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Cruz Cruises in Iowa Caucus

Votes Suggest Trump as Tease, Sanders for Real By Stacy M. Brown WI Senior Writer The morning after the Iowa Caucuses, Donald Trump went silent. The boastful Republican billionaire had made it a habit of regularly tweeting his virtues and his opponents’ shortcomings. However, since the results came in on the Republican side

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A group of just over 100 men and women, all devoted to promoting the positive contributions and aspects of the Black press, attended the National Newspaper Publishers Association [NNPA] Mid-Winter Conference last week in Miami, where the main topic was finding ways to retool and revitalize the group whose over 200-members, all owners of Black newspapers in America, have been addressing news relevant to and impacting the Black community following a tradition established in 1827 with the publishing of the “Freedman’s Journal” – the nation’s first Black newspaper. Publishers of Black newspapers from across the U.S., along with their editors, writers and special guests and speakers, participated in the four-day event. Since its founding 75 years ago, the NNPA has sought methods to assist its members in their quest to provide well-written, provocative and authentic news about the Black community. Denise Rolark Barnes, publisher of the

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Cam Newton Seeks to Make History

Says He Remains True to His Roots By Sarafina Wright WI Staff Writer

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Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton seeks to be the third African American to lead his team to a Super Bowl victory next week in Santa Clara, Calif. The Panthers pummeled the Arizona Cardinals 49 15 in the NFC Championship game on Sunday, Jan. 24 in Charlotte, N.C. Days following the win, a sometimes polarizing Newton spoke to the press to address his ever present critics. “I’m an African-American quarterback and that may scare a lot of people because they haven’t seen nothing that they could compare me to,” Newton said. “Here I am, I’m doing exactly what I want to do, how I want to do it and when I look in the mirror it’s me.”

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D.C. Raises Limits for Medical Marijuana

After months of a severe shortage of medical marijuana in the District, city officials have made changes in the laws that will help new growers moving into the city that will double the number of plants producers can cultivate, according to buyers and suppliers. The boast in supply ends rationing and will enable a reduction in the price of cannabis for the 3,500 city residents legally allowed to buy it. During the shortage, some patients were forced to get the product from users on the streets or through unsanctioned growers who set their own prices. The District’s program lets patients who register with the Department of Health to get their prescriptions of cannabis and purchase up to two ounces a month. When the law first took effect, it only covered health conditions that included AIDS, cancer and glaucoma. However, the D.C. Council has since eased up on those restrictions. Some say the District program has improved with six growers now delivering cannabis and another to soon join them as suppliers. But the real victory rests with those who need the product to help them deal with severe health challenges.

Bowser Makes Commitment to Needed Affordable Housing

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The World Health Organization [WHO] has sounded a global alarm over the Zika virus, saying that the disease is spreading explosively in the Americas. They predict that up to four million people could be infected by the end of the year. The global health agency met earlier this week to determine whether to declare a public health emergency. Their swift actions to combat the outbreak come after heavy criticism in the way they handled the Ebola outbreak which they allowed to fester and spread before coming up with a coordinated, effective plan of attack. Since last spring, more than 20 countries have reported locally acquired cases of the Zika virus, which is transmitted by mosquitoes and may cause severe birth defects. Dr. Margaret Chan, director general of the WHO said during a speech in Geneva “the level of alarm is extremely high.” One focus of concern is the growing number of cases of microcephaly, a rare condition in which infants are born with abnormally small heads and damaged brains. Cases of babies born with the condition have soared in Brazil. In El Salvador, the government has even advised women to refrain from becoming pregnant until 2018. And with an estimated 500,000 people expected to visit Brazil later this summer for the Olympics, medical experts are setting their sights on ways to reduce the spread of the virus. They’re concerned that when an estimated 200,000 Americans return to the Northern Hemisphere from the Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, they’ll face more mosquitoes who will be around and have the potential to transmit the virus in the U.S.

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State51: Song Advocates Statehood With a Twist Rapper Promotes New Approach on Voting Rights in D.C.

By Sarafina Wright WI Staff Writer @dreamersexpress Former District political candidate Larry T. Pretlow II, also known as LaPret, teamed up with local DMV rapper Rasi Caprice to record a political statement in support of statehood for the residents of the District of Columbia. LaPret, 26, said that the song “State51” should be viewed as a public service announcement for the rights of District residents, but he isn’t exactly advocating for statehood as people may know it. “I think we should be very cautious of what we ask for,” LaPret said. “I believe that Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton should be able to vote, but I don’t want us to be in a position where we lose monuments.” LaPret believes that becoming a state shouldn’t be the goal, but staying a federal city with voting rights would be the ideal situation. “It’s mandated by our federal forefathers that there be a central hub for the federal government,” LaPret said. “When they give us statehood, we’re going to be getting gypped. We will lose monuments, certain funding, and we’re going to be completely responsible for ourselves.” When asked that some critics would retort that “being responsible for ourselves” would be the point, LaPret responded, “I am probably one of the most criticized people in D.C. for my ideas.” “Call me crazy but, we will potentially lose our land to Arlington, Virginia, or the state of Maryland,” LaPret said. “That is because the next argument will be the District is too small to be a state; it needs to be a city in a surrounding state.” In 2010, LaPret unsuccessfully ran for a seat as an advisory neigh-

borhood commissioner; however, he said he will always have political aspirations. During that time, he met rapper Rasi Caprice through a mentor, and they eventually teamed up to collaborate on an anthem Washingtonians could be proud of. “When I wrote the song awhile ago, I wanted President Obama to help support getting our voting rights,” LaPret said. “He, along with Hillary Clinton, who have residences here, should support this movement.” Weeks ago rumors surfaced that at the end of President Barack Obama’s presidency, he and his family would stay in the District instead of returning to their hometown of Chicago. This has not been confirmed. “Precisely because we have heard he’s staying here, he should support the effort and fight for voting rights,” he said. LaPret said that he doesn’t want any fame off the song, but he would love for it to go viral in a positive way. “The is not on iTunes, SoundCloud or anything like that; it is on sharing sites like YouTube and my website,” he said. “We would love to make a music video and perform it throughout the District as a public service announcement.” For LaPret, more than anything, he wants the District to see voting rights before Norton serves her last day as D.C.’s lone representative. “As long as I’ve lived this woman has been fighting for our rights,” he said. “Because of her we have a voice. Even now in the blizzard she made it possible for residents to sleigh in the snow on Capitol Hill.” “If she could vote, it would symbolize D.C. taking action. I want this to happen while she’s still in office.” WI

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1913 - Civil rights heroine Rosa Parks is born on this day in Tuskegee, Alabama. It was her refusal in December 1955 to give up her seat to a White man on a Montgomery, Alabama bus that sparked the modern civil rights movement. For refusing to obey the laws of segregation she was arrested and convicted. Montgomery Blacks responded with a boycott of city buses. A young minister named Martin Luther King Jr. was called upon to lead the boycott which would last for nearly 13 months. The drama and accompanying legal challenge all the way to the U.S. Supreme Court captivated the nation and propelled King into the national spotlight as the nation’s premier civil rights leader. Parks died in 2005 at 92.

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1820 – The first organized emigration of Blacks from the U.S. back to Africa occurs. Eighty-six free Blacks leave New York Harbor on a ship named the “Mayflower of Liberia.” The group lands on the West African coast on March 9th and

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join with ex-slaves freed by Britain to help form what would eventually become the West African nation of Sierra Leone.

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1871 – Alcorn A&M College (later “University”) opens in Mississippi. The great Black legislator Hiram Revels resigns his seat in Congress to become the first president of the institution which would grow to become one of the leading Black colleges in the nation. At first it was only open to men but began admitting women in 1895.

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1968 – In what became known as “The Orangeburg Massacre” police open fire on protesting Black students on the campus of South Carolina State University. The officers responded to rock-throwing with a volley of shots which left 3 students dead and 27 wounded. The students were protesting a segregated bowling alley near the school’s campus in Orangeburg, South Carolina. The students killed were Samuel Hammond, Delano Middleton and Henry Smith.

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1944 – Award winning novelist Alice Walker is born in Eatonton, Georgia. She is known for “telling the Black woman’s story.” Perhaps her most famous novel was “The Color Purple.” 1995 – Bernard Harris becomes the first African American to walk in space as part of a joint Russian and American mission. However, Harris was far from being the first Black person in space. That honor goes to a Black Cuban pilot who flew aboard the Soviet Soyuz 38 in 1980. His name was Arnaldo Tamayo-Mendez.

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1854 – Educator Joseph Charles Price is born on this day in Elizabeth City, North Carolina. Largely unknown today, Price was a world renowned scholar who founded North Carolina’s Livingstone University. He was also a powerful preacher and orator who raised funds to advance African-American education. His basic educational theory was “educate the whole person” – hands, head and heart. 1927 – Opera singer Leontyne Price is born Mary Violet Leontyne Price in Laurel, Mississippi. She first achieved international fame when she was selected to play “Bess” during the European tour of the George Gershwin Broadway production of “Porgy and Bess.” 1989 – Ron Brown was elected chairman of the Democratic Party becoming the first African American to head one of the two major political parties. 1992 – Renowned author Alex Haley dies. He was also a biographer and scriptwriter. Haley is perhaps best known for the novel “Roots” which became a major television series and for the “Autobiography of Malcolm X.” Haley was born August 11, 1921 in Ithaca, New York. WI

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I think the front-runners will remain the same, but I think we’ll see a bump in popularity from those who are in second and third place. I think there will be some surprises as the primaries occur. I think Democratic contender Martin O’Malley will emerge and surprise some people and gain some voters.

MARSHALL PEELE WASHINGTON, D.C.

I think Donald Trump will keep the lead on the Republican side of things, even though they’re not really showing much so far. I think Hillary Clinton will be challenged by Bernie Sanders as he’ll gain some ground on her in the primaries. I think he’ll pull off a couple upsets. He’s a change of pace, and while it will be hard for him to get the nomination, I think he will have a strong primary showing, and he could possibly get the nomination at the end.

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I think the numbers are going to change significantly. I believe that Trump made a big mistake in deciding to bow out of the latest debate, and I think he’s going to pay the price. I think that Marco Rubio is going to take the nomination. On the Democratic side, I think Hillary Clinton will win it by a nose, but it wouldn’t surprise me if Bernie Sanders ends up winning.

GEORGE WILLIAMS WASHINGTON, D.C.

Now that the caucuses and primaries are underway, I think you’re going to see a change in the numbers. I think Hillary Clinton will continue to lead the pack of Democrats, and I think that Donald Trump is going to burn out. I think people are getting sick of his rhetoric. I look for Dr. Ben Carson to gain a lot of primary support. I think he’s going to make a push and rise among the pack of candidates.

JAMES HACKLEY STERLING, VIRGINIA

Now is when the truth comes out. When you look at the GOP side, once upon a time, Dr. Ben Carson was near the top of the polls. He has since really fallen behind. Last I saw, I think he was at around 8 percent in the polls. We’re going to see a lot more of that. I do believe, that in the end, Donald Trump will fall out of favor with the party. On the Democratic side, you can’t sleep on Bernie Sanders. It’s almost déjà vu to 2008, when Hillary Clinton thought it was hers, and then Barack Obama ran. Sanders is growing in momentum, and it’s going to be a lot closer than folks think. WWW.WASHINGTONINFORMER.COM

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“The whole history of the progress of human liberty shows that all concessions yet made to her august claims have been born of earnest struggle . . . If there is no struggle, there is no progress. Those who profess to favor freedom, and yet deprecate agitation, are men who want crops without plowing up the ground, they want rain without thunder and lightning. They want the ocean without the awful roar of its many waters.” Speech at Canandaigua, New York, Aug. 3, 1857 WWW.WASHINGTONINFORMER.COM

AROUND THE REGION IOWA from Page 1 that revealed Sen. Ted Cruz as the winner and Trump struggling to place ahead of the suddenly hot Sen. Marco Rubio, there was nary a peep from the former “Apprentice” host. “I think you can conclude that either Trump was just a tease or all of his narcissism has caught up with him,” said D.C. area political analyst Barbara Duckworth. As of Tuesday morning, Cruz’s lead confirmed what had occurred on Monday, the first official voting of the 2016 presidential campaign season. Cruz earned 28 percent of the vote with 99 percent of the precincts reporting while Trump held onto second place by his fingertips with 24 percent and Rubio in third with 23 percent. “Iowa has sent notice that the Republican nominee and the next president of the United States will not be chosen by the media, will not be chosen by the Washington establishment, will not be chosen by the lobbyists,” Cruz said, in an obvious reference to all of the attention that the boisterous Trump had received throughout the campaign. “But, the president will be chosen by the most incredible, powerful force – where all sovereignty resides in our nation – by we the people, the American people,” Cruz said. Not everyone, however, was buying that Cruz would carry his Iowa momentum forward. “Ted Cruz may have won Iowa, but he is likely to join the 2012 winner, Rick Santorum, and the 2008 winner, Mike Huckabee, as candidates who prevailed in Iowa, but never elected president,” said Chuck Thies, a D.C. political powerbroker who managed former D.C. Mayor Vincent Gray’s campaign. Before moving on to New Hampshire for the next round of caucuses scheduled for Monday, Feb. 8, Democrats found themselves in a quandary, former Secretary of State and party frontrunner Hillary Clinton was locked in a virtual tie with Bernie Sanders, who until recently was considered a long shot at best in the race for the nomination. Early entrance poll data indicated that Clinton held a slight lead and, just after 11 p.m. on Monday, NBC News

allocated 20 of 52 delegates to Clinton and 20 to Sanders. Clinton’s campaign declared victory as she told supporters that she was “breathing a sigh of relief,” while Sanders said he’d look closely at the vote totals but still characterized his showing as a clear message that he’s in the race to win. Republican leaders called the tie an “unmitigated disaster” for Clinton and for Democrats. Clinton was declared the winner after an unusual situation that involved a coin toss, something that takes place only in Iowa. The Des Moines Register, perhaps better than anyone else, explained the Democrats coin toss. In a handful of Democratic caucus precincts Monday, a delegate was awarded with a coin toss. It happened in precinct 2-4 in Ames, where supporters of candidates Bernie Sanders and Hillary Clinton disputed the results after 60 caucus participants apparently disappeared from the proceedings. As a result of the coin toss, Clinton was awarded an additional delegate, meaning she took five of the precinct’s eight, while Sanders received three, the newspaper reported. Similar situations played out at various precincts across the state, but had an extremely small effect on the overall outcome, in which Clinton won 49.9 percent of statewide delegate equivalents, while Sanders won 49.5 percent. The delegates that were decided by coin flips were delegates to the party’s county conventions, of which there are thousands selected across the state from 1,681 separate precincts. They were not the statewide delegate equivalents that are reported in the final results. The statewide delegate equivalents that determine the outcome on caucus night are derived from the county-level delegates, but are aggregated across the state and weighted in a manner that makes individual county delegate selections at a handful of precincts count for a tiny fraction of the ultimate result. Here’s what happened in Ames, according to David Schweingruber, an associate professor of sociology at Iowa State University (and Sanders supporter) who participated in the caucus:

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A total of 484 eligible caucus attendees were initially recorded at the site. But when each candidate’s preference group was counted, Clinton had 240 supporters, Sanders had 179 and Martin O’Malley had five (causing him to be declared non-viable). Those figures add up to just 424 participants, leaving 60 apparently missing. When those numbers were plugged into the formula that deter-

mines delegate allocations, Clinton received four delegates and Sanders received three — leaving one delegate unassigned. Unable to account for that numerical discrepancy and the orphan delegate it produced, the Sanders campaign challenged the results and precinct leaders called a Democratic Party hot line set up to advise on such situations. Party officials recommended

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they settle the dispute with a coin toss. A Clinton supporter correctly called “heads” on a quarter flipped in the air and Clinton received a fifth delegate. Similar situations were reported elsewhere, including at a precinct in Des Moines, at another precinct in Des Moines, in Newton, in West Branch and in Davenport. In all five situations, Clinton won the toss. WI

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5Cam Newton NEWTON from Page 47 “Nobody changed me. Nobody made me act a certain type of way and I am true to my roots,” he said. Newton has received backlash from his dancing and celebrating during games and even benign gestures such as giving footballs to kids in the stands after touchdowns. He has often been quoted saying that if people don’t like the celebrations then “stop him.” Newton started his collegiate football career at the University of Florida as Tim Tebow’s back up. After a laptop controversy he transferred to Blinn College in Bingham, Texas where he led the team to a 2009 NJCAA National Football Championship.

The following year he followed up with another championship with the Auburn Tigers winning the BCS National Championship. The same season he was awarded the prestigious Heisman Trophy. “I understand it’s not something that’s going to be instant, like instant grits,” Newton said about his success this season. “It’s more like collard greens. You’ve got to let it sit and wait. But at the same time it’s going to be a fun process.” In 2011, The Carolina Panthers drafted him first overall and four seasons later he hopes to join a small group of elite Black quarterbacks. In the 50-year history of the NFL’s Super Bowl there have only been five Black quarter-

backs to start in the championship game: Doug Williams, Steve McNair, Donovan McNabb, Colin Kaepernick and Russell Wilson. Newton aspires to join Williams and Wilson in the group of Black quarterbacks to make history, while staying true to himself. “It feels great, but yet people are going to say whatever they want to say, but if I’m in this world worried about that person or this person . . . or this person. This person is going to say this, this person is going to say that. Then I can’t look at myself and say I’m Cam Newton, or Cameron Newton to most people, because I’m not. I’m living for you.” WI

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how to make money and how to produce something of which I continue to be proud. And I’ve made some good friendships along the way by being involved with the NNPA,” he added while thanking its members for honoring him. WI

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NNPA from Page 1 Washington Informer and the NNPA’s chairperson, described the conference as “extremely successful” – something of which she’s quite “proud.” “I listen to the concerns and desires of our publishers and at the conference we sought to fulfill those requests,” said Rolark Barnes whose father, Dr. Calvin Rolark, Sr., founded the D.C.-based Informer over five decades ago. “The feedback we received was extremely encouraging as most publishers said we ‘hit the mark.’” Rolark Barnes said moving forward and based on discussions held in Miami, the NNPA stands on the belief that the Black press remains alive and well with digital media serving as an excellent opportunity to broaden their brand. “Our future lies in the hands of the next generation of publishers who are anxious and ready to step into the role,” she said. “We will build on these themes and work closely with the corporate community to help them understand the value we bring to their brands as well as to other non-profit organizations and publications.” Rolark Barnes noted that there will be additional opportunities to build on the NNPA’s brand including Black Press Week, which takes place in the District in March and the NNPA’s annual conference, scheduled for June 2016 in Houston. NNPA President and CEO Dr. Benjamin F. Chavis, Jr. referred to the conference as a “strategic success.” “We are facing several opportunities and challenges, one being the digital issue,” he said. “But I see that as more of an

opportunity. To the extent that our newspapers embrace the digital platform, it will enhance the value and effectiveness of the print platform. I see a bright future for African-American-owned newspapers.” Chavis pointed to several new relationships recently forged by the NNPA with other like-minded groups including the National Association of Hispanic Publications [NAHP] as an illustration that the Black press recognizes the importance of adapting to the country’s changing demographics. “It’s in the best interest of Hispanics and Blacks to work together and I believe that when we collectively sit down with the Congressional Black Caucus in March during Black Press Week to address public policies that impact the quality of life for both the Black and Hispanic communities, our voices will be heard – our concerns will not be ignored.” “For 189 years, the Black press has remained true to its calling, serving as the unrestrained voice of Black America,” Chavis added. “We have been the bodacious, bold articulation of the interests, particularly today, for over 45 million Blacks. So, we should celebrate, during 2016’s Black History Month, the long, distinguished legacy of the Black print press in America.” One highlight from among the many workshops, presentations and networking sessions that took place during the Mid-Winter Conference included the conferring of the NNPA 2016 Global Lifetime Achievement Award to Garth Reeves, Sr., publisher emeritus for The Miami Times – publication founded by his father, Harry E.S. Reeves, in 1923. Reeves became publisher and

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chief executive office when his father died in 1970. He served for 10 years as president of the Amalgamated Publishers of New York City, an organization that once represented over 100 Black-owned newspapers across the U.S. and served two terms as president of the NNPA. His numerous awards reflect the hard work he’s done for the NNPA, Blacks in Miami and people of color around the world. During his acceptance speech, Reeves talked about his father, his relationships with other publishers dating back to the 1950s and his continued commitment to the Black press. “The Black press has always been led by people who wanted to serve and wanted to see positive change for our community,” said Reeves, who will turn 97 on February 12. “That hasn’t changed.”

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Ivey Takes Lead in Final Fundraising Pitch Primary Election Less than Three Months Away By William J. Ford WI Staff Writer @jabariwill Candidates in the Maryland 4th Congressional district’s Democratic race filed their fourth and final campaign financial reports for 2015, less than three months away from the April primary. Former Prince George’s County state’s attorney Glenn Ivey raised the most between October and December at nearly $200,000, according to his campaign. “Our campaign has been defined by the breadth and depth of our support across the 4th Congressional district for which I am eternally grateful,” Ivey, of

Cheverly, said in a statement. “In Congress, I will continue to take on the tough fights to strengthen families and I will fight Republican extremists to preserve the accomplishments of President Obama.” Ivey, who has more than $525,000 cash on hand, is being challenged by six others in the primary election to replace Rep. Donna Edwards (D-Maryland). Edwards seeks the senator position held by the retiring Sen. Barbara Mikulski. Former Prince George’s County Councilwoman Ingrid Turner, policy consultant Lisa Ransom, both of Bowie, and state Delegate Dereck Davis (D-District 25) of Mitchellville, have all dropped out

of the race. According to her campaign report, Ransom reported $46 was received in the fourth quarter and had no cash on hand. The state board of Elections website shows Ransom withdrew her candidacy Jan. 5. Turner withdrew her candidacy Monday, Feb. 1 and decided to run for judge in the county’s Circuit Court. Davis exited the race Tuesday, Feb. 2. He raised the second highest amount this quarter at $150,000 with more than $300,000 cash on hand. In addition, he opened a campaign headquarters Saturday, Jan. 30 in Largo. His statement didn’t say specifically why he dropped out the race,

5Former Prince George’s County state’s attorney Glenn Ivey (left) led in fourth quarter fundraising in Maryland’s 4th Congressional district Democratic primary race. Photo taken Sept. 12 at Ivey’s campaign kickoff. / Photo by William J. Ford

or who he will support. The 4th district includes portion of Prince George’s and Anne Arundel counties. Municipalities in Prince George’s include Bladensburg, Forest Heights and portions of Bowie and Laurel. The winner may likely become the next Congressional representative in a heavily Democratic 4th district. According to the state’s Board of Elections website, four Republican candidates are running in the primary. Kamesha T. Clark of Upper Marlboro will run as a Green party candidate in the general election. Meanwhile, the other Democratic challenges include state Delegate Joseline Peña-Melnyk (D-District 21) of College Park, whose district includes parts of Prince George’s and Anne Arundel counties, raised more than $146,000 this quarter with about $378,000 cash on hand. Her campaign made a formal announcement on her Facebook page. “Now more than ever, we need tough progressive champions in Congress that will stand up for the rights of working people,” she said in a statement. “I will continue to fight for a more [fairer], more in-

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clusive community for all of us.” Former Maryland Lt. Gov. Anthony Brown raised more than $100,000 this quarter in the race with nearly $270,000 cash on hand. He brought in the most money in the third quarter cycle. “Our campaign continues to grow stronger . . . and has enabled us to take our message of creating stronger and safer communities to even more voters,” Brown said in a statement. “I am grateful for the support that we continue to receive.” Meanwhile, the other three candidates each raised significantly less in the fourth quarter. Military-veteran Warren Christopher of Upper Marlboro raised nearly $46,000 with about $80,000 cash on hand. Long-time educator Alvin Thornton, also of Upper Marlboro, reported about $3,100 with $7,425 cash on hand. Political novice Terence M. Strait Jr. of Capitol Heights secured $438 with about $2,400 cash on hand. Early voting in Prince George’s begins April 14 until April 21. The primary election is April 26. WI

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60 to 80 percent of all U.S. jobs. There are 40,000 Black-owned businesses in the Washington metropolitan area. The metropolitan area is home to an estimated 8 million people and the seventh largest in the country. This area nurtures hundreds of thriving Black businesses and is home to the most educated and affluent concentration of Blacks in the United States. In 2015, the District of Columbia had a population of 672,228 people. The Washington metropolitan area includes all of the federal district and parts of the of Maryland and Virginia. The median income for White D.C. residents is $113,631 versus $41,394 for African-Americans. The unemployment rate for White residents is 4.1 percent, 20 percent for African-Americans. Only 6 percent of White D.C. residents live in poverty, while 39 percent of Black residents do. The city was “majority-Black” from the late 20th century through 2011 and has had a significant African-American population since the city’s creation, with several D.C. neighborhoods noted for their contributions to Black history and culture. Following is a list of the toprossing Black businesses in greater Washington: 1-Thompson Hospitality- Reston, Virginia - Warren M. Thompson - 4,250 employees - Food and facilities management services, quick service restaurants - $485 million In 1992, Warren Thompson bought 31 Bob’s Big Boy restaurants, which he converted to Shoney’s restaurants and several other proprietary restaurant con-

cepts. He expanded the company’s interests into the contract food service arena and, in 1997, created Thompson Hospitality Services LLC by forging a strategic partnership with Compass Group, the world’s largest food service company.

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2- Radio One Inc. Silver Spring, Maryland - Alfred C. Liggins III 1,072 employees - Radio broadcasting - $448 million Radio One Inc. is an American media company that owns and operates 55 radio stations in 16 US markets. It is the largest African-American-owned broadcasting company in the U.S. and largest broadcaster targeting African-American and urban listeners. The company owns Reach Media, the largest radio network targeting African American and urban listeners.

5 - SENTEL Corp. - Alexandria, Virginia - Darrell L. Crapps 640 employees Engineering and IT services $87 million

3 - TV One L.L.C. Silver Spring, Maryland - Alfred C. Liggins III 107 employees - Cable television $149.5 million TV One is a national cable/satellite television network targeting African-Americans with offices located in Silver Spring, Maryland. (headquarters), New York, Chicago and Los Angeles. (Cathy Hughes, Chair and her son Alfred C. Liggins III, president & CEO, own and operate Radio and TV One properties) 4 - K. Neal International Trucks Inc. Hyattsville, Maryland - Stephen W. Neal 90 employees -Commercial truck dealership 106 million K. Neal International Trucks Inc. is a full-service multilocation commercial truck dealership representing the International, Hino,

6 - SoBran Inc. - Fairfax, Virginia - Amos L. Otis 764 employees Biomedical and environmental research support and security support $62 million 7 - Capstone Corp. - Alexandria, Virginia - William J. Moore III/Richard L. White 319 employees Defense support services, IT products/services $50 million 8 - Dynamic Concepts Inc. Washington, D.C. - Pedro Alfonso, president and CEO technology $50 project management and infrastructure and utility construction enterprise $50 million 9 - Advanced Systems Development Inc. - Alexandria, Virginia 0 Richard L. Bennett 225 information techology products/services $42 million 10 - DKW Communications Inc. - Washington, D.C.- Darryl K. Washington - 220 information technology and security services $40 million Compiled in association with Nation Business League of Greater Washington William Reed is a NBL of Greater Washington board member and publisher of “Who’s Who in Black Corporate America.” WI

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Ford Launches Men of Courage Motor Company Honors African Americans

By Stacy M. Brown WI Senior Writer Ford Motor Company is helping to kick off Black History Month by honoring African-American men and amplifying their accomplishments. The Detroit-based auto company kicked off its Men of Courage contest on Martin Luther King Day at the Reginald F. Lewis Museum in Baltimore and Ford officials have begun recognizing Black men whose primary goal continues to be strengthening their communities and creating positive change. The automaker also plans to host an event in the District with Mayor Muriel Bowser and others. “The goal is to help change the perception of African-American men, so the theory of change is that by helping to share real stories of good fathers, loving husbands and entrepreneurs where you create a sense of empathy in people’s mind which leads to change,” said Shawn Wilson, the manager of Multicultural Community Engagement for the Ford Motor Company Fund, the philanthropic arm of the Ford Motor Company. “This is a solutions-oriented program with three different components,” Wilson said. “The first part is to share stories, then create a vision for what they want the future of Black men in America to be and finally there is action where they support initiatives that positively impact the community.” Already, the program has the backing of such prominent individuals as rapper Big Sean, basketball Hall of Fame member Dave Bing and pop superstar Usher. The “Men of Courage” initiative consists of a national contest of inspirational stories from which Ford will select a winner to honor at the Ford Freedom Awards in Detroit on May 17. Officials at the Ford Fund are also developing a free online curriculum and teaching guide that profiles 20 prominent African-American men, a program that seeks to enable junior and secondary high school students to create visions for success.

The Jan. 18 event held at the Reginald F. Lewis Museum served to kick off the national contest and included officials from Ford, Baltimore Gas and Electric Company and 100 Black Men of America, all of whom convened a diverse group of 60 Black men ranging in age from 17 to 70 for a daylong forum of storytelling, visioning and developing plans for action. “Ford has a long history of supporting the African-American community and is a trusted source when it comes to building communities,” said forum participant Burt Jordan, who’s the vice president of Ford’s Global Vehicle and Power Train Purchasing & Supplier Diversity. “Men of Courage has the power to bring together African-American men in a way that will positively impact people throughout the country,” Jordan said. The primary reason Baltimore was chosen as the launch city was because of its rich African-American culture, Wilson said. “We [first announced] the program at the Charles Wright Museum of African-American History in Detroit. So, it made sense to launch at the place of another African American of prominence like Reginald F. Lewis,” Wilson said. “We do authentic community engagement. We relish our role

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of being a trusted community partner.” Wilson said the response has been nothing short of amazing. Participants at the Baltimore event have made more than 300 commitments to provide social and financial capital to projects honoring Black men, including support for a yearlong program at Reginald F. Lewis Museum around the theme, “Year of the Black Male,” which explores past, present and future issues facing Black men. Ford and other members have also pledged to help scale Shop Talk – a monthly panel discussion; the series was developed by Sebastian Jackson, a Detroit-based entrepreneur and owner of Social Grooming, an innovative barbershop and community meeting place. “I believe we have the talent and skills to solve today’s social challenges right in our own communities,” said Calvin G. Butler, Jr., CEO, Baltimore Gas and Electric Company. “Men of Courage is an important program because it provides support to those who are developing solutions and gives our young people a guide to how they can create a brighter future for themselves,” Butler said. For contest and program information, visit www.MenOfCourage.com. WI

5The participants at the Ford Men of Courage, Baltimore, stand with the “I

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By Sarafina Wright WI Staff Writer First lady Michelle Obama has vowed to come back next year after the president leaves the White House to be the host of an ever-so-important ceremony that recognizes the people who have a profound effect on young Americans. The second annual Counselor Awards honoring the 2016 School Counselor of the Year, finalist and state representatives commenced on Thursday, Jan. 28, at the White House. “I know first =hand the impact you all have on a child’s life,” Obama said. “You all have been someone who has pushed us and supported us. So many of us has got to where we are because of their (counselors) unwavering love.” The 2016 Counselor of the Year Katherine Pastor of Flagstaff

High School in Flagstaff, Arizona, won because of her creative school counseling innovations, effective programs, leadership skills and contributions to student enhancement. “Katherine created a FAFSA and College Application Day at her school,” Obama said. “She also is an adjunct professor at Northern Arizona University training the next generation of school counselors.” The finalist included Kim Reykdal of Olympia, Washington, Kris M. Owen of Pickerington, Ohio, Durenda Johnson Ward of Raleigh, North Carolina, Samantha Vidal of Franklin, India, and Robert Lundien of Kansas City, Missouri. In 2013, Pastor overcame a brain tumor diagnosis with a renewed energy to help her students fight through their challenges. “Our goal is to support the

students who are homeless, who has a parent in rehab and the student working a full time job,” Pastor said. “We want students to be confident lifelong.” Pastor asserted that throughout the country counselors are implementing programs to make post- secondary education more affordable and accessible to all students. The Counselor Awards are a part of the first lady’s Reach Higher Initiative, which aims to inspire every student in America to take charge of their future by completing their education past high school, whether at a professional training program, community college or a four-year university. “No child should be neglected especially on our reservations, inner cities, rural and economically deprived areas,” Pastor said. “We can help students achieve their dreams.” WI

5First Lady Michelle Obama speaks during a ceremony to honor the 2016 School Counselor of the Year at the White House on Thursday, Jan 28. / Photo by Travis Riddick.

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Russell Simmons Brings Water, Attention to Flint’s Plight

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By Roz Edward, National Content Director Special to the NNPA When business mogul and founder of the RushCard, Russell Simmons, arrived in Flint early Monday morning to deliver cases of bottled water door-to-door, he did so with a minimal amount of fanfare. Flanked by a handful of local reporters and several staff members, Simmons and his affable team carried case after case of Aquahydrate to eager and desperate residents. In total, Simmons and his team delivered 150,000 bottles of water to cardholders of the prepaid debit card and students at Flint Southwest Academy. Simmons partnered with Sean “Diddy” Combs and Mark Wahlberg (owner of Aquahydrate) to launch a relief campaign for victims of the Flint water contamination crisis, which includes a pledge of 1,000,000 bottles of water to the people of Flint. However, the congenial mood became increasingly somber as citizen after citizen recounted horrific stories of how the contaminated water has and continues to affect their health and compromise an already fragile quality of life, and wreak havoc on children whose damaging levels of lead poisoning have been diagnosed as acutely damaging to life threatening. The prognosis is not good for the citizens of Flint. “My heart breaks for the people of Flint who are being deprived of the most basic of necessities — clean drinking water,” said Simmons who hugged one teary resident as she shared her struggle regarding the health of her three-year-old son and one-year-old daughter. “My three-year-old can’t talk and my baby has been having (violent) seizures,” said one distressed mother. The extent of the water problem is appallingly evident. When 24-year-old Nakeyja Cade turned on her kitchen faucet to demonstrate how shamefully ineffective the state supplied faucet filters are, as supporters looked on in horror. Cade filled a small glass with tap water and placed a lead measurement device in the glass. The reading of 185 parts per billion in the filtered water sample far exceeds the 15 parts per billion action level set by the U.S. Environmental protection agency.

5Russell Simmons delivered water to the people of Flint, Michigan, while also

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“This is the third filter I’ve put on, and I just put this one on two weeks ago, but none of them have worked,” she explained. The lead filters distributed to residents and businesses in Flint have a National Safety Foundation International certification to treat water with up to 150 parts per billion of lead, although no amount of lead consumption is considered safe. Unfiltered water collection samples collected since late December have had readings reported as high as 4,000 parts per billion of lead contamination. “This is environmental racism and Gov. Rick Snyder should be hauled out of here in handcuffs. This would never have happened in Beverly Hills,” said Simmons, who implored that all parents have their children tested immediately for lead poisoning. “This has to do with not sending less fortunate and people of color less services. They were voters who did not vote for this governor, so they are less important to him.” “I didn’t know that things were this bad until two weeks ago. I just read in the New York Times yesterday that the water filters were working,” Simmons added. The Def Jam co-founder and ultra-successful business magnate is using his celebrity status to encourage other public figures to lead the way by both making donations to the residents of Flint and elevating awareness of the severity of the water crisis in Flint. “I know celebrities like Game, who donated 500,000 bottles of water and Puffy who donated a million bottles of water. Will Smith has made donations and I called Khloe Kardashian who wrote a check and tweeted about what’s going on here to her 40 million followers. And more people need to know.” Simmons chastised local corporations who operate locally, but have done little to help alleviate the nearly unbearable burden placed on the

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backs of residents. “You pay a cable bill and utility bills. They should respond to your needs and contribute to the relief effort,” Simmons said. Following the door-to-door water deliveries, which were later joined by civil rights attorney Benjamin Crump, who represented the families of Trayvon Martin and Michael Brown, and “Real Housewives of Atlanta” star and real life attorney Phaedra Parks, Simmons and Crump discussed with residents plans to file a class action lawsuit to hold parties involved in the water poisoning disaster accountable and to seek to make the victims of the water crisis whole. Crump said one of the items they would insist immediate rectification of is the replacement of lead pipes and infrastructure improvements. “This is way worse than Watergate,” Crump said. “People didn’t die from Watergate. These are our children’s lives at stake.” Both Crump and Simmons vowed to petition U.S. Attorney General Loretta Lynch to investigate which elected officials should be held responsible for the water crisis scandal. After a brief visit to Flint Southwester Academy, Simmons noted that Flint was essentially a food desert and again urged corporations to develop comprehensive plans for addressing nutritional needs in the community. Simmons also attended a rally at First Missionary Baptist Church where a standing room-only crowd awaited and where he was joined by a contingency of pastors and congregations from Detroit, including the Rev. David Bullock, Bishop Edgar Vann, Jr. and Baltimore pastor Jamal Bryant. “I’m here because I have to be,” Simmons said as he departed, “but I’ll be back with more help.” WI

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Celebrating African Heritage and Health By Stacy M. Brown WI Senior Writer February 1 not only marks the start of Black History Month, but for a Boston-based nonprofit food and nutrition organization, it’s the beginning of the fifth annual African Heritage & Health Week. The week-long observance was founded by Oldways, an organization formed to promote healthy eating and drinking by developing programs for consumers. African Heritage & Health Week serves to guide individuals to good health through heritage by using what Oldways officials said are practical and positive programs

grounded in science, tradition and real foods. “Washington, D.C. residents can celebrate African Heritage & Health Week by cooking up a heritage recipe in their home kitchens, hosting an African Heritage & Health Week event with the help of Oldways’ nutrition outreach materials, or trying out a new local, African heritage restaurant that features foods from the African Diaspora,” said Sarah McMackin, Oldways program manager for its African Heritage & Health Program. In an effort to help observers find restaurants in their area, Oldways has a Dine-AroundTown list on their website and

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also heritage recipes that can be made at home, McMackin said. Suggested African heritage recipes include those for Accara, which are crispy black-eyed pea fritters popular in West Africa; and Chickpeas, which have played an important role in African cooking ever since they were first cultivated by ancient Egyptians. There are also African heritage desserts including the popular “after-chop,” a fresh fruit salad with coconut, peanuts, and honey mixed together and loaded with flavor and nutrition which Oldways’ officials said makes an individual feel good about treating the sweet tooth after a meal. Local residents can follow Oldways on social media and share, repost or display any African Heritage & Health Week posts, McMackin said. “We’d love to see photos of African heritage cuisine from all of our follows,” she said, noting that individuals can use the hashtag #EatAfricanHeritage365 to share posts. “The past four years have seen a steady increase in awareness and participation, with unique community-engaging events popping up all over the country,” McMackin said. “Last year, we saw potlucks, group restaurant outing and educational seminars take place.” A new “Ambassador Net-

work” has been established this year and it’s comprised of teachers from the Oldways cooking class “A Taste of African Heritage.” The ambassadors have organized events in a number of cities including African Heritage Diet seminars at libraries and museums in St. Louis and Clemson, South Carolina; a class potluck in Houston and an information party in Lithonia, Georgia. “The ultimate goal of African Heritage & Health Week is to help educate people about the flavors and nutrition of traditional African heritage foods and eating patterns. Many people are unaware that, traditionally, African ancestors ate a plant-based, whole food diet that was extremely high in nutrition,” McMackin said. “We are trying to change that. Many of today’s healthiest foods have their roots in African heritage like leafy greens, millet, watermelon and flaxseeds, to name just a few. “By reaching back to traditional ways, African Americans and others can reconnect to a long lineage of healthy eating that has the power to heal, helping to claim health by reclaiming history,” she said. For more information about African Heritage & Health Week or for African recipes, visit www.oldwayspt.org. WI

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Important Dental Habits to Keep Your Child’s Smile Bright Submitted by AmeriHealth Caritas District of Columbia One important factor in a child’s well-being is hiding right under their noses — literally. It is inside the child’s mouth. Following good dental habits can help prevent certain sores and diseases in your child. It can even help improve his or her overall health. February is National Children’s Dental Health Month. Now is the perfect time to help your child develop good oral health habits. Use these tips to keep you child’s mouth healthy: • Until your child’s teeth start coming in, the inside of their mouths need to be kept clean. After feedings, wipe your child’s gums with a moist washcloth. • Once your child’s teeth start coming in, brush them 2 times a day — 1 time in the morning and 1 time at night with a soft-bristled toothbrush. • Replace your child’s toothbrush every 3 to 4 months. You can replace it earlier if it wears out. When you buy a new toothbrush or any other dental product, look for the American Dental Association Seal of Acceptance on the label. • Between 6 months old and 1-year-old, your child should have his or her first visit with the dentist. The dentist will help remove plaque from your child’s teeth and check for tooth decay. Ask the dentist if your child’s teeth should be treated with a cavity-fighting gel or fluoride varnish. After the first visit, be sure to schedule follow-up visits every 6 months or as often as the dentist recommends. • For babies and children, the American Dental Association recommends using a “smear” of fluoride toothpaste once the first tooth appears, until your child is 3. Once your child has turned 3, a pea-sized amount can be used. Be sure to have your child spit the toothpaste out instead of swallowing it. A child should be monitored while brushing his or her teeth until 6 years old for safety and to ensure they are brushing properly. • What your child eats also affects his or her dental health. Try giving healthy foods like fruits, vegetables, whole grains and lean meats. Drinking water throughout the day instead of sugary drinks is also important. It is best to limit sweet drinks and treats to special occasions. This is because our mouths turn the sugar and starches into acids. The acids can eat away at the enamel coating on teeth. Eating well and drinking plenty of water can help keep teeth strong and healthy. • Children should floss every day. Make it a routine for your child to floss before bedtime. After nighttime brushing and flossing, it is important for children to avoid foods and drinks with sugar. This can help prevent an acid attack on their teeth. • Children often copy their parents. Try making good dental habits a family routine. It can also help prevent the spread of harmful bacteria. For example, if a mom and child share a cup and the mother has an unhealthy mouth, the child can catch harmful bacteria from the mom. Give your child a healthy start early. Good dental habits should continue throughout your

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child’s life and into adulthood. There’s no age limit on practicing good oral health. If you have questions about your child’s dental health, talk to your child’s dentist. He or she can help answer any questions and give you tips to help keep your child’s mouth healthy. A healthy mouth is something to smile about. Remember these quick tips to help your child and family practice good oral health: • Brush teeth 2 times a day • Floss teeth every day • Eat healthy foods and drink water • Visit the dentist every 6 months • Replace toothbrushes every 3 to 4 months

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The first public charter schools opened in Washington in 1996, educating 160 students. Currently, 62 nonprofits operate 114 schools that educate more than 39,000 students living in every ward of the city. Students and families can choose from a range of programs like Montessori, language immersion, STEM, and much more. “For two decades public charter schools have provided quality school choices to families in Washington, D.C.,” said Scott Pearson, executive director of the D.C. Public Charter School Board. “In this time the School Board has never forgotten it’s most important responsibility: ensuring that every public charter school student receives a quality education. As we look ahead, I’m confident saying that DC’s public charter schools will continue to be part of the renaissance of public education in our nation’s capital.” To that end, the week of Jan. 24-30, known as National School Choice Week, has been set aside to celebrate this accomplishment. The public can also celebrate two decades of school choice with the District’s public charter schools on social media by using #DCcharterPROUD.

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DCPS PREPARING FOR “STANDING OVATION” On Feb. 1, DCPS will honor its 2016 Standing Ovation Award winners at the Kennedy Center for Performing Arts in Northwest. However, this year there will be a suite of new awards that include: • 2015 Teacher of the Year: James Cunningham, School Without Walls High School • 2015 Principal of the Year: Kim Jackson, Seaton Elementary School • 2015 School Staff Member of the Year: Phallon Lattimore, Marie Reed Elementary School • 2015 Excellence in Classroom Innovation Award: M. Kamel Igoudjil, McKinley Technology Education Campus • 2015 Excellence in Service Award: Constance Thayer, Beers Elementary School • 2015 Excellence in School Innovation Award: Burrville Elementary School • 2015 Excellence in Family Engagement Award: C.W. Harris Elementary School • 2015 Excellence by an Academic Leadership Team Award: H.D. Cooke Elementary School These winners, along with DCPS’ Rubenstein Award winners, will be awarded $230,000 in cash prizes. The prizes and Standing Ovation are made possible by the generosity of Alice and David Rubenstein.

STATE DIPLOMA APPROVED The D.C. State Board of Education has overwhelming approved the awarding of a State Diploma for adult students. The diploma, which was approved at SBOE’s Jan. 20 meeting, will be awarded to individuals who’ve passed the General Education Development exam since January 2014, or completed the National External Diploma Program. “I couldn’t be more proud of my colleagues tonight,” said Ward 8 SBOE member Tierra Jolly. “The State Diploma will have an immediate and lasting impact on District residents.” At this time, more than 60,000 District residents lack a high school diploma, and the passage of the State Diploma reflects the belief that a state credential may reduce barriers to economic or educational opportunity. The SBOE conducted extensive public engagement on

the issue, and heard testimony from many adult education students and community members about the need for this credential.

HEALTH EDUCATION STANDARDS The DC State Board of Education will host several town hall meetings to discuss recently-released health education standards for District of Columbia students. Each meeting will begin with a presentation from the Office of the State Superintendent of Education about the new standards. Members of the public will have the opportunity to ask questions related to the standards. The SBOE approved the current version of the Health Education Standards in 2007. Since then, changes in education standards, and data on District students’ health outcomes show a pressing need for more robust health education standards. The first of these town halls, which focused on bullying and gun safety, was held Jan. 27at the Watha P. Daniel Shaw Library in Northwest. A second meeting will be held from 4:30 to 6 p.m., Feb. 10 at 441 4th St. NW, 11th floor, and will be co-hosted by the Student Advisory Committees of the SBOE and the Public Charter School Board. This town hall is designed as a forum for District students, and students of all ages and grades are welcome to attend.

ABW INITIATIVE, EXPOS A team of dedicated staff members are in place to support seniors at Anacostia, Ballou, and Woodson High Schools. The new project called the “A/B/W Initiative!” includes on-site college and career coordinators at each of these schools, as well as a central office staff who are available and committed to assist and support seniors to create a plan to succeed in college and careers after graduation. Upcoming events include: Thursday Feb. 4 - Anacostia College & Career Expo Wednesday Feb. 10 – Ballou College & Career Expo Wednesday March 23 – Woodson College & Career Expo WI

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NNPA Foundation Launches New STEM Program By Sam P.K. Collins WI Contributing Writer @SamPKCollins The U.S. Department of Education says the number of jobs in most STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics)-related fields will increase by more than 40 percent by the end of the decade. Such a prediction has prompted calls for educators and community institutions to better equip young people for an increasingly technological society. Members of the National Newspaper Publishers Association (NNPA) recently accepted that challenge, announcing the launch of a program that aims to boost interest in STEM among African-American youth through events, enrichment activities and connections with industry pioneers. Nearly 100 publishers, editors and newspaper staffpersons learned about what’s known as “STEM Reach 2020” during NNPA’s mid-winter conference in Miami last week. “This is the first time that a national newspaper organization is launching a STEM project for our children,” award-winning chemical engineer Dr. Thomas Mensah said. Last year, Mensah and NNPA Foundation board members met in Washington, D.C. for the first of several meetings about “STEM Reach 2020,” which he described as an attempt to increase Black scholastic achievement and show children of African descent that what they’re learning in school has practical use in their daily lives. During a Jan. 28th keynote address at the Mayfair Hotel and Spa in Miami, Mensah explained how his embrace of math and science helped him develop fiber optic technology – a laser-based transmission medium used for the high-speed internet platform that supports the use of computers and smartphones globally. He also explained his involvement in the creation of special drone technology for the U.S. government – a feat he stressed would resonate with members of a generation heavily exposed to video games. Mensah, currently president and CEO of Georgia Aerospace Systems Manufacturing Incor-

porated, a nanotechnology and composites company based in Atlanta, later revealed the components of the burgeoning program which includes eight more events throughout the year, three of which will be held during NNPA gatherings in Houston and D.C. On these field trips, children will meet other scientists of color and take part in robotics and other hour-long STEM-related activities inspired by curriculum created by NASA. “It’s important that young people see someone who looks like them do extraordinary things in science and engineering,” Mensah added. “During our sessions, we’ll demonstrate how their cell phones function and how they can build robots. We can reach them at an early age by relating their STEM subjects to products they use every day.” An analysis of American Community Survey data showed that aging among the national STEM labor population will soon outpace that of other industries within 10 to 20 years, signaling the need for a strong pipeline of young talent. While less than 20 percent of STEM workers are 55 years or older, members of this group account for the majority of STEM employees in some industrialized cities including Arlington, Texas, Tulsa, and Detroit. Experts note that this upcoming generation of STEM workers will be more ethnically diverse than previous groups. The NNPA Foundation’s collaboration with Mensah counts among a host of efforts by the Black media organization’s human development arm to leverage the Black press’ grassroots presence in the community and help people of African descent take advantage of a growing demand for labor. Other projects under consideration will tackle human trafficking and food justice. For this particular endeavor, members of the NNPA Foundation said they hope to raise a minimum of $500,000 throughout the remainder of the year with the help of nine sponsors, each of whom will contribute $50,000. Kimberly Johnson, executive director of the NNPA Foundation, said she relished an oppor-

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tunity to spark young people’s interest in technology and connect them with Black professionals who can mentor them through internships and job placement. “The Black press reaches communities that other media outlets aren’t tapping into. This collaboration addresses the reality that there are Black people doing phenomenal things all around the world. If there’s no one to tell the story, it’s as if it’s not happening at all. We owe it to ourselves and our community to tell our own stories,” Johnson said. “We want to see a significant increase in women and people

of African descent who are pursuing degrees and employment in the STEM field,” she added. “Right now, young people enjoy using technology but may not understand how it can translate into a [better] quality of life. We want to help them understand that they’re utilizing STEM whether they know it or not.” The future of STEM education for young people of African descent especially stands as an issue of great importance to Tyra M. Metoyer, a representative of the American Petroleum Institute, a “STEM Reach 2020” sponsor. She counted among the dozens of people who listened to Mensah’s presentation.

“Too few people know of Dr. Mensah and what he has accomplished. That’s why it’s important to let young people know that almost anything they do in the future will be linked to science, technology, engineering and math,” Metoyer said. “My 2030 workforce is currently in middle schools. This partnership will help us better figure out how to reach millennials. That’s the challenge. How do we do a better job of paying respect and homage to those who paved a path while motivating the next generation of scientists, engineers and Dr. Mensahs?” WI

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CAPTURE THE MOMENT NNPA CONFERENCE MEMORIES Publishers, editors, special guests and supporters of the Black press gathered in Miami, Jan. 27 - 30 for a conference that addressed ways for the National Newspaper Publishers Association [NNPA] to increase its readership nationwide, while telling stories about the Black community that are often ignored by mainstream publications. / Courtesy photos

Participants at the NNPAâ€™s Mid-Winter Conference were entertained, educated and enlightened during several days that looked at ways to incorporate social media into the offices and workflow of over 200 Black-owned publications across the U.S.

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Remember the Times through Film By Sarafina Wright WI Staff Writer @dreamersexpress Documentaries are a great source of information and entertainment especially for Black History Month – a time of reflection and celebration. Here are a

few time capsules put together on film to illustrate an era in American history where the Black experience reached momentous lows and historic highs. The Nine Lives of Marion Barry: Get an inside look into one of the District’s most beloved politicians even after sex, drugs and prison. Released in 2009, filmmaker Toby Oppenheimer follows the Ward 8 councilman during his run for reelection while getting insight from the man himself on his storied past. The Black Power Mixtape: From 1967 to 1975, Swedish journalists stationed in America documented through their own lens the Black Power movement.

The film features rare footage and interviews with the likes of Stokely Carmichael, Angela Da-

vis and Kathleen Cleaver. Released in 2011, it can currently be streamed on Netflix. 4 Little Girls: Produced by filmmaker Spike Lee in 1997, this riveting story gives context and background to the murders of four African-American girls attending Sunday school in Birmingham, Ala. in September of 1963. This feature went on to receive an Academy Award nomination for “Best Documentary.” Venus and Serena: Two sisters from Compton, Calif. have made tennis history while breaking glass ceilings. Follow their story from the beginning in Compton as they share the good, bad and the unpredictable. Now streaming on Netflix see how the Williams girls dominated the highly affluent sport paying the

ultimate price. Eyes on the Prize: The ever popular always relevant 14-hour documentary developed into a two-part series for PBS continues to be a teaching tool about the American Civil Rights Movement. The feature explore historic actions such as Brown v. Board of Education, the March on Selma and the Freedom Riders. Editor’s Note: Add one more must see film during Black History Month with the 10-episode miniseries, The People v. O.J. Simpson: American Crime Story, which premiered on television on the FX channel on Tuesday, Feb. 2. Oscar-winning actor Cuba Gooding, Jr. 48, tackles the role of the fallen gridiron legend, Simpson. WI

Informer Prepares for Visit to Baltimore 6th Annual Heritage Tour Continues a Tradition By D. Kevin McNeir WI Editor It’s hard to believe that almost a year has passed since several busloads of District residents enjoyed a fact-filled motor-coach and walking tour to Annapolis to learn more about the many contributions Blacks have made to the historic Maryland city nestled along the Chesapeake Bay for more than 350 years. But once again, final plans are being made for the sixth annual Washington Informer African American Heritage Tour – switching the venue this year from Annapolis to Baltimore. The tour will depart from THEARC in Southeast on Saturday, Feb.13 at 8 a.m. Ron Burke, Washington Informer advertising and marketing director, said the tour’s importance rests in its goal of connecting the community to its culture. “We often take people to places right in their own backyards that have a rich history – a history that a lot of folks don’t know,” he said. “When we started the tour six years ago we wanted to help make those connections so that our community would learn more about our culture and the contributions we’ve made here in the Greater Washington Area. In addition, the tour allows our sponsors to interact at the grassroots level with people with whom they do business.” Empowerment Temple Church will be the first stop on the tour. As the day continues, eager history buffs will visit the Reginald Lewis Museum, the Great Blacks in Wax Museum, the Billie Holiday Monument and even follow the Baltimore Heritage Trail. Tour guides will be on hand to tell the story of life in Baltimore and how Blacks have long shaped that proud history. Washington Informer publisher, Denise Rolark Barnes, said today’s youth need even more opportunities to learn Black history. “The city of Baltimore has a lot to offer and with the racially-charged issues that residents there have recently faced and continue to face, we thought it particularly important to take our tour there,” she said. “When I was in school America was in the heat of the civil rights movement and children learned about Black history in classes and at home. That’s not the case anymore. In a sense, the Washington Informer fills in that blank for youth and adults and we do it 365 days a year,” Rolark Barnes added. WI

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Ballerina Misty Copeland Makes D.C. Appearance By Eve M. Ferguson WI Contributing Writer She came into town quietly with no fanfare or media alert. She came to play her part in her company’s production of “The Sleeping Beauty.” But the preponderance of young Black girls in the audience made it clear that this was not your usual performance by the American Ballet Theatre in Washington. It was a rare opportunity to see the great Misty Copeland dance. And while she didn’t appear until the final act of the three-act ballet, with iconic music by Peter Ilyitch Tchaikovsky, the African-American community came out for the Sunday matinee, her last of three appearances at the Kennedy Center by the ABT, to support their ballerina. She didn’t disappoint gliding

and twirling effortlessly across the stage, hitting her signature unwavering and lengthy arabesques as Princess Florine in the Wedding Scene of the muchloved fairytale. Misty Copeland’s story is one that has endeared her to the entire nation. A young Black girl, living in a motel room with five siblings and a single mother, makes the grand leap to a place where her talent, excellence and discipline have paid off. Her sculptural, muscular physique landed her on the cover of Time magazine and Essence magazine last year. Then, on June 30th, the American Ballet Theatre promoted her to the role of principal dancer, making her the first African-American woman in the company’s 75-year history to ever hold that title. Her 2014 autobiography, “Life in Motion” has been optioned by

New Line films, and a documentary about her life, “A Ballerina’s Tale,” was released last fall. She also announced that she will team up with writer Tracy Oliver to create a drama about aspiring dancers. And that is not to even mention the ads she did for Under Armour, showing that a 5’2” woman can be as strong as a football player. “Every time I dance, I’m trying to prove myself to myself,” Copeland has said. “The way that dance came into my life was very unexpected. I was 13-years-old living in a motel with my single parent, my mother, and five of my siblings. I never thought I could make a career out of something I enjoyed doing, something that I was passionate about, something that gave me a voice.” But she has been able to make a career, and a mark in history, dancing classical ballet. She has

been more than generous sharing her story with little girls across the country, with children in Rwanda and with Americans who might not have any commonalities with her background or her struggles. “There’s just been a whole slew of African-American women who have just really pushed me and motivated me during those times that I didn’t know if I could do it,” Copeland said in her Time mini-documentary. “It’s important for me to set an example of what a healthy image is, what a ballerina can be – that she doesn’t have to be a White

woman that is real thin. That she can look like the world. I hope to see more diversity on the stage when I am 60-years-old watching from the audience.” The 33-year-old dancer, who was born in Kansas City, Missouri, and grew up in San Pedro, California, continues to inspire young audiences. And as they watched her, wide-eyed in rapt silence as she spun in her blueand-orange tutu, accompanied in her pas-de-deux by Gabe Stone Shayer, they hoped to become yet another Misty Copeland, now that the stunning dancer has flung open the doors for them to enter. She demonstrated to them with gracefulness and flair, that just like in a fairy tale, their dreams too, could come true. WI

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Kool & the Gang Still Waiting for Award What’s Holding Up Rock and Roll Hall of Fame? By Timothy Cox WI Contributing Writer BALTIMORE – More than 4,000 hardcore R&B fans filled the RamsHead Theater at the Maryland Live Casino in suburban Baltimore recently to witness the legendary sounds of Kool & The Gang. With more than 80-million records sold worldwide, one would casually assume that this successful band that spans six decades would have already been thrust into rock royalty – as members of the illustrious Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland. Unfortunately, that’s not to be. And during a post-concert interview with bassist/bandleader Robert Earl “Kool” Bell, he confirmed that the 52-year-old band has yet to achieve hall-of-fame status. He also seemed a bit disappointed and unclear as to why his group has yet to achieve such an honor. The group’s original drummer, “Funky” George Brown, who also helped found the group in 1964 in their hometown of Jersey City, New Jersey, seems equally unclear and despondent as to why the band has yet to be so honored within the ranks. In October, the band was honored with its very first Hollywood Walk of Fame – an achievement that “Kool” Bell says is a very welcome honor. “After all, we wrote a song called “Hollywood Swingin’,” so, it’s sort of appropriate that we would achieve this honor,” he said. In 2015, the group was also honored with a Soul Train Legend Award while being inducted into the New Jersey Hall of Fame. Along with his brother and tenor saxophonist, Ronald “Kahalis” Bell, a 10-year-old Kool Bell, along with their parents, Bobby and Mabel Bell, moved from their original hometown of Youngstown, Ohio, to Jersey City, “I was 10 when we moved from Ohio,” Kool confirmed after the Maryland show, while reflecting on a popular inner-city attraction known as Idora Park. In the early 1960s, the James Brown Revue would perform at the Idora Park Ballroom. Incidentally, as native Ohioans, the Bell brothers are part of an esteemed Ohio R&B fraternity. Such groups include The Ohio Players, The Isley Brothers, The O’Jays, Lakeside, Zapp and Roger

Troutman, Bootsy Collins, Phelps “Catfish” Collins, Howard Hewitt (Shalamar), Bobby Womack, the Ingram brothers, James (Quincy Jones) and Philip (DeBarge), Ruby and the Romantics, Phillipe’ “Soul” Wynne (Spinners), MidnightStar, Heatwave, Faze-O, Dayton, and New Horizons featuring the Thomas brothers. During their 90-minute casino performance on Jan. 17, the Kool Gang provided a nonstop 18-song set list that featured a diverse selection of the plethora of hits that have made them extra hall-of-fame-worthy. Especially significant were “Ladies Night,” “Celebration,” “Reggae Dancin,” “Jungle Boogie,” and the syncopated funk-retro tune from their early years, “N.T.” Fortunately, the show was booked exactly one week ahead of the blizzard. The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame lists the following criteria for induction: “To be eligible for induction as an artist (as a performer, composer, or musician) into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, the artist must have released a record, in the generally accepted sense of that phrase, at least 25 years prior to the year of induction; and have demonstrated unquestionable musical excellence. We shall consider factors such as an artist’s musical influence on other artists, length and depth of career and the body of work, innovation and superiority in style and technique, but musical excellence shall be the essential qualification of induction.” Cecil Willingham, a longtime road manager for the band, noted that the group is “the most sampled band in R&B history,” topping even the Godfather of Soul James Brown. Willingham also said the group is currently “in talks” with hall of fame authorities and that an induction could possibly occur within the upcoming year. In an online video from 2013, group members visited the hall of fame facility, and following the tour, Kool Bell called the experience “beautiful,” adding, “We got to get up in here. They’ve got to show us some love.” Let’s hope Cleveland’s officials soon realize how much of an injustice that they are serving up by refusing to admit Kool and the Gang into the hall. WI

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5 Kool & the Gang’s original members are Dennis Thomas (from left), George Brown, Robert “Kool” Bell and Ronald Bell.

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The Black History Calendar is the brainchild of Mr. Black History, Charles “Chuck” Hicks and the DC Black History Celebration Committee which strives to recognize, celebrate and educate people about the contributions of African Americans in the arts, literature, politics and education not only in the U.S., but throughout the world.

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Black History Live With Culture Queen!

Story Hour at The African American Civil War Museum

Black History is World History and Culture Queen sure knows how to make it fantastically fun! http://www.pgcmls.info/website/event/1615242 PG County Memorial Library System - Spauldings Branch - 5811 Old Silver Hill Rd, District Heights MD - 10:30 - 11:30 AM

Is The Voting Rights Act of 1965 in Jeopardy?

Join us for an enlightening lecture by Jeffrey Rosen about the impact of the Court’s ruling on minority participation in the democratic process. http://dclibrary.org/node/51069 Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library - Central Library - 901 G St., NW - 6:30 PM

Humanitini: National Symbol, City of Neighborhoods

Humanitini is an exciting happy hour featuring conversations with panels of academics, culture curators, musicians, or experts for lively conversation and intellectual debate. http://www.wdchumanities.org/humanities-programs/humanitini-happy-hour/ Busboys & Poets - 5th & K Streets, NW - 6:30 - 8:30 PM

Film & Discussion: Rosenwald: A Remarkable Story of a Jewish Partnership with African American Communities

This program is for our youngest visitors and illuminates the Civil War to Civil Rights. http://afroamcivilwar.org/index.php - RSVP to education@afroamcivilwar.org African American Civil War Museum - 1925 Vermont Ave, NW - 11 AM

Exhibit: Carnaval: Celebrations Of The African Diaspora

The artists interpret this theme using their media. You don’t have to be African American to exhibit. http://www.pepco.com/community-commitment/be-a-good-community-partner/Pepco Edison Place Gallery - 702 Eighth St., NW - 12 - 4 PM - Tuesday through Friday

Opening Reception: Carnaval: Celebrations Of The African Diaspora

http://www.pepco.com/community-commitment/be-a-good-community-partner/pepco-edison-placegallery/community-calendar/ Pepco Edison Place Gallery - 702 Eighth St., NW - 5 - 8 PM

Free Folger Friday: Crime Writers on Shakespeare

Join authors James DeVita and Quintin Peterson in conversation about their Shakespeare-inspired novels “A Winsome Murder” and “Guarding Shakespeare.” RSVP to http://www.folger.edu/events/free-folger-friday-crime-writers-shakespeare Folger Shakespear Library - 201 East Capitol St., SE - 6 PM

http://www.archivesfoundation.org/event National Archives - William G. McGowan Theater - Constitution Ave., NW - 7 PM

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Ben’s Chili Bowl DC Black History Classes

DC’s rich, extensive and diverse Black history is offered every Saturday morning free of charge. Ben’s Chili Bowl - 1213 U St., NW 10 AM - 12 PM

Get the Word Out and March!

A collection of guided family activities and story time will be provided to help young children understand themes of the Civil Rights movement. National Museum of American History - 1400 Constitution Ave., NW - 10 AM - 2 PM

African American Pioneers in Aviation and Space

Rock Creek Civil War Roundtable: Black History Month Salute Video Presentation: “Aunt Betty and Ft. Stevens” by Marvin Jones. Rock Creek Park Nature Center - 5200 Glover Road, NW - 9:30 AM

Exhibit: Narrative in Black Identity Public Reception

Antonio McAfee, Tiffany Jones and Stephen Towns share their insights about painting and photography. http://arts.pgparks.com/page66681.aspx Montpelier Arts Center - 9652 Muirkirk Rd, Laurel MD - 1 - 3 PM

Portrait Story Days: George Washington Carver

Listen to a story about inventor and botanist George Washington Carver, then complete an art project. http://npg.si.edu/event/currentevents.html National Portrait Gallery - 8th & F Streets, NW - Education Center, Room E151 - 1 - 4 PM

Enjoy presentations, hands-on activities, and the chance to meet astronauts, fighter pilots. http://airandspace.si.edu/events National Air and Space Museum - 600 Independence Ave., SW - 10 AM - 3 PM

Science in Early & Medieval Africa

Genealogy Basics

Author Talk and Book Signing: Amina Hassan presents “Loren Miller, Civil Rights Attorney and Journalist”

Learn how to start your family tree journey with this introductory genealogy clinic. RSVP at http://aacwmgenbasics.eventbrite.com African American Civil War Museum - 1925 Vermont Ave., NW - 11 AM - 12:30 PM

Frederick Douglass/Harriet Tubman: Parallel Lives From the Eastern Shore

http://www.pgcmls.info/website/event/1172670 South Bowie Branch - 15301 Hall Road, Bowie MD, 20721 - 2 PM

Dr. Amina Hassan presenting her biographical work: “Loren Miller, Civil Rights Attorney and Journalist”. http://www.sankofa.com/bookstorecafe/calendar/ Sankofa Video Books & Cafe - 2714 Georgia Ave, - 2 - 3:30 PM

Jamie Stiehm discusses how Frederick Douglass worked by day under the sun and Harriet Tubman worked by night under the stars. DC Public Library - Georgetown Library - 3260 R St., NW - 1 PM

Searching for your Civil War Ancestor

Author Talk and Book Signing: March: A Discussion Featuring Congressman John Lewis and co-author Andrew Aydin

“Haiti” Children’s Book, “The First Black Republic” with Frantz Derenoncourt, Jr.

http://nmaahc.si.edu/Events/calendar? National Museum of American History - 1400 Constitution Ave., NW - 2 - 4:30 PM

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To RSVP at http://aacwmgenbasics.eventbrite.com African American Civil War Museum - 1925 Vermont Ave., NW - 2 - 3:30 PM Author Frantz Derenoncourt, Jr. will present his first children’s book on the Haitian Revolution. http://www.sankofa.com/bookstorecafe/calendar/ Sankofa Video Books & Cafe - 2714 Georgia Ave. - 4:30 - 6 PM

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Exhibit: Quotable Quilts: Artwork Promoting Peace

This Open House event will have an emphasis on celebrating African American History and will feature an exhibition of quilts created by John Eaton Elementary School 4th graders. info. sumnerschool@dc.gov Charles Sumner School Museum and Archives - 1201 17th St., NW - 9 AM - 5 PM

Museum’s 30th Anniversary Year Open House Kick Off

ACM Twelve Years to Treasure Tour

Families sign up for a tour of the exhibition Twelve Years That Shook and Shaped Washington, 1963-1975. http://anacostia.si.edu/Events Smithsonian’s Anacostia Community Museum - 1901 Fort Place SE, 1st Floor - 11 AM & 12 PM

Magical Mirrors Children’s Book Fair Event: Storytelling with Yasmin http://www.sankofa.com/bookstorecafe/magical-mirrors Sankofa Video Books & Cafe - 2714 Georgia Ave. - 9:30 AM

Open House event will have an emphasis on celebrating African American History. info. sumnerschool@dc.gov Charles SUmner School Museum and Archives - 1201 17th St., NW - 10 AM - 3 PM

Author Talk: “The Righteous Sin” - Book Launch w/ Author G.I. Berry http://www.sankofa.com/bookstorecafe/calendar/ Sankofa Video Books & Cafe - 2714 Georgia Ave. - 2 - 4 PM

Author Talk and Book Signing: Patsy Flectcher, Historically African American Leisure Destinations Author Patsy Fletcher discusses her new book. http://www.anacostia.si.edu/Events#/?i=2 Smithsonian’s Anacostia Community Museum - 1901 Fort Place, SE - 2 - 4 PM

Portrait Story Days: George Washington Carver

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“Haiti” Children’s Book, “The First Black Republic” with Frantz Derenoncourt, Jr.

Listen to a story about inventor and botanist George Washington Carver. http://npg.si.edu/event/currentevents.html National Portrait Gallery - 8th & F Streets, NW - 2 - 5 PM Author Frantz Derenoncourt, Jr. will present his first children’s book on the Haitian Revolution http://www.sankofa.com/bookstorecafe/calendar/ Sankofa Video Books & Cafe - 2714 Georgia Ave. - 4:30 - 6 PM

Exhibit: Little Rock Nine—Selected Objects

The Museum presents “Little Rock Nine—Selected Objects” in its American Stories Exhibition Space, Feb. 8 through May. http://www.smithsonianeducation.org/heritage_month/index.html National Museum of American History - 1400 Constitution Ave., NW - 10 AM - 5:30 PM

Reading Ranger Program

Join National Park Service Rangers every Monday for a fun and educational story time and craft activity. Mary McLeod Bethune Council House National Historic Site - 1318 Vermont Avenue, NW - 10:30 - 11:30 AM

Magical Mirrors Children’s Book Fair Event: Book signing & Reading w/ Cheryl Tilghman

Bring the little ones and explore the largest collection of African-American children’s books in DC! http://www.sankofa.com/bookstorecafe/magical-mirrors Sankofa Video Books & Cafe - 2714 Georgia Ave.

2/9 Through Lincoln’s Words: the Target Oratory Festival

Sudents from 3rd through 8th grade classrooms across the metro DC area perform a selection of his most historic speeches on the Ford’s Theatre stage. http://www.fords.org/event/through-lincolns-words Ford’s Theatre - 511 Tenth St., NW - February 9 and 10 - 10 AM - 12 PM

The Legacy of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

The Rev. Dr. Calvin Morris, a contemporary of King, will preach at Oxnam Chapel. Lunch discussion will follow. www.wesleyseminary.edu Oxnam Chapel - 4500 Massachusetts Ave., NW - 11 AM

Magical Mirrors Children’s Book Fair Event: NSAA West African Dance Ensemble

The Social Life of DNA: Race, Reparations, and Reconciliation After the Genome Alondra Nelson

Sankofa Video Books & Cafe - 2714 Georgia Ave.

Dr. Amina Hassan discusses biography about Civil Rights Attorney Loren Miller

Join us with Amina Hassan, Ph.D. as she presents her new book, Loren Miller: Civil Rights Attorney and Journalist. http://dclibrary.org/node/51026 Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library - Central Library - 901 G St., NW - 6:30 PM

Alondra Nelson speaks on how the double helix fits into contemporary social issues around race. Register at www.archivesfoundation.org/events/ National Archives - Constitution Ave., NW [between 7th & 9th St.] - 12 PM

Discussion: Being Black And...Educator

DC Legendary Musicians

www.wesleyseminary.edu Oxnam Chapel - 4500 Massachusetts Ave., NW - 5:15 - 6:15 PM

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Artist Talk: Rik Freeman

A Matter of Justice: Mass Incarceration and Its Effects on African American Families C. R. Gibbs will deliver a presentation from his African American History and Culture Series. Capitol View - 5001 Central Ave., SE - 7 PM

Artist Rik Freemandiscusses his residency in Brazil and the influence Afro-Luzon culture on his work. anacostialibrary@dc.gov Anacostia Neighborhood Library - 1800 Good Hope Road, SE - 6:30 - 8:30 PM

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The History of the Addison Family

The Long Emancipation: The Demise of Slavery in the United States

African American Dressmakers & Designers,1860-Present

Join us as Christian Addison discusses the history and legacy of his family. http://dclibrary.org/node/50860 Benning (Dorothy I. Height) Library - 3935 Benning Road, NE - 7 PM

Ira Berlin offers a framework for understanding slavery’s demise in the United States. Register at www.archivesfoundation.org/events/ National Archives - Constitution Ave., NW [between 7th & 9th St.] - 12 PM

Artist Talk: Jay Coleman

Jay Coleman discusses the impetus for painting his Mayor 4 Life mural of Marion Barry in Anacostia. Anacostia Neighborhood Library - 1800 Good Hope Road, SE - 6:30 - 8:30 PM

The Art of Face Painting with Corey Morgan

Face painter Corey Morgan will give a talk on this art form from an African American perspective. http://dclibrary.org/node/50684 Capitol View - 5001 Central Ave., SE - 6:30 PM

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http://www.pgcmls.info/website/event/1423671 Greenbelt Library - 11 Crescent Road, Greenbelt MD - 7:00 - 8:30 PM

Is It a Challenge Today to Discuss Race in America, Publicly?

Chris L. Jenkins, Assistant Local Editor at The Washington Post, will discuss the topic and barriers to racial dialogue. http://dclibrary.org/node/51086 Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library - Central Library - 901 G St., NW - 6:30 PM

John Henrik Clark: High Priest of Black History Woodridge Library - 1790 Douglas St., NE - 7 PM

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Black History Live With Culture Queen!

FRINGE Music in the Library: Mind Over Matter Music Over Mind

Discussion: #BlackLivesMatter and How Dr. King’s Dream is Still Being Lived Today

http://www.sankofa.com/bookstorecafe/calendar Sankofa Video Books & Cafe - 2714 Georgia Ave. - 6 - 7 PM

Join Culture Queen, a Teaching Artist as she engages your children in motivating music, marvelous movement and super storytelling activities inspired by the Kings and Queens of Black History! http://www.pgcmls.info/website/event/1615243 Prince George’s County Memorial Library System - 9601 Capital Lane, Largo MD - 10:30 - 11:30 AM

The Rev. Heber Brown, III and the Rev. F. Willis Johnson will join the discussion. www.wesleyseminary.edu Wesley Theological Seminary - 4500 Massachusetts Ave., NW - 4 - 5 PM

The Underground Railroad in Washington, DC

Historian C. R. Gibbs will deliver a presentation from his African American History and Culture Series. http://dclibrary.org/node/46342 Dorothy I. Height/Benning Library - 3935 Benning Road, NE - 7 PM

Author Talk and Book Signing: On Art and History: The Coming – A Conversation with author Daniel Black http://nmaahc.si.edu/Events/calendar? American Indian Museum - 4th St & Independence Ave., SW - 7 - 9 PM

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No Fear Book Signing with author Marsha Coleman Adebayo

DC film screening and discussion

The twenty-minute video, Landscape of Power: Freedom and Slavery in the Great Dismal Swamp. http://www.sankofa.com/bookstorecafe/calendar/ Church of Scientology Fraser Mansion - 1701 20th St., NW - 6 - 8 PM

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Black History Month Quilt Making

Quilt making in the African- American tradition by embarking on a 2-week quilt making experience. http://dclibrary.org/node/50886 Bellevue (William O. Lockridge) Library - 115 Atlantic St., SW - 10 AM

Ben’s Chili Bowl DC Black History Classes Ben’s Chili Bowl - 1213 U St., NW - 10 AM - 12 PM

Artist Studio Tour

Portrait Story Days: Martin Luther King, Jr.

Listen to a story about Martin Luther King, Jr., then complete an art project. http://npg.si.edu/event/currentevents.html National Portrait Gallery - 8th & F Streets, NW - 1 - 4 PM

Princess Planet Craft Day

Make your own Valentine’s Day Cards with characters from Princess Planet. http://www.sankofa.com/bookstorecafe/calendar Sankofa Video Books & Cafe - 2714 Georgia Ave., - 2 - 3 PM

Black History Live With Culture Queen! @Expressions of a People Festival

Join Culture Queen as she engages your royal children in motivating music, movement and sustorytelling. http://www.culturekingdomkids.com Harmony Hall Regional Center - 10701 Livingston Road, Fort Washington, MD - 2 PM, 3:15 PM & 5 PM

African American Men Sing Songs of Praise We are sponsoring this city-wide Black History event. http://www.culturekingdomkids.com

http://anacostia.si.edu/Events? Smithsonian’s Anacostia Community Museum - 1901 Fort Place SE - 10 AM - 3 PM

Talk and Discussion: Community Organizing and Its Impact activism. http://anacostia.si.edu/Events#/?i=1 Smithsonian’s Anacostia Community Museum - 1901 Fort Place, SE - 1 - 3 PM

Project Create’s Family Art Day with Culture Queen!

Culture Queen is featured at February’s Family/Art Day! http://projectcreatedc.org Project Create Studio - 2028 Martin Luther King Jr. Ave., SE 2nd Floor - 1 - 4 PM

Like Men of War: Maryland & The U.S.Colored Troops in the Civil War http://www.pgcmls.info/website/event/1172672 South Bowie Branch - 15301 Hall Road, Bowie MD, 20721 - 2 PM

Michael W. Brookins and Friends in Concert

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http://dclibrary.org/node/46377 Capitol View - 5001 Central Ave., SE - 2 PM

Film and Director Q&A: Fly By Light

Reading Ranger Program

Park Service Rangers every Monday for a fun and educational story time and craft activity. http://home.nps.gov/mamc/learn/historyculture/places.htm Mary McLeod Bethune Council House National Historic Site - 1318 Vermont Ave., N.W. - 10:30 AM

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Abstract Art Project

Children will be able to make their own art of bright patterns and shapes. http://dclibrary.org/node/51004 Rosedale Library - 1701 Gales St., NE - 4 PM

Discussion: Being Black And...Artist (Music)

www.wesleyseminary.edu Oxnam Chapel - 4500 Massachusetts Ave., NW - 5:15 - 6:15 PM

American Slavery As It Really Was: Voices of the Ancestors http://www.pgcmls.info/website/event/1423672 Greenbelt Library - 11 Crescent Road, Greenbelt MD - 7 - 8:30 PM

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MOM², is an intrepid trio of improvising musicians each performance is an indescribable journey. http://dclibrary.org/node/51486 Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library - Central Library - 901 G St., NW - 12 PM

http://anacostia.si.edu/Events#/?i=1 Smithsonian’s Anacostia Community Museum - 1901 Fort Place, SE - 4:30 - 6 PM

23rd Black Love Relationship Ceremony, Peace and Love Summit The event features Music, Poetry, Videos and much more to heal relationship pain. info@AfricanAmericanHolidays.org

2/17

Film, Discussion, and Tour: Black Panthers: Vanguard of the Revolution

http://www.anacostia.si.edu/Events#/?i=4 Smithsonian’s Anacostia Community Museum - 1901 Fort Place, SE - 12 - 2 PM

Crime Prevention in the District of Columbia http://dclibrary.org/node/50685 Capitol View - 5001 Central Ave., SE - 6:30 PM

Black Explorers: 2300 BC To the Present http://dclibrary.org/node/51006

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Community and Collection Talk: The Spiral Collective

Annual Black History Month Featured Author’s Event

Thurgood Marshall Social Justice Resource Center Black History Lecture

Ben’s Chili Bowl DC Black History Classes

Poetry Open Mic Night At Annie’s Art Gallery

African American Pioneers in Aviation and Space

Josh Gorman gives an overview of the museum’s Spiral Collective exhibition then leads a tour and Q&A. http://www.anacostia.si.edu/Events#/?i=6 Smithsonian’s Anacostia Community Museum - 1901 Fort Place SE - 10:30 - 11:30 AM http://tmcsh.org The Thurgood Marshall Center for Service and Heritage - 1816 12th St., NW - 6 - 9 PM

The monthly Open Mic Poetry Night is a family-friendly, free. www.Anniesartgallery.net

90th Annual ASALH Black History Month Luncheon & Featured Authors Event http://asalh100.org/authors-book-signing/ - https://www.facebook.com/ASALH.BlackHistory/ Renaissance Hotel - 999 Ninth St., NW - 10 AM - 12 PM DC’s rich, extensive and diverse Black history is offered every Saturday morning free of charge. Ben’s Chili Bowl - 1213 U St., NW - 10 AM - 12 PM

Annie’s Art Gallery - 5814 Allentown Way - 6 - 9 PM

Enjoy presentations, hands-on activities, and the chance to meet astronauts, fighter pilots. http://airandspace.si.edu/events/heritage-days/african-american/ National Air and Space Museum - Independence Avenue at 6th Street SW - 10 AM - 3 PM

Film & Discussion: Black Panthers: Vanguard Of The Revolution

Black History Live With Culture Queen! @ African American Family Festival Join Culture Queen as she engages your royal children in motivating music, movement and super storytelling activities inspired by the Kings and Queens of Black History! http://www.culturekingdomkids.com Deerfield Run Community Center - 30000 Laurel Bowie Rd, Laurel, MD - 11 - 11:45 AM

Film,Food & Conversation. https://bp-dc.eventbrite.com/ Busboys and Poets - 14th & V Sts, NW - 6:30 PM

Grand Theft Africa: The Original Scramble for the Black Continent

C. R. Gibbs will deliver a presentation from his African American History and Culture Series. http://dclibrary.org/node/46342 Dorothy I. Height/Benning Library - 3935 Benning Road, NE - 7 PM

SWERV Magazine Celebrates the Jan/Feb 2016 Issue

Exhibits Discussion: DISTRICT & Twelve Years that Shook and Shaped Washington: 1963-1975 http://www.dchistory.org/events/district-12yrs-panel/ Carnegie Library - 801 K St., NW - 12 - 2 PM

Annual Mardi Gras Family Festival

http://swervmagazine.com/events/ The Bachelors Mill - 1104 8th St., SE - 7 - 9 PM

Enjoy live entertainment, face painting, mask making, storytelling, coconut art, parasol painting and more! http://anacostia.si.edu/Events#/?i=2 Smithsonian’s Anacostia Community Museum - 1901 Fort Place, SE - 12 - 4 PM

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Portrait Story Days: Maya Angelou

Learn about author, poet and civil rights activist Maya Angelou, then complete an art project. http://npg.si.edu/event/currentevents.html National Portrait Gallery, Education Center - 8th & F Streets, NW - 2/20 @ 1 - 4 PM - 2/21 @ 2 - 5 PM

Artist Talk with Barbara Frank and Cynthia Bickley-Green

Join influential artists Barbara Frank and Cynthia Bickley-Green as they talk about their careers. http://anacostia.si.edu/Events#/?i=2 Smithsonian’s Anacostia Community Museum - 1901 Fort Place, SE- 2 - 4 PM

African American Pioneers in Aviation and Space

Dr. John Henrik Clarke: High Priest of Black History

C. R. Gibbs, reveals the rich, but little known histories of African Americans and the African continent. http://www.pgcmls.info/website/event/1172669 South Bowie Branch - 15301 Hall Road, Bowie MD, 20721 - 2 PM

“The Greene Family Farm” Children’s Book with Author David Miller

Culture Queen’s Album Release & Music Video World Premiere Party

The Black Love Experience (Part Trois)

The Black Love Experience is a conglomerate of artistry and inventiveness geared towards natives, travelers, and fearless visionaries featuring performance artists, visual artists, independent creatives. blacklovedc.splashthat.com Anacostia Arts Center - 1231 Good Hope Road, SE - 7 - 11 PM

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Join us for the release of Culture Queen’s first children’s album “I Like The Me I See!” RSVP at www.culturekingdomkids.com Mary McLeod Bethune Council House National Historic Site - 1318 Vermont Ave., NW - 5 - 7 PM

This children’s book promises to be a wonderful experience for your child. http://www.sankofa.com/bookstorecafe/calendar/ Sankofa Video Books & Cafe - 2714 Georgia Ave. - 3 - 4 PM

Reading Ranger Program

Join National Park Service Rangers every Monday for a fun and educational story time. http://home.nps.gov/mamc/learn/historyculture/places.htm Carnegie Library - 801 K St., NW - 10:30 - 11:30 AM

Author: Dolen Perkins-Valdez

Award-winning author Dolen Perkins-Valdez will read from her latest novel. http://dclibrary.org/node/51521 Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library - Central Library - 901 G St., NW - 6:30 PM

Science in Early and Medieval Africa

C. R. Gibbs will deliver a presentation from his African American History and Culture. http://dclibrary.org/node/46342 Capitol View - 5001 Central Ave., SE - 7 PM

A Literary Celebration with the Birmingham Jail Players Birmingham Jail Players will recite works by notable black authors. http://dclibrary.org/node/50705 Palisades Library - 4901 V St., NW - 7:30 PM

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BLACK HISTORY MONTH Intelligence As A Career Path: A Black History Month After-School Program http://www.spymuseum.org/calendar - International Spy Museum - 800 F St., NW - 4:30 - 5:30 PM

Discussion: Being Black And...LGBT http://dclibrary.org/node/51521 Oxnam Chapel - 901 G St., NW - 5:15 - 6:15 PM

African American Teens in the Civil Rights Movement http://www.pgcmls.info/website/event/1423673 Greenbelt Library - 11 Crescent Road, Greenbelt MD - 7 - 8:30 PM

2/24 This Black History Month, Save Your Own History

In celebration of Black History Month, we invite families to attend this special presentation on preserving your history through personal archiving. Learn why personal archiving matters for Black History, and learn how to save: http://dclibrary.org/node/51569 Mt. Pleasant Library - 3160 16th St., NW - 6:30 PM

Panel Discussion: Black Georgetown Remembered

Black Georgetown Remembered chronicles and celebrates the rich but little-known history of the Georgetown black community from the colonial period to the present. Drawing on primary sources, including oral interviews with past and current residents and extensive research in church and historical society archives, the authors record the hopes, dreams, disappointments, and successes of a vibrant neighborhood as it persevered through slavery and segregation, war and peace, prosperity and depression. http://guevents.georgetown.edu/event/black_georgetown_remembered#.VpLm2jb8hfU Georgetown University - 37th and O St., N.W. - 7 - 9 PM

2/25 Thurgood Marshall Social Justice Resource Center Know the Law Series in Partnership with Coleman & Hearns http://tmcsh.org The Thurgood Marshall Center for Service and Heritage 1816 12th St., NW - 6 - 9 PM

2/27 Ben’s Chili Bowl DC Black History Classes

DC’s rich, extensive and diverse Black history is offered every Saturday morning free of charge. Ben’s Chili Bowl - 1213 U St., NW - 10 AM - 12 PM

Portrait Story Days: Langston Hughes

Listen to a story about Langston Hughes, influential poet and leader of the Harlem Renaissance, then complete an art project. http://npg.si.edu/event/currentevents.html National Portrait Gallery - 8th & F Streets, NW - 1 - 4 PM

Great Black Women

http://www.pgcmls.info/website/event/1172671 South Bowie Branch - 315301 Hall Road, Bowie MD, 20721 2 PM

Rhythm Cafe: The Life & Times of Sammy Davis Jr.

Local operatic talent Aaron Reeder will present the life and music of Sammy Davis, Jr. http://anacostia.si.edu/Events#/?i=2 Smithsonian’s Anacostia Community Museum 1901 Fort Place, SE 2 - 4 PM

Son Little

Son Little makes his Millennium Stage debut, performing his distinctive genre-blending songs. http://www.kennedy-center.org/programs/millennium/schedule. html?promotionno=217967 The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts 2700 F St., NW 6 PM

Film and Discussion: Ashes and Embers: A Screening and Discussion Featuring Ava DuVernay and Haile Gerima

http://nmaahc.si.edu/Events/calendar Natural History Museum - 10th St. & Constitution Ave., NW 7 - 9 PM

Behind the Scenes with Elizabeth Keckley

Lillian Garland will portray Elizabeth Keckley, a former enslaved woman who became a dressmaker and confidante of Mary Todd Lincoln. http://www.historicalfairfax.org/events Blenheim - 3610 Old Lee Highway, Fairfax, VA - 2 PM

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2/28 African Attire Day and “Taste of All Nations”

www.allnationsbaptistchurch.com All Nations Baptist Church - 2001 North Capitol St., N.E. - 11 AM

Black Inventions Party

Come in any day in the month of February, randomly choose an invention by an African American from our inventions bowl, and bring that invention or a photo of that invention to our Black Inventions party. http://dclibrary.org/node/51010 Woodridge Library - 1790 Douglas St., NE - 2 PM

Author Talk and Book Signing: Keith Clark: The Radical Fiction of Ann Petry

Ann Petry, American novelist, became the first black woman writer with book sales topping a million copies. http://anacostia.si.edu/Events#/?i=3 Smithsonian’s Anacostia Community Museum - 1901 Fort Place, SE - 5 - 7 PM

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Bringing Together Conscious Afrikans Across Generations. This multi-generational community event is held every fourth Sunday. http://adinkrastudios.com Adrinka Cultural Arts Studio - 3808 34th Street, Mt. Rainier, MD - 2 - 6 PM

Reading Ranger Program

Join National Park Service Rangers every Monday at 10:30 a.m. at the Mary McLeod Bethune Council House National Historic Site for a fun and educational story time and craft activity. Reading Ranger programs are geared toward children under 5 years old and their caregivers. We hope you can join us for this celebration of individuality, diversity, and laughter. These events are free and are open to the public. All children must be accompanied by an adult. On-site parking for these events is limited. http://home.nps.gov/mamc/learn/historyculture/places.htm Mary McLeod Bethune Council House National Historic Site 1318 Vermont Ave., NW - 4:30 - 5:30 PM

A Season of Remembrance: A Survey of African American Sacred Places and Spaces

In celebration of 2016 African American History Month, noted historian C. R. Gibbs will deliver a presentation from his African American History and Culture Series. http://dclibrary.org/node/46342 Capitol View - 5001 Central Ave., SE - 7 PM

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OPINIONS/EDITORIALS EDITORIAL

Black History Month – Our Time to Celebrate, Reflect and Learn Every February, Blacks across the U.S. remember their ancestors and the countless contributions they have made to improving life in the U.S. and around the world. Here in the District we do the same and with an impressive array of programs, conversations, artistic displays and other events that celebrate our culture and creativity. It’s important to remember that while mainstream America often negates and ignores our culture, we continue to be the spokespersons and advocates for our own history. Sometimes we’re the only ones that tell the story – and tell it without bias. Being Black in America has never been easy. In fact, it’s sometimes been a downright nightmare, with this country’s history of legalized slavery and the aftermath of Jim Crow, prejudice and racism. But we don’t need to tell you that. You already know that disturbing truth. But we have survived. And we have even found ways to thrive. How? Because people like Harriet Tubman, Frederick Douglass, Rosa Parks, Sojourner Truth, Ida B. Wells, John Senstacke, and so many others had the courage to face insurmountable odds in order to secure true rights, justice and equality for their own people. And they were willing to pay the price – if necessary – to improve the quality of life for future generations. Still, Black History Month isn’t just a time when Blacks gain a new sense of history and self. Other Americans can also benefit by joining us in this annual pilgrimage. The point of Black History Month, an idea developed by the incomparable Dr. Carter G. Woodson, remains the same: to address the miseducation of “the Negro” (as Woodson cited) in a quest that will never end. Woodson, born in 1875 in rural Virginia, devoted his life to education, returning to his community after securing his doctorate from Harvard University in 1912 (the second Black to do so, following W.E.B. DuBois). In 1926, Woodson founded Black History Week, choosing February because many Americans did not know that the 13th Amendment that freed the former Africans, had been signed in January 1865. He chose the second week in February in honor of Frederick Douglass and Abraham Lincoln. In today’s fast-paced world, we rarely take the time to pause, reflect and smell the roses. We’re more attuned to connecting with our high tech gadgets that give us blips and headlines about the world. But if we don’t take time to remember the past and honor it, we are prone to relive an inglorious past where Blacks were held back, locked up, discouraged and denied. It’s a new day. But far too many of our people continue to barely exist. They still lack access to securing the American Dream. And their children, and their children’s children face the same troubling odds where failure is the norm and success serves as an anomaly. We can do better. But only if we take to heart the lessons that our ancestors taught us. Learn something new this month about our culture. Share what you’ve learned with others. And then, live each day, all 365 days of the year, with the goal of learning and transmitting even more knowledge. The spirits of our ancestors continue to cry out to us. Can you hear them? By the way, don’t believe the hype. Before whites left their caves for more comfortable dwellings, Blacks in Africa were maintaining schools, libraries, circumnavigating the globe, performing a myriad of medical treatments and ruling formidable kingdoms. Their history (that is the history of whites) begins with our history. WI WWW.WASHINGTONINFORMER.COM

Proud to be a Prince George’s Resident I am hoping that what was said in your article, “MGM Touts Resort, Jobs as Opening Approaches,” [January 28, 2016 edition] bears out to be truthful, because if so, this is something Prince George’s County can really be proud of. There are so many residents who need to be able to find meaningful employment, and being able to work for a company like MGM National Harbor could be life changing. Unfortunately for many of us, promises have been broken before and what is said in the media doesn’t always pan out to be true in real life. I’ve driven past the construction site many times and watched as the building has taken shape and it’s very impressive. And after reading William J. Ford’s article, I got very excited, not because I’m a big-time gambler, but because I just want to be able to go to the restaurants and concerts and things. This project makes me feel really good to be a resident of Prince George’s County, and it shows the world that we can accomplish anything we want to do. Next, let’s get the new FBI complex built in the county. Kenneth Long Oxon Hill, MD

Wal-Mart – Liar, Liar, Liar My daughter always warned me against being so pro-Wal-Mart. I felt that a Wal-Mart store would be good for certain neighborhoods, especially east of the river, where they promised to build a store. I believed that WalMart would fill a much-needed role when it came to residents having the ability to shop for groceries and other utility items that are not readily available in their neighborhood. She said she would never shop at a Wal-Mart because management could not be trusted when dealing with their employees. Well as it turns out that’s not the only thing they are not to be trusted for. Your article by Leanna Cammins in the January 28th edition, “City Seeks Ways to Replace Wal-Mart,” illustrates just how devastating Wal-Mart’s decision not to build in Ward 7 is. Personally, I think its decision is criminal, and the District should sue them. They got two stores in neighborhoods that they really wanted on the promises that they would build two more, and then they pull out before they build the other two – let’s take them to court. But like what they said in the article, “We can’t wait.” Here’s hoping someone like a Target signs on to replace Wal-Mart. They have the same type of store, and I believe their stores would be very successful, while illustrating that Wal-Mart’s business decision was a bad one. Peter Cambridge Washington, DC

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By William Spriggs

Blacks More than Economic Bystanders As we reflect on Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy, we think about African-Americans as agents of history. Well-documented gaps in unemployment rates and earnings, poverty and wealth too often lead to viewing African-Americans as bystanders to America’s economy. At worse, there is a tendency to observe the gaps in economic success and blame African-Americans for being disengaged and not trying to respond to clear economic realities

– a lack of investment in education, skills, training and personal saving. But a clear and fair understanding of King’s legacy is that in fact African-Americans have been fully aware of the barriers they face to success and have been steadfast to struggle to remove them. Indeed, King was assassinated during a campaign by Black sanitation workers in Memphis to exercise their right to organize, strike and demand fair wages, a key theme of American worker advancement during the first 80 years of the last century and one repeated this Dr.

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King Holiday by airport workers demanding a living wage. The lack of wealth in the African-American community is wellknown. The median net wealth of White households is 12.2 times greater than that of Black households. The difference in wealth does not grow smaller when comparing White and Black households headed by college graduates or when controlling for differences in income. Because the easy answers like education and income differences don’t explain the wealth gap – which measures accumulated

savings over multiple generations – the fall back is often to blame the savings behavior of Blacks. And, here, old stereotypes of African-Americans being profligate can easily substitute for documentation. This is why those early years after emancipation are key in addressing the deep history of African-Americans as their own agents. During the Civil War, African-American leaders, most famously Frederick Douglass, campaigned hard to have Black soldiers officially sworn into the fight to end slavery. With

issuing the Emancipation Proclamation, Lincoln also finally signed on that in 1863 not only would slaves in the rebellious states be free, but African-American men would join the United States Army and Navy in quelling the Southern revolt. Close to 180,000 black men signed up as official members of America’s Armed Forces to defend the Constitution of the United States against all enemies foreign and domestic. They became the largest paid workforce of Afri-

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By Pat Maryland

Health Reform and Blacks: Progress, but Work to be Done The passage of the Affordable Care Act promised to improve the delivery of health care services in America — especially for historically disadvantaged communities that suffer high rates of chronic illness. The ACA has begun to deliver on that promise, but work still remains to ensure all who need health care in the most prosperous nation on Earth can receive it. Healthcare.gov is now available for the open enrollment

period through Jan. 31. It’s imperative that members of the African-American community take advantage of this opportunity to access the coverage and care they need. Some of the greatest gains in reducing the number of uninsured people in the U.S. have been realized in the African-American community, which has seen a 30 percent increase in those with health insurance. According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, nearly 8 million African-Americans now have access to critical preventive

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services, including mammograms and flu shots. The benefit is extended further for adults whose children up to age 26 can remain on their parent’s health insurance. That includes some 500,000 African-Americans. Now, our focus turns to educating and mobilizing groups where more work needs to be done, in particular with African-American males. Within this group, 43 percent suffer from high blood pressure, compared with nearly 34 percent of all white men. And Black males

are more than 30 percent more likely to contract lung cancer, even though their overall exposure to cigarette smoke (the primary risk factor for the disease) is lower. These rates are primarily attributed to affordability and limited access to care. Thanks to the ACA those limitations to care have been lifted. For those living in poor and minority communities, cost has always been a major barrier to care. However, access to care is now more broadly available, thanks to an expansion of Medicaid in many states, the Children’s

Health Insurance Program, and health insurance subsidies for millions of individuals and families. In fact, according to HHS, if more states took advantage of these provisions, upwards of 95 percent of African-Americans would qualify. Unfortunately, some states remain reluctant to participate, so access to coverage is limited to some who need it most. Another barrier to health insurance is lack of information. Therefore, our job – yours and

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By Benjamin L. Crump

Former Cop Daniel Holtzclaw Sentenced to 263 Years “Wrong is wrong: justice needs to be served” is a statement that my client Jannie Ligons made when she was interviewed shortly after Daniel Holtzclaw was found guilty of rape, forcible oral sodomy and other charges against 13 African-American women. Ligons, a 58-year old grandmother and day care worker with no criminal history, was one of the women sexually assaulted by Holtzclaw while he served as an Oklahoma City Police Officer. In 2014, Ligons made a complaint

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about Holtzclaw, which triggered a police investigation that ultimately led to his conviction. On Jan. 28, a jury responded by sentencing him to 263 years in prison. Holtzclaw misused his position and authority as a police officer for at least 15 months while he sexually assaulted 13 African-American women. It is truly courageous that Ligons even came forward against him, because most victims of sexual assault never report their assault. The case against Holtzclaw was by all counts ignored by mainstream media. Here, we

had a police officer preying on African-American women in one of the poorest neighborhoods in Oklahoma City and no one was paying attention. From the moment Ligons filed a complaint against Holtzclaw to when Holtzclaw was indicted to when he sat down for trial in front of an all-White jury, the media did a disservice by refusing to inform America about what had been happening in Oklahoma City. The role of the police department is to protect its citizens and property from criminal activity, enforce laws, and assist the prosecution in preparing cases against

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alleged criminals. However, there is an additional role and expectation where law enforcement should provide oversight and training to ensure that misconduct in their department does not occur. When it does happen, they have an obligation to investigate fully and ensure that there are real consequences. The crimes committed by Holtzclaw are too important to ignore. This man violated 13 women that he vowed to protect. In doing so, he also violated his badge and the trust that people within the community have placed in police. In 2012, President Barack

Obama issued a proclamation stating, “It is up to all of us to ensure victims of sexual violence are not left to face these trials alone…We must do more to raise awareness about the realities of sexual assault; confront and change insensitive attitudes wherever they persist…” Two years later, the White House Council on Women and Girls issued a report entitled “Rape and Sexual Assault: A Renewed Call to Action.” This report examined rape and sexual assault from numerous angles including the

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Standing on Sacred Ground: The Slocum Massacre Three unarmed Black men encountered a group of White men walking down a dirt road in Slocum, Texas, on July 29, 1910. Without warning and with no reason, the White men opened fire on the Black men. And for two days White men simply slaughtered Black people. Eight deaths have been officially acknowledged, but historians who have studied the Slocum Massacre say that it is likely that dozens more were killed, with some

saying as many were killed in Slocum as in Tulsa in 1921 (and those numbers range into the hundreds). The New York Times quoted William Black, the sheriff at the time of the massacre: “Men were going about killing Negroes as fast as they could find them, and so far as I was able to ascertain, without any real cause. I don’t know how many were in the mob, but there may have been 200 or 300. … They hunted the Negroes down like sheep.” History mostly swallowed the horror of the Slocum Massacre. Some descendants of those

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massacred pushed for official acknowledgement of the horror, but there have been efforts to cover up the carnage, with some in Slocum pretending that the Massacre never happened. It took more than a century, until 2011, for the Texas Legislature to formally acknowledge the massacre. A roadside marker commemorating the tragedy was just placed on Jan. 26. A local member of the Anderson County Historical Commission opposed the marker because “The citizens of Slocum today had absolutely nothing to do with what happened over a

hundred years ago. This is a nice, quiet community with a wonderful school system. It would be a shame to mark them as racist from now until the end of time.” E.R. Bills, author of The 1910 Slocum Massacre: An Act of Genocide in East Texas, says that there are more than 16,000 historical markers in the state of Texas. “The Slocum Massacre historical marker will apparently be the first one to specifically acknowledge racial violence against African Americans.” His book meticulously documents the Slocum facts, and asserts,

“Many white folks got away with murder”. Only 11 were arrested for their role in the massacre. Seven were indicted but none were prosecuted for their crimes. The eleven were only the known criminals. According to Bills, many murderers buried dead bodies on their land to perpetuate the cover up. The Slocum historical marker stands on sacred ground. There is much other sacred ground in these United States, ground that is soaked with the blood

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By George H. Lambert Jr.

On Track With the Greater Washington Urban League - Taking Back the Streets Not long ago, I was walking in Columbia Heights when I noticed three guys standing around, eyeing a young woman who was walking just ahead of me. As she passed them, one made a very crude remark, and his friends laughed loudly. Without considering the consequences, I inserted myself between the woman and the guys and asked them not to talk to my colleague that way. (In reality I did not know her.) For an instant it felt like the

incident could have gotten ugly, but fortunately it ended there. She thanked me and continued on her way. They were wrong and knew it. No one should have to endure this kind of harassment. My female friends tell me it happens all the time. Evidently, a certain kind of man has no other way of gaining attention, is immature and lacks the self-respect to keep his comments to himself. Brianne Nadeau, council person for Ward 1, is confronting the issue head-on. She recently convened a discussion, inviting public comment. “Street harassment,” she

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stated, “impairs the ability of District residents to move freely and safely and contributes to a broader culture of violence.” Council member Nadeau is onto something. Street harassment is real, and I applaud the people behind www.stopstreetharassment. org for calling attention to an issue that some might consider trivial. Unwanted verbal threats can be almost as harmful as violence itself. If residents of our community are intimidated as they walk down the street, they can’t be their best in life and we can’t be our best as a society.

I am concerned, however, that measures to reduce this ugly behavior could inadvertently be used as a pretext for another kind of harassment—namely, the harassment that African-Americans often experience at the hands of police officers. We have seen well-intentioned policies and laws go wrong before. Officials who want to stop drug dealing on street corners pass anti-loitering laws, but bigoted police officers take advantage of them as an excuse to stop and frisk young men of color. In Florida we saw the “Stand Your Ground” law protect the murderer

of Trayvon Martin. The innocent and the guilty alike are targeted for behavior that our white counterparts don’t have to worry about. Another example of the unintended consequences resulting from poorly thought-out policy is so-called broken-window policing of the 1990s. This theory held that by cracking down on such “quality of life” issues as graffiti, police officers could also bring down the rate of serious crime. What happened, we now realize, is that these efforts created a hostile relationship be-

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By Askia Muhammad

#OscarsoWhite vs. Diversity A full lifetime ago, when I was a sophomore at Los Angeles City College — writing a silly column in the school’s Collegian newspaper called “HNIC,” as in “Head Newsman in Charge”—I learned two lessons about public affairs and media. First, I realized that white supervisors — like Mrs. Lambeau, the school’s journalism advisor who permitted me to write a column under that moniker —

knew very little and cared maybe even less, about the nuances of Black culture, day-to-day life, lingo, or style. Second, I discovered that despite many golden opportunities — “auditions” I called them — clever-acting guys like me owned a place near the bottom of the American “mainstream.” Like I had done with my smug column title, I showed little reverence for the special “opportunities” which were handed me by the otherwise cruel world. Typically, I sold my chance to be pres-

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ident of the U.S. to a white kid at the elite California Boys State for $5 in worthless Boys State script money. At a young age, I was too smug for my own good. So it was when Mrs. Lambeau sent me to a college work-study job — paying the princely wage of $1.50 per hour, 15 hours per week — at the prestigious public relations firm Harshe-Rotman & Druck. The firm boasted offices in Los Angeles, Chicago, New York and Dallas. Famously, the firm handled much of secretive proceedings

surrounding the Oscars, the annual awards presented by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. Even though my job was in the company’s mailroom, I never came close to seeing any secrets. I was content to bask in the reflected glory of the first African American Best Actor award won by Sidney Poitier, as the servile handyman to a group of Hungarian nuns in the film “Lilies of the Field,” the year before my stint at the firm. Funny thing though, I never saw “Lilies,” though I de-

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lighted in Sidney’s (my friends and I always referred to him as Sidney) role in “The Long Ships,” in which he played a bold Moorish prince and military commander whose shock of hair resembled a street hustler’s “conk.” So, here we are 50-some-odd years after Sidney’s golden moment, and my own triumph in the mailroom, and there have been some notable victories by Black artists the movie industry in a number of categories — my

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The Pepco Holdings-Exelon Merger: Affordability, Reliability and Sustainability for DC. Monthly bills add up. It’s why as part of the Pepco Holdings-Exelon merger, the companies are providing over $25 million to offset distribution rate increases for residential customers through March 2019. The merger will also provide $14 million for a one-time direct bill credit – more than $50 per residential customer. For years, Pepco Holdings has supported the Salvation Army’s work to help DC families in need. Now the merger will make electric service more affordable for those families – and for all Pepco customers. We signed the petition to show our support. You can, too, at PHITomorrow.com.

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5Idris Elba holds up his two Screen Actors Guild awards while on stage at the Shrine Auditorium on Saturday, Jan. 30 in Los Angeles. / Courtesy photo

Diversity Reigns at SAG Awards

Winners Idris Elba, Viola Davis site Oscar Snubs By D. Kevin McNeir WI Editor The Screen Actors Guild [SAG] have long been viewed as one of the most accurate predictors important precursors to who will pick up the golden Oscar statue. After all, many of the members who are eligible to cast a ballot within SAG are also voting members within the Academy. However, this year there were several exceptions – winners who were ignored by the Academy and left off the list of Oscar nominees, including actor Idris Elba who took home an award for his work in “Beasts of No Nation.” The SAG Awards have always been more inclusive than most award shows, but the list of diverse winners gained extra attention this year after the Academy was slammed by critics, audiences and industry members for failing to nom-

inate one minority actor for this year’s Oscars. The large outpouring of disappointment led to the Academy announcing they would be reforming their group immediately to try and fix problems within the organization. Actors including Will Smith and directors like Spike Lee have announced their decision to boycott the award show ceremony. Host Chris Rock said he will rewrite the entire show because of the lack of nominations for Black actors. Some have said that the diverse winners at this year’s SAG Awards occurred because of the Academy’s snub. But actress Viola Davis, who won a SAG award for her work in Shonda Rhimes’ “How To Get Away with Murder,” said otherwise. “We’ve become a society of trending topics,” Davis said. “Diversity is not a trending topic. I see myself as an actor, no matter what’s going on in

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the business.’ Davis added that actors of color, whether the Academy decides to recognize their talent or not, will always “find a way to be excellent.” Idris Elba thanked the SAG for recognizing “Beasts of No Nation,” and then had a second opportunity to address his peers after winning for his work in the BBC drama, “Luther” – a role for which he’s been nominated numerous times at the Emmys but has never won. Carol Burnett was presented with a Lifetime Achievement Award and Leonardo DiCaprio captured the award for Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Leading Role for his work in “The Revenant.” Perhaps this will be the year that DiCaprio finally gets some recognition by the Academy. The actor has been nominated for the award nine times in the past. WI

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District Dancers among Stars in Ailey Troupe

Popular Artists Return for Annual Show in D.C.

By D. Kevin McNeir WI Editor The Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater opened their week-long show in the District, a tradition that has continued for 17 years, at the Kennedy Center in Northwest on Tuesday, Feb. 2

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– all with the expected pomp and circumstance and excitement that comes when the historic group takes to the stage. And this year, the show, which continues through Sunday, Feb.7, features several dancers who grew up and learned the fundamentals of their craft right here in the Greater Washington Area. Daniel Harder, who grew up in Bowie, and Samantha Figgins, a former student at the Duke Ellington School of the Arts and grew up in the District, both said they’re proud to call the District home. Harder, 28, joined the Compa-

ny in 2010 after paying his dues as a student and then dancer with The Ailey School and Ailey II, respectively – both proving grounds for those hoping to join the main Company as it tours the world. “I started dancing when I was a student at Suitland High School’s Center for the Visual and Performing Arts in Maryland,” Harder said. “My parents say I was always dancing – I was like the music video kid and I loved emulating Michael and Janet Jackson. That was the beginning of my love affair with dance.” Harder said failing to make the cut for an audition with dance

legend Debbie Allen actually worked in his favor. “She pulled me aside and told me that I had something special but I needed formal training,” he said. “I took her up on her offer to participate in her program in Los Angeles and I haven’t looked back. My family has been great and once they realized that dance was more than just a hobby for me, they gave me their total support. In fact, they’ve come to so many performances that everyone at Ailey knows them.” Figgins, 26, said she too has had the encouragement of her family.

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LIFESTYLE AILEY Page 28 Interestingly enough, all three of her sisters have made a living in the arts. “Watching my older sister work so hard and train and then successfully make dancing a career inspired me the most,” Figgins said. “My twin sister also dances. I guess I was born to dance. I know there’s nothing else I would rather do.” She said she’s excited about the new season which features several

pieces with a Spanish influence. Both dancers talked about a recent trip to the land of Nelson Mandela that they say changed their lives. “We went to South Africa last summer for the Company’s first time in 17 years and it was incredible,” Figgins said. “The children there were so open, giving and willing to learn. It was a blessing to just be there. Even the air is different. It’s three weeks that I will never forget.” The dancers tour for close to

eight months a year so they get to know each other in intimate ways. “We’re together a lot and it makes us kind of a family,” Harder said. “I think going to South Africa was great for all of us. Performing there was a real experience. But the best thing was working with the youth who shared their joy and passion.” Both dancers added that when they do have a little down time, they both enjoy cooking, entertaining friends and, of course,

sleeping. “This is a challenging way of living and many people who aren’t in the arts often fail to understand the commitment we make,” Harder said. “I try to get back home as much as possible because my family – well, they know how hard I’ve had to work – and they support me every day with their love.”

Figgins agreed. “Sometimes it gets a little lonely. Unless you’re dating or married to someone in the Company, it’s hard to maintain a relationship – especially because you’re on the road so long. I don’t like to start something that I can’t finish. But that’s okay for now. I guess I’m in love with dancing,” she said. WI

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Adult Coloring Catching On as Stress Reliever

By Stacy M. Brown WI Senior Writer At the D.C. Library in Northeast, there’s a sign posted that asks four intriguing questions. Are you a grown-up? Do you take “adult-ing” way too seriously? Do you miss your old pack of crayons? Are you ready to just unwind? Then, the kicker: Library officials invite grownups to join the Northeast Neighborhood Library Adult Coloring because it’s time to kick back, relax and be a kid again. Believe it or not, coloring for adults is all the rage and mental health experts and others said it’s a major tool in relieving stress. Laura Laspee usually has her hands full. “I love to color,” said Laura Laspee, who implemented an adult

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coloring program in Pennsylvania. “My grandchildren always want to use the color that I’m coloring with and they like to tell me where I can put colors on the page.” It’s an interesting concept to

be sure, but adults using coloring books to kick back, relax and otherwise rid themselves of any stress have become the norm. Recent headlines have supported that the trend has caught on. On December 28, Fox News titled a mind and body story with “Health benefits of coloring books attracting adults to childhood pastime.” Not to be outdone, on Jan. 6, CNN titled a health story, “Why adult coloring books are good for you.” Those stories were preceded by an NBC News health report on Nov. 10 titled, “Adult Coloring Books Going Mainstream.” “Its multi-fold because intergenerational studies have shown coloring reduces stress,” Laspee said. “You can compare it almost to yoga, it’s a good team building activity, it activates and engages the

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activity portion of your brain and it helps with hand-eye coordination. Overall, it’s a great stress reliever,” she said. Tracy Sagriff, a mental health blogger and owner of the web-based business My Grandma’s Teacups Custom Scrap booking and Paper Crafting, said the trend of adult coloring comes from research around art therapy as a means to reduce stress and anxiety. “When we color, our brain is able to make quick and decisive decisions that have an immediate solution. What color to use, how dark to color, the size and direction of strokes all give the brain an opportunity to problem solve without the stress of timeliness,” Sagriff said. Art therapy is also a respected form of psychotherapy and analysis, said famed Beverly Hills child, parenting, and relationship psychotherapist Dr. Fran Walfish. “Putting marker to paper is a way of expelling deep and powerful emotions. In my private practice, I utilize crayons and paper, large and small, by having children, families and even adult couples draw and color as a tool to dig deep and get inside the minds of each individual patient,” said Walfish, the author of “The Self-Aware Parent,” and a CBS News mental health expert. “Adult coloring is absolutely a growing trend and consumers are really taking to the idea,” Matthew Lore of The Experiment Publishing Group, said in a recent interview. “Not only is it calming and good for your health, it’s just fun. The de-

mand is increasing exponentially as the word spreads,” Lore said. The trend doesn’t seem to be letting up, CNN reported. Adults have long used crafts to unwind, but why coloring books? The network said it may have something to do with online access and the desire to unplug. Ordering a coloring book that suits adult tastes online is easier than walking into a bookstore where the only options have Barbie or Thomas the Tank Engine themes. Plus, everyone’s favorite online crafting hub, Pinterest, is a treasure trove of adult coloring pages, with themes ranging from nature and animals to classic paintings. Meanwhile, like children, adults need a break from screen time and many are rediscovering the analog pleasures of coloring inside the line. “I’m a grown-up, but I still love coloring books,” novelist Matt Cain wrote in a piece for The Guardian. “If I switch off the phone, computer and TV and concentrate solely on choosing the right shade of blue, avoiding going over the lines and slowly filing up my page with color, all my other concerns, I’ve discovered, fade to nothing.” Atlanta-based art therapist Susanne Fincher told CNN that coloring can lift the mood, reduce anxiety and relieve stress. “Art making is a powerful intervention,” she said. “Neuroscientific research has shown that through the use of art therapy, the human brain can physically change, grow and rejuvenate.” WI

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ARIES A party or gathering with friends from the past gives you the opportunity to

strut your stuff a bit. You’ve made tremendous strides and accomplished much in your life, so be pleased with yourself this week. Pass some of your wisdom along to others. Soul Affirmation: All that I need is within me. Lucky Numbers: 18, 42, 47

“The Family Tree: A Lynching in Georgia, A Legacy of Secrets, and My Search for the Truth”

TAURUS Do not throw a wrench in someone’s else plan and undermine their project to get ahead in what you are trying to do this week. Be peaceful and seek harmony in the relationships you have in your personal and professional life. You will go further than you think by helping co-workers and friends. Soul Affirmation: I get because I give. Lucky Numbers: 1, 16, 22 GEMINI This week your fortune will delight you in ways that you’ve never experienced before. Don’t be slow in sharing good fortune with others who helped you achieve what you have. Fill their coffers as yours are being filled. A wonderful gift to have is the ability to give to others. Soul Affirmation: The success of others is the investment I make in myself. Lucky Numbers: 7, 20, 55

by Karen Branan c.2016, Atria $26.00 / $34.00 Canada 304 pages

The skeletons in your closet don’t rattle around much anymore. Most of your family has long forgotten the secrets those skeletons represented, while the ones who haven’t forgotten have made sure they’re not discussed. And it might stay that way forever unless, as in the new book “The Family Tree” by Karen Branan, there’s a journalist in the family. As her ninety-year-old, still-feisty grandmother lay dying, Karen Branan hoped to record some of her G’mama’s recollections. Mostly, she got the usual things: schoolgirl hobbies, gentlemen callers… until G’mama mentioned a hanging that she had witnessed as a child. Branan tucked the story away in her mind, along with other hushed, whispered things that tickled at her memories. Then, nearly ten years after hearing that first hint from a dying woman who embellished her tales, Branan went in 5Karen Branan search of facts. What she discovered was something she didn’t want to admit. While there was always a certain amount of racism in Hamilton, Georgia, there was also evidence that blacks and whites mixed easily, especially in bedrooms and barrooms, and except when it befitted whites to use racism as a tool. That seemed to be the case in early 1912. Branan’s great-grandfather was town sheriff then, when his kin, a well-liked local white rapscallion, was shot dead on the front porch of a black woman’s home. Days later, the woman and three men went peacefully with the sheriff to jail; they had no reason to mistrust him because he didn’t arrest them. He took them in, he said, for their own safety and he seemed to have tried to protect them. But Branan discovered that the whole thing was contrived: in the end, the sheriff purposefully stepped away, shielding himself and leaving the prisoners unsafe. Around midnight on January 23, 1912, a mob marched the four through town and hung them from a tree - and life in Hamilton went on as usual until an unexpected faction put a stop to what became an escalation of violence … Reading “The Family Tree” is somewhat like looking for tomatoes in a field of weeds: you know there’s something worthwhile there, but you must possess patience to find it. You have to want to step over what you don’t need. Sadly, what you probably don’t need comprises much of this book: author Karen Branan digs up names, names, and more names, which serve to lay the territory in her memoir, but which become just fluff to anybody who didn’t live in Harris County, Georgia. That, of course, is the reason for the title, but it is overwhelming. The worthiness here lies in what you’ll read otherwise: actions that are incomprehensible today but shockingly common a century ago, heroism, legendary bravery, and a journalist who freely admits that she didn’t even know what she didn’t know. Now, for me, the latter outdid the former, but I was willing to wait for it to happen. You may not be; start “The Family Tree,” and you may become impatient. Or start it, and you may be rattled. WI WWW.WASHINGTONINFORMER.COM

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CANCER This week do not seek the “highest” source of information for your answers. Look towards a humble source for the truth about your vibrations this week. The ability to learn from any of God’s creation will lead to better answers than finite human knowledge will produce. Soul Affirmation: Truth is revealed in the smallest grain of sand. Lucky Numbers: 12, 23, 30 LEO This week your strong fortitude will be able to carry you though hurdles that you once perceived as insurmountable. Don’t begrudge your situation or begrudge others for what they have. You will become a better person when you overcome any stumbling blocks in your path. You will look back and count it as a milestone. Soul Affirmation: What life has given me is sufficient to any task. Lucky Numbers: 9, 10, 31 VIRGO One of your greatest talents and gifts is the ability to give freely to others. Exercise it this week with a passion. You are very timely when others are in need. Your capacity to be a stronghold for others is remarkable. The power of giving will always supersede the feelings of neediness. Soul Affirmation: Being there for others is a way of being there for myself. Lucky Numbers: 20, 25, 35 LIBRA Living in the past has been one of your favorite things, do it this week. Memory will give you clues to the answer to a pressing problem. Ask for help in finishing up the week’s work. Be diplomatic and you’ll get all the help you need. Pretending to be a little bit helpless can work to your favor. Soul Affirmation: My needs will be met if I just ask. Lucky Numbers: 34, 39, 41 SCORPIO There is a fresh discovery about yourself that you can make this week by taking a poll of friends. They are especially aware of your real self. It shines through on the surface of your life. Ask others what they see and listen well. Situate yourself so you’ll be ready for it. Soul Affirmation: I enjoy the love that others have for me. Lucky Numbers: 13, 53, 54 SAGITTARIUS It is amazing how a restless soul like you can button down when you have to. This week is the kind of week when obligations must be met. The best way to get it done is to think about it with only half your mind. Let the other half roam around restlessly like you like your mind to do. Soul Affirmation: This week silence speaks loudest and truest. Lucky Numbers: 2, 5, 15 CAPRICORN You’ve done a lot of things in life that no one has agreed with at the beginning. Finding agreement this week will be difficult, but it should not deter you from moving forward. Feeling sorry for your loneliness will discolor what you are doing. Be happy that you are alone. Soul Affirmation: I accept fate and see good in it. Lucky Numbers: 16, 18, 24 AQUARIUS You should know by now that trying to be in two places at once is very taxing to your nerves! Slow down a bit and trust that you’ll get what needs to be done accomplished. Give yourself a head start on all road trips so that you have time to enjoy the view. Soul Affirmation: Seeing my past clearly this week gives me a clear vision of my future. Lucky Numbers: 11, 30, 40 PISCES An afterglow surrounds you during the week, and you may not feel like getting immediately into work-mode this week. It’s okay to go with your feelings; the world will wait for a little while. Treasure happy moments. Soul Affirmation: Facing down challenges makes me feel good about myself. Lucky Numbers: 7, 25, 31

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UDC Defeats Wesleyan Men in Overtime, 97-93 4 UDC guard Omar Abbas drives past Wesleyan College guard Carey Quinn in the first half of NCAA Division men’s basketball action on Sunday, Jan. 31, at UDC Gymnasium in Northwest. UDC defeated Wesleyan, 97-93. / Photo by John E. De Freitas 6 UDC guard Erin Senegal goes to the basket for two points in the first half of NCAA Division II men’s basketball action on Sunday, Jan. 31, at UDC Gymnasium in Northwest. UDC defeated Wesleyan, 97-93. / Photo by John E. De Freitas

4 UDC forward Joseph Robinson gets around Wesleyan College guard Carey Quinn and gets to the basket during NCAA Division II men’s basketball action on Sunday, Jan. 31, at UDC Gymnasium in Northwest. UDC defeated Wesleyan, 97-93. / Photo by John E. De Freitas 6 Wesleyan College forward Tremaine Carter grabs a rebound from UDC forward Joseph Nickerson in the first half of NCAA Division II men’s basketball action on Sunday, Jan. 31, at UDC Gymnasium in Northwest. UDC defeated Wesleyan, 97-93. / Photo by John E. De Freitas

3 UDC forward Jayone Troutman goes up for a two-handed dunk in the first half of NCAA Division II men’s basketball action on Sunday, Jan. 31, at UDC Gymnasium in Northwest. UDC defeated Wesleyan, 97-93. / Photo by John E. De Freitas

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Wesleyan Women Stop UDC, 72-64 3 UDC guard Tajruba Balwin-Kollore takes on two of her opponents in the first quarter of NCAA Division II women’s basketball action on Sunday, Jan. 31, at UDC Gymnasium in Northwest. Wesleyan defeated UDC, 72-64. / Photo by John E. De Freitas

5 UDC guard Brandi Henton protects the ball as she drives to the basket in the first quarter of NCAA Division II women’s basketball action on Sunday, Jan.31, at UDC Gymnasium in Northwest Wesleyan defeated UDC, 72-64. 72-64. / Photo by John E. De Freitas

5 Wesleyan guard Ajia McIntyre is double-teamed by her opponents during NCAA Division II women’s basketball action on Sunday, Jan. 31, at UDC gymnasium in Northwest. Wesleyan defeated UDC, 72-64. / Photo by John E. De Freitas 4 UDC forward Mia Wynn shoot over the arms of Wesleyan forward Tiara Goode in the second quarter of NCAA Division II women’s basketball action on Sunday, Jan. 31, at UDC Gymnasium in Northwest. Wesleyan defeated UDC, 72-64. / Photo by John E. De Freitas

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Schedule of Services: 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

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

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

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

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

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

Campbell AME Church Rev. Dr. Henry Y. White

(Disciples of Christ) 1812 12th Street, NW•Washington, DC 20009 Phone: 202-265-4494 Fax: 202 265 4340

Sunday Worship Service: 10:00 am Sunday Church School: 8:45 am

Reverend Dr. Paul H. Saddler Senior Pastor

Bible Study Wednesday: 12:00 Noon Wednesday: 7:00 pm Thursday: 7: pm “Reaching Up To Reach Out”

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

Mt. Zion Baptist Church Rev. John W. Davis, Pastor 5101 14th Street, N.W. Washington, DC 20011 202-726-2220/ 202-726-9089 Sunday Worship Service: 8:00am and 11:00am Sunday School: 9:15am Holy Communion 4th Sunday 10:00am Prayer and Bible Study Wednesday 7:00pm TV Ministry –Channel 6 Wednesday 10:00pm gsccm.administration@verizon.net

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“Ambassadors for Christ to the Nation’s Capital” www.thirdstreet.org

Reverend Dr. Calvin L. Matthews • Senior Pastor 1200 Isle of Patmos Plaza, Northeast Washington, DC 20018 Office: (202) 529-6767 Fax: (202) 526-1661 Sunday Worship Services: 7:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. Holy Communion: 2nd Sunday at 7:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. Sunday Church School: 9:20 a.m. Seniors Bible Study: Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m. Noon Day Prayer Service: Tuesdays at Noon Bible Study: Tuesdays at 7 p.m. Motto: “A Ministry of Reconciliation Where Everybody is Somebody!” Website: http://isleofpatmosbc.org Church Email: ipbcsecretary@verizon.net

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

Twelfth Street Christian Church

2562 MLK Jr. Ave., S E Washington, DC 20020 Adm. Office 202-678-2263 Email: Campbell@mycame.org

Mailing Address Campbell AME Church 2502 Stanton Road SE Washington, DC 20020

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

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

Isle of Patmos Baptist Church

Motto: “Discover Something Wonderful” Website: 12thscc.org Email: Twelfthstcc@aol.com

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

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RELIGION Shabbath Commandment Church 7801 Livingston Road Oxon Hill, MD 20745 301-534-5471 Bishop Adrian A. Taylor, Sr. Pastor 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

All Nations Baptist Church Rev. Dr. James Coleman Pastor 2001 North Capitol St, N.E. • Washington, DC 20002 Phone (202) 832-9591 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

Rev. Keith W. Byrd, Sr. Pastor

Rev. Dr. Morris L Shearin, Sr. Pastor

4850 Blagdon Ave, NW • Washington D.C 20011 Phone (202) 722-4940 • Fax (202) 291-3773

1251 Saratoga Ave., NE Washington, DC 20018 (202) 269-0288

Sunday Worship Service 10:15AM- Praise and Worship Services 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 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

St. Matthews Baptist Church Rev. Dr. Maxwell M. Washington Pastor Worshiping Location Knights of Columbus - 1633 Tucker Road Fort Washington, MD 20744 (240) 838-7074 Order of Services 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

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.

Mount Moriah Baptist Church Dr. Lucius M. Dalton, Senior Pastor

King Emmanuel Baptist Church Rev. Daryl F. Bell Pastor 2324 Ontario Road, NW Washington, DC 20009 (202) 232-1730 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

Lincoln Park United Methodist Church Rev. Dr. Diane Dixon Proctor, Pastor 1301 North Carolina Ave. N E Washington, D C 20002 202 543 1318 lpumconthegrow@gmail.com www.lpumcdc.org Sunday worship 10: am Holy Communion first Sunday 10: am Sunday school 9: am Bible Study each Wednesday @ 12 noon and 6:30pm Motto: “A CHURCH ON THE GROW”.

Eastern Community Baptist Church

Emmanuel Baptist Church Rev. Dr. Clinton W. Austin Pastor 2409 Ainger Pl.,SE – WDC 20020 (202) 678-0884 – Office (202) 678-0885 – Fax “Come Grow With Us and Establish a Blessed Family” Sunday Worship 7:30am & 10:45am Baptism/Holy Communion 3rd Sunday Family Bible Study Tuesdays – 6:30pm Prayer Service Tuesdays – 8:00pm www.emmanuelbaptistchurchdc.org

Sermon On The Mount Temple Of Joy Apostolic Faith

Rev. Dr. George C. Gilbert SR. Pastor

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

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

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

Matthews Memorial Baptist Church

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

Kelechi Ajieren Coordinator

Sunday Apostolic Worship Services 11:00 A.M and 5:00 P.M

Early Worship Service 7:30a.m Worship Service 10:45a.m. New Members Class 9:30a.m. Communion and Feet Wash Holy Communion : 1st Sunday -10:45a.m 4th Sunday at 5:00 P.M Church School 9:30a.m. Prayer, Praise and Bible Study: Prayer/Seeking Wednesday 7p.m Wednesday at 8:00 P.M. Bible Study : Saturday: 11a.m. Baptism: 4th Sunday – 10:45a.m Apostolic in Doctrine, Pentecostal in Experience, Holiness in Living, Uncompromised and Unchanged. “Empowered to love and Challenged to Lead a The Apostolic Faith is still alive –Acts 2:42 Multitude of Souls to Christ”

New Commandment Baptist Church

Sunday Worship Services: 7:45 am and 10:45 am Holy Communion: 1st Sundays at 7:45 am and 10:45 am Sunday School: 9:30 am Prayer & Praise Service: Tuesdays at 12 noon and 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

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

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

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

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

Shiloh Baptist Church

Peace Baptist Church

Rev. Dr. Michael T. Bell 712 18th Street, NE Washington, DC 20002 Phone 202-399-3450/ Fax 202-398-8836 Sunday Morning Worship Service 7:15 am & 10:50 am Sunday School 9:30am Sunday Morning Worship Service 10:50am Wednesday Prayer & Testimonies Service 7:30pm Wednesday School of the Bible 8:00pm Wednesday - Midweek Prayer Service 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm “The Loving Church of the living lord “ Email Address pbcexec@verizon.net

First Rising Mt. Zion Baptist Church

Rev. Curtis l. Staley Pastor

Rev. Alonzo Hart Pastor

Rev. Dr. Wallace Charles Smith Pastor

Rev. Reginald M. Green, Sr., Interim Pastor

621 Alabama Avenue, 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) 232-4200

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

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

Sunrise Prayer Services - Sunday 7:00 a.m.

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.

Morning Worship: 8:00 a.m Church School : 9:30 a.m. Morning Worship: 10:55 a.m. Bible Study, Thursday: 6:30 p.m. Prayer Meeting,Thursday : 7:30 p.m.

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

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Elder Herman L. Simms, Pastor

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

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

Christ Embassy DC

6839 Eastern Avenue, R1 Takoma Park, MD 20912 (202) 556-7065

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

Salem Baptist Church

Dr. Earl D. Trent Senior Pastor

Dr. C. Matthew Hudson, Jr, Pastor

Rev. Stephen E. Tucker Senior Pastor

Rehoboth Baptist Church

Holy Trinity United Baptist Church

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

Damion M. Briggs Pastor

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

Florida Avenue Baptist Church

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Sunday Worship Services: 7:45am & 11:00am Sunday school For All Ages 9:30am Prayer Services Wednesday 11:30am & 6:45pm Bible Institute Wednesday at Noon & 7:45pm “Changing Lives On Purpose “ Email: Froffice@firstrising.org Website: www.firstrising.org

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

Pennsylvania Ave. Baptist Church Rev. Dr. Kendrick E. Curry Pastor 3000 Pennsylvania Ave.. S.E Washington, DC 20020 202 581-1500 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

Mt. Horeb Baptist Church Rev. Dr. H. B. Sampson, III Pastor 2914 Bladensburg Road, NE Wash., DC 20018 Office: (202) 529-3180 Fax: (202) 529-7738 Order of Services 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 Email:mthoreb@mthoreb.org Website:www.mthoreb.org For further information, please contact me at (202) 529-3180.

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LEGAL NOTICES

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

Administration No. 2015 ADM 1137

Administration No. 2015 ADM 1040

Administration No. 2015 ADM 1335

Gloria Alexander Decedent

Wilheimina Carey Decedent

Zema M. Tucker Decedent

Alan Solomon 7910 Woodmont Avenue, Suite 1430 Bethesda, MD 20814 Attorney

Gemma Antoine-Belton, Esquire 1101 L Street, NW, Suite 806 Washington, DC 20005 Attorney

Deborah D. Boddie, Esq. 1308 Ninth Street, NW, Suite 300 Washington, DC 20001 Attorney

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

Alan Solomon, whose address is 7910 Woodmont Avenue, Suite 1430, Bethesda, MD 20814, was appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Gloria Alexander who died on September 19, 2011 without a Will. 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 July 21, 2016. 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 July 21, 2016, 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.

Gemma Antoine-Belton, Esquire, whose address is 1101 L Street, NW, Suite 806, Washington, DC 20005, was appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Wilheimina Carey who died on December 30, 2014 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 July 28, 2016. 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 July 28, 2016, 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.

Elaine C. Myrick, whose address is 11760 Sunrise Valley Drive, Unit 201, Reston, VA 20191, was appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Zema M. Tucker who died on February 20, 2015 without a Will, and will serve without Court supervision. All unknown heirs and heirs whose whereabouts are unknown shall enter their appearance in this proceeding. Objections to such appointment shall be filed with the Register of Wills, D.C., 515 5th Street, N.W., Building A, Third Floor Washington, D.C. 20001, on or before July 28, 2016. 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 July 28, 2016, 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: January 21, 2016

Date of first publication: January 28, 2016

Alan Solomon Personal Representative

Gemma Antoine-Belton, Esquire Personal Representative

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Administration No. 2015 ADM 1110

Administration No. 2015 ADM 577

Administration No. 2015 ADM 29

Gwendolyn C. Pressley Decedent

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

Ashima Reed and Aaron Gholson, whose addresses are 4224 Ft. Dupont Terr., SE, Washington, DC 20020 and 1105 47th Place, NE, Washington, DC 20019, were appointed Personal Representatives of the estate of Rex Gholson who died on February 4, 2015 without a Will, and will serve without Court supervision. All unknown heirs and heirs whose whereabouts are unknown shall enter their appearance in this proceeding. Objections to such appointment shall be filed with the Register of Wills, D.C., 515 5th Street, N.W., Building A, Third Floor Washington, D.C. 20001, on or before July 28, 2016. 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 July 28, 2016, or be forever barred. Persons believed to be heirs or legatees of the decedent who do not receive a copy of this notice by mail within 25 days of its first publication shall so inform the Register of Wills, including name, address and relationship.

Peggy A. Miller and Jamila A. Barber, whose addresses are 5130 7th St., NE, Washington, DC 20011-2625, were appointed Personal Representatives of the estate of Lula M. Miller who died on December 7, 2015 with a Will, and will serve without Court supervision. All unknown heirs and heirs whose whereabouts are unknown shall enter their appearance in this proceeding. Objections to such appointment (or to the probate of decedent’s Will) shall be filed with the Register of Wills, D.C., 515 5th Street, N.W., Building A, Third Floor Washington, D.C. 20001, on or before July 28, 2016. 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 July 28, 2016, 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: January 28, 2016

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Peggy A. Miller Jamila A. Barber Personal Representatives

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Michelle Lanchester, Esq. 601 Pennsylvania Ave., NW, Suite 900 South Bld. Washington, DC 20004 Attorney NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT, NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Leslie R. Rhetts, whose address is 11400 Glissade Dr., Clinton, MD 20735, was appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Gwendolyn C. Pressley who died on August 15, 2015 with a Will, and will serve without Court supervision. All unknown heirs and heirs whose whereabouts are unknown shall enter their appearance in this proceeding. Objections to such appointment (or to the probate of decedent’s Will) shall be filed with the Register of Wills, D.C., 515 5th Street, N.W., Building A, Third Floor Washington, D.C. 20001, on or before August 4, 2016. 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 August 4, 2016, 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: February 4, 2016 Leslie R. Rhetts Personal Representative

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CRUMP from Page 24 economic impact, campus sexual assaults, and the sexual assault of imprisoned men and women. But, it did not focus on the increasing complaints of sexual misconduct against arresting officers; nor did it discuss the underreporting of sexual misconduct and harassment that is endured by women working in law enforcement from their male counterparts and/or supervisors. As citizens of this nation, we must ensure that mistreatment of women will not be tolerated, particularly while in the custody of law enforcement. Holtzclaw’s victims ranged in age from 17 years old to 57 years old. In many ways, this case represented the 400 years of racism, oppression, and sexual assault African-American women have always had to face. This was a victory not only for the OKC 13, but also for so many unknown victims of sexual assault. We were able to stop a serial

Southern banking laid prostrate, devastated by the collapse of the Confederacy and the meaningless holdings of Confederate dollars, and the long mystery of the disappearance of the gold reserves that backed that currency on its desperate journey south from Richmond, Virginia, in April 1865 as Robert E. Lee surrendered the fighting cause at Appomattox Court House under the vigilant eyes of 2,000 black men in seven units of the United States Colored Troops. By the start of the 1870s, the expansion West made possible by the Homestead Act and transcontinental railroad – both enacted during the Civil War – restored the nation’s prosperity and financial zeal. The result was over speculation in railroading. In Europe, financial pressures mounted from the Franco-Prussian War. Germany refused to continue issuing silver coins. This resulted in plummeting silver prices and the eventual move by the United States to go from backing its currency in silver and gold to use only the gold standard. This led to the collapse of investments in silver mines in the western United States. The result was a global financial collapse that swept Europe and the United States in 1873. With it came the collapse of the U.S. banking sys-

tem. Sound familiar? And with that collapse came the collapse of the Freedmen’s Savings and Trust as well. At a time of general financial collapse and no Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation – a creation learned from the Great Depression – many depositors lost their savings. The millions in savings of the newly free went away, too. Not too different than the 240,000 homes that disappeared from the African-American community after the financial collapse of 2007. In 1876, a compromise to resolve the presidential election resulted in the removal of federal protection of African-Americans in the South. The end of Reconstruction meant the restoration of Southern White hegemony and the evisceration of voting rights for African-Americans, the protection of the access to many occupations and the limiting of their equal access to education. This too sounds familiar. To accurately measure history, it takes measuring all the hills and valleys right. Dedicating a building to the Freedmen’s Savings and Trust allows us to properly assess the toil and efforts of African-Americans. It shows the hard work and industrious nature of a determined people. It reminds us of the mountains of betrayal as well. WI

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ASKIA from Page 25 favorites are Richard Pryor for co-writing the screenplay for the hilarious Oscar-nominated comedy “Blazing Saddles,” and John Legend and Common who won an award for Best Song in the movie “Selma.” After Pryor explained to the Oscars audience “why Black people will never be nominated for anything,” back in 1977, host Neil Patrick Harris once joked: “Tonight we are here to honor the best and whitest — sorry, brightest.” This year, true to form, for the second year in a row, all the nominees for principal acting roles are white. Ironically, the nomination for the critically acclaimed Hip-Hop film “Straight Outta Compton” went to the white writers, and the Academy kudos for “Creed,” about the boxing world went to “Rocky” franchise creator Sylvester Stal-

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lone, and not to Michael B. Jordan who played the principal character. This year’s unforgiveable snub by the motion picture academy has earned the trending hashtag “#OscarsoWhite.” Actress Jada Pinkett-Smith and her Oscar-awarded husband Will — best Actor “Ali”— led a call this year for a boycott of the academy’s proceedings. And although I have that sentimental tie to the awards through my short career at Harshe-Rotman & Druck, I intend to support their boycott. After all, the images which are so popular in movies and on television bear very little resemblance to the realities of most of our lives. There is hardly a successful film or TV show which does not include some shooting, or other form of violence, yet most of us rarely encounter violent episodes in our lives, let alone gunshots. And how about the award-winning roles for Black folks? Too

often they are servile, characters, not like the dignified people I encounter every day — single moms, folks struggling to live and work with insensitive employers, and teachers . . . you know the drill. I am proud of Will Smith, who I read will collaborate with musician Jay Z to produce a film about the tragedy near my hometown in Mississippi more than 60 years ago — the brutal murder of young Emmett Till. Congratulations are also in order for Nate Parker, who wrote, directed and starred in a film about Nat Turner, which won the top prize at the Sundance Film Festival this year. Congratulations also to Idris Elba, who won the SAG-AFTRA Award for his role in “Beasts of No Nation,” one of many fine films with Black folks which were snubbed by #OscarsoWhite. When we all know better, I’m certain we will all do better. WI

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