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By William J. Ford WI Staff Writer @jabariwill Less than 24 hours after he won the Democratic nomination for Maryland governor, Ben Jealous held an emotional press conference to lay out his plan for defeating Republican incumbent Larry Hogan in the November general election. Speaking at the 1199 SEIU headquarters, Jealous thanked voters and volunteers before touting his business acumen as a venture capitalist and unity among Democrats throughout the state. Jealous also took Hogan to task for the city having exorbitant prop-

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5 Over 30,000 people rallied in front of the White House on June 30 to protest the Trump Administration’s immigration policies that separate children from their families. Rallies continued in all 50 states. /Photo by Brigette White

District’s Teenagers Advocate for their Voting Rights By Sam P.K. Collins WI Contributing Writer @SamPKCollins Elders who oppose teen electoral participation often argue against the youth’s lack of maturity and knowledge of political systems. Such characterizations have perturbed young people on the front lines of burgeoning movements around safety, homelessness, education and other issues. Dozens of those youth leaders recently pushed back against critics with statistics and stories of their teen experience during a D.C. Council hearing, where they, and their adult advocates, attempted to make the case for lowering the city’s voting age to 16.

“We know what’s going on in the schools and how the problems can be fixed, especially education and classroom instruction,” Monae Scott, 17, a Ward 7 resident and peer educator at the Young Women’s Project in Northwest, said during the June 27 D.C. Council hearing, in her support of legislation that would change voting laws. “It’s imperative that schools involve young people in how the curriculum is set up,” Monae, a senior at SEED Public Charter in Southeast, told the council members. “There should be more curricula for 11th- and 12th-graders that push[es] them toward career choices. This is especially true for schools

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5 Council Member Charles Allen with local D.C. youth at a council meeting. /Courtesy photo

Civil rights icon Jesse Jackson Sr. received the Lifetime Legacy Award and legendary Rep. Bobby Scott received the 2018 Congressional Leadership Award at the National Newspaper Publishers Association’s annual convention in Norfolk, Virginia. The convention, which celebrated 191 years of the Black Press in America, was hosted by the New Journal and Guide, one of the oldest and continuously published African-American-owned newspapers in the country. The six-day conference, which concluded Sunday, July 1, held the theme, “Sustaining, Engaging and Mobilizing Black Communities.” The event included several informative and interactive workshops and sessions, such as the second annual National Black Parents Town Hall meeting on education excellence and the Every Student Succeeds Act. Volkswagen, Wells Fargo, General Motors, Ford, the Koch Brothers, Reynolds America, American Petroleum Institute and Pfizer Rare Disease were among the sponsors who sent officials to participate in panel discussions. Panelists such as retired police Sgt. Cheryl Dorsey and retired police Chief John Dixon spoke openly about the ongoing problems of police brutality while District resident Lamont Carey, founder of the nonprofit Contact Visits, gave a passion-

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The sympowho was sentenced to six consecsium was sponsored by the utive life terms without parole public and private schools. She Family andman Youth Services by awithout Maryland jury after for hisherole in andfeels children need to be educatA Laurel remains held in jail bond shot killed four journalists and a sales Center the city District the Capital BeltwayGazette Snipernewspaper attacks inin Annapolis. ed about domestic violence. assistantofbecause of aofgrudge with the Police have charged Jarrod Heights National Hook“We have stop being Ramos,and 38, the with five counts of first2002. degreeMildred murder.Muhammad According toisauthorities, policetofound Ramospashiding Up of Black Women. the founder of After the Trauma, sive-aggressive with poor underneath a desk on Thursday, June 28 and detained him without further casualties. Victims of chilRamos’s Marlow rampage has written a book, organization that Fischman, helps the 61;dren about domestic violence,”Rob shooting include: editorialanpage editor Gerald assistant editor and columnist “Color Me Butterfly,” which is a survivors of domestic violence Marlow said. Hiassen, 59; reporter and editor John McNamara; writer and editor Wendi Winters, 65; and sales assistant story about four generations of and their children. Marlow worked to break Rebecca Smith, 34. McNamara, 56, also covered the city of Bowie for the weeklyhas publication “The Bowie domestic violence. The book is lived in fear29 forinsixAnnapolis, years. Six Maryland’s the cycle ofcapitol abuse city. in her family,also Blade-News.” A vigil took place on “I Friday, June Tributes inspired by her own experiences, years in fear is a long time. It is and is confident the policies she include services for the five slain staff members. and thoseseparate, of her private grandmother, not an easy thing to come out is pushing for will start that her mother and her daughter. of,” she said. process. She said every time she reads Mildred Muhammad said plan to take these policies to County School Races Set for General“IElection excerpts from her book, sheBoard 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. The primary Prince George’s County showcased 18 peofrom her. “Color Me Butterfly” be careful of howelection they goin into “I will not stop until these poliple vying for four open seats on the school board. And while public won the 2007 National “Best the victim's life, and understand cies are passed.” criticism has mounted, hurled at the public-school system for a variety Books” Award. that she may be in “survival Tia Carol Jones can be reached of controversies, voters chose to keep three incumbents as the top two “I was just 16-years-old when mode”. at tiacaroljones@sbcglobal.net vote-getters to move ahead in the November general election. Lupi my eye first blackened and my “Before you get to 'I'm going (District 3) will Joshua WI Thomas; board Vice Chairwomlips bled,” Marlow said. toGrady kill you,' it started as a face verbal an Carolyn Boston (District 6) advanced against Belinda Queen; and Elaine Davis-Nickens, presiSonya Williams (District 9) will be on the ballot against Arun Puradent of the National Hook-Up cken. Dinora Hernandez, an attorney who became the county’s first of Black Women, said there is no consistency in the way domestic Latina liaison in 2013, doesn’t plan to seek re-election for District 3 violence issues are dealt with by resulting in Pamela Boozer-Strother slated to face Juwan Blocker in the general election.

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We have to stop being passive-aggressive with poor Norton: GOP Should Support Puerto Rico, D.C. in New Statehood Bill children about domestic Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC) recently said she supports a violence. I plan to take these bill introduced this week by the Resident Commissioner of Puerto Rico, Jenniffpolicies to Congress and er González Colón, to grant Puerto Rico statehood, and will be added as a cosponsor. Norton called on the Republican implore them to change our co-sponsors of Gonzalez Colón’s bill to also co-sponsor her bill to grant the District of laws. I will not stop until Columbia statehood. Colón is a Republican, and her bill has 22 Republican and these policies are passed. 14 Democratic cosponsors. Norton’s D.C.

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statehood bill has a record number of L.Y. Marlow co-sponsors in the House (159) and Senate Paul Trantham (25). Puerto Rico’s prior resident commissioner also served as a co-sponsor of Norton’s D.C. statehood bill. “As a matter of principle and fairness, Republican Members of the House and Senate who support statehood for Puerto Rico should also support statehood for [D.C.],” she said. “The denial of equal citizenship to American citizens living in the nation’s capital and in Puerto Rico is the greatest stain on our nation’s commitment to democratic values.” 4 / May 15 - 21, 2008 The Washington Informer / www.washingtoninformer.com Jr., Mark Mahonny, CIRCULATION Lateef Mangum

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Traffic Cameras More Prevalent in District’s Black Neighborhoods By Tatyana Hopkins WI Contributing Writer Black neighborhoods are hit hardest by automated traffic enforcement in D.C., according to a recent D.C. Policy Center report. The analysis conducted by William Farrell, a transportation engineer, used census data to quantify segregation in the city and then analyzed the number of traffic violations and compared it to the number of reported traffic collisions with each area to check the relative issuance of citations across various tracts. Farrell found that drivers in predominately Black neighborhoods received more moving violations and higher fines though Black and white neighborhoods had similar number of car crashes. In Black-majority neighborhoods, drivers received double the average number of moving violations per capita, while driver in White segregated neighborhoods receive just one eight of the average, meaning a driver in a Black neighborhood is over 17 times more likely to receive a traffic violation, at the cost of 16 times more per resident, than in a white neighborhood. “My analysis of moving violations citations and crash data suggests that the racial geography of D.C. does play into in the enforcement of traffic violations: census tracts with higher proportions of black residents are associated with a higher incidence of traffic fines, despite not experiencing a greater number of crashes,” Farrell said. Noting that proponents of speed cameras and red-light camera remove the potential for racially discriminatory traffic enforcement, the report marks that “given the District’s high degree of racial segregation” based how such technology is used and place “can still have a disparate impact in terms of outcomes.” “While research shows that traffic cameras do reduce vehicle speeds, collisions, and injuries, this analysis highlights the racial inequities that can happen when a city relies too much on enforcement as a Vision Zero

strategy,” he said. In late 2015, D.C. joined the international Vision Zero movement by committing to end traffic deaths and serious injuries by 2024. But the initiative’s efforts have been criticized. In 2016, the District issued nearly one million speed-camera tickets last year and collected close to $100 million in revenue, both record-breaking figures, according to an AAA Mid-Atlantic report released in 2017. The city’s Automated Traffic Enforcement program, also known as photo enforcement, is led by the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) with support from the District Department of Transportation (DDOT) and includes automated red-light and speed cameras. Since D.C.’s automated camera systems were installed in 2007, the city has collected more than $536 million in revenue from the program and has meted out 5.4 million tickets, according to the most recent dataset on the program. Last year, AAA Mid-Atlantic’s manager of Public and Government Affairs John Townsend II said D.C. officials have been “more systematic” about rotating the city’s nearly 150 speed cameras. He charged that the scheme was to increase revenue rather than safety benefits, saying that only a few of the city’s cameras generated a sizable portion of the automated ticketing system’s revenue. “This program is not about safety, it’s about money,” Townsend said. A 2016 DDOT before-and-after crash analyses at 48 locations with red-light cameras and 118 with speed cameras found a 16 percent reduction in total crashes where speed cameras were deployed and a 26 percent drop at red-light camera location. In the report, DDOT said the analysis has helped them “identify significant safety benefits where speed and red-light [cameras] are deployed.” “I am deeply concerned by this report which says predominately black neighborhoods in D.C. bear the brunt of automated traffic enforcement,” tweeted Councilman Kenyan McDuffie (D-Ward 5). “I

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take seriously traffic safety but am working on a bill to ensure that the use of [automated traffic enforcement] devices are equitable citywide.” Several pieces of legislation already aim to lessen the burden of traffic tickets on District residents.

One bill, approved in January, eliminated penalties if a motorist fails to pay a fine within 30 days. Still under review are measures that would require parking infractions to be waived if the owner of the vehicle can prove they did not receive notice of

the infraction, create an amnesty program for D.C. residents who own more than $1,000 in fines to be allowed to pay 60 percent of fines and to establish a 12-month payment plan for those with less than $100 in violations. WI

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an to do so since Althea Gibson in 1958. Exactly a year later, Williams successfully defended her title, knocking off Justine Henin in the finals.

1975 – Arthur Ashe defeats defending Wimbledon champion Jimmy Connors, becoming the first African-American man to win the singles title in the tournament.

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1913 – Negro leagues baseball legend Leroy “Satchel” Paige is born in Mobile, Alabama. 1913 – Blues pianist Pinetop Perkins is born in Belzoni, Mississippi. 1915 – American poet and writer Margaret Walker, author of “Jubilee,” is born in Birmingham, Alabama. 1972 – Hall of Fame basketball player Lisa Leslie, the first player to dunk in a WNBA game, is born in Gardena, California.

1901 – Actor and composer Jester Hairston of “Amos ‘n’ Andy” and “Amen” fame, is born in Belews Creek, North Carolina.

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1875 – Civil rights luminary Mary McLeod Bethune is born in Mayesville, South Carolina. 1893 – Dr. Daniel Hale Williams performs the world’s first open-heart surgery at Provident Hospital in Chicago on a man stabbed in the chest. 1941 – Iconic ragtime and jazz pianist Jelly Roll Morton dies in Los Angeles at the age of 50. 1943 – Tennis great Arthur Ashe is born in Richmond, Virginia. 1973 – The Bahamas is declared a fully independent nation.

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1905 – W. E. B. Du Bois and William Monroe Trotter found the Niagara Movement, a black civil rights organization. WI

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1908 – Swing-era bandleader and musician Louis Jordan, “The King of the Jukebox,” is born in Brinkley, Arkansas. 1914 – Famed jazz singer Billy Eckstine is born in Pittsburgh. 2000 – Tennis legend Venus Williams defeats Lindsay Davenport to win the Wimbledon women’s singles championship, the first black wom-

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Supreme Court Justice Anthony Kennedy, a crucial swing vote in many prominent cases, has announced his retirement ahead of the 2018 midterm elections. What are your thoughts? DANNY FOX WILLIAMS / AUSTIN, TEXAS

If the Democrats and progressives don’t vote or protest vote, Ruth Bader Ginsburg will probably have to stay on until she’s 120 — and in the end, it probably won’t matter. We were complacent for too long and now here’s 30-40 years of consequences.

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I think it’s rotten of him to retire just before an election this important. Now because of [Senate Majority Leader Mitch] McConnell, everyone has another fight on their hands.

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forth, with its inevitable closing upon me. But I wanted to keep the door open, at least partially, so I’d have a few options from which I could choose. So, I delayed embarking upon the steps I knew I needed to take and fought against completing essential tasks that would help to make the transition smoother – more digestible. As days turned to weeks and then months, situations beyond my control started to increase in volume and with such frequency that it became impossible to ignore the writing on the wall. I wanted to fight back – I wanted to find a way to reverse gravity’s power that I thought was intent on closing the door. But I couldn’t. Then one evening, when all of the gizmos and gadgets on which I far too often rely were shut down, turned off or placed in sleep mode, it dawned on me that closed doors don’t always signal a tragic end. Sometimes, it just forces us to look in other directions – scanning the horizon and first sensing and then seeing, much to our surprise, that a nearby window has suddenly opened. Of course, once you’ve make the commitment to move in the direction of the less unfamiliar, it helps to have a significant amount of self-confidence and undaunting faith before you sail

off into the “wild blue yonder,” unsure of how, where or when you’re finally land. Like the song goes, “everything must change.” People learn that quite early in life. But we tend to dislike the seismic shifts that accompany real change – and we definitely don’t want to put in the hard work that’s required. Maybe that’s why lovers no longer in love sometimes stay together anyway, why academically challenged students are reluctant to change their study habits, why hard-working adults stay at jobs that make them miserable for so long and why those who have been tenants of America’s prison industrial complex often hold on to old habits and ways of thinking that easily land them in the revolving door for inmates. For the record, there is no guarantee that you’ll like what you discover if you go through the window or access a newly-opened door. You may not be happy. You may even wonder if you made the right move. Still, I’ve come to realize that there are always valuable lessons to learn when we find ourselves forced to let once familiar doors close. After all, you can never get to “greatness” if you complacently hold on to and accept “adequate.” WI

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AROUND THE REGION D.C. Among America’s Top 10 Best Fourth of July Places By Stacy M. Brown WI Senior Writer There’s nothing more American than going all out on Fourth of July. Americans grill, drink and blow stuff up — all in the name of freedom. But freedom is not free, according to the District-based personal finance site, WalletHub, which released its lists of America’s best cities to host Independence Day celebrations. The District of Columbia ranked No. 9. New York City came in first, followed by fellow big cities Los Angeles and Chicago. Baltimore, the only Maryland city in the top 100, came in at No. 36. Virginia Beach, the highest rated in that state, ranked 46. Everything from hot dogs to travel to hospital bills following fireworks accidents costs major scratch, WalletHub officials said in releasing the new survey just prior to Wednesday’s holiday. In fact, the National Retail Federation projected that American households this year will spend a collective $6.9 billion — down from last year’s record $7.1 billion — on Fourth of July food alone. To help Americans find the best and cheapest places to cel-

ebrate the star-spangled occasion, WalletHub officials compared the 100 largest U.S. cities based on how well they balance holiday cost and fun. The company’s data set of 19 key metrics ranges from average beer and wine prices to duration of fireworks shows to Fourth of July weather forecast. In the District, revelers had plenty of choices including kicking of the holiday with a trip to visit the Declaration of Independence in the Rotunda at the National Archives. Each year, the Archives host an event on July 4 that officials said are packed with historical reenactments and hands-on activities. Also, the annual Independence Day Parade saw a stream of watchers along Constitution Avenue and 7th Street in Northwest, where the throngs were entertained with live music, floats, oversized balloons and other treats. John Stamos hosted the 38th edition of PBS’ “A Capitol Fourth,” where performances included the National Symphony Orchestra, The Beach Boys, Jimmy Buffett and others. Of course, no Fourth of July is complete without the traditional Nationals game at the stadium. This year, the Nats took on the Boston Red Sox, the team from the home of the American Revolution.

“While a huge firework display and, or parade can certainly be a draw for some destinations, there are a huge variety of variables that impact people’s travel plans for holidays like the 4th of July,” said Evan Jordan, a WalletHub expert and assistant professor in the school of community resources and development at Arizona State University. “Nostalgia from past trips, weather, availability of accommodations, and recreational resources like rivers, lakes, beaches and parks all play an important role in attracting tourists to any destination,” Jordan said. For the complete WalletHub survey, go to https://wallethub. com/edu/best-4th-of-july-celebrations/4651. WI

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D.C. Woman Spearheads National Marijuana Bill By Tatyana Hopkins WI Contributing Writer Currently, under federal law, there are millions of Americans in federally assisted housing that can be evicted if they are caught using, possessing or growing cannabis even if they live in states where it is legal. But one D.C. resident and medical marijuana patient has inspired legislation that could change that. Sondra Battle, 54, who lives in federally assisted housing in a Ward 7 apartment complex, struggles with the reality of the law and the chronic pain she faces because of fibromyalgia. “Pain took my ability to work, it took my home and it took my personality,” Battle said. “I was trying to avoid the heavier medication, so I could be present to raise my daughter, who was a preteen at the time, so I opted for marijuana.” She said the marijuana eases her suffering and said its most troublesome side effect has nothing to do with her health and everything to do with the fact that she could lose her housing. She said within days of her filing a complaint to her property management company about the presence of black mold in her kitchen, residents in the complex got letters threatening that if marijuana use was discovered they would be evicted without the appeals process. “It’s a weapon management can use against residents,” Battle said. Federal regulations prohibit residents of federally assisted housing, including public housing and the Section 8 housing program, from using marijuana even if it is for medical purposes and allows landlords to evict residents based on drug use. Though local agencies issue the rental assistance vouch-

ers, the vouchers are underwritten by the federal Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). Now, the efforts of medical marijuana patients like Battle who have stood up to demand their rights have made it to Capitol Hill. Last week Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-D.C.) introduced the Marijuana in Federally Assisted Housing Parity Act of 2018, also known as the Sondra Battle Cannabis Fair Use Act, a bill in the House of Representatives that would permit the use of cannabis for residents in federally subsidized housing to use cannabis in parts of the country where it is already legal for medical or recreational purposes. Battle said the legislation is a manifestation of the principles she wants to pass on to her daughter, who is now 32, and 10-year-old grandson: “Stand up for what you know is right, don’t let anyone bully you and don’t let bullying happen around you.” The bill will also make it illegal for a person to be denied housing based on their use of cannabis in jurisdictions where it has been legalized. Under the legislation, smoking marijuana would be treated the same as smoking tobacco in federally assisted housing. Though Norton will not be able to vote for the legislation, she said the bill recognizes today’s realities and proven needs. “Residents like Sondra should not fear eviction from federally-assisted housing simply for using cannabis to treat their medical conditions,” Norton said. “Individuals who live in states where medical and or recreational marijuana is legal; but live in federally assisted housing, should have the same access to treatment as their neighbors.”

5 Congresswoman Norton reaches out to residents in need. /Courtesy photo

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on all cannabis users in the District having equal rights. DCMJ said Battle opened the group’s eyes to why it is important to fight for all cannabis users and growers, calling the introduction of Norton’s bill cannabis reform history in the making. Recently, they began the “Bring It Home” campaign that seeks to protect medical marijuana patients receiving federally subsidized housing assistance. “When this legislation is passed, it will ensure that low-income cannabis users are not treated like second-class citizens any longer,” they

said. DCMJ has sent flyers and memos to activists nationwide to visit their local HUD offices to protest the issue, kicking off the campaign outside the HUD building in D.C. “Most cannabis reform legislation you read about concerns cannabis business interests and doesn’t affect the people you hear the least about — the poorest of our society,” DCMJ said in a statement. “[This] legislation is groundbreaking because it has the ability to affect millions of Americans and ensure they can choose a safer alternative to opiates.” WI

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PRINCE GEORGE'S COUNTY Prince George’s Races Still Too Close after Primary By William J. Ford WI Staff Writer @jabariwill The dust is settling in Prince George’s County after Maryland’s primary election last week, and though Angela Alsobrooks easily defeated the field in her bid for county executive, two county council races are still too close to call. The races for council seats in Districts 7 and 9 could take up to two weeks to determine after the June 26 primary because the count for absentee and provisional ballots

didn’t start until June 28 and July 5, respectively, said Alisha Alexander, administrator of the county’s Board of Elections. According to unofficial results in District 7, Krystal Oriadha and Rodney Colvin Streeter are nine votes apart. Oriadha garnered 856 votes during early voting and 1,845 on primary election day for a total of 2,701. In comparison, Streeter picked up 871 votes from early voting and 1,839 on election day for a total of 2,710. Streeter works as chief of staff for

Councilwoman Andrea Harrison (D-District 5), who won one of three seats for delegate in District 24. Oriadha, a co-chair of Progressive Maryland’s Prince George’s chapter, thanked volunteers and supporters in a June 27 Instagram post. “As of now, our race is too close to call.” she said. “Regardless of the outcome, I am an activist first and will continue to serve my community.” The winner would replace the term-limited Councilwoman Karen Toles, who ran unsuccessfully for one of the two new at-large council seats that voters approved in 2016. In District 9, Sydney Harrison and Tamara Davis Brown are separated by only 47 votes. Harrison, a clerk of the county’s Circuit Court, received 6,913 votes. Brown, a telecommunications attorney, garnered 6,866 votes. The winner replaces Councilman Mel Franklin who was the top vote-getter among nine candidates seeking the two Democratic nominations for the new at-large seats. Franklin received 41,611, or 21 percent, of the votes counted. Calvin Hawkins, a longtime adviser to County Executive Rushern L. Baker III, took second place with nearly

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37,600, or 19 percent, of the votes. “Thank you to all my volunteers, supporters, friends and family for your unwavering confidence and love during these long campaign months,” Hawkins tweeted Thursday. Republican Felicia Falarin will be on the ballot for an at-large seat in

Prince George’s School Board Mulls Independent Audit By William J. Ford WI Staff Writer @jabariwill Prince George’s County Public Schools may hire a firm to conduct an independent review of its graduation process, in response to a state audit last year that found undue grade changes and high absenteeism rates among graduating seniors. A proposed contract of nearly $500,000 would allow Ernst & Young of Northwest to analyze the school system’s action plan on whether county officials improved grading and absent procedures in the high schools. The audit will be based

on high school seniors who graduated this year. “Ernst & Young will provide a detailed summary report to include any misalignment regarding graduation requirements, as well as specific recommendations for correction of deficiencies or errors,” according to a resolution. The resolution nearly didn’t come up for any discussion at a school board meeting Thursday, June 28. Schools system CEO Kevin Maxwell recommended the board approve hiring the firm and placed it as an emergency item on the agenda. Board member Edward Burroughs III asked to place the item as

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a first-reader, or preliminary item, so that the board could not only discuss it more thoroughly but so that it wouldn’t be approved that night. “We need a lot more time for something … as important as the graduation rate,” he said before he requested to not adopt the entire board agenda. Because another colleague backed his motion, the board voted 6-6 to not adopt the board agenda. The tie vote ended just minutes after it started. Board Chairman Segun Eubanks explained that board members could’ve deferred a vote when the contract came up for discussion, or simply voted against it. “I’m going to currently ask us to do this right way,” he said. “Please, let’s vote so we can have a meeting.” Burroughs requested to amend the agenda and present the proposal as a first-reader. Because of that, the board will have to meet again this month to discuss and possibly approve the resolution to hire Ernst & Young. If the board agreed to hire the company Thursday, then it wouldn’t meet again until Aug. 23. The state Board of Education announced in May it will conduct a second audit of the schools system which could take about six months to complete.

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County school officials have conducted mandatory training on grading procedures, alerted parents through recorded telephone calls on a timeline to appeal grades and continuous evaluations of SchoolMAX, an online portal used by teachers to post grades students and parents can review. Meanwhile, Maxwell received a surprise award from the “Men of PGCPS” as the system’s leader for “excellence in education” and “dedication service to the students, parents, families, educators and personnel to the Prince George’s County public schools.” Maxwell received a standing ovation from school officials, the majority of the board and dozens in attendance at the meeting. Three board members who didn’t stand up —Burroughs, David Murray and Raaheela Ahmed — have written letters to County Executive Rushern L. Baker III to examine why Maxwell allegedly signed off on unauthorized pay increases for some central office personnel. Maxwell, who makes nearly $300,000 annually, announced in May he would “transition” out of the school system, but it remains unclear when exactly he plans to step down and whether the board will agree to offer him a severance package. WI

the general election. Two other council races finished with the top vote-getter ahead by less than 500 votes. Former Councilman Tom Dernoga, who represented District 1 from 2002 to 2010, secured the seat again, beating Laurel Mayor Craig Moe by just 460 votes. Dernoga will replace Councilwoman Mary Lehman of Laurel, who’s term-limited but won one of three open seats as a delegate to represent District 21. Councilwoman Deni Taveras (D-District 2) of Adelphi will apparently retain her seat for another four-year term after she received 381 more votes than Hyattsville Mayor Candace Hollingsworth. Alsobrooks, who seeks to become the first woman to lead the county, received about 77,220, or 62 percent, of the unofficial vote tally. The lime green T-shirts with black “Angela Alsobrooks” letters were prevalent throughout the county on Election Day as the state’s attorney easily outpaced former Rep. Donna Edwards and state Sen. C. Anthony Muse, who finished second and third, respectively. “I want to thank my fellow residents of #PrinceGeorgesCounty for honoring me with your vote!” Alsobrooks tweeted June 27. “I am immensely grateful to the family, friends and supporters who so generously contributed their time and effort to our campaign. I look forward to serving as your county executive.” Alsobrooks, 47, couldn’t be reached for comment Friday, June 29. She will face Republican Jerry Mathis in the November general election. With the county heavily Democratic, she’s more than likely to succeed. WI

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BUSINESS Black Church Joins Black Bankers to Launch Economic Initiative WI Staff Report Bishop Reginald Thomas Jackson, President of the Council of Bishops of the African Methodist Episcopal (AME) Church and all 20 Bishops of the 231-year-old denomination convened a press conference on June 26 to announce the launch of a coalition for the economic empowerment of Black banks and Black communities across America. The press conference was among

JEALOUS from Page 1 erty taxes compared to other locales in the state. “Brother, you can keep your promise,” the former NAACP president said during the June 27 press conference. “You told the people of this state you would cut taxes, but you didn’t do it. They remain deeply unfair.” Hogan’s campaign also wasted little time in attacking the other side, releasing a short video Wednesday titled “Introducing Ben Jealous,” which casts his opponent’s proposed policies as “too extreme” and “too risky” for Marylanders. The video even used a sound bite from another Democratic also-ran, Baltimore lawyer Jim Shea, who told Jealous during a candidates’ forum that Hogan would portray him as a “tax-and-spend Democrat.” Jealous said Wednesday investments in priorities such as small businesses not only produce future entrepreneurs, but also boosts the economy and local communities. “We spend more and more on incarceration and less and less on public higher education and that’s made tuition go up,” Jealous said. “Larry Hogan’s stuck in the 1970s. He thinks like a land developer and doesn’t think like a governor.” Doug Mayer, Hogan’s deputy campaign manager, issued a statement after Jealous’ press conference, blasting the Democratic nominee as untrustworthy.

the highlights during the 2018 Council of Bishops and General Board Meeting in Atlanta. Featured speakers at the announcement and signing included: Bishop Jackson, the Council of Bishops; Bishop Vashti McKenzie, General Board chair; and Ron Busby, President/ CEO, U.S. Black Chamber, Inc. Also attending the press conference were the Council of Bishops of the African Methodist Episcopal Church and the 19 presidents of Black banks in the U.S., as well “Ben Jealous must want to be governor in the worst way, and he’s going about it in the worst way in a series of embarrassing, fact-free and incoherent statements,” Mayer said. “Here’s to hoping he finds his footing or the truth, either one would be an improvement.” Todd Eberly, political science professor at St. Mary’s College in St. Mary’s, Maryland, said the race between Hogan and Jealous could be one of the most memorable in recent state history. Hogan seeks to become the first Republican governor re-elected in Maryland since Theodore McKeldin in the 1950s, while Jealous touts his background as a community organizer with support from union leaders, state teacher’s organization and high-profile, out-of-state politicians. If elected, Jealous would be the first Black governor in state history. “You’ve got an incumbent Republican with a ridiculous high-approval rating who’s running against [President Donald] Trump as a moderate, and he’s running against a Democrat who’s also against Trump and running as a progressive,” Eberly said. “It’s just a dynamic that you haven’t seen in Maryland before.” The historical magnitude of possibly being the first Black to lead Maryland wasn’t lost on Jealous, who cried when he recalled his Black mother couldn’t marry his White father because interracial marriage remained illegal in the state in the

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as Her Excellency Dr. Arikana Chihombori-Quao, Ambassador for the African Union. The goals of the partnership are in sync with the goals of Black Wealth 2020, a national movement to increase Black wealth: 1) To increase Black home ownership by 2,000,000 Black families, to reach a 50 percent home ownership rate among Black Americans; 2) To increase the number and gross receipts of Black businesses from 2.6 million to 4.0 million and revenues from annual gross receipts of $72, 500.00 to $150,000.00; and 3) To increase deposits in and quality loans with Black banks. The membership of the AME Church includes more than 6,000 churches in the U. S. and 10,000 worldwide. This represents approximately 3 million congregants. of Black banks and Black communities across America. The press conference was among the highlights during the 2018 Council of Bishops and General Board Meeting in Atlanta. Featured speakers at the announcement and signing included: Bishop Jackson, the Council of Bishops; Bishop Vashti McKenzie, General Board

chair; and Ron Busby, President/ CEO, U.S. Black Chamber, Inc. Also attending the press conference were the Council of Bishops of the African Methodist Episcopal Church and the 19 presidents of Black banks in the U.S., as well as Her Excellency Dr. Arikana Chihombori-Quao, Ambassador for the African Union. The goals of the partnership are in sync with the goals of Black Wealth 2020, a national movement to increase Black wealth: 1) To increase Black home ownership by 2,000,000 Black families,

to reach a 50 percent home ownership rate among Black Americans; 2) To increase the number and gross receipts of Black businesses from 2.6 million to 4.0 million and revenues from annual gross receipts of $72, 500.00 to $150,000.00; and 3) To increase deposits in and quality loans with Black banks. The membership of the AME Church includes more than 6,000 churches in the U. S. and 10,000 worldwide. This represents approximately 3 million congregants. WI

1960s. “I can’t tell you when your family has survived segregation in this state that your about to become the governor of, it just shows much hope it gives you,” he said as a tear streamed down his left cheek. “If we do anything in this campaign, we will make sure that Maryland moves forward because we are a state that yearns to be a place where no one is pushed down because of who they look like, or who they love, or what God they pray to.”

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Eberly said the June 26 primary election results show a change in the Democratic philosophy. In the gubernatorial race, Jealous received nearly 40 percent of the votes among nine candidates on the ballot, winning 22 of 24 counties. State Sen. Thomas “Mac” Middleton of Charles County, who’s been in Annapolis since 1995 and chairs the Finance Committee, lost by 651 votes to Arthur Ellis, while another longtime state lawmaker, Sen. President Pro Tempore Nathaniel J. McFadden of Baltimore City, lost to Delegate Cory McCray by slightly more than 2,000 votes. Progressive and labor groups supported Delegate Mary Washington of Baltimore City, who currently leads state Sen. Joan Carter Conway by 469 votes, though provisional and absentee ballots must still be counted. Conway, who’s been in the Senate

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for 20 years, chairs the Education, Health and Environmental Affairs Committee. In the House of Delegates, Joseph Vallario Jr., 81, came in third among seven candidates in District 23B that represents portions of Prince George’s and Calvert counties. Only the top two vote-getters advanced. “Primaries attract the committed, base voter,” Eberly said. “In this primary, the passion was on the left and conveyed a message to the establishment that, ‘You’re not doing what we want you to be doing.’” The SEIU said it supports Jealous and his platform of marriage equality, a $15 hourly minimum wage and criminal justice reform. “He’s not right, he’s not left, he is for the people,” said Pat Lippold, po-

litical director for 1199 SEIU. “He is a genuine leader and a genuine individual. He has the ability to turn this state around and beat Larry Hogan in the fall.” Segun Eubanks, who chairs the Prince George’s County school board and supported County Executive Rushern L. Baker III for governor, said Democrats must present a clear and concise message on Hogan’s record, especially concerning education. “When you look at Gov. Hogan’s education record, it’s somewhere between bad and nonexistent,” he said. “In the core areas of education … when he was involved it was mostly to cut budgets and put in proposals to privatize public schools. Hopefully people will see that.” WI

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New Salon a ‘Man Cave Nirvana’ By Stacy M. Brown WI Senior Writer At Hammer & Nails, it’s nothing but a man thing. At least that’s what the owners of the grooming shop for men have created at the Maryland-based business that offers hand and foot care, haircuts and shaves in what’s billed as a man cave nirvana. “Hammer & Nails is a shop for guy’s and men love their man caves, so we felt that building an atmosphere where guys could feel like it was designed and built for them would be a successful shop,” said co-owner Bart Butler. “Men for years have tired of going to female-centric shops to get hand and foot grooming. Where now we have our own shop designed and built just for us guys.” The shop’s founder, Michael Elliott, helped kick things in motion when he appeared on the hit TV show “Shark Tank.” He sought a $200,000 invest-

ment for a 20 percent stake, but the sharks rejected him. In a later profile by Forbes Magazine, it was noted that Elliott, who wrote screenplays for movies including “Brown Sugar” and “Just Wright,” raised the money anyway. The first Hammer & Nails shop opened in 2013 in Los Angeles. “The show was and is huge for us as we get a lot of name recognition because of it and since they are still showing the episode we continue to get brand awareness from it,” Butler said. From the time customers walk in the door, the custom-designed scented candles are said to give off great aromas and clients also are greeted by the unique design from the shop’s lighting to its car-door light fixtures and televisions that are encased inside mirrors located in the barbering area. “We focus on service and our staff is trained to make this about an experience, not just services being delivered,” Butler said.

5 Hammer & Nails Founder Michael Elliott /Courtesy of Hammer & Nails

An added attraction is the shop’s complimentary premium cocktails, and its hand-and-foot area where each guy has his own 43” flat screen TV, Bose noise-canceling headphones and remote control in a low-light atmosphere where they are tended to by an all-female staff. The shop also has nail technicians who are trained in wellness so that they are able to routinely alert

in one week we had a conference call with [Elliott],” he said. “Two months after my visit, we closed the deal to purchase development rights to develop 10 franchises in Maryland.” Butler said the name Hammer & Nails certainly has a meaning. “Nails, that’s pretty obvious because we are the only male-centric shop that does hand and foot grooming for guys along with barbering services and old-fashioned straight razor shaves,” he said, noting that on Tuesdays, they offer a public safety promotion which gives a 10 percent discount to veterans, teachers, police officers and medical and fire personnel. “The Hammer signifies the tough as nails part which sets up the whole man-cave nirvana,” Butler said. “There’s truly nothing like it in the region and our clients have raved about us so far.” WI

clients of any medical issues they should have looked at. Butler said he’d been looking at a similar business model and when his wife received an email about H&N, he began “completing her every sentence and we knew it was the one.” “Within one day I was on the phone with the vice president of franchise development and with-

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NATIONAL ‘Chocolate City’ Doc Centers on Displaced Washingtonians By Sam P.K. Collins WI Contributing Writer @SamPKCollins Often overlooked in conversations about the District’s economic boom is the continuous erasure of an indigenous culture that manifested go-go music, slang and fashion unique to the former Chocolate City, and tightknit communities that, despite the 1968 riots, the subsequent crack epidemic, and countless murders, buoyed a mostly Black local government. “What Happened 2 Chocolate City,” a newly produced and locally acclaimed documentary, delves deeply into the personal aspect of gentrification, centering three generations of native Washingtonians who’ve seen and experienced D.C. during its ascent to the status of a prominent Chocolate City, its more-thana-decade transformation, and all else in between. “I realized that the break up of the Black family was critical, so I had to show the perspective of someone who was born in a segregated city and saw Black excellence,” Mignotae Kedebe, producer of “What Happened 2 Chocolate City,” told The In-

former as she and her team of cinematographers and editors placed the finishing touches on the more than two-hour production. Kedebe, a George Washington University alumna hailing from Los Angeles, said she produced “What Happened 2 Chocolate City” frustrated that she and her peers in the “bubble” of D.C.’s Foggy Bottom in couldn’t easily access authentic D.C. culture and history. She called it a symptom of greater forces that kept the real D.C. hidden from newcomers. “To address civil rights, mass incarceration, and gentrification, I had to get these characters to show Black communities are only so strong because of the wealth of information in those families that were broken apart,” Kedebe said. Hundreds of people packed the Lincoln Theatre in Northwest recently for a screening of “What Happened 2 Chocolate City,” which included cameos by returning citizens advocate Tony Lewis Jr., who provided remarks at the screening. The documentary follows John Russell, 74 from Southeast, Mike “Peezy” Perry, 43, a fixture on

5 (L-R) Mignotae Kedebe and Mansa Johnson acknowledge the audience at the “What Happened 2 Chocolate City” screening on Thursday, June 21 at the Lincoln Theatre in Northwest. (Photo courtesy of Shaughn Cooper)

Montana Avenue in Northeast throughout the 1990s, and Zarina, a preteen who moved from Kenilworth-Parkside in Northeast to Woodland Terrace in Southeast, each of whom speaks about their life growing up in the District. Kedebe, a Northwest resident who started work on “What Happened 2 Chocolate City” in 2014, spent more than a year searching for the people she would feature in the film, connecting with native Washingtonians at local community centers. Russell, a witness of the 1968 riots, spoke about the Black opulence he witnessed on U Street as a youth, while Perry reflected on his stints in prison throughout the late 1990s up until 2013. Zarina, the youngest of the trio, provided a glimpse into how rising property values and displacement affected D.C.’s children. “I wanted to stay true to an ethnographic story and find characters that would allow me to follow and interview them for

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a year,” said Kedebe, who has a bachelor’s degree in anthropology. “It’s hard finding subjects. I would go to [Arthur] Cappers [Senior Public Housing] in Southeast every Wednesday, observe the classes and hang out a couple weeks at a time before I found someone. It took me a year to find someone to talk about incarceration and the crack epidemic. I went through a lot of people, going to meetings until I found someone. I found Zarina through a psychologist.” Each interviewee told their story standing in the middle of some of the District’s most recognizable streets and landmarks. Mansa Johnson, native Washingtonian and an editor on the “What Happened 2 Chocolate City” film, said he found satisfaction not only speaking to the film’s subjects, but passersby who would regale him and the film team with stories about a D.C. wiped out by stadiums, ubiquitous condos, Irish pubs, and other signs of gentrification. “Anytime we’d be shooting in places considered ‘bad,’ people would talk to us, after the cameras went off, for hours and tell us their stories,” said Johnson, 27. Kedebe and Johnson, an alumnus of Morgan State University in Baltimore who lived in the Lamond-Riggs neighborhood of Northeast in the late 1990s, connected through a mutual friend in April 2017, nearly three years into the film’s production. Johnson said he formed a kinship with some of his new acquaintances after hearing their stories, some of which bore a resemblance to his own.

“This was something that a lot of people see and know is going on, but we didn’t know how we could help. Right when the screening ended, I told the audience I hoped they received something that made them angry,” said Johnson, who now lives in Capitol Heights, Maryland. The documentary comes amid a $1 billion lawsuit that alleges D.C. government agencies and mayoral administrations purposefully implemented policy that destroyed low-income Black communities in D.C. and paved the way for a “creative” class, comprised of single, multi-ethnic transients with taxable income. As of 2015, Black people in D.C. gained minority status, accounting for less than half of the population, according to census figures. As of press time, neither D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser’s office nor any other party named in the suit filed by Southeast attorney Aristotle Theresa of Stoop Law has publicly commented. Kedebe said she hopes the documentary, pending future edits and pitches to producers on the West Coast, will have a similar impact, as it relates to policy. “We have to challenge the policies in place around affordable housing and development,” Kedebe said. “The city has money but how is it being spent and who are they giving it to? This film highlighted the resilience of the community; they’ve put up a fight, but we need to mend our wounds. I’ve highlighted the homicides but showed how the community can be involved. It’s important to strike that balance.” WI

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Prostate cancer is a disease that affects a man’s prostate gland. It is the most common cancer among men in America after skin cancer. It is also the second leading cause of cancer death in men. Most cases of prostate cancer are diagnosed in men ages 65 – 74. It is rarely found in men under the age of 45. All men can develop the disease, but African American men are at a higher risk than men of other races. Some signs of prostate cancer include: • Difficulty urinating • Painful urination • Lower back pain Many men with prostate cancer don’t show symptoms. That’s why it is important to understand your options for screenings. Screenings are the only way to know if you have prostate cancer, but make sure you understand how each screening may

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Most men have a low chance of developing the testicular cancer. But for those who get the disease, it can be very serious. Less than 1 percent of men will get it in their lifetimes, but for young men ages 20 – 34, it is the most common cancer. Treatments for testicular cancer have a high success rate. The key is finding it early. Men can perform a self-exam to check their testicles for any signs of cancer. Look out for things like: • Lumps • Pain in the testicles • Swelling in the testicles • A change in the size or feel of the testicles If you have questions about performing a self-exam, or find something that concerns you, contact your PCP right away.

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EDUCATION High Cost Repels D.C. College Students from HIV Drug

By Lauryn Hill WI Intern

Black college students in D.C. cite the high cost of PReP, a drug used to prevent HIV, for why they have spurned the medication. PReP, which stands for Pre-exposure Prophylaxis, reduces the chances of getting HIV by 92 percent in individuals who display high-risk behaviors, or people who have unprotected sex. Remi Roberts, 22 of northwest D.C. said the pill might help diminish the HIV epidemic in the District but is unsure of its success in Black communities, where about 10,000 have been diagnosed with HIV, according to D.C’s 2017 Epidemiology and Surveillance Report.

“What I wonder is the accessibility to this pill,” Roberts said. “As we know, this is a business, so you’re trying to target a population and of course the population affected by this virus is a population that has lower income.” According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), while two-thirds of people who could potentially benefit from PrEP are African American or Latino, they account for the smallest percentage of prescriptions to date. Approximately 500,000 Afri can Americans “could have potentially benefited from PrEP” but 7,000 prescriptions were reportedly filled at retail pharmacies or mail order services for African-Americans, the CDC said. Michael Kharfen, a health

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professional at the D.C. Department of Health, said most Blacks lack financial access to the medication, which is one underlying cause for this trend. “So I would say what we know nationally, PrEP has not been more available to members of the Black community,” Kharfen said. “Its primary users so far have been White gay men. But here in D.C., we believe PReP can be of use to a wide range of persons.” Kharfen said they started outreach in D.C. universities and community centers within Black and Latino communities and that most patients at D.C.’s Health and Wellness Center, one of the DOH’s testing facilities that offers PREP, are from these communities. Phill Wilson, founder of the Black AIDS Institute, told The Informer in 2015 that it was crucial to improve outreach techniques among young groups. “If we’re talking about getting to the endgame, if we’re really going to be serious about ending the epidemic for everybody — not some bodies — we are going to involve young people, we’re going to need to communicate in different ways and we’re going to need to ensure they understand and we incorporate new technologies,” Wilson said at the time.

HIV DRUG Page 37 Lauryn Hill WI Intern Black men are twice as likely to die from heat-related illnesses than their White counterparts in the United States and participation in summer sports raises this risk, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The CDC Wonder database showed Black men die from hyperthermia at a crude rate of 20 precent between 1999 and 2016. From 1999 to 2010, more than 8,000 heat-related deaths were reported in the United States, according to an EPA report. Exposure to excessive sun was the cause of death in 72 percent of the deaths, while the remaining cause of death was due to another contributing illness such as cardiovascular diseases. Athletes, children and people older than 65 years are also vulnerable to death by heat exposure. Shirley Evers-Manly, the chief nursing officer and director of patient services at Howard Uni-

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Boys Choir Heads to South Africa, Celebrates 25th Anniversary By Diamond Durant WI Intern

In 1993, vocal music instructor Eleanor Stewart assembled a choir for elementary school boys. What started as a love for music and a subtle attempt to keep young men of color positively engaged blossomed decades later into one of the premier youth choirs in the nation. This month, Stewart and the choir will be performing at the American Celebration of Music in South Africa, adding to the long list of places the choir has blessed with its musical charm, including China, England, Austria and Italy. For some participants, it will be their first time traveling out of the country. “I’m super-excited about South Africa because I’ve never been there before,” choir member Christopher Nash told The Informer. “I can’t wait to see the culture, what they do there, what they eat and what kinds of music they listen to.”

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Tastes of the District: Popcorn Worth an Hour’s Wait By Tyvan Burns WI Intern Every city has hidden gems in their community where delicious food — whether it’s burgers, hot dogs, or even popcorn — is worth the drive, wait and expense. Michael Habteselasse chose to be a purveyor of the latter. With popcorn voted one of America’s favorite snacks, Habteselasse and his popcorn cart have the market cornered for the finest kernels in the District. According to the Popcorn Board, an umbrella organization under which popcorn manufacturers promote all things kernel, Americans consume 13 billion quarts of popped popcorn annually, or 42 quarts per man, woman, and child. It is one of the most wholesome and economical foods available.

And those in the DMV have a lasting love for Habteselasse’s, evidenced by the long lines of anxious customers. Since November 1992, Habteselasse, 62, also known as “Mike the Popcorn Man,” has been serving popcorn to the DMV area. His flavors include Cheddar Cheese, White Cheddar Cheese, Jalapeno, Pepper Pop, Sour Cream and Chives, Cajun, Ranch, Butter, and Barbeque. When asked about his daily average number of customers, Habteselasse said he “gets too many to count.” One customer, Charles James, has been loyal to Habteselasse’s popcorn stand for 24 years. With his favorite flavor being white ched-

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Mandela Fellows Arrive in America

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The U.S. State Department and IREX welcomed the 2018 cohort of the Mandela Washington Fellowship for Young African Leaders to the United States on Thursday, June 21. Funded by the State Department’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs and administered in partnership with IREX, a nonprofit organization, the Mandela Washington Fellowship aims to create stronger ties between sub-Saharan Africa and the United States. Accomplished in their careers and dedicated to serving their communities, the 2018 Mandela Washington Fellows represent the diversity of Africa coming to America with the goal of strengthening democrat-

During their first six weeks in the United States, the fellows will participate in Academic and Leadership Institutes at 27 colleges and universities in 22 states and the District of Columbia. Throughout the program, they will focus on developing connections with Americans and enriching local communities while enhancing their skills through leadership training, experiential learning, and networking. They also will develop innovative solutions to pressing challenges in their countries and collaborate with their peers from both the United States and Africa. Fellows also give back to their American host communities: in 2016 and 2017, fellows contributed 25,000 hours of community service to organizations across the country.

5 The Mandela Washington Fellowship program aims to create stronger ties between sub-Saharan Africa and the United States. / Photo by IREX

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During their first six weeks in the United States, the fellows will participate in Academic and Leadership Institutes at 27 colleges and universities in 22 states and the District of Columbia. ic institutions, spurring economic growth and enhancing peace and security on the continent. Fellows are from both rural and urban areas, and include individuals with disabilities. Men and women are represented equally. Selected from a pool of more than 37,000 applicants, the 700 fellows are leaders in public service, business, civil society, education, agriculture and other fields. They include: Frank Leonel Tianyi Tianyi, a doctor and chief medical officer at a hospital in Cameroon; Nasreen Ali Mohamed, a social entrepreneur whose company leverages mobile technology to provide financial education and credit to women running micro-enterprises in Kenya; Beza Emanuel, a lawyer and finance official who helps develop laws and policies that promote efficient, sustainable public resource management in Angola; and Zainab Aminu Gurin, a community development professional who helps reduce social and economic barriers in Nigeria.

Following the Institutes, the group will convene in D.C. for the fifth annual Mandela Washington Fellowship Summit from July 30Aug. 1. During the summit, fellows will connect with each other and American professionals, setting the stage for continued collaboration when they return home. After the summit, 100 competitively-selected Fellows will join private, public and nonprofit organizations across the country for a six-week Professional Development Experience. From 2014 to 2017, nearly 400 fellows contributed more than 100,000 hours of service to over 200 U.S. host organizations. Upon returning to their home countries, the fellows will continue to build the skills they developed in the United States through professional development and mentoring opportunities. To get involved in Fellowship activities, go to MWFellowship@irex. org. WI

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EDITORIAL Does Dismally Low Voter Turnout in Ward 8 Point to ‘Resignation?’ No! In an article prominently featured on last Sunday’s front page of The Washington Post, the writers, sought to determine the reasons behind the single-digit percentage of voters (8 percent) who bothered to exercise their constitutional rights in the District’s poorest communities in the recent primary elections. Without a doubt, those who reside or work in the District, particularly those who serve as our elected officials, should be very concerned. They would be wise to focus on identifying any and all possible explanations that may shed greater light as to the cause or causes for final numbers which confirm that in Ward 8, also cited as ground zero for the poorest and among the most violent sections of the city, voter turnout for the mayoral election plummeted to percentages not seen in almost 30 years. As the article continued, hopelessness in the political process was cited by one Southeast resident while another suggested that a growing feeling of disconnection from a city in which today’s trend of growing prosperity has continued to pass them by explains why so many did not vote. While we don’t disagree with these responses, we are more inclined to lean towards the answer provided by a member of the D.C. chapter of the League of Women Voters who pointed to “disillusionment” and widespread cynicism, particularly among younger voters, as major reasons for historically-low voter turnout percentages. “Apathy” tends to be another word bandied about to describe what voters in the city’s poorer communities, primarily Wards 7 and 8, have felt for so long that voting seems to be a waste of time and effort. Tragically, those who feel this way may be justified in their conclusions. While we cannot provide irrefutable data, we believe that a litany of broken promises, made by hopeful candidates to citizens east of the Anacostia, have eventually caused them and subsequent generations to have little or no faith in the political process or those who seek political office. What’s more, while grassroots activists like Ward 8’s beloved friend, former mayor Marion Barry, Jr., were able to rally citizens on his behalf, the costs now required to run a winning campaign have made it nearly impossible for everyday people to secure victory. So, it’s clear that one news story and the voices of just a few people cannot adequately give the writers the answers for which they seemed to be looking. However, we’re more concerned with the article’s subhead: “Leaders say decline signals resignation in poorest neighborhoods.” We’d really like to know who these alleged “leaders” are. Further, and most disturbing, “resignation” by definition indicates “acceptance” or “submission.” And based on the relationships we have with those living in and committed to wards 7 and 8, we believe it would be difficult to identify a significant percentage of residents who accept living in a state of poverty or who have willingly submitted to being subject to conditions more often associated with Third World nations than the U.S.

Journalists Who Give Their Lives for Truth

When news broke last week that a gunman had killed five people in the newsroom at the Capital Gazette newspaper in Annapolis, Maryland, journalists across the country felt shock, pain and sadness over the loss. Even for those Black newspaper publishers attending their annual convention hundreds of miles away in Norfolk, Virginia, the attack struck a painful yet familiar chord that never goes away. The National Newspaper Publishers Association, now 78 years old, is the nation’s oldest and largest trade association of nearly 200 African American-owned newspapers across the U.S. Its members often remember the pioneers of the Black Press, as they did briefly at this meeting, including anti-lynching advocate Ida B. Wells, publisher of the Memphis Free Speech. In 1892, Wells’s office was destroyed by an angry mob and threats were made on her life for writing an article denouncing the death by the lynching of three Black men falsely accused of raping three white women and for her anti-lynching advocacy that grew stronger when she left Memphis and moved to Chicago. In 1998, the Black-owned Jackson Advocate in Jackson, Mississippi, where Maryland Democratic gubernatorial candidate Ben Jealous once worked, was firebombed in what the late Publisher Charles Tisdale WWW.WASHINGTONINFORMER.COM

TO THE EDITOR Jealous Hopefully a Pleasant Surprise I was shocked to see that Rushern Baker lost the Democratic primary for governor of Maryland to Ben Jealous. Maybe I’m uniformed, but I didn’t know that folks considered Mr. Jealous a formidable politician, but that sounds silly now that I think about it because Trump is president, so things have obviously changed. I’m not sure if he can win in November, but I hope so for the sake of the folks in Maryland. Mr. Baker served as a great county executive of Prince George’s County and I know he will go on to do more great things with his political career.

Bridging the Gap for Millennials I was super-impressed with last month’s WI Bridge. As a millennial not from Washington, D.C., it really captured the essence of all things great about this city. I feel like I received a history lesson and a little insight about whose who in D.C. I’ve only been reading The Washington Informer for a short while, but paper is such high quality and so is The Bridge. I’m hoping to be a contributor. It looks fun and like it’s just for me. Sheena Miles Washington, D.C.

Mel Tucker Laurel, Md. said was one of 21 attacks made on the Black-owned weekly over a 20-year period. Fortunately, no lives were lost. The same happened at the Wilmington Journal in Wilmington, NC during the Wilmington 10’s challenge of North Carolina’s racist school system. Attacks on truth seekers and fact-checkers, otherwise known as journalists, strike home no

matter where an incident occurs. There are those who will always remember 24-year old WHUR reporter Maurice Williams, killed in the 1977 Hanafi Muslim assault on the Wilson Building; and most recently 27-year old Capital News reporter Charnice Melton, killed on her way home from covering an assignment for the monthly newspaper. Our hearts and prayers go

out to the families of the five Gazette journalists whose lives were lost unnecessarily, and to their colleagues who experienced this life-altering event. We honor you and others who mourn while keeping the presses running. Journalists lost in the line of duty, of seeking the truth and speaking truth to power would not have it any other way. WI

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By E. Faye Williams

Has America Lost Its Soul? Dick Gregory left us in August of last year. At least a year before passing away, he told me we’d soon be facing chaos. Well, naturally, since so many, including me, thought that Hillary Clinton would be our president and our nation would function normally, we could not imagine what we are seeing. Usually I believed everything Mr. Gregory said because so often I saw everything he said come true. To

believe Hillary would lose, and we’d see the chaos we are seeing today, totally stretched my imagination! When people say to me, “I wonder what Dick Gregory would say about what’s going on today,” I don’t have to wonder. I know what he would say, because he laid it out for us while he was here. We just didn’t always want to believe what he was saying. We’ve seen the chaos he predicted since the 2017 inauguration of #45. What’s going on right now, though, is beyond

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what anyone could’ve imagined. What is happening with 45’s administration and its zero tolerance policy of tearing children from the arms of their parents, while the children are screaming in protest, is too much for many to bear. We are seeing sit-ins at the offices of members of Congress, press conferences on the grounds of the Congress, picketing at various sites, men and women leaders seen with tears rolling down as they talk about this outrage and more. We are told this tragedy is bringing joy to the White

House. This cruelty to babies who may never see their parents again is so hard to witness. Parents have been detained and deported with no fair hearing. They are being sent back to the horrendous, dangerous situation from which they were fleeing and being forced to leave their children behind. This is almost too much to bear. The psychological impact on the children who’ve been viciously torn from their parents’ arms, some who are even told lies to get them away from parents, only to find their parents

have been arrested and taken away, is unimaginable in America — and yet it’s happening. Our government has no procedure to give the children back to their parents. Indeed, it is clear that #45’s strong men and strong women have no idea where many of the children are! Reporters have been asking where the girls are. Where are the babies? Kirstjen Nielsen, secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services, didn’t know where they were!

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By Rev. Jesse L. Jackson, Sr.

The Question in November: ‘What Kind of Country Do We Want to Be?

For President Trump, the campaign never ends. He is on the stump, in full campaign mode now. He is intent on nationalizing this fall’s congressional elections. As Steve Bannon put it, “Donald Trump will be on every ballot.” The choice will be for Trump or against. Trump is even prepared to scar thousands of toddlers and infants — many

of them permanently — by separating them from their parents at the border in order to frame that choice. The question this fall won’t be simply about who controls the House or the Senate or the statehouses. It will be a choice of what kind of country, what kind of people we are. Trump has and will put the question directly, brutally and inescapably. He isn’t really interested in policy. His lack of knowledge and attention

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is infamous, even among his own aides. He isn’t really interested forging a majority in Congress and actually passing reforms. After creating the human horror at our border, he said only Congress could change it. When it became apparent that Americans couldn’t abide torturing children, he changed it overnight, and told Congress they were wasting their time trying to deal with immigration policy before the next election. He wants immigration to be a threat, an issue, a club

for the election, not something addressed by a bipartisan compromise. Immigration flows into this country are down. The record long economic recovery that began under President Barack Obama has driven down unemployment. It is hard to argue that immigration is still about the threat of those people taking our jobs. Trump uses immigration to rouse racial fear; immigrants “infest” our country, he charges.

They are criminals, rapists, murderers and gang members. Democrats, he slanders, want open borders. Nancy Pelosi wants to open the country to MS-15 gang members. That these are lies and libels is irrelevant. Trump is using the same scurrilous tactics made famous in the Jim Crow South — paint “those people,” the other, as a fearsome threat to rouse fears

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By Marc H. Morial

Immigration Policy Rips Families Apart

The new policy is the latest example of harmful actions by the Department of Homeland Security against immigrant families, hindering their right to seek asylum in our country and denying parents the right to remain with their children. We can and must do better for these families. We can and must remember that immigrant children are still children; they need our protection, not prosecution. — American Academy of Pediatrics, statement opposing separation of children and parents at the U.S.-Mexico border, May 8, 2018

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I am the lucky father of three beautiful children. It has been my life’s work and great pleasure to play a part in their development into keen, compassionate and successful individuals. And but for the “right” documents and legal status, Marco Antonio Muñoz and his wife could have experienced that same, singular joy of parenthood. Instead, Mr. Muñoz, a Honduran father who came here seeking asylum as he crossed the Rio Grande with his wife and 3-year-old son, was taken into custody and separated from his small family. According to news reports, “they had to use physical force to take the child out of his hands.” After a night in the Starr Coun-

ty Jail, guards found Mr. Muñoz lying on the floor of his jail cell, unresponsive. The deputy’s office reported his death as a “suicide in custody.” The inhumane separation of desperate families risking their lives to reach and cross our southwest border is neither arbitrary nor aligned with our nation’s core, espoused values on the sanctity of family. As of May of this year, this is America — and is formal American policy enforced by the Departments of Justice and Homeland Security, also known as the Trump administration’s zero tolerance policy. Previously, adults apprehended at the border would be charged in

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civil court, detained in immigration facilities and potentially face deportation back to their country of origin, unless they qualified for asylum. The new policy prosecutes adults caught crossing the border as felons in criminal court, including those who qualify for asylum. Felony criminal charges send these adults to prison, and for those who crossed with their children, it triggers the tragically commonplace forced family separations. This new, vicious twist in the Trump administration’s immigration policy is abysmal, ahistorical and abhorrent. Staying true to his campaign promises, Trump has doubled down on immigration in all of

its forms, particularly from origin countries of color. The zero tolerance strategy follows a litany of actions and policies — such as the decision to end DACA and protect DREAMERS from deportation, reducing the numbers of refugees accepted into the country, and ending temporary protected status for Haitians and Hondurans — intended to punish those deemed unfit or undesirable, purge our communities and narrow legitimate avenues of settlement and entry into the United States. But the last time I checked, our nation was in the business of welcoming those seeking to better

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Maxine Waters Takes Strong Stand for Fair Housing at HUD

When Dr. Ben Carson was named secretary of the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), many housing and civil rights advocates wondered how a world-renowned neurosurgeon would direct the future of housing in America. By his own admission, he arrived at HUD with no governmental experience or active interest in housing’s history either.

Despite those professional shortcomings, Carson swiftly began a series of actions that triggered broad and sustained criticism from civil rights and housing policy advocates. On Carson’s watch, HUD proposed billion-dollar budget reductions, increased rental fees for public housing tenants, removed explicit language on fair housing from the agency’s mission statement, and halted efforts that require local communities receiving HUD funds to address fair housing needs. In sum, Carson has acted like a

man on a mission with no time to spare. In January, Carson also announced a suspension of a key rule known as Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing (AFFH). The rule that went into effect in July 2015 required any state, locality, or public housing authority receiving HUD funds to have a plan and timeline that incorporates community concerns to actively address fair housing issues in their locales. Although civil rights and consumer protection advocates have

brought legal challenges to reverse the suspension of AFFH and other misdeeds, the wheels of justice continue their characteristically slow and deliberate pace. But California Rep. Maxine Waters recently stepped up to file legislation designed to cure many of the regressive ills pushed by Carson. On June 26, she introduced a bill entitled, Restoring Fair Housing Protections Eliminated by HUD Act of 2018 (H.R. 6220). “The Department of Housing and Urban Development is sup-

posed to create strong communities; expand access to affordable housing; and enforce fair housing rights,” Waters said. “Unfortunately since becoming Secretary, Ben Carson has taken numerous steps to eliminate fair housing protections for the most vulnerable families in this country.” The following day, June 27, the House Financial Services Committee, chaired by Rep. Jeb Hensarling of Texas, convened a hearing with

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Do You Care? How Much? What Will You Do Now?

“I REALLY DON’T CARE, DO U?” were the puzzling and provocative words on the coat first lady Melania Trump chose to wear when she visited the Texas border for the first time to be briefed about children cruelly separated from parents and shipped around the nation by abusive Trump administration zero tolerance anti-immigration policies and practices. Were the six words showcased

on her clothing simply thoughtless or callous or a challenge to those who care deeply about child wellbeing and are desperate to stop the inhumane practice of taking children from parents, some less than a year old, and shunting them to unknown destinations with strangers to be handed over to more strangers for care? I can only imagine the terror and despair felt by over 2,000 severed children and parents. It is sickening that thousands of children have been snatched from parents in a strange land and placed with

strange caregivers, who may not speak their language, in detention facilities — even cages — with no timeline for how and when they will be reunited with their parents who may not know where they are. What cruel and unusual punishment for a country that purports to be civilized! This is national terrorism that shames us all! As the Trump administration continues cruel policies which sever crucial child-parent bonds and ignores due process protections under American law, as more children and families continue to be confined

in detention and other facilities, I hope our voices will reach a thundering roar to penetrate the moral deafness of this administration. The anti-immigrant sentiment whipped up by the intemperate rhetoric of our president is similar to another historic period of toxic hatred, bigotry and intolerance during slavery which dehumaninzed millions and severed family bonds. We must meet today’s snatching of children from parents with roaring nonviolent resistance. In his famous 1852 Fourth of July address, the brilliant former slave

and abolitionist Frederick Douglass said, “What, to the American slave, is your 4th of July? I answer: a day that reveals to him, more than all other days in the year, the gross injustice and cruelty to which he is the constant victim. To him, your celebration is a sham; your boasted liberty, an unholy license; your national greatness, swelling vanity; your sounds of rejoicing are empty and heartless; your denunciations of tyrants, brass fronted impudence; your shouts of liberty and equality,

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NAACP Statement on the Retirement of Justice Kennedy NAACP, the nation’s foremost civil rights organization, issued the following statement regarding the announced retirement of Justice Anthony Kennedy: Justice Kennedy played a pivotal role on the Supreme Court for 30 years. He was the deciding vote in many close cases involving civil rights and civil liberties. Without his moderating influence, the balance on the court could shift dramatically WWW.WASHINGTONINFORMER.COM

to the right. This court has already undermined basic rights we all believed we enjoy as Americans — the right to strong unions that bargain collectively, one person one vote principles, redistricting, and regarding the right of women to make their own health care decisions. The stakes for nominating a replacement could not be higher at any moment in our history. The court serves as the guardian of our rights and liberties. The country desperately needs a fair-minded and independent

jurist. Now is not the time for a divisive and biased appointment who will shake the public’s faith in the justice system. The constitutional process for appointing and confirming the next justice must be careful, deliberative and conducted with bipartisan support. The Senate should not consider a nominee until a new Senate is seated next year. Moreover, the new Senate should ensure that the nominee have a demonstrated commitment to equal justice and civil rights. The names identified on Trump’s shortlist do not fit that bill. For the good of the American people, we urge that

the president and the Senate to carefully exercise their respective roles under the Constitution in light of the consequential impact of this nomination on our democracy. The NAACP and its members are committed to protecting the gains won through the sacrifices of our ancestors and to protecting civil rights for generations to come. Our justice system — and indeed the very peace and tranquility of our nation — hang in the balance. We will not go silently into the night. We can’t. WI

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LIFESTYLE Life, Times of the Temptations Makes Way to Stage ‘Ain’t Too Proud’ Recounts Recollections from Only Living Original Member By D. Kevin McNeir WI Editor @dkevinmcneir The powerful and moving travails of The Temptations and their extraordinary journey from the tough streets of Detroit to seeing their dreams of stardom come true continues now through July 22 at the District’s Kennedy Center in the pre-Broadway engagement of

“Ain’t Too Proud.” And if the signature moves and intricate harmonies of the legendary Motown quintet make you jump to your feet, lift your imaginary microphone or take you back in time to the delightful days of your youth, then this is one play you do not want to miss. The production features a score replete with the Temptations’ cav-

5A contemporary version of the fabulous Temptations makes way to Centerstage. /Photo courtesy Kennedy Center

alcade of chart-busting, award-winning songs including “My Girl,” ”Just My Imagination,” “I Wish it Would Rain” and “Papa Was a Rolling Stone.” Based on a book by Kennedy Prize-winning playwright Dominique Morisseau, the music of the Temptations has been intricately woven with a fresh retelling of the story behind their friendship along

with the challenges and tempting roads they faced and to which some members succumbed as the group’s star continued to rise. Morisseau said she considers herself fortunate because of the willingness of Otis Williams, the sole surviving original member of the group (superbly performed by Derrick Baskin), who “let down his guard and shared new insights” as

she developed her book. “This couldn’t be done in any other medium due to the demands of the theater and so the songs are allowed to take on a special meaning that makes this such an amazing production,” said Morisseau, a native Detroiter who said she recalls her childhood during which the

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Joe Jackson Dead at 89 By Stacy M. Brown WI Senior Writer

Joseph Jackson, the patriarch of the Jackson family of superstars, has died. Family members said Jackson died Wednesday, June 27 at a hospital in Las Vegas. He was 89. After his own failed musical aspirations, Jackson help launch his children to international stardom in the 1960s and 1970s. He managed the Jackson 5 before the group left Motown and was rebranded as the Jacksons. Ultimately, the patriarch is responsible for the emergence of the biggest star in pop music history, Michael Jackson. Last week, the family announced that Jackson was terminally ill following a long battle with cancer. “He’s very frail. It’s any day now,” Jermaine Jackson told reporters last week. Born in 1928 in the onehorse town of Fountain Hill, Arkansas, Joe’s grandfather was a slave and he later described his upbringing as “lonely” and with “few friends,” according to his biography. His parents separated when he was 12 and after a period living with his father in California, he moved to be with his mother and four siblings in a Chicago suburb and pursued his dream of becoming a professional boxer. It was while living with his mother that he met and married local girl Katherine Scruse and in 1950 the couple moved to nearby Gary, Indiana, and with-

in eight years had 10 children, including twins Marlon and Brandon, the latter of whom died at birth. The pressures of looking after his family meant Jackson had to abandon boxing to work fulltime, though he also played guitar with a blues band named The Falcons. Although he remained frustrated at The Falcons’ lack of success, it was when he caught 9-year-old son Tito playing with his guitar in 1962 that Joe’s fortunes changed. Despite initially threatening Tito with punishment for snapping a string, he urged his son to keep playing. Jackson then encouraged Jermaine and Jackie to join Tito in forming a group, later adding Marlon to it, and eventually Michael. Five years later The Jackson 5 played New York’s Apollo Theatre in Harlem and in 1969 they were signed to Motown Records. Their first single, “I Want You Back,” was released that same year and shot straight to No. 1. The Jackson 5 set a world record as the first musical act ever to sell 10 million records in 10 months. With Jackson managing his children, they became world-renowned stars. “If I could go back there, to us being those kids in Gary, I’d trade all of this in for that,” Jermaine Jackson said. “Too much has happened, you get lawyers, agents and everyone pulling at you. It wrecks the family.” As the calendar turned to the 1980s, the patriarch began to

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lose his grip on his sons’ careers, particularly Michael, who under other management would turn out the groundbreaking album “Off the Wall” and then the ubiquitous follow-up “Thriller.” Jackson also earned a reputation as a strict disciplinarian who sometimes went over the top when administering punishment. During a 1993 interview with Oprah Winfrey, Michael Jackson described “regurgitating” whenever he’d see his dad. “Yeah, he regurgitates all the way to the bank,” Joseph Jackson said after Michael’s comment. “I taught them to be tough” he said. “We raised them in a

tough neighborhood, where other kids were in gangs and getting into drugs. I didn’t want them to be soft. I whipped him with a switch and a belt. I never beat him. You beat someone with a stick.” Jackson also managed the careers of his daughters, La Toya and Janet, who first earned fame as “Penny,” an abused foster child on the 1970s hit television show, “Good Times.” She later appeared on “Diff’rent Strokes” and “Fame.” Today, Janet is considered one of the world’s biggest music stars and she also has several film credits under her belt, including Tyler Perry’s “Why Did I Get Married?”

In 2011, Janet reflected on her relationship with her father. “I wish our relationship was different,” she said. “I think my father means well and wants nothing but the best for his kids … but that is not necessarily the right way.” Although Jackson remained married to Katherine, in 1974 he fathered another daughter, Joh’Vonnie, out of wedlock. Earlier this year, Joh’Vonnie described Joseph as a loving father. For his part, Joseph Jackson said he held no regrets. “I’m glad I was tough, because look what I came out with,” he said. “I came out with some kids that everybody loved all over the world.” WI

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Talented Singer/Harpist Tulani: ‘Music Chose Me’

D.C. Native to Open for Bobby Caldwell at Bethesda Hotspot By D. Kevin McNeir WI Editor @dkevinmcneir When D.C. native Tulani signals for the downbeat in her role as the opening act on Friday, June 6 for the veteran soul-stylist 3The incredibly talented singer, songwriter and harpist Tulani who hails from the District and comes from a family of other gifted musicians, will open for Bobby Caldwell Friday, July 6, 7 p.m., at Bethesda Blues and Supper Club. Her new CD, “Unscripted,” will be released on the same day. /Photo courtesy Geno Regist.

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Bobby Caldwell at the Bethesda Blues and Supper Club, she’ll once again be in the place that she says, “I love more than anywhere else and live for,” – standing centerstage sharing her musical gifts with the world. Many of the tunes that the singer, songwriter and harpist will perform come from the D.C. native’s newly-released CD, “Unscripted.” And she believes that as her set continues, the variety of emotions she felt while co-writing the songs with her producer, Geno Regist, will be similarly experienced with her audience. “I guess I’d describe my music on the CD as R&B with a blend of funk, pop and soul,” she said. “Meeting Geno was a real blessing because he’s helped me bring elements of the harp out of the box, guiding me as I learned how to insert my instrument into the kinds of music that I prefer as a vocalist. I give you some of the traditional and some far beyond the normal threshold. I’m very excited about the outcome.” Tulani, one of seven children whose father, jazz guitarist Noble Jolley, Sr. taught all of his offspring how to play and perform, recalls a favorite childhood memory that she cherishes to this day. “I learned how to focus when I was practicing. That wasn’t always easy when going against the drums, or a trumpet because the harp has a softer sound. But I began to gain a sense of joy and a connection to the music while I was perfecting my skills. Together we all formed bridges through our music – a commonality and feeling of love. That came from my dad – a beautiful thing to experience,” said Tulani who has toured internationally with Lady Gaga and opened for Chaka Khan, Angie Stone, Eddie Lever, Jill Scott, Erykah Badu – even George Clinton and Parliament/ Funkadelic. In 1997, she participated in her first Miss D.C. pageant where she picked up the nickname “Baby Diva.” A few years later, she represented the District in the Miss America Pageant (2000) and released her first CD, “Love is Not a Game” in 2004, her second offering coming in 2011 titled, “There’s No One Else Like You.” Locally, she partnered with the Boys and Girls Club of DC to promote an anti-bullying initiative in 2013. And while she’s quick to com-

mend on her love for performing on stage, she’s adamant about stressing the importance of maintaining a no-nonsense work ethic. “I love string instruments and the harp was something that my mother suggested,” she said. I quickly fell in love with the beauty and warmth of the strings. The harp has so many strings and there’s so much you can do with it. But practice, practice, practice is essential. And then there are all of the other things that you must do if you’re serious about your profession. Thank goodness I have a great team behind me. Being on stage is the culmination but when the lights are off, you’ve got to handle things like emails, branding, image, writing songs, vocal exercises, choreography – the list goes on. Then there’s working with the band before the show so that you can put on a great performance. It all leads up to the show and the stage.” Tulani points to entertainers who include James Brown, Stevie Wonder, Prince, Michael Jackson and Whitney Houston. But she has others too. “Sammy Davis as the consummate entertainer is my all-time favorite. And I really appreciate the artistry of Bruno Mars who uses different styles and makes them his own. He also incorporates music from the past – something I like doing myself – and then puts his own spin and twist on it. I’ve done something similar with a few tunes by the Queen of Soul [Aretha Franklin] and by Whitney on my new CD.” “It’s impossible to imagine my life without music. That in itself is very foreign concept. It took a few instruments before I settled down with the harp. But since then when I was just a little girl, I’ve always known that music would be my destiny. I didn’t choose music – music chose me,” she said before venturing out for her “treat food” in which she occasionally indulges: a big slice of pizza. For tickets to Friday’s show, visit www.BBJLive.com. Links to Tulani’s social media: Instagram: www.instagram.com/ iamtulani. Twitter: www.twitter. com/iamtulani. Facebook: https:// www.iamtulanifacebook.com/ iamtulani/ WI

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Paul Coates Celebrates 40 Years at Black Classic Press, BCP Digital Printing By Stacy M. Brown WI Senior Writer

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For 40 years, Paul Coates has lived the highs and the lows at the helm of Black Classic Press and BCP Digital Printing. As usual, each day is viewed the same. “It’s always a good day to print,” said Coates, who founded the press and printing operation in 1978 not long after his stint leading the Baltimore chapter of the Black Panther Party. “Even more so than the publishing company, one of the great accomplishments that comes out of this 40 years is the printing company,” he said. “There are many publishing

companies, but there’s still only one Black book printing company in this country that I know of and that’s Black Classic Press,” he said, adding that, as a student of the printing, he believes he’d be aware if there were another Black printing company. Like with any conversation with Coates, it’s hard not to pose at least one question about his son, Ta-Nehisi, the award-winning journalist and author who’s earned global acclaim for his work. “I didn’t foresee it and I know he didn’t foresee himself having the success he’s had,” Coates said of his son. When reminded that he’s often referred to as “Ta-Nehisi’s dad” rather than Ta-Nehisi be-

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ing referred to as his son, Coates laughed. “The moon has been eclipsed by the sun, but it’s all good,” he said. Coates has a lot on his plate as he celebrates the 40th anniversary of his companies where books and writings are available from such icons as W.E.B. Du Bois, Carter G. Woodson and Walter Mosley. Literary lovers can also find such gems like “Fidel & Malcolm X: Memories of a Meeting,” where they can read the compelling account of the historic Harlem meeting between Fidel Castro and Malcolm X and the revolutionary movements they spawned. Coates’ company has been devoted to publishing obscure and significant works by and about individuals of African descent. Black Classic Press specializes in republishing works that are out of print. “We began publishing because we wanted to extend the memory of what we believe are important books that have helped in meaningful ways to shape the Black diasporic experience and our understanding of the world,” Coates said. He said he owes his success to those who have “reached out and lent a hand along the way.” Those include the “three elders” who gave their support, John G. Jackson, John Henrik Clarke and Yosef ben-Jochannan, Coates said. However, it was another man — named Deaver Smith — whom Coates said may have inspired him more than others. “Dozens of people stand out, but the one person that continues to really stand out for me is Deaver Smith,” Coates said. In 1906, Smith opened Deaver Smith & Sons, a coffee, tea and spice shop along Pennsylvania Avenue in Baltimore. By the time Coates was born and had grew up, he became a regular customer. “I used to pass by it all the time and get these wonderful aromas of coffee, spices, teas,” he said. “The man who founded the company worked with his son and I went in there and asked whether it was Black owned, and the son said yes. “He founded the company in 1906 and it looked like it,” Coates said. “It was dark with bags of spices all over, the floors were wooden, the cash register was old, the phone was old and the man who ran it was old. “But the reason why it became my biggest inspiration was because

here was this Black-owned spice business on Pennsylvania Avenue and he’d been there for so long and he’d been successful right in the middle of a city who had one of the biggest spice companies in the world, McCormick,” he said. “He competed against McCormick in their own territory and he survived.” Overcoming racism and oppression is as much part of business as it is everyday life, Coates said. “Pretty soon, you ignore it,” he said. “I think you almost have to ignore it because you must be in a space of doing what you do. At the same time, it can serve as fuel for you; you know the conditions are not right, but I don’t know how much of it you can focus on because it would probably drive you crazy.” Coates said he didn’t envision his own success, particularly in the publishing and printing business. “I didn’t foresee it at all, although coming out of the Black Panther Party led to this because what I did do in the Black Panther Party was recognized the importance of education and recognized the importance of community being responsible for education,” he said. “I recognized that we have the right to learn about ourselves, the right to write about ourselves and read about ourselves so it was a desire to continue that type of work.” His foray into publishing and printing began by working with imprisoned African-American men and women. It was an effort to educate them, he said. Today, publishing, printing and the Black Press remains vital to the African-American community, Coates said. “It’s just like Deaver Smith — we still have to do our own thing and we should do our own thing,” he said. “No matter how outsized we are, we still have a responsibility to serve ourselves and we’ve got to figure out a model that works for us. “We can’t listen to people who say this is no longer relevant or whatever,” Coates said. “Samuel Cornish said it was too long that others had spoken for us. It was outsized and impractical then. “The Black Press is still relevant, and we have to keep pushing,” he said. “Classic Black Press and BCP Digital Printing were outsized and one of the smallest printing companies, but we’re still here.” WI

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wi A book review

Horoscopes

ARIES This week you might make a few discoveries or meet a few new people. The whole week will be extremely suitable for extending your circle of friends. Open your mind to this. Pull up the corners of your mouth, relax your shoulders, stand up straight and you’ll see that this year will have a couple of nice surprises in store for you. Try having your cake and eating it! This may prove useful in the future. Lucky Numbers: 1, 9, 52

“Grandad Mandela”

by Zazi, Ziwelene & Zindzi Mandela with Sean Qualls c.2018, Lincoln Children’s Books $17.99 ($23.99 Canada) 40 pages

TAURUS This week you will meet a foreigner or someone from another city or even country. Try to enjoy this encounter. It really would be a pity to just let such an opportunity pass by. Be careful not to mix up fantasy and reality though. This encounter will most probably not lead to a long-lasting friendship. Lucky Numbers: 2, 15, 18 GEMINI One of these months you should try to patch up a quarrel with an old friend. On analyzing the cause of that row, you will both soon discover that compared to all the major problems in the world you are wrangling with each other over nothing. Your mood will improve as soon as the friendship with your old friend is restored. Lucky Numbers: 26, 31, 36

Grandad Mandela By Terri Schlichenmeyer WI Contributing Writer Please tell me a family story. You never get tired of hearing about your Mom and Dad, and how much fun they had on their first date; or that one tale about your uncle (so funny!); or the story about your cousin’s very first car. Please tell me a story, you ask, and in “Grandad Mandela” by Zazi, Ziwelene & Zindzi Mandela and Sean Qualls, two children hear of their great-grandfather’s heroism. When Zazi and Ziwelene were playing at their Grandma’s house one day, they found a picture of someone they’d never met, and they asked Grandma Zindzi to tell them about the man in the photo. He was Grandad Mandela, Grandma Zindzi’s father. The story was a familiar one; they’d heard it before, but there were parts of it that they loved hearing again. Zazi always asked why Grandad Mandela went to jail, and Grandma Zindzi answered that Grandad went to jail “because he was fighting against apartheid … a law in South Africa that separated black people and white people.” Grandad Mandela hated that law. He hated it enough to be imprisoned for his beliefs, and that was “hard” for his family. Grandma Zindzi was just a little girl then, and she had to be sent away to school, for her own safety. Being away from her mother, Big Mummy, was especially difficult but it made Grandma Zindzi stronger. Ziwelene asked where Grandad Mandela went to school, and Grandma Zindzi told the children so much more about him. His need for justice in South Africa started very early; even as a boy, he was a champion of equality and many people around the world agreed with Grandad that apartheid was “evil.” He was willing to be jailed to end apartheid, and he was glad to know that “people were pushing harder … for him to be free.” That meant a lot, so Grandad waited patiently until eventually, he was freed. Later, he became president of South Africa and this year, the 100th anniversary of his birth, there is one big way that children everywhere can honor him … “Grandad Mandela” may be a lot for your child to take in. Don’t be mistaken: the story that Zazi, Ziwelene & Zindzi Mandela, with Sean Qualls, tells is an important, almost essential, one that young children may not know. It’s absolutely a great way to start teaching about Mandela’s legacy. But the narrative for this book is long, perhaps too long for squirmy picture-book connoisseurs, and it contains a lot of big words that kids may not quite grasp. Also, while Qualls’ illustrations set the tone for this book perfectly, they may not be colorful enough for youngsters who are used to the flash usually found in other age-appropriate books. Even so, as we near what would have been Mandela’s 100th birthday, here’s a great book to have around — especially if your child is patient or a little past the picture-book age. Five- to 8-year-olds might like “Grandad Mandela” a lot; for younger children, that may be a different story. WI WWW.WASHINGTONINFORMER.COM

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CANCER If you are employed in the social service sector or as a voluntary worker, you’ll be able to flourish this year. Even if you work in another field, people may make an appeal to you. You’re continually busy helping other people who’re always ever so glad to see you. Take care, though, not to ask too much of yourself. And make sure to communicate clearly that your only goal is to help people out for little while, to help relieve the greatest distress. If you don’t make this very clear from the very beginning, others will expect you to solve about every single problem in their lives. Lucky Numbers: 12, 17, 21 LEO You’ll come to the conclusion this week that you haven’t always been following your heart. You are doing well in your job, but you don’t exactly find there what you had expected and hoped for. You may even be doing something you never planned to do. All this could make you feel somewhat unsatisfied with your carreer, with what you have been doing professionally so far. Lucky Numbers: 8, 28, 43 VIRGO It looks as if your ideas closely match those of the people around you. Productive teamwork at work is a result of this. This is an excellent time to get lots of things done. Continue to communicate clearly with the people around you and stay alert. Make sure that you participate in discussions in a constructive way. It does absolutely nobody any good if you hang on by your eyeballs during negotiations. Lucky Numbers: 13, 21, 33 LIBRA This is going to be a week without a lot of fuss. Everything just moves along smoothly and quietly. You radiate a feeling of suburban bliss. This week possibly has a cozy weekend in store for you with a couple of dear friends. Or you may go out for a nice meal with them. Maybe even a sumptuous Sunday brunch. If this is what you would like to do, your circle of friends will gladly go along with you. Lucky Numbers: 24, 25, 50 SCORPIO You’ll be able to shake off the day-to-day worries for a moment and go out to a lovely dinner with someone you cherish. If you’re not the one to take the initiative, then a friend or a member of the family will probably give you a call to make an appointment. Stay alert during this telephone call, because at first sight it may seem as if you are being approached for something else. Lucky Numbers: 5, 18, 27 SAGITTARIUS Avoid getting into discussions this week, because not a single argument will turn out the way you would like it to do. The subjects under discussion don’t appeal to you either. You’d rather have nothing to do with these. You’re just not interested in them. This will all change, like the weather. Simply let these dark clouds pass. They will certainly blow over. Lucky Numbers: 23, 37, 44 CAPRICORN If people are trying to force you into a particular role at this moment, they will have a hard nut to crack. You’re not inclined to play this game with them on their terms and you make this very clear to them. You enjoy competition in ‘all sorts and sizes’ as long as there is no question of personal attacks. And that is exactly what seems to be happening here. Watch out for this. There are some people who are right now sharpening their knives and overstepping the mark. Lucky Numbers: 4, 30, 47 AQUARIUS There’re a few tasks at work that you don’t really like doing. You’d skip these, if at all possible. This week you’ll be confronted a couple of times with this side of your work. It’s advisable, though, not to concentrate on what you don’t like. Try to consciously look at all the tasks and relationships that are interesting and fun. Your work will then become more satisfying. Lucky Numbers: 3, 12, 17 PISCES Towards the end of the week you’ll meet, quite unexpectedly, an extremely special person. It’ll be someone with whom you’ll build up a longstanding, warm friendship. Be careful of “overheating,” so to speak, because that is not his or her intention. And it is doubtful whether you yourself want that. Astrological prophecies are no match for the human mind. Lucky Numbers: 8, 14, 32

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SPORTS Empire Defeats Valor in AFL Action

5Albany Empire wide receiver Malachi Jones is tackled by a Washington Valor defender during Albany’s 55-41 win at Capital One Arena in Northwest on June 29. /Photo by John E. De Freitas 3Albany Empire defensive back Marrio Norman intercepts a pass intended for Washington Valor wide receiver Jared Dangerfield during Albany’s 55-41 win at Capital One Arena in Northwest on June 29. /Photo by John E. De Freitas

5Washington Valor quarterback Arvell Nelson attempts to evade Albany Empire defensive back Varmah Sonie during Albany’s 55-41 win at Capital One Arena in Northwest on June 29./Photo by John E. De Freitas

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5Washington Valor defensive back Oshay Dunmore intercepts a pass intended for Albany Empire wide receiver Collin Taylor during Albany’s 55-41 win at Capital One Arena in Northwest on June 29. /Photo by John E. De Freitas

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SPORTS Mystics Nip Liberty at Home

5Washington Mystics guard Shatori Walker-Kimbrough is double-teamed by New York Liberty defenders during the Mystics’ 80-77 win at Capital One Arena in Northwest on June 28. /Photo by John E. De Freitas 4Washington Mystics center Krystal Thomas is defended by New York Liberty center Kia Vaughn during the Mystics’ 80-77 win at Capital One Arena in Northwest on June 28. /Photo by John E. De Freitas

5Washington Mystics forward Elena Delle Donne drives against New York Liberty forward Tina Charles during the Mystics’ 80-77 win at Capital One Arena in Northwest on June 28. /Photo by John E. De Freitas

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5Washington Mystics forward Monique Currie is pressured by New York Liberty guard Kia Nurse during the Mystics’ 80-77 win at Capital One Arena in Northwest on June 28./Photo by John E.. De Freitas

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TEMPTATIONS from Page 28 music of the Temptations remained ever present and celebrated. “Many Detroiters had personal relationships with members of the Temptations and I’ve captured some of those encounters in other plays I’ve written and taken to the stage,” she said. “But those who know the real deal, the real stories, are adamant about making sure I tell the truth – that I’m fair – so, you could call what I have experienced as a playwright with Detroit as a major backdrop, to be both a gift and a curse.” She notes that while previous works have tended to focus on the many Motown performers who achieved success under Berry Gordy’s careful tutelage, “Ain’t Too Proud” focuses solely on those members of the Temptations, Williams, Paul Williams (James Harkness), Melvin Franklin (Jawan M. Jackson), Eddie Kendricks (Jeremy Pope), David Ruffin (Ephraim Sykes) and Al Bryant (Jarvis B. Manning, Jr. who laid the foundation for the group and paved the way for their successors. “This play deals with their brotherhood, how they each handled life as celebrities, but it also brings to light the escalating civil unrest that

5Scenes from the exciting new play ‘Ain’t Too Proud: The Life and Times of the Temptations’ /Photos courtesy Kennedy Center

was occurring while the group was becoming more successful and the that impacted their lives and career,” she said. “We cover a lot of ground in the play, particularly giving attention to David Ruffin because of his significant contributions to their sound – David both with and then without the Temptations.” Seeing the production, this writer could not help but be im-

Seeing the production, this writer could not help but be impressed by the stellar performance of Baskin who takes charge of the stage in his role as Otis Williams.

pressed by the stellar performance of Baskin who takes charge of the stage in his role as Otis Williams. Williams, who attended the premier of the show on Thursday, June 28, seemed to be more than pleased with the young actor’s efforts. Harkness, in his portrayal of Paul Williams, whose life ended tragically with suicide, shares an emotionally moving foretaste of his demise while singing “For Once in My Life.” And native Detroiter Jawan M. Jackson, the bass/baritone voice that seeks to reach the vocal basement made famous by Melvin Franklin, brings a downhome quality to the stage that will endure the audience to him.

D.C. RADIO ICON DONNIE SIMPSON REFLECTS ON TEMPS

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son, a fixture on the District’s radio waves for more than 40 years, and the only non-musician inducted into the Rhythm and Blues Music Hall of Fame, joined by his wife, Pam, spoke with WI Contributing Writer Brenda Siler about his longtime friends the Temptations, also sharing his thoughts about the play. Both Simpsons hail from Detroit. Q: What did you think of this production? A: (Donnie): I thought it was fantastic. I was having a ball before it started; just looking at the Fox Theatre staging brought back so many memories. When Pam and I were kids, we lived through the Motown Review at the Fox. I first saw the Temptations when I was 10 years old. Q: What about the choreography? A: (Donnie): The choreography was amazing; it was great. The music, the singing, the story . . . I knew most of it, but I learned some new stuff tonight.

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Q: You have known all the members of the Temptations and Otis Williams, the only living member from the group’s formative years, attended tonight’s performance. What has he said about the play? A: (Donnie): He (Otis) told me about a year and a half ago how great it was so I am glad to finally see it. I know he is very proud of it and I am, too. It captures all those personalities I knew especially David, the “Bobby Brown” of his time. When you have all those group dynamics, it’s hard. Q: What would you say to someone who has not seen this production? A: (Donnie): Don’t miss it. It’s got a lot to it. It is not just singing and dancing. It is an emotional experience as well. It is something you should see. (Pam): Everyone needs to see it. For tickets visit www.kennedy-center.org or call 202-467-4600. WI Contributing Writer Brenda Siler contributed to this story. WI

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UNIVERSOUL CIRCUS HOLDS SPECIAL DAY FOR CHILDREN It was children’s day at the UniverSoul Circus on Sunday, July 1 at the National Harbor. Ringmaster Lucky welcomed children and their families to the amazing one-ring circus event. For more photos visit www.washingtoninformer.com /Photo by Bridgette Squire

First HBCU Museum Opens in District By Denver Regine Lark WI Intern

The first-ever museum dedicated to the nation’s 102 historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) recently opened with a brand-new welcome center in the District. Owners of the 638-square-foot storefront plan to not only expand it to a 5,000-square-foot location in the District, but also establish a 6,000-square-foot showplace in Atlanta called the HBCU Museum Hotel Resort. Terrence Forte, the museum’s founder and executive director, and his family — including his parents, both of whom attended Howard University — opened the museum as a celebration of HBCU core values: educating, uplifting and supporting Black communities. “[The museum] chronicles our message of yesterday, today and tomorrow,” Forte told The Inform-

HEAT from Page 22 versity Hospital, said the hospital’s trauma department recommended to coaches hosting summer camps to have “drills and the more impact drills later in the day when it’s not so hot or early in the day.” Sheriff Adewumi, 21, a junior consultant at Deloitte, grew up in Baltimore where he played football at Western School of Technology. “I know one boy came close to actually passing out but he stopped practicing before he got to that point,” Adewumi

er. “We are making sure to capture yesterday’s messages, yesterday’s legendary stories, and legacies that are in this very room that never made it into a textbook or even outside family lineages. … We just want to continue to build around that and strengthen all we can for tomorrow’s generation. The walls are adorned with various college memorabilia, as well as photos of HBCU clubs, organizations and leisure. The center even includes copies of some Black firsts, such as the first copy of Ebony magazine and an original copy of Jet magazine published following the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. “One of the things that has hampered our survival in America is not being able to reign in and bolster our stories — to tell our narratives, our way,” said historian Beulah Bell. “The rich legacies of Black colleges and universities, founded during the

nadir of Black life in America and against the tide of White support, demonstrates our tenacity, bravery, and intellect. This museum is necessary and needed.” The for-profit museum has received community and national support from as far away as Oakland’s Vice Mayor Desley Brooks on the West Coast. Supporters include Al Sharpton, Radio One and Lonnie Bunch, founding director of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture. Forte said the response has been “huge.” “It has been completely positive,” he said. “One sentiment is that it should have been done years ago.” To give back to the community, the museum offers scholarships to HBCU students. Eligible students will be required to attend two in-person interviews and give a speech to the board as to why

said. “Your coach should know, especially with the weather conditions, how hard to push these kids.” Corey Taylor, 21, a student living in Northwest, said he witnessed a football teammate endure a heat stroke at a practice and described the scene as nonchalant. “I’ve never seen that happen before, everyone’s reaction was just to get him water,” Taylor said. “I don’t know if that was the correct response, but that’s what we did. He woke up eventually.” Taylor said water was not brought to practice that particu-

lar day, which was the reason for his teammate’s heat stroke. “You play football in the heat, what are you gonna do?” he said. Trainers were there to assist the teammate, escorting him to the locker room to check his vital signs. Taylor said he believes heat-related illnesses in Black men erupt because of the culture and attitudes of Black coaches and guardians. “Like I said, you pass out and we all just kind of said ‘you’re hot, get some water and play football,’” Taylor said. Any population that drinks sugary liquids, remain in heat-

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they should receive a scholarship. All decisions will be voted on by the board, and the results will be emailed to the students. The selected students must maintain a 3.0 GPA to retain their HBCU scholarship status, according to the museum website. The center and museum will remain unaffiliated with any school to maintain objectivity and to celebrate each institution equally. With about 150 pieces and counting in the center, the staff must take precautions when authenticating items, a process that includes an internal review. The museum’s admission prices for adults are $10 for a guided tour and $8 without a guide. The fare is $6 for children 11 and younger, senior citizens and members of the military, as well as per person with a group discount. The operating hours are 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday-Friday, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Saturdays and 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Sundays. wi ed areas or at high altitudes are prone to heat related illnesses according to Evers-Manly. “African-American children are more likely to have a lot of sugary drinks and if they live in areas where they don’t have appropriate air conditioning … you’re going to see some impact there,” Evers-Manly said. Evers-Manly stressed the importance of water intake versus sugary beverages, the latter which has more minerals prompting the body to release unwanted components and liquids through urination. wi

Deen Ajib, a Howard University student, said he considered using PReP but “heard it’s costly.” “I could just continue to use condoms as my protection,” Ajib said. “If insurance were to cover all of it, I would greatly consider using it. HIV or AIDS should not be looked over as a minor thing. It seems like the chances of PReP helping to prevent it is very useful and should be used if one is able to.” Gilead, Inc., manufacturer of the PReP medication Truvada, offers a co-pay program for individuals with private insurance. The co-pay card can grant individuals up to $4,800. Government-insured individuals “may be eligible for other sources of support through independent co-pay foundations.” The Kaiser Family Foundation reported in 2016, however, more non-elderly uninsured Blacks are ineligible for coverage than their White counterparts.

The Kaiser Family Foundation reported in 2016, however, more non-elderly uninsured Blacks are ineligible for coverage than their White counterparts. Kharfen explained how stu dents might have reservations about using PReP if they are still on their parents’ insurance. “They are likely on their parents’ insurance plans and they don’t want their parents to know,” Kharfen said. A way around that obstacle is a D.C. public health law which guarantees privacy of sexual health information and prevents insurance companies from releasing information to guardians. “Our priority is to make PReP available in D.C. and to not to have any barriers to get it,” Kharfen said. wi

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was selling the Norfolk Journal and Guide newspaper and then the Baltimore Afro-American and then the Pittsburgh Courier,” Jackson said of the iconic Black-owned newspapers. “We couldn’t see the other side of Jackie Robinson. We couldn’t see the other side of Sugar Ray Robinson,” he said, noting that the Black Press told the full stories of those sports heroes. He reminisced about the fateful night in Memphis in 1968 when an assassin’s bullet cut down King. “I was with Dr. King on that chilly night in Memphis and I went to the phone to talk to Mrs. King,” Jackson said. “I couldn’t really talk. I told her I think Dr. King was shot in the shoulder, even though I knew he was shot in the neck. I just couldn’t say it.” During the General Motors-sponsored ceremony, Leavell and Chavis said Jackson has car-

ried King’s legacy well. “We still need him,” Leavell said of Jackson. Chavis agreed, calling Jackson “a long-distance runner who’s made a difference not only in this country, but all over the world.” Meanwhile, Bobby Scott, who arrived in Congress in 1993 and currently serves as the ranking member on the Committee on Education and Workforce, thanked the Black Press for its 191 years of serving the African-American community across the country. “You have a difficult role now and in the era of fake news someone has to have the confidence of the public,” the Virginia Democrat said while accepting his award. “That role you have is more important with Justice Kennedy being replaced and we won’t be able to rely on the Supreme Court to protect our rights.” WI

popcorn is that good,” James said. “The fact that Mike stands there and pops each bag to order makes it fresh, hot, and worth every minute of the wait. Knowing how busy Mike can be, I subscribed to an email list for notifications and updates about the locations and new flavors.” Habteselasse said his inspiration to serve popcorn to the community came from a man who sold popcorn from a stand in 1991. Shortly after, he started his own business. “I chose to sell popcorn because it can be made in a short amount of time, does not go bad easily, and makes good money,” Habteselasse said. “It is not as easy as you think it is — there is no room for mistakes. You must pay close attention to what the customers want.” Another customer, Jeanette Marsh, who loves Habteselasse’s Pepper Pop mixed with cheddar, said that she has been coming to the popcorn stand since 2006, when she and her sorority sisters needed snacks for a book club.

“I literally thought I’d died and gone to snack heaven because my sorority sisters and I had decided to go saltless — and that meant tasteless — store-bought snacks, until Mike offered to pop fresh batches without any salt just for us,” Marsh laughingly told The Informer. “Soon there was a whole group from my office and others from my church who also wanted them. So now I am one of the people holding up the line, purchasing six and eight large bags at a time.” Habteselasse is currently training a couple of people to work alongside him, with the goal of opening another stand in Southwest by the end of July. He also plans to obtain a new food truck sometime this fall. Mike the Popcorn Man’s truck operates 10:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Mondays and Tuesdays at 3rd and D streets in Southwest. He also sets up shop at other various locations throughout the rest of the week, including 7th and D streets in Southwest and Union Station on 1st Street in Northeast. WI

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Domestic Violence Can Cause Temporary Insanity! with Lyndia Grant Don’t let this happen to you! The purpose of this column is to show how some of us get out of domestic violence successfully, while others, like a former co-worker of mine, simply snap. They lose their minds or kill the perpetrator the way Farrah Fawcett’s character did in a wellknown movie. Thank God I didn’t snap! Forty years ago, I married a tall, handsome Marine who turned out to be violent. I was 19 years old, and I had a “good government job” working for the U.S. Tariff Commission, now known as the International Trade Commission. Some of my co-workers there have become my best friends. But one of them changed. The late Farrah Fawcett earned Emmy and Golden Globe nominations for her portrayal of Francine Hughes in the aforementioned 1984 TV movie “The Burning Bed,” in which she stands trial for murder after she snapped one day. She poured gasoline around the bed of her sleeping spouse, doused him, lit a match and walked away. Her husband, Mickey, had driven her over the edge after more than a decade of domestic abuse. For me, the violence in my marriage began during my honeymoon. It frightened me terribly that my husband grabbed me around my throat, choking me because of Mt. Zion Baptist Church Reverend John W. Davis Pastor 5101 14th Street, NW Washington, DC 20011 Phone: 202-726-2220 Fax: 202-726-9089 Service and Times Sunday Worship Service - 8:00 a.m. & 11:00 a.m. Children’s Church - 11:00 a.m. (1st & 3rd Sundays) Communion - 10 a.m. 4th Sunday Sunday School - 9:15 a.m. (4th Sunday 8:15 a.m.) Prayer Meeting & Bible Study - Wednesday 7:00 p.m. “A Church with a past to remember – and a future to mold”

something I said that displeased him. Shocked by what had happened, I jumped on the telephone with a tearful plea to my father, asking him to come and get me. By the time Daddy arrived, my husband had persuaded me to stay. He hugged me, apologized, and was kind. It was only just beginning. But I’m not sorry I stayed, however. I have three beautiful adult children and three lovely grandchildren as a result of that union. I’m a firm believer in Romans 8:28, which reads, “And I know that all things work together for good, to them who love the Lord, and who are called according to His purpose.” My co-worker’s story didn’t end very well. She had been a minister and was married with two children, a boy and a girl. She appeared happy and came from the Pentecostal faith. She shouted, preached and loved the Lord. She was a special person. Here’s what happened to her: After having lived in California with my husband and children, I returned home to D.C. to start my business. One day in the grocery store, I ran into that former co-worker — my minister friend. It was the end of the year, and she invited me to her home to bring in the new year with her and a few friends. Back from California after seven years, I had no plans, so I accepted. That evening, I realized something was different about her. She was dancing like a crazy woman to “Little Red Corvette” by Prince. She danced with such frenzy that I thought, “And this woman was a staunch, saved minister, who talked

about the Lord, quoted scriptures and acted saved.” Something had changed! Although I was afraid to ask, she soon shared her life story with me. She told me that she was an outpatient from St. Elizabeths Hospital in Southeast, with the armband to prove it. She said her husband had held a gun to her head and played Russian roulette, taunting her with each click of the trigger. She said that she fully expected to die with this lethal game of chance. He chased her down the street with his car in an attempt to run her over. He beat and tortured her. It was all too much. It caused her to snap. It matters how much strength you have within. I don’t know if she was a young Christian. I might have been abused on the outside, but the Christ in me kept me. My friend, on the other hand, didn’t fare as well. WI Historic St. Mary’s Episcopal Church The Rev. E. Bernard Anderson Priest Foggy Bottom - Founded in 1867 728 23rd Street, NW - Washington, DC 20037 Church office: 202-333-3985 - Fax : 202-338-4958 Service and Times Sundays: 10 a.m. Holy Eucharist with Music and Hymns Wednesdays: 12:10 p.m. - Holy Eucharist www.stmarysfoggybottom.org Email: stmarysoffice@stmarysfoggybottom.org All are welcome to St. Mary’s to Learn, Worship, and Grow.

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Mount Olivet Lutheran Church

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

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RELIGION The Miracle Center of Faith Missionary Baptist Church Bishop Michael C. Turner, Sr. Senior Pastor 9161 Hampton Overlook Capitol Heights, MD 20743 Phone: 301-350-2200 Fax: 301-499-8724

Service and Times Sunday Worship Times : 7:30 a.m. 7 10:00 a.m. Communion: 1st Sunday Sunday School: 9:00 a.m. Bible Study: Wednesday, 12 Noon Bible Study in homes: Tuesday 7:00 p.m. Website: www.themiraclecenterFMBC.com Email: Miraclecenterfmbs@gmail.com Motto: “We Walk by Faith, Not by Sight”

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

Church of Living Waters

Allen Chapel A.M.E. Church

Rev. Paul Carrette Senior Pastor

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

Rev. Dr. Alton W. Jordan Pastor

Reverend Dr. Calvin L. Matthews Senior Pastor

Harold Andrew Assistant Pastor

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Crusader Baptist Church

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

Covenant Baptist United Church of Christ

St. Stephen Baptist Church

Third Street Church of God

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

Drs. Dennis W. & Christine Y. Wiley Pastors

Bishop Lanier C. Twyman, Sr. Senior Pastor

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

Bishop Alfred A. Owens, Jr.; Senior Bishop & Evangelist Susie C. Owens – Co-Pastor

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

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

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

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

610 Rhode Island Avenue, NE Washington, DC 20002 (202) 529-4547 office • (202) 529-4495 fax

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

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

Blessed Word of Life Church

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

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

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

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

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

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

Greater Mt. Calvary Holy Church

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

Isle of Patmos Baptist Church

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

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

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

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

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RELIGION Shabbath Commandment Church

All Nations Baptist Church

King Emmanuel Baptist Church

Bishop Adrian A. Taylor, Sr. Pastor

Rev. Dr. James Coleman Pastor

Rev. Daryl F. Bell Pastor

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Israel Baptist Church

Dr. Earl D. Trent Senior Pastor

Rev. Dr. George C. Gilbert Senior Pastor

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

623 Florida Ave.. NW - WDC. 20001 Church (202) 667-3409 Study (202) 265-0836 Home Study (301) 464-8211 Fax (202) 483-4009

4504 Gault Place, N.E. Washington, D.C 20019 202-397-7775 – 7184

Service and Times Sunday Worship: 8:00am & 10:45am Baptism/Holy Communion: 3rd Sunday Family Bible Study Tuesdays – 6:30pm Prayer Service: Tuesdays – 8:00pm www.emmanuelbaptistchurchdc.org

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Lincoln Park United Methodist Church

Sermon On The Mount Temple Of Joy Apostolic Faith

Rev. Richard B. Black Pastor

Elder Herman L. Simms Pastor

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

1301 North Carolina Ave. N E Washington, D C 20002 202 543 1318 - lincolnpark@lpumcdc.org www.lpumcdc.org

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

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

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

Mount Moriah Baptist Church

Eastern Community Baptist Church

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

New Commandment Baptist Church

Dr. Lucius M. Dalton Senior Pastor

Damion M. Briggs Pastor

Rev. Stephen E. Tucker Senior Pastor

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rehoboth Baptist Church

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

Salem Baptist Church

Holy Trinity United Baptist Church

Florida Avenue Baptist Church

Reverend Christopher L. Nichols Pastor

Rev. Dr. Morris L Shearin, Sr. Pastor

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

St. Matthews Baptist Church

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

Emmanuel Baptist Church

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

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

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

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

Christ Embassy DC

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

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Peace Baptist Church Rev. Dr. Michael T. Bell 712 18th Street, NE Washington, DC 20002 Phone 202-399-3450/ Fax 202-398-8836 Service and Times Sunday Early Morning Prayer & Bible Study Class 8:00 am Sunday School 9:00 am Sunday Morning Worship Service 10:00 am Wednesday Service 12:00 pm

Pennsylvania Ave. Baptist Church Rev. Dr. Kendrick E. Curry Pastor 3000 Pennsylvania Ave.. S.E Washington, DC 20020 202 581-1500 Service and Times Sunday Church School: 9:30 A.M. Sunday Worship Service: 11:00 A.M. Monday Adult Bible Study: 7:00 P.M. Wednesday Youth & Adult Activities: 6:30 P.M. Prayer Service Bible Study

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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.

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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

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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

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

Administration No. 2018 ADM 000626

Administration No. 2018 ADM 000137

Administration No. 2018 ADM 000447

Administration No. 2018 ADM 000620

Administration No. 2018 ADM 000621

Peggy J. Douglas Decedent

Doris W. Berry Decedent

Clayton Joshua Lang, Jr. Decedent

Charles William Amos Decedent

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

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

Statford L. Smith, Jr. aka Statford Lafayette Smith, Jr. Decedent

Joan M. Wilbon, Esquire 1120 Connecticut Ave, NW, 1020 Washington, DC 20036 Attorney

Robert L. Bell, Esquire 245 Farragut Street, NW Washington, DC 20011 Attorney

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

Smithy H. Burch, whose address is 2606 18th Street, SE, Apt 1, Washington, DC 20020, was appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Peggy J. Douglas who died on March 27, 2010 without a Will, and will serve without Court supervision. All unknown heirs and heirs whose whereabouts are unknown shall enter their appearance in this proceeding. Objections to such appointment shall be filed with the Register of Wills, D.C., Building A, 515 5th Street, N.W., Third Floor, Washington, D.C. 20001, on or before 12/21/2018. Claims against the decedent shall be presented to the undersigned with a copy to the Register of Wills or filed with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned, on or before 12/21/2018, or be forever barred. Persons believed to be heirs or legatees of the decedent who do not receive a copy of this notice by mail within 25 days of its first publication shall so inform the Register of Wills, including name, address, and relationship.

Deborah Berry, whose address is 6203 8th Street NW, Washington, DC 20011, was appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Doris W. Berry who died on November 5, 2017 without a Will, and will serve without Court supervision. All unknown heirs and heirs whose whereabouts are unknown shall enter their appearance in this proceeding. Objections to such appointment (or to the probate of decedent’s Will) shall be filed with the Register of Wills, D.C., Building A, 515 5th Street, N.W., Third Floor, Washington, D.C. 20001, on or before 12/21/2018. Claims against the decedent shall be presented to the undersigned with a copy to the Register of Wills or filed with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned, on or before 12/21/2018, or be forever barred. Persons believed to be heirs or legatees of the decedent who do not receive a copy of this notice by mail within 25 days of its first publication shall so inform the Register of Wills, including name, address, and relationship.

Barbara Jackson, whose address is 6103 Sagefield Lane, Harrison, TN 37341, was appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Charles William Amos who died on April 29, 2018 with a Will, and will serve without Court supervision. All unknown heirs and heirs whose whereabouts are unknown shall enter their appearance in this proceeding. Objections to such appointment (or to the probate of decedent’s Will) shall be filed with the Register of Wills, D.C., Building A, 515 5th Street, N.W., Third Floor, Washington, D.C. 20001, on or before 12/21/2018. Claims against the decedent shall be presented to the undersigned with a copy to the Register of Wills or filed with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned, on or before 12/21/2018, or be forever barred. Persons believed to be heirs or legatees of the decedent who do not receive a copy of this notice by mail within 25 days of its first publication shall so inform the Register of Wills, including name, address, and relationship.

Date of first publication: 6/21/2018

Malik Joshua Lang and Dalila Lang-Hubert, whose addresses are 6020 3rd Street, NE, Washington, DC 20011 and 10450 S.W. 19th Street, Miramer, FL. 33025, were appointed Personal Representatives of the estate of Clayton Joshua Lang, Jr. who died on April 3, 2018 without a Will, and will serve without Court supervision. All unknown heirs and heirs whose whereabouts are unknown shall enter their appearance in this proceeding. Objections to such appointment shall be filed with the Register of Wills, D.C., Building A, 515 5th Street, N.W., Third Floor, Washington, D.C. 20001, on or before 12/21/2018. Claims against the decedent shall be presented to the undersigned with a copy to the Register of Wills or filed with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned, on or before 12/21/2018, or be forever barred. Persons believed to be heirs or legatees of the decedent who do not receive a copy of this notice by mail within 25 days of its first publication shall so inform the Register of Wills, including name, address, and relationship.

Smithy H. Burch Personal Representative

Deborah Berry Personal Representative

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SUPERIOR COURT OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA PROBATE DIVISION

Administration No. 2018 ADM 000619 Alton M. Wright aka Alton Michael Wright Decedent Janet W. Blassingame, Esq. 1413 K Street, NW Suite 1500 Washington, DC 20005 Attorney NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT, NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Fred Wright, Jr., whose address is 2601 North Capitol Street, NE, Washington, DC 20002, was appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Alton M. Wright aka Alton Michael Wright who died on March 17, 2015 without a Will, and will serve without Court supervision. All unknown heirs and heirs whose whereabouts are unknown shall enter their appearance in this proceeding. Objections to such appointment shall be filed with the Register of Wills, D.C., Building A, 515 5th Street, N.W., Third Floor, Washington, D.C. 20001, on or before 12/21/2018. Claims against the decedent shall be presented to the undersigned with a copy to the Register of Wills or filed with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned, on or before 12/21/2018, or be forever barred. Persons believed to be heirs or legatees of the decedent who do not receive a copy of this notice by mail within 25 days of its first publication shall so inform the Register of Wills, including name, address, and relationship. Date of first publication: 6/21/2018 Fred Wright, Jr. Personal Representative TRUE TEST COPY Anne Meister Register of Wills Washington Informer

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Lynn H. Johnson, Esq. 1413 K Street, NW, Suite 1500 Washington, DC 20005 Attorney NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT, NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Nikita Smith, whose address is 2076 Rock Lake Loop, Virginia Beach, VA 23456, was appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Statford L. Smith, Jr. aka Statford Lafayette Smith, Jr. who died on April 11, 2018 with a Will, and will serve without Court supervision. All unknown heirs and heirs whose whereabouts are unknown shall enter their appearance in this proceeding. Objections to such appointment (or to the probate of decedent’s Will) shall be filed with the Register of Wills, D.C., Building A, 515 5th Street, N.W., Third Floor, Washington, D.C. 20001, on or before 12/21/2018. Claims against the decedent shall be presented to the undersigned with a copy to the Register of Wills or filed with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned, on or before 12/21/2018, or be forever barred. Persons believed to be heirs or legatees of the decedent who do not receive a copy of this notice by mail within 25 days of its first publication shall so inform the Register of Wills, including name, address, and relationship. Date of first publication: 6/21/2018 Nikita Smith Personal Representative TRUE TEST COPY Anne Meister Register of Wills Washington Informer

Date of first publication: 06/21/2018 Malik Joshua Land Dalila Lang-Hubert Personal Representative TRUE TEST COPY Anne Meister Register of Wills Washington Informer

Date of first publication: 6/21/2018 Barbara Jackson Personal Representative TRUE TEST COPY Anne Meister Register of Wills Washington Informer

Trust No. 2018 NRT 000025

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

William Lewis Pitts Name of Deceased Settlor

Administration No. 2018 ADM 000644

Administration No. 2018 ADM 000657

Administration No. 2018 ADM 000577

NOTICE OF EXISTENCE OF REVOCABLE TRUST

William E. Sims Decedent

Helen E. Thomas Decedent

Vanessa Renee Hawkins Decedent

William Lewis Pitts whose address was 3023 14th Street NW, Apartment 813, Washington, DC 20009 created a revocable trust on June 29, 2017, which remained in existence on the date of his death on February 1, 2018, and Aimee D. Griffin, Esq., whose address is 5335 Wisconsin Avenue NW, Suite 440, Washington, DC 20015, is the currently acting trustee, hereinafter the Trustee. Communications to the Trust should be mailed or directed to Aimee D. Griffin, Trustee at 5335 Wisconsin Avenue NW, Suite 440, Washington, DC 20015. The Trust is subject to claims of the deceased settlor’s creditors, costs of administration of the settlor’s estate, the expense of the deceased settlor’s funeral and disposal of remains, and statutory allowances to a surviving spouse and children to the extent the deceased settlor’s residuary probate estate is inadequate to satisfy those claims, costs, expenses, and allowances.

NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT, NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Deborah A. Sims, whose address is 4949 Manitoba Drive #424, Alexandria, VA 22312 was appointed Personal Representative of the estate of William E. Sims who died on March 21, 2018 without a Will, and will serve without Court supervision. All unknown heirs and heirs whose whereabouts are unknown shall enter their appearance in this proceeding. Objections to such appointment shall be filed with the Register of Wills, D.C., Building A, 515 5th Street, N.W., Third Floor, Washington, D.C. 20001, on or before 12/28/2018. Claims against the decedent shall be presented to the undersigned with a copy to the Register of Wills or filed with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned, on or before 12/28/2018, or be forever barred. Persons believed to be heirs or legatees of the decedent who do not receive a copy of this notice by mail within 25 days of its first publication shall so inform the Register of Wills, including name, address, and relationship.

Julius P. Terrell 1455 Pennsylvania Ave., NW Suite 400 Washington, DC 20004 Attorney NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT, NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS

Date of first publication: 6/28/2018

John C. Thomas, whose address is 2300 Good Hope Rd, SE, #513, Washington, DC 20020, was appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Helen E. Thomas who died on April 10, 2018 without a Will, and will serve without Court supervision. All unknown heirs and heirs whose whereabouts are unknown shall enter their appearance in this proceeding. Objections to such appointment shall be filed with the Register of Wills, D.C., Building A, 515 5th Street, N.W., Third Floor, Washington, D.C. 20001, on or before 12/28/2018. Claims against the decedent shall be presented to the undersigned with a copy to the Register of Wills or filed with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned, on or before 12/28/2018, or be forever barred. Persons believed to be heirs or legatees of the decedent who do not receive a copy of this notice by mail within 25 days of its first publication shall so inform the Register of Wills, including name, address, and relationship.

Deborah A. Sims Personal Representative

Date of first publication: 6/28/2018

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John C. Thomas Personal Representative

Date of First Publication: 6/21/2018

Anne Meister Register of Wills

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Aimee D. Griffin Signature of Trustee

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Claims of the deceased settlor’s creditors are barred as against the Trustee and the trust property unless presented to the Trustee at the address provided herein on or before 12/21/2018 (6 month after the date of the first publication of this notice.) An action to contest the validity of this trust must be commenced by the earliest of (1), 2/1/2019 (One year from date of death of deceased settlor) (2), 12/21/2018 (6 months from the date of first publication of this notice) or (3) Ninety days after the Trustee sends the person a copy of the trust instrument and a notice informing the person of the trust’s existence, of the Trustee’s name and address, and of the time allowed for commencing a proceeding. The Trustee may proceed to distribute the trust property in accordance with the terms of the trust before the expiration of the time within which an action must be commenced unless the Trustee knows of a pending judicial proceeding contesting the validity of the trust or the Trustee has received notice from a potential contestant who thereafter commences a judicial proceeding within sixty days after notification. This Notice must be mailed postmarked within 15 days of its first publication to each heir and qualified beneficiary of the trust and any other person who would be an interested person within the meaning of D.C. Code 20-101(d).

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NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT, NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Tashia Renee Senn-Jones, whose address is 475 K Street, NW #624, Washington, DC 20001, was appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Vanessa Renee Hawkins who died on April 5, 2015 with a Will, and will serve without Court supervision. All unknown heirs and heirs whose whereabouts are unknown shall enter their appearance in this proceeding. Objections to such appointment (or to the probate of decedent’s Will) shall be filed with the Register of Wills, D.C., Building A, 515 5th Street, N.W., Third Floor, Washington, D.C. 20001, on or before 12/28/2018. Claims against the decedent shall be presented to the undersigned with a copy to the Register of Wills or filed with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned, on or before 12/28/2018, or be forever barred. Persons believed to be heirs or legatees of the decedent who do not receive a copy of this notice by mail within 25 days of its first publication shall so inform the Register of Wills, including name, address, and relationship. Date of first publication: 6/28/2018 Tashia Renee Senn-Jones Personal Representative TRUE TEST COPY Anne Meister Register of Wills Washington Informer

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LEGAL NOTICES

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

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

Administration No. 2018 ADM 000175

2018 ADM 000730

Alexandra Blackhurst Decedent

Estate of Martha Teasley Wilson Deceased

Foreign No. 2018 FEP 000087 June 12, 2013 Date of Death Hunter Neil LeVine Name of Decedent NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT OF FOREIGN PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS Beau J. LeVine and Jessica T. LeVine whose addresses are 28806 Cherrywood Lane, Shenandoah, TX 77381 were appointed personal representatives of the estate of Hunter Neil LeVine, deceased, by the Probate Court for Harris County, State of Texas, on July 16, 2013. Service of process may be made upon Joshua Branson, 1615 M Street, NW, Suite 400, Washington, DC 20036 whose designation as District of Columbia agent has been filed with the Register of Wills, D.C. Decedent has a cause of action in DC. Claims against the decedent may be presented to the undersigned and filed with the Register of Wills of the District of Columbia, 515 5th Street, NW, Third Floor, Washington, D.C. 20001 within 6 months from the date of first publication of this notice. Date of first publication: 7/5/2018 Beau J. LeVine Jessica T. LeVine Personal Representative

Valerie J. Edwards 1725 DeSales Street, NW Suite 600 Washington, DC 20036 Attorney

NOTICE OF STANDARD PROBATE

NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT, NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Lynn B. Wait, whose address is 8576 Camp Road, Chestertown MD 21620, was appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Alexandra Blackhurst who died on October 5, 2017 with a Will, and will serve without Court supervision. All unknown heirs and heirs whose whereabouts are unknown shall enter their appearance in this proceeding. Objections to such appointment (or to the probate of decedent’s Will) shall be filed with the Register of Wills, D.C., 515 5th Street, N.W., Building A, Third Floor Washington, D.C. 20001, on or before 1/5/2019. Claims against the decedent shall be presented to the undersigned with a copy to the Register of Wills or filed with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned, on or before 1/5/2019, or be forever barred. Persons believed to be heirs or legatees of the decedent who do not receive a copy of this notice by mail within 25 days of its first publication shall so inform the Register of Wills, including name, address, and relationship.

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SUPERIOR COURT OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA Probate Division Washington, D.C. 20001-2131 Administration No. 2018 ADM 000712 John L. Easton, Sr. Decedent Steve Larson-Jackson 1629 K. Street, NW Suite 300 Washington, DC 20006 Attorney NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT, NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Gregory K. Easton, whose address is 11 46th Street, SE Unit 102, Washington, DC 20019, was appointed Personal Representative of the estate of John L. Easton, Sr. who died on January 19, 2018 without a Will, and will serve without Court supervision. All unknown heirs and heirs whose whereabouts are unknown shall enter their appearance in this proceeding. Objections to such appointment shall be filed with the Register of Wills, D.C., Building A, 515 5th Street, N.W., Third Floor, Washington, D.C. 20001, on or before 1/5/2019. Claims against the decedent shall be presented to the undersigned with a copy to the Register of Wills or filed with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned, on or before 1/5/2019, or be forever barred. Persons believed to be heirs or legatees of the decedent who do not receive a copy of this notice by mail within 25 days of its first publication shall so inform the Register of Wills, including name, address, and relationship.

In the absence of a will or proof satisfactory to the Court of due execution, enter an order determining that the decedent died intestate appoint an unsupervised personal representative Date of first publication: July 5, 2018 Bradley Wilson and Kisha L. Woolen, Esq. 5335 Wisconsin Ave. NW #700 Washington, DC 20015 Personal Representative: TRUE TEST COPY

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Lynn B. Wait Personal Representative

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in Wards 7 and 8.” If passed, signed into law, and approved by Congress, the Youth Vote Amendment Act of 2018 would lower the District’s voting age to 16, granting 11,000 adolescents access to the ballot box. Like their adult counterparts, 16- and 17-year-old D.C. residents will be able to choose candidates for local and federal offices. Takoma Park and Hyattsville, Maryland, have already passed similar laws, though their 16- and 17-year-olds can only vote in municipal elections. On Wednesday, June 27, more than 70 people, most of whom were younger than 18, testified before five of 13 D.C. Council members during a six-hour hearing that attracted dozens of students and adult advocates. In the early rounds of testimony, onlookers filled the D.C. Council chamber to capacity, at one point forcing latecomers to wait outside for minutes. Councilman Charles Allen (D-Ward 6) called the hearing to order shortly after 2 p.m. In his opening remarks, he addressed concerns that young people don’t have the life experience necessary to vote alongside adults. “In the District, 16-year-olds don’t have the privilege of being treated like children. Many frankly shoulder adult burdens,” Allen, sponsor of the Youth Vote Amendment Act and chair of the Committee on the Judiciary & Public Safety, said at the start of the June 27 hearing. D.C. Council members Anita Bonds (D-At Large), David Grosso (I-At Large), Brianne Nadeau (D-Ward 1), and Robert White (D-At Large), four of the bill’s seven

In April, Allen introduced, for the second time in three years, the Youth Vote Amendment Act amid a groundswell of adolescent civic engagement and activism locally and nationally. co-sponsors, joined their colleague at points throughout that afternoon and evening. “[Young people] serve as caregivers, sometimes for their own children,” Allen said, reading from a prepared statement. “They experience trauma, victimization, and violence in and out of school. They’re forced to make many adult decisions at a young age. Yet, they have no control over who represents them in government or how they hold them accountable.” In April, Allen introduced, for the second time in three years, the Youth Vote Amendment Act amid a groundswell of adolescent civic engagement and activism locally and nationally. Weeks before, D.C. students joined young people from across the country in the March for Our Lives, a youth-led mass rally on the National Mall for gun reform. Some of those who attended the historic gathering served leadership roles within VOTE16DC, a coalition of local youth championing voting rights and their adult advocates. VOTE16DC, formed by na-

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tional nonprofit General Citizen and the Young Women’s Project in Northwest, has organized around this cause since last fall. Feelings of disenfranchisement, shown in the low voter turnout in the D.C. Democratic primary weeks ago, had long engulfed many Washingtonians long before the group’s inception. For the past seven months, VOTE16DC’s youngest affiliates channeled their frustrations during hours of peer education, social media blitzes, and community organizing. As they represented their partner organizations Wednesday, teen leaders argued that without voting rights, they have no voice in discussions about matters affecting them. “We want voting rights to address issues in our community like gentrification, transportation, and even school policies,” said David Adams, a student at McKinley Technology High School and fellow participant in the Northeast-based Life Pieces to Masterpieces program. “It’s not true that we’re not mature. The turnout of the March for Our Lives was huge. Even the turnout at the hearing on Wednesday was incredible. We all want this right and we take this matter seriously.” Problems affecting young people in the D.C. public and charter schools piqued IDEA Public Charter School student Ceon Dubose’s interest. During her testimony Wednesday to the D.C. Council about challenges affecting city students, she drove home the point that she and other youth need more tools to shape their relationship with the public education system. “[Adults] need to hear the youth so they know what’s going on,” Ceon, 16, a Black Swan Academy youth leader, told The Informer afterward. “We have issues around the school-to-prison pipeline where kids get pushed out of school. That can lead to them having other bad experiences. As youth, you want to see more of our peers in school not getting pushed into the system.” WI

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make the stakes this fall clear. If Republicans — almost universally cowed into echoing the president — sustain their majorities, we’ll get more of the same: action that serves the rich; rhetoric that divides the rest. If instead Trump’s foul politics rouse more opposition than support, the rebuke will attest to what kind of country we are. All of us are complex. We have our better angels, our ideals and aspirations; we harbor fears and anxieties. Good leaders can appeal to our better angels, bring the country together and unleash energy. Dark leaders can evoke horrors, drive the country apart and unleash hatred. Trump has chosen the latter, over and over, in greater and greater extremes. In the fall, citizens will have to choose: Is that the kind of leader we want? Is that the kind of nation we are? Donald Trump may find out that we are a better people than he assumes. WI

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and gain support. It was ugly then and it is grotesque now. It was effective in the old South; it remains to be seen if it will work again in today’s America. But that’s the gamble that Trump is making, and he will stick to it. Trump will ensure that this will be one of the most vile and poisonous election campaigns in memory. Trump is on a rampage on immigration and posturing on trade to reinforce his biggest con, that he somehow is a populist champion for working people. The reality, of course, is much different. He’s provided the bumptious cover for the traditional Republican agenda for corporations and the rich. His administration’s major accomplishment — the tax cuts that overwhelmingly benefit the rich and the corporations — is already unpopular. Dismay will spread as

Republicans use the deficits the tax cut exploded to justify cuts in basic security programs — Medicare and Medicaid, health care, food stamps, investments in schools, and more. Meanwhile, the administration’s claim to be cleaning out the swamp turns out to mean allowing lobbyists to savage protections for workers, consumers and the environment. This isn’t a “populist agenda.” It is a plutocrat’s agenda, with a populist sales pitch and Trump as the lead huckster. Most of this is about turnout in what are traditionally low-turnout, off-year elections. Trump wants to rouse his base. He believes that the politics of fear, featuring poisonous, racially charged libels and slanders directed at immigrants will turn more supporters out than off. The tax cuts consolidate support among the affluent that tend to vote; the venom rouses and distracts those whose interests are being trampled. Trump does

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ready there are recalling them. This gives us some hope that gut-wrenching cries by innocent babies and the cruelties at our borders have proven that there is a shred of humanity left among us. My question is, how long do we have to put up with this madman and his policies? Where will he go from here? What will he do next to set our country back hundreds of years? WI

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She’s responsible for carrying out the imprisoning these children and — with a straight face — she can say she doesn’t know where they are! Incredible! It is unconscionable that this administration would use babies for ransom to get a wall around the U.S.-Mexico border. #45 claims he has so much money, so it seems his conscience would dictate that he build the wall

himself — but did I just say “his conscience?” It’s clear that he is a madman and he doesn’t have one. On the bright side, many state governors, through this chaos, have taken an action that proves all politicians have not gone mad. They’ve decided not to send their National Guard or use their state’s resources to support this shameful effort at state borders. Some who have Guard al-

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Carson. “Over the last 20 years, the HUD budget has doubled, whereas the family budget, which pays for it, has increased by less than double digits,” Hensarling said. “In fact, HUD’s budget has grown faster than almost every other federal budget function, including social security, education, and national defense. HUD resources have not been the challenge, HUD’s focus and success has been.” Speaking next as the committee’s ranking member, Waters offered a completely opposite perspective on HUD and Carson. In her remarks, Rep. Waters underscored that her new legislation was intended to revoke key actions by Carson and return them to HUD’s fair housing agenda. Those actions included restoring: • Fair housing language to the agency’s mission statement with the specific inclusion of text stating “inclusive and sustainable communities free from discrimination”; • HUD’s AFFH rule as soon as practically possible following the bill’s enactment; • HUD’s Local Government Assessment Tool that helps state and local jurisdictions to comply with the AFFH rule within 30 days of enactment; and • A requirement that the HUD

hollow mockery; your prayers and hymns, your sermons and thanksgivings, with all your religious parade, and solemnity, are, to him, mere bombast, fraud, deception, impiety, and hypocrisy — a thin veil to cover up crimes which would disgrace a nation of savages….” How will an immigrant child snatched from parents by strangers understand our national holiday? Amidst loud fireworks and color-

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perform music. Starting with 25 boys, she proudly named them the D.C. Boys Choir. “Many of them say to me, ‘You’re like my mother,” Stewart said matter-of-factly. “Besides teaching them music, I try to teach them what it means to succeed, have manners and stay out of trouble.” Stewart teaches her choir members how to dissect music and is enthusiastic about all the different voices they bring to the table, ranging from soprano to bass. The choir has received countless awards and recognitions over the years, including the 1993 Mayor’s Youth Initiative Grant, 2005-2006

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secretary report to Congress a secretary-directed review of fair housing complaints that involve an online platform. Additionally, the secretary’s report to Congress would include: an analysis of trends and risks related to discrimination, steps to address such discrimination, and the status of complaints filed. The legislation also includes a requirement that owners and operators of HUD-funded homeless shelters to post a notice informing clients of their rights under an agency rule regarding gender identity. This rule affects any grantee receiving funding through the agency’s Community Planning and Development program. Before yielding back the balance of her time, the ranking member added, “Congress should not stand by while the agency charged with ensuring fair housing turns its back on its mission and takes actions that roll back critical protections that ensure that all Americans have fair access to housing.” For his part, Carson noted that each year, HUD receives an estimated 8,000 fair housing complaints. In speaking to the 50th anniversary of the Fair Housing Act, he said, “HUD and our fair housing partners continue to enforce the letter and spirit of this landmark law.” Early reactions to Carson’s comments reflect how his words and his

actions diverge. “Fifty years ago, Congress empowered HUD to dismantle legalized discrimination in housing to create opportunity for all as where you live is a factor in so many of life’s outcomes, including education and health care,” noted Nikitra Bailey, an executive vice president with the Center for Responsible Lending (CRL). “Rep. Waters’ new bill requires HUD to remain steadfast in its responsibility to foster inclusive communities free of discrimination so that all Americans have the ability to thrive.” And Bailey is not alone. Beyond CRL, H.R. 6220 is also supported by several civil rights and housing advocates that include: National Fair Housing Alliance, The Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights, Local Initiatives Support Corporation (also known as LISC), NAACP Legal Defense Fund, Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights Under Law, National Community Reinvestment Coalition, National Housing Law Project, PolicyLink, and other organizations. The bill has been referred to two House Committees, Judiciary and Financial Services. Time will tell whether in the year marking the golden anniversary of the Fair Housing Act if other members of Congress will stand up for fair housing, too. WI

ful parades and eloquent speeches about freedom will she recognize the lofty promises in our Declaration of Independence or the truth in Frederick Douglass’ words? When children study today’s history a generation from now, I hope they will learn about a groundswell of people of conscience in America who were on the right side of history and fought back attempted cruel internment of innocent children who had the bad luck to be born in tyrannical countries only to flee to

a new tyranny of American family breakup. All those who take seriously the commandments to love one another and treat others as we want to be treated must continue to speak out relentlessly to welcome those fleeing tyranny and ensure they do not face political tyranny in our nation. We must make clear that “Yes, we really do care” and do whatever is necessary to stop the shameful national child abuse that tarnishes our nation. WI

Grant from Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention of the U.S. Justice Department, the Martin Luther King Jr. Living the Dream Award and the Foundation for the Advancement of Music and Education Award. Stewart’s effort goes far beyond their polished rehearsal space at St. Paul’s Center. Each of the choir members works on core program goals set by Stewart that lend themselves to character-building and academia. Among those goals: to develop positive social and cultural experiences which facilitate alternatives for understanding and respecting cultural and ethnic differences, to reinforce academic skills in reading through interpretation of text

and vocabulary expansion; and to reinforce academic skills in mathematics by enabling the boys to demonstrate their understanding of rhythm, note and rest duration, and meter signatures. Thomas Nash, 21, who joined the choir in only the fourth grade, has immense gratitude for Stewart. “I sing with Lincoln University’s choir in Pennsylvania and received a scholarship because of Ms. Stewart,” Nash said. “She wrote my letter of recommendation to the choir director there.” To learn more about the D.C. Boys Choir, auditions, performances and to donate to their upcoming trip to South Africa, go to dcboyschoir.org. WI

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