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By Sarafina Wright WI Contributing Writer The National Domestic Violence Hotline would like the public to participate in a special campaign this October during Domestic Violence Awareness Month by committing to doing “one thing” to end relationship abuse. In partnership with advocacy organizations across the U.S., the hotline is calling on members of the media, advocates, partners, supporters, survivors, and others

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in droves. “As Black women, our voices aren’t always heard, and people don’t think of us as vulnerable humans, just those with super powers,” a protester and Generation Xer who identified herself as Sharon A. said as she marched along 7th Street near the National Mall in Northwest. “I’m a Black woman, and just like we protect every race of people, we need to protect Black women and raise issues specific to us,” said Sharon, a Largo, Maryland, resident. “A lot of single moms don’t get support; we’re losing our babies and live with subpar health care. Black women also experience violence from the

On the same day Ben Jealous received a formal endorsement from former President Barack Obama, the Maryland gubernatorial hopeful stood Monday, Oct. 1 alongside Latino leaders to launch a statewide effort to galvanize more than one million Democratic voters to support his bid. Gustavo Torres, president of the advocacy group CASA in Action, said the state has about 140,000 registered Latino voters, with the majority in Prince George’s and Montgomery counties. The announcement comes during Hispanic Heritage Month that began Sept. 15 and runs through Oct. 15. “We are knocking [on] doors,” Torres said outside CASE de Maryland’s Multicultural Center in Langley Park. “We are making calls. We are doing whatever we have to do to make sure we elect our next governor.” Some of the Latino leaders spoke in English and Spanish to outline their support for Jealous against Republican Gov. Larry Hogan. The Latino leaders railed against Hogan’s contention last year that it is “absurd” to not allow local enforcement to assist federal authorities — particularly the oft-criticized U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement — in detaining illegal immigrants. Jealous supports the Maryland Trust Act, which supporters say would increase trust between police

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Black Women Demand Justice and Accountability at March By Sam P.K. Collins WI Contributing Writer @SamPKCollins

5 A woman holds a sign while marching to Freedom Plaza during the 2nd annual March for Black Women in Washington, D.C on Saturday, Sept. 29. /Photo by Michael A. McCoy

With the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) set to expire, Black women flooded the streets of D.C. and New York City over the weekend to demand reauthorization of a law that funds services for sexual assault victims and establishes law enforcement responses to rape. Black female protesters on the front lines of Saturday’s event, touted as the March for Black Women, also called out politicians, Black men, White feminists and others who they say have placed issues concerning Black women on the back burner, even as Black women support their movements

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The sympo- who was sentenced to six consec- awareness among children in sium was sponsored by the utive life terms without parole public and private schools. She Dozens of laws Maryland lawmakers approved earlier this Family and Youth Services by a Maryland jury for his role in feels children need to be educatyear went intoattacks effect Monday, Oct. 1. One piece of legislation Center of the city of District the Beltway Sniper in ed about domestic violence. designed to decrease gun and domestic authorizes Heights and the National Hook- 2002. Mildred Muhammad is “We have toviolence stop being pas- a judge to enter an “extreme risk protective order” to seize Up of Black Women. the founder of After the Trauma, sive-aggressive with poor chil-guns from theirthat owners they find convincing evidence Marlow has written a book, an organization helpsif the dren clear aboutand domestic violence,” the person can harm others and themselves. A person who “Color Me Butterfly,” which is a survivorsthat of domestic violence Marlow said. to comply faces criminal prosecution and a fine, imprisonstory about four generations of and theirfails children. Marlow has worked to break ment, or for both. A firstSix offense result in a fine up to $1,000, domestic violence. The book is “I lived in fear six years. thewill cycle of abuse in her family, jail,time. or both. willthe result in a she fine of inspired by her own experiences, years in 90 feardays is ainlong It is A second and is offense confident policies or a year in jail. Delegate Valentino Smith (D-District and those of her grandmother, not an $2,000 easy thing to come out is pushing for will start that sponsored the legislation. her mother and her daughter. of,” she 23A) said. of Prince George’s County 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 and implore them to can not believe the words came domestic violence victim must change our laws,” Marlow said. from her. “Color Me Butterfly” be careful of how they go into “I will not stop until these poliwon the 2007 National “Best the victim's life, and understand cies are passed.” On Award. Wednesday, Oct. 3, Mayor Ward Books” thatBowser, she may be 8in “survival Tia Carol Jones can be reached Councilmember Trayon White and others, broke “I was just 16-years-old when mode”. at tiacaroljones@sbcglobal.net ground on ablackened 38,000 square to 'I'm going my eye first and myfoot facility designed “Before you get to bring theMarlow Early Childhood Academy Public Char- as a verbal lips bled,” said. to kill you,' it started WI ter School under one roof Elaine Davis-Nickens, presi-through the combined rehabilitation of anHook-Up abandoned church and the dent of the National a new ofconstruction Black Women,ofsaid there30,000 is no square foot modern consistency the way domestic addition. in Currently, the small classrooms are diviolence issues aretwo dealtbuildings, with by making it challengvided between ing to implement a robust educational program with ample recreational options. Delivery on the completed Early Childhood Academy PCS is expected Summer 2019.

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Prominent Black Women Back Reeder for D.C. Council By Sam P.K. Collins ​ WI Contributing Writer @SamPKCollins

As the race for a crucial D.C. Council seat enters its home stretch, Dionne Reeder, a third-generation Washingtonian and entrepreneur who branded herself as a collaborator and bridge builder, can now count a bevy of high-profile Black female political and business figures as her strongest supporters. Days after endorsing Reeder, D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser (D) joined Black female political candidates, business owners, organizers and academia for an intimate gathering Sunday afternoon at an upper Northwest enclave to raise campaigns funds on Reeder’s behalf and issue a call for on-the-ground action in the weeks leading up to the Nov. 6 general election. “When I work with members of the council, you have to have people who are collaborative. [Reeder] has the spirit, personality and know-how,” Bowser, said to the dozens of Black women in attendance as she explained key differences between Reeder, running as an independent, and AtLarge Council member Elissa Silverman (I), the incumbent with whom Bowser has clashed over the D.C. paid family leave bill. Bowser stood among a cadre of speakers singing Reeder’s praises, including Women’s March co-host Tamika Mallory, Prince George’s County Executive Candidate Angela Alsobrooks and Melanie Campbell, president and CEO of the National Coalition on Black Civic Participation.

“Members of the council shouldn’t use D.C. as an experimental battleground,” Bowser said. “More than that, we have to get behind a woman who represents a missing voice on the council. There are women on the council, but none like Dionne. She will have my vote. We need you to engage your network of women and men and encourage them to put up a pink yard sign.” A collective known as the Women of Substance & Service touted the event as the U.N.I.T.Y. Gathering, a private function and fundraiser for the Dionne for DC campaign. On Sunday, guests visiting the suburban Spring Valley home

Washington Hospital Center in Northwest. Alsobrooks said Reeder, recovering from knee surgery, came to her grandmother’s aid as she suffered from symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease in the dead of night. Upon her release, Reeder, on crutches, visited Alsobrooks’ grandmother on occasion and wrote letters to hospital officials about hospital staff mistreatment in her time of need. Reeder later continued the tribute to Black matriarchs, evoking the memory of her late mother, a figure on Kenyon Street in Northwest who often fed her neighbors fish dinners. She also reflected on her experi-

“When I work with members of the council, you have to have people who are collaborative. [Reeder] has the spirit, personality and know-how.” – Muriel Bowser of Marie Johns, former deputy administrator of the U.S. Small Business Administration, paid anywhere between $250 and $1,000 for admission and nibbled on mac ‘n’ cheese, salmon balls, chicken, pasta salad and other hors d’oeuvre to the tunes of DJ One Luv. They later listened as Alsobrooks, a lifelong Prince George’s County resident, told the story of Reeder’s service to her late grandmother nearly four years ago when they shared a room at

5 (L-R) Prince George’s County Executive hopeful Angela Alsobrooks, Black Women’s Roundtable President and CEO Melanie Campbell, DC At-Large Candidate Dionne Reeder, Activist Tamika Mallory and Chief Executive Officer of the Recreation Wish List Committee Cora Masters Barry are a few of the women who attended a fundraiser in Northwest supporting Reeder. /Photo by Shevry Lassiter

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“Each year as the U.S. observes National Domestic Violence Awareness Month, I cannot help but think how blessed and fortunate I was – it was an unmerited grace that was given to me and my family for reasons I’ll never know.” fervent belief that there simply was “no place like home.” But as I grew older, I realized that when thoughts of home arose for others, they were sometimes very different – more troubling, ominous, full of sorrow and evoking almost paralyzing images and sensations of fear, pain and potential death. I didn’t have a name for what I would catch glimpses of from time to time as I became taller along the path to manhood. Today I realize that in those homes, domestic violence and the diminishing, destructive and deadly behaviors and beliefs more commonly associated with it, had taken over their lives and claimed a prominent place in their homes. Each year as the U.S. observes National Domestic Violence Awareness Month, I cannot help but think how blessed and fortunate I was – it was an unmerited

grace that was given to me and my family for reasons I’ll never know. But life doesn’t have to continue along tragic paths of so-called love which in truth are nothing more than dead-end streets ripe and ready for the repetitive cycle of abuse that keeps us from becoming the person we were meant to be. I’ve always told my children to be careful that they never become so taken by the allure of material things or the delights of the flesh that they find themselves being drawn into that unfamiliar space and place where they think they’ll be content, even happier than they could’ve imagined, if they are able to love another man or woman more than they love themselves. Finally, I tell my children something which governs my own life: love has nothing to do with words spoken so easily to others. Love is a verb – an action word. Thus, the actions we with them, for them, with them in mind are not ways to stock up our ‘you owe me’ chests. They’re done without expecting anything in return. Love exudes such tremendous power that it encourages us to celebrate – celebrating the world around us and celebrating those who we profess to love so much so that things like makeovers, revisions, updates or changes become requirements for our love. Don’t settle for anything less. WI

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Chasm of Views Dominate Council Eviction Act Hearing

As Legislation Takes Shape, Tenants and Landlords Have Their Say By Sam P.K. Collins WI Contributing Writer @SamPKCollins It’s been nearly a year since officers from the U.S. Marshals Service caused heated debate by dumping sensitive financial documents on a Capitol Hill sidewalk while carrying out an eviction order against a tax services company. Local lawmakers contend that they’re still shaping legislation that would protect the property of ousted District tenants. Some tenant advocates, including Angela Kennedy, a law professor and onetime public defender, said she appreciated the attention and energy spent on eviction protocol, but couldn’t ignore the circumstances surrounding a prevalent issue amid gentrification and what D.C. council members described as an affordable housing crisis. “As long as I’ve been living here, this is what happens when people are all of a sudden interested. Kennedy said minutes before D.C. Council member Anita Bonds (D-At Large) commenced a hearing about the 2018 Eviction with Dignity Act, a law requiring landlords to keep tenants’ possessions in the vacant rental unit for up to 10 days after an eviction. Kennedy, a supervising attorney at the Howard University School of Law Fair Housing Clinic in Northwest, listened as her colleague and others testified about ousted tenants who have had furniture thrown out on the

curb, and the loss of birth certificates, family photos, computers, baby clothes and other prized possessions. She said a storage period of 30 days would allow tenants ample time to secure new housing and transportation for materials left in their old dwelling. “For people who’ve already suffered trauma, you’re not helping them get back on their feet,” said Kennedy, a lifelong D.C. resident and Howard University alumna. “People with children get first priority in rapid rehousing, but all the supplies you can’t replace without spending some money, someone might steal or ruin.” A recent analysis by the D.C. Fiscal Policy Institute showed that families making less than $33,000 benefit from 30 percent of the affordable housing in the District, most of which has been developed east of Rock Creek Park. Discrimination against housing voucher holders further complicates matters, as outlined in the Equal Rights Center’s 2017 lawsuit against a property manager accused of not accepting subsidies. Last year, the D.C. court system processed thousands of eviction cases, 40 percent of which had been resolved because the tenant paid the balance or vacated the property. However, more than one-third of the cases ended in landlords’ favor. For years, tenants and landlords often didn’t receive a firm date on their eviction until a few days prior, when the eviction schedule ap-

peared on the Landlord & Tenant Branch of D.C. Superior Courts. On eviction day, U.S. Marshals supervised as the landlord’s crewmembers quickly comb through the apartment and threw belongings out on the curb. In March, the Marshals Service announced policy changes, including evictions two weeks after the court issues a final judgment, and marshal supervision of nothing beyond changes to locks. Shortly after, local lawmakers drafted legislation parallel to USMC procedure to facilitate an eviction process mainly involving only tenants and landlords. The specifics of that arrangement had yet been settled because of tenant concerns about access property and that of landlords in the unit’s longer turnaround time. In July, the D.C. Council voted 11-2 in favor of the Eviction Reform Temporary Amendment Act of 2018, which requires landlords to give evicted tenants up to seven

days to remove their belongings. This bill differed from a version unanimously passed in the latter part of the previous month that gave tenants 30 days. Concerns about the cost burden on landlords compelled the shortening of the storage period. “There were federal mandates that influenced us to move quicker and ensure residents facing the most trying times had some consideration,” said Council member Trayon White (D-Ward 8), who co-introduced the bill with Bonds in May. White, also a member of the council’s Committee on Housing and Neighborhood Revitalization, said he and his colleagues explored the possibility of landlords storing tenants’ belongings in a public, government-owned storage unit, as has been done in other jurisdictions throughout the country. “The whole idea is to find something that works and that

colleagues can agree on for a compromise that works with other members,” White said. “It’s never sufficient because we’re helping people in dire need, but our goal is to have dignity and respect for people.” In her testimony, Rachel Rintelmann, supervising attorney in the Housing Law Unit of the Legal Aid Society of D.C., described public storage units as a protective measure for evicted tenants. Since the enactment of the temporary amendment, landlords have provided convoluted explanations of the law, Rintelmann told council members. “A longer offsite storage period provides more security,” she said. “What happens at the conclusion of seven days is no less damaging. Landlords can still remove belongings without marshal supervision. Landlords can sell the tenants belongings and compensate themselves.” WI

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DREF MOTOWN HOUSE PARTY AND REVUE EVENT TO BENEFIT AFRICAN AMERICAN WOMEN’S PROGRAMS The Delta Research and Educational Foundation holds fundraising event on October 12 to support its charitable work on behalf of African American women and their families 5 Maryland Democratic gubernatorial candidate Ben Jealous (at podium) stands with his running mate Susan Turnbull, Latino leaders and other supporters outside CASA de Maryland’s Multicultural Center in Langley Park during an Oct. 1 campaign rally. /Photo by Shevry Lassiter

LATINO from Page 1 and immigrant communities to prevent authorities from asking about immigration status, as well as help safely harbor those admitted in hospitals and going to school. As many of Monday’s speakers pointed out, some fearful of deportation refuse to speak with law enforcement to report crimes. “We are in the middle of a moral crisis,” said Delegate Maricé Morales of Montgomery County. “Civil liberties should be at the forefront [and] should protect our communities regardless of your immigration status.” Latino leaders also expressed concern with a part of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s 287G program, which allows sheriff’s deputies to receive training to inquire about the immigration status of those detained at correctional centers. According to the ICE website, Anne Arundel, Frederick and Harford counties are the only jurisdictions in Maryland involved in the program. Amelia Chassé, spokeswoman for the governor’s office, said local law enforcement can choose to work with federal authorities and that the majority of correctional facilities are controlled at the local level. “At the request of the Obama administration in 2015, Maryland has followed federal policies on immigration matters involving detainees and inmates in the correctional system,” Chassé said. “When an arrest is made, a notification is sent to [ICE], who alert the state if they have a detainer on the individual and 48 hours before the completion of local charges, the state notifies ICE that the person in custody is scheduled to be released.” With just weeks until the Nov. 6 general election, three independent polls show Hogan with a double-digit lead. The Jealous campaign, however, expressed optimism from part of the

polls. For instance, the second part of Goucher College poll released Sept. 19 showed Jealous with 48 percent of support from Democrats, versus 38 percent for Hogan. The first part of the Goucher poll highlighted those surveyed support policies Jealous has discussed throughout his campaign: a $15 per hour minimum wage and legalize recreational marijuana. Several Latino leaders focused on Jealous’s understanding and support of criminal justice reform, working with local government officials as an activist and help improve paid sick leave legislation Hogan vetoed earlier this year. State lawmakers overrode Hogan’s veto. “He’s going to make sure, unlike Larry Hogan, that we keep our sick days,” said Jamie Contreras, vice president of SEIU 32BJ. “When we passed the sick days [legislation] in Annapolis, guess what the current governor did? He vetoed it. We’re going to make sure this guy doesn’t continue doing those things to us.” The Mason poll showed the lead for Jealous among fellow Democrats grew from 57 percent compared to 32 percent for Hogan. The company with an office in Northwest conducted its review between Sept. 24-26. Jealous and Hogan held the only debate in the gubernatorial race Sept. 24 and after Jealous released new campaign television ads. On Monday, Jealous said Hogan’s immigration policies connect with President Donald Trump. “When I’m governor, we will make sure that everybody in Maryland is included in our education system and our economy, and is wellserved by public safety regardless of what their immigration status may be,” he said. “We will restore Maryland to its place as a great refuge for the great talent around the world and that is how we will build Maryland.” WI

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The Delta Research and Educational Foundation (DREF) and ProSounity Music Entertainment invite Washington, DC metropolitan area residents to experience the unmistakable sounds and soulful delivery of Kim Jordan’s “Motown House Party & Revue” event that benefits DREF’s work that improves the lives of African American women and their families. The musical tribute to Motown takes place on Friday, October 12, 2018, 7:00 p.m. at the Bethesda North Marriott Hotel and Conference Center, 5701 Marinelli Road, Bethesda, MD 20852. The Delta Research and Educational Foundation, established by Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. as a public charity more than five decades, has supported scholastic achievement, public service programs, social change initiatives and research focused on the empowerment of African American women. “Our goals remain the same today spurred on by an ever-increasing need to ensure social and economic equality now and for future generations,” said DREF CEO, Patricia Watkins Lattimore. Kim Jordan records, produces, promotes, leads ProSounity Music Entertainment and performs with her band “Uncommon.” She is a highly sought-after artist, composer, producer, musician, arranger, director, and vocal coach. The award-winner’s tribute to the Motown Sound performed under the umbrella of “Motown House Party & Revue” includes the memorable hits and sounds of the Supremes, the Temptations, Martha Reeves and the Vandellas, Stevie Wonder, the Jackson Five, and more. The performance will feature Ka’Ba Soul Singer of the DMV and vocalist Marci Butler Holt of Nashville, TN who is a former co-chairperson of the National Arts & Letters Commission of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. The benefit concert proceeds will enable DREF to increase its capacity to provide community empowerment grants, support learning opportunities for young African American women like the Stephanie Tubbs Jones Summer Internship Program offered in conjunction with the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation (CBCF). “It’s experiences such as this one that helps direct the future of African American women interested in pursuing careers in public policy through public service,” Lattimore added.

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PRINCE GEORGE'S COUNTY Local GOP Candidates See Promise in General Election

By William J. Ford WI Staff Writer @jabariwill

Prince George’s County has the highest number of Democrats in the state of Maryland and outnumber Republicans in the county 10 to 1, but a slew of Republican candidates are confident changes will come in the future. With more than 40,000 registered members of the GOP in Prince George’s, at least four Black candidates in the Nov. 6 general election are running to push for change. Three of the four are of Nigerian descent and briefly spoke about their platforms at a gathering Saturday, Sept. 29 at Cheverly

Town Park. “This is a Republican movement. It is time for us to take our position in this county,” said Felicia Folarin of Bowie, an insurance agent of Nigerian ancestry who’s running for one of two at-large seats on County Council against two Democrats, County Councilman Mel Franklin (D-District 9) of Upper Marlboro and Calvin Hawkins. “We need to change things right from the bottom, all the way up.” One point of optimism stems from three recent polls that show Republican Gov. Larry Hogan with a double-digit lead over Democratic nominee and former NAACP President Ben Jealous. The most recent poll from Ma-

son-Dixon released Friday, Sept. 28 shows more than 60 percent believe in Hogan’s job performance as governor. The poll also show Hogan leading among independents with 58 percent among the 625 statewide voters surveyed, compared to 26 percent for Jealous. “Voters should consider the best candidates who has the best strategies and ideas,” said Brandon Cooper, president of the Prince George’s Republican Party, who helped organize Saturday’s event. “It should be about the person and not the party.” Several GOP candidates running for state and federal offices briefly explained why the state and county need leadership changes from what they call “one-party rule” based on Democrats outnumbering Republicans 2 to 1 in Maryland. For instance, all members of the Prince George’s County Council are Democrats. That didn’t stop the county’s Republican Central Committee filing a complaint last month to the county’s Office of Ethics and Accountability that accuses an employee who works for County Councilman Obie Patterson (D-District 8) of Fort Washington of using his office to send emails to residents for a political event in support of Jealous. According to the complaint, Shirley Anglin, a citizen services specialist in Patterson’s office, distributed a flier Sept. 14 on behalf of

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“Team Patterson 26th District and Prince George’s County Central Committee District 26” to attend a reception for Jealous on Friday, Oct. 5 at Harborside Hotel in Oxon Hill. “He’s the right choice that will work for our Marylanders,” the email states. Patterson, who’s running for state senator against Republican Ike Pukon of Temple Hills, didn’t return messages this week for comment. “It is our understanding that this event has been cancelled and that this email was sent in error,” said Jealous campaign spokeswoman Jerusalem Demsas. A March 16 letter from Robin

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Janiya Brooks, a senior at Charles H. Flowers High School in Springdale, has been honored as a PGCPS Scholar of the Week. Janiya, who hopes to one day become a pediatrician, is a student in the Science and Technology program. She holds a 4.0 grade point average and serves as president of the National Honor Society, captain of the volleyball team, publicist for the Social Activism Club and a member of the Physics Club. Janiya’s course load includes Advanced Placement American Government,

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5 The PGCPS Nutrition Team recently celebrated “Maryland Homegrown School Lunch Week.” /Courtesy of PGCPS

World History, Biology and English Language. “Prince George’s County Public Schools taught me the value of hard work and dedication,” Janiya said. “Throughout my years in the school system, I have learned how to be a well-rounded student by participating in extracurricular activities and staying on top of my studies. I have grown tremendously as a student and as a person, and I have PGCPS to thank.” Janiya, who plans to major in

biology with a pre-med focus and attend medical school, has been accepted to Norfolk State and Cornell universities. She has interned at Veterans Affairs Medical Center and the Howard University College of Medicine where she studied pediatric HIV/ AIDS. Janiya has also participated in the A.S.C.E.N.D. Educational Enrichment Program sponsored by Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc., which motivates, engages and assists high school students in reaching

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their maximum potential. In her free time, Janiya volunteers at Watkins Nature Center, serves as a biological science aide at the National Arboretum and enjoys spending time with friends and family, playing volleyball and reading non-fiction literature.

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Metro Chief Gets Raise, Contract Extension By William J. Ford WI Staff Writer @jabariwill Metro board of directors approved a two-year contract extension for agency General Manager Paul Wiedefeld, which would allow the leader of the second-largest transit agency in the nation to receive a nearly 10 percent increase for a base salary of $435,000. According to an employment amendment, severance benefits will increase from 12 to 24 months “for termination without cause.” Although Wiedefeld still had one more year under his current fouryear term until November 2019, board chairman and D.C. Councilman Jack Evans said this allows leadership to remain intact and maintain “stability of Metro.” “I want to make sure that he stays and I want to be sure his senior staff who work for Metro … [stays] as

well,” said Evans, who joined six other colleagues on Thursday, Sept. 27 to approve the contract extension. “We have a very good general manager and staff who are being pursued by other transit organizations. I would not want to see them leave.” Michael Goldman, who represents Montgomery County, Maryland, on the board, supports Wiedefeld’s work, but said offering a contract extension while having workers put in long hours and riders endure extensive construction projects shows a lack of empathy. “The optics of this are bad,” said Goldman, the lone board member to vote against the extension. “We should be an effort of shared sacrifice, but the efforts we’re taking today don’t demonstrate any shared sacrifice.” Wiedefeld, who joined Metro in November 2015 after leading the Baltimore Transit Administration and Baltimore-Washington Interna-

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tional Marshall Airport, instituted major projects in the name of safety and improve service on the more than 40-year-old system. He incorporated the yearlong SafeTrack program that scaled back late-night service to bring the agency’s first preventive maintenance program. He also eliminated the older rail cars and implemented the more modern 7000-series models. Wiedefeld help lead the effort this year for D.C., Maryland and Virginia officials to approve $500 million of annual dedicated funding for Metro, which the agency never received. However, ridership has decreased with fewer trains available that local transit advocates say hurts low-income riders. According to audio from WMAL News radio, Wiedefeld said after Thursday’s meeting with reporters that working for Metro is “the best job I have ever had.”

5 The Metro board of directors voted Sept. 27 to provide a two-year contract extension for General Manager Paul Wiedefeld. /File photo by William J. Ford

“I have not come here to build my resume,” said Wiedefeld, who hasn’t received a raise since he joined the agency. “I took this job very well aware of the some of the issues. Just very fortunate to have people around me moving the same way.”

Also under Wiedfeld’s leadership, the agency has chosen to eliminate vacant positions and use private contractors to conduct track and maintenance work.

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Discover PGCPS: Explore an Array of Specialty Programs From aviation technology to visual arts and language immersion to gifted education, parents can explore a range of academic programs in Prince George’s County Public Schools (PGCPS) at the 2018 Specialty Program Showcases this October. Specialty program offerings are available at many schools. The programs are designed to meet learners’ diverse needs throughout the system and provide parents with programs of choice.

The annual showcases allow parents to evaluate options for their child. “Specialty programs offer our students innovative and creative approaches to learning. Our programs are known for being high-quality and proactive to trends in education and the ever-evolving workforce,” said Interim CEO Dr. Monica Goldson. “Our goal is to prepare our students to compete in college and careers in a global economy.” The High School Showcase will be held on October 9 at Suitland High School, followed by the PreK-8 Showcase on October 10 at Thomas G. Pullen Creative and Performing Arts School. Both events will run from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Families can speak with program directors, teachers and students; watch student demonstrations; get informational bro-

chures; and learn more about the application timeline and registration process. “We truly offer an incredible range of learning opportunities and unique subjects,” said Dr. Kara Libby, Chief Academic Officer, who noted that specialty programs represent an enhancement of choice for the community and are supported by local, national and international partners. Specialty program offerings have kept pace with growing enrollment, notably with the addition of several new high school academies and the expansion of language immersion and arts integration. Parent Delores Millhouse, whose child attends Phyllis E. Williams Spanish Immersion School, appreciates the opportunity to raise a bilingual child. “Access to bilingual education has supported my vision of raising

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At the showcases you can... • Talk with program directors, teachers and students • Watch student demonstrations • Take away informational brochures and flyers • Learn how and when to apply or register For more information, email pgcps.teachandlearn@pgcps.org.

Discover some of the great academic programs PGCPS has to offer! HIGH SCHOOL PROGRAMS Academy of Health Sciences at PGCC Teacher Academy at PGCC Aerospace Engineering & Aviation Technology P-TECH 3D Scholars Dual Enrollment International Baccalaureate International High School Public Charter Schools Science & Technology Program Visual & Performing Arts Immersion Programs Health & Biosciences Homeland Security & Military Science Cybersecurity Information Technology (CISCO) Law & Forensics Project Lead the Way (PLTW) Culinary Cosmetology Electrical Automotive PreK-8 PROGRAMS Talented & Gifted International Baccalaureate Public Charter Schools Creative & Performing Arts Immersion Programs Montessori Early Childhood Gateway to Technology and much more!

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a bilingual, global leader whose dream is to help people around the world without language as a barrier,” she said. “The amazing teachers and administrators are passionate about helping my child realize his dream and their commitment and dedication is transforming my child, our family, this school district and soon the world.” Elementary and middle school specialty programs include the Department of Creative and Performing Arts (CPA), Montessori, International Baccalaureate (IB), Language Immersion, Talented and Gifted and charter schools. Prince George’s County offers nine Language Immersion schools, five CPA academies, three Montessori schools, 10 IB schools and 12 public charter schools. High school programs are designed for students who plan to pursue higher education as well as those who will immediately enter the workforce. Dual enrollment allows students to obtain college credit in high school. Students may also enroll in the school system’s notable Science and Technology and Visual and Performing Arts academies. The showcase will spotlight Career and Technical Education (CTE)

academies, the Teacher Academy at Prince George’s Community College, and new programs such as 3D Scholars, where students can earn a college degree for under $10,000, and P-TECH, which prepares students for careers in hospitality management and information technology. Every high school offers at least one CTE program of study and all students are eligible to participate by registering through their school counselor. Partners include local colleges and universities, the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, Discovery Education, Marriott, the French Embassy, Maryland State Arts Council, Arena Stage, American Film Institute and the Prince George’s Arts and Humanities Council. Students can apply to specialty programs through the PGCPS lottery process. Applications are available to any student who resides in Prince George’s County. Specialty Programs have specific geographic boundaries; all school assignments through lottery are based on the student’s home address. Some high school programs have separate application processes with admission eligibility determined by academic performance and test scores.

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• Applications for high school programs will now be processed online • Spanish and Chinese Immersion expanded to fourth grade • Youth Apprenticeship Program launch

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• Applications for high school specialty programs will open October 11. • The Specialty Programs Lottery application will be available in January.

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BUSINESS D.C.’s Universal Preschool Program Continues to Boost Maternal Labor Force By Stacy M. Brown WI Senior Writer @StacyBrownMedia In 2009, the District began offering two years of universal, fullday preschool to 3- and 4-yearolds. A new report from the Center for American Progress that examined the effects the program has had on boosting maternal labor force participation found that the city’s maternal labor force participation rate has increased by about 12 percentage points. The report also showed that 10 percent of the increase could be attributed to preschool expansion — which represents a larger boost to maternal labor force participation than the gains realized in countries with robust early education programs. “District of Columbia mothers with young children now participate in the labor force at about the same rate as District mothers whose children are in elementary school,” the report said. Maternal labor force participation increased among both low-income families and high-income families. However, the greatest gains were made among unmarried mothers, mothers without a high school degree, mothers living in poverty and black mothers, the report noted. Also, women with young children also saw large increases in employment, with boosts to fulltime work for married women and part-time work for unmarried women. “Many have documented the benefits of early childhood education on school readiness and healthy child development, but this report shows that expanding access to these programs can also improve maternal labor force participation, narrow gender wealth disparities, and promote

economic growth,” Rasheed Malik, a senior policy analyst at the Center for American Progress, wrote in response to the report. The report comes on the heels of new polling that found nearly eight in 10 voters support increasing funding for quality, affordable child care or other early childhood education programs. Expansion to universal preschool began in September 2009, and the District’s Office of the State Superintendent of Education was required to expand preschool each year to accommodate a minimum of 15 percent of the unserved children until preschool programs were available to all children of preschool age whose parents chose to participate. In just a few years, the city increased the share of 4-yearolds enrolled in public preschool from about 50 percent to near universal availability and participation, according to the report. Among 3-year-olds, the city doubled public preschool enrollment from 33 percent to 66 percent. By 2016, approximately 77 percent of all 3- and 4-year-olds in the District were enrolled in preschool. Crucially, the city funds programs using the same funding formula as grades K-12, so that providers all operate five days per week for a minimum of 6.5 hours per day and 180 instructional days per year, Malik said. “This means that parents are still responsible for covering for aftercare and summer child care, though most schools offer these services for a fee,” he said. In 2017, the District spent $222 million on public preschool, or about $17,000 per child enrolled. By comparison, the state of Georgia spent about $4,000 per child enrolled in its universal

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5 Universal preschool in the District has helped boost the maternal labor force. /Photo by CAP

preschool program, according to the report. This is largely because the District pays preschool teachers the same as elementary school teachers while some Georgia programs are only half-day. The report concluded that the two years of free, high-quality preschool that the District offers have resulted in the city boasting the highest maternal labor force participation rate in the nation. The District’s universal preschool program has been good for significant numbers of women and their families, but it has also made the city an even more attractive place to live for those

who can afford its high cost of living, the authors said. And because of various factors that drive demographic change and gentrification, increases in the District’s maternal labor supply have not all gone to those most in need of more income. Instead, gains have gone to families at both ends of the income spectrum, with those mothers in families at or below the poverty level and those mothers in families earning more than 500 percent of the poverty level experiencing the biggest maternal labor force participation rate increases. “In the absence of a national

policy solution, many cities are investing more in early learning programs as a way to prepare children for school and to ease the child care burden on working families,” Malik said. “The District of Columbia’s ambitious universal preschool program certainly provides strong evidence that two years of free, high-quality child care allows many more women to participate in the labor force.” To view the full report, go to https://www.americanprogress. org/issues/early-childhood/reports/2018/09/26/458208/effects-universal-preschool-washington-d-c. WI

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Authentic Noodles Served at Ejji Ramen

Asian Cultures Merge for Tasty Meals By Brenda C. Siler WI Contributing Writer The words “ramen noodles” may conjure up images of a freeze-dried dietary staple for spendthrift college students, but a visit to Ejji Ramen will quickly quash thoughts of those cellophane packages of Asian-inspired noodles. Oscar Lee and his uncle, Chef Ten Vong, blended Malaysian flavors and other Asian spices to create the unique tastes at the Bethesda, Maryland, eatery, which takes its name from Ejji, the Japanese word for “edge.” The menu takes into consideration dietary preferences, with dishes for those who prefer gluten-free or vegetarian meals. Patrons also can find many traditional pork-based Asian dishes.

Jason Hardy, general manager of Ejji Ramen in Westfield Montgomery Mall, said the secret to the unique tastes for their signature ramen dishes is in the broths, all of which are made inhouse. For instance, the pork broth is made from pork bones that have smoked for 36 hours. The vegetarian broth is made from miso, a Japanese soybean base, and corn stalks after the kernels have been stripped for use in the various dishes. There’s also a broth made from a combination of seafoods. “A broth is personal,” Hardy said as he explained the foundation for the ramen served at the restaurant. “In Japan, every house has their own style of broth.” Noodles at Ejji, which are all handmade, include the traditional curly noodle, a rice noodle for

those who desire a gluten-free option, and a vegetable noodle made from spiraling squash, carrots and jicama. I tried the Laksa Surfy Ramen, a seafood dish seasoned with Thai basil. The vegetarian Miso Corny Ramen was made with vegetable noodles to which I added crunchy enoki black mushrooms. The Edamame appetizer, which is smoked and grilled with hickory and lemongrass, had just enough spice. “Traditionally, people just boil edamame, then put salt on it and it’s very bland,” Hardy said. “We take it a few steps further by adding togarashi, a seven-ingredient blend of Japanese spices.” Patrons can build a combo that consists of one broth, one type of noodle and two toppings. All the dishes are ample in size

and can easily feed two people. One of the organic soft drinks is the right accompaniment with the meal. The Ejji Ramen management team of Lee, Vong and Hardy have been gearing up for the Montgomery Mall opening for almost a year. This new location is a scaled-down version of the original Baltimore restaurant

which is still in business. Over several weeks of staff training, management had a few areas they wanted to emphasize to team members. “Our staff is prepared for the influx of the Montgomery Mall guests,” Hardy said. “We want to instill respect for the ingredients and attention to detail.” WI

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Nielsen Examines Digital Habits and their Impact on Black Consumers By Sarafina Wright WI Contributing Writer

African-American consumers are enjoying a remarkable period of influence, cultural expression and entrepreneurship that is manifesting digitally and trending mainstream, according to global researcher Nielsen. With the highest smartphone ownership and usage of any demographic group and an unyielding desire for self-expression and image control, African Americans are leveraging digital platforms and technology to move from consumers to creators of platforms, products, content and financial ecosystems. “African Americans are leveraging innovations in technology and social platforms to level the playing field and get ahead in a marketplace unencumbered by corporate barriers to entry,” said Cheryl Grace, Nielsen senior vice president of U.S. strategic community alliances and consumer engagement. “African-American influence has long resonated cross-culturally, and now

it’s being delivered directly from creator to consumer. Give talented, creative people unobstructed access to the world stage and, inevitably, they will shine.” According to “From Consumers to Creators: The Digital Lives of Black Consumers,” the eighth annual report in Nielsen’s Diverse Intelligence Series on African American consumers, Black influence on the economy and pop culture has been intensified by participation in the digital universe and adoption of social media and technology platforms. From video streaming and podcasting to gaming and shopping for food online, African Americans are leaning into digital know-how and open-source innovation — with unprecedented impact on brands, elections and what the country watches, buys and listens to. Black consumers are boldly galvanizing in the digisphere to critique, connect, collaborate and create. Nielsen said that African Americans, representing 14 percent of the

U.S. population, or 47.4 million people, are using unfettered access to technology as a means to broaden their reach and express themselves on their own terms. Streaming is a primary source of entertainment for African Americans. They stream videos more frequently on all devices than the rest of the population, especially on phones. Black consumers’ music streaming habits played a key role in R&B/hip-hop unseating rock as the No. 1 music genre in the U.S. in 2017. African-American shopping habits also are shifting in the digital age. Their buying power is at $1.3 trillion currently and based on gains in population, income and education, it’s estimated to rise to $1.54 trillion by 2022. More than half (54 percent) of all African Americans have lived their entire life in the digital age. The tech-savvy Generation X, millennial and Generation Z consumers represent a coveted market

BUSINESS segment whose interconnectivity is central to their everyday lives, Nielsen said. One digital creator highlighted in the report is actor, activist, and digital gaming co-creator Jesse Williams. “As a company, visibility knows that our strengths are also the market’s weaknesses: Black ownership of Black creativity,” Williams said. “Technology is an opportunity to make decisions that no longer divorce people from their power. We set out to empower our culture — to lead and learn without fear.”

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• 90 percent of African Americans live in a household that owns a smartphone. • African Americans make up 19 million (28 percent) of Twitter’s 67 million users. • African Americans 18 and older are increasingly tuning into podcasts, with 70 percent growth in engagement from 2014 to 2017. “The breadth of Black America’s digital footprint has grown exponentially with the rise of smartphone technology and increased access to new mediums for content

African-American consumers are enjoying a remarkable period of influence, cultural expression and entrepreneurship that is manifesting digitally and trending mainstream, according to global researcher Nielsen. exchange,” said Kimberly Bryant, founder of Black Girls Code and a Nielsen External Advisory Council member. “The access to technology among Black consumers is a lightning rod for innovation that’s opening doors of opportunity to creativity, entrepreneurship and financial independence.” WI

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Will ‘Liar,’ Final Utterance in ‘Fire’s’ Four-word Epithet, Define No. 45? By D. Kevin McNeir WI Editor @dkevinmcneir Bob Woodward, the celebrated journalist, author and associate editor of The Washington Post, shared keen insight gleaned from decades in the field on the Trump presidency, commenting on potential dangers he believes the U.S. now faces due to the president’s unprecedented and often unorthodox approach in determining domestic and foreign policies, during a riveting conversation with fellow reporter and moderator Michael Schmidt Sept. 27 at Lisner Auditorium in Northwest. The venue, located on the campus of George Washington University, continues to serve as a frequent choice for program Sponsor Politics and Prose – an independent bookstore that stands among the District’s favorite for the area’s literary community. And despite objections issued by both the White House and upper-level administrative officials, past and present, all of whom refute several of the book’s assertions as fabrications or exaggerations, Woodward remains adamant as to the accuracy of his reporting. In a statement obtained by CNN prior to the book’s release on Sept. 11, Woodward described Trump as an “emotionally overwrought, mercurial and unpredictable leader. He writes in his book, “Fire: Trump in the White House,” that the staff’s efforts to circumvent the president could be best summarized as “a nervous breakdown of the executive power of the most powerful country in the world.” Woodward, best known for his Pulitzer Prize-winning news reporting co-written with Carl Bernstein on Richard Nixon and the Watergate scandal of the 70s – and

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winner of a second Pulitzer for his lead reporter coverage of the 9/11 terrorist attacks, pulls few punches in this timely analysis of Donald Trump and his presidency. Further and by his own admission, the author treads onto foreign soil, going well beyond the detailed, objective methodology he’s routinely employed in his previously-published works that focus on American politics. “No one has wanted to stand up to Trump – no one. But my wife and my longtime assistant, both of whom contributed significantly to the book to make it a real family affair, convinced me that I had to include my personal conclusions and concerns. It was a wise decision,” said Woodward whose well-documented book illuminates a White House significantly more dysfunctional than the American public could have imagined. “He’s involved in so many things in the U.S. and abroad, some clearly connected to personal interests or family-owned businesses, that it’s not uncommon for several within his inner circle to both steal or hide highly-sensitive letters, reports or memos which they fear might prompt him to respond irrationally.” “Consider, for example, his unexplainable fascination with trade tariffs and how they actually effect our economy and our position in the world. Ninety-nine percent of America’s economists unequivocally say it’s dangerous to tamper with already-established and agreed-upon trade tariffs, particularly without indisputable cause. Even Trump’s chief economist agrees. In addition, it can lead to our national security facing increased jeopardy. It has nothing to do with partisanship. Nonetheless, Trump insists on issuing threats that he may impose even higher tariffs if other countries

refuse to yield to his demands.” “This is why I had no other choice but to include my own conclusions in the book. What we’re witnessing as a result of our president’s endless rhetoric is an intentional war on truth,” said Woodward adding a succinctly-stated post script, murmured by more than a few White House personnel and out of the range of the president’s hearing: ‘If you [Mr. President] would shut the f*&k up, you’d learn something.’” Woodward snickered when asked if we would see Trump testify as the Russian investigation continues. “I’m sure his lawyers will do whatever’s necessary to maintain their efforts to keep that from ever happening,” he said. “For Trump, that would result in the worst scenario possible since we know he’s not one known to worry about telling the truth.” Facts Matter, Not Memory Woodward’s insistence on gathering copious notes, facts, figures, interviews and other forms of supporting data remains one of the hallmarks maintained throughout his career – a practice that has proved invaluable given the impressive number of presidents he’s covered. “I look for and ask about specific dates, times, places – I’m suspicious when someone replies with some vague statement like ‘I believe it occurred one day in May,’” he said. “More often, stories which I knew to be true were those most often denied.” “It doesn’t matter what’s said. In the end, what matters is what’s actually done. So, in writing this book, I worked hard to keep the focus on what Donald Trump has done – not what he’s said. My fear, as it relates to the president, is that because he has such a closed mind, that we have no idea how he might respond or the actions he might take in the

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event of a sudden, unexpected crisis.” “I believe people talk to me because they know and trust me. This isn’t the kind of profession suited for those who prefer today’s emphasis on computer-based reporting, repetitiveness or speed mode journalism. And while social media has given us tremendous benefits, if you want to get the whole story – if you want the truth – you must be willing to walk the streets, knock on office doors, go back to see people over and over again – even be willing to get hold of their home address and knock on their front door.”

With time running out, Woodward and Schmidt answered a few questions from the audience including one from a local 10th grade student who wanted to know how to become a journalist with the skills and reputation commensurate to the two seated on stage. Schmidt recalled how he eagerly accepted an entry level position at The New York Times – one that he said had to be among the lowest of all jobs possible. However, he says he had achieved his goal: “I got in the door.” Woodward, continuing in the upbeat tenor maintained throughout the evening, advised the inquisitive student to seek any summer internship that would expose him to the industry being careful to avoid at all costs any connection with The New York Times. His reply instantly elicited a roar of laughter from the packed auditorium’s audience. Schmidt then read the final paragraph from Woodward’s book, most notably the last phrase – a sentence of just four words, that the author describes as Trump’s “tragic flaw.” Woodward writes the following: Trump had one overriding problem that [John] Dowd [Trump’s formal personal attorney who resigned as the president began facing increased scrutiny due to the escalation of the Mueller investigation] knew but could not bring himself to say to the president: “You’re a f#*+#ing liar.” WI

FBI to Probe Trump SCOTUS Pick Amid Allegations By Stacy M. Brown WI Senior Writer @StacyBrownMedia The FBI hasn’t received any new instruction from the White House about how to proceed with its weeklong investigation of sexual misconduct allegations against Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh, NBC News reported Sunday, citing a senior U.S. official and another source familiar with the matter. On Saturday, President Donald Trump tweeted that he wanted the FBI to interview whoever agents deemed appropriate and officials have claimed that hasn’t changed the limits imposed by the White House counsel’s office on the investigation — including a specific witness list that does not include Julie Swetnick, who has accused Kavanaugh of sexual misconduct in high school.

Also not on the list are former college classmates who have contradicted Kavanaugh’s account of his alcohol consumption, instead describing him as a frequent, heavy drinker, NBC News reported. The FBI is also not authorized to interview high school classmates who could shed light on what some people have called untruths in Kavanaugh’s Senate Judiciary Committee testimony about alleged sexual references in his high school yearbook, NBC reported. After a contentious hearing last week that saw Kavanaugh’s primary accuser, Dr. Christine Blasey Ford, testify against the nominee, several Democratic senators, led by California’s Kamala Harris and New Jersey’s Cory Booker, walked out of the proceedings. “This is a moral moment,”

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legations of Dr. Ford and Deborah Ramirez, who accused Kavanaugh of misconduct while in college, the bureau had not been permitted to investigate the claims of Swetnick, who has accused Kavanaugh of engaging in sexual misconduct at parties while he was a student at Georgetown Preparatory School in the 1980s, those people familiar with the investigation told NBC News. A member of Ford’s legal team told NBC News on Sunday that neither Ford nor her lawyers have been contacted by the FBI since Trump ordered a supplemental FBI background investigation Friday. A White House official had confirmed earlier Saturday that Swetnick’s claims would not be pursued as part of the reopened background investigation into Kavanaugh. The Wall Street Journal had also reported that Swetnick’s allegations would not be investigated, though Trump described that as incorrect in a tweet late Saturday, saying the FBI had “free rein” in the investigation. “They’re going to do whatever they have to do,” he said. “Whatever it is they do, they’ll be doing — things that we never even thought of. And hopefully at the conclusion everything will be fine.” The New York Times reported Saturday night, after Trump’s tweet, that the White House has authorized the FBI to interview four witnesses: Judge; Leland Keyser, a high school friend of Ford’s whom she said attended the party but was not told of the assault; P.J. Smyth, another party guest; and Ramirez, the Yale accuser. Ford said in Senate testimony Thursday that she was “100 percent” certain that Kavanaugh sexually assaulted her when they were both in high school. Ramirez alleged that he exposed himself to her when there were students at Yale. Kavanaugh has emphatically denied all allegations by Ford, Ramirez and Swetnick. WI

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Buhari Win Excites Presidency The Nigerian presidency has described the outcome of the All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential primaries — held Friday across the states with President Muhammadu Buhari (left) as the sole aspirant — as a major boost to his success at next year’s general election. Some of the results declared by governors or top party members in APC controlled states showed that Buhari scored high number of votes even though he was in the U.S. attending the 73rd United Nation General Assembly, The Premium Times reported Sept. 30. In his home state of Katsina, the state chapter announced that he scored 802,819 votes during the exercise in the state. The presidency, in a statement by spokesperson, Garba Shehu, said in a more direct way, the huge turnout of millions of registered party members at all voting centers proved that the president had an incomparable ability to reach out to people and mobilize votes. “It is significant that President Buhari has won a major victory, fair and square through direct nationwide primary, a system that

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DCPSC Kicks off Winter Ready DC to Help DC Residents Prepare for Winter The Public Service Commission of the District of Columbia (Commission) kicks off its third annual Winter Ready DC campaign from October to March. Winter Ready DC encourages District residents to prepare their homes and businesses for winter to avoid high utility bills. The campaign begins with a Winter Ready DC Training for church, community and nonprofit leaders on October 4th at 9:30 a.m., at the DCPSC, located at 1325 G Street N.W. Leaders can speak directly to representatives from Pepco, Washington Gas, Verizon DC and DC Water about customer assistance programs. Attendees will also participate in home demonstrations to learn inexpensive ways to save energy and money. NBC4 Chief Meteorologist, Doug Kammerer will make a special appearance to provide the DC Winter Weather Outlook. The training will be moderated by WHUR 96.3FM, Public Affairs Director Renee Nash. The Commission also will give away 100 Winter Ready DC toolkits on Saturday October 20th at 10:00 a.m. at Annie’s Hardware, located at 3405 8th Street N.E. The first 100 residents from DC will receive a toolkit to help them weatherize their home. “When citizens need assistance, many times they will look to their ANC representative, church or civic association to get their questions answered and learn what resources and programs are available to them,” said Commission Chairman Betty Ann Kane. “Through

Winter Ready DC, the Commission provides resources and tools to these community leaders so that they are better able to provide assistance and guidance to their community members.” Commissioner Willie L. Phillips emphasized that “Winter Ready DC is designed to partner and share information with community groups. We want to ensure that District consumersespecially seniors, low-income and individuals with disabilities - have direct access to resources.” “By partnering with community leaders, the Commission aims to connect the community with resources and tools to ensure DC residents are prepared for all seasons, stated Commissioner Richard A. Beverly. “We are able to broaden our reach and impact to the community by equipping leaders with the information they need to share within their community.” This year, Winter Ready DC is an official Weather-Ready Nation Ambassador™ under the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s (NOAA). This partnership is designed to improve the nation’s readiness, responsiveness, and overall resilience against extreme weather, water and climate events. Throughout the winter season, the DCPSC staff will attend community events throughout the District promoting winter preparedness and on the Commission website and social media platforms. To register for the Winter Ready DC 2018 event and for more resources, please visit https://dcpsc.org/WinterReadyDC2018

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HEALTH DOMESTIC from Page 1 to make a collective difference in the ongoing effort to thwart and end domestic violence for good. “Every day for the past 22 years, our advocates at the hotline have answered calls from people seeking support, information, and resources,” said Katie Ray-Jones, the hotline’s chief executive officer. “We hope that one day our services will no longer be needed, but until that day comes we look for solutions and we offer hope to anyone affected by abuse. It’s important that we continue to be there for victims and survivors and to work as a collective to end domestic violence once and for all.” According to the National Intimate Partner and Sexual Violence

Survey, about one in four women and one in seven men have experienced severe physical violence by an intimate partner at some point in their lifetime. The hotline’s recently released 2017 Impact Report shows 323,356 calls, chats, and texts were answered by its advocates, but 98,159 went unanswered due to a lack of resources. They also found that a 74 percent increase in number of contacts indicating that firearms played a role in their abuse, 11 percent increase in contacts from persons who reported their abusive situation involved children and a seven percent increase in contacts related to suicide (attempts or threats of suicide used as coercion by abuser).

Anyone can become a part of the #1Thing campaign by sharing what they’re doing or what they plan to do to end the epidemic of domestic violence. To join, participants are asked to tape a message 30 to 60 seconds in length on their smartphone an-

swering the question, “What is the one thing you are doing, or plan to do, to end domestic violence?” Participants their video on social media using the hashtags #1Thing and #NDVH. “Many people care and understand that domestic violence is a

serious public health problem, but they don’t take action,” Ray-Jones said. “They want to do something but believe their actions can’t make a difference. Just imagine if each of us committed to doing one thing — this collective action could create real social transformation.” WI

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lin resistance). There are several types of diabetes. The most common are pre-diabetes, type 1, type 2 and gestational diabetes. Of the different types of diabetes, type 2 is the most common accounting for an estimated 90 percent of all diabetes cases. According to the Center for Disease Control (CDC) National Diabetes Statistic Report, in 2015 (the most recent statistics) 30.3 million Americans (9.4 percent of the population) had a diagnosis of diabetes. Even more alarming is the prevalence of pre-diabetes which was found to be present in 84.1 million Americans over the age of 18 in 2015. Statistics by race/ethnicity show African Americans ranked amongst the highest ethnic group with diabetes with a prevalence of 12.7 percent. Type 1 diabetes is an autoimmune disease where the immune system attacks and destroys the cells of pancreas that produce insulin. As a result the body does not make insulin (insulin deficiency). Type 1 diabetes is usually diagnosed in infants and children. Type 2 diabetes results from insulin resistance (impaired insulin function) followed by insulin deficiency. Historically Type 2 diabetes was almost non-existent

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changes in judgment or decision-making. For example, they may use poor judgment when dealing with money and give large amounts to telemarketers. They may even pay less attention to grooming or keeping themselves clean. 9) Withdrawal from work or social activities – A person may start to remove themselves from hobbies, social activities, work projects or sports. They may have trouble keeping up with a favorite sports team or remembering how to complete a favorite hobby. They also may avoid being social because of the changes they have experienced. 10) Changes in mood and personality – It’s not unusual for one to become confused, suspicious, depressed, fearful or anxious. They may become easily upset at home, work, with friends or in places where they are out of their comfort zones. Get checked as early detection matters. With early detection, you can explore treatments that may provide some relief of symptoms and help you maintain a level of independence longer, as well as increase your chances of participating in clinical drug trials that help advance research. WI

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Link Between Race, ZIP Codes and Health Examined By Sarafina Wright WI Contributing Writer There are clear links between race, ethnicity, geography and drivers of health outcomes in the U.S., a special report by U.S. News & World and the Aetna Foundation found. Released Tuesday, Sept. 25, the groups analyzed social determinants of health across nearly 3,000 U.S. counties that were part of the initial Healthiest Communities rankings. The report identifies factors that influence overall well-being such as economy, housing and access to health care, and highlights diverse areas outperforming the norm. In one of the largest assessments of social determinants of health to date, they found that communities with a greater share of White residents generally score better on health markers, than communities with a bigger share of Black residents. Also, larger Hispanic and Native American populations are

linked to even worse outcomes than other minorities. “In-depth analysis and data-driven journalism powers the Healthiest Communities platform, allowing us to examine the relationship between public health initiatives and community health as a whole,” said Brian Kelly, editor and chief content officer of U.S. News. “Our reporting highlights communities that are making important strides to advance health for economically and socially diverse populations, while also empowering community leaders to seek positive change in counties facing disparities.” The key findings of the study include: some of the strongest predictors of community performance in the assessment are also areas in which communities with large Black populations generally struggle. These factors include homicide rates, low birth weight and, in particular, access to healthy and affordable food. “Your ZIP code can influ-

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ence your health more than your genetic code. However, even within the varying health outcomes that we see across different geographies, we also see inequality across racial and ethnic groups,” said Dr. Garth Graham, president of the Aetna

Foundation and vice president of Community Health for Aetna, Inc. “In order to improve health equity in our country, we need to truly understand where these problems exist so that we can help support local solutions that address these unique needs.

The new report from U.S. News not only uses data and research to help identify issues in different locations, but also features communities that are striving to improve health for diverse populations.” WI

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The Facts About Breast Cancer Submitted by AmeriHealth Caritas District of Columbia October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. People across the country are showing support for women dealing with the disease. You can wear pink this month to show your support, but the best thing you can do is learn what breast cancer means to you. Even if you don’t have breast cancer, knowing the risks is important. Raise your own awareness this month by learning the facts and getting screened.

WHAT IS BREAST CANCER?

Breast cancer is a disease that affects about one in eight women. It happens when cells in the breast become irregular. Regular cells form the normal parts of the breast, but irregular cells may form into lumps (tumors). These tumors can spread, causing cancer to form in other parts of the body. Not all lumps that form in the breast are cancerous. But it is important to have all changes in your breasts checked out by your primary care provider (PCP). Your PCP may refer you to a specialist to get additional screenings.

SYMPTOMS AND RISK FACTORS

How do you know if you have breast cancer? Only a health care provider can tell you that for certain, but there are signs to watch, such as: • A new lump in the breast or underarm • Unusual discharge from the nipple, such as blood • A change in the shape or size of the breast • Swelling, warmth, or discoloration of the breast • Pain in the breast that does not go away Breast cancer can affect anyone, but some people may be at higher risk. Women with a family history of breast cancer have a greater risk of developing the disease. The chance of developing breast cancer goes up if a woman is overweight or obese, drinks alcohol, or is not physically active. Risk also increases with age.

SCREENING AND SELF-EXAMS

Catching breast cancer early is the best way to manage and beat the disease. All women ages 50 – 74 should have a breast cancer screening, called a mammogram, one time every two years. If you have a family history of breast cancer or other risk factors, ask your PCP when you should start your screenings. In addition to mammograms, women of every age can check them-

www.amerihealthcaritasdc.com selves for breast cancer. You should perform a self-check at home at least one time each month, about three to five days after your period starts. Here’s how to do it in three steps: 1. Lie down with your right arm behind your head. Use your left hand to press firmly on your right breast. Start near your armpit and move your hand toward the center of your chest until you have checked the entire breast. Make note of any lumps you feel. Repeat this action for your left breast with the right hand. 2. Sit or stand up. Feel under your arms near the breasts for any lumps. Gently squeeze each nipple to check for abnormal discharge. 3. In front of a mirror, put your arms at your sides. Look at your breasts for changes in color, skin texture, dimples, or the nipple turning inward. Raise your arms above your head and look again for the same things. Doing these steps each month will make it easier to spot any changes. For more information on how to perform a self-check, visit www.medlineplus. gov and search “breast self-exam”. Talk to your PCP if you see any changes in your breasts or have questions.

Men and Breast Cancer Although it is possible for men to get breast cancer, it is rare. But just because you may not have the disease does not mean you can’t do anything to help. If a woman in your life is battling breast cancer, you can support her in the following ways: • Reassure her that you love her and will support her • Listen to her • Help schedule appointments with providers • Join her for doctor visits and take notes, if possible • Be there whenever she needs you

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It can be scary to learn that you have breast cancer, but treatment options are available. The earlier the disease is caught, the better the chance of recovery. More and more women win the battle with breast cancer every year. When you see a sea of pink ribbons, remember that you are not alone. Millions of women are with you. AmeriHealth Caritas District of

Columbia is on your side as well. If you are a member, we can help you schedule a screening, make an appointment with a provider, and even get you a ride to your appointment. Call Member Services at 1-800-408-7511 if you have questions or need support. Sources: National Cancer Institute, MedlinePlus.gov, WomensHealth.gov All images are used under license for illustrative purposes only. Any individual depicted is a model

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EDUCATION THEARC Annual Gala Raises $800,000 Proceeds to Benefit Families East of the River WI Staff Report The After Dark @THEARC Gala celebrated Building Bridges Across the River’s 13 years of improving the quality of life for children and adults who reside east of the Anacostia River. The gala on Saturday, Sept. 29, held at the Town Hall Educa-

tion Arts Recreational Campus (THEARC), provided attendees with a first-hand look at the new innovative building and raised over $800,000 for the facility. THEARC features a 365seat community theater, black box theater, urban farm, regulation-size gymnasium, libraries, computer labs, classrooms,

5 Pictured left to right are Rahsaan Bernard, Building Bridges Across the River president and William A. Von Hoene, Jr., Exelon senior executive vice president and gala co-chair. /Courtesy photo

dance studious, music and visual arts studios, an art gallery and a public playground. The facility also has 14 permanent nonprofit resident partners: Building Bridges Across the River (BBAR), the AppleTree Institute for Education Innovation, Artreach, the Bishop John T. Walker School for Boys, the Boys and Girls Club FBR Branch, the Children’s National Health System, Covenant House Washington, the David Lynch Foundation, DC Central Kitchen, Levine Music, The Phillips Collection, The Washington Ballet, The Washington School for Girls and Trinity Washington University. “The gala was a tremendous

success,” said Rashaan Bernard, Building Bridges Across the River president. “The money that was raised will help us continue to open the doors of hope for thousands of local children and adults in our community. The commitment from our 14 nonprofit partners also ensures that our neighbors in Wards 7 and 8 are able to receive the best-inclass resources.” Over the past 13 years the gala has provided community members, political leaders, corporate supporters and neighboring non-profit organizations an opportunity to witness the talent of local aspiring artists, dancers and musicians. This year’s event included per-

formances from The Washington Ballet, the Levine School of Music, and THEARC’s state-ofthe-art Frederick Douglass animatron presentation – an exact replica of Douglass’ study in his Anacostia home featuring over two hours of his most famous speeches. “Exelon is proud to support THEARC and I am proud to be on the board of directors,” said William A. Von Hoene, Jr., Exelon senior executive vice president. “We are committed to be a good neighbor and giving back to the communities we serve; it is a pleasure to be a part of the extraordinary work [being done] for families in Wards 7 and 8.” WI

5 Students from The Washington Ballet perform at the After Dark @THEARC Gala on Saturday. /Courtesy photo

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STEM Club Opens Doors at Brookland Manor, Noyes

MidCity, Boolean Girl Partner for After-School Classes Washington Informer Staff Report The Alice and Eugene Ford Foundation and Boolean Girl in a newly-formed partnership launched two after-school clubs on Sept. 27 that provide instruction in computer science and engineering for students, grades 3 – 8 at two venues: Brookland Manor and Noyes Elementary in Ward 5 with classes designed to accommodate up to 25 students. During the first part of the curriculum, the Boolean Girl clubs at Brookland Manor and Noyes Elementary will introduce students to fundamental concepts in computer science with Scratch – an introductory programming language developed by the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Scratch uses graphical blocks that allow students to build interactive stories, animated videos, puzzles and games. Classroom instruction will continue with students learning a more advanced language, Python, that’s used in applications like Instagram and Amazon. Youth will also have the opportunity to take part in projects in electronics, physical computing and more. “This is exactly the type of com-

munity enrichment programing that Eugene Ford, Sr. sponsored his entire career,” said MidCity’s Director of Community Relations, Dr. Robert K. Johns. “We are thrilled to partner with Boolean Girl and proud to be supporting STEM education in Ward 5 for our residents and the families served by Noyes elementary,” Johns said. “Boolean Girl was created to address the declining number of women and girls in science, technology and engineering jobs and we’re proud to be bringing that effort to Ward 5,” said Ingrid Sanden, co-founder of Boolean Girl. “This partnership with MidCity and the Alice and Eugene Ford Foundation will help bring the promise of STEM to boys and girls in DC who deserve an opportunity to learn and work with technology,” Sanden added. Both clubs serve as part of a pilot program that will run through the 2018-2019 school year. The programs are made possible through a donation of $17,250 from the Ford Foundation which supports the club’s operations and helps provide equipment. For more information or to register for either club, visit the Brookland Manor Community Center, 2511 14th Street, NE. WI

5 Youth from Ward 5 will participate in a pilot program at two venues, Brookland Manor and Noyes Elementary, that will provide instruction in computer science and engineering. /Photo courtesy INSPR Media

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EDITORIAL GOP’s Second-Class Citizen Mentality: ‘He Said’ Trumps ‘She Said’ As Judge Brett Kavanaugh delivered his recent performance more befitting an actor’s soliloquy in a Shakespearean drama than a sworn testimony before the U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee, we wondered why no one has ever suggested that he simply take a polygraph test. That would remove any doubts as to whether his indignant denials are based on truth or his inability to remember. Surprisingly, it was Kavanaugh, not Dr. Christine Blasey Ford, who exhibited the kind of emotional display more often attributed, due to long-held, gender-linked stereotypes, to women not men. Meanwhile, Blasey Ford moved through her testimony without breaking down into tears, methodically describing what she experienced and how it made and still makes her feel. After taking the oath to tell the truth she delivered her testimony like a model witness. So, why do the Republican members of America’s predominantly-white-male U.S. Senate find it impossible to fathom that Blasey Ford might actually be telling the truth? Was Kavanaugh’s testimony so compelling and so thoroughly convincing? Or have their hoods been removed so that what we’re witnessing are either an outright refusal or the inability to doubt the word of one of their own over that of a woman? Kavanaugh says nothing happened, ever! On the other hand, Blasey Ford says something happened. Does that mean we’re facing a stalemate? It didn’t seem that way as one Republican senator after another shed his robe of neutrality to jump to Kavanaugh’s defense. So, the president has finally agreed to a more thorough investigation, presumably in order to get to the truth. But even this fourth quarter move leaves us void of any solace. The message we heard as the committee ended its proceedings should have made every U.S. citizen ashamed. What was confirmed, if not in actual words then clearly in actions, is that America still has a hierarchy of citizenship with certain limits placed on rights and privileges dependent upon where one exists on the ladder. Women may finally be free to have their say. But once done, it seems like they’re expected to go back to their corner and quietly fade back into the woodwork. Who knew that the Godfather of Soul was actually a prophet singing this message: “This IS a man’s world.” WI

Mrs. Trump’s Visit to Africa

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TO THE EDITOR New Arena Should Just be the Start

Did Cosby Get Raw Deal?

I was really excited to read about the new sports arena in Congress Heights. I had no idea such a development was coming to Ward 8 and I am happy it is, although I understand some frustrations that the money, time and energy that went into could have went to more pressing things. Like housing, the food desert we’re in, violence, but this is a start and it could be something good. As long as the residents in Congress Heights and the surrounding areas benefit through meaningful jobs this could be a really good thing.

To me it just seems like there was a witch hunt against Bill Cosby. Why is he the only one going to jail? It makes me wonder, who did he piss off? Because, man, do they have it out for him. It’s very hard for me to believe that Mr. Cosby has done such things, but I recognize that I don’t even know my own family, let alone a stranger, to say what they are or aren’t capable of. I would love for Bill to confess and say why he did it. What is the root of the actions of drugging and having your way with women. Before he dies, I hope he will speak his piece. That’s all.

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vowed to end corruption and to begin investing in their most precious commodity – their youth. Substantial investment and trade relationships have been built outside of the U.S. with other nations including China which continues to invest billions of dollars into Africa’s infrastructure. Just this week, global hotel chain Marriott International announced its “extensive expansion” plan for seven new hotels in Africa and to grow to over 200 hotels with more

than 37,000 rooms by 2022. The company is currently present in 20 African countries. Africans across the diaspora, including African Americans in the U.S. in search of their roots, heed the invitation to “Come Home;” they’re discovering affordable, safe and new travel options offered by airlines that include Ethiopian Airways and Kenya Airlines. Mrs. Trump’s visit couldn’t be timelier although some Africans

are still trying to understand the reason for her visit. She is welcome, they say but not her husband. But as Ghanaian journalist Elizabeth Ohene wrote in the Daily Graphic Online: “I wish I had had input in drawing up the program for this visit. I would have put Mrs. Trump in touch with my dressmaker to make her a kente jacket to rival her famous “I Really Don’t Care, Do U?” jacket. WI

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OPINIONS/EDITORIALS Guest Columnist

By Julianne Malveaux

President Laughingstock

Our 45th president rushed back from his United Nations meeting in New York to watch the hearing of his Supreme Court nominee, Brett Kavanaugh, and Dr. Christine Blasey Ford, who has accused Kavanaugh of sexual assault. Reportedly, he was impressed by Dr. Ford, but excited

by Kavanaugh’s belligerently offensive session with the senators. From my perspective, Kavanaugh was disgraceful. He attacked Democratic senators, at one point asking Minnesota Sen. Amy Klobuchar if she had a drinking problem(!). His angry, entitled temperament was inconsistent with Supreme Court service. But by the time this is published, he is likely to have been voted onto the court. While the Supreme Court de-

liberations have dominated the news, it is essential to consider the way that 45 appeared on the world stage. First, he was inexplicably and rudely late to the recent United Nations General Assembly, signaling his own contempt for the organization and its members. Indeed, according to New Yorker reporter Robin Wright, the U.N. had to scramble to find another speaker to fill in 45’s assigned time. Then, just minutes after 45 began talking,

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the assembled group started laughing at him. Undoubtedly, they were amused about his assertions of having done more than any other administration in U.S. history. 45 was speaking to more than 130 heads of state and dozens of other delegations. They laughed because 45 is truly funny. As he ran for president, 45 constantly scolded that our country was the “laughingstock” of the world. Then he stood in front

of other world leaders and proved them correct. Our nation is not a laughingstock, but President Trump surely is. He is out of touch with the rest of the world, out of order in his dealings with others, and out of control with his myopic “America First” philosophy. We may still be the most powerful nation in the world, but we are holding onto that perch only

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By Bill Fletcher Jr.

The Significance of ‘Sorry to Bother You’

I was excited about the prospect of seeing Boots Riley’s “Sorry to Bother You” from the moment that I saw the advertisements. Yet I was not prepared for the totality of the film because the ads emphasized only one piece: the White voice. Without giving away the plot, the “White voice” refers to how workers in a mythical telemarking firm are supposed to speak — over the phone —

with potential clients. In order to win the favor of White clients, they are to speak with a “White voice.” Every African American — and for that matter, every person of color in the USA — is familiar with the basic notion of a “White voice.” We are hit with that on a regular basis whereby our language, accents, etc., are viewed as somehow outside of the mainstream and, in many cases, perceived as threatening. Riley took this to another level as a way of critiquing U.S. society. He does it in an outstanding manner.

The film, however, is much more than about the White voice. It is about class struggle, racial justice struggle, gender justice struggle — in fact, it is about the very notion of collective struggle. And the setting is a near-future USA with a telemarketing firm whose workers look just like the working class of today. These workers struggle to band together to build a labor union and fight for their rights but also to challenge a mega-company that has dangerous plans afoot. “Sorry to Bother You” mixes satire, near-future science fiction, an appreciation of collec-

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tive struggle, and a dire warning of the manner in which contemporary global capitalism is grinding us all down and destroying our humanity. It is the destruction of our humanity that Riley handles in such a superb manner. When the film ended, I remained seated as I processed what I had just seen. But I also wanted to overhear other viewers and get a sense of their comments. Many were as excited and moved as me. But there were a few people that exited the theater who were clearly baffled by the film. I suspect that they were not expecting

a film that was anything but linear. It did not just focus on race, it did not just focus on class, it did not focus only on gender. It was truly multidimensional and was at the same time pushing the audience out of their comfort zones so that they were not just viewing a film, they were forced to view the USA, only through very different glasses. If you have not seen the film, you must put the time aside to do it. My concern with films as great as this one is that they will disappear before they have fully gained traction. WI

By Morgan A. Owens

Know Your Worth, Right Now Three words that we often should follow, but don’t. I didn’t know my worth or even know I was worthy for many years. How many of us feel or have felt that way? We settle for the status quo, we keep our head down to not ruffle feathers. We would rather be loved any kind of way than none at all. What kind of life is that? What kind of worth is that? I struggled for many years over knowing who I was and what I stood for. There is no reason why, other than I let others define what I should look like, how I should feel about myself and accepted how they wanted

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me to be loved. I found confidence by helping others. In turn, I found my self-worth. I write in my book, “Finding My Sparkle,” “I spent the early part of my life not truly loving myself. I was a victim of bullying, self-doubt, depression and self-hate. Often, I was put down by others that looked like me. I developed a complex about myself – to the point I didn’t want to live anymore, I wanted to be skinny, blonde hair and blue-eyed like my classmates – then I would be ‘pretty.’ I struggled with my self-confidence throughout middle school, high school and

college. My body changed but I still wasn’t happy. It wasn’t until I made a conscience decision to love my body and myself no matter what. I was tired of being unhappy. I found that confidence by helping others. In turn, I found my self-worth. It didn’t happen overnight and it’s still not fully complete, but I know what I do and don’t deserve at this point in my life.” When I learned to start saying no, my life began to flourish. I spent over a decade being in relationships that took a toll on my self-esteem. Toxic relationships that suppressed my growth not only as a woman,

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but in my career and business. In order to please whomever I was dating I often canceled my own self-care plans, such as working out or spending time with my friends and family. My mother told me I was “too available” and I was. I was willing to compromise my feelings and priorities for another person. When you do that it allows others to walk over you. I use the word, “allows” because ultimately you are giving them permission to. I had to learn it was perfectly OK to say “no,” and if someone didn’t respect that no — then that was their problem and

not mine. When I learned to start saying no, my life began to flourish. You may lose some friends or relationships but that is just God’s way of making room for those who truly need to be in your life. I had to learn this and many of you reading probably are already going through this, or you will — and that’s OK. You have to be with okay with letting go, loving people from a far and continuing to grow in a positive light. Harboring negative energy only takes away time where you should be investing in your

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OPINIONS/EDITORIALS Guest Columnists

By Rev. Jesse L. Jackson Sr.

Trump Trade Deal Gets a Few Things Right while Falling Short

Donald Trump on Monday announced a new NAFTA draft treaty, renamed for showtime as the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement. Canada, ignoring Trump’s insults and gibes, threats and posturing, joined Mexico in making a deal. The new pact contains some much-needed reforms — and falls glaringly short in critical areas. Auto workers and truckers get some relief. Big oil and Big Pharma get paid off. The prices

of prescription drugs will go up in Canada and Mexico. For Trump, the agreement is about politics. He set the arbitrary deadline for signatures so that he might have a revised draft agreement to trumpet during the run-up to the November elections. For working people, particularly manufacturing workers and farmers, the show is less important than the substance. And the substance is a very mixed bag. Trump is to be applauded for forcing the renegotiation, despite the hand-wringing of the corporate trade advocates in both parties. In many ways, he had little

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choice. Working people had paid a huge price under the original NAFTA and demanded change. Labor unions built a large coalition against NAFTA and future agreements like it, including the Trans Pacific Partnership. Sen. Elizabeth Warren led the assault on the outrageous private legal system that NAFTA and other agreements set up for corporations, giving them the right to sue the U.S. before private tribunals with corporate lawyers acting as judges. Sen. Sherrod Brown and Rep. Rosa DeLauro built the coalition that made it

clear that the TPP would never gain approval from the Congress. By the time of the 2016 election, every major candidate — Hillary Clinton, Bernie Sanders and Donald Trump — announced their opposition to the TPP and criticized NAFTA. Trump was savvy enough to make trade and NAFTA a centerpiece of his economic argument in the campaign. Trump’s deal makes some significant reforms that should be applauded. It reins in the outrageous Investor State Dispute Settlement, curbing the ability of corporations to use private

tribunals to collect millions and attack environmental and health policies. It raises safety standards on trucks coming from Mexico, a significant concern for citizens across the country. It increases the North American (read Mexico, Canada and U.S.) domestic content for tariff free automobiles and auto parts from 62.5 percent to 75 percent, which should help retain some jobs from being shipped to low wage producers across the seas. It contains a truly innovative provision requiring that 30 per-

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By Marc H. Morial

Vote — Our Rights Are Too Hard-Won to Take for Granted

“Our first project was to become familiar with the voter registration process and all the impediments that kept down the number of Negro voters. These impediments were quite formidable and sometimes unpredictable. The stated registration process required passing a literacy test and a citizenship test, computing one’s age in years, months

and days, and providing ‘correct’ identification. Such identification could change at the whim of a deputy registrar and might include a driver’s license, a social security card, a utility or water bill, and/or a rent lease.” — Sybil Morial, “Witness to Change: From Jim Crow to Political Empowerment” As a young woman in the early 1960s in New Orleans, my mother, Sybil Morial, was rejected for membership in the League of Women Voters because of her race. In response, she co-founded

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the interracial Louisiana League of Good Government, was elected its first president, and set about registering voters — even though, across the South, people were being killed for trying to register Black voters. She recalled a woman named Clara who was in her late 70s or early 80s, who’d grown up in rural southwestern Louisiana. “I have wanted to be able to vote as long as I can remember,” she told my mother. “My mama used to tell us stories about slavery days and about the lynchings of our

people. I thought that was so awful and wished I could vote so maybe I could help stop the way our people were treated.” Despite her diligent work preparing for the literacy and citizenship tests, Clara was rejected. She vowed to study harder. She failed again. The third time, my mother waited outside the door of the registrar’s office. Clara emerged in tears. “That mean man was so ugly to me. He told me I wasn’t smart enough to vote.” My mother began to doubt whether Clara would ever be able to vote. But

the fourth time, Clara passed. “I made it, Mrs. Morial. I can vote! Praise the Lord!” Praise the Lord, indeed. Since the Voting Rights Act of 1965, Black voting rates — particularly in presidential years — rose steadily. In 2008, the Black voting rate matched the White rate for the first time and in 2012 exceeded it. Not coincidentally, in 2013 the Supreme Court gutted the Voting Rights Act and the Black voter turnout in 2016

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By Askia Muhammad

Boys Will Be Boys — and Sometimes Men

Like most everyone else in the world around me in high school, I was pretty much smitten with the image of the playboy lifestyle. The kind of life which guys like Brett Kavanaugh lived. I saw it as an escape from the thug drama that was my real life. I reckon that John C. Fremont Sr. High School in Los Angeles was once the very rowdiest school in the United States. We invented the “Hully Gully”

dance. Our athletic teams were legendary, and if we didn’t win in the fourth quarter, our team boosters would see to it that we won the fifth quarter. An incident in which 22 students from a visiting school were hospitalized following a football fifth quarter incident led to all our athletic teams being suspended from championship eligibility for a year. We laughed and we joked, but we didn’t play. As rowdy as we may have been, it seems that at Fremont we were taught that there are consequences for bad behavior, a

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lesson the goody two-shoes kind of boys at fancy prep schools like Georgetown Prep, where Supreme Court nominee Kavanaugh attended, seem to have never absorbed. That’s the ingredient that makes White Male Privilege really, really special: the anticipation that there are to be no negative consequences for previous bad behavior. Neither at Fremont, or later at the notorious Que House of the Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, did I observe the behavior that Kavanaugh and his privileged pals

and their girlfriends engaged in routinely: drunken underage bacchanals, gang-rape “trains,” daily country club visits or “beach week” rituals. Maybe some of my old pals were debauched and I didn’t know it, but none of them are nominated to the Supreme Court either. As far as I know, they are all as “clean as the board of health.” Everything I know about my high school classmate Richard Stebbins is exemplary. He was a gold medalist on the 4x100 relay team at the 1964 Olympics in

Tokyo. He recently retired after a career as a teacher in the Prince George’s County Public Schools. Another high school buddy was a journalism professor at Howard University. We came “up the rough side of the mountain,” so to speak. We turned out OK. I did some zany things with my college roommate David Hammons. Nothing which would disqualify him or me from a lifetime appointment on The Court. He once painted a monster-sized footprint onto

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LIFESTYLE Annual Mayor’s Awards Honor D.C. Arts Scene By Brenda C. Siler WI Contributing Writer The 33rd annual Mayor’s Arts Awards (MAA) which recognizes D.C.’s diverse cultural arts, had something for everyone last week at the Lincoln Theatre, with performances from go-go to stepping to jazz mixing with presentations of numerous individual and group awards. Mayor Muriel Bowser kicked off the Sept. 25 event by giving the first award to go-go luminaries Rare Essence. More than 20 current and former members of the group came onstage to thunderous applause to accept the MAA for Lifetime Achievement. “I hope you guys know what you do for us,” said Rare Essence member James “Jas.Funk” Thomas. “When we go out and we just want to party, you’re always there.” The awards program is produced under the auspices of the DC Commission on Arts and Humanities. Fifteen commissioners, representing all eight city wards, review and offer recommendations that drive and prioritize the work of the commission.

“It’s a lot of work and it takes a big team to put on this awards program,” said Commissioner José Alberto Uclés from Ward 5 and chairman of the MAA. Actor and native Washingtonian Lamman Rucker, who served as the master of ceremonies, kept the audience hyped by throwing out names of local talent in front of and behind the scenes in arts and entertainment. An alumnus of the Duke Ellington School of the Arts, Rucker was excited to put the spotlight on the city that supported his educational and professional pursuit of cultural arts. “It is always nice when your hometown asks you back to shed light on what an incredible town this is,” he said. “This is where a big part of who I am as an artist has been shaped.” Another local favorite that received enthusiastic acknowledgement was Step Afrika Founder and Executive Director C. Brian Williams. He thanked the commission for many years of support and told the audience to expect big things in 2019 as Step Afrika celebrates its 25th anniversary.

2018 MAYOR’S ARTS HONOR AWARDS Mayor’s Arts Award for Distinguished Honor Allyn Johnson, director of jazz studies University of the District of Columbia Mayor’s Arts Award for Visionary Leadership C. Brian Williams, founder and executive director, Step Afrika Mayor’s Arts Award for Lifetime Achievement Rare Essence Go-go band 2018 MAYOR’S ARTS AWARDS Excellence in Creative Industries DC Jazz Festival

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5 Local celebrities celebrate the arts in DC. /Courtesy photos

More funding for arts programs in the District was a consistent thread from several Commissioners at the annual gala. Appreciation for advancements that have been made was followed with a desire to continue building support for the arts in the District. “With more funding, we can provide more spaces and access for the arts,” said Commissioner Josef Palermo from Ward 1, who espoused his passion for performance art. “I think we are well on our way as the mayor has approved a budget increase for the arts.” Frank Smith, executive director of the African American Civil War Museum, which received the Mayor’s Arts Award for Excellence in the Humanities, lauded the commission for its part in the District’s economic turnaround. “The DC Commission on the Arts and Humanities has played a big role in the redevelopment of our city,” Smith said. “Of course, we represent a major museum that is at a subway stop, bringing lots of tourism to this area.”

Continuing to offer arts programs to young people, is a top interest for Commissioner MaryAnn Miller, who has represented Ward 3 for six years on the commission. She was excited to give Allyn Johnson, director of jazz studies at the University of the

Excellence in Humanities African American Civil War Museum Larry Neal Writers’ Award – Youth Madeleine Freedberg Larry Neal Writers’ Award – Adult Elizabeth Acevedo Excellence in Arts Education Young Playwrights’ Theater Excellence in Visual Arts Cory L. Stowers Excellence in Performing Arts Chloe and Maud Arnold

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District of Columbia, the MAA for Distinguished Honor. “The commission supports art education programs,” Miller said. “It’s a good place for me to promote what I feel so strongly about — young people with talent and giving them the opportunity to excel.” The evening also celebrated the 50th anniversary of the DC Commission on the Arts and Humanities. Interim Commission Executive Director Angie Gates touted how the commission has supported cultural programs that have touched all corners of the city. “To celebrate 50 years and to look at how we have grown speaks volumes,” said Gates, who also is director the DC Office of Cable Television, Film, Music and Entertainment. “D.C. is such a vibrant and diverse community. We have something special in each ward and I am just happy to be a part of it.” WI

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D.C. Council Approves Initiative 77 Repeal

Becomes Fifth Overturned Voter-Approved Ballot Measure By Sam P.K. Collins WI Contributing Writer @SamPKCollins Much to the chagrin of many District voters, restaurant workers and grassroots activists, the D.C. Council have voted to repeal Initiative 77, just shy of four months after voters approved the law requiring the gradual increase of the tipped worker minimum wage to $15. On Tuesday, Oct. 2 D.C. Councilmember David Grosso (I-At large) and repeal bill sponsors D.C. Council Chairman Phil Mendelson (D), Councilmember Anita Bonds (D-At large), Councilmember Jack Evans (D-Ward 2), Councilmember Brandon Todd (D-Ward 4), Councilmember Kenyan McDuffie (D-Ward 5), Councilmember Vincent Gray (D-Ward 7) and Councilmember Trayon White (D-Ward 8) affirmed their support for Initiative 77’s repeal. The seven lawmakers introduced the Tipped Wage Workers Fairness Amendment Act in early July, days before the start of summer recess, citing fears among constituents in the restaurant industry, employers and employees about the possibility of food price increases, job cuts and closing of businesses. In addition to repealing Initiative

METRO from Page 13 It’s one of many decisions which has created a public rift with Metro’s biggest union, Amalgamated Transit Union Local 689. The union threatened to strike in July and has since called for the board to fire Wiedefeld. “You sit here and spit in the face of those very employees that do this work every day by agreeing to give a general manager a 10 percent increase,” said ATU Local 689 President Jackie Jeter. “He has made some kind of sense to this group of people that he’s supposed to contract all the jobs, get rid of the middle class in this region…with total disregard for the workforce.” Malcolm Augustine, an alternate board member from Prince George’s County who cannot vote on board matters, called the decision “unconscionable.” In addition, board members and agency officials complained when an arbitration board ruled last month in favor of ATU Local 689 workers will receive wage increases, but only average of 1.6 percent over a four-year fiscal period until July 2020. One

77, the bill also requires the mayor to create a website about employees’ rights, establishes a phone line to report tipped wage law violations and connects tipped workers, owners, operators and managers with sexual harassment and wage law training. Upon their return to the Wilson Building in September, councilmembers hosted a hearing about the Initiative 77 repeal that included testimony from employees, business owners and advocates on both sides of the issue. On Tuesday, a fiscal impact statement submitted to the council by D.C. Chief Financial Officer Jeffrey S. DeWitt said Initiative 77, estimated to cost $750,000 this fiscal year, would not be sustainable. The report also said the DC Department of Employment Services already carries out some provisions outlined in the ballot measure. Despite concerns about what has been described among Initiative 77 opponents as unclear language on the June 19 ballot, D.C. Councilmembers Elissa Silverman (I-At large), Robert White (D-At large), Brianne Nadeau (D-Ward 1), Mary Cheh (D-Ward 3) and Charles Allen (D-Ward 6) voted against the repeal. In a statement during Tuesday’s hearing, White said, after hearing comments on both sides of the issue,

he had decided to defer to the judgment of the voters. Initiative 77, supported by the national “One Fair Wage” campaign, becomes the fifth voter-approved ballot measure to be overturned by the D.C. Council since Home Rule. The repeal bill now goes to D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser (D), a vocal critic of Initiative 77, who’s expected to sign the legislation. Some activists warn that the outcome may further perpetuate low voter turnout. WI

of the three members on panel who represented Metro said to pay for the additional wages would have to come from the three jurisdictions. “The board thinks it’s appropriate

to give a 10 percent raise while complaining about the money [arbitration board] passed … and that has to come from the jurisdictions? It’s just hypocritical,” Augustine said. WI

Much to the chagrin of many District voters, restaurant workers and grassroots activists, the D.C. Council have voted to repeal Initiative 77, just shy of four months after voters approved the law requiring the gradual increase of the tipped worker minimum wage to $15.

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Walter Mosley Explores Power of the Narrative in ‘John Woman’

Solitary Man Seeks Way to Transform Self, Take Control of Fate D. Kevin McNeir WI Editor @dkevinmcneir

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New York Times best-selling author Walter Mosley and his longtime friend and one-time publisher, W. Paul Coates, founder of the historic, Baltimore-based Black Classics Press, removed themselves from today’s time-consuming, easily-addictive distractions, committed to doing that which may one day become about as rare as corner pay phones, couples who dance cheekto-cheek or two-parent-married households – they talked. In an intimate setting at Sankofa Video Books & Cafe in Northwest on Wednesday, Oct. 3, the two scholars chatted for well over an hour, allowing a standing-room-only audience to listen in, while they shared thoughts, posed questions and fed off of one another’s responses, prompted, at least in part, because of Mosley’s thought-provoking new novel, “John Woman.”

MOSLEY: MASTER OF THE MYSTERY AND MORE

Upon hearing the name “Walter Mosley,” it’s a safe bet that the conversation will soon segue into a debate between friends anxious to prove which of the author’s many Easy Rawlins detective novels should be ranked among the best. His immensely popular “who done it” series has been instrumental in Mosley’s steadily-rising career during which he’s published more than 50 books -- a surprising total number, at least to some of our readers, that represent genres totally unrelated to the detective format for which he’s most known. Mosley says he received a real “wake-up call,” notoriety notwithstanding, after a total of seven publishers rejected his manuscript for the book, one which he developed and refined for almost 20 years, before Atlantic Monthly Press brought him aboard. “I was really shocked when the rejections began to mount up. I recall asking myself, ‘How could they?’ ‘Do they know who I am?’ But those questions were related to my efforts to ease the pain that my bruised ego had suffered – they had nothing to do with the reality I had been forced to face.” “When the lights came on, I

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understood. ‘John Woman’ didn’t fit into their box for African-American writers. I was supposed to write about life in urban America and to make sure I included a lot of situations where Black were the perpetrators of criminal actions. Those college-educated white men had never heard about Nietzsche or Hegel and I had forced them to move outside of their comfort zones. Their rejections weren’t so much about being racists and more about their refusals to accept the possibility that a man of color might actually be more intelligent than any of them.”

ANALYZING JOHN WOMAN’S AMAZING JOURNEY

Mosley’s protagonist, Cornelis Jones, stands on the threshold of manhood as his dying father shares a strange, new concept that turns the young man’s world upside down. That message: the person who controls the narrative of history also has control over their own fate. Armed with this knowledge, Cornelius decides to reinvent himself, undergoing a complete transformation in which he becomes a college professor – spreading the teachings recently acquired from his father to his students. Still, one has to wonder if it’s really possible to shed one’s skin and to assume a completely different identity without semblances of the prior self ever reemerging? Further, how should we approach the author’s thesis – one which John

Woman seeks to confirm – that the stories we tell have the power to change the world? Coates, who facilitated a discussion Sept. 13 at the Greenlight Bookstore in Brooklyn – an evening similar in scope to that recently held here in the District – may, because of his close contact with the author, have access to an inside track which yields a clearer understanding of Mosley’s complex protagonist and intriguing novel. “Even before I got to know Walter, I was impressed with his writing, how he had developed a community of followers who really seemed to groove with him and his ideas and the ease with which he quickly formed a relationship with almost anyone he encountered,” said Coates describing himself first as a friend of Mosley for many years and second as one of the author’s biggest fans. “As for his new book, it’s not the kind of story that moves in a linear fashion. It’s a well-thought out debunking of Western philosophy – a critique which challenges the limitations that humanity has accepted as truth, but which Walter contends may be more akin to today’s ‘fake news.’” “Perhaps, he’s right and we’ve been too willing to allow the powers that be to determine who we are and how far we can go. Is it really so improbable to believe that we actually have the power already within us to take hold of and to shape our own destiny?” WI

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D.C. Early Voting: Oct. 22 - Nov. 2 Voter Registration Deadline: Post Received by Tuesday, Oct. 16 In-Person, Received by Tuesday, Nov. 6 Election Day Registration & Voting Tuesday, Nov. 6 Request for Absentee Ballot: Received by Saturday, Nov. 3 Absentee Ballot Deadline: Received by Tuesday, Nov. 6, 8 p.m. EST Register to Vote in D.C.: Voter registration is available through the D.C. Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV), by mail or in person at the D.C. Board of Elections. Voters can also register at their polling place on Election Day. Maryland Early Voting: Oct. 25 - Nov. 1 Voter Registration Deadline: In-Person, Received by Tuesday, Oct. 16, 9 p.m. EST Postmarked by Tuesday, Oct. 16, 9 p.m. EST Request for Absentee Ballot: Request by Friday, Nov. 2, 5 p.m. EST Absentee Ballot Deadline: Postmarked by Tuesday, Nov. 6 Register to vote in Maryland: In Maryland, you can register to vote online, by mail, and in person at your local Board of Elections. You can also process your voter registration at your local Motor Vehicle Administration office when you complete any driver’s license transactions.

Voter Registration Deadline: Monday, Oct. 15 Online by Monday, Oct. 15 Postmarked by Monday, Oct. 15 In-Person, Received by Monday, Oct. 15 5 p.m. EST

Documentation Requirements For D.C., Maryland and Virginia: When submitting a voter registration application, no additional documents are required for your registration to be processed. The state confirms your citizenship and eligibility through the information provided on your registration form, such as your state-issued license/ID number or the last four digits of your Social Security number. WI

Request for Absentee Ballot: Request for Postal Ballot by Tuesday, Oct. 30, 5 p.m. EST Absentee Ballot Deadline: Tuesday, Nov. 6, 7 p.m. EST Same-Day Registration D.C. offers the opportunity to register to vote on Election Day at your polling place. Voters need to swear or affirm that they are a qualified elector and provide valid proof of residence, which may be a valid government photo ID, copy of a utility bill, bank statement, paycheck or government document that shows name and address of voter. Maryland offers the opportunity to register to vote during the early voting period only at your polling place. To register, voters must have a Maryland driver’s license/state ID and proof of residency. Virginia does not offer the opportunity to register to vote on Election Day.

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Automatic Voter Registration In D.C., automatic voter registration was approved in 2016, but the program has yet to be implemented. Neither Maryland nor Virginia automatically registers eligible citizens to vote when they go to a government agency such the DMV. If You’ve Moved D.C., Maryland and Virginia do not require registrants to live in the state for a specific amount of time before registering to vote. Voting Rights Restoration In D.C., the right to vote is restored upon one’s release from incarceration. Returning citizens must re-register to vote after their rights are restored. In Maryland, voting rights are restored upon completion of one’s sentence. Returning citizens must re-register to vote after their rights are restored.

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‘The Hate U Give’ Issues Call to Action By Brigette Squire WI Contributing Writer

“The Hate U Give” is a movie made by Black people, for Black people, about Black people and the issues that we face every day. Based on the critically acclaimed New York Times bestseller by Angie Thomas, the film stars Amandla Stenberg as Starr Carter, Russell Hornsby as Maverick Carter, Regina Hall as Lisa Carter, Common as Uncle Carlos, Anthony Mackie as King, and Issa Rae and April Ofrah. Thomas’s novel was inspired by the legendary activist and music artist Tupac Shakur’s iconic “Thug Life” tattoo across his stomach, which he said was an acronym for “The Hate You Give Little Infants F---s Everybody.” The first 30 minutes of the film

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is directly extracted from Thomas’s novel that has been on the New York Times best-seller list for 82 weeks now. Director George Tillman Jr. expertly builds suspense using heavy breathing in his powerful interpretation of the popular young-adult novel, courageously taking on racial injustice and police brutality in Black communities which parallels with today’s problems with police criminality and impunity by way of a breathtaking confident performance from its star, Amandla Stenberg. Stenberg is code-switching between two worlds: the poor, overly policed neighborhood where she lives and the rich, mostly White, prep school she attends. The uneasy balance between these worlds is shattered when Starr witnesses

4 PX George Tillman, David Johns, Amandla Stenberg and Bobby Sessions pose before participating in a panel discussion about the movie “The Hate U Give” with local HBCU students at the Smithsonian in NW on September 24. /Photo by Brigette Squire

the fatal shooting of her unarmed childhood best friend Khalil at the hands of a White police officer. Now, facing pressures from all sides of the community, Starr decides to find her voice and stand up for what she feels is right. Her character experiences residual trauma throughout her life living in a community that is flooded with drugs and drive-by shootings with few employment opportunities. At no point in the film is it suggested that Starr seeks professional

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help processing the trauma, which is reflective of what often happens in the Black community. “It’s not a part of Black culture,” Stenberg told The Informer. “We have a tendency to push through, which is unfortunate and something that I hope shifts. It is so important to have the conversation about mental health. We don’t even have conversations around mental illness. As soon as we talk about mental illness, it’s like that doesn’t exist for us — ‘We don’t do that.’ But we do. We truly do.” Oscar Grant, Tamir Rice, Trayvon Martin, Eric Garner, Michael Brown, Kimani Gray, Kiwane Carrington, Victor Steen, DeAunta Terrel Farrow, James Brisette and countless more. You think you have heard this story — and you have — yet this movie provides hope on an issue that seems irreparable. You are forced to acknowledge and consider police brutality and injustice for the families by failing to indict the murderers of our society and the part you play in it. It challenges the worldview on both sides of the aisle; whether you speak up or “mind your business” by choosing to remain silent. “Five years ago this movie would not have been made,” Tillman told The Informer. Some schools and jurisdictions prevented this story from being distributed to the youth due to the language, drugs, and “anti-police” content. Neither the book nor the movie are anti-police they are anti-police brutality — there is a big difference. Maverick educates his children about knowing your rights and how to conduct oneself when approached by the police. Is it enough to know what to do? People from different social classes are coming together to start the conversation on how to make a change. During a Multicultural

Media Correspondents Association panel discussion in northwest D.C., Regina Hall and Russell Hornsby, two of the film’s stars, spoke out about the Black family unit and the effect that it has on the community. “Husbands love their wives. Wives love their husbands and they love their children,” Hornsby said, The movie accurately reflects issues that Black families are confronted with on a daily basis with the blended families, incarcerated fathers, and secondary families members stepping into to fill in the gaps. Unfortunately, most of those aspects of the movie are predictable. The point of the film is that we have become conditioned to violence in our community and aren’t doing anything about it. The unique lesson in this movie is how the community tackles the injustice. Starr finds her voice and stands up for what she feels is right by effectively protesting and being unafraid to tell the truth, even at the risk of her and her family’s life. “Hopefully the movie is a place for people to process, to grieve, to mourn, to think about their own experiences,” Stenberg said. “We made the movie for Black people. Angie wrote the book for Black people. Hopefully, they are able to feel validated by it and have the space and time to process somethings.” After the two-hour, 12-minute movie, which delves into privilege, interracial dating and class, you will be sparked to ignite change. It examines the role we all play in speaking out against injustice. George Tillman does an amazing job projecting this story in a way that is relatable and compelling, and with light that has never been seen on the big screen. “The Hate U Give” comes to select theaters Friday, Oct. 5 and all theaters Oct. 19. WI

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By Brenda C. Siler WI Contributing Writer There was excitement in the air last week at the Strathmore in North Bethesda, Maryland, as a band and backup singers warmed up and concertgoers found their seats in anticipation of “The Boss.” Then the main attraction — music legend Diana Ross — announced her entrance in fitting fashion, singing “I’m coming,” the opening lyrics of her 1980 hit “I’m Coming Out.” In unison, the audience jumped out of their seats, as the legendary diva took the stage in a spectacular cloud of a seafoam green gown and hair that only a superstar can manage. Adoring fans were in heaven. After opening with “I’m Coming Out,” the Bernard Edwards and Nile Rodgers-penned hit that became an LGBT anthem, the concert was divided into five specific segments that chronicled Ross’ career. Included throughout the evening were the prerequisite wardrobe changes. For Ross, there were five. Of course, the opening segment were songs from her days with the Supremes, Motown’s first hit-making “girl group.” She started with “My World is Empty Without You,” then came “Stop! In the Name of Love.” Audience members were seen mimicking the hand gestures from the song. Several more hits from the Supremes followed. Thankfully, Ross didn’t turn to the old show biz trick that others

with mammoth discographies often use — 30-40 seconds of a song, then turning the mic towards the audience while shouting, “You know the words, sing it for me.” No, she gave her audience a full two to three minutes of those radio hits. (For young folks, that’s how long singles were back in the 1960s.) A nice touch for the walk down Motown memory lane were the black-and-white photos and video performances of the Supremes and other Motown acts projected on a screen above the stage. During a brief wardrobe change, the audience was treated to video footage from Ross’ “Live in Central Park” concert, a gigantic 1983 event with 450,000 attendees that was known for two things — Ross performing in a snug red sequined body suit and a severe thunderstorm that halted the concert. So what does Ross do at Strathmore? She comes back on stage not a body suit, but in a red sequined outfit to again give the audience memories to hold. Each concert scene bore witness to why Ross has been considered a total entertainer. She’s had mega-hits as a part of a group and as a solo artist. She has been an award-winning actress. She has created her gowns, falling back on her high school clothing design skills. Her voice is in great shape. And she looked glamorous, which is what you want to see from an iconic diva. An incredible bonus came during her second encore. Ross asked for a chair so she could sit

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and talk to her audience, something she said she began doing when the tour kicked off in Las Vegas. A mother first, she started talking about her five children, including actress Tracee Ellis Ross and actor and singer Evan Ross, and her five grandchildren. In the audience at Strathmore were several of Ross’ relatives including her sister, physician Barbara RossLee. She took questions from those in the first few rows, as fans brought flower bouquets to the foot of the stage. Ross came across as a regular gal, whose job was simply different from what the rest of us do. As she said during her brief audience chat, “I give a very casual, glamorous show.” In response, several audience members shouted, “We love you!” That would be an understatement based on how fans responded to Ross, the original “Boss.” WI

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D.C. Youth Confront Violence with the Arts Raise Awareness at Annual Peace Ride on the Mall

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Angell Chiles said she never felt quite comfortable with herself until she stepped on a stage and belted out a song in front of a small audience at BloomBars in D.C. A victim of bullying and sexual assault, Chiles said she spent years feeling herself slip away until she was introduced to arts education and emotional literacy programs while attending Ballou Senior High School. “Wow,” Chiles, 19, of Southwest said she remembers saying at the time. “This is what I’ve been missing. This is what I needed.” Chiles is part of a growing group of young people in the District using the arts to express themselves and a deterrent from violence. She joined about 300 other teens, community leaders, and cyclists for the Third Annual Peace Ride event on the National Mall on Sept. 29 to raise awareness about youth violence art programs, peace education, and social-emotional literacy. During the event, attendees pedaled their way around a six- to 19-mile course along the National Mall and Virginia. Young people staged musical performances, while other teens were treated to yoga classes as a DJ spun dance hits. “We’re showing [young people] that another way is possi-

ble,” said Hawah Kasat, executive director of One Common Unity, a D.C.-based nonprofit that organized the event and is dedicated to breaking the cycle of violence and building healthy communities. “[The event and art education are] constructive instead of destructive.” Young people who attended the event Saturday said they were concerned about the uptick of violence in their communities and wanted to show that peace is possible when youths are given opportunities and alternatives. The number of homicides in the city this year, 121, is up more than 40 percent from this time in 2017, according to Metropolitan Police. Tiarra Diggs, 19, of Northeast said the shooting along E Street in Northeast on Sept. 28 that injured a 9-year-old girl was in her community; months earlier she said she attended a vigil for Makiyah Wilson, a 10-year-old girl who was fatally shot in Northeast in July. “I’m upset that we have to accept that there is violence in our community — it could have been me,” she said. “I think riding sends a message. It’s important for kids like myself to look forward to being a part of something.” And having a life path continues to be crucial for young people like Delvin Douglas, 19, a junior facilitator who originally joined the organiza-

tion as a student while enrolled at Bell Multicultural High School in Columbia Heights. “School nowadays is so boring. Kids are not interested,” said Douglas, who lives in Southeast with his parents and siblings. “They don’t teach you how to survive in the real world — not peace education, not how to save money, not how to do your taxes.” Douglas attended the Peace Ride hoping to inspire others to be more productive and engaged in their communities. He said he remembers himself as a wild and anxious teenager before taking part in One Common Unity’s Fly By Light program — where he said he finally became comfortable rapping and playing the drums in front of an audience. “They teach you how to center yourself, which is great as you’re transitioning into adulthood,” he said. “One Common Unity gives you the space you need to express yourself.” Still, Douglas notes that even with a new sense of purpose, the violence that continues in his community remains inescapable, citing a February 2017 outing to Eastover Shopping Center with his sister during which six teenage boys suddenly attacked him. “I have to look over my shoulder to make sure nobody is sneaking up on me — i t’s very uncomfortable,” he said. WI

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5 From left to right) Hawah Kasat, Corey Thurston Beasley, Gail Potter, Alvaro Argueta, Anna Pollock, Cesar Manuel Leon, and Adonis Manzanares near the Lincoln Memorial in Northwest on Saturday, Sept. 29. /Photo by Mark Mahoney

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ARIES A diplomatic approach might be the best way to stave off an argument at the start of the week when feelings could be intense concerning a conflict. While you might be tempted to give as good as you get, this wouldn’t be the best approach if you want to remain on good terms. And as the other person is likely someone in authority, it’s probably best to tread with care. Lucky Numbers: 5, 13, 32 TAURUS You could put forth a compelling argument that you hope will encourage someone to support you. Don’t be too surprised if you’re turned down, though, because people might be too busy with their own plans. Unless they stand to gain from this, it could take a lot to get them interested. Lucky Numbers: 3, 4, 12 GEMINI The way you get your message across early in the week could be important. With chatty Mercury angling toward intense Pluto, people will certainly notice the passion in your words. If you feel particularly challenged by an idea or perhaps by someone’s motives, you might not be particularly tactful. However, feelings could shift as the week gathers pace, and by the weekend you might feel a lot more understanding of someone’s plight and willing to give them the benefit of the doubt. Lucky Numbers: 9, 34, 39 CANCER This week’s quarter moon in your sign can be an opportunity to get everyone in agreement before you go ahead with a domestic project. It takes place on Tuesday, so it gives you a chance to make any adjustments before things are finalized. On the same day, a very intense aspect indicates disagreements taking place that throw a monkey wrench in the works. Tact and diplomacy can help smooth any issues. Lucky Numbers: 16, 23, 34

By Terri Schlichenmeyer WI Contributing Writer Your blood is red. You were born with the same number of bones, ears and appendages as everybody else and your requirements are food, air, water, shelter and love. Indeed, you’re just like other humans — but as you’ll see in the new book “We Are Not Yet Equal” by Carol Anderson with Tonya Bolden, you may’ve been set apart. We are all the same. Or, at least that’s what you’ve been told and you know that’s right, despite that racism is alive and (un)well in America. It comes, say Anderson and Bolden, from “White rage” driven by “Black advancement” that “wreaks havoc subtly, almost imperceptibly.” It’s often silent, in other words, and it’s been around awhile: our third president approved the idea of shipping Black people away and out of the U.S., but Anderson and Bolden start with the Civil War. At the very beginning of the War, Lincoln held a meeting with several influential Black citizens and tried to get them to lead “their people” to South America. He seemed to believe that if they did, there would no longer be a war. That, of course, didn’t happen and there was a war. At the end of it, the 13th Amendment was introduced to seemingly abolish slavery. Or not quite: Plantation overseers and landowners in Southern states discovered ways to keep newly-freed Blacks enslaved with the sharecropper system and jails to ensure that newly-gained rights were lost, sometimes for good. Many Southern states passed laws that further held Black people from getting ahead, economically, politically, emotionally and educationally, even though legal and constitutional efforts were made to squash those states’ efforts. Every time there was progress, it was thwarted in some way. And so it continues. Though the Constitution guarantees equality, say the authors, White rage still affects the day-to-day existence of most African Americans today, in that “Black achievement” continues to be seen as threatening. “We know the consequences” of it, say Anderson and Bolden. So are we bold enough to choose a “different future” instead? As an “adaptation” of an adult book titled “White Rage,” “We Are Not Yet Equal” is supposed to be a book for young adults. That’s close — but not quite. There’s still a lot to absorb inside this book that alterations didn’t change. Author Carol Anderson (with Tonya Bolden) didn’t pander to a younger audience in adapting this book to fit them; instead, they fit heavy-duty history into a narrative that still seems more like something an adult might easier grasp. Younger “young adults” — those who are 12 to perhaps 14 — still may not be able to fully grasp the concepts of what’s inside; older teens may not have any trouble, but if they can handle this book, why not give them the original? To the good, “We Are Not Yet Equal” is filled with a history that’s disturbing and real, hidden and little-known, and it’s absolutely compelling — for an adult. Give it to a teen who’s not ready for it yet, though, and it might make them see red. WI WWW.WASHINGTONINFORMER.COM

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LEO If someone is really determined to get what they want, they could feel it’s worth persevering with talks and discussions until they get it. However, things could get fairly intense on Tuesday. With the quarter moon occurring on that day, you could feel like you’re being pushed into making a decision. Don’t do anything that goes against your instincts because it might not be to your advantage. Stand firm! Lucky Numbers: 3, 9, 50 VIRGO Money and resources could be a major issue this week and need careful handling. A desire to splurge on an item or experience could be very compelling, and you might see no reason why you shouldn’t have what you want. However, if it’s expensive and would leave you short, it might be better to hold off for a few days. It’s also possible that you have the money for it, but a strong desire to hold onto the cash could keep you from going ahead. Lucky Numbers: 16, 27, 58 LIBRA This week, delectable Venus, your personal planet, is slowing down prior to turning retrograde in your sector of values and money on Friday. Over the coming weeks, it wouldn’t be surprising if you felt dissatisfied with certain aspects of your life and some of the items you own. This can be your chance to figure out what you really want for yourself and separate this from what you have. It might be time to let go of some items as well as attitudes that no longer serve you. Lucky Numbers: 29, 32, 40 SCORPIO It might help to think before you speak this week, especially on Tuesday. An awkward angle between chatty Mercury and potent Pluto could lead you to say something that affects another, and not necessarily in a good way. If you feel irritated or upset about something, this could be a cue to stand back and consider how to resolve the matter without venting. Perhaps the person in question made a mistake, in which case a more compassionate approach might be helpful. Lucky Numbers: 13, 41, 52 SAGITTARIUS Your social life continues to sparkle, bringing an opportunity to connect with friends and generally enjoy life. Even so, a conflict of values could become a charged issue, especially around Tuesday. If you object to someone’s perspective on a sensitive matter, it might be hard to hold a thoughtful discussion. If you can wait a few days and let the intense feelings die down, you can discuss the matter in a more congenial way. Lucky Numbers: 6, 21, 35 CAPRICORN If you can resolve a difficulty amicably, so much the better. But if this involves someone in authority, you could have a different perspective on the issue. Your approach might be to try to manipulate them to get what you want. It likely won’t work, though, and it could even make it more difficult to negotiate a win/win situation. Lucky Numbers: 6, 24, 53 AQUARIUS Fresh discoveries await, and you could be eager to explore new places. However, something may be keeping you from making the first move, and it could be a fear of the unknown. As chatty Mercury forges an awkward angle with potent Pluto early in the week, you might have to overcome a desire to stay in your comfort zone. Whatever beliefs are the root cause of this, be willing to look at them up close. It could help you let go and be more adventurous. Lucky Numbers: 7, 10, 33 PISCES Is it wise to let a friend in on a secret? If you’re in any doubt, the answer is probably no. They may do their best to get it out of you, but if you sense that this person won’t respect your privacy and could tell others, you certainly don’t want to spill the beans. Sweet Venus enters her retrograde phase in your travel and adventure zone on Friday, and this could see you backtracking on a travel plan or other new opportunity. If you’re having second thoughts, run with this. Lucky Numbers: 15, 19, 38

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ART ALL NIGHT Congress Heights in Southeast was one of eight neighborhoods in the District of Columbia hosting events showcasing art and local businesses for Art All Night. The Made In D.C – The Chocolate City Edition in Ward 8 on Saturday, Sept. 29, brought out Ward 8 Council member Trayon White, national songwriter and beats master DB Bantino, and female band Be’la Dona. /Photos by Roy Lewis

THE ANACOSTIA BLOCK PARTY The Anacostia Block Party held Saturday, Sept 29 to celebrate the Anacostia Community featured art exhibits, entertainment by the Backyard Band, the Blackbyrds, and the Washington Youth Choir and plenty of excitement for the children. /Photos by Roy Lewis

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THANK YOU, D.C.! By Mandy Bell / MLB.com Major League Baseball brought more than just the All-Star Game to Washington, DC, this summer. It also brought a wide range of initiatives designed to positively impact the lives of youth and individuals, including those in the local black and Latino communities. And while the All-Star Game itself had to end, the impact of the game and the opportunities it brought did not. A new event for the 2018 All-Star Game was the Commissioner’s Cup (baseball) and Jennie Finch Classic (softball) tournaments. A total of 19 teams, with 276 young athletes and 38 coaches from MLB Youth Academies all over the country participating, competed in the two tournaments at the Nationals Youth Baseball Academy, George Washington University (Finch Classic) and Gallaudet University (Commissioner’s Cup). Throughout the week, the players also visited PLAY BALL Park, the epicenter of youth outreach during the ASG. More than 38,000 fans visited PLAY BALL Park, which also hosted appearances by cast of the movie “Sandlot,” Commissioner Rob Manfred, Hall of Famer Cal. Ripken, Jr., former Red Sox star David Ortiz, Orioles center fielder Adam Jones, softball legend Jennie Finch, rapper and Washington D.C. native Wale as well as many of the future stars of baseball slated to play in the SiriusXM All-Star Futures Game on Sunday. Beyond the field of play, MLB and the Nationals committed more than $5 million to national charities and local “All-Star Legacy” projects that renovated baseball fields, facilities and teen centers for youth to dream, play and grow. After a fun-filled summer of youth activities and community outreach, the Nationals and MLB are making sure that these opportunities for the children of Washington D.C. will continue well into the future. Parents in Greater Washington who are interested in signing their children up for baseball or softball can check out the local RBI (Reviving Baseball in Inner Cities) programs – the DC Grays (www.dcgrays.com), or the Prince George’s County Boys and Girls club (www.pgcbgc.com/baseball). There’s also the fantastic Nationals Youth Academy (http:// washington.nationals.mlb.com/was/youth-baseball-academy/). Located about five miles from Nationals Park, the Academy was created to use baseball and softball as vehicle to foster positive character development, academic achievement and improved health among youth from underserved communities in the nation’s capital. The organization hosts events and programs that help children learn important lessons both on and off the field. For young children, it’s important to focus on learning while incorporating play. The Academy has created that perfect blend in its development program “Books and Baseball” that’s held every Monday evening for 3-5 year olds. Local DC Public Librarians read a sports-themed story book before the kids learn more about the game by participating in a baseball skills clinic.

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The Academy does its part to make the sport more accessible to girls throughout the country in the D.C. area by hosting free softball clinics each Thursday evening for a wide range of ages and skillsets. While there are professional coaches on hand, local university softball players often come out to create an engaging experience for the young athletes. Another option for children ages 6-12 is to participate in The Academy’s high-quality, structured, year-round development baseball/softball leagues known as YBA PLAY on Monday evenings. The program mixes instruction with life lessons and positivity and is highlighted by a summer league between June and August. While Major League Baseball continues to impact the younger generations, it’s also aiming to incorporate a diverse and inclusive meritocracy throughout the culture of baseball. In order to strengthen the industry as a whole, MLB has created talent acquisition and professional development initiatives for the League and Clubs including Virtual Interview Day (www.mlb.com/vid), Diversity Pipeline Program, MLB Diversity Fellowship Program, and Company Business Resource Groups. More information regarding these programs and potential career opportunities in Baseball can be found at www.mlb.com/careers. In its 20th year, MLB’s Diverse Business Partners Program is designed to cultivate new and existing supply chain partnerships with diverse businesses. For more information regarding the MLB Diverse Business Partners Program, and to do business with MLB and Clubs, visit www.mlb.com/dbp. The new activations of MLB Assembly and Diversity and Inclusion Culture + Code during All-Star Week helped double the annual amount spent with diverse suppliers for the All-Star break in D.C., spending approximately $2 million. MLB Assembly drew more than 12,000 visitors to see one of the 22 live music performances (including Wale, DJ Jazzy Jeff and BlocBoy JB), four live art performances (No Kings Collective, JD Deardourff, Futura X Stash and Skyler Grey). Culture + Code brought a variety of influential voices to explore areas of fashion, music, technology and entrepreneurship and how they intersect with sports, all through the lens of diversity and inclusion. Ever-present at one of the panels was Bob Kendrick, the President of the Negro League Baseball Museum, who proudly discussed the Negro Leagues legacy that was commemorated earlier in the week as MLB unveiled a mural honoring Mamie “Peanut” Johnson and Josh Gibson on the Lincoln Theater. Each Major League season will continue to come and go, but the bigger impact that Major League Baseball continues to make on youth and minorities throughout the community will forever remain a constant. Through these initiatives, and more, it is abundantly clear that the National Pastime is stepping up its game and looking to attract more people from diverse backgrounds to play, work for, and do business with the sport of baseball.

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SPORTS Wizards Drop Preseason Opener as Tempers Flare By William J. Ford WI Staff Writer @jabariwill During the second quarter of the Washington Wizards’ preseason opener against the New York Knicks, Wizards veteran power forward Markieff Morris and Knicks rookie Mitchell Robinson exchanged a few unpleasantries on the court. After both received technical fouls, referee Eric Lewis ejected Morris from the game about eight seconds later. The Wizards eventually lost 124-121 in overtime Monday at Capital One Arena, but Morris had a few strong comments after the game on what led to the verbal altercation with Robinson. He declined to say specifically what Robinson said to him, but “it was bad enough for me to do what I did went it had nothing to do with the play.” “He’s a stupid ass rookie,” Morris said. “Talking too much. Obviously, I didn’t like what he said. The refs overplayed it and they threw me out. “I didn’t even know there was Mitchell on [the Knicks’] team,” he said. “I’m supposed to be the bigger person, but what he said crossed the line as a man and I wasn’t feeling it. Regardless of the situation, I was wrong for approaching it. It kind of happens like that sometimes.” As for the game, the Wizards shot just 8-for-38 from the 3-point line. The Knicks attempted 29 3-pointers, but made 13. The Wizards committed 24 turnovers, but the team mostly played rookies and prospects during in the fourth quarter and the entire five-minute overtime session. The officials may have been in preseason form as well, sending the two teams to the line for 90 free throws. Backup guard Austin Rivers, who arrived this summer via trade, scored seven points, but committed five fouls. Newly acquired Wizards center Dwight Howard sat with a sore

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back. Besides the fouls and turnovers, Wizards head coach Scott Brooks expressed optimism with the flow of the game offensively. The team dished out 25 assists and scored 60 points in the paint. “We definitely moved the ball offensively,” he said. “We got a lot of open threes. One of the things we stressed a lot is taking more threes. We took 38, but I forgot to mention we should make some of ours. That is what exhibition is here for. We have some practice time to try and get better before the first [regular season] The Wizards will play their second preseason game Friday, Oct. 5 against the Miami Heat in D.C.

5Referee Eric Lewis steps in between Washington Wizards forward Markieff Morris (5) and New York Knicks center Mitchell Robinson after a verbal altercation in the second quarter of the Knicks’ 124-121 preseason win at Capital One Arena in D.C. on Oct. 1. /Photo by John De Freitas

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Wizards first-round draft pick Troy Brown Jr. entered the game late in the third quarter. He played slightly more than 20 minutes and scored the same number of points as fouls: four. However, he did pull down seven rebounds. Brown also ran with the group in fourth quarter that Scott said “played NBA defense.” “Even if I’m not scoring, defending and rebounding is something I know that can definitely impact the game,” he said. “Being able to … contribute in different ways.” Jordan McRae, a guard who Washington signed last month as a two-player for the Wizards and its G League affiliate, Capitol City Go-Go, scored 14 points on a perfect 5-for-5 shooting in just 13 minutes. Devin Robinson also contributed off the bench with nine points and four rebounds in 17 minutes of action.Jordan McRae, a guard who Washington signed last month as a two-player for the Wizards and its G-League affiliate, Capitol City Go-Go, scored 14 points on a perfect 5-for-5 shooting in just 13 minutes. Devin Robinson also contributed off the bench with nine points and four rebounds in 17 minutes of action. WI

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3Eastern running back Rashad Biggs stiff-arms Wilson defender Jerus Belinga during Wilson’s 4713 win at Wilson Stadium in Northwest on Saturday, Sept. 29. /Photo by John E. De Freitas 6Wilson wide receiver Quincy Barber keeps Eastern defensive back Khalil Warren at bay during Wilson’s 47-13 win at Wilson Stadium in Northwest on Saturday, Sept. 29. /Photo by John E. De Freitas

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RELIGION After 149 Years, Lincoln Temple United Church of Christ Shutters its Doors

By Hamil R. Harris WI Contributing Writer

Lincoln Temple United Church of Christ was packed with people and tearful emotions Sunday as hundreds gathered for the final service of a church that has been a beacon of faith in the Shaw community for 149 years. During the three-hour service, people sang “Lift Every Voice and Sing,” as well as “Hold To God’s Unchanging Hand.” Then a plethora of ministers prayed, one person was baptized and then entire church took part in responsive reading that chronicled the church’s rich legacy and various ministries. “It was amazing and a blessing. Even in times of struggle God still showed up,” said Rev. Barbara Breyland, pastor of Lincoln Congregational, who preached Sunday in a sanctuary that was filled with more pastors and visitors than the

usual entire Sunday congregation, which had dwindled to as few as 20 people. “After today, I won’t have a job,” joked Breland during the service. For Breland and members of her the congregation in the Shaw community, the “Celebration of Transition” was a sad milestone for a church founded in 1888 and located at 1701 11th Street NW. During the civil rights movement, the basement of the church welcomed, slept and fed civil rights workers for the 1963 March on Washington and the sanctuary held many concerts that featured opera singers ranging from Marian Anderson to Jessye Norman. But despite its proud history, members of the congregation voted Aug. 5 to dissolve amid its declining rolls, as the surrounding neighborhood has changed dramatically and new residents have not shown an interest in coming to the church.

5Lincoln Congregational Temple Pastor Rev. Barbara Breland (center) with members and guests on the church’s last service Sunday, Sept. 30. /Photo by Maurice Fitzgerald

“We hope that God continued speaks to us and helps us to preserve the legacy of the church,” said Deacon Michael Hargreaves, chair of the Deaconate at Lincoln. “We have this beautiful building and we hope that we are not sure what we are going to do with it but we hope that the right mission partner will come along and helps us to redeveloped the building in alignment with our mission.” Terry Lynch, executive director of the Downtown Cluster of Congregations, was among the many community leaders to attend the service Sunday. He lamented that Lincoln is just the latest District congregation to close as neighborhoods in the downtown area continue to gentrify. “It’s sad,” Lynch said. “The story of Lincoln Temple is the story of African Americans in Washington, D.C.”

One person not happy with this change is J. Houston, 49, of Bowie, Maryland, who grew up in Lincoln. “The hardest part of this is that the people who build the condos and populate the dog parks don’t what they are doing,” Houston said. “They are displacing an entire community.” The Lincoln building earned a place on the National Registry of Historic places in 1995. The structure, built in 1928, was designed by architect Howard Wright Cutler in the Italian Romanesque Revival style. In a letter to the congregation, Jeanne D. Cooper, the moderator of Lincoln Temple, wrote: “The following circumstances led to the realization that we no longer are a viable congregation: dwindling finances, low membership, limited resources and engagement, demographic changes within the

surrounding community and an undetermined mission and ministry. In light thereof and after considerable discussion, prayer, and a request for guidance from the Potomac Association and Central Atlantic Conference, the church is closing.” During the repast after the service, Cooper and her husband joked about how they had their first date in the church during a concert. “I have been a member of this church since 1965,” she said. From Catherine Gaines, 101, to Debra Knight, 56, many current and former members came back for the final service. “I got baptized here, I was married here by Rev. Channing Phillips and I buried my father here,” she said. “When I learned that this church was closing, I burst into tears.” WI

Theology Meets Pop Culture at Comic-Con

5Participants stage to the stage at ‘Theo-Con’ for the Cosplay Walk. /Photo by Jacqueline Fuller

By Jacqueline Fuller WI Religion Writer @JacquelineF1017 Religion and popular culture sparked the imaginations and deep spiritual discussions from

comic book nerds, gamers and superhero fans of all ages on Sept. 29 at Virginia Theological Seminary in Alexandria, Virginia. ‘Theo-Con’ (pronounced theeoh-con) is a one-day convention where attendees gather to explore

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themes of theology and morality in pop culture. These mediums include comic books, graphic novels, gaming and science fiction films. The set up was in a comic-con style venue for participants to explore connections between speculative fiction, fandoms, pop culture and how myths make meaning in the world. This is the first gathering by the organization held for people of faith. The opening ceremony began with a performance by the Kankouran West African Dance Company and greetings from Shayna Watson, creator of ‘Theo-Con’ and alumna of the seminary. A reference to “Stars Wars” was used towards the end from the prayer — “May the Force be with you” — with some members of the audience responding, “And also with you,” a humorous nod to Catholic and Episcopalian services.

The plenary sessions combined ministry and outreach work in communities that ties in with comics and sci-fi. Most speakers on the panel were clergy from various Christian denominations and shared how they connected with the characters from DC Comics, Marvel and the game “Dungeons & Dragons” to foster religious life through storytelling. ‘Theo-Con’s’ Sacred Marketplace had vendors selling comic books, games and accessories for fans. Podcast hosts were there to promote their shows, while Travis Dawson from Photo Fun Zone in Burke, Virginia, had a free photo booth allowing attendees to take pictures with famous comic heroes as a backdrop, including Black Panther. A game truck was located outside for participants to play video games. The truck was provided by Xtreme Game Experience based in Fort Washington, Mary-

land. The Fandomentals sessions were workshops with presenters on topics about virtual sacraments, how to use the storytelling process to heal from trauma, and African-American women protagonists’ morality in sci-fi and perspectives on Harry Potter. Watson shared with the audience that she plans to go international and schedule the next ‘Theo-Con’ on a day when those of Jewish and Muslim faiths can participate. She also wants representation from other religious faiths, as well as atheists and humanists, at the next convention. The closing ceremony was hosted by Betsy Gonzalez from Popping Collars Podcast. A raffle was held for participants to get comic and sci-fi theme pins and posters and a Cosplay Walk with people in their favorite comic and movie characters. WI

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police.” In the early morning hours, Black women of various political, religious and organizational backgrounds converged on the National Mall before marching along 7th Street behind a banner adorned with Black Power-era activist Angela Davis’ likeness. The large crowd stopped at the intersection of 7th Street and Pennsylvania Avenue, waving signs that demanded respect for Black women and acknowledgement of their existence. As they trekked west along Pennsylvania Avenue, from the Newseum all the way to Trump International Hotel, the smell of sage and other fragrances filled the air as female protesters dressed in white gowns and headwraps led the crowd in song, some beating large drums hanging from their necks. Once the group arrived at Freedom Plaza, on Pennsylvania Avenue between 13th and 14th Streets, they gathered around a stage area to hear a bevy of Black female speakers, including Staceyann Chin, a Jamaican spoken word poet and LGBT political activist, lead a call to action. “For centuries, rape was the word Black mothers couldn’t say out loud to their daughters, but we knew what that word meant,” Chin said to the raucous applause and cheers of hundreds of Black women standing in Freedom Plaza. Even those of us who spoke about it knew we would be silenced and punished.” She continued, outlining the events that birthed the March for Black Women, including the “#MeToo” movement, which has emboldened Black women and others to speak openly about their sexual abuse. “A Black woman, Black as the sexiest night you ever saw, Tarana Burke inspired White women to say, ‘me too’ out loud,” Chin said. “This movement was born out of the badassery of a Black woman’s word. This word pulled sexual violence from the shadows and onto primetime television. [But] Black women are still missing from the conversation about sexual violence. In this place, we’re tired of being invisible. As strong as we are, we are not made of stone.” The Black Women’s Blueprint, Inc., a New York City-based organization formed in 2008 in response to issues affecting Black women, launched the March for Black Women in collaboration with the DC Rape Crisis Center in Northeast, National Economic & Social Justice Initiative, and the Marsha P. Johnson Institute. Tamika Mallory, co-chair of the

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5 Black Women’s Blueprint founder Farrah Tanis leads the 2nd annual March for Black Women down Pennsylvania Avenue in Washington D.C on Saturday, Sept. 29. /Photo by Michael A. McCoy

Women’s March, reportedly endorsed last weekend’s activities. Rallies took place in the District on Saturday, and in New York City on Sunday afternoon, in an effort to pressure lawmakers to reauthorize VAWA, set to expire on Sept. 30, and reverse the Trump administration’s restriction on the use of words such as transgender, fetus, diversity, science-based and evidence-based. Organizers said they also wanted to shed light on intersectional women’s concerns, including poverty, affordable housing, reproductive rights, and immigration. “There’s an intersection between race and gender and that affects how our violence is seen by the larger society [that can be seen] by our lack of access to supports,” said Dr. Tyffani Dent, Black Women’s Blueprint board member. “Those of us who have been doing this work are not surprised by the victim shaming and blaming going on the national stage. We’re centering survivors of color, and this conversation is not new. Anita Hill had the same conversation in the 1990s. There aren’t enough differences to show that we’ve improved in centering survivors.” In the weeks leading up to the March for Black Women, veteran comedian Bill Cosby’s sexual assault conviction and Supreme Court confirmation proceedings for Brett Kavanaugh, a federal judge battling allegations of his own, have dominated the news cycle and social media discussions. Opinions differed between survivors of sexual abuse who identified with Cosby’s and Kavanaugh’s accusers and others who divulged conspiracy theories, questioned the timing of the accusations and asked why White men in power didn’t receive similar scrutiny. For some protesters at Saturday’s march, such schisms revealed what they described as a lack of understanding about the gravity

of sexual violence against Black women. In Black communities, four out of 10 women said they experience intimate partner violence, including humiliation, insults and coercive control, according to data from the Institute for Women’s Policy Research. The study also said more than 20 percent of Black women said they’ve been raped at least once in their lifetime. In 90 percent of sexual assault cases against Black women, survivors knew their assailant. This conflict often permeates into the political realm, as women have gone toe to toe with lawmakers over abortion rights in North Carolina, Rhode Island, Kentucky and other states. As for VAWA, passed in 1994, three years after Anita Hill’s testimony against Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas at his confirmation hearing, lawmakers included an extension in a recent measure that would keep the law alive until Dec. 7. Protesters at Saturday’s march hardly saw that as an overture, demanding more out of politicians, and people who vote them into office. “It’s important that we’re seen,” said Jennifer Driggins, a program manager from Prince George’s County, who took part in the protest. “When you’re fighting for survival, you don’t have time to fight for yourself.” Driggins said that after hearing about the March for Black Women two months ago, she worried about the turnout and level of support from Black women and other groups. Though she expressed pleasure about the solidarity she witnessed on the streets of D.C., she still saw Black women placing others’ needs before their own. “We don’t have the time or op-

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RELIGION THE RELIGION CORNER

Faith Without Works Is Dead!

with Lyndia Grant What does it profit, my brethren, if someone says he has faith but does not have works? — James 2:14 (NKIV) The “you know for sure” kind of faith is that mental attitude which allows you to clear your mind of all fears and doubts and direct it toward actually getting and having whatever you desire in life. You’re not just writing down and talking about faith that one day you will get whatever it is you want. No, this means that you are actually putting forth the effort required. Scripture reminds us, “Faith without works is dead.” The majority of people talk about goals, but they don’t really believe they deserve such a thing. Therefore, their faith is voided out by their own lack of belief, that one quality one must develop before making use of the master key to success. Scripture reminds us in Mark 11:24, “Therefore I say unto you, what things soever ye desire, when ye pray, believe that 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”

ye receive them, and ye shall have them.” The place to start believing is by trusting in the Lord, and to believe in yourself. Recognize the fact that you were born with the privilege of complete control over your own mind. Don’t let the world take that away from you. Never wonder, always know! You can make your mind yield for you whatever you demand — not beg for — in life, when you apply faith and take the necessary steps required to get that thing. Know what you want and believe that you can and will get it. Keep your hand in the Lord’s hand. Like that old Negro spiritual says, “It is no secret, what God can do. What He’s done for others, He’ll do for you!” Begin to thank the Lord many times a daily for having already received whatever it is you want. Be sure to say thanks in the present tense. Say, “Lord, I thank you for my new home,” “Lord, I thank you for my new car,” “Lord, I thank you for my children making a success out of their lives!” Whatever it is you desire, thank the Lord for already having received it. And it will become true in the future. Let’s look at my own example: The day that I opened the doors to a small family business on Georgia Avenue. I was receiving my unemployment, had no money in the bank, and my one investor gave me $500 to pay the first month’s rent. But it worked, and we kept the doors open nine years until I was called to come work for the D.C. Council and to serve as project director of what has now become a national

monument. Keep your mind open for hunches, and when you are inspired to action, move at once. And when defeat comes, accept it as nothing more than a challenge to keep on trying. A burning desire is the starting point of faith. If you are not definite about what it is you desire, and if you don’t believe, act, and keep on acting on this desire, it will never happen. Whenever doubt creeps in, remember that “Whatsoever a man believes, that shall he also receive.” You already have faith — use it positively. Remember, I wrote in this column that fear is faith going backwards. Faith looks to the future; fear makes you afraid of something that has happened in the past. Your life is exactly what you make it. Apply your faith in the Lord and you can have what you ask for, just like others have done and continue to do. 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

“Where Jesus is the King”

Lincoln Park United Methodist Church

Sermon On The Mount Temple Of Joy Apostolic Faith

Rev. Richard B. Black Pastor

Elder Herman L. Simms Pastor

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

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

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

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

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

Mount Moriah Baptist Church

Eastern Community Baptist Church

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

New Commandment Baptist Church

Dr. Lucius M. Dalton Senior Pastor

Damion M. Briggs Pastor

Rev. Stephen E. Tucker Senior Pastor

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rehoboth Baptist Church

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

Salem Baptist Church

Holy Trinity United Baptist Church

Florida Avenue Baptist Church

Reverend Christopher L. Nichols Pastor

Rev. Dr. Morris L Shearin, Sr. Pastor

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

St. Matthews Baptist Church

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

Emmanuel Baptist Church

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

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

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

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

Christ Embassy DC

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

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

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

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

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

Shiloh Baptist Church

First Rising Mt. Zion Baptist Church

Mt. Horeb Baptist Church

Rev. Dr. Maxwell M. Washington Pastor

Rev. Curtis l. Staley Pastor

Rev. Alonzo Hart Pastor

Rev. Dr. Wallace Charles Smith Pastor

Rev. Oran W. Young Pastor

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Administration No. 2018 ADM 000896

Administration No. 2018 ADM 001046

Administration No. 2018 ADM 000485

Administration No. 2018 ADM 1064

Administration No. 2018 ADM 000995

Harold Williams Decedent

Alberta L. Williams Decedent

Larry C. Williams, Esq. 6700 Georgia Ave., NW Suite 405 Washington, DC 20012 Attorney

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

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

Alesa Phillips Decedent

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

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

Annie E. Tolson aka Annie Evelyn Tolson Decedent Tina Smith Nelson 601 E. Street, NW Washington, DC 20049 Attorney NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT, NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS

Judith McCall aka Judith M. McCall Decedent

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.

Paulette Williams, whose address is 810 5th Street NW, Washington, DC 20002, was appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Harold Williams who died on July 9, 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 3/20/2019. 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 3/20/2019, 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.

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.

Date of first publication: 9/20/2018

Date of first publication: 9/27/2018

Date of first publication: 9/27/2018

Date of first publication: 9/27/2018

Paulette Williams Personal Representative

Geneva H. Moore Personal Representative

Stephen Scoggins Personal Representative

Brenda L. Thornton Personal Representative

Imani Brooks Personal Representative

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Administration No. 2018 ADM 001041

Administration No. 2018 ADM 001069

Administration No. 2018 ADM 001023

Foreign No. 2018 FEP 000127

Lois S. Young Decedent

Mary E. C. Leach aka Mary Elouise Chinn Leach Decedent

Tyrone Stanley Tyson Decedent

May 17, 2007 Date of Death

Administration No. 2017 ADM 001208 Geraldine S. Boulware Decedent Peggy A. Miller, Esq. 5130 7th Street, NE Washington, DC 20011-2625 Attorney NOTICE OF AFTER DISCOVERED WILL AND NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT Lawrence E. Smith, whose address is 1883 Alabama Ave. SE, Washington, DC 20020, was appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Geraldine S. Boulware, who died on August 27, 2009 with a Will. Objections to such appointment or to the probate of decedent’s Will shall be filed with the Register of Wills, D.C., 515 5th Street, N.W., Building A, Third Floor Washington, D.C. 20001, on or before 3/20/2019. Date of first publication: 9/20/2018 Lawrence E. Smith Personal Representative TRUE TEST COPY Anne Meister Register of Wills Washington Informer

To Whom it May Concern Searching for William Braxton, born to Sadie Little, about 1949 at DC General Hospital. Please contact Sidney Little at 804-769-3758 or 804925-5365 or by mail at PO Box 342 Aylett VA 23009

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Robert P. Newman, Esq. 801 Wayne Ave. Suite 400 Silver Spring, MD 20910 Attorney NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT, NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS 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. Date of first publication: 9/27/2018 Nathaniel Young, Jr. Personal Representative TRUE TEST COPY Anne Meister Register of Wills

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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.

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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.

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.

Date of first publication: 9/27/2018

Date of first publication: 10/4/2018

Marvin Jackson Personal Representative

Sidney Dwayne Tyson Purnell Alexander Owens Personal Representatives

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Steven Michael Packer Name of Decedent 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 Anne Meister Register of Wills Washington Informer

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Administration No. 2018 ADM 001083

Administration No. 2018 ADM 001080

Pearl L. Bailey Decedent

Anita Jean Snowden Decedent

Keith Giles Decedent

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

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.

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Administration Number 2018 ADM 001088

Administration No. 2018 ADM 001075

Estate of Elois R. Lawson

Angelo Johnson Decedent

NOTICE OF STANDARD PROBATE

Bradley A. Thomas 1629 K. Street, NW Suite 300 Washington, DC 20006-1631 Signature of Petitioner/Attorney:

NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT, NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS 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. Date of first publication: 10/4/2018

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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.

William Edward Snowden Personal Representative

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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.

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Date of first publication: 10/4/2018

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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.

Administration No. 2018 ADM 001070

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outlines on his campaign literature “no tax increases and a balanced budget” and “#DISCARDIN.” Three Black GOP candidates who seek to represent Prince George’s will pursue lawmaker positions in the Maryland General Assembly. Fred Price Jr., a former Cheverly councilman who served in the Marines from 1958-61, sported a red and white T-shirt with the state of Maryland and a quote: “End one party rule.” “We’re living good in Cheverly, but the rest of the district is catching hell,” said Price, who’s running for state Senate in legislative District 47 against Metro alternate board director Malcolm Augustine. “How does one party control everything [and] says everything is all right? It’s not.” Winnie Obike, who resides in Hyattsville and pursuing a doctorate in communications at the University of Maryland, will try to obtain votes in legislative District 22 against three current Democratic delegates: Tawanna Gaines, Anne Healey and Alonzo Washington. Part of her platform stems from helping immigrants, which includes instituting a green-card program on a statewide level. She doesn’t support the sanctuary city designation because it allows criminals easier access to residency.

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ing last year, 45 ridiculed North Korean President Kim Jong Un as “Little Rocket Man.” Now Mr. Rocket Man is his new best friend, worthy of 45’s praise. 45 heralded his June summit with Kim as a success, but there has been little or no progress made toward denuclearization. Now he says he wants another summit with the North Korean president. No wonder the world is laughing at him. He doesn’t know which way is up! Thus, he has jeopardized our relationship with Canada, with his “renegotiation” of NAFTA. He has alienated our allies with his insistence on withdrawing from the Iran nuclear deal, even as Britain, China, France, Germany and Russia affirm their agreement to the deal. And he has continued to coddle Russia, barely mentioning proven Russian interference in U.S. elections. The world is watching, and the world is laughing. The disastrous display of jurisprudence in the Kavanaugh case illustrates the breakdown of our democracy. Further, the amusing performance that our president offered to the United Nations cemented his place as the world laughingstock and disgraced us all! WI

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tentatively. We’re not the largest country in the world. The population of India, at 1.35 billion, and the population of China, the world’s most populous nation at 1.41 billion people, dwarfs our population of roughly 326 million people. We are a scant 4.3 percent of the world population. India is 17.7 percent of the world population, and China is a whopping 18.5 percent of the world population. Population size is not necessarily an indicator of power, and most concede that the United States remains an influential world leader. But we are a world leader now led by a clown, the laughingstock of the world. And in embracing an “America First” doctrine, we isolate ourselves from others and diminish our own world power. Our power has come from our ability to play well in the world. It has come from our embrace of globalism. Indeed, our economic growth has often been a function of our global role. People want to come to the United States, to study the United States, to vacation in the United States and to enjoy the products and brands of the United States (McDonald’s and Nike are but two examples). Our president’s behavior repels

people from the United States instead of attracting people to us. His jingoistic “America First” speech belied decades of international cooperation. His notion that nations are better off going it alone than working in collaboration is isolationist nonsense. His speech would have been better delivered to his sycophants who drink his Fool-Aid than to a thoughtful international audience of his peer world leaders. “America is governed by Americans,” 45 said. “We reject the ideology of globalism, and we embrace the doctrine of patriotism. Inside everyone in this great chamber today, and everyone listening all around the globe, there is the heart of a patriot that feels the same powerful love for your nation, the same intense loyalty to your homeland.” It is possible to be a patriot and also embrace globalism, especially if we are thinking of our nation’s well-being in the long run. In other words, the world is interlinked, and our countries are intertwined. What would we have to give up if we “went it alone”? I don’t think 45 is capable of thinking this through. What if countries decided to stop doing business with us? What products would we have to give up? At the United Nations meet-

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strong labor and environmental standards that are subject to swift and certain enforcement, U.S. firms will continue to outsource jobs to pay Mexican workers poverty wages, dump toxins and bring their products back here for sale.” Worse, Trump’s agreement waives buy American protections for U.S. procurement, leading to the continued outsourcing of U.S. jobs created from taxpayer’s money. Canada and Mexico are our largest trading partners, with $1.2 trillion in trade between the three nations. Canada is the largest recipient of U.S. exports, our second largest trading partner and our second largest investor. Canada is a NATO ally whose soldiers have fought and died at our side. We also have a huge stake in Mexico’s economic welfare. Part of the horrors of the first NAFTA was that it disrupted peasant agri-

culture in Mexico, forcing many workers to head north to care for their families. The resulting tensions from immigration — legal and illegal — have had a poisonous effect in our politics, with Trump and others profiting from an ugly, racialized posturing. Getting this right is important. Sadly, the deal, while an improvement over the old one, doesn’t get it right. Labor rights and environmental protections still lack serious enforcement. Mexico’s ability to pursue a clear economic course is circumscribed by protections of Big Oil and Big Pharma, among others. Trump deserves credit for renegotiating NAFTA, something that his Democratic and Republican predecessors failed to do. Trump will no doubt use the new agreement as a centerpiece of his claim of “Promises made, promises kept.” A more accurate description would be “Promises made, performance lacking.” WI

are slipping away. The rights of immigrants are being decimated. Mass incarceration debilitates Black communities. Public schools are deliberately underfunded. The Affordable Care Act, which slashed the uninsured rate among African Americans, has been weakened and remains under threat of repeal. Enough is enough. There is power in our vote. When we go to the polls, we overwhelmingly elect representatives that

champion the issues essential to our families and communities. Over the next few weeks, we’ll be holding voter engagement events around the country. In the meantime, people can pledge to vote, make sure they’re registered or register online, find their polling location or see their candidates at http://www.nul.org. Sign up to receive updates and stay engaged. WI

face, calling ourselves “hobos.” Nothing to be ashamed of: now David’s installations at major New York City museums and galleries fetch upwards of seven figures each. There was one guy I met when I was dean of pledges at the Xi Gamma chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. at San Jose State University. His name was John. I thought he was jiving, whenever he would say he was going to become a dentist, and that he would have a successful practice among well-to-do patients in order that he might to the real work of his career: helping the poor. John was charming, good-looking. Ha! I thought to myself, a fat chance a privileged guy like John would ever give a second thought to anyone less advantaged than himself. And then I learned, decades later, that Dr. John Maupin had become president of Meharry Medical College! That is precisely what he had done, all his career, dedicated himself to those

who never had the privileges he had in life! Wow! Sure, there are folks I knew who “had larceny in their hearts,” who gave in to the “dark side.” And they paid their debts to society for their misbehavior. But those guys didn’t keep getting away with it, or sweep it under the rug like Kav and his crew. The Homeboy notion with my guys was “you must not get caught.” Home Slice in Da Hood didn’t know about, let alone seek to perpetuate, a culture that misbehavior doesn’t matter because there are no consequences for certain guys, from certain families, regardless of how they act. As far as judicial temperament and common sense — Mother Wit — are concerned, I would feel far more comfortable with some former Fremontians or Omega Psi Phi, Que Dogs nominated to serve on the Supreme Court than this elitist, ideological hack who may have once attempted to rape a girl: Brett Kavanaugh. WI

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