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Congratulations to our Washington Nationals – We Are the Champions!

Thousands Converge for Nats' Victory Parade By William J. Ford WI Staff Writer @jabariwill

Derrick and Treshawn Brown donned red jackets as they smiled, cheered and took photos at the corner of Third Street and Constitution Avenue in downtown D.C., near the end of the Washington Nationals' championship parade route. The Browns, who reside in Oxon Hill, Maryland, joined thousands of other red-clad fans who also captured the historic moment Saturday, Nov. 2 along Constitution Avenue between Third and 15th streets in Northwest. Some climbed trees, some sat on the steps of the Canadian Embassy and others perched along a wall in front of the U.S. Department of Labor building to get a glimpse of the players as they strolled by on a double-decker bus. "This is a great thing. Everybody coming out to celebrate Washington, D.C.," said Brown, who sported a red Nationals jacket. He added, "The eye should be on Southeast right now." That's because Nationals Parks resides in that section of the city. Exactly 20 days before the Nationals won Game 7 in Houston, the Washington Mystics captured its first-ever WNBA title Oct. 10 at the Entertainment and Sports Arena in Southeast, where it held its own celebratory rally the next day. Because several of the Mystics players also play professionally overseas, a parade for the team will be scheduled in the spring. The two teams' triumphs follow the Washington Capitals' Stanley Cup championship in 2018. Christopher Brown, 42, of Northeast, works as an attorney and

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Alleged Kidnapping Leads to Swift Changes in Security Protocol By Sam P.K. Collins WI Contributing Writer @SamPKCollins

5 The Nationals first baseman Ryan Zimmerman, right, holding the National league Championship trophy with his wife seated by his side and the Nationals General Manager Mike Rizzo hoists the World Series trophy during the Nationals parade Nov. 2 in Northwest. (Ja’Mon Jackson/The Washington Informer)

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Rocketship Rise Academy Public Charter School in Southeast continues to reel with reports of an alleged on-campus kidnapping with administrators recently announcing the immediate implementation of new security protocol. They will also take control of after-care programming on both of campuses effective later this month. As parents first learned of the early October incident in a letter sent home last week, most discussions have focused on the ease with which

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Dems Win Big in VA and KY By Stacy M. Brown WI Senior Writer @StacyBrownMedia With the cloud of impeachment hovering over the head of Donald Trump, three offseason political races may have provided a glimpse of the preferences of America’s voters – a year away from the pivotal 2020 presidential election. The first big win for Dems on Tuesday, Nov. 5, came in the closely-contested governor’s race in

Kentucky, where Democrat Andy Beshear has been projected to defeat Republican Incumbent Matt Bevin. Despite Beshear’s narrow margin of victory, 49.2 percent to his opponent’s 48.8, the win serves as a resounding defeat of a Republican in a red state – and a clap back at Trump who took the state by 30 percentage points in 2016. Hours before the election, Trump held a huge rally for Bevin, desperately hoping to maintain control over what had been a

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Statehood Movement Takes Cause to the Courthouse By James Wright WI Staff Writer @jamesdcwrighter The District statehood movement has largely tried to persuade the U.S. Congress to grant full citizenship for city residents but a renewed effort has been launched by a leading think tank to achieve the same goals through the federal judicial system. The DC Appleseed Center for Law and Justice, with the assistance of pro bono attorneys, filed a complaint with the U.S. District Court of the District of Columbia on Nov. 5, 2018, alleging that the continual denial of full congressional voting rights for District residents violates the U.S. Constitution. The District Court denied the complaint and DC Appleseed has appealed the decision, with an oral argument before a three-judge panel to take place on Nov. 26 at the E. Barrett Prettyman Jr. Federal Courthouse in Northwest. Walter Smith, executive director of DC Appleseed, has played a key role in the federal courts strategy and thinks his organization's efforts will pay off. "We are asking the federal court to issue a declaratory judgment that it is unconstitutional for D.C. residents to pay taxes and have the other obligations of citizenship but have no voting rights in the U.S. Congress," Smith said. "We are asking the court to ratify our right to have two voting U.S. senators and one representative." The effort to secure voting rights through the federal courts has been tried before. The D.C. Court of Appeals of the District of Columbia ruled in a 2-1 decision in the case of Adams v Clinton Alexander v Daley that the Constitution granted voting rights in the Congress only to the states and therefore D.C.

residents are entitled to vote. However, Smith notes that under Article 1, Section 8, Clause 17 of the Constitution that the Congress has the power to confer congressional voting rights even though the District lacked state status. "We argue the failure of Congress to grant us voting rights even though they have the authority to do so violates the Equal Protection Clause of the Constitution," Smith said. Smith said parties that support DC Appleseed's arguments to the court have filed amicus briefs or supporting legal documents to the court that include constitutional scholars, historians, leading lawyers and statehood advocates and the U.S. House of Representatives. "The U.S. House of Representatives supports what we are doing and their attorney, Doug Letter, are working with us," Smith said. "It is helpful to have one-half of the Congress on our side." He said the Trump Justice Department opposes the lawsuit arguing that the District lacks statehood status and only states can have voting representation. Smith said he sees the lawsuit going to the U.S. Supreme Court. "At the Supreme Court, the case will be decided one way or another," he said. "This strategy is good for the city and even if we lose at the Supreme Court, we will gain nationwide visibility." DC Appleseed's efforts have gained the support of D.C. Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton (D), Mayor Muriel Bowser (D), members of the D.C. Council and many statehood advocates. Nevertheless, some supporters question DC Appleseed's court strategy. "I don't think the court system is the right way for the

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1837 – Elijah Lovejoy, abolitionist and newspaper editor, is killed by a pro-slavery mob in Alton, Illinois, out to destroy his press and abolitionist materials. 1967 – Carl Stokes is elected as mayor of Cleveland, becoming the the first Black elected mayor of a major U.S. city. 1989 – David Dinkins (right) is elected as New York City's first Black mayor. 1989 – L. Douglas Wilder is elected as governor of Virginia, becoming the nation's first elected Black governor.

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1831 – Nat Turner, an 1938 – Crystal Bird Fauset is elected to the Pennsyl- enslaved African vania House of Representatives, becoming the nation's American who first Black woman to serve as a state legislator. led a deadly rebellion of slaves and free Blacks NOV. 9 in Southamp1731 – Benjamin Banneker, inventor, mathematiton County, cian and one of the planners of what is now WashingVirginia, is ton, D.C., is born in Baltimore County, Maryland. 1868 – The first classes begin at the Howard Univer- executed by hanging. sity College of Medicine. 1890 – In1922 – Dorothy Dandridge, famed actress, singer ventor Daniel and dancer, is born in Cleveland. McCree patents the portable fire NOV. 10 escape. 1891 – Inventor Granville T. Woods patents electric railway system. NOV. 12 1957 – Black golfer Charlie Sifford wins the Long 1770 – York, an African American slave best Beach Open, becoming the first African American to known for his participation with the Lewis and win a major professional golf tournament. Clark Expedition, is born in Caroline County, 1960 – Journalist Virginia. Andrew Hatcher is 1941 – Opera singer Mary Cardwell founds the named associate National Negro Opera Company, the first African press secretary American opera company in the United States. to President 1977 – Ernest N. "Dutch" Morial becomes the John F. Kennefirst Black mayor of New Orleans. dy, becoming

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Lord, we know about Comcast, we know what Erivo tweeted about African Americans, we know the movie was based on a real story but still had propaganda in it, yet we were supposed to support it unconditionally. Just like we are expected to unconditionally support candidates who promise to do nothing specifically for us. The issue is that Black people are starting to finally think for themselves and most importantly for the group. We will dictate what movies are made, who to cast and the story to tell. We won't be shamed into supporting crap movies or candidates.

ANDREA DRIVER / OXFORD, MISSISSIPPI

All movies that are not documentaries are straight fiction. They are not called screenplays for nothing. Every biopic ever made had stuff in it they made up just to make the story flow the way they want and fill in gaps. It is based on a true story, but some parts are just made up. Why are people acting brand-new like they don't know this? Stop looking to Hollywood to provide your history because that is not their job. Inform yourself!

ANGELA NIRVANA / WASHINGTON, D.C.

So, we are supposed to go support a film and help Comcast turn a profit on the back of our icon? We're supposed to allow our children to see the egregious inaccuracy of a white savior and a Black man named Bigger Long further demonizing our Black men? I'm supposed to let my 15-year-old see this? Would such a distortion of the truth be OK with the Jews and their Holocaust?

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I saw the movie and I'm glad I did. For those following social media posts, etc., about this and that as their reason for not seeing it, please think for yourself. Unless you are a Harriet Tubman historian and you got receipts showing that, I'm not listening to you tell me not to see this movie. I wish we would think for ourselves; that's one of the main reasons we stay divided.

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A few days ago, while preparing for a much-needed night on the town, I received a distress call from a young woman who holds a very special place in my heart. It soon became apparent that she was troubled – overwhelmed, frustrated, battle-fatigued and in emotional anguish because of an ominous cloud of anger that has taken residence in her home and refuses to leave. Following many hours of conversation, I concluded that the enemy her nuclear family faces is a spiritual force – one that tags along like an invited “guest” in our lives, wreaking havoc from parent to progeny. Said another way, her family has become embroiled in a fight with a “generational curse” that, unless first confronted and eventually broken, will continue to manifest itself in the lives and future of those she loves – destroying the hearts, souls, minds and dreams of anyone who dares to stand in its way. Gleaning from past experiences, I warned her we can be easily swayed to believe that generational curses, because they tend to disappear like a recessive gene, skipping a generation or two, that they have somehow become extricated from our lives. But they do return, often with even great-

Looking back over the years of my youth, I can’t help but remember how often I longed to be bigger than I was, older than I was – thus, free to engage in the many mysterious activities that were forbidden fruit for desirous children like me. er force on unsuspecting offspring who, following in the invisible footsteps of their ancestors or mimicking the actions of the adults who guide and influence them, quickly adopt similarly destructive habits. Soon, our once innocent children become familiar with allowing anger to shape the words they use, the actions they take and the methods they employ and which govern their daily walk. One of my favorite American novelists, William Faulkner, reflecting on the profound impact our ancestors have upon our lives, determined that “the past is never dead. It’s not even past.” While we do not have to repeat the past, lacking a different model to follow or more positive examples from which we can learn, many people simply continue along the contorted path that their forefathers once traveled. Within my own family tree, men often berated their wives, diminishing them and their spirits with words of anger, fists of fury and an insistence on maintaining control at any cost as the so-called and self-appointed “man of the house.” My mother, however, while more than a foot shorter than my father who also outweighed her by some 160plus pounds, made it clear that she was unwilling to allow the habits and beliefs of his ancestors to continue in their home. And, because Daddy loved Momma so much, he chose to

change, to evolve, to transform himself not just with the words he used, or did not use – but in his actions. Fortunately, my childhood home became a haven for those in our family who had yielded to and therefore suffered from the “generational curse” of anger often masked in the notion of male domination. Thus, during my formative years I learned life skills which differed from those forced upon most of the youth in my family. And so, both my sister and I learned that yelling and cursing at those we professed to love was unacceptable no matter how we might attempt to justify our behavior. Author Mark Wolynn, in “It Didn’t Start With You,” employs boldness and compassion in his examination of how inherited family trauma shapes who we are, offering strategies that have aided others in their quest to end malevolent, dysfunctional cyclical patterns that have afflicted families from one generation to the next. His scholarship has been instrumental in providing me a way to articulate what I believe. Hip-hop artist and poet J. Ivy, in his insightful memoir, “Dear Father,” tackles the pain he carried for years after being abandoned by his father and left to fend for himself on the tough streets of Chicago’s Southside. He found the courage to deal with his emotional baggage, transforming his pain into power and breaking the cycle that had, for years, kept him paralyzed. In a conversation with Bishop T.D. Jakes in the early years of my career, he helped me understand the significance of paying attention to our inner compass which, if we’re willing, directs us toward fulfilling our highest purpose – our singular and unique destiny. Destiny, also the title for one of his prophetic musings, serves as a guide when we find themselves at one of life’s crossroads, equipping us with a new arsenal of weapons. With our quivers refreshed, Jakes asserts that by following our “divine purpose,” we can more easily clear our

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PRINCE GEORGE'S COUNTY Caregivers, Grandparents Honored in Prince George's By William J. Ford WI Staff Writer @jabariwill Prince George's County Executive Angela Alsobrooks said last week about 20 percent of the county's residents are 65 years and older. Based on the county's population of more than 909,000, that equates to nearly 182,000 people. Various studies show those senior citizens are taking their grandchildren to school, providing medication to their parents and acting as caregivers for them and other relatives. But on Friday, Nov. 1, some of them relaxed for a few hours during a brunch at Oxon Hill Manor. The 122 people who registered to attend also received mental health, housing and caregiver

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resources from county agencies and nonprofit organizations. "It's important we look at people who take of their grandchildren and great-grandchildren, spouses, nieces and parents," said County Councilwoman Monique Anderson-Walker (D-District 8) of Fort Washington, who hosted the event. "They never stop caregiving. They need a moment for relaxation. It's to â€Ś recognize today is just about you." The brunch coincided with National Family Caregivers Month in November, proclaimed in 1997 by then-President Bill Clinton According to the National PACE Association of Alexandria, Virginia, about six out of 10 caregivers work full- or part-time while taking care of a loved one at home. The observance focuses on the community to raise awareness of

family caregiver concerns, support and educate those who takes care of loved ones. Two particular caregivers and college graduates, Patricia Hunt and Amyvonne Grogan, talked about their daily lives helping family and others. The one thing both women said keeps their spirits afloat: faith.

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Although Hunt retired as a social worker, she still renews her license in Maryland every two years. She says knowing the most up-to-date laws keeps her mentally sharp but it also comes in handy personally. In 2012, her son-in-law had a stroke. So she moved in with her oldest daughter to assist with her family, included her two young grandsons. About that same time, Hunt cared for her father, Roy Hunt Sr., who suffered from dementia. He died in 2016. Hunt also checks on her 93-year-old mother. "I just stepped in and did what needed to be done," said Hunt, 70, of Oxon Hill. "My son-in-law can't really use his right hand, but God blessed him and surpassed the odds the doctor gave him. God is good in my life." Besides her faith, Hunt attributes her continued eagerness to learn another reason for keeping a

5 Patricia Hunt (William J. Ford/The Washington Informer)

strong mentality. She received a bachelor's degree with a double major in nursing and psychology at the University of Maryland in Eastern Shore. Hunt decided to continue her education and obtained obtain a master's degree in social work at Salisbury University in Salisbury, Maryland, in 2010. She was 61. "I was a professional student since I graduated from high school in 1967," Hunt said with a smile. "I write things down. That way, I can check things off the list just so I know I don't go back over them. I tell my daughters to set aside time for themselves. How can you help your family if you're down?"

reate student, Alexi holds a 4.3 GPA and is enrolled in Advanced Placement courses that include government and calculus. She is also a member of the African Student Association and the National Honor Society. Alexi dreams of attending Yale University, Harvard University or Spelman College. For fun, she enjoys reading comics and dancing. Ten years from now, Alexi sees herself traveling and hosting art exhibitions, all while helping others through art therapy.

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5 Scholar of the Week Alexi Okie dreams of attending Yale University, Harvard University or Spelman College. (PGCPS photo)

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Grogan, 66, exudes confidence when she talks about how her work as a special education teacher inspired her to look after residents at Fort Washington Manor, a senior community where she also resides. "Caregiving is my spiritual gift," she said. "We care about each other. When we don't see each other for two days, we're knocking on your door making sure you didn't transition to the Lord. I know I'm going to be there one day in need." When she isn't in Fort Washington checking on her neighbors, she travels to Temple Hills and cares for her 97-year-old mother, Earlean Stanley Grogan, who recently stopped driving. Grogan said her mother still cooks, but the county's animal control came to collect 13 cats Stanley Grogan nurtured outside her home. Two other cats remain at the house. About five years ago, a then-92year-old Stanley Grogan published a book, "My Poetic Journey: A Memoir." Last month, Grogan's said her mother wrote a letter and mailed copies to Congress about legislation to combat animal cruelty. Grogan credits her mother and her late father, a graduate of Howard University and a musician, on the importance of education. Grogan received her bachelor's degree in music education and therapy at Boston University and a master's degree in special education at Bowie State University. She has advice on maintaining a daily grind when caring for loved ones. "Get enough rest. I stay focused on God and take my directions vertically and not horizontally," she said. "I need to be very spirited in my mind because the devil is on his job. I need to wake up, stay woke and stay focused on what God has called me to do." WI

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In the next three years of her administration, Prince George's County Executive Angela Alsobrooks seeks more community and business partnerships, offer tax incentives for businesses to build grocery stores in underserved areas and create "downtowns." This ambitious plan labeled "Proud Priorities" would be through six initiatives: education, youth development, quality of life by high performance government; economic development; healthy communities; and safe neighborhoods. "We're off to a really fast start, but we realized…we need to really maximize our efforts," Alsobrooks said. "Excellence matters in this administration." As her first year in office comes to a close in December, Alsobrooks said she wants to bring members of cabinet outside the office and to the community. Some of those agency and department heads attended an Oct. 30 community forum at Eleanor Roosevelt High School in Greenbelt. They included Melinda Bolling, director of the Department of Permitting, Inspections and Enforcement (DPIE); Stanley Early, who heads the management and budget office; and Terry Bellamy, director of Public Works and Transportation. Bellamy summarized to dozens in the audience what the department conducted such as paving 31 miles of streets this year and laid down more than one million square feet of concrete, sidewalk, curbs and gutters. "We're going to continue look at innovate ways to … improve our network," he said. In terms of safe neighborhoods, the county touted a decrease in violent crime by 50 percent in the past eight years. Alsobrooks praised Police Chief Hank Stawinski for leading that and others public safety efforts. Not everyone supports the chief. An online petition organized by the Prince George's County Community Justice Coalition for Justice & Accountability claims Stawinski should be fire after an officer involved in an Oct. 19 traffic stop caused Demonte Blake, 24, to become hospital-

ized. The petition, led by Kema Harris and Beverly John, outlines seven reasons this group disapproves of Stawinski that includes permits officers to use excessive force, opposes body cameras and ignores complaints of county residents. "In light of these conditions that exist under the leadership of Chief Henry Stawinski … he must be removed from his job as Prince George's County police chief," according to the petition. "That being the case, we call upon [Alsobrooks] to terminate Chief Stawinski's employment immediately." Harris is the mother of Kevin Sneed, who was acquitted in May of attempted murder of a police officer. He was charged in an incident stemming from a May 2017 traffic stop. Harris said the Blake case served "as the last straw" to fight back against brutality by the county's police department. "It's a need for the chief to leave because he refuses to make officers accountable," said Harris of Temple Hills. "If he is not going to protect us, then we need someone who is." Both women also criticized elected officials for not doing more to support and talk about police brutality, especially those religious and community leaders who led a prayer rally last week at police station to support Stawinski and the police department. They also expressed prayer to the Blake family. "I don't believe they're wrong because everyone does need prayer, but what they're missing in this whole thing is actually being in the community and talking to the community that is being negatively impacted," said John of Hyattsville. "There's this friendship with the elected officials that is kind of getting in the way of them being effective … [to] hear from each side and then make your decision as to how you're going to be able to impact and make some positive changes." Several residents support the department and encourages more people to participate in activities to understand what police endure. "I became involved in the Citizens Police Academy that really shed a whole new light on …

5 Prince George's County department and agency directors, left and on stage, participate in an Oct. 30 community forum at Eleanor Roosevelt High School in Greenbelt. (William J. Ford/The Washington Informer)

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BUSINESS United Bank’s Mr. Banks Makes Deposits in Community Service By James Wright WI Staff Writer @jamesdcwrighter Jeffrey A. Banks, the vice president of commercial services at United Bank in the District, has been volunteering with District-based community organizations for decades and continues to be amazed at how serving others can be so fulfilling. "I have been blessed," said Banks who’s been employed in the banking industry for 30 years. "I have had success in life and have long been committed to giving back to the community. It’s part of my makeup to look after those less fortunate." And while he realizes that volunteering remains a person decision, he believes employee volunteerism can help United Bank

become recognized as a financial institution that cares about the people in the community where its branches are located. "I am always looking for opportunities to enlighten the community," Banks said. "Through our work with the D.C. Financial Literacy Council, we are encouraging wealth management for all District residents and seeking to teach children financial literacy. As far as the DC Career Academy is concerned, we want to provide pathways for D.C. high school students to enter the financial services industry.” Banks said when speaking to youth, he routinely stresses developing sound financial habits. "We go to the schools and talk to kids about proper money management and budgeting," he said. "Those in high school

particularly need to understand how credit cards work, how to best utilize them and most of all, the importance of having good credit.” “If they learn now how to manage credit, when they become adults, they will be better informed on how to build a good credit score. This knowledge will make purchasing items with a lower interest rate something well within their reach.” Banks also works the District’s returning citizens and finds them receptive to his advice. "Many returning citizens want to do better in life and don't want to get back into the penal system," he said. "They listen very closely and most follow my suggestions when it comes to their personal finances." Banks serves as the chair of the D.C. Financial Literacy Council, co-chair of the Office of the State Superintendent of School's DC Career Academy Network and holds several board memberships for organizations based in the Greater Washington Area. For his community work, Banks, who holds a bachelor of science from the University of Cincinnati, has been honored by local non-profits including the National Urban League, the Collective Empowerment Group and Cease Fire. He notes that his community service efforts continue to be

5 Jeffrey Banks is vice president of Commercial Services for United Bank. (Photo courtesy Jeffrey Banks)

complimented by equivalent programs at United Bank including their employee volunteer program, the Community Reinvestment Act Action Committee, which gained recognition last year by the American Bankers Association Foundation "as one of the strongest in the nation." "United Bank employees in the seven states and the District are strongly encouraged to get in-

volved in their local non-profits and community organizations," Banks said. "It’s even included on our employee evaluations which asks how much time we spend reaching out to the community.” “We see this as benefiting both the employee and the bank because people know that United Bank is concerned about the communities it serves,” he said. WI

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D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser welcomes Addis Ababa Mayor Takele Uma Banti at the John Wilson Building in Northwest on April 30. The two later met with members from the Addis Ababa delegation/Photo courtesy Office of the Secretary of Washington, D.C. Departing Friday, Nov. 8 and returning Wednesday, Nov. 13, Bowser will lead a diplomatic and trade mission to Ethiopia to strengthen the country’s ties with the DC region which has one of the largest Ethiopian populations outside of Ethiopia. During the mission, the Mayor will renew the District’s sister city agreement with Addis Ababa, Ethiopia; promote DC as a destination for Ethiopian business and leisure visitors; and form new educational partnerships between Ethiopian and DC-based universities.

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New Report Analyzes Trump Tax Cuts for Big Businesses

By Stacy M. Brown WI Senior Writer @StacyBrownMedia

Two years ago, President Donald Trump ushered in new tax rates that decidedly have helped big businesses. The overall tax rate that S&P 100 companies pay is about 21 percent, which is more than 15 percentage points lower than it paid before Trump's 2017 tax law. Qualcomm, CVS Health, Cisco Systems, Oracle and AIG pay the highest corporate taxes while Pepsico, Abbvie, Berkshire Hathaway, NVIDIA and FedEX pay the lowest tax rates, according to a new report from D.C.-based personal finance website WalletHub.com. "One of the largest changes in the plan was that the federal corporate income tax rate was per-

manently lowered from 35 percent to 21 percent," WalletHub officials wrote in the report. "Republicans championed the tax plan as beneficial to business and consumers and Democrats claimed it would only increase the wealth of the already wealthy. That debate becomes even more relevant as the 2020 presidential election approaches, as the winner will have the power to sign future tax code adjustments into law." With businesses enjoying their tax cuts, WalletHub analyzed annual reports for the S&P 100 — the largest and most established companies on the stock market — in order to determine the federal, state and international tax rates they paid in 2018. The report provides an indepth analysis of the 2018 federal, state and international tax rates paid by the S&P 100 com-

panies, the largest and most established businesses in the U.S. Included in the main findings: • S&P 100 companies pay roughly 7 percent lower rates on U.S. taxes than international taxes. • Tech companies, including Facebook Inc, Apple Inc. and Cisco Systems Inc, are still paying more than 15 percent lower rates abroad, continuing the trend from 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016 and 2017. • Five S&P 100 companies are actually paying a negative overall tax rate and are therefore due a discrete net tax benefit: PepsiCo Inc, AbbVie Inc, Berkshire Hathaway Inc, NVIDIA Corporation and FedEx Corp. • Among the remaining companies that owe taxes, Netflix Inc, Exelon Corp, General Motors Co, Pfizer Inc. and Adobe Inc. pay the lowest rates.

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• The average S&P 100 company pays a 35 percent lower tax rate than the top 1 percent of consumers. When asked whether the U.S. was leaving money on the table with the current corporate tax structure, Wallet Hub expert Ernst Coupet, a finance professor at Chicago State University, said in a relatively closed economic world, as the U.S. has competed in before the 1970s, firms and markets were wholly contained within their borders. "As a percentage of its total gross domestic product, the United States' degree of openness has increased from 8.3 percent in 1950 to 30.4 percent in 2014," Coupet said. "This 267 percent increase in gross trading has not only opened the U.S. market to consumers but to investors and

firms as well. High tax rate policies that were implemented in the post-WWII era may not be conducive now." Coupet added that investors are concerned about after-tax cash flows, and given convergence in corporate tax policies across boundaries, there may not be much room beyond the rates before the 2017 tax policy to increase corporate tax rates in the USA and remain competitive. "Corporate marginal tax rates can be marginally increased. However, the way consumers are taxed should be more efficient," Coupet said. "Not all consumers are the same — so their reaction to income taxes are also not the same." To view the full report, go to wallethub.com. WI

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NATIONAL Suffragist Hallie Quinn Brown 'Knew the Power of Black Women' By Stacy M. Brown WI Senior Writer @StacyBrownMedia This is part of an ongoing Washington Informer series about the Women's Suffrage Movement and an initiative that includes Informer Publisher Denise Rolark Barnes that will use the lens of history, the fabric of art and culture and the venue of the public square to shine a light into dark places, equipping

all with a compass to chart the way forward. The initiative lives in the institutional home of the Washington Informer Charities. Hallie Quinn Brown knew the power of Black women and she urged anyone who'd listen to her to let that power flourish, according to historians. "Ever hear of Hallie Quinn Brown? If not, look her up," Gregg Carr, chair of the Department of Afro American Studies at Howard

University, wrote on Twitter. "After that, read some of her work. Start with 'Homespun Heroines,' her compendium of African woman exemplars," wrote Carr, a two-time Male HBCU Professor of the Year. Teacher, writer, and a women's activist, Brown was born on March 10, 1850 in Pittsburgh. She was the daughter of former slaves who in 1864 migrated to Ontario, Canada. The family returned to America in 1870, settling in Wilberforce, Ohio, where Brown attended college. After receiving a degree in 1873, Brown taught in freedman's schools in Mississippi before moving to Columbia, South Carolina, in 1875. There, she briefly served as an instructor in the city's public schools, according to B By September 1875, she joined the faculty at Allen University, where she taught from 1875 to 1885. Later, she served as dean of the university and then as dean of Women at Tuskegee Institute. In a feature written for the National Endowment for the Arts magazine, Humanities, Martha S.

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Jones wrote that Brown knew the power of Black women and urged anyone who heard her to let it flourish. "Read her remarks from 1889 and you might believe she saw the future or at least had the capacity to call it into being," Jones wrote. She quoted Brown, who said: "I believe there are as great possibilities in women as there are in men. … We are marching onward grandly. … We love to think of the great women of our race— the mothers who have struggled through poverty to educate their children. … "There are many wives who are now helping to educate their husbands at school, by taking in sewing and washing… I believe in equalizing the matter. Instead of going to school a whole year, he ought to stay at home one half, and send his wife the other six months. … "I repeat, we want a grand and noble womanhood, scattered all over the land. There is a great vanguard of scholars and teachers of our sex who are at the head of institutions of learning all over the country. We need teachers, lecturers of force and character to help to teach this great nation of women." The remarks, which were delivered before a conference of the African Methodist Episcopal Church, marked a debut for Brown as an advocate of women's rights, including the right to vote. "I recently revisited the life of Hallie Quinn Brown after having long known her as part of a generation of Black women activists who battled Jim Crow in its early decades," Jones wrote. "Students of African-American women's history know Brown best by way of her 1926 edited collection of biographical essays, 'Homespun Heroines and

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Other Women of Distinction,' which remains a useful reference," Jones noted. She continued: "But finding Brown leading a challenge to the 'mammy' monument made me rethink what I knew. I am at work on a history of Black women and the vote, and one thing has already become clear: I must always look for early 20th-century Black suffragists in unexpected places. "The racism they encountered in better remembered suffrage organizations, such as the National American Women's Suffrage Association (NAWSA) or the National Women's Party (NWP) meant that too few women like Brown worked through those organizations. "To tell their stories, I must follow their lead. [Brown] was part of a 'great vanguard' prepared to fight back and further empower a 'great nation of women.'" WI

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Pledges to Take France to UN for 'Downright Bullying' By Sam P.K. Collins WI Contributing Writer @SamPKCollins Not long after her termination, more than 80,000 people signed an online petition demanding the reinstatement of former African Union (AU) Ambassador to the U.S. Arikana Chihombori-Quao, perhaps out of a belief that external forces didn't take well to her criticism of France's economic foothold on its former colonial subjects. Last Friday, on her first day as a civilian, a calm, yet emboldened Chihombori-Quao channeled the spirits of Malcolm X and Kwame Nkrumah in her calls for a unified, financially solvent Africa and France's prosecution for what she described as crimes against humanity. "No longer shall we continue to be exploited. France is stealing from us in broad daylight. It's downright bullying, just

that simple," Chihombori-Quao told an audience of several dozen friends, family, colleagues and supporters during an "Evening of Appreciation" at Swahili Village Bar and Grill in Beltsville, Maryland. "I'm going to talk to those 80,000 people with a petition to get France [out of Africa]," she continued as revelers, dressed in neatly fitted suits and West African garb, belted praises and clapped their hands. "They can't bully us for our money. We will approach the United Nations with a million signatures and ask, 'What the hell this is?' Enough is enough." This farewell event preceded a meeting in Dallas scheduled for Nov. 9 in anticipation of an upcoming $3 trillion free trade agreement in Africa, called the largest of its kind in World Trade Organization history. Starting July 2020, 54 out of 55 African countries can buy and

sell nearly all tarrif-less commodities, goods, and services to each other, an arrangement that South African President Cyril Ramaphosa, in an appeal to investors last month, predicted will increase the African intra-trade value by 10 percent within 20 years. Currently, intra-continental trade between African countries stands at 15 percent, compared to 47 percent for the Americas, 61 percent for Asia, and 67 percent for Europe. In recent years, China and Russia, among several western and non-western countries, have increased their economic footprint on the continent. Infrastructure projects in Africa have boosted China's economic and political influence on the continent. Last month, in advance of the Russia-Africa summit, the Russia government canceled $20 billion of Africa's debt. From 2017 until Oct. 7, when she received notice of her ter-

mination, Chihombori-Quao, a Zimbabwean medical doctor practicing in Tennessee, engaged Pan-African groups in the United States as part of an effort to strengthen the region's ties with the African Union. One of her recent works, the Wakanda One Project, fostered the development of medical facilities, hotels, shopping centers and other structures in the five regions of Africa. In January, Zimbabwe and Zambia had reportedly cordoned off land for this endeavor. Throughout her tenure, Chihombori-Quao espoused African political and economic unity. In her address before the National Newspaper Publishers Association in Orlando earlier this year, she tied the African continent's modern-day issues to the Berlin Conference, the 19th century meeting of European nations that divided Africa into different pieces without any regard for its various tribes, languages and cultures. In several YouTube addresses, Chihombori-Quao

suggested that the Organization of African Unity, the AU's predecessor formed amid several independence movements, didn't go far enough in facilitating a united Africa. At Friday night's dinner, the former AU ambassador minced no words, arguing that Africans at home and abroad must trust one another and control the economics of the continent in the next decade and beyond, especially with the lifting of trade restrictions between African countries. "The environment is right to finish the mission, but we have to put our money where our mouth is," she said. "By July 2020, you will have one Africa where you can be born in one place and conduct business anywhere. But we don't have the financial resources to build. China, Russia and India are ready. Let the other players come, however when they come, they [should] come behind Africans." WI

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Business Unity SA head Sipho Pityana has urged South African President Cyril Ramaphosa to "rise to the occasion" following the decision by ratings agency Moody's to downgrade South Africa's outlook from stable to negative. Although it was widely expected, the confirmation on Friday night raised fears that Moody's would become the last of the big three agencies to downgrade South Africa to "junk" status, which would make it impossible for the country to borrow on capital markets, therefore plunging it deeper into economic catastrophe, the Johannesburg-based City Press reported. Moody's, which has been the friendliest of the agencies towards South Africa, said the country was on a debttrap trajectory. It said the government's ability to implement economic reform initiatives that would "durably lift growth" was facing "obstacles in part from outstanding vested interests." South Africa's trade unions, including the governing party's alliance partner Cosatu, have been the most vocal in opposing the government's reform plans. Moody's said it would wait for next year's budget speech in February to see "whether or not the government is committed to fiscal consolidation." In a hard-hitting statement, Pityana said South Africa was now faced with the danger of having to seek a bailout from the International Monetary Fund — a situation that would come with punishing austerity measures which would have "drastic consequences on our nation." "Moody's has rightly pointed out that government has to get its house in order, and if it doesn't, our investment rating will be cut to junk," Pityana said. "And we all know what that means: Our economy will slide even further, we will no longer be able to borrow ourselves out of debt and the entire economic system will start to unravel." He added that Ramaphosa's government had between now and the budget speech in February to "show clear leadership" in order to avoid that catastrophe. "This is the biggest priority he faces now and he will have to rise to the occasion," said Pityana, noting that there was now an urgent need to make tough decisions and implement reforms. "We need to cut through the grandstanding and posturing, make the necessary compromises and deal with these issues once and for all. Otherwise, we may not have an economy to talk about," Pityana said. Finance Minister Tito Mboweni reacted to the downgrade announcement by calling on South Africans to "roll up our sleeves and do what we have to do." Admitting that he had received the news with a "heavy heart," Mboweni said it was a case of "now or never." "We need all hands on deck," Mboweni said. "Government, labor, business and civil society, we need each other more than ever before. This country is ours and it is only us who can turn it around." In a statement after the announcement by Moody's, Treasury sought to assure the public that it was acting to stabilize the economy, including sorting out the mess at Eskom, the main drag on South Africa's economy. "The National Treasury and the department of public enterprises are instituting a series of measures to bring discipline to the utility's finances, encourage Eskom to run their power stations better, improve operational efficiencies and to step up the timelines for restructuring the business into three entities to facilitate transparency, cost efficiencies, optimal investment in infrastructure and improved operational efficiencies," the Treasury said. WI

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Guyana Joins International Oil Regulators Group Guyana has joined the International Offshore Petroleum Environment Regulators (IOPER), an international regulators group whose help it will be seeking as it accelerates preparations for crucial oversight of the oil and gas sector as the expected start of production has been moved to next month. According to Dr. Vincent Adams, executive director of the Environmental Protection Agency, the acceptance of Guyana into the membership of the IOPER should be lauded as "a big deal" since the country is now poised to tap into the resources of a number of countries with experience in oversight of the sector, Stabroek News reported Nov. 3. "The biggest thing is exchange of information and their shared resources and experiences or lessons learned, in terms of building regulations," Adams told Sunday Stabroek from Washington, D.C, where the announcement of the country's acceptance in the IOPER was made. Adams was at the time attending IOPER's annual general meeting, which was held Oct. 30-31 in D.C. WI

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Avoiding the Flu: Three Steps to Stay Healthy During Flu Season Submitted by AmeriHealth Caritas District of Columbia It’s that time of year again, when people are at the highest risk of getting the flu. Most flu outbreaks reach their peak between December and March. With the holidays here and the get-togethers that come with them, the chance of people spreading the disease is high. That’s why it is so important to protect your family by learning what the flu is and how you can prevent it. The flu, short for “influenza,” is an infection caused by influenza viruses. The illness affects the nose, throat, and lungs, and symptoms can range from mild to severe. Signs of the flu include: • Fever • Chills • Cough • Sore throat • Aches • Stuffy nose Millions of people in the United States get the flu each year. For most people, the disease will pass within 1 – 2 weeks. However, it can be dangerous and even fatal for some people. Young children, the elderly, and people with long-term health issues are at the greatest risk for problems. People in high-risk

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HEALTH Black Teen Suicide Reaches Historic Highs By Stacy M. Brown WI Senior Writer @StacyBrownMedia

Researchers discovered that between 1991 and 2017, there has been an increase in the number of African-American teens who said they had attempted suicide in the past year. Suicide rates for teenagers of other races and ethnicities either remained the same or decreased over that period. The researchers did not cite a reason for the trend. Bill Prasad, a licensed professional counselor with Contemporary Medicine Associates in Bellaire, Texas, cited what he believed are some reasons. "Lack of accessibility to mental

African-American teenagers in the United States historically have had lower suicide rates than their white counterparts — until now. A new study analyzing suicide among American teens by a team led by researchers at the McSilver Institute for Poverty Policy and Research at New York University have uncovered several troubling trends from 1991 to 2017, particularly among Black high school students.

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health care, the inability to pay for medications and healthcare coverage, the lack of acceptance of mental illness among some members of the Black community, and the availability of firearms," Prasad stated. Prasad was not among the researchers involved in the study.

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Frank King, the so-called "Mental Health Comedian," called the problem a "cultural phenomenon." "Young people in these groups are less likely to share their issues surround depression and thoughts of suicide with friends and family than youth in other racial and ethnic groups," King stated. Among the answers is starting the conversation on depression and suicide in high-risk groups," he said. "A partial answer is giving young people permission to give voice to their experiences and feelings, without recrimination, such as 'If you were stronger in Christ this wouldn't be happening,' or 'What do you have to be depressed about, we've given you everything. Your father and I started our life with nothing,' and so forth," King stated. Researchers in the NYU study noted that suicide is the second-leading cause of death for teens from all demographics. They found that only accidents kill more young people than suicide.

The study also revealed that, in 2017, approximately 2,200 teens between the ages of 15 and 19 died by suicide. Researchers gathered information provided by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention from 198,540 high school students from 1991 to 2017. Among high school students of all demographics, one in five said they were thinking about suicide, and one in 10 said they had made a plan to end their lives. CNN Health reported that the study is in line with earlier research that has shown AfricanAmerican boys, especially younger boys between the ages of 5 and 11, have experienced an increase in the rate of suicide deaths. In Black children ages 5 to 12, the suicide rate was found to be two times higher compared with white children, according to CNN Health. The study authors found "an increased risk in reported suicide attempts among African-American teens between 1991 and

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COLLEGE APPLICATION, EXPLORATION MONTH

In recognition of November as College Application and Exploration Month, OSSE has partnered with area colleges — including historically Black colleges and universities — to waive application fees for D.C. students. The announcement was made this week, stating that more than 3,000 graduating seniors at 45 high schools and communi-

ty-based organizations across the District will have the opportunity to explore colleges and submit applications at zero cost to students and families — as part of the seventh annual DC College Application and Exploration Month. OSSE secured agreements with 11 area institutions of higher education to waive college application fees for DC students all month long. "Exploring and applying to colleges can be overwhelming and costly for students and families - our goal is to lift as much of that burden as possible by eliminating application costs and providing guidance and support to ensure that each participating student completes and submits at least one application," said State Superintendent Hanseul Kang. "This is an exciting time for our graduating seniors, and I encourage them to take advantage of the resources available to them as they begin to navigate the college application process."

5 Teacher of the Year Justin Lopez-Cardoze has dedicated himself to being an exceptional teacher inside and out of the classroom. (Courtesy of Capital City PCS)

CHARTER SCHOOL QUALITY REPORT

Each year, an evaluation is done regarding the performance of D.C.'s public charter schools that includes a range of categories. PK-8 schools are evaluated in the areas of: Student Progress, Student Achievement, Gateway (outcomes that predict future educational outcomes), and School Environment (e.g., reenrollment). This year, school officials are pleased to have 45 Tier 1 PK3-8 schools. This equates to an increase of seven more public charter schools than last year. In addition, there are zero Tier

HEALTH from Page 20 2017, and boys saw an increase in injuries related to those attempts. That might mean that Black teens were using more lethal means when attempting suicide." They found a decline in attempts overall among teens who identified as white, Hispanic, Asian American, or Pacific Islander. "As an African-American woman, suicide is prominent in our community for two reasons: we often do not know how to handle it amongst our families, and the pressures on our culture are rising," said Sabriya Dobbins of Project Passport LLC, a company that encourages getaway retreats centered around three mental wellness areas — reflection, community and personal. "Oftentimes when a Black family member says they want to take their life, the family may resort to church, belittle their response and tell them to stop overreacting, or simply assume it is not a big deal," Dobbins said. "AfricanAmerican families are taught to be tough and to hold it together because it is already 'us against the world.' We are taught to put our

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The Office of the State Superintendent recently honored Capital City Public Charter School seventh-grade science teacher Justin Lopez-Cardoze with the 2020 DC Teacher of the Year award. With Lopez-Cardoze being the first Latino to win the prestigious award, several D.C. education leaders decided to surprise him with the award in front of his mother, husband and the entire Capital City PCS middle school heads down and work hard to get those degrees and move up in our careers. "This causes expectations to be too high, then depression and anxiety are heightened," Dobbins said. "Not only are Black youth trying to satisfy their families and be strong, but they are trying to fight their way through a world that is not always accepting. A world where they are dying in alarming numbers in senseless crimes. It is a double-edged sword." Parents should be on the lookout for risk factors, such as a recent or severe loss like death or divorce, said Dr. Fran Walfish, a Beverly Hills family and relationship psychotherapist and author of "The Self-Aware Parent." Walfish also counts as a regular expert child psychologist on CBS's "The Doctors," and she costars on WE TV's "Sexbox." "Parents should take heed when they observe specific warning signs like changes in behavior, including difficulty concentrating, difficulty focusing on school or following routine activities, researching ways to kill oneself on the Internet, increasing the use of alcohol or other drugs, and acting

student body. Along with his science teacher duties, Lopez-Cardoze serves as the Middle School Science Department Lead, Instructional Leadership Team, and a member of the Equity Core Committee at Capital City PCS. When he is not at work, Lopez-Cardoze works as a member of the clinical faculty for Urban Teachers with Johns Hopkins University School of Education delivering coursework to Urban Teacher Fellows. As Teacher of the Year, he received a $7,500 reward, part of which he plans to use as a scholarship for a perspective student interested in STEM. WI recklessly," Walfish said. Included among other signs are changes in personality, appearing withdrawn, isolating to their room, irritability, extreme mood changes that are more than typical moodiness, exhibiting rage or talking about seeking revenge, Walfish added. Other alarms include changes in sleep patterns, insomnia, oversleeping, nightmares, talking about dying or going away, or different types of self-harm, she said. "Teaching problem-solving and conflict resolution skills, building a strong connection to family, friends, and community support are ways to help," Walfish said. "Restrict access to highly lethal means of suicide, such as firearms, and provide access to effective mental health care, including substance use treatment. Talk to your child. Many people are fearful that talking to their children about suicide will increase their risk of suicide. This is a myth." How to get help: in the U.S., call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-2738255 or 1-800-432-8366 or go to teenlineonline.org. WI

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OPINIONS/EDITORIALS

Our Veterans Deserve More Than a Warm, Fuzzy ‘Thanks for Your Service'

On Monday, Nov. 11, our nation will pause to honor the men and women who have taken a sacred oath to protect America by either land, sea or air, in times of war or peace, as active or formerly active members of the armed forces. Federal workplaces, post offices, banks – even a few public schools – will be closed for Veterans Day (originally called Armistice Day) as America offers its gratitude to living veterans for their service and sacrifices. In many cities. there will be plenty of pomp and circumstance as high-stepping drum majors lead marching bands in patriotic expressions during parades and programs amidst backgrounds of red, white and blue in a tradition that became a national, annually-observed holiday in 1938. However, despite the usual proliferation of Betsy Ross-inspired flags fluttering in the wind and sopranos articulating the words of our national anthem, history shows that we haven’t always treated our veterans with the kind of respect they’ve earned and deserve. Black vets returning home after World War I were often attacked, harassed, asked to show their “tails” and forced to accept second-class citizenship, despite having put their very lives on the line for their country. Asian Americans faced similar injustices after serving in World War II and coming back to the U.S. As for veterans of the Vietnam War, they would be regarded as pariahs – unfortunate pawns caught in the middle of political fallout that came both during and decades after a war that millions of Americans neither wanted or condoned. And while well-meaning expressions like “thanks for your service” are undoubtedly appropriate, today’s veterans deserve and need a lot more than conciliatory phrases as they seek to assimilate back into civilian life. Many face hurdles that seem all but insurmountable including higher than national average rates of unemployment, homelessness and suicide – 20 veterans on average take their own lives each day. In addition, disability rates are higher among veterans with an estimated 29 percent of recent vets facing a variety of service-related disabilities: missing limbs, burns, spinal cord injuries, post-traumatic stress disorder, hearing loss and traumatic brain injuries. We may never be able to fully understand their pain, physical or emotional, the acute sense of loneliness and isolation that afflicts those plagued by PSTD or who were once prisoners of war or the added pressure that overwhelms those vets who had prior mental health challenges even before their years of service. But we can make sure they receive adequate support and services that will make their lives more manageable and meaningful. Saying “thanks for your service” may be a fitting beginning but it simply is not enough. WI

The Reverend Wilson Passes the Torch at Union Temple Baptist Church

The fiery pastoral leadership so many remember about Union Temple Baptist Church’s Senior Pastor Willie F. Wilson has quieted over the past 46 years, but it hasn’t faded. Nor has the community’s wish for the return of a warrior who used faith and hope as weapons to defend and protect his flock and the community in which they live. “Where is that leader going?” many wanted to know. “Nowhere,” Wilson announced at his recent retirement celebration at the Camelot in Upper Marlboro. Nearly 900 church members, past and present, along with politicians, ministers, business owners and community came out to say “thank you” for Wilson’s vision in building a church without walls and for preaching a gospel espousing the absence of limitations for those who believe and trust in God. Despite the celebration honoring Wilson and his wife, Mary, who together have led the Southeast congregation for the past 46 years, Wilson informed his guests, “I am not retiring.” At age 79, he says he’s too young to sit down. He also shared that within his spirit there exists a calling, passed down through generations, to continue to fight for the freedom and liberation of Black people. That calling is evident in his four children, all successful in their own right but with only one whom the siblings all agreed had what’s needed to pick up the baton and lead Union Temple forward. Reverend Dr. Anika Wilson-Brown, the eldest of the Wilson clan, is no stranger to the pulpit. But she found herself troubled, sitting beside her father’s close friend, Nation of Islam Minister Louis Farrakhan, while tearfully hearing him admit the difficulty he continues to face in choosing a successor, particularly a woman – daughter notwithstanding. Wilson admits the time for new leadership at Union Temple is now, if for no other reason than how technology is impacting the church’s future. He promised to stay away from Union Temple for a while to ensure a smooth transition for Rev. Wilson-Brown as she takes over as pastor. Meanwhile, others savor memories of the man many call “Dad.” The man who officiated over their weddings and christened their children, taught life-lessons, fed, housed and clothed them, prepared them for manhood and womanhood and prayed over family members in sickness and as they transitioned to the after-life. What made the six-hour-long celebration so beautiful was not just hearing the many testimonies about what Reverend Wilson has done for so many. It was knowing that he’s still here listening to their heartfelt expressions from their homes, close as Southeast or as far as South Africa – people who thought enough of him to come and say, “Thank You.” WI

TO THE EDITOR RIP, John Conyers

Rest in power to former Congressman John Conyers, a Black political icon. His life and works speak for itself. May he transition in peace to the other side. Fume Bea Washington, D.C.

Chappelle Too Good for 'Cancel Culture'

celed? If so, why is he receiving the most prestigious comedy award one can get? That's because real comedians and real artists aren't a prisoner of the times or this PC culture of today. They present their art and let the chips fall where they may. Congrats, Dave. D.C. proud! Chazlyn Davis Washington, D.C.

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OPINIONS/EDITORIALS Guest Columnist

By Julianne Malveaux

Homelessness Crisis — We Are Better Than This

I was returning from an errand when the skies opened up. The punishing rain came down with such vigor that despite an umbrella, the bottom inches of my pants were soaked. With my wash-and-wear hair, and just half a block more to walk, I shrugged the rain off, until I saw a woman sheltering herself from the rain in a narrow but covered side entrance to a church. The opening could not have been more than 4 feet wide, and sister was easily five feet tall. She had wedged

herself, somehow, into the space and was lying horizontally with a newspaper over her head. From across the street, I could see her beautiful dark chocolate skin, but also her disheveled clothing, and no layers to shelter her from the rain. Watching her reminded me that we are going into the season of high risk for those who have no shelter. Many can make it during the warmer months sleeping comfortably outside, but as temperatures drop and precipitation increases, thousands are vulnerable because they have no shelter. When we elect a clown, expect a circus. Too many urgent national concerns are being swallowed by this

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man who lacks the gravitas to behave as President. The man who calls his colleagues "scum," who attacks Black people, especially Black women, with impunity, who dodges the Constitution every chance he gets, who might spark a major crisis by stomping over oversight, and who might cause a government shutdown later this year if he doesn't get his way. And then there are the human needs that are being ignored. According to the Department of Housing and Urban Development, during a "point in time" survey on a night in January 2018, more than a half-million homeless people were counted. While there are flaws in this methodology, it is as close as we can get to a

scientific measurement of the homeless. There are a half-million people — mostly men, mostly white, but way too many African Americans. African Americans are 13 percent of the population and 40 percent of the homeless. The homeless are primarily concentrated in California, New York, Florida, and Texas, but you can find them in almost any community. Two-thirds of the homeless are sheltered on a given night, but a third are sleeping on the streets, on park benches, in alleys, under awnings. To quote the late, great Congressman Elijah Cummings, "we are better than this." Nearly 40,000 of these homeless are veterans. Nearly 40,000 are

youth. Their homelessness flies in the face of our values as a country. Those who have served our country should not have to sleep on the streets. Those who have not have had a chance at life should not find their chances on a park bench. This is not just about homelessness. It is about an economic crisis that has made affordable housing difficult to obtain, with jobs and economic security even more difficult to obtain. While 45 crows about our healthy economy, the Fed has lowered interest rates because it is concerned about the health of the economy. And low unemployment rates be-

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By Nsenga K. Burton

Reality TV — The Respectable and the Ratchet

There's an old adage that says you should never discuss politics or religion in polite company. Perhaps another category should be added: Reality television. If you want to hear a heated debate, then bring up reality television in any number of settings and a range of responses and emotions will surface. Some live for the genre, while others despise the television category which is

broad enough to include "Cops," "The Bachelor," "The Masked Singer," "Dog The Bounty Hunter," "90 Day Fiancé," "Say Yes to the Dress," "House Hunters," "RHOA," "Chopped" and a host of other reality shows. Reality shows continuously rank high on ratings lists; reality shows featuring women casts and all-Black casts continuously rank high on cable ratings lists. Not only are the shows popular on television, they spawn other streams of revenue for reality show stars. Cookbooks, restaurants, clothing stores, fit-

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ness videos, weight-loss products, earbuds and the like are being hawked by cast members of these shows. "Real Housewives of New York's" Bethenny Frankel built a multi-million-dollar empire with her Skinnygirl lifestyle brand. "RHOP" stars Gizelle Bryant and Karen Huger launched a make-up line and fragrance over the last three seasons. While "RHOA's" Kandi Burress, who was already successful in music prior to being cast on "RHOA," has morphed into a successful entrepreneur in online retail and

restaurants. "RHOA's" NeNe Leakes has jettisoned to mainstream popularity, having starred on two network television series, other reality shows, performed on Broadway and is currently pursuing a career in stand-up comedy, among other businesses. Model-turned-"RHOA" reality star Cynthia Bailey opened a modeling company and lunched a sunglass line. Cardi B launched herself musically into the stratosphere from her journey on "Love and Hip-Hop New York" to the 2017 cover of Rolling

Stone magazine, relegating rock legend Fats Domino to a corner mention, en route to becoming rap music royalty. It's not just the women on these shows who are winning financially, but also the men. "The Apprentice's" Bill Rancic sold his cigar company for millions to Synergy Brands, remained on the board of directors and continues to broker million-dollar deals. Recently, "Love and Hip-Hop Hollywood's" Ray J closed a $31 million deal securing the launch

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By Marc H. Morial

Loss of Cummings, Conyers Highlights Importance of CBC gressional Black Caucus

"The three of us — Stokes, Chisholm and I — came to Washington determined to seize the moment, to fight for justice, to raise issues too long ignored and too little debated. We were described by the media as militant, aggressive new leaders determined to make changes in the way black members of Congress had been viewed in the past." — Rep. William Lacy Clay Sr., co-founder of the Con-

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In recent days America lost two influential African Americans who served as high-ranking members of the Congressional Black Caucus, John Conyers and Elijah Cunningham. Their loss has served to reaffirm the importance of the CBC and the election of dedicated public servants who will John Conyers, who represented the Detroit area in Congress for more than 50 years, was one of the founding members of the CBC. Conyers was part of a wave of civil rights activists who arrived in Con-

gress in the 1960s, determined to change the status quo. In 1968, Rep. Charles Diggs of Michigan convened an informal group called the Democracy Select Committee. "The sooner we get organized for group action, the more effective we can become," Diggs said. By 1971, the number of the number of Black members of Congress had risen from nine to 13, and the Committee members decided to formalize their organization, and the Congressional Black Caucus was formed. The group immediately butted

heads with then-President Richard Nixon, who refused to meet with the members. The interpreted his refusal as a broader rejection of the interests of all Black Americans, and responded by boycotting Nixon's State of the Union Address. "We now refuse to be part of your audience," Rep. William Lacy Clay Sr. wrote in a letter to the president. The CBC was responsible for the anti-apartheid Free South Africa Movement that brought worldwide attention to the human rights abuses of the racist South African state. The longest civil disobedience

movement in U.S. history, it led to the enactment of the Comprehensive Anti-Apartheid Act of 1986, which imposed sanctions against South Africa and set preconditions for lifting the sanctions that would apartheid. President Ronald Reagan's veto of the legislation was overridden, the first foreign policy veto override in the 20th century. The National Urban League has maintained a long and productive partnership with the CBC since its inception. As noted in the official

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OPINIONS/EDITORIALS Guest Columnist

By Charlene Crowell

Remembering Elijah Cummings and the Journey Still Ahead

The nationally televised Oct. 25 funeral service for the late Congressman Elijah E. Cummings paused partisan debates and revealed how a son of Baltimore worked tirelessly for his constituents and for this nation. In the days since his homegoing, I have marveled at how his life's work somehow brought together officials who held firm to their stark political divides but united to honor a man

who believed that everyone deserved a fair chance at all America had to offer. Even in death, he broke yet another barrier by becoming the first Black member of Congress to lie in state at the Capitol Rotunda. This singular and posthumous honor was a true testament to his 12 years as a member of Congress, and the preceding 14 years he served in Maryland's House of Delegates, where he became the first Black in the state's history to be named speaker pro tempore. To all who worshiped or wept at his passing, perhaps now is the time

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to remember how he lived, valiantly fighting for the promises of America and the belief that as a country, we could and should rise to right the wrongs for this and future generations. From civil rights to housing, consumer protections, gun violence, and more, Elijah Cummings used his powerful voice and influence to forge progressive changes across life's many dimensions, notably by his early and strong advocacy for consumer financial rights. "For consumers, he was the voice who championed reforms to pro-

tect families from abusive payday lenders, predatory for-profit colleges, and housing discrimination," noted Nikitra Bailey, an executive vice president with the Center for Responsible Lending. "His legacy is a shining example of what public service ought to be — a fighter for truth, justice and fairness." In 2011 during the nation's foreclosure crisis, Congressman Cummings called for the House Oversight Committee to use its subpoena powers to secure answers from mortgage lenders on practices that affected civil-

ians and service members alike. At the time, as ranking member of this key committee, Cummings told Politico, "The thing that disturbs me is that not all of Congress understands how serious this problem is." In the aftermath of the 2015 Freddie Gray homicide, Rep. Cummings walked the streets of Baltimore using a bullhorn to call for peace. Speaking to the spate of violence surrounding Gray's death, Congressman Cummings said, "The American people

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By Sam P.K. Collins

Go-Go Fans Deserve as Much Protection as Go-Go

Legislation designating go-go as the official music of the District has the full support of the D.C. Council and, as shown in a recent hearing, that of the go-go community. If approved and signed into law, D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser (D) will have to create programming that supports, preserves and archives go-go music and its storied history. The public testimonies of more than 40 go-go industry titans, public figures and government officials

last Wednesday represented a turning point in a movement birthed out of a fight to keep go-go music blaring from outdoor speakers on 7th Street and Florida Avenue in Northwest. Since April, Don’t Mute DC, LongLiveGoGo and go-go industry leaders have attracted generations of fans to live events at the Reeves Center, United Medical Center, the Washington Monument and other D.C. landmarks. Concurrently and outside of the confines of the go-go community, several youths have embraced gun violence, while schools east of the Anacostia River faced budget cuts and residents reeled from the effects of hospital closures. Through-

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out the spring and summer, even as some citizens bemoaned the growing focus on go-go, popular bands used their platforms to organize fans around their political causes. This small, but significant, apprehension about go-go’s legislative embrace takes attention away from the political and economic forces that have relegated working-class District Black families to pockets of the city and suburbs, threatened their power of cultural expression and created conditions that induce violence. Instead of demanding that our city leadership create all that comes with the ideal life in the District – including safe streets and the respect for go-go culture

– we clamor for attention due to what we erroneously believe to be a dearth of resources. During last week’s hearing, D.C. Councilmember Kenyan McDuffie (D-Ward 5), the key champion of the Go-Go Official Music of the District of Columbia Designation Act, alluded to a concern that its preservation could become lost within the sea of issues currently on the District government's plate, including affordable housing, public safety and workforce development. McDuffie concluded that the District government can “walk and chew gum.” Whether that has been the case depends on who you ask. Artists

who sent letters to several D.C. officials would argue that the city hasn’t made adequate use of vacant spaces east of the Anacostia River for local creatives. More recently, rent control advocates, in the throes of a battle to extend protections, said legislation under consideration doesn’t close loopholes routinely exploited by landlords and developers. Ironically, while a throng of native Washingtonians and D.C. transplants filled the streets to celebrate the victory of their Washington Nationals in the World Series,

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By Askia Muhammad

Nationals Have Lost Support of This Fan

Congratulations to the Washington Nationals the champions of Major League Baseball (MLB). Our hometown World Series winners made us all proud. But before they even got off the plane bringing them back home from Houston (they won the big game on the road against the Astros), they threw my affection for them out the window by announcing they would visit the White House (hiss-boo) … all except pitcher Sean Doolittle (yes!). I'm not an athletic person,

though in junior high school I played Little League baseball. Baltimore Orioles hero Paul Blair was with us, headed for the Big Leagues. At first we named our team at Los Angeles' South Park, "The Pharaohs." We had two uniforms: khakis and white T-shirts or blue jeans and white T-shirts. Then, when beverage maker 7Up came along with pretty, blue, matching caps, we accepted the name "Angels," which was written on our caps. By the 1970s, when the Dodgers moved to L.A. from Brooklyn and the Giants from New York City to "The City," San Francisco, and the Athletics had moved from Kansas

City to Oakland, Black boys a few years younger than me were proving less and less interested in the national pastime, despite legends like Jackie Robinson, Roy Campanella, Maury Wills, Willie Mays, Willie McCovey, Reggie Jackson and Vida Blue. Despite all those very visible legends of the game as role models, Black boys were turning more to football and basketball as sports to pursue. Before MLB moved teams to the West Coast beginning in 1958, Los Angeles had the original Angels, in the Pacific Coast League. The team's home was Wrigley Field, a short bicycle ride from where I lived. I went

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to a lot of their games and never really noticed that they didn't seem to have any Black players. Who cared? It was just baseball, and it was fun to watch Angels like slugger Steve Bilko and pitcher Chuck Connors (who later starred in the TV western "The Rifleman"). The contact sports played with the large brown balls became the preferred sports for young Blacks whose skills excelled in them, leaving aside to white players sports like baseball and tennis and golf, played with small white balls (read psychiatrist Frances Cress Welsing's "Balls Theory" to get more on that pre-Tiger Woods, pre-Williams sis-

ters analysis of the games we love to play and watch). Professional sports today represent just about the only spontaneous, unscripted, live events that happen right before our eyes on national television. The outcomes are always unpredictable and usually exciting to watch. Recently, Washington has indeed become the "District of Champions," with the Nationals, the WNBA champion Washington Mystics, the 2018 NHL champions Washington Capitals and D.C. United, recent champs of Major

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LIFESTYLE Restoration Stage Marks 15th Season with World Premiere of ‘Veils’ Company’s Founding Artistic Director, Playwright Right at Home at SE’s THEARC By D. Kevin McNeir WI Editor @dkevinmcneir One of the best attributes of the District and neighboring cities continue to be the impressive number of local theater companies and the stellar productions they consistently bring to the stage. However, if you need evidence to support this claim, we urge you to visit the Town Hall Education Arts Recreation Campus [THEARC] in Southeast – the home for Restoration Stage, Inc. Founded, directed and artisti-

cally led by a team of Black creatives committed to excellence and telling our stories, the company opens its 15th season with the world premiere of “Veils,” Nov. 7 – 10. The new musical, penned by playwright Steven A. Butler, Jr., who, along with the production’s director, Courtney Baker-Oliver, co-founded Restoration Stage, Inc. in 2005, brings the stories of unsung women from the Civil Rights and Black Lives movements to the stage. The mostly-female cast tackles roles ranging from Sybrina

5 Roz White as Myrlie Evers (Photo courtesy of Restoration Stage, Inc.)

Fulton and Mamie Till to Jacqueline Kennedy and Viola Liuzzo – women from recent history whose commitment to racial equality in America led to tragic outcomes – bereaved women, many of whom wear the “veils.” Baker-Oliver talked with the Washington Informer, referring to several aspects of the play with unequivocal aplomb. “Bringing a production, particularly a new play, to the stage is always a challenge,” he said. “But this has become a true labor of love. We know about the men

from the Civil Rights Movement but what about the mothers, the wives or women like Viola Liuzzo who as a white woman didn’t need to join our fight but chose to be on the right side of history?” One of Liuzzo’s daughters, Mary Liuzzo Lilleboe, has shared stories and artifacts with Baker-Oliver and Butler and will be in the District throughout the play’s run. “The true stories of the people who shaped our country are national treasures that we can all

5 Andrea Gerald as Fannie Lou Hamer in the new musical "Veils" (Photo courtesy of Restoration Stage, Inc.)

5 Playwright Steven A. Butler, Jr. and Director/Producer reading “Veils” for its debut. (photo courtesy of Restoration Stage, Inc.)

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learn from but we have to know them to benefit from them,” she said. “Like my family, I’m thrilled that my mother’s story is one being told in this production which brings history to life and to light.” Executive Producer Sandra Evers-Manly said it’s wonderful to be able to witness a play which focuses on women’s contributions from the Civil Rights Movement. “So many women had to stay strong due to the great losses in their lives and within the movement,” she said. “But they never let up and continued to fight for justice and equal rights. Often these voices and fighters get lost in history. But not this time.” Baker-Oliver says he even found himself changed for the better as the company and cast worked to bring the play to life. “Hopefully, by dramatizing the lives of these women and men, we can better educate and inform our audiences, especially Black youth. But even the cast and crew have found this to be a rare opportunity for us to learn so much more about our history and ourselves. We went to Birmingham and walked the streets, visiting the National Civil Rights Museum and other places that have become landmarks for or places of honor to African Americans.” “As a local, repertory company, we’re committed to building, growing and illustrating that the actors seen in our works, many of whom you will see again and again if you support us throughout this and other seasons, are just as competent and talented as those you’ll see on any stage around the District.” For more information, visit www.restorationstage.com. WI

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At D.C.'s National Theatre,‘Rent’ is Due with 20th Anniversary Tour By D. Kevin McNeir WI Editor @dkevinmcneir With an unforgettable story, a cadre of characters who have etched their way into our hearts and minds and a musical score which soars to incomparable heights with songs that include the soulful “Seasons of Love,” the original rock musical “Rent” prepares for its return to the National Theatre with its 20th anniversary tour production. The musical, the fourth production in the Theatre’s current Broadway at the National season, takes to the stage by popular demand, Nov. 12 – 17. “Rent,” winner of both the Pulitzer Prize for Drama and the Tony Award for Best Musical (1996), burst on the scene in 1996 – an original rock musical creatively crafted by a composer destined to make his mark on Broadway. Even 20 years later, Jonathan Lar-

son’s “Rent” still has the power to take us along an incredible journey – one incredible year in the lives of seven artists struggling to follow their dreams and holdfast to joy and hope even when fear threatens to consume them. Evan Ensign restages the tour with a creative team that includes several original Broadway creatives contributing their skills in choreography, costume design and music supervision and show-stopping, stellar cast. For tickets or more information visit www.TheNationalDC.com or call 800-514-3849. The National Theatre is located at 1321 Pennsylvania Avenue NW. WI 4 The cast of “Rent” prepares for the return of the award-winning musical which comes to the District at the National Theatre for its highly-anticipated 20th anniversary tour production, Nov. 12 – 17 (Photo courtesy National Theatre)

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Sax Sensation Mark Allen Felton Poised for City Winery Performance

Prolific Composer, Musician Says His Music Flows from the Heart trict on Nov. 12 at City Winery in Northeast. “I’ve been working with a lot of other musicians for years and often played in local clubs back home in Chicago but after sensing that the time had come for me to make my mark as a solo artist, I changed the trajectory of my career,” said Felton who has been afforded opportunities he never dreamed possible since signing with ICM Records in 2018. “This is my first time doing an international tour and I’m having the time of my life,” he said. “I’m now being invited to perform in some of the most respected clubs and venues in the U.S. and in spectacular cities and countries in the world where I once couldn’t even get in the door. Having someone in my corner like ICM, having them put me in those

By D. Kevin McNeir WI Editor @dkevinmcneir Chicago native Mark Allen Felton might best be described as a child prodigy after first picking up a saxophone at the age of 11 and realizing how easily he mastered the instrument – even without the luxury of taking private lessons. He says after hearing the musical wizardry of Grover Washington, Jr., he embarked upon his artistic journey, determined to secure his own voice and to carve out a place within the entertainment industry. Now, with his fifth CD, “Soul Real,” and its first single, “A Place for You,” moving up the charts following the compilation’s March 2019 release, Felton’s international tour will make a stop in the Dis-

kinds of places and supporting me and my music, it’s been an amazing experience. Each day there’s something new to experience.” Felton counts among those artists who has drawn upon a wide range of musical influences – jazz and gospel standing at the top of his list. The prolific composer has penned several hundred songs and shared the stage with many of today’s legendary R&B and smooth jazz performers including Al Jarreau, Gerald Albright, Janelle Monae and Patti Labelle. He’ll introduce his D.C. audience to many of the pieces featured on his new CD – a collection of diverse songs to which he collectively refers as “Hipstrumentals” – a term he’s coined to describe his music. “I’ve always been attracted to

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funky rhythms, great melodic lines, colorful chords and smooth vocals,” he said. “When I sit down to write, I just let all of that flow out of me. Some say my music sounds like it’s coming from a pot of gumbo. It’s true that the pot has a mixture of musical ingredients, from gospel and jazz to hip-hop and R&B – mostly instrumental pieces although I sometimes bring in vocals as well.” “But in all that I do, all that I write and whenever I perform, what people experience is something that comes from my heart. I made up my own term in efforts to define the genre in which I best fit. That’s the way the industry works and what people expect – they need to have an idea of what your music sounds like and the style that best describes your work. Truth be told, I don’t really fit anywhere – at least not easily.” As an artist, he says he enjoys participating with his audience so they can feed off one another’s energy. He says he relishes the chance to see how they react to his music and will easily change the beat or sound with improvisational artistry, when he feels so compelled. In fact, the energy he sensed when he first began to listen to and study one of his mentors, Grover Washington, Jr., during his youth, continues to inspire him decades later. “I immediately connected to his

spirit, his soulfulness when I heard his music,” he said. “During my college days and afterwards, I got several opportunities to meet and hang out with him. I attended many of his concerts and felt his energy and the magic that he creates on stage. It’s never just been about playing a horn – it’s been about celebrating and then sharing what comes from a rarely-experienced spiritual encounter.” For more, visit www.markallenfelton.com or Vern Goff at www. emeraldcitymarketing@ aol.com. Doors for Felton’s performance at City Winery open at 6 p.m.; the show starts at 7:30 p.m. WI

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LIFESTYLE Swan Song for The Reverand Willie Wilson

The Successful Sinner, Change Your Choices to Change Your Life Andrew C. Walker is an entrepreneur, author and speaker. In his new book â€œThe Successful Sinner, Change Your Choices to Change Your Lifeâ€? he shares real life challenges. Sharing his

Over 900 Union Temple Baptist Church members, family, and friends gathered at the Camelot in Upper Marlboro for the retirement of Rev. Willie Wilson who arrived royally with his wife Mary for the celebration and passing of the baton to his daughter Rev. Dr. Anika Wilson-Brown. Mayor Muriel Bowser and Minister Louis Farrakhan and a host of other notables delivered remarks on the event held Sunday, Nov. 3. (Roy Lewis/The Washington Informer)

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wi book review "Her Own Two Feet: A Rwandan Girl's Brave Fight to Walk"

By Meredith Davis and Rebekah Uwitonze c.2019, Scholastic $17.99 208 pages

By Terri Schlichenmeyer WI Contributing Writer On the day you took your first steps, your parents were very proud. They took pictures of you standing by yourself with a one-tooth smile on your face, and then they called Grandma and Grandpa to tell them you were walking! It was reason to celebrate and you walk now without thinking about it, but in the new book "Her Own Two Feet" by Meredith Davis and Rebekah Uwitonze, first steps aren't always second nature. One thing was for sure: Rebekah Uwitonze was independent. Born with her feet twisted sideways and backward, her shoulders stiff, and her middle fingers bent to her palms, Rebekah never let her problems stop her from anything. She could feed herself â€” she wasn't a baby! â€” and though it took a while to figure out how to quickly reach the bathroom a few feet from her back door, she otherwise got around just fine. So what if she crawled, or lurched about on the tops of her feet? So what if folks in her Rwandan village told her parents to let her die when she was born? So what if some people said she was "cursed"? As long as Rebekah stayed strong and smart and loved, her feet and her hands weren't important. Yes, she'd seen doctors: when she was small, they tried to turn her feet but it hurt a lot. It didn't work, either, nor did a second attempt, so when a white stranger came to her parents' home and offered to take Rebekah to America to fix her feet, she was afraid. She remembered being left at the hospital, and how much it hurt. Still, as Papa said, "Chance comes once" and so Rebekah went with a translator on her first airplane trip from one continent to another. But Bugesara, Rwanda was nothing like Austin, Texas! In Texas, dogs are allowed in the house and on the bed. There were new foods to try, a trampoline to play on, and new holidays to experience. Rebekah learned English, made new friends, and ate French fries while her surgeries healed and she learned to walk again. But then it was time to leave Texas and go home. Was she ready for it? Some days, nothing goes your child's way. From the moment she wakes up until the second she shuts her eyes, it's one thing after another but this is for sure: have "Her Own Two Feet," and things will fall into perspective. Beaming strength from every page, authors Meredith Davis (the matriarch of the Texas host family) and Rebekah Uwitonze tell the latter's story in a matter-of-fact way that elicits compassion without begging for it. That gives readers a chance to quietly observe Uwitonze's determination, practicality, and her sheer bravery in a quest to overcome a disability. Without being a spoiler, this will leave your child cheering. "Chance comes once," as Uwitonze's Papa said, so seize it and find "Her Own Two Feet." If your 8- to 12-year-old wants a good biography or a tale of gratefulness, having it is the first step. WI

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ARIES You might be determined to blast through obstacles that have been blocking your path, and with dynamic Mars angling toward power-broker Pluto on Tuesday, you may succeed. And yet, with fiery Mars in Libra, you may also be open to a compromise if this is possible. You could rebel if you feel put upon by someone in authority, but the way in which you do so might not be as obvious as it could be. Lucky Numbers: 25, 27, 52 TAURUS With the sun and retrograde Mercury in your sector of relating, the week ahead brings possibilities to improve a relationship by resolving any ongoing issues. In fact, chatty Mercury in its rewind phase can coincide with constructive discussions that can help you unravel a key problem. Go easy on Tuesday, though, because an awkward blend of energies could bring frustration into the mix. What you want and what someone else wants may be very different. You could compromise, but do you really want to? Lucky Numbers: 11, 14, 46 GEMINI Don't take anything for granted regarding deals, contracts, or other key opportunities with chatty Mercury, your ruling planet, retrograde. If you can wait until after November 20 to sign anything important, this might be the wiser move. If you can't, then take things one step at a time, because so much could change before that date comes around. Lucky Numbers: 21, 23, 34 CANCER It's possible that someone from the past could come back into your life, particularly with lively Mercury retrograde in your leisure zone. If this week is anything to go by, you could have some intense conversations. There is also the possibility that discussions could bring healing and an opportunity to understand each other better. Lucky Numbers: 33, 38, 55 LEO With dynamic Mars powering through your communication sector, you can be very proactive around networking, getting your message out to the world, and meeting with those on your wavelength. Even so, the start of the week could unleash a conflict unless you can find a way around it. With warrior Mars forging an uncomfortable aspect with radical Pluto, it's possible that someone could put the brakes on a plan of yours. Any discussions could result in arguments unless you're genuinely seeking a compromise. Lucky Numbers: 1, 4, 6 VIRGO With talkative Mercury, your ruling planet, retrograde in your sector of communication for some time yet, it would be just as well to watch out for mistakes and prepare for delays. However, if you have an ongoing issue with someone, it's also possible that it will be sorted out at this time. Lucky Numbers: 18, 23, 59 LIBRA As feisty Mars continues to power through your sign, it can lend you the courage to be more outspoken. If you have generally favored compromise, you could stand your ground early in the week. This might be just as well, because an edgy aspect between warrior Mars and power-hungry Pluto could initiate a conflict. You'll need to be firm and set some boundaries, because doing so will send a clear message that you won't be persuaded otherwise. Lucky Numbers: 1, 6, 21 SCORPIO Should you go with your heart or your head? With feisty Mars, your ruler, angling toward transformative Pluto, it could be a tough choice. Even so, the mind can play tricks by alerting you to ways that things have gone wrong in the past. If you get an intuitive nudge to action, follow through. It could be a shortcut to resolving your present issue. Lucky Numbers: 8, 15, 27 SAGITTARIUS There could be a clash with a friend, and it might be due to a difference in values. Don't let this spoil a long-term relationship, though, because if you can agree to disagree, it should all blow over. With the sun linking to both sobering Saturn and hazy Neptune on Friday, you'll have the opportunity to take an idea or dream and help it come true. Lucky Numbers: 2, 6, 15 CAPRICORN This could be a productive week for you if you can overcome an issue early on. An intense aspect involving warrior Mars in a prominent zone and manipulative Pluto in your sign could see you in a face-off with someone in authority. How you deal with this depends on the outcome you want. If you aren't worried about the consequences, fine. However, if you need to stay on the right side of this person, a compromise might be better. Lucky Numbers: 22, 25, 37 AQUARIUS The sun is in your sector of goals, making this is very much the time to shine. Lively Mercury continues to rewind in this zone, though, so be extra careful about committing to anything that involves a lot of time or money. Mercury turns direct on November 20, and conditions and situations could change prior to that date. If you have no other option but to go ahead, take each day as it comes and be prepared to be flexible. Lucky Numbers: 5, 7, 17 PISCES The beginning of the week could spotlight a social conflict that has been bubbling away for some time. There could be a disagreement between you and a friend that comes to a head at this time. If you know what this is about, you can either use tact to diffuse it or, if you aren't too bothered about staying on good terms, you might tell it like it is. Lucky Numbers: 19, 22, 30

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5 Washington Wizards forward Rui Hachimura drives past Minnesota Timberwolves forward Andrew Wiggins during Minnesota's 131-109 win at Capital One Arena in Northwest on Saturday, Nov. 2. (John E. De Freitas/The Washington Informer) 3 Washington Wizards center Thomas Bryant drives to the basket against Minnesota Timberwolves center Gorgui Dieng during Minnesota's 131-109 win at Capital One Arena in Northwest on Saturday, Nov. 2. (John E. De Freitas/The Washington Informer)

5 Minnesota Timberwolves guard Jeff Teague gets past Washington Wizards center Thomas Bryant for a layup during Minnesota's 131-109 win at Capital One Arena in Northwest on Saturday, Nov. 2. (John E. De Freitas/The Washington Informer) 4 Minnesota Timberwolves center Gorgui Dieng attempts to take a charge against Washington Wizards center Thomas Bryant during Minnesota's 131-109 win at Capital One Arena in Northwest on Saturday, Nov. 2. (John E. De Freitas/The Washington Informer)

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GOP stronghold. Reportedly, voter turnout eclipsed 50 percent – massive for a midterm election and equivalent to the numbers reported in the 2016 election. “It’s a massive loss for Donald Trump and all the Republican tools who blindly follow this failed reality TV host,” former Trump friend and MSNBC Host Joe Scarborough said. “This is a repudiation of [Senate Majority Leader] Mitch McConnell and Donald Trump,” poll watcher Natalie Anataliedz wrote on Twitter. “Kentucky showed defiance and is proof that the ballot box is our way out of this nightmare.” In deep red Mississippi, both Trump and Vice President Mike Pence went to bat during a rally early Tuesday for Republican Lt. Gov. Tate Reeves, who ran for governor against Democrat Attorney General Jim Hood. Term limits prevented Gov. Phil Bryant, a Republican, from seeking re-election. The race serves as the closest in recent state history, but with Jim Crow era laws still in effect, it’s unlikely that Hood will be able to change Mississippi’s colors to blue. With 51 percent of the vote counted late Tuesday night, Reeves held a 53.7 to 45.2 percent lead, albeit far from impossible to overcome. However, Jim Crow-like laws prevent Blacks from having a say in state politics as a candidate needs a majority in the popular vote and a majority of Mississippi's 122 state house districts to win election. If no candidate fulfills both requirements, the Mississippi House of Representatives, currently controlled by Republicans, selects the winner. Still, the official results will likely remain unclear for some time as a lawsuit winds through state court over the Jim Crow law that all but assures Republicans a victory even if Hood captures as much as 54 percent of the vote. Meanwhile, Democrats flipped both the Virginia House and Senate on Tuesday, securing control over redistricting, protecting Medicaid expansion in the state, moving toward more aggressive and restrictive gun control legislation and positioning the party to help secure control of the White House in 2020. Entering Tuesday’s elections, the GOP controlled the House of Delegates with 51 seats to 48 for the Democrats while the GOP held slim control in the state Senate, 20 to 19 seats with one vacancy in each chamber. All 140 seats were on the ballot. Turnout in Virginia reportedly set a record for a non-governor state election with 96,000 recorded votes as of 5 p.m. compared to 63,000 in 2015 when the entire General Assembly faced reelection.

“Donald Trump can kiss the Commonwealth goodbye. Virginia is for lovers, not haters.” Since Trump’s election, the DLCC has flipped 10 legislative chambers from red to blue. In 2020, Democrats said they will target more than 20 Republican-held chambers in over a dozen states. “Democrats won’t let up. We’re focused on flipping statehouses every bit as much as the White House,” Post stated.

Tuesday’s victory also has national implications. Democrats control both of Virginia’s U.S. Senate seats and won a majority of the state’s MARYLAND ELECTIONS BRING congressional FEW SURPRISES delegation in 2018. While statewide contests domi“Tonight we sent a message to the NRA in their own backyard. The NRA’s lobbyists, money and influence are no match for the voices of Virginians determined to make change,” said former U.S. Rep. and gun control advocate Gabrielle Giffords. “Change is on the horizon because Virginia voters made it happen. The new legislators headed to Richmond have a mandate to protect Virginians from gun violence,” Giffords stated. Democrats began the work of flipping the Virginia General Assembly in 2017 when they successfully regained control of 15 House seats. They entered this year’s elections holding 49 districts in the 100-member House and 19 districts in the 40-member Senate. “While Republicans floundered under the albatross of Trump, Democrats focused on the issues that matter most to voters. Our candidates were united in protecting health care expansion, passing commonsense gun safety and investing in schools,” Democratic Legislative Campaign Committee (DLCC) President Jessica Post said in a statement. “We also benefited from Trump’s unpopularity. As long as he continues to burn down Washington from his dumpster fire White House, Democrats will continue turning out to vote up and down the ballot,” Post stated. In December, the DLCC announced an early investment of $1 million in Virginia, which sent a clear signal the Assembly could be flipped – opening a floodgate of support from national progressive organizations and energizing the Democratic grassroots in the commonwealth. Tuesday’s victory also has national implications. Democrats control both of Virginia’s U.S. Senate seats and won a majority of the state’s congressional delegation in 2018. “The GOP will no longer be able to gerrymander Virginia’s congressional maps, their already weak fundraising is going to dry up and they’ll lose this state in 2020,” Post stated.

nated the scene in Virginia and other parts of the U.S., for Maryland the focus remained on local races. Four municipalities held elections in Prince George’s County: the cities of Bowie, College Park, Greenbelt and Laurel. While the numbers still must be totaled, in Bowie it appears residents will have a new mayor for the first time in 20 years after G. Frederick Robinson decided to retire. Unofficially, Tim Adams took the largest number of votes with 3,977 votes in a field of five candidates. The mayor also serves on the seven-member City Council, which will have a slightly different look not only with a new city leader, but also because AtLarge Councilmember James Marcos and District 4 Councilmember Isaac Trouth both chose not to seek reelection. Meanwhile, 16 people ran for five open seats for at-large and three Districts. For the two at-large seats, residents chose Ingrid Harrison and incumbent Henri Gardner and Ingrid Harrison. They became the top vote-getters among four candidates with 5,065 and 4,845 votes, respectively. In Laurel, Mayor Craig Moe received the top votes to remain as the city’s leader for a sixth term, unofficially garnering 1,559 votes against challenger Jeffrey W. Mills who received 685. Carl DeWalt will remain on the five-member council representing District 1. Michael R. Leszcz, who served as an at-large member, ran on the ballot for the second seat in that district. Valerie M.A. Nicholas, who represented District 1, received 1,524 votes to replace Leszcz to become an at-large council member. Her opponent, Thomas E. Matthews Jr., received 658 votes. Voters in District 2 will see incumbent Keith R. Sydnor remain on council. Brencis Smith will join him because Council President Frederick Smalls didn’t seek re-election. Those elected will serve two-year terms. WI Editor D. Kevin McNeir and Staff Writer William J. Ford contributed to this report. WI

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Holding On to the Past Only Stands in Our Way!

"For I will forgive their wickedness and will remember their sins no more." — Hebrews 8:12 After we have made mistakes and repented of them, we need to receive God's forgiveness. Many of us struggle with receiving forgiveness because we haven't forgiven ourselves. However, the Lord desires that His people walk in the freedom that His forgiveness provides. We have a work to do for the Lord so we must receive His forgiveness. Stop dwelling on past mistakes and keep it moving forward, doing those things that the Holy Spirit sets in our path to do. A perfect Scripture right here is Isaiah 43:18, which says, "Forget the former things; do not dwell on the past." This article came to me while I was watching the movie about the life of singer Tina Turner, "What's Love Got To Do With It?" The movie is named after one of her hit songs, but there is another song she sings as the movie ends, "I Don't Wanna Fight." As

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”

I heard these words, the Lord said to me, this is an article to be written about. I always listen when the Lord speaks a column topic into my spirit. Here are the words that caught my attention — in fact, this entire song pleads my case. Though Tina is talking about her man, all you need to do is substitute the theme of this song with our Heavenly Father. Let's take a look at the lyrics: "There's a pale moon in the sky, the kind you make your wishes on/Oh, like the light in your eyes, the one I built my dreams upon/It's not there any longer, something happened somewhere and we both know why/But me, I'm getting stronger, we must stop pretending, I can't live this life/I don't care who's wrong or right, I don't really wanna fight no more. Too much talking,

Stop dwelling on past mistakes and keep it moving forward, doing those things that the Holy Spirit sets in our path to do.

babe. Let's sleep on it tonight, I don't really wanna fight no more. This is time for letting go." Next verse: "I hear a whisper in the air, It simply doesn't bother me/Can't you see that I don't care, or are you looking right through me?/It seems to me that lately, you look at me the wrong way and I start to cry/Could it be that maybe this crazy situation is the reason why?" And the words that really caught my attention: "Hanging on to the past, it only stands in our way/We had to grow for our love to last, but we just grew apart." Satan is the mastermind of bringing our past mistakes to remembrance. He often will remind us just before we are about to take those critical first steps of faith. Here is when we must resist dwelling on our past mistakes and continue to speak the word of God to those thoughts which are the opposite of what He has promised in His Word. Allow His written promises to be your guide. The devil and his demons can't stand the Scriptures being used against their condemnations — they will flee. When you hear those negative thoughts, just begin to thank and praise God, saying "Hallelujah," which is indeed the highest praise. WI

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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

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

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

Covenant Baptist United Church of Christ

Blessed Word of Life Church

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

Service and Times Sunday Morning Worship: 11:00 AM Holy Communion: 1st Sunday Sunday School: 9:45 AM Men’s Monday Bible Study: 7:00 PM Wednesday Night Bible Study: 7:00 PM Women’s Ministry Bible Study: 3rd Friday -7:00 PM 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& 11:00 AM Bible Study: Wednesday 7:30 PM Communion Service: First Sunday www.livingwatersmd.org

St. Stephen Baptist Church

Third Street Church of God

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

Rev. Dr. Alice Greene Interim Pastor

Bishop Lanier C. Twyman, Sr. Senior Pastor

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

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

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

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

5757 Temple Hill Road, Temple Hills, MD 20748 Office 301-899-8885 – fax 301-899-2555 Services and Times Sunday Early Morning Worship: 7:45 AM Church School: 9:30 AM Sunday Morning Worship: 10:45 AM Tuesday: 7:00pm/Kingdom Building Bible Institute Wednesday , 12:30 PM Mid-Day Bible Study Wednesday: Prayer/Praise/Bible Study-7:30 PM Baptism & Communion Service: 4th Sunday – 10:30 AM

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

“An inclusive ministry where all are welcomed and affirmed.” www.covenantdc.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: 7:00 PM “Reaching Up To Reach Out” Mailing Address Campbell AME Church 2502 Stanton Road SE - Washington, DC 20020

Bishop Alfred A. Owens, Jr.; Senior Bishop & Evangelist Susie C. Owens – Co-Pastor 610 Rhode Island Avenue, NE Washington, DC 20002 (202) 529-4547 office • (202) 529-4495 fax

Sunday Worship Service: 8:00 AM and 10:45 AM Sunday Youth Worship Services: 1st & 4th 10:45 AM; 804 R.I. Ave., NE 5th 8 AM & 10:45 AM; Main Church Prayer Services Tuesday – Noon, Wednesday 6:00 AM & 6:30 PM Calvary Bible Institute: Year-Round Contact Church Communion Every 3rd Sunday The Church in The Hood that will do you Good! www.gmchc.org emailus@gmchc.org

St Marks Baptist Come Worship with us... 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: 9:00 AM Worship Service: 10:00 AM Wed. Noon Day prayer service Thur. Prayer service: 6:45 PM Thur. Bible Study: 7:15 PM

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

Mount Carmel Baptist Church

Virgil K. Thomas, Sr. Senior Pastor/ Teacher

Service and Times Sunday School: 10:15 AM Sunday Worship Service: 11;15 AM Children’s Church: 11:15 AM Tuesday Bible Study: 6:30 PM Motto : “A Great Commitment to the Great Commandment” Website: www.turningheartschurchdc.org Email: gr8luv4u2@gmail.com

www.thirdstreet.org Live Stream Sunday Worship Service begins @ 12:00 noon www.thirdstreet.org

Greater Mt. Calvary Holy Church

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

Reverend Dr. Paul H. Saddler Senior Pastor

Turning Hearts Church

421 Alabama Ave. SE Washington, DC 20032 Phone: 202-746-0113 Fax: 301-843-2445

“Ambassadors for Christ to the Nation’s Capital”

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

Isle of Patmos Baptist Church

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

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

Services and Times Sunday School: 9:30 AM Sunday Worship: 11:00 AM Sunday Community Worship Service: 8:30 AM

Crusader Baptist Church

901 Third Street N.W. Washington, DC. 20001 Phone (202) 842-3411 Fax (202) 682-9423 Service and Times Sunday Church School : 9:00 AM Sunday Morning Worship: 10:10 AM Bible Study Tuesday: 6: 00 PM Prayer Service Tuesday: 7:00 PM Holy Communion: 3rd Sunday 10:10 AM

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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 AM Service 11:00 AM Praise & Worship Preaching 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM 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 9:00 a.m. – Sunday School 10:15 a.m. – Worship Service Wed. Noon: Dea. Robert Owens Bible Study 7 PM Pastor’s Bible Study Ordinance of Baptism 2nd Sunday, Holy Communion 4th Sunday Mission: Zion 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 AM Sunday School: 9:15 AM 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

Reverend Peter R. Blue Sr. Pastor St. Matthews Baptist Church 2001 Brooks Drive District Heights MD. 20744 240.838.7074 Service and Times Sunday Worship Experience: 10:15am Sunday School: 9:00am Holy Communion: 3rd Sunday Morning Noontime Bible Study: Tuesday @ 12:00pm Prayer Meeting/Bible Study: Tuesday @7:00pm Theme: "Building On A Firm Foundation" Email: revprbstmbc@gmail.com Website: www.stmatthewsbaptist.org

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: 8:00 AM & 10:45 AM Baptism/Holy Communion: 3rd Sunday Family Bible Study Tuesdays – 6:30 PM Prayer Service: Tuesdays – 8:00 PM www.emmanuelbaptistchurchdc.org

“Where Jesus is the King”

Sermon On The Mount Temple Of Joy Apostolic Faith

Lincoln Park United Methodist Church 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: 10:45 AM Sunday School: 9:15 AM Holy Communion1st Sunday: 10:45 AM Prayer Service: Wednesday at 6:30 PM Bible Study: Wednesday at 7:00 PM Bible Study: Tuesday at 10:30 AM

Mount Moriah Baptist Church

Service and Times Sunday Worship: 10:00 AM Holy Communion: First Sunday 10:00 AM Sunday School: 9:00 AM Bible Study: Wednesday @ 12 noon and 6:30 PM Motto: "Faith On The Hill"

Service and Times Sunday Apostolic Worship Services 11:00 A.M and 5:00 PM Communion and Feet Wash 4th Sunday at 5:00 PM Prayer/Seeking: Wednesday at 8:00 PM 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

Eastern Community Baptist Church

Dr. Lucius M. Dalton Senior Pastor

Damion M. Briggs 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 Rev. Curtis l. Staley Pastor 621 Alabama Ave., S.E.- Washington, D.C. 20032 P: (202) 561-1111 - F: (202) 561-1112 Service and Times Sunday Service: 10:00 AM Sunday School for all ages: 8:30 AM 1st Sunday Baptism: 10:00 AM 2nd Sunday Holy Communion:10:00 AM Tuesday: Bible Study: 6:30 PM Prayer Meeting: 7:45 PM Motto: “Where God is First and Where Friendly People Worship”

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

Rev. Stephen E. Tucker Senior Pastor

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

Foggy Bottom - Founded in 1867 728 23rd Street, NW - Washington, DC 20037 Church office: 202-333-3985 - Fax : 202-338-4958

Shiloh Baptist Church

Matthews Memorial Baptist Church

Christ Embassy DC

Dr. Joseph D. Turner Senior Pastor 2616 MLK Ave., SE - Washington, DC 20020 Office 202-889-3709 - Fax 202-678-3304 Service and Times Early Worship Service: 8:00 AM Worship Service: 11:00 AM New Member’s Class: 9:45 AM Holy Communion: 1st Sunday, 11:00 AM Church School: 9:45 AM Wednesday 12:00pm Bible Study Prayer, Praise and Bible Study: 7:00 PM Saturday Bible Study: 11:00 AM Baptism 4th Sunday: 11:00 AM

Kelechi Ajieren Coordinator 6839 Eastern Avenue, R1 Takoma Park, MD 20912 (202) 556-7065 Service and Times Sunday Worship Service: 10:00 AM Wednesday Bible Study: 7:00 PM Friday Evening Service: 7:00 PM ; 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

Pennsylvania Ave. Baptist Church

Rev. Dr. Michael T. Bell 712 18th Street, NE Washington, DC 20002 Phone 202-399-3450/ Fax 202-398-8836 Service and Times Sunday 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

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 AM Sunday Worship Service: 11:00 AM Monday Adult Bible Study: 7:00 PM Wednesday Youth & Adult Activities: 6:30 PM Prayer Service Bible Study

“The Loving Church of the living lord “

First Rising Mt. Zion Baptist Church

Mt. Horeb Baptist Church

Rev. Dr. Wallace Charles Smith Pastor

Rev. Oran W. Young Pastor

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

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

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 AM Sunday School: 9:00 AM Worship Service: 10:30 AM Holy Communion: 4th Sunday 7:30AM & 10:30 AM Prayer Services:Tuesday 7:30 PM. Wednesday 12 Noon

www.stmarysfoggybottom.org Email: stmarysoffice@stmarysfoggybottom.org

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

All are welcome to St. Mary’s to Learn, Worship, and Grow.

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

Service and Times Sundays: 10 a.m. Holy Eucharist with Music and Hymns Wednesdays: 12:10 p.m. - Holy Eucharist

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

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

Email Address: admin@pbc712.org

Historic St. Mary’s Episcopal Church The Rev. E. Bernard Anderson Priest

Holy Trinity United Baptist Church

Florida Avenue Baptist Church

Reverend Christopher L. Nichols Pastor

Rev. Reginald M. Green Interim 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

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Service and Times Sunday School for All Ages: 8:00 AM Sunday Worship Services: 9:30 AM Midday Prayer & Bible Study: Wednesday 11:30AM Evening Prayer & Bible Study: Wednesday 7:00 PM Laymen's League: Thursday 7:00 PM 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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LEGAL NOTICES Legal Notice

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

William W. Crocker Decedent

2019 FEP 000122

NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Rosemary Tate, whose address is 761 Quebec Place, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20010, is the personal representative of the estate of William W. Crocker who died April 15, 2002 without a will and will serve without court supervision. All unknown heirs and whose whereabouts are unknown. Claims against the decedent shall be presented to the undersigned on or before 12/19/2019 or forever be barred. Persons believed to be heirs to the decedent who do not receive a copy of this notice by mail within 25 days of its publication shall so inform the Register of Wills, including name, address, and relationship.

September 17, 1997 Date of Death

Date of first publication: 10/3/2019 Rosemary Tate Personal Representative TRUE TEST COPY Register of Wills

Edith Elizabeth Robinson Name of Decedent NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT OF FOREIGN PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS Regina Hill, whose address is 62 Seaton Place, NW, Washington, DC 20001 was appointed personal representative of the estate of Edith Elizabeth Robinson, deceased, by the Orphans Court for Prince George’s County, State of Maryland, on September 27, 2019. Service of process may be made upon Aimee D. Griffin, Esq. of The Griffin Firm, PLLC, 5335 Wisconsin Avenue, NW, Suite 440, Washington, DC 20015, 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 estate: 62 Seaton Place, NE, Washington, DC 20001 The decedent owned District of Columbia personal property. 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: 10/24/2019 Regina Hill Personal Representative Nicole Stevens Acting Register of Wills Washington Informer

LEGAL NOTICES SUPERIOR COURT OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA Probate Division Washington, D.C. 20001-2131 2019 ADM 001045

LEGAL NOTICES SUPERIOR COURT OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA PROBATE DIVISION

Washington, D.C. 20001-2131 2019 FEP 000123

Katy Lee aka Katy Mae Lee Decedent

January 10, 2019

Louvenia W. Williams, Esq. 9701 Apollo Drive, Suite 301 Largo, Maryland 20774 Attorney

Ada P. Hackley

Date of Death

Name of Decedent NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT OF FOREIGN PERSONAL REPRE-

LEGAL NOTICES SUPERIOR COURT OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA Probate Division Washington, D.C. 20001-2131 2019 ADM 001100 Una Ann Lawrence Decedent Bradley A. Thomas, Esq. 1629 K Street, NW Suite 300 Washington, DC 20006-1631 Attorney

SENTATIVE AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT, NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Cynthia A. Johnson and Brenda L. Evelyn, whose addresses are 902 Peconic Place, Upper Marlboro, MD 20774 & 12368 Quail Woods Dr., Germantown, MD 20784, were appointed Personal Representatives of the estate of Katy Lee aka Katy Mae Lee who died on August 4, 2019 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 4/24/2020. 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 4/24/2020, 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: 10/24/2019 Cynthia A. Johnson Brenda L. Evelyn Personal Representative TRUE TEST COPY Nicole Stevens Acting Register of Wills

Carlos L. Pauling, whose address is 18919 Gainesway

Court, Davidson, NC 28036 was appointed personal

representative of the estate of Ada P. Hackley, deceased, by

the Probate Court for Gwinnett County, State of Georgia, on June 20, 2019

Service of process may be made upon Aimee D. Griffin,

Esq., 5335 Wisconsin Avenue, NW, Suite 440, Washington,

DC 20015, 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

The decedent owned District of Columbia personal

real estate:

1169 Summit Street, NE, Washington, DC 20002

property. 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: 10/24/2019

Carlos L. Pauling

Personal Representative Nicole Stevens

NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT, NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Beverly Headley Glover, whose address is 108 S. Dayflower Court, Dover, DE 19904, was appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Una Ann Lawrence who died on January 12, 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 4/30/2020. 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 4/30/2020, 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: 10/31/2019 Beverly Headley Glover Personal Representative TRUE TEST COPY

Acting Register of Wills

Nicole Stevens Acting Register of Wills

Washington Informer

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

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

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

2019 ADM 000141

2019 ADM 000213

2019 ADM 001106

Lawrence Smith, Jr. Decedent

Rosella M. Reid aka Rosella Marie Reid Decedent

Melvin T. L. Wilson Decedent

E. Regine Francois 9701 Apollo Drive, Suite 301 Largo, MD 20774 Attorney

NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT, NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Patsy Hilliard, whose address is 4103 Monticello Street, Fredericksburg, VA 22408, was appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Lawrence Smith, Jr. who died on November 10, 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 4/30/2020. 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 4/30/2020, 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: 10/31/2019 Patsy Hilliard Personal Representative TRUE TEST COPY Nicole Stevens Acting Register of Wills Washington Informer

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Cynthia M. Reid, whose address is 1276 Delafield Place, NE, Washington, DC 20017, was appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Rosella M. Reid aka Rosella Marie Reid who died on March 16, 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 4/30/2020. 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 4/30/2020, 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.

Melvin Craig Wilson, whose address is 711 57th Place, NE, Washington, DC 20019, was appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Melvin T. L. Wilson who died on August 13, 2019 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 5/7/2020. 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 5/7/2020, 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: 10/31/2019 Cynthia M. Reid Personal Representative TRUE TEST COPY Nicole Stevens Acting Register of Wills Washington Informer

Date of first publication: 11/7/2019 Melvin Craig Wilson Personal Representative TRUE TEST COPY Nicole Stevens Acting Register of Wills

2019 ADM 001146 Sheila E. Jackson Decedent Howard Haley, Esq. The Haley Firm, PC 7600 Georgia Ave., NW #405 Washington, DC 20012 Attorney

2019 ADM 001075 Tafaraji Allen Decedent Brian Gormley 10605 Concord Street Suite 420 Kensington, MD 20895 Attorney

NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT, NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT, NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Sheila E. Jenkins, whose address is 2213 Gaylord Drive, Suitland, MD 20746, was appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Sheila E. Jackson who died on May 9, 2008 without a Will, and will serve with Court supervision. All unknown heirs and heirs whose whereabouts are unknown shall enter their appearance in this proceeding. Objections to such appointment (or to the probate of decedent’s Will) shall be filed with the Register of Wills, D.C., Building A, 515 5th Street, N.W., Third Floor, Washington, D.C. 20001, on or before 5/7/2020. 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 5/7/2020, 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.

Taylor Allen, whose address is 2128 Turley Green Place, Upper Marlboro, MD 20774, was appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Tafaraji Allen who died on September 14, 2019 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 5/7/2020. 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 5/7/2020, 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: 11/7/2019 Taylor Allen Personal Representative

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Nicole Stevens Acting Register of Wills

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LEGAL NOTICES SUPERIOR COURT OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA Probate Division Washington, D.C. 20001-2131 2019 ADM 001083 Walter K. Angevine aka Walter Angevine aka Walter King Angevine Decedent Jeffrey K. Gordon, Esq. 5335 Wisconsin Avenue, NW #700 Washington, DC 20015 Attorney

NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT, NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS James Angevine, whose address is 5109 41st Street, NW, Washington, DC 20016, was appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Walter K. Angevine aka Walter Angevine aka Walter King Angevine who died on August 31, 2019 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 5/7/2020. 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 5/7/2020, 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: 11/7/2019 James Angevine Personal Representative TRUE TEST COPY Nicole Stevens Acting Register of Wills Washington Informer

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WORLD SERIES om Page 1 said his firm allowed staff time off to watch the Capitals parade last year. He brought his 7-year-old daughter, Naomi, to the Nationals parade Saturday. "We're becoming a title town, but I don't know if it's going to spread to any other sports," said Brown of Northeast. "Hopefully the Caps will take it this year and the Nats next year." Dino Wright of Bowie, Maryland, attracted several people as he sported a red Nationals baseball cap and a Homestead Grays jacket. The team won the Negro League title in 1942 and played at the former Griffith Stadium in Northwest. "They were the last team to win a baseball championship in D.C.," he said. "We all know the Negro League ball players were equally, or superior, to their Major League counterparts. I'm paying homage to the Homestead Grays." Fans cheered and chanted in unison to celebrate a rare occasion where everyone spoke in one voice and proclaimed the city with several monikers: "Title town," "District of Clutch" and "#DistrictOfChampions." It allowed the city to claim three championships by its major professional sports teams in the past 17 months. "It is true, we are the District of champions," said Mayor Muriel Bowser during the rally. The rally presented emotional speeches from players such as Ryan Zimmerman, who the Nationals drafted at age 20 from the University of Virginia in 2005. That same year, the team played its first home game at RFK Stadium. "We're 2019 World Series champs and nobody can ever take this away from us," said Zimmerman, now 35. Nationals infielder Howie Kendrick, MVP of the National League Championship Series, said he fought through injuries after former manager Dusty Baker signed him to the team two years ago. "This group of guys taught me to love the game again. This city taught me to love baseball again,"

Kendrick said. "Bumpy roads do lead to beautiful places and this [World Series] trophy is proof of that. This is for you, D.C." Before the Nationals settle down into their offseason in the winter, the team sported white Washington Capitals sweaters and brought the World Series trophy to Capital One Arena in Northwest on Sunday, Nov. 3 when the Capitals hosted the Calgary Flames. On Monday, Nationals owner Mark Lerner, general manager Mike Rizzo and several Nationals players and coaches visited the White House. The White House posted the ceremony live on social media as President Donald Trump greeted manager Dave Martinez and complimented the hair of second baseman Asdrúbal Cabrera. Nationals relief pitcher Sean Doolittle publicly declined the invitation, telling The Washington Post that he and his wife have done work with refugees from countries Trump has criticized. He also cited Trump's mockery of a disabled reporter, saying he has a brother-inlaw who has autism. Doolittle said he received plenty of criticism when he turned his Twitter account back on after the World Series. "At the end of the day, as much as I wanted to be there with my teammates and share that experience with my teammates, I can't do it," he said. "I just can't do it." Thousands of Nationals fans didn't think about politics during the team's World Series run. Destination D.C., which promotes events and markets activities for members of the organization, estimated the city generated more than $8 billion for World Series Games 3, 4, and 5 at Nationals Park. The organization also estimated last year's Stanley Cup Final helped bring in $4.4 million per home game. No estimates were able to be produced from the Mystics' WNBA Finals, Elliott Ferguson, president and CEO of Destination D.C., said in an email Monday. "We can say, there was certain-

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ROCKETSHIP from Page 1 the suspect, a registered sex offender, entered the school and the school’s nearly-three-week delay in communication -- both issues Regional Director Joyanna Smith has attempted to address. “Our director of schools was notified about the incident and contacted Springboard and its CEO in Boston to ask about the incident report,” Smith told The Informer in her account of the events leading up to the termination of Springboard’s contract, slated for an effective date of Nov. 14. On Oct. 11, Springboard, a onetime DCPS partner until the end of the last school year, provided daycare services at Rocketship Rise Academy during parent-teacher conferences. That afternoon, the alleged kidnapper entered Rocketship Rise Academy behind a woman he pointed out as his child’s mother. After playing basketball and conversing with two brothers, the alleged kidnapper attempted to walk them off the campus before an employee stopped him. Hearing the commotion nearby, an off-duty MPD officer working for Rocketship Rise Academy questioned and later arrested the alleged kidnapper after discovering he had an outstanding warrant. Smith said Rocketship Rise Academy Principal Corey Lewis, in his message to D.C. Director of Schools Joshua Pacos, didn’t provide much information about the incident whose details were then still unfolding. The following Tuesday, Lewis privately met with the children’s mother who asked why Springboard personnel failed to validate the intruder’s ID before allowing him to leave the school grounds with her sons. More than a week after the alleged kidnapping, Springboard still hadn’t provided any answers to that query, or any others regarding the security breach. “We didn’t receive an incident report until October 29,” Smith

5 The Nationals center fielder Michael A. Tayler waving a flag during the celebration parade in Northwest on Nov. 2. (Ja’Mon Jackson/The Washington Informer)

continued in her explanation of the delay of information to parents. “A decision was made not to share information with parents until we had real answers. We consider that a mistake. We should’ve notified parents when we had partial information.” Since last week, Rocketship Rise Academy has enforced mandatory checks for identification. Schools leaders have also met with Keeon Bassett, chairperson of ANC 8E, Ward 8 State Board of Education Representative Markus Batchelor and Ward 8 Councilmember Trayon White (D). A DC Public Charter School Board (DCPCSB) hearing at Trinity Washington University in Northeast on the evening of November 18 will delve into the steps taken to prevent future kidnappings and the nature of Rocketship Rise Academy’s parent and community engagement. Rocketship Rise Academy, in existence since 2016, counts as one of two D.C.-based schools in the Rocketship Public Schools Network, On Oct. 28, just days before Rocketship Rise Academy parents learned about the incident, the DCPCSB approved the 2020 launch of Rocketship’s Ward 5 campus, a process that will culminate in a pre-opening inspection within a matter of months. However, whether that will now happen remains unclear especially since some Ward 8 officials, including Batchelor, continue to raise questions in the wake of Rocketship’s controversial announcement. Last Friday, Batchelor, like many of his constituents, took to social media to express his frustration. “[This is] an incredible and potentially tragic lapse in judgement,” he said. “The contract with Springboard, who had already demonstrated their lack of diligence in protecting our kids, should have been terminated long ago. The fact that this happened & families, community weren’t informed is insane. So, my question is: who gets held accountable?” WI

COMMENTARY from Page 8 path of distractions and disruptions, correcting those places from our past when we veered off course. We can get “unstuck.” Who needs a Hallmark card to put on their dresser for an adult version of children’s “show and tell?” In the third chapter of the book of James, Christians learn that “the tongue is a fire . . . an unruly evil, full of deadly poison.” We discover the power that just a few words can employ – either for good or for bad. As for blaming the world for our own failures or shortcomings, it might be prudent to consider that when pointing a finger at others, three fingers are also pointing back. As my parents before me, I have refused to allow our family’s generational curse to take a foothold in my life or the lives of my children and grandchildren. I have avoided the temptation, sometimes more easily said than done, to raise my voice when speaking to or chastising my children and grandsons – no matter what the circumstances. In both my courting days and years of marriage to the mother of my children, we steadfastly resolved to always speak to one another in tones reflective of our love and mutual respect, even when anger and rage were knocking at the door. And so, we allowed a garden to take shape in which we have all been allowed to flourish – cultivating the soil, removing the weeds and celebrating the unique spirits that dwell within and give credence to our very existence. When I was a little boy, my mother often admonished me for harboring feelings of resentment, holding onto anger like a child with his favorite toy and my tendency to “get even” with those who I believed had caused me pain or sorrow. She said simply, “Love is an action word.” Even in death, she continues to whisper in my ears and calm my soul in times of trouble. As we say in the Black Church upon recognizing words of wisdom, “that will preach.” WI

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tees are chaired by CBC member: Bobby Scott, Education and Labor; Maxine Waters, Financial Services; Bennie Thompson, Homeland Security; and Eddie Bernice Johnson, Science, Space and Technology. CBC Member Jim Clyburn holds the position of House majority whip, the No. 2 office in the chamber. As the current administration continues working to dismantle civil rights protections and deny the vote to people of color, the work of the CBC is more important than ever. In honor of the legacy of Elijah Cummings and John Conyers, we must continue to support the CBC's mission and recognize its leadership. WI

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Nixon's infamous "Enemies List" in the 1970s, the group has clashed with the current occupant of the Oval Office. A few months after his inauguration, members delivered a 130-page rebuke of his policies on criminal justice, voting rights, education, health care and other issues. Many CBC members boycotted President Trump's 2018 State of the Union Address following his disparaging comments about African and Caribbean nations. Those who attended wore kente cloth to show solidarity with Africa. Today, CBC membership stands at 54 after the loss of Elijah Cummings, the largest number in history. Four of the House of Representatives' Standing Commit-

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tion and distribution. Reality show executive producers Andy Cohen, Mona Scott Young and Carlos King understand the business model and know it is good business to produce problematic reality shows. Despite the outcry on social media about the danger of reality television, the popularity of reality shows with audiences challenges the presumption that ratchet television is bad for the culture. Mark Cunningham, professor of Black Popular Culture at Austin Community College, thinks the critique is wrapped in respectability politics. "What we see on these shows falls under everything we discuss in other contexts as stereotyping: self- absorption, hypersexuality, overindulgence, superficiality, hyper-masculinity and so forth," he offers. "I don't buy into these critiques of the shows being worthless, although I do recognize that there is some truth to the critiques in terms of the stereotypical behaviors of those on the shows. People need to understand this is just one example of Black life. This is not all of Black life." For the full version of this story, go to washingtoninformer.com. WI

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of his new electronics transportation brand Raycon. Reality stars like K. Michelle, Huger ("RHOP"), Leakes, Shooter Gates ("LHHA") also use their platforms to highlight important issues like domestic violence, rape and gun control. While reality television shows featuring primarily all-women casts are problematic, it is difficult to dismiss them and the genre itself with their consistent ratings, successful brands and businesses. In fact, reality television shows became so popular with women audiences in the early 2000s that they displaced legendary soap operas like "All My Children" and "One Life to Live," both of which had been on air for more than 40 years each at the time of cancellation (2011). Reality television mimicked the narrative and stylistic elements of soap operas, but with far less production costs. For example, even though "90 Day Fiancé" is a popular reality show on TLC, reportedly, each couple gets $1,000 to $1,500 per episode, with some cast members starting GoFundMe pages to ask

for help with bills. "The Bachelorette" (ABC) earns $250,000 per season, while some "Teen Mom" (MTV) cast members like Catelyn Lowell earn $500,000 per season. As for the "Real Housewives" franchise (Bravo), the salary per season started off at $7,250 for the entirety of season 1 of "Real Housewives of New York." New reports claim Bethany Frankel made upwards of $1.5 million per season for her last turn on "RHON," while Lisa Vanderpump ("The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills") and Nene Leakes ("RHOA") make up to $2.7 million per season. It is estimated that Kim Kardashian rakes in $7 million per season for "Keeping Up the Kardashians." The lower production costs of reality shows including crew and star salaries coupled with the rise of social media giants Facebook and Twitter brought the reign of daytime soap operas to a screeching halt. While many want to get rid of what some call "Trash TV," reality television is here to stay, if for no other reason than the high return on investment in the form of advertising and viewership relative to the low cost of produc-

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where some of the homeless have mental health issues and nowhere to go. Our compassion compass is off because we are so focused on shenanigans that we have ignored people. Still, about 552,000 people were shelter-challenged when HUD executed their "point in time" survey. It's a flawed methodology, but one that challenges the nature of predatory capitalism in our society and in our economy. No one should have to sleep in the street, wedge herself into an awning, or stand in line for temporary shelter. We are so much better than this. WI

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lie the absolute angst that millions of our fellow citizens are experiencing. The homeless data are daunting enough, but there is also hidden homelessness. Too many — 4.4 million — are living in other people's houses because they have no homes of their own. While there is nothing wrong with "doubling up" families when it is voluntary, involuntary doubling up is a prescription for disaster. Compound this with the number of young people who are "couch surfing" because they

have no place to go. I've met young people who are living in storage units because they have no homes, managing their sanitation needs in gyms and hotel bathrooms. Some of these folks have full-time jobs that pay so little that they can't afford housing. We are better than this. The specter of homelessness is incompatible with the rhetoric of economic progress and economic expansion. From San Francisco, where people with tents live underneath freeways, to D.C., where homeless people sleep on streets that appear to be prosperous, to New York City,

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have had enough, and so have I." At Gray's funeral services, the congressman spoke again, adding, "I've often said, our children are the living messages we send to a future we will never see. But now our children are sending us to a future they will never see. The following year, 2016, he teamed with Sen. Elizabeth Warren to call for the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau to increase its oversight of nonbank mortgage lenders whose market share of mortgage originations was growing but were not federally regulated as banks, credit unions and other lenders were. Among the concerns cited in a joint letter to then-CFPB Director Richard Cordray were consumer risks in a still-volatile mortgage market, as well as the role of mortgage servicers. In ensuing years and despite deteriorating health, Congressman Cummings remained diligent in his pursuit of justice in other policy areas as well. In March, he joined Oregon Rep. Suzanne Bonamici to co-sponsor the

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One goal that could mirror an initiative from former County Executive Rushern L. Baker III deals with growing the county's commercial tax base. The county generates about 70 percent in residential property taxes. Baker labeled Largo as a down-

SAFE (Stopping Abuse and Fraud in Electronic) Lending Act, a measure designed to address many of the worst abuses of predatory online payday lenders. "In recent years, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau has turned its back on consumers being targeted by payday predators," Cummings said this spring. "Our constituents, and consumers everywhere, deserve protection from payday lenders and rogue internet-based lenders who prey on hardworking Americans struggling to make ends meet." He also returned to voting rights this year. As Chair of the House Oversight Committee, his fierce opposition to voter suppression led to an investigation into allegations of voter suppression in states where voters reported difficulties in the 2018 midterm elections. Voting restrictions resulting from a June 2013 U.S. Supreme Court decision known as Shelby County, Alabama v. Holder, Attorney General, et al gave nine states — Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas and Virginia — the

freedom to change their election laws without federal approval. This decision also applied to cities and counties in even more states. "He worked until his last breath because he believed our democracy was the highest and best expression of our collective humanity and that our nation's diversity was our promise, not our problem," noted his widow, Dr. Maya Rockeymoore Cummings. The challenges that confront all of America, but particularly people of color, must now be taken up by others — those who worked with him, and others whom the congressman inspired. In one of his last comments in the House Oversight Committee, he left us a prophetic challenge: "When we're dancing with the angels, the question we'll be asked: In 2019, what did we do to make sure we kept our democracy intact? Did we stand on the sidelines and say nothing?" His beloved and departed soul is now resting. Here's hoping people of purpose and goodwill will complete the journey towards justice for all. WI

that disproportionately impacts Blacks. Thus, when the inevitable occurs and McDuffie’s go-go bill becomes part of the District’s legislation, it will emerge and impact a city where the neighborhoods that go-go

bands once affirmed and celebrated no longer exist and where Blacks, whether go-go aficionados or not, no longer represent the majority in a place once proudly and accurately known as Chocolate City. WI

when several of their most prominent players (Steph Curry among them) announced they would not go. I wish that's what the Nationals players had opted to do. After all when The Donald showed up in a luxury suite at Game 5 of the World Series, he was greeted with boos and chants of "lock him up" when the fans in attendance saw his mug on the Jumbotron. After Game 7, a fan at a D.C. watch party interviewed by a local news station could not get censored fast enough because it was live television when he said "We have an a--hole in the f---ing White House" as the correspondent recoiled in horror, and the station

switched to another shot. That shows the temperament of the local citizenry towards the president — fans from around the DMV say, "Boo!" "Lock him up!" My sentiments exactly. So now I can save the money I might have spent on team apparel. Nope. Not me. I know my support will not be missed, what with all the appreciation the team is getting for their record-breaking, miraculous victory. But nevertheless, thanks to their eagerness to hug up with the ugly resident of the White House, I've got no more use for my hometown baseball team. WI

town anchored by the ongoing construction of the regional medical center and luxury condominiums and apartments near the Largo Metro station. Alsobrooks seeks to expand the downtown theme in College Park and New Carrolton. Her priorities include pushing to offer 50 percent of county contracts to small and minority businesses. Bring 5,000 "proud partners," or volunteers, business and community leaders to help with the public school system. She also recently began an online certification and recertification program. In terms of young people, a

youth sports division will be established this year that would allow a "more user-friendly process" for county and private clubs to enroll and sign up for programs and use facilities. To encourage more youth participation, a children's cabinet would be created within the county government. "We understand that youth development does not just happen in the classroom," Alsobrooks said. "But it is part of the obligation of our government to ensure our kids are well-rounded and that we have wholistic approaches to teach them and to developing them as people." WI

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