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County Honors MLK's Legacy With Day of Service By Lauren Poteat WI Contributing Writer In 1969, three women followed Dr. Martin Luther King Jr's. dream of excelling against difficult odds and changed the course of history, as depicted in the new blockbuster "Hidden Figures." In 2008, Barack Hussein Obama, followed those same footsteps and became the first black president of the United States of America. In present day, hundreds of residents across the DMV region gathered Monday for an annual MLK Day of Service event organized by
the Montgomery County Volunteer Center, hinged upon Dr. King’s belief that "greatness is determined by service." Molly Callaway, director of the volunteer center, expressed the importance of her organization and their event's variety of family-friendly service projects, including preparing care packages with crocheted blankets, scarves and anti-bullying bracelets for thousands of residents. "Our MLK Day of Service has been going on since 1999, bringing people of all ages the opportunity to interact with one another and have a chance to make a difference," Callaway said. "Though … we partner volunteers every day with various nonprofits all across the area, this day of service serves as a special reminder to all of Dr. King's struggles and accomplishments and his whole idea of taking a stand and
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While Martin Luther King Jr. stood at the forefront of the civil rights movement and remains an unequaled champion for freedom and justice, his foundation can easily be traced to his namesake — the man who raised and helped shaped the icon. King's father, Martin Luther King Sr., was born Michael King in 1899 in Stockbridge, Georgia. The elder King moved to Atlanta and boarded with A.D. Williams, pastor of Ebenezer Baptist Church, who encouraged King's education. King went on to earn a theology degree from Morehouse College and marry Williams' eldest daughter, Alberta, according to
the King Center in Atlanta. They had three children; the middle child, Michael Jr., was born Jan. 15, 1929. In 1931, King succeeded his father-in-law as pastor of Ebenezer and he led efforts to register African-American voters and to equalize the pay of African-American teachers. Inspired by a visit to Germany, he changed his and his son's name to Martin Luther in honor of the Protestant reformer, King Center officials said. King, affectionately known as Daddy King, was a mentor to many in the movement. He survived his wife, shot while playing the organ at Ebenezer Church in 1974; a son, A.D., preacher and civil rights activist, who drowned
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49 Years After King, Racial Gaps Still Exist By Stacy M. Brown WI Senior Writer With Martin Luther King Jr. Day dawning, how far have we come and would King be pleased? Well, 46 percent of U.S. voters say they expect Donald Trump's presidential triumph to result in worse race relations, according to a new study which analyzes the states with the most racial progress. Released this month, the study measured the gaps between blacks and whites in 16 key indicators of equality and integration for each of the 50 states and D.C. The data set ranges from median annual income to standardized test scores to voter turnout.
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had come together to bring a Among the programs Marlow Metro resumes its yearlong SafeTrack sense maintenance of uniformityproject in theFeb. way wants to see implemented are 11 withL.Y. its 12th surge,23-yearshutting down a portion of thevictims Blue Line When Marlow's domestic violence and stricter restraining order policies, between Rosslyn in Arlington. The old daughter told and her Pentagon the fatherstations survivors are treated. Arlington more rights for victim's families ofCemetery her daughter herbetween stationthreatened that located the two will closed and “She's using herbeown personal to intervene on behalf of a viclife, andbythe life of their child, served shuttle buses from the Pentagon station. andto tim, a domestic violence assessstory, her ownRenovations personal pain she knew something had section to be ofpush forward,” ment unit coupled with further refurbished work on that the Blue Line willDavis-Nickens run through done. Out of her frustration said about Marlow. training for law enforcement Feb. 28. Upon its completion, surge #13 begins March 4-26 with with law enforcement's handling Davis-Nickens saidbetween anyone agencies, a Child's Life Proteccontinuous single-tracking on the Blue and Yellow lines ofthe theBraddock situation,Road she decided to who reads Marlow's book will tion Act and mandatory counseland Huntington/Van Dorn Street stations in start the Saving Promise cam- “get it.” She said she “puts the ing for batterers. Northern Virginia. Single-tracking will resume March 26 until paign. case in such a way, the average “If westations are everingoing to eradiApril 2 on to thebeBlue Line between King St-Old Town and Van Dorn Street Alexandria. Metro “It seems a vicious cycle the person can get it.” She said at the cate domestic violence, we must officials chose not to conduct SafeTrack this month due to the inauguration and possible inclement weather. that won't turn my family end of the day, the book will look at both sides of the coin. loose,” Marlow said. Marlow help people begin to have a dia- We need to address both the vicshared her story with the audi- logue about domestic violence. tim and the batterer,” Marlow ence at the District Heights Also present at the event was said. Domestic Violence Symposium Mildred the recommended exMarlow would Jan. also 12 liketotoclose see the A MetroMuhammad, board committee Thursday, on May 7 at the District Heights 372-space wife of John Muhammad, programs designed to The raise parkAllen and ride lot at the Capitol Heights Metro station. reason: Municipal Center. The sympo- Donatelli who was Development sentenced to six awareness among children in of consecBethesda proposes to build a six-story apartment sium was sponsored by the complex utive lifewith terms without parole publicsquare-feet and private schools. She a parking garage and 18,000 of retail space at the Family and Youth Services by a Maryland jury for his role in feels children need to be educatstation. Four townhouses are also planned across the street from the station. Center of the city of District the Beltway Sniper attacks in ed about domestic violence. project continues efforts by Prince George’s County officials to promote Heights and the National Hook- The 2002. Mildred Muhammad is “We have to stop being pastransit-oriented development around Metro stations. About 44 parking spaces Up of Black Women. the founder of After the Trauma, sive-aggressive with poor chilbe designated on helps Daveythe Street dren with Metro ownership to Marlow has written a book, would an organization that about transferring domestic violence,” city of Capitol Heights. To offset Marlow the elimination of parking spaces, 44 “Color Me Butterfly,” which is a the survivors of domestic violence said. spaces would be made available along Street. Motorists story about four generations of paid and parking their children. Marlow hasDavey worked to break also park at the nearby Addison Road-Seat Pleasant station. An additional domestic violence. The book is can“I lived in fear for six years. Six the cycle of abuse in her family, inspired by her own experiences, 150 spaces would builttime. at theItMorgan Boulevard stationthe in Landover. Metro years in fear is abelong is and is confident policies she and those of her grandmother, anticipates an almost profit isby pushing selling thefor property increase not an easy thing $4 to million come out will and startanthat her mother and her daughter. inof,” said. at the various stations.process. newshe ridership She said every time she reads Mildred Muhammad said “I plan to take these policies to excerpts from her book, she still people who want to help a Congress and implore them to can not believe the words came domestic violence victim must change our laws,” Marlow said. from her. “Color Me Butterfly” be careful of how they go into “I will not stop until these poliwonAlpha the 2007 National “Best Inc. 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Before throngs of onlookers and listeners who would hang on every single word he uttered, Martin Luther King spoke passionately about his travels to the mountaintop, his eyes having seen glory and a dream he knew would be tough to achieve, but nonetheless achievable. Through it all, King's message of nonviolence, love, peace and unity remains as vital today as it was during the height of the civil rights era. During Ohio's Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Commemorative Celebration in Columbus, the state's Lt. Gov. Mary Taylor urged everyone to continue to speak out against racism and hate. "Although much has changed during the past 50 years, Dr. King's lessons are timeless," Taylor said as she delivered the keynote address for the commemoration. "His unwavering commitment to nonviolence, justice and dignity for everyone is the legacy that Dr. King created and it is vital that we keep it alive," she said. "His legacy will always be a reminder that we must stand together and speak out against racism and hatred." Kyle McMahon, a youth ambassador for the United Nations and one of the influences for President Barack Obama's "My Brother's Keeper" initiative, said there's little doubt that King's message remains vital. "Martin Luther King's message of nonviolence is as vital today as it's ever been," McMahon said. "Today, more than ever, we need his message of hope and unity. While we as a country have come a long way in many aspects, we still have a long way to go." Jennifer Desiree Egbon, a 27-year-old freelance writer from Chicago who attended Oberlin College, said King's legacy has given many social activists the inspiration to continue fighting against the injustices in their communities. "At Oberlin, the spirit of being social responsible was very apparent to me," Egbon said. "Coming from a college that
was the first in the country to admit blacks and women in the 19th century, I've personally been very inspired by King's life legacy. I can see that if he hadn't decided to be a leader in the civil rights movement, many influential white politicians in Washington would not have fought for the rights of blacks in the 1960s. Martin Luther King was not just an activist, he preached for an all-inclusive society because he saw that America could be a better place for more people." King saw that the discrimination that blacks and minorities faced was not just unfair, it was unconstitutional. His message of peace and nonviolence resonates today because we live in a country that is divided by political ideologies that endanger the very tenets of American democracy, Egbon said. "If he were here today, King would probably say that now more than ever we must unite and condemn anything that makes us forget that we all part of humankind," she said. "He would say that it is up to all of us to fight for the rights of those that can't fight back or are silenced when they try to speak." Author Linda F. Williams concurred. "The attempt at legislating as a means of realizing the dream is now, and will forever be hindered by the truth that you cannot legislate a man's heart," Williams said. "That is a matter of personal responsibility on each of our parts. As long as we are human this remains vital." Egbon said King would want for all Americans to know that they're human beings who deserve the basic human right to live and prosper. "Without the threat of violence or persecution simply for being a particular race. King's point of view that we are all brothers and sisters who must demand equal rights for all is one that most Americans would agree with today," she said. "I think it's important that we remember leaders like Martin Luther King Jr. so that we don't forget that it can take one individual to lead a revolution if the times call for it." WI
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Will you participate in the Women's March on Washington on Saturday, Jan. 21, the day after Donald Trump's inauguration? TANEKA MANGUM /
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At first I didn't know [whether] it was a woman's march or an anti-Trump protest led by women. So the messaging surrounding it wasn't that clear at first, but now it's more clear that this is a march for all women — black, white and brown. If I am in town, I will definitely attend.
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I wouldn't waste my time with anything to do with that darn inauguration. And if they're any women of color thinking of going, they are entertaining mess. Please rethink it! I don't wanna see any of us get hurt — or hurt anyone — to prove a point.
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I may be marching under the banner of "Women's March on Washington," but I am marching for equal rights for all under the next administration. I will not be silent and I will not see this country go backward into an environment where prejudice, oppression, discrimination and fear is acceptable. I will not back down if I am told my attitudes or opinions are "unpatriotic." That is just a tactic to intimidate and to silence. Marching and becoming involved in other grass-roots activities to shine a light on injustice is the best way I know to exhibit my patriotism.
CARMEN HERNANDEZ / WASHINGTON, D.C.
I would've loved to attend, but [can't] with my disability and the weather and funding. … But at home I will be rooting for all of you! United we stand! May the Lord keep you all safe and a victory march for all us women in America!
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Get your sisters, sisters-in-law, cousins, aunts, friends, co-workers, grandchildren and let's march!
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“It’s Time for Trump to Take Over – Should We Celebrate or Fear the Worst?” I still haven’t been able to wrap my hands around the excessive use of Twitter employed by President-elect Donald Trump nor his propensity for attacking, cajoling, ridiculing or just saying things that anyone with an ounce of sense knows simply are not true. Some political pundits say he’s taken politics to a new level, constantly referring to his actions as “unprecedented.” And while that may be true, I really wish he would focus more on the job that he’s about to undertake using every opportunity to prepare himself. Instead, with every chance and no matter what the issue, he seems to be almost addicted to shooting out random messages and attacks, particularly when someone dares to criticize him or challenge his perspective. Now with only a few days remaining before Barack Obama hands over the keys to 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue, we hear that a growing number of Congressmen have chosen to boycott Trump’s inauguration, including Civil Rights icon John Lewis. Lewis has even dared to say that he doesn’t see Trump as a “legitimate president.” As one would expect, Trump quickly responded again and again, blowing up his Twitter account with
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a counterattack – even though there’s no evidence supporting the claims lodged against Lewis. A few days ago, I had the opportunity to speak with the always outspoken comedian and activist Dick Gregory, who held nothing back in his criticism of Trump and in his warning to America. Gregory, 84, offered a sharp critique of the 2016 electoral cycle saying: “Anytime you go to vote for the lesser of two evils you’re evil yourself – that’s how Hitler came to power. Few know that he [Hitler] won his election by 288 votes … and almost wiped the world out.” As we continued our conversation, Gregory asked me why Americans never demanded that then-candidate Trump present evidence of his most recently-filed income taxes. He went on to point out several reasons why he predicted that America was about to face some of its darkest days. Then he uttered this warning after we deliberated over what U.S. citizens should do in the next four years: “You don’t have to do nothing. America is not going to make it four years; it’s over.” For several moments I was speechless, unable to provide a rational response. I just pondered his words. And then I thought about other na-
tions who once ruled the planet and whose leaders, in their arrogance and hubris, led them first into a period of decline and ultimately into failure: the Aztec, the Romans, the Greeks and the Egyptians. Although I was just a little boy, I still remember those fearful days in the mid and late 60s, when centuries of hatred, prejudice and racial strife threatened to boil over and tear our nation apart. In more ways than I would like to admit, I now feel like I’ve entered a time warp with the clock set back to those days when, as Trump likes to say, “America was great.” Both then and now, the use of inflammatory rhetoric, the insistence of holding on to vestiges of “white power” and numerous protests lodged against the status quo were all commonplace. And as January 20 quickly approaches, I wonder if I should beware of what the future holds or if I should instead celebrate the “coronation” of “King Donald the First.” Is Dick Gregory simply buying into outlandish conspiracy theories, yielding to unfounded paranoia, or is he prophetic in his warnings? The more I consider the future, the more I already miss Barack Obama. WI
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John Lewis Still Standing for Civil Rights, MLK By Stacy M. Brown WI Senior Writer Rep. John Lewis rankled President-elect Donald Trump when he told NBC News' "Meet the Press" in an exclusive interview that he does not believe Trump is a "legitimate president." The comment provoked Trump to lash out at the civil rights icon on Twitter, decrying Lewis as "all talk, talk, talk — no action or results." Trump's series of tweets criticizing Lewis set off a flurry of reaction on the weekend before Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Several Democrats rallied behind Lewis, a Freedom Rider and top organizer of the 1963 March on Washington, calling him an "American hero" and revered civil rights leader. Republicans stayed mostly silent amid the back-and-forth, NBC News reported — the latest to highlight Trump's willingness to take on anyone, from war heroes to celebrities, whom he believes slighted him. But challenging Lewis, a Democrat representing Georgia, could end up pushing more members of his own party to skip Friday's presidential inauguration in protest, the network said. Lewis, the last surviving speaker from the March on Washington 50 years ago, spoke on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial just before King delivered his famous "I Have a Dream" speech on Aug. 28, 1963. Lewis has of-
ten reflected on that, telling media outlets about his fondness for King and his belief that everyone should continue to work toward the fulfillment of the late leader's dream. "Martin Luther King Jr. taught me how to say no to segregation and I can hear him saying now ... when you straighten up your back — no man can ride you. He said stand up straight and say no to racial discrimination," Lewis told NPR in 1999. As a young student, Lewis said he became involved in studying the philosophy and the discipline of nonviolence. "And as students, young people Black and white we would go downtown in Nashville, Atlanta, Birmingham and other cities in the South … and we would sit down and we did what we called sit-ins at lunch counters," Lewis said. "These places refused to serve Black students. And while sitting, sometimes people would come in and beat us, light cigarettes out in our hair, down our backs, throw us off the lunch counter stools, and sometimes kick us and leave us lying down on the floor," he said. Born in 1940 outside of Troy, Alabama, Lewis has dedicated his life to protecting human rights, securing civil liberties and building what he calls "The Beloved Community" in America. His dedication to the highest ethical standards and moral principles has won him the admira-
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“The problem of race and color prejudice remains America’s greatest moral dilemma. When one consider the impact it has upon our nation internally and externally, its resolution might well determine our destiny . . . The price that America must pay for the continued oppression of the Negro is the price of its destruction.” December 27, 1962, Speech
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"Martin Luther King Sr. is as strong in his will as he is in his body. He has a dynamic personality, and his very physical presence (weighing about 220 pounds) commands attention." MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. / him that was insulting, he made it clear in no uncertain terms that he didn't like it," King said in the autobiography. "A sharecropper's son, he had met brutalities at firsthand, and had begun to strike back at an early age. His family lived in a little town named Stockbridge, Georgia, about eighteen miles from Atlanta. "One day, while working on the plantation, he keenly observed that the boss was cheating his father out of some hardearned money," King said of his
father. "He revealed this to his father right in the presence of the plantation owner. When his happened the boss angrily and furiously shouted, 'Jim, if you don't keep this nigger boy of yours in his place, I am going to slap him down.'" The elder King's own father had urged him to keep quiet because he had been dependent upon the boss for economic security. Carson related that King said his father, looking back over that experience, said that at that mo-
ment he became determined to leave the farm. He often said humorously, "I ain't going to plough a mule anymore." Later, as pastor of the Ebenezer Baptist Church, King said his father wielded great influence in the black community and perhaps won the grudging respect of the whites. "At any rate, they never attacked him physically, a fact that filled my brother and sister and me with wonder as we grew up in this tension-packed atmosphere," King wrote. "With
this heritage, it is not surprising that I also learned to abhor segregation, considering it both rationally inexplicable and morally unjustifiable. "I have never experienced the feeling of not having the basic necessities of life," he said. "These things were always provided by a father who always put his family first. My father never made more than an ordinary salary, but the secret was that he knew the art of saving and budgeting. He has always had sense enough not to live beyond his means. "So for this reason he was able to provide us with the basic necessities of life with little strain. I went right on through school and never had to drop out to work or anything," King wrote. "The first twenty-five years of my life were very comfortable years. If I had a problem I could always call Daddy. Things were solved. Life had been wrapped up for me in a Christmas package. This is not to say that I was born with a silver spoon in my mouth; far from it. I always had a desire to work, and I would spend my summers working." WI
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PRINCE GEORGE'S COUNTY Prince George's Sets Priorities for State of Maryland Agenda By William J. Ford WI Staff Writer @jabariwill It's been a rocky start to the new year for Prince George's County. Maryland state Delegate Michael A. Vaughn (D-District 24) of Mitchellville resigned about an hour before the Maryland General Assembly began this year's 90-day session last week in Annapolis, just days after a county councilman and others were charged in a bribery scandal. Vaughn, 59, who served as second vice chair of the county's House Delegation, had been removed from the delegation's website as of Sunday, Jan. 15. The county's Democratic Central Committee has begun the process to recommended a person to fill Vaughn's seat. Former delegate and County Councilman William A. Campos, two liquor control board officials and two county businessmen were charged in a bribery scandal. The U.S. Attorney's office said more arrests are forthcoming in the case. Prince George's County Executive Rushern L. Baker III attended the first day's session and assured residents "the process is working" to convict those who ruin the public's trust. "If we found corruption in anyway, we are going to weed it out and we were going to hold those people accountable," he said. "It doesn't matter if we do or don't know them. We are going to make sure if you violate the public trust, that you are going to be held accountable. That is what you see happening." Baker said he's working on
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legislation to determine another method of appointing members to the liquor board, which administers and enforces local and state alcoholic beverage laws, rules and regulations. Under current law, the governor has the authority to make the appointments. Baker also said he spoke to members of the county's House Delegation and mentioned some of the main state agenda items, including school construction to renovate and rebuild some of the county's schools. He mentioned the geographic index formula, which allows for school districts to receive higher compensation where education costs are higher. However, Prince George's officials have complained about Gov. Larry Hogan cutting $20 million in education funding. "I don't want to hear about a budget shortfall," Baker said. "We have some of the oldest schools [in the state]. We've been cut $20 million a year dealing from the Hogan administration with direct impact on our classrooms. ‌ It is more expensive to be in the Washington region than it is to be in Western Maryland, [or] the Eastern Shore. We're doing all we can in the county. We need [state officials] to do it, too." Another state priority for the county before the session ends April 10 involves transportation infrastructure with a focus on the improvement of Metro. The transit agency has proposed officials from Maryland, Virginia and the District contribute more, while Hogan has said he doesn't support giving more money until Metro improves on safety and accountability.
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in the State House on Jan. 10, the first day of the 90-day session of the 2017 Maryland General Assembly. / Photo by William J. Ford State Sen. C. Anthony Muse (D-District 26) of Fort Washington said that money must be provided for Metro in order to decrease traffic on county roads. "What I hear the governor saying is that we're willing to sit down and here's a starting point," he said. "It is not uncommon for us to sit down, compromise and find a happy medium. We've got to come together, reach across the aisle. I'm confident we'll make that happen." State legislators plan to pursue other bills during the 90-day session, including a proposal by Muse and Delegate Carolyn J. B. Howard (D-District 24) of Mitchellville to restructure a bill passed in 2013 that allows the county executive to appoint the chair, vice chair and one other school board member, as well as the school system's chief executive officer. Muse voted against the fouryear-old law, while Howard voted in favor it. Some residents have protested to repeal the entire bill after a former teacher's aide and school volunteer was charged with child pornography and a federal agency stripped the school system's Head Start program of more than $6 million in funding after allegations of child abuse by teachers and staff. "We are going to look at this very closely and see what we can change," Howard said. WI
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Redefining Wealth Driving that luxury car, having that dream home, travelling everywhere are great aspirations; but are they indicators of wealth? The prodigious job with the salary to match are accomplishments, ones that should be celebrated and a reward for hard work. However, is having the job and material things wealth? Wealth measures the value of all the assets of worth owned by a person or community; and is determined by taking the total market value of all physical and intangible assets owned, then subtracting all debts. Essentially, wealth is the accumulation of resources. Wealth, then is ownership and with ownership having the capacity to invest, sustain & transfer resources. Money, while a strong indicator, is not the only wealth measurement. How money is applied to reduce debt and increase assets is a sustainable wealth strategy. Making a lot of money and living paycheck to paycheck is not wealth; and is often confused with salary. Building wealth capacity opens opportunity for job creation, community investment & generational sustainability. Wealth drives impact and impact can forge positive change. Wealth may involve sacrifice and putting off luxuries, but in the long run, it will make a difference. After all, where we apply our wealth assets determines our legacy. David C. Harrington President & CEO Prince George’s Chamber of Commerce www.pgcoc.org
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BUSINESS Compass Coffee Opens in Convention Center 'Made in DC' Program Promotes Local Biz
By Sarafina Wright WI Staff Writer Compass Coffee, a member of the District's "Made in DC" business-growth program, celebrated its opening in the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Northwest, showing the city's promise to promote local businesses. Events DC President Greg O'Dell and board Chairman Max Brown joined city officials Thursday, Jan. 12 to mark the opening of D.C.'s homegrown coffee shop in the center's grand lobby. "In staying true to our mission to provide a unique experience
for our visitors, we couldn't be more excited about the arrival of Compass Coffee, a local 'Made in DC' business inside the Walter E. Washington Convention Center," Brown said. "As a local business owner myself, I vowed to support local D.C. businesses in my role at Events DC, as an avenue to further drive D.C.'s growth, prosperity and entrepreneurship. "The addition of this local food and beverage experience inside the Convention Center reinforces our long-term vision to stay ahead of industry trends in a competitive market and provide a one-of-akind offering that you can't get in other cities," Brown said. "And
5 Alexander M. Pedro, executive director of Shaw Main Streets, Compass Coffee co-founders Michael Haft and Harrison Suarez, and Gretchen Wharton join city officials on Thursday, Jan. 12 to celebrate the opening of D.C.'s homegrown coffee shop Compass Coffee in the lobby of the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Northwest. / Photo by Demetrious Kinney
importantly, to also support local businesses and local business owners." The Made in DC program, an initiative of the city's Department of Small and Local Business Development, aims to support and promote businesses that design, make, produce or assemble products in the District. Events DC said the Compass Coffee opening milestone reinforces their focus on creating enriching collaborations with local businesses and entrepreneurs — one of the keys to powering the
District's economic engine. They also have a goal to generate heightened visibility for the city, its venues and respective offerings from retail to technology and place making. The effort aims to attract more unique and diverse event and entertainment options for both residents and visitors alike to experience and enjoy. "It's truly exciting to welcome a local 'Made in DC' business, Compass Coffee, to the Walter E. Washington Convention Center," said Gregory A. O'Dell,
president and chief executive officer of Events DC. "As the official convention and sports authority, Events DC is committed to supporting the District's local business community — as they are vital components to the continued development of our city's local footprint and flourishing economy. "This milestone not only enhances the visitor experience that we will be able provide to our guests — but also opens up doors for our venue to remain competi-
with a median household income of $40,708 and a home median value of $142,900. Almost 750,000 people live there. The population is 58 percent African-American, one-third white and 5 percent Asian. The 5th Congressional District is 31st out of 436 other congressional districts in income below the poverty line. The largest single chunk of employed residents in Lewis's district, about half of the civilian work force, worked as "management, business, science, and arts occupations." About one in six families in the district lived in poverty in the previous year. The same dataset estimated the national rate to be about one family in 9. The unemployment rate in the district was about 8.2 percent in Census Bureau estimates last year for the American Community Survey's one-year measurement. The district includes Atlanta's downtown and main business district, and includes the headquar-
ters of the Coca-Cola Company in Midtown and Delta Air Lines near Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport. It also covers the campuses of Georgia Tech and Emory University as well as the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and many of the city's major cultural and arts institutions. The largest single sector employing people in the Fifth District is construction (12 percent), followed by "management and remediation services" (11.9 percent) and "management of companies and enterprises" (11.8). Make no mistake, John Robert Lewis fired the first shot across the bow when he called Trump "illegitimate." And so far, it is Lewis who has won the day (his book sales saw a huge spike after Trump "attacked" him on Twitter). Lewis's heart is well, but it would do him well to help "build inner-city America" by joining Steve Harvey and getting on board with Trump's team. WI
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by William Reed There is a deft move being made on the backs of blacks. Blacks in Congress want to people to think that they come to Washington to take care of business for the race. But the truth is that African-Americans' preferences and politics play second fiddle to Democratic Party politics. Take the case of Georgia Rep. John Lewis asserting that President-elect Donald Trump is "an illegitimate president." While mainstream media plays it as if
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Trump has assailed a venerable civil righter, it actually is a crass political move on the part of the House of Representatives' fifthmost powerful member. Trump can't make inroads among blacks. But both blacks and whites view Lewis, 78, as "one of the most courageous persons the civil rights movement ever produced." John Lewis makes a living as a politician, civil rights leader, pastor and writer. As a former member of the Atlanta City Council and decades as representative for Georgia's 5th Congressional District, his life and career has been in civil rights leadership — and politics. Lewis, who was born in 1940 in Troy, Alabama, but has resided in Hotlanta since his early civil rights days, maintains a comfortable $250,000 annual lifestyle pastoring and writing. He made the gambit to attack Trump from his
vantage of holding the safest seat in America. A safe seat is a seat in a legislative body regarded as fully secure, for either a certain political party, the incumbent representative personally, or a combination of both. In such cases, there is very little chance of a seat changing hands because of the political leanings of the electorate in the constituency and/or the popularity of the incumbent member (Lewis has been re-elected 14 times and has dropped below 70 percent of the vote only once). Lewis' 5th Congressional District includes the northern three-quarters of Atlanta and much of central Fulton and DeKalb counties and the northern third of Clayton. It includes Buckhead and the Ritz-Carlton Bankhead and towns of Rex, Lenox Square and Lakewood Heights. The district is 58.3 percent black, 51.2 percent female,
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NATIONAL 350K to Receive Refunds in Herbalife Settlement By Stacy M. Brown WI Senior Writer The Federal Trade Commission announced that it's refunding 350,000 of Herbalife Ltd.'s U.S. distributors whom the agency said were wronged by the nutrition company. The checks are being taken from $200 million Herbalife paid as part of its accord with the FTC that was reached in July. That agreement followed an FTC investigation that was prompted by allegations from hedge fund manager Bill Ackman, who called the direct seller an illegal pyramid scheme four years ago and bet $1 billion against its stock, Bloomberg News reported. "We are pleased to announce that hundreds of thousands of hard-working consumers victimized
by Herbalife's deceptive earnings claims will receive money back," Jessica Rich, director of the agency's Bureau of Consumer Protection, said Tuesday. "Along with changes the company will make to its business structure, this is a win for consumers." Herbalife has had to rein in its business practices in the wake of the FTC settlement, and that's weighed on the stock. It fell 10 percent last year, though it's still above its range when Ackman began shorting the shares. They were little changed on Tuesday, trading at $49.50, Bloomberg said. "Our business in the U.S. remains strong due to the robust consumer demand for our science-based products," Herbalife officials said in an emailed statement. "We look for-
5 The FTC settlement with Herbalife will enable 350,000 to receive refunds. / Courtesy photo
ward to continuing to build an even stronger company." Most of the refunds range from $100 to $500, with the highest exceeding $9,000. The payments, which only partially recoup losses, are going to people who ran an Herbalife business in the U.S. between 2009 and 2015. The recipients paid at least $1,000 to Herbalife but got little or nothing back from the company. Herbalife officials said at the time of the settlement in July that it disagreed with many of the FTC's allegations but had decided to settle to avoid "the financial cost and distraction of protracted litigation." Former distributors don't need to file a claim with the agency. The
FTC said people should receive their checks by Jan. 20. Those who believe they should have received a refund can get more information at ftc.gov/herbalife or by calling 844322-8146. When first announcing the settlement, Lois C. Greisman, the associate director of the division of marketing practices for the FTC, said when the agency settles with — or sues — a company, they're often trying to stop illegal behavior, return lost money to people as often as they can, and generally make unfair things fair and deceptive things true. "The historic settlement with Herbalife goes one better," Greisman said. "The FTC's settlement significantly restructures Herbalife,
NNPA Promised First Interview with President Trump By Hazel Trice Edney Special to the Washington Informer
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Omarosa Manigault, recently named assistant to the president and director of communications in the Office of Public Liaison for the Trump Administration, has promised the first press interview with President Trump to Benjamin Chavis, president/CEO of the National Newspaper Publishers Association, according to sources who attended a private meeting with the Trump transition team Jan. 4. Manigault's promise of the interview was disclosed after a representative of the National Association of Black Journalists [NABJ] stressed the importance of Black reporters interfacing with the president. Both Chavis and NABJ representatives participated in the closed door meeting at the American Enterprise Institute, a conservative think tank in Northwest D.C. “When NABJ said we need to make sure that somebody Black interviews the President first, [Oma-
rosa] said, 'Oh no. Ben Chavis and I have already spoken and he's going to be the first interview,'” recounted veteran civil rights leader Barbara Arnwine, president/CEO of the Transformative Justice Coalition, in an interview this week. Arnwine said Chavis then “acknowledged that that was correct – that they had already been in touch with him about it.” No working press was allowed inside the meeting, the meeting, billed as a “listening session” with Manigault and other senior members of the Trump transition team, drew dozens of Black leaders from approximately 30 different mostly non-partisan and non-profit organizations. Chavis, while giving no specific details, provided a general statement. “2017 marks the 190th year of the Black Press in America. [Our] tradition has been to engage whoever is in the White House on behalf of Black America. There are issues that affect our quality of life and we cannot afford to be exclud-
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A Smile of Confidence Submitted by Community of Hope Margaret Benson was ready to go back to work, but there was one thing she felt standing in the way -her smile. With missing teeth, she felt it would be hard to get a job in customer service. “A smile is very important. It is not that you have low self-esteem, you just feel better,” Benson said. Since 2014, Benson has been a medical patient at Community of Hope’s Conway Health and Resource Center, right across the street from her home. She was already getting medical care there so it made sense for her to make it the place to improve her smile. Recently Benson had her remaining teeth pulled and was fitted for dentures by Dr. Halima Karim, Community of Hope’s Dental Director. Benson says with her new smile she has more confidence.
For Dr. Karim, improving smiles is rewarding. “The best part of my job is helping patients feel more comfortable about their smile,” she said. Dr. Karim joined Community of Hope a year ago. She is a native of Washington, DC. “I chose Community of Hope because I like working with the underserved communities,” she said. Dr. Karim said she likes to talk with patients and understand what the patient’s goals are and share treatment options. But, Dr. Karim adds that there’s something more important than the look of a smile – oral health. “I try to remind patients that the mouth is what you use every day, anything you put in the mouth affects your body,” she said. “Our mouths and bodies are connected. People with gum disease may have risk factors for heart disease or diabetes.” Dr. Karim says that she stresses that routine dental check-ups can prevent a lot of oral health problems.
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EDUCATION Toyota Gives Dollars to Tom Joyner Foundation for HBCUs
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Black Colleges Receive Money in Honor of MLK By Sarafina Wright WI Staff Writer In honor of the life and vision of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Toyota Financial Services (TFS) will provide $60,000 to several historically black colleges and universities, or HBCUs, as well as the Tom Joyner
Foundation. Announced Friday, Jan. 13, five schools — Paul Quinn College in Dallas, Benedict College in Columbia, S.C., Mississippi Valley State University, Winston-Salem State University and Jarvis Christian College in Hawkins, Texas — will benefit from the gift.
"For the third year, we're so glad to partner with Toyota Financial Services in supporting the vision of HBCUs," said Thomas Joyner Jr., the foundation's president and CEO. "These scholarships are an important investment in these schools, and are critical in helping students pursue their dreams." TFS will also donate an additional $10,000 to support the Tom Joyner Foundation. "Education should be accessible
to all — but many talented young minds are unable to complete their college education and realize their full potential because of the lack of financial aid," said Mike Groff, TFS president and CEO. "In keeping with TFS' deeply held commitment to diversity and inclusion, we are honored to support the mission of HBCUs and help these students reach their academic and professional aspirations." The college graduation rate for African-American students in the U.S. stands at 42 percent, as opposed to 62 percent for their white counterparts. Toyota executives said financial support of universities is key in black student retention and, subsequently, high graduation rates. "Dr. King's dream included the belief that young people should be given an opportunity to receive the best education possible," said John Ridgeway, TFS corporate manager. "As a Toyota executive and an HBCU alumnus, I am proud to see Toyota Financial Services supporting these fine institutions and advocating higher education within our communities." In December, the Tom Joyner Foundation added 14 HBCUs to raise money for in 2017, including:
Jarvis Christian College; Fayetteville State University in Fayetteville, N.C.; Southern University of New Orleans; Edward Waters College in Jacksonville, Florida; Florida Memorial University in Miami; Oakwood University in Huntsville, Alabama; Morehouse School of Medicine in Atlanta; Meharry Medical College in Nashville, Tennessee; Shaw University in Raleigh, N.C.; Bennett College in Greensboro, N.C.; Lane College in Jackson, Tennessee; University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff; Langston University in Langston, Okla.; and Morgan State University in Baltimore. The foundation, formed by the nationally syndicated radio personality, unveiled the names of the schools as part of its ongoing effort to assist these institutions in broadening and strengthening their efforts to raise money to help keep students attending HBCUs. "We're excited to announce this year's schools," said Joyner, a graduate of Tuskegee University. "All of these schools have wonderful histories and traditions, and we want to make sure their students are able to stay in school and have the great experience, as I did, from graduating from a HBCU." WI
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Looking for Another Dr. King? Just Welcome the Next Generation I was just a little boy with typical childhood concerns during the 1960s when Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and other leaders of the Civil Rights Movement were putting their very lives on the line in the fight for equality for all in a country whose lofty rhetoric remained light years away from its reality. Still, I remember how Dr. King inspired hope and instilled a needed sense of pride in the hearts and minds of my parents, our relatives, our friends – even in me. His “I Have a Dream” speech, delivered before a throng of men, women and children during the historical March on Washington, summarized the hopes of Blacks who had grown weary of being relegated to second class citizenship in a land built on the backs of their ancestors. As we do each January, the Washington Informer looks at the life of the “Dreamer” and how he has continued to influence generation after generation of Americans of all colors and walks of life – even tugging on the heartstrings of those in countries far away. We share photographs from the 11th MLK Peace Walk and Parade – an annual event held in the District’s Southeast community along the very street named in his honor. One writer reflects on the hurdles that had to be overcome in order to make King’s birthday a national holiday and yearly observance. Another writer invites those of different faiths to share how Dr. King’s message resonates and influences their own lives and relationship with “the Great I Am.” We include a conversation between our publisher and the eldest son of Dr. King, Martin Luther King III in a candid exchange of reflections about the relevance of his message – almost 50 years after his untimely death. Amidst marches, peace walks, parades and memorials, his words signaling his refusal to “wait” any longer for rights promised centuries ago but given only to a select few serves as a clarion call for millions of citizens who today find themselves pushed to the margins of society and holding on for dear life. In his 1963 “Letter from Birmingham Jail,” Dr. King eloquently explained why waiting was no longer an option for Black Americans. “Perhaps it is easy for those who have never felt the stinging darts of segregation to say, ‘wait.’ But when . . . you are fighting a degenerating sense of ‘nobodiness’ – then you will understand why we find it difficult to wait. There comes a time when the cup of endurance runs over and men [and women] are no longer willing to be plunged into the abyss of despair.” Dr. King stood firmly in his demand for our beloved “land of the free and home of the brave” to make good on the “check” that it had long promised to all of its children without concern for race, religion, gender, economic status – even sexual orientation. Today, as our first Black president exits the White House, America appears more divided than we have in decades. Today we hear talk of “making America great again,” wondering if this goal is little more than code words for winding back the clock to an era when white was “right” and Blacks were deemed three-fifths of a person. We have not overcome – not yet – not all of us. But we will. The movement continues.
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“And when this happens, when we allow freedom to ring, when we let it ring from every village and every hamlet, from every state and every city, we will be able to speed up that day when all of God’s children, black men and white men, Jews and gentiles, Protestants and Catholics, will be able to join hands and sing in the words of the old Negro spiritual: “Free at last! Free at last! Thank God Almighty, we are free at last.” When Martin Luther King Jr. spoke those words more than a half-century ago, not many could envision that America would become that familial-like society. And while it hasn’t yet, even as Barack Obama finishes his second term as the nation’s first African-American president, King’s words still resonated with those of other faiths. Jews, Muslims and even those in the LGBT community all relate that the civil rights icon had a monumental effect on their lives despite religious, ethnic, race and other differences. “The Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s worldview was very much coincident with that of Islam,” said Wardella Doschek, the secretary of The Muslim Women’s Association of Washington, D.C. “Allah Almighty tells us in the Holy Quran that the best person is neither the Black person nor the white person, but the person who is best in his or her decisions.” Peter Morgan of the DC Center for the LGBT Community said King’s struggle for equal rights extended to the LGBT community, an assertion seconded by Michael Long, author of “I Must Resist: Bayard Rustin’s Life in Letters.” “King would have been a champion of gay rights today because of his view of Christianity,” Long said.” Dr. King never publicly welcomed gays at the front gate of his beloved community. But he did leave behind a key for them — his belief that each person is sacred, free and equal to all to others.” Amid the celebration of King’s birthday, American Jews should reflect anew upon the epic struggle he led to free African-Americans from the shackles of bigotry and take pride in the singular role played by the Jewish community in support of King and African-Americans, Rabbi Marc Schneier, the president of the Foundation for Ethnic Understanding, wrote an editorial. “As we await the advent of the new Trump administration, it is more important than ever for our community to reconnect with that uplifting chapter in American history half a century ago,” wrote Schnei-
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er, the author of “Shared Dreams: Martin Luther King Jr. and the Jewish Community.” Franz Afraim Katzir, the founding director of Sephardic Heritage in DC, concurred with Schneier. “Dr. King’s struggle and vision resonates in very particular ways with our faith and the Sephardic experience,” said Katzir, who’s among the local Jewish leaders calling on unity in King’s name. “Just as many Jews risked their very lives to go to the South in the 1960s in support of our African-Americans brothers and sisters, we must show similar courage and fortitude today and stand up for American Muslims, who’s civil and human rights are under attack.” The history of the civil rights movement of the 1960s shows vividly that when the civil rights of any community are compromised, Jews feel the responsibility to speak out and take a stand of moral conscience, he said, before referencing King’s own comments regarding 16 rabbis who were arrested in St. Augustine, Florida in 1964 at a protest of Jim Crow segregation. “Our Jewish friends have demonstrated their commitment to the principle of tolerance and brotherhood, not only in the form of sizable contributions, but in many other tangible ways and often at great personal sacrifice,” King said at the time. “Can we ever express our appreciation to the rabbis who chose to give moral witness with us in St. Augustine?” King went on to describe the “awful beating” of Rabbi Arthur Lelyveld of Cleveland by segregationists in Hattiesburg, Mississippi, that same year and the deaths of two Jewish activists, Andrew Goodman and Michael Schwerner, who along with the black civil rights worker James Cheney were abducted and murdered in Mississippi. “It would be impossible to record the contribution that the Jewish people have made toward the Negro’s struggle for freedom — it has been so great,” King said. King’s work and message transcends faith traditions, and his life is a reminder of the sacrifice, struggle and courage required in pursuit of racial equality, religious freedom and human rights, said Engy Abdelkader, a senior fellow and adjunct professor at the Bridge Initiative, Alwaleed Center for Muslim-Christian Understanding in the Edmund A. Walsh School of Foreign Service at Georgetown University. “While President Obama’s ascension to the White House represented a historical milestone, there’s still much work to be done to realize Dr. King’s dream,” Abdelkader said. “For too many members of marginalized communities, it remains a dream
frustrated. “While many of our local and national news headlines often focus on police brutality, and rightfully so, other inequalities — such as in housing, income, education and health care — are often overlooked,” she said. “These realities are American Muslim realities, too.” Approximately one in three Muslims in the U.S. are African-American, some with ancestors who were brought to U.S. shores in slave ships, Abdelkader said. Many Muslims confront challenges at work, in school and on the street because of and often exacerbated by multiple aspects of their identities, she said, noting that they also worry about Islamophobic bullying in schools and police brutality while driving. “And those injustices impact all of us,” Abdelkader said. “It compromises who we are as a nation. It also opens up a psychological space to perpetuate similar, if not worse, infractions against other minorities. “In the Quran, Muslims are taught that God judges us not by the color of our skin but the condition of our hearts,” she said. “And that’s very much in sync with Dr. King’s life, work and message, too.” MLK
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Only 10 years old when an assassin’s bullet ended his father’s life, Martin Luther King III has endured both the burden and joy of bearing the name of one of the world’s most revered and committed leaders to peace, justice and equality. But in a recent conversation with Washington Informer Publisher Denise Rolark Barnes just days before the King Holiday, he said he views the journey he’s taken in continuing his father’s mission, not as a burden but as a calling which he has come to accept with great humility. “It’s interesting how many people ask my opinion on what my father would say about the current state of affairs in America,” he said in response to a question posed by Barnes. “Despite being his son, I would not presume to be able to speak for Dad. Still, I think that if we refer to his writings – his sermons, his speeches and his essays – we can come closer to understanding his position on many of the world’s most significant and still prevalent evils: poverty, racism, militarism and violence.” “For example, why does America profit from such an enormous amount of trade dollars yet have so many of its citizens struggling under the weight of poverty? My
father clearly objected to this example of injustice and remained committed to bringing about its end until his death,” said King III, the oldest son and oldest living child of Dr. King and Coretta Scott King. “I can confidently say that had he lived, America would have followed a totally different trajectory – even up to our most recent presidential election,” he said. King, 59 and a longtime Atlanta resident, has become an American human rights advocate and community activist, in many ways following in his father’s footsteps. His visit to the District on Monday, Jan. 9 occurred after he accepted an invitation from Jimmy Kemp, president of the Jack Kemp Foundation. King III referred to the Kemps and Kings as “longtime family friends.” Kemp, under the auspices of the foundation named in honor of his father, and in partnership with several event sponsors including D.C. Councilwoman Anita Bonds, held the Martin Luther King, Jr. “Hidden Champions Award Luncheon” at the R.I.S.E. Demonstration Center in Southeast. Other Southeast citizens who participated in the afternoon’s festivities included native son and newly-sworn-in Ward 8 Councilman Trayon White and Ronald Moten, a well-regarded Ward 8
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By Tatyana Hopkins WI Contributing Writer
Many attending the 11th annual MLK Parade in Southeast crowded both floors of the neighborhood bar Cheers @ the Big Chair, nestled in the downtown Anacostia corridor. Dionne Bussey-Reeder, co-managing partner of the bar, scrambled to fill 25 orders for a private event being held on the second floor while also trying to manage the 30-minute wait on the first floor. “It is overwhelmingly busy,” she said. It’s the first time the parade has come their way. After several route changes taking place since its inception, the parade finally headed north along Martin Luther King, Jr. Avenue Southeast, rather than south. The decision to change the route occurred, in part, due to the influence of Mayor Muriel Bowser and her ongoing initiatives to highlight the development of downtown Anacostia. The windows of the bar, offered a prime viewing spot for hungry parade spectators. “It seems like they should have always been doing it this way. This is the business district of this area,” Bussey-Reeder said. The Anacostia River has historically created significant physical and socioeconomic divides among the city’s east and west sides. A recent D.C. Fiscal Policy Institute [DCFPI]) report found that the District’s poor and African-American residents overwhelmingly reside east of the Anacostia River and suggested that the area has been alienated from the rest of the city’s post-recession growth. Poverty rates decreased west of the river after the recession and increased in Wards 7 and 8 where they remain three time higher than the rest of the District. Meanwhile, post-recession incomes have remained the same and significantly lower than the rest of the city in households east of the river though they have grown west of the river. But a growing number of local businesses and proposals for new developments slated for the area’s commercial corridors suggest the Southeast community now stands on the cusp of economic change. A Busboy and Poets restaurant is scheduled to move into the area in the summer, the proposed 11th Street Bridge Park would transform the freeway bridge over the river into an elevated park and civic space and the D.C. government has released a Request for Proposals for several vacant storefronts in the downtown Anacostia corridor. “I think it’s better this way. The parade used to start at the Big Chair,” said Dionne White, a Ward 8 resident. White attended the parade with her friend, Chanel Icyes Jackson. The two have marched in previous parades with their community-based organization Wonder Woman of Cattleya. This year they participated as “slightly perturbed” onlookers. “They should have forewarned us. I’m from out of town and if I wasn’t with the organiza-
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tion, I wouldn’t know where I was going,” said Jackson, who is a Virginia resident. Some parade attendees struggled on the south end of the street to find the new route but were assisted by police. The parade kicked off at the R.I.S.E. Center at St. Elizabeth’s, proceeded through downtown Anacostia and disbanded on Good Hope Road Southeast at Anacostia Park. Stuart Anderson, co-chair of the MLK Steering Committee, said the committee distributed flyers and released public service announcements about the change in route on radio, television and social media. “We want [the businesses] to appreciate the economic impact of the MLK parade,” said Denise Rolark Barnes, chair of the MLK Steering Committee. She said the businesses along the new path were better suited to take advantage of the business opportunities that a tourist attraction like the parade could offer. “Most of the businesses up that way were closed on the holiday,” Barnes said of the former route which typically ended at the south end of MLK Avenue. Michael Sterling, owner of Caribbean Citations, said he was pleased with the route change and the business it attracted to his restaurant in downtown Anacostia. “I’ve seen a lot of new faces. I knew a lot of people would be out today and I wanted to be a part of it, Sterling said, adding that he hopes the parade comes his way again next year. MLK
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MLK Parade Tradition Continues in Historic Anacostia By Tatyana Hopkins WI Contributing Writer On Monday, January 16, the 11th annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Peace Walk and Parade with the theme “We are One,” honored the life and legacy of the Civil Rights leader as hundreds marched through the streets of Southeast. The peace walk preceded the parade and assembled at 2500 MLK Ave SE and ended at the R.I.S.E Center at 2730 MLK Ave SE. The parade which followed moved along a new route this year aimed at assisting businesses located in downtown Anacostia. King was the main proponent for nonviolent activism during the Civil Rights Movement and successfully protested racial discrimination on both the national and state levels. “We do this to educate our people about the life and legacy of Dr. King,” said Stuart Anderson, co-chair of the MLK Steering Committee. The march and parade can both be traced to a tradition that began more than 30 years ago commemorating Dr. King’s life and work that also included the fight to have his birthday recognized as federal holiday. Six years before King’s birthday became a federal holiday, Washington Informer publisher and philanthropist Dr. Calvin W. Rolark, former Ward 8 Councilmember Wilhelmina J. Rolark and talk show host and community activist Ralph Waldo “Petey” Greene organized the first parade in 1979. The road to securing King’s birthday as a federal holiday didn’t proceed without struggle. It began shortly after his assignation in 1968 but wasn’t signed into law until 1983 under President Ronald Reagan, first being observed by the country three years later. It would not be observed in all 50 states until 2000 as several states resisted observation of the holiday by giving it alternative names and combining it with other holidays. Organizers and participants say they’re committed to continuing the local tradition. “I’ve come every year for as long as I can remember, even with the gaps,” said Tasha Y., a Ward 7 resident. “Dr. King was an important person and this parade shows how far we’ve come and I want my children to see that.” In years past, the parade has been canceled or moved. From 2007 to 2011, the Peace Walk organized by the Coalition for Peace replaced the parade, though it followed the same route along Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue. Then in 2012, the parade was resurrected, replaced again by the peace walk from 2015 to 2016. This year the parade and walk took place as complimentary events. Notable figures have participated in the parade and peace walk including singer Stevie Wonder and Dick Gregory. At this year’s parade, the Ballou High School marching band played a rendition of Wonder’s “Happy Birthday,” a song he composed decades ago while advocating for a national acknowledgement of King’s sacrifices with a federal holiday. Mayor Muriel Bowser, former mayor Vince Gray and WPGC radio personality Joe Clair joined nearly 70 community organizations and over a dozen bands in the parade procession. “The entire city is participating in this parade and I’m excited about that,” said Denise Rolark Barnes, co-founder of the peace walk and chair of the MLK Steering Committee. Representatives from all over the city participated in the parade. “I think [the parade] is a great way to bring people together,” said Ward 8 Councilman Trayon White who added that he’s been coming out to the parade since he was seven or eight years old. Walk participants included The Alliance of Concerned Men, 100 Fathers and Cease Fire Don’t Smoke the Brothers and Sisters. “I’m loving it. This is my first year here,” said Amina Salami. Salami handed out free coffee and hot chocolate to parade spectators with the Islamic Relief USA organization who set up several stations along the parade path to distribute free refreshments and fresh produce. She said serving refreshments at the parade was a “nice and handy” gesture and a way to give back to the community. “I will definitely be back,” Salami said. MLK
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activist whose focus includes those inequities that Black youth and returning citizens continue to face. King gave opening remarks at the luncheon, also presenting awards to six area residents who once lived in public housing or similar impoverished communities before beating overwhelming odds – eventually returning to their childhood neighborhoods where they have led by example in empowering others and investing in their futures. Rolark Barnes then led the discussion toward our country’s future and the impact that President-elect Donald Trump will have on America and the world. “My father challenged this country’s presidents throughout his life including Presidents Eisenhower, Kennedy and Johnson. I know he would want us to do the same today. Trump has vowed to work for positive changes that will benefit the Black community. We must hold his feet to the fire,” King III said, making reference to Trump’s campaign challenge to Blacks when he said, after asking for the Black vote, “What do you have to lose?” “I have my own concerns about some of Trump’s choices for those who will join him in leading our country including his choice for the Department of Justice,” he said. “The president sets the tone – that’s for certain. But remember [the Bible tells us] that God is just waiting for a few good men to do a lot of great things, helping us to overcome future conflicts and crises.” King III said his father’s ability to organize the disenfranchised would benefit the Black community today adding that even the elders must master the technology associated with current forms of social media. Rolark Barnes then asked him what it feels like to know that people from around the world observe the King Holiday as well as honoring Dr. King in other ways. “During a trip to Eastern Europe, I saw my father’s name, my name. It was the name of a street on which the town hall of a Bosnian city was located – a city in which not one Black person lived. That was amazing in itself. But it made me remember something my mother would often say to us [King and his siblings]. That Dad’s name was recognized and respected around the world and that we needed to see it to really believe it, to feel it and to understand the significance of his work and message for so many.” King III said. King III, who like his father, became a member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., has worn a plethora of hats after completing his degree from Morehouse College – the same institution of higher learning where his father, grandfather and great-grandfather matriculated. He’s served as an elected official, representing the citizens of Fulton County as their county commissioner, lead the Southern Christian Leadership Conference, a civil rights organization founded by his father, as its fourth president and in 2006 founded a non-profit group dedicated to eliminating poverty, “Realizing the Dream,” which has since been absorbed into the King Center under King III who formerly served as the Center’s president. More recently he resurrected the Drum Major Foundation which his father co-founded in the early 60s and is now referred to as the Drum Major Institute. He travels the globe as its leading spokesperson initiating projects that promote peace. “We’ve traveled to Israel as well as several African nations where political unrest has impacted their elections and the daily lives of their citizens – Zambia, Kenya and soon Zimbabwe are just a few of the countries where we’ve offered our assistance,” he said. “And in the U.S., we recently traveled to 40 impoverished communities, reaching out to Native Americans in the Dakotas, rural whites in Appalachia and folks living on Skid Row in New York City. Many of these American citizens all face similar problems with intense poverty being their number one challenge. I’m convinced that when [good] will and ability meet, then we’re able to achieve even the loftiest of results.” But for all of his travels, his awards and his opportunities to represent his father, the eldest living child of Dr. King says becoming a father has been his most treasured experience. “My daughter [Yolanda Renee King] has been my greatest responsibility and life’s work – she’s my whole life and she is truly a daddy’s girl,” he said with exuberance and joy. “Sometimes she even travels with me and she loves it. I have to admit I do too.” Rolark Barnes, who continues to spearhead a parade and peace walk honoring Dr. King each year in the Southeast community where her father first founded the Washington Informer and where she and her family reside, asked King III if marches served as the best way to celebrate his father’s life. “As I said earlier, while parades and festivals are fine, I would prefer that people observe my father’s birth and his contributions to society in other ways too,” King III said. “Since President Reagan signed the legislation in 1984 making his birthday a national holiday, and since the country first began to observe the day of his birth in 1986, we’ve still seen many ‘isms’ remain unaddressed,” he said. “Women are still paid less than their male counterparts. Racism and sexism continue to divide our nation. Until these and other hurdles to equality, including militarism, poverty and violence are adequately addressed and eliminated, I believe the King Holiday should first be a day where we not only remember how far we’ve come but consider taking a fresh start in achieving our goals.” “Next year will mark the 50th anniversary of my father’s death and it will actually fall on his birthday, January 15th. We already have a group that’s making plans for that landmark day. It will serve as a tremendous opportunity to evaluate where we are as a nation. But more than that, I’m hoping it will serve as a time where we can look to the future, making sure that America continues to evolve into the kind of country that will allow the next generation, my daughter included, to dream big and then see those dreams come true.” MLK
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On January 21st, people from across the United States will come to our city to march together in solidarity and the spirit of democracy to protect our rights, our safety, our health and our families. The Women’s March on Washington will bring together volunteer organizers and residents from all 50 states, and I am proud to be a leader of DC’s local chapter. But this march is about more than one day or one person. The Women’s March on Washington is the start of a movement. A
movement that begins on a local level and must include all voices from DC’s diverse community. This past weekend, January 7th and 8th, I was one of approximately 300 volunteers braving snowy weather and frigid temperatures to encourage local businesses and community members to join us. Those volunteers, along with more than 700 businesses across the city who agreed to share information on the march with their customers, are making a loud and clear statement – that women’s rights are
human rights, and that we will continue to advocate for policies that reflect our entire community. On January 21st thousands of DC residents are planning to march and hundreds more are contributing their time, expertise and even their homes and businesses to support this opportunity. And make no bones about it - this March is a vital opportunity to pull together our shared capital, experiences, perspectives, skills, and motivations. Our growing DC Local group is
reaching out across our city to find ways to connect and pull in the diverse voices of our community. We are hosting events at local businesses. We are walking in the 11th Annual MLK Holiday Parade. We are engaging local community leaders and houses of worship. We are contacting our local government officials. We are having uncomfortable and necessary conversations about race and privilege. DC, we need you to join this local movement. We need to pull together, talk together,
understand together and figure out what comes after the Women’s March on Washington TOGETHER. We need your voice. Visit www.wmwdclocal.com and get connected. Spread the word about our efforts. And join us at 10:00 a.m. on January 21st, at the intersection of Independence Avenue and 3rd Street, SW to send a message to the world that cannot be ignored. Jackie Savage DC Regional Leadership wmwdclocal.com
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The History of the MLK Holiday By The Rev. Dennis W. Wiley Pastor, Covenant Baptist United Church of Christ, D.C. Four days after the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was assassinated on April 4, 1968, Rep. John Conyers (D-Mich.) introduced a bill in the House of Representatives to make King’s birthday a national holiday. Through the efforts of King’s widow, Coretta Scott King, the King Center in Atlanta and the Southern Christian Leadership Conference, a petition supporting the holiday was submitted to Congress in 1971, and a few states, beginning with Illinois under the leadership of Harold Washington, then a member of the Illinois House of Representatives, passed King holiday bills. However, Conyers’s federal bill sat in Congress for eight years after he first introduced it, even though he and Rep. Shirley Chisolm reintroduced it every year. In the meantime, instead of dying down as the years passed by, the memory of Dr. King and the enthusiasm for a holiday in his honor, especially on the local and state levels, grew stronger and stronger. In fact, Ward 8, including Covenant Baptist Church (now known as Covenant Baptist United Church of Christ), played a critical role in helping to make Martin Luther King’s birthday not only a local holiday, but also a national holiday. Along with her husband, Dr. Calvin Rolark, a Ward 8 activist, newspaper publisher and founder/president of the Black United Fund, Attorney Wilhelmina Rolark, who had been elected to represent Ward 8 on the D.C. Council in 1976, began to advocate for a
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Martin Luther King holiday. From her Constituent Services Office located at Covenant, she did three significant things: First, she led the City Council in making King’s birthday a local holiday. Second, she led the effort to rename the street at the intersection on which Covenant sits from Nichols Avenue to Martin Luther King, Jr. Avenue. And third, she, along with her husband and legendary radio announcer Petey Greene, took the initiative in organizing the very first Martin Luther King Day Parade that was held on Monday, Jan. 15, 1979. As a result of these and other events, the momentum for a national King holiday continued to build and in November 1979, a bill supporting the idea was finally voted on and defeated in the House of Representatives by only five votes. But as more states, trade unions, civil rights organizations, and other advocates got on board, a key turning point occurred when Conyers asked his friend and fellow Detroit resident Stevie Wonder to lend his voice and influence to the movement. It is no coincidence, then, that when Stevie, who gladly accepted Conyers’s invitation, was looking for an early platform to express his support for the national King holiday, he came to Ward 8 in D.C. to become the Grand Marshall of the second annual Martin Luther King Day parade in January 1980. When the parade concluded with a children’s program and an overflow crowd crammed into the Covenant sanctuary, Wonder, along with comedian Dick Gregory, Congressman Ron Dellums and other national and local celebrities and dignitaries, stood in the pulpit to address an enthusiastic, intergenerational
audience composed primarily of Ward 8 residents. Later that same year, Stevie appeared on the cover of the April edition of Ebony magazine that featured an article titled, “The Se-
cret Life of Stevie Wonder.” The article included pictures of him viewing the parade from the steps of Covenant and speaking from the pulpit during the program. 1980 also marked the release of his
album, “Hotter Than July,” that carried his new hit song, “Happy Birthday,” calling for a national holiday in honor of King’s birthday. In January 1981, Stevie performed the song at a King holiday rally on the National Mall before a huge crowd. In 1982, Coretta Scott King and Stevie Wonder presented petitions containing more than 6 million signatures in support of a King holiday to House Speaker Tip O’Neil. In August 1983, just before the 20th anniversary celebration of the 1963 March on Washington, the House of Representatives passed the King holiday bill and the Senate followed suit in October. On Nov. 3, 1983, President Reagan signed a bill establishing the third Monday of every January as the Martin Luther King Jr. national holiday, with the first official celebration scheduled for Jan. 20, 1986. Almost 18 years after King’s assassination, through lots of hard work, unity and determination, the dream of a national King holiday became a reality. For the full version of this article, go to washingtoninformer.com. MLK
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America Poised for Changing of the Guard
Downtown streets have been cordoned off, concrete barriers now temporarily block avenues and business entrances and thousands of law enforcement officials have already poured into the District as we prepare for the inauguration of President-elect Donald Trump. And while Trump’s supporters say they’ll be out in force to witness his swearing-in and the parade that will follow, then later donning their Sunday best for invitation-only balls and celebratory soirees, there will be hundreds of thousands of protestors who promise to exercise their First Amendment rights which guarantee freedoms that include expression, assembly and the right to petition. We’ve been led to believe that there’s a marked difference between the unpredictable Donald Trump we witnessed on the campaign trail and Donald Trump, the soon-to-be 45th president of the United States. But it’s hard to know with any certainty if that’s the gospel truth. After all, Trump, while a proven master of the Twitter-sphere, has held just a handful of press conferences since his surprise victory – even then he hasn’t been one to give voice to those who have opposed him or posed questions that placed him in a less than favorable light. Perhaps the reality of what’s in store for him has finally begun to sink in. Maybe he’s beginning to realize that while it was okay for him to assume the stance of dictator in his private business dealings, that in his stead as the U.S. president, he represents one-of-three branches of a democratically-run government. Before we join with those lamenting the rise of Donald Trump, we have decided to place a watchful eye on his actions, listen with care to his words and to critically assess how his team makes their transition in key positions including the U.S. Attorney General, the Secretary of State and the Secretary of Defense. Indeed, we promise that we will be watching, listening, evaluating and questioning Mr. Trump and the new administration, reminding him and his team, whenever necessary, that they now work for us. WI
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The Women’s March on Washington: Sisters Fight to Maintain Rights
In the early 1970s, a commercial produced by a fledgling tobacco company aired what would become a highly popular commercial telling women, “You’ve come a long way baby” – citing the fact that they had finally gotten their own cigarette. Of course, little was said about the inevitable increase of women who would join countless numbers of men who would one day suffer from debilitating illnesses, significant health challenges and even deaths that could all be attributed to smoking. Negatives aside, the branding effort posed how women were getting closer to achieving success in the long-fought battle for equality with men, gaining greater access to jobs and other opportunities and even invitations to hallowed venues formerly limited only to men. And when an estimated 200,000 mothers, daughters, sisters, aunts and “sister-girls” descend upon the District on Saturday, Jan. 21 to participate in the Women’s March on Washington, organizers say they’ll be speaking to all levels of government with a host of issues and concerns, illustrating that they haven’t come far enough. And while there isn’t one cohesive message for Congress, the new president or the Supreme Court, it’s fairly obvious that this new wave of activist-minded women and their supporters want to make it clear that they will do whatever it takes to maintain the rights they’ve already achieved, most notably reproductive rights. But they’ll also be addressing an unfinished agenda of demands for which women have long fought including equal pay, economic justice and affordable child care. One of the march’s co-chairs, Tamika Mallory, emphasizes that they aren’t coming together for an anti-Trump event, nothing that “Trump is not the disease but he is a symptom.” She further says that the national march will correspond with other protests taking place simultaneously at the local level in cities around the U.S. And when the day ends, they plan to make good on the notion that “politics is local,” utilizing grassroots tactics back in their hometowns rather than looking to Congress to bring about change. Given the ineptitude and inertia that have become the norm in Congress, these women may be on to something. WI WWW.WASHINGTONINFORMER.COM
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Obama's Greatness Will Soon Be Evident
I agree with the decision made by the President of Talladega College to let its band march in the inauguration parade ("Talladega Band Agrees to Perform at Inauguration," by Stacy Brown, Jan. 12, 2017). As an African-American male, I still believe in what America stands for; if I didn't, I wouldn't have spent more than 20 years in the military serving this great country. Like it or not, Donald Trump is our president and we have to make the best of it. We must not show fear, no matter what outsiders and fear-mongers produce. America is the best thing going and we must continue to show the world that this is our country and that one man or four years of indifference cannot change that. So I applaud Talladega College. March proud and play great for America!
I just loved the front-page photograph and the article by Stacy Brown, "Yes, He Did!" in the Jan. 12, 2017, edition of The Washington Informer. I listened to President Obama's speech and it made me cry, not because I was sad, but because I was so proud of how he handled himself through everything his enemies threw at him. He is truly a great president and I believe history, when its all said and done, will prove what I've said is true. Now that brings me to another point: I read in another news media outlet that members of a Jewish Country Club didn't want President Obama to join their club because he didn't use the U.S. veto power in the UN in favor of Israel on one occasion! Well, I say don't join their club! There are a lot of county clubs in the area who would love to have you as a member. President Obama, you don't have to beg for anything; you have earned your respect and you shouldn't have to deal with those who don't want to give it. And by the way, President Obama did more for Israel and for pushing the Middle East peace process than any other president in a long time!
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Today's Activists Can Learn from MLK's 'Creative Disruption'
When Dr. Martin Luther King envisioned the Poor People's Campaign in 1968, he envisioned all kinds of people descending on our nation's capital, bringing demands to federal agencies. He envisioned people pushing for affordable housing, for quality education, for better health care, for minority business development programs and more. He envisioned them demanding these things, and occupying government offices until these things were produced.
Unfortunately, Dr. King's death and the curse of disorganization prevented the Poor People's Campaign from being exactly what Dr. King imagined. But it still made a difference, and people still refer to its conception as brilliant. The Poor People's Campaign was a paradigm shift in our manner of protest. It wasn't just marching, and it wasn't just protest. It also involved the creative disruption that would come if thousands of people sat in federal offices and demanded change. Can this kind of creative disruption be useful in the age of Trump? After all,
Mr. Trump has already told us what he thinks of most of the American people. His nomination of Sen. Jeff Sessions (R-Ala.) as attorney general is a flash of the middle finger to men of color, especially the black men who have been tossed around as cavalierly as the term "law and order." It is a slap in the face to the immigrants and women who have already seen what Sessions stands for. And it is not as if other Trump appointments are better. Indeed, not a single Trump appointment passes the centrist smell test or suggests a willingness to reach across the aisle. Indeed, Trump seems
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New Year, New Strategy For those of us who were blessed to see it, another year has arrived and brings with it another opportunity to start afresh with new ways to move our people closer to economic empowerment. The new year brings a clean slate, so to speak, since we like to make resolutions and promises regarding things we would like to change. So what will we write on our 2017 slate? What will be our agenda this year? What strategy will we employ to empower our people?
Will we stay on the endless circular path that has led to where we are today? Will we follow a new path? Will we adopt a new strategy? Whatever we decide to commit ourselves to will certainly not be new; everything we need to do in 2017 has already been done by our ancestors who lived and survived in this country for centuries, under the worst treatment human beings could suffer. But 2017 is new, and it's always good to look at our commitments in a new light, with a new resolve, and out of a renewed strength. Are you ready? Here we go. Don't fall for the
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to do little more than create a cabinet of billionaires who are as far removed from the way ordinary people live that the public policy they attempt to create will be little more than self-serving. None of them seems to understand the concept of public service. They don't think they should have to release their financial information, and they shrug off the notion of conflict of interest. Contrast them with Dr. King, who only got a big paycheck when he won the Nobel Peace Prize, and he gave "every penny" of the $54,000 that he won in 1964 to the civil rights movement.
Dr. King was extremely clear about those he identified with. He once said: "I choose to identify with the underprivileged, I choose to give my life for the hungry, I choose to give my life for those who have been left out of the sunlight of opportunity… this is the way I'm going. If it means suffering, I'm going that way. If it means dying for them, I'm going that way, because I heard a voice saying
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same old tired rhetoric we hear every day from self-appointed "leaders" who do not lead by example. Don't continue following folks that are only sending you deeper into the woods of poverty, while they relax in the lush fields of prosperity. Don't get hoodwinked by pandering politicians and prosperity preachers who are only interested in what they can get for themselves, and how they can use you to get another pair of 'gators, a Bentley, a mansion, or elected to public office. Don't be lulled to sleep by intellectual banter that makes you
feel good but never tells you how to do good, or do well, for that matter. Don't succumb to celebrity claptrap, which only excites the paparazzi rather than enlightens our people. Don't get down in the muck with entertainers who denigrate themselves and us. And please don't subscribe to the same old okey-doke that has literally and figuratively programmed our people to wait to be rescued by folks who care very little about us. What must we do? First, raise the level of your black conscious-
ness by reading, by studying, by listening and by associating with brothers and sisters who are serious about doing the work of liberation and unashamed to proclaim their blackness. Connect with other individuals and collectively establish economic initiatives that benefit black people. Trust me, there is absolutely nothing wrong with that — other groups do it all the time. Be prepared to make the sacrifices required to move the masses of Black people forward. Always define yourself, and do not accept
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By Marian Wright Edelman
Moral Courage Is Standing Up for What Is Right
Human progress is neither automatic nor inevitable. Even a superficial look at history reveals that no social advance rolls in on the wheels of inevitability. Every step towards the goal of justice requires sacrifice, suffering, and struggle … This is no time for apathy or complacency. This is a time for vigorous and positive action. — Martin Luther King Jr. On Wednesday, Jan. 11, Sen. Cory A. Booker (D-N.J.) and Rep. John Lewis (D-Ga.) joined the list of speak-
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ers testifying before the Senate Judiciary Committee against the nomination of Sen. Jeff Sessions (R-Ala.) for Attorney General of the United States. Both were assigned to a panel at the very end of the hearing process, a slot fellow panelist Representative Cedric L. Richmond (D-La.), the head of the Congressional Black Caucus, called "the equivalent of being made to go to the back of the bus." Several Senate committee members who have publicly supported Sen. Sessions left before Sen. Booker's and Rep. Lewis's important testimony began. But that didn't deter them
from speaking out against the threat they see to the civil rights progress our nation has made if Sen. Sessions becomes attorney general. Congressman Lewis noted that he was born in rural Alabama too, not far from where Sen. Sessions grew up, but as a black child he inherited a far different society: "There was no way to escape or deny the choke hold of discrimination and racial hate that surrounded us." He said, "A clear majority of Americans say they want this to be a fair, just, and open nation … They are concerned that some leaders reject decades of progress and
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want to return to the dark past, when the power of law was used to deny the freedoms protected by the Constitution, the Bill of Rights, and its Amendments. These are the voices I represent today. We can pretend that the law is blind. We can pretend that it is evenhanded. But if we are honest with ourselves, we know that we are called upon daily by the people we represent to help them deal with unfairness in how the law is written and enforced. Those who are committed to equal justice in our society wonder whether Sen. Sessions' call for 'law and order' will mean today what it
meant in Alabama, when I was coming up back then. The rule of law was used to violate the human and civil rights of the poor, the dispossessed, people of color." In additional written remarks, Congressman Lewis was even clearer about some of his current fears: "Some people argue that the 48 years of a fully-operational Voting Rights Act simply erased hundreds of years of hate and violence. This is not ancient history; the scars and stains of racism are still deeply embedded in our soci-
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By Benjamin F. Chavis Jr.
MLK's Legacy for Black America in 2017
As the United States of America and the global community salutes, recognizes and commemorates the 88th birthday of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., it is a providential time to reassess the meaning and challenges of Dr. King's legacy for Black America in this year of profound change, anxiety and hope. As we witness the transfer of
presidential power from President Barack H. Obama to President Donald J. Trump, it is quite appropriate to apply some the long-lasting and enduring tenets of Martin Luther King’s leadership, teachings and perspectives. Dr. King and the Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC) prophetically stood strong for freedom, justice, and equality for Black Americans and for all people who cried out for a better quality of life throughout the world.
Dr. King was more than one of the greatest orators and preachers of the 20th century. He was one of the most effective intellectual theologians whose moral genius and courage helped irreversibly to change the course of American history for civil and human rights. No man or woman is perfect. Yet Dr. King’s leadership inspired and motivated millions of Black Americans and others to strive toward the perfection equal justice for all through nonviolent
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social change and transformation. As a young teenage staff worker for SCLC in North Carolina in the early 1960s, I witnessed firsthand how Martin Luther King Jr. would stir the consciousness of the masses. We overcame the fear of standing up for righteousness in the presence of evil powers and unjust systems of oppression and suppression.
one’s life and work, that which will endure and last for generations to come. Dr. King’s life and work exemplified intellectual honesty, activism, and courage. At a time when the misguided phenomena of so-called “fake news” is gaining momentum in the body politic of the nation, we all should be reminded that Dr. King would always cautioned that only “The truth will set us free.”
Legacy is about establishing in
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King Held a Mirror Up to a Nation's Values
How should Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s birthday be celebrated? It should be celebrated in many different ways. Dr. King was an intellectual who reflected seriously and critically on the dilemma facing African-Americans, people of color generally and poor people specifically — of all races. He was also an activist. He didn't get bogged down in the paralysis of analysis. The choic-
es he saw available to the oppressed were threefold: The first option was to respond to institutional violence with violence. But he didn't see that as moral, practical or able to really address and solve their problems. In fact, he saw it as counterproductive. Secondly, the poor and people of color could just endure injustice and essentially do nothing. Again, he didn't see that as moral or practical, and he thought that such repression would eventually explode into violence. The final choice, the one he recommended, was
nonviolent active resistance. He brought thought and action together morally and practically as the best way to bring about structural change. Dr. King's birthday also allows us to hold up a mirror and reflect on the nation's commitment to human rights, democracy and justice. Dr. King believed in human rights for all human beings, and he believed that it should be measured by one yardstick. He believed people should and could learn to live together and find the joy and benefit of such
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diversity. These benefits are all around us in sports, entertainment, the press, business, our work places and the professions. This mixture of ideas, experiences and perspectives helps all of us to grow, see and feel things we never have thought, saw or felt before. When Clemson and Alabama played for the national college football championship, whites and blacks played harmoniously together and fans cheered side by side. Both Southern teams had black quarterbacks. In many ways it was the Dr. Mar-
tin Luther King Jr. Bowl. He knew that we had learned to survive apart, but he challenged us to do a much harder and more gratifying thing: to learn to live together. I shall never forget our SCLC staff meeting and being with Dr. King on his last birthday. He had convened Native Americans, Appalachian whites, blacks from the Deep South, Latinos from Texas and California, Jewish allies from New
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By Austin R. Cooper Jr.
Thank You, Mr. President! I had the opportunity to work with former Ambassador Andrew Young at two organizations — GoodWorks International and the Leon H. Sullivan Foundation — that afforded me opportunities to visit seventeen African countries. As I made repeated visits to Africa and interacted with African presidents, I considered myself blessed to witness a person of color as president. Truthfully, I did not think I would ever see an African-American president of the
United States and allowed myself to be content with memories from Africa. Thankfully, I was proven wrong, Barack Obama, when you were elected the 44th president of the United States. You were not my first choice to be president in 2007 as the presidential campaign was getting underway. Initially, I supported Hillary. I simply did not believe that America was ready to seriously consider, much less nominate and elect, an African-American as president, regardless of your qualifications and character. My opinion changed in January 2008 when
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you won the Iowa Caucus. At that moment, I had to choose what role I wanted to play in history: to either support, work and contribute to one who could be the first woman American president or the first African-American. I decided to enthusiastically support your candidacy. I have had the pleasure of greeting you on several occasions as a senator and president. One occasion in particular stands out. In 2006, I met with your foreign policy adviser, Mark Lippert, on a client issue pertaining to Africa. You later appointed Mark as the U.S.
Ambassador to South Korea. After meeting with Mark, I flew to New York to attend a private fundraiser for you. When you arrived, you immediately began working the room. I introduced myself and we exchanged brief pleasantries. As you moved to the next person, I referenced my having met with Mark earlier. You backtracked and inquired about the topic of the meeting. Then you asked if I had been satisfied with the service I had received in your office in general, and from Mark in particular. Only upon receiving my assurances that your staff had
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been helpful and courteous did you move on. I left that fundraiser very impressed with you. In that encounter, I learned a lot not only about your character, but also the type of public servant you are. I was not an Illinois constituent, yet you showed me that constituency services for you extended far beyond the borders of your home state. As you prepare to step down as my president tomorrow, I am reminded and want to thank you for your numerous accomplishments
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By Sarafina Wright WI Staff Writer Dozens of local elementary and high school students participated in a panel with local professionals to honor Martin Luther King Jr. The Washington Wizards and PricewaterhouseCoopers presented their annual King holiday "We are Dreamers" panel discussion on Monday, Jan. 16 at Verizon Center in Northwest. Rookie Wizard guard Danuel House reflected on what King's legacy meant to him. "He impacted me and the people in my generation greatly," he said. "He gave us a chance to have courage, stand up and speak our minds." WJLA-TV reporter Anna-Lysa Gayle, who was one of the panelists, said she couldn't help but to be grateful to King. "I don't think I can listen to the 'I Have a Dream' speech and not get emotional," she said. "I learn something new every time I listen to it. His message of non-violence is used today in activism." Montgomery County Sgt. Ruben Rosario said King's convictions about America stood out as his most powerful trait. "What I love about Dr. King is more than anyone he held this country to what it said it was," he said. "When I think of him I
think of courage and integrity. I'm honored to be here today to support the civil rights icon." In the second part of the event, students got the opportunity to receive advice for their future from the accomplished panelists. Juda Stallman, an 11th-grader at Eleanor Roosevelt High School in Northwest, said that King's life inspires her to follow her dreams. "I want to have my own real estate company one day, so I'm trying to go to PG County Community College and then hopefully transfer to the University of Maryland," she said. House expressed to Stallman and the other students how important mentors are to accomplishing their goals. "I had quite a few mentors, especially playing basketball," he said. "I had a mentor, John Lucas, a former NBA player who I could talk to whenever I needed. He had the same values as MLK, like integrity and honesty. Mentors help, and his mentorship to me paid off in the long run." Rosario addressed the direction of the country in light of recent police-related shootings causing great turmoil through out the nation. "I spent several months pondering on if we have made progress or not, and I will say that if you're just looking at the media
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"I don't think I can listen to the 'I Have a Dream' speech and not get emotional. I learn something new every time I listen to it. ANNA-LYSA GAYLE / WJLA-TV Reporter
you will think things are more bad than they are," he said. "The civil rights movement was an amazing time and a lot of good things came out of it. I believe today things have gotten a lot better. "He saw the promised land and knew we would get there," Rosario said. "We've made tremendous improvement, but we still have a ways to walk." WI
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Volunteer Service in Prince George's County Honors Legacy of Dr. King By William J. Ford WI Staff Writer @jabariwill
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A nonprofit organization in Prince George's County continues to push Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s message of volunteerism. The Central Kenilworth Avenue Revitalization, a group that looks to preserve the Riverdale community, held its third annual Day of Service volunteer projects Monday, Jan. 16. Amanda Knott, a volunteer with CKAR, said King's holiday brings out the best in people. "We honor no other individuals … like Martin Luther King," Knott said. "You don't find this type of energy where people come together on most holidays." About 100 children participated in various activities that included children and teens hanging artwork at the Prince George's African American Museum and Cultural Center in
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North Brentwood. Those 16 and older assisted staff at Community Forklift in Edmonston to organize antique furniture, tile and used construction materials. The items are distributed to nonprofit organizations and donated to homeowners in need of home improvement. Participants also were encouraged to donate coats, canned goods and other personal items for local food pantries. The organization that became established in 2010 also incorporates a database to help and meet business owners under the 20737 zip code. The local volunteers joined thousands nationwide that celebrated King's birthday as a national holiday. In June 2009, first lady Michelle Obama helped launch United We Serve, an initiative for Americans to make community service a part of their lives. Under the Obama administration, the initiative created an
Office of Social Innovation and Civic Participation using analytics and other data to identify programs to improve communities. There's fear that when the Donald Trump administration moves into the White House this week, it won't express the same optimism. Trump's wife, Melania, a former model, will use her platform to combat bullying. "As a nation, as a town, as a community, we don't need our leaders to tell us to volunteer, said Chanel Compton, executive director of the Prince George's museum. "I think [volunteerism] is engrained in our community. We wouldn't be able to do the programs we do today if it wasn't for our volunteers." For more information, go to www.ckarcdc.org. WI
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Martin Luther King in Books book is a collection of sermons made by MLK which detail his thought process, his convictions and his outlook on the problems of society. Despite the atrocities faced by his community, he preached only love and forgiveness as the answer to hate and violence. Reading this book is bound to humble you and change your thinking about some of the most important issues of society and, indeed, life itself.
By Stacy M. Brown WI Senior Writer Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was a man with a vision, a mission and, certainly, a dream. King's life story has been told in many forms, documentaries, movies, television dramas and on the stage. And like most of history's greatest figures, King's story has been told many times over in books. Tarun Mittal of the Christian Post put together five must-reads about King, offerings that may still add even more insight to one of the most celebrated leaders in American history. What makes Mittal's list significant is that four of the five were penned by King himself:
2. "A Testament of Hope: The Essential Writings and Speeches by Martin Luther King Jr." Outlining MLK's views on capitalism, poverty, military campaigns, social policies, Black Nationalism and much more, this collection of his writings, speeches and interviews allows the reader to delve into the mind of the legend. And what makes this book a must-read is his writings and thoughts, which remain relevant even today as we face many of the same social and political challenges. 3. "Let the Trumpet Sound: A Life of Martin Luther King Jr." by Stephen B. Oates With historical figures like MLK, the legend of the man often overshadows the person. We tend to put such people on a pedestal and evangelize them as something beyond human, which is something that prevents us from understanding them.
In this book, Oates tells the story of MLK in a thoroughly objective manner, recounting events and letting readers draw their own conclusions of the man. He also manages to render an overall perspective of the civil rights movement as a whole, and he does it better than any history textbook has ever managed to. 4. "Strength to Love by Martin Luther King Jr." Before he became a civil rights leader, Martin Luther King Jr. was a practicing Baptist minister. This
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1. "Why We Can't Wait" by Martin Luther King, Jr. At the heart of this book written by MLK himself is the powerful and heart-wrenching "Letter from the Birmingham Jail." While jailed for participating in a civil rights demonstration in 1963, King received a letter from fellow clergymen urging him to drop his campaigns and to leave the battle for racial equality to the courts. In response, King drafted a powerful essay that expounded the atrocities faced by the Negro community, defended the nonviolent movement and emphasized the immediate need for racial equality.
5. "Where Do We Go from Here: Chaos or Community?" by Martin Luther King Jr. Penned by MLK a year before his assassination, this amazingly frank book reflects his visionary thinking along with his fears and frustrations. MLK considered the 1965 civil rights legislature to be the easier challenge compared to what needed to be done in order to lift the African-American community as a whole after the initial victory. He lambasted the use of violence in the fight against inequality and urged for a world where everyone learned to live together in harmony regardless of caste, creed or religion.
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ARIES It could be difficult to feel as motivated as usual. However, other influences may call out to you to do exactly that. Curiosity may be what eventually encourages you to step forward no matter what. On another note, desire could pave the way to an intense conversation. Lucky Numbers: 5, 13, 15
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TAURUS Something within you may be urging you to be more adventurous and take the road less traveled. You may also find the company of friends to be a little superficial if it detracts from the thoughts and intense feelings you are having. While peace and quiet can be useful for capturing key insights, getting out and about can take your mind off things, and this can be good for you, too. Lucky Numbers: 4, 7, 28
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GEMINI While you may be eager to push ahead on an important goal, someone may be urging caution. Should you listen? Perhaps not, as another potent blend of energies suggests that your instincts are at play here, and what you intuitively perceive as being a good move might well be. Lucky Numbers: 10, 12, 20 CANCER As the Sun enters your sector of shared finances, this can be an opportunity
to take stock of your money situation. Come up with a plan of action. At the same time, thoughts of faraway places and fun in the sunshine suggest that you may be ready to take a vacation. This might seem impossible when you consider your workload, but is it really? Lucky Numbers: 6, 26, 35
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a budding romance, things may not be going as smoothly as you'd hoped. But don't take this as a sign that it isn't meant to be. Passions could boil over with interesting results as the weekend approaches. Lucky Numbers: 5, 15, 39
If you can't say something nice … Sometimes, it's hard to say nothing at all. There are times when you need to speak out, to confront, share your opinion, rant or vent. And then there are times, as in the new book "Audacity" by Jonathan Chait, where you must praise. For perhaps the last few months of Barack Obama's presidency, media outlets have debated about something that definitely matters: was he one of the best presidents, or one of the worst? It's the former, says Chait, even though he admits there are times when it looks like the latter. Obama, he says, however, absolutely succeeded at what he set out to do, and this book follows that argument. Though the civil rights movement was 40-some years prior to the day a black man moved into the White House, racial issues keenly split the country over the last eight years, not along lines of race, but on political lines. White America often denied it, but Obama forced a harder soul-search on racism. He reportedly had a large agenda upon taking office in 2009, but it quickly became clear that his work would be to avoid, rather than fix, another Great Depression. He succeeded, but no President gets kudos for things like that. Instead, says Chait, there was — and still is — criticism about his actions, economically. Health care legislation insured millions of Americans who otherwise would have no coverage, thanks to Obama and a surprising number of ideas that first came from the Republicans. As a new president, Obama boosted the economy by spending money on green energy, with an eye toward global climate concerns. He helped restore America's worldwide "standing" and foresaw China and India as budding superpowers. So why is anyone questioning his audacity, or the legacy he leaves behind? The answer to that lies in the recent past, and in the history of 20th-century American politics. Understanding both, and what happens from here, is enhanced by learning what's inside "Audacity." Just know first that there's a lot to absorb. Because author Jonathan Chait is also a political columnist, the goings-on behind the scenes in Washington are presented in great detail in this book. That can be both a good thing and a bad thing: good, because Chait is clear in reasoning and thorough in fact-finding, in favor of arguments for a stellar Obama legacy; bad, because this thoroughness becomes quite heavy at times. That could turn away readers with a lesser palate for politics, although one wouldn't have to look hard to see why persevering is important: Chait explains how Obama's tenure as president ultimately turned out as it did, and why many voters are still, perhaps wrongly, disappointed in his work. Chait then goes on to clearly illuminate what happened at the last election, and why. Give yourself time for a careful read of this book, especially if you might disagree with its author. There's argument in here that may — or may not — change minds, but either way, "Audacity" might at least give you something nice to say. WI
VIRGO A lively link this week could see you and another collaborating on an idea that looks likely to be a resounding success. This can also be a good opportunity to review your lifestyle and wellness routines and consider making a few changes. Seeing as you love efficiency, paring down your schedule could be the secret. Lucky Numbers: 15, 19, 28
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LIBRA Although you're known for your tact and discretion, you also admire people who speak their mind. You could meet someone like that early in the week. Will you be upset? The present blend of energies hints that you may find this quite refreshing. In fact, they could even be the catalyst for a decision that changes everything. Meanwhile, if you want to indulge this weekend, enjoy it! Lucky Numbers: 7, 13, 18 SCORPIO As the Sun eases into your domestic sector today, this can be an opportunity to take a step back from life. Although there is still a lot going on in many areas, time to reflect and consider your priorities can be very useful now. There's also a strong focus on developing your creative skills, although you may wonder whether it's worth the expense of doing so. Don't let such doubts put you off. What you stand to gain is priceless. Lucky Numbers: 11, 23, 25 SAGITTARIUS This can be a week of interaction, short journeys, and catching up
with administrative tasks. In fact, you could be involved in this for some time. However, doors can open and new opportunities present themselves because of your efforts. You have a lot to look forward to. Lucky Numbers: 17, 22, 31
CAPRICORN An inner wisdom may have developed because of key experiences. Things may not always have been comfortable for you — even a little painful at times — but an awakening may have occurred out of this. Apply this deeper knowledge to change your perspective. Finally, a desire to get to know someone better may be worth following up. Lucky Numbers: 3, 9, 35 AQUARIUS This can be a positive week and something of a rebirth as the Sun dances into your sign after journeying through the more mystical sector of your chart. Clarity may dawn over the coming days, as well as a desire to get cracking on plans that you've been dreaming up over recent weeks. Another lovely lineup could encourage you to explore possibilities connected with a recent encounter. Lucky Numbers: 6, 11, 20 PISCES After a hectic start to the month, you may feel like enjoying more time to yourself in the coming four weeks. You'll still be busy, and your friends will still be eager for you to join them for evenings out, but you'll also recognize the value of reflection and meditation for the insights they can bring. The weekend may have romantic overtones and a sizzling date night to look forward to. A movie could also have quite an impact on you. Lucky Numbers: 3, 21, 32
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SPORTS Hoyas Nip Huskies, 72-69
5 Georgetown Hoyas forward Marcus Derrickson and Connecticut Huskies center Amida Brimah battle for
possession in the second half of Georgetown's 72-69 win at Verizon Center in Northwest on Saturday, Jan. 14. /Photo by John E. De Freitas
3Georgetown Hoyas guard Rodney Pryor drives past Connecticut Huskies forward Stephen Enoch in the second half of Georgetown's 72-69 win at Verizon Center in Northwest on Saturday, Jan.14. / Photo by John E. De Freitas
Wizards Pound Blazers, Stretch Home Winning Streak to Twelve By William J. Ford WI Staff Writer @jabariwill On the holiday to celebrate the late civil rights icon Martin Luther King Jr., the Washington Wizards sought to preserve its own legacy on the basketball court. The Wizards (21-19) cruised to their 12th straight home victory Monday against the Portland Trailblazers, 120-101, at Verizon Center, extending the league's longest current home-court winning streak. While the players talked about their victory, they also spoke about playing on a day to honor King. "He's a hero to me and to a lot of people in the world," said Wizards guard Bradley Beal, who led all scorers with 25 points. "The world that we live in today probably wouldn't be what it is without the sacrifice and everything that he stood for." After a slow start in Saturday's win over the Philadelphia 76ers, the Wizards shot out to a 10-0 lead
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in the opening minutes Monday. Beal and forward Kelly Oubre Jr. scored 11 and 10 points, respectively, in the first quarter. The Wizards shot 6-of-7 behind the arc in the first quarter and finished 13-23 from deep for the game, a 57 percent clip. In addition, the Wizards recorded its two highest-scoring quarters this season en route to a 75-point first half. Late in the third quarter, the Wizards stretched their lead to 30 points. It also may have been the Wizards' best defensive performance so far this season, forcing Portland (18-25) to shoot only 35 percent from the floor and 33 percent from 3-point range. "Our start was much better," said Wizards head coach Scott Brooks. "We were making them miss shots. We were moving the ball offensively and we were making shots. All the threes we made in that first quarter. They were all from good ball movement and extra passing." WI
5 Washington Wizards guard Bradley Beal speaks to reporters after the team's 12th straight home victory against the Portland Trailblazers on Jan. 16. / Photo by William J. Ford
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"MLK was really about change for people and aka has been an advocate for people since our inception in 1908 we started out with the intentions of helping all people on all levels," said Stacey Mangham, president of the Xi Sigma Omega chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha, which spearheaded the Germantown event. "Some people are not use to change or uncomfortable with it and so it is our job to press harder and recognize the need for change. We have to make sure that our community is informed about the need for change, the need for civil rights and to make sure that America is a place for everyone." At the Germantown event, more than 2,000 care packages were prepared for needy residents. "You are doomed to repeat yourself if you do not know where you come from and Dr. Martin Luther King's legacy is history that teaches us about serving all mankind, which is also the mission statement of our organization," said Jacqueline Rose, vice president of Xi Sigma Omega. "In 'Hidden Figures,' which takes place in the '60s, we can see that things are so similar today and that is why Dr. King's message is so important today."
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Beth Brady, an eighth-grader at Kingsview Middle School and a National Junior Honor Society member, shared her sentiments on why she believes remembering King's vision is important. "Martin Luther King's message, what he believed in, we still need those ideals around today, because we are still facing the same conflicts that he stood up against," Beth said while preparing hand-knitted hats in Germantown for needy residents. "History repeats itself, but if we can stop it from repeating itself by remembering things that King said, then that's really good." During the MLK Day service events, Montgomery County Executive Isiah Leggett spoke about why keeping King's legacy alive and creating "an atmosphere of service" is still important. "This is not a day off for us to do things like shopping, to do things that are not in the spirit of service," said Leggett, the county's first black executive. "We have a lot of service events happening all around the county and it is important that we take time to reflect on what this day means and to give back." Scott Davison, deputy executive director of Shepherd's Table, a crisis center in Silver Spring that aims to link people with volunteer opportunities through nonprofits and government agencies, expressed gratitude for being able to participate the event. "King was a remarkable man and the fact that we can continue on with his legacy by coming to programs like this, with so many diversities and nonprofits is overwhelming," Davison said. "We service about 2,900 people a year and the majority of those people are minorities and it feels good to represent them and carry on Dr. King's dream." WI
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History Will Repeat Itself, If We Fail to Remember! "Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that." — Martin Luther King Jr. This is a year none of us could have ever anticipated! As we prepare to install a newly-elected president of the United States, this is truly a time when we must remember from whence we've come. We cannot and will not allow ourselves to be victims of the same racism that we as a people experienced 100 years ago; not even 50 years ago, especially given the fact that we have had our first African-American president, and he served with great honor and distinction! Let's take a look back in order to go forward. One-hundred and fifty-four years ago, African-Americans waited for midnight so that freedom would come. It was during this era that blacks were considered lower than animals. Slave owners often fed the animals before they fed the slaves. Freedom came slowly over the next 50 years. We rose from slaves to become sharecroppers. I know about sharecroppers, because my father was one. Our entire family worked in order to live in an old, run-down house on his land, and it was owned by the land-owner. Just this month, as I visited my sick sister this month down near Goldsboro, North Carolina, I saw one of those homes that my family lived in, while our father was a sharecropper. It still stood Turning Hearts Church
there, barns and all. When I saw that house, I made a U-turn so that my sister and I could drive up that long path to look more closely. But the road was closed off. If we wanted to get close, we would have to park our car and walk, but it was a reminder of where my family has come from, as well as and hundreds of thousands of other black families. It is with this history in mind that we must remember from whence we've come. We will not be driven back to that menial lifestyle again, even with the election of Donald Trump! History reflects that after the Civil War, thousands of former slaves and white farmers forced off their land by the bad economy lacked the money to purchase the farmland, seeds, livestock, and equipment they needed to begin farming. Former planters were so deeply in debt that they could not hire workers. They needed workers who would not have to be paid until they harvested a crop — usually cotton or tobacco, the two labor-intensive cash crops that still promised to make money. Tenant farmers usually paid the landowner rent for farmland and a house. They owned the crops and the income they made from them. From that income, they paid the landowner's rent. Sharecroppers, on the other hand, seldom owned anything. Instead, they borrowed practically everything — not only land and houses but also supplies, draft animals, tools, equipment and seeds. The sharecropper
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Historic St. Mary’s Episcopal Church
Virgil K. Thomas, Sr. Senior Pastor/ Teacher
Service and Times Sunday School 8 – 9 AM Worship Service 9 – 11 AM Tuesday Night Bible Study 6:30 – 8:00 PM Wednesday Daytime Bible Study 11 AM – 12:30 PM
Committed to providing services and supports to increase the capacity of individuals, businesses, and communities.
Service and Times Sundays: 10 a.m. Holy Eucharist with Music and Hymns Wednesdays: 12:10 p.m. - Holy Eucharist www.stmarysfoggybottom.org Email: stmarysoffice@stmarysfoggybottom.org All are welcome to St. Mary’s to Learn, Worship, and Grow.
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RELIGION The Miracle Center of Faith Missionary Baptist Church
Pilgrim Baptist Church Rev. Louis B. Jones II Pastor
Bishop Michael C. Turner, Sr. Senior Pastor 9161 Hampton Overlook Capitol Heights, MD 20743 Phone: 301-350-2200 Fax: 301-499-8724
700 I Street, N.E. Washington, D.C. 20002 (202) 547-8849 Service and Times Worship Sundays: 7:30 & 11:00am 5th Sundays: 9:30am 3rd Sundays: Baptism & Holy Communion Prayer & Praise: Wednesdays @ Noon & 6:30pm
Service and Times Sunday Worship Times : 7:30 a.m. 7 10:00 a.m. Communion: 1st Sunday Sunday School: 9:00 a.m. Bible Study: Wednesday, 12 Noon Bible Study in homes: Tuesday 7:00 p.m. Website: www.themiraclecenterFMBC.com Email: Miraclecenterfmbs@gmail.com Motto: “We Walk by Faith, Not by Sight”
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Allen Chapel A.M.E. Church
Crusader Baptist Church
Rev. Paul Carrette Senior Pastor
Rev. Dr. Michael E. Bell, Sr., Pastor
Rev. Dr. Alton W. Jordan Pastor
Reverend Dr. Calvin L. Matthews Senior Pastor
Harold Andrew Assistant Pastor
2498 Alabama Ave., SE - Washington D.C. 20020 Office: (202) 889-7296 Fax: (202) 889-2198 - www.acamec.org
800 I Street, NE - Washington, DC 20002 202-548-0707 - Fax No. 202-548-0703
4915 Wheeler Road Oxon Hill, MD 20745 301-894-6464
Service and Times Sunday Worship Services: 8:00am and 11:00am Sunday Church School - 9:15am & Sunday Adult Forum Bible Study - 10:30am 2nd & 4th Monday Women’s Bible Study: 6:30pm Tuesday Jr./Sr. Bible Study: 10:00am Tuesday Topical Bible Study: 6:30pm Tuesday New Beginnings Bible Study: 6:30pm Wednesday Pastoral Bible Study: 6:30pm Wednesday Children’s Bible Study: 6:30pm Thursday Men’s Bible Study: 6:30pm Friday before 1st Sunday Praise & Worship Service: 6:30pm Saturday Adult Bible Study: 10:00am “The Amazing, Awesome, Audacious Allen Chapel A.M.E. Church”
Service and Times Sunday Morning Worship: 11:00am Holy Communion: 1st Sunday Sunday School: 9:45am Men’s Monday Bible Study: 7:00pm Wednesday Night Bible Study: 7:00pm Women’s Ministry Bible Study: 3rd Friday -7:00pm Computer Classes: Announced Family and Marital Counseling by appointment
1200 Isle of Patmos Plaza, Northeast Washington, DC 20018 Office: (202) 529-6767 - Fax: (202) 526-1661
Service and Times Sunday Service: 8:30am& 11:00am Bible Study: Wednesday 7:30pm Communion Service: First Sunday www.livingwatersmd.org
E-mail: Crusadersbaptistchurch@verizon.net www.CrusadersBaptistChurch.org “God is Love”
Covenant Baptist United Church of Christ
St. Stephen Baptist Church
Third Street Church of God
Dr. Dekontee L. & Dr. Ayele A. Johnson Pastors
Drs. Dennis W. & Christine Y. Wiley Pastors
Bishop Lanier C. Twyman, Sr. Senior Pastor
Rev. Cheryl J. Sanders, Th.D. Senior Pastor
Bishop Alfred A. Owens, Jr.; Senior Bishop & Evangelist Susie C. Owens – Co-Pastor
4001 14th Street, NW Washington, DC 20011 (202) 265-6147 Office 1-800 576-1047 Voicemail/Fax
3845 South Capitol Street Washington, DC 20032 (202) 562-5576 (Office) (202) 562-4219 (Fax)
5757 Temple Hill Road, Temple Hills, MD 20748 Office 301-899-8885 – fax 301-899-2555
1204 Third Street, NW Washington, DC 20001 202-347-5889 office 202-638-1803 fax
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Service and Times Sunday School: 9:30am Sunday Morning Worship Service: 11:00am Communion Service: First Sunday Prayer Service/Bible Study: Tuesday, 6:30pm
Services and Times Sundays: 10:00am Worship Services Bible Study: Wonderful Wednesdays in Worship and the Word Bible Study Wednesdays 12:00 Noon; 6:30pm (dinner @ 5:30pm) Sunday School: 9:00am – Hour of Power
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“An inclusive ministry where all are welcomed and affirmed.” www.covenantbaptistdc.org
Campbell AME Church
Service and Times Sunday Worship Service: 10:00 am Sunday Church School: 8:45 am Bible Study Wednesday: 12:00 Noon Wednesday: 7:00 pm Thursday: 7: pm “Reaching Up To Reach Out” Mailing Address Campbell AME Church 2502 Stanton Road SE - Washington, DC 20020
Services and Times Sunday School: 9:30am Sunday Worship: 11:00am Prayer Meeting and Bible Study: Wed. 7:30pm
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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
St Marks Baptist Come Worship with us... Dr. Raymond T. Matthews Pastor and First Lady Marcia Matthews St. Mark's Baptist Church 624 Underwood Street, NW Washington, dc 20011 Services and Times Sunday School: 9:00am Worship Service: 10:00am Wed. Noon Day prayer service Thur. Prayer service: 6:45pm Thur. Bible Study: 7:15pm
Reverend Dr. Paul H. Saddler Senior Pastor (Disciples of Christ) 1812 12th Street, NW - Washington, DC 20009 Phone: 202-265-4494 Fax: 202 265 4340 Service and Times Sunday Worship Service: 11:00 am Communion every Sunday: 11:00 am Sunday School: 10:00 am Bible Study Tuesday: 12 Noon Pastor’s Bible Study Tuesday: 6:30 pm Motto: “Discover Something Wonderful” Website: 12thscc.org Email: Twelfthstcc@aol.com
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Mount Carmel Baptist Church
Rev. John W. Davis Pastor
Joseph N. Evans, Ph.D Senior Pastor
5101 14th Street, N.W. Washington, DC 20011 202-726-2220/ 202-726-9089
901 Third Street N.W. Washington, DC. 20001 Phone (202) 842-3411 Fax (202) 682-9423
Service and Times Sunday Worship Service: 8:00am and 11:00am Sunday School: 9:15am Holy Communion 4th Sunday 10:00am Prayer and Bible Study Wednesday 7:00pm TV Ministry –Channel 6 Wednesday 10:00pm
Services and Times Sunday Early Morning Worship: 7:45am Church School: 9:30am Sunday Morning Worship: 10:45am Tuesday: 7:00pm/Kingdom Building Bible Institute Wednesday: Prayer/Praise/Bible Study-7:30 pm Baptism & Communion Service: 4th Sunday – 10:30am
Greater Mt. Calvary Holy Church
Service and Times Sunday Worship Services: 7:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. Holy Communion: 2nd Sunday at 7:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. Sunday Church School: 9:20 a.m. Seniors Bible Study: Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m. Noon Day Prayer Service: Tuesdays at Noon Bible Study: Tuesdays at 7 p.m. Motto: “A Ministry of Reconciliation Where Everybody is Somebody!” Website: http://isleofpatmosbc.org Church Email: ipbcsecretary@verizon.net
Twelfth Street Christian Church
Rev. Dr. Henry Y. White 2562 MLK Jr. Ave., SE - Washington, DC 20020 Adm. Office 202-678-2263 Email: Campbell@mycame.org
Isle of Patmos Baptist Church
Service and Times Sunday Church School : 9:00am Sunday Morning Worship: 10:10am Bible Study Tuesday: 6: 00pm Prayer Service Tuesday: 7:00pm Holy Communion: 3rd Sunday 10:10am themcbc.org
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RELIGION Shabbath Commandment Church
All Nations Baptist Church
King Emmanuel Baptist Church
Bishop Adrian A. Taylor, Sr. Pastor
Rev. Dr. James Coleman Pastor
Rev. Daryl F. Bell Pastor
7801 Livingston Road Oxon Hill, MD 20745 301-534-5471
2001 North Capitol St, N.E. - Washington, DC 20002 Phone (202) 832-9591
2324 Ontario Road, NW Washington, DC 20009 (202) 232-1730
Service and Times Sabbath School 9:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. Service 11:00 a.m. Praise & Worship Preaching 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. Motto: “A Church Keeping It Real for Real.” Website: Shabbathcommandmentchruch.org Email: Praisebetoyhwh@gmail.com
Zion Baptist Church Rev. Keith W. Byrd, Sr. Pastor 4850 Blagdon Ave, NW - Washington D.C 20011 Phone (202) 722-4940 - Fax (202) 291-3773 Service and Times Sunday Worship Service: 10:15AM Sunday School: 9:00am Monday: Noon Bible School Wednesday: Noon & 7PM: Pastor’s Bible Study Ordinance of Baptism 2nd Holy Communion 4th Sunday Mission Zion Baptist Church Shall; Enlist Sinners, Educate Students, Empower the Suffering, Encourage the Saints, and Exalt Our Savior. (Acts 2:41-47) www.zionbaptistchurchdc.org
St. Luke Baptist Church Rev. Aubrey C. Lewis Pastor 1415 Gallatin Street, NW Washington, DC 20011-3851 P: (202) 726-5940 Service and Times Sunday Worship: 11:00 a.m. Sunday School: 9:15 a.m. Holy Communion: 11:00 a.m., 3rd Sun. Bible Institute: Wednesday - 1:30 pm Prayer Meeting: Wednesday - 12:00 Noon
Service and Times Sunday Church School – 9:30 AM Sunday Worship Service – 11:00 AM Holy Communion – 1st Sunday at 11:00 AM Prayer – Wednesdays, 6:00 PM Bible Study – Wednesdays, 7:00 PM Christian Education School of Biblical Knowledge Saturdays, 9:30 AM – 11:00 AM, Call for Registration Website: www.allnationsbaptistchurch.com All Nations Baptist Church – A Church of Standards
Israel Baptist Church
Dr. Earl D. Trent Senior Pastor
Rev. Dr. George C. Gilbert Senior Pastor
2409 Ainger Pl.,SE – WDC 20020 (202) 678-0884 – Office - (202) 678-0885 – Fax “Come Grow With Us and Establish a Blessed Family”
623 Florida Ave.. NW - WDC. 20001 Church (202) 667-3409 Study (202) 265-0836 Home Study (301) 464-8211 Fax (202) 483-4009
4504 Gault Place, N.E. Washington, D.C 20019 202-397-7775 – 7184
Service and Times Sunday Worship: 7:30am & 10:45am Baptism/Holy Communion: 3rd Sunday Family Bible Study Tuesdays – 6:30pm Prayer Service: Tuesdays – 8:00pm www.emmanuelbaptistchurchdc.org
“Where Jesus is the King”
Lincoln Park United Methodist Church
Sermon On The Mount Temple Of Joy Apostolic Faith
Rev. Dr. Diane Dixon Proctor Pastor
Elder Herman L. Simms Pastor
1251 Saratoga Ave., NE Washington, DC 20018 (202) 269-0288
1301 North Carolina Ave. N E Washington, D C 20002 202 543 1318 - lpumconthegrow@gmail.com www.lpumcdc.org
5606 Marlboro Pike District Heights, MD 20747 301-735-6005
Service and Times Sunday Worship Service: 10:00 A.M. Sunday School: 8:30 A.M. Holy Communion1st Sunday: 10:00 A.M. Prayer Service: Wednesday at 6:30 P.M. Bible Study: Wednesday at 7:00 P.M.
Service and Times Sunday Worship: 10: am Holy Communion: First Sunday 10: am Sunday School: 9: am Bible Study: Wednesday @ 12 noon and 6:30pm Motto: “A CHURCH ON THE GROW”.
Mount Moriah Baptist Church
Eastern Community Baptist Church
Service and Times Sunday Apostolic Worship Services 11:00 A.M and 5:00 P.M Communion and Feet Wash 4th Sunday at 5:00 P.M Prayer/Seeking: Wednesday at 8:00 P.M. Apostolic in Doctrine, Pentecostal in Experience, Holiness in Living, Uncompromised and Unchanged. The Apostolic Faith is still alive –Acts 2:42
New Commandment Baptist Church
Dr. Lucius M. Dalton Senior Pastor
Damion M. Briggs Pastor
Rev. Stephen E. Tucker Senior Pastor
1636 East Capitol Street, NE Washington, DC 20003 Telephone: 202-544-5588 - Fax: 202-544-2964
8213 Manson Street Landover, MD 20785 Tel: (301) 322-9787 Fax: (301) 322-9240
13701 Old Jericho Park Road Bowie, MD. 20720 (301) 262-0560
Service and Times Sunday Worship Services: 7:45 am and 10:45 am Holy Communion: 1st Sundays at 7:45 am & 10:45 am Sunday School: 9:30 am Prayer & Praise Service: Tuesdays at 12 noon & 6:30 pm Bible Study: Tuesdays at 1 pm and 7 pm Youth Bible Study: Fridays at 7 pm
Service and Times Early Morning Message: 7:30 AM Sunday Morning Worship Service: 10:00 AM Sunday Church School: 9:00 AM Holy Communion: 1st Sunday 7:30 AM & 10:00 AM Prayer, Praise and Testimony: Wednesday 7:00 PM Bible Study: Wednesday 7:30 PM
Service and Times Sunday Worship: 11 AM Sunday School: 10 AM Wednesday Mid-Week Worship, Prayer & Bible Study: Wed. 7 PM
Rehoboth Baptist Church
“Real Worship for Real People” Website: www.easterncommunity.org Email: ecc@easterncommunity.org
Salem Baptist Church
Holy Trinity United Baptist Church
Florida Avenue Baptist Church
Rev. Dr. Clinton W. Austin Pastor
Rev. Dr. Morris L Shearin, Sr. Pastor
Web: www.mountmoriahchurch.org Email: mtmoriah@mountmoriahchurch.org
St. Matthews Baptist Church
Service and Times Sunday School: 9:30 am Sunday Worship Service: 11:00 am Baptismal Service: 1st Sunday – 9:30 am Holy Communion: 1st Sunday – 11:00 am Prayer Meeting & Bible Study: Wednesday -7:30 pm
Emmanuel Baptist Church
“A Church Where Love Is Essential and Praise is Intentional”
Service and Times Sunday Worship Services: 10:00 a.m. Sunday Church School: 8:45 – 9:45 a.m. Holy Communion: Every First Sunday Intercessory Prayer: Monday – 7:00-8:00 p.m. Pastor’s Bible Study: Wednesday –7:45 p.m. Midweek Prayer: Wednesday – 7:00 p.m. Noonday Prayer Every Thursday
Matthews Memorial Baptist Church
Service and Times 9:30AM. Sunday Church School 11:00 Am. Sunday Worship Service The Lord’s Supper 1st Sunday Wednesday 7:00pm Prayer & Praise Services 7:30pm. Bible Study Saturday before 4th Sunday Men, Women, Youth Discipleship Ministries 10:30am A Christ Centered Church htubc@comcast.net
Christ Embassy DC
Dr. C. Matthew Hudson, Jr, Pastor 2616 MLK Ave., SE - Washington, DC 20020 Office 202-889-3709 - Fax 202-678-3304 Service and Times Early Worship Service: 7:30a.m Worship Service: 10:45a.m. New Members Class: 9:30a.m. Holy Communion : 1st Sunday -10:45a.m Church School: 9:30a.m. Prayer, Praise and Bible Study: Wednesday 7p.m Bible Study : Saturday: 11a.m. Baptism: 4th Sunday – 10:45a.m “Empowered to love and Challenged to Lead a Multitude of Souls to Christ”
Peace Baptist Church
Kelechi Ajieren Coordinator 6839 Eastern Avenue, R1 Takoma Park, MD 20912 (202) 556-7065 Service and Times Sunday Worship Service: 10:00 A.M. Wednesday Bible Study: 7:00 P.M. Friday Evening Service: 7:00 P.M. ; Last Friday “…Giving Your Life a Meaning” www.Christembassydc.org Christ.embassy.dc@hotmail.com
Pennsylvania Ave. Baptist Church
Rev. Dr. Michael T. Bell 712 18th Street, NE Washington, DC 20002 Phone 202-399-3450/ Fax 202-398-8836 Service and Times Sunday Morning Worship Service: 7:15 am & 10:50 am Sunday School: 9:30am Wednesday Prayer & Testimonies Service: 7:30pm Wednesday School of the Bible: 8:00pm Wednesday - Midweek Prayer Service: 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Rev. Dr. Kendrick E. Curry Pastor 3000 Pennsylvania Ave.. S.E Washington, DC 20020 202 581-1500 Service and Times Sunday Church School: 9:30 A.M. Sunday Worship Service: 11:00 A.M. Monday Adult Bible Study: 7:00 P.M. Wednesday Youth & Adult Activities: 6:30 P.M. Prayer Service Bible Study
“The Loving Church of the living lord “ Email Address pbcexec@verizon.net
Shiloh Baptist Church
First Rising Mt. Zion Baptist Church
Mt. Horeb Baptist Church
Rev. Dr. Maxwell M. Washington Pastor
Rev. Curtis l. Staley Pastor
Rev. Alonzo Hart Pastor
Rev. Dr. Wallace Charles Smith Pastor
Rev. Oran W. Young Pastor
Rev. Dr. H. B. Sampson, III Pastor
Worshiping Location Knights of Columbus - 1633 Tucker Road Fort Washington, MD 20744 (240) 838-7074
621 Alabama Ave., S.E.- Washington, D.C. 20032 P: (202) 561-1111 - F: (202) 561-1112
917 N St. NW - Washington, DC 20001 (202) 232-4294
9th & P Street, N.W. - W. D.C. 20001 (202) 232-4288
Service and Times Sunday Service: 10 am Sunday School for all ages: 8:30 am 1st Sunday Baptism: 10: am 2nd Sunday Holy Communion:10 am Tuesday: Bible Study: 6:30 pm Prayer Meeting: 7:45 pm
Service and Times Sunday Morning Prayer Service: 8:00 a.m. Sunday Church School: 9:15 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship: 10:40 a.m. Third Sunday Baptismal & Holy Communion:10:30 a.m. Tuesday Church At Study Prayer & Praise: 6:30 p.m.
Service and Times First Sunday Worship Service (one service): 10:00 a.m. Second, Third, Fourth, and Fifth Sunday Worship service: 7:45 a.m. and 10:55 a.m. Sunday Church School/Bible Study: 9:30 a.m. Thursday Prayer Service: 6:30 p.m.
602 N Street NW - Washington, D.C. 20001 Office:(202) 289-4480 Fax: (202) 289-4595
2914 Bladensburg Road, NE Wash., DC 20018 Office: (202) 529-3180 - Fax: (202) 529-7738 Service and Times Worship Service: 7:30 a.m. Sunday School: 9:00 a.m. Worship Service: 10:30 a.m. Holy Communion: 4th Sunday 7:30 a.m. & 10:30a.m. Prayer Services:Tuesday 7:30 p.m. Wednesday 12 Noon
Motto: “Where God is First and Where Friendly People Worship”
The Church Where GOD Is Working.... And We Are Working With GOD
Service and Times Sunday Worship Services: 10:00 am Sunday School: 9:00 am Holy Communion 3rd Sunday Morning Prayer / Bible Study: 6:15 pm - 7:20 pm (Tuesday) Theme: “The Kingdom Focused Church” Matthew 6:33 and Mathew 28:18-20, KJV Email: stmatthewsbaptist@msn.com Website: www.stmatthewsbaptist.org
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Service and Times Sunday School for All Ages: 8:00 a.m. Sunday Worship Services: 9:30 a.m. Midday Prayer & Bible Study: Wednesday 11:30 a.m. Evening Prayer & Bible Study: Wednesday 7:00 p.m. Laymen's League: Thursday 7:00 p.m. Email: Froffice@firstrising.org Website: www.firstrising.org “Changing Lives On Purpose “
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LEGAL NOTICES
LEGAL NOTICES
SUPERIOR COURT OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA Probate Division Washington, D.C. 20001-2131
SUPERIOR COURT OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA Probate Division Washington, D.C. 20001-2131
Administration No. 2016 ADM 1475
Administration No. 2016 ADM 1466
Martha M. Lonon Decedent
Rufus Harding Ratcliff, Sr. Decedent
NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT, NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS
NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT, NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS
Kathleen L. Lonon, whose address is 6300 Stevenson Avenue, #519, Alexandria, VA 22304, was appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Martha M. Lonon who died on September 20, 2012 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 5, 2017. Claims against the decedent shall be presented to the undersigned with a copy to the Register of Wills or filed with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned, on or before July 5, 2017, or be forever barred. Persons believed to be heirs or legatees of the decedent who do not receive a copy of this notice by mail within 25 days of its first publication shall so inform the Register of Wills, including name, address, and relationship.
Patricia Diane Ratliff, whose address is 5015 4th Street, NW, Washington, DC 20011, was appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Rufus Harding Ratcliff, Sr. who died on March 28, 2003 with a Will, and will serve with Court supervision. All unknown heirs and heirs whose whereabouts are unknown shall enter their appearance in this proceeding. Objections to such appointment (or to the probate of decedent’s Will) shall be filed with the Register of Wills, D.C., 515 5th Street, N.W., Building A, Third Floor Washington, D.C. 20001, on or before July 5, 2017. Claims against the decedent shall be presented to the undersigned with a copy to the Register of Wills or filed with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned, on or before July 5, 2017, or be forever barred. Persons believed to be heirs or legatees of the decedent who do not receive a copy of this notice by mail within 25 days of its first publication shall so inform the Register of Wills, including name, address, and relationship.
Date of first publication: January 5, 2017
Date of first publication: January 5, 2017
Kathleen L. Lonon Personal Representative
Patricia Diane Ratcliff Personal Representative
TRUE TEST COPY
TRUE TEST COPY
Anne Meister Register of Wills
Anne Meister Register of Wills
Washington Informer
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LEGAL NOTICES
LEGAL NOTICES
SUPERIOR COURT OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA Probate Division Washington, D.C. 20001-2131
SUPERIOR COURT OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA Probate Division Washington, D.C. 20001-2131
Administration No. 2016 ADM 411
Administration No. 2017 ADM 2
Shirley J. Thompson Decedent
Jessie Lucas Tate Decedent
James Larry Frazier, Esq. 918 Maryland Avenue, NE Washington, DC 20002 Attorney
NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT, NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS
NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT, NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS James E. Logan, Jr., whose address is 7129 Forbes Avenue, Lanham, MD 20706, was appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Shirley J. Thompson who died on January 2, 2016 with a Will, and will serve without Court supervision. All unknown heirs and heirs whose whereabouts are unknown shall enter their appearance in this proceeding. Objections to such appointment (or to the probate of decedent’s Will) shall be filed with the Register of Wills, D.C., 515 5th Street, N.W., Building A, Third Floor Washington, D.C. 20001, on or before July 19, 2017. Claims against the decedent shall be presented to the undersigned with a copy to the Register of Wills or filed with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned, on or before July 19, 2017, or be forever barred. Persons believed to be heirs or legatees of the decedent who do not receive a copy of this notice by mail within 25 days of its first publication shall so inform the Register of Wills, including name, address, and relationship.
Phyllis Lucas Tyer, whose address is 3241 Pope Street, SE, Washington, DC 20020, was appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Jessie Lucas Tate who died on February 7, 2017 with a Will, and will serve without Court supervision. All unknown heirs and heirs whose whereabouts are unknown shall enter their appearance in this proceeding. Objections to such appointment (or to the probate of decedent’s Will) shall be filed with the Register of Wills, D.C., 515 5th Street, N.W., Building A, Third Floor Washington, D.C. 20001, on or before July 19, 2017. Claims against the decedent shall be presented to the undersigned with a copy to the Register of Wills or filed with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned, on or before July 19, 2017, or be forever barred. Persons believed to be heirs or legatees of the decedent who do not receive a copy of this notice by mail within 25 days of its first publication shall so inform the Register of Wills, including name, address, and relationship. Date of first publication: January 19, 2017 Phyllis Lucas Tyer Personal Representative
Date of first publication: January 19, 2017
Probate Division
Washington, D.C. 20001-2131
SUPERIOR COURT OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA Probate Division Washington, D.C. 20001-2131
SUPERIOR COURT OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA Probate Division Washington, D.C. 20001-2131
SUPERIOR COURT OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA Probate Division Washington, D.C. 20001-2131
Administration Number 2016 ADM 436
Administration No. 2016 ADM 436
Administration No. 2017 ADM 4
Administration No. 2016 ADM 1333
Estate of
Flora Martin aka Flora S. Martin Decedent
Vernal Whitaker James aka Vernal W. James Decedent
aka Henry C. Carmon
Henry Cornelius Carmon aka Henry Carmon aka Henry C. Carmon Decedent
NOTICE OF STANDARD PROBATE
NOTICE OF AFTER DISCOVERED WILL AND NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT
NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT, NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS
Larry C. Williams, Esq. 7600 Georgia Avenue, NW Suite 405 Washington, DC 20012 Attorney
SUPERIOR COURT OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
Henry Cornelius Carmon aka Henry Carmon Deceased
Notice is hereby given that a petition has been
filed in this Court by Elmira Carmon Gwynn and Henrietta Carmon Mays for standard probate, including the appointment of one or more
personal representative. Unless a complaint or
an objection in accordance with Superior Court Probate Division Rule 407 is filed in this Court
within 30 days from the date of first publication of this notice, the Court may take the action hereinafter set forth.
Admit to probate the will dated January 9,
2012 exhibited with the petition upon proof
satisfactory to the Court of due execution by affidavit of witnesses
Date of first publication: January 12, 2017
Personal Representatives: Elmira Carmon Gwynn
Henrietta Carmon Mays
Elmira Carmon Gwynn and Henrietta Carmon Mays, whose addresses are 9810 Hill Street, Kensington, MD and 2704 Cator Dr. Ft. Washington, MD 20744, were appointed Personal Representatives of the estate of Henry Cornelius Carmon aka Henry Carmon aka Henry C. Carmon, who died on April 3, 2012 with a Will. 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 12, 2017. Date of first publication: January 12, 2017 Personal Representatives Elmira Carmon Gwynn Henrietta Carmon Mays TRUE TEST COPY Anne Meister Register of Wills
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Chester R. Sasser, whose address is 20 50th Street, NE, Washington, DC 20019, was appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Flora Martin aka Flora S. Martin who died on September 10, 2016 with a Will, and will serve without Court supervision. All unknown heirs and heirs whose whereabouts are unknown shall enter their appearance in this proceeding. Objections to such appointment (or to the probate of decedent’s Will) shall be filed with the Register of Wills, D.C., 515 5th Street, N.W., Building A, Third Floor Washington, D.C. 20001, on or before July 19, 2017. Claims against the decedent shall be presented to the undersigned with a copy to the Register of Wills or filed with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned, on or before July 19, 2017, or be forever barred. Persons believed to be heirs or legatees of the decedent who do not receive a copy of this notice by mail within 25 days of its first publication shall so inform the Register of Wills, including name, address, and relationship. Date of first publication: January 19, 2017 Chester R. Sasser Personal Representative
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NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT, NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Michelyn C. Kemp, whose address is 10676 Dorr Lane #A, Athens, OH 45701, was appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Vernal Whitaker James aka Vernal W. James who died on May 4, 2016 with a Will, and will serve without Court supervision. All unknown heirs and heirs whose whereabouts are unknown shall enter their appearance in this proceeding. Objections to such appointment (or to the probate of decedent’s Will) shall be filed with the Register of Wills, D.C., 515 5th Street, N.W., Building A, Third Floor Washington, D.C. 20001, on or before July 19, 2017. Claims against the decedent shall be presented to the undersigned with a copy to the Register of Wills or filed with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned, on or before July 19, 2017, or be forever barred. Persons believed to be heirs or legatees of the decedent who do not receive a copy of this notice by mail within 25 days of its first publication shall so inform the Register of Wills, including name, address, and relationship. Date of first publication: January 19, 2017
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RACE from Page 1 The report, by D.C.-based financial website WalletHub, examined the differences between only blacks and whites in light of the high-profile incidents of police brutality that sparked the Black Lives Matter movement and the holiday honoring King, who played a prominent role in the civil rights movement to end segregation and discrimination against blacks. Among other trends, the report found that D.C. has the lowest gap in homeownership rates between whites and blacks, at 11 percent. Connecticut has made the most progress in closing this gap since 1970, with a change of 8 percent. Hawaii has the lowest gap in median annual household incomes between whites and blacks, at 9 percent, and has made the most progress in closing this gap since 1979, with a change of 31 percent. Alaska has the lowest gap in labor-force participation rates between whites and blacks, at 1 percent. North Dakota has made the most progress in closing this gap since 1970, with a change of 23 percent. Montana has the lowest gap in unemployment rates between whites and blacks, at 1 percent. North Dakota has made the most progress in closing this gap since 1970, with a change of 13 percent. Hawaii has the lowest gap — almost zero — in poverty rates between whites and blacks. Mississippi has made the most progress in closing this gap since 1970, with a change of 24 percent. Hawaii has the lowest gap in business-ownership rates between whites and blacks, at 38 percent. Texas has made the most progress in closing this gap since 2002, with a change of 7 percent. Idaho has the lowest gap between whites and blacks in the number of residents with at least a bachelor's degree, at 2 percent, and has made the most progress in closing this gap since 1970, with a change of 8 percent. "There are multiple factors that contribute to the blackwhite wealth gap," said Antwan Jones, a WalletHub expert and associate professor in the Department of Sociology at the George Washington University in northwest D.C. "Homeownership is the primary way that most Americans amass wealth, but blacks are less likely than whites to own a home, blacks are more likely to have been affected by discriminatory housing policies, and blacks are
less likely to have received inheritances or assistance from prior generations that built home equity," Jones said. Historical government policies that have restricted access to homeownership for blacks relative to whites have played a major role in contributing to the persistent racial gap, said Jason L. Cummings, fellow WalletHub expert and assistant professor of sociology and African-American studies at the University of South Carolina. For instance, from 1619 to 1865 — almost 250 years — African-Americans were enslaved and literally considered property, Cummings said. In a contemporary sense, unpaid wages and property loss due to these enslaved blacks and their descendants fall somewhere in the trillion-dollar range, he said. "White Americans on the other hand, benefited from government policies like the 1830 Indian Removal Act and 1862 Homestead Act, which transferred more than 200 million acres of Native American lands to the hands of white settlers," Cummings said. "After slavery, there is strong evidence that demonstrates that black business owners and members of growing black middle class communities in the south were targeted, terrorized and/ or destroyed under the guise of white social control and racial terrorism resulting in thousands of African-Americans lynched in the South and millions fleeing to the North," he said. So why have some states been more successful than others in addressing racial inequalities? "I'd expect that income and wealth for blacks to be higher in states which have higher per pupil expenditures and stronger prohibitions on racial and gender discrimination," said Dianne Pinderhughes, President's Distinguished Professor and professor in the Department of Africana studies and the Department of Political Science at the University of Notre Dame. "The histories of slavery and racial discrimination vary significantly by state and region," she said. "I would predict that California, New York and Illinois, for example, might be states with smaller racial income and wealth gaps than states which have been the center of slavery and intense discrimination like Mississippi and Louisiana." To view the full report, visit https://wallethub.com/edu/stateswith-the-most-and-least-racialprogress/18428. WI
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Sen. Booker, born after the Civil Rights Movement, made it clear that he feels personally indebted to heroes like John Lewis who were attacked and some even killed during the struggle to make America a more just nation — and equally resolute against moving backwards. He took the courageous step of being the first sitting senator to testify against the confirmation of another senator. In his prepared remarks he said, "I want an attorney general who is committed to supporting law enforcement and securing law and order. But that is not enough. America was founded heralding not law and order, but justice for all. And critical to that is equal justice under the law. Law and order without justice is unobtainable . . . If there is no justice, there is no peace. The Alabama State Troopers on the Edmund Pettis Bridge were seeking law and order. The marchers were seeking justice — and ultimately the greater peace." Sen. Booker added: "If confirmed, Sen. Sessions will be required to pursue justice for women, but his record indicates that he won't. He will be expected to defend the equal rights of gay and lesbian Americans, but his record indicates that he won't. He will be expected to defend voting rights, but his record indicates that he won't. He will be expected to defend the
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someone on the other team. Start viable businesses, grow those businesses and create jobs for our people. Build economic enclaves throughout this country, like our relatives did 200 years ago. Identify industries where we have the competitive advantage because of our consumerism and build vertically integrated businesses within those industries. Boycott prisons! Stay out of the cells and get into sales. The time is long overdue for us to take our rightful place in this country, politically, socially, educationally and, most of all, economically. I have hitched my wagon to THE One Million (www.iamoneofthemillion.com); you do what is right for you. Have a wonderfully blessed 2017. WI
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and get up and do something to burn some calories. Do kind things for those less fortunate than you. It doesn't always have to be money. It could be an encouraging word, a hug without words, some baked cookies, a small gift just because, or a few hours spent with a child who may not have a father or a mother. You don't need a program to do this, you just need yourself. Seek out new black leadership, authentic leadership, or be a leader yourself. There are young folks all across this country waiting to step up to the task of leadership, many of who are leading right now. Find them, especially you old soldiers out there — you can't hang on forever, you know. Teach the young and pass the baton to them, not to
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Let's get it on! The last two times Dr. King's birthday was celebrated, it was days before Barack Obama, our first publicly identified Black President (there were other folks, but it wasn't so public), took office. I loved the way that the 44th president took his oath holding Dr. King's Bible. I'm not sure which Bible Mr. Trump is going to hold, but it is probably a Bible that is missing the book of Matthew, and the exhortation (Matthew 25:40) about the least of these. This is why the president-elect will need creative disruption to remind him that his job is to share the American dream, not the American nightmare. WI
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Conway) called "Trump whisperers" must be whispering sweet nothings, because the behavior modification so many expected has not yet happened. Still, we who are progressive play ourselves cheap when we respond to his smug tweets. We play ourselves cheap when we moan and whine. The time for whining is over now. This is the time for a paradigm shift in the way we respond to institutional stupidity. This is the time for us to consider creative disruption whenever, wherever and however. What does that mean? Let's channel the energy of the Poor People's Campaign. Let's show up in those federal offices. Let's carry demands; let's ball up our fists.
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This is the reason we are determined to maintain and to sustain the viability of the Black Press of America as the truthful, accurate, and trusted voice of Black America. This year marks the 190th year of the Black Press in the United States. During the height of the Civil Rights Movement led by Dr. King and other leaders, the mainstream press would often attempt to undermine the legitimacy and purpose of the movement for change. But the Black Press always chronicled the news of freedom movement with strategic visibility and editorial support. In Dr. King’s last address in Memphis, Tennessee, on the night before his assassination on April 4, 1968, he made statements that still apply and endure today in 2017. Dr. King empha-
sized that when society appears polarized and deeply divided, we must strive to overcome divisiveness and hopelessness. Dr. King in his final sermon stated, “Now that’s a strange statement to make, because the world is all messed up. The nation is sick. Trouble is in the land; confusion all around. That’s a strange statement. But I know, somehow, that only when it is dark enough can you see the stars. And I see God working in this period of the twentieth century in a way that men, in some strange way, are responding.” Thus, what may appear to some to be a “dark” hour is in fact a God-given time to reassert that justice and freedom are still possible and very probable if we unify, organize, mobilize, and speak truth to power. We cannot afford to engage in the cynicism that is now popular. Martin Luther King Jr.'s living
legacy beacons us to not give in to hopelessness and self-defeatism. We have had difficult times before and each generation is called to stand up with the principles, values, and commitments that we have inherited from so many of our sisters and brothers who sacrificed for us to be where we are today. King stated, “Now, what does all of this mean in this great period of history? It means that we’ve got to stay together. We’ve got to stay together and maintain unity.” While race is still a defining factor in American society, we must not allow racial discrimination or racism in any form to divide us or to prevent us from moving forward as families and communities steadfast in our unified actions to improve our quality of life. Black America will overcome. We have come too far to stand still or go backwards. WI
weapon of human destruction. He saw the War in Vietnam stealing resources from the War on Poverty at home. He was planning a Poor Peoples' Campaign to challenge the nation to choose bread over bombs. He argued that a bomb dropped in Vietnam was exploding in urban America because of neglect of the poor. Dr. King wanted a floor beneath the poor that no American would fall below. He saw that the keys to peace and tranquility were economic security, jobs, education, health care, housing, justice and mercy. Beyond analyzing the problem, Dr. King was acting. He and we were putting our bodies on the line — that is, we were
willing to be beaten, die and go to jail, and we went many times. We were demanding that Congress choose healing at home over killing abroad. Dr. King would be heartbroken to see the top priority of the new administration is making affordable health care harder to get, focusing on "law and order" over justice, advocating a nuclear build-up rather than continuing the reduction of nuclear weapons, and promoting incivility in our politics over civility and civil and human rights. Our challenge today is to not let Dr. King's rationality and action die. WI
most impressed me about you during your time as president is exactly what did initially during the 2008 campaign and our initial meeting: your disciplined and calm demeanor. You set an example for all Americans as a president, husband and father. To be honest, there were times when "No Drama Obama" frustrated the hell out of me. When Rep. Joe Wilson (R-SC) disrespected you, the office of the presidency, the Congress and the nation by shouting out "You lie!" as you addressed a joint session of Congress, a part of me wanted you to reply, "You, congressman, have just shown the world that you are an embarrassment to the institution to which you have been elected and your constituents. Now be quiet!" But
at that moment, you remained presidential. Always presidential throughout your eight years in office, even when your successor questioned your very legitimacy as president. You accepted early on a burden that none of your 43 predecessors had on their shoulders: the sin of racism. All African-American elected officials at the local, state and national levels are held to a higher standard than are white politicians. Your administration was scandal-free because of your disciplined moral compass and leadership. So, thank you Mr. President, I look forward to your continued involvement on issues important to you as a private citizen. And I wish you and your family all the best. WI
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Why poverty? He certainly struggled and suffered to advance a racial agenda — the 1964 Civil Rights Act to bring down the cotton curtain of legal apartheid in the South and the 1965 Voting Rights Act to allow African-Americans to vote without discrimination. But he saw the crisis as deeper than merely race. He also saw caste, which was the moral and economic common ground where black, brown, yellow, red and white, male and female, could fight together for the common good. He believed poverty was a
on both the domestic and international fronts. It is a true testament to you and your administration that you were able to accomplish all that you did, despite the Republican opposition that you encountered on day one of your presidency. These accomplishments include: • The Affordable Care Act; • Saving the U.S. auto industry; • Eliminating Osama Bin Laden; and • YALI (Young African Leader's Initiative). I can only imagine how much more you could have accomplished on behalf of the American people had your bipartisan outreach been reciprocated. However, what has
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