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Trump Rescinds DACA while Passing its Future to Congress for a Vote

Congress Set to Vote on $150B Relief Fund By Stacy M. Brown WI Senior Writer

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The devastation has been surveyed, the havoc wreaked and now, in the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey, lawmakers and officials will have to determine just how much money the government will allocate to both the cleanup and rebuild efforts. Texas Democratic U.S. Reps. Al Green, Sheila Jackson Lee, Eddie Bernice Johnson and Marc Veasey each have estimated as much as $150 billion will be necessary for recovery, including roughly $10 billion right away for storm-ravaged Houston. Each said they were happy with the response the disaster, which is responsible for untold injuries and deaths. "I am proud of my state's response in the face of one of our nation's worst natural disasters," Veasey said. "While recovery efforts will last for years, it is important that we provide those affected by Hurricane Harvey with immediate assistance." The nationwide coordination between FEMA, the National Guard, and local first responders has been impressive as search and rescue missions continue, Veasey said, noting that Congress has a responsibility to provide the necessary support

President Donald Trump kept one of his campaign this week, rescinding Obama’s Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals [DACA], dismantling the program that protected young undocumented immigrants numbering close to 800,000, evoking fears that they may soon face deportation to native countries that hold few memories for them. The decision, announced by U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions, indicates that DACA will officially end in

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5 Hundreds of protesters marched along Pennsylvania Ave. on Tues., Sept. 5 protesting Trump's decision to rescind DACA. /Photo by Roy Lewis

MD Rep. Anthony Brown to Sponsor Bill on Hate Crimes By William J. Ford WI Staff Writer @jabariwill Rep. Anthony Brown told a nearly standing-room-only audience Thursday, Aug. 31 at the University of Maryland in College Park he will sponsor legislation for colleges to target hate crimes. The Maryland Democrat, leading a discussion at the school on race, politics and reconciliation, said one recommendation would require college officials to report any form of speech from left- and right-wing groups that arouses violence. "The middle is where America is,"

he said. "Passing a law won't change the systemic problem, but it will give universities and colleges tools and incentives to push back." Brown, who represents Maryland's 4th Congressional District, may introduce the proposed legislation this month when Congress returns from recess, saying officials must clearly define what's acceptable language. He said if colleges don't follow specific guidelines to report hate crimes to local law enforcement agencies, then federal money would be withheld. However, he said some colleges and universities in need

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Florida Prepares for Massive Hurricane By Stacy M. Brown WI Senior Writer With Americans still reeling from the impact of Hurricane Harvey just weeks ago, another monster storm threatens islands throughout the Caribbean as well as the entire state of Florida. As of Wednesday morning, Sept. 6, Hurricane Irma continued to draw closer to Florida as a whopping Category 5 storm. Gov. Rick Scott urged residents to evacuate in parts of the Sunshine State, including the most southern-portion of the state, the Florida Keys. A Category 5 equates to it being the highest possible on the hurricane scale. Packing winds of

185 mph, Irma could go down as one of the most powerful Atlantic storms ever recorded. It threatens to even dwarf Harvey which recently walloped Texas, displacing tens of thousands of residents and causing upwards of $200 billion in damages. Scott, on Wednesday, declared a State of Emergency effective 7 a.m. Meanwhile, stores reported running out of essential supplies like water, batteries and hardware. “Please get your medications now,” Scott said at a news conference Wednesday. “Obey members of the National Guard and other officials and evacuate immediately. Don't wait; this storm is going to cause severe damage."

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Anthony Muse (D-District 26) and State’s Attorney done. Out of her frustration Angela said about Marlow. for law enforcement Alsobrooks. Former Rep. Donnatraining Edwards (D-Maryland) may decide to with law enforcement's handling join the Davis-Nickens said anyone agencies, a Child's Life Protecrace. of the situation, she decided to who reads interview, Marlow'sMonteiro, book will tionout Actthat andhe’s mandatory counsel- eduIn a recent pointing the only candidate start the Saving Promise cam- “get it.” She said she “puts the ing for batterers. cated in the county’s public schools, says his platform includes: greater support for paign. case in such a way, the average “If we are ever going to eraditeachers, tax breaks and other incentives to attract businesses, and post-secondary “It seems to be a vicious cycle person can get it.” She said at the cate domestic violence, we must for students may not of attend 5 Paul Monteiro that won't turn /Photo my family education end of and the vocational day, the resources book will look atwho both sides the college coin. but have full careers and make a great living in the full-trade space.” courtesy Marlow Friends ofsaid. Paul Monteiro loose,” Marlow “can help people begin to have a dia- We need to address both the vicshared her story with the audi- logue about domestic violence. tim and the batterer,” Marlow ence at the District Heights Also present at the event was said. Domestic Violence Symposium Mildred Muhammad, the exMarlow would also like to see on May 7 at the District Heights wife of John Allen Muhammad, programs designed to raise Municipal Center. The sympo- who was sentenced to six consec- awareness among children in sium sponsored theorganization, Thewas nation’s oldest civilby rights NAACP , has requested utive lifetheterms without parole a meetpublic and private schools. She Family Youth Services by a Maryland jury hisofrole inAmendfeels children need to be educating with and NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell to discuss thefor issue First Center of the of District the Beltway in Colin ed about domestic violence. ment rights and city free speech issues surrounding leagueSniper players, attacks most notably Heights and the National Hook- for 2002. Mildred is “We have to stop being pasKaepernick, the former quarterback the San FranciscoMuhammad 49er’s. Up In of aBlack the founder After the Trauma, sive-aggressive with poor chilletterWomen. sent late August to Goodell, NAACPofinterim President and CEO, MarlowJohnson has written a book, that to helps the his dren Derrick wrote: “Last season,anMr.organization Kaepernick chose exercise First about domestic violence,” “Color Me Butterfly,” which is a survivors of domestic violence Marlow said. Amendment right by protesting the inequitable treatment of people of color in story about four generations of and their children. Marlow has worked to break America. violence. By quietly The takingbook a kneeisduring the national anthem, he was able to shine domestic “I lived in fear for six years. Six the cycle of abuse in her family, a light on injustices faced by people of color, particularly inspired by the her many own experiences, years in fear is a long time. Itthe is issue andofis confident the policies she police misconduct toward communities of color – an act of dissent that’s well the NFL’s Yet, he’s and those of her grandmother, not an easy thing to come out iswithin pushing for stated will bylaws. start that spent an unprecedented amount of time as a free agent and it is becoming increasingly apparent that this is no sheer her mother and her daughter. of,” she said. process. coincidence. No should be victimized and discriminated against because of exercise ofthese free speech – totodo so She said every player time she reads Mildred Muhammad said “I his plan to take policies excerpts from of herhisbook, stillthe Constitution is in violation rightsshe under andwant the NFL’s people who to own helpregulations.” 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.” Books” Award. that she may be in “survival Tia Carol Jones can be reached “I was just 16-years-old when mode”. at tiacaroljones@sbcglobal.net my eye first blackened and my Rep. “Before you get(D-Maryland), to 'I'm going who strategists believed would have been Tom Delaney lips bled,” Marlow said. it startedtoaswin a verbal WI nomination for Maryland govonetoofkill the you,' top candidates the Democratic Elaine Davis-Nickens, presiernor, has decided to seek a higher office: the U.S. presidency. Delaney currently dent of the National Hook-Up of Black Women, said there is no represents portions of Montgomery County into Western consistency in the way domestic “Our government is hamstrung by excessive partisanship. We are letting critiviolence issues are dealt with by cal opportunities to improve the country pass us by.” He spoke Friday, Aug. 1 on the “Kojo Nnamdi Show,” for a provocative question and answer session with callers and the radio host. Like President Jimmy Carter did and to whom he has often been compared, Delaney has announced his candidacy much earlier than normal. He said he wants to use the added time to traverse the country in a series of “listening tours.” “This country has to do is come together. The time for fighting is over and 5 Rep. Tom Delaney hyper partisan politics has ruined the federal government’s ability to do anything /Courtesy photo for the American people.”

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Gray Pushes Tax Abatement Incentives for Wards 7, 8 By Stacy M. Brown WI Senior Writer D.C. Council member Vincent Gray has continued to push for new businesses in Wards 7 and 8, seeking to lure them with incentives that include the District purchasing property and leasing it to companies for $1. A legislative package pushed by the Ward 7 councilman includes the East End Investment Surplus Allocation Act of 2007; East End Grocery & Retail Incentive Program Tax Abatement Act of 2017; and the East End Medical Center Fund and East End Grocery and Retail Incentive Program Establishment Act of 2017. The latter, if passed, would use a $1 per year lease on city-owned buildings to lure in businesses to Wards 7 and 8, and would address the difficulties residents in those areas have in obtaining healthy food. "Food deserts and food insecurity on the East End of the District exacts an incredible toll on families, which is why I have committed to introducing legislation that will eliminate this tremendous inequity," Gray said. "The three bills that I introduced, in addition to the East End Commercial Real Property Tax Rate Reduction Act of 2017, are aimed at bringing increased investment to the East End of D.C. and that includes funding construction of at least four sites in Wards 7 and 8 for large anchor stores that include affordably priced groceries and retail goods." If passed, the East End Commercial Real Property Tax Rate Reduction Amendment bill would lower the real property tax rates and special real property tax rates for certain structures located east of the Anacostia River beginning Oct. 1. That bill has been referred to the Committee on Finance and Revenue. Additionally, the East End Health Care Desert, Retail Desert, and Food Desert Elimination Act pushed by Gray would require the Department of Health Care Finance to establish a new capital project, the East End Medical Center to be constructed on the Saint Elizabeth's East Campus. The bill also "provides for its funding, operation, and maintenance and also establishes a spe-

cial fund, the East End Medical Center Fund and program and the East End Grocery and Retail Incentive Program," Gray said. The fund would be administered by the Department of Health Care Finance, he said. The third part of Gray's extensive legislative plan includes the East End Grocery and Retail Incentive Tax Abatement Act, which waives deed recordation, real property, and personal property taxes for eligible sites in Ward 7 and 8. To qualify for the exemption, a business owner must biannually certify that 50 percent of full-time employees are District residents and the business must be located at Skyland Town Center, Capitol Gateway, East River Park, St. Elizabeths East Campus, or United Medical Center. A final part of Gray's idea, includes the East End Surplus Allocation Equitable Investment Act which, if approved, would change the use of additional uncommitted amounts in the unrestricted fund balance of D.C.'s General Fund. The money would be diverted from pay-as-you-go capital projects to pay-as-you-go capital projects that are supported by the East End Medical Center Fund and additional unspecified pay-as-you-go projects. "There are major health care disparities within the city, particularly as it pertains to Wards 7 and 8, which lead the city in health care disparities and are in extreme need of additional highly qualified physicians," Gray said. Information provided by Gray's office revealed that in September 2015, the Department of health published a physician and physician assistant workforce study that showed Wards 2 and 5 having the highest numbers of doctors' offices, followed by Wards 1 and 3. However, Wards 7 and 8 are medically underserved, despite the presence of United Medical Center, Gray said. "The legislation is designed to bring retail and health care to the east end of the city. More than three-quarters of all food deserts in D.C. are located in Wards 7 and 8," he said. "Without additional government incentives, Wards 7 and 8 will continue without the grocery and retail amenities that the vast majority of neighborhoods in the District currently enjoy." WI

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The Trump administration may cancel plans made under President Obama to place Harriet Tubman on the $20 bill. What are your thoughts? WILLIE POTTILLO /

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This should be of no surprise. Anything previously done by President Obama is subject to change. Trump's only goal, and a poor one at that, is to destroy Obama's legacy … settling scores, if you will. Pathetic!

GLORIA DUFF / ELIZABETH, N.J.

What a wonderful way to pay tribute to a woman and a fighter against slavery and injustice in this country by replacing a slaver and the killer of many Native Americans. Now we have Trump and his hate-mongering administration opposing this change.

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CELEBRATION: Michigan, Howard Teams Use ‘Mission Possible’ Tactics in ‘Upset’ Victories Make no mistake: the college football season stands firmly at the top of my list of annual favorites – the fall spectacular that opens every August and continues right through the first days of a much colder New Year. I love the pomp and circumstance that dominate the pregame tailgating parties and other related antics; the enthusiastic singing of school fight songs like “Hail to the Victors” sung upon every successful field goal, touchdown, defensive sack or interception by diehard “Wolverines” like me, my former wife, my son, my daughter and my brother-in-law; and the comradery that overflows among alums when a rival team dares to challenge us on our home turf – the stadium that we affectionately refer to as “The Big House.” But what I like the most about college football is the fact that on any given Saturday or Sunday, a socalled “underdog” can snatch victory from the jaws of defeat, sending the highly-favored team home away in humiliation, forced to “eat crow” until the next season allows them the chance for revenge. That’s exactly what happened last

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weekend during the season openers for both the University of Michigan [UM] and Howard University [HU] who, respectively, upended Florida for its first season-opening loss in nearly three decades and a 45-point underdog who edged out an opposing UNLV for the Howard Bison’s first win over a Bowl Subdivision (top-level/upper division) team in team history. More surprise wins dominated sports news last weekend as Maryland defeated Texas and Liberty stopped powerhouse Baylor in two more upsets. For Michigan who trailed 17-13 at halftime, three scores in six minutes helped push them to victory, giving them a real boost in confidence as they prepare for an upcoming division schedule that will put the mostly underclass team to their limits. As for Howard, led by new head coach Mike London, a former Maryland assistant who took on a team that had only won three games in its last two seasons, Sunday’s 4340 win spoke volumes in securing London and his team’s new mantra, “Mission Possible.”

In the efforts over the past several years against Bowl Subdivision teams, Howard lost to Maryland by 39, to Rutgers by 38 and by a combined 125 points to Boston College and Appalachian State. Can you spell “humiliation?” But it’s a new day. There’s also the caveat that comes along with H.U.’s storybook victory and the college record books: the team’s undersized freshman quarterback, Caylin Newton, pulled off the largest upset of any game with a point spread in college football history, beating a record previously held by 40-point underdog Stanford with their win over USC in 2007. By the way, Caylin has an older brother who knows “a little something” about being a successful quarterback in college and the NFL – Cam Newton is his name. Do you now understand why I can’t get enough of college football? It continues to confirm with all kinds of twists, turns and “Hail Mary’s” that preparation, persistence and a dose of daily prayer can provide “mission possible” endings. As the youth say in today’s vernacular, “Yeah, that’s wassup!” WI

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Many Local Residents Can't Afford Even the Cheapest Rent, Report Finds By Sarafina Wright WI Staff Writer Renters who earn the least cannot afford even the cheapest market-rate rentals in the nation's largest metro areas, according to a Zillow analysis of multifamily rents and Census income data. Among other problems, Zillow reports that most renters don't have enough savings to cover three months of living expenses in an emergency. "Any renter can tell you how difficult it is to save up extra cash while spending an increasing portion of their income on rent, but it's much worse for those who make the least," said Zillow chief economist Svenja Gudell. "Income inequality is growing in the United States, and this shows how high housing costs contribute to preventing people from moving up the ladder." The rule of thumb that people shouldn't spend more than 30 percent of their income on housing has largely not been abided by due to the overall high cost of living making it impossible. In the nation's largest 25 metro areas, the typical rents require a much larger share than that recommended amount for renters whose incomes fall into the bottom third of the income distribution, even when they are looking at the cheapest apartments on the market. "There are several factors at play here, including wage growth dampened by the recession and increased demand on the rental market," Gudell said.

Zillow said from 2011 to 2016, rental rates increased significantly more than incomes, especially at the lower end of the market. Even in areas where lower incomes saw significant gains, rents in those markets saw much bigger jumps. For example, the monthly earnings among the lowest third of incomes in San Francisco increased by about $485 between June 2011 and June 2016, but over that same time period, apartment rents grew by $1,145, according to the company. Spending such a significant portion of income on rent means making other financial sacrifices. Economist and real estate insiders alike agree that putting aside money for an emergency remains a luxury many renters don't have — 68.8 percent don't have enough savings to cover three months of living expenses. Instead of saving the financial priorities for most renters don't shift much from paying bills such as utilities, food and gasoline, in addition to the rent. Zillow, a leading real estate and rental marketplace, put together a chart to illustrate how the affordable rent crisis affects over 20 million people. Gudell leads Zillow's economics and analytics bureau, which have found that in the coming years the problem may only worsen. "Without a long-term solution to affordable housing, the gap between the haves and have-nots will continue to widen," Gudell said. WI

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HARVEY from Page 1 needed to begin rebuilding efforts in Texas and Louisiana and a robust and swift aid package counts as a first step. Congress may vote on a package as early as Thursday, Sept. 7. While most Democrats are optimistic that funding will be easily approved, there remains skepticism about Republicans and their will to move quickly. As one published report noted, the GOP rose to power on vows to rein in deficit spending, and fiscal hawks on and off Capitol Hill are already bristling at the idea of moving a Harvey relief bill without paying for it elsewhere in the budget. Yet Congress has a long tradition of responding to natural disasters with emergency funds that pile on to the deficit, and the massive devastation caused by Harvey along the Gulf Coast — combined with the voices of powerful Texas Republicans urging immediate relief — puts enormous pressure on GOP leaders to drop their insistence on deficit neutrality for the sake of political expediency. Also, it should be noted that House Speaker Paul Ryan (R-Wisconsin), who as chairman of the House Budget Committee in 2013 had opposed a pair of emergency funding bills for areas in the Northeast hit by Superstorm Sandy, has so far been silent on the offset question. Several other GOP leaders, including Reps. Steve Scalise of Louisiana and Cathy McMorris Rodgers of Washington, had also voted against the Sandy package, as did almost every GOP member of the Texas delegation. Rep. Michael Burgess, Texas Republican, said the extent of Harvey's damage may not be known for months, requiring Congress to appropriate multiple tranches of aid money. "There will be a secondary wave of federal dollars that are appropriated, and likely as not, there will be a third wave," Burgess told CNN. But the Dallas-area congressman said he had also been concerned about billions in Hurricane Katrina and Sandy relief aid going unspent. "I want to be certain that the help gets where it's needed, when it's needed," Burgess said. "But, yes, we do have a responsibility to be the stewards of the taxpayer dollar. And that's a concurrent responsibility."

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Sen. Pat Toomey (R-Pennsylvania) called the Sandy package as "a pork-barrel spending binge." "There are legitimate needs in Texas and Louisiana," Toomey told a local business group, according to reports. "We should respond. That will be expensive. But it is not an occasion to just load this up like a Christmas tree." President Donald Trump toured the area over the weekend with stops in Texas and Louisiana while Houston continued to deal with unclean and unsafe water, mold, and a myriad of other problems caused by the storm. The river's water level remained at about 16 feet above flood stage and seven feet above record level late Saturday. "This flooding poses an ongoing threat to Beaumont and the surrounding area," Texas Gov. Greg Abbott told reporters. Beaumont's Baptist Hospital faced evacuation over the weekend because of the loss of drinking water, a major hardship considering that patients included premature babies and others in intensive care. As many as 12,000 students have been temporarily forced to attend new schools after the storm had earlier delayed the first day of school for the week beginning Aug. 28. The storm's aftermath also included fires that erupted over a two-day period at a chemical plant near Houston that had previously suffered flooding. As of late Saturday, the death toll had been reported at 50 and officials said about 27 trillion gallons of rain had fell on Texas and Louisiana over six days. More than 72,000 people had been rescued and about 10 percent of the structures in Harris County were flooded, according to county officials. More than 440,000 people have registered for emergency assistance from FEMA, which already has approved nearly $80 million to help victims. Adding to the increased anxiety, CBS News reported that Hurricane Irma had been fast in its development and, as of Saturday, had been following a course that could bring it near the eastern Caribbean Sea by week's end this week and ultimately ram the southeastern part of the United States. Irma, which forecasters said has little chance of slamming Texas and Louisiana, has maximum sustained winds of 110

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mph, making it a Category 2 storm, but it later strengthened to a Category 3, with maximum sustained winds that approached 120 mph, weather officials said. Still, there's optimism to be found, particularly in the response to Harvey. "In the DFW Metroplex, Dallas and Fort Worth government officials have stepped up to the plate by providing refuge for displaced families and by helping to enroll students so their school year isn't interrupted," Veasey said. "The scope of Hurricane Harvey's destruction requires continued cooperation between local and federal government to make sure Texas families have the necessary resources to rebuild and I will continue to support efforts to ensure that this goal is met." WI

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PRINCE GEORGE'S COUNTY Upstart Challenges Political Establishment in Southern Maryland By William J. Ford WI Staff Writer @jabariwill The late James E. Proctor Jr. and his widow, Elizabeth "Susie" Proctor, have represented parts of Southern Maryland as state delegates for nearly three decades â&#x20AC;&#x201D; but that could soon change. Joseph Spears Jr. has decided to challenge Susie Proctor for the District 27A seat in next June's

midterm election. The area includes Accokeek, Baden and Brandywine in Prince George's and Hughesville and parts of Waldorf in Charles County. Spears said James Proctor represented the district well, but his wife's appointment in October 2015 to complete the term after his death has brought allegiance to the person who chose her, state Senate President Thomas "Mike" Miller. The Democratic central

5 Maryland state Del. Susie Proctor /Courtesy of Friends of Susie Proctor

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erature as "our Democratic team working for us." "We don't want [voters] to receive a ballot and vote for everybody under Mike Miller," said Spears, an assistant professor of sports management at Bowie State University who moved to Brandywine this year. "We need to look at who is going to benefit the interest of the people. We need the people's behavior to change and [stop] voting on a slate." When Proctor read Spears' press release about voters not being able to choose a candidate nearly two years ago, she declined to specifically comment on that point. "I hope the person who can and will represent 27A the best is the one that wins the position," she said. Both candidates have a focus to improve the school system through rigorous programs for teachers and students. They differ, however, on the school board structure, which allows the county executive to appoint three members and require experience in certain areas such as higher education and education. The county executive can also appoint the chair and vice chair. The county council appoints a fourth member and the remaining nine are elected. The 14th member is designated as a high school student and voted on by a county student government association. Spears said the other 13 board members should be elected, which adds accountability to the

residents who voted for each person. Proctor, a retired Prince George's educator of 34 years, said the board benefits with a certain number of people experienced in budgets, education and other expertise. "I would seriously look at some formation that include elected and appointed [members]. The key question would be appointed by whom?" said Proctor of Accokeek. "Then you have the experience needed to help the board." Both said another concern in the district is transportation, especially with heavy traffic along Routes 301 and 210. Spears said the traffic will get worse for Brandywine residents with residential communities, five power plants and other business sprawling in the bedroom community of about 6,700. "People need to feel empowered. They need to feel that their voices are heard," he said. "If the people put me in my office â&#x20AC;Ś and I sell out and become ineffective, it's representing the establish structure and that's what's currently going on." In the meantime, Proctor proposes to ask the Red Cross help transport residents from communities such as the town of Eagle Harbor in Prince George's, where buses don't travel. To read more about Proctor's platform and background, go to www.SusieProctor.com. Spears' campaign information can be read at www.voteforjoe2018.com. WI

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Prince George's Holds Forum to Reduce Violence By William J. Ford WI Staff Writer @jabariwill Prince George's County law enforcement, community leaders and health professionals offered recommendations to stop the violence during a recent forum in District Heights. The more than four dozen people in attendance heard recommendations such as more parental involvement, money toward mental health services and empathy for fellow neighbors. The county has had almost two dozen homicides since July, including three children found murdered Aug. 18 inside a home in Clinton. "We're not here to point fingers, or blame to anyone. We're here to find solutions," said former state Delegate Aisha Braveboy, who moderated the discussion. Prince George's Police Chief Hank Stawinski said the majority of the recent crimes involved people who knew each other. The county leads Maryland in domestic violence homicides. Despite the recent spike in homicides, burglaries and robberies, he said overall crime has

decreased by 50 percent the past seven years. "From a fear perspective, I certainly empathized with the concern we see when we deal with these issues," Stawinski said during the forum. "I'm asking for the community's support for the men and women who are out there on your behalf. We need collaboration." District Heights Police Chief Elliott Gibson provided some tips on works in his city of slightly more than 6,000 people, including: • transparency with the police department; • data collection; and • communication between city agencies, police and residents. "I want to keep the line of communication open," said Gibson, who's received calls from residents on his cellphone at 3 a.m. "If someone who sees something, or hears something, you can reach out and tell me what's going on." Another group spoke about helping teenagers and young adults with mental health challenges and divert them from the criminal justice system. Natosha Speight, a psycholo-

gist who works with at-risk youth and young adults at the Maya Angelou Academy in the New Beginnings Youth Development Center in Laurel, said the two keys to encourage young people: "Be patient" and consistently say, "I will not give up on you." "Every young person is an individual and you have to treat each young person as an individual … and [not] judge them all the same," she said after the nearly two-hour forum. Community leaders also talked about various programs they conduct with young people. Renada Johnson, executive director of Kiamsha Youth Empowerment Organization, said youth meet every Monday from 7-9 p.m. at Largo High School. According to the organization's website, its mission is to help students in grades eight through 12 to "use history, peer and intergenerational interaction to empower youth to abstain from premarital sex, drugs, violence and prejudice." Several attendees such as Tyrese Richardson of Mount

5 Prince George's County Sheriff Melvin High. /Courtesy photo

Rainier asked questions and offered comments. Richardson said one private, social media app called "Nextdoor" allows neighbors to connect with each other. She said this could enhance more community involvement, especially for those

afraid to call authorities. "There's the whole culture of, 'snitches get stitches,'" she said. "There's some other ways we can reinvigorate a watch programCommunities need to feel empowered when fighting crime." WI

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BUSINESS Wells Fargo Has a New Regional Leader By Stacy M. Brown WI Senior Writer Wells Fargo has a new leader for the Maryland and D.C. region, who has vowed to make building a team in the greater Washington area a top priority. Darrel German has been tasked with helping to maintain the bank's reported $31.9 billion in metro area deposits, which puts Wells Fargo well

ahead of the competition in the region. "Philadelphia and Baltimore are sister cities, there's a lot of parity between them," said German, whose official title is senior vice president-business banking area manager. "I'm excited … when I look at where we are going, having a military background has allowed me to plan forward and to be strategic

and to really look at where we have success and where we can shape the geography." German, who has more than 25 years of banking experience, also served 32 years in the U.S. Army. Prior to joining Wells Fargo, he was senior vice president at TD Bank in Philadelphia, working up the ranks after beginning as a commercial lender with Commerce Bank, which TD Bank acquired in 2007. That year, German was awarded Commercial Lender of the Year. Before that tenure, he served as executive vice president and chief financial officer at Mikissack & Mikissack LLC, the oldest African-American-owned architectural firm in the country. German, who holds the rank of colonel in the U.S. Army, served a tour in Iraq in 2002 to support Operation Iraqi Freedom before returning to overseas again in 2003 to begin a mission in civil military operations. "My military background helps in a lot of things I do," he said. In his most recent assignment at Wells Fargo, German wants to grow the company's brand awareness in the greater Washington area. "I want my bankers to be known as the go-to bankers and to help everyone realize their financial needs," he said.

While the change of scenery and hiring an all-new team might present challenges to some, German brushes it off as a small task that'll lead to big gains for Wells Fargo. "I don't see challenges," he said. "I see opportunity. When you frame things as challenges, you automatically are impeding progress. If you look at the opportunity to excel and navigate around speed bumps, you're continually making [progress]. When I talk to my team, the glass is always half-full, never is it half-empty." While in Philadelphia, German sat on various boards throughout the community and remains active in his military service. "My first priority is to build a team that will be aggressive and I'm just really starting the process where I want to lend my skills in this area," he said. A graduate of historically black Cheyney University in Philadelphia, German also matriculated from the Combined Arms Staff Service and the U.S. Army Command and General Staff College. He serves as a board member for the Philadelphia Freedom Valley YMCA, the Southeastern Red Cross, the Arden Theater and the Philadelphia Police Foundation. All his work has served as motivation to remain positive about help-

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ing others and in team building, German said. "During my days in Philadelphia, when I walked down the street, people knew me as the Wells Fargo guy," he said. "They knew me as Darrell but they also knew my brand because we were able to get things done." WI

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Will Colin Kaepernick play in the NFL in 2017-18? Are black fans angry enough over the Kap situation willing to boycott the NFL for that cause? Public Enemy's Chuck D thinks they need to be. "Think about it. You have owners and you have players. … [Owners] have the choice and right to do whatever they want to do in their whole colluded field," Chuck recently said. "It's up to the fans. … if you want to protest, don't go to the sports bars. Don't turn the game on. Leave your team for a year." So, NFL fan, where do you stand on boycotting the NFL to support Colin Kaepernick? The 2017 season, the 98th NFL season in the history of the

league, will begin without the polarizing quarterback on Sept. 7. But during what is expected to be another lucrative year for the league, what will black NFL fans do about their issues and perspectives? What impact can blacks have on the NFL's bottom line? While black fans demand field employment for Kap at $9 to $10 million a year, the NFL owners are in their booths counting out 14 billion bucks. If any story demonstrates the different perspectives African-Americans and whites hold, it's the saga of Colin Kaepernick, who began sitting down last season during the national anthem while a member of the San Francisco 49ers to "bring awareness" to civil rights issues. The vitriol surrounding the situ-

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BUSINESS REED from Page 14 ation is heated, with pro-Kaepernick people screaming about him "being blackballed" and anti-Kaepernick people questioning his football ability. Blacks think that the story is one of racism, bigotry and discrimination. Over 100 quarterbacks have signed 2017 contracts with the 32 NFL teams, yet Kap continues to sit on the sidelines. A coalition of blacks say the NFL is a "modern-day plantation" with most players being black and all the owners white. But while blacks "protest," the NFL continues to prosper as the world's most lucrative sports league. The average team is worth $2.34 billion and the league has the highest TV ratings and national broadcasting revenue of any U.S. professional sports league. CBS, Fox, NBC and ESPN/ABC paid $5 billion for the rights to NFL games. If blacks stay away from stadiums — which in many instances their governments built — they won't affect the league's bottom line much. Local revenues (tickets, concessions, etc.) are not considered to be a major contributor to the league's money. And assistance won't come from the rest of the NFL's fan base, which is overwhelmingly white and unlikely to sympathize with Kap's plight. So it's time to look to NFL advertisers for assistance. Isn't it time to tell people at Papa John's and Pizza Hut to "think about it"? Blacks should think about telling McDonald's, which spent $91.5 million on advertising during the 2015-2016 NFL season, to "think about things." Hyundai, which begins a fouryear-deal this season replacing GM as the NFL's official auto brand, should get a message from African-Americans, too. African-American males are only six percent of the United States population, but comprise nearly 70 percent of NFL players. A nationwide boycott will show people of the African Diaspora uniting in actions to get NFL owners' attention. As former Pittsburgh Steelers offensive lineman Willie Colon told protesters at a rally for Kaepernick outside NFL headquarters in New York City last month: "Some people are down for themselves. Some people are down for the cause. You have to have a conscious decision on where you stand." WI

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NATIONAL NAACP Only Vehicle For Communities to Address Concerns, Prez Says By William J. Ford WI Staff Writer @jabariwill NAACP interim President Derrick Johnson defended the civil rights organization's relevance amid today's political climate in which he says President Donald Trump's policies, statements and actions hurt all Americans. Speaking during a Tuesday, Aug. 29 luncheon at the National Press

Club in Northwest, Johnson addressed a variety of topics, most notably the need for a group such as the NAACP as Trump throws his weight around. "If you move across this landscape and in many communities, the NAACP is the only vehicle individuals have to raise their voice and ensure that democracy exists," he said. "NAACP has never been a large, city operation. It is in communities where no one knows of them."

Before Johnson's remarks, the organization released a statement lambasting Trump's executive order on Aug. 28 to lift the ban on military-style weaponry and attire for state and local law enforcement agencies. "Unfortunately, elections have consequences," Johnson said. "We have to deal with some of these executive orders until 2020." Johnson, who became the interim president at the organization's 108th annual convention in Baltimore this summer, offered a brief history lesson on how national decisions originated from small towns. For instance, the Shelby County vs. Holder case ruled in 2013 by the Supreme Court started in Colombiana, Alabama, a town with a population of about 4,500. The court determined a portion of the Voting Rights Acts of 1965 called preclearance in Section 4 unconstitutional, which subjected states with a history of discrimination to a federal review before election rules and procedures changed. The clearance requirement rule in Section 5 of the act, which would determine the length of time that states must follow the rule, wasn't ruled on.

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5 NAACP interim CEO and President Derrick Johnson speaks at an Aug. 29 luncheon at the National Press Club in northwest D.C. /Photo courtesy of the National Press Club

Now all states could change polling locations, voting requirements and redraw electoral districts without federal intervention. Johnson said that is why voting remains a major subject for the NAACP going into next year's midterm elections. "For the first time, I can agree that this is the most important election coming up," he said. "Why would someone need to fill out an application to exercise a right [to vote]? Voting is paramount." During the question-and-answer portion of the luncheon, Johnson addressed other topics, including: • Symbols of racist statues, monuments and flags shouldn't be on public property; • The NAACP's willingness to meet with Trump, but only to discuss policy proposals and not just for a photo op; and • The white supremacists at last month's violent rally in Charlottesville, Virginia, who Johnson labeled "domestic terrorists." Johnson said voting will be the catalyst to help improve communities and change public policy.

"Those who have the right to vote have say. Those who don't, don't," he said. "Your vote is your currency. If you're bankrupt and you go to the store, you can't purchase anything. If you're exercising your currency and you collect that currency with others who have your interest, you can purchase the grocery store." Hilary Shelton, director of the NAACP branch in D.C. and advocacy and policy for the national organization, said his office will help prepare and offer solutions to register voters from the group's 2,200 units nationwide and overseas. "This will help educate voters on what's going on in their communities," said Shelton, who attended the luncheon. "We know from what we do in Washington, impacts people all over the country and frankly the world." The NAACP in neighboring Prince George’s County continues to work on a plan to address possible wrongdoing in the court system on foreclosures, branch President Bob Ross said Friday, Sept. 1, adding that the organization will release specific details soon. WI

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NATIONAL Group Holds March in New York State for Prison Reform By Lauren Poteat WI Contributing Writer

An organization that advocates for prisoners has begun an 19day march against human rights abuses in correctional facilities, as well as pushing for comprehensive reform of the juvenile justice system and the closing of New York's Attica state prison. The Alliance of Families for Justice has organized the March for Justice, which began Aug. 26. Dozens of people are walking a minimum of 10 miles a day from New York City to Albany until Sept. 13, culminating in a major rally and news conference in the city in remembrance of the anniversary of the 1971 prison riot at the Attica Correctional Facility. "The March for Justice is focused on a number of different aspects of mass incarceration," said Soffiyah Elijah, march organizer and executive director of Alliance of Families for Justice. "The central focus is the conditions of confinement and human rights violations that occur inside

of New York prisons and jails." Based on prisoner demands for better living conditions and political rights, the riot served as a significant uprising during the Prisoners' Rights Movement of the 1970s that fought for fair treatment. About 2,200 of the Attica prison's inmates rioted and took control of the prison, taking 42 staff members hostage in exchange for met demands. The riot resulted in four days of negotiations, where authorities agreed to 28 of the prisoners' demands, until the prison eventually took back control of the inmates. By the end of the event, at least 43 people were dead, including 33 inmates and 10 correctional officers and civilian employees. Now with black male incarceration at an all-time high, Eugene Puryear, activist and former D.C. Council at-large candidate, said the time to act is now. "This movement that we've seen come up against mass incarceration in the past few years is important, because it speaks to this deep, deep, inequality within

5 The Alliance for Families of Justice has embarked on a 19-day journey for prison reform. / photo credit nydailynews.com

capitalist America," Puryear said. "It speaks to the fact that this country has decided that a whole lot of communities and a whole lot of neighborhoods are just disposable people." Actor and activist Danny Glover, a governing board member of the organization, is also

scheduled to attend the event. "If I tell you the truth, the real reason why I am marching is because there are too many of our brothers and sisters, mothers and fathers, sons and daughters that can't march with us," said Lilly Oseitutu, AFJ co-logistical lead and AFJ member. "I personal-

ly believe they should be free to march with us, but they can't. As long as every single one of them is in a situation where they're being abused, exploited and essentially being kept prisoner, I'm going to keep marching until they're home with me and they can march by my side." WI

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African, European Nations Team to Battle Human Trafficking Three African countries joined members of the European Union this week in Paris to discuss a major plan of action against illegal human trafficking. With over 120,000 migrants, including refugees, entering Europe this year alone by way of the Mediterranean sea and the desert as reported by the International Organization for Migration, Chad President Idriss Deby among other leaders, emphasized creating mechanism to identify legitimate migrants fleeing war and persecution "We are all committed to reducing the damage, the death of Africans in the desert, the death of Africans crossing the Mediterranean," Deby said. During the meeting plans to use the United Nations to register those fleeing in Niger and Chad as a means to prevent people from being exploited by traffickers was also discussed. Though the meeting did not outline any specific financing, the leaders said that stabilizing Libya, where thousands of migrants go before embarking toward the Mediterranean sea to Europe would be key to a long-term solution.

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Four Tips for a Healthy Fall Submitted by AmeriHealth Caritas District of Columbia Changing leaves, cooling temperatures, and a new football season can only mean one thing: Fall is right around the corner. From Halloween to the holidays, there is a lot of fun to be had in the fall. But the season also comes with some health concerns that you should know. The first day of fall is Friday, September 21, and now is the time to prepare for the changes that come with it. Make the most of the season with these four fall tips.

1. MANAGE SEASONAL STRESS AND DEPRESSION

Many people feel more stressed in the fall and winter months than in other seasons. This can be caused by the holidays, work, or changes in the weather. If it is not managed, this stress can lead to health problems like digestive issues, sleeplessness, and depression. There are healthy ways to reduce your stress levels and improve your mood. If you start feeling more flustered this fall, try the following: • Take a breather. Stop what you’re doing and take a few deep

breaths. Inhale deeply and exhale fully several times. This can help relax your body and mind. • Get organized. Create a list of things that are causing you stress. Then think about what you can do to fix those problems. Writing them down can make them more manageable. • Connect with others. Stress can become worse when you are alone. Spend time with friends and family doing things you enjoy. • Talk to a doctor or therapist. Being open with a health care provider can help you manage depression, stress, and anxiety. If you need help, don’t be afraid to ask for it.

2. FIND FUN INDOOR ACTIVITIES

If it is cold and rainy outside, it can be hard to get motivated. You may not want to leave your home some days. This is normal, but staying inactive for too long is bad for both your mind and your body. Avoid cabin fever by planning things to do indoors. • Keep fit. Don’t let staying inside stop you from staying in shape. There are many exercises you can do at home without equipment, such as push-ups and crunches. AmeriHealth Caritas District of Columbia (DC) members can sign up for free exercise classes like yoga

and dance fitness at our Member Wellness Center. For more information, call 202-216-2318 or visit www.amerihealthcaritasdc.com. • Fun and games. Being stuck in the house can be the hardest for kids. Make sure to have fun activities planned for days when they can’t go outside. Board games and coloring books are great indoor options. You can play too, which is a good way to spend quality time with your child.

3. EAT SEASONAL FRUITS AND VEGETABLES

A lot of healthy and delicious food grows in the fall. Foods that are in season are fresher and are usually cheaper too. Try cooking with these fall fruits and vegetables: • Fruits: apples, cranberries, dates, figs, kiwi, pears, pomegranates • Vegetables: beets, broccoli, Brussels sprouts, corn, eggplant, okra, peas, pumpkins, squash, sweet potatoes See what seasonal items your grocery store has available and plan fall-themed meals around them. To find healthy recipes for any season, visit our Health Library at healthlibrary.amerihealthcaritasdc.com.

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hands, and scrub for at least 20 seconds. • Eat well. A diet high in fruits and vegetables will make sure you get plenty of vitamins and nutrients to help fight disease. And make sure to drink plenty of water every day. If you have questions about your health this fall, AmeriHealth Caritas DC can help. Call Member Services at 1-800-408-7511 or talk to your Care Coach about how you can stay well. Sources: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, National Institute of Mental Health, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services All images are used under license for illustrative purposes only. Any individual depicted is a model.

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HEALTH Insurance Company Accused of Refusing Section 8 in Legal Suit By Tatyana Hopkins WI Staff Writer Subsidiaries of the nation's second-largest writer of commercial property casualty insurance and third-largest writer of United States personal insurance face legal claims of discrimination in the District for failing to provide home insurance to apartment owners who rent to participants in the Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) program, commonly

called Section 8. The National Fair Housing Alliance (NFHA) filed a lawsuit against Travelers Indemnity Corporation and Travelers Casualty Insurance Company of America of the publically traded Travelers Companies, Inc. alleging race, sex and source-of-income discrimination. NFHA alleges that Travelers' policy has an adverse impact on African-American families, especially in neighborhoods east

of the Anacostia River, saying it violates the federal Fair Housing Act and the District of Columbia Human Rights Act. "Everyone knows how hard it is to find safe and decent affordable housing in D.C.," said NFHA President and CEO Shanna L. Smith. "So denying insurance to housing providers simply because their tenants use vouchers exacerbates the problem for African-Americans, and especially for African American women with children. "The HCV program is funded by Congress to increase choice in neighborhoods across the District of Columbia and the nation," Smith said. "Travelers has effectively reduced the opportunity for families to exercise neighborhood choice." In D.C., 92 percent of the HCV-participating households in the District are African-American and 81 percent are female-headed households. Many of those households are concentrated in four census tracts east of the Anacostia River, which are 84.7 percent black, compared to 51.1 percent in the city overall. Travelers, which operates in every state, the United Kingdom, Ireland, Singapore, China, Canada, and Brazil through more than

5 NFHA President and CEO Shanna L. Smith. /Courtesy photo

20,000 independent agents and brokers, is the only property casualty company in the Dow Jones and ranks 99 on the Fortune 500 list of the largest companies with $27 billion in revenue and $100 billion in total assets. In August, the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia issued an opinion rejecting Travelers' motion to dismiss. NFHA said Travelers has known since at least 2013 that denying insurance to apartment owners based off of tenant source

of income violates fair housing laws, but continued to use the policy in D.C. In 2013, NFHA member Project Sentinel and apartment owners sued Travelers for suing the practice in San Jose, California, which resulted in a confidential settlement agreement in 2015. Following the case, NFHA launched an investigation in the District in which five independent insurance agencies representing Travelers told in-

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D.C. Named First LEED Platinum City in the World By Sarafina Wright WI Staff Writer The city of Washington received a new distinction being named the first Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Platinum certified city in the world. Mahesh Ramanujam, president and CEO of the U.S. Green Building Council presented Mayor Muriel Bowser with the honor on Thursday, Aug. 31 at Dunbar High School in Northwest — the highest rated LEED-certified school in the United States. "It is in the best interest of Washington, D.C.'s safety, economy, and future to take sustainability and resiliency seriously, and as the nation's capital, we have a special obligation to lead the way on environmental issues," Bowser said. "We are proud to be recognized as the world's first LEED Platinum city. Our commitment to these issues will not yield, and we look forward to continuing to build a greener, more resilient, and more sustainable D.C." The mayor and Ramanujam joined Bowser's Chief Technology Officer Archana Vemulapalli, D.C. Department of Energy and Environment green-building expert Jay Wilson and other administration officials to celebrate the recognition. Designated as the most widely used green building rating system in the world, LEED helps buildings achieve high performance in key areas of human and

environmental health. Launched last year, LEED for Cities enables cities to measure and communicate performance, focusing on outcomes from ongoing sustainability efforts across an array of metrics, including energy, water, waste, transportation and human experience which includes education, prosperity, equity, health and safety. LEED for Cities projects benchmark and track performance using Arc, a state-of-theart digital platform that uses data to provide greater transparency into sustainability efforts and helps cities make more informed decisions. "Washington, D.C., is setting the bar for smart cities all around the world by leveraging technology and data to achieve sustainability and resiliency goals, creating healthy and safe communities where citizens can thrive," Ramanujam said. "Mayor Bowser and the city are once again showing that our nation's capital is performing at the highest levels and that its buildings, neighborhoods and communities are as sustainable as possible." The District's LEED Platinum certification recognizes the outcomes, rather than intent, of the city's leadership in creating a sustainable and resilient built environment, which includes: reducing greenhouse gas emissions, supporting clean energy innovation, and focusing on inclusive prosperity and livability in all eight wards. The mayor's office said that as the District looks to achieve the

goals of the Sustainable DC Plan and the targets of the Paris Climate Accord, tracking and improving upon the city's progress is essential. As part of achieving these goals, under Smarter DC, the

Office of the Chief Technology Officer works to develop more open access to data and LEED for Cities will be a valuable tool in these efforts. "Smarter DC is fundamentally about leveraging technology stra-

tegically to deliver a more sustainable, resilient, equitable, and healthy city transparently," Vemulapalli said. "This recognition was only attainable by working together to deliver real outcomes for the District. WI

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EDUCATION Coolidge High School Finally Receives Face-lift By Sarafina Wright WI Staff Writer

ground on the two-year project on Friday, Sept. 1. "When we invest in education, we are investing in the future of our community," Bowser said. "We heard loud and clear from our Ward 4 students, families, educators and community members that they want a modernized school that offers rigorous academics and specialized programming. "Today, we are confident that when this project is finished, the modernized Coolidge will go

After years of waiting for students and alumni, Coolidge Senior High School in Northwest will finally see a full modernization, including a new middle school on its campus. Mayor Muriel Bowser, joined by Council members Robert White (At-Large) and Brandon Todd (Ward 4), D.C. Public Schools (DCPS) Chancellor Antwan Wilson and others, broke D C

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above and beyond the expectations of the community," she said. The modernization project on the Coolidge High School building will include state-of-the-art spaces for the school's Health Sciences Academy and Mass Media Program, two atrium spaces, breakout spaces on every floor designed for small group instruction and collaboration, a child A D V O C A T E

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care center, a health center and a new outdoor garden. The updated facility will reopen in school year 2019-2020, designed to serve more than 1,100 middle and high school students. The middle school's curriculum will be developed to align with the academic programming at Coolidge High School, and the school will be constructed as a separate academic space and have its own dedicated school leadership, according to DCPS. The middle school will begin serving sixth grade students in school year 2019-2020 and will grow to serve grades 6-8 by school year 2021-2022. The new middle school will become the in-boundary schoolhouse for sixth grade students currently served by Brightwood Education Campus, LaSalle-Backus Education Campus,

Takoma Education Campus and Whittier Education Campus in school year 2019-2020. "Through this modernization, we will ensure that our students have access to a safe and welcoming learning environment, expose our students to careers in the medical field and increase opportunities for middle school students," Wilson said. Launched this school year, the new Health Sciences Academy at Coolidge High School aims to prepare students for success in college, career, and life by equipping them with critical skills needed to thrive in the medical and health care field, DCPS boasts. "I'm thrilled for this investment that will allow DCPS to continue to expand options to meet the needs of students and families in every corner of our city," Wilson said. WI

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vestigators seeking coverage for multi-family apartment buildings in Southeast that Travelers does not provide home insurance to apartment owners who rent to tenants using Section 8. "While we generally do not comment on pending litigation, we note that Travelers provides fair access to all of its insurance products," said Matt Bordonaro, head of media relations for Travelers. "The level or source of income of a building's tenants does not factor into our underwriting decisions for commercial building owners." In its motion to dismiss, Travelers stated in an affidavit that it had not used the policy since Jan. 1, 2016. But the NFHA investi-

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NAACP Leadership Summit Pushes for Progress By Lauren Poteat WI Contributing Writer The NAACP, the nation's oldest and largest civil rights group, hosted its 13th annual Leadership 500 Summit over the weekend, as it attempted to forge a path in an increasingly divided America. The three-day summit, held Aug. 31-Sept. 2 in Hollywood, Florida, and themed "Breaking Barriers and Leading the Future," addressed numerous topics including civic engagement, economic freedom, political equality and social justice. NAACP officials from across the country, including interim President Derrick Johnson, joined millennial participants at the Diplomat Beach Resort to discuss how to achieve a more progressive future. "This year's summit lands at a turning point in both the history of our association, and of our country as a whole," Johnson said. "We are combating threats to our civil liberties, both old and new, and it will

take a coalition of industries and professionals, such as the L500, to move the needle in our journey towards a society that promotes equality, justice, and environmentally sustainable. The NAACP is duly committed to these principles, and will continue to uplift the L500 as we work together to achieve these goals." The event charged many officials, civil rights activists and clergy with reevaluating the organization as a whole and confronting important issues such as social unity, academic barriers and uneven economics. "If we really want to see change we have to ask ourselves if we're going to save and protect Social Security, provide health care, rebuild schools, create jobs and reduce taxes," said the Rev. Delman L. Coates, senior pastor of Mt. Ennon Baptist Church in Clinton, Maryland. "If we say yes, the question then becomes, 'how will we fund it?' Will we fund it with pri-

vate money, which means private banker borrowed money, or will we fund it by the people's money? … By public money, interest-free … which is possible. If we do not end this debt cylinder, we will continue to find ourselves in this situation." Guest moderator Bakari Sellers, social activist and former South Carolina state congressman, stressed the importance of participating in such events amid the current political climate. "I think that having a discussion about the future of NAACP, securing its future and understanding how we navigate in Trump's America is an essential conversation to have," Sellers said. During the summit, leadership officials also launched their first annual NEXGEN program, which targets and prepares young adults between the ages of 21 and 35 to assume leadership within the NAACP's adult branches. The initiative is in line with the organization's National Youth and College Division, which aims to cultivate millennials to become activists and strong leaders, said Akosua Ali, president of the NAACP's D.C. chapter.

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5 The NAACP hosted its 13th annual Leadership 500 Summit in Hollywood, Florida, from Aug. 31-Sept. 2. /Photo courtesy NAACP

"Positions such as these include but are not limited to political action chairs, health chairs, environmental justice chairs and branch leaders," Ali said. "We have been very fortunate to have to the support of national and youth board members who have all given in-

put into what is needed for young people to remain active to remain engaged and to be strong leaders within this organization, and we are no less than immensely excited about the future of the NAACP through this program." WI

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EDITORIAL Trump’s Two Texas Trips: Do Optics Matter More than Meaningful Assistance? The citizens of Houston know the meaning of pain, despair and hopelessness. Hundreds of thousands have lost their homes and all of their possessions – the majority of whom must face the sum of their losses without the benefit of flood insurance whose dollars would go far in helping them pick up the pieces and rebuild their lives. Many remain homeless, depending on the goodwill of others to provide the essentials of food, shelter, clothing and medicine. Some families have yet to be reunited – others have experienced and fallen victim to the swift hand of death. In such natural disasters in the U.S., the president traditionally visits victims, views the carnage, and presents himself as both being compassionate and in control – able to help those in need in ways no other American official can do. For our current president, Mr. Trump, it’s taken two visits to Texas to get his “act” down. But we aren’t so sure that either visit gave real hope to the citizens of the Lone Star State. The first junket, with stops in the more safely-ensconced cities of Corpus Christi and Austin where he met with recovery and elected officials while waving to a crowd of onlookers, yielded very little for a ravaged Texas. As one Houston citizen said during a CNN interview, “Man, he just forgot about us.” Perhaps in efforts to correct his faux pas, Trump returned a few days later, this time including on his scheduled stops a makeshift shelter and a church both in Houston where he handed out prepared meals, shook hands and posed for selfies with children. But what one man still reeling from the loss of his home, construction job, tools and car wanted to know was, “What is Trump going to do?” That’s the question on almost everyone’s mind as Congress prepares to vote on a multi-billion-dollar relief bill this week. We’re curious to know which of his two trips represents the real Donald Trump? The wave-from-afar rhetorician who somehow forgot to visit any victims (trip #1) or the optics-obsessed former TV personality (trip #2) who awkwardly hugged distraught Houstonians while remaining focused on “the show” and even saying, “The cameras are blazing.” As the saying goes, “Inquiring minds want to know.” Or do we even care?

Fifty Years Since the Little Rock Nine

September 25 marks the 50th anniversary of the historic day when nine young teenaged African Americans walked bravely and boldly into Central High School in Little Rock, Arkansas to secure the dream of an equal and quality education for themselves and eventually for all of America’s children. They have been referred to throughout history as the Little Rock Nine, and the hatred and hostility they faced symbolized many in this country’s reluctance to desegregate America’s public schools ordered by the passing of the landmark 1954 Brown vs. Board of Education decision. That day also represented the hope for many African-American families who wanted to ensure that their children would no longer be deprived of a quality education. Parents were emboldened to stand up alongside their children to unjust school systems, as well as both local and federal governments against any policy that maintained or set in place a separate or unequal public school system. Over the years, the Little Rock Nine have been celebrated for their historic walk into Central High School and for the successful careers each of them achieved thereafter. Here, in the Nation’s Capital, home to Little Rock Nine member Ernest Green, who has led a successful career in the public and private sector, and witnessing his continued active engagement in the community, is a constant reminder that the fight for quality education never ceased, but is a constant struggle for America’s children, particularly black and brown children. Today, D.C., along with every state across the country, is in the final stages of developing its latest draft of education policies to be enacted under the new Every Student Succeeds Act. ESSA is an update to the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA), a civil rights law signed in 1965 by President Lyndon B. Johnson, and later the No Child Left Behind Act (NCLB) signed in 2002 by President George W. Bush. President Barrack Obama WWW.WASHINGTONINFORMER.COM

TO THE EDITOR Gray Admirable for Safeway Fight

Cosby Hit by DA Double Standard

The article by Stacy Brown, "Gray Turns Up Heat on Safeway After Surprise Inspections," was right on time. Safeway should be fined for the way it keeps its stores east of the river. Everyone who lives over here knows that Safeway doesn't give two cents in the way it keeps its stores. Everything that was said in that article was true — the meat, the so-called fresh vegetables, and a lot of the time the bread is old. We deserve to shop in the same manner as those who shop at the Safeways in other parts of the city, where they expect and get fresh foods. But you know what Safeway will do — they will say the stores east of the river are not profitable and will try to close them. If they try that, I hope Councilman Gray will tell them, "If you close the ones east of the river, all of the Safeways in D.C. have to close."

Your article in the Aug. 31, 2017 edition of The Informer, "Cosby Prosecutor's Problematic Joe Paterno Push" by Stacy M. Brown, doesn't surprise me at all. This district attorney wants to make a name for himself, and what better way than to use the Cosby case to do it? He wants to be tough on crime, or just some crime. You see, he doesn't see Joe Paterno's turning a blind eye to those horrible sex crimes at Penn State in the same manner. That's how their justice works for them. It's like when you hear all of the women tell how Donald Trump molested them, but instead of being prosecuted, he becomes president of the United States. You see, it's their justice and they use it to their advantage. Instead of "justice" it should be "just them." Edward Lacy Bowie, Md.

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signed ESSA into law in 2015, following through on demands to create a better equal opportunity law that focuses on preparing all students for success in college and a career. When the Little Rock Nine courageously walked into Central High

School, parents, educators, and lawmakers who believed in what their actions stood for were encouraging them every step of the way. Those nine students and countless others who took similarly brave steps towards a quality education in cities across the country including the

District (Bolling v. Sharpe) should encourage parents, educators and lawmakers to be part of history today and to become actively engaged in setting the new education policy that will impact the lives of children for generations to come. WI

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OPINIONS/EDITORIALS Guest Columnist

By Julianne Malveaux

Public Policy After Hurricane Harvey Hurricane Harvey did everything people said it would do, and more. It either drowned or swallowed everything it touched in Corpus Christi, Houston, Beaumont, the gulf coast of Louisiana, and a bunch of other places. Already, estimators say that Harvey may be our nation's costliest disaster to date, costing at least $190 billion, or about 1 percent of our gross domestic product (GDP). The damages are both individual

— think of the uninsured person who lost her home, or the worker whose job has now been eliminated, and national — Houston is our nation's fourth-largest city, and an epicenter of the oil and gas industry. That man who occupies 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue traveled to Texas with his $40 cap, available on his website. His wife, who took two suitcases for the day trip, managed to switch jackets and caps, and come out of her lizard heels and into a pair of sneakers. They let us know what was important to them — the "epic" hurricane, the

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size of the crowd gathered to see Trump (more likely, unemployed folks waiting for food or housing placements), and the "team." They didn't tell a single soul that they empathized and would work to help. No matter. People came forward without being asked, contributing food, their boats, towels, clothing, and so much more. In crises like these, we are reminded about the many ways we Americans come together, contributing to relief funds (please check them out before you send your cash), showing up to volunteer, opening up homes and

more to help. What role must policy play in the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey? For one thing, we must define and refine the role of government in times of disaster like this. Government clearly dropped the ball with Hurricane Katrina, and some of the lessons from that tragedy have been applied in Houston. At the same time, Gen. Russel Honore, the hero of the Katrina debacle, said that in the 12 years since Katrina, so much more should have been done around preparation for a natural disaster. Why haven't we done the work? Often, we've been penny wise and

pound foolish, choosing to cut expenses while incurring even greater costs. And if 45 has his way, we'll be cutting even more. The budget he submitted to Congress cuts FEMA, the National Weather Service, and other agencies essential in responding to crises like Harvey. I never ever thought I'd say it, but New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie has a point. You don't get to rail against disaster aid when it is going to someone else's state, but demand it when your state is af-

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By Rev. Jesse L. Jackson Sr

Kaepernick's Protest Is Part of a Patriotic Tradition

Colin Kaepernick, the former quarterback of the San Francisco 49ers, is being blackballed — itself a revealing phrase — from the National Football League with the collusion of the all-white owners. He is ostracized because a year ago he exercised his First Amendment right to free speech by taking a knee during the playing of the national anthem. Kaepernick isn't hooked on drugs. He isn't a felon. He hasn't brutalized women. He is treated as a pariah because he protested the continued

oppression "of black people and people of color." He wanted, he said, to make people "realize what's going on in this country. … There are a lot of things going on that are unjust, people aren't being held accountable for, and that's something that needs to change." Born in Milwaukee, one of the most racially segregated cities in America, Kaepernick is particularly concerned about police brutality and the shocking police shootings of unarmed African-Americans. Surely his cause is just. Tens of thousands have joined peaceful demonstrations against police brutality in cities across the country. That movement, led by Black Lives

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Matter, put the issue of our institutionalized criminal injustice system back on the national agenda. Under President Barack Obama, the Justice Department reached agreements with dozens of police departments to change police training and tactics. There was bipartisan agreement to change racially discriminatory sentencing practices. Kaepernick's protest was nonviolent and dignified. The San Francisco 49ers, the NFL and President Obama all agreed that it was a protected act of free speech. Yet the owners of the NFL and their front offices have ostracized Kaepernick. No follower of the sport

would question his skill level. There are 64 quarterbacks on NFL teams, many of whom can't hold a candle to Kaepernick. He's ranked as the 17th best quarterback in the league. When he came back from injury last year, he started the last 11 games, racking up a 90.7 QB rating, with 16 touchdowns running and passing and only four interceptions, while playing on a team sorely lacking in talent. That rating was better than stars like Cam Newton, Philip Rivers and Eli Manning, among others. Sports writers report that Kaepernick is loathed by the white owners and front offices, some of whom denounce him as unpatriotic. But what

Kaepernick did — a dignified, nonviolent protest to raise awareness of a true and just cause — is the height of patriotism. It is the essence of democratic citizenship. Others claim Kaepernick is excluded because he would be divisive, and teams have to be run with military discipline. But, our military has learned to succeed with people of all races, genders, sexual preferences and political perspectives. Almost 70 percent of the players on NFL teams are African-American. For most of them, Kaepernick's protests are not as divisive as Tom Brady's open sup-

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By Lynette Monroe

It Will Take More Than ESSA to Save Black Children Last week, late nights, family road trips, and endless leisure came to an abrupt halt as children across the country headed back to school. This year, however, there is something else that requires adjustment besides early mornings and evening homework assignments. This year, a revised national education law goes into effect: the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA). ESSA is the reauthorization of the 1965 Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) signed into law by

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Barack Obama in 2015. ESEA included landmark legislation such as the Adult Education Act (1966), which provided funding for supplemental education centers and mandated educational programming even during "out-ofsession" periods for isolated and rural areas; the Women's Educational Equity Act, which protected women and girls from discrimination in education; ESEA also included protections for those who suffer from discrimination based on race, ethnicity, or disability. ESEA has been updated every five years since it was signed into law. The original

intention of ESEA was to provide equal access to quality education, emphasize high standards and accountability, authorize funds for professional development, design effective instructional materials, provide supplemental education programs, and promote parental involvement. Previous reauthorizations include the now infamous No Child Left Behind (NCLB), signed into law by President George W. Bush in 2001. ESSA replaces NCLB. Education has been hailed the "new civil rights issue." However, as we know, all too well, a law alone

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will not save us. The unanimous decision in Brown v. the Board of Education occurred in 1954; it was not until 1988 that school integration reached an all-time high with 45 percent of Black students attending majority-white schools. In 2003, a study by Harvard's Civil Rights Project found that schools were more segregated in 2000 than in 1970 when busing for desegregation began. So we see, that laws alone will not fix decades of restricted access and rationed opportunity. We also can conclude that without a watchful eye we are bound to repeat history.

During an interview at the University of California Berkley on October 11, 1963, Malcolm X said that if the government, "really passed meaningful laws, it would not be necessary to pass any more laws. There are already enough laws on the law books to protect an American citizen. You only need additional laws when you are dealing with someone, who is not regarded as an American citizen." The goal of the 2015 reauthorization of ESEA is equity, but so was that the goal in 1965. A ma-

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OPINIONS/EDITORIALS Guest Columnist

By Raynard Jackson

The Difference Between 'Real' Black Republicans and Sellouts One of my favorite movies of all time is "Deep Cover," starring Laurence Fishburne. The movie debuted in 1992. Fishburne plays Russell Stevens Jr., an undercover Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) agent. During his initial interview with the DEA, Fishburne's character was asked: "So, Officer Stevens, tell me, do you know the difference between a black man and a n----r?" Fishburne's reply was epic: "The n----r's the one that would even answer that question." Likewise, I have a similar ques-

tion for black Republicans: Do you know the difference between the real black Republicans — the ones who rightfully called out President Trump on his statements about Charlottesville — and the sellouts? The sellouts are the ones who tried to justify Trump's tepid response. I am stunned and thoroughly embarrassed by black Republicans, who have actually tried to justify and explain away Trump's statements about Charlottesville. It's hard enough being black and Republican under the best of circumstances, but when you have fools spewing all manner of ignorance in the media in hope of "massa" pat-

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ting them on the head and saying "good boy," it makes it much more difficult to get blacks engaged in our party. Bill Douglas and Anita Kumar of the McClatchy news service wrote an interesting piece on this issue. I rarely call people out by name, but with the issue of Charlottesville being so serious, I am compelled to do so. I am intentionally not giving background information on these embarrassing characters — you can Google them on your own. Ward Connerly, Paris Dennard, Tracy Winbush, Glen McCall, Mark Burns, Darrell Scott and Bruce LeVell were just a few of the

so-called Trump surrogates that made outrageous statements. They should not only have their black cards revoked permanently they should also hand over their Republican cards, as well. In the McClatchy article, Connerly said, "President Trump suffers from a style that many Americans are turned off by. People should give him a chance." What the hell does that have to do with what the president said? Absolutely nothing. Dennard continues to spew White House talking points like, "The president said very strongly … that he condemns all forms of violence, bigotry and hatred," while

he ignores the president's tone and rhetoric of "violence on many sides." In a statement about the protests and violence in Charlottesville, Va., Winbush, the president of the Ohio Black Republicans Association, said, "If our media had not promoted the scheduled white supremacist rally, it is our belief the violent activities would not have risen to the level it did and we would not be having this discussion." Now, juxtapose those buffoonish comments with the statements made by Sen. Tim Scott (R-S.C.) and Reps. Will Hurd (R-Texas) and

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By Marian Wright Edelman

Praying and Standing for Children As a new school year begins I want to share prayers for our children, all of them, and for caring adults to be God's hands and feet standing for children everywhere in these very difficult times in our nation and around our shared world. We especially pray for every

child living in cities, towns, rural areas, neighborhoods and homes devastated by winds and floods without a safe space to escape to or a place to call home and whose lives have been upended by forces they cannot control. ** We pray and stand for children blessed by parents who care and for children without a parent or anyone who cares at all.

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We pray and stand for children filled with joy and for children whose days and nights are joyless or terrifying. We pray and stand for children with hope and for children whose spirits have been dimmed and dashed. We pray and stand for children high on play and study and laughter and for children high on pot, heroin, cocaine, and prescription

opioids or who see their parents struggling with addiction. We pray and stand for children for whom we pray every day and for children who have no one to pray them along life's way. We pray and stand for children poised by circumstance to soar and conquer life's challenges and for children bogged down by the pain of survival and unbearable losses.

We pray and stand for children who love to read and for children who can't read at all, for children who learn with excitement and for children told by adults that they cannot achieve. We pray and stand for children who expect and are helped to succeed and for children whom no one believes in or helps to

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By Askia Muhammad

Black Nationalists and White Nationalists — Here's the Difference The recent rise, popularity and quick shaming of America's white nationalists, from Charleston, S.C., to Charlottesville, Va., has correctly ignored the U.S. black nationalists. There is no equivalency between the patriotic yearning by black descendants of slaves for "some of this earth to call our own," and the hate-driven, white tribal expressions by this U.S. "Alt-Reich/AltRight" movement wishing to make this country more conspicuously "white" than it already is. Put simply, they want more of everything good in the world for white people, and less for everyone

else! They are neo-Nazis who advocate a superior race — theirs. They are nightriders and lynch mobs, and some of them seemed to inflict pain on enslaved Africans; on Indians from whom they stole half the continent; on Mexicans from whom they stole another half, just for the fun of it. Aside from 310 years of free labor, which made this country rich, what good have black people done for America? White people in this country — the beneficiaries of all that free labor and loyalty — just won't say "sorry" for slavery, and "thank you" for your contribution to the nation's well-being. America: Black people are owed

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some land! Black people are owed reparations! Despite the promise broken to the freedmen after the Civil War of 40 acres and a mule — that was when land owned by treasonous Confederate landowners was returned to them, not confiscated — Blacks, Native people and Mexicans owned tens and tens of millions of acres of land. But by the late 20th century, by theft, by force and by legal maneuvering, whites had taken more than 90 percent of that land. White nationalists play on the hateful notion held commonly by the unwashed white masses, that black people get more than they deserve, and need to return to their

proper "place." So folks reason: "why should I be against white privilege? I'm white." It's all right. It's OK. Just understand that there have always been black folks who did not want to be in the company of, or the nation of, white people. Going back to Martin Delany, a journalist, a physician, Civil War Army officer, and Henry Highland Garnet; and Bishop Henry McNeal Turner, there have been honorable black leaders who openly served and advocated for a black nation for the enslaved Africans — in Mexico, in Africa, in the Southeastern United States. There was Edwin McCabe, an

attorney who advocated for a black land rush to Oklahoma in hopes of making it a black-majority state, free of white domination. There was Oscar Brown Sr., an attorney and father of balladeer and troubadour Oscar Brown Jr. The elder Brown advocated from his Chicago home for a black "49th state" movement in the 1930s. In the 1970s, the Republic of New Africa advocated for seven southern states to become a new separate black nation. And of course from the 1930s to this very day, the Nation of Islam — the Honorable Elijah Muhammad, succeeded by

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LIFESTYLE Lightshow: The Next Big Rapper Out of D.C.

Performs Friday at the Fillmore Silver Spring By Sarafina Wright WI Staff Writer It's the moment he's been waiting for. D.C. rapper Lightshow is readying for the biggest show of his career, headlining his very own concert on Friday, Sept. 8 at The Fillmore in Silver Spring, Md. "You want to give the fans a full experience but you can't do every song, so it's like, let me try and pick the right ones to do," Lightshow said. "The main part of the prepa-

ration is pooling the songs together. Putting songs in order the best I can. Making sure I go out there and put on a show for the people." He is the latest in a slew of prominent rappers to come out of the D.C. region in recent years, including Wale, Shy Glizzy and Chaz French. But Lightshow describes his sound as unique in a world where Future and Migos — and anyone who sounds remotely like them — dominate radio airplay. "I would describe my sound as unique," he said. "It's one me. I learned a long time ago you can be

"Once I was out here, I ran into this guy named A.B. He was one of the first people to put me in a studio and show me the ropes of making music." 5 Rapper Lightshow /Photo courtesy Lightshow

inspired by anybody but it's only one me. All you can be in this world is the best version of yourself. My music sound like somebody on a journey that's trying to become the best version of themselves." Born Larinzo Lambright-Williams, young Lightshow grew up in Southeast, first finding his affinity for words while writing poems for his mother. "I started off putting words together in the form of a poem," he said. "I wrote my mom a poem when

she got home from work when I was around nine and she liked it. It was just me and my mother in the house. I was already mature at a young age and I wanted to make sure my mom was good in every way. I use to pray that I knew what to say in any situation so I can get myself out. All that stuff translated into me playing with words a lot." In his teenage years, with the support of his mother, Lightshow entered talent shows, performing at open mics and teaching himself along the way. "The first thing that got me to the next level was that at a young age, my mom gave me that support," he said. But it wasn't until a fortunate encounter that things really began to take off. "Once I was out here, I ran into this guy named A.B.," he said. "He was one of the first people to put me

in a studio and show me the ropes of making music. That right there helped me a whole lot. I got to learn under them what it's like to be an independent artist, see the grind day in and day out as far as going in the streets passing out CDs, performing at cookouts and anywhere I could get a mic set up." With his new album, "Kalorama," in the works, Lightshow wants his music to be motivation for those from neighborhoods like the one he grew up in. "It's motivation music, 100 percent, because I'm only talking about stuff I done been through and have seen the outcome," Lightshow said. "It's a testimony that somebody else can hear. I know if I'm honest they can relate to it. "It's music that when you're right there on the edge, it gives you that extra push that says you know what I can handle this," he said. WI

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DC Shorts Film Festival Back for 14th Year Filmmakers, Writers Submit their Best in Sept. 7-17 Competition By D. Kevin McNeir WI Editor @dkevinmcneir Some things just get better and better with time – like the District’s DC Shorts Film Festival & Screenplay and Competition, which returns for its 14th year Sept. 7 – 17 at venues that range from the Miracle Theatre and Congress Heights Arts and Culture Center in Southeast to a rooftop, cinema and underground in Northwest. And despite receiving laudable accolades in recent years that include being listed by USA Today and Washington City Paper as one of the best film fests in the world, those who work behind the scenes say fans can count on more films and bigger parties in an atmosphere where diversity abounds. “We were blown away by this year’s submissions, both in number (reaching our maximum number of submissions at 1,500) and in quality,” said Joe Bilancio, director of programming.

But make no mistake – it’s not easy to secure a coveted spot among the films and screenplays that make it to the final competition level where the public is then invited to have their say. Bilancio added that several stages of screening and then the elimination of entries requires many hours of careful evaluation. However, the result continues to pass the test. “From a celebration of our northern neighbor’s 150th birthday (‘O, Canada’) to films that focus on current events and politics, we’re truly presenting something for everyone,” he said. Additional themes and showcases presented in the wide variety of this year’s films include: animation, GLBT, African American, life cycles, documentaries, comedies and around the world. Meanwhile, filmmakers and scriptwriters hail from locales in the Greater Washington Area to lands across the seas. And true to its commitment to education and the support of filmmakers, DC Film Alliance, the um-

Scenes from two of the hundreds of films included in this year’s competition include a poignant tale of the impact of a drought and famine on one family in rural Africa, “The Blue Car,” to a film about life in urban Baltimore. /Photos courtesy DC Shorts Film Festival brella nonprofit of DC Shorts, will present a long list of free workshops for filmmakers in subjects ranging from filming on a budget to screenwriting to acting. It’s another banner year for DC Shorts with a plethora of opportunities to see some of the best “shorts” you’ll ever see. See you at the movies! For schedules, visit www.dcshorts. com/festival WI

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RACE from Page 1 of additional resources could receive grants to implement measures against hate speech. Brown's remarks came in the wake of last month's deadly, racially charged violence in Charlottesville, Virginia, which resulted in the death of counterprotester Heather Heyer, 32, and just four months after someone chalked the words "Deport DREAMers" on a U.Md. campus sidewalk in support of deporting undocumented immigrants who came to the country as minors. And on May 20, Richard Collins III, a 23-year-old black Bowie State University student, was fatally stabbed on the College Park campus while visiting friends. His accused killer, Sean Christopher Urbanski, a white University of Maryland student, currently remains in jail. "I think you'd have to be purposely obtuse not to see a direct correlation between the rise of Donald Trump the candidate to Oval Office and the emboldening of these perpetrators across the country, both on and off campus," he said. "Why do I say it? The Trump administration … has said nothing about the hate-fueled killing of Richard Collins and repeatedly blamed both sides for the murder of Heather Heyer. "Even as I take issue with the president's lack of moral leadership, I remain hopeful that working together we can continue to heal and move beyond our old, racial wounds," Brown added. "If we stop people from learning hate, then we will close the open wounds we see today." Sharah Eshera, a Muslim student at Maryland, said a man received asked a woman Eshera was with why she wears a hijab, a head covering worn by Muslin women. After she briefly explained, the man followed her and others from the student union to ask more questions. When asked after Thursday's hour-plus discussion if she feels safe on campus, she said, "No."

House Music Festival: An Annual Celebration of Amazing Proportion Collective Minds, now for the 14th year, hosted the highly-popular and growing annual picnic in Baltimore on the grounds of Polytechnic Institute featuring the best in house music – all to the delight of several thousand supporters, young and old. Performers kept the party going from noon until the setting of the sun on Sun., Sept. 3, The day of love and unity has evolved into a city-supported event that showcases local talent and takes on causes that have included: autism, HIV, homelessness and racial harmony. Local DJ Thomas Davis serves as the president of the nonprofit organization. / Courtesy photo

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the Wells Fargo wagon during the National Book Festival held at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center on Saturday September 2 in Northwest. /Photo by Roy Lewis "I don't think anything will come from these types of events," said Eshera, a Columbia, Maryland, senior studying math and philosophy. "It'll come from student organizing. We're not just making noise for the sake of making noise. I hope they will take us more seriously this year." University of Maryland President Wallace Loh said punishing those who write words such as "deport" isn't necessary and that the school plans to assess its policies regarding acts of free speech. He also said more

campus dialogues are scheduled this school year, including a visit in October from longtime Rep. John Lewis (D-Georgia). "Does that mean I [believe] all people who spew hate should go to prison? I don't know, but those are the issues as a country we have to talk about," Loh said after the dialogue. "There is a very big difference … to someone who writes 'deport' and a very, deep personal insult to someone burning a cross. This conversation is just the beginning." WI

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Child Actor Anthony Hobbs Stars in 'Agent Hollywood'

New Movie Screening at Newark International Film Festival By Eunice Moseley WI Contributing Writer "Agent Hollywood," a 15-minute short film starring Anthony Michael Hobbs and released through Imagination Lunchbox, LLC, is to be screened at the Newark International Film Festival Sept. 8-10. The company that produced "Agent Hollywood" is also owned by Hobbs, who is already an award-winning actor and filmmaker at 12 years old and wrote and directed the film. "Agent Hollywood," his third film project, is a story about a child actor who is actually an undercover agent working to save the world from evil villains on a daily basis. It also stars Noah Forstner, Nicholas Forstner, Alaine Miller, Michael Forstner and Dylan Hintz. 3 Promotional poster for "Agent

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Collectively, Anthony's films have been screened at over 18 film festivals worldwide and garnered six awards, including Best Short Film and Best Film Director. The Newark International Film Festival is a three-day event dedicated to the art of storytelling through film. It was the first international film festival hosted in Newark, the birthplace of Thomas Edison and Hannibal Goodwin, who invented the celluloid film in 1887. The festival will be held at various locations through Newark â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Newark Symphony Hall, Newark Museum, Newark Public Library, Rutgers University, New Jersey Institute of Tech, Essex County College, Military Park and Washington Cityplex Theatre. Informer The films are screened in front of major players in the film industry. The Newark International Film Festival will also offer workshops and5.65â&#x20AC;? a youth festival where works by filmmakers 19 and younger are presented. The

festival's goal is to bring awareness to great talent in film. The awards will be presented at the New Jersey Performing Arts Center on Sunday, Sept. 10. Anthony's acting credits include the Emmy-nominated PBS miniseries "The American Experience: The Abolitionist" as a young Frederick Douglass. His starring roles also include the DreamWorks documentary "How to Train Your Dragon: Dragons and Dinosaurs," a national United Way campaign, a series of Sprout Network segments, a Xfinity Network segment, a voiceover for TBWA World Wide advertising agency and the film "Waiting for Godot." As a model, Anthony has appeared in national print campaigns for Finish Line Athletics and Toys-R-Us. For more information, visit www.NewarkIFFt.com and www.Anthony-Michael.com. WI

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LIFESTYLE Trials Continue in Local Transgender Murders By Tatyana Hopkins WI Staff Writer Crystal Blakeney said before her daughter was murdered, she seemed to be growing into the person she always wanted to be. Keyonna Monroe Blakeney spent nearly 20 years of her life as Crystal's youngest child and only son, until she revealed at the age of 19 that she intended to transition into a female. After a series of questions, Crystal said she "could do

nothing but accept it." "Life is short. I'm going to love my child no matter what," she said. Complete with her transition into a transgender woman, the 22-year-old was finally coming into her own. She had transformed her hobby for doing makeup into a burgeoning business, offering cosmetic services for proms, weddings and other special occasions in the D.C. area, and was soon set to move into her own apartment after months of unstable housing.

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County Circuit CourtÂ judge sentenced Renier, 22, to the maximum of 30 years for second-degree murder. Bethea, who remains held without bond, awaits a Nov. 9 sentencing hearing after pleading guilty to accessory to murder after the fact. "We want to fight to make sure he gets the maximum too," Crystal said. "I thought my children would bury me. There is nothing like losing a child." Just days before Renier's sentencing, a jury acquitted Gary Montgomery, 60, of all murder charges for the 2012 fatal stabbing of Deoni Jones, 23, at a bus stop in Northeast after the defense argued that police arrested the wrong man. The case against Montgomery stalled due to a lack of DNA evidence and eyewitnesses, and a four-minute segment in security footage that did not show Montgomery or Jones. Prosecutors argued Montgomery became infatuated with Jones as they sat at a bus stop on Feb. 2, 2012 and stabbed Jones in the head with a kitchen knife in a fit of rage when she ignored his advances. But the defense argued that when the two could not be seen in the video, Montgomery left the scene minutes before the real killer appeared at the bus stop. Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) Chief Peter Newsham said he was "deeply disappointed" in the verdict. "My thoughts are with the family, friends, and community of Ms. Jones, who have been deprived first of a loved one, and now of a measure of closure," he said. But MPD had not stated whether they will reopen the case.

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/Photo courtesy of Crystal Blakeney The District currently has the highest rate of transgender identifying residents per capita in the country, according to a 2016 Williams Institute study. About 14,550 D.C. residents identify as transgender and many of them are African-American. Terrance L. Laney, deputy director of the Mayor's Office LGBTQ Affairs, said the District's transgender community is not typically subjected to violence like other places in the United Sates, but often face other "threatening" acts like street harassment. The office will work with the community to develop an impact statement regarding the results of Montgomery's trial. "When a transgender person is targeted or murdered, it does have an impact on other transgender folks," Laney said. "It even makes the broader community feel less safe." The cases are two of several local incidents involving the murder of transgender women. In July, Rico LeBlond, 22, was convicted of shooting transgender woman Zella Ziona, 21, in the head during a confrontation near a mall in Gaithersburg in 2015. WI

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ARIES It might be best to test the waters before making any commitments or promises, especially if they're important. Something could occur that would mean you're unable to follow through. Emotions could also come to the fore, which might make it harder to know what's best. Lucky Numbers: 10, 27, 55

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TAURUS After a period of hard work, you might prefer to do something more relaxing that can act as a restorative and boost your spirits. This week, someone you don't see often could unexpectedly show up on your doorstep, and this could be an excuse for a get-together or grand outing. By the weekend, you may feel like chilling in more low-key ways. Lucky Numbers: 7, 13, 21

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GEMINI There's a focus on your home zone, so the coming weeks could offer a chance to get your place looking shipshape and fabulous. The midweek full moon could bring one family issue to a head, so stand back and resist the temptation to get involved if you can. Things should be much more settled within a few days, making it easier to choose a course of action. Lucky Numbers: 9, 27, 29 CANCER It looks like the coming weeks are going to be very busy, especially when it comes to general administrative tasks, writing, research, and online activities. This can also prove very rewarding and bring many opportunities to get your message out to the world and market your goods and services. Look out for mixed messages and potential snafus until the end of the week. Lucky Numbers: 28, 30, 44

Cuz: The Life and Times of Michael A. By Terri Schlichenmeyer WI Contributing Writer It was a youthful indiscretion. A mistake made due to immaturity or naïveté. Something you did to look bigger, older, or bolder. You knew better but it shouldn't cost you everything, should it? As in the new book "Cuz" by Danielle Allen, it shouldn't cost you your life. He was her baby cousin. Although Danielle Allen was only eight years older than Michael, that's how she always thought of him. He was a megawatt-smiling, introspective child with an easygoing way, a beloved mischief-maker in a huge family. She remembers when he was born. She remembers when he died. It began when he was 15. Allen says that her sprawling family always watched out for one another but Michael's mother had been raising three kids alone and she ran into some trouble. She learned that her oldest son, Nicholas, was gang-banging when she spotted him on the street. She thought she'd saved Michael from all that but when he was just fourteen, he was arrested for attempted carjacking. California's unique laws put him in juvenile hold, then in adult prison until he was 26 years old. While there, he fell in love with an imprisoned transgender woman; Allen noted the relationship, but she figured that the woman was out of the picture when Michael was released. Being the cousin with the proper resources, Allen began helping Michael put his life together: she paid for an apartment, enrolled him in college, helped him get a job, but he couldn't yet handle any of those things. He became depressed. He floundered. He moved in with Bree, the transgender woman. Later, Allen learned that Bree came from a world of violence that Michael couldn't properly deal with, and that was how he died. So who did it? Allen says that she and Michael grew up with a do-the-crime-do-thetime attitude, but she only partially lays blame on Michael's choices. Outside forces, cultures of violence, and the system, she believes, were just as much at fault … While "Cuz" is very good and a thought-provoker, it has its problems. As a professor at Harvard University, author Danielle Allen cannot deny the effect of her job on her writing — which is something she admits. That lends an aura of authority to her story, but it can also feel lecture-like. Allen also includes Michael's writings within her book; some were lengthy and could have benefitted from editing. And while there are a lot of grief-raw questions left hanging in-story, readers are also left with a sense of grace and compassion from "Cuz." Allen never points fingers, but we're skillfully led to see what's what. She's rightfully angry at what happened to her cousin, but it doesn't hide her empathy for families who endure hardship to visit their imprisoned loved ones, and it doesn't lessen her humanity toward the people whose imprisonment doesn't make sense. That, mixed with an aching, soaring joy are what you'll find in "Cuz," and it's going to make you think — hard. Can you afford to miss that? No, make no mistake. WI WWW.WASHINGTONINFORMER.COM

LEO You could decide it's time for some cost-cutting measures, because the focus on your sector of money and values is enhanced over the coming days. This can be an opportunity to take stock. In the days ahead, you might realize you made a mistake, so keep the receipts and paperwork just in case. Lucky Numbers: 6, 42, 44

VIRGO You'll feel truly in your element this week as the cosmic focus zeros in on your sign, encouraging you to enjoy being you. It might be wise to refrain from committing to an idea or opportunity until the weekend or early next week, when the stellar landscape will be much more stable. You'll also have a clearer idea of what's what. Lucky Numbers: 7, 16, 18 LIBRA The cosmos is encouraging you to slow down and pace yourself over this and coming weeks. This is your chance to find balance and restore a sense of calm. Resolve and release issues that have been going on for some time. It's your chance to clear the slate and refuel, and both are necessary. Lucky Numbers: 13, 17, 30 SCORPIO Watch out for mixed messages that could add a touch of confusion to a developing bond or friendship. It might be easy to read more into a conversation or gesture than is there. By the end of the week, your perspective will be much more down to earth and you'll feel much more grounded. Lucky Numbers: 26, 30, 40 SAGITTARIUS You could be quite competitive when it comes to grabbing key opportunities or applying for jobs. Take your time making decisions early in the week, when some fluctuating influences could cause misunderstandings. Bide your time and read the fine print to understand exactly what you're getting into. You'll likely feel confident enough to make a choice by the weekend. Lucky Numbers: 5, 11, 24

CAPRICORN If you haven't had a vacation all summer, the coming weeks could see you making some travel arrangements. With feisty Mars entering your sector of exploration early this week, you might be eager to get away from it all and relax in different surroundings. Also, be careful when organizing your itinerary or traveling from place to place, as Mercury will be changing direction and there is also a dreamy full moon. Confusion or misunderstandings could cause a wrong turn. Lucky Numbers: 1, 27, 31 AQUARIUS This week and coming weeks could encourage you to make deep-seated changes that mark a turning point for you. At the same time, the present focus could also see you looking into money matters with a view toward streamlining your present situation. But go easy if you need to make a major purchase, as you may not get as great a deal as you think. Wait a few days before you commit. Lucky Numbers: 16, 22, 51 PISCES Interactions could be busier and more intense over the coming days and weeks. With feisty Mars also moving through your sector of relating, you might be more proactive and willing to resolve issues that may have lingered on for far too long now. Things could get quite excitable around the time of the full moon, so go easy. Avoid doing or saying anything that you might regret later. Lucky Numbers: 13, 17, 36

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THE WASHINGTON INFORMER TOP FIVE – HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL

By Martell Pegues, WI Contributing Writer Each week and for the duration of the season, The Washington Informer will feature our choices for the top five high school football programs in the Greater Washington Area, specifically the DCSAA (District of Columbia State Athletic Association) and WCAC (Washington Catholic Athletic Conference), for their efforts based upon win/loss record, strength of schedule and winning streak.

1. FRIENDSHIP COLLEGIATE

ACADEMY (1-0), DCSAA

Last week, Friendship Collegiate Academy bolted off to a 45-0 victory over Wilson in the Pigskin Classic to start their season off on the right foot. Dontay Demus, Jr, a University of Maryland commit, led the charge for Friendship as he racked up 5 catches for 152 yards and 3 touchdowns. Friendship squares off against Eastern next on Fri., Sept. 8 at 6 pm.

2. DEMATHA CATHOLIC (1-1), WCAC

After squaring off against the No. 2 ranked team in the country last week, Bishop Gorman (Las Vegas), DeMatha bounced back by pounding Avalon 28-0 over the weekend. DeMatha junior running back Myles Miree, Sieh Bangura, and Anthony Toro were the primary contributors for the Stags as they each added scores to the deficit, inking a 21-0 lead before the half. Next week DeMatha faces Franklin High School of Reisterstown, MD in Baltimore County.

3. ST. JOHNS (1-1), WACA

After smashing Jones High School (Florida), who holds the No.21 ranking in their state according to Maxpreps.com, St. Johns ran into a roadblock named De La Salle. Known for their illustrious 151-game winning streak that lasted 12 years, De La Salle outlasted St. Johns 35-31 in Concord, California over the weekend. Kevin Doyle was the lead man for the Cadets as St. Johns led by 17 points early in the contest; but a late rally led by running back George King and quarterback Erich Storti, finessing a win from under St. Johns’ nose. St. Johns, ranked No.18 in the country by USAToday, next travels to New Jersey to face powerhouse St. Joseph’s in a highly-contested matchup.

4. HD WOODSON (1-0), DCSAA

HD Woodson began their 2017 campaign by dominating the Haverford School (Pennsylvania) 43-12 on Saturday. Woodson, led by University of Southern California commit My-

chale Salahuddin, took Haverford by storm in route to their decisive victory. Woodson soon faces St. Edwards (Ohio) who boasts the No.8 ranking in the state according to Maxpreps.com. Mark your calendar for the following week when they face top rival Friendship Collegiate.

5. GONZAGA (1-1), WACA

After dismantling Baltimore powerhouse Gilman last week 38-0, the Eagles faced challenges against nationally-ranked Viera (Florida), falling 21-6. Viera quarterback Tim DeMorat minced the Gonzaga defense on his way to 326 yards and two passing touchdowns. The Eagles have a date with the Peddie School (Pennsylvania) before returning home to meet Georgetown Prep the following week. The Washington Informer Top Five is strictly based upon the opinions of The Washington Informer sports division and will run continually throughout the duration of the DCSAA and WCAC football seasons, concluding in late November.

Local Basketball Champion Has More to Offer

By Martell Pegues WI Contributing Writer

5 Bell Multicultural High School

forward Carlos Iglesia gets past a Washington International School defender in the first half of Washington International's 2-0 scrimmage win in Northwest on Thursday, Aug. 31. / Photo by John E. De Freitas

6 National Cathedral goalkeeper

Lillian Keller makes a save during a 3-2 scrimmage win over Washington International School in Northwest on Thursday, Aug. 31. /Photo by John E. De Freitas

The final weekend in July was an eventful one for D.C. hoops, as Mountain Dew and the NBA combined for a 3-on-3 showcase that hosted local talent on a national stage. Among those locals was former Morgan State University basketball standout Corin "Tiny" Adams, who milked the opportunity for all it was worth — and then some. Adams, who is originally from New York City's Brooklyn borough, found the DMV area to be "comparable" to her hometown during her Morgan State recruiting visits. After her stellar career at Morgan ended in

5 Corin Adams, former Morgan State University women's basketball star turned 3-on-3 icon /Photo courtesy of Morgan State University

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2010, she ventured overseas to play professionally in Greece, visiting over 15 countries throughout the years. As a young adult, she said she made mistakes, but used them as motivation to propel her into T3 Sports and the publishing of her book, "Tiny Setbacks, Major Comebacks." "I enjoyed playing but my ignorance led me to make mistakes, even with the clearinghouse for Morgan State," she said. "I mishandled dealing with agents and was scammed overseas — it's a lot that I've been through. "Now, I aspire to encourage everyone to be informed about the little things that contribute to being successful that I learned the hard way," Adams said. "I don't regret anything, but I wish I made better decisions … [but adversity] makes you stronger and now you have experience." For a primarily male-dominated sport like basketball, it was a somewhat novel idea for the Mountain Dew competition to include a women's tournament as well, but Adams said she deeply appreciated the opportunity. She stressed the importance of being able to display her skills and leadership to young ladies in attendance at the July event.

"There's a lot of money tournaments for the men's tournaments, but usually not women's," Adams said. "Ultimately, I was honored to showcase our talents. For Dew NBA 3X to showcase women basketball, it was a great ordeal and inspiring to other youth, you could feel the vibe." An opportunity to compete in the national spotlight is rare, but Adams made her opportunity a worthwhile experience, so much so that she halted her overseas endeavors to pursue professional 3-on-3 competition. Outside of competing in the upcoming Federal International Basketball Association (FIBA) World 3-on-3 tournament — a reward for winning the Dew NBA 3X tourney — Adams' next goal is to develop her own Amateur Athletic Union program. "I've been looking to get into coaching at various collegiate programs, but first I want to develop an AAU program," Adams said. "I'd prefer to coach men's basketball and be the first woman to take a men's team to the final four. I always want to do things that people have never done before, so I'm grinding right now to make these opportunities possible for me." WI

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six months. And unless Congress comes to some agreement, the future appears grim for these youth, often referred to as “Dreamers” – youth who Trump once promised he’d take care of them and their interests. Criticism of Trump’s action has been swift including several comments from leaders here in the District as well as student walkouts in Colorado, and protests both outside of the White House and Trump Tower in New York City. “Last month, I joined leaders from around the country in urging President Trump to preserve DACA, a program that has opened thousands of doors of opportunity for young people who consider the U.S. home and who have done everything our country has asked of them,” said D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser. “DACA has allowed young people – many who came to the U.S. as very young children and knew no other home – to get jobs, go to school, serve in the military and become active members of their communities. Washington, D.C. will continue to stand with our nearly 800 Dreamers and the thousands of immigrants who live in the District . . . our support will be unwavering,” she said. The District’s attorney general, Karl A. Racine, shared similar views, recently joining his counterparts from 19 states, sending a letter to the president urging him to maintain and defend DACA. The announcement on Tuesday, Sept. 5, came on the deadline set by 10 state attorneys general who promised legal action if the president did not agree to dismantle DACA by that date. Trump’s decision smacked in the faces of Demo-

5 Many Americans disagree with Trump's decision on DACA. /Photo by Roy Lewis

crats and even some members of the Republican Party including House Speaker Paul Ryan (R-Wis.) who believes that Congress should be allowed to pass a nonpartisan bill. What happens over the next six months remains unclear, but some GOP members have said they’d like to offer a more conservative version of the Dream Act, called the Recognizing America’s Children Act, that would allow a path to citizenship for a smaller group of Dreamers – focusing more on skills and education and far less on families. Before leaving office, Obama asked Trump, both in public and private forums, to allow DACA, the program he initiated in 2012 under executive order, to remain in place. In addition, Obama, who has been relatively quiet since the end of his eightyear term, said during his final press conference, that he would speak out if Trump set his sights on the Dreamers. True to his word, Obama released the following. “Now that the White House has shifted its responsibility for these young people to Congress, it’s up to Members of Congress to protect these young people and our future,” Obama said in a lengthy prepared statement.

“Ultimately, this is about basic decency. This is about whether we are a people who kick hopeful young strivers out of America, or whether we treat them the way we’d want our kids to be treated. It’s about who we are as a people – and who we want to be. Kicking them out won’t lower the unemployment rate or lighten anyone’s taxes or raise anybody’s wages. The action taken today isn’t required legally. It’s a political decision and a moral question,” Obama added. Meanwhile, CNN political commentator Vann Jones, appearing with a panel Tuesday night on CNN news anchor Don Lemon’s nightly show, said, “It’s wrong to terrorize these children.” Another member of that panel, Javier Palomarez, president and CEO, U.S. Hispanic Chamber of Commerce expressed harsh criticism of Trump’s decision. “He wants to rule with fear and intimidation – not with facts and hard data,” Palomarez said. “These youths were veted three times and have done nothing wrong. They willingly gave their personal information to the government. Now, they have been betrayed.” WI

Tommy Hawkins, 80, College Basketball Trailblazer, Dies By Tatyana Hopkins WI Staff Writer Tommy Hawkins, who was the first black basketball player to earn All-American honors at the University of Notre Dame and played 10 years in the NBA, died Aug. 16. He was 80. According to family members, Hawkins was in good health and died in his sleep in his Malibu, California, home. Before graduating from Notre Dame in 1959, Hawkins played on the school's basketball team for three seasons, being the first player in the Fighting Irish's history to average double figures for scoring and rebounding in each of his seasons. He led the team to a 44-13 record

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over his last two seasons, and his 1,318 career rebounds remains the oldest standing school record. Drafted as the third pick overall in the 1959 NBA Draft by the Minnesota Lakers, Hawkins played one season in Minnesota before moving with the team to Los Angeles. He also played several seasons for the Cincinnati Royals before returning to the Lakers to finish his career. He also served as a player representative, playing a key role in the first collective bargaining agreement with the player's union. Hawkins' post-playing career included broadcast work for the Los Angeles Dodgers, where he also worked as vice president of communications. In 2004, Notre Dame named

5 Tommy Hswkins /Courtesy photo Hawkins to its All-Century team and inducted him into its Ring of Honor in 2015. He is survived by his second wife, Layla, and their daughter Neda; his first wife, Dori, and their children Kevin, Karel, Traci and David; seven grandchildren and a great-grandchild. WI

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Reverend John W. Davis Pastor

The Rev. E. Bernard Anderson Priest

5101 14th Street, NW Washington, DC 20011 Phone: 202-726-2220 Fax: 202-726-9089

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

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.

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

“A Church with a past to remember – and a future to mold”

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RELIGION The Miracle Center of Faith Missionary Baptist Church

Pilgrim Baptist Church Rev. Louis B. Jones II Pastor

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

Service and Times Sunday Worship Times : 7:30 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”

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

Church of Living Waters

Allen Chapel A.M.E. Church

Crusader Baptist 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

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

Covenant Baptist United Church of Christ

St. Stephen Baptist Church

Third Street Church of God

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

Drs. Dennis W. & Christine Y. Wiley Pastors

Bishop Lanier C. Twyman, Sr. Senior Pastor

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Blessed Word of Life Church

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

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

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

Motto : “A Great Commitment to the Great Commandment” Website: www.turningheartschurchdc.org Email: faithdefender@verizon.net

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

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

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

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

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

Mount Carmel Baptist Church Joseph N. Evans, Ph.D Senior 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

Services and Times Sunday Early Morning Worship: 7:45am Church School: 9:30am Sunday Morning Worship: 10:45am Tuesday: 7:00pm/Kingdom Building Bible Institute Wednesday: Prayer/Praise/Bible Study-7:30 pm Baptism & Communion Service: 4th Sunday – 10:30am

Greater Mt. Calvary Holy Church

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

Twelfth Street Christian Church

Turning Hearts Church

4275 4th Street, S.E. Washington, DC 20034 Phone: 202-746-0113 Fax: 301-843-2445

Isle of Patmos 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

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

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 Reverend Christopher L. Nichols Interim Pastor

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

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

www.emmanuelbaptistchurchdc.org

“Where Jesus is the King”

Lincoln Park United Methodist Church

Sermon On The Mount Temple Of " Joy Apostolic Faith

Matthews Memorial Baptist Church Matthews

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

Rev. Dr. Morris L Shearin, Sr. Pastor

Rev. Dr. Diane Dixon Proctor 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 - lpumconthegrow@gmail.com 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: “A CHURCH ON THE GROW”.

Holy Trinity United Baptist Church

Florida Avenue Baptist Church

MemorialRev. Joan E. Buchanan

Executive Pastor

Baptist Church

2616 MLK Ave., SE - Washington, DC 20020 Office 202-889-3709 - Fax 202-678-3304

Rev. Joan E. Buchanan Service and Times Executive Early PastorWorship Service:

7:30am Worship Service: 11:00am New Member’s Class: 9:45am 1st Sunday, 11:00am ServiceHoly andCommunion: Times Church School: 9:45am Early Worship Service: 7:30am Wednesday 12:00pm Bible Study Prayer,11:00am Praise and Bible Study: 7:00pm Worship Service: Saturday Bible Study: 11:00am Apostolic in Doctrine, Pentecostal in Experience, New Member’s Class: 9:45am Baptism 4th Sunday: 11:00am Holiness in Living, Uncompromised and Unchanged. st 1 Sunday, 11:00am The Apostolic Faith is still alive –Acts 2:42Holy Communion: “Empowered to love and Challenged to Lead a 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.

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

Church School: Multitude 9:45am of Souls to Christ”

Wednesday 12:00pm Bible Study

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

Mount Moriah 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

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

St. Matthews Baptist Church

Eastern Community Baptist Church

New Commandment Baptist Church

Rehoboth Baptist Church

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

Salem Baptist Church

Prayer, Praise and Bible Study: 7:00pm Saturday Bible Study: 11:00am

Peace Baptist Church

Baptism 4th Sunday: 11:00am

“Empowered to Love and Challenged

Rev. Dr. Michael T. Bell

to Lead a Multitude of Souls to Christ”

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

712 18th Street, NE Washington, DC 20002 Phone 202-399-3450/ Fax 202-398-8836 Service and Times Sunday Morning Worship Service: 7:15 am & 10:50 am Sunday School: 9:30am Wednesday Prayer & Testimonies Service: 7:30pm Wednesday School of the Bible: 8:00pm Wednesday - Midweek Prayer Service: 12:00 pm - 1:00 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 pbcexec@verizon.net

Shiloh Baptist Church

First Rising Mt. Zion Baptist Church

Mt. Horeb Baptist Church

Rev. Dr. Maxwell M. Washington Pastor

Rev. Curtis l. Staley Pastor

Rev. Alonzo Hart Pastor

Rev. Dr. Wallace Charles Smith Pastor

Rev. Oran W. Young Pastor

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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LEGAL NOTICES

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

Administration No. 2010 ADM 707

Administration No. 2017 ADM 942

Willie Mae Simmons Decedent James Larry Frazier, Esq. 918 Maryland Avenue, NE Washington, DC 20002 Attorney NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT, NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Allen E. Simmons, Sr., whose address is 4701 Kansas Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20011, was appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Willie Mae Simmons who died on July 28, 2010 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 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 February 24, 2018. Claims against the decedent shall be presented to the undersigned with a copy to the Register of Wills or filed with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned, on or before February 24, 2018, or be forever barred. Persons believed to be heirs or legatees of the decedent who do not receive a copy of this notice by mail within 25 days of its first publication shall so inform the Register of Wills, including name, address, and relationship. Date of first publication: August 24, 2017 Allen E. Simmons, Sr. Personal Representative

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Angela Rani Bansal Decedent NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT, NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Rajeev Kumar Bansal, whose address is4607 Western Ave., NW, Washington, DC 20016, was appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Angela Rani Bansal who died on June 21, 2017 with a Will, and will serve without Court supervision. All unknown heirs and heirs whose whereabouts are unknown shall enter their appearance in this proceeding. Objections to such appointment (or to the probate of decedent’s Will) shall be filed with the Register of Wills, D.C., 515 5th Street, N.W., Building A, Third Floor Washington, D.C. 20001, on or before February 24, 2018. Claims against the decedent shall be presented to the undersigned with a copy to the Register of Wills or filed with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned, on or before February 24, 2018, or be forever barred. Persons believed to be heirs or legatees of the decedent who do not receive a copy of this notice by mail within 25 days of its first publication shall so inform the Register of Wills, including name, address, and relationship. Date of first publication: August 24, 2017

LEGAL NOTICES

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

Administration Number 2017 ADM 1004

Administration No. 2017 ADM 965

Administration Number 2017 ADM 001026

Estate of Joyce R. Williams Deceased

Sara E. Ehrman Decedent

Estate of Martha Q. Lomax Deceased

NOTICE OF STANDARD PROBATE Notice is hereby given that a petition has been filed in this Court by Martin H. Schreiber, II, for George Mason Mortgage, LLC for standard probate, including the appointment of one or more personal representative. Unless a complaint or an objection in accordance with Superior Court Probate Division Rule 407 is filed in this Court within 30 days from the date of first publication of this notice, the Court may take the action hereinafter set forth. In the absence of a will or proof satisfactory to the Court of due execution, enter an order determining that the decedent died intestate appoint an unsupervised personal representative. Date of first publication: August 24, 2017 Martin H. Schreiber, II 3600 Clipper Mill Road, Suite 201 Baltimore, MD 21211 Petitioner/Attorney TRUE TEST COPY Anne Meister Register of Wills Washington Informer

Rajeev Kumar Bansal Personal Representative

R. Scott Gardner 110 N. Washington Street #205 Rockville, MD 20850 Attorney NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT, NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Lawrence Wachtel, whose address is1401 Rockville Pile #560, Rockville, MD 20852, was appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Sara E. Ehrman who died on June 3, 2017 with a Will, and will serve without Court supervision. All unknown heirs and heirs whose whereabouts are unknown shall enter their appearance in this proceeding. Objections to such appointment (or to the probate of decedent’s Will) shall be filed with the Register of Wills, D.C., 515 5th Street, N.W., Building A, Third Floor Washington, D.C. 20001, on or before February 28, 2018. Claims against the decedent shall be presented to the undersigned with a copy to the Register of Wills or filed with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned, on or before February 28, 2018, or be forever barred. Persons believed to be heirs or legatees of the decedent who do not receive a copy of this notice by mail within 25 days of its first publication shall so inform the Register of Wills, including name, address, and relationship.

NOTICE OF STANDARD PROBATE Notice is hereby given that a petition has been filed in this Court by Reginald Harris for standard probate, including the appointment of one or more personal representative. Unless 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. Date of first publication: August 31, 2017 Reginald Harris 1775 Eye St., NW Suite 1150 Washington, DC 20006 Attorney TRUE TEST COPY Anne Meister Register of Wills Washington Informer

Date of first publication: August 31, 2017 Lawrence Wachtel Personal Representative

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

Administration No. 2017 ADM 909

Administration No. 2017 ADM 937

Administration No. 2017 ADM 933

Administration No. 2017 ADM 763

Administration No. 2017 ADM 970

Evelyn G. Brooks Decedent

Norma Kennerly Decedent Joan M. Wilbon 1120 Connecticut Ave., NW, Suite 1020 Washington, DC 20036 Attorney

Esther Jones Buchanan aka Esther J. Buchanan Decedent

Canary Lucile Tille Decedent

Paul “Tony” Mensah Mensah Law Office, PLLC 5335 Wisconsin Avenue, NW, Suite 440 Washington, DC 20015 Attorney

George Davis, Jr. aka George J. Davis aka George Junior Davis Decedent NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT, NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS

Attorney Ethel Mitchell, Wills and Trusts LLC 8403 Colesville Road, Suite 1100 Silver Spring, MD 20910 Attorney

Paul “Tony” Mensah/Mensah Law Office, PLLC 5335 Wisconsin Avenue, NW, Suite 440 Washington, DC 20015 Attorney

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

Bruce P. Buchanan, whose address is 3512 Pope Street, SE, Washington, DC 20020, was appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Esther Jones Buchanan aka Esther J. Buchanan who died on April 27, 2016 with a Will, and will serve without Court supervision. All unknown heirs and heirs whose whereabouts are unknown shall enter their appearance in this proceeding. Objections to such appointment (or to the probate of decedent’s Will) shall be filed with the Register of Wills, D.C., 515 5th Street, N.W., Building A, Third Floor Washington, D.C. 20001, on or before March 1, 2018. Claims against the decedent shall be presented to the undersigned with a copy to the Register of Wills or filed with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned, on or before March 1, 2018, or be forever barred. Persons believed to be heirs or legatees of the decedent who do not receive a copy of this notice by mail within 25 days of its first publication shall so inform the Register of Wills, including name, address, and relationship.

Canary Monts, whose address is 2606 Kernal Lane, Temple Hills, MD 20748, was appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Canary Lucile Tillie who died on June 4, 1995 without a Will, and will serve with Court supervision. All unknown heirs and heirs whose whereabouts are unknown shall enter their appearance in this proceeding. Objections to such appointment shall be filed with the Register of Wills, D.C., 515 5th Street, N.W., Building A, Third Floor Washington, D.C. 20001, on or before February 28, 2018. Claims against the decedent shall be presented to the undersigned with a copy to the Register of Wills or filed with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned, on or before February 28, 2018, or be forever barred. Persons believed to be heirs or legatees of the decedent who do not receive a copy of this notice by mail within 25 days of its first publication shall so inform the Register of Wills, including name, address, and relationship.

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

Canary Monts, whose address is 2806 Kernal Lane, Temple Hills, MD 20748, was appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Evelyn G. Brooks who died on September 16, 1998 without a Will, and will serve with Court supervision. All unknown heirs and heirs whose whereabouts are unknown shall enter their appearance in this proceeding. Objections to such appointment shall be filed with the Register of Wills, D.C., 515 5th Street, N.W., Building A, Third Floor Washington, D.C. 20001, on or before February 24, 2018. Claims against the decedent shall be presented to the undersigned with a copy to the Register of Wills or filed with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned, on or before February 24, 2018, or be forever barred. Persons believed to be heirs or legatees of the decedent who do not receive a copy of this notice by mail within 25 days of its first publication shall so inform the Register of Wills, including name, address, and relationship.

Linda Coleman, whose address is 10006 Quiet Brook Lane, Clinton, MD 20735, was appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Norma Kennerly who died on May 10, 2017 with a Will, and will serve without Court supervision. All unknown heirs and heirs whose whereabouts are unknown shall enter their appearance in this proceeding. Objections to such appointment (or to the probate of decedent’s Will) shall be filed with the Register of Wills, D.C., 515 5th Street, N.W., Building A, Third Floor Washington, D.C. 20001, on or before February 24, 2018. Claims against the decedent shall be presented to the undersigned with a copy to the Register of Wills or filed with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned, on or before February 24, 2018, or be forever barred. Persons believed to be heirs or legatees of the decedent who do not receive a copy of this notice by mail within 25 days of its first publication shall so inform the Register of Wills, including name, address, and relationship.

Date of first publication: August 24, 2017

Canary Monts Personal Representative

Linda Coleman Personal Representative

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Chiquita Garris, whose address is 468 Burbank Street, SE, Washington, DC 20019 was appointed Personal Representative of the estate of George Davis, Jr. aka George J. Davis aka George Junior Davis who died on June 1, 2017 with a Will and will serve without Court supervision. All unknown heirs and heirs whose whereabouts are unknown shall enter their appearance in this proceeding. Objections to such appointment (or to the probate of decedent’s Will) shall be filed with the Register of Wills, D.C., Building A, 515 5th Street, NW, 3rd Floor, Washington, DC 20001, on or before February 24, 2018. Claims against the decedent shall be presented to the undersigned with a copy of the Register of Wills or filed with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned, on or before February 24, 2108, 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 publication shall so inform the Register of Wills, including name, address and relationship. Date of first publication: August 24, 2107 Chiquita Garris Personal Representative TRUE TEST COPPY Anne Meister Register of Wills Washington Informer

Date of first publication: August 31, 2017 Bruce P. Buchanan Personal Representative TRUE TEST COPY Anne Meister Register of Wills Washington Informer

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Date of first publication: August 31, 2017 Canary Monts Personal Representative

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LEGAL NOTICES SUPERIOR COURT OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA Probate Division Washington, D.C. 20001-2131 Administration No. 2017 ADM 956 Frances Cress Weising Decedent Claude L. Matthews, Esq. 2805 31st Place, NE Washington, DC 20018 Attorney NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT, NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Lorne Cress Love, whose address is 6111 S. Woodlawn Ave., Chicago, IL 60637, was appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Frances Cress Weising who died on January 2, 2016 with a Will, and will serve with Court supervision. All unknown heirs and heirs whose whereabouts are unknown shall enter their appearance in this proceeding. Objections to such appointment (or to the probate of decedent’s Will) shall be filed with the Register of Wills, D.C., 515 5th Street, N.W., Building A, Third Floor Washington, D.C. 20001, on or before February 28, 2018. Claims against the decedent shall be presented to the undersigned with a copy to the Register of Wills or filed with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned, on or before February 28, 2018, or be forever barred. Persons believed to be heirs or legatees of the decedent who do not receive a copy of this notice by mail within 25 days of its first publication shall so inform the Register of Wills, including name, address, and relationship. Date of first publication: August 31, 2017 Lorne Cress Love Personal Representative

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SUPERIOR COURT OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA Probate Division Washington, D.C. 20001-2131 Administration No. 2017 ADM 969 Beatrice Carter Decedent NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT, NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Estella Boseman, whose address is 11502 Homestead Drive, Upper Marlboro, MD 20774, was appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Beatrice Carter who died on June 15, 2017 with a Will, and will serve without Court supervision. All unknown heirs and heirs whose whereabouts are unknown shall enter their appearance in this proceeding. Objections to such appointment (or to the probate of decedent’s Will) shall be filed with the Register of Wills, D.C., 515 5th Street, N.W., Building A, Third Floor Washington, D.C. 20001, on or before March 7, 2018. Claims against the decedent shall be presented to the undersigned with a copy to the Register of Wills or filed with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned, on or before March 7, 2018, or be forever barred. Persons believed to be heirs or legatees of the decedent who do not receive a copy of this notice by mail within 25 days of its first publication shall so inform the Register of Wills, including name, address, and relationship. Date of first publication: September 7, 2017 Estella Boseman Personal Representative

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LEGAL NOTICES SUPERIOR COURT OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA Probate Division Washington, D.C. 20001-2131 Administration No. 2017 ADM 001002 James Matthew Turner, Jr. aka Jay Turner Decedent Cheryl Chapman Henderson, Esq. 4920 Niagara Road, Suite 200 College Park, MD 20740 NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT, NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Evelyn Turner, whose address is 7561 Angels Alcove Court, Las Vegas, NV 89131 was appointed Personal Representative of the estate of James Matthew Turner, Jr. aka Jay Turner who died on April 19, 2017 without a Will and will serve without Court supervision. All unknown heirs and heirs whose whereabouts are unknown shall enter their appearance in this proceeding. Objections to such appointment shall be filed with the Register of Wills, D.C., Building A, 515 5th Street, NW, 3rd Floor, Washington, DC 20001, on or before March 7, 2018. Claims against the decedent shall be presented to the undersigned with a copy of the Register of Wills or filed with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned, on or before March 7, 2018, or be forever barred. Persons believed to be heirs or legatees of the decedent who do not receive a copy of this notice by mail within 25 days of its publication shall so inform the Register of Wills, including name, address and relationship. Date of first publication: September 7, 2017

SUPERIOR COURT OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA Probate Division Washington, D.C. 20001-2131 Administration No. 2017 ADM 999 Lucille Holloman Decedent

COLUMBIA

Probate Division

Washington, D.C. 20001-2131 Administration No. 2017 ADM 001053 Estate of

Mary Carolyn McRae Deceased

Theresa Holloman, whose address is 363 Chaplin St., SE, Washington, DC 20019-4262 was appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Lucille Holloman who died on June 17, 2017 with a Will and will serve without Court supervision. All unknown heirs and heirs whose whereabouts are unknown shall enter their appearance in this proceeding. Objections to such appointment shall be filed with the Register of Wills, D.C., Building A, 515 5th Street, NW, 3rd Floor, Washington, DC 20001, on or before March 7, 2018. Claims against the decedent shall be presented to the undersigned with a copy of the Register of Wills or filed with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned, on or before March 7, 2018, or be forever barred. Persons believed to be heirs or legatees of the decedent who do not receive a copy of this notice by mail within 25 days of its publication shall so inform the Register of Wills, including name, address and relationship.

Notice is hereby given that a petition has been

Date of first publication: September 7, 2017

Carolyn A. McRae

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

Theresa Holloman Personal Representative

Evelyn Turner Personal Representative

LEGAL NOTICES

NOTICE OF STANDARD PROBATE

filed in this Court by Carolyn A. McRae 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.

Admit to probate the will dated January 12, 2005 exhibited with the petition upon proof

satisfactory to the Court of due execution by

affidavit of the witnesses or otherwise appoint an unsupervised personal representative. Date of first publication: September 7, 2017

2326 Woodbank Lane Suitland, MD 20746 Petitioner/Attorney

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LEGAL NOTICES SUPERIOR COURT OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA Probate Division Washington, D.C. 20001-2131 Administration No. 2017 ADM 978 Clorene McGhee Taylor Decedent NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT, NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Tonya Taylor-McCullough, whose address is 1305 Gunpowder Court, Ft. Washington, MD 20744 was appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Clorene McGhee Taylor who died on September 21, 2016 without a Will and will serve without Court supervision. All unknown heirs and heirs whose whereabouts are unknown shall enter their appearance in this proceeding. Objections to such appointment shall be filed with the Register of Wills, D.C., Building A, 515 5th Street, NW, 3rd Floor, Washington, DC 20001, on or before March 7, 2018. Claims against the decedent shall be presented to the undersigned with a copy of the Register of Wills or filed with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned, on or before March 7, 2018, or be forever barred. Persons believed to be heirs or legatees of the decedent who do not receive a copy of this notice by mail within 25 days of its publication shall so inform the Register of Wills, including name, address and relationship. Date of first publication: September 7, 2017 Tonya Taylor-McCullough Personal Representative TRUE TEST COPPY

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Administration No. 2017 ADM 939

Administration No. 2017 ADM 998

Administration No. 2017 ADM 971

Administration No. 2015 ADM 1483

Jesse J. Harris, Jr. Decedent

Jean Doris Hunt Decedent

Margaret P. Shorter Decedent

Vernise Y. Steadman Toler Decedent

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

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

Barbara J. Mann, Esq. 903 Hamilton St., NE Washington, DC 20011

Hazel E. Green, whose address is 153 Uhland Terrace, NE, Washington, DC 20002 was appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Jesse J. Harris, Jr. who died on September 20, 2016 with a Will and will serve without Court supervision. All unknown heirs and heirs whose whereabouts are unknown shall enter their appearance in this proceeding. Objections to such appointment (or to the probate of decedent’s Will) shall be filed with the Register of Wills, D.C., Building A, 515 5th Street, NW, 3rd Floor, Washington, DC 20001, on or before March 7, 2018. Claims against the decedent shall be presented to the undersigned with a copy of the Register of Wills or filed with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned, on or before March 7, 2018, or be forever barred. Persons believed to be heirs or legatees of the decedent who do not receive a copy of this notice by mail within 25 days of its publication shall so inform the Register of Wills, including name, address and relationship.

Diane Hunt Hamilton, whose address is 6309 Forest Pond Drive, Charlotte, NC 28262 was appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Jean Doris Hunt who died on November 14, 2017 with a Will and will serve without Court supervision. All unknown heirs and heirs whose whereabouts are unknown shall enter their appearance in this proceeding. Objections to such appointment shall be filed with the Register of Wills, D.C., Building A, 515 5th Street, NW, 3rd Floor, Washington, DC 20001, on or before March 7, 2018. Claims against the decedent shall be presented to the undersigned with a copy of the Register of Wills or filed with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned, on or before March 7, 2018, or be forever barred. Persons believed to be heirs or legatees of the decedent who do not receive a copy of this notice by mail within 25 days of its publication shall so inform the Register of Wills, including name, address and relationship.

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

Date of first publication: September 7, 2017

Dori Shorter-Gooden, whose address is 1736 Holly Street, NW, Washington, DC 20012 was appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Margaret P. Shorter who died on April 19, 2017 without a Will and will serve without Court supervision. All unknown heirs and heirs whose whereabouts are unknown shall enter their appearance in this proceeding. Objections to such appointment shall be filed with the Register of Wills, D.C., Building A, 515 5th Street, NW, 3rd Floor, Washington, DC 20001, on or before March 7, 2018. Claims against the decedent shall be presented to the undersigned with a copy of the Register of Wills or filed with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned, on or before March 7, 2018, or be forever barred. Persons believed to be heirs or legatees of the decedent who do not receive a copy of this notice by mail within 25 days of its publication shall so inform the Register of Wills, including name, address and relationship.

Lesa P. Horton, whose address is 5005 12th St., S. Arlington, VA 22204 was appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Vernise Y. Steadman Toler who died on November 5, 2015 with a Will and will serve without Court supervision. All unknown heirs and heirs whose whereabouts are unknown shall enter their appearance in this proceeding. Objections to such appointment (or to the probate of decedent’s Will) shall be filed with the Register of Wills, D.C., Building A, 515 5th Street, NW, 3rd Floor, Washington, DC 20001, on or before March 7, 2018. Claims against the decedent shall be presented to the undersigned with a copy of the Register of Wills or filed with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned, on or before March 7, 2018, or be forever barred. Persons believed to be heirs or legatees of the decedent who do not receive a copy of this notice by mail within 25 days of its publication shall so inform the Register of Wills, including name, address and relationship.

Date of first publication: September 7, 2017

Hazel E. Green Personal Representative

Diane Hunt Hamilton Personal Representative

Date of first publication: September 7, 2017

Dori Shorter-Gooden Personal Representative

Lesa P. Horton Personal Representative

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And yet in the end, their sacrifice helped make this country better. Muhammad Ali opposed the Vietnam War and was prosecuted for refusing to be inducted into the armed forces, stripped of his title and barred from fighting. He lost some of the best years of his boxing life, but his protest helped build the antiwar movement that eventually brought that tragic and misbegotten war to an end. Curt Flood, an all-star center fielder for the St. Louis Cardinals, refused to be bought and sold "like a slave." His protest and litigation cost him much of his career, but it broke open the owners' control of players, opened the way to free agency and transformed baseball. Jackie Robinson broke open the racial barrier in baseball. He endured seasons of racial insult, on and off the field. His remarkable skill and character transformed baseball, and helped spur the civil rights movement. He joined Dr. King in the demonstrations for civil rights. In his autobiography, "I Never Had

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of police brutality with new rules about police departments getting war weapons, and shattered the dreams of immigrant young people who desperately need DACA forbearance to stay in this country. More than that, his messages about shrinking the size of government are discordant with the message about government stepping up to help people in Houston, Louisiana, and now Mississippi. In the weeks after Harvey, it is imperative for us to examine public policy toward those affected by our nation's tragedies. Cutting the size of some government agencies decreases our ability to respond to disasters like Harvey. WI

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fected. Texas Sen. Ted Cruz was not wrong, he was dead wrong in voting against relief for those who survived Hurricane Sandy. And now, he is revealed as a craven hypocrite when he wants more for Texans than he offered to residents of New Jersey. Either we will step up in crises or we will not. And if we step up, we need to step up for everyone. Harvey did not discriminate. It swallowed the expanse of mansions, even gated ones, as well as the small apartments of uninsured working class folks. Only one in 6 of those affected by Harvey were insured because premi-

um costs rose quickly, forcing some families to pay as much as $2,000 a year, even as they earned relatively low wages. If we step up, we have to step up for everyone, not just those with sterling documentation and the right insurance. What is our nation of a nation? Do we believe that all should be protected from catastrophe? How do we implement such beliefs? And with a tone-deaf narcissist leading our nation, how do we transcend our terribly flawed leadership to adhere to our ideals? 45 has been wreaking havoc in our federal government. He has rescinded provisions that help workers, increased the possibility

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Hear the cries of Your children Who are ravaged by violence, poverty, racism, neglect or natural disasters Scared, profiled, arrested, and imprisoned by those in authority Ignored by those with power as they languish in crumbling schools and neighborhoods and teeming shelters Labeled often by some entrusted with their education as dumb, disruptive, retarded, and failures Marginalized by those who vote and are elected because they cannot vote or make campaign contributions Resented by some of those forced to care for them in our too often inhumane child welfare and juvenile justice systems Hear our cries for our children all powerful God

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friends in the Jewish community. There is not one Jewish Republican who has remotely tried to justify the president's comments about Charlottesville, nor has any Jewish person attempted to blame the liberal media, nor has any Jewish person blamed Trump's comments on his lack of political experience. They have all, without exception, been of the same mind: that the president needs to be more clear about his total repudiation of the hate that took place in Charlottesville. Period! The Republican Jewish Coalition is a very influential group and they made a very blunt, powerful statement directed at President Trump. Their statement, in part: "We join with our political and religious brethren in calling upon President Trump to provide greater moral clarity in rejecting racism, bigotry and anti-Semitism." So, let me get this straight: you have prominent blacks and Jews with impeccable integrity and un-

questioned party credentials denouncing a sitting president, but then you have some no-name black Trump sycophants making excuses for the same president? You have all four joint chiefs of staffs denouncing the president, but these weak blacks volunteered to go to the media to support this president. They were not asked by the White House to do this. They have been well trained to do "massa's" bidding unprompted. I hope you are beginning to see the picture. Isn't it amazing that neither the president nor his staff have reached out to the only three black Republican members of Congress? In the immortal words of my homeboy from St. Louis, Michael McDonald of the famed Doobie Brothers: "But what a fool believes, he sees/No wise man has the power to reason away/What seems to be/Is always better than nothing" WI

Fight their battles, turn the hearts and transform the actions of those who will not let our children escape the darkness of violence and drugs and poverty Open the Red Sea to their opportunity and hopefulness about their futures Send them Your manna in the wilderness and Lead us and our children into the promised land.

Now more than ever, our children need a moral start beginning in the White House, Congress and State Houses. On the third weekend of October congregations of all faiths will celebrate the National Observance of Children's Sabbaths, sponsored by the Children's Defense Fund. This annual observance is a way for all faith communities to celebrate children as sacred gifts of the Divine and provides opportunities for houses of worship to renew and live out their moral responsibility to care, protect and advocate for all children. This 26th celebration is a part of continuing seed planting for a transforming children's movement that aims to unite families, youths, communities and religious congregations of all faiths across the nation in shared concern for children and a shared commitment to improving their lives. This year's theme is "Moving Forward with Hope: Love and Justice for Every Child." Please learn more about how your congregation can download the free, easy-to-use resources and join us. WI

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Help us to preach by our actions and to teach by our lives like Jesus and Gandhi, and Heschel and Dr. King and Fannie Lou Hamer. Help us to live Your faith and not be paralyzed by our fears or submit to the pull of our greedy and violent culture. Help us not to blame You for children who suffer, cry out in anguish, and tremble in fear. Help us to use the hands and feet and voices and votes You have given us to save Your little ones entrusted to our care. ** alize the modern black nationalists. The black nationalists are not haters. Modern Black Nationalism is not founded on the hatred of white folks. Black nationalists are not secretive plotters and schemers, meeting to undo the fast, self-destructing, American fabric of life. Black nationalists just want a separate place to live and develop without the always-sinister intervention of white folks. White nationalists want the annihilation of the darker

inferior races, or the total subjugation of those inferior people to do the bidding of the superior white world. There is no equivalency. Black nationalists are freedom fighters. White nationalists are racial-tribal, warrior terrorists who want to rule over all others. Black nationalists desire to be free of white domination. White nationalists desire perpetual domination. WI

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