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By Sam P.K. Collins WI Contributing Writer @SamPKCollins D.C. Councilmembers Brandon Todd (D-Ward 4) and Anita Bonds (D-At large) introduced legislation in April requiring barbers and cosmetologists obtaining and renewing their licenses in the District to undergo training that would help them recognize signs of domestic violence and sexual assault in their customers and connect them with resources.
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For the Black community, November counts as a watershed moment, says NAACP President and CEO Derrick Johnson. “If we fail to vote in numbers respective to our actual political power, future generations will suffer for our apathy,” Johnson said in a passionate op-ed for BlackPressUSA.com, the newswire for the 220 Black-owned newspapers and media companies around the nation, including The Washington Informer. “We don’t have to tell our people how to vote, only that we must vote as if our lives
and our children’s lives depend on it. Because it does. “The NAACP has decided to fight back and we ask you to join us by using your ballot as the weapon of choice,” Johnson said. “We ask you to visit NAACP. org to download and share resources to help those you know get registered and mobilized to vote. We are asking you to reach out to five people in your personal or social networks and bring them with you to the polls. If you understand the importance of this year’s elections, we know that you will sound the alarm, connect with others, and express your power by casting your vote.”
Emergency anti-K2 legislation recently passed by the D.C. Council and signed by Mayor Muriel Bowser (D) expands the definition of synthetic cannabinoids and reinstates expired enforcement policy, part of an effort to curb an ongoing epidemic affecting areas east of Rock Creek Park. Activists on the front lines against K2, frustrated by the store owners they say continue to sell the cheap and deadly substance with impunity, welcome the institutional support but remain skeptical of the city’s willingness to target businesses found culpable in some of the more than 1,600 overdose cases that have occurred since June. “The attorney general would start holding stores accountable, but it’s [still] not adding up,” Robin McKinney, a lifelong Southeast resident and anti-K2 activist, said last week during a community meeting at Check It Enterprises in Anacostia as she explained how police officials wouldn’t reveal the names of local businesses found to be selling synthetic cannabinoids. Last Wednesday, a day after the council passed the emergency legislation, McKinney, as she has done several times before in the last three months, passed out small zip-close bags filled with snacks, toiletries and literature about K2 to visitors enjoying their evening at Shepherd Parkway, located at
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senseeligible of uniformity in the –way to –see launched the initiative Nov. 2017 to serve returning citizens Districtwants residents andimplemented designed to helparethose When L.Y.afford Marlow's 23-yeardomestic violence and insurance stricter restraining order policies, who cannot to obtain a driver license because of debtvictims from tickets, lapses, towing, booting, or imold daughter told her the father survivors are treated. more rights for victim's families pounding. of her daughter threatened her using her own personal citizens to intervene a vic“A core DC value is believing in second“She's chances,” Bowser said. “Returning deserveon thebehalf chance of to contribute life, and the life of their child, story, her own personal pain to tim, a domestic violence assessto their community, earn a living and make choices to put their lives back onto a pathway to the middle class and a she knew something had to be push forward,” Davis-Nickens ment unit coupled with further driver’sOut licenseofis aher fundamental building block to making those dreams a reality.” done. frustration said about Marlow. for in law enforcement Additional benefits within the Program include: opening up jobtraining opportunities locations that are not with law enforcement's handlingPathways Davis-Nickens said anyone agencies, a Child's Life Protecor Metro-accessible; the appropriate credentialing for jobs that directly require driver licenses; bringofwalkable the situation, she decidedoffering to who reads Marlow's book will tion Act and mandatory counseling people back into legal compliance so that they are not tempted to take the legal risk of driving without a license; start the Saving Promise cam- “get it.” She said she “puts the ing for batterers. and the District receiving money on debts havethe been able to collect. paign. case itinmight suchnever a way, average “If we are ever going to eradi“It seems to be a vicious cycle person can get it.” She said at the cate domestic violence, we must that won't turn my family end of the day, the book will look at both sides of the coin. loose,” Marlow said. Marlow help people begin to have a dia- We need to address both the vicshared story with logue about domestic tim and the batterer,” Marlow On her Saturday, Oct.the6 audi(continuing through Nov. violence. ence at the District Heights Also present at the event was said. 6), the National Coalition on Black Civic ParticipaDomestic Violence Symposium Mildred Muhammad, Marlow would also like to see tion [NCBCP] launched its “Black Youth Vote! 2018 the exon May 7Campus at the District Heights wife John Allen30Muhammad, programs designed to raise HBCU and Community Vote of Your Power Municipal Center. The sympowho was to six consec- awareness among children in Day GOTV Challenge.” The initiative is sentenced designed to sium was sponsored by the utive life terms without parole public and private schools. She engage students attending the nation’s HBCUs, as well Family and Youth Services by a Maryland jury for his role in feels children need to be educatas other colleges and universities and the broader comCenter of the city of District the Beltway Sniper attacks in ed about domestic violence. munity, in the voting process. The goals: educate, moHeights and the National Hook- 2002. Mildred Muhammad is “We have to stop being pastivate and mobilize students and their peers (18 – 35) Up of Black Women. the founder of After the Trauma, sive-aggressive with poor chilto vote; help protect voters from voter suppression tacMarlow has written a book, an organization that helps the dren about domestic violence,” tics; and andwhich create isenthusiasm and excitement “Color Meenergize Butterfly,” a survivors of domestic violence Marlow said. around the upcoming 2018 midterm election on a national, state and local level. Other national partners story about four generations of and their children. Marlow has worked to break include: National Black College Alumni Hall of Fame and HBCU Green Fund. For more information, domestic violence. The book is “I lived in fear for six years. Six the cycle of abuse in her family, visit www.ncbcp.org or www.unitycampaign.org. inspired by her own experiences, years in fear is a long time. It is and is confident the policies she and those of her grandmother, not an easy thing to come out is pushing for will start that her mother and her daughter. of,” she said. process. She said every time she reads Mildred Muhammad said “I plan to take these policies to excerpts from her book, she still people who want to help a Congress implore them in to the Another short-term housing program, The Horizon in Ward 7, joins a growingand number of others can not believe the words came domestic violence victim must change our laws,” Marlow said. District, following a ribbon cutting ceremony Tuesday, Oct. 9 led by Mayor Bowser, Councilmember Gray from her. “Color MeCity Butterfly” be event careful of how tothey go the intomayor’s “I will not stop untiland these poli-DC (Ward 7) and other officials. The continues deliver promise to close replace won the 2007 National “Best the victim's life, and understand cies are passed.” General Family Shelter with dignified, service-enriched programs across all eight wards. The Horizon is the Books” Award. that sheprograms may beopening in “survival Tia Carol canof The be reached second of three short-term family housing this fall, following the Jones opening Kenne“I was just 16-years-old when mode”. at tiacaroljones@sbcglobal.net dy in Ward 4, and will include: 35 family units, computer labs for its residents, administrative space for staff my eye first blackened and my “Before you get to 'I'm going andbled,” providers, an outdoor and recreational space, age-appropriate indoor recreation space and a lips Marlow said. playground to kill you,' it started as a verbal WI homework/study lounge for residents. Elaine Davis-Nickens, presi-
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We have to stop being passive-aggressive with poor children about domestic violence. I plan to take these policies to Congress and implore them to change Maryland Launches School Safety Tip-Line, Mobile App our laws. Students, teachers, school faculty and parents with knowledgeI will not stop until of a potential school threat or any unsafe situation can report it anonymously through a new tip-line and cell phone app, policies are passed. these “Safe Schools Maryland.” Shared information is not restricted
Monica Goldson, (left) interim CEO of the Prince George’s County public school system, will lead three community meetings for parents and other residents beginning Oct. 17 at Oxon Hill High School. The other two listening sessions will take place Oct. 22 at the Bowie Center for Performing Arts near Bowie High School and Oct. 30 at Charles Flowers High School in Springdale. Goldson will provide an update on the school system’s progress for the current academic calendar and information on upcoming activities. For instance, the Family Institute will offer a program Oct. 24 at Buck Lodge Middle School in Adelphi to help parents and guardians better identify warning signs for drug abuse and other at-risk behaviors. To submit questions prior to the forums with Goldson, go to http://bit.ly/2xYCew6.
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AROUND THE REGION Black Leaders Honored with Spirit of Democracy Award NCBCP Marks 42nd Anniversary of its Founding WI Staff Report On September 25, the National Coalition on Black Civic Participation [NCBCP] celebrated the 42nd anniversary of its founding during its 21st Annual Spirit of Democracy Awards Celebration at The Hamilton in Northwest. The event, “2018 Celebrating the Diversity of Our Democracy,” attracted over 300 NCBCP supporters and sponsors. The NCBCP’s 2018 Spirit Awardees include: Linda Spradley Dunn, CEO & founder, Odyssey Media; George Gresham, president, SEIU 1199; Howie Hodges, president & CEO, CH Hodges, Inc.; Apollos Baker, legislative and politi-
cal organizer, American Federation of Government Employees District 14, AFL-CIO; Tony Lewis, Jr., community activist, advocate and author; Lamell McMorris, founder, Phase 2 Consulting; and Quentin James and Stefanie Brown James, founders of Vestige Strategies and The Collective PAC. The gala kicked off with a chairman’s reception, followed by the Spirit of Democracy Awards Ceremony and concluded with two intergenerational Black leadership roundtables featuring the NCBCP Spirit Awardees. Roland S. Martin, award-winning journalist, founder and host of #RolandMartinUnfiltered, served as the evening’s master of ceremonies.
“We are pleased to pause to celebrate The National Coalition’s 42-year history serving as the largest Black civil rights and social justice coalition in our nation dedicated to increasing Black civic engagement, women and girls empowerment and training the next generation of civic and social justice leaders in our nation,” said NCBCP president and CEO, Melanie L. Campbell. NCBCP Chairman of the Board Thomas W. Dortch, Jr. shared the following: “This year, we honored some of our nation’s most effective and diverse leaders to engage in an
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When I was a little boy forced by my parents to attend Sunday School at St. Andrews AME Church in Detroit – forced I say because I would have preferred watching cartoons of “Davey and Goliath” instead of listening to old, wizened Black women talk about vague concepts that didn’t matter at all to me or make sense to me then: justice, salvation and mercy– one Bible verse we memorized and often recited now looms large within the context of American politics. “What will it profit a man if he gains the whole world, yet forfeits his soul? Or what can a man give in exchange for his soul?” (Matthew 16:26). My parents did not own a mansion or a fleet of cars, nor did they have summer cottages in Canada and a boat docked on the Huron River for fishing and water skiing. But we were comfortable, content, blessed and from my vantage point, able to meet all of our needs and many of my desires. Thus, the status of my soul, whatever that meant to an eight-year-old boy, and “profit” did not stand at the
top of my list of concerns. However, I kind of liked the way I sometimes became warm all over – the way I similarly felt after sipping on a marshmallow-topped cup of hot chocolate – when the saints got their shout on. It was pure delight to watch while Mom, Momma Minnie (my godmother), Mrs. Muriel or the choir’s organist, Mrs. Jennings, would belt out of one of those songs whose words even I knew, bringing church members to their feet and making me so excited that all I could was jump up and down with joy. I watched in awe as tears fell from the eyes of both women and men, some so overwhelmed that they fell limp to the floor. At times I wanted to pretend that I felt what they were feeling – taking my place on stage like a novice thespian. But I knew that wouldn’t be right. Even then I knew that you had to WAIT for the moment, for the Holy Spirit, to come – for your spirit to receive that bolt – that surge of electricity and mysterious energy. And while it would be years until I experienced it at maximum force, even as a little boy I got it. So, when I watch the steady spiritual decline that seems to be overtaking America, and by choice, among its political leaders and Christian community, I’m shocked to see how so many people, who clearly know the game they’re playing and the
price that must be paid in order to “win,” have seemingly thrown caution to the wind. That is, they care so much about gaining more and more power that they could care less about this “soul stuff.” The recent push to secure Brett Kavanaugh on the Supreme Court and the ease with which so many men, and women, justified their vote with comments like, “I believe something happened to Dr. Blasey Ford, but I’m not convinced that it was Judge Kavanaugh who did it,” or Trump’s ridiculous fear-mongering antics proclaiming that America’s mothers (insert white before mothers) are “afraid for their sons because we have entered a time where men are guilty until proven innocent.” Power is like a drug to some and it’s highly addictive. That’s why we see people from the White House to the outhouse doing any and everything to get their next fix. As for America and those who currently lead from the White House, state houses and other seats of power, I don’t need a swami, a prophet or a crystal ball to see the future which stands before us – unless those with more insight and determination find a way to put on the brakes. What worries me most is what happens when the majority of Americans have become “soul-less creatures.” What does that picture look like? Is it hell . . . on earth? WI
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ACC Sails a New Attitude on Annual Boat Ride By D.R. Barnes WI Staff Writer A boat ride on the new Spirit of Washington cruises leisurely along the Potomac River past Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, as well as the headquarters of both the U.S. Coast Guard and DC Water, and Blue Plains, the most advanced wastewater treatment facility in the world. All are located in Ward 8, a political district in the far southeast quadrant of D.C., that is too often identified by its crime and poverty; and where its residents lack access to health care, grocery stores, affordable housing and jobs. Most guests on the Spirit ride unaware of the problems lurking beyond the District’s southeast riverfront, but last Saturday, community leaders and residents who know the community all too well took time out to celebrate the legacy of an organization that brings them together every month to address these issues, the Anacostia Coordinating Council [ACC]. For more than 30 years, ACC has been the leading community-based non-profit consortium of organizations and individuals striving to improve the quality of life for residents throughout the southeast community mostly in Ward 8. ACC’s website boasts that since its inception in 1983, it has invited over 1,000 guest speakers to its monthly meetings that are always jam-packed by inquiring area residents and stakeholders. Newly-elected ACC Board Chairman Lamont Mitchell has raised expectations of what ACC will bring following the election of new members to its 20-person board. But no one seemed
more excited than Phillip Pannell, ACC’s executive director for more than a decade, who couldn’t be happier for the new energy he envisions for ACC. “We’re stepping it up a taste,” Pannell said. “It’s a new boat, a new attitude, and hopefully more members for ACC.” He boasted that ticket sales exceeded 450 this year raising more money ever from the annual event that serves as ACC’s biggest fundraiser. Mitchell commended Pannell for his service and hopes to raise the level of support for the work Pannell leads. “What we want to do is bring ACC up to the 21st century. We’re seeking young and not so young energy to take is up to the next level, and this boat ride is the start of something big,” Mitchell said. ACC collaborates with several local organizations including the Woods Program, that cleans up parks, and it partners with organizations that work with at-risk youth. “But we want to facilitate at conversations in the community, so the stakeholders know what’s going on and their voices can be heard,” Mitchell added. A broad range of community organizations and politicians from Ward 8 were represented this year from Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton, Council Chairman Phil Mendelson, Ward 8 Councilmember Trayon White to The Royal Pocket, a Go-Go Band that rocked the crowd all the way down the Potomac and back. WI
AROUND THE REGION Anacostia Book Festival Marks Five Years of Supporting Indie Authors and Culturally Diverse Books The East of the River Book Festival celebrates five years of bringing independent authors and culturally diverse literature to Washington, D.C. The festival features local and national writers, small publishers and independent book shops. For readers looking for culturally diverse books, there will be a variety of books available. There will also be story time for children and workshops about self-publishing. The festival takes place on Saturday, October 20, 2018 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Thurgood Marshall Academy, located at 2427 Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue S.E. Attendees are encouraged to wear a costume of their favorite author or book character. This free, family-friendly event is for readers of all ages and genres. When founder of the East of the River Book Festival and self-published author, Dr. Courtney Davis was denied the opportunity to participate in a book
festival, it motivated her to provide a platform for other independent authors. “Our mission is to create direct access to independent authors and culturally diverse literature to the public,” said Dr. Courtney Davis, Founder of the East of the River Book Festival. “When readers see themselves reflected in literature or learn about other cultures in books, it promotes literacy and strengthens the vitality of the whole community. It also encourages publishers and books stores to support indie authors, when readers demand more diverse stories.” The East of the River Book Festival is featuring over 30 local and national authors and local vendors. The event is sponsored by the Washington Informer Newspaper, the American Poetry Museum, Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISCDC), Cole Chamberlain, Reading Partners – DC, and BlueJay Media.
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Black Leftists Lead Call to Dismantle AFRICOM By Sam P.K. Collins WI Contributing Writer @SamPKCollins Members of a Black anti-imperialist collective say people of African descent have been misinformed about the true nature of the United States’ seemingly benevolent military presence in the motherland, currently manifested through U.S. Africa Command. As the unified combatant command, known as AFRICOM, enters its 11th year of existence, the Black Alliance for Peace (BAP), a group comprised of grass-roots Black leftist organizations, has launched a campaign to dismantle what has been likened to the militaristic policing tactics used in Black communities throughout the United States. “The parallels are clear. They treat us like the same people,” said Netfa Freeman, an affiliate of the Institute for Policy Studies in Northwest and member of Pan-African Community Action (PACA), a BAP partner organization. According to its website, AFRICOM works with interagency and international partners to advance the United States’ policy goals on the African continent by building defense capabilities and defeating perceived threats to global security. But AFRICOM’s opponents say the intentions are more nefarious. On Oct. 1, the 10th anniversary of AFRICOM’s official launch, BAP announced its “U.S. Out of Africa!: Shut Down AFRICOM” campaign, an effort to combat the U.S. military presence in the continent. Change.org petitions in English, Spanish, French, German and Arabic, to be delivered to the U.S. House Armed Services Committee and Congressional Black Caucus (CBC), demand the complete withdrawal of U.S. military forces from Africa and the closure of U.S. military bases worldwide. The petition also calls for CBC opposition to AFRICOM and its commitment to holding hearings about the military program’s impact on the African continent. In the weeks leading up to the campaign, Freeman and other BAP members took to Freeman’s weekly 89.3 (WPFW-FM) radio show “Voices With Vision,” drawing parallels between the U.S. military presence in Africa and policing tactics that keep Black communities across the United States under siege. “There are national security study memorandums that authorized the sale of small guns to Africa for what experts called assisted genocide,” Freeman told The Informer.
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Freeman said AFRICOM and U.S. Africa Central Command, a similar program that oversees Egypt, fulfills the U.S. government’s true intentions of controlling the flow of natural resources in Africa and the growing Chinese presence, primarily by leveraging relationships with African leaders and inciting conflicts that legitimize the U.S. military presence. “The same thing happens here,” he said. “We see weapons we can’t manufacture coming in [our communities], and a lot of radicalized, but misguided youth get armed. That’s the excuse they use to further militarize spaces [here and in Africa] under the guise of keeping it under control.” The Bush White House announced the launch of AFRICOM in 2007, dubbing it a means of strengthening cooperation with African countries and promoting common goals of improved health, education, democracy and economic growth on the continent. The program expanded under the Obama administration. During his 2009 visit to Ghana, President Barack Obama framed U.S. military activity in Africa as a matter of maintaining global security. For years, AFRICOM has been headquartered at Kelley Barracks in Stuttgart, Germany, mostly due to the staunch opposition of then-Libyan President Muammar Gaddafi, a vocal proponent of African economic self-determination, and other political leaders in Nigeria and South Africa. The 2011 U.S. and NATO-led invasion of Libya, during which Gaddafi was killed, paved the way for AFRICOM’s expansion. Ethiopia and Liberia counted among the African nations that welcomed the possibility of hosting AFRICOM operations. This year, nearly $264 million had been expected to fund AF-
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RICOM-related operations in 53 of Africa’s 54 nations, according to estimates for the 2018 Operation and Maintenance Overview Fiscal Budget filed in 2017. Such allocations have financed intricate military operations throughout the continent. Last month, in coordination with the Somalian government, U.S. troops led the killing of 18 members of al-Shabaab, which officials have labeled an Islamist terrorist organization, in Somalia. Last week, on the day after AFRICOM’s anniversary, an airstrike killed nine more members of that group. “Many of our people think the military is needed and troops are protecting our people,” said Jaribu Hill of the Black Agenda Report, a progressive online news network. “We have to educate people about the politics of war and the damage it does.” Hill outlined an organizing strategy that allows BAP members to directly connect with people in Black communities through home visits and town hall meetings. For Hill, a human rights attorney, rallying support for the campaign requires leaving behind the comforts of social media and educating the ill-informed, whom she described as victims of an anti-African, Jim Crow education system. She said face-to-face interaction with Black people in communities affected by police violence debunks misconceptions about Africa, learned through media propaganda that aligns people’s interests with the military industrial complex and precludes them from identifying with the struggles of their counterparts across the Atlantic Ocean. “[U.S. military occupation] has nothing to do with the security and
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PRINCE GEORGE'S COUNTY Local Foundation Seeks to Help Domestic Violence Survivors By William J. Ford WI Staff Writer @jabariwill She finally came to me. She and her son were beaten up by her husband and she needed my help. Of course!! Without a doubt or any hesitation, I was going to help my best friend…or so I thought. The man of the house did not want to get involved. He wanted nothing to do with that situation and he felt we should stay out of it. It was their business and not for us to get involved. Those are excerpts from a short essay Pamela Price wrote two years ago about her best friend, who sought her help, but didn’t receive it.
Although Price hasn’t seen her friend in 22 years, it still affects her. It was one reason why she established the Temple Hills-based nonprofit L.M. Foundation, which held a walk Saturday, Oct. 6 to raise awareness about domestic violence and funds to open a shelter with 25 beds this year in Prince George’s County for victims of domestic violence. About 30 people ran 3.1 miles on the track inside the Wayne K. Curry Sports and Learning Complex in Landover. “We have been pushing this since last year,” Price said. “It has been a struggle. We just hope God will open doors for us.” So far, the foundation has raised more than $25,000 with a goal of
about $35,000. If that happens, it would be the second dwelling to offer temporary housing for domestic violence survivors in the county. Community Crisis Service Inc. of Hyattsville, which functions a hotline for homeless, suicide and protective services, recently took over the troubled Family Crisis Center after an audit determined Family Crisis Center operated in a deficit, but received about $1 million in state and county grants. The shelter reopened earlier this year after it shut down in December to repair the dilapidated structure. Two shelters would boost temporary housing options in the county that leads the state in domestic violence related homicides the past several years. According to a fatality review report released in February by Maryland Network Against Domestic Violence, Prince George’s led the entire state with domestic violence-related deaths, with 55 of the 247 fatalities between July 2012 and June 2017. Baltimore County came in second with 45.
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Tomika Douglas and Wanda Washington say they’re blessed because they can talk about their past situations, instead of their children. Douglas, who turns 43 this month, endured what she calls “37 years of mental and physical abuse.”
5 Pamela Price (center) runs L.M. Foundation of Temple Hills, which organized an Oct. 6 domestic violence walk at the Wayne K. Curry Sports and Learning Complex. Wanda Washington (left) and Tomika Douglas, two domestic violence survivors, participate in the walk. /Photo by William J. Ford
She recalls two major points in her life growing up in the District. At age 13, her father directly said his children aren’t as important in his life. “When he said, ‘My friends will always be first and they will always be first,’” said Douglas, a federal contractor. “When he told me and my sister that, I knew right there I would have nobody to protect me.” At the same time, her stepfather, a minister in a local church, said the color red “was for sluts.” Douglas said she endured the abuse largely to protect her two
Prince George’s Continues Work on Housing Initiative By William J. Ford WI Staff Writer @jabariwill Prince George’s County inches closer to implementing a comprehensive plan that seeks to boost its housing stock, increase diversity in types of units built and improve overall policies. The county’s Department of Housing and Community Development and lead consultant presented the draft called “Housing Opportunity for All” before County Council on Tuesday, Oct. 9 in Upper Marlboro. “We chose this title to signify and emphasize the importance of addressing the housing needs of all Prince George’s County residents,” said Eric Brown, the county’s director of housing. “This comprehensive housing strategy is intended to be a dynamic document with implementable strategies that will be carried out over the course of the next 10 years.” According to the document, this strategy would require a significant financial commitment:
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nearly $107 million with the majority to expand the county’s Housing Investment Trust Fund at $82.6 million. One major plan to improve housing would be through an updated zoning and subdivision ordinance, which council expects to approve at its last legislative session for the year Oct. 23. The current ordinance infuses dozens of regulations some developers and land owners say are confusion, outdated and cumbersome. Another housing proposal includes the creation of a centralized inventory system to keep track of publicly-owned land and underutilized properties. It could cost $250,000 to get running and possibly $80,000 annually to maintain it. Some of the other ideas include: • Count the number of vacant storefronts, office buildings and other properties to rehabilitate for another use; • Establish a taskforce to create a comprehensive tenants right’s policy to assess rent increases, source of income pro-
tection and relocation assistance; and • Invest $25,000 a year to train county staff on cultural competency and work with residents with disabilities. Besides the county touting the lowest median home value in the Washington Metropolitan area estimated at $270,000, the county also experienced a decrease in foreclosures. According to realtytrac.com, which keeps a monthly record of foreclosed properties nationwide, Prince George’s ranked eighth in the state August with a foreclosure rate of one in every 730 units. For the past several years, the jurisdiction stood among the top five counties in Maryland. Anne Jordan, program officer with Enterprise Community Partners of Northeast which the county hired to as the lead consultant on project, said there continues to be a negative perception among lack of affordable housing, but stressed officials and residents must continue to outline the jurisdiction’s strength. “Prince George’s County can
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really leverage that for its existing housing today,” Jordan said. The eight people who spoke after a PowerPoint presentation support the housing proposal. “We are very excited about participating [and] helping you implement [housing strategy]. We would do it tomorrow,” said Norman Rivera, an attorney representing Ryan Homes who proclaims the company as county’s largest developer. Julia Baltimore of Fort Washington offered council a warning before the document becomes approved. “I ask that you work for the people who placed you in positions to oversee our affairs,” she said. “You must make sure that the developer will deliver housing at suitable income levels for all citizens.” Those who couldn’t attend Tuesday’s meeting can still submit written comments by Nov. 9. For more information, call 301-883-5531. To review the document, go to https://bit. ly/2CDymEO. WI
younger siblings, “because I didn’t want them to go through it.” As she grew up, the abuse continued. The father of her two daughters raped her at age 18 with a gun. He also dragged her through a hallway in the presence of their daughters. To cope with some of the stress, she drank alcohol, even after church. One day after Douglas’ mother poured her liquor down the drain, she spoke aggressively toward her mother. That’s when Douglas said she realized she must change. She regained her self-confidence, started to wear red clothing two years ago and renewed her faith in God. Now she manages a ministry “Women with no Limits,” which focuses on improving the inner strength of teenage girls and women. She also wants to be a voice for her ex-boyfriend, who also endured abuse growing up. He was fatally shot 20 years ago by his best friend’s cousin. “You have to forgive your abuser,” said Douglas, who is now married and resides in Laurel. “I get my strength from a higher power.” Washington, 50, grew up in Kingstree, South Carolina, about 90 minutes from Columbia. Although Washington wasn’t abused growing up, she became a victim when she rekindled a relationship with her high school sweetheart after her father’s death in 2009. When he moved from Florida to be with Washington in Virginia, she said his controlling nature began to show before and after they married. Washington recalled when he suggested she purchase a house that resembles one she resided in while in South Carolina. He then wanted Washington to buy a new car and for her to pay for it. Six months into the marriage, she asked a friend to keep tabs on her son
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PRINCE GEORGE’S COUNTY Training Source Celebrates 25 Years in Prince George’s By William J. Ford WI Staff Writer @jabariwill Prince George’s County and District residents who needed career counseling, social services and other professional skills more than likely received assistance from The Training Source Inc. The nonprofit organization will celebrate 25 years in Prince George’s during an anniversary dinner and auction Nov. 1 at the Metro Points Hotel in New Carrollton. In addition, it’s one of the longest running Black-owned nonprofit companies in the county. “We want to help as many as we can,” said E. Kim Rhim, founder and executive director of Training Source, “We are all in the community for the community. If we don’t do something, we can almost always connect somebody to work the services they need.” The organization’s primary focus is workforce development to help more than 1,000 people a year. The company offers 300 hours, or six months, of training and job placement assistance in fields such as hospitality and health care. The training allows clients to become certified in a particular area such as a front desk specialist or nursing assistant. Clients with limited income can receive clothing to wear to job interviews. Rhim said staff will monitor those who received jobs for another six months “to make sure they stay employed.” The organization participates in
SURVIVORS from Page 12 while she traveled out of town for a business trip. “My friend asked, ‘You’re leaving him with a man you don’t trust?’ Washington said. ‘Yeah, that doesn’t sound right, but just watch out for my son.’” She recalled while out of town, her husband called every day. He was charged for a DUI in another part of Virginia. After his arrest and her vehicle was impounded, Washington decided to end their marriage, but he didn’t. Washington said he stalked her and broke into her house several times that included one time with her son and his friend inside. One morning in 2012, Washington said he jumped from behind an air conditioning unit and attacked her. Fortunately, she ran inside the
conferences and provides workforce and customer service training for employers such as the Washington Suburban Sanitation Commission. “We found [Rhim] to do valuable training for our employees,” said Caroline White, manager for talent development at WSSC. “She’s been timely and creative with her training.” Because of the company’s location in Seat Pleasant bordering the District, residents primarily in Wards 7 and 8 can make an appointment to receive money for food through the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP. Training Source also manages a youth leadership program for high school students in 10th, 11th and 12th grades. Ten students in each group stay with a cohort and must receive at least two recommendations from a teacher, principal, guidance counselor or coach. Khim said about 90 percent of the students graduate high school on time and attend a four-year college or university. One aspect the nonprofit looks to improve is funding to institute a follow-up initiative for those students through their higher education career. “They do keep in touch, but I want to make sure they are all doing fine and track them throughout college,” she said. “They are the future l Rhim started the company after she left IBM in October 1993, seven months before the technology giant laid off hundreds of thousands of people in one day in March 1994. Through the 10 years commuting from her home in Mitchellville house and locked a screen door. Her neighbors heard her scream and a police officer came within minutes. “I have angels in front of me and in back of me. I have protection,” said Washington, who still lives in the same house because of her neighbors. “God is protecting me where I am.” Washington, who works as a federal employee, created “His Royal Daughters and Sons Ministry” to help domestic violence victims, especially teenagers. Both Washington and Douglas offer advice on signs of an abusive mate, such as attempts to control finances and isolate their partner from family and friends. “If God gives you a platform … to encourage another female and another male, that’s your job to tell your testimony,” Douglas said. “It can help others.” WI
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5 The Training Source Inc. in Seat Pleasant will celebrate its 25th anniversary during a Nov. 1 dinner and auction. / Photo by William J. Ford
to Bethesda, she obtained knowledge in system engineering, proposal writing and a project manager to help oversee an $8 million project. Training Source received platinum status for its transparency to report its finances, outline of programs and other information with
GuideStar, an online information database on millions of nonprofit and charity groups. Training Source makes claim less than 1 percent of nonprofits nationwide garner platinum status. “The Training Source represents excellence in the nonprofit sector,”
County Executive Rushern L. Baker III said in a statement. “It is an honor to salute the outstanding contributions that the organization provides to our community.” For more information, go to thetrainingsource.org. WI
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BUSINESS Lawyer Opens Bakery in Baltimore to Much Fanfare By Stacy M. Brown WI Senior Writer @StacyBrownMedia
In the run-up to the grand opening of her new Baked in Baltimore shop, District lawyer and entrepreneur April Richardson wondered what would happen when she and partner Derek Lowery opened their doors at a location that was previously owned and operated as a Jewish bakery. “It was absolutely insane,” Richardson said of the Sept. 22 grand opening at 6848 Reistertown Road in Pikesville, the location where Goldman’s Kosher Bakery operated for decades. Instead of having to bake just a few dozen of Baked in Baltimore’s signature sweet potato cakes and pies, Richardson said she stopped counting after more than 400 people, including Mayor Catherine Pugh, showed up to support the new dessert specialty shop. “I thought we’d slide into the city and get away with baking a
couple of dozen pies and cakes a day, but the first week has been crazy,” said Richardson, a Baltimore native and lawyer who once worked for a lender that foreclosed on homes and businesses. Featured last year in the Business Journal as the woman who “Built a $1 million cake shop,” Richardson eventually switched sides to help people avoid foreclosure. She worked on a panel enlisted by then-Gov. Martin O’Malley and alongside thenSen. Catherine Pugh to create new foreclosure laws. While helping those victimized by foreclosure and mortgage fraud, Richardson encountered Lowery, who needed help to save his bakery in Prince George’s County. “There was something about him and I really wanted to help,” Richardson said. “I called the landlord who was on a train and asked her to stop the eviction and she asked why should she. I told her that I know how to get things
5 April Richardson and Derek Lowery, proprietors of Baked in Baltimore /Courtesy photo
done and she said, OK, but on the condition that I join the company.” After consulting with her son, Richardson got her sister to quit her job and also come aboard. Along the way, Richardson landed deals with retailers such as Wegmans and Safeway grocery stores, Starbucks, Nordstrom and QVC. She also secured investments from City First Bank in D.C., Prince George’s Financial Services Corporation in Maryland, and the Maryland Small
5 Baked in Baltimore owners April Richardson and Derek Lowry surrounded by DC Sweet Potato Cake team /Courtesy photo
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Business Development Financing Agency. The business has succeeded ever since, culminating with its opening in Baltimore. At the grand opening of Baked in Baltimore, she said Pugh spoke to the crowd about not just the first day of the bakery, but the importance of sustainability. “She left Ray Lewis’ parade and spent at least an hour with us and talking to the crowd,” Richardson said. At one point, the crowd at the
grand opening had gotten so large, old classmates Richardson hadn’t seen since the 1990s volunteered to “jump behind the counter and help out,” she said. “I think the grand opening was so huge because people was so proud to have a black company in that community,” Richardson said. “It had been a community where black businesses had not traditionally been.” However, what stood out most for Richardson was what she believes was a message from her two late grandmothers. “A 92-year-old woman named Geneva Denton walked up to me at the grand opening and said that she needed to talk to the owner,” Richardson recalled. “I said, ‘What if I told you that you were talking to her?’ She said she was so happy to have us in the city and that we were making Baltimore proud and black women like her proud. She said she saw the crowd and came over. “Well, to understand this, I was the favorites of both my grandmothers, my grandmother on my father’s side, whose last name was Denton, and my grandmother on my mother’s side, whose first name was Genevieve, and they both were from Baltimore,” she said. “So, this 92-year-old named Geneva Denton had delivered this message and I said we have to make sure we take care of Baltimore. It’s not just about the grand opening, but what you do after you’ve opened.” WI
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NFC East Rivals Now Jamba Juice Franchise Partners
Vernon Davis, Mohamed Sanu to Open Stores in N. Virginia By D. Kevin McNeir WI Editor @dkevinmcneir Native Washingtonian Vernon Davis (Washington Redskins) and Mohamed Sanu (Atlanta 3 Mohamed Sanu and Vernon Davis have plans to open six Jamba Juice stores in Northern Virginia. /Photo courtesy Franchise Elevator PR
Giving Thoughtfully
It’s that time again. It’s the time when we are actively reminded about how blessed we are. We are reminded that we can participate in walking, running, shopping and eating for a greater cause. The needs are great! Now the fundraising through social media for birthdays is happening every day. I am often overwhelmed by the constant ask that I receive for many great causes there are in our world. I am still stunned by the oversight of the artists of Aretha Franklin and Prince who have or will have extreme tax liabilities because of no planning. I encourage people to be thoughtful about giving. I fervently believe that we should give of our time, talent and treasure. Yet, we should be thoughtful about how we give. We should be strategic about our giving. I was raised believing that service was the rent we pay to live on the earth. While we are not simply giving to get, it makes sense to be strategic in our giving. The new tax law doubles the standard deduction so there is a higher threshold for the need to itemize. Those folks who are committed to causes and faith are still giving. Yet again, we should take the steps to give thoughtfully to create the greatest benefit. One of the more popular approaches to strategic giving for those who give substantially is the Private Family Foundation. The family foundation is a separate nonprofit tax-exempt organization that is privately funded by a family. The foundation is established for a charitable benefit. There are many family foundations that are historic such as the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation or the Ford and Rockefeller Foundations that have been around for generations. The distinction is that the money that is used to fund this foundation is private money and not sought through public giving. Many of the foundations are millions of dollars but not all of them. While establishing them typically requires a substantial outlay for legal fees there are indeed benefits. Some of the benefits of this organization is to first and foremost give to the charitable causes. 1. Creating a Legacy that lives beyond you. Your Private Family Foundation provides an opportunity for your values and interests to live beyond you. The Family Foundation would maintain a commitment to the organizational standards that you create. 2. The private foundation can employ you and/or family members to direct the organization which can provide employment income for the person who is serving the Foundation. 3. The Foundation is a charitable organization itself and as such there are tax exemptions that provide benefits, such as capital gains taxes on highly appreciated assets. Interest and investment earnings are subject to income tax that could instead be used to support the charities. A Family Foundation provides many opportunities in private philanthropic giving. There are requirements to operate as there are requirements for all legal entities. The benefits that are provided expand clearly beyond the family to benefit the greater community which justifies the tax exemption. Again, the truth is that there are great opportunities that provide great benefits and, in cases like Aretha and Prince, could avoid substantial taxation. Millions may not be at stake, but every bit helps. Aimee D. Griffin, Esq., The Griffin Firm, PLLC 5335 Wisconsin Ave NW Suite 440 Washington DC 20015 www.thegriffinfirm-PLLC.com 202-379-4738
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Falcons) have each turned childhood dreams into successful careers as professional athletes in the NFL – catching passes in the clutch then outrunning the defense left choking in the dust. And while Davis and Sanu may be more accustomed to viewing one another as rivals, given their current positions on opposing team in the league’s NFC East division, they recently announced a move that will make them “teammates” – off the field. Citing a keen interest in business development, the NFL veterans have entered into a joint partnership to open six Jamba Juice stores in Northern Virginia. No specific locations have been formally revealed, but the admit they’re eyeing areas in Fairfax County (Reston, Chantilly, McClean) and Loudoun County (Ashburn, Leesburg, Sterling) for their stores. “Jamba Juice is an iconic brand that, like me, cares about helping others live a healthier, higher quality life,” said David, already the owner of five successful Jamba Juice locations in Northern California. “I honestly couldn’t be more excited about partnering with
Mohamed, expanding my relationship with Jamba Juice and, of course, bringing more of the fresh fruit and vegetable goodness of Jamba to the region,” he said. In similar fashion, Sanu says he considers franchising to be perfectly-suited to the collected set of skills that must be developed and mastered by professional athletes. “Over the past decade or so, pro athletes have become a rising presence in the franchise world,” he said. “We’re executors comfortable with working within the confines of an established system and with executing a playbook. Like an athlete, a franchisee has to come in and execute the game plan.” Jamba Juice’s go-to-person for those like Davis and Sanu, partners of newly-formed franchises, expressed his belief that their “team” will undoubtedly achieve an impressive number of winning seasons. “Anybody who knows anything about the NFL recognizes Vernon and Mohamed as two of the premier players in the game
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Nadia Murad: Nobel Prize Winner
Victim of Sex, War Crimes Speaks at Nat’l Press Club By Sarafina Wright WI Contributing Writer The Norwegian Nobel Committee awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for 2018 to Denis Mukwege and Nadia Murad for their efforts to end the use of sexual violence as a weapon of war and armed conflict. Murad accepted the award at the National Press Club in Northwest on Monday, Oct. 8 at a news conference where she championed efforts against global genocide. “Nadia Murad is the witness who tells of the abuses perpetrated against herself and others,” the committee said in a statement. “She refused to accept the social codes that require women to remain silent and ashamed of the abuses to which they have been subjected and has shown uncommon courage in recounting her own sufferings and speaking up on behalf of other victims.”
Murad belongs to the Yazidi minority in northern Iraq where she lived with her family in the remote village of Kocho. In August 2014, the Islamic State [IS] launched a brutal, systematic attack on the villages of the Sinjar district, aimed at exterminating the Yazidi population. In her village, several hundred people were massacred; younger women, including children, were abducted and held as sex slaves. While a captive of the IS, Murad was repeatedly subjected to rape and other abuses. Her assaulters threatened to execute her if she did not convert to their hateful, inhuman version of Islam. After a threemonth nightmare, she managed to escape after which she began speaking openly about what she’d endured. In 2016, Murad, then 23, became the UN’s first Goodwill Ambassador for the Dignity of Survivors of Human Trafficking. WI
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Dionne Reeder: An Advocate for Access By Julianne Malveaux Special to The Informer
This essay is by no means unbiased reporting. It’s a profile and reporting on a conversation I had with a woman I admire, respect and consider a friend. In the interest of full disclosure, let me note that I was one of about 20 women who were on the host committee of the event Cora Masters Barry and Marie Johns organized for Dionne Reeder on Sept. 30. Angela Alsobrooks, candidate for Prince George’s County executive, first met Dionne Reeder at George Washington University Hospital, where Reeder was roommates with Alsobrooks’ grandmother. The grandmother was experiencing some complications from Alzheimer’s, and the nurses were becoming impatient with her. Reeder became her advocate and her friend, getting out of her own hospital bed to hold the older woman’s hand and minister to her through what proved to be a difficult night. Reeder met Alsobrooks the next day, right before she had surgery on her leg. And she returned on a crutch to bring flowers and to check on her roomie. Additionally, Reeder took on the older woman’s cause, writing letters of complaint about her treatment. So years later, when Alsobrooks heard that Reeder was running for D.C. Council as an at-large member, she didn’t hesitate to offer her support.
Reeder said it was natural for her to take up the cause of her elderly roommate. She is a natural advocate who is committing to righting society’s wrongs, large and small. More importantly, though, she said she has a passion for senior citizens, partly because she was raised by “old parents” who were in their early 40s when she was born. “I was the kid who hung out with the grownups,” she said of her childhood. “I got to know older people and am naturally concerned about their quality of life.” “Quality of life” is a term Reeder often uses during an interview on the second floor of her Anacostia restaurant, Cheers at the Big Chair. Indeed, she says she got into the restaurant business partly because “Ward 8 is a food desert. “There were few decent places to eat here,” she said. “With Cheers, I’m offering a service to the community, and I’m providing jobs.” If Reeder had her way, she said, the city council “would put the interests of D.C. residents first” and pay more attention to quality of life. She has thought about ways to help senior citizens who want to stay in their homes but can’t afford to make necessary modifications and renovations. She has floated the idea of a loan program allowing seniors to borrow at reasonable interest rates to make
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NATIONAL Women of Color Feel Sting of Kavanaugh Confirmation By Stacy M. Brown WI Senior Writer @StacyBrownMedia
The confirmation to the Supreme Court of Judge Brett Kavanaugh has set off alarm bells in many minority communities, but none more so than among African-American women. The vote to confirm Kavanaugh came after a short FBI investigation into allegations of sexual misconduct and weeks of protests that were led primarily by Black women and other women of color. “And, they wonder why there’s a wave of women, particularly women of color, particularly Black women, aiming for political office this year and beyond in an unprecedented amount? Because it’s time for a change,” award-winning journalist and “AfterBuzzTV” host Chauncey K. Robinson said following the 50-48 vote to confirm Kavanaugh. Many others noted that, among the “yes” votes was Susan Collins, a White woman hailed as a pro-choice moderate. Critics said Collins chose to uphold systems of White power and privilege in a decision that will negatively affect the rights and lives of women of color for generations. “The Supreme Court is expected to function as a way to ensure and preserve justice for all Americans, but Black women have never been able to count on our nation’s highest judges to defend and protect us,” Tamika D. Mallory, activist and co-chair of the 2017 Women’s March on Washington, warned in a September op-ed for Glamour magazine. Brett Kavanaugh would shamefully worsen this problem, Mallory wrote, pointing out that President Donald Trump had vowed to tap only pro-life judges to the high court.
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“Our society still fails to recognize the abuse of Black and brown bodies on which this nation was founded — and even more so, the violent control and degradation of Black women’s bodies and lives,” Mallory said. “Throughout the 20th century, government agencies were targeting women of color for sterilization. From 1929 to 1974, North Carolina’s eugenics program aimed to stop poor people or those with mental illness from reproducing, but a disproportionate amount of the women ultimately targeted were Black women. “For generations, the women who came before us have fought back and resisted this anti-Black and anti-woman state violence in any way they could,” she wrote. “We owe it to them — and to the women who will come after us — to do the same.” Marcela Howell, founder and executive director of The National Black Women’s Reproductive Justice Agenda, responded to Kavanaugh’s confirmation by noting that women of color and immigrant women “understand that our rights and our lives are at stake as a result of today’s confirmation vote.” “Judge Kavanaugh has a history of restrictive views on civil rights, safe and legal abortion, access to birth control, workers’ rights and immigrant rights that will be detrimental to Black Women,” Howell said in a news release. “After the credible testimony of Dr. Christine Blasey Ford, the politically partisan and disrespectful rebuttal by Judge Kavanaugh and a sham FBI investigation into sexual assault allegations, we believe that Judge Kavanaugh does not have the temperament or character to serve on the high court. “Make no mistake: Our right to safe, legal abortion and birth control is already under siege. In
5 A large group of women took to the steps of the U.S Supreme Court in protest shortly after Judge Kavanaugh’s confirmation was announced on October 6. /Photo by Michael A. McCoy
the first four months of this year, 37 states introduced 347 measures to restrict access to abortion or birth control,” she said. “Black women, young women, immigrant women — all women of color — are disparately impacted by such restrictions because we have been systematically denied the resources, services and information we need to make important and personal decisions about our reproductive health. “Having confirmed Kavanaugh to sit on the U.S. Supreme Court, the U.S. Senate has failed to rise above partisan agendas and, as a result, has undermined the integrity of the highest court in the land,” Howell said. In the week leading up to the vote, thousands of demonstrators descended upon the Supreme Court, the Hart Senate Office Building at the Capitol and other locations in the District. Protests also took place in other cities around the nation. Even before Saturday’s confirmation, nearly 300 people were arrested and charged with misdemeanors. On Saturday, protesters also gathered on the National Mall, many holding signs reading “Vigilant” and “We believe the survivors.” Protesters stood one by one in different sections of the Senate
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The confirmation to the Supreme Court of Judge Brett Kavanaugh has set off alarm bells in many minority communities, but none more so than among AfricanAmerican women. Gallery during the confirmation vote, most with their fists raised, and yelled, “I will not consent.” Police forcibly removed the protesters, with one person dragged out by their arms and legs. They kept screaming as they were pulled into the hallway, according to CNN. Capitol Police said 13 protesters were arrested in the gallery during the vote and one a short time earlier. “Kavanaugh’s confirmation is putting women’s reproductive rights, civil rights, environmental protections, worker’s rights, the
ability to implement gun safety rules and the ability to hold presidents accountable at risk for a generation,” said Democratic Sen. Dianne Feinstein. Mohammad Khan, campaign director of MPower Change Action, the largest Muslim-led social and racial justice organization in the U.S., said everyone is reeling in disappointment and anxiety because a “dangerously right-wing judicial operative — one who believes that both Trump and himself are above the law — has been appointed to the Supreme Court.” “Muslim, immigrant, and refugee communities can still feel the open wound from this summer’s Muslim Ban ruling,” Khan said. “[Saturday’s] decision confirms that the court will continue to rubber-stamp more dangerous policies that harm, dehumanize, and exclude people of color.” Without a crucial check on executive power, the government will continue to dismantle democracy and uphold White nationalism, Khan said. “November is coming. We will protest, we will vote, and we will organize until we have reunited our families and communities and put a political price on Islamophobia and bigotry,” he said. WI
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Nation’s Black Baptists Sound Clarion Bell
Condemn Hypocrisy of ‘So-called’ Christian Right WI Staff Report The Progressive National Baptist Convention, Inc. (PNBC), led by its new President Dr. Timothy Stewart, held a press conference at the National Press Club in Northwest on Tuesday, Oct. 9, challenging the Christian Right and criticizing them for allowing the country to slide toward spiritual disaster. As the home of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., the PNBC says they’re compelled to step forward amidst the worsening crisis at the heart of American life to reaffirm the commitment of the Church of Jesus Christ to truth and justice. PNBC and its partners say they’re sounding a clear alarm in a moment of spiritual and cultural confusion and pointing the way toward the redemption of this trying hour. Further, they promise to continue to life the Black Church as a voice to be acknowledged and recognized as germane to all conversations relative to the Christian faith in America. Dr. Calvin O. Butts, pastor, Abyssinian Baptists Church, New York, has been designated to lead ongoing efforts and serves as the new chair of the PNBC Social Justice Commission. Others who joined Butts and Stewart during the press conference and who have signed on as partnering organizations include: Barbara Williams-Skinner, co-convener, National Coalition of African American Clergy; Dr. Leslie Copeland Tune, executive director, Ecumenical Poverty Initiative; Dr. Keith Byrd, pastor of Zion Baptist
Church, Washington, DC, and 2nd vice president of PNBC; and Dr. Amos Brown, pastor of Third Baptist, San Francisco, and Social Action chair of National Baptist Convention, USA, Inc. Below please see an excerpt of the comments shared as part of the PNBC’s Declaration Statement during the press conference: We have called this press conference in part because we realize that to ignore this reality, that is to say the pivotal role of race and spirituality in our present malaise is to court disaster in the upcoming mid-term elections. America, we have a problem. Stated succinctly: the American Republic is in crisis. In light of this crisis we are compelled to remind America and her leaders of some essential truths. 1) Authentic and integral leadership is not pandering to public opinion in such a crisis. It may call
for the sacrifice of mundane personal preoccupations with one’s political career on the sacred altar of the common good. 2) Journalism is not treating both sides of an issue as equally valuable because they appear to be held by two or more opposing but substantial parties; but rather in subjecting both sides equally to the truth regardless of who comes out ahead in the assessment. We reject the notion that an opinion or a position is of equal worth just because someone (usually white) happens to hold it. 3) “’No kingdom divided against itself can stand.’ (We) believe this government cannot endure, permanently half [suffering arbitrary state surveillance, subjugation and cruelty] and half free.” 4) It is absolutely crucial to vote. But we hasten to add that it is not enough to remind people of an abstract obligation to vote. It is time for the powers to be to give the
people a positive reason to vote. No version of the politics of fear is acceptable. Relying on cheap, morally tinged rhetorical tricks and manipulation instead of dealing practically with substantial issues particularly on race questions is what got us back here in the first place. 5) The presidency of Donald Trump is not the cause of the American malady but a symptom, a consequence, an effect; although by the aide and abetting of the present administration the sickness has received license and worsened. 6) It is Christian heresy to call any nation that forsakes the needy, the sick, the poor or mistreats the foreigner in their midst, blessed. This is to say the policy and practices of the current administration and the party in power are clearly and irredeemably Anti-Christ. 7) You can identify the true Christian Church by what it identifies with. The true Church identifies with the poor, the prisoner and the oppressed; the vulnerable and the at risk; the sick and the disabled; the lost and the mentally ill. The Christian Church cedes preeminence and affirms the primacy of the King-
dom of God in all matters finite and eternal. The Body of Christ does not identify with the interests of empire. It does not identify with the principle of profit or power over persons. It does not identify with racial supremacy. No true Christian believer prioritizes patriotism over piety or assumes the false equivalence of God and country. The identification with Christ and his Kingdom supersedes and relativizes ALL other worldly commitments. The African American Christian Church occupies a uniquely strategic position in the present situation being seated at the spiritual center of the political whirlwind now rocking the foundation of the American Republic; a whirlwind driven, we firmly believe, by the unfinished business of America’s stormy legacy of white racism and its perniciously tornadic spawn. As the Christian Church we, in principle, stand apart from those on the left and the right. As the body of Christ, we do not serve as mere mascots of the liberal left, sent by patronizing paternalists to serve as point on the head of their ideological spear. Nor do we set horses with those of the religious right who hide their rampant racism and hysterical hypocrisy amidst the existential ruins of a morally and theologically. WI
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Former South African President Jacob Zuma is set to be summoned before the ANC’s top six to explain his recent mysterious meeting with high-profile ANC leaders in KwaZulu-Natal, which has sparked allegations of a plot to oust President Cyril Ramaphosa. The ANC wants answers on the alleged Maharani Hotel plot meeting last month, the Johannesburg-based City Press reported. Among the details sought is clarity on the coincidence that current and former leaders of the party who had previously lobbied against a Ramaphosa presidency — including Secretary-General Ace Magashule — found themselves all in one place at the same time without any prior arrangement. Luthuli House was at the time neither aware of, nor informed about, any planned meeting involving Magashule, whose position as secretary-general is akin to that of chief executive officer of the governing party. The high-level probe is to be presided over by Ramaphosa himself as he gradually stamps his authority in the 90-member ANC national executive committee (NEC). Ramaphosa’s assertion of his authority is in contrast to earlier perceptions and criticism that he was finding it difficult to lead the divided ANC following his election as party leader, which took place in December at Nasrec, south of Johannesburg. Those expected to be summoned before the top six to explain the alleged plot include Zuma, former North West premier Supra Mahumapelo, ANC Women’s League Secretary-General Meokgo Matuba and ANC Youth League KwaZulu-Natal leader Thanduxolo Sabelo. Discussions about the plot were held after inputs by a number of ANC leaders, including former deputy finance minister Sfiso Buthelezi, head of the NEC’s subcommittee on economic transformation Enoch Godongwana and ANC Veterans’ League president Snuki Zikalala. An NEC member said most of those attending the meeting wanted the matter to be given serious attention. “NEC members felt that the matter should be laid to rest; others said there was no need to investigate because the plot to unseat the president was created by the media,” the insider said. “It was then resolved that the ANC national officials should probe the allegations and compile a report.” Another NEC member said they viewed the matter in a very serious light. “We are not going to dismiss it,” the member said. “We are expecting the NEC to give us the report in the next NEC meeting.”
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HEALTH How Alzheimer’s Genes are Tied to Breast Cancer Survival Rate By Stacy M. Brown WI Senior Writer @StacyBrownMedia The District has the highest breast cancer mortality rate in the nation and, like all sufferers, there’s a fear of “chemo brain.” HealthDay News has now reported that many older breast cancer patients might worry that they will be struck by “chemo brain” after their treatments, but a new study suggests that only those who carry a gene linked to Alzheimer’s face that risk. Researchers found that breast cancer survivors carrying the APOE4 gene who underwent chemotherapy were more likely to experience long-term impairment in brain function. But the study did not prove that the gene caused the cognitive problems known as chemo brain. And the declines observed were small, the study authors added. “It was only a small group who had cognitive problems after chemotherapy treatment, and those
women were distinct in having that APOE4 gene,” said Dr. Jeanne Mandelblatt, the lead researcher, according to HealthDay News. Mandelblatt, a professor of oncology at Georgetown Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center in northwest D.C., said the results are good news for the large majority of breast cancer survivors. Most women who received chemotherapy or hormone therapy didn’t experience long-term thinking or memory declines related to either their cancer or their treatment, the findings showed. “Our study suggests that, for most older breast cancer patients, chemotherapy and hormonal treatments do not have major adverse effects on cognitive function, at least as measured by our current tests,” Mandelblatt said. Experts have long been concerned that older people might be at increased risk for thinking and memory problems related to cancer treatment, Mandelblatt said. Aging is already related to de-
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mentia and Alzheimer’s disease, she noted, and seniors also face a number of other health problems that affect their ability to think. For the study, researchers recruited 344 breast cancer patients between the ages of 60 and 98. These women were compared with 347 healthy women of similar ages, to see whether breast cancer or its treatments spurred any sort of intellectual decline. Both groups of women were given a battery of 13 cognitive tests at the beginning of the study, before cancer patients received any treatment. They were retested one and two years later. Tests showed that women treated with hormone therapy suffered no long-term cognitive problems, whether or not they carried the APOE4 gene. But breast cancer patients with the APOE4 gene did experience a notable decline in thinking and memory if they received chemotherapy, the researchers reported. “The APOE4 gene is a very strong genetic risk factor for Alzheimer’s disease,” Mandelblatt said. “There’s probably some interaction between chemotherapy and something this gene controls, but we’re very careful to say this finding needs to be replicated. We also need to take this into the laboratory so we can understand better the mechanisms and pathways.” Only 20 percent to 25 percent of people are APOE4-positive, Mandelblatt said, and fewer than 30 percent of older breast cancer patients receive chemotherapy. And she emphasized that the mental declines observed were not large. “The types of cognitive changes we observed even in this group who
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were at genetic risk, these changes were reasonably mild and not of the magnitude you see in Alzheimer’s disease,” Mandelblatt said. “We don’t want women to worry that they’re going to have severe memory problems. These were mild declines in cognitive abilities.” So, it’s too soon to include the APOE4 gene in discussions about breast cancer treatment, Mandelblatt stressed. “It needs more research before we can make a recommendation like that,” she said. “The primary consideration for women in choosing their treatment is to survive their cancer. If their cancer is more advanced, they’re going to want to choose the most aggressive treatment so they survive their disease.” Though more research is needed, survivors in the District said it remains important to know your own body and to regularly get checkups. At 39 years old, District resident Allison Fisher was in the prime of her life. Her focus was on raising her four children. Little did she know that in February of this year, her life would change forever. Fisher was in the shower, reaching to wash her armpit when her hand grazed against something. She felt around and immediately knew something was wrong. That lump on her breast had not been there before and she immediately made an appointment to see her doctor. Her mind was racing with so many “what ifs” in the week that followed. After a biopsy and several tests, she got the news in early March. It was breast cancer. She had stage 2b Invasive Ductal Carcinoma. It was not estrogen receptive, which
is what doctors call double negative. “You just think you’re going to die and you’re going to leave your kids,” Fisher told WUSA-TV (Channel 9). The hardest part after learning of her diagnosis was sitting down and telling her children. “We were just about to start a movie and my dad said my mommy has cancer and we need to take really good care of her,” Allison’s son told WUSA. After the tears, Allison and her husband Justin went into fight mode. They searched for the best doctors and put a team together that would get them through this. She went through a mastectomy and a clinical trial at Johns Hopkins. “My hair fell out, my eyebrows, my eyelashes, and trying to be a mom to four kids laying on the couch doesn’t really work,” Fisher said in a televised interview. It was her husband and children that kept her going through her treatment. Seven months after her initial diagnosis, Fisher is now cancer-free. Her family is now ready for a new chapter and a new year. “This year, 2018 is just a blur at those point, 2019 is going to be a lot better,” Fisher said. Fisher’s cancer is aggressive, so there is a high risk of reoccurrence. She is still undergoing chemotherapy as a precaution and will continue with radiation. That will follow with regular visits to the doctor. They are visits she says she will not take lightly. Fisher was not old enough to get a mammogram and is thankful she discovered the lump in the shower that day. As a survivor, she said she shares her story because she wants “both men and women to be vigilant about their health.” WI
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REEDER from Page 17 repairs. The city would collect on the loan when the senior either sold her home or died. Reeder also suggested developing a program to make senior medication more affordable, which would possibly allow some seniors to have more disposable income. She hasn’t worked all the details out, but has a policy team helping her. While she is passionate about her platform, she is most focused on finding the 51,000 votes she needs to get elected. She thinks she can find them if she can boost turnout in Wards 7 and 8 and gain more visibility in Wards 1, 2, 3 and 6.
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If elected, Reeder plans to focus primarily on youth and seniors, but also on small-business development, affordable housing and “on every part of the city.” She recently opened an office on MacArthur Boulevard, and cites it as evidence that she will be an advocate for the “whole city.” Her website (www.dionnefordc. com) touts her campaign theme, “A Council and a City that Works for All,” and says, “You cannot focus on one part of the community and ex-
HEALTH clude others.” Reeder said her daily commute from her Ward 1 home to her business in Ward 8 reminds her of the “diversity and vitality” of the city. Her commitment to education and economic security, especially for young people, is strong, she said. “Education was my bridge,” she said, adding that she’d like to see the trades reintroduced into public education. “Young people could graduate from high school with certificates in coding, customer service, or other skills that would pipeline them immediately into the workforce. “I’m not talking about workforce development,” Reeder said. “I’m talking about developing workforce systems.” She decried efforts to take arts out of the schools in favor of excessive testing because “children need to use both their left and right brains.” Reeder reiterated that she will be but one of 13 council members and that she’ll need to work with others to see her ideas realized. “I am a collaborator,” she said. Reeder mentioned the woman she’s attempting to unseat, Elissa Silverman, in passing, referring to her only as “the independent incumbent.” She deftly deflected opportuni-
ties to be critical of Silverman, except to point out that Silverman sponsored legislation to weaken the Marion Barry Summer Youth Employment Program by disallowing summer youth employees to be employed in the arts or recreation. The legislation failed, but the principle of it rankled Reeder. Reeder, who is just 10 units short of a masters degree in divinity from Howard University, described herself as a “woman of God” and said her time at Howard is pivotal to her development as a person and as a candidate. She quoted one of her professors, Dr. Harold Truelear, who uses the parable, “Give a man a fish, and you teach him to eat, teach him to fish and you teach him to live,” to ask a pointed question, “what if he doesn’t have access to a pond?”
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The issue of access is one that motivates Reeder, more so than some of the ugly insinuations that are routine in D.C. politics, particularly rumblings that her challenging Silverman’s seat is “racist.” It’s a conversation she said she won’t indulge in. Such talk, fueled by Silverman supporters, seems indicative of the tensions that come from the city’s demographic shift. Reeder appears
determined to transcend the tensions, repeating her commitment to represent the whole city. Many of Silverman’s supporters note that “Mayor for Life” Marion Barry endorsed her when she first ran for the council in 2014. But Barry’s widow, Cora Masters Barry, said her late husband “would be appalled at the way that Elissa Silverman has turned against the people he loved the most in D.C., the least and the left out.” Barry cited Silverman’s role in cutting more than $30 million from the budget of the newly opened Entertainment and Sports Arena in Southeast, as well as her efforts to reduce the reach of the Marion Barry Summer Youth Program. Reeder has trod a rocky road during her candidacy. Initially encouraged by former Mayor Anthony Williams to seek the council seat, she was abruptly dropped by Williams when he embraced the candidacy of Kathryn Allen, who many considered
more malleable than Reeder. When Allen failed to get the signatures she needed, Mayor Muriel Bowser endorsed Reeder and has been “helpful” to her. But Reeder said she is no mayoral “rubber stamp,” but someone who will come to the table “speaking with many voices.” Her campaign lagged until Allen was disqualified from the ballot. Now she has momentum, an enthusiastic team and supporters such as Howard University trustee Marie Johns, D.C. icon Pauline Schneider, retired Pepco executive Debbi Jarvis and international activist Marcia Dyson. Reeder said she recognizes she has an uphill climb to victory, but is “confident and optimistic” that she can win. “I will be the only business owner on the council,” she said. “The only openly gay woman. I come to the table as an activist, an advocate, a woman of God and a collaborator. I will be an asset to the council.” WI
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By Dr. Kristal Williams WI Contributing Writer Individuals with uncontrolled diabetes have too much sugar in their bloodstream. The sugar found in your blood comes from both your diet — food eaten or beverages consumed — and that which is produced by the liver. Normally, the sugar in your bloodstream is taken up by your muscles or other cells to be used as energy or it is stored as fat. Insulin serves as the taxicab driver that transports sugar from the blood vessels to the muscles and cells, as well as the key that lets sugar into these cells to be used as energy.
Too Sweet: A Deeper Dive into Understanding Pre-Diabetes and Type 2 Diabetes When there is not enough insulin or the insulin key is not working, as in the case of diabetes, sugar particles stay in the bloodstream, causing blood sugars levels to be higher than desired. Consequently, in Type 2 diabetes, the pancreas must work overtime to produce more insulin to compensate for the lack of properly functioning insulin. Initially, the pancreas is successful in doing so, but eventually, after several years of working overtime with no to little breaks, it becomes worn out and unable to produce much insulin. Screening for diabetes generally requires a blood test. Your health care provider will either measure your fasting (no caloric intake for at least eight hours) blood sugar level, your blood sugar reading two hours after drinking a beverage containing 75 grams of glucose dissolved in water (called an oral glucose tolerance test or OGTT) or your hemoglobin A1c (a1c). A random blood sugar level may be taken if you are exhibiting symp-
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October Greetings From DC Office on Aging Laura Newland DC Office on Aging Executive Director Last month, I had the opportunity to join the Kojo Nnamdi Show as a panelist to discuss Aging in Place without Breaking the Bank on WAMU 88.5FM. I hope you had the opportunity to listen to this great conversation with experts from government, private, and non-profit sectors on how residents can live where they choose as they age. This is a topic that I get to discuss often—every day, in fact—in my role at the DC Office on Aging. Whether it’s with you in the community, with college students interested in professions related to aging, or a panel of experts, knowing that this Administration is deeply committed to engaging individuals from all walks of life, all ages, and all backgrounds in how we can age well, where and how we choose, makes me proud to be a res-
ident of this city. Mayor Muriel Bowser has made it clear that DC is a city for everyone, whether you’ve been here for five minutes, or five generations. Through her Age-Friendly initiatives, every government agency is committed to making DC a city that works for you at every age, and every stage of your life. Sometimes that means that programs like Safe at Home, which has made close to 1,600 DC homes safer and more accessible, are helping you stay in your own home. Sometimes it means that your neighbor, who assists with errands or your day-to-day household needs, is making it a little easier to be a part of your community. Mayor Bowser knows that to make DC the best city in the world to age, we need to be a government that supports the community in supporting each other. And this is especially important today. I’m sure all of you know that the Arthur Capper Senior Apartment building was destroyed by a devastating fire last month. We are so incred-
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ibly thankful for the first responders’ quick action, the US Marine Corps, the residents nearby, and the social workers who were all instrumental in making sure our seniors made it out safely, and those who have been providing care for them during this difficult time. While we are so grateful that our residents are safe, we know it will be a long road to recovery. If you are interested in making a donation, you can do so through the Capitol Hill Community Foundation’s Arthur Capper Seniors Recovery Fund at https://donatenow. networkforgood.org/128159. Be sure to select “Arthur Cap-
per Seniors Recovery Fund” as your designation. In the days, weeks, and months ahead, we are 100 percent focused on working with all of our displaced senior residents in securing permanent housing. Let’s continue to work together, to support each other, and look for ways that we can make the lives of our neighbors, friends, and families, a little easier.
If you missed the discussion, I encourage you to listen online at www. thekojonnamdishow.org/ shows/2018-09-17/ or visit us at www.dcoa.dc.gov for a link to the show.
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EDUCATION Minority Chamber Announces New Domestic Violence Resource By Stacy M. Brown WI Senior Writer @StacyBrownMedia The U.S. Minority Chamber of Commerce, a national business organization in northwest D.C., announced its “No More” initiative, commemorating National Domestic Violence Awareness Month with the announcing of the national summit that shed light on different experiences with domestic violence, sexual assault, harassment and abuse. The organization has joined forces with one of its steering committee members, Agape Seed of Love, Inc, a 501c3 nonprofit organization, to recognize families as survivors. “Our business association is dedicated to work with members and partners on different community issues, If we want to end the epidemic of domestic violence in our minority culture,
we must listen to and learn from all survivors,” Doug Mayorga, chamber CEO, said in a news release. Based in the District, the chamber has operation centers in Miami, Atlanta, New York and Puerto Rico. “This initiative is a national voice to make a call about the Domestic Violence Awareness Month and beyond, we are working with our partners to use the power of media, volunteers and of grassroots organizing to encourage greater awareness and action,” Mayorga said. Edgar Gomez, the CEO of the new organization, Agape Seeds of Love in Miami, said his group is “very proud and confident about our mission to assist vulnerable families in this evil sickness affecting our community with compassion for all survivors of domestic violence, sexual abuse and assault, regardless of their gender identity or expres-
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Representatives passed the Family Violence Prevention and Services Act of 2018, a bipartisan piece of legislation introduced by Rep. Gwen Moore (D-Wis.). In response to the passage of her bill to reauthorize the primary federal funding source to support emergency shelter and assistance for victims of domestic violence and their families, Moore cited the recent testimony of Christine Blasey Ford against Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh. “Dr. Ford’s brave testimony helped uplift sexual assault and violence in the nation’s zeitgeist,” Moore said. “Congress must respond to this fierce energy for justice and equality for women by enacting critical legislation like [the legislation] to protect victims of domestic violence and sexual abuse and to ensure that resources are available when they need help.” For more information, go to https://mpdc.dc.gov/page/domestic-violence-resources. WI
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New NAACP Initiative Works to Engage Black Voters By Brenda C. Siler WI Contributing Writer With less than a month before the Nov. 6 midterm elections, organizations such as the NAACP are ramping up efforts to get voters, especially Black voters, to the polls. The civil rights organization has launched “The Demonstration Project,” a new initiative aimed at increasing long-term Black voter turnout. “In order to become a potent political force, the Black community must build a political infrastructure that will vote in both presidential and non-presidential elections and at all levels of the ballot,” said Derrick Johnson, NAACP president and CEO. “If all eligible members of the community rise to the challenge and vote, we control the fate and future of our community. Stated more directly, we must vote in far greater numbers because our lives, our very existence depends on it.” The NAACP worked with GSSA, LLC, a Colorado data
analytics group and partner in the initiative, to map out metrics for the Black community. The information gathered shows the potential impact of Black voters on the elections and identifies parity in registration and turnout in battleground states. The project has enlisted the support and partnership of allied organizations including the faith community, Pan-Hellenic organizations and key issue-advocacy groups. So far, more than two dozen organizations are on board. “The initiative expects to achieve success through four major strategies: the use of data-based targeting of infrequent voters and eligible but unregistered citizens; creativity in relational organizing — that is, friends talking to friends; more especially strong coordination between and among all allied organizations; and research-based communications — why do Black voters vote or not?” said Jamal Watkins, NAACP vice president of civic engagement. WI
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Understanding the Five C’s of Credit is a good Foundation for Financial Literacy
Wells Fargo is proud to sponsor again the Washington Informer’s Financial Literacy supplement. Understanding credit is an important part of financial literacy, which is imperative to preparing for many things in life that require financing. Learning the Five C’s of credit is a great way to increase your financial literacy, especially when it comes to being approved for a loan. These five terms – credit history, capacity, collateral, capital and conditions – are what most lenders take into consideration when they are deciding about loan approval. Understanding the Five C’s of credit will help you determine if you are ready to take on new debt or if you need some assistance in learning how to better manage your finances and improve your credit profile. Credit history is the record you have established while managing credit and making payments over time. It includes credit accounts opened or closed as well as payment history over the past 7 to 10 years. It also includes your credit score. Your credit score also can affect the amount you are approved to borrow and the interest rate you may receive. Capacity tells lenders how comfortably and consistently you will be able to make payments on a new account. Your debt-to-income ratio (DTI) is usually evaluated when lenders determine your capacity. DTI is the ratio of your current and any new debt compared to your before-tax income. Collateral is a personal asset you own, such as a car or home. Lenders are interested in collateral because it offsets the risk they take when they offer you credit. Capital represents assets you could use to repay the loan if you lost your job or experienced a financial setback. These assets could include savings or investments. Lenders evaluate your capital when you apply for large items like a home or car. Conditions refer to information you share with the lender to further determine loan approval. Lenders may want to know how you plan to use the money, such as purchasing a vehicle or other property. Other factors, such as environmental and economic conditions, may also be considered. If you would like to read more about the Five C’s of Credit, you can go here: https:// www.wellsfargo.com/financial-education/credit-management/five-c FS
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Eight Simple Steps to Better Financial Health By Ben-James Brown, Regional Banking District Manager Wells Fargo Bank Everyone knows the old adage: An apple a day keeps the doctor away. And while there may be some truth to this, we also know there are other steps involved in maintaining good health – from exercising and eating right, to getting enough sleep every night. The same can be said for your overall financial health – several things contribute to being financially healthy. Unfortunately, many Americans struggle with where to start. Research shows that 57 percent of Americans are struggling financially*, and 44 percent say they would not be able to cover a $400 emergency
expense without selling something or borrowing money2**. That’s why it’s important to stay on top of your financial health. Just like visiting your doctor for a routine check-up, it’s essential for everyone to understand the daily financial decisions they can make to establish healthy financial habits. Here are eight steps that can help you stay on track and can have a big impact on your financial health: • Pay yourself first – set aside some income for savings, about 5 to 10 percent • Track your spending – make sure you know where your money is going each month • Create a safety net – build up emergency savings to
cover 3-6 months’ of expenses • Pay down your high-interest debt – pay down the debt that costs you the most • Pay on time, every time – pay bills on time to improve and maintain your credit score • Know where your credit stands – check your credit report annually • Review your insurance annually – protect what counts by checking coverage annually • Save for a better retirement – save at least 10 percent of your income each year Each step moves you forward
in your journey to better financial health. These actions can help you make meaningful financial change in your life. Like eating an apple a day, small habit-forming actions to support your financial health can make a big difference over time. *Center for Financial Services Innovation, Consumer Financial Health Study (March 2015) **FED Board of Governors survey (2017)
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Debunking Myths: Three Things You Don’t Need to Get Mortgage Loan Approval
John Jones Market Manager, Washington DC/ Northern Virginia Wells Fargo Home Mortgage
Owning a home is still a dream for many Americans and is viewed as a way to build wealth and strong communities. The 2017 State of Housing in Black America Report published by the National Association of Real Estate Brokers states that African Americans are applying for mortgages at higher rates than before.
for those who want to learn and understand more about credit and improving their scores, including the Wells Fargo Smarter CreditTM center at www.wellsfargo.com/smarter_credit.
However, there are still myths about the homeownership process that are keeping qualified buyers on the fence. It is important for homebuyers to learn about the requirements needed to become a homeowner. However, here are three things not needed to gain mortgage loan approval.
The 20 percent down payment requirement for home loan approval is a myth. It is true that for most mortgage loans, a down payment is required. And, if you can save a 20 percent down payment to purchase a home, that’s great. There are many benefits to a homebuyer who has that kind of down payment. However, loan programs do exist that do not require a 20 percent down payment. Some programs only require 3 percent down for qualified buyers, and if the homebuyer is a veteran, he or she may be able to purchase a home with zero percent down.
PERFECT CREDIT IS NOT NECESSARY TO QUALIFY FOR A MORTGAGE LOAN Credit history is very important when applying for a mortgage. It can impact the interest rate or the amount of money the lender will allow you to borrow. But, that credit score does not have to be perfect in order for a lender to grant loan approval. In fact, there are financing programs available for homebuyers with a range of credit scores or limited credit history, and some programs allow you to use rent, mobile phone or utility payments to show credit history. It’s important for consumers to know their credit score and understand what’s on their credit report before beginning the mortgage process. Knowing this important information is helpful in understanding if they are ready to purchase or may need some assistance to prepare for loan approval. There are resources aspiring homeowners can access to learn just where they stand when it comes to credit. A free report from each of the three credit bureaus is available to consumers once a year at www.annualcreditreport.com. Many resources are available
A 20 PERCENT DOWN PAYMENT IS NOT REQUIRED
HIGH INCOME IS NOT NEEDED TO BE A HOMEOWNER It is a myth that a homebuyer needs to have a high income to afford a home. It is true that in many markets across the country home costs are rising, but being rich is not a requirement of owning. For loan approval, the buyer needs to demonstrate they can afford the monthly mortgage payment and can handle the other financial responsibilities that come with owning a home. In addition to income, lenders review your assets, debt-to-income ratio, credit history, credit scores, and the amount of the loan compared to the value of the property. Wells Fargo is committed to advancing homeownership in African-American communities around the country and wants to be instrumental in raising the homeownership rate for this demographic. In fact, we have
completed the first year of our African-American lending commitment goal of creating at least 250,000 homeowners in 2027. In 2017, Wells Fargo helped more than 21,000 African-American families become homeowners. We continue to work hard within our business and by collaborating with local nonprofits to reach out and support homeownership in the African-American community. In D.C. we are proud to work with local organizations like the National Urban League, National Association of Real Estate Brokers (NAREB)
and with city officials to help prepare homebuyers for the process and assist them during their homeownership journey. This includes engaging in community conversations and participating in homebuyer education events. Homes are the building blocks for the American way of life. They make up our neighborhoods and our communities and play a pivotal role in our culture and in our civic engagement. Wells Fargo is committed to providing the support and guidance aspiring homeowners need to make their homeownership goals a reality.
Owning a home is still a dream
for many Americans and is viewed as a way to build wealth and
strong communities. The 2017
State of Housing in Black America Report published by the National
Association of Real Estate Brokers states that African Americans
are applying for mortgages at higher rates than before.
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How to Get A “YES” to Your Loan Request
By Shelly M. Gross-Wade President & CEO FSC First
Congratulations – you are the owner and operator of a business that is five years old, generating revenues, paying payroll and personal property taxes, and employing local residents as full-time wage-earning employees. In fact, you’ve generated a profit at least three of the five years you’ve been operating. You’ve heard that there is a process to obtaining a business loan. Now, you desire to grow the company organically; however, you are perplexed as to how-to “ask the lender” for the financing needed to sustain and grow your business. For the past 40 years, FSC First has provided creative business financing solutions to support emerging growth companies. However, over the last 20 years, FSC First has generated legacy impact in Prince George’s County, MD by providing business development and technical assistance to more than 1,700 businesses. We have approved more than $121.9 Million Dollars in Direct Loans, Closed and Funded an average of $2.5 Mil-
lion Annually, and was instrumental in assisting business owners with attracting $1.4 Billion in Additional Public and Private Financing. We offer the following tips and strategies to enhance your opportunity to gain a “yes” to your loan request. 1. It is important that you speak with the lender in advance of the critical time frame when you will actually need the capital. Ideally, the lender should be somewhat familiar with your company’s products and services, and the challenges you’ve faced and overcome. Perhaps they have seen you making deposits at their financial institution or networking at various business outreach events. Either way, you should not be a stranger when approaching the lender with a request for financing. 2. Prepare and practice your elevator speech – who you are, the name of your company, and your latest accomplishment. For example, perhaps your company was just awarded a contract as a prime contractor, or you’ve just generated $500,000 in revenues, or doubled your workforce, or achieved some other
notable milestone. It is always good to keep a success story top of mind and be ready to share. 3. Speak to your need and have a specific dollar amount in mind when you approach the lender. For example, as a result of your company’s latest accomplishment, you will need to cover some capital expenditures to acquire additional leased space, more equipment to automate your operations, or hire more employees; and explain how investing in these areas will not only increase revenues but also increase your bottom line thus generating a profit. 4. Recognize that the lender will not have much time to fully evaluate the need on the fly. So, be prepared to leave a solid loan package that they can review and respond to within three to five business days. 5. At a minimum, the pre-qualifying loan package should include the following: • An Executive Summary – that defines the history of the company, the management team, and the objectives for seeking debt financing. • The recent three years of financial statements and tax re-
turns on the operating company. • Three years of personal tax returns on each owner of the company. • Two years of month-tomonth cash flow projections and the supporting assumptions that describe how you will achieve the forecasted revenues, cover the forecasted expenses, and demonstrate your ability to repay the loan. One may need to consult their financial advisor, Accountant or CPA for assistance with developing this document. Don’t be intimidated! Remember, obtaining a business loan is a process and not an event. Be prepared to provide timely clarifications and further documentation to the lender, upon request, until they are satisfied that making a loan to your company is a good credit risk. It is important that the lender understands your competitive advantage in your industry or community. FSC First manages several economic development finance programs and operates a revolving loan fund in partnership with local and regional financial institutions, including: BB&T, Capital One, Industrial Bank, Old Line Bank, PNC Bank, Revere Bank,
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Building Financial Responsibility in Youth through Savings & Checking Accounts Lee Ross Special to the Informer Virginia Chesley learned a difficult lesson about the financial wherewithal of her children in 1990 when the newly divorced mother of three suddenly became ill with an appendicitis that required emergency surgery and an extended hospital stay. Though all of her banking accounts were fully operational, none of her children were aware of how to manage the household budget, bills, and accounts. “My oldest at the time was seventeen, but even he wasn’t clear on how I moved the household monies from one account to another to pay bills,” Chesley told the Informer. So with medical concerns over her blood pressure and the grogginess of surgery lingering, she said she was forced to give the trio an impromptu finance lesson from her hospital bed. “I taught each of them how to write a check, which credit union accepted our mortgage payments,
where the grocery store coupons were stashed, and how to balance the checkbook.” Chesley said that though much of the instruction she provided her kids in 1990 seems obsolete now because technology doesn’t require check or money order payments, few youth today have been taught how to manage their household’s affairs. “It’s a social responsibility that we have to teach young people, like reading and not talking to strangers because mismanaging money endangers their futures. Even oldschool financial planning we used down South, like ‘socking away’ cash money inside the house in cases of emergency has to become a part of every Black child’s personal plan.” Most banking institutions offer both savings and checking accounts for young people between the ages of eight and 18 that encourage savings and an early positive credit history. And while many require the accounts include a parent as co-signers, the accounts tend to
work in much the same way as regular accounts. Some institutions, like Wells Fargo offer Visa debit cards with a daily limit for purchases and withdrawals set by the parent. It is important to research the regulations of each bank to ensure certain benefits like no minimum balances, no monthly fees, and no overdraft fees, are included. Devon Steeple, 16, opened an account at TD Bank in January 2017, in preparation for a study abroad program with his church and told the Informer it was an eye-opening experience juggling his access to money with the many things he thought he wanted. “When your parents are constantly buying what you want, you never think about how much things cost or how purchasing one thing means you don’t have money to purchase others. Once I had to do it for myself, I realized there were a lot of things I didn’t really need,” Steeple said laughing. “Suddenly, a lot of things were not worth the
A sure-fire way of building financial literacy among children and young adults is teaching them to save, spend wisely, and work towards long-term financial goals. /Courtesy photo expense.” Steeple was helped tremendously by a daily routine with his dad after dinner of checking his account online against the receipts he had from purchases. “After a year of having the account, I have fewer receipts – some days, I have none at all. It’s like why spend money for milk at the store, when I can drink milk before I leave home and keep my money in my account. Those small $2 and $3 purchases add up and can mean more than $100 at the end of the month.”
Steeple seems to have learned the lesson the account was meant to provide, his father, Benjamin said. To show support for his son’s spending thrift, the elder Steeple occasionally transfers money into his son’s account. “My dad was so proud when I started hitting my savings and spending targets. It’s like me being a sprinter and crossing the finish line ahead of everyone else. I’m sure that in the next few years I’ll be able to start investing money and making my savings work as a nest for my future.” FS
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Industrial Bank Teaches Financial Literacy at D.C. Jail
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Industrial Bank, one of the largest African-American owned banks in the country recently celebrated the success of one of its most innovative programs: teaching banking and financial literacy to the incarcerated. Designed to provide resources to detained men and women that would help acclimate them into re-entry upon release, the 2017 kickoff, initiated by Clinique Chapman, Program Manager (Forensic Social Worker) at the D.C. Department of Corrections, awarded certificates of completion to a new group September 25. Chapman and Jaqueline Boles, Senior Vice President of Retail Banking at Industrial teamed up and implemented a program for Industrial Bank to teach Financial Literacy to select residents of the D.C. Jail. With the support of Industrial’s president and CEO, B. Doyle Mitchell, the Branch Manager at the U. Street Branch,
Lisa Hinton, and other key bank personnel, classes were taught that have produced many positive results. Participants in the program receive perks while incarcerated, as well as reductions in their sentences. During the certificate of completion ceremony at Correctional Detention Facility and Correctional Treatment Facility, Mitchell gave an amazing speech to the young men, followed by empowering words delivered by the DC DOC’s Director, Quincy Booth. “We consider it a privilege and an honor to provide financial literacy training to these fine men. They are very different than they have been characterized to be and are working very hard to get back on the right track,” Mitchell said. “Our officers deserve all the credit for the life changing work we are doing.” The first two groups began in January 2018. Groups have consisted of residents at both CDF and CTF, Medium and Maxi-
mum custody levels. In addition, one of the two recent cohorts included the men of the Young Men Emerging (Y-ME) Unit. The
Y-ME unit consists of programming specifically geared to those 18-25 years of age. The young adults are called “mentees,” cou-
5 The ceremony for the Young Men Emerging (Y-ME) Unit brought smiles and positive energy to the graduates and the Industrial Bank and DC DOC personnel who attended. / Photo Courtesy of DC Department of Corrections 3B. Doyle Mitchell, President and CEO of Industrial Bank, gave a power message at both ceremonies. / Photos Courtesy of DC Department of Corrections 6Graduates at the Correctional Detention Facility ceremony display their certificates and are flanked by Industrial Bank and DC DOC program participants. / Photo Courtesy of DC Department of Corrections
pled with approximately six mentors who are seasoned adult men who have experienced incarceration in the federal penal system with upwards of 20 years served. Topic areas covered in bi-weekly, 1-hour sessions include: the importance of savings, checking, how to write bank teller slips, budgeting, understanding and managing your credit, effective communication, guest speakers such as an investment banker who discussed creating wealth and life insurance/retirement planning. One of the mentors on the Young Men Emerging Unit demonstrated his thanks for the wealth of knowledge imparted by the bank volunteers by depositing (via a family member within the community) $1,000 to open the families first savings account with Industrial Bank. With his new savings account the mentor and his family have taken a monumental step toward proving that financial literacy can positively impact his impending reentry to the community. Financial literacy is an especially essential tool to assist those within the criminal justice system and specifically those who have been incarcerated for a long period of time. Some people have been incarcerated so long or were incarcerated at such a young age, they are uncertain about how to even use an ATM machine. The training provided by Industrial Bank will be ongoing for the foreseeable future and will go a long way towards helping the participants feel more comfortable about returning to society. FS
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Five Ways Parents Can Teach Financial Literacy to their Teenagers By Theodore R. Daniels Founder and President Society for Financial Education and Professional Development, Inc. One of the most valuable gifts we can give our children is to teach them good financial habits. Yet surveys tell us that when it comes to personal financial lessons, parents have a long way to go in teaching their kids basic money skills. Each day parents face the financial needs and wants of their children, which increases dramatically when they become teenagers and young adults. Talking about financial matters with one’s kids is not always easy, but the sooner parents starts, the better off their kids will be. Budgeting and spending money wisely should begin during childhood when kids earn or receive an allowance. Let your teenagers know that financial decisions involve important choices and understanding “opportunity cost,” which involves the tradeoff between options that require giving up something else. Here are five ways parents can increase the financial literacy of their teenagers:
financial goals to accomplish over the short-term, intermediate term, and long-term.
1. TALK TO YOUR TEENAGERS ABOUT YOUR FAMILY’S HOUSEHOLD FINANCES:
3. HAVE “WHAT IF” DISCUSSIONS.
income and expenses on a regular basis. Make it fun and engaging. Explain to them how income is spent, saved, and invested. Teach them how they can reduce household expenses to save for their college education or family vacation.
2. HAVE A SERIOUS DISCUSSION ON DETERMINING THE FAMILY’S FINANCIAL VALUES.
Ask the question: what is most important to insure the family’s financial well-being? Financial values should be prioritized. Shelter (having a place to live), food, transportation, and education are some of the basic life expenditures. While these values will vary from family to family, they can serve as a guide for use of financial resources. This includes the development of an individual or family budget, and
Talk honestly with your teenagers about financial situations or scenarios that can impact a family’s financial condition. For example, a change in the economy that would affect the income of the household or unexpected
illness or injury that can limit employment. Discuss adjustments in expenses that may have to be made to ensure household sustainability.
4. TALK TO YOUR TEENAGERS
about the benefits of savings by investing a portion of the money they earn or their allowance to increase its value over the years.
5. BE A GOOD MONEY MANAGER MODEL FOR YOUR TEENAGERS.
Your children will learn from they see you do. Therefore, it is important to show your children how to manage money, including credit, so that the family lives without financial stress of worrying about how to make ends meet and sustains longterm financial health. FS
One of the most valuable gifts we can give our children is to teach them good financial habits.
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Safe Banking for Seniors
Annually, seniors lose approximately $2.9 billion* due to fraud. As individuals age, many become more financially secure as they have achieved homeownership, saved a retirement nest egg and acquired assets and investments. Unfortunately, however, many also struggle with isolation, cognitive decline and poor physical health. This combination of both positive and challenging attributes makes older Americans a target for financial fraud. To combat the problem, having a close, trusted support group of family, friends, community members and caretakers is important. It is also important to practice safe banking practices. Your local bank and its representatives are trained to pinpoint signs of elder abuse and report suspicious activity. “At United Bank, we are committed to safe and sound banking practices,” says United Bank Market President Mike Proctor. “Our employees are trained to watch for suspicious activity and we utilize predictive software that may identify changing patterns and trigger an alert to notify us of any uncharacteristic activity.” Bank surveillance is not
enough. Prevention through education is key. Not sure what to watch for? Read below for some of the most prevalent scams.
3 TOP SCAMS 1. TELEMARKETING/ PHONE SCAMS
Purchasing items over the telephone versus the internet creates no paper trail, making these transactions almost impossible to trace. There are several types of telemarketing scams. One of the most prevalent involves the scammer posing as someone else. For example, the wrongdoer may convince the senior that a relative or close friend has been in an accident and needs the money for treatment or they may call and lead a senior to believing he or she is with a well-known charity and solicit a donation.
2. INVESTMENT SCHEMES
When they retire, seniors are often looking for ways to maximize their savings while minimizing risks. If an investment opportunity seems too good to be true, it probably is. Scammers
try to take advantage of people and steal their financial resources by requesting a large upfront payment in order to reap astronomical returns. Once the lump-sum investment is made, the scammer vanishes, along with the funds.
3. CHECK FRAUD
There are several variations of check fraud. The senior may write a check to someone, and that person alters the amount or orders checks with a new address to write fraudulent checks. Additionally, blank checks could be stolen and forged for any amount. Scam victims are not just older Americans. Anyone can be a target. Identity theft among all ages hit a record high in 2017. According to Javelin Research and Strategy, approximately 16.7 million individuals were affected by ID theft in 2017. Losing money is one consequence of scams or identity theft, but other incidentals include a damaged credit history, making it more difficult to borrow money in the future. To help better guard against abuse, the Community Bank of the Nation’s Capital, United Bank, is participating in a
bank-wide “Safe Banking for Seniors” campaign. Efforts are concentrated during the months of September and October, with bank-hosted seminars on avoiding scams. Educational materials are available at all United Bank locations throughout the year. Education empowers our communities and United Bank is a proud community partner and resource in the area. If you believe you may have
been a victim of a scam and live in the Greater Washington area, contact Adult Protective Services using its hotline, available 24 hours, 7 days a week: 202.541.3950. For more information on United’s “Safe Banking for Seniors” campaign visit a local branch or BankWithUnited.com. *MetLife Mature Institute Report FS
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16 State Attorneys General Join DC in Defending Its Student Loan Laws By Charlene Crowell Across the country, 44 million American owe more than $1.5 trillion in student debt. In the District of Columbia, residents have the highest debts in the nation. The average student loan borrower in the District owes $46,000 in federal loans. Nearly one in four student loan borrowers locally carry $80,000 or more in student loans. And when it comes to loan repayments, one in seven District borrowers is also past due. With data points like these, it is clear why the District’s Attorney General Karl Racine would make consumer protection of student loan borrowers a priority. A local law empowers the District’s Department of Insurance, Securities and Banking to develop a licensing oversight infrastructure for the District. It also created a Student Loan Ombudsman position charged to enforce licensing provisions of the local law, conducting examinations of student loan servicers, and receive and respond to borrower complaints. From a borrower perspective, this type of oversight represents actions that protect student loan borrowers. They are signs of local government acting in the best in-
terest of its residents. Student loan servicers have a range of duties that include receiving and processing student loan repayments, enrolling borrowers in alternative repayment plans, and processing applications for loan forgiveness for borrowers dedicating their careers to public service. In recent years, servicers have also been challenged for practices that harm student loan borrowers. Quality student loan servicing is especially critical when addressing racial disparities in student loan outcomes. With less wealth than their white peers, Black students are more likely than other racial groups to borrow and to borrow more for their education A 2016 analysis found that Black students on average graduated with about $7,400 more student loan debt than their white peers. So when the nation’s largest student loan servicer, Navient, was sued by the Consumer Finan-
cial Protection Bureau (CFPB) in January 2017, once again students of color were disproportionately affected. According to Richard Cordray, CFPB Director at the time, “Too many borrowers paid more for their loans because Navient illegally cheated them and today’s action seeks to hold them accountable.” Unfortunately, the Student
Loan Servicing Alliance (SLSA), a trade organization representing student loan servicers and affiliates disagreed so much with the District’s student loan laws that it filed a federal lawsuit challenging the law. “Adding state requirements on top of already stringent federal guidelines violates federal preemption and creates additional
layers of complexity,” said Winfield Crigler, SLSA Executive Director. “This lawsuit is about preserving uniform federal guidelines to ensure borrowers know what to expect from their servicer regardless of where they live.” That allegation is disproved in a 2017 CFPB state-by-state recap of student loans That report showed that the District saw steep rises in both the number of loan complaints and those related to debt collection. The 498 student loan complaints filed in the fiscal year ended in September 2017 represented a 66 percent increase over the previous year. Similarly, related debt collection complaints were up 44 percent from the prior year and totaled 88 in number. The District’s legal defense of its own laws recently gained the support of 16 state attorneys general. An amicus brief, sometimes known as a ‘friend of the court’ brief, underscored the practical importance of preserving state regulation of student loan servicers, and was jointly filed by state AGs in California, Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Iowa, Indiana, Main, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Oregon, Rhode Island, Vermont and Virginia. “With no effective federal oversight, state laws and enforcement actions have played a critical role in protecting borrowers from shoddy and predatory servicer practices…Ousting the States from that critical protective role would threaten the well-being of millions of our residents and improperly override our sovereign prerogative to exercise our police powers to protect our residents,” states the joint brief. For AG Karl Racine, state actions provide another opportunity for consumer defense. “State Attorneys General are stepping in to fill the regulatory and enforcement gap and protect consumers when the federal government can’t or won’t protect them,” said Racine. “One group of consumers we are focused on protecting is student borrowers, who are particularly vulnerable to scams and abusive business practices. It is critical that the District take action around this issue because our residents have the highest student debts in the nation.” Charlene Crowell is the Deputy Communications Director with the Center for Responsible Lending. She can be reached at Charlene. crowell@responsiblelending.org. FS
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Delayed Gratification, the Key to Financial Responsibility Shantella Sherman Special to the Informer A recent Temple University study found that the key difference between people with consumer debt and those without, everything else being equal, was that the latter had mastered delayed gratification and how to wait for long-term benefits. In laymen’s terms: It’s the decision to put some things on layaway to keep household money available and savings untouched. In the world of wealth equity, the gap between many communities of color and white families, may lean heaviest on this lack of impulse control. And while many young people speaking with the Informer during the 2018 Congressional Black Cau-
cus’ Annual Legislative Conference in September expressed a desire to save but a lack of money to save, they also recognized that what they did spend could easily be counted as wasteful. For instance, one young lady said she spent an average of $15 a day – everyday -- on Starbucks lattes. When the tally for a month of lattes totaled more than $400, she gasped at the reality of having surrendered $5,040 away on beverages in the run of a year. “Cutting those drinks from large to small, making one trip a day instead of three, or setting it aside as a weekend treat only, could add most of that money into a savings account, an investment or a more feasible way of paying for college tuition than student loans,” finan-
Determining the difference between ‘needs’ and ‘wants’ and then spending only when necessary are essential components to wealth building. /Courtesy photo. cial planner Malcolm Jolly, told the Informer. “That’s just coffee; can you imagine how much money the average person spends ‘willy-nilly’ on a continuous basis? Financial responsibility means stopping yourself from haphazardly spending.” A Nielsen report, Black Impact: Consumer Categories Where African Americans Move Markets, released in February 2018 adds dollars and cents clarity to Jolly’s sentiments. African Americans make up 14 percent of the U.S. population, Nielsen said, but has outsized influence over spending on essential
items such as personal soap and bath needs ($573 million), feminine hygiene products ($54 million) and men’s toiletries ($61 million). Nielsen research also shows Black consumers spent $810 million on bottled water (15 percent of overall spending) and $587 million on refrigerated drinks (17 percent of overall spending). Luxury, non-essential products such as women’s fragrances ($151 million of a $679 million industry total), watches and timepieces ($60 million of $385 million in overall spending) and even children’s cologne ($4 million out of $27 million) also play well
to an audience that’s keen on image and self-care. While this may spell success to various corporations and ensure manufacturers meet their bottom line each year, it does little to build personal or community wealth. Retired banker Delores Portsmouth told the Informer African Americans must retrain themselves and then teach their children to resist the urge to make impulse purchases that actually rob their households of the ability to grow financially. “We are sometimes emotional shoppers, and so your husband or boss hurts your feelings, so you go to the shopping mall and buy shoes or jewelry to make yourself feel better, or you get a tax refund on Thursday and before nightfall on Sunday, the money is spent,” Portsmouth said. “When you gain stock of yourself, you have spent money that could have been invested or put away. You see we used to know that if your heel on your shoe breaks, you take it to a cobbler – they’re still out there – and get it repaired, you don’t invest in an entire new pair shoes. You chose not to spend that money, even though you had it, because you understood that one of your kids may need something, or an unexpected bill may arise.” FS
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Individuals of Color Find Unique Savings Opportunities with Sou-Sou By Stacy M. Brown WI Senior Writer @StacyBrownMedia In and outside of the inner cities and just about everywhere Black Americans and immigrants call home, there remains one interesting way in which many save substantial amounts of money. It’s called a sou-sou, a rotating savings club that includes a group of individuals who gather to contribute an equal amount of money into a fund. The money is collected either on a weekly, twice-a-month or monthly basis and comprises a pool – or, as most involved refer to it as, a hand. Each payout goes to members in specific, but prearranged, order and it rotates until all members have received an equal share. “The way I’ve seen Black people come together to rent out Black Panther theaters and get sou-sous popping for early tickets … do not tell me we can’t come together,” Chloe A. Hillard wrote on Twitter. In a 2017 article titled, “How the Black Community Took Bank-
ing into Their Own Hands,” MarketWatch.com quoted the Federal Deposit Insurance Company when it reported that more than 18 percent of African-Americans don’t have traditional bank accounts, compared with 7 percent of all Americans. But where banks don’t fit the bill, communities have created their own solutions, including grass roots traditions and minority-owned banks and credit unions, the report said. “People turn to the alternative forms of financing and credit because they don’t have the same access [to mainstream services],” Vicki Bogan, associate professor of economics at Cornell University, said in the article. “And that’s perfectly rational.” The article continued: For much of American history legislation restricted minority access to mainstream financial services. Segregation and Jim Crow laws barred Blacks from regular banks and forced them to look for other options. One informal alternative was a sou-sou.
“Saving has always been a challenge for me. While I continuously applied the pay-yourself-first principle to my finances, I struggled to stick to my budget,” Kerry McDonald, a freelance writer and mother of two young boys, wrote for kerryfreelancewriter.com. “So, when I wanted to start a cake-decorating business, I needed another way to pay my startup costs. I preferred not to take out a loan because of interest charges. When my co-worker suggested we start a sou-sou, I was ecstatic and thankful for her excellent suggestion.” As detailed in Essence magazine, here is how sou-sous work: The group elects a treasurer who will collect the members’ contributions. She will also create a payout roster, or members can request to receive their hand at any given date during the cycle. Everyone agrees on how much and how often they want to contribute. If ten members are contributing $100 a week, each week a member will receive a $1,000 hand or cash lump sum. The cycle begins again after ten weeks. Any member who can afford it, can also double their con-
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5 Sou-sou and other cooperative economic models helped create both personal and collective wealth among Blacks before traditional loans and financial assistance opened to them. / Courtesy photo tribution and get paid two hands in one cycle. There is no interest to be collected, so you will always get out the exact amount that you put into the pot. Sou-sou, which comes from the Yoruba term “esesu,” originated in West Africa, but is practiced in many African and Caribbean countries. Over the years, sou-sou has evolved, but the basic concept remains the same. Somalis call it “hagbad” or “ayuuto”; in Jamaica, it is known as a “partner”; in Guyana, a “box hand”; Haitians call it a “min”; and if you are Southern African, you may know it as “stokvel.” Cooperative economics grew from mutual benefit and relief societies from the turn-of-the century when large numbers of immigrants from the Caribbean and migrants from the American South, made their way to urban areas like New York, Detroit, Boston, and St. Louis. With no official channels – city, state, or federal, in place to stabilize these quickly evolving communities, the newcomers banded together. Creating some of the nation’s longest social services platforms,
including the Trinidad Benevolent Association, the American West Indian Ladies Aid Society, and the Bermuda Benevolent Association, operated according to sociologist / author Ira De Augustine Reid for: mutual benefit and relief, economic and political adjustment in the U.S.; and the perpetuation of desirable conditions in their homelands. While the sou sou paid for mortgage and business down payments, other regular outings, literary forums, and gatherings paid out death and sick benefits to its members. Then, like now, the concept of collective or group economics and self-sacrifice remain central. For McDonald, it meant cutting out a regular expense. “I needed to free up some money to go towards my sou-sou, so I decided to eliminate one bill from my monthly budget,” McDonald said. “I compared my cable and internet bills to see which was costing me more and canceled my $50 per month cable service – a whopping savings that helped me start my business.” To find out more about sou-sous, visit www.investsousou.com. FS
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What’s in Your Wallet? The Future
Shantella Y. Sherman Informer Special Editions Editor In 1980, just weeks before my 10th birthday, my parents took me by the hands, across town, and into an Edwardian Baroque-styled building at the corner of 19th & K Streets. I was dressed in a tailored lavender suit, courtesy of the Ester Shop, lace gloves, and patent leather Mary Janes for the occasion. The slow walk down a long, narrow corridor with storied walls and marble floors grew from a long tradition – a sort of family ritual – that signaled my matriculation from seed to seedling. The thoughtless spending of Birthday and Christmas gifts, as well as the weekly allowance, was coming to an abrupt end. It was time to establish both a savings account and long-term (8year) financial plan that would usher in a healthy appreciation for earning money and spending wisely. My brother’s account was already open and his bank book held several pages of stamps and signatures, so while I still would have preferred to spend recklessly on Now & Later candy and Jolly Ranchers, sibling rivalry forbade I ignore the challenge of surpassing his entries. Looking back on that day, I am firmly reminded of the importance my family lent to financial responsibility. Ear-wigging a conversation between elder women not long after, I heard an aunt reply to the announcement that I now had a bank book, “Some women may not have children or a formal education, but she can be defined by her integrity, her bank book, and her passport.” Understanding
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that those assembled had reared families on a living of sharecropping, doing ‘days-work,’ minding other people’s children, or taking in washing, the value of a dime – let alone a dollar – was Gospel. These women had purchased homes, paid for parochial and college educations for their children and grandchildren, and contributed widely to the communities around them through saving, limited spending, and group economics. One of those ladies, Mrs. Netta Wimbush, 97, told me recently, that the goal in having children open accounts before becoming teens was to help them develop a healthy relationship with money before they became earners and assigned too much value in reckless spending. It’s a relationship Wimbush likens to a romance. “When you believe in the power of someone or something, you allow it to run you. You feel compelled to do what it wants and the Black people have more money running from their pockets and through their fingers today than ever before,” Wimbush said. “The money controls them, they feel euphoric when they have it and spend it. They show off what they own from having it, but money is a selfish lover, who robs you of common sense. Kelly Miller used to say, ‘The negro buys what we wants and begs for what he needs’. In the end, it’s not what you own, it’s what owns you.” Wimbush told me about The Fervent Five -- Herman E. Perry, James A. Robinson, Thomas J. Ferguson, W.H. King, and Henry C. Dugas who opened Citizens Trust Bank in 1921. Their mission was to promote financial stability and business development, by stressing the principles of thrift and home ownership to as many Black people as possible. She pointed to Oseola McCarty, the Hattiesburg, Miss., washerwoman whose frugal living allowed her to save more than a quarter of a million dollars -- money she willed as an endowment for African-American students to attend the University of Southern Mississippi. The difference between being poor and having a poverty mentality is the relationship people have with money. “Five men using collective economics to create wealth for others, a washerwoman who had no husband or children and who could have been off buying
expensive things and living fine, but instead squirreled away that money until it could be of benefit to generations of others through education,” Wimbush said. “We have to learn again to nest for others. That commercial says, ‘what’s in your wallet?’ The future of my people is in my wallet as long as I don’t spend it on a good time. That’s the way I look at it.” This Informer Financial Literacy supplement, Nesting celebrates the life’s goals of Wimbush, the Fervent Five, and McCarty in introducing the benefits of Children’s Savings Accounts (CSA) to readers. Additionally, we have documented the history of col-
lective economics opportunities, like Sou-Sous saving clubs, as well as current campaigns like the Buy the Block initiative (see online) which helps groups of neighbors, purchase property in
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It was time to establish both a savings account and long-term (8-year) financial plan that would usher in a healthy appreciation for earning money and spending wisely.
Tips to Financial Responsibility through Delayed Gratification
Lee Ross Special to the Informer
Breaking the cycle of impulse spending can prove daunting, but with concerted efforts and a plan for success, many African Americans are reaping the financial benefits. Here are a few the Informer believes will be helpful:
Determine with each purchase if it is a want or a need.
If it is a want, put the item back and wait at least 24 hours before purchasing it. Increase the time period for larger dollar purchases. If it is something you determine you need, challenge yourself further – Why do I need this? Is it something that I can borrow from someone else? Does it have to be purchased ‘new’? A good example: When my children were in college, two or three purchased books they needed for classes taken at different times, so that a $200 book with 5 users, costs only $40. They also borrowed neckties and blazers from each other when required to give speeches or take professional development class.
Pay Yourself First.
Saving has to become a priority by setting aside five to 10 of each paycheck before any other bills or sundries are purchased. This may sound a bit tricky, but the logic is in making adjustment to what you consider a need. This may mean going to the deli of a supermarket and asking for $2.50 worth each of Swiss cheese, sliced turkey and luncheon loaf, rather than paying $4.75 for packaged product of each. By the way, there is nothing wrong with store brands and using coupons.
Invest Your Money.
Look for investment and savings options that grow your money over time without you having to do anything. High-yield savings accounts that pay interest, investment accounts that compound over time and even certificates of deposit, which pay out interest after months or years, are good options.
Shop with a List.
One of the easiest ways to wreck your budget is to walk into a store without a list of what you need. Stores are designed to entice you into purchasing knickknacks you simply do not need. You need only look at the items displayed around the checkout stations to see how easily it is to buy on impulse. How many times have you walked into a Target or Walmart for one thing and walked out with several bags? Rule: If you do not need it, it is NOT on sale. Some savings become evident when labels are removed, and consumers identify the real costs associated with their regular purchases. / Courtesy photo.
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Are Blacks Warming Up to Trump? In a Rasmussen Reports political poll released in August, Donald Trump garnered a 36 percent approval rating among African Americans – double the rate he achieved during the same period one year ago. Further, as noted in a recent USA Today article, this is the same person who received a meager 8 percent of the African-American vote in the 2016 presidential election. But is Trump, as Republicans would have us to believe, really winning over Black voters? There’s no doubt that some question the results of this poll which seem highly inconsistent with the views expressed by the most outspoken African Americans. Trump continues to be persona non grata at many national Black events including the most recent Congressional Black Caucus Foundation’s Annual Legislative Conference. But for a handful of either unknown or unpopular preachers, Black leaders remain leery of a Trump White House invitation convinced that it would lead to little more than a photo opp. Trump boasts that the economy is improving with things better for all Americans under his administration. As proof, he routinely points to and takes credit for an impressively-low Black unemployment rate. For the record, since the Bureau of Labor Statistics began tracking unemployment statistics based on race in the 1970s, the rate of Black unemployment today, 5.8 percent (compared to the overall unemployment rate of 3.8 percent) is at its lowest percentage ever. However, economists emphasize that the downward trend first began under President Barack Obama, further noting that the numbers do not take into consideration those who have stopped looking for work, many of whom are Black. African Americans do not constitute a monolithic group of Americans, holding differing perspectives on an array of issues – and that’s a good thing. So even though a majority of voting African Americans are registered Democrats, there are significant numbers of Blacks who maintain conservative views about issues including immigration, same-sex marriage, abortion and public versus charter schools. It would be a logical conclusion that a noteworthy number of Trump supporters can be identified among them. Still, we’re not convinced that Trump has done enough to win the confidence or support of Black voters and a recent NAACP poll explains why. Their survey shows Trump with only a 21 percent approval rate among Blacks and suggested that racism is still a key factor impacting the president’s low ratings among all racial groups. However, it’s not unconceivable that Trump could win over Black voters, particularly if the common perception among African Americans persists – the Democrats rarely deviate from playing lip service to unkept promises of the past. If Trump really cares about Blacks and wants voters to believe him, he has a lot of work ahead of him. Hiring Blacks in his administration would be one way to demonstrate his sincerity – refraining from the use of racist references in his tweet bursts would be another. Saying he’s got Black support does not make it so. WI
Only Imbeciles Can Ignore the Impact of Global Warming There’s something to be said about those who study, train, perfect and then emerge as leaders within their field. That’s why we look to these people when answers are needed, when solutions are sought – when advice as to how we proceed has to be the 100 percent accurate and reliable. So, why won’t Donald Trump, ranking members of the Republican Party, and powerbrokers from around the globe use their abilities to evoke swift and sudden change and save the world’s fragile ecosystem? Why is America insistent on continuing the use of fosWWW.WASHINGTONINFORMER.COM
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The latest Washington Informer I picked up was a really great issue. On the cover alone there was a story on John McCain, RFK Campus groundbreaking and a story about Andrew Gillum, who is close to becoming the state of Florida’s first Black governor. Wow! I had no idea who he was or what’s going on down in Florida, but way to shake things up! I love getting my news from The Washington Informer — good job! Gail Turner Washington, D.C.
sil fuels so that those who sell or buy them can remain financially solvent and economically satisfied – but to the detriment of today’s and tomorrow’s generations? Only imbeciles continue to ignore the impact that our country and the world witness each and every day due to global warming. In a landmark report just released by the UN Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change [IPCC], the
All I can say is amen to the editor’s column of “If You’re Serious About Reaching Your Destiny, Be Willing to Walk the Road Alone.” The timing of it was perfect for me because sometimes I tend to forget that no one is responsible for my dreams but me. Many times I have stalled on my own dreams because I was waiting for people to cheer me on or help me and, boy, was I wrong. I’ve learned just like you said, editor: If I want my dreams to come true, I have to be willing to go after them alone! Bernice Tillman Washington, D.C.
world’s top climate scientists – there’s that concept of experts again – have warned that we have only 12 years to be kept to a maximum of 1.5C and avoid catastrophic environmental breakdown. Debra Roberts, a co-chair of the IPCC working group, said, “It’s a line in the sand and what it says to our species is that this is the moment and we must act now. This is the largest clarion bell from the science commu-
nity and I hope it mobilizes people and dents the mood of complacency.” Seems clear to us! If we care about our children, our grandchildren and the future of the planet, burying our heads in the sand is no longer an option. Change is vital and it’s vital now. Selfishness and greed notwithstanding, climate change unchecked threatens the planet. What will we do America? WI
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Jesse Louis Jackson is Our Civil Rights Icon
Rev. Jesse Louis Jackson turned 77 on Oct. 8. Nobody has led a more storied life. He first took a public stand for civil rights when he was just a kid attempting to use the library in his hometown of Greenville, South Carolina. His activism brought him to the attention of Dr. Martin Lu-
ther King Jr., and he served Dr. King for years before his assassination. From then, Rev. Jackson founded and led Operation Breadbasket, the Rainbow Coalition, and the Rainbow/PUSH Coalition. Along the way, he ran for president twice, gaining millions of multiracial votes and enough support to provide him with significant influence on Democratic platforms. One of the most important things about Rev. Jackson is the way that he empowered others. When I listened
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to the “Colored Girls” — Minyon Moore, Yolanda Caraway, Leah Daughtry and Donna Brazile — speak their truth at the National Museum of African American History and Culture on Oct. 1, I was reminded that Jackson has been pivotal in the lives of so many African American political figures. We can call the roll, and name names, but I won’t do that for fear of leaving someone out. What I will say is that there would be no President Barack Obama were there not a
Congresswoman Shirley Chisholm, who ran for president in 1972, nor a Rev. Jesse Louis Jackson, who ran for president in 1984 and 1988. Jackson changed the way that African-American people saw ourselves politically. Before him, we thought we could not make a difference. Because of him, we know that we can. Before him, we did not believe, in his words, that “the hands that picked peaches could pick presidents.” Because of him, Stacey Abrams is a possible winner
(if we vote) as governor of Georgia, Andrew Gillum is a possible winner as governor of Florida, and unlikely candidates for Congress are poised to win. Thanks to Rev. Jesse Jackson, African-American people claimed political audacity. We don’t have to wait our turn, follow the rules and defer to the status quo. We can, like Ayanna S. Pressley, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Lucy McBath, just
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By Rev. Jesse L. Jackson Sr.
Kavanaugh on the Court Precisely Because He’s a Partisan Zealot
Brett Kavanaugh is now a justice of the Supreme Court. He is there only because he is what he showed himself to be in the Senate hearings: a vicious, partisan operative utterly committed to a right-wing judicial activism that will inevitably lead to a constitutional crisis. The Republicans ensured that there would not be a full investigation of the charges against Kavanaugh, yet Maine Sen. Susan Collins dishonestly called the
cribbed FBI investigation comprehensive. Yet Kavanaugh revealed in the hearings exactly who he is — and why Trump chose him and Republicans lined up to confirm him, no matter what the evidence. A closed-minded partisan zealot, he bizarrely embraced the most fantastical of conspiracy theories, including somehow that all this was revenge hatched by the Clintons. He demonstrated stunning contempt for senators — yet Republican senators, led by Judicial Committee Chairman Charles Grassley, no longer have any institutional pride. The Senate be damned; they are pure-
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ly into tribal partisan politics. They stuck with Kavanaugh because they know who he is. He claims to be an “originalist” and “textualist” who only applies the Constitution, but that is simply a threadbare cover. He was vetted and approved by the Federalist Society and the Heritage Foundation — both dedicated to promoting activist right-wing lawyers who will overturn precedent to serve conservative ends. Kavanaugh’s ascension to the court locks in a five-person majority for an extreme activist position. We’ve already seen what the conservative gang of five is prepared to do. They ignored unan-
imous Congressional intent to gut the Voting Rights Act. They overturned decades of precedent to empower corporations to pour money into elections. They trampled precedent to gut the ability of public employee unions to collect dues from the members they represent. The threat Kavanaugh poses to Roe v. Wade, and a woman’s right to control her own body is clear. Less attention has been paid to his consistent effort to protect corporations from accountability. When faced with a choice between the polluter and the poisoned, Judge Kavanaugh stands with the polluter. When
faced with a choice between the boss and the worker, he stands with the boss. When faced with a choice between a predator corporation and a consumer, he stands with the predator. Public Citizen did an analysis of Judge Kavanaugh’s opinions on the U.S. Court of Appeals in cases where the court was divided. They found that nearly nine of 10 times, Kavanaugh ruled against the public interest and for the corporate interest. In 17 cases involving worker rights, he stood with the employers 15 times. In 13 cases on the environment, he
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By Austin R. Cooper Jr.
White Privilege and Sexism Merge in Supreme Court
As I sat in my hotel room in West Africa watching Justice Brett Kavanaugh confirmed to the U.S. Supreme Court, I was reminded of what several Africans have said to me since the election of President Donald Trump: “So my American friend, how does it feel to live under a dictator? Welcome to the African way.” On the afternoon of Sept. 27, I posted on Facebook: “Dr. Cristine Blasey Ford is not only poised, but also credible. Without a doubt,
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she is being truthful. The Brett Kavanaugh nomination is dead.” Clearly, I was wrong. Later I wrote, “Sen. Lindsey Graham’s conscience died last month.” Referencing the passing of Sen. John McCain, I was right. The following morning, I said, “The president, prior to shaming him into not running for re-election, often referred to Sen. Jeff Flake as flaky.” The president and I remain in agreement on that assessment. Flake’s request to delay a committee vote in order to give the FBI one additional week to explore other allegations of sexual misconduct, was nothing but a
fleeting display of political courage, if it was ever genuine to begin with. Numerous individuals who wanted to share their stories with the FBI were ignored. The investigation was a sham at the implicit direction of the White House. A former boss used to remark, “When I come back in another life, I want to be a White man. It’s just too difficult being Black in America.” I always laughed at his comment, despite the deep realization that it is a true statement. I also find truthful humor in the comedian Chris Rock’s routine as he reflects on White complaints of reverse discrimination: “’Oh,
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we’re losing everything we worked for. We’re losing.’ … White people ain’t losing s---. If you all are losing, who’s winning? It ain’t us. … There ain’t a White man in this room who would trade places with me. And I’m rich.” White male privilege allowed Justice Kavanaugh to comfortably display a complete lack of judicial temperament, respect and regard for members of the very government body that would decide his fate, without repercussion. It allowed him to yell at senators in the minority, while those in the majority sat silently. Serena Williams was held to a higher standard and suffered more con-
sequences for her outbursts at the last U.S. Open than was Justice Kavanaugh. It allowed the Senate majority to cower behind prosecutor Rachel Mitchell as she posed questions on their behalf to Dr. Ford — lest they lose their cool and show themselves for who they really are on national television — then publicly sideline her and return to their comfort zone with a soothing questioning of Justice Kavanaugh. An insensitive president, who himself has been accused of offensive behavior to women, was sud-
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By Khalilah Long
The Message Matters — and So Does the Messenger Parents play critical roles in their child’s achievement from kindergarten through graduation from high school. Advocating for your son or daughter to school administrators has proven to have positive implications on the child’s educational success. But who advocates for the parents and caregivers? In African-American households, oftentimes clergy or other prominent community leaders have been the driving force behind motivating the Black community to act. Think back in the ‘50s and
‘60s in the civil rights movement. During this time, critical voices for change came about through influential leaders. Dorothy Height was instrumental in bringing together women of different races to create a dialogue of understanding. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. motivated the Birmingham, Alabama, community to nonviolently protest segregation. In more recent history, organizers Patrisse Cullors, Alicia Garza and Opal Tometi inspired millions to support #BlackLivesMatter, bringing light to systematic racism against the black community.
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But what about education reform? Who is standing with parents as they call for education reform in their communities? In a report produced by the United Negro College Fund (UNCF), “Done to Us, Not With Us,” African-American parents feel obstacles exist that prevent them from pushing for all the change needed for their local public educational system. Among the many findings, results of this study improve our understanding of how to best reach parents: Not only do we have to support parents as they navigate the
college-going process, but we also have to highlight the larger educational crisis that exists within the African-American community. We need to let parents know that they can make a difference and that their children can achieve higher outcomes than what some might expect for them. What are the issues plaguing the current public school system? Why is there a need for reform in K-12 education? Too many African-American communities experience low-quality, under-resourced K-12 schools and are staffed by educators who are less experienced than those
in high-income neighborhoods. This disparity hinders economic growth. It also causes a gap in student college preparation. The report acknowledges that the messenger matters. In Malcom Gladwell’s “The Tipping Point: How Little Things Can Make a Big Difference,” he states, “In epidemics, the messenger matters: messengers are what makes something spread. But the content of the message matters. And the specific quality that a message needs to be successful is the quality of ‘sticki-
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By William Reed
Opportunity Zones: Vital Tool or Tax Windfall For Rich?
In their passion to defy and defeat President Donald Trump, Black Americans have become so political over mainstream issues such as whether to sit Brett Kavanaugh on the Supreme Court that we lose sight of what is happening where we live. Urban community and political leaders should take note of the newest tool for steering in-
vestment into overlooked urban areas. We can use the energy of Black activists to realize Opportunity Zones, a new community development program established by Congress in the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 to encourage long-term investments in low-income communities. The U.S. Opportunity Zone EXPO 2018 is happening Wednesday, Oct. 17 at the Washington Times Arbor Ballroom 3600 New York Avenue Northeast. While Black partisans ride their party’s anger on news-
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casts Opportunity Zones has the potential to become the nation’s largest economic development program. It’s the place to link with private and public sector people. Supporters believe that this ultimately can become a vital tool for communities that haven’t benefited from the recent recovery. The Commerce and HUD Departments’ deputy assistant secretaries will be participating, White House Policy Tax Advisory Council, Harry Alford, chairman of the National
Black Chamber of Commerce, National Association of Investment Companies and National Organization of Black Elected Legislative Women will be those cutting the pie. This is a great opportunity for people to move the needle in terms of affordable housing, and create a national model for how to develop high-end condominiums, luxury apartments, high-rise hotels, towering office buildings and chic retail and restaurants are being built and delivered especially in northeast,
southeast and southwest D.C. But that’s not all these neighborhoods have. They also have pockets of opportunity. These neighborhoods, specifically Wards 5, 6, 7 and 8, are under a federal program designed to bring investment and development into the region — and savvy investors and city officials are working together to spark economic discussions activity. The Opportunity Zones tax incentive was included in the
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By Askia Muhammad
Election Day is Liberals’ Last Chance
What the fierce battle over, and then the confirmation of Brett Kavanaugh to be an Associate Justice of the Supreme Court teaches me is that if liberals do not move heaven and earth to wrest control of the U.S. Senate — not the House of Representatives — in the 2018 midterm elections from the Repugnikkans now in control, they can kiss their country goodbye. Goodbye. The right wing will crush the lib-
eral society. In this confirmation mudfest, the GOP showed that they are all of one mind — the mind of Donald J. Trump. Former President George W. Bush, whom Trump beat like a rented mule during the primary campaign, made several calls — including at least three to swing voter Sen. Susan Collins of Maine — urging senators to confirm Trump’s choice, Kavanaugh. Arizona Sen. Jeff Flake, was ridiculed, mocked and shamed from seeking re-election by The Donald, yet he capitulated and
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voted to confirm. Flake guaranteed the Republican victory when he insisted on the sham FBI investigation and the one-week delay, which gave the nominee the cover of “innocence” when it reported no corroboration for Dr. Christine Blasey Ford’s charge that Kavanaugh attempted to rape her 36 years ago. A victory for the presumption of innocence, our core value has been confirmed! But the decision to elevate this beer-loving individual named “Brett” to be just the 114th justice in the country’s
242-year history is not about guilt or innocence beyond a reasonable doubt, this is whether or not this guy deserves that singular honor! On that basis, no, he does not. There are literally hundreds of White guys who are Brett’s age, who were Eagle Scouts and not drunken louts, who would bring no shame to the court. Both Bush and Flake show themselves to have no self-respect. Did Trump go to them on bended knee, pleading for their support? Not! What this means is that Republicans have shown themselves
to be absolutely shameless in pursuit of their win-or-lose, extremist, racist, xenophobic, ideological ambitions, and now they see their goals in sight and they are determined to get there. If liberals manage to drive the GOP out of control of the Senate this Nov. 6, it means that Trump will not be able to get another Supreme Court justice confirmed, unless he nominates someone like Judge Merrick Garland, who was nominated by President Barack Obama to sit on the court
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LIFESTYLE ENCORE: Restoration Stage’s ‘Chocolate Covered Ants’ Has a Message for All Kay Kendall and Jack Davies present a limited encore engagement of Restoration Stage’s “Chocolate Covered Ants,” Oct. 18 – 28 at THEARC in Southeast. Written by Steven A. Butler, Jr. and directed by Courtney Baker Oliver, the play, which premiered in 2016 to rave reviews and a Helen Hayes Recommendation, may be even more appropriate now, given the mood of America and the almost daily missteps of the country’s leading politicians. Restoration Stage is a D.C.based theater company that brings the stories of Black America to the forefront. Next week, we’ll share our interview with Butler and Oliver, talk about this show in its newest form and discuss the future of Black theater in the Greater Washington Area. For now, get your tickets. /Photos courtesy Restoration Stage. The cast and crew of “Chocolate Covered Ants,” and the brains and creative juice behind Restoration Stage, Inc. /Photos courtesy Restoration Stage.
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Documentary Opens the Door on Funk Goddess By Brenda C. Siler WI Contributing Writer “He was a big freak!” Hearing those words in a yelling, screechy voice was my introduction to Betty Davis, during my college days at the house of a friend. I was clueless, but my friend told me she was the ex-wife of Miles Davis. I thought, “That explains it.” But it really didn’t. “Betty: They Say I’m Different” is the long-awaited documentary that allows audiences to understand the composer, producer and singer who has been a recluse for decades. The film was screened Sept. 14 at Bethesda Blues and Jazz Supper Club to kick off a “Funkateer Weekend.” When Davis came on the scene in the 1970s, she was considered a provocative talent who had entered the male-dominated world of funk music. She was fearless, unafraid to write lyrics that told who she was and what she expected. It didn’t matter if it was respect or sex — Davis was clear. Her biggest challenge was that radio couldn’t figure out where she fit. “I had not known of her music beforehand and it was a revelation — not for the beauty of her voice but for the sheer raw authenticity of her unapologetic delivery in a time when everything was so homogenized and mass-produced,” said Phil Cox, producer and director of the film. It’s clear that Cox was immediately hooked when introduced to Davis’ music and story. Beginning his research and trek track to her down in 2012, Cox found out that Davis had dealt with a mixed, even hostile, reception in the 1970s. She was a maverick Black artist in relationships with incredible musicians, including Miles Davis and Hugh Masekela, but she was basically out there alone. Davis’ background made Cox curious, so, naturally, he had to find her. “The key to this project was that it was done in Betty’s own time,” said Cox, who is based in London. “I think she finally allowed our team to work with her after some years of simply chatting on the phone every so often. There grew a root of trust
and friendship.” Working through the challenge of a 35-year hole of information, with no archives, film footage or interviews to draw from (and Davis’ refusal to be filmed directly), Cox forged ahead. What is seen in the film is a brief clip of Davis performing and some photos. On screen are admirers, collectors and family members, but it was difficult to figure out the connection as the version of the documentary screened last month did not identify the people interviewed. There was eerie, almost sad footage of Davis, now 73, sitting alone in her apartment outside of 5 Betty Davis hanging out with friends. /Archival photo courtesy of Robert Brenner Pittsburgh. One might conclude that she was tired of the struggle of trying to be accepted as herself. DaJOIN US FOR THE vis stepped away and was fine with that. 22nd Annual A hint of Davis’ personality came Signature Chefs Auction, through during a segment in the documentary when she was on Washington D.C. the phone with members of Funk House, her former band. It was “old home week” with keyboardist Fred “Funki” Mills and bassist Larry Johnson during that phone chat with the funk queen. “It’s a blessing that after 40-something years that the film has come out and people can see a little bit of what she was like,” said Mills, who performed with the band after the film screening. “I was surprised to Honorary Chef Mike Friedman, Chef/ Owner of The Red Hen & All Purpose find out 20 years ago, that Betty was all over the internet. Social media Wednesday, October 24, 2018 and the diehard fans have helped us 6:00 p.m. a lot.” Marriott Marquis, Washington, D.C. The band members, all from North Carolina including Davis, Signature Chefs Auction is one of D.C.’s premier social events highlighting the city’s culinary were on two of her albums, “Nasmasters brought together for an elegant evening of unforgettable tastings and beverages. ty Gal” and “Is it Love or Desire.” You or your company can join approximately 400 affluent society members and business Over the past five years, Mills continues to speak with Davis about professionals as they support our mission while enjoying over 40 of the area’s celebrated twice a month. chefs, mixologists, bartenders and vintners. What could be sweeter? The evening will also After the screening, Funk House include auctions with unique dining, entertainment, travel and leisure packages. “funked out” Bethesda Blues and Jazz with a hard-driving jam session, To learn more visit: signaturechefs.org/washingtondc giving the audience a taste of why they fell in love with Betty Davis. “I hope the film brings her legacy and contribution back into public consciousness and discussion,” Cox said. “I think for her it was — and still is — just about the music and the unapologetic right to release one’s inner voice and spirit out into the world.” WI
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Poll: Hogan Still Leads Jealous in Maryland Governor’s Race Similar to the survey Gonzales Research & Media Services of Arnold, Maryland, conducted in August, Hogan garnered 54 percent of likely voters to support him in next month’s general election. Former NAACP president Ben Jealous received the same 36 percent figure in the firm’s previous poll. The firm’s poll mirrors two
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Republican Gov. Larry Hogan continues to lead by double digits and more than 70 percent of Marylanders approve of the job he’s doing in Annapolis, according to a poll released Wednesday.
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port Hogan by 52 percent, compared to Jealous at 25 percent. More than 50 percent of voters age 55 and younger and those older than 55 would support Hogan, according to the poll. About 8 percent remain undecided. Jealous does have support in the majority Black jurisdictions of Prince George’s County and Baltimore City. He’s tied with Hogan at 46 percent in Montgomery County. With the exception of trailing by one percentage point in Charles County, voters would choose Hogan everywhere else
in the state. The poll, which also assessed the job approval of President Donald Trump and Attorney General Brian Frosh’s race against Republican challenger Craig Wolf, has a margin of error of plus/minus 3.5 percentage points. With less than four weeks until the Nov. 6 general election, the campaigns continue to criticize one another. Jealous and his supporters blasted Hogan for a recent television ad they say pokes fun at Jealous’ stutter. “I’ve overcome stigma and bullying about my stutter throughout my entire life and I’ve tried my best to never let it get in the way of speaking up for positive change,” Jealous said in a statement Tuesday. “I’m not intimidated when Larry Hogan mocks me. I’ve faced down bullies before, but I want to set an example for kids struggling to find their voice that we can never give in to those who opt for negativity instead of hope.” Hogan campaign spokesman Scott Sloofman responded in a statement Tuesday. “Whether it was dropping the f-bomb to a reporter, saying he is running for governor of Virginia or promising to raise taxes, Mr. Jealous can’t simply disown his words every time he gets in trouble with voters,” Sloofman said. WI
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‘Venom’ Offers Comic Relief; ‘The Blend’ Talk Show Enlightens By Eunice Moseley Special to The Informer Marvel Entertainment’s “Venom,” co-produced by Columbia Pictures and distributed by Sony Pictures, arrived in theaters Oct. 5. Academy Award nominee Tom Hardy (“Inception”) plays the titular character and his alter ego, journalist Eddie Brock, who accidentally discovers a “parasite” has taken control of his body and mind. A radical billionaire called Riot, played by Riz Ahmed (“Jason Bourne”), wants to create a hybrid human that could live in other worlds by combining humans with aliens. However, the aliens he captured want something else: humans for food. One alien escapes capture, merging with human after human until it ends up in Eddie, a passionate journalist looking for a breaking story. Eddie and his Venom persona, through circumstances of survival, become one and serve as the comic relief of the PG-13 thriller. The battle between Venom and his fellow alien foes is the climax of the sci-fi film that will have you on the edge of your seat. “Venom” is directed by Ruben Fleisher (“Zombieland”) and co-produced by Avi Arad, Matt Tolmach and Amy Pascal. The Marvel project also stars Academy Award nominee Michelle Williams (“Dawson’s Creek”), Scott Haze and Reid Scott.
“A talk show was never something I want to pursue,” said television producer LaVonda P. Rouse (“Mr. Belvedere”) about “The Blend,” an online talk show that premiered Oct. 3 at www. TheBlendTalk.com. “What I found was the need to provide information from people that look like me.” “The Blend” will cover issues of the body, mind and spirit. Hosts include Jewel Diamond Taylor, Dr. Tabatha Carr, Dr. Gloria Chance and Dr. Peace Amadi. “We are spirit, mind and body,” Rouse said. If one is not aligned it throws the whole self off,” Rouse said the show’s topics will surround the spirit, mind and body. “I was looking for certain women,” she said. “Outside of personality, these women are respectful and humble … and they understand why we are doing the show.” Ahleea Zama, the show’s producer, is also co-executive producer with Rouse and Bever-Leigh Banfied. Amadi is a psychology professor, Carr a women’s health expert, Chance a psychologist and Taylor an emotional wellness educator. The one-hour web-based talk show is a collaborative endeavor of everyone involved — including its sponsors, which Rouse said she chooses very carefully. WI
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LIFESTYLE God’s Creatures: Blessing Services Held for Human’s Animal Companions By Jacqueline Fuller WI Religion Writer @JacquelineF1017 People of faith expressed their gratitude for the pets in their lives and with remembrance ceremonies at animal blessing services this fall throughout the D.C. area. The Franciscan Monastery of the Holy Land in Northeast held its annual pet blessing on Sept. 29. The monastery holds the service to honor St. Francis of Assisi, patron saint of animals and the environment. The feast day is celebrated on Oct. 4. Father James Gardner, director of special projects, said that
neighbors and the community look forward to the annual event. “I always read the fifth and sixth days of creation from Genesis and try to disabuse people of the idea that God had gotten a better idea,” Gardner said, referring to scripture that says God created animals on the fifth day and humans on the sixth. “Good for us, of course, that God didn’t call it quits.” He also said that humans can learn much from their pets, including loyalty and forgiveness. Before he came to D.C., some the more memorable animals he blessed included an albino boa and a great dane, which reared up on its hind legs and knocked
him over. On Oct. 6, Unity of Washington, DC, along with Strategies That Strengthen Families and Communities, Inc., held its sixth annual “Reiki Blessing in the Park” service for adults, children, animal companions and pets at Meridian Hill Park in Northwest by the park’s St. Joan of Arc statue. Reiki is an ancient hands-on healing practice which was rediscovered in Japan in the 19th century. It is a safe, non-intrusive healing energy that stimulates the body’s natural healing ability and based on the premise that a universal life energy is present in living things. When the energy is blocked, disease and discomfort can occur. Unity’s Reiki ministry led the service and animal communicators were present to facilitate communication between pets and humans. The Washington National Cathedral held its animal blessing service on Oct. 7. Rev. Rose Duncan, who led the service, said the most unique pets she bless-
5 Bishop Carl Wright with Virgil and Rosalind Young and their pet Cousteau after receiving a blessing at the National Cathedral /Jacqueline Fuller
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The Rev. William Barber II Awarded MacArthur Foundation Genius Grant By Sarafina Wright WI Contributing Writer Rev. Dr. William J. Barber II, a leading civil rights advocate for the past two decades, received a prestigious 2018 MacArthur Foundation “Genius Grant” on Thursday, Oct. 4 for his dedication to moral and social justice.
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In 2013, he launched the Moral Mondays movement in North Carolina, designed to resist what he says is the state legislature’s extremist retrogressive agenda of attacking voting rights, health care expansion, living wages, union rights, women’s rights, immigrant rights and public education. In 2016, he electrified the Democratic National Convention with a plea for Americans to be “moral defibrillators” to save the soul of the nation. Last year, alongside Rev. Dr. Liz Theoharis, he took up the fight against systemic racism, poverty, ecological devastation and the distorted moral narrative of Christian nationalism with the “Poor People’s Campaign: A National Call for a Moral Revival.” Barber, the campaign co-chair, is currently on a national tour to promote the campaign, which is aimed at mobilizing poor and low-income voters to the polls ahead of the midterm elections.
As part of this effort, Barber was arrested in Chicago for civil disobedience alongside workers in the “Fight for $15” initiative who were lifting up their demand for union rights for workers across the service sector. Barber serves as the pastor of Greenleaf Christian Church in Goldsboro, N.C., and is the national president and senior lecturer of Repairers of the Breach. “It is a deep and profound honor and overwhelming surprise to receive this award,” he said. “It inspires me to keep working, keep standing, keep loving and to continue working for the cause of justice. The moral crises of our time are the interlocking evils of systemic racism, poverty, ecological devastation, the war economy, and the false, distorted moral narrative of socalled ‘Religious nationalism.’ “I, along with others believe that only a moral fusion movement can work to change these realities,” he said. WI
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LIFESTYLE MIDTERMS from Page 1 The plea comes as many pundits and political watchers are predicting a “blue wave” in November with the expectation that Democrats could win back the U.S. House and possibly the Senate. The election could also count as historic with African-Americans Andrew Gillum and Stacey Abrams running for governor of Florida and Georgia, respectively, and other notable Black candidates seeking to gain office. Recognizing the importance of this year’s midterms, former President Barack Obama announced a second wave of endorsements where he’s backing more than 200 Democrats nationwide including Gillum, Abrams and Massachusetts House candidate Ayanna Pressley. “The Democratic Party has always made the biggest difference in the lives of the American people when we lead with conviction, principle, and bold, new ideas,” Obama said in a statement. “Our incredible array of candidates up and down the ticket, all across the country, make up a movement of citizens who are younger, more diverse, more female than ever before. They’re Americans who aren’t just running against something, but for something. They’re running to expand opportunity and restore the honor and compassion
AFRICOM from Page 11 health and wellness of people living in this country and other countries,” Hill said. “It has to do with white supremacy and domination. We have to break down those terms. It would be necessary to have regular, everyday conversations with our people to increase their whole understanding of the military industrial complex.” Since the campaign started, nearly 500 people have signed the online petition. Organizers said they want to meet their goal of 10,000 signatures by January 2019. BAP members, part of a collective that also includes Friends of the Congo, a Northwest-based advocacy organization, admitted the high likelihood of the CBC, comprised of nearly 50 Black U.S. lawmakers, ignoring the call to dismantle AFRICOM and challenge U.S. imperialism. In June, the U.S. military budget inched closer to $1 trillion with CBC members’ approval. While not solely responsible, CBC members have also been on record as throwing their support behind the continuation of the 1033
that should be the essence of public service.” In this, the second round of endorsements, Obama focused on close races in which his support could make a meaningful difference; state legislative and/or statewide races that are redistricting priorities; Obama campaign and administration alumni who have been inspired to run for office; and building a pipeline of diverse talent and elevating the next generation of leaders within the Democratic party. He said he’s committed to using his unique standing to support Democrats up and down the ballot in 2018. The 260 endorsements he announced built upon his initial round of 81 midterm endorsements that he issued in August and several campaign appearances the former president has made over the last month. “Voting is not just about politics, it’s about fighting police brutality, preserving civil rights, providing public education, protecting the right of workers to organize, and giving those who need healthcare access to it,” Johnson said. “But most importantly, voting is about our ability to live as equals in a society that doesn’t always view us as such,” he said. “Stand strong and vote – our lives depend on it. See you at the polls.” WI
5 Former President Barack Obama endorses 260 candidates for midterms. /WI File Photo
program, a drug war-era relic under which the Department of Defense has issued excess military equipment to local police forces, used in Ferguson, Missouri, Baltimore and other majority-Black communities. In 2014, only seven of 41 CBC members voted for an amendment that would halt the 1033 program. “If we don’t get the CBC on our side, we continue our radical revolutionary work and taking on these issues,” Hill said. “We’re in solidarity with people in other countries and who are victims of imperialism and the military industrial complex.” Hill said Black congressional representatives will be given a chance to stray from a narrative that has made them opponents of the Black radical left. “We know the CBC can’t be relied upon,” she said. “We have never had the full support of the Black caucus. They were not there on the issue of reparations, the prison industrial complex, and police brutality. They have been virtually silent; it’s been a long time since they decried the murders of our people.” WI
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DOMESTIC from Page 1 Five months later, after a council recess and vigorous discussion around tipped workers’ wages, amplified noise in public areas, evictions, and a bevy of other issues, this bill, one of a few of its kind to materialize nationwide in the #MeToo era, has lied dormant under committee review, with no plans currently in place to schedule a public hearing about the law. “This is a great bill that could make a big difference. Given the significance of the ‘Me Too’ movement and the importance of addressing domestic violence, the bill hasn’t received as much attention as I think it deserves,” said Joshua Fleitman, Todd’s director of communications. “A lot of women will share personal life experiences with barbers and cosmetologists and for that reason, they are in an excellent position to notice signs of domestic violence,” he added. If the bill passes, touted as the Barber and Cosmetologist Prevention of Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Awareness Training Amendment Act of 2018, the Office of Victim Services and Justice Grants in Northwest would host the hour-long domestic violence and sexual assault prevention for barbers and cosmetologists seeking licensure in the District. Since April, the D.C. Council Committee on Business and Economic Development, chaired by Councilmember Kenyan McDuffie (D-Ward 5), has had the bill, with the Committee on the Judiciary and Public Safety, chaired by Councilmember Charles Allen (D-Ward 6), providing comments. Councilmember Todd’s office hopes the D.C. Council moves forward with the legislation before the end of the council period on December 28. However, as has been told by a member of McDuffie’s office, the Barber and Cosmetologist Prevention of Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Awareness Training Amendment Act of 2018 is still under committee review. Fleitman says time is of the essence. “Councilmember Todd thought having those professionals take a course on awareness would give them tools to identify victims and encourage them to report it to police, seek help from nonprofit services, counselors, friends, and families to let them know they have a community of support,” he said. In recent months, the issues of domestic violence and sexual assault have been greatly discussed, especially in light of the confirmation of now Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh, himself accused of sexual assault. Last week, protesters railed against that controversial turn of events. In September, women and men marched on the National Mall against domestic violence and sexual assault on two occasions.
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The first gathering in the earlier part of the month took place on the oneyear anniversary of an assault on Capitol Heights woman Andrea Grinage, during which her boyfriend allegedly set the then seven-month pregnant woman on fire. On September 28, the Black Women’s Blueprint, the D.C. Rape Crisis Center in Northeast, and other organizations hosted the March for Black Women in efforts to pressure lawmakers to renew the Violence Against Women Act and reverse the Trump Administration’s restriction on certain words.
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One in four women and one out of seven men have reported instances of intimate partner violence, according to data collected by the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence. A recent study by the Institute for Women’s Policy Research revealed that four out of 10 women said they have experienced intimate partner violence, including humiliation, insults and coercive control. In 90 percent of sexual assault cases against Black women, survivors knew their assailant. Community activist QueenAfi, whose daughter died after being shot in the head by her boyfriend in 2016, extolled Councilmember Todd and Bonds’ legislation, calling it a way of equipping professionals who share intimate experiences with women and men with the tools needed to curb domestic violence. “Barbers and cosmetologists are the first responders, before the police and justice system gets involved,” said QueenAfi, founder of Domestic Violence Wear Many Tags, a Southeast-based community organization celebrating its 10th year this month. She said she will host a domestic violence training for staff at Unicorn Trap Hairdressers in Temple Hills, Maryland on October 28.
QueenAfi recounted learning of instances when abusive partners used the threat of violence to dictate the hairstyle they wanted for their partner. For her, that phenomenon alone makes barbers and hairdressers the quintessential source of information about domestic violence and sexual assault resources. “It’s a good idea to get them trained on domestic violence,” QueenAfi said. “It’s the best approach for that client. Hairdressers should know the current resources they could provide for the clients getting in that chair. They can’t provide solutions, but they can give direction to solutions. That in itself could make a huge difference in the domestic violence epidemic.” Fred Spry, a licensed barber in the process of opening his own shop in Northeast or Uptown, said that discussion around domestic violence often pops up between him and his clients at the barbershop, a venue he likened to a country club for Black men. “Guys might be going to court. They say drinking might have been involved, or she might have done something to provoke it,” said Spry, a Montgomery County resident who has cut hair for more than 20 years and says he supports the legislation. “There’s always a common experience with the brothers and Hispanics. I would give my opinion and tell them not to put their hands on women. It’ll impact you negatively with restraining orders, charges and probation. The courts can’t take domestic violence as a joke,” said Spry, 41. D.C. lawmakers gained inspiration for the Barber and Cosmetologist Prevention of Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Awareness Training Amendment Act of 2018 from a similar law enacted in Illinois that mandated domestic violence prevention training for beauty professionals, part of 14 hours of instruction required of cosmetologists and barbers every two years by the state. One District-based hairstylist, who decided to remain anonymous, had a different take on Todd and Bonds’ bill, saying the training would put hair salon employees in a serious predicament. The Prince George’s County-based professional, deterred from registering in the District by what she described as exorbitant fees, said the process will threaten the careers of some cosmetologists. “Clients talk about a lot of personal things, but I’m not sure if we’re getting paid that much money to be psychiatrists,” she said. “That’s a gray area that we shouldn’t delve into as hairdressers. You’re never supposed to put your personal view in those situations. I try to stay neutral when topics that are violent, offensive, and emotional come up. Those are very sensitive topics that shouldn’t be addressed by cosmetologists.” WI
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The Interfaith Conference of Metropolitan Washington (IFC) invites the public to get to know their neighbors this weekend during the 13th annual Unity Walk on Massachusetts Avenue in Northwest. The walk, which starts 1:45 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 14 at the Washington Hebrew Congregation, is a public demonstration of solidarity with faith communities in the D.C. metropolitan area. The IFC’s goal is for participants to learn about different religions and cultures through conversation, volunteering in service projects and visit the houses of worship on Embassy Row. Organizers say the event, which is free to the public, is the first step towards countering divisiveness and polarization. The event will begin with a resource fair featuring information tables with representatives from faith-based organizations. The closing ceremony will take place at the Islamic Center of Washington at 5:30 p.m. The route will split in two open-house blocks for participants to stop by and visit the houses of worship. Other participating houses of worship include Annunciation Catholic Church, Community of Christ Church, Embassy
Church, Sikh Gurdwara, Soka Gakkai International - USA, Buddhist Cultural Center and St. Nicholas Orthodox Cathedral. Elected officials scheduled to attend are D.C. Council members Mary Cheh (D-Ward 3) and Vincent Gray (D-Ward 7) and Rep. Jamie Raskin (Md.-District 8). There will also be musical performances along the route. A new opportunity for people to get to know each other at walk is the Unity Bike. The bike, also known as a Conference Bike, has seven seats facing each other
for participants to converse and engage in interfaith dialogues at various stops along the route. The walk will have two service projects for volunteers. The first is making care kits for Bread for the City and the second will focus on environment and the importance of trees from various religious traditions. Shuttle buses will be available to take people from the closing ceremony to Washington Hebrew Congregation. Tickets are available on at ifcmw.org. WI
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ARIES The new moon in your relationship zone could coincide with a decision to take a relationship to a new level or even end it. A new moon can be like a gear change, and in your relationship sector it can alter the pace of a partnership or friendship. This might also be a good time to collaborate with someone on a project or perhaps consider taking on a business partner. Lucky Numbers: 1, 3, 18 TAURUS If you’ve been thinking of adopting some good habits and letting go of bad ones, the new moon on Monday is the day to start. If you begin now, there’s a better chance of staying on track. Your relationships seem to be at the top of your agenda this week and in coming weeks. While there are plenty of opportunities to forge new friendships and partnerships for business or pleasure, the cosmos is also encouraging you to resolve any long-term issues, especially if they’re undermining your partnership or another key relationship. Lucky Numbers: 2, 29, 51 GEMINI Monday’s new moon could keep you busy because the desire to take up a hobby, learn a new sport, or start another pastime could be the start of an exciting journey. It might also be an opportunity to take a romance to a more intimate level. Go easy, though, because with lovely Venus, the planet of romance, now retrograde, you might be seeing your love life from a more objective viewpoint. Any flaws could stand out more than usual. Lucky Numbers: 20, 26, 42
You Are a Mogul By Terri Schlichenmeyer WI Contributing Writer
You’ve been thinking about it for weeks. That idea you’ve got in your head won’t let you go. It’s too intriguing: it solves a problem, helps people, and it could be a money-maker. So what next? In the new book “You Are a Mogul” by Tiffany Pham, you’ll see how to elevate yourself from see-opportunity to C-suite in your own business. When she was just 14 years old, Tiffany Pham knew what her future would look like. By that time, she had moved with her parents from Paris, France, to Texas; had learned a new language and culture; and was finessing the fine art of fitting in. Those were all challenges that shaped her, and the “powerful influence” of her parents helped her to aim for a life in business. If you have the itch to be an entrepreneur, Pham says, the first thing to do is to look for “examples to follow,” but not necessarily those connected to a business setting. People who model patience and kindness are good to have around, too. Have a plan in mind and be “strategic,” but also be flexible. Rigidity will only make you frustrated when faced with obstacles, and it’ll cause you to miss opportunities. On that note, you may hear “no” a lot, but say “yes” even more. That willingness to tackle any task “will become your calling card.” There’s a right way and a wrong way to accept a job, Pham explains, but you should also know when to ask for more and when to take less. Too, understand why you’d want to take a stepping-stone job, what to expect from it, and how to “kill it.” Find what makes you different and “use it to your advantage.” Remember that your off-work hours offer opportunities to nurture your passion and launch a business. And create a team that will grow with you; your success depends on them. “You Are a Mogul” contains a lot of tantalizing possibilities … and a few ideas that may be impossible. For sure, author and Mogul mogul Tiffany Pham’s book pops on page after page with bold-print nuggets that may seem simplistic but that also ring with truth and inspiration and can easily be embraced by any would-be entrepreneur. Helpfully, those bits are easy to find and absorb quickly, giving time-strapped readers the immediate help they need and the room for further learning, later. On the other hand, Pham’s schedule — which she holds up as exemplary time-use — may be perceived as unattainable to some: she often thrives, for example, on three hours of sleep per night, admitting that not everyone has that ability. Furthermore, this book is of dubious use for introverts, and for readers with permanently limited resources. The good news is, like many books in this very wide genre, there’s no rule that says you have to embrace it all. This is better-than-average; if you need it, use what you can from “You Are a Mogul.” If not, reject what you can’t, but give yourself something to think about. WI WWW.WASHINGTONINFORMER.COM
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CANCER If you’ve been considering some home projects, the new moon on Monday can help you kick-start the process. If you begin a day or so after this lunar phase, you’ll find the momentum quickly builds. However, if you’re thinking of buying or selling, it might be wise to wait a while as diplomatic Venus continues her retrograde phase. During this period until mid-November, it might be better to get your place shipshape and then put it on the market. Lucky Numbers: 21, 43, 49 LEO The start of the week could see you embracing an idea or opportunity. The new moon in your communication sector can be very helpful for cementing a deal, starting a writing project, or marketing your business online. This is the time to make new connections, and this lunar phase can help you do just that. Lucky Numbers: 6, 8, 38 VIRGO If you’ve been thinking about organizing your accounts and creating a budget but haven’t done it yet, Monday’s new moon could inspire you to start. The same goes for selling items you no longer need. This lunar phase could encourage you to be proactive about listing things on an online marketplace or offering them for sale in your local area. Lucky Numbers: 9, 17, 40 LIBRA The new moon in your sign on Monday is the best of the year for you because it brings an opportunity to kick-start some of your most exciting projects. This is your chance to plant the seeds that will grow and blossom over time into a business, beautiful relationship, or a happier and healthier you. Whatever you want to do, now is the time to begin. Lucky Numbers: 39, 54, 58 SCORPIO Taking up a spiritual practice could lead to greater peace of mind and might be something to consider. The new moon in your spiritual zone could encourage you to be more proactive in this regard. You might also be eager to explore the potential in a self-improvement program or connect with a teacher or coach who can support you while you make some lifestyle changes. Lucky Numbers: 5, 33, 39 SAGITTARIUS With a new moon in your social zone on Monday, it might be time to take proactive steps to enhance your social life. If you’ve thought about joining a group or meeting more people who share your interests, this is the time to make your move. Lucky Numbers: 10, 23, 46 CAPRICORN With the sun in your sector of goals and ambition, you get a chance in the spotlight over the coming week or so. The new moon on Monday in this same zone could see you reaching for an opportunity that takes you further up the ladder of success. Whether this is a promotion, new job, or business move, this is very much the time to go for it. Lucky Numbers: 7, 28, 45 AQUARIUS The new moon in your sector of travel and adventure on Monday could inspire you to do something that takes you out of your comfort zone. This might be a vacation to somewhere you’ve never been before, or it could coincide with an opportunity that requires you to travel new terrain, which could be a bit of a challenge. Whatever it is, this is a great time to take those first steps to enjoying new experiences. Lucky Numbers: 11, 13, 25 PISCES If you’ve wanted something to change but haven’t yet gotten around to doing anything, the new moon at the start of the week could help kick-start the process. You might feel this as a restlessness that pushes you to take action. This lunar phase is in a more intense zone, so this might involve letting go of something that no longer works for you. Doing so can be a big relief and might also enhance your vitality. Lucky Numbers: 9, 12, 37
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4 Els Barrett and Mona James, residents of the Arthur Capper Senior Apartments, arrive at the Walter E Washington Convention Center a luncheon hosted by Mayor Muriel Bowser with District of Columbia agencies tasked with helping the displaced residence find new housing and other services on Thursday, October 4. /Photo by Roy Lewis
3 Mayor Muriel Bowser speaks with residents from the Arthur Capper Senior Apartments to a luncheon held in their honor at the Walter E Washington Convention Center on Thursday, October 4. /Photo by Roy Lewis
THE SPIRIT OF WASHINGTON The Anacostia Coordinating Council held its annual boat ride on the Spirit of Washington on Saturday, Oct. 4. Neighborly love was on display at the event where local politicians, residents, and friends ate lunch and were entertained by Anacostia’s Royal Pocket Tour band. Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton delivered remarks to the large crowd which included Melvin Deal, founding director of the African Heritage Dancers & Drummers and chosen as one of the Washington Informer’s 50 influencers. /Photos by Shevry Lassiter 42 OCTOBER 11 - 17, 2018
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SPORTS Wizards Drop Heat for First Preseason Win By William J. Ford WI Staff Writer @jabariwill
The Washington Wizards scored the team’s first win of the preseason Friday, defeating the Miami Heat 121-114 at Capital One Arena in D.C. Down by eight at the half, Washington turned up the defense to regular-season levels at the start of the third quarter, with a Ian Mahinmi block and four turnovers marking a 14-6 run to tie the game. The Heat shot just 39 percent from the floor in the third and were outscored 38-25. All five Wizards starters played more than 20 minutes, which head coach Scott Brooks was to get them ready for the Oct. 18 regular-season opener, when the two teams will meet here again. “I think they played very well,” Brooks said of his starting five. “I think they did a good job of moving the basketball. We didn’t make a lot of threes — again — but that’s not the main concern right now. I thought in the third quarter they got a little fatigued, but for the most part I thought everybody in that starting unit played really good basketball.” As Brooks said, the team didn’t make a lot of three-pointers, shooting 12-for-39 (31 percent) from beyond the arc. However, Washington shot 51 percent from the floor, included 58 points in the paint. Bradley Beal led the Wizards with 20 points, but shot just 3-of-11 from the 3-point stripe. “We all have to get our legs under us even more [and] it’s not going to be easy playing your regular minutes,” said Beal, who played 25 minutes Friday. “Coach is working us back into the groove a little bit more. You just got to shoot them and shoot them with confidence. Everybody always says, ‘Next shot, next shot.’ When we have that motto, I think it just creates a great atmosphere for everybody.” Miami forward Justise Winslow and rookie Yante Maten both scored 17 points, while veteran Heat great Dwyane Wade, who plans to retire after this season, contributed 10 points off the bench. Winslow complimented Wade, who he said has shown him ways to improve as a professional basketball player. “It is just little things here and there, whether it is waking up early, working out with him [or] watching film on the plane,” Winslow said of the 12-time All-Star. “He is a Hall of Famer, so if I can just learn how to tie my shoes like him in that sense, I will become a better player.” Washington will complete its brief preseason schedule Friday, Oct. 12 against the Guangzhou Long-Lions of the Chinese Basketball Association, which traveled to the District on Sunday to participate in a nearly weeklong training camp with the Wizards before Friday’s game. “We’re thrilled to host the Long-Lions for the second consecutive year,” said Tommy Sheppard, senior vice president of basketball operations for the Wizards. “We love the change to compete against one of the best teams in the CBA and to match up against talent from around the world.” wi 4Miami Heat forward Justise Winslow drives against Washington Wizards forward Jeff Green during the Wizards’ 121-114 preseason win at Capital One Arena in Northwest on Friday, Oct. 5. /Photo by John E. De Freitas
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5Washington Wizards center Ian Mahinmi goes over the back of Miami Heat center Hassan Whiteside during the Wizards’ 121-114 preseason win at Capital One Arena in Northwest on Friday, Oct. 5. /Photo by John E. De Freitas 3Washington Wizards center Ian Mahinmi faces up against Miami Heat center Hassan Whiteside during the Wizards’ 121-114 preseason win at Capital One Arena in Northwest on Friday, Oct. 5. /Photo by John E. De Freitas
5Washington Wizards forward Kelly Oubre Jr. attempts a dunk as Miami Heat forward Yante Maten looks on during the Wizards’ 121-114 preseason win at Capital One Arena in Northwest on Friday, Oct. 5. /Photo by John E. De Freitas
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D.C. United Puts Out Fire
5Chicago Fire midfielder Aleksandar Katai is pursued by D.C. United midfielders Ulises Segura (8) and Russell Canouse during the United’s 2-1 win at Audi field in Southwest on Sunday, Oct. 7. / Photo by John E. De Freitas
5D.C. United forward Yamil Asad attempts to juke Chicago Fire defender Jorge Corrales during the United’s 2-1 win at Audi Field in Southwest on Sunday, Oct. 7. /Photo by John E. De Freitas
3D.C. United defender Frédéric Brillant takes a shot on goal while being defended by Chicago Fire midfielder Aleksandar Katai during the United’s 2-1 win at Audi Field in Southwest on Sunday, Oct. 7. /Photo by John E. De Freitas
NCCU Tops HU in High-Scoring Affair By Howard University Department of Athletics
DURHAM, N.C. — In a contest that witnessed over 1,100 yards of total offense, the North Carolina Central (NCCU) Eagles topped Howard University 40-35 at O’Kelly-Riddick Stadium on Saturday. With the setback, HU fell to 1-3 (1-1 MEAC) while the Eagles improved to 2-3 (1-1 MEAC) on the year. Offensively, the Bison racked up 598 yards of total offense. Sophomore quarterback Caylin Newton (Atlanta) and junior wideouts Jequez Ezzard (College
Park, Ga.) and Kyle Anthony (Miramar, Fla.) led the attack. Newton threw for 381 yards (24-of-39) with three touchdown passes. Ezzard (eight catches for 174 yards) and Anthony (nine receptions for 147 yards) combined for 321 receiving yards on 17 balls in the loss. On its final possession, NCCU drove nine plays in 2:39 and scored the go-ahead touchdown to take a 40-35 lead with only 24 seconds remaining. With only seconds remaining, Newton drove Howard down to NCCU’s 17-yard line, but a game-clinching interception by the Eagles’ Marcus Martin sealed
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the deal for North Carolina Central. Defensively for Howard, redshirt freshman Jayson Robinson (Sterling, Va.) had a game-high 14 tackles (10 solo) while North Carolina native Marcellos Allison (Durham) had a solid homecoming with nine tackles (two solo), two QB hurries, and a half-sack. On Oct. 13, Howard hosts Delaware State in their first home opener. Kickoff is scheduled for 1 p.m. at Greene Stadium on Organization Day, Greek Day, and Breast Cancer Awareness. For more information, go to the Bison Athletics website at www.HUBison.com. wi
5NFL in training. /Photo courtesy of Howard University
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the intersection of Martin Luther King, Jr. and Malcolm X avenues in Congress Heights in Southeast. Once she parked her car on the street between the park and a nearby gas station, McKinney, wearing a Black shirt with “Kill K2” emblazoned across the back in red letters, took several bags out of her trunk. For nearly 40 minutes, she exchanged pleasantries with men, women and children sitting on benches and walking through the park before giving them information about synthetic cannabinoids and encouraging them to spread the word. McKinney’s engagement with community members eventually sparked the curiosity of a U.S. Park Police officer who too had been walking through Shepherd Parkway, a National Park Service landmark since 1933. He briefly stopped his on-foot patrol to examine the bags with his flashlight and commend McKinney for her advocacy. Such a compliment, however, didn’t shift McKinney’s perception of the law enforcement response to K2, which she said has focused more on the perceived nuisance of users who overdose, and less so on the producers and sellers. Shepherd Parkway has been written off as a haven for drug activity rather than a gathering place for families that don’t leave at the sight of police, she said. As she turned toward the gas station across the street from Shepherd Parkway, where dozens of young men had converged near the store entrance and around the gas pumps, McKinney questioned how store owners allow such pandemonium to continue in front of their establishment. “Oftentimes, one person owns several stores,” said McKinney, an Anacostia resident and Ballou alumna. “They’re all in cahoots together. We don’t need three or four convenience stores open so close to one another with people outside at all times of the night. You can’t even pump gas here.”
D.C. COUNCIL TAKES ACTION
On Oct. 2, all D.C. Council members, with the exception of Trayon White (D-Ward 8), who was absent, voted in favor of the Revised Synthetics Abatement and Full Enforcement Drug Emergency Act of 2018. Bowser, who’d introduced the emergency legislation last month, signed it into law three days later. The law will remain in effect for 90 days. The latest revised synthetics law built on current legislation that allows Mayor Bowser to suspend
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or revoke the license of businesses found to be buying or selling synthetic drugs. Through the law, the Metropolitan Police Department could also shut down businesses implicated in the sale of K2 for up to 96 hours. Per a version of the emergency legislation introduced by Attorney General Karl Racine via Council Chairman Phil Mendelson (D) in 2017, the substance fentanyl, often found in opioids, has been added to the list of the banned substances alongside cannabinoids and cathinone, also known as bath salts. K2, often marketed as Spice and Scooby Snax, causes rapid heartbeat, vomiting, agitation and hallucinations. In an attempt to stay ahead of changes to the drug schedule, K2 producers often change their formulas, mixing deadly ingredients not included under the umbrella of banned substances. At less than $5 a joint, K2 has become a viable drug of choice, despite the number of overdoses. An employee of a local nonprofit near Shepherd Park who experimented with K2 a couple times in 2012 said the substance appealed young people attempting to avoid failing drug tests. Years after a near-fatal experience that dissuaded her from using synthetic cannabinoids, she has become reacquainted with the substance through her work with youth that like the cheapness of the drug. “The young man I smoked it with [when I was younger] couldn’t smoke weed because he was connected to the juvenile system,” she said as she recounted the night of paranoia and unease that turned her away from K2 permanently. “When I came down from my high, I was just happy to be back in my mind,” she added. “I didn’t think anything of it when I tried it. I knew it was a mistake, but back
then it wasn’t as prominent. It’s not like how it is now. I told myself I wasn’t going to do it again.”
A QUESTION OF POLICE ACCOUNTABILITY
During the summer, a number of overdoses occurred near a homeless shelter located blocks from D.C. Police headquarters in Northwest, where street-level dealers were said to have been selling the product. Other areas of K2 activity included 16th Street and Good Hope Road, and Alabama Avenue near Safeway, both in Southeast, as well Benning Road and Bladensburg Road near Hechinger Mall in Northeast, and North Capitol and P streets. Corey Knight, an entrepreneur and returning citizen, said seeing the effects of K2 on others pushed him to start the “K2 Ain’t for You” campaign, which focuses on grassroots education about the deadly effects of the substance. On a Sunday morning last month, while driving along Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue, Knight passed what he described as four lifeless bodies near the W4 bus stop at Shepherd Parkway. After checking their vitals and calling paramedics, he shared his outrage in a photo that has since been widely circulated on social media platforms. This weekend, Knight and others will converge on his Southeast office for a “K2 Ain’t You” campaign planning session, where participants will devise strategies around canvassing and assisting K2 addicts with on-the-spot treatment assessment, followed by direct enrollment in a facility. “You see police parked on the same corner day in and day out, not doing anything about the
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Take Domestic Violence Month Seriously
with Lyndia Grant The Lord hate … hands that shed innocent blood. — Proverbs 6:17 Domestic violence is the leading cause of injury to women — more than car accidents, muggings and rapes combined. Statistics show that every nine seconds in the U.S. a woman is assaulted or beaten; around the world, at least one in every three women has been beaten, coerced into sex or otherwise abused during her lifetime. Most often, the abuser is a member of her own family. Studies further suggest that up to 10 million children witness some form of domestic violence annually. Nearly one in five teenage girls who have been in a relationship said a boyfriend threatened violence or self-harm if presented with a breakup. Right here in the D.C. metropolitan area within the past few months, domestic violence has made headlines. Laura Waller, a Caucasian Howard County teacher, was killed in Montgomery County by her boyfriend while four months pregnant. Her murderer led her to a strange place, then shot her in the back of her head. He was caught up in a love triangle, engaged to one woman while having impregnated Waller. 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”
Andrea Grinage, a beautiful African-American young woman from Capitol Heights, Maryland, was seven months pregnant, and the father didn’t want the baby. He put her in the bathtub, threw gas on her stomach area and set her on fire. The baby was delivered. Both are still alive. Paula Renee Coles from southeast D.C. was holding her 11-monthold son when his father stabbed her to death in the hallway of her building. The neighbor found them! She heard the baby crying and screaming as he lay in his dead mother’s pool of blood. Finally, in Alexandria, Virginia, Dasheria Barksdale was attempting to leave her boyfriend. He stabbed her in front of her best friend. The friend left, and he kept stabbing the woman to death in the presence of others in the home, who ran out for safety. Dasheria was only 31 years old. Those of you who find yourselves currently in a domestic violence situation: do everything possible to get out safely. Ladies, your body is a temple! Please care enough for yourself and your children to get away from men who are violent. My own personal domestic violence story for the #MeToo movement still haunts me, 35 years later! My perpetrator was my own husband. The short version of my story: One day while living in San Pablo, California, we had one of our fights. On the floor, as my husband strangling me with his hands around my throat, I thought I was about to die. Ladies, the story doesn’t end pretty, and since this is a Religion Corner, I will spare you the rest of the details
of my personal story! Scripture reminds us of how we are to be treated as women. Let’s take a look at what scripture says in Ephesians: “Husbands, love your wives, just as Christ loved the church and gave himself up for her. … In the same way, husbands ought to love their wives as their own bodies. He who loves his wife loves himself.” Finally, 1 Peter 3:7 says, “Husbands, in the same way, treat your wives with consideration as a delicate vessel, and with honor as fellow heirs of the gracious gift of life, so that your prayers will not be hindered.” Though it is easier said than done, my brothers and sisters, we must love the Lord with all of our hearts and with all of our souls, and we must love our neighbors as ourselves. It all starts with “love.” We won’t allow anyone to mistreat us when we love God and we love ourselves. WI Historic St. Mary’s Episcopal Church The Rev. E. Bernard Anderson Priest Foggy Bottom - Founded in 1867 728 23rd Street, NW - Washington, DC 20037 Church office: 202-333-3985 - Fax : 202-338-4958 Service and Times Sundays: 10 a.m. Holy Eucharist with Music and Hymns Wednesdays: 12:10 p.m. - Holy Eucharist www.stmarysfoggybottom.org Email: stmarysoffice@stmarysfoggybottom.org All are welcome to St. Mary’s to Learn, Worship, and Grow.
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Mount Olivet Lutheran Church
John F. Johnson Reverend Dr. 1306 Vermont Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20005 Service and Times Divine Worship, Sunday 10:00 a.m. Communion 1st and 3rd Sunday “Friendliest Church in the City” Website: mountolivetdc.org Email: mtolivedc@gmail.com
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RELIGION The Miracle Center of Faith Missionary Baptist Church
Pilgrim Baptist Church Rev. Louis B. Jones II Pastor
Bishop Michael C. Turner, Sr. Senior Pastor 9161 Hampton Overlook Capitol Heights, MD 20743 Phone: 301-350-2200 Fax: 301-499-8724
700 I Street, N.E. Washington, D.C. 20002 (202) 547-8849 Service and Times Worship Sundays: 7:30 & 11:00am 5th Sundays: 9:30am 3rd Sundays: Baptism & Holy Communion Prayer & Praise: Wednesdays @ Noon & 6:30pm
Service and Times Sunday Worship Times : 7:30 a.m. 7 10:00 a.m. Communion: 1st Sunday Sunday School: 9:00 a.m. Bible Study: Wednesday, 12 Noon Bible Study in homes: Tuesday 7:00 p.m. Website: www.themiraclecenterFMBC.com Email: Miraclecenterfmbs@gmail.com Motto: “We Walk by Faith, Not by Sight”
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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 11:00am Sunday Church School - 9:15am & Sunday Adult Forum Bible Study - 10:30am 2nd & 4th Monday Women’s Bible Study: 6:30pm Tuesday Jr./Sr. Bible Study: 10:00am Tuesday Topical Bible Study: 6:30pm Tuesday New Beginnings Bible Study: 6:30pm Wednesday Pastoral Bible Study: 6:30pm Wednesday Children’s Bible Study: 6:30pm Thursday Men’s Bible Study: 6:30pm Friday before 1st Sunday Praise & Worship Service: 6:30pm Saturday Adult Bible Study: 10:00am “The Amazing, Awesome, Audacious Allen Chapel A.M.E. Church”
Service and Times Sunday Morning Worship: 11:00am Holy Communion: 1st Sunday Sunday School: 9:45am Men’s Monday Bible Study: 7:00pm Wednesday Night Bible Study: 7:00pm Women’s Ministry Bible Study: 3rd Friday -7:00pm Computer Classes: Announced Family and Marital Counseling by appointment
1200 Isle of Patmos Plaza, Northeast Washington, DC 20018 Office: (202) 529-6767 - Fax: (202) 526-1661
Service and Times Sunday Service: 8:30am& 11:00am Bible Study: Wednesday 7:30pm Communion Service: First Sunday www.livingwatersmd.org
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)
5757 Temple Hill Road, Temple Hills, MD 20748 Office 301-899-8885 – fax 301-899-2555
1204 Third Street, NW Washington, DC 20001 202-347-5889 office 202-638-1803 fax
Service and Times Sunday School: 9:30am Sunday Morning Worship Service: 11:00am Communion Service: First Sunday Prayer Service/Bible Study: Tuesday, 6:30pm
Services and Times Sundays: 10:00am Worship Services Bible Study: Wonderful Wednesdays in Worship and the Word Bible Study Wednesdays 12:00 Noon; 6:30pm (dinner @ 5:30pm) Sunday School: 9:00am – Hour of Power
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: pm “Reaching Up To Reach Out” Mailing Address Campbell AME Church 2502 Stanton Road SE - Washington, DC 20020
Motto : “A Great Commitment to the Great Commandment” Website: www.turningheartschurchdc.org Email: faithdefender@verizon.net
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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 AM and 10:45am Sunday Youth Worship Services: 1st & 4th 10:45am; 804 R.I. Ave., NE 5th 8 AM & 10:45am; Main Church Prayer Services Tuesday – Noon, Wednesday 6am & 6:30pm Calvary Bible Institute: Year-Round Contact Church Communion Every 3rd Sunday The Church in The Hood that will do you Good! www.gmchc.org emailus@gmchc.org
St Marks Baptist Come Worship with us... Dr. Raymond T. Matthews Pastor and First Lady Marcia Matthews St. Mark's Baptist Church 624 Underwood Street, NW Washington, dc 20011 Services and Times Sunday School: 9:00am Worship Service: 10:00am Wed. Noon Day prayer service Thur. Prayer service: 6:45pm Thur. Bible Study: 7:15pm
(Disciples of Christ) 1812 12th Street, NW - Washington, DC 20009 Phone: 202-265-4494 Fax: 202 265 4340 Service and Times Sunday Worship Service: 11:00 am Communion every Sunday: 11:00 am Sunday School: 10:00 am Bible Study Tuesday: 12 Noon Pastor’s Bible Study Tuesday: 6:30 pm Motto: “Discover Something Wonderful” Website: 12thscc.org Email: Twelfthstcc@aol.com
Mount Carmel Baptist Church Reverend Gerald H. Hesson Interim Pastor
Virgil K. Thomas, Sr. Senior Pastor/ Teacher
Service and Times Sunday School 8 – 9 AM Worship Service 9 – 11 AM Tuesday Night Bible Study 6:30 – 8:00 PM Wednesday Daytime Bible Study 11 AM – 12:30 PM
“Ambassadors for Christ to the Nation’s Capital”
Greater Mt. Calvary Holy Church
Service and Times Sunday Worship Services: 7:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. Holy Communion: 2nd Sunday at 7:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. Sunday Church School: 9:20 a.m. Seniors Bible Study: Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m. Noon Day Prayer Service: Tuesdays at Noon Bible Study: Tuesdays at 7 p.m. Motto: “A Ministry of Reconciliation Where Everybody is Somebody!” Website: http://isleofpatmosbc.org Church Email: ipbcsecretary@verizon.net
Reverend Dr. Paul H. Saddler Senior Pastor
Turning Hearts Church
4275 4th Street, S.E. Washington, DC 20034 Phone: 202-746-0113 Fax: 301-843-2445
“We are one in the Spirit” www.ssbc5757.org E-mail: ssbc5757@verizon.net
Services and Times Sunday School: 9:30am Sunday Worship: 11:00am Sunday Community Worship Service: 8:30 am
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
Services and Times Sunday Early Morning Worship: 7:45am Church School: 9:30am Sunday Morning Worship: 10:45am Tuesday: 7:00pm/Kingdom Building Bible Institute Wednesday: Prayer/Praise/Bible Study-7:30 pm Baptism & Communion Service: 4th Sunday – 10:30am
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 : 9:00am Sunday Morning Worship: 10:10am Bible Study Tuesday: 6: 00pm Prayer Service Tuesday: 7:00pm Holy Communion: 3rd Sunday 10:10am
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RELIGION Shabbath Commandment Church
All Nations Baptist Church
King Emmanuel Baptist Church
Bishop Adrian A. Taylor, Sr. Pastor
Rev. Dr. James Coleman Pastor
Rev. Daryl F. Bell Pastor
7801 Livingston Road Oxon Hill, MD 20745 301-534-5471
2001 North Capitol St, N.E. - Washington, DC 20002 Phone (202) 832-9591
2324 Ontario Road, NW Washington, DC 20009 (202) 232-1730
Service and Times Sabbath School 9:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. Service 11:00 a.m. Praise & Worship Preaching 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. Motto: “A Church Keeping It Real for Real.” Website: Shabbathcommandmentchruch.org Email: Praisebetoyhwh@gmail.com
Zion Baptist Church Rev. Keith W. Byrd, Sr. Pastor 4850 Blagdon Ave, NW - Washington D.C 20011 Phone (202) 722-4940 - Fax (202) 291-3773 Service and Times Sunday Worship Service: 10:15AM Sunday School: 9:00am Monday: Noon Bible School Wednesday: Noon & 7PM: Pastor’s Bible Study Ordinance of Baptism 2nd Holy Communion 4th Sunday Mission Zion Baptist Church Shall; Enlist Sinners, Educate Students, Empower the Suffering, Encourage the Saints, and Exalt Our Savior. (Acts 2:41-47) www.zionbaptistchurchdc.org
St. Luke Baptist Church Rev. Aubrey C. Lewis Pastor 1415 Gallatin Street, NW Washington, DC 20011-3851 P: (202) 726-5940 Service and Times Sunday Worship: 11:00 a.m. Sunday School: 9:15 a.m. Holy Communion: 11:00 a.m., 3rd Sun. Bible Institute: Wednesday - 1:30 pm Prayer Meeting: Wednesday - 12:00 Noon
Service and Times Sunday Church School – 9:30 AM Sunday Worship Service – 11:00 AM Holy Communion – 1st Sunday at 11:00 AM Prayer – Wednesdays, 6:00 PM Bible Study – Wednesdays, 7:00 PM Christian Education School of Biblical Knowledge Saturdays, 9:30 AM – 11:00 AM, Call for Registration Website: www.allnationsbaptistchurch.com All Nations Baptist Church – A Church of Standards
Israel Baptist Church
Dr. Earl D. Trent Senior Pastor
Rev. Dr. George C. Gilbert Senior Pastor
2409 Ainger Pl.,SE – WDC 20020 (202) 678-0884 – Office • (202) 678-0885 – Fax “Moving Faith Forward” 0% Perfect . . . 100% Forgiven!
623 Florida Ave.. NW - WDC. 20001 Church (202) 667-3409 Study (202) 265-0836 Home Study (301) 464-8211 Fax (202) 483-4009
4504 Gault Place, N.E. Washington, D.C 20019 202-397-7775 – 7184
Service and Times Sunday Worship: 8:00am & 10:45am Baptism/Holy Communion: 3rd Sunday Family Bible Study Tuesdays – 6:30pm Prayer Service: Tuesdays – 8:00pm www.emmanuelbaptistchurchdc.org
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Lincoln Park United Methodist Church
Sermon On The Mount Temple Of Joy Apostolic Faith
Rev. Richard B. Black Pastor
Elder Herman L. Simms Pastor
1251 Saratoga Ave., NE Washington, DC 20018 (202) 269-0288
1301 North Carolina Ave. N E Washington, D C 20002 202 543 1318 - lincolnpark@lpumcdc.org www.lpumcdc.org
5606 Marlboro Pike District Heights, MD 20747 301-735-6005
Service and Times Sunday Worship Service: 10:00 A.M. Sunday School: 8:30 A.M. Holy Communion1st Sunday: 10:00 A.M. Prayer Service: Wednesday at 6:30 P.M. Bible Study: Wednesday at 7:00 P.M.
Service and Times Sunday Worship: 10: am Holy Communion: First Sunday 10: am Sunday School: 9: am Bible Study: Wednesday @ 12 noon and 6:30pm Motto: "Faith On The Hill"
Mount Moriah Baptist Church
Eastern Community Baptist Church
Service and Times Sunday Apostolic Worship Services 11:00 A.M and 5:00 P.M Communion and Feet Wash 4th Sunday at 5:00 P.M Prayer/Seeking: Wednesday at 8:00 P.M. Apostolic in Doctrine, Pentecostal in Experience, Holiness in Living, Uncompromised and Unchanged. The Apostolic Faith is still alive –Acts 2:42
New Commandment Baptist Church
Dr. Lucius M. Dalton Senior Pastor
Damion M. Briggs Pastor
Rev. Stephen E. Tucker Senior Pastor
1636 East Capitol Street, NE Washington, DC 20003 Telephone: 202-544-5588 - Fax: 202-544-2964
8213 Manson Street Landover, MD 20785 Tel: (301) 322-9787 Fax: (301) 322-9240
13701 Old Jericho Park Road Bowie, MD. 20720 (301) 262-0560
Service and Times Sunday Worship Services: 7:45 am and 10:45 am Holy Communion: 1st Sundays at 7:45 am & 10:45 am Sunday School: 9:30 am Prayer & Praise Service: Tuesdays at 12 noon & 6:30 pm Bible Study: Tuesdays at 1 pm and 7 pm Youth Bible Study: Fridays at 7 pm
Service and Times Early Morning Message: 7:30 AM Sunday Morning Worship Service: 10:00 AM Sunday Church School: 9:00 AM Holy Communion: 1st Sunday 7:30 AM & 10:00 AM Prayer, Praise and Testimony: Wednesday 7:00 PM Bible Study: Wednesday 7:30 PM
Service and Times Sunday Worship: 11 AM Sunday School: 10 AM Wednesday Mid-Week Worship, Prayer & Bible Study: Wed. 7 PM
Rehoboth Baptist Church
“Real Worship for Real People” Website: www.easterncommunity.org Email: ecc@easterncommunity.org
Salem Baptist Church
Holy Trinity United Baptist Church
Florida Avenue Baptist Church
Reverend Christopher L. Nichols Pastor
Rev. Dr. Morris L Shearin, Sr. Pastor
Web: www.mountmoriahchurch.org Email: mtmoriah@mountmoriahchurch.org
St. Matthews Baptist Church
Service and Times Sunday School: 9:30 am Sunday Worship Service: 11:00 am Baptismal Service: 1st Sunday – 9:30 am Holy Communion: 1st Sunday – 11:00 am Prayer Meeting & Bible Study: Wednesday -7:30 pm
Emmanuel Baptist Church
“A Church Where Love Is Essential and Praise is Intentional”
Service and Times Sunday Worship Services: 10:00 a.m. Sunday Church School: 8:45 – 9:45 a.m. Holy Communion: Every First Sunday Intercessory Prayer: Monday – 7:00-8:00 p.m. Pastor’s Bible Study: Wednesday –7:45 p.m. Midweek Prayer: Wednesday – 7:00 p.m. Noonday Prayer Every Thursday
Matthews Memorial Baptist Church Rev. Joan E. Buchanan Executive Pastor 2616 MLK Ave., SE - Washington, DC 20020 Office 202-889-3709 - Fax 202-678-3304 Service and Times Early Worship Service: 7:30am Worship Service: 11:00am New Member’s Class: 9:45am Holy Communion: 1st Sunday, 11:00am Church School: 9:45am Wednesday 12:00pm Bible Study Prayer, Praise and Bible Study: 7:00pm Saturday Bible Study: 11:00am Baptism 4th Sunday: 11:00am
Service and Times 9:30AM. Sunday Church School 11:00 Am. Sunday Worship Service The Lord’s Supper 1st Sunday Wednesday 7:00pm Prayer & Praise Services 7:30pm. Bible Study Saturday before 4th Sunday Men, Women, Youth Discipleship Ministries 10:30am A Christ Centered Church htubc@comcast.net
Christ Embassy DC
Kelechi Ajieren Coordinator 6839 Eastern Avenue, R1 Takoma Park, MD 20912 (202) 556-7065 Service and Times Sunday Worship Service: 10:00 A.M. Wednesday Bible Study: 7:00 P.M. Friday Evening Service: 7:00 P.M. ; Last Friday “…Giving Your Life a Meaning” www.Christembassydc.org Christ.embassy.dc@hotmail.com
“Empowered to love and Challenged to Lead a Multitude of Souls to Christ”
Peace Baptist Church Rev. Dr. Michael T. Bell 712 18th Street, NE Washington, DC 20002 Phone 202-399-3450/ Fax 202-398-8836 Service and Times Sunday Early Morning Prayer & Bible Study Class 8:00 am Sunday School 9:00 am Sunday Morning Worship Service 10:00 am Wednesday Service 12:00 pm
Pennsylvania Ave. Baptist Church Rev. Dr. Kendrick E. Curry Pastor 3000 Pennsylvania Ave.. S.E Washington, DC 20020 202 581-1500 Service and Times Sunday Church School: 9:30 A.M. Sunday Worship Service: 11:00 A.M. Monday Adult Bible Study: 7:00 P.M. Wednesday Youth & Adult Activities: 6:30 P.M. Prayer Service Bible Study
“The Loving Church of the living lord “ Email Address: admin@pbc712.org
Shiloh Baptist Church
First Rising Mt. Zion Baptist Church
Mt. Horeb Baptist Church
Rev. Dr. Maxwell M. Washington Pastor
Rev. Curtis l. Staley Pastor
Rev. Alonzo Hart Pastor
Rev. Dr. Wallace Charles Smith Pastor
Rev. Oran W. Young Pastor
Rev. Dr. H. B. Sampson, III Pastor
Worshiping Location Knights of Columbus - 1633 Tucker Road Fort Washington, MD 20744 (240) 838-7074
621 Alabama Ave., S.E.- Washington, D.C. 20032 P: (202) 561-1111 - F: (202) 561-1112
917 N St. NW - Washington, DC 20001 (202) 232-4294
9th & P Street, N.W. - W. D.C. 20001 (202) 232-4288
Service and Times Sunday Service: 10 am Sunday School for all ages: 8:30 am 1st Sunday Baptism: 10: am 2nd Sunday Holy Communion:10 am Tuesday: Bible Study: 6:30 pm Prayer Meeting: 7:45 pm
Service and Times Sunday Morning Prayer Service: 8:00 a.m. Sunday Church School: 9:15 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship: 10:40 a.m. Third Sunday Baptismal & Holy Communion:10:30 a.m. Tuesday Church At Study Prayer & Praise: 6:30 p.m.
Service and Times First Sunday Worship Service (one service): 10:00 a.m. Second, Third, Fourth, and Fifth Sunday Worship service: 7:45 a.m. and 10:55 a.m. Sunday Church School/Bible Study: 9:30 a.m. Thursday Prayer Service: 6:30 p.m.
602 N Street NW - Washington, D.C. 20001 Office:(202) 289-4480 Fax: (202) 289-4595
2914 Bladensburg Road, NE Wash., DC 20018 Office: (202) 529-3180 - Fax: (202) 529-7738 Service and Times Worship Service: 7:30 a.m. Sunday School: 9:00 a.m. Worship Service: 10:30 a.m. Holy Communion: 4th Sunday 7:30 a.m. & 10:30a.m. Prayer Services:Tuesday 7:30 p.m. Wednesday 12 Noon
Motto: “Where God is First and Where Friendly People Worship”
The Church Where GOD Is Working.... And We Are Working With GOD
Service and Times Sunday Worship Services: 10:00 am Sunday School: 9:00 am Holy Communion 3rd Sunday Morning Prayer / Bible Study: 6:15 pm - 7:20 pm (Tuesday) Theme: “The Kingdom Focused Church” Matthew 6:33 and Mathew 28:18-20, KJV Email: stmatthewsbaptist@msn.com Website: www.stmatthewsbaptist.org
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Service and Times Sunday School for All Ages: 8:00 a.m. Sunday Worship Services: 9:30 a.m. Midday Prayer & Bible Study: Wednesday 11:30 a.m. Evening Prayer & Bible Study: Wednesday 7:00 p.m. Laymen's League: Thursday 7:00 p.m. Email: Froffice@firstrising.org Website: www.firstrising.org “Changing Lives On Purpose “
Email:mthoreb@mthoreb.org Website:www.mthoreb.org For further information, please contact me at (202) 529-3180.
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NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT, NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Imani Brooks, whose address is 50 Buchanan Street, NE, Washington, DC 20011, was appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Judith McCall aka Judith M. McCall who died on July 2, 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 3/27/2019. Claims against the decedent shall be presented to the undersigned with a copy to the Register of Wills or filed with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned, on or before 3/27/2019, or be forever barred. Persons believed to be heirs or legatees of the decedent who do not receive a copy of this notice by mail within 25 days of its first publication shall so inform the Register of Wills, including name, address, and relationship.
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Geneva H. Moore, whose address is 6107 14th Street, NW, Washington, DC 20011, was appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Alberta L. Williams who died on August 17, 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 3/27/2019. Claims against the decedent shall be presented to the undersigned with a copy to the Register of Wills or filed with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned, on or before 3/27/2019, or be forever barred. Persons believed to be heirs or legatees of the decedent who do not receive a copy of this notice by mail within 25 days of its first publication shall so inform the Register of Wills, including name, address, and relationship.
Stephen Scoggins, whose address is 5615 Nannie Helen Burroughs Avenue, NE #101, Washington, DC 20019, was appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Alesa Phillips who died on March 10, 2018 without a Will, and will serve without Court supervision. All unknown heirs and heirs whose whereabouts are unknown shall enter their appearance in this proceeding. Objections to such appointment shall be filed with the Register of Wills, D.C., Building A, 515 5th Street, N.W., Third Floor, Washington, D.C. 20001, on or before 3/27/2019. Claims against the decedent shall be presented to the undersigned with a copy to the Register of Wills or filed with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned, on or before 3/27/2019, or be forever barred. Persons believed to be heirs or legatees of the decedent who do not receive a copy of this notice by mail within 25 days of its first publication shall so inform the Register of Wills, including name, address, and relationship.
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Administration No. 2018 ADM 001069
Administration No. 2018 ADM 001023
Foreign No. 2018 FEP 000127
Administration No. 2018 ADM 001083
Administration No. 2018 ADM 001080
Mary E. C. Leach aka Mary Elouise Chinn Leach Decedent
Tyrone Stanley Tyson Decedent
May 17, 2007 Date of Death
Pearl L. Bailey Decedent
Keith Giles Decedent
Steven Michael Packer Name of Decedent
James Larry Frazier, Esq. 918 Maryland Avenue, NE Washington, DC 20002 Attorney
Date of first publication: 9/27/2018 Imani Brooks Personal Representative
NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT, NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Marvin Jackson, whose address is 1232 Van Buren Street, NW, Washington, DC 20012, was appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Mary E. C. Leach aka Mary Elouise Chinn Leach who died on July 26, 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 3/27/2019. Claims against the decedent shall be presented to the undersigned with a copy to the Register of Wills or filed with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned, on or before 3/27/2019, or be forever barred. Persons believed to be heirs or legatees of the decedent who do not receive a copy of this notice by mail within 25 days of its first publication shall so inform the Register of Wills, including name, address, and relationship. Date of first publication: 9/27/2018 Marvin Jackson Personal Representative TRUE TEST COPY Anne Meister Register of Wills Washington Informer
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NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT, NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Sidney Dwayne Tyson and Purnell Alexander Owens, whose addresses are 6140 Surrey Sq. La #202, District Heights MD 20747 and 6433 8th Street NW Washington, DC 20011, were appointed Personal Representatives of the estate of Tyrone Stanley Tyson who died on March 11, 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 4/4/2019. Claims against the decedent shall be presented to the undersigned with a copy to the Register of Wills or filed with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned, on or before 4/4/2019, or be forever barred. Persons believed to be heirs or legatees of the decedent who do not receive a copy of this notice by mail within 25 days of its first publication shall so inform the Register of Wills, including name, address, and relationship.
NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT OF FOREIGN PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS Robin Davidson, whose address is 187 Minarets Ave., Clovis, CA 93611 was appointed personal representative of the estate of Steven Michael Packer, deceased, by the Superior Court for Fresno County, State of California, on July 12, 2018. Service of process may be made upon Joshua Branson, 1615 M Street, NW, Suite 400, Washington, DC 20036 whose designation as District of Columbia agent has been filed with the Register of Wills, D.C. 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: October 4, 2018 Robin Davidson Personal Representative
Date of first publication: 10/4/2018
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Brenda L. Thornton, whose address is 17 Rock Creek Church Road, NW, Washington, DC 20011, was appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Annie E. Tolson aka Annie Evelyn Tolson who died on May 18, 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 3/27/2019. Claims against the decedent shall be presented to the undersigned with a copy to the Register of Wills or filed with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned, on or before 3/27/2019, or be forever barred. Persons believed to be heirs or legatees of the decedent who do not receive a copy of this notice by mail within 25 days of its first publication shall so inform the Register of Wills, including name, address, and relationship.
NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT, NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Wilkins B. Stafford, whose address is 1706 Pepper Tree Court, Bowie MD 20721-3021, was appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Pearl L. Bailey who died on August 2, 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 4/4/2019. Claims against the decedent shall be presented to the undersigned with a copy to the Register of Wills or filed with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned, on or before 4/4/2019, or be forever barred. Persons believed to be heirs or legatees of the decedent who do not receive a copy of this notice by mail within 25 days of its first publication shall so inform the Register of Wills, including name, address, and relationship. Date of first publication: 10/4/2018 Wilkins B. Stafford Personal Representative
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Nathaniel Young, Jr., whose address is 2809 16th Place, NE, Washington, DC 20018, was appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Lois S. Young who died on September 12, 2013 without a Will, and will serve without Court supervision. All unknown heirs and heirs whose whereabouts are unknown shall enter their appearance in this proceeding. Objections to such appointment shall be filed with the Register of Wills, D.C., Building A, 515 5th Street, N.W., Third Floor, Washington, D.C. 20001, on or before 3/27/2019. Claims against the decedent shall be presented to the undersigned with a copy to the Register of Wills or filed with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned, on or before 3/27/2019, or be forever barred. Persons believed to be heirs or legatees of the decedent who do not receive a copy of this notice by mail within 25 days of its first publication shall so inform the Register of Wills, including name, address, and relationship.
NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT, NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Keishawn Johnson, whose address is 2545 Elvans Rd, SE Apt 201, Washington, DC 20020, was appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Keith Giles who died on July 22, 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 4/4/2019. Claims against the decedent shall be presented to the undersigned with a copy to the Register of Wills or filed with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned, on or before 4/4/2019, or be forever barred. Persons believed to be heirs or legatees of the decedent who do not receive a copy of this notice by mail within 25 days of its first publication shall so inform the Register of Wills, including name, address, and relationship. Date of first publication: 10/4/2018 Keishawn Johnson Personal Representative TRUE TEST COPY Anne Meister Register of Wills Washington Informer
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Administration No. 2018 ADM 001075
Administration No. 2018 ADM 001042
Angelo Johnson Decedent
Beatrice Jones Decedent
NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT, NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS
Joan M. Wilbon 1120 Connecticut Ave., NW Suite 1020 Washington, DC 20036 Attorney
Administration No. 2018 ADM 001070 Anita Jean Snowden Decedent
NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT, NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS William Edward Snowden, whose address is 1305 Somerset Place, NW, Washington, DC 20011, was appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Anita Jean Snowden who died on March 10, 2018 without a Will, and will serve without Court supervision. All unknown heirs and heirs whose whereabouts are unknown shall enter their appearance in this proceeding. Objections to such appointment shall be filed with the Register of Wills, D.C., Building A, 515 5th Street, N.W., Third Floor, Washington, D.C. 20001, on or before 4/4/2019. Claims against the decedent shall be presented to the undersigned with a copy to the Register of Wills or filed with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned, on or before 4/4/2019, or be forever barred. Persons believed to be heirs or legatees of the decedent who do not receive a copy of this notice by mail within 25 days of its first publication shall so inform the Register of Wills, including name, address, and relationship. Date of first publication: 10/04/2018 William Edward Snowden Personal Representative
Administration Number 2018 ADM 001088 Estate of Elois R. Lawson NOTICE OF STANDARD PROBATE Notice is hereby given that a petition has been filed in this Court by Bertina Cleveland for standard probate, including the appointment of one or more personal representatives. Unless a responsive pleading in the form of a complaint or an objection in accordance with Superior Court Probate Division Rule 407 is filed in this Court within 30 days from the date of first publication of this notice, the Court may take the action hereinafter set forth. In the absence of a will or proof satisfactory to the Court of due execution, enter an order Determining that the decedent died intestate, appoint an unsupervised personal representative.
Date of first publication: October 4, 2018
Date of first publication: 10/4/2018
Bradley A. Thomas 1629 K. Street, NW Suite 300 Washington, DC 20006-1631 Signature of Petitioner/Attorney:
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Arturo Johnson, whose address is 1218 Trenton Pl. SE, Washington, DC 20032, was appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Angelo Johnson who died on July 14, 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 4/4/2019. Claims against the decedent shall be presented to the undersigned with a copy to the Register of Wills or filed with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned, on or before 4/4/2019, or be forever barred. Persons believed to be heirs or legatees of the decedent who do not receive a copy of this notice by mail within 25 days of its first publication shall so inform the Register of Wills, including name, address, and relationship.
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NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT, NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Denise A. Blackwell, whose address is 7105 Summerland Drive, Raleigh, NC 27612-2405, was appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Beatrice Jones who died on September 15, 2016 with a Will, and will serve without Court supervision. All unknown heirs and heirs whose whereabouts are unknown shall enter their appearance in this proceeding. Objections to such appointment (or to the probate of decedent’s Will) shall be filed with the Register of Wills, D.C., Building A, 515 5th Street, N.W., Third Floor, Washington, D.C. 20001, on or before 4/11/2019. Claims against the decedent shall be presented to the undersigned with a copy to the Register of Wills or filed with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned, on or before 4/11/2019, or be forever barred. Persons believed to be heirs or legatees of the decedent who do not receive a copy of this notice by mail within 25 days of its first publication shall so inform the Register of Wills, including name, address, and relationship. Date of first publication: 10/11/2018 Denise A. Blackwell Personal Representative TRUE TEST COPY Anne Meister Register of Wills
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STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA IN THE FAMILY COURT OF THE SIXTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF YORK DOCKET NO.: 2018-DR-46-1888 Notice of Adoption Proceedings
SUPERIOR COURT OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA PROBATE DIVISION Washington, D.C. 20001-2131
SUPERIOR COURT OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA Probate Division Washington, D.C. 20001-2131
SUPERIOR COURT OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA Probate Division Washington, D.C. 20001-2131
Foreign No. 2018 FEP 000130
Administration No. 2003 ADM 1932
Administration No. 2018 ADM 001092
TO THE DEFENDANT: John Doe, Birth Father YOU ARE HEREBY GIVEN THE FOLLOWING NOTICE: 1. That an adoption proceeding was filed in the Family Court of York County on September 12, 2018, and in this Complaint you are alleged to be the father of an African-American/Caucasian, male child born in Washington, D.C., on September 1, 2018. 2. That the Plaintiffs in the above captioned Notice are not named for the purpose of confidentiality; however, the Court knows the true identity of the Plaintiffs and in responding to this notice, you are required to use the caption and the number 2018-DR-46-1888.
November 16, 2015 Date of Death
Fred D. Wright, Sr aka Fred Douglas Wright Decedent
Julia Farris Name of Decedent
Janet W. Blassingame, Esq. 1413 K Street, NW Suite 1500 Washington, DC 20005 Attorney
William Claude Beckner aka William C. Beckner, Jr. Decedent
3. That if Notice to Contest, Intervene or otherwise Respond is filed by you with the Court within thirty (30) days of the receipt of this Notice of Adoption Proceedings, you will be given an opportunity to appear and be heard on the merits of the adoption. To file notice to Contest, Intervene or otherwise Respond in this action, you must notify the above named Court at York County Courthouse, Clerk of Court York County Family Court at 1070 Heckle Blvd, Rock Hill, SC 29732 in writing of your intention to Contest, Intervene or otherwise Respond. The above named Court must be informed of your current address and any changes of your address during the adoption proceedings. 4. That your failure to respond within thirty (30) days of receipt of this Notice of Adoption Proceedings constitutes your consent to the adoption and forfeiture of all of your rights and obligations to the above identified child. It is further alleged that your consent to this adoption is not required under S.C. Code Ann. Section 63-9-310 and that your parental rights should be terminated pursuant to S.C. Code Ann. Section 63-7-2570 (7). This notice is given pursuant to S.C. Code Ann. Section 63-9-730 (E). Raymond W. Godwin, Esq. (SC Bar #2162) PO Box 354 Greenville, SC 29602 PH (864) 241-2883 FAX: (864) 255-4342 ATTORNEYS FOR PLAINTIFFS Date: September 19, 2018
NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT OF FOREIGN PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS Keith R. Jacques, whose address is PO Box 468, Biddeford, Maine 04005 was appointed personal representative of the estate of Julia Farris, deceased, by the Probate Court for York County, State of Maine, on May 25, 2018. Service of process may be made upon Ronald Farris, 515 Florida Avenue NE, Washington, DC 20002 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. 515 Florida Avenue, NE, Washington, DC 20002. 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: 10/11/2018 Keith R. Jacques Personal Representative Anne Meister Register of Wills Washington Informer
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NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT, NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Fred D. Wright, Jr., whose address is 2601 N. Capitol Street NE, Washington, DC 20002, was appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Fred D. Wright, Sr. aka Fred Douglas Wright who died on March 14, 1998 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 4/11/2019. Claims against the decedent shall be presented to the undersigned with a copy to the Register of Wills or filed with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned, on or before 4/11/2019, or be forever barred. Persons believed to be heirs or legatees of the decedent who do not receive a copy of this notice by mail within 25 days of its first publication shall so inform the Register of Wills, including name, address, and relationship. Date of first publication: 10/11/2018 Fred D. Wright, Jr. Personal Representative TRUE TEST COPY Anne Meister Register of Wills Washington Informer
Lynn H. Johnson, Esq. 1413 K Street, NW Suite 1500 Washington, DC 20005 Attorney NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT, NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Nancy Magill, whose address is 2801 Quebec St., NW, Apt 707, Washington, DC 20008, was appointed Personal Representative of the estate of William Claude Beckner aka William C. Beckner, Jr. who died on July 27, 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 4/11/2019. Claims against the decedent shall be presented to the undersigned with a copy to the Register of Wills or filed with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned, on or before 4/11/2019, or be forever barred. Persons believed to be heirs or legatees of the decedent who do not receive a copy of this notice by mail within 25 days of its first publication shall so inform the Register of Wills, including name, address, and relationship. Date of first publication: 10/11/2018 Nancy Magill Personal Representative TRUE TEST COPY Anne Meister Register of Wills
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laugh as the president mocked her? There is nothing that Justice Kavanaugh could have said to convinced me to support his nomination. After all, he was nominated by a president who does not represent my interests and will be as useless to me as Justice Clarence Thomas. As Judiciary Committee Chairman Grassley sped Justice Kavanaugh’s nomination to a vote, he declared the Senate was approaching “rock-bottom” and needed to right itself. He was correct. Voters in general, and women in particular, can begin righting this ship by voting in November. Certainly, after this newest addition to the Supreme Court, everyone should realize that elections matter. WI
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around comes around” — once on the court. Remarkably, it can even transfer power to White women and permit, for example, Sen. Susan Collins and others to argue that Dr. Ford was assaulted, just not by the person she identified with “100 percent” certainty as her assailant. We all have behavior in our past which would be embarrassing if it ever came under media scrutiny. However, we also each have an obligation and responsibility to acknowledge and own our past. Both the good and bad. To those who doubt the truthfulness of Dr. Ford’s testimony, I ask: How would you have voted had the accuser been a loved one of yours? Your mother, wife, daughter or sister? Would you be comfortable with the scope of the FBI investigation? Would you
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— the gang of five will be more cautious. Judge Kavanaugh is probably impervious to the will of the people, too bitter, too ideological, too zealous to be reached. But Chief Justice John Roberts and perhaps Neil Gorsuch may understand that their own legacy and the court’s legitimacy will be at risk if they try to defend the rich and corporations from a people demanding justice. Our task is clear. Don’t mourn, organize. With this appointment, the Senate has traduced its reputation and abandoned its responsibilities. Now it is WI
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was with the polluter 11 times. In 22 cases between corporations and consumers, he stood with the corporations 18 times. On seven cases involving police abuse or human rights, he ruled against the victims in all seven. In the Senate hearing, Kavanaugh vowed to have a partisan frame. Blaming Democrats for challenging his nomination, he pledged that “what goes around, comes around.” The right wing has consolidated a majority on the court. It is a gang of five that is increasingly out of step with a society that
grows more diverse, more inclusive, and is increasingly challenged by corporate corruption, big money politics, obscene inequality and catastrophic climate change. The gang of five is likely to stand in the way of fundamental reforms vital to this country. The only thing that can save Democracy is the democracy. Even the Supreme Court responds to election returns. If Trump Republicans remain in control of the Congress and the White House, the gang of five will be emboldened. If voters rebuke them at the polls — if they elect progressive majorities focused on the changes we need
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friend and, most recently, president of PUSH/EXCEL, the education arm of the Rainbow/PUSH Coalition. I could not have been more delighted than when the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation bestowed Rev. Jesse and Mrs. Jacqueline Jackson a lifetime achievement award, both because they deserve it and also because Mrs. Jackie doesn’t often get the recognition she should get as “the wind beneath his wings.” I’m biased, y’all, and that’s just that. Our icon, our leader, is celebrating another birthday, and that’s a great thing! He is fighting, as he always has, against injustice, but he is also fighting Parkinson’s. And he is not yielding space in either fight. If you appreciate Rev. Jackson as much as I do, let him know! You can go to the Rainbow website, www.rainbowpush.org to send a note, or you can hit him up on Facebook. Let’s rain this brother down with birthday blessings for his 77 years of service. WI
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buck up against the system and decide to do it our way. We don’t have to climb up the ladder of a broken party system, or wait for the blessing of the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee. Instead, we can step out when the time is right and the possibilities are there. Nearly 45 years after his historic run for president, Rev. Jesse Louis Jackson is engaged in multiple fights. He is fighting for social and economic justice, as he always has, ever since he defied library protocol and insisted on his right to have access to a taxpayer funded public library. He is fighting police brutality and the unnecessary murders of young Black men like Chicago’s own Laquan McDonald. He is fighting for young people to thrive in a nation that is biased against them. And he is in the personal fight of his life, fighting Parkinson’s disease as passionately as he fights injustice. Those of us who know Rev well are excited by his good days, and
concerned by the days that are not so good. We see the occasional slowed gait, shaking hands and slurred speech, but we also see the days when his rhetorical representation is as excellent as it ever was, and then we cheer. We know that this is an indefatigable leader, one who will be no more slowed by a physical impediment than he has been by structural racism. And so we cheer whenever we see him stand up, whether he is standing on his own might, or whether he is assisted. We cheer the long and fruitful life of a civil rights icon who has made the world better for so many people, and opened the door for hundreds of African-American politicians. I am writing this from a profoundly biased space. I met Rev. Jackson nearly 50 years ago, when I was an Essence Magazine intern supervised by Chicagoan Leniece Taylor, who was a friend of Rev. Jackson’s. I’ve been connected since then, as a delegate in 1984, a campaign surrogate in 1988, a family
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but was denied even a hearing by the Senate GOP majority for an entire year. If the GOP maintains control of the Senate, there will be no containing Trump, or them. There is no surrender in them. Don’t look for it. The xenophobes must be firmly defeated — even at the cost of Herculean efforts — or else they will prevail. Liberals must win by a knockout, otherwise the right will win any and all close decisions. Trump himself got 3 million fewer votes than did Hillary Clinton in 2016, yet he became president. They already have an apparatus in place to suppress voter turn-
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ness.’” In other words, people relate to relatable people! It’s extremely critical that messengers who understand the current educational climate and who understand the African-American community are carrying these messages of how to advocate for their child in school and what actions they can take to bring about change in their local jurisdictions. This is one reason why the UNCF’s boots-on-the-ground, K-12 advocacy group exists. In an effort to focus on increasing
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problem,” said Knight, 49, a youth development coordinator and reentry services provider through the HOPE Foundation Reentry Networks. Local law enforcement officials share some of the blame in the K2 epidemic due to their lack of empathy for drug addicts, he said. Knight, also a chef, expressed his hope that U.S. Park officials would install a fence around Shepherd Parkway, build a single entry point, and upgrade the playground and other amenities. The federal landmark hasn’t been given the same level of treatment as other parks around the city, he said.
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college readiness in the Black community, UNCF has partnered with local leaders and changemakers to address the importance of educational success in fresh, contemporary ways and to hold schools and educators accountable for providing high-quality education in underperforming districts. Parents, take a look at the UNCF parent checklist to understand what you can ask and do to help your children thrive in school. Community leaders, download “The Lift Every Voice and Lead Toolkit: A Community
Leader’s Advocacy Resource for K-12 Education” for effective ways you can motivate your church, community or nonprofit to change the conversation about K-12 education reform. In the blog post “Rethinking America’s K-12 Debate,” Darrell Bradford, executive vice president of 50CAN, sums it up perfectly: “When it comes to how to best educate children, we don’t know all of the answers, but we should commit to empowering new voices, fostering innovative ideas and asking lots of questions.” WI
tracts to be Opportunity Zones. The expo is is the place for people thinking about the future to be. The program is expected to cost the government $7.7 billion between 2018 and 2022, and $1.6 billion over 10 years. Concerned people need to get aboard this program, either alone or with a partner, now. The program gives a potentially large tax break to people who invest
capital gains — profit they earn from the sale of assets — in distressed areas. Only 14 percent of blacks own some stocks or mutual fund shares. They should build wealth through partnerships. Black business matters, and Black America needs more investment. Blacks should take this opportunity to attend this event to network and gain basic partnerships. WI
out, making it harder for Black folks, Latinos and the poor to get to the polls. If there’s a dirty trick that can be pulled, they will pull it. If there’s a technicality to dispute, they’ll dispute it. They are relentless and will never surrender. Aside from Trump’s egomaniacal hunger for winning, the Kavanaugh victory is important because of Kavanaugh’s everlasting loyalty to the right wing, especially to the Federalist Society which vetted the appointees list Trump released during the campaign. In his angry, venomous attack on the left during his second Judiciary Committee appearance, Kavanaugh displayed his personal contempt for liber-
als, even daring to ask a female senator about her drinking habits when she questioned him about his. From now until kingdom come, Brett Kavanaugh will be a devoted, born-again, right-wing hack, with the taint of sexual abuse and wild teenage drinking all around him, even as he dons yet another judicial robe. If the left is able to derail the Trump train in November, however, they may be able to forestall the completion of the impending Trump coup de ‘etat — the Nazification of America — at least until 2020 when The Donald’s own name will once again be on the ballot. If not? Well… WI
Earlier this year, a petition to temporarily close down Shepherd Parkway sparked controversy. “They’re just waiting for the next person to spaz out, so they can lock them up,” Knight said. “The police just want to do their hours and get off. That’s how I’m looking at part of the policing, when they’re in a red-hot district watching individuals do what they do. That doesn’t happen on Connecticut Avenue, Georgetown, or 14th Street.” For some members of the community, the answer to holding local businesses accountable don’t lie solely with the Metropolitan Police Department. Some people, including ANC 8C Chairperson Mary Cuthbert,
say that the DC Department of Consumer and Regulatory Affairs (DCRA), regardless of what the current anti-K2 law entails, should have the final say. For the veteran community representative, asking police officers to intervene stretches resources and infringes of business owners’ rights. “DCRA gave them the license so someone needs to get on top of them,” said Cuthbert, who represents the area that includes Shepherd Parkway. “They’re the ones who authorize people to run businesses. You start there. Just because they’re the police department doesn’t mean they should close down your business.” WI
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