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By Tatyana Hopkins WI Staff Writer Youth from the District will join thousands of protestors from across the country at the “March for Our Lives” anti-gun rally on Saturday, March 24 to call for an end to the epidemic of mass school shootings. Students in the Marion Barry Youth Leadership Institute (MBYLI) say they will lead efforts to get District students involved. Mayor Muriel Bowser announced that a pre-rally with District youth will be held Saturday morning at Folger Park, located at 2nd and D Streets, SE at 9 a.m. “We are spreading the word in our schools,” said MBYLI Youth Mayor Zende James, 15, who expressed his concern that District

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5 The first line of security at most high schools in the District of Columbia are metal detectors and screening devices like those shown here at H.D. Woodson High School in Northeast staffed by security personnel. /Photo by Shevry Lassiter

Pamela Wright: Super Mom, Soul Survivor Relies on God Army Retiree Overcame Abuse, Promiscuity and Poverty

By D. Kevin McNeir WI Editor @dkevinmcneir As Pamela Wright stepped forward to receive one of the highest awards given to a civilian for service from a two-star general of the U.S. Army, she says her mind drifted back to the many obstacles that she had to overcome throughout her life. Now as a recent retiree from the Headquarters of the Army

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Amazon officials and D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser reportedly dined at a local eatery this month and some observers, including Time magazine, are speculating the District will land the e-commerce giant’s second headquarters. Neither Bowser nor Amazon officials would offer comment. However, if the company chooses the nation’s capital, it would be a boon to the city and surrounding areas as the development is expected to bring about 50,000 jobs that pay as much as $100,000 annually. Amazon also met with Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam with the governor pitching sites in Alexandria and Arlington, just outside of the District. “We’ve had some really good discussions,” Northam said. Company officials have also been promised by Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan who has proposed a reported $5 billion incentive package for Amazon to locate its HQ2 there. Maryland officials have offered up an area in White Flint, near a Metro station. Bowser and District officials have proposed taking the bulldozer to a parcel of land near Capitol Hill and RFK Stadium. The District also has pitched alternate sites. However, in what can be seen as throwing cold water on the District’s hopes, Newsweek this week reported grim results from a robot developed by Wells Fargo to handicap the chase. “Early favorite Washington DC struggled to live up to the hype, at least according to the Wells Fargo robot. The capital finished seventh on the list, just behind Austin, Texas,” Newsweek reported, based on the robot.

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Out of her Eleanor frustration about(D-DC) Marlow.has put in a call to training friend District of Columbia Councilmember Trayon White (Ward 8), followwith law enforcement's handling Davis-Nickens said anyone agencies, a Child's Life Protecingthe hissituation, commentsshe suggesting Rothschilds—a prominent Jewishtion fami-Act and mandatory counselof decided that to the who reads Marlow's book will ly—control the climate andcamthe federal start the Saving Promise “get government. it.” She said she “puts the ing for batterers. White has since posted a note oncase Twitter apologizing “to average the Jewish compaign. in such a way, the “If we are ever going to eradimunity andto anyone I have offended,” adding, be Anti-Se“It seems be a vicious cycle person can“Igetdid it.”not Sheintend said attothe cate domestic violence, we must mitic won't and I seeturn I should have said colleagues.” that my not family endthat ofafter the learning day, thefrom bookmywill look at both sides of the coin. 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Marlow has worked to break The National Association of Attorney Eastern Region a two-day conference March 22-23 domestic violence. The book is “IGenerals lived in fear for six years.will Six hold the cycle of abuse in her family, at the St. Gregory Hotel in Northwest to formulate ideas on reducing violence. Discussions, led by D.C inspired by her own experiences, years in fear is a long time. It is and is confident the policies she Attorney General Karlgrandmother, Racine who chairs the region, will focus on public health approaches to reducing violence, and those of her not an easy thing to come out is pushing for will start that restorative in specialty courts to attend are the association’s presher motherjustice, and innovations her daughter. of,” she said.and bail reform. Scheduled process. ident,said Kansas General Schmidt, along with othersaid attorney“Igenerals Maryland, Virginia, She everyAttorney time she readsDerekMildred Muhammad plan tofrom take these policies to Delaware, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island and Vermont. The keynote speaker for Thursday will be Anne Tremblay, excerpts from her book, she still people who want to help a Congress and implore them to director the Los of Gang Reduction and Youth David,said. counsel can not of believe theAngeles words mayor’s came office domestic violence victim must Development. change our Alphonso laws,” Marlow to New Gov.Me Andrew Cuomo,be willcareful offer remarks association’s eastern region is comprised from her.York “Color Butterfly” of how Friday. they goThe into “I will not stop until these poli- of attorney from states“Best betweenthe Maryland and Puerto Rico U.S. Virgin Islands. won the generals 2007 National victim'sand life,Maine and understand ciesand are the passed.” Books” Award. that she may be in “survival Tia Carol Jones can be reached “I was just 16-years-old when mode”. tiacaroljones@sbcglobal.net Student Shooter Dead, TwoatOthers Injured at my eye first blackened and my “Before you get to 'I'm going lips bled,” Marlow said. Southern Maryland to kill you,' it started as School a verbal WI Elaine Davis-Nickens, presiA 17-year-old student at Great Mills High School in St. Mary’s County opened fire dent of the National Hook-Up inside the school and shot two classmates Tuesday, March 20. Sheriff Timothy Camof Black Women, said there is no eron said the student, Austin Wyatt Rollins, later died from his injuries after an armed consistency in the way domestic school violence issues are dealt with by resource officer, Blaine Gaskill, intervened and shot back at Rollins. Authorities said the other two students, ages 14 and 16, were rushed to local hospitals. The motive for the shooting remains under investigation, but a possible motive could stem from a prior relationship between Rollins and the 16-year-old girl. The shooting happened four days from the March for Our Lives Rally in the District on Saturday, March 24 where thousands plan to call an end to gun violence. People posted prayers and condolences to the Great Mills community on social media. “I am saddened by the school shooting at Great Mills HS,” Amanya Paige, student member on the Prince George’s County school board, said on Twitter. “I am praying for everyone’s mental, emotional and physical state through this tragic time. This is even more of a reason why we need to fight for our school safety! School shootings cannot be normalized! #marchforourlives.” Bishop LaTrelle Easterling, leader of the Baltimore-Washington Conference of the United Methodist Church, said in a statement everyone must pray for the students, faculty, teachers and their families. “The time for action will come,” she said. “In this moment, we turn our hearts to God, confident that God hears the deepest cries of our heart and will never leave us alone. Let us pray.”

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We have to stop being passive-aggressive with poor children about domestic violence. I plan to take these policies to Congress and implore them to change our U.S. Hate Groups Increase for Third IYear in anot Rowstop until laws. will The number of hate groups in the U.S. rose in 2017 for the third year in a row according to a recent report by the Southern Poverty Law Center [SPLC] – Maryland’s count now stands at 19 – up by onepassed. from the previous these policies are

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year. The legal advocacy group based in Montgomery, Ala., identified 954 active hate groups nationwide, a four L.Y. Marlow percent increase from 2016. Most of the growth, the center says, occurred in neo-Nazi, anti-Muslim and Black nationalist groups. It atPaul Trantham tributes the rise to white supremacists energized by the election of Donald Trump and Black nationalist groups rising in response. “The world allows you to spread propaganda like never before and Trump has heightened the hate,” said Heidi Beirich, director of the SPLC’s Intelligence Project who’s also responsible for its yearly count of hate groups. 4 / May 15 - 21, 2008 The Washington Informer / www.washingtoninformer.com Roy Lewis, Demetrious Kinney, Daniel Kucin, Jr., Mark Mahonny, CIRCULATION Lateef Mangum

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Rep. John Lewis Champions Millennials at GWUL Gala By Lauren Poteat WI Contributing Writer Downtown D.C. was packed Friday evening with high energy and iconic civil rights figures for the Greater Washington Urban League’s 46th annual Whitney M. Young Jr. Memorial Gala, which celebrated the historic organization’s 80 years of service. The event at the Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center in Northwest also paid homage to legendary Congressman John Lewis for his continuing work in civil rights. “I have been so inspired by the children, the young people, by the women and also by the football players,” Lewis said during a question-and-answer session. SU_Presswe AssoAD_SAU_2015_Layout “Before marched across that1 bridge from Selma to Mont-

gomery on March 7, 1965, we kneeled, we prayed, and then we got over. Tear gas, dogs and police, but we didn’t stop and it gave us the Voting Rights Act of 1964. “The young people, the students, the children — they are so smart and gifted in leading the way,” he said. “They will help us get there and make our country and the world a better place. And to the young activists, I say, read the literature, watch the videos and whatever you do, do it in an orderly, peaceful, nonviolent fashion. And never become bitter, as Dr. King and others once said, ‘never hate, for hate is too heavy a burden to bear.’” Closing out his his heartfelt message, Lewis implored youths to remain 8/20/15 11:24courageous AM Page 1 as they face the future, the White House and

its current leadership. “Trouble don’t last always, we will get through this,” Lewis said. “I believe that we will make it over and these women and the youth are going to see to it and lead the way. During the height of the civil rights movement, when I was growing up as a little boy, we didn’t have things like cellphones or social media, which could have possibly really helped advance our movement, but today’s generation does, and I believe that they will take full advantage and for the better.” Founded in 1938, GWUL has guided individuals, families and regional policymakers through systemic challenges. The oldest civil rights organization in the region, GWUL has served residents in D.C. and Montgomery and Prince George’s counties. WI

5 Former CEO and chairman of American Express Ken Chenault interviews Rep. John Lewis at the Greater Washington Urban League’s 46th annual Whitney M. Young gala March 16 in Northwest. Lewis also received an award for his civil rights work. /Photo by Roy Lewis

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1943 – Chart-topping singer and jazz guitarist George Benson is born in Pittsburgh.

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1916 – Political leader and civil rights activist Marcus Garvey arrives in America from Jamaica. 1942 – Walter Rodney, a prominent Guyanese historian, political activist and scholar, is born in British Guiana. 1955 – Hall of Fame basketball player Moses Malone is born in Petersburg, Virginia. 1971 – The Rev. Walter Fauntroy was sworn in as the first delegate from the District of Columbia to the House of Representatives in nearly 100 years. 1985 – Patricia Roberts Harris, the first African-American woman to serve in the U.S. Cabinet, dies in Washington, D.C., of breast cancer at age 60.

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1831 – Richard Allen, founder of the African Methodist Episcopal Church (AME), the first independent Black denomination in the United States, dies in Philadelphia at age 71. 1872 – Thomas Martin patents an improved fire extinguisher. 1937 – William Hastie is appointed by President Franklin D. Roosevelt to the U.S. District Court for the Virgin Islands, making him the first African-American federal judge. 1944 – Famed singer and actress Diana Ross is born MARCH 24 1912 – Civil rights and women’s rights activist Doro- in Detroit. 1962 – Augusta Savage, a famed Black sculptor from thy Height is born in Richmond, Virginia. 2002 – Halle Berry becomes the first Black woman the Harlem Renaissance era, dies of cancer in New York City at age 70. to win an Academy Award for Best Actress for her performance in “Monster’s Ball.”

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1931 – African-American journalist, suffragist and civil rights activist Ida B. Wells dies of kidney failure in Chicago at age 68. 1931 – Nine Black teenagers are arrested in Scottsboro, Alabama, and accused of raping two white women on a train, a landmark case in the fight against racism and unfairness in the U.S. legal system. 1942 – Legendary singer Aretha Franklin, known as the “Queen of Soul,” is born in Memphis, Tennessee.

1924 – Renowned jazz singer Sarah Vaughan is born in Newark, New Jersey. 1934 – Acclaimed dancer and choreographer Arthur Mitchell, founder of the Dance Theatre of Harlem, is born in New York City.

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Tennessee announced the state would begin fining residents up to $1,000 every time they braid hair in their home without a cosmetology license. What are your thoughts? JULIA HINTON / WASHINGTON, D.C.

This is crazy. But the reason why is because the system doesn’t want Blacks to have any source of income. They know that we are great at braiding hair, which means that we make money to make ends meet to survive in this world. This is just their way of shutting that down.

PATRICIA DENNARD / WASHINGTON, D.C.

My goodness, people, please read and comprehend. This article is merely stating people posing as hairstylists cannot provide proper qualifications or don’t have a license have to shut it down. They have to take the required course and become licensed! All these backyard braiders, basement braiders, kitchen braiders and makeshift shops that are braiding clients’ hair — simply take the course and go about becoming licensed.

KESHA BLANKS / ST. LOUIS, MISSOURI

They are wasting their time and energy on that because people are going to keep going to their aunties, nieces, sisters and friends to get their hair braided.

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Sometimes you need an old friend to help you see the world from a new perspective. At least that’s what happened when two New Orleans natives, jazz musician Wynton Marsalis and the city’s mayor, Mitch Landrieu, pals since they began playing trumpet together in high school, first sat down to make plans for New Orleans’ 2018 tri-centennial celebrations. One of the topics on their agenda was the many Confederate statues – an issue that has sparked national debate – and in some instances deadly encounters, as in Charlottesville, Virginia in August 2017. Marsalis encouraged his friend to walk in a his [Black man’s] shoes – those who are among the millions of Americans who view Confederate statues as symbols of oppression and hate. Marsalis also poked holes in the rhetoric of Southern patriots who have long asserted that statues, roadways and buildings named for or raised to honor leaders from

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the Confederacy, suggesting that they’re nothing more than 20th century efforts to reinforce Jim Crow laws and keep Blacks in their place as second-class citizens. The impact on Landrieu would be profound and lasting. “The people who lost [the Civil War] decided to put these statues up to send a message to people just like Wynton, that you’re lesser than [us],” Landrieu said in an interview with Katie Couric. After the 2015 murder of nine African-American churchgoers by a white supremacist in Charleston, Landrieu said he’d had enough: “We can’t wait anymore.” And so, on May 19, 2017, Landrieu oversaw the removal of Robert E. Lee’s statue from its column in downtown New Orleans with these words: “These monuments celebrate a fictional, sanitized Confederacy – ignoring the death, ignoring the enslavement, ignoring the terror that it actually stood for.” Since then, other statues have been removed dedicated to men like Lee: Jefferson Davis and P.G.T. Beauregard, among others. But the removal of the statues has caused controversy both in New Orleans and beyond. Most recently, Karl Oliver, a Mississippi Republican, spoke out against taking down the statues and went as far as to say

that any lawmakers that take them down “should be lynched.” Oliver has since apologized for the remark. But as a Black man with parents from the South who eventually moved to the North, those statues have always been powerful, subtle reminders of white privilege, white oppression and hatred of those who look like me. Just as the walls came tumbling down in the former Soviet Union, we in America have had to come to grips with the real messages that lie behind these so-called benign examples of the white, Southern hierarchy – and allow that these symbols must be removed from our sights. Of course, their message will continue to resonate with the vitriol that has been the impetus for white-led violence and oppression for more than three centuries. Americans are great at signing songs of patriotism – demanding that we place our hands over our hearts, standing upright in solemnity and solidarity – vocalizing words like “let freedom ring.” But the question remains, when will we end the rhetoric, end the hypocrisy and finally ensure that such lofty phrases are more than just lyrics to a quaint song? Freedom for all or freedom for some? WI

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Council Passes Student Fair Access to School Act By Sarafina Wright WI Staff Writer

D.C. is one step closer to eschewing the use of exclusionary discipline practices — including suspensions and expulsions — against school students, thanks to the unanimous approval of legislation pushed by a city council member. The council’s education committee approved on Tuesday, March 20 the Student Fair Access to School Act of 2017, which was introduced in November by Council member David Grosso (I-At Large) to “disrupt the school-to-prison pipeline.” “Every student has a right to an education, of which suspensions and expulsions deprive them,” Grosso said. “We know how negatively suspensions and expulsions affect the students pushed out of school — they are more likely to fail academically, to drop out and to end up involved in the criminal justice system. “One of my first acts as a coun-

cil member was to require that OSSE collect and report data on suspensions and expulsions,” he said. “The latest data demonstrates that Black students are nearly eight times more likely to receive an out-of-school suspension than white students.” Grosso said that students with disabilities are nearly twice as likely to receive at least one outof-school suspension and at-risk students 1.5 times more likely. “Moreover, we are seeing an increase in the use of disciplinary actions for subjective reasons,” he said. “It is unacceptable.” The legislation would limit out-of-school suspension of students in kindergarten through eighth grade to serious safety incidents and bans its utilization in high school for minor offenses. If exclusion becomes necessary, the bill protects a child’s right to an education while they are off premises and requires a plan for the student to successfully return to the classroom. The Children’s Law Center

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rates, increased crime, joblessness and more. “Each time we fail a student in D.C., it impacts each citizen of the District,” the center said. “These kids have a right to be in school and learning. It is our collective responsibility to make sure they are.” Grosso said that this collab-

orative legislation is the result of over a year of work, which included input from students, parents, teachers, school leaders, student and family advocates, researchers and mental health practitioners. “I am extremely proud to see it move on to the full Council for consideration,” he said. WI

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AROUND THE REGION Election Protection Activates for 2018 Midterm Cycle Plans Unfold to Uphold Democratic Process at the Polls

By Sarafina Wright WI Staff Writer With the midterm election season now underway, the Election Protection Coalition is activating its national network of lawyers and volunteers to ensure that eligible voters are able to cast ballots during the critical 2018 elections. They cite President Donald Trump’s administration waging attacks on access to the polls, such as the Department of Homeland Security reauthorization bill to send Secret Service agents to polling sites across the country. “Now more than ever, nonpartisan voter protection programs remain critical to ensuring access to democracy,” said Kristen Clarke, president and executive director of the Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights Under Law. “At a moment when we see states seeking to adopt restrictive photo ID laws, burdensome proof of citizenship requirements and other policies that would burden the rights of voters, we know that vigilance will be required to ensure that all voters are able to have their voices heard in the 2018 midterm election cycle. “Through Election Protection, we provide voters access to the information they need to cast a successful ballot and a vehicle to which they can report problems that may be unfolding on the ground,” she said. Christine Chen, executive director of Asian Pacific Islander American Vote, said that voting gives immigrants and people of color the ability to transform their lives and keep their elected officials accountable. “We must work together to

remove language barriers so we can have an equal voice at the ballot box in the 2018 midterm elections,” she sa In the wake of youth-led movements for justice, Rock the Vote President Carolyn DeWitt said the organization has seen a surge in soon-to-be first-time voters. “However, more work must be done to ensure all eligible voters can exercise their right to vote, particularly young people and young people of color who are disproportionately affected by discriminatory laws,” DeWitt said. “Up to 18 percent of voters ages 18-24 don’t have a photo identification with their current address — that’s over 5.5 million young people, many of whom are away at college that can not exercise their freedom to vote.” Election Protection, the nation’s largest and oldest nonpar-

tisan voter protection coalition, said it will continue to assist voters throughout the 2018 election cycle, including this week during the Illinois primary election. “If recent special elections are any indication we can anticipate a huge turnout in November and the work of our volunteers in the field will be key to make sure those elections run smoothly,” said Karen Hobert Flynn, president of watchdog group Common Cause. “Our election protection volunteers are the direct link to voters on Election Day, helping them by troubleshooting problems when they occur at polling places. Common Cause continues to recruit and train volunteers while working year-round with partners and election administrators to ensure voters are able to make their voices heard on Election Day.” WI

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PRINCE GEORGE'S COUNTY Baker Proposes Final Budget as Prince George’s Executive

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Prince George’s County Executive Rushern L. Baker III admitted he tried to keep his emotions in check last week when he proposed the fiscal 2019 budget. The 59-year-old lawmaker, whose two-term, eight-year tenure expires in December because of term limits, will have the County Council review a $4 billion spending plan which offers additional money for education and public safety. “I’ve been talking with the cabinet, to the County Council and I’ve been [emotional] … about our journey here,” Baker said. “We talked about the fights with each other over proposals. If I talk long enough, I’ll start crying.”

Although the budget projects a less than $10 million deficit, Baker pointed out that he originally inherited a deficit of more than $125 million when he took office eight years ago. Additionally, his 2019 proposal doesn’t call for a tax increase. “The one good thing we are not working with a major deficit like we’ve over the last several years,” said County Councilman Obie Patterson (D-District 8) of Fort Washington. Patterson, one of three council members who will work on their last budget because of term limits, said he’s pleased schools would receive an increase in funding. The budget Baker presented March 14 highlights the biggest investment: more than $2 billion in education, a nearly 4 percent increase from the current budget.

Some of the items would pay for construction projects at Suitland High School, replacement of William Wirt Middle School and expansion of pre-K programs. Baker has ensured the public schools received more money, but some controversies have ensued such as an audit targeting grade inflation and high absenteeism among the past two graduating classes. Three school board members presented allegations of high-ranking school officials receiving raises and requested Baker look into it. An internal audit of the allegations is underway. “I know we have giving a lot of money to schools and I’m OK with that, but I want to see a little more accountability,” Patterson said. “I want to see some more checks and balances.” The budget also earmarked $754 million for public safety — a nearly 7 percent increase from this fiscal year — to add 125 more police officers, a new fire station in Oxon Hill and two new positions in the sheriff’s office to support its domestic violence unit. Residents voted in 2016 to expand the council from nine to 11 for two at-large seats, but the expansion could cost more than $2 million to pay for council salaries, their staff, furniture and supplies. Although council approved the measure before the question to increase council went to the voters, Patterson said it would’ve been to eliminate two of the nine council districts and make two of the seats at-large to represent the entire

5Prince George’s County Executive Rushern L. Baker III presents his final budget proposal as executive at the county administration building in Upper Marlboro on March 14. /Photo by Demetrious Kinney

county. Baker said various jurisdictions such as Montgomery County have at-large positions to help present views for the entire county, such as economic development. “What the voters saw and what I saw is you need council members to have a county-wide perspective,” he said. “Having somebody with those county-wide perspectives are good for us.” A new program Baker introduced to help those with dementia, titled “Safe Return,” would be administered by the county’s Department of Health, Human Services and Education. Funding would be used to provide GPS bracelets for dementia sufferers to wear on their wrists. If they wander off from a home,

D.C. Sniper’s Ex-Wife Advocates for Domestic Violence Survivors By William J. Ford WI Staff Writer @jabariwill

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Before D.C. sniper John Allen Muhammad terrorized the region more than 15 years ago with a shooting spree resulted in the deaths of 10 people, he verbally and mentally abused his ex-wife, Mildred. Mildred Muhammad, 58, who has since helped domestic violence survivors in Prince George’s County, the Washington metropolitan area and nationwide, will next take her cause to China as one of 14 American women and six authors chosen to participate in the “Give Voice to Women through the Arts” program for the World Academy for the Future of Women at Sias International University. During her time in China from March 24 to April 24, Muhammad will tell her story at the Beijing Embassy on March 30. “Domestic violence doesn’t have

a gender, doesn’t have a race, doesn’t have wealth,” said Muhammad, mother of three adult children whose ex-husband served in the Army. “I don’t put labels on it because it affects everybody.” John Allen Muhammad was convicted of murder and died of lethal injection in 2009. Although Muhammad shared her story in five memoirs and books, she pursues to aid others on how she survived after her ex-husband and his accomplice, then-17-year-old Lee Boyd Malvo, was captured. Malvo was sentenced to life in prison. Muhammad, an award-winning public speaker and consultant with Office on Victims of Crimes, said during an interview Friday that she lost “so-called” friends who didn’t believe she was being abused because she bore no physical scars and her husband being physically attractive. “I was told, ‘John is good-looking. What makes you so special?’ I don’t want to be that special to know he

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was going to eventually kill me,” she said. In her memoir published last year, “I’m Still Standing: Crawling out of the Darkness Into the Light,” 10 daily affirmations on cards are placed in the book. One of the quotes: “Release your faith, knowing with assurance, that ALL circumstances will work in your favor today.” She advices readers to say them daily, especially with domestic situations becoming deadlier. “Children are now getting killed,” she said. “We need to get a handle on this. It is getting worse.” According to the Maryland Network Against Domestic Violence, Prince George’s led the state with 55 deaths between July 2012 to July 2017. Muhammad said county officials can do more by frequently promoting 211 to assist those in domestic situations. The county’s proposed $4 billion fiscal 2019 budget allocates two new positions in the Sheriff’s Office to

or health care facility, the police would be able to track the person’s location. Betty Hager Francis, who heads the department, said funding would provide families with case management, respite care and other resources. “The memory impairment doesn’t necessarily mean they can’t get around … and they get around fast,” she said. “Having this tracker on will be able for the police to find them quickly. We want to work with families because they really need some assistance.” The budget will be passed along to the county council to review, with a June 1 target date for approval. WI assist in domestic violence intervention. According to the budget, the sheriff’s department is projected to respond to 5,722 domestic violence calls via 911, an increase from nearly 5,500. At a March 8 domestic violence town hall discussion at Southern Friendship Missionary Baptist Church in Temple Hills, Muhammad said the county and nonprofit organizations should work on partnerships to use domestic violence survivors to speak through public service announcements (PSAs). The conversation focused on a group of Black women who formed a coalition to combat domestic violence, but also how nonprofit groups can unite and apply for grants to the county. “We are seeing all this money spent, but nothing on marketing and outreach,” said Sandy Pruitt, executive director of People for Change Coalition, who also led the domestic violence event. “[Muhammad] would be a good face to talk about [domestic violence]. She really cares.” WI

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Educators, Advocates Push for Casino Funding By William J. Ford WI Staff Writer @jabariwill

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5 Educators, students and advocates rally in Annapolis on March 19 to demand lawmakers pass legislation that ensures more casino money gets used toward education. /Photo by Demetrious B. Kinney

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ANNAPOLIS — Equipped with signs, cowbells and red “Fix the Fund” paraphernalia, hundreds of educators rallied Monday to demand lawmakers ensure casino revenue enhances education. The bills — sponsored by state Sen. Joan Carter Conway and Delegate Maggie McIntosh, two Baltimore City lawmakers — would require voters to decide on a constitutional amendment in the November election. The legislation from Conway and McIntosh would also ensure casino money would increase education and exceed beyond the state formula. “We are going to fix the fund!” Conway said while shaking a red cowbell. After the rally ended, Conway’s legislation unanimously passed in the Senate and will be sent to the House. McIntosh’s bill remains under review by her House colleagues. Monday also marked “Crossover Day,” a self-imposed deadline for lawmakers to approve bills in the House and Senate and send them to the respective chamber for approval, with the reasoning that meeting the deadline allows a better chance for any legislation to be signed by the governor. Although casino money has been generated and placed into an Education Trust Fund, officials and even Gov. Larry Hogan have said funds previously approved in 2008 and 2012 didn’t ensure the money would be used for other purposes. Hogan, who was elected in 2014, presented similar “lockbox” legislation last month and a $4.4 billion spending plan on education for the next decade. However, his proposal came without a referendum. To ensure lawmakers approve the measure before the session ends April 9, they marched, shook cowbells and yelled “Fix the Fund” around the State House. “The greatest achievement of any protest, or assembly like this is to mobilize and organize people around an idea,” said Arun Puracken, a social studies teacher at Accokeek Academy. “All too

often, people that make decisions for public education only care about their own interests and they have no stake.” Puracken, a Prince George’s school board candidate who resides in Accokeek, said the additional revenue would help underserved schools receive updated technology and hire additional personnel to teach special academic programs. Some school systems such as Prince George’s have high-ranking officials who make too much money, he said, which has angered some parents and residents. Allegations surfaced last month that several school officials received pay raises of at least 10 percent without the full school board’s knowledge. Three school board members said in a letter the approval either came from schools CEO Kevin Maxwell or one of his top subordinates. Teachers’ union President Theresa Mitchell Dudley acknowledged a contract for raises was approved by the school system, but teachers are at least three steps behind other jurisdictions. Steps are salary increases for educators based on experience and longevity in a school system. Meanwhile, lawmakers in the House unanimously approved Friday for the Prince George’s school board to select a vice chair among those who are elected members. Also, a three-fifths vote, or eight of the 14 members, would allow them “to take an action that is contrary to an action of the chief executive officer,” according to the legislation. A high school student serves on the board, but she’s chosen by a regional Student Government Association and doesn’t vote on the budget, school closings and personnel matters. However, some wanted the school board to approve the board’s chair, select a schools chief and make the entire board an all-elected body. Dudley called the proposed legislation now set for Senate review “weak.” “If that’s all they’re going to do, I promise you [Prince George’s County Educator’s Association] will run a referendum to get it change,” she said. “That bill doesn’t do anything to change the structure of our school system.” WI

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council will review and debate Leggett’s spending recommendations as well as make changes to the budget before formally approving it, which is expected to happen in May.

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PUBLIC SCHOOLS FIND LEAD IN DRINKING WATER

Elevated levels of lead in drinking water have surfaced in more than half of all Montgomery County Public Schools. The district has released results from the first batch of tests of the 205 schools in the county, and so far 12 of the first 21 schools tested have been shown to have lead

levels higher than the 20 parts per billion mandated by the Environmental Protection Agency, WTOP reported. Eight of the 12 offending schools are elementary schools: Gaithersburg, New Hampshire Estates, Pine Crest, Rock View, Rolling Terrace, Strathmore, Summit Hall and Viers Mill. Other schools found to have high lead levels so far are Eastern Parkland and Sligo middle schools and Northwood High School. The testing reportedly began

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in February and came in response to a Maryland law that requires all schools be tested for lead in their water by July 1. More information on testing results will be posted on the schools system’s website.

LEGGETT DELIVERS FINAL BUDGET

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County Executive Isaiah Leggett has proposed his final budget before his term ends in December. Leggett, who plans to retire once his term finishes, proposed Thursday, March 15 a $5.56 billion operating budget for fiscal 2019. In the budget, the executive covers county spending from July 1 to June 30, 2019, and holds the line on property taxes. In his speech, Leggett told the County Council that although the property tax rate will drop by about 2 cents to remain within the county’s charter limit, rising assessment rates will increase the average residential tax bill by about $27 for the year. Leggett’s budget also includes about $2.59 billion for Montgomery County Public Schools, which is what the county’s Board of Education reportedly requested. Over the next two months, the

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Survey Shows Current Business Trends By Sarafina Wright WI Staff Writer More than one-third of small businesses do not have a website, according to the fourth annual Small Business Survey conducted by Clutch, a B2B research firm. One in five small businesses are selectively using social media instead of a website in an effort to engage customers, the survey found. Small businesses consider cost a bigger concern than the potential repercussions of not having a website. Clutch found that social media platforms such as Facebook and Instagram attract small businesses by cultivating a highly engaged user base. However, relying solely on social media may be a precarious business strategy.

“Whenever you put all of your eggs into someone else’s basket, it’s risky,” said Judd Mercer, creative director of Elevated Third, a web development firm. “If Facebook changes their algorithm, there’s nothing you can do.” Facebook recently announced plans to begin prioritizing posts from family and friends over posts from brands, potentially increasing the risk for businesses using social media in lieu of a website As a result, websites are projected to regain importance among businesses — as long as cost is not considered an obstacle, according to Clutch. More than a quarter of small businesses surveyed say cost is a key factor that prevents them from having a website. However, nearly one-third of small businesses with websites report

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spending $500 or less. Businesses that do have websites are moving en masse to mobile friendly ones, the survey found. Over 90 percent of respondents said their company websites will be optimized for viewing on mobile devices

by the end of this year. In addition to the 81 percent of company websites that are already optimized for mobile, an additional 13 percent say they plan to do the same in 2018. “You don’t necessarily need

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5Washington Informer Publisher Denise Rolark Barnes discusses educational outcomes for D.C. public school students as DNA Educational Solutions and Support CEO Dr. Robert L. Kirton Jr., looks on, during a breakfast session hosted by the NNPA ESSA Public Awareness Campaign, for Black Press Week in Washington, D.C. (Mark Mahoney/NNPA)

Educators and education experts discussed parental engagement, equity in education and teacher diversity during a special breakfast session for the NNPA’s Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) Public Awareness Campaign in D.C. The session took place during the National Newspaper Publishers Association’s (NNPA) Black Press Week, an annual celebration of the relevance and lasting legacy of Black publishers.

Panelists included Washington Informer Publisher Denise Rolark Barnes; DNA Educational Solutions and Support CEO Robert L. Kirton Jr.; NAACP Washington Bureau Chief Hilary O. Shelton; Prince George’s County School Board Member Curtis Valentine; and Dr. Lannette Woodruff, an ESSA (Every Student Succeeds Act) taskforce member for the Office of the State Superintendent of Education in D.C. Elizabeth Primas, project manager for the NNPA’s ESSA public awareness campaign, served as moderator for the session, titled

“Striving for African American Excellence in Public Education: The Role of the Black Press” at the Dupont Circle Hotel in Washington, D.C. on Friday, March 16. “I’m pretty fired up about education,” Rolark Barnes said of the current state of education in the Black community. “As we celebrate 191 years of the Black Press in America, it’s important to remember that the education of Black people is rooted in the Black Press and the Black Church.” For the full version of this story, go to washingtoninformer.com or blackpressusa.com. WI

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5Political analyst Donna Brazile delivered the keynote address on “The State of the Black Press in 2018” at the National Press Club in Washington, D.C., during the NNPA’s annual Black Press Week. (Freddie Allen/AMG/NNPA)

Political analyst and author Donna Brazile delivered a stirring address about the “State of the Black Press in 2018” at the National Press Club in D.C., capping off the NNPA’s annual Black Press Week. Brazile, the veteran political strategist and former chair of the Democratic National Committee, said that the Black Press is the “pulse of the community.” “You are carving out stories that the mainstream [media]

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Pepco Reminds Customers of Cash Grants to Help with Energy Bills Employees advocate for continued funding for energy assistance at LIHEAP Action Day Energy assistance is still available in Washington, D.C. and Maryland to help Pepco customers pay for winter energy bills. Through the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP), Pepco customers can receive up to $1,500 in grant support toward their energy bill that they do not have to pay back. Customers must apply during LIHEAP’s open period to ensure they can secure their grant while money is still available. 5(From left-right) Rev. Dr. Amos C. Brown, a student of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and pastor of the Third Baptist Church of San Francisco; Rep. Barbara Lee (D-Calif.); and James Farmer of General Motors received Torch Awards during a Black Press Week ceremony in Washington, D.C. (Freddie Allen/AMG/NNPA)

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Three icons of their respective industries were honored at the NNPA’s annual Torch Awards dinner at The Dupont Circle Hotel in D.C. Rep. Barbara Lee (D-Calif.), James Farmer of General Motors and Rev. Dr. Amos C. Brown, a student of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and pastor of the Third Baptist Church of San Francisco, took home the coveted trophies which are bestowed upon those who demonstrate excellence in their chosen profession or endeavor. This year’s honorees join a legacy of high-achieving, community-serving African Americans. “The San Francisco Sun Reporter gave me a voice,” said Lee

BRAZILE from Page 16 won’t,” she said. “You’ve been at the forefront of change, even before change was en vogue. That’s why I’ve always supported the Black Press.” Brazile said she’s walked in and out of many campaign headquarters with a simple, yet critical question for those seeking political office: “Have you engaged the Black Press?” Brazile, who authored the best-selling “Hacks: The Inside Story of the Break-Ins and Breakdowns that Put Donald

as she accepted her award from NNPA National Chair Dorothy Leavell, NNPA President Benjamin F. Chavis Jr., and NNPA Foundation Chair Amelia Ashley-Ward, the publisher of the Sun Reporter. Farmer, whom Chavis praised as one of the most active advocates of the Black Press, completed more than 50 years of dedicated service to “not only his profession, but to the many organizations he served,” Chavis said. Brown, who also serves as president of the San Francisco branch of the NAACP and was one of eight students who took the only college class ever taught by King, said the Black Press has and remains vital in America. For the full version of this story, go to washingtoninformer.com or blackpressusa.com. WI Trump in the White House,” has devoted her life to working for progressive change, responsible governance and the advancement of all people in a society that’s fair and equitable. “This is another moment in our journey for equality for all,” she said. “[The Black Press] should not be marginalized. You’ve been instrumental and vital, and you understand what’s at stake.” For the full version of this story, go to washingtoninformer.com or blackpressusa.com. WI

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Customers in Washington, D.C. and Maryland can submit LIHEAP applications now to secure their grants. Customers can apply for LIHEAP through Sept. 30, 2018 in Washington, D.C. and June 30, 2018 in Maryland. Washington, D.C. customers can get more information on where to apply for benefits here: https://doee.dc.gov/liheap. Maryland customers should visit: http://www.liheap.us/ maryland-heap/. “We encourage and want to ensure that our customers take advantage of the assistance programs that are offered to assist them in managing their electric bills,” said Donna Cooper, Pepco region president. “Pepco will continue to advocate at LIHEAP Action Day for continued support of this critical program.” To be eligible for a grant, a customer’s annual household income cannot exceed 150 percent of the federal poverty income guidelines. Each state has determined eligibility guidelines based on household size and income. For example, a family of four in Maryland with an annual household income of $43,050 can qualify for help. While in Washington, D.C., a family of four with an annual household income of $57,965 can qualify for help. Homeowners, renters, roomers and subsidized housing tenants may be eligible. Customers do not have to be behind on their bills to receive a grant. Maryland’s eligibility requirements are as follows: • $21,105 - One-person household • $28,420 - Two-person household • $35,735 - Three-person household • $43,050 - Four-person household Washington, D.C.’s eligibility requirements are as follows: • $30,142 - One-person household • $39,416 - Two-person household • $48,691 - Three-person household • $57,965 - Four-person household In addition to LIHEAP, there are many other programs and tips available to help Pepco customers save money and manage their energy costs. Customers can contact Pepco Customer Care at 202833-7500 to ask about Budget Billing or register for My Account, a web-based interactive tool that provides customers with a detailed analysis of their specific electric use and offers ways to save energy and money on their monthly energy bill. Customers can also visit www.pepco.com/Low-Income-Energy-Assistance.aspx to find out more about these offered programs. Pepco will work with customers who may have difficulty paying their energy bill. The company offers payment options, like budget billing, which averages payments over a 12-month period to help customers manage their monthly electricity costs, or flexible payment arrangements that offer individually tailored payment installment plans. Customers who may be struggling to make a payment should contact Pepco as soon as possible at 202-833-7500. To learn more, readers are encouraged to visit The Source, Pepco’s online news room. Find additional information about Pepco by visiting www.pepco.com. Follow us on Facebook at www.facebook. com/pepcoconnect and on Twitter at www.twitter.com/pepcoconnect. Our mobile app is available at www.pepco.com/mobileapp.

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Since being ousted from office last month, former South African President Jacob Zuma faces even more bad news. According to the New York Times, last Friday national prosecutors announced they would reinstate corruption charges against Zuma that had been following the former president for over a decade, including a 1990s case related to a multibillion-dollar arms deal that involved the modernization of South Africa’s military after apartheid. In the announcement, Shaun Abrahams, South Africa’s chief prosecutor, said there were “reasonable prospects of a successful prosecution” of Zuma. Though Zuma was originally indicted in 2007 on 18 charges of corruption, fraud and racketeering, he successfully resurrected his bid for the presidency after the chief prosecutor dropped the charges against him in 2009, accusing his own officials of political interference. But in 2016, South Africa’s High Court ruled the prosecutor’s decision to set aside the charges was “irrational,” a ruling upheld by the Supreme Court last year.

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HEALTH African Americans Face Higher Risk of Kidney Disease, Report Says By Stacy M. Brown WI Senior Writer The National Kidney Foundation has found that because of high rates of diabetes, high blood pressure and heart disease, African Americans have an increased risk of developing kidney failure. Foundation officials said African Americans need to be aware of these risk factors and visit their doctor or clinic regularly to check their blood sugar, blood pressure,

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urine protein and kidney function. Tests reveal that African Americans suffer from kidney failure at a significantly higher rate than whites — more than 3 times higher. African Americans constitute more than 35 percent of all patients in the U.S. receiving dialysis for kidney failure, but only represent 13.2 percent of the overall U.S. population. Diabetes is the leading cause of kidney failure in African Americans, who are twice as likely to be

diagnosed with diabetes as whites. Also, African Americans over 20 years of age are living with either diagnosed or undiagnosed diabetes. The most common type of diabetes in African Americans is Type 2 diabetes, foundation officials said. The risk factors for this type of diabetes include: family history, impaired glucose tolerance, diabetes during pregnancy, hyperinsulinemia and insulin resistance, obesity and physical inactivity. Further, African Americans with diabetes are more likely to develop complications of diabetes and to have greater disability from these complications than whites and African Americans are also more likely to develop serious complications such as heart disease and strokes. High blood pressure is the second leading cause of kidney failure among African Americans, and remains the leading cause of death due to its link with heart attacks and strokes, according to the foundation. “The homes of urban African Americans with risk factors for chronic kidney disease were often lacking either the foods or needed appliances for preparing [appropriate] meals,” said Dr. Deidra Crews, an associate professor of medicine

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5 African Americans constitute more than 35 percent of all patients in the U.S. receiving dialysis for kidney failure. /Courtesy of Baltimore.gov at Johns Hopkins School of Medicine who studies the disparity. “Interventions to improve the dietary quality of this high-risk group should consider these factors.” Crews told reporters that she’s looking at whether improving eating habits can help address the differences. Reportedly, people who eat diets rich in meat, cheese, eggs and other animal-based foods tend to have a higher acid load in their bodies that some research has shown can injure the kidney. Fruits and vegetables have more alkaline qualities. Crews is a principal investigator of a study that is trying to determine if eating meals high in fruits, vegetables, nuts, beans and lean meats can protect the kidneys and reduce kidney damage. As part of the study, called the 5+ Nuts & Beans for Kidneys, participants will get free healthy groceries from ShopRite supermarket. The study is sponsored by Johns Hopkins University in collaboration with the National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities. This study, which targets low-income East Baltimore residents who have high blood pressure and early kidney damage, will test the effectiveness of dietary advice delivered by a study coach and assistance with weekly online ordering of $30 worth of potassium-rich foods delivered by a local grocer to a

community location for reducing urinary albumin excretion among African Americans with hypertension and chronic kidney disease. Participants will be recruited from primary care clinics in Baltimore. Approximately 150 African-American adults diagnosed with hypertension and with mild/ moderate chronic kidney disease based on the presence of albuminuria will be randomly assigned to one of two arms for 12 months. There are two phases of the study. In Phase 1 (months 1-4), one study arm will consist of minimal guidance from the study team and a weekly allowance of $30 to purchase food and drinks of their choosing from a local grocer. During Phase 1, the second arm of the study will receive dietary guidance from the study coach and assistance with ordering and purchasing $30 worth of high-potassium foods each week from the same local grocer. In Phase 2 (months 5-12) neither study arm will receive a food allowance; however, the second arm will receive telephonic visits and dietary advice from the study coach. “People who live in poverty have less healthy dietary patterns and their dietary patterns could influence the rate of kidney disease,” said Crews, who is also the medical school’s associate vice chair for diversity and inclusion. WI

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EDUCATION New Academy Opens Door for Infrastructure Careers By Dorothy Rowley WI Staff Writer Six months after signing an agreement to formally launch the DC Infrastructure Academy, Mayor Muriel Bowser officiated its grand opening and inaugural career fair — the result of a partnership between the city government, the University of the District of Columbia and several private sector partners. Enrollees screened and recruited by the Department of Employment Services-operated Academy, located in the city’s Anacostia community, will get hands-on training and experience, as well as a bird’s-eye view of what makes D.C. tick. The program aims to provide high-quality, specialized trainings and workforce development programs in fields including auto mechanics, energy, utilities, safety and solar panel installation, as well as opportunities to obtain commercial driver’s licenses. The program length varies, but usually runs between four to 12 weeks. “The DC Infrastructure Academy is a pathway to the middle class,” said Bowser, who was joined at the March 12 opening by City Administrator Rashad Young; Bill Von Hoene Jr., Exelon senior executive vice president and chief strategy officer; David Velazquez, Pepco president and CEO; and Adrian Chapman, Washington Gas president and chief operating officer. “As the infrastructure industry continues to grow, we want D.C. residents to be first in line for these high-paying jobs,” said Bowser, who proposed plans for the academy in her 2017 State of the District address. “Through [the academy], we will ensure that more Washingtonians have the skills and knowledge they need to secure a career in a wide range of growing fields, from utility and transportation to operations and green technologies.” Envisioned by some as a “posthigh school training program” for D.C. residents 18 and older, the

academy’s goal aligns with Bowser’s efforts to reduce unemployment to less than 10 percent in all eight wards, particularly Wards 7 and 8, where rates are highest. Construction currently taking place on the $441 million Frederick Douglas Memorial Bridge, which connects Wards 6 and 8, is one of the projects for which academy enrollees can begin posturing for employment. According to the Alliance for American Manufacturing, infrastructure training projects such as the academy not only serve as gateways to economic stability, but also foster racial equality by improving the financial viability of many of the country’s most disadvantaged and vulnerable citizens. While funding remains uncertain for President Donald Trump’s $1.5 trillion infrastructure plan, many cities such as D.C. with a dearth of skilled construction labor have opted to create their own such initiatives, rather than waiting on traditional efforts to produce much-needed workers. With infrastructure distinguished as one of the fastest-growing industries in the nation, the academy — modeled after similar, successful initiatives in Chicago, Philadelphia and Georgia — is being funded by Bowser’s $16.75 million commitment in the District’s capital budget, and a $5.2 million contribution to workforce development programs provided by the 2016 Exelon-Pepco merger. In addition, Pepco and Washington Gas have agreed over the next five years of the academy’s operation to provide $500,000 each in cash contributions, donated human resources, equipment and other inkind materials and services. “The Infrastructure Academy represents a strong public-private partnership, and we thank Mayor Bowser for her leadership in this program that will open doors of opportunity for so many people,” Von Hoene said. “Workforce development is a key priority for Exelon and Pepco, which is why we have committed

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[millions of dollars] to job creation and training in Washington, D.C., which will strengthen the entire community.” In 2017 — a year after half of D.C.’s open infrastructure jobs went unfilled — Bowser launched Solar Works DC, a job-training program that installs cost-saving solar energy systems on the homes of low income residents, and the DC Quick Path to Energy program, which connects residents to employment in the utilities industry. Of the 2,231 job openings D.C.’s infrastructure sector last year, only 1,246 hires were made, despite the industry’s average wage being $48.75 an hour. To that end, projections now call for the District’s infrastructure sector to increase by 11 percent by 2012, and by nearly 20 percent some 15 years later. Unique Morris-Hughes, interim director of the Department of Employment Services, said that with Bowser’s historic investment and support, the academy will mark the first infrastructure training and workforce development hub in D.C. “We have combined a series of unique trainings under one roof to prepare District residents for jobs in the rapidly growing infrastructure industry, which has been deemed a high-demand industry by the DC Workforce Investment Council,”

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prospects question on the company’s offering of career opportunities at the D.C. infrastructure Academy after the ribbon cutting ceremony of the new facility in Southeast on Monday, March 12. /Photo by Shevry Lassiter said Morris-Hughes, noting that on opening day, Metro conducted more than 40 onsite interviews at the academy. Morris-Hughes added that UDC, as strategic partner, has also played a key role in the development of the academy and implementation of programs such as Quick Path to

Energy. “UDC will continue to serve as a partner by providing training and education services to our participants at the Infrastructure Academy,” she said. Calls for comment to Ward 8 Council member Trayon White were not returned. WI

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By Ra-Jah S. Kelly WI Contributing Writer @ra_jahdc Kayden Wilkins, a 5thgrade student at Melwood Elementary School in Prince George’s County, was crowned champion of the county’s 2018 spelling bee presented by the Washington Informer Charities on Friday, March 17. Kayden joined 5ththrough 8th-grade students representing 33 schools across the county on the stage at the Clarice Performing Arts Center at the University of Maryland, College Park campus and vied for the opportunity to represent the county in the National Scripps Spelling Bee in June at National Harbor. Pronouncer Dave Zahren, a television instructional specialist with Prince George’s County Public Schools, offered each word, along with its definition, word origin and usage, to the nervous spellers, who went eight rounds before the final word was spelled correctly. “I am so proud of all of you,” Prince George’s County Executive Rushern Baker told the students. After sitting through the first round, Baker wished them well. This was the first year that 5th-graders were included in the bee, said Chauka Reed, the bee’s coordinator. Fifth-grader Andre Stewart of Bowie Montessori Children’s House was excited by

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boro is winner of the 2018 Prince George’s County Spelling Bee held at the Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center on the campus of Maryland University in College Park on March 16 will represent the County at the Scripps National Spelling Bee at the Gaylord National Resort and Conference Center on May 31. /Photo by Shevry Lassiter

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his opportunity to compete. “My grandmother and my family gave me the motivation to compete,” Stewart said. This also marked the third year of the Washington Informer Charities’ sponsorship of the bee in Prince George’s County following the sale of the former sponsor, the Prince George’s County Gazette. “We are excited to see so many parents and supporters of Prince George’s County’s top spellers here with us tonight,” said Denise Rolark Barnes, publisher of

5 The 2018 Prince George’s County Spelling Bee winner, Kayden Wilkins is joined on

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The Washington Informer and president of Washington Informer Charities. “Your presence helps to encourage these students who are already winners because they competed and won in their respective schools.” Rolark Barnes commended Reed as “a committed, hardworking and dedicated proponent of the spelling bee and a strong advocate for the children enrolled in the Prince George’s County Schools.” The auditorium was filled with spelling coaches, family members

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and sponsors including Tracye Funn of Washington Gas, Apera Nwora of AltaGas, Vic Samuels of Educational Systems Federal Credit Union and Toni Lewis of FAME. Other sponsors and partners included Toyota, Southwest Airlines, Comcast, Giant, Safeway Foundation, Merriam-Webster, Washington National, Six Flags, Champion Trophies, Silver Spring Signarama, the Baysox and The Clarice. “Education is so important today and to find avenues and opportunities for young people

to learn in a fun, innovative and meaningful way is a wonderful thing,” Funn said. “We applaud The Informer for having been the longtime sponsor of the event which we have been a supporter of for many years.” When Kayden approached the mic to spell his winning word “cambio,” he exemplified maturity and confidence beyond his young years. Zaryn announced him the

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BEE from Page 22 champion and in a flash, his his younger brother raced to the stage to give him a huge hug. Ron Burke, advertising and marketing director for The Washington Informer, proudly presented four roundtrip tickets to any destination Southwest Airlines flies to the firstplace winner and his family. Kayden’s mother and father told the audience that their son’s success comes from his love for books with began when he was in kindergarten. “We are very proud of him,” they said. Three contestants finished in a tie for second place after seven rounds. They are: Inioluwa Olaniyan, 7th grade, Judith P. Hoyer Montessori School; Alyssa Burgos, 7th grade, Holy Redeemer School; and Olivia Allen, 8th grade, St. Mary’s of the Mills School. In addition to a bee-themed gift basket provided by Educational Systems Federal Credit Union, the participants will meet again at the Washington Nationals-Colorado Rockies game on April 14 where the winners will be honored on the field at home plate prior to the game. WI

5 The 2018 Prince George’s County Spelling Bee participants join the winner, Kayden Wilkins on stage at the Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center on the campus of Maryland University in College Park on March 16. /Photo by Shevry Lassiter

4 The 2018 Prince George’s County Spelling Bee moderator/pronouncer David Zahren and Bee coordinator Chauka Reid stand with the winner, Kayden Wilkins, and display their Southwest airline certificates received at the Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center on the campus of Maryland University in College Park on March 16. /Photo by Shevry Lassiter 6 The 2018 Prince George’s County Spelling Bee judges (L-R) Jeff Lyles, Joan McHale, and Helen Knowles with Moderator David Zahren at the Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center on the campus of Maryland University in College Park on March 16. /Photo by Shevry Lassiter

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AMAZON from Page 1 Many have assumed D.C. would be a front-runner since Amazon selected three cities from the area for the list of 20. Amazon has promised the second headquarters will be just as big as the original. “It will be a full equal to our current campus in Seattle,” Amazon said on its website. “In addition to Amazon’s direct hiring and investment, construction and ongoing operation of Amazon HQ2 is expected to create tens of thousands of additional jobs and tens of billions of dollars in additional investment in the surrounding community.” Completing the top 10 was Denver, Colorado, Los Angeles and Phila-

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delphia. The only city on the list outside of the United States is Toronto. Amazon officials are currently touring the cities to hear pitches. The company is expected to make a final decision before the end of the year, Newsweek reported. Still, Time noted that Amazon founder and CEO Jeff Bezos “obviously loves Washington, D.C.” Bezos, the world’s richest man with a net worth of more than $112 billion, owns The Washington Post and he recently purchased a 27,000-squarefoot former museum in the District as a second home. Amazon’s original headquarters is in Seattle. Northern Virginia, Maryland and D.C. are among the 20 finalists Amazon named for its HQ2 develop-

ment which is scheduled to begin in earnest once a winner is picked. Time noted that oddsmakers had previously named Atlanta or Boston as having the best chances of winding up as host to Amazon’s second headquarters. However, the District has always been “right in the mix of favorites,” the magazine said. What more, Atlanta may have had its chances of landing HQ2 hurt badly this month when the Georgia legislature removed a tax exemption for Delta Airlines as retaliation for the airline’s decision to end a discount program for NRA members. Georgia has also passed legislation recently that critics say will discriminate against same-sex couples who want to

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adopt children or be foster parents. Experts say that Amazon has a generally progressive corporate culture, and that Amazon and Bezos have taken stances on social issues in the past, according to Time. In turn, Atlanta’s odds to be picked by Amazon have been damaged by the state’s recent moves. “Georgia has really hurt their Amazon bids in recent weeks,” Nathan Jensen, a government professor at the University of Texas at Austin, said on CNN. Another indication the D.C. area is emerging as the HQ2 front-runner is that Amazon employees are apparently paying more attention to this part of the country, according to Time and multiple other reports. The local news site ARLNow.com,

which focuses on Arlington Country, Virginia, noted that a story it published in December about an environmental award given to the county surprisingly surfaced as one of its most-viewed posts during a week in mid-February. And the vast majority of web traffic stemmed from an internal Amazon.com link page about the search for HQ2. “Amazon is working with each HQ2 candidate city to dive deeper on their proposals and share additional information about the company’s plans,” the company said in a statement. “We’re excited to visit each location and talk about how HQ2 could benefit our employees and the local community.” WI

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Four men for whom D.C. Councilmember Trayon White has expressed high esteem and often quotes in speeches or while kicking it with young people in his beloved Ward 8 include Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Nelson Mandela, Marion Barry and William O. Lockridge. When White was in high school, he wrote an article for this publication about the influence Dr. King had on his young life. He studied Dr. King and learned that the civil rights leader was a well-educated man of faith who stayed in constant study. He admired him for speaking truth to power, just like the other men who inspired him over the years. He has expressed a deeper understanding of Nelson Mandela, who was imprisoned for 27 years on conspiracy charges brought against him for challenging the racist apartheid system in South Africa. White often quotes Mandela in his speeches to his constituents in Ward Eight as a way of teaching about leadership. And then there’s his predecessor on the school board, William O. Lockridge, who was known for challenging his colleagues and other local leaders for reinforcing the inequities in public education funding and resources for the students attending Ward 8 schools – a problem that still exists today. White was often counseled by Lockridge before his untimely death in 2011, and he stays connected to people in Ward 8 much like he observed Lockridge did during his tenure on the school board. Lastly, Mayor for Life and former Ward 8 Council member Marion Barry, whose seat White now holds, is often referred to as one of Barry’s protégés, who is credited for speaking out on behalf of the District’s poorest residents. White reminds folks that he is not Marion Barry but he believes his calling is to do what Barry did for the least of these and more. It is unquestionable that White reads, studies history and tests his interpretation of ideas on his followers. And, as we saw recently and he was forced to realize, his assumptions are not always correct. In fact, some may consider them ludicrous. What White espoused last week in a recent social media post and in a meeting with city leaders about who controls the climate, insulted many and raised questions about his possible anti-Semitic views. Former supporters, including several of his colleagues on the DC City Council and others, hit him back across his knees after which White has fallen to ask for forgiveness. White is a vociferous reader but his views may come from questionable and controversial sources. Until his views are shared, they will go unchallenged. White called this a great learning lesson for him. And we suggest that it’s only the beginning of a lifetime of experiences he will have learning about history, culture, politics, race and identity. We commend him for being a life-long learner. However, we strongly encourage him to learn the even greater lesson of discernment.

Bozzuto Protests Should Continue in Force Washington D.C. continues to experience surging business development, new construction projects and the increase of younger Americans moving to the District with more disposable income. The city’s coffers have also risen after years of ledgers with figures in the red. And under the current administration, there’s been a concerted effort to arm more District residents with the education and training that would facilitate a smooth transition into the ranks of the middle class. But many Washingtonians, particularly those who live east of the river, say they’ve been forgotten, abandoned and feel like they’re being forced out of their beloved city due to gentrification and its lingering impact. And for the most part, they’re right. That’s why we affirm the efforts of community leaders in Southeast who recently fueled a two-day protest of the Bozzuto construction company, specifically their Maple WWW.WASHINGTONINFORMER.COM

TO THE EDITOR Hats off to SEED Students I was so happy to see The Washington Informer recognize the accomplishments our young people in Sarafina Wright’s “Teens from SEED in Southeast Honored for Writing,” in the March 15 issue. The article about the four young ladies from the Southeast school being honored for their writing skills at the prestigious Scholastic Art and Writing Awards and getting scholarships from the Edward P. Jones Scholarship Fund was a refreshing piece of news about our children. We see so much about what they are not doing right and a positive story about our children competing and excelling in academics is a breath of fresh air. I hope they keep up the great work! Eric Butler Washington, D.C.

View Flats development project, that led to a half-day shutdown deemed necessary by the construction company’s officials. Residents want several concessions including a citywide moratorium on all development and are seeking promises to halt depopulation, inequitable development and gentrification. But what they want, and need, more than anything else, are training programs that lead to well-paying jobs and work opportunities, like the Bozzuto project, in their own ward. Ward 8 Council member Tray-

Gun Violence is a D.C. Issue, Too I am writing in response to the editor’s column, “The World According to Dominic,” in the March 15 issue addressing gun violence against children. It is tragic to see so many young people lose their lives to guns, but I’m wondering where urban cities fit into this conversation about guns. Though children in D.C. are also victims of gun violence, I haven’t see much conversation about where we fit into all of this. More needs to be done here to address our issues with neighborhood gun violence that affects our young children, even if it does not fit into the narrative of mass shootings. Mary Foster Washington, D.C.

on White is among those who stood at the front of the protest lines and remain critical of the efforts from the mayor’s office to assist the struggling ward 8 residents, many of whom remain unemployed or under-employed – disproportionately so as compared to those who live in the city’s other wards. It’s bad enough to desperately want to find work and be unable to do so. It’s equally frustrating when one participates in highly-touted job training programs only to discover that the skills they’ve acquired still aren’t

enough to help them secure gainful employment. It’s understandable, therefore, why protests and criticism continue against bigname companies like Bozzuto who are making millions on District projects but who allegedly employ only a dismal few, if any, of the men and women who reside in the communities where Bozzuto’s construction projects are underway. Residents vow that recent protests leading to temporary shutdowns are just the beginning. We offer our support to their worthy cause. WI

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OPINIONS/EDITORIALS Guest Columnist

By Charlene Crowell

DeVos Gets Pushback on Preempt of Consumer Protection

Beginning with a controversial nomination that ended in a tie-breaking Senate confirmation vote and continuing throughout her tenure as education secretary, Betsy DeVos has faced unceasing criticism. While administration officials would be inclined to give her the benefit of the doubt, many across the country would argue that she is not serving the public’s interests. A recent interview on CBS’ “60

Minutes” provided an opportunity to address the nonstop criticism before a national audience. Instead, it prompted a new wave of critiques from viewers and news outlets alike. More important than these recent headlines, however, is the department’s attempt to stop states from holding student loan servicers and collectors accountable. Claiming that state consumer protection laws “undermine” federal regulator requirements, a non-binding memo is yet another assault on the 44 million Americans who together struggle with a still-growing $1.5 trillion in student debt.

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It was about this time last year that DeVos withdrew three memos that would have required loan servicers, in their renegotiated contracts, to provide more intensive “high touch” servicing for borrowers threatened with default. Then late in the summer of 2017, she withdrew inter-agency working agreements between the Department and the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) commonly known as Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs). Prior to her joining the Education Department, these same MOUs led to a series of major enforcement actions against for-profit

colleges like Corinthian and ITT Tech, as well as the nation’s largest student loan servicer, Navient. With rollbacks in oversight and enforcement, the Education Secretary must think the department is doing a great job serving student loan borrowers that states should just butt out. A new departmental memo claims as much. In response, Massachusetts Attorney General Martha Healey, who filed a lawsuit earlier this month that alleged overcharges to students by the Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency was just as direct as she was quick to speak up.

“Secretary DeVos can write as many love letters to the loan servicing industry as she wants, I won’t be shutting down my investigations or stand by while these companies rip off students and families,” Healey said in a statement to The Intercept. “The last thing we need is to give this industry a free pass while a million students a year are defaulting on federal loans.” Thank goodness for state AGs like Healey. Federal enforcement of consumer protection is currently at a real low.

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By Nate Bowling

Students of Color Need to See More People of Color

I spent most of my first year of grad school sitting in the back row of class with my hood up. There were nearly 40 of us in the cohort. Two were Black. My hoodie was an act of silent dissent. Today, I completely understand when my students want to do the same, even with me in front of the room. Academia and public schools are spaces where

people of color often feel underrepresented, unwelcome and unheard. From third grade through high school, I was a student in a series of neighborhood public schools. Afterward, I went to community college and then on to a public liberal arts college where I earned my bachelor’s and eventually my master’s degree. Each phase in my educational journey shared two characteristics: 1. The further I progressed, the fewer Black and brown class-

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mates I had. 2. As I progressed, regardless of the demographics of the student population, the faculty and administrators were uniformly nearly all White. That needs to change. An organization I am part of, the National Network of State Teachers of the Year, recently released videos designed to provoke conversations that will lead to this kind of change. Called Courageous Conversations About Race in Schools, the videos pro-

vide an effective starting point for real discussions that should be happening in schools — particularly in colleges and universities — across this country. Research tells us that upwards of 80 percent of U.S. teachers are White. Different research tells us that nearly 80 percent of teachers are female. Obviously, those Venn diagrams overlap in a largely White and female workforce. At the same time, because of higher birth rates among immigrant populations and the

“mysterious phenomenon” of disproportionately high numbers of White children in private schools, the majority of the population of students in public school are students of color, and those numbers are headed even higher, based on enrollment numbers in lower grades. Schools systems need to do a better job of attracting and retaining effective teachers of color. Students of color need to see

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By Austin R. Cooper Jr.

Washington’s Hollow Approach to Africa

Recently, President Trump announced via Twitter that he had fired Rex Tillerson as the U.S. Secretary of State and nominated CIA Director Mike Pompeo to replace him. The decision was made during his first diplomatic trip to Africa, where he traveled to Ethiopia, Chad, Kenya, Djibouti and Nigeria. He cut his trip to Africa by a day under the pretense that his presence was urgently needed in Washington due to developments with North Korea. We now know the real reason for his sudden departure. Adding insult to injury, Secretary

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Tillerson was further humiliated when White House Chief of Staff John Kelly saw fit to announce that the secretary was in the bathroom when he called to encourage him to return to Washington because the president was unhappy. Among the agenda items raised on the trip were trade, good governance and security. Unfortunately, it did not take long for President Trump’s alleged derogatory comments about African nations to be raised. At a press conference with the African Union Commission Chairman Moussa Faki, a journalist asked whether the U.S. should apologize for the president allegedly calling Africa “s---hole countries” during discussions over immigra-

tion, reiterating that the comment “is something that Africa’s still digesting.” Faki took the high road, stating that his meeting with Tillerson focused on areas of cooperation, including the possibility of the U.S. providing financial support for an African Union peacekeeping mission in Somalia. During these challenging times in American foreign policy, it is important that both the Administration and Congress focus on strengthening ties between the United States and Africa, including facilitating reciprocal trade and investment policies. Thankfully, the Hill is taking the lead in shaping U.S. policy for Africa and indeed several organiza-

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tions are encouraging Congress to pass legislative measures that will be mutually beneficial. For example, the Initiative for Global Development (IGD) is on record as urging prompt Senate passage of the African Growth & Opportunity Act (AGOA) and Millennium Challenge Act (MCA) Modernization Act. The legislation was passed by the House on Jan. 17, 2018. AGOA was first passed on May 18, 2000, and signed into law by President Bush. The legislation was subsequently renewed in 2015 through 2025 by the 114th Congress and signed into law by President Obama. The primary purpose of AGOA was to establish a new trade law and investment policy for

sub-Saharan, along with expanding trade benefits to the Caribbean Basin. The AGOA and MCA Modernization Act serves as an extension of AGOA, promoting policies that foster trade and cooperation, while also aiding eligible AGOA partners. In addition, the legislation seeks to create a website which will detail the benefits of the program and provide the Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) greater flexibility with which to facilitate trade by permitting up to two compacts with one country. In addition, the act will strengthen the accountability of the MCC by making the criteria

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By Marian Wright Edelman

Our Children’s Cry: Do Something — Now On March 14, Americans witnessed a remarkable scene as tens of thousands of students across our country walked out of their classrooms to honor the tragic and preventable loss of 17 students and staff members killed at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida, one month earlier and to demand that adults, especially political leaders, take common sense and life saving steps against epidemic gun violence in our nation. Students

from Washington, D.C. and surrounding areas demonstrated outside the White House and marched on the U.S. Capitol to get politicians to protect them. In city after city across our country young people gathered on campuses, held lie-ins on sidewalks, and took to the streets begging adults to do something to help keep them safe and to protect children, not guns. One high school student said she and her friends can no longer stand feeling “hunted” just going to school. Another said she wanted to tell Congress, “We need fewer prayers and more action.”

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What kind of values drive political leaders to think the NRA and guns are of higher value and importance than precious children? I have written in this space far too often about children whose lives and futures have been snuffed out by guns — some as infants. A few weeks after the December 2012 massacre of 20 6- and 7-year-olds and six educators at Sandy Hook Elementary School, I wrote what shamefully still remains true today: “Gun violence saturates our children’s lives and relentlessly threatens them every day. It has romped

through their playgrounds; invaded their birthday parties; terrorized their Head Start classrooms, child care centers and schools; frolicked down the streets they walk to and from school; danced through their school buses; waited at the red light and bus stop; lurked behind trees; run them down on the corner; shot them through their bedroom windows, on their front porches, and in their neighborhoods. Gun violence has taught, entertained, and tantalized them incessantly across television, movie, and video game screens and the Internet. It has snatched away

their parents, aunts, uncles, cousins, brothers, sisters, friends, and teachers; sapped their energy and will to learn; and made them forget about tomorrow. ... “It has nagged and picked at their child and youthful minds and spirits and darkened their dreams, day in and day out, snuffing out the promise and joy of childhood and inflicting them with post-traumatic stress disorders — often chronic. It has caused them recurring nightmares and made them afraid to go outdoors

and information to its national constituency and thus that the Black Press continues to fulfill the declaration: “We wish to plead our own cause.” Since slavery, Black-owned papers have had a finger on the pulse of Blacks’ progress. Like so many of their American small-business counterparts, Black newspaper operations are largely family-owned, often in third or fourth generation of ownership. Today’s Black Press is appreciated as crucial to ethnic progress. One of the principles in

urban commercial corridors, the Black Press are stakeholders where we live. Often property owners and employment sites, Black newspapers are still the mediums for dealing with Blacks’ political debate and and advocacy. To accrue more power, Blacks need come back to the people and medium that fought against segregation, demanded equal rights and helped elect politicians to office. Time to revere the Black Press is

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By William Reed

The Relevancy of the Black Press

“We wish to plead our own cause. Too long have others spoken for us. Too long has the public been deceived by representations.” — Freedom’s Journal Black Americans need to deal with the reality that racism remains a major obstacle to Black progress, as such the Black Press should be considered to be “an American in-

stitution.” In conjunction with the church, the Black Press is a pillar of Black American communities. Since 1827, the Black Press has been The Black Voice in America. Sadly too many millennials know the Black Press and the way that it has chronicled and commented upon events as they have occurred and affected African Americans. First they were businessman pursuing profits, but from inception, the Black Press has been a change agent shining a light on the plight of Blacks and giving them

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the power to write and report their own narratives. “Today the Black Press is more relevant than ever,” says Dorothy R. Leavell, chairman of the National Newspaper Publishers Association (NNPA), a trade association of the more than 200 African-American-owned community newspapers from around the United States. The Black publishers say they comprise a combined readership of 15 million and are into the digital age with an electronic news service to provide real-time news

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By Askia Muhammad

African Film ‘Footprints’ Flourishes

The last time Africa was at the heart of such a huge worldwide harvest of film viewing with Africa at the “root” was in the 1970s when Alex Haley’s “Roots” dominated viewership and cultural conversations for months. Now, it’s “Black Panther,” and in the DMV area, it’s “Black Panther” and much, much more. The “New African Film Festival” just concluded in Silver Spring, Maryland, where 27 films from 20 different African countries were shown over

a two-week span. And dropped right in the midst of that, Howard University’s Cramton Auditorium hosted a standing-room-only screening of a film about Africa as groundbreaking as “Black Panther” — only it is all true. It’s “Footprints of Pan Africanism” by Shirikiana Aina and Haile Gerima, the filmmakers of “Sankofa,” “Through the Door of No Return” and “Teza.” Winner of the Grand Nile Prize at the Luxor African Film Festival, “Footprints of Pan Africanism” gives the viewer a thrilling sense of the “solidarity that existed between Ghanaians and Africans from the diaspora and the power oozing

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from that bond,” according to Hakeem Adam of Dandano magazine. Linking elements of the diaspora is exactly what “Footprints” does. “You are the descendants” of the African soil, Her Excellency Dr. Arikana Chihombori Quao, ambassador to the U.S. from the African Union, told the thousands of viewers. She happily announced that in that regard, the African Union has officially pronounced all Africans living outside the African continent as part of the AU’s “Sixth Region.” The film depicts heroic characters like Kwame Nkrumah, the first president of Ghana, the first

post-colonial African head of state, and his ties to Lincoln University in Pennsylvania where he was an undergraduate student; with the Rt. Hon. Marcus Mosiah Garvey and his Universal Negro Improvement Association and African Communities League; with Tuskegee University founder Booker T. Washington; with Ethiopia’s President Haile Selassie; and with Dr. W.E.B. Du Bois, among others; all giant figures in the 20th Century Black liberation struggle, in this country and on the Continent. “Shirikiana Aina uses her film as a didactic tool to remind the people of the present of what could

have been, or maybe still can be, should the Pan-African bond be given new life,” Adam said. “We tried to show the idea that we can create a way for our children,” Aina told the audience after the rapturous ovation for her film ended. Africans living on the homeland, as well as most ex-patriots, agree that films such as “Footprints” help give Black children and students of all ages “a sense of who are you, where do you come from, and where are you going,” Quao said. The “Roots” film series captured the hearts and souls of Black peo-

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LIFESTYLE Maryland Honors Harriet Tubman at Wyman Park Dell By Stacy M. Brown WI Senior Writer A section of Wyman Park Dell in Baltimore that was once

named after two Confederate generals, will now be known as Harriet Tubman Grove. Baltimore Recreation and Parks officials announced the

change as part of a ceremony that marked the 105th year since the death of the famed abolitionist and Underground Railroad conductor. “This [the renaming of the park] helps bring the community values to important places and helps to weave together the community,” said Baltimore Councilwoman Mary Pat Clarke. “This place is really interesting. Since the statues were removed, it has become a gathering place.” For years, statues of Confederate Gens. Robert E. Lee and Thomas “Stonewall” Jackson stood over the park, and since taking office in 2016, Mayor Catherine Pugh had vowed to have those and other tributes to the Confederacy removed. Last year, the city removed a total of four Confederate monuments from Wyman Park Dell af-

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ter violence erupted in Charlottesville, Virginia. That incident, in which white nationalists protested the removal of Confederate monuments there, led several municipalities to either remove or consider removing such odes to the Confederacy. The statues of Lee and Jackson removed, as well as a monument dedicated to Confederate women and one to Roger B. Taney, the Supreme Court justice who wrote the controversial opinion in the Dred Scott case. “I felt the best way to remove the monuments was to remove them overnight,” Pugh said at the time. “I thought that there’s enough grandstanding, enough speeches being made, get it done.” Born Araminta Ross in 1822 in Maryland’s Eastern shore in Dorchester County, Harriet Tubman’s parents had nine children. As a child, Tubman did not have the opportunity to spend time with her family because she was separated from her father when her slaveholder, Edward Brodess, moved her, her mother and siblings to his farm in Bucktown, according to a biography by the National Parks Service, which also previously named a park in Tubman’s honor. Also, three of her older sisters were sold into slavery in the Deep South and by age 6, she was separated from her mother when she was rented out and forced to work for other masters to care for their children, and catch and trap muskrats in the Blackwater River. Tubman remembered the emotional pain being separated from her family, which she never

wanted to experience again. In March 1849, Brodess died and Tubman knew for Brodess’s wife to pay her husband’s debts, she needed to sell some of her slaves. Determined not to be sold, Tubman escaped and found freedom in Philadelphia. Between 1850 and 1860, Tubman returned to the Eastern Shore of Maryland 13 times and freed more than 70 people, who were her family and friends, so they can all be free together as a family. Her work as a liberator continued even into the Civil War. Ultimately, she helped to free hundreds more slaves. Friends of Wyman Park Dell, a nonprofit organization that supports the park, wrote a letter to the City Council in October welcoming the renaming of the section of the park, according to CNN. “This dedication of a grove of trees seems a fitting honor for a great abolitionist and US Army spy who traveled countless miles through Maryland forests,” wrote C. Ryan Patterson, the president of the group’s board of directors. The proposal also “provides the city an opportunity to correct a historic injustice for a Maryland native. Our city has not yet properly recognized Harriet Tubman, who died in poverty,” Patterson wrote. On Saturday, March 10, Ernestine Jones-Williams, a Baltimore County resident and descendant of Tubman, spoke to those gathered for the dedication ceremony. “We stand on the shoulders of this great woman,” Jones-Williams said. “We are overwhelmed. Thank you. God bless you.” WI

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Bowser Lauds D.C.’s Accomplishments in State of the City Address By Barrington M. Salmon Special to The Informer D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser stood before a standing-room-only crowd of city residents, government officials, employees and assorted luminaries Thursday and declared the state of the nation’s capital to be strong. Bowser, who is running for another four-year term in November, painted a glowing picture of the progress the District has made over the past four years, highlighting her administration’s successes but tempering her enthusiasm with caveats and acknowledgement of some of the city’s most pressing challenges. “We just welcomed our 700,000th resident. The last time we had these numbers was when I was a child,” Bowser said with pride during the March 15 event. “Washingtonians across the city want quality schools, child care and safe and affordable housing and jobs with good wages to enjoy their lives and give back.” “In every part of our city, neigh-

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borhoods are strong. We’ve come a long way from the Control Board days. This is a city with something to be proud of. The state of the District is strong.” Bowser was introduced by Janille Thompson, the mother of son Cooper, who was welcomed into the world three weeks ago as the city’s 700,000th resident. Bowser announced that Cooper will get a free ride from the University of the District of Columbia (UDC) when the time comes. The mayor told the audience of several hundred at UDC’s Theater of the Arts that she’s the envy of other mayors around the country. “We have a talented workforce, thriving neighborhoods, and a bustling nightlife,” she said. “But we have to stay focused on the important things like rat control and trash pickup while also working on big ideas.” Bowser acknowledged some of the problems facing the city, including the high cost of living, the scarcity of affordable housing, troubling disparities between Black

and White residents, an education system that she said has had some “pretty significant speed bumps,” and elderly residents who are being squeezed out of their homes by economic and market forces. For more than 90 minutes before Bowser’s appearance, a thick crowd of demonstrators protested outside the building, carrying posters and placards while voicing their displeasure at the direction Bowser has taken the city. The placards and posters criticized Bowser’s close ties to developers, the tax incentives the city is offering Amazon’s Jeff Bezos to bring one of his headquarters here, her oversight of rapid and widespread gentrification that has transformed Washington, and charges that she has done little to alleviate the struggles of the poor, working poor and middle class. “My primary concern is the unbelievable affordable housing crisis. We’ve lost more than 40,000 affordable housing units since 2015,” said Eugene Puryear, a local political

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Do you mentor young men? Do you know a young man who could use some guidance? Do you know a young man whose father isn’t active in his life? If so, come join the conversation and book signing with Author and Lecturer John G. Taylor, as he discusses his new book: Pocket Guide For Young Men Without Fathers. This event will happen Sunday, 3/25/18 at Bus Boys and Poets 2021 14th St, NW. Washington, DC 20009. 6-8pm. Pocket Guide for Young Men Without Fathers is designed to give tenyear-old and up boys without dad’s self-confidence and teach them what fathers teach their sons. Divided into four main sections – Being a Man, Respecting Yourself, Your Future, and Other Important Lessons – it consists of twenty-eight short, easy-to-read chapters including: • What your Father would say if he was around • Walking with Confidence • Respecting Your Mother and Other Women • How to Shave • The Value of Education • Respecting Authority Figures Looking forward to seeing you and joining the conversation about a Pocket Guide for Young Men without Fathers at Bus Boys and Poets, 14th Street, Washington, DC on Sunday, 3/25, 6 PM-8PM. Books will be available for purchase. For more info contact John Taylor @ Johngtaylor06@gmail.com or www.pocketguideforyoungmen.com website: Johngtaylor.com

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BOWSER from Page 30 activist, author and the host of RT’s “By Any Means Necessary.” “Washington D.C. is in the top three for income inequality. I’m very concerned with the haves and havenots. She claims to have worked on these issues but four years later, the situation is worse. “People see the ‘pay-to-play,’ culture, feel disconnected and don’t know anyone who’s rich. But because we organized and mobilized, we have had some successes like Paid Family Leave, the NEAR Act — which she didn’t want — and fair elections,” Puryear said. “The influence and power of these people is immense but we have to continue to organize and mobilize because we’ve seen some big wins.” Fellow organizer and activist Yasmina Mrabet agreed. “There is a housing crisis and the massive displacement of residents because of the commodification of housing which is an international issue,” said Mrabet, who came with residents from Brookland Manor “to represent the voices of the people.” “We need to organize and build in the grassroots because these are the same attacks on working class communities and people of color across communities and class,” Mrabet said. Inside the theater, Bowser spoke of her pride in presiding over a city that is in extraordinarily good financial shape with a $14.6 billion budget, a burgeoning population, educated residents and the promise of greater growth. In keeping with her stated push to create and maintain a “pathway to the middle class,” she announced a series of initiatives, programs and legislation she said will bolster existing programs: • The construction of a new state-of-the-art hospital on the campus of St. Elizabeths Hospital • The intention to contribute $178 million which is the District’s

share of a dedicated fund for Metro • A new refundable tax credit of $1,000 per child to help lower the costs of child care • A $10 million allocation to help child care providers • $9.5 million to “right size” salaries and IT, and an additional $132 million in capital funding for UDC administrators to make a significant investment in infrastructure • Expansion of the Safe at Home Program for seniors • A new senior center in Ward 8 • A 50 percent reduction of seniors’ property tax assessments As a part of what she called “smarter solutions and more inclusive policies,” Bowser also announced that the city is funding a partnership with a community-based nonprofit that will allow clinicians to respond to cases of individuals with mental health issues with a clinician and get them treated and diverted rather than jailed. As her successors have done, Bowser was sharply critical of Congressional interference in the District’s affairs. She singled out Florida Sen. Marco Rubio and President Donald Trump for scathing criticism, particularly Trump’s elimination of the DC Tuition Assistance Grant in his most recent budget. “We have challenges despite our growth such as the lack of representation and a vote in Congress — the House and Senate — and over-thetop requests like the unnecessary military parade,” she said. “If he spends $30 million on a parade, he certainly can spend $40 million

on sending our kids to college. The White House has tested our values but [D.C. Council Chairman] Phil Mendelson and [D.C. Attorney General] Karl Racine are fighting back. “Led by those courageous students, we’re saying enough is enough,” Bowser said. “The socalled leaders in Congress have accepted the status quo. Those in power think that sending condolences is enough. I called out Sen. Rubio for legalizing assault weapons. He’s the worst example of saying one thing and doing another. He wants to legalize assault weapons and lower the age. He continues to push it forward. He is a legislator without values. We say to Rubio, leave us alone and keep your hands off D.C.” Bowser was occasionally interrupted by hecklers, which mystified Andre Lee, political chairman for the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees’ District 20 chapter. “I think it was great. It’s everything she’s promised and more. She’s doing a fine job,” he said of Bowser’s speech. “I don’t get why they were heckling. She’s putting $100 million into affordable housing, and she has projects slated for Ward 8. At some point, we have to do for us.” “She’s a hell of a lot better than Donald Trump,” Lee said. “She stood up to Trump because we’re a sanctuary city and because of what he’s done to healthcare. She’s one hell of a Black woman.” WI

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When Anika Hobbs, founder and lead curator of the Nubian Hueman boutique, began looking for a location several years ago, she knew a few things were important to her vision. Though Nubian Hueman — a name based on the origins of humanity and the array of ways the African Diaspora is represented — began as an online store with an occasional pop-up presence, Hobbs, who had studied environmental design and interior architecture at Syracuse University and began working with H&M upon graduating, had larger designs. Eventually, she would go on to spend over 12 years with H&M in various capacities, including working as the Mid-Atlantic district manager and helping to open the British fashion company’s first store in China. Her experiences and knowledge gained in that process made her confident in her ability to execute her vision for Nubian Hueman, and judging by the beautifully designed space at Anacostia Art Center, where she eventually settled, most would agree she has succeeded. “[We work in] 27 countries and six continents,” she said. “We’re just really big advocates for supporting the independent artists and getting them a brick-and-mortar space to showcase their work.” As important as their international interests have been to been to the development of the space, their annual Black Luv Experience event at the center has been also key to forging community ties. “There are so many people that believe in what we do,” Hobbs said. “We’re proving that we are here to stay and we are willing to do the hard work to be here.”

Started in 2014 with a handful of vendors in a smaller space inside the Arts Center, the Black Luv Experience has since grown exponentially, with last year’s event attracting over 1,300 participants throughout the entire center as well as the adjacent Honfleur Gallery. “It’s another night of black excellence,” Hobbs said. This year’s event, with its “Black Panther”-inspired “Welcome to Wakanda” theme, featured more than 20 vendors, DJ Underdog and DJ Native Sun, performances from musical artists including Tabi Bonney and Sa Roc and several panel discussions. Risikat Okedeyi, a well-regarded local content creator, functioned as one of the curators of the Black Luv Experience. “I had been introduced to Anika through a mutual friend and my first foray into the Anacostia Arts Center was because of her,” Okedeyi said. “And when I saw the Experience and what was happening I was like, ‘I have to be a part of this.’” Speaking on her goals for the event, Okedeyi said, “What we’ve done for the past two years the model has been to create panel discussions that are timely and topical but also to create workshops that allow women and men to have private conversations and then something that brings everyone together.” Jay Sun, music curator for the Black Luv Experience, offered effusive praise for Hobbs. “She’s a beautiful addition to our community, she runs a good business, she does outreach in the community, and she has established herself as a humanitarian and a philanthropist both through her store and her personal life,” said Sun, a lifelong Anacostia resident. WI

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LIFESTYLE MARCH from Page 1 youth have not been engaged enough by adults in recent discussions centered around gun violence and school shootings. “Teenagers in the city are having the conversation about gun violence amongst themselves, but adults haven’t really engaged us,” he said. “We want to give a youth perspective on the issue.” Thousands of teenagers will converge on the Nation’s Capital exactly 37 days following the mass shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida on February 14 when 17 people were killed by a 19-year old gunman, Nikolus Cruz, who fired on them using an AR-15 assault rifle in the school. In the wake of the Douglas shooting, students in Parkland and across the country have been speaking out and organizing by holding school walkouts and marches leading to a national demonstration on March 24. The March for Our Lives movement was “created by, inspired by and led by students across the country who will no longer risk their lives waiting for someone else to take action to stop the epidemic of mass school shootings that has become all too familiar,” according to their mission statement. “In the tragic wake of the 17 lives brutally cut short in Florida, politicians are telling us that now is not the time to talk about guns. March for Our Lives believes the time is now.” In the District, Zende said gun violence remains a prominent issue that has affected many of his friends. “In D.C., we haven’t had a mass shooting, but shootings happen throughout the year,” he said. The MBYLI Ward 4 representative, Ramani Wilson, 16, said she and her friends have almost become “numb” to gun violence. “When me and my friends talk, we talk about leaving the city and going away for good,” Ramani said. She said she has lost four friends in the past year to gun violence including fellow MBYLI participant Zaire Kelly, 16. Zaire, an exceptional student who attended Thurgood Marshall Public Charter School in Southeast, was gunned down by a robber less than 300 feet from his home in Northeast just days after the school year started last September. School safety is a priority in the District, according to MPD Chief Peter Newsham who said he’s looking forward to reviewing the reports from the shooting at Parkland. “D.C. schools are in a better place,” he said, “but there may be

something we’re not doing or need to do better.” In the District, at most schools, public and charter, visitors are required to pass through a metal detector and there are 313 unarmed security guards that provide protection, as well. For the past 15 years, MPD has assigned resource officers to its school security division. Newsham said there are 100 resource officers assigned to schools in clusters instead of one for every school due to budget constraints. One resource officer, who asked to remain anonymous, acknowledged that students know what to do in case of an emergency in the schools where he is assigned. “They know they have to police themselves and if something like Parkland were to happen, they already know to shelter in place.” Teachers seem to be the most concerned about safety and procedures, he said, and parents are the ones about whom he is most concerned. Regina Belton, 32, of the Mayfair community in Northeast said, “On a scale of one to 10, I’m going to go with a solid three,” as she spoke about her sense of preparedness at Neval Thomas Elementary School where her daughter attends first grade. “How I feel about not knowing the procedures or plans if there is a school shooting at my child’s school is devastating to me,” Belton said.

“It should be mandated that she (the principal) is obligated to tell the parents what’s going on. Even though it hasn’t happened, who’s to say that it won’t?” While schools with active security concerns and placed on lockdown are periodically announced in the District, neither Newsham nor others could confirm how often safety drills are performed throughout the school system, or if parents are made aware or asked to participate. “That is a DCPS policy,” Newsham said. Last week, when students across the U.S. staged walkouts to express their demands for stricter gun laws, D.C. students participated, as well. Despite D.C.’’ strict gun laws and its Safe Passage program, gun violence tops the list for the concerns of District youth. And many of them say more must be done. “Most people don’t care about the gun violence in D.C. because it’s mainly Black teenagers, and a lot of people don’t care about that,” Ramani said. She said the march will give District teens a space to include themselves in the conversation about guns. “We need to speak up more and include ourselves,” she added.

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Students at Crossland High School arrived at school for a typical day to learn reading, writing and arithmetic. But a threat on social media against the school March 6 forced the school to go on lockdown and parents to pick up their children early. Police announced the arrest that night of a 14-year-old boy charged with making a threat of mass violence. Police determined the boy, whose name got withheld because of his age, had no means to carry out the threat. More than a week after the incident, a few students interviewed said no one was hurt and they are fine. However, some fights between students and other mischief activities take place within the school of slightly more than 1,000 students. Kaily Gomez, a ninth-grader who wants to become a pediatrician, said some students smoke marijuana in the bathrooms. She talked about a recent fight between boys that started in a classroom and spilled into the hallway. “Somebody else could’ve been hurt,” said Kaily, 14. “We have security guards, but they can’t stop everything.” Kaily’s great-grandfather, Ken Legget, expressed concern about the recent school threat and other incidents at the school. “With the exception of what happened here with that mess, she’s fine,” Legget said. “She handles herself well.” Two other students, who declined to be identified, confirmed

the fight Kaily described. “[Crossland] is all right to me. Some boys be acting crazy, but I’m good,” said a student near a Metro bus stop along Temple Hill Road. Safety First After a former teacher’s aide at Judge Sylvania Woods Elementary was charged with producing child pornography two years ago, Prince George’s County Public Schools implemented new safety measures. The board of education approved new policies in July 2016 that include: enhanced training of employees and volunteers; updated curriculum on age-appropriate teachings to prevent child abuse; and surveys of buildings to mitigate abuse and criminal conduct. One way for parental involvement stems from student safety sessions hosted by the school district’s Department of Community and Family Engagement. After the Judge Sylvania Woods incident, officials began to sessions for parents on how to identify abuse by an adult and peers. The sessions also teach parents about other safety measures for their children. “The first thing a parent needs to tell their children is ‘We have no secrets,’” said Shelia Jackson, director of the department during a March 13 interview. “Parents have to be strong. Children don’t have privacy rights. When it comes to a child’s safety, you must know everything about who they are in contact with.” Alongside the safety sessions, fingerprint background checks are done for $56. However, parents with children on free and reduce lunch can receive them for free. Once they’re cleared, they must volunteer in their child’s school. Two more safety discussions and background checks have been scheduled for April 12 at Potomac High School in Oxon Hill and April 26 at Columbia Park Elementary in Landover. “We really want parents to understand how much children need them engaged as volunteers [such as] going on field trips and hosting different events” Jackson said. “Children need to be safe and having someone fully vetted in their lives makes everything better.” School administrators plan to meet at Crossland High School on Monday, March 19 to discuss the social media threat made against the school earlier this month. WI contributors Randi Martin and D.R. Barnes and William J. Ford, WI staff writer, contributed to this article. WI

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ARIES Your feelings may be validated when a discussion with someone you trust enables you to feel heard and understood. A lovely lineup on Monday can be excellent for talking over an issue and perhaps benefiting from any advice. The sun enters your sign on Tuesday, meaning that the next four weeks could see you making great strides with your personal plans. Go easy from Thursday, however, because chatty Mercury turns retrograde in your sign. Be aware of the possibility of mixed messages. Lucky Numbers: 30, 32, 50

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TAURUS The focus is on your spiritual sector this week, perhaps bringing insights and revelations your way. You could have a strong connection to emotions that run beneath the surface. Should you need to talk about them, this could be easier as well. In fact, you might feel great relief from getting them out in the open. Chatty Mercury turns retrograde in this same zone on Thursday, and this could make it easier to remember your dreams and tap in to any intuitive nudges. Lucky Numbers: 3, 6, 23

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GEMINI Socially, things are looking good for you now. The days ahead can bring fun events and pleasant encounters. The sun moves into this sector on Tuesday for a four-week stay, and this could inspire you to make a few changes. If you’re interested in a subject, joining a club could bring it to life for you. Mercury, your guide planet, turns retrograde midweek, and this could coincide with delays or misunderstandings. Lucky Numbers: 8, 10, 24

All the Women in My Family Sing By Terri Schlichenmeyer WI Contributing Writer Who are you? Spoken or unspoken, serious or in jest, you get asked that question all the time. Where are you from? Who are your parents? Have you been here before, and what do you do? In “All The Women in My Family Sing,” edited by Deborah Santana, the questions stand: who are you and what is your story? It’s a no-brainer: every day you spend in this world is different, socially, than it was last week, last year, in your mother’s time. Great-grandma might not even recognize your world — and that’s especially so if you are women of color. Take, for instance, home. It’s a complicated word, to be sure. It means going back to where people love you, where your roots lie, even if your parents spent their lives leaving it. It might be the first place you experienced bullying. Maybe you wonder where “home” is — or you may already be there but you’re “just not sure how long” you’ll stay. On racism: what would you say if, after learning about Rosa Parks, your child asks which water fountain he would’ve had to choose, had he lived then? Or: what do you do when your school pays homage to the historical figure who stole your ancestors’ lands? Also: if you endured racism as a child, will there ever be a time when you’ve “stopped being 8 years old”? And then there’s the matter of identity. What was it like to be raised in an all-White neighborhood, educated in an almost all-White school, with mostly all-White friends? Many of the authors know — and they honor the elders who taught them through example what it was like to be a woman of color. Still, many write about being the “only”: the only Black English teacher, the only Asian student, the only 40-something Latina in the mom-group … Sometimes, you may “feel like part of no people and every people.” Your hair is curly. Your political beliefs are loud. The next generation is yours to raise, if you choose, and you’ve got things to tell them. You are beautiful, and you know that “Some scar tissue knits so tight that it shores you up like a bone.” There’s something absolutely compelling about the stories in “All the Women in My Family Sing.” They’re like an addiction. Read one, and your eyes fly open. Turn to the middle and your heart sinks. Taste one at random and find a kindred spirit, then disagree with another that just doesn’t touch you right. That’s the appeal of this book: each of the essays in here — written by everyday women as well as those with fame — are short enough to dip into quick. You can easily skip around, and they’ll all make you think and think and think. Yes, “All the Women in My Family Sing” is for women. It’s more feminist than not. And yes, men can enjoy it, too, because reading it is like falling into a web of nourishing voices. This is a book to have, no matter who you are. WI WWW.WASHINGTONINFORMER.COM

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CANCER Using a mixture of charm and witty conversation, you may find that progress becomes possible. People may be drawn to you, and you can use this to your advantage. Once the sun enters this same sector on Tuesday, you may be propelled into the spotlight. If you have talents to share, this is the time to do so. Mercury turns retrograde midweek, however, so watch out for mistakes or misunderstandings. Lucky Numbers: 11, 36, 49 LEO Are you ready for adventure? If so, the coming week could encourage you to follow your heart. In fact, a discussion with a friend could act as a catalyst and encourage you to book a trip. On Tuesday, you could be propelled into experiences that expand your mind. However, if you’re traveling, Thursday, could mean delays or detours. With the right mindset, these can be fun, too. Lucky Numbers: 8, 31, 42 VIRGO With expressive Mercury, your guide planet, aligning with lovely Venus in an intense sector of your chart, conversations could reveal much. You might be eager to get beneath the surface of a relationship issue so you can understand what’s going on. It seems you’ll succeed and a solution will be found. Midweek, chatty Mercury turns retrograde in this same sector, so go easy regarding business matters or any issue with shared finances. Check the terms and conditions before you sign on the dotted line. Lucky Numbers: 14, 24, 48 LIBRA Relationships sparkle with promise, and you may find that any important conversations seem to work out well. If you’re looking for a compromise or hoping to heal a tricky situation, you’ll likely manage. Once the sun enters your sector of relating on Tuesday, you could become aware of ways in which you can improve certain relationships. It might mean rewriting some of those unspoken rules, but this can be very worthwhile. However, starting Thursday, upbeat Mercury’s retrograde phase hints at the possibility of misunderstandings. Go easy! Lucky Numbers: 21, 37, 41 SCORPIO You may become aware of opportunities that are still waiting for you. All you need is the courage to embrace them. The coming days and weeks could see you doing just that. There’s a lot of activity in your sector of routines and wellness, with the cosmos encouraging you to get involved with those things that excite you the most. If you want to exercise daily, pick something you enjoy. That way you’ll keep up the discipline. Lucky Numbers: 17, 50, 52 SAGITTARIUS Leisure options seem particularly upbeat over the coming days. However, lively Mercury, your relationship planet, turns retrograde in this same zone midweek. You may be drawn to activities that you enjoyed as a child, and experimenting with these could be very therapeutic. Over the weekend, don’t let anyone dissuade you from following your heart, especially if it feels good to do so. Lucky Numbers: 16, 25, 33 CAPRICORN This month holds plenty of activity on the home front. This can be a good time for a celebration or get-together, as a lovely blend of energies can ensure that everyone has a good time. Inquisitive Mercury turns retrograde in this same sector midweek. ILucky Numbers: 24, 47, 57 AQUARIUS You could get involved in some exciting conversations in the days ahead, and these might propel you into fresh adventures. Whatever you’ve been thinking about could now become a reality. With the sun entering your sector of talk and thought on Tuesday, you may become aware of one opportunity that’s just waiting for you to embrace it. However, messenger Mercury turns retrograde on Thursday, and will remain so until April 15. Be cautious when closing deals or purchasing expensive items. Lucky Numbers: 3, 22, 26 PISCES A conversation about a purchase could work out in your favor. With just a little charm, you may be able to persuade a significant other to buy you something you’ve always wanted. When the sun moves into your money zone on Tuesday, it might be time to take stock and tweak your budget so it can help you save money. However, Mercury rewinds in your financial zone from Thursday, so keep receipts if you’re purchasing anything important or expensive. Lucky Numbers: 12, 17, 52

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SPORTS United, Dynamo Play to 2-2 Tie

5 D.C. United forward Luciano Acosta attempts to split Houston Dynamo defender DaMarcus Beasley (7) and midfielders Andrew Wenger (11) and Darwin Cerén during the first half of a 2-2 draw at the Maryland SoccerPlex Field in Boyds, Md., on March 17. /Photo by John E. De Freitas

5 Houston Dynamo forward Mauro Manotas scores on D.C. United goalkeeper David Ousted during a 2-2 draw at the Maryland SoccerPlex Field in Boyds, Md., on March 17. /Photo by John E. De Freitas

5 Houston Dynamo defender DaMarcus Beasley and D.C. United midfielder Zoltán Stieber jockey for position during a 2-2 draw at the Maryland SoccerPlex Field in Boyds, Md., on March 17. /Photo by John E. De Freitas 4 D.C. United forward Darren Mattocks heads the ball away from Houston Dynamo defender Adolfo Machado during a 2-2 draw at the Maryland SoccerPlex Field in Boyds, Md., on March 17. /Photo by John E. De Freitas

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SPORTS Wizards Take Down Pacers 6 Washington Wizards forward Otto Porter Jr. glides in for a layup attempt over Indiana Pacers guard Cory Joseph during the Wizards’ 109-102 win at Capital One Arena in Northwest on March 17. /Photo by John E. De Freitas

5 Indiana Pacers center Al Jefferson fouls Washington Wizards guard Bradley Beal to prevent a layup attempt during the Wizards’ 109-102 win at Capital One Arena in Northwest on March 17. /Photo by John E. De Freitas

5 Washington Wizards forward Kelly Oubre Jr. drives against Indiana Pacers forward Trevor Booker during the Wizards’ 109-102 win at Capital One Arena in Northwest on March 17. /Photo by John E. De Freitas 4 Washington Wizards center Ian Mahinmi contests a call during the Wizards’ 109102 win over the Indiana Pacers at Capital One Arena in Northwest on March 17. /Photo by John E. De Freitas

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“As a child, I was abused by someone very close to me and while it was happening, I was afraid, confused and terrified,” she said. “I never imagined that someone who said they loved me would so such awful things to me. That fear grew into promiscuity and I wanted to hurt men.” Like many youth who have been sexually abused, Wright says she believed that what happened to her had been her fault. “I began to believe that I was to blame. That I wasn’t pretty enough. I doubted that any man would ever want to have anything to do with me. After the abuse, I no longer felt like I was a flower – I was no longer a beautiful, pure pearl.” Still, the former high school dropout, facing the prospect of raising four young sons, became resolute in her goal to get off welfare and find a job that would help her pay for her family’s needs. She secured a job with the New York City Police Department’s Intelligence Division upon which she promptly returned her last welfare check to the city. “The workers at the welfare office gave me a standing ovation,” she said. Later, while living in Germany with her husband, an Army employee, she developed a plan to leave Europe and return to the U.S., tired of the abuse she’d been forced to endure at her husband’s hands. “I applied for a job with US Army Intelligence and Security Command and was hired sight unseen,” she said. “I left my children in New York City with my sister and came to D.C. where I began working in 1986. It was the job of a lifetime and I knew that I had to get things together – for my sake and for the sake of my boys.

for reporting requirements stronger. Embassies in chosen countries will also be encouraged to promote export opportunities to the United States. Though not perfect, the bill has greatly improved the access to sub-Saharan African countries. Moreover, both AGOA and the MCC have proven track records of spurring economic development across the continent of Africa. By quickly passing this legislation and sending it to the president’s desk for signature into law, the United States can expand existing programs and further position ourselves as global leaders of development, strengthen

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Wright was among those working at the Pentagon, employed by the Office of the Secretary of Defense in Crystal City, when American Airlines Flight 77 crashed four doors away from her office. She narrowly escaped a fireball as it roared into her office. “When I went back, the phone that I once used had been completely melted,” she said. “I realized than that God had other plans for me. But I had been a real basket case – my husband had done a real number on me. And I wasn’t sure how things would develop. But I never doubted who was really in charge.” For the five years prior to her retirement, she worked on the staff of an Army general officer, retiring in 2018 as a developmental analyst within the Army G-8 organization. But earlier experiences began to help her formulate a plan for the future. “I knew what it was like to be a woman with children and to be homeless and unemployed, struggling to survive on public assistance,” she said. “I had lived in the projects and had been among women who didn’t’ believe in the possibility of change.” “That’s why I joined the Foundational Power Christian Church in Barry Farms housing community in Southeast and became motivated to help others. Since I had made it, I knew others could make it out too.” Her mantra, she says, has long been: “Help people get from where they are to where they need to be, by changing their lives.” “This is America,” she noted. “People should not be homeless and sleeping in the woods or on benches or on the ground. Before retiring, she created

Saved Hands Foundation, developing a program for individuals to qualify for administrative support careers as well as creating resumes and assisting residents with job searches. She routinely travels to homeless shelters in Woodbridge, Dumfries and Triangle, Virginia, performing services for free – out of her pocket more often than not – sometimes from among funds from her Foundation – when the funds are available. Today she’s a minister and administrator of the Face-2-Face Worship Center in Clinton, Maryland and in 2016 penned a nonfiction book, “The Birds Came Back,” which describes the trauma she suffered and the healing she experienced after the attack on the Pentagon. “Sometimes you can’t escape tragedy and trauma. But you can turn being a victim into being a victor. You can reclaim the belief that you are beautiful and worthy of being loved. All of my sons are now adults – none of them have ever been in jail or on drugs.” “I have to keep moving and doing. I used to have to wake up at 3 a.m. every day for work. Now, it’s making me a bit crazy. But working with the homeless is where my heart is, and it gives me real joy and peace to see my sisters escape poverty and abuse.” “I have a lot of plans for the future and they’re all centered on what God wants me to do. I want for nothing. Nothing could satisfy me more as I move forward because I totally rely on God – except perhaps a loving, God-fearing husband,” she said with a laugh. For more information about Pamela Wright and her ministry, visit www.savedhandsfoundation. org or call 571-572-9013. Editor’s Note: I hear that Pamela’s a sensational cook and hostess. I’ll keep you posted. WI

our own domestic job market and economy, while simultaneously protecting our national security interests. Without a doubt, it remains in our economic and political interests to expand our economic relationships with the governments and business communities of Africa. This legislation will strengthen these key laws in that effort. As for the president’s abrupt dismissal of Secretary Tillerson, at a minimum, it raises questions about the strength of the commitments he made while on the continent. According to John Campbell, who served as U.S. ambassador to Nigeria from 2004 to 2007, the firing can be interpreted as “another ex-

ample of the administration disrespecting Africa.” Almost a year and a half into the Trump presidency, we still have no coherent strategy towards Africa. Many U.S. ambassadorial roles in Africa remain vacant, as do senior positions at the State Department. According to Dr. Bonny Ibhawoh of McMaster University, Tillerson’s firing “signals the progressive erosion of U.S. relevance in Africa’s development agenda,” calling the decision a “setback” to already-delicate ties. Africa should be high on the Trump administration’s foreign policy agenda. Sadly, it is not. This is not good and no one should pretend otherwise. WI

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RELIGION THE RELIGION CORNER

A Women’s History Month Salute to Ida B. Wells

with Lyndia Grant Ida B. Wells, the young journalist from Memphis, Tennessee, was the co-publisher of a newspaper titled Free Speech. Going door to door seeking new subscribers, her tenacity caused the Memphis-based newspaper’s readership to double. Blessed to find research online from articles, universities and in particular, Shannon Moreau, I discovered that one day, Wells’ pastor told her something that changed the trajectory of her life forever: “Miss Wells, something bad has happened in Memphis.” Worried what she might he would say, her hands shook as he said, “Last night, a mob of White men dragged three Black men down to the railroad tracks and shot them to death.” To her amazement, one of the victims was her dear friend and proprietor Thomas Moss. Wells never felt so helpless. With teary eyes, she said, “It can’t be. … Thomas Moss and his wife are my good friends.” She arrived in Memphis too late to attend her slain friend’s funeral. Heading straight to his pregnant widow, Betty, and their daughter, Maurine, she was determined to bring comfort to his family. Brutal killings of Blacks in the South were on the rise, and they were going unpunished despite the recently passed Civil 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”

Rights Act. “Betty, I’ll never forget the talks Thomas and I had when he delivered mail to the Free Speech every day,” she told the widow. “He believed that we should defend the cause of right and fight wrong wherever we saw it.” Wells had years earlier suffered her own unspeakable tragedy, having lost both parents and a brother to a yellow fever epidemic in 1878. S he had to quit school to take care of six remaining sisters and brothers. But by age 21, Ida was Memphis-bound, eventually taking a teaching position in a rural school in Woodstock helped her make ends meet there. She was no stranger to injustice either: In May 1884, Wells was traveling from Memphis to Woodstock when the conductor approached her and said, “I can’t take your ticket here. You’ll have to move to the smoking car.” With a first-class ticket in hand, she refused and got off the train at the next station. A lawsuit filed by her lawyer was unsuccessful. Wells fought the injustice against Blacks the best way she knew how — with her pen. The first article she’d ever published was an editorial about her incident with the railroad. One day, she was given a copy of a newspaper the New York Sun, which reported that a group of Memphis citizens had stormed the offices of the Free Speech during the night, destroying all the equipment and running Wells’ business partner J.L. Fleming out of town. The mob left a note behind: “Anybody who tries to publish the paper again will be

punished by death.” Alarmed, Ida sent a telegram to her lawyer to find out if her partner was safe. She was delighted to learn that he got away, but was told there were orders to kill her on sight. Wells stayed in New York, and then moved to Chicago where she married Ferdinand Barnett, a lawyer and journalist. Devoting the rest of her life to investigating, reporting and lecturing, Ida became famous in England and America for speaking out against the growing numbers of Blacks lynched. Her speeches raised the consciousness of the nation. Between 1893 and 1898, several Southern states passed anti-lynching laws. Lynching in America had nearly disappeared by the time of her death. The day Ida B. Wells heard that terrible news about her friend Thomas Moss was a day that changed her life — and the world — forever. 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

Pilgrim Baptist Church Rev. Louis B. Jones II Pastor

Bishop Michael C. Turner, Sr. Senior Pastor 9161 Hampton Overlook Capitol Heights, MD 20743 Phone: 301-350-2200 Fax: 301-499-8724

700 I Street, N.E. Washington, D.C. 20002 (202) 547-8849 Service and Times Worship Sundays: 7:30 & 11:00am 5th Sundays: 9:30am 3rd Sundays: Baptism & Holy Communion Prayer & Praise: Wednesdays @ Noon & 6:30pm

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

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

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

Campbell AME Church

Service and Times Sunday Worship Service: 10:00 am Sunday Church School: 8:45 am Bible Study Wednesday: 12:00 Noon Wednesday: 7:00 pm Thursday: 7: pm “Reaching Up To Reach Out”

“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

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

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

Rev. Dr. Henry Y. White 2562 MLK Jr. Ave., SE - Washington, DC 20020 Adm. Office 202-678-2263 Email: Campbell@mycame.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

Greater Mt. Calvary Holy Church

Isle of Patmos Baptist 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

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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Service and Times Sunday Worship Service: 11:00 am Communion every Sunday: 11:00 am Sunday School: 10:00 am Bible Study Tuesday: 12 Noon Pastor’s Bible Study Tuesday: 6:30 pm Motto: “Discover Something Wonderful” Website: 12thscc.org Email: Twelfthstcc@aol.com

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

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RELIGION Shabbath Commandment Church

All Nations Baptist Church

King Emmanuel Baptist Church

Bishop Adrian A. Taylor, Sr. Pastor

Rev. Dr. James Coleman Pastor

Rev. Daryl F. Bell Pastor

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Israel Baptist Church

Dr. Earl D. Trent Senior Pastor

Rev. Dr. George C. Gilbert Senior Pastor

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

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

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

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

“Where Jesus is the King”

Lincoln Park United Methodist Church

Sermon On The Mount Temple Of Joy Apostolic Faith

Rev. Richard B. Black Pastor

Elder Herman L. Simms Pastor

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

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

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

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

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

Mount Moriah Baptist Church

Eastern Community Baptist Church

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

New Commandment Baptist Church

Dr. Lucius M. Dalton Senior Pastor

Damion M. Briggs Pastor

Rev. Stephen E. Tucker Senior Pastor

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rehoboth Baptist Church

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

Salem Baptist Church

Holy Trinity United Baptist Church

Florida Avenue Baptist Church

Reverend Christopher L. Nichols Pastor

Rev. Dr. Morris L Shearin, Sr. Pastor

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

St. Matthews Baptist Church

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

Emmanuel Baptist Church

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

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

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

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

Christ Embassy DC

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

“Empowered to love and Challenged to Lead a Multitude of Souls to Christ”

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

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

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

Shiloh Baptist Church

First Rising Mt. Zion Baptist Church

Mt. Horeb Baptist Church

Rev. Dr. Maxwell M. Washington Pastor

Rev. Curtis l. Staley Pastor

Rev. Alonzo Hart Pastor

Rev. Dr. Wallace Charles Smith Pastor

Rev. Oran W. Young Pastor

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Foreign No. 2018 FEP 34

Administration No. 2017 ADM 001384

Administration No. 2017 ADM 866

Administration No. 2018 ADM 000145

Administration No. 2017 ADM 000615

March 27, 2007 Date of Death

Clarence Leroy Brockman Decedent

Leamon Farrior Decedent

Harold Major Tucker Decedent

Toya L. Watts Decedent

Sean Michael Thomas, aka Sean M. Thomas Name of Decedent

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

Barry M. Tapp 14662 Cambridge Circle Laurel, MD 20707 Attorney

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

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

Date of first publication: 3/8/2018

Timothy Tucker, whose address is 124 17th Street NE, Washington, DC 20002, was appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Harold Major Tucker who died on November 15, 2016 with a Will, and will serve without Court supervision. All unknown heirs and heirs whose whereabouts are unknown shall enter their appearance in this proceeding. Objections to such appointment (or to the probate of decedent’s Will) shall be filed with the Register of Wills, D.C., Building A, 515 5th Street, N.W., Third Floor, Washington, D.C. 20001, on or before 9/8/2018. 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 9/8/2018, 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 D. Boddie, Esquire, whose address is 1308 Ninth Street, NW, Suite 300, Washington, DC 20001, was appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Toya L. Watts who died on August 24, 2014 without a Will. 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 9/15/2018. 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 9/15/2018, 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: 3/8/2018

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Date of first publication: 3/8/2018

Bridget Brockman Personal Representative

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NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT OF FOREIGN PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS Carrie G. Thompson, aka Carrie G. Thomas whose address is 198 Hillcrest St., Howard, PA 16841 was appointed personal representative of the estate of Sean Michael Thomas, aka Sean M. Thomas, deceased, by the Court of Common Pleas Court for Centre County, State of Pennsylvania, on January 25, 2018. Service of process may be made upon Joshua Branson, 1615 M. Street NW, Ste. 400, Washington, DC 20036 whose designation as District of Columbia agent has been filed with the Register of Wills, D.C. Decedent has 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: 3/8/2018 Carrie G. Thompson Personal Representative Anne Meister Register of Wills Washington Informer

NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT, NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Bridget Brockman, whose address is 4313 Windflower Way, Bowie, MD 20720, was appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Clarence Leroy Brockman who died on October 3, 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., Building A, 515 5th Street, N.W., Third Floor, Washington, D.C. 20001, on or before 9/8/2018. 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 9/8/2018, or be forever barred. Persons believed to be heirs or legatees of the decedent who do not receive a copy of this notice by mail within 25 days of its first publication shall so inform the Register of Wills, including name, address, and relationship.

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NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT, NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Dwayne Farrior, whose address is 3533 Glenmore Ave., Baltimore MD 21206, was appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Leamon Farrior who died on March 21, 2017 with a Will, and will serve with Court supervision. All unknown heirs and heirs whose whereabouts are unknown shall enter their appearance in this proceeding. Objections to such appointment (or to the probate of decedent’s Will) shall be filed with the Register of Wills, D.C., Building A, 515 5th Street, N.W., Third Floor, Washington, D.C. 20001, on or before 9/8/2018. 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 9/8/2018, or be forever barred. Persons believed to be heirs or legatees of the decedent who do not receive a copy of this notice by mail within 25 days of its first publication shall so inform the Register of Wills, including name, address, and relationship.

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Administration No. 2018 ADM 000128

Administration No. 2017 ADM 1385

Administration No. 2018 ADM 000186

Administration No. 2017 ADM 160

Administration No. 2018 ADM 000142

Laura Jane Shaw Decedent

Celia Pinzon-Morlock Decedent

Wallace Botts Decedent

Charlene Marie Keys Decedent

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

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

Robert Bruce Hazelock aka Robert B. Hazelock aka Robert Hazelock Decedent

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

Deborah D. Boddie, Esq., whose address is 1308 Ninth Street, NW, Suite 300, Washington, DC 20001, was appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Celia Pinzon-Morlock who died on May 12, 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 9/15/2018. 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 9/15/2018, 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.

Peter D. Antonoplos 1725 DeSales Street, NW, Suite 600 Washington, DC 20036 Attorney NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT, NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Felicia Cromartie, whose address is 5399 Lambray Court, Lithonia, GA. 30038 was appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Laura Jane Shaw who died on January 17, 2013 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 9/15/2018. 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 9/15/2018, 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: 3/15/2018 Felicia Cromartie Personal Representative TRUE TEST COPY Anne Meister Register of Wills

Peter D. Antonoplos 1725 DeSales Street, NW, Suite 600 Washington, DC 20036 Attorney

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

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

Karen D. Botts, whose address is 7002 17th Avenue, Hyattsville, MD 20783, was appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Wallace Botts who died on November 18, 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., Building A, 515 5th Street, N.W., Third Floor, Washington, D.C. 20001, on or before 9/15/2018. 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 9/15/2018, 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.

Angela Hazelock Mack, whose address is 1342 Sheridan Street, NW, Washington, DC 20011 was appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Robert Bruce Hazelock aka Robert B. Hazelock aka Robert Hazelock who died on January 24, 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., Building A, 515 5th Street, N.W., Third Floor, Washington, D.C. 20001, on or before 9/15/2018. 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 9/15/2018, 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.

Sonya Suarez, whose address is 12707 Asbury Drive, Fort Washington, MD 20744, was appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Charlene Marie Keys who died on December 4, 2017 without a Will, and will serve without Court supervision. All unknown heirs and heirs whose whereabouts are unknown shall enter their appearance in this proceeding. Objections to such appointment shall be filed with the Register of Wills, D.C., Building A, 515 5th Street, N.W., Third Floor, Washington, D.C. 20001, on or before 9/15/2018. 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 9/15/2018, 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: 3/15/2018

Deborah D. Boddie, Esquire Personal Representative

Karen D. Botts Personal Representative

Angela Hazelock Mack Personal Representative

Sonya Suarez Personal Representative

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

Foreign No. 2018 FEP 40

Foreign No. 2018 FEP 000039

Foreign No. 2018 FEP 000041

Administration Number 2018 ADM 000178

March 13, 2010 Date of Death

April 30, 2008 Date of Death

December 6, 2006 Date of Death

Estate of Muriel M. Thorne

Michael Kamlesh Chand aka Michael K. Chand, Sr. aka Michael Chand Name of Decedent

Ronald James Tucker Name of Decedent

Jason Isaac Huffman Name of Decedent

NOTICE OF STANDARD PROBATE

NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT OF FOREIGN PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Susan L. Arnold whose address is 701 Harvest Field Way, Fountain, CO 80817 was appointed personal representative of the estate of Ronald James Tucker, deceased, by the District Court for El Paso County, State of Colorado, on January 26, 2018. Service of process may be made upon Joshua Branson, 1615 M St., NW, Ste. 400, Washington, DC 20036, whose designation as District of Columbia agent has been filed with the Register of Wills, D.C. Decedent has 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.

Gary Wayne Huffman, whose address is 1907 Cameron Heights Circle, Denver, NC 28037, was appointed personal representative of the estate of Jason Isaac Huffman, deceased, by the General Court of Justice Court for Catawba County, State of North Carolina, on January 12, 2018. Service of process may be made upon Joshua Branson, 1615 M Street, NW, Ste. 400, Washington, DC 20036 whose designation as District of Columbia agent has been filed with the Register of Wills, D.C. Decedent has 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.

Foreign No. 2018 FEP 000038 January 11, 2018 Date of Death William Gerard Somerville Name of Decedent NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT OF FOREIGN PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS Ann Marie M. Somerville, whose address is 3121 Waterside Lane, Alexandria, VA 22309 was appointed personal representative of the estate of William Gerard Somerville, deceased, by the Circuit Court for Fairfax County, State of Virginia, on February 15, 2018. Service of process may be made upon Charlie McGinley, 729 Harvard Street, NW, Washington, DC 20001, whose designation as District of Columbia agent has been filed with the Register of Wills, D.C. The decedent owned the following District of Columbia real property: 729 Harvard Street NW, Washington, DC 20001. 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: 3/15/2018 Ann Marie M. Somerville Personal Representative

NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT OF FOREIGN PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS Sally A. Chand, whose address is 3646 Cedar Glen Way, San Diego, CA 92154, was appointed personal representative of the estate of Michael Kamlesh Chand, aka Michael K. Chand, Sr. aka Michael Chand, deceased, by the Superior Court for San Diego County, State of California, on February 20, 2018. Service of process may be made upon Joshua Branson, 1615 M Street, NW, Ste. 400, Washington, DC 20036 whose designation as District of Columbia agent has been filed with the Register of Wills, D.C. Decedent has 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: 3/15/2018

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Date of first publication: 3/15/2018 Gary Wayne Huffman Personal Representative Anne Meister Register of Wills

Notice is hereby given that a petition has been filed in this Court by David W. Williams for standard probate, including the appointment of one or more personal representatives. Unless a responsive pleading in the form of a complaint or an objection in accordance with Superior Court Probate Division Rule 407 is filed in this Court within 30 days from the date of first publication of this notice, the Court may take the action hereinafter set forth. In the absence of a will or proof satisfactory to the Court of due execution, enter an order determining that the decedent died intestate appoint a supervised personal representative. Date of first publication: 3/1/18 Edward Varrone, Esq. (Bar No. 257147) 910 17th St. NW, Suite 800 Washington, DC 20006 Attorney TRUE TEST COPY Anne Meister Register of Wills Washington Informer

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SUPERIOR COURT OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA Probate Division Washington, D.C. 20001-2131 Administration Number 2018 ADM 000123 Estate of Pearl R. Wood

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

Administration Number 2017 ADM 001151

Administration No. 2018 ADM 000206

Administration No. 2018 ADM 000174

Estate of Richard Carroll Tolbert

Cassandra Adams Decedent

Jacqueline Louise Alston Decedent

NOTICE OF STANDARD PROBATE

NOTICE OF STANDARD PROBATE Notice is hereby given that a petition has been filed in this Court by Thurie Wood-Kelly and Kisha L. Woolen for standard probate, including the appointment of one or more personal representatives. Unless a responsive pleading in the form of a complaint or an objection in accordance with Superior Court Probate Division Rule 407 is filed in this Court within 30 days from the date of first publication of this notice, the Court may take the action hereinafter set forth. In the absence of a will or proof satisfactory to the Court of due execution, enter an order determining that the decedent died intestate appoint a supervised personal representative.

Date of first publication: 3/22/2018 Thurie Wood-Kelly Kisha L. Woolen 5335 Wisconsin Ave., NW # 700 Washington, DC 20015 Attorney:

Notice is hereby given that a petition has been filed in this Court by Aimee D. Griffin and Megan Gormley for standard probate, including the appointment of one or more personal representatives. Unless a responsive pleading in the form of a complaint or an objection in accordance with Superior Court Probate Division Rule 407 is filed in this Court within 30 days from the date of first publication of this notice, the Court may take the action hereinafter set forth. 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: 3/22/2018 Aimee D. Griffin, Esq. 5335 Wisconsin Ave., NW Suite 440 Washington, DC 20015 Attorney: TRUE TEST COPY Anne Meister Register of Wills Washington Informer

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NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT, NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Demetrius Adams and Kevin Adams, whose addresses are, 10200 Prince Plaza, Unit 206, Upper Marlboro, MD 20774 and 3747 First St., SE #102, Washington, DC 20032 were appointed Personal Representatives of the estate of Cassandra Adams who died on December 28, 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 decedentâ€™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 9/22/2018. 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 9/22/2018, 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: 3/22/2018 Demetrius Adams Kevin Adams Personal Representative

Edward G. Varrone, Esq. 910 17th Street, NW, Suite 800 Washington, DC 20006 Attorney NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT, NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Augustine E. Alston, Jr., whose address is 101 Harriet Drive, Dunbar, WV 25064, was appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Jacqueline Louise Alston who died on December 6, 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 9/22/2018. 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 9/22/2018, 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: 3/22/2018 Augustine E. Alston, Jr. Personal Representative

SUPERIOR COURT OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA Probate Division Washington, D.C. 20001-2131 Administration No. 2018 ADM 000214 Lorenda Harris-Nelson Decedent NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT, NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Deon D. Harris, whose address is 4267 Brooks Street, NE, Washington, DC 20019 was appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Lorenda Harris-Nelson who died on May 6, 2016 without a Will, and will serve without Court supervision. All unknown heirs and heirs whose whereabouts are unknown shall enter their appearance in this proceeding. Objections to such appointment shall be filed with the Register of Wills, D.C., Building A, 515 5th Street, N.W., Third Floor, Washington, D.C. 20001, on or before 9/22/2018. 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 9/22/2018, 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: 3/22/2018 Deon D. Harris Personal Representative TRUE TEST COPY

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Administration No. 2018 ADM 000207

Administration No. 2018 ADM 000240

Administration No. 2018 ADM 000110

Marlita Crossland aka Marlita Jane Crossland Decedent

Norman S. Green, aka Norman Shelton Green aka Norman Selton Green Sr. Decedent

Beatrice M. Hokett Decedent

Attorney

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

Aimee D. Griffin 5335 Wisconsin Avenue NW, Suite 440 Washington, DC 20015 Attorney NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT, NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS

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

Milbert Crossland II, whose address is 1147 46th St., SE, Washington, DC 20019, was appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Marlita Crossland aka Marlita Jane Crossland who died on January 5, 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 9/22/2018. 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 9/22/2018, 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.

Darlene Green Shephard, whose address is 4655 Hayes Street, NE, Washington, DC 20019 was appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Norman S. Green, aka Norman Shelton Green aka Norman Selton Green Sr. who died on December 20, 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., Building A, 515 5th Street, N.W., Third Floor, Washington, D.C. 20001, on or before 9/22/2018. 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 9/22/2018, 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: 3/22/2018

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Administration No. 2018 ADM 000144

Richard J. Bagent aka Richard Bagent Decedent

Rosie A. Caves aka Rosie Allison Caves Decedent

Gretchyn G. Meinken 616 N. Washington Street Alexandria, VA 22314 Attorney

Matthew F. Shannon 1420 N. Street, NW #102 Washington, DC 20005 Attorney

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Ann Alloway, whose address is 643 E. Russell Avenue, West Lafayette, OH 43845, was appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Richard J. Bagent aka Richard Bagent who died on June 30, 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., Building A, 515 5th Street, N.W., Third Floor, Washington, D.C. 20001, on or before 9/22/2018. 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 9/22/2018, 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.

Veronica C. Greenfield, whose address is 1302 Nicholson Street, Hyattsville, MD 20782, was appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Rosie A. Caves aka Rosie Allison Caves who died on January 14, 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 9/22/2018. 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 9/22/2018, or be forever barred. Persons believed to be heirs or legatees of the decedent who do not receive a copy of this notice by mail within 25 days of its first publication shall so inform the Register of Wills, including name, address, and relationship.

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Veronica C. Greenfield Personal Representative

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

Ann Alloway Personal Representative

Antoinette B. Washington, whose address is 8341 Brooktree St., Laurel, MD 20724, was appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Beatrice M. Hokett who died on August 1, 2010 without a Will, and will serve with Court supervision. All unknown heirs and heirs whose whereabouts are unknown shall enter their appearance in this proceeding. Objections to such appointment shall be filed with the Register of Wills, D.C., Building A, 515 5th Street, N.W., Third Floor, Washington, D.C. 20001, on or before 9/22/2018. 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 9/22/2018, or be forever barred. Persons believed to be heirs or legatees of the decedent who do not receive a copy of this notice by mail within 25 days of its first publication shall so inform the Register of Wills, including name, address, and relationship.

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DESIGN TO MATCH YOUR CONVICTION. The Cadillac XT5 is versatility reinvented.

2018 XT5 AWD STANDARD

ULTRA-LOW MILEAGE LEASES FOR WELL-QUALIFIED LESSEES

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DUE AT SIGNING AFTER ALL OFFERS

No security deposit required. Tax, title, license, dealer fees extra. Mileage charge of $.25/ mile over 30,000 miles. At participating dealers only.

1. Payments are for a 2018 XT5 AWD Standard with an MSRP of $44,190. 36 monthly payments total $12,924. Payments may be higher in some states. Option to purchase at lease end for an amount to be determined at lease signing. GM Financial must approve lease. Take delivery by 4/2/18. Mileage charge of $.25/mile over 30,000 miles. Lessee pays for maintenance, excess wear and disposition fee of $595 or less at end of lease. Not available with some other offers. Residency restrictions apply. © 2018 General Motors. All Rights Reserved. Cadillac® XT5®

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