, NW, Washington, DC 20010, was appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Fannie Williams who died on July 20, 2009 without a Will, and will serve with Court supervision. All unknown heirs and heirs whose whereabouts are unknown shall enter their appearance in this proceeding. Objections to such appointment shall be filed with the Register of Wills, D.C., Building A, 515 5th Street, N.W., Third Floor, Washington, D.C. 20001, on or before 1/26/2019. 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 1/26/2019, 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: 7/26/2018 Donzell Brown-Williams Personal Representative TRUE TEST COPY Anne Meister Register of Wills Washington Informer

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NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT, NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Barbara Pauline Minnis, whose address is 1444 T Street, SE, Washington, DC 20020, was appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Ronald Lee Williams who died on April 19, 2018 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 1/26/2019. 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 1/26/2019, or be forever barred. Persons believed to be heirs or legatees of the decedent who do not receive a copy of this notice by mail within 25 days of its first publication shall so inform the Register of Wills, including name, address, and relationship.

NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT, NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Gregory A. Hairston Sr., whose address is 17136 Fairwayview Lane, Upper Marlboro, MD 20772, was appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Charles H. Hairston who died on May 24, 2018 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 1/26/2019. 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 1/26/2019, 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: 7/26/2018

Date of first publication: 7/26/2018

Gregory A. Hairston Sr. Personal Representative

Barbara Pauline Minnis Personal Representative

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LEGAL NOTICES

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

Administration No. 2018 ADM 000624

Administration Number 2018 ADM 000172

Administration No. 2018 ADM 000816

William Ross Long, Sr. Decedent

Estate of Naomi C. Millet

Raymond Spears Decedent

NOTICE OF STANDARD PROBATE

Joan M. Wilbon & Associates 1120 Connecticut Avenue NW Washington, DC 20036 Attorney

Jeffrey K. Gordon, Esq. 5335 Wisconsin Avenue Suite 700 Washington, DC 20015 Attorney NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT, NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Britt Anne Baughman, whose address is 9118 E. Columbia Drive, Apt. G404, Spokane Valley, WA 99212, was appointed Personal Representative of the estate of William Ross Long, Sr. who died on April 19, 2015 with a Will, and will serve without Court supervision. All unknown heirs and heirs whose whereabouts are unknown shall enter their appearance in this proceeding. Objections to such appointment (or to the probate of decedent’s Will) shall be filed with the Register of Wills, D.C., Building A, 515 5th Street, N.W., Third Floor, Washington, D.C. 20001, on or before 2/2/2019. 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 2/2/2019, 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: 8/2/2018

Notice is hereby given that a petition has been filed in this Court by Philip A. Millet 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 June 27, 1996 exhibited with the petition upon proof satisfactory to the Court of due execution by affidavit of witnesses or otherwise Date of first publication: 8/2/2018 Philip A. Millet 9803 Angora Drive Cheltenham, MD 20623 Personal Representative: TRUE TEST COPY Anne Meister Register of Wills

NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT, NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Kenneth P. Spears, whose address is 12304 Loch Carron Cir., FT. Washington, MD 20744, was appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Raymond Spears who died on February 6, 2003 without a Will, and will serve with Court supervision. All unknown heirs and heirs whose whereabouts are unknown shall enter their appearance in this proceeding. Objections to such appointment shall be filed with the Register of Wills, D.C., Building A, 515 5th Street, N.W., Third Floor, Washington, D.C. 20001, on or before 2/2/2019. 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 2/2/2019, 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: 8/2/2018

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Joy K. Whren, whose address is 8109 Button Bush Court, Clinton, MD 20735, was appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Anna N. Pratt aka Anna Newkirk Pratt who died on March 7, 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 2/2/2019. 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 2/2/2019, 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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critical House races — saw youth voter registration surge by over 16 points after Feb. 14, with new registrants jumping from 45.2 percent to 61.4 percent. “As the largest eligible voting bloc, young people have the power to make the difference in critical races across the country, and it is clear that they are energized like never before to make their voices heard,” said Heather Hargreaves, executive director of NextGen America, a nonprofit that works to prevent damage to the climate by transitioning a clean energy economy based on equality, inclusion and a shared and sustainable prosperity. “NextGen America has seen this passion first hand and has already registered over 11,800 young people to vote in Pennsylvania this year alone,” Hargreaves said. “We are organizing every day to ensure that young voters head to the polls in November and ultimately create long-lasting political power necessary for progressive change in our country.” Pennsylvania voter participation in 2016 was roughly equal to the national rate of 61 percent, but the state can encourage more eligible Americans to vote by adopting new policies to reduce barriers and make voting more convenient, according to a report from the Center for American Progress (CAP) in Washington. Pennsylvania stands to gain more than more than 323,000 additional voters just by implementing automatic voter registration, CAP’s analysis found. Thousands more could participate in elections if the state restored voting rights to formerly incarcerated people and invested in integrated voter engagement and outreach. Ahead of this November’s midterm elections, the report examined the problem of low voter participation in America, including structural barriers that keep Americans from

and decolonization of the curriculum,” Sinclair said. Changes at the historically-Black university Howard resulted in trumpeter and composer Donald Byrd being invited to serve as the founding jazz studies director at Howard. He would advocate for students’ interests in jazz, also starting the “The Blackbyrds” who continue to perform today. UDC’s jazz legacy would be cemented by Calvin Jones, the director of jazz studies from 1976 until his death in 2004. A trombonist, pianist and bassist, Jones became known for taking jazz to as many audiences as he could muster – from area schools and detention centers to the Veter-

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having their voices heard. Overall, 92 million eligible Americans did not vote in the 2016 elections and 143 million eligible people didn’t vote in the 2014 midterms. Of the policies considered in the report, Pennsylvania offers online voter registration and automatically restores voting rights to formerly incarcerated people upon release from prison. By adopting other pro-voter policies in addition to automatic voter registration, Pennsylvania could significantly increase voter participation, the report noted. For example, more than 292,000 additional people could have voted in 2016 in Pennsylvania if the state offered same-day voter registration. According to the report, other states with critical elections that may decide control of the U.S. Senate and House also showed large increases in youth registration, including Arizona (+8.2 point increase), Florida (+8), Virginia (+10.5), Indiana (+9.9), and New York (+10.7). The increases fall in line with the voter registration mission of the NNPA, a trade group that represents 220 Black-owned media companies across the U.S. Dr. Benjamin F. Chavis Jr., president and CEO of the NNPA, has led the initiative and has helped

spread the word to the more than 20 million weekly subscribers to Blackowned newspapers. NNPA’s campaign initiative also focuses on an aggressive voter registration drive, community-level education on important issues, and a mobilization effort, which are all designed to reach young, Black eligible voters, particularly in battleground states such as Texas and North Carolina. “This coming November, the 2018 midterm elections will be one of the most important elections for American Americans in our lifetime,” Chavis said. “This is about voting rights and the enormous suffering and bloodshed that our people have experienced to make American democracy real and fair. Yet, this is also about responsibility.” Chavis and the NNPA have also partnered with organizations like the NAACP, to accomplish the goal of registering these 5 million new, Black voters. “I am proud that the NNPA is encouraging and mobilizing the Black community to get 5 million more African Americans registered to vote across the nation,” he said. “We have to take over and overwhelm our political adversaries at the voting polls in 2018. This is a payback year.” WI

an’s Hospital. Allyn Johnson, once the program’s assistant director under Jones, now heads UDC’s jazz studies program. “DC Jazz,” unlike many historical works, does not follow a chronological assessment of the local jazz scene. Instead, chapters offer a compilation of articles allowing readers to choose whatever topics may interest them. You may want to learn about the foundations of jazz radio with stations including WMAL-AM, WAMUFM, WHUR-FM and WPFW-FM, pioneers responsible for increasing the awareness of jazz. The book also takes readers on a relaxing stroll through DC, visiting venues that first featured jazz musicians to welcoming audiences: The Crystal Caverns, later renamed the Bohemi-

an Caverns, One Step Down and Blues Alley would become legendary hotspots within their own rights. Some artists would go on to perform at much larger, prestigious venues in the District like the Kennedy Center, whose jazz program, currently under the direction of musician/composer Jason Moran, owes its roots to pianist and composer Dr. Billy Taylor. Jackson says the last words about the roots of jazz in D.C. have yet to be written. “We picked themes that we decided had to be tackled in “DC Jazz” but there are so many other stories to tell about Washington jazz that they could never be contained between the covers of any one volume,” he said. WI

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vorite are liable to become suspected and odious, while its tools and dupes usurp the applause and confidence of the people, to surrender their interests.” We will not surrender our interests. For African Americans, the right to vote is sacred. The men and women who died in the bloody battle for Black suffrage — heroes such as Rev. George Lee, Medgar Evers, Jimmy Lee Jackson, James Earl Chaney, Andrew Goodman, Mickey Schwerner and Viola Liuzzo — are nothing less than martyrs. Inaction in the face of election sabotage is an affront to their memory. It is sacrilege. WI

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stract: France was actively trying to influence the American election in favor of Thomas Jefferson, who championed France in its conflict with Great Britain. France’s attempts backfired, however, as voters viewed Jefferson’s party as pawns of the French government. James Madison wrote to Jefferson just before the 1796 election, France’s scheme was “working all the evil with which it is pregnant.” Jefferson lost to John Adams, who supported France’s rival Great Britain. Almost as though he could foresee our present situation, Washington said in his address, “Real patriots who may resist the intrigues of the fa-

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put politics above party, be truthful and serve as president for all Americans, not only his base. In addition, I want my president to be loyal to America first and foremost. Releasing tax returns once the nomination is secured is also important, regardless of party. Indeed, I long for the days when parents could have their televisions on in front of their children while the president is speaking at a political rally, and not have to worry about expletives coming out of the mouth of the commander in chief. I can accept political differences, frankly, with any president — that’s why we have elections. I cannot, however, nor will I, accept a basic lack of civility in him or, one day, her. Unfortunately, an uncouth and offensive presidency has become the norm for many. But not for me. America is better than this, even if President Trump is not. WI

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can over here. Look at him.” • “Well, just so you understand, I don’t know anything about David Duke, OK? I don’t know anything about what you’re even talking about with White supremacy or White supremacists.” • “Ah, I don’t know what I said. I don’t remember,” visibly mocking a disabled reporter. • “I, Donald J. Trump, call for a total and complete shutdown of Muslims entering the United States until our country’s representatives can figure out what the hell is going on.” • “I watched when the World Trade Center came tumbling down. And I watched in Jersey City. New Jersey, where thousands and thousands of people were cheering. • “When Mexico sends its

people, they’re not sending their best. They’re not sending you. They’re not sending you. They’re sending people that have lots of problems. … They’re bringing drugs. They’re bringing crime. They’re rapists, and some, I assume, are good people.” • “I just start kissing them. It’s like a magnet. Just kiss. And when you’re a star, they let you do it. You can do anything. Grab ‘em by the p---y.” In a recent speech in Johannesburg, former President Obama said, “We now stand at a crossroads. We see the utter loss of shame of political leaders when they are caught in a lie, and they just double down and lie some more.” As a lifelong Democrat, I want my president to be of that party. However, more important than that, I want my president to have compassion, above-average intelligence, to be well-read,

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cent against this chaos we are now experiencing. Too bad more people didn’t vote like Black women. If everybody voted like Black women, we would be well on the road to resolving so many problems for so many people. Let’s pray that on Nov. 6, 2018, more people will recognize Sister Power and follow our lead! WI

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Washington, D.C.; Rochester, N.Y.; Tacoma, Wash.; Baton Rouge, Shreveport, New Orleans, Ville Platte, Boyce, Maringouin, et al. in Louisiana, and the list goes on. These sisters are representing a lot of people of all backgrounds and we haven’t heard a single uncouth word

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to cloud titles, and in some cases making it difficult for New Mexico consumers to sell their homes.” There is some evidence that consumers of color and low-income consumers are targeted for these pressure tactics. Vivint Solar is connected to Vivint Home Security, a company that also has had its run-ins with the law. Last year, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxson reached a settlement with the company for allegations the company violated the Texas Deceptive Trade Practices Act. This, combined with the action by the New Mexico attorney general, paints a picture of a company that is not treating customers fairly. I’ve been interested in the solar industry because it is an expanding industry that increasingly provides new opportunities. However, there also seems to be additional opportunities to exploit consumers, especially minority consumers.

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I’ve written about my concerns about the ways the industry targets less sophisticated consumers, echoing concerns raised by several members of Congress in a letter to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau in early 2017. In response to my concerns, the Solar Energy Industry Association (SEIA) used a consultant to harass me and my staff. I received and accepted an apology from the CEO of SEIA. I hoped they were sincere in their stated concerns about consumer protection and also about diversity in their industry. But Vivint Solar, with its “Whites only” fort, is a member of SEIA. Vivint’s actions seem inconsistent with SEIA’s stated values. What must they do? I have some ideas: First, SEIA should ask Vivint Solar to leave their trade association. If SEIA wants to represent rooftop solar makers that respect consumers and employees, then Vivint Solar is a wrong choice. If SEIA doesn’t take action against Vivint So-

lar, there is no accountability, which only further erodes trust with minority communities. Further, SEIA should back up their statement that CEO Abby Hopper “has established diversity of solar’s workforce and customer base as among her top three priorities” and their “Diversity Best Practices Guide” by funding and hosting consumer education seminars around the country to better inform consumers — and minorities — about their rights when it comes to rooftop solar. I have always been excited about the ways solar energy can reduce our dependence on fossil fuel as a power source. But the solar energy movement is crippled when companies like Vivint Solar both take advantage of customers and discriminate against minorities. It’s not enough to have a “Diversity Best Practices Guide.” SEIA needs to let best practices be their guide in their dealings with Vivint Solar. Silence is complicity. It is time for good people to stand

pliers, which had annual sales of $4 billion and employed 8,000 people. The impact goes far beyond factory workers and others employed in the industry, said Randi Payton, president and CEO of On Wheels media. “The Big Three are leaders in philanthropy and major contrib-

utors to education through historically Black colleges and universities, and to nonprofits such as the NAACP, Urban League and National Council of Negro Women,” Payton said. “Actually, the auto industry also is one of African-American media’s largest advertisers. General Motors has stood by the Black Press.”

All that infrastructure was lost when Jackie Robinson put on the Dodgers #42. “Jackie said the cities that he caught the most hell in were Chicago, St. Louis and Cincinnati,” according to Leon Forrest, a novelist and professor of African-American studies and English at Northwestern University who grew up in Chicago and was acquainted with the rowdy white gangs the Black players would certainly have encountered at their home field playing for the White Sox. Ironically, the White

Sox could have used the Robinson and Moreland on their squad. They finished the 1942 season with a 66-82 record, sixth in the American League. The Chicago White Sox could have ended the color barrier and could have changed their history at the same time that season. Instead, the status quo remained in place, as Jackie Robinson and Nate Moreland were sent away, and the glorious baseball Negro Leagues eventually disappeared as more and more Black players integrated the Major Leagues. WI

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