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Happy Holidays to All from the WI Family
Local Museum Holds Special Performance For Kwanzaa
Leaders of Tomorrow Speak Out Today
Students from SE’s Democracy Prep Dispel Unfair Stereotypes
By Lauren Poteat WI Contributing Writer
By D. Kevin McNeir WI Editor @dkevinmcneir Negative comments tend to be the norm when folks talk about those who live in the District’s southeast communities – whether those remarks have merit or not. But for one group of sixth-graders from Democracy Prep Congress Heights in Ward 8, they assert that they not only refuse to accept such negative stereotypes but note that they can easily illustrate how much they know about their neighborhood, their city and their country’s current political state of affairs. And under the able tutelage of their mathematics teacher, Bran-
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5 Leon Harris, News4 anchor and Children’s Charities Foundation board member, and Cathy Rowe, Walmart team member, prepare for a selfie with local students wearing newly received coats at the 2017 Coats for Kids Project, Dec. 14, in Northwest. Made possible through a $30,000 grant from the Walmart Foundation, the Coats for Kids is a project of the Children’s Charities Foundation and will distribute more than 3,000 coats to District youth this year; more than 18,000 coats have been provided over the program’s six-year history. /Photo by E Watson/EDI Photo
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5 Brandon Frey teaches a math lesson to 6th graders at Democracy Prep in Southeast. /Photo by Shevry Lassiter
Robbed at gunpoint with a rifle pointed at her face, Lakia Barnett didn’t know if she would live or die filled with tears on her apartment floor. She pleaded with her attackers as she thought about her children at that very moment. Already behind on the rent, way past due after both she and her husband had simultaneously lost their jobs a few months earlier, the 32-yearold couldn’t imagine anything more horrendous than being robbed — until she, her husband and three children wound up homeless.
For four years, the tight knit family bounced from one sleeping quarter to the next, eventually finding a semblance of stability inside of the decapitated D.C. General, where they stayed for nearly two years. “Don’t worry, God will take care of our family,” the oldest sibling, 11year old Kareem would tell his parents and younger siblings. Issuing words that spoke life, the family is finally ready to move into their own dwelling, through a D.C. housing voucher, just in time for Christmas. “Don’t ever assume people are
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Residents all across the District are gearing up to celebrate Kwanzaa, the ancestral-based holiday known by many as “America’s Black Christmas.” The Smithsonian Anacostia Cultural Museum is rolling out the red carpet for the weeklong event, which starts the first day after Christmas. “This year, [the museum] is celebrating 50 years of service for the D.C. community,” said Paul Perry, the museum’s director of education and outreach. “And as a part of our yearlong celebration, we are really excited to showcase our signature program, ‘Kwanzaa’ that has been happening for almost 15 years and is always abundantly well received throughout the community.” “We have a dedicated audience and mixed community. This particular event goes far beyond just a good show ... it cements family structure, addresses items that Martin Luther King Jr. once preached and stimulates creativity. It’s a good time, free and something definitely worth participating in.” The celebration will kick off Dec. 26 and run through Dec. 28 from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. at the Fort Stanton Recreation Center. The first event, “The Dancing Diplomat,” which will feature storytelling and more by Nana Malaya Rucker, will also incorporate audience participation and African percussion instruments. “I love that the community still celebrates and supports Kwanzaa,” said Tina Smith, a former D.C.
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Link President Carla Johnson, led this year’s festivities, which included the awarding of community grants to aid the organizations which work to ease the suffering and improve the lives of Northern Virginians. Since 1966, this has been their primary mission. Their husbands (Connecting Links) have raised more than $80,000 over the last few years to help their wives meet the organization’s philanthropic challenges. (The organizations are listed below.) Christmas 2017 was a celebration of this commitment.
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ActAnthony and mandatory Attorney Angela and state Muse counsel(D-District start the Saving Promise cam- “get it.” She said she “puts the ing for batterers. 5Paul Montiero /Photo by 26). According to county election records, Lewis S. Johnson has also filed to paign. caseposition. in such “This a way,[campaign] the averageis a marathon,” “If we areMonteiro ever goingsaid. to eradiWilliam J. Ford run for the “[Prince “It seems to be a vicious cycle person can get it.” She said at the cate domestic violence, we must George’s County] is my home. I care a lot about the success of this place.” that won't turn my family end of the day, the book will look at both sides of the coin. loose,” Marlow said. Marlow help people begin to have a dia- We need to address both the vicshared her story with the audi- logue about domestic violence. tim and the batterer,” Marlow ence at the District Heights Also present at the event was said. The director of communications the White House Officethe of Public Domestic Violence Symposium for Mildred Muhammad, ex- Liaison, Marlow would also like to see Omarosa Newman, maintains that she has chosen to resign from her post on May 7 Manigault at the District Heights wife of John Allen Muhammad, programs designed to raise despite thoseCenter. who believe the veteran “The Apprentice” andconseca well-known fixMunicipal The that sympowhoofwas sentenced to six awareness among children in ture inwas national politics gotby the the axe from President Trump’swithout chief of staff, John F. Kelly. and private schools. She sium sponsored utive life terms parole public Omarosa will continue to receive her $179,700 salary through the end of January Family and Youth Services by a Maryland jury for his role in feels children need to be educatbut has had her access White House she described during Center of the city to of the District the reduced Beltway– something Sniper attacks in ed about domestic violence. a recent and appearance on “Good Morning America,” as aMuhammad routine procedure oc- have to stop being pasHeights the National Hook2002. Mildred is that“We Up Black Women. cursofwhenever any senior member of the White House leaves position and the founder of After thetheir Trauma, sive-aggressive with poor chilMarlow hasclearance writtenthat a itbook, high-security requires.an organization that helps the dren about domestic violence,” “Color Butterfly,” which isata length Her Me departure was discussed during last Joy” – the two- said. survivors of weekend’s domestic “AM violence Marlow Manigault story aboutshow fourhosted generations of Reid andwhich their featured children.a panel of four popular,Marlow hour news by Joy Ann po- 5Omarosa has worked to break Newman /Courtesy domestic violence. book lived in fearopinions for six years. Six Omarosa the cycle of abuse in herphoto family, litically-astute Black The women whoisshared“I their differing regarding inspired by her own experiences, years in fear a long time.side. It is andthat is confident the policies she and the “alleged details” that explain her decision to isleave Trump’s She says and of her not anpayroll, easy thing come aout is pushing for will start that afterthose her official last grandmother, day on the White House she willtoprovide full account of her mother and her recent daughter. she said. her concerns regarding changes of,” in protocol and decision-making withinprocess. the Trump Administration that led to She said every time shefuture reads Mildred “I plan to take these policies to her decision as well as her professional plans. Muhammad said excerpts book,out. she We stillhavepeople want to help a onCongress them Don’t from counther Omarosa a feelingwho she’s just preparing to take somethingand evenimplore bigger and bettertothan can not believe words domestic violence victim must change our laws,” Marlow said. the White Housethe could havecame ever provided. from her. “Color Me Butterfly” be careful of how they go into “I will not stop until these poliwon the 2007 National “Best the victim's life, and understand cies are passed.” Books” Award. that she may be in “survival Tia Carol Jones can be reached “I was just 16-years-old when mode”. at tiacaroljones@sbcglobal.net The majority-minority jurisdiction in Maryland that is the most my eye first blackened and my “Before you get to 'I'm going populous in the state has six candidates seeking election for Montlips bled,” Marlow said. to kill you,' gomery it started as a verbal WInone of the candidates are minoriCounty executive – but Elaine Davis-Nickens, presities. Five Democrats and one Republican are among the all-white dent of the National Hook-Up group of candidates – something that has some county residents of of Black Women, said there is no color concerned. consistency in the way domestic During recent appearances before Black, Latino and Asian comviolence issues are dealt with by munity leaders, county voters let the candidates know what issues top their list as they decide for whom they will vote: how they’d protect undocumented residents facing potential deportation; the level of their support for minority-owned small businesses; and how they’d increase educational opportunities for minorities. Isiah Leggett (D), who will retire after 2018, became the county’s first Black council member in 1986 and the first Black county executive in 2006. The county has become increasingly diverse over the past several decades – from 59.5 percent white in 2000 to 49 percent white in 2010. The 2010 Census revealed a rise in minority resident within the county: Black, Hispanic and Asian/Pacific Islanders percentages have all increased at rates of nearly 17, 17 and nearly 14 percent, respectively.
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We have to stop being passive-aggressive with poor children about domestic violence. I plan to take these policies to Congress and Tavis Smiley Refutes Suspension, Allegations over Misconduct by PBS implore them to change our Longtime TV talk show host, author and radio commentator Tavis Smiley, 53, has joined a growing list of public figures now facing misconduct allegations at the workplace. Smiley asserts that both his alleged laws. I attacked will bynot stop until behavior and his integrity have been unfairly and inaccurately PBS officials. During a recent interview on ABC’s “Good Morning America” he said, “I have never groped. I have these policies are passed. never coerced or exposed myself to anyone inappropriately.”
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He earlier posted on Facebook that he had had just one previous relationship with an employee but has L.Y. Marlow since acknowledged having had multiple sexual encounters with his employees. PBS hired an outside law firm to handle the investigation “following receipt of a complaint.” Paul Trantham For now, Smiley, who vows he’ll “do anything to protect” his reputation, remains suspended from his TV show. Other professional initiatives including the sales of published books and a new movie project have been placed on hold pending the outcome of the investigation. On Monday, he said, “PBS made a big mistake. They need to fix this.” 4 / May 15 - 21, 2008 The Washington Informer / www.washingtoninformer.com Roy Lewis, Demetrious Kinney, Daniel Kucin, Jr., Mark Mahonny, CIRCULATION Lateef Mangum
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UMC Permanently Closes Obstetrics Ward By Tatyana Hopkins WI Staff Writer The United Medical Center (UMC) Board voted Thursday against renewing the hospital’s obstetrics ward after the D.C. Department of Health (DOH) restricted the license on maternity services in August due to critical lapses in safety protocol. Veritas of Washington LLC, which is temporarily contracted to manage the hospital after the Council voted to oust it as the UMC’s permanent overseer in November, presented the board with serval options regarding its obstetric unit. But the board ultimately voted to not to seek renewal of the restricted license to reopen the ward. “We remain committed to the residents and patients of this community,” said UMC Board Chair LaRuby May. The board said low patient volumes and the large portion of patients that entered the unit through the emergency department, often without prenatal care, made it too costly to provide to provide the level of staffing required to care for patients and their newborns. UMC had the lowest count of births in 2016 with 365 births being performed at the hospital, while in the same year MedStar Washington Hospital Center delivered 3,564 babies, George Washington University Hospital had 3,127 deliveries and Howard had 968. “The unfortunate reality about OB is this: long before the DOH decision to restrict [obstetrics at UMC], mothers made a conscious choice not to deliver their babies at UMC,”
May said. “We will work with the DOH through this transition period and look forward to doubling down our efforts to deliver high-quality in all the other services that we offer at United Medical Center.” The UMC board voted to close the units just hours after voting to request a $17 million city subsidy to compensate for its dwindling revenue and cash reserves; to pay for its contract with George Washington to take over the behavioral health unit, emergency department and inpatient care; settle a payment dispute with the nurses’ union and to repay the government after overcharging Medicare. For months, UMC leaders examined what would become of its maternity ward. Meanwhile, Providence Health System in Northeast announced that it would be closing its obstetric unit. The closures raised questions about access to maternity services, especially for the District’s low-income residents. Howard University Hospital entered a partnership with Unity Health Care clinics in November to expand access to maternity care in D.C.’s underserved areas. City leaders have pointed to the fact that there is an oversupply of obstetric beds in the District, but others have argued that they are not well dispersed enough to fill in the gaps. “It is clear that UMC is suffering from a lack of vison and leadership from its board and the current administration,” said Council member Vincent C. Gray (D-Ward 7), who chairs the council’s health committee and has been critical of UMC operations since the license restriction.
“In this instance, it is the would-be mothers on the east end of the District who will be most disadvantaged from the resulting lack of essential obstetrical care.” The three options presented to the board included not reopening the obstetric ward, reopening the ward under its previous model with limited dedicated staff and services or reopening under a “women’s approach” to provide a full pipeline of services with dedicated staff to the unit. The board said it did not want to repeat the previous model and will consider revisiting the reopening the unit using the women’s approach model at a later time when they believe they have the time and resources necessary. WI
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1911 – Negro league baseball legend Josh Gibson is born in Buena Vista, Georgia. 1948 – Acclaimed actor Samuel L. Jackson is born in Washington, D.C. 1959 – Track legend and three-time Olympic gold medalist Florence Griffith Joyner, considered the fastest woman of all time, is born in Los Angeles. 1976 – Patricia Roberts Harris is announced by President Jimmy Carter as his appointment for secretary of the Department of Housing and Urban Development, becoming the first black woman to hold a Cabinet position.
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1867 – African-American entrepreneur, philanthropist and activist Madam C.J. Walker, considered the first black woman millionaire in America, is born in Delta, Louisiana. 1919 – Inventor Alice H. Parker patents the gas heating furnace. 1935 – R&B singer Esther Phillips is born in Galveston, Texas.
1832 – The Georgia Infirmary, the first hospital established for Blacks in America, is chartered in Savannah. 1898 – Irwin C. Molllison, the first Black to receive a federal
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1760 – Poet Jupiter Hammon becomes the first published Black writer with his work, “An Evening Thought: Salvation by Christ with Penitential Cries.” 1863 – Robert Blake, a Union sailor during the American Civil War, helps fend off an attack upon a naval gunboat by Confederate forces, actions which resulted in him being the first African-American to be presented with the Medal of Honor. 1870 – Henry McKee Minton, an African-American doctor who was one of the founders of Sigma Pi Phi and superintendent of the Mercy Hospital of Philadelphia for 24 years, is born in Columbia, South Carolina. 1907 – Famed entertainer Cab Calloway is born in Rochester, New York. 1951 – Harry T. Moore and his wife, Harriette Vyda Simms Moore, both educators, are killed in a bombing of their home in Mims, Florida, by suspected Ku Klux Klan members. The two are the first NAACP members to be murdered for civil rights activism.
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1894 – Harlem Renaissance-era poet and novelist Jean Toomer, author of “Cane,” is born in Washington. D.C. 1915 – Una Mae Carlisle, a jazz singer, pianist and songwriter, is born in Ohio. 1924 – Harmonica player DeFord Bailey becomes the first black musician to perform on the Grand Ole Opry in Nashville, Tennessee. 1966 – Black professor Maulana Karenga creates Kwanzaa, a weeklong celebration of African heritage in African-American culture. 1999 – Singer-songwriter Curtis Mayfield dies from complications of Type 2 diabetes at 57.
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1892 – The first black intercollegiate football game is played between Livingstone College and Biddle College. WI
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Omarosa Manigault Newman, disputing reports that she was fired by the Trump administration, said she resigned and that she was “uncomfortable” with much about the administration. What are your thoughts? ANGELA LEWIS / COMPTON, CALIFORNIA
Omarosa could not bring the Black vote and support into fruition. She was merely a token. Now that it is apparent that she has no influence in our community and that she is totally ineffective, she has to keep it moving. Bye Felicia! Another one bites the dust. Carson might be next.
KATERRY JACKSON / WASHINGTON, D.C.
Didn’t she tell us we will bow down to 45? Guess her house negro services were no longer needed. This is the third time Trump has fired her. When will she learn that he doesn’t care about her? And no, you can’t come back to the delegation, either.
RICKY JONES JR., / DECATUR, GEORGIA
She finally realized she never actually had a job there in the first place. Guess Trump had no more use for her.
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She found out they really don’t like her for real. Her time has run its course. Don’t come running back to us now. You didn’t stand with us through all the injustices, don’t try to slip in now. Let Trump take care of you!
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“Omarosalivia Newmanpope” quit perhaps because she foresees this 666 demon president’s end coming soon. Let’s just hope her later wisdom kicked in to supersede her lifelong ignorance!
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Trump Campaign, Rhetoric Unleash Ignoble Rise of Angry, White Nationalists During his run for the White House, Donald Trump went after and secured the votes of millions of white citizens, clearly angered after enduring years of what they described as suffering and a decline in their once-heralded privileged racial status because of a changing society that had forced them to the margins of American society and invited minorities to the table. As the world witnessed one prominent example of the newfound voice of the “alt-right” and white nationalist groups, a deadly car attack and other hate-fueled articulations occurring at a “Unite the Right” rally in Charlottesville last August, what became evident was that the crusade of white nationalists had been simmering for decades prior to its recent ascent onto the public scene. What’s next remains anyone’s guess but crime data recently released by the FBI’s Center for the Study of Hate & Extremism at California State University, San Bernardino, suggests that even more divisive acts appear to be on horizon for America – and that Trump’s controversial presidential election has given new energy to hate. The Center found a 26 percent increase in bias incidents in the last quarter of 2016 – when the election season was at its peak – compared with the same period one year earli-
er. This year, that trend has continued with partial data for the nation’s five most populous cities showing a 12 percent increase. In addition, anti-Muslim incidents have nearly doubled since 2014 with the country witnessing a surge in “mega rallies” by white nationalists. In fact, Americans leaning to the right and hoping for a return to the days when minorities lived with very limited rights and privileges, despite being American citizens, have felt empowered since Trump’s victory to boldly engage in actions that differ significantly from the more familiar racist deeds and words that have long been the norm in the U.S. The president’s very name alone, “Trump,” has quickly become both a rallying cry and a racial insult used by whites who once felt it necessary to keep their feelings private and to limit any public utterances or deeds that might publically confirm where they stand or have stood for the past several decades. The chief tool they continue to utilize is social media. But they’ve also become proficient at borrowing from the playbook of and following revised versions of tactics once successfully employed by generations-old groups like the Ku Klux Klan. And without any regrets, they’re clearly determined to bring about the reclamation of an America that they believe has regret-
tably been lost – one in which the white race, along with their morals and culture, served as the blueprint for the country. Trump may have promised to “Make America Great Again,” but I fear that it’s an “America” that has little room for those, like me, my family and many of my friends, who are not card-carrying members of the world’s contingency of blond, blueeyed, white-skinned, long-privileged citizens. Even more, and what causes me the greatest fear for the future, is the evidence before us: that white nationalism inherently includes an ideology of unbridled violence. That said, we must prepare ourselves for their continued movement along a path absent of peace. W.E. B. DuBois prophesied over 100 years ago that race would be the ultimate dividing line as America rose to the top of the world’s elite assembly of the most powerful nations. Baldwin would voice similar sentiments with his assertion that, with racism, prejudice and the unfairly-acquired economic dominance shanghaied by whites each remaining unchecked, that we would one day bear witness to “the fire next time.” Is this really what it means to “make America great again?” I pray it is not! WI
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Tis the Season…12 Holiday Scams to Avoid Idriys J. Abdullah, Consumer Protection Advocate Government of the District of Columbia Department of Insurance, Securities and Banking The season may be filled with a spirit of giving but it’s also a time to be on guard for scams. Holiday spending typically accounts for close to 20 percent of annual retail sales which are projected to reach $680 billion dollars in 2017. Unfortunately, crooks follow the money straight to our pocket. Here are tips to avoid being a victim of holiday scams. • Online shopping-Retailers are projected to generate over 100 billion in online sales this year. Consumers should use a credit card as opposed to a debit card when shopping online. Credit cards come with better protections against fraud and liabilities. • Fake retail websites-Only shop secure online locations and watch out for copycat websites. Avoid sites with URLs that use the names of well-known brands along with misplaced words. Don’t trust a site or name you don’t know! • Discount Gifts-Everyone loves a bargain and sometimes we know we just found the deal of the century on this year’s hottest gift. Yet every online deal is not a bargain especially if you end up with counterfeit products or introduce malware to your computer. If it sounds too good to be true…you know the rest. • Package Delivery ScamFake shipping notifications can really be a phishing scam. Fraudulent emails claiming to be from FedEx or the U.S. Postal Service have popped up with links to sites that download malware and steal personal information. • E-Cards-Everyone enjoys a friendly holiday card but watch out for holiday e-cards sent by scammers. Red flags should go up when the sender’s name is not apparent or you are asked to provide personal information to receive your card. • Grandma Calls-Be wary of emergency telephone calls from friends and family members claiming to having been
arrested or in an accident and need of money. Verify the story with another family member or do not send a dime! • Charity Scams-Fake charity scams increase during the holiday season and solicitations can arrive by mail, email, telephone or text. Do your research before making donations and support organizations you know. The website www.give.org is a good place to start. • Holiday Jobs-We all can use a little extra holiday cash but be careful of unsolicited holiday job offers. Scammers hold out the promise of employment to secure your personal information or payment for a job lead. Instead, Go directly to retailers, delivery services or other temporary employers for your holiday cheer. • Gift Cards-Do not fall for “free” gift card offers supposedly from major retailers. These offers direct consumers to fake websites where you are asked to provide personal information to receive your card. Your identity and computer can be compromised resulting in theft. There really is no such thing as a free lunch. • Holiday Vacations-Travel maybe a part of your holiday plans but proceed with precaution. Cybercriminals will offer super (and fraudulent) discounts on transportation and hotel expenses to gain access to your credit card and banking information. Stick with reputable travel sites and enjoy your visit. • SMiShing-Text messaging fraud has grown with the increasing popularity of mobile devices. Scammers, posing as your bank, request personal information to supposedly protect your account. Legitimate financial institutions will not ask you to reveal sensitive information by text. Be on the safe side and contact your bank by telephone and confirm any problems. • Online Games-Smartphones and tablets are holiday gift favorites that provide access to fun, online, interactive games. Cyber criminals may use online games to spread malware and pirate personal information, passwords and account information. Go with safe well-known app sources when downloading games and check independent sources for reviews. Please do not hesitate to contact the District of Columbia Department of Insurance, Secu-
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Council Seeks Rolark Place Street Designation By Tatyana Hopkins WI Staff Writer Washington Informer founder and Publisher Calvin W. Rolark and his wife, prominent attorney and District politician Wilhelmina J. Rolark, bought their first home as a married couple on Foxhall Place SE. There, the Rolarks lived in the semi-detached two-bedroom house for more than 30 years, building their legacy as community crusaders in Southeast. Now, the D.C. Council seeks to rename the street in their honor. A bill introduced by Council Chairman Phil Mendelson proposes to officially change the street name of their former residence on the 500 block of Foxhall Place SE to Rolark Place SE, and ceremonially to Calvin and Wilhelmina Rolark Way SE. “[The Rolarks] were one of the most recognizable power couples in the city, and they used that power to challenge the establishment in pursuit of better jobs
and services for Black and poor residents,” said Council member Trayon White (D-Ward 8), who co-sponsored the bill. “Working as a team, they tackled the problems of poverty, crime and a lack of privilege in Southeast quadrant of the city.” Calvin, a civic activist and civil rights solider, stood as a fixture in the Ward 8 community as publisher of The Washington Informer newspaper, which sought to print positive news stories about the city’s African-American community, and founder of the United Black Fund, a charitable organization that serves the Black and Latino communities in the District. He pressured the police department and local government to hire more residents of color and established the annual Martin Luther King Jr. parade in Southeast. Wilhelmina, a civil rights activist, helped the District gain the right to self-govern from Congress and served on the D.C. Council for 16 years as the
Ward 8 representative, where she is credited with introducing more job training, improved bus routes and recreation in public housing. She also founded the National Association of Black Women Attorneys to address gender bias in the law profession and worked to rename two main streets in Ward 8 after civil rights leaders Martin Luther King Jr. and Malcolm X. Calvin and Wilhelmina Rolark died in 1994 and 2006, respectively. Despite their contributions, Advisory Neighborhood Commissioner and Foxhall Place resident Karlene K. Armstead said many of the block’s senior residents are opposed to the name change, wary of the possible inconveniences of changing the street name such as having to update driver’s and business licenses. “I understand the legacy,” Armstead said. “I did a survey within the community and they T:9.5” are in opposition [to] this bill. S:9.25”
5 Denise Rolark Barnes (right) testifies during a hearing introducing legislation to change the name of Foxhall Place in Southeast to Rolark Place. Her husband, Lafayette Barnes, also testified, while Karlene Armstead (center) stated her opposition to the name change during the hearing which took place on Tues., December 12 at the Wilson Building in Northwest. /Photo by E Watson/EDI Photo
They do not want the name change.” She said a petition had circulated against the name change and suggested a ceremonial appreciation of the Rolark legacy rather than an official one. Current Washington Informer Publisher Denise Rolark Barnes said the family name has as much meaning to the city “as Martin Luther King, Malcolm X or any other names we can come
up with that honor citizens who actually contributed to this community, gave their lives to this community.” “Everything the Rolarks did, they included their Foxhall neighbors,” she said of her father and stepmother. “Though many of the current residents may not have gotten a chance to know them, the street designation will help to keep their name and legacy alive.” WI
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PRINCE GEORGE'S COUNTY Art Incorporated into Prince George’s County Curriculum Goal to Implement in all 208 Schools By William J. Ford WI Staff Writer @jabariwill Karinne Sollers worked with three other first-grade classmates to design a straw house that wouldn’t get blown away by the Big Bad Wolf, portrayed by a small fan. On the opposite side of Marlton Elementary School, Aaliyah Jones and her fifth-grade classmates held a respectful but passionate debate on the importance of homework. This structure of active learning takes places weekly inside the Upper Marlboro building. “Fifth-grade is so fun because we do a lot of hands-on activities,” said Aaliyah, 10, who sported a principal’s honor roll pin on her sweater. “I remember more stuff than just writing it down.” Jones’ teacher, Tara Johnson, said the students chose the debate format. In essence, the students learn oratory
skills, vocabulary words and teamwork. For the past three years, Johnson and the remaining 21 teachers at Marlton are encouraged to educate the 300 students through this form of instruction known as arts integration. Part of the formal definition: “An approach to teaching in which students construct and demonstrate understanding through an art form.” For example, kindergarten teacher Briona Copeland led her nearly 30 students to stand and face a bigscreen video to listen, sing and act on this song: “A verb is an action word. A verb is what we do. Think of more action words. It’s up to, you.” Then the children skipped, ran, clapped and danced. Artwork adorns the hallways with messages that include “Art in Science” based on the solar system; “H.O.T. (Higher Order Thinking) Math” with three-dimensional boxes; and an objective to create art
work based on the lyrics of R&B singer Andra Day’s song, “Rise Up.” Teachers interviewed said every student — special needs, limited English proficiency and advanced learner — participates. All 24 students represent one of each inside Cheryl Ramsey’s firstgrade class. “I’ve found that using the arts, it really helps to reach everybody,” said Ramsey, who’s been an educator since 1986 and her fifth year in Prince George’s. “If [a student’s] English is not as proficient, that student can certainly draw to retell a story. That student is still learning and will improve as [he or she] gets older.”
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Prince George’s Schools CEO Kevin Maxwell led the effort to institute arts integration four years ago at 15 schools. Today, 73 schools have teachers who integrate art into all the core subjects of science, technology, math and reading. Maxwell sought this as a way to not only build confidence among students, but also help increase test scores, boost morale and even attendance. The teaching method began in 1999 at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Northwest. The center’s Changing Education Through the Arts (CETA) conducts workshops for hundreds of teachers throughout the D.C. region every school year. The Kennedy Center offers a checklist to ensure schools are using arts integration properly and not simply arts in the classroom. Some of the questions include: • Are the students engaged in constructing and demonstrating understanding as opposed to just memo-
5 Kindergarten teacher Briona Campbell uses the art of singing to help young students learn the parts of a sentence. /Photo by Shevry Lassiter
rizing and reciting knowledge? • Are the students engaged in a process of creating something original as opposed to copying or parroting? and • Are there objectives in both the art form and another part of the curriculum or a concern/need? Marlo Castillo said Prince George’s remains the only school system in the D.C. metropolitan area with a specific arts integration office. “It’s not a matter of memorizing certain subjects. It’s about creating and solving problems by engaging students,” said Castillo, who conducted teacher workshops on the CETA program at the Kennedy Center for five years and now works an arts integration resource teacher for Prince George’s. “When [students] are engaged in the creative process, it becomes motivating.” John Ceschini, arts integration officer for the school system, described how a 2014 Arts Education in Maryland Schools report lists
advantages students gain through the arts such as creativity and innovation, tolerance and empathy and self-esteem. The future goal: incorporate the program in all 208 public schools and centers in four years. “We are getting away from just learning content. You can use your iPhone and it will give you information,” he said. “To be able to solve a problem, you are going to have to engage the student and able to be part of the process. Students [would] have ownership of the learning.” Back inside Marlton Elementary, each first-grader with Ramsey either held a stick, drew a design or talked with a partner on how their house wouldn’t get blown away. The purpose of project: build team chemistry, learn science and get a little messy. “I like all types of art,” said Karinne, 6. “It’s fun because art helps you do everything.” WI
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DONATIONS from Page 1 homeless because they were playing around or were on drugs — things happen, so don’t be judgmental,” Barnett said. “You know, I think back during the time that I was actually being robbed. We were the seventh family hit in that region and my husband actually walked in while the robber was pointing his gun at me. ... I just thank God that something more traumatic didn’t happen. And then it was like everything else after that was just a giant tornado. We bounced from one relatives couch to the next, but after a while, especially with a large family, everyone at some point outstays their welcome.” Seeking shelter at the Quality Inn on New York Avenue in D.C., for nine months after leaving the residence of various family matters, Lakia eventually found herself lodged at D.C. General, after her children continued to experience various ear infections, sicknesses and stomach aches. “Till this day I’m still not quite sure why, but after my children fell ill, we received an emergency trans-
DEMOCRACY from Page 1 don Frey, it’s clear they’re receiving a unique form of instruction that incorporates both the needed fundamentals of math with the kinds of real world issues that impact African Americans in D.C. and other urban dwellings. Frey, 25, a native Washingtonian raised by a single mother along with a younger sister, says he first had plans to become an orthopedic doctor until he realized, while working for a physician after graduating from Old Dominion Union, the severe need for teachers who could more easily relate to their pupils by starting their conversations by referring to experiences commonly faced. That’s what soon led the Cardozo Senior High graduate, raised in Southwest, to return home and teach youth in Ward 8 – the place where he adds, “My heart has always been.”
fer to D.C. General,” Barnett said. “It definitely took some time getting use to living there. ... All of the horror stories that you see and hear aren’t too far off. You have to be a strong kind of person to live there, but to know that my children were safe and that my husband and I had a roof over our heads was worth it. I mean, through D.C. General my family and I were able to connect with the Homeless Children’s Playtime Project, which has assisted us in more ways than one, lifting my kids spirits, giving them a safe place to play and providing them with presents for Christmas. The program actually started on my kids’ wish lists in August to make sure they were able to get what they needed. Now we have a soon to be house, a safe place for our kids to play and presents during the holiday. We made it.” With almost 9,000 residents experiencing homelessness in D.C. every year — the vast majority being Black — the Homeless Children’s Playtime Project, a nonprofit founded in 2012 with the mission to nurture healthy child development and reduce the
effects of trauma among children living in temporary housing programs in D.C., shows extra care to people of color, who make up 99 percent of the clientele. “This year, our organization gave more than 560 children Christmas gifts,” said Melanie Hatter, the project’s communications coordinator. “We distribute the gifts to parents along with wrapping paper, so they can wrap and give the gifts to their children themselves, in addition to our weeklong, year-end holiday parties, which are usually sponsored by a group of volunteers — often a company — that provide food, drinks and activities for the children. “We’re living in an environment where there is a huge emphasis on the haves and have-nots, which is a shame because we are all out here just trying to live another day,” Hatter said. “When I look at Lakia and see her be able to just sit back and relax for those few hours every day at our facility and laugh while she watches her kids safely play with one another in the evenings, it just helps me remember all of the things that are
“I bring a Black perspective to my class by including issues from both the past and present to the forefront,” he said. “But I’m also able to align those situations with the common core standards so that they’re still learning what’s needed for them to succeed. My class motto: “I don’t teach calculators, I teach mathematical thinkers,” he said. As an example of what his stu-
dents have already learned, he described lessons in which he’s used percentages, unit rates and ratios to illustrate how economic inequity and the lack of adequate resources (i.e. organic grocery stores and hospitals) in D.C. remain unevenly distributed because of race and income. “Blacks in Wards 7 and 8 get
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actually important and the power of extending a helping hand.” The program seeks to expand their volunteer ranks to include more men, especially men of color, so that children like Kareem can continue to see positive male role models and people who look like them. “That’s how were all going to survive, by sticking together,” Barnett said. “My journey was a long one, but
also a blessing and that’s why it’s important to help each other out. You never know where your story might take you and you could easily be on the giving or receiving end. Our new home will be located in Capitol Hill, which we are set to move into in the new year after inspections, and it is such a great feeling. The holidays are special, but if you can, make it a point to give all year long.” WI
Shopping Locally Builds Wealth I grew up in New York City where I could walk to the neighborhood baker, grocer and pharmacy. Sometime I dreaded the times my mother ordered me to pick up items. These daily commands interfered with playing with my friends. However, these shop owners lived in my neighborhood. I knew them and they would ask about my grades, or my baseball performance and about my family. My lessons on curiosity and conversation were honed when running these errands. Of course, the best time of year going to the local baker was the holiday season. My mouth watered in great anticipation of getting a free cookie or an offer to taste something right out of the oven. Shopping locally was part of my childhood; and I couldn’t imagine having to travel to buy my favorite goods. This season, consider purchasing some items from a local business. Supporting local business forges a local economy that builds wealth, jobs & neighborhood stability. Even if shopping locally may cost a bit more, the tangible benefits outweigh the extra, few dollars spent. Remember, those summer jobs and non-profit contributions mostly come from local business. Your investment, then keeps intact this support system that has lasting community benefit. Shop locally and build childhood memories…
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BUSINESS Fashion Mogul Donates Dresses to Needy Girls By Stacy M. Brown WI Senior Writer For the next few months, Sam Sisakhti will travel around the country delivering holiday party dresses to underprivileged girls while also bringing in motivational speakers to lecture the recipients about cyberbullying and positive body image. The tour, which includes the District, is part of the Believe in Yourself Project, a nonprofit founded by Sisakhti that’s dedicated to providing new, unworn designer dressers for girls to wear to holiday affairs and school-related functions. “I operate a marketplace where fashion designers upload their products for sale on my site,” he said. “Over the years I would receive samples for my designers and I used to give the products to celebrities, but eventually I thought that I should make better use of the clothing.” Sisakhti, who founded UsTrendy, the world’s largest fash-
ion marketplace for young women and juniors, said he began going into low-income areas and dropping off the dresses. The organization targets low-income areas and works with after-school centers and Boys & Girls Clubs to host events where they give away the dresses. Currently, Sisakhti said he’s seeking to raise awareness for speakers and mentors who would want to contribute locally. “We do this year round so we provide dresses for whatever maybe going on at the time,” he said. “In the fall, we did back-toschool dresses and homecoming dresses. In the winter, we do holiday dresses and New Year’s Eve party dresses and, in the spring, we do prom dresses.” The efforts were appreciated, Sisakhti said. “With the holidays coming up, there is so much emphasis on shopping and little consideration for the fact that some families can’t afford to have an extravagant holiday shopping season, so
I wanted to deliver holiday and New Year’s Eve dresses to underprivileged girls during holidays,” Sisakhti said. Many female teens are up against social standards that are not only unhealthy, but oftentimes unaffordable, Sisakhti said. In an effort to close that gap, the Believe in Yourself Project is dedicated to the gainful advancement and strengthening of young women with a gift of confidence, he said. The organization believes that every young woman should feel confident regardless of her physicality or financial circumstance. The project seeks to reverse some of the negative messages prevalent today to help young girls believe in themselves, Sisakhti said. “Each shopping season, there is so much emphasis on shopping, with very little consideration for the reality that many girls from low-income families cannot afford to partake in extravagant shopping,” he said. “To combat this, Believe in Yourself donates brand new dresses to these families. We make donations all throughout the year for various special occasions coming up.” Currently, Sisakhti plans to purchase dresses from those who sell on his own website and other retailers while also hoping that some will simply donate dresses. The plan is to begin delivering as many as 10,000 dresses over the next year. “We hope to come to [Washington] within the next few months,” Sisakhti said. “We are actively looking for speakers and mentors in the area, so if you are interested in speaking to the girls during the donation, please
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5 Fashion mogul Sam Sisakhti is giving dresses to young girls. /Courtesy photo
reach out to us.” Since he’s become increasingly concerned with cyberbullying, Sisakhti wants to do something about that, too. “These observations [about cyberbullying] inspired me to infuse speakers and mentors into the Believe in Yourself Project,” he said. “The mentorship
programs and online seminars will be interactive and open table discussions where influential women will mentor and have discussions with the girls about positive body image and anti-cyberbullying.” For more information, go to www.believeinyourself.org. WI
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with William Reed If you didn’t know it, Omarosa is out as “Black outreach” in the Trump White House. Omarosa Manigault Newman, who achieved a measure of fame playing the villain on Donald Trump’s “The Apprentice,” cemented a relationship with President Trump that led to a White House appointment. It was a case of the blind leading the blind. Omarosa knew little of the culture and leadership in the black community, and Trump knew less. There was no job description or accountability for Manigault Newman. Much like President Trump, Omarosa was despised among African-Americans. Manigault Newman served as the director of communications for the White House Office of Public Liaison. But people close to the administration, such as black White House correspondent April Ryan, said Manigault Newman neglected to find enough attendees for a Black
Omarosa’s Out — Who’s Next? History Month event early in the administration, for instance. “There was nothing on substance that she would add,” Rep. Gregory Meeks, D-N.Y., a member of the Congressional Black Caucus, told ABC News. “There was nothing she could deliver other than photo ops. Clearly no one really knew what she was doing in the first place,” To put lipstick on this “piggy” situation, White House press secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders said in a statement that Manigault Newman “resigned to pursue other opportunities.” “Her departure will be effective Jan. 20, 2018. We wish her the best in future endeavors and are grateful for her service,” the statement read. So who — or what — next? In order to remain relevant to mainstream-minded Americans, Omarosa will likely release exposes about “being Black in the White House.”
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NATIONAL Children Remember Dad Ossie Davis on the Centenary of His Birth By Stacy M. Brown NNPA Newswire Contributor It’s nearly impossible to talk — or write — about Ossie Davis without delving heavily into the life of Ruby Dee. As family, friends and Hollywood observe the centenary of Davis’ birth on Dec. 18, it’s easy to remember the couple as two of the most loved performers of the stage and screen — and, as racial tensions in America
heightens, it’s easy to recall that Davis and Dee always stood out as dedicated activists for freedom, justice and equality. “We raised them well,” said Nora Davis, one of the couple’s three children. Nora joined her sister, Hasna Muhammad and her brother, Guy Davis, for an interview about their parents with the NNPA Newswire. “I’ve always thought of being their children as ordinary and extraordi-
nary,” Nora Davis said. “On Saturday, we did our chores, scrubbed the bathroom and we did our homework. They were serious about parenting not unlike many homes we had both parents and we went out to play.” While Ossie Davis and Ruby Dee were famous actors, their children said they never felt they had anything to brag about around the neighborhood. “Many of our friends were in the same position,” Muhammad said. “Sidney Poitier’s children were who we played with and Harry Belafonte’s children and other activists and actors. We were all in the same position so it’s wasn’t about, ‘Hey, my dad was on TV last night,’ because everybody’s dad was on TV last night.” A host of stars lived in and around the family’s Mount Vernon, New York, enclave, including Poitier, writer E.B. White, producer Dick Clark, actor Art Carney and boxer Floyd Patterson. That hardscrabble city would later produce such stars as Diddy, Denzel Washington, Heavy D and others. “There was a moment when
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5 The children of Ossie Davis and Ruby Dee. 4 The iconic couple share a tender moment. /Courtesy photos
Mom and Dad became Ossie Davis and Ruby Dee,” Nora Davis said. That moment arrived early when the children not only got to see their parents work on stage, but their activism. “As an adult and a parent myself, I came to discover just how wonderful and amazing our parents were and how thoughtful they were,” said Guy Davis, an accomplished blues musician. Guy Davis pointed toward the activism and the planning with folks such as Paul Robeson and Malcolm X, whom Ossie Davis ultimately would eulogize at his funeral. Davis said his parents taught lessons even while administering discipline. “They were like Joe Louis’ boxing gloves, the left and the right. One was the punisher and the other was the educator. They worked well together,” Davis said. “When I got into trouble, Dad would make me stand there with my palms facing up and he’d look me in the eye and tell me what I did wrong and take the belt off and wham down on my hand. He could hurt you without ever harming you.” Dee’s hands were “faster than Bruce Lee’s,” Davis recalled. “She could light you up and your knees would be buckling before you were hit,” he said. Mostly, the lessons taught by Davis and Dee were about life — particularly life as an African-American. “We’ve been Black a long time and what you see happening today, they’d remind us that none of this is new,” Nora Davis said. Ossie Davis was born on Dec. 18, 1917, in Cogdell, Georgia. After serving in World War II, Davis embarked on an acting career that would span decades. He starred on Broadway and television and in films. He also wrote and directed. Davis and Dee were prominently involved in the civil rights movement. He died in 2005 and Dee died in
2014. Davis, who wrote, acted, directed and produced for the theater and Hollywood, was a central figure among Black performers and he and Dee celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary in 1998 with the publication of a dual autobiography, “In This Life Together.” Davis’ 2005 obituary noted that he and Dee first appeared together in the plays “Jeb” in 1946 and “Anna Lucasta” in 1946-47. Davis’ first film, “No Way Out” in 1950, was Dee’s fifth. They shared billing in 11 stage productions and five movies during long parallel careers. Both had key roles in the television series “Roots: The Next Generation” in 1978, “Martin Luther King: The Dream and the Drum” in 1986, and “The Stand” in 1994. Davis appeared in three Spike Lee films, “School Daze,” “Do the Right Thing” and “Jungle Fever;” Dee also appeared in the latter two. Among her best-known films was “A Raisin in the Sun” in 1961. In 2004, the couple received the Kennedy Center Honors. Both, however, always saw the bigger picture, their children said. “I’ve said being their children was ordinary and extraordinary because we had a special fly on the wall perspective because we were in the house when folks like Paul Robeson, Maya Angelou and others came over,” Muhammad said. “Mom and Dad brought these people into our homes around the dining room table, but they didn’t just bring them in, they brought the issues.” For the full version of this story, go to washingtoninformer.com. WI
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Celebrating Christmas in Africa Festive lights and the exchange of presents are not just limited to the United States when it comes to Christmas. In different countries all across the African continent, the holiday season is well observed with social gatherings, festive storefront and home decorations, warm meals and lots of presents. In fact, in Senegal, which is an Islamic state, the joyous day is still revered and observed as a national holiday, as many Africans support religious tolerance. In Ghana and South Africa, Christmas carols are ever so popular, and in Egypt and Ethiopia, Coptic Christians celebrate according to the Julian calendar — which means that although they celebrate on Dec. 25, that date usually 5 Courtesy of nigerialeeds.org translates to Jan. 7 on the Gregorian calendar. In Malawi, groups of small children go door to door to perform dances and Christmas songs, accompanied by homemade instruments, for monetary donations. In the Gambia, people parade with large lanterns called fanals, made in the shape of boats or houses. When it comes to dining in, fattened goats are always a popular pick, unless you hail from Liberia, where rice, beef and biscuits are the order of the day. Every country has its own unique celebration, but for all those wondering, Kwanzaa — a unique U.S. celebration — is not one of them!
Give a Little ‘Hello’ This Holiday Season Need to say “Merry Christmas” in another language? Try these fun cultural holiday expressions to delight your African friends this Christmas season: In Akan (Ghana):.......................Afishapa In Shona (Zimbabwe):................Muve neKisimusi In Afrikaans (South Africa):.......Geseënde Kersfees In Zulu (South Africa):...............Sinifisela Ukhisimusi Omuhle In Swazi (Swaziland):..................Sinifisela Khisimusi Lomuhle In Sotho (Lesotho):....................Matswalo a Morena a Mabotse In Swahili (Tanzania, Kenya):.....Kuwa na Krismasi njema In Amharic (Ethiopia):...............Melkam Yelidet Beaal In Egyptian Arabic (Egypt):.......Colo sana wintom tiebeen In Yoruba (Nigeria):...................E ku odun, e hu iye’ dun
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Resources Available for HU Students By Brenda C. Siler WI Contributing Writer The list is long for what a college student is juggling: Studying for classes, paying that college bill, managing relationships, athletics, social events and, for some,
being away from home. How does a student handle it all? At Howard University, many find a place to “talk things out,” at either the Howard University Counseling Service (UCS) or through clergy at Andrew Rankin Memorial Chapel.
With a staff of 12 professionals, UCS sees more than 1,100 students a week in confidential one-on-one or group sessions. “If a student would like a parent at a session, then of course we reach out to make that happen,” said Dr. Ayana Watkins-Northern, UCS director, of the confidentiality of counseling sessions. “If it is felt that an individual receiving counseling could harm themselves or others, then it is our responsibility to inform a family member or the hospital.” Watkins-Northern said the UCS may be contacted by faculty, a family member or other students when they see a student who may benefit from counseling. For faculty and staff, orientation is offered and UCS counselors may attend staff meetings to reemphasize the availability of counseling on campus. Because mental health is discussed more openly in society, Howard University students seem to be keenly aware of when help may be needed.
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“This generation is more open to seeking help,” said Bernard L. Richardson, dean of Rankin Chapel and associate professor for Pastoral Care and Counseling, “There used to be a stigma regarding counseling especially among African-American men.” For his doctorate in psychology, Richardson’s dissertation was on attitudes between clergy, Christians, mental professionals and mental illness. Over the years, he has seen a more positive, accepting attitude between counseling in general, spiritual direction and pastoral counseling. Watkins-Northern and Richardson embrace the strong relationship between the UCS and the Rankin Chapel Office of the Dean is helping students navigate individual concerns. “Many times, speaking to clergy is the first line someone may take to discuss a problem,” Richardson said. Rankin Chapel clergy offer pastoral counseling to Howard students as needed. If it is felt a student needs help beyond Rankin Chapel, a referral is made to the UCS. There is a consensus between Richardson and Watkins-Northern on what challenges students are dealing with day-to-day. In addition to personal challenges, students are further affected by national and global issues, such
as the disturbance in Charlottesville, Virginia, a few months ago. “It’s the same thing adults deal with,” Richardson said. Watkins-Northern said there is an added dynamic on how students see things and that is through the lens of technology. “It’s another layer of reality for students,” she said. “Technology impacts how we communicate. You may not see facial expressions as much so one can further understand the words being used. But whether it is the UCS or Rankin Chapel, we are all plugged in together to ensure a student gets the referral that is needed.” WI
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EDUCATION Ron Brown High School Lauds Success of Year One
By Dorothy Rowley WI Staff Writer
Benjamin Williams grew up tough. He had behavioral issues, struggled in school and consequently skidded toward an uncertain future. But once Williams, a child of foster care, realized education as a means toward a better life, things changed — so much so that when he made up his mind to get on the straight and narrow, it led to him to bachelor’s, master’s and doctorate degrees from the University of Virginia. “I had a very difficult early part of my life,” recalled Williams, 37. “And my brother (who was killed while Williams was in college) struggled throughout his life, so I’d envisioned the creation of a school where young people like myself and my little brother could [embrace] as a safe place for our challenges and to be able to learn from our failures.” However, Williams never thought the opportunity to actually lead such a facility would
come so quickly in his career. Fast-forward to 2015, when Williams heard about the opening for the lead position at Ron Brown College Preparatory High School for Boys — D.C.’s first and only allmale academic facility which aims to uplift young Black boys and raise their graduation rates. Seizing the opportunity to give back, Williams saw his life come full-circle. “It was also a good fit,” he said, noting that his troublesome upbringing had a lot to do with his accepting the post. “I wanted to put my name into the hat and see if I’d be able to procure the position,” Williams said of his interest the planning principal’s job at the school, located in D.C.’s Deanwood community. The school, named for the late Brown, who served as secretary of state during the Clinton administration, recently celebrated its first anniversary, having served about 100 ninth-graders last year.
About 96 percent of its students come from Wards 7 and 8, two of the District’s most impoverished areas. Reports stated that prior to 2015, the District had failed “miserably” at educating Black and Hispanic boys, whose on-time graduation hovered respectively at 48 percent and 57 percent, compared to their White counterparts whose rates stood at 82 percent. Yet, “we now have young men who are embracing school, young men for the most part who were in opposition to attending classes, or who were doing everything in their power to get kicked out of the school,” Williams said. Ron Brown is among schools nationwide that adhere to the tenets of former President Barack Obama’s “Empowering Males of Color” initiative, which aims to improve employment and educational opportunities for minority males and receives about $20 million in funding from private sources in D.C. alone. To that end, Williams takes pride in the fact that 90 percent of his students last year were promoted to the 10th grade. “Just seeing our young men in the building, engaged in their work and wanting to be here as we provide more rigorous instructional opportunities for them, makes me say that I’m proud of how we grew over the course of one year,” Williams said of the school, which currently enrolls grades nine and 10 and plans to ultimately expand to the 11th and 12th grades by 2020.
5 Benjamin Williams stands in front of Ron Brown College Preparatory High School in Southeast where he greets students arriving to school each morning. / Photo by Shevry Lassiter
As for test scores, Williams said that his students have improved overall in reading and math. “However, we don’t have any trend data to be able to make a firm statement of where our academic standards are moving,” he said. “Because we’ve only been in operation for one year, I can’t really [determine] what growth currently looks like in our school.” Williams refuted reports attributing him with saying that the school’s academics have been sacrificed. “At no point did I make a statement that our academics were being sacrificed for anything,” he said. “Instead, we said that social-emotional learning and academic expectations have to go hand in hand. The ma-
jority of our young men are coming from inner-city environments, and in order to change our narrative we have to maintain our academic expectations, recognizing that the young men coming into the building with so many other layers that they have to unpack before they can be functional in the classroom. “That’s where we have to differentiate our cultural practices as well as our functional practices to make sure that our young men are successful,” Williams said. “We have to recognize the traumatic experiences they seen home on a daily basis and try to get them to understand advocacy for self, and being empowered to speak.” For the full version of this story, go to washingtoninformer.com. WI
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EDITORIAL Is D.C. Destined to become a ‘Tale of Two Cities?’ In a surprisingly “adult-like” conversation with sixth-graders at a school on Martin Luther King, Jr. Avenue in Southeast, Democracy Prep, several children voiced their concerns while speaking to our editor, saying that while some parts of the District continue to welcome new businesses, greater job training programs and opportunities and a boom in home construction which upon completion often provides all kinds of amenities located nearby, the neighborhoods in which they live seem to have been forgotten – even abandoned. Based on the analyses offered by these young, Black boys and girls, they were describing, whether they knew it or not, circumstances similar to what Charles Dickens writes in the opening of his masterful novel, “A Tale of Two Cities.” Set in London and Paris before and during the French Revolution, Dickens begins: “It was the best of times, it was the worst of times, it was the age of wisdom, it was the age of foolishness . . . it was the spring of hope, it was the winter of despair . . . “ Even former two-term, D.C. Mayor Anthony Williams (19992007), in a recent interview with the Washington Post, credited with jumpstarting the new array of forces that would eventually yield a new-and-improved District, admits that while he celebrates seeing his vision appear to have become reality, that he too, worries about the future of D.C. Specifically, he wonders about the future of the poor, the most vulnerable, and whether more and more are finding themselves being forced to leave in search of affordable homes and communities. Williams added that if people really cared about the poor, why has nothing been done to help them in the wake of fast-moving gentrification within the city that’s been going on for years? Good question. We agree 100 percent with the issues of concern he’s raised but it’s been easier for him to see the forest for the trees, given the front row seat he’s possessed far longer than the average citizen. More amazing is that even children from communities routinely and often unfairly considered among the “worst” in the District, have been able to connect the dots, push their ways through manmade smokescreens, and learned that zip codes, education and race can and do often lead the way in the creation of two, dissimilar paths. And for some, like the young scholars who shared their innermost fears with our editor, it feels like “the worst of times.” WI
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Merry Christmas President Scrooge Since his election last January, President Trump has been fighting to get Congress to place gifts under his Christmas tree, not for the joy and good tidings of his supporters for whom he promised to “Make America Great Again,” but for those who are like him… white, wealthy and male. So far, Santa has not yet found Mr. Trump deserving of all he’s asked for, but today in the White House, Trump has laid out a spread of cookies and milk while he waits to receive his biggest gift of the season – a massive tax reform bill called the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, passed by the House and the Senate on Wednesday. Most Americans don’t know what’s in the bill or how it will impact their households next year but Republicans proclaim it’s the best thing for Americans, including House Speaker Paul Ryan who said, “This is one of the most important pieces of legislation that Congress has passed in decades to help American workers and to WWW.WASHINGTONINFORMER.COM
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(D-LA), he said, “This bill was drafted to help the richest of the rich and hurt underserved communities. In fact, this bill likely benefits President Trump directly, which we could confirm if he had released his tax returns as every President in modern history has done.” Sadly, in the District of Columbia, where Mr. Trump ex-
pects Santa to deliver his goodies, our Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton had no vote on the matter, which further demonstrates at a time like this why our fight for Statehood is necessary. Taxation without representation is the chimney dust we will have to deal with once again. Merry Christmas Mr. Trump! WI
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By Julianne Malveaux
Time to Hook Black Women Up
Sen.-elect Doug Jones did not have to defeat accused sexual molester and Republican candidate Roy Moore in the epic battle for Alabama on Dec. 12. He won because young people, some white women (most of them voted for Moore), and an amazing effort from Alabama’s African-Americans put him over the top. Some white folks crossed party lines for the first time, voting for Jones because Moore repulsed them. Some
analysts have especially noted that white moms were more likely than other white women to vote for Jones. But Black folks showed up and showed out — a larger percentage of African-American voters participated in this election than in the 2012 election of President Barack Obama. And 98 percent of African-American women voted for Doug Jones (along with 94 percent of Black men). Among whites, 27 percent of white men voted for Doug Jones, along with 35 percent of white women. In cyberspace, people are thanking Black women for their support
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of Doug Jones, on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram. A friend told me that a woman she had not seen in a decade called her to thank Black women for saving the Senate from the likes of Roy Moore. Everyone likes to be thanked, but Black women deserve more than thanks. We deserve the “hookup,” the connection, organizational, institutional and financial support for our efforts. Black women’s organizations in Alabama should get immediate contributions from the Democratic Party. Indeed, some of the sisters who led the effort to get the vote out, like Rep. Terri Sewell (D), need to be
consulted on how to effectively support Black women in Alabama. The Democratic Party ought to cultivate Black women leaders in Alabama, so that they are poised to run for other offices. And since Doug Jones has a short term, and will be up for re-election in 2020, Black women need to be deputized to begin, immediately, working on his re-election campaign. The focus should not just be on Black women in Alabama, but also Black women nationally. The white women around the country who cheered Black women on now need to open their doors and embrace the Sojourner Truth observation that
“Ain’t I a Woman.” Too many women’s organizations are white women’s organizations. Don’t these women think they can learn a thing or two from the amazing way Black women organize, mobilize and step up? White women are often in the unique position to hook Black women up, in politics and in the workplace, but they don’t offer the hookup as often as they should because it is challenging for them to step outside their comfort zone and embrace diversity. But when
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By Charlene Crowell
Lawmakers, Payday Lenders Plot Against Rule to Stop Debt Trap
The phrase, “It ain’t over until it’s over” was first made famous by the late New York Yankees pitcher, Yogi Berra. It was one of many enduring Yogi-isms that coined humorous phrases that were often grammatically-challenged. Even so, people usually understood what he meant to convey. Unfortunately, some who walk
the halls on Capitol Hill seem to ignore this specific Yogi-ism. For them, even when legislation or rules are enacted, it’s never over. Just ask the payday lenders and their supporters. Their relentless determination reveals values that ignore the financial exploitation of people with the fewest resources to derive billion-dollar profits. Even after consumer laws and regulations are enacted — following years of extensive research and a growing momentum by advocates and consumers alike — they still
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steadfastly work to overturn popular reforms aimed at stopping the debt trap. The latest illustration of these misguided attacks is the payday lenders’ effort to undo the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s (CFPB) small-dollar loan rule that addresses the worst harms of 300 percent or higher interest on payday and car-title loans. Finalized this October and scheduled to take effect in 2019, in the middle of the holiday season payday lenders have launched
an effort to end the rule before it begins. Five bipartisan lawmakers in the House of Representatives introduced a measure on Dec. 1 that would accomplish two specific goals: 1. Stop CFPB’s rule from going into effect that would stop the harms of unaffordable payday loans; and 2. Deny all federal agencies - including the CFPB — from pursing a similar rule in the future. Known as H.J. Resolution 122, Florida Congressman Dennis
Ross is its chief sponsor, who represents a state where the average payday loan interest rate is 304 percent. He is aided by another Florida colleague, Rep. Alcee Hastings from the Ft. Lauderdale area, and a longtime supporter of payday lenders. Other members of Congress joining this payday rule repeal effort hail from Georgia, Minnesota, Ohio and Texas. These Congressmen could secure a floor vote on the measure before
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By John E. Warren
Lessons From the African-American Vote in Alabama
The African-Americans who have convinced themselves that one vote doesn’t matter, should take a very close look at what happened during the recent special election in Alabama. In spite of the endorsement of President Donald Trump and the extremely conservative White voters who supported Roy Moore, Doug Jones, the Democratic candidate won the for the United States Senate seat vacated by Attorney General Jeff Sessions. Jones was the first Democrat elected to represent Alabama in the U.S. Senate in 25 years. How he won is very import-
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ant to African-Americans across this nation. Exit polls showed that 98 percent of African-American women who voted supported Jones and 93 percent of African-American men who voted chose the Democratic candidate. The Jones’ victory by 1.5 percent clearly shows that, without the Black vote, Jones wouldn’t have won the special election. Equally important is the fact that this degree of African-American voter participation in an off-season special election, demonstrates what we can do, when we choose to get involved. African-Americans cannot allow “voter suppression” tactics, like additional photo identification requirements, to deter us from go-
ing to the polls. According to Nonprofit VOTE, “In all but two states, voting age citizens convicted of a felony are barred from voting for some period of time.” In Washington, D.C., Hawaii, Illinois, Indiana, Massachusetts, Michigan, Montana, New Hampshire, North Dakota, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, and Utah, the voting rights of returning citizens are restored automatically once they’re released. In Florida, Iowa, Kentucky and Virginia, ex-offenders are forced to petition the government to have their voting rights restored. African-Americans are disproportionately affected by voter suppression tactics and laws that deny
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ex-felons the right to vote; that’s why we should be focused on “voter registration” and not candidate endorsements at this stage of the game. We cannot allow apathy and indifference to take the place of the hard-won battle for voter participation on the part of African-Americans. Just as we rallied and voted for President Barack Obama, we must rally and vote against the policies and political candidates promoted by the Trump administration. We have to do whatever it takes to defeat those who would continue to support a system of economic inequality dressed up as tax reform that ultimately harms the majority of Americans. Jones’ victory in the special elec-
tion in Alabama demonstrates that Black votes matter and that Black voters cast crucial votes in elections, where White voters are decidedly split — that’s the real lesson. We make our victories and define our value. Let’s not let others do that for us. Every Black vote counts and can make a difference in the Deep South and across the nation. The San Diego Voice and Viewpoint is a member publication of the National Newspaper Publishers Association. Learn more about becoming a member at www.nnpa.org. Warren is publisher of the San Diego Voice and Viewpoint and a contributing writer for the NNPA Newswire, specializing in intergovernmental affairs. WI
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OPINIONS/EDITORIALS Guest Columnist
By Marian Wright Edelman
Republican Tax Bill Robs the Poor to Feed the Rich
The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act recently passed on a nearly straight party-line Republican vote in the U.S. Senate is, like the House-passed bill, a moral abomination. Their enactment would be the death of America’s dream for tens of millions of children. The House and Senate bills favor the wealthiest Americans and most powerful corporations over poor and moderate-income children and families — billionaires over poor
babies and powerful corporations over poor children. They are evil. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. warned that “America is going to hell if we can’t use her vast resources to end poverty and make it possible for all of God’s children to have the basic necessities of life.” With both the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives now having passed extremely unjust tax bills, I must ask: how can 278 political leaders, 51 Senators and 227 House members, act against the best interests of so many in their states and across our nation to line the overstuffed pockets of powerful special interests with government
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money? What religious texts do these members of Congress and those who lobby them read? How did they miss the clear warnings of the prophets and gospels and tenets of every great faith to care for the poor, the sick, the lame and the orphan? Where did they learn that acting as Robin Hood in reverse by denying the poor and powerless child the basic survival needs of food and shelter to give to the wealthy and powerful is acceptable? There are 565 billionaires in the United States — the 400 richest of whom have a combined net worth
of $2.7 trillion. More than 13.2 million children — 1 in 5 — live in poverty in America. Their families of four make less than $24,563 a year. More than six million children live in deep poverty, at less than half the poverty level. A majority of both houses of Congress and the Trump Administration seek policies to reward millionaires and billionaires and non-needy corporations and add nearly $1.5 trillion — around $150 billion a year for the next 10 years — to our national deficit to do so. And to pay for it, they will deny poor and moderate-income children and families
health care, food, housing, child care and other survival assistance or help parents get needed jobs at livable wages to support their families. Consider some of the facts about these tax cut bills: Both the Senate and House bills lavishly benefit the wealthiest households and individuals. The Senate bill doubles the estate tax threshold, enabling individuals to inherit tax free up to $11 million and couples up to $22 million. The House bill would eliminate the estate tax entirely.
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By Christopher G. Cox
Five Tips to Stress-Free Homeownership
For most people, the decision to purchase a home is the single biggest financial commitment they will make in a lifetime of decision-making. The decision to buy a home, especially a first home, involves so many competing factors, that it can cause high levels of stress and anxiety. As stress-inducing as a home
purchase can be, there are things that a prospective homeowner can do to minimize potential headaches. Ruth Hudspeth, branch manager for Fairway Independent Mortgage Corporation, says the number one thing homebuyers need to do is be prepared. Know your finances first. “A homeowner should be able to enjoy their new home without being overburdened by the financial commitment. Like any other big decision, however, that takes
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some planning.” Hudspeth said. “You have to take the time to understand your credit score, your capacity to qualify for a mortgage loan and what your budget will be.” Hudspeth, who has degrees in economics and business administration, recommended that individuals moving from a rental property into a home set aside the difference between the mortgage payment and the rent payment and put that money into a separate account.
“If, for example, your mortgage payment is going to be $1,000 a month and your rent has been $500, pay yourself the $500 difference for a while and see how well you handle it,” she said. A lender might be able to tell you the amount of the mortgage loan you can qualify for, but he can’t tell you how much paying that mortgage will affect your lifestyle. Learn as much as you can about the process of buying a home. “Buying a home is a big deci-
sion,” said Hudspeth. “It doesn’t make sense to wait until you are too close to making that decision to educate yourself.” Dr. Kimya N. Dennis, a criminologist, who does work in demographic and cultural variance in mental health, agreed that careful preparation is the key to reducing the stress associated with getting into the housing market. “I encourage people to take time to communicate with ev-
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By Askia Muhammad
Get Ready for Trump Ticker-Tape Parade
He’s been anxiously looking forward to this celebration since the day he took office: the day when Donald J. Trump declares himself the “GPOAT,” because in just 11 short months, he has already begun to “MAGA.” In his mind, after just 11 months of his chaotic leadership, The Donald is already the Greatest President Of All Time (GPOAT). His baseball-cap motto now rings from all the town steeple, no longer a command, it is now deemed to be reality,
Dude has already “Made America Great Again.” In his mind, it is happening right before our eyes, thus the anticipated ticker-tape event from the Oval Office, all the way to the James Brady Press Briefing Room. “This was the largest audience to ever witness an inauguration — period,” he ordered Sean Spicer, his NFL (not for long) press secretary, to declare to skeptical reporters when he first took office. It was a lie. “This is the biggest tax cut in U.S. history,” he began to declare when this huge, boondoggle, Robin-Hood-in-reverse scheme began to take shape. Another lie. In fact, when he speaks and
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tweets, this president averages about six lies per day, according to independent fact checkers. In terms of a percentage of the economy the tax cut is actually about the eighth largest in history, according to economic experts. The truth has never restrained this guy from making grandiose claims in the past. The scheme will be “one of the great Christmas gifts” for the middle class. Another lie. corporations and the wealthiest individuals will reap the largest portion of the cuts. And those families of four, earning $70,000 a year, or so (the middle class), will receive a whopping $2,200 in tax savings,
almost $200 per month, but they won’t see that “windfall” until they file their taxes in 2019! His lips were moving again when he said, instead of windfall benefits, the tax plan will cost him and his family “a fortune.” That’s another boldface lie. The tricks they folded into the bill will enrich one hold-out senator, who got a change substantially benefiting his, and (coincidentally) the millionaire, real estate moguls in the Trump family, and their pals. The text of the legislation from the House-Senate Conference Committee was revealed less than one week before the bill is to be voted on — to keep The Donald’s
“Christmas” signing promise — hardly enough time to read the 1,000-page document, let alone study, analyze, or (God forbid) hold public hearings on this major rip-off, which will add at least $1 trillion (that’s “trillion” with a “t”) hold a public hearing. The real reason, the really true reason, these fiends are so bent on this enormous tax cut which will explode the federal debt, is so that future governments will be required to cut or eliminate government programs like Social Security, Medicare, education, welfare — all social services, in fact — in order to reduce the
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LIFESTYLE ‘Uncle Charlie’ Poised to Return to the DMV
“It’s great to be nominated and I’m actually kind of overwhelmed. To be celebrated for what I love to do at this stage of my life really feels good.”
Legendary R&B Singer Charlie Wilson Still Adored by Fans By D. Kevin McNeir WI Editor @dkevinmcneir Charlie Wilson, the former lead vocalist for the Gap Band and now equally sensational soloist, has reached heights and achieved awards that many entertainers both dream of and pursue for a lifetime. But for this humble, God-fearing singer, songwriter and producer who turns 65 in January, what really matters, he
says, is remaining drug-free and taking full advantage of the joy he still experiences every time he steps out on stage before crowds, young and old, who shout their approval, support and love for him – an entertainer who’s had the unique opportunity to celebrate not one, but two distinctive and successful careers. And “Uncle Charlie,” as he’s fondly called by those who relish his musical gifts and prow-
5 Charlie Wilson still on top of his game. /Photo courtesy Charlie Wilson
ess, promises to give everything he’s got when he returns to the District on Saturday, Dec. 30 at DAR Constitution Hall for an evening that will assuredly be entertaining, engaging and one that few will ever forget. “I always try to make sure I show up and that I bring real energy to my shows,” he said. “I may reach back to music that
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I did when I was part of the Gap Band. I may even do a few Christmas tunes since I’m working on a holiday CD that I plan to release next year. I’m always doing me.” Wilson recently received word that he’s been nominated for three 2018 NAACP Image Awards – for Outstanding Male Artist, Outstanding Duo, Group or Collaboration and Outstanding Album. And with several recent singles, “I’m Blessed” featuring T.I and “Chills,” both from his “In It to Win It” CD, having achieved climbed to the top on the gospel and Billboard Adult R&B singles charts, it’s clear that he still has the musical gifts that first became evident during his youth. “It’s great to be nominated and I’m actually kind of overwhelmed,” he said. “To be celebrated for what I love to do at this stage of my life really feels good.” So, what’s a typical day like for “Uncle Charlie?” He says it’s all about working hard and remaining focused. “I get in the gym every morning because it’s important that I be in shape – that I remain at championship level,” he said. “My mother used to tell me that a poor train can’t toot its own whistle. I still live by that creed, whether I’m preparing for an audience of 200 or 200,000. I refuse to fake it and
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I promise that when I’m done, I have nothing left.” Wilson has even invited a few special folks to his D.C. show, most notably those among the ranks of recovering addicts and the homeless. He wants them, and others to know, that he understands what it’s like. “I ask God to help me remain clean and sober every day,” he said. “And I’ve been successful now for some 22 years. I also once battled, and I guess you’d even say, defeated prostate cancer. It taught me that we must stay proactive, see our physician regularly and stop making excuses as it relates to our health and physical well-being.” “After the show when I get back home, I plan to chill by the pool and relax with my family and friends. This time of the year can be rather emotional for me as I reflect on those who have gone on to be with the Lord. My wife and the rest of the family just shower each other with love. I call my special friends and I take it easy. I give Him thanks and praise. After all, Jesus is the reason for the season,” he said. For tickets, call 800-745-3000 or visit ticketmaster.com. WI
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Team Familiar has earned a reputation for being one of the District’s most talented go-go bands, pumping out its pulsating sounds and pulsating rhythms for well over 20 years. And in their quest to expand their horizons and reach even more fans of the musical genre whose roots can be traced to the Greater Washington Area, Team Familiar just returned from a recent engagement in several Nigerian cities at the behest of Prince Ayotunde Adebayo-Isadipe, a brother of Yoruba ancestry. Prince Ayotunde, who’s lived in the U.S. since 2002, heard the group play earlier this year and secured a special invitation for the band from Nigerian royalty: Ooni (King) of Ife. And so, band members D. Floyd, Go-Go Mickey, Maquis “Quisy” Melvin and Sean Geason, along with a team of needed supporters, took their show on the road for what Team Familiar’s leader/owner Donnell (D. Floyd) Floyd heralds as “an incredible experience exceeding anything I could have imagined.” “My mom was a civil rights activist so as a child, I was in tune with the Back to Africa Movement. “I’d been to Africa twice prior to this trip. But going as the guest of a king and performing for him was something entirely different,”
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5 Members of Team Familiar take a winning pose. /Photo courtesy Team Familir
D. Floyd said, adding that the king has also commissioned the group to write a song about their pilgrimage. “I’ve always felt a strange connection between go-go and African music. And while some, including Chuck Brown himself, were reluctant to acknowledge the similarities, I’ve always believed it’s impossible to deny. The heavy bass and percussion – the African drum – they are the same and they’re the foundation for go-go and African music. Percussion is the heart of gogo. After that, different groups just put something else on top:
Chuck used jazz; Team Familiar uses R&B; and the Backyard Band puts rap on the top.” During the band’s visit, D. Floyd says they even had a chance to vibe with Femi Kuti, the son of the legendary musical pioneer and social activist Fela Kuti. “Listening to Femi Kuti persuaded me to be even more aggressive with my percussion. We’ve tended to back off from hitting it too hard but that brother does just the opposite. I’ve got to let it flow even more,” said D. Floyd, who often reminds you that he’s a proud D.C. native. But how did Team Familiar introduce their unique, engaging sound on the continent? “There are three things that make our sound different,” D. Floyd noted. “First, the percussion serves as the basis of everything we do. Then, like a DJ, we don’t stop. We keep playing from one song to the next. Third, we have the call and response. It’s funny, because that’s really what connects us to African music. The African drums back in the 1800s and even before that, would speak and send messages from village to another. The drums would tell the story. That’s what makes us brothers – the drums, the percussion, the call and response – the beat.” WI
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LIFESTYLE Horoscopes DEC 21 - 27, 2017
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ARIES The focus shifts to career and planning. Even though the holiday week is almost here, your thoughts may be elsewhere. This is the time to jot down inspired ideas that can help you achieve key ambitions in 2018. This phase could be made even more intense which can see you becoming even more ambitious. With lovely Venus also moving in on Dec. 24, a little charm can go a long way. Lucky Numbers: 9, 12, 21
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TAURUS If you’ve been thinking of getting away from it all, the coming week could see you jetting off to sunnier climes. A desire for a break can encourage you to go away for a weekend or longer trip. You’ll be serious about gaining new knowledge and adopting beliefs that can help you improve as a person. You’re about to embark on a journey of discovery. Lucky Numbers: 22, 27, 36
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GEMINI Although Mars in Scorpio inclines you to look after your health, you’re also eager to get your finances in order. It’s time to consolidate debts, organize payment plans, and get up to speed with your money goals. As a result, you might decide to become more responsible about your financial affairs and determine to get your money to work harder for you, especially over coming months. Lucky Numbers: 14, 15, 32
Time for Kids: Heroes of Black History By Terri Schlichenmeyer WI Contributing Writer Who do you look up to? Who is the person you most want to be like when you grow up? The one you go to when you need advice, a kind word, or new direction? Is it a parent who puts your head on straight? Or a teacher that always knows what to say? Do you look up to someone close to you now or, as in “Time for Kids: Heroes of Black History,” is it someone much bigger than that? If you had to make a list of everything that happened in Black history, you’d have to put the year 1500 on the top of your list because that’s where African-American history began. On your list, there’d be a lot of names and dates, too, but four names may stand out for you … Born in 1820, Araminta was a slave because her parents and grandparents were slaves. Called by her mother’s name, young “Harriet” worked hard at everything she did but she was beaten because she was also “rebellious.” It was that rebellion — and fear of being sold — that made her escape from her master. It was freedom that made Harriet Tubman want to help others to escape, too. When Jackie Robinson began playing baseball, there were “rules” that told him where he could eat, live, and even get a drink of water. But Robinson wanted to play ball and so he smashed a few rules to be the first African-American major-leaguer. Even before he was born, “Barry” Obama’s mother believed in him: Barry’s real name is Barack, which means “blessed” in his father’s native language. Barry was a good student, and had a sense of humor, but he was teased because he was the only Black kid in his school. That was all just a memory when Barack Obama became President of the United States. And “On December 1, 1955, Rosa Parks stepped onto a bus — and into history.” So your child has been given an assignment to read one biography this winter. Just one — but one will turn into four when you’ve got “Time for Kids: Heroes of Black History” on your shelf. The first thing kids will notice about this book is its easy-to-understand narrative and easy-to-read print; it’s just enough of a challenge, but not overly so. Kids will also like the artwork in this book, including photographs from different eras in history. The four subjects here are examined with a young audience in mind: each mini-chapter includes a bit about the childhoods of Tubman, Robinson, Parks and Obama, which keeps the information relevant for children. Parents will appreciate that there’s a glossary and thumbnail bios of other Black heroes for plenty of further learning. Though it can surely be read by anyone, “Time for Kids: Heroes of Black History” is really meant for kids ages 8 and older, especially those who love history. If you know a child like that, you might as well find it now. It’s a book your kids will want to look up. WI WWW.WASHINGTONINFORMER.COM
CANCER Interactions could become more frequent. You may find yourself needing to negotiate with others concerning ideas or key opportunities. Your relationships may take on a more detached focus, and you may become very aware of your loyalties. This is also the time to work at making one partnership more fun and exciting. Lucky Numbers: 23, 33, 37 LEO Though you’re very exuberant and charismatic, you might be eager to work behind the scenes to get everything organized for the holidays. There’s much to do, and you’ll be at the center of the action. You might be questioning your job, particularly if it isn’t very satisfying. It could be time to find work that aligns with your life’s purpose. Lucky Numbers: 11, 18, 59 VIRGO You may have things to do at work, but in essence you’ve already decided to chill and enjoy the pleasures of the coming holidays. A fresh focus on your sector of relaxation and creativity suggests that you may be busy entertaining children, making gifts, and having a ball. Romance could be high on your agenda, too, if you’re solo. Lucky Numbers: 12, 30, 40 LIBRA It’s to your action stations this week, as the focus on your family sector suggests you’ll be busy organizing, entertaining, and making everything as perfect as possible for your guests. With Mars in your money zone, don’t forget to pamper yourself with a spa session or evening out with pals. Saturn makes a break this week, moving into your domestic zone. Over the coming months, this could coincide with structural projects in your home or greater responsibilities in this area. Lucky Numbers: 6, 42, 53 SCORPIO You’ll be busy keeping in touch, socializing, and enjoying holiday get-togethers, giving you a chance to reconnect with friends old and new. This week could see the focus shift dramatically, putting the emphasis on interactions and setting purposeful goals that involve networking. Some of the financial pressure that has been apparent may now begin to ease, which is all to the good. Lucky Numbers: 12, 23, 41 SAGITTARIUS There are a number of shifts taking place this week as three planets enter Capricorn and your sector of personal finances and values. Perhaps the most important is sobering Saturn. Over the next couple of years or so, you’ll become more serious about making money and using your resources wisely. You could also decide to pare back on unnecessary expenses. However, with the sun and lovely Venus also moving in, this can be an excellent time to look for some last-minute bargains. Lucky Numbers: 8, 13, 25 CAPRICORN It’s a big week! Saturn moves into your sign on Tuesday, which means you’ll take your goals and plans more seriously from here on out. And it’s likely you’ll achieve a lot more in the process. But there are also two more planets entering this sector, the sun and luscious Venus. Over the coming week, you may find yourself at the center of any holiday activities, organizing everything and making sure everyone is happy. Lucky Numbers: 5, 17, 21 AQUARIUS You’re fired up and raring to go as Mars encourages you to go full throttle regarding your goals and ambitions. But this may conflict with subtler promptings enticing you to relax. Finding a balance is the ideal way to handle this. The movement of three planets into your spiritual sector suggests that it’s time to relax and refuel. Certain aspects of your life may slowly draw to a close. Lucky Numbers: 6, 19, 35 PISCES Things sparkle for you socially, with a very exciting week ahead. You’ll be in your element enjoying parties, holiday kisses, and time spent with good friends. Saturn leaves your career sector for your social zone. The pressure is off, bringing with it a sense of relief. You’ll be able to look back over the past year or so with pride at all you’ve achieved. With the sun and Venus also moving into this same sector, it’s time to enjoy the party. Lucky Numbers: 17, 37, 41
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SPORTS 5 Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Jaron Brown protects the football from Washington Redskins cornerback Bashaud Breeland during the Redskins’ 20-15 win at FedEx Field in Landover, Md. /Photo by John E. De Freitas
Redskins Hold Off Cardinals By Gary Williams Special to The Informer Defense was the order of the day as the Washington Redskins broke a two-game losing streak and defeated the Arizona Cardinals 20-15 at FedEx Field on Sunday. The Washington defense kept Arizona out of the end zone throughout the contest. The Cardinals could only score on five Phil Dawson field goals, while the Redskins defensive unit came up with enough big plays to secure the victory. Washington started quickly, forcing a fumble on Arizona’s first possession that was recovered by linebacker Preston Smith at the Arizona 6-yard line. Two plays later, quarterback Kirk Cousins found wide receiver Jamison Crowder in the end zone to give Washington a 7-0 lead. The Cardinals would hold onto to the football for almost 10 minutes on the next possession but could only manage a Dawson 40-yard field goal. Washington
would lead 7-3 after one quarter. sive unit and happy to get a The second quarter saw Wash- much-needed victory. ington use a little trickery to “The defense was the story of score on their first possession the day,” Gruden said. “They did of the quarter. Cousins faked a a great job in the red zone. I’m double reverse then found new- really proud of them.” ly-acquired running back Kapri Washington (6-8) plays their Biggs, who would take the ball final home game of the year on 36 yards into the end zone for a Christmas Eve when they host 14-3 score. the Denver Broncos (5-9) at 1 The game would become a p.m. WI battle of field goals as Dawson would hit four more while Washington kicker Dustin Hopkins, who just returned to the team, added two. Washington needed one more defensive stand late in the fourth, which they got as defensive back DJ Swearinger batted down the pass to secure the victory. Both teams were anemic on third-down conversion attempts. Washington was 1-9 while Arizona was 4 for 19. The home team only ran 47 offensive plays in the game, compared to 80 5 Washington Redskins quarterback Kirk Cousins is tackled by Arizona Cardinals for the visitors. linebacker Chandler Jones and defensive tackle Washington head Olsen Pierre during the Redskins’ 20-15 win at coach Jay Gruden was FedEx Field in Landover, Md. /Photo by John proud of his defen- E. De Freitas
Syracuse Hands Georgetown First Loss of Season 3 Georgetown forward Jamarko Pickett shoots over Syracuse forwards Oshae Brissett and Matthew Moyer during Syracuse’s 86-79 overtime win at Capital One Arena in Northwest. /Photo by John E. De Freitas 6 Syracuse guard Frank Howard drives past Georgetown guard Trey Dickerson during Syracuse’s 86-79 overtime win at Capital One Arena in Northwest. /Photo by John E. De Freitas
4 Syracuse forward Matthew Moyer screams after a dunk during Syracuse’s 86-79 overtime win over Georgetown at Capital One Arena in Northwest. /Photo by John E. De Freitas
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the short end of the stick,” he said. “Their world and mine when I was a youth are almost identical so I know what it feels like to experience a sense of hopelessness. Still, I’m determined to help them believe that they can achieve their dreams despite being from wards or communities that have been written off or perceived as having schools that are inadequate.” A trio of Frey’s articulate students, Jakari Green, 12, Daria Craddock, 11 and Keiva Williams, 12, not only confirmed his assertions but added significantly more fruitful insights. Jakari, who hopes to one day become an engineer and lives in Southeast, boasted about his grades and his love of mathematics. “Our teacher makes math fun and relevant and it helps having a Black instructor because he understands the challenges we, our families and our community must face every day,” he said. “I want to be either the CEO of a business or a politician – like the president of the U.S.,” said Daria who also lives in Southeast. “I’d like to become the first woman elected president. Women are just as capable as men to lead the country. As for our teacher, he’s the best – it’s easier to relate to him because he understands us. He’s already gone through the things that we’re trying to handle now,” she said. But Keiva, who lives with her family in Northeast, said having a Black teacher isn’t that important to her – although it does help. “I have to admit, Mr. Frey knows what’s going on – he knows the real deal,” she said. “And he believes in us – in me. I want to be an entrepreneur after college so I can return to my community and help the homeless. I want to make my neighbor-
5 Southeast Scholars (Left to Right) Jakari Green, Daria Craddock and Keiva Williams share their thoughts. /Photo D. Kevin McNeir
hood a better place one day.” When asked about the current president and what’s been going on in Congress, the three youths responded with views typically associated with those far beyond their tender ages. “He needs to lower the prices for food and housing so people can live wherever they want. Those in power don’t seem to care about the poor or people who are struggling and who don’t seem to be included in the plans for improvements to our country’s economy. That’s wrong,” Jakari said. “President Trump and Congress should give more assistance to those organizations who want to get people off the streets and help them get jobs,” Daria said. “They also need to change the laws because Blacks usually receive unfair prison sentences and they’re forced to remain locked up a lot longer than whites who break the same laws. I wish President Obama could come back and lead America. He cared. He fought for affordable health care and he was an honest man,” Daria added. Keiva shared her concerns about
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the kinds of businesses that she sees each day in her community. “Why won’t our leaders get rid of all of these liquor stores and fast food restaurants? Why don’t we have the kinds of stores that sell healthy food like the ones in other parts of D.C.? Why do our parents have to pay such high rents for places that aren’t safe, that are often unhealthy and which are so small that children like me don’t have enough room to breathe and grow? Don’t Blacks matter too?” Keiva asked. Frey, after listening to his young scholars share their heartfelt opinions, reemphasized his love for the community in which he was born and raised. “There is greatness east of the river. There’s greatness in Ward 8. And our youth, like my students here at Democracy Prep prove each and every day, are unwilling to allow their circumstances to define them or their futures. Rather, they’re claiming their own futures, brighter futures, regardless of the less than equitable situations and opportunities before them,” he said. WI
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RELIGION KWANZA from Page 1 Public Schools teacher. “As Black residents, it’s important to reflect and maintain our own culture and not let society say or define who we are as a people. The principles that Kwanzaa stands on are very important and show other Black communities the real importance of coming and staying together.” Established in 1966 by African Studies professor Maulana Karenga as one of the first specifically African-American holidays, the seven day celebration from Dec. 26 - Jan 1, is purposed to help people of color reconnect with their roots. The word Kwanzaa derives from the Swahili phrase “matunda ya kwanza,” which translates into “first fruits of the harvest,” or simply “first fruits.” The choice of Swahili, an East African language, is meant to reflect its status as a symbol of
PlaceYour Church Services Ad Here! Contact Ron Burke rburke@washingtoninformer.com Mt. Zion Baptist Church 5 The Smithsonian Anacostia Cultural Museum in D.C. will soon hold its annual Kwanzaa celebration. / Courtesy of anacostia.si.edu
Pan-Africanism, with its roots in the Black nationalist movement of the 1960s. Helping African-Americans to reconnect with their African cultural and historical heritage by uniting in meditation and study of African traditions, Kwanzaa heavily focuses on the Nguzo Saba, the “seven principles of African heritage,” and encourages the giving
Quotes that Capture the Spirit of Kwanzaa’s 7 Principles: Umoja (Unity) — In union there is strength. ~ Aesop Kujichagulia (Self-determination) — We build our temples for tomorrow, strong as we know how, and we stand on top of the mountain, free within ourselves. ~ Langston Hughes Ujima (Collective Work and Responsibility) — Service to others is the rent you pay for your room here on earth. ~ Muhammad Ali Ujamaa (Cooperative Economics) — We cannot always build the future for our youth, but we can build our youth for the future. ~ Franklin Delano Roosevelt Nia (Purpose) — For Africa to me … is more than a glamorous fact. It is a historical truth. No man can know where he is going unless he knows exactly where he has been and exactly how he arrived at his present place. ~ Maya Angelou Kuumba (Creativity) — A snowflake is one of God’s most fragile creations, but look what they can do when they stick together! ~ Unknown Imani (Faith) — Faith is taking the first step even when you don’t see the whole staircase. ~ Martin Luther King Jr.
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of handmade presents instead of store-bought gifts. The seven principles include Umoja which means unity, Kujichagulia or self-determination, Ujima, for collective work and responsibility, Ujamaa, which means cooperative economics, Nia, for purpose, Kuumba for creativity and Imani, which means faith, which will all be heavily utilized at during the museum’s celebration. “Our Kwanzaa program is very unique in the community,” Perry said. “Every year we have between 300-500 people join in for a free event to learn, for free, more about themselves. It is a really special time and we encourage everyone to come out.” 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.
Reverend John W. Davis Pastor 5101 14th Street, NW Washington, DC 20011 Phone: 202-726-2220 Fax: 202-726-9089
Mount Olivet Lutheran Church
John F. Johnson Reverend Dr. 1306 Vermont Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20005
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”
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merly worked with U.S. Sen. Sam Nunn. The future appointee should be more qualified than was Omarosa. The appointee should be a Republican that has cachet among African-Americans. Actually, under Trump, unemployment is at its lowest in decades, but Omarosa never made that point to Blacks. The appointee should be a Republican articulate enough in party philosophy to support the administration and its policies and legislation. WI
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RELIGION The Miracle Center of Faith Missionary Baptist Church
Pilgrim Baptist Church Rev. Louis B. Jones II Pastor
Bishop Michael C. Turner, Sr. Senior Pastor 9161 Hampton Overlook Capitol Heights, MD 20743 Phone: 301-350-2200 Fax: 301-499-8724
Service and Times Sunday Worship Times : 7:30 a.m. 7 10:00 a.m. Communion: 1st Sunday Sunday School: 9:00 a.m. Bible Study: Wednesday, 12 Noon Bible Study in homes: Tuesday 7:00 p.m. Website: www.themiraclecenterFMBC.com Email: Miraclecenterfmbs@gmail.com Motto: “We Walk by Faith, Not by Sight”
700 I Street, N.E. Washington, D.C. 20002 (202) 547-8849 Service and Times Worship Sundays: 7:30 & 11:00am 5th Sundays: 9:30am 3rd Sundays: Baptism & Holy Communion Prayer & Praise: Wednesdays @ Noon & 6:30pm www.pilgrimbaptistdc.org
Church of Living Waters
Allen Chapel A.M.E. Church
Crusader Baptist Church
Rev. Paul Carrette Senior Pastor
Rev. Dr. Michael E. Bell, Sr., Pastor
Rev. Dr. Alton W. Jordan Pastor
Reverend Dr. Calvin L. Matthews Senior Pastor
Harold Andrew Assistant Pastor
2498 Alabama Ave., SE - Washington D.C. 20020 Office: (202) 889-7296 Fax: (202) 889-2198 - www.acamec.org
800 I Street, NE - Washington, DC 20002 202-548-0707 - Fax No. 202-548-0703
4915 Wheeler Road Oxon Hill, MD 20745 301-894-6464
Service and Times Sunday Worship Services: 8:00am and 11:00am Sunday Church School - 9:15am & Sunday Adult Forum Bible Study - 10:30am 2nd & 4th Monday Women’s Bible Study: 6:30pm Tuesday Jr./Sr. Bible Study: 10:00am Tuesday Topical Bible Study: 6:30pm Tuesday New Beginnings Bible Study: 6:30pm Wednesday Pastoral Bible Study: 6:30pm Wednesday Children’s Bible Study: 6:30pm Thursday Men’s Bible Study: 6:30pm Friday before 1st Sunday Praise & Worship Service: 6:30pm Saturday Adult Bible Study: 10:00am “The Amazing, Awesome, Audacious Allen Chapel A.M.E. Church”
Service and Times Sunday Morning Worship: 11:00am Holy Communion: 1st Sunday Sunday School: 9:45am Men’s Monday Bible Study: 7:00pm Wednesday Night Bible Study: 7:00pm Women’s Ministry Bible Study: 3rd Friday -7:00pm Computer Classes: Announced Family and Marital Counseling by appointment
1200 Isle of Patmos Plaza, Northeast Washington, DC 20018 Office: (202) 529-6767 - Fax: (202) 526-1661
Service and Times Sunday Service: 8:30am& 11:00am Bible Study: Wednesday 7:30pm Communion Service: First Sunday www.livingwatersmd.org
E-mail: Crusadersbaptistchurch@verizon.net www.CrusadersBaptistChurch.org “God is Love”
Covenant Baptist United Church of Christ
St. Stephen Baptist Church
Third Street Church of God
Dr. Dekontee L. & Dr. Ayele A. Johnson Pastors
Drs. Dennis W. & Christine Y. Wiley Pastors
Bishop Lanier C. Twyman, Sr. Senior Pastor
Rev. Cheryl J. Sanders, Th.D. Senior Pastor
Bishop Alfred A. Owens, Jr.; Senior Bishop & Evangelist Susie C. Owens – Co-Pastor
4001 14th Street, NW Washington, DC 20011 (202) 265-6147 Office 1-800 576-1047 Voicemail/Fax
3845 South Capitol Street Washington, DC 20032 (202) 562-5576 (Office) (202) 562-4219 (Fax)
5757 Temple Hill Road, Temple Hills, MD 20748 Office 301-899-8885 – fax 301-899-2555
1204 Third Street, NW Washington, DC 20001 202-347-5889 office 202-638-1803 fax
610 Rhode Island Avenue, NE Washington, DC 20002 (202) 529-4547 office • (202) 529-4495 fax
Service and Times Sunday School: 9:30am Sunday Morning Worship Service: 11:00am Communion Service: First Sunday Prayer Service/Bible Study: Tuesday, 6:30pm
Services and Times Sundays: 10:00am Worship Services Bible Study: Wonderful Wednesdays in Worship and the Word Bible Study Wednesdays 12:00 Noon; 6:30pm (dinner @ 5:30pm) Sunday School: 9:00am – Hour of Power
Blessed Word of Life Church
www.blessedwordoflifechurch.org E-mail: church@blessedwordoflifechurch.org
“An inclusive ministry where all are welcomed and affirmed.” www.covenantbaptistdc.org
Campbell AME Church
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
Motto : “A Great Commitment to the Great Commandment” Website: www.turningheartschurchdc.org Email: faithdefender@verizon.net
“Ambassadors for Christ to the Nation’s Capital” www.thirdstreet.org Live Stream Sunday Worship Service begins @ 12:00 noon www.thirdstreet.org
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
(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 Joseph N. Evans, Ph.D Senior Pastor
Virgil K. Thomas, Sr. Senior Pastor/ Teacher
Service and Times Sunday School 8 – 9 AM Worship Service 9 – 11 AM Tuesday Night Bible Study 6:30 – 8:00 PM Wednesday Daytime Bible Study 11 AM – 12:30 PM
“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
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
St Marks Baptist Come Worship with us...
Reverend Dr. Paul H. Saddler Senior Pastor
Turning Hearts Church
4275 4th Street, S.E. Washington, DC 20034 Phone: 202-746-0113 Fax: 301-843-2445
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
Greater Mt. Calvary Holy 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
Twelfth Street Christian Church
Rev. Dr. Henry Y. White 2562 MLK Jr. Ave., SE - Washington, DC 20020 Adm. Office 202-678-2263 Email: Campbell@mycame.org
Isle of Patmos Baptist Church
901 Third Street N.W. Washington, DC. 20001 Phone (202) 842-3411 Fax (202) 682-9423 Service and Times Sunday Church School : 9:00am Sunday Morning Worship: 10:10am Bible Study Tuesday: 6: 00pm Prayer Service Tuesday: 7:00pm Holy Communion: 3rd Sunday 10:10am
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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 Interim 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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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 “
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Administration No. 2017 ADM 001335 Sarah Rowe Hayden Decedent NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT, NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS
Isaiah Robinson, Jr. Decedent
Joan M. Mahoney Decedent
Laureta B. Butler aka Laureta Beatrice Butler Decedent
Frances Elaine Cole aka Frances Cole Decedent
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Kisha L. Woolen, Esquire Tobin O’Connor & Ewing 5335 Wisconsin Avenue, NW, #700 Washington, DC 20015 Attorney
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Julius P. Terrell, Esq. 1455 Pennsylvania Ave., Suite 400 Washington, DC 20004 Attorney
Maxine Robinson and Emily Frazier, whose addresses are 3629 Shenandoah Drive, Beltsville, MD 20705 and 410 Zelma Avenue, Capitol Heights, MD 20743, were appointed Personal Representatives of the estate of Isaiah Robinson, Jr. who died on June 24, 2017 without a Will, and will serve without Court supervision. All unknown heirs and heirs whose whereabouts are unknown shall enter their appearance in this proceeding. Objections to such appointment shall be filed with the Register of Wills, D.C., 515 5th Street, N.W., Building A, Third Floor Washington, D.C. 20001, on or before June 7, 2018. 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 June 7, 2018, 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: December 7, 2017 Maxine Robinson Emily Frazier Personal Representatives TRUE TEST COPY Anne Meister Register of Wills Washington Informer
NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT, NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Maya Mahoney, whose address is 607 Little Street, Alexandria, VA 22301, was appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Joan M. Mahoney who died on October 11, 2017 with a Will, and will serve without Court supervision. All unknown heirs and heirs whose whereabouts are unknown shall enter their appearance in this proceeding. Objections to such appointment (or to the probate of decedent’s Will) shall be filed with the Register of Wills, D.C., 515 5th Street, N.W., Building A, Third Floor Washington, D.C. 20001, on or before June 7, 2018. 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 June 7, 2018, 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: December 7, 2017
Andrea D. Hawkins, whose address is14209 Kenlon Lane, Accokeek, MD 20607, was appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Laureta B. Butler aka Larueta Beatrice Butler who died on December 26, 2016 with a Will, and will serve without Court supervision. All unknown heirs and heirs whose whereabouts are unknown shall enter their appearance in this proceeding. Objections to such appointment (or to the probate of decedent’s Will) shall be filed with the Register of Wills, D.C., 515 5th Street, N.W., Building A, Third Floor Washington, D.C. 20001, on or before June 7, 2018. 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 June 7, 2018, 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: December 7, 2017 Andrea D. Hawkins Personal Representative TRUE TEST COPY
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Alberta L. Scott aka Albert Scott Decedent
Virginia Lee Harris Decedent
Minnie Leola Donaldson aka Minnie Lee Davis Decedent
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Candice Scott, whose address is 1001 Chillum Road #109, Hyattsville, MD 20782, was appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Alberta L. Scott aka Alberta Scott who died on October 19, 2017 with a Will, and will serve without Court supervision. All unknown heirs and heirs whose whereabouts are unknown shall enter their appearance in this proceeding. Objections to such appointment (or to the probate of decedent’s Will) shall be filed with the Register of Wills, D.C., 515 5th Street, N.W., Building A, Third Floor Washington, D.C. 20001, on or before June 14, 2018. 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 June 14, 2018, 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.
Stephanie Denise Hayes, whose address is 5904 K Street, Fairmount Heights, MD 20743, was appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Virginia Lee Harris who died on June 27, 2017 without a Will, and will serve without Court supervision. All unknown heirs and heirs whose whereabouts are unknown shall enter their appearance in this proceeding. Objections to such appointment shall be filed with the Register of Wills, D.C., 515 5th Street, N.W., Building A, Third Floor Washington, D.C. 20001, on or before June 14, 2018. 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 June 14, 2018, 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.
Anthony Clinton Wilson-Broome, whose address is 652 Morton Place, Washington, DC 20002, was appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Minnie Leola Donaldson aka Minnie Lee Davis who died on March 21, 2016 without a Will, and will serve without Court supervision. All unknown heirs and heirs whose whereabouts are unknown shall enter their appearance in this proceeding. Objections to such appointment shall be filed with the Register of Wills, D.C., 515 5th Street, N.W., Building A, Third Floor Washington, D.C. 20001, on or before June 14, 2018. 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 June 14, 2018, 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: December 14, 2017
Date of first publication: December 14, 2017
Date of first publication: December 14, 2017
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Stephanie Denise Hayes Personal Representative
Anthony Clinton Wilson-Broome Personal Representative
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Administration No. 2017 ADM 001394
Edwards G. Varrone, Esq. 910 17th Street, NW, Suite 800 Washington, DC 20006 Attorney
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Date of first publication: December 7, 2017
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Kenneth Mitchell Personal Representative
Gamble L. Hayden Personal Representative
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Minnie Farmer Mitchell Decedent
Date of first publication: December 7, 2017
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Nettie Adams aka Nettie B. Adams aka Tot Adams Decedent
Kenneth Mitchell, whose address is 222 Bayshore Drive, Orlando, FL 32805, was appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Minnie Farmer Mitchell who died on May 9, 2016 without a Will, and will serve without Court supervision. All unknown heirs and heirs whose whereabouts are unknown shall enter their appearance in this proceeding. Objections to such appointment shall be filed with the Register of Wills, D.C., 515 5th Street, N.W., Building A, Third Floor Washington, D.C. 20001, on or before June 7, 2018. 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 June 7, 2018, 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.
Michelle L. Cole, whose address is 202 Oakbluff Dr., Raeford, NC 28376, was appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Frances Elaine Cole aka Frances Cole who died on June 5, 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 (or to the probate of decedent’s Will) shall be filed with the Register of Wills, D.C., 515 5th Street, N.W., Building A, Third Floor Washington, D.C. 20001, on or before June 7, 2018. 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 June 7, 2018, 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.
Gamble L. Hayden, whose address is 1643 Roxanna Road, NW, Washington, DC 20012, was appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Sarah Rowe Hayden who died on July 25, 2016 without a Will, and will serve without Court supervision. All unknown heirs and heirs whose whereabouts are unknown shall enter their appearance in this proceeding. Objections to such appointment shall be filed with the Register of Wills, D.C., 515 5th Street, N.W., Building A, Third Floor Washington, D.C. 20001, on or before June 7, 2018. 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 June 7, 2018, or be forever barred. Persons believed to be heirs or legatees of the decedent who do not receive a copy of this notice by mail within 25 days of its first publication shall so inform the Register of Wills, including name, address, and relationship.
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NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT, NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Harry Adams, whose address is 2230 Alice Avenue, Apt. 303, Oxon Hill, MD 20745, was appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Nettie Adams aka Nettie B. Adams aka Tot Adams who died on September 5, 2017 with a Will, and will serve without Court supervision. All unknown heirs and heirs whose whereabouts are unknown shall enter their appearance in this proceeding. Objections to such appointment (or to the probate of decedent’s Will) shall be filed with the Register of Wills, D.C., 515 5th Street, N.W., Building A, Third Floor Washington, D.C. 20001, on or before June 14, 2018. 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 June 14, 2018, 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: December 14, 2017 Harry Adams Personal Representative TRUE TEST COPY
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Administration Number 2017 ADM 001389
Administration No. 2017 ADM 001362
Administration No. 2007 ADM 222
Administration No. 2017 ADM 001347
Estate of Yakub Deceased
Vincent`e Edward Tillman Jr. Decedent
Johnnie Mae Gardner Decedent
Patricia A. Dading Decedent
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Kisha L. Woolen, Esquire Tobin O’Connor & Ewing 5335 Wisconsin Avenue NW #700 Washington, DC 20015 Attorney
Administration No. 2017 ADM 001360 Lillie Pearl Fields Decedent NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT, NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Wallace R. Fields, whose address is4307 Dario Road, Upper Marlboro, MD 20772, was appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Lillie Pearl Fields who died on November 8, 2017 with a Will, and will serve without Court supervision. All unknown heirs and heirs whose whereabouts are unknown shall enter their appearance in this proceeding. Objections to such appointment (or to the probate of decedent’s Will) shall be filed with the Register of Wills, D.C., 515 5th Street, N.W., Building A, Third Floor Washington, D.C. 20001, on or before June 14, 2018. 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 June 14, 2018, 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: December 14, 2017 Wallace R. Fields Personal Representative
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NOTICE OF STANDARD PROBATE Notice is hereby given that a petition has been filed in this Court by Bakara Johnson for standard probate, including the appointment of one or more personal representative. Unless a complaint or an objection in accordance with Superior Court Probate Division Rule 407 is filed in this Court within 30 days from the date of first publication of this notice, the Court may take the action hereinafter set forth. In the absence of a will or proof satisfactory to the Court of due execution, enter an order determining that the decedent died intestate. Appoint an unsupervised personal representative.
Date of first publication: December 14, 2017 Bakara Johnson 6210 Belcrest Rd. #1408 Hyattsville, MD 20782 Petitioner/Attorney
Tannia Shanelle Tillman, whose address is 5523 Hunt Place, NE, Washington, DC 20019, was appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Vincent`e Edward Tillman Jr. who died on September 14, 2017 without a Will, and will serve without Court supervision. All unknown heirs and heirs whose whereabouts are unknown shall enter their appearance in this proceeding. Objections to such appointment shall be filed with the Register of Wills, D.C., 515 5th Street, N.W., Building A, Third Floor Washington, D.C. 20001, on or before June 14, 2018. 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 June 14, 2018, 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: December 14, 2017 Tannia Shanelle Tillman Personal Representative
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Mary Gardner-Jenkins, whose address is 3374 Highwood Dr., SE, Washington, DC 20020 was appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Johnnie Mae Gardner who died on May 18, 1998 without a Will, and will serve with Court supervision. All unknown heirs and heirs whose whereabouts are unknown shall enter their appearance in this proceeding. Objections to such appointment shall be filed with the Register of Wills, D.C., 515 5th Street, N.W., Building A, Third Floor Washington, D.C. 20001, on or before June 14, 2018. 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 June 14, 2018, 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: December 14, 2017 Mary Gardner-Jenkins Personal Representative TRUE TEST COPY Anne Meister Register of Wills Washington Informer
Michele E. Edwards, whose address is 2716 Cortland Place, NW Washington, DC 20008, was appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Patricia A. Dading who died on November 2, 2017 with a Will, and will serve without Court supervision. All unknown heirs and heirs whose whereabouts are unknown shall enter their appearance in this proceeding. Objections to such appointment (or to the probate of decedent’s Will) shall be filed with the Register of Wills, D.C., 515 5th Street, N.W., Building A, Third Floor Washington, D.C. 20001, on or before June 14, 2018. 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 June 14, 2018, 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: December 14, 2017 Michele E. Edwards Personal Representative TRUE TEST COPY
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Administration No. 2017 ADM 001397
Administration Number 2017 ADM 001436
Administration No. 2017 ADM 936
Administration No. 2017 ADM 001065
Administration No. 2017 ADM 1004
Rhonda Rae Murray Decedent
Estate of Clementine E. Williams Deceased
Pauline R. White Decedent
Barbara Ann Pennington Decedent
Joyce R. Williams Decedent
Brian L. Kass 1050 17th Street, NW, Suite 1100 Washington, DC 20036 Attorney
Carmen Jones Mitchell, Esq. 1717 K Street, NW, Suite 900 Washington, DC 20006 Attorney
Martin H. Schreiber II, Esq. 3600 Clipper Mill Road, Suite 201 Baltimore, MD 21211 Attorney
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Brian L. Kass, whose address is 1050 17th Street, NW, Suite 1100, Washington, DC 20036, was appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Pauline R. White who died on November 21, 1992 without a Will, and will serve with Court supervision. All unknown heirs and heirs whose whereabouts are unknown shall enter their appearance in this proceeding. Objections to such appointment (or to the probate of decedent’s Will) shall be filed with the Register of Wills, D.C., 515 5th Street, N.W., Building A, Third Floor Washington, D.C. 20001, on or before June 21, 2018. 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 June 21, 2018, 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.
Andre Jackson and Dolphin Bernard Jackson, whose addresses are 7405 Mary Scot Dr., Landover, MD and 7631 S. Arbory Ct. #434, Laurel, MD 20707, were appointed Personal Representatives of the estate of Barbara Ann Pennington who died on May 1, 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 (or to the probate of decedent’s Will) shall be filed with the Register of Wills, D.C., 515 5th Street, N.W., Building A, Third Floor Washington, D.C. 20001, on or before June 21, 2018. 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 June 21, 2018, 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.
Martin H. Schreiber II, Esq., whose address is 3600 Clipper Mill Road, Suite 201, Baltimore, MD 21211, was appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Joyce R. Williams who died on November 29, 2014 without a Will, and will serve without Court supervision. All unknown heirs and heirs whose whereabouts are unknown shall enter their appearance in this proceeding. Objections to such appointment shall be filed with the Register of Wills, D.C., 515 5th Street, N.W., Building A, Third Floor Washington, D.C. 20001, on or before June 21, 2018. 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 June 21, 2018, 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: December 21, 2017
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NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT, NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Yasmin K. McCloud and Theta D. Goodall, whose addresses are 622 5th St., NE, Washington, DC 20002 and 3546 S. 18th St., Arlington, VA 22204, were appointed Personal Representatives of the estate of Rhonda Mae Murray who died on September 20, 2017 without a Will, and will serve without Court supervision. All unknown heirs and heirs whose whereabouts are unknown shall enter their appearance in this proceeding. Objections to such appointment shall be filed with the Register of Wills, D.C., 515 5th Street, N.W., Building A, Third Floor Washington, D.C. 20001, on or before June 21, 2018. 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 June 21, 2018, 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: December 21, 2017 Yasmin K. McCloud Theta D. Goodall Personal Representatives
NOTICE OF STANDARD PROBATE Notice is hereby given that a petition has been filed in this Court by Dianne C. Beasley for standard probate, including the appointment of one or more personal representative. Unless a complaint or an objection in accordance with Superior Court Probate Division Rule 407 is filed in this Court within 30 days from the date of first publication of this notice, the Court may take the action hereinafter set forth. In the absence of a will or proof satisfactory to the Court of due execution, enter an order determining that the decedent died intestate appoint a supervised personal representative. Date of first publication: December 21, 2017 Kathy Brissette-Minus 9701 Apollo Drive, Suite 230 Largo, MD 20774 Attorney TRUE TEST COPY Anne Meister Register of Wills Washington Informer
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LEGAL NOTICES SUPERIOR COURT OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA Probate Division Washington, D.C. 20001-2131 Administration No. 2017 ADM 535 Lucille I. Green Decedent Edward J. Elder 2000 P Street, NW, Suite 415 Washington, DC 20036 Attorney NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT, NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Edward J. Elder, Esq., whose address is 2000 P Street, NW, suite 415, Washington, DC 20036, was appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Lucille I. Green who died on July 15, 2010 with a Will, and will serve with Court supervision. All unknown heirs and heirs whose whereabouts are unknown shall enter their appearance in this proceeding. Objections to such appointment (or to the probate of decedent’s Will) shall be filed with the Register of Wills, D.C., 515 5th Street, N.W., Building A, Third Floor Washington, D.C. 20001, on or before June 21, 2018. 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 June 21, 2018, 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: December 21, 2017
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in place to prevent payday lenders from setting up all borrowers to eventually fail. Previously and under the Military Lending Act, active-duty service members and their families were protected. It seems somehow un-American for the working poor to be forced to accept triple-digit debt traps when they only need a few hundred dollars. Ample data exists that clearly proves how triple-digit interest causes debt traps that leave consumers worse off financially. With every renewal of a payday or car-title loan, borrowers’ financial stress increases as the costly payments grow and often lead to delinquency on other bills and/or lost checking accounts. For consumer advocates, there’s a name for it: predatory lending. “The line in the sand is clear: you’re either siding with payday lenders or you’re siding with consumers,” said Yana Miles, senior legislative counsel at the Center for Responsible Lending. “Unfortunately, for these members who introduced this Congressional Review Act resolution, their allegiance is to the payday lenders.” WI
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ment — is a common result that can jeopardize employment and more. When fees are totaled on these two types of loans, $8 billion in fees is paid every year by consumers with average incomes of only $25,000. The proposed resolution would allow this abusive product to be sold across the country without restrictions. For Texas Congressman Henry Cuellar, who has termed his district “as one of the poorest in the country,” he sees payday lending providing a market-based need for consumers who lack access to full-service banking. But the poverty that he sees is likely worsened by the typical payday loan rate of 662 percent that the Lone Star State’s consumers are charged. Payday lenders are associated with harms such as increased likelihood of bankruptcy and delinquency on other bills such as rent and medical expenses. When the long-awaited rule was announced, the CFPB made clear that the rule was meant to stop the payday debt trap from plaguing communities across the country. For the first time, federal financial safeguards were put
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COX from Page 23 eryone involved in the process of purchasing a home,” Dennis said. “There needs to be open and honest discussion that weighs all the pros and cons.” Take a hard look at your quality of life. Dennis added that long- and short-term economic goals, location and commuting time, quality of the construction and access to public transportation should also be discussed.
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Number to qualify for the Child Tax Credit. The Senate’s permanent corporate tax cuts are partially paid for by repealing the Affordable Care Act’s individual mandate and tax penalty. This will leave 13 million fewer people insured in 10 years, raise health insurance premiums for many more and destabilize the health insurance marketplace. The $1.5 trillion 10-year deficit the House and Senate bills create will cause deep cuts in Medicaid, the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), child care, education, Pell Grants, housing and other critical child services. No funds will be left over for the next decade to end child poverty for the more than 13.2 million children struggling to grow up healthy and educated. Imagine spending $1.5 trillion or even one-tenth of that each year on children’s needs? Two years ago CDF commissioned the Urban Institute to assess steps to end child poverty right now. We identified modest improvements to nine programs we knew helped reduce child poverty: increasing the value of SNAP’s food benefits, providing housing subsidies for poor and near-poor families with children, making the Child Tax
Credit fully refundable, increasing the Earned Income Tax Credit for the lowest income families, creating a subsidized jobs program, increasing the minimum wage, expanding the federal child care subsidy program, making the Child and Dependent Care Tax Credit fully refundable, and helping more families get child support payments. Implementing all these improvements together would lift 60 percent of all poor children and 72 percent of poor children of color from poverty for a year, at a $77.2 billion federal and state government cost — less than half of one year of the $1.5 trillion deficit increase. A $1.5 trillion investment could lift these children from poverty to adulthood. We must tell Congress to reject this morally indefensible tax boondoggle and instead invest in protecting children and maintaining any semblance of fairness. Not one new dime in tax breaks for millionaires and billionaires as long as more than 13.2 million children are poor, and millions of children are hungry, uneducated, homeless and without health coverage. Stand up and fight. A nation that does not stand up for its children does not stand for anything and will not stand tall in the future. WI
Dennis emphasized the importance of carefully reviewing and understanding all the documents required to purchase a home. As part of that process, she suggested that taking advantage of low- and no-cost programs designed to educate homebuyers, such as those offered by the local affiliates of the National Urban League, as well as other community organizations. Ask plenty of questions. “If you want to keep your anxiety level low, you can’t be afraid
to ask questions,” Dennis said. “As basic as it sounds, sometimes you just have to take a few minutes to pause and breathe.” Remember to breathe. She explained that a common reaction to anxiety is holding one’s breath, especially just before making a big decision. “You might be surprised to find out how much it helps to just stop and take a few deep breaths when decisions threaten to become overwhelming,” she said. WI
too low for Donald J. Trump. He’s no better than his racist, real estate mogul daddy, Fred Trump. I call two more witnesses to this man’s sheer sliminess, or greatness, depending on your perspective. USA Today is the largest-circulated newspaper in the U.S. They wrote in a recent editorial: “With his latest tweet, clearly implying that a United States senator would trade sexual favors for campaign cash, President Trump has shown he is not fit for office.” “Rock bottom is no impediment for a president who can always find room for a new low,” the newspaper wrote. “A president who’d all but call a senator a whore is unfit to clean toilets in Obama’s presidential library or to shine George W. Bush’s shoes: Our view,” the ed-
itorial continued, about a Tweetstorm in which His Nibs said Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand (D-N.Y.) used to come to him “begging” for campaign contributions, and would have “done anything” to get them. Finally, a couple of FBI agents — FBI agents now — said in messages to one another: he’s “a loathsome human,” “an idiot,” one said, with another saying “F*** Trump.” FBI agents, the same guys who gave Black folks COINTELPRO, back in the day. Now, who are you going to believe? I have front row tickets, or a TV pay-per-view package so that, in the comfort of your own living, you may view the coming Biggest Ticker Tape Parade in Presidential History. Coming soon. WI
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