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Congress Heights Welcomes New Sports Arena By Sam P.K. Collins WI Contributing Writer @SamPKCollins

Lester Holt, Jr., veteran journalist and news anchor, served as the convocation speaker at Howard University on Friday, Sept. 21 in Northwest. /Photo by Roy Lewis

Bill Cosby Sentenced, faces up to 10 Years in Prison By Stacy M. Brown WI Senior Writer @StacyBrownMedia

Bill Cosby arrived at the Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, courthouse Tuesday in a black SUV, surrounded by his publicists and attorneys. He left in a prison van, escorted by sheriff’s deputies. Judge Steven T. O’Neill sentenced the fallen comic to as many as 10 years in state prison, following his sexual assault conviction earlier this

After three years, D.C. council hearings, community discussions and at least $68 million, the Entertainment and Sports Arena in Southeast opened with much fanfare Saturday, as local business owners, lawmakers, dignitaries and residents converged on the St. Elizabeths East campus in celebration of what’s anticipated to transform one of D.C.’s most economically underdeveloped

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Investigation Begins for Cause behind Senior Complex Fire Shocking News: 74-year-old Man Found Alive in His Unit, Sept. 24

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5 Mayor Muriel Bowser, Jack Evans, and D.C. Councilmembers Anita Bonds (D-At Large), Kenyan McDuffie (D-Ward 5), Brandon Todd (D-Ward 4), Trayon White (D-Ward 8), Ed Fisher, executive director of St. Elizabeth’s East Campus, and Greg O’Dell, president and CEO of EventsDC along with other officials and Ward 8 residents cut the ribbon for the new Sports and Entertainment Arena in Southeast on Saturday, Sept 22. /Photo by Shevry Lassiter

Days after a powerful, fast-moving blaze laid waste to the Arthur Capper Senior Apartments in Southeast, displacing more than 100 of elderly residents and damaging all but one of 162 units, questions remain as to both the building’s structural durability and the response time for back-to-back calls for assistance. With the fire now contained, D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser has called for an investigation, al-

ready directing city officials to provide sorely-needed housing, food and mental health services – information she shared during an afternoon press conference on Friday, Sept. 21 held just a few feet away from the now-cordoned, vacated facility. “The majority of the residents are using temporary motels and we’re looking for full-time affordable options,” Bowser said in reference to the 102 people given hotel accommodations and another dozen placed in senior homes.

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had DC come together to bring a its one-year Among the programs Marlow D.C. government’s first radio station, Radio 96.3 HD4, marked sense of uniformity in the way wants to see implemented are anniversary on Sept. 19 at Local 16 Restaurant in Northwest with performances by area When L.Y. Marlow's 23-year- domestic violence victims and stricter restraining order policies, favorites including: Raheem DeVaughn, Maysa, Wayne Bruce and Spur of the Moment old daughter told her the father survivors are treated. more rights for victim's families and Frank “Scooby” Sirius. The event joined others during “202Creates Month” highof her daughter threatened her “She's using her own personal to intervene on behalf of a viclighting arts and creative industry. life, and the theDistrict’s life of multi-billion their child, dollar story, her own personal pain to tim, a domestic violence assessThe launch of the DC Radio Network serves as a milestone for the Bowser Administrashe knew something had to be push forward,” Davis-Nickens ment unit coupled with further tion. DC Radio expands D.C.’ s media distribution platform, joining DCN, DCC training and DKN for law enforcement done. Out of her frustration said about Marlow. Television Networks. One of only two full-power, city-owned radio stations, DC Radio is man- a Child's Life Protecwith law enforcement's handling Davis-Nickens said anyone agencies, the District’she s Office of Cable Film, Music and Entertainment in partnership withmandatory WHUR Radio. ofaged thebysituation, decided toTelevision, who reads Marlow's book will tion Act and counselcity services, and employees to spreading the word about statehood, DC Radio 96.3 start“From the highlighting Saving Promise cam- resources, “get it.” She said she “puts the ing for batterers. HD4 is keeping Washingtonians informed andsuch entertained,” Bowser said. paign. case in a way, the average “If we are ever going to eradiVisit 202Creates.com for information on other events. “It seems to be a vicious cycle person can get it.” She said at the cate domestic violence, we must that won't turn my family end of the day, the book will look at both sides of the coin. loose,” Marlow said. Marlow help people begin to have a dia- We need to address both the vicshared 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. DC Health Link, in partnership with Union Temple Baptist Church, Anacostia Domestic Violence Symposium Mildred Muhammad, the and ex- Life Assets, Marlow wouldcritical also like to see and Economic Development Corporation brought resources on May 7 at the District Heights wife to of small John businesses Allen Muhammad, designed Sept. to 26 raise opportunities located East ofprograms the River Wednesday, with a Municipal Center. The sympowho wassession sentenced to six consecawareness children free information – POWER UP DC: EAST “Accessamong to Capital for SmallinBusisium was sponsored by nesses.” the The utive life took termsplace without parole public and private She forum at DHCD Housing Resource Center schools. in Southeast. Family and Youth Services by a Maryland jury for his role in feels children need to be educatResources included: financial experts with access to capital for small businesses, Center of the city of District the Beltway Sniper attacks in ed about domestic violence. businesses with resources on accessing capital, opportunities to learn about the small Heights and the National Hook- 2002. Mildred Muhammad is have to stopcoverage being pasbusiness marketplace provisions of the ACA and“We health insurance options Up of Black Women. the founder of After the Trauma, sive-aggressive with poor chil-with offered through DC Health Link and opportunities for one-on-one counseling Marlow has written a book, an organization that helps the dren about domestic violence,” Small Business Administration Small Business Counselors. “Color Me Butterfly,” which iscertified a survivors of domestic violence Marlow said. story about four generations of and their children. Marlow has worked to break domestic violence. The book is “I lived in fear for six years. Six the cycle of abuse in her family, inspired by her own experiences, years in fear is a long time. It is and is confident the policies she and those of her grandmother, not an easy thing to come out is pushing for will start that herMaryland mother and daughter. Gov.her Larry Hogan recently announced the state will receiveprocess. a deof,” she said. She said every timehealth she insurance reads crease in individual plans next year by an average of 13.2 “I perMildred Muhammad said plan to take these policies to excerpts from book, she still approved peoplelegislation who want to this help cent next year.her State lawmakers earlier yeara forCongress health and implore them to can not believe the words violence victim must thechange our laws,” Marlow insurance companies not tocame pay thedomestic federal government. 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Visit www.healthrates.mdinsurance.state.md.us. dent of the National Hook-Up of Black Women, said there is no consistency in the way domestic violence issues are dealt with by The United Way recently released a report focusing on 38 percent of the more than 825,433 households in Maryland who continue to struggle to meet basic needs: housing, child and health care and food. The figures from 2016 show a family of four (two parents, an infant and preschooler) needs an average of $69,672 to survive. The study, ALICE (Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed), assessed households in 18 states above the poverty level but below the basic cost of living. Figures in each Maryland county and Baltimore City differ, i.e. a family must bring in just over $74,000 in Prince George’s County to afford basic necessities, ranking fifth in MD with 43 percent of its households below the mark. About 13,085 of the households are Black; half MD’s workers earn less than $20 an hour. 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Vincent Gray, Ward 7 D.C. Council member and chair of the council’s health committee, has floated legislation to expedite the creation of a comprehensive, integrated health care system, particularly for residents on the east end of the city. The East End Health Equity Act of 2018, introduced by Gray and fellow Council members Trayon White, Jack Evans, Charles Allen and Brandon Todd, aims to exempt District Hospital Partners, LP — known as George Washington University Hospital — from the certificate-of-need process, which would allow the project to skirt much of the process’s regulatory red tape. Gray and his colleagues made the announcement ahead of what could count as a busy 30th legislative meeting, which convenes at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 2. In August, after months of delay, George Washington University Hospital was selected through a competitive process to operate the new hospital, which has long been a goal of Gray, the former District mayor. “As everyone knows, building this new hospital on the St. Elizabeths campus to anchor a health care system has been a goal of mine since I first proposed it as mayor in 2014,” Gray said. Since his return to the council two years ago, Gray has worked with others to revive the capital project to build a new hospital and dedicate $325.8 million to its construction and to legislatively mandate that the hospital is located on the St. Elizabeths campus, where it will be fully accessible by Metrorail and bus, he said. “With the overwhelming disparities endured by residents on the east end, it is critical that the new hospital be completed and opened by the end of 2021, said Gray, who added that the projected completion date of 2023 is too far off. The legislation Gray has proposed exempts health care projects such as the George Washington University Hospital — which includes the construction of the new hospital, the expansion of its existing hospital and the creation of urgent care centers in Wards 7 and 8 — from the certificate-of-need process. “The need for this comprehensive health care system in Wards 7 and 8 is inarguable,” he said. “This legislation will exempt this project from the often time-consuming and costly process to expedite the creation of a robust health care system for res-

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idents in the District of Columbia particularly those on the east end.” Gray hasn’t been alone in conducting city business. When the council met for its 29th session and first post-recess meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 18, At-Large Council member Anita Bonds immediately introduced two pieces of legislation. Bonds, chair of the council’s Committee on Housing and Neighborhood Revitalization, proposed the District of Columbia Department on Aging and Community Living Amendment Act of 2018, would upgrade the District of Columbia Office on Aging (DCOA) to a city department to continue advocating for stronger health, educational and social services for aging residents. As a department, it would also work to combat abuse, neglect, and exploitation. Bonds said. Today, seniors make up about one-sixth of the city population and that population projects to grow by 17.5 percent by the year 2030, Bonds noted. “With such numbers and statistics it’s critical that DCOA be given the authority and resources as a Department to handle the comprehensive issues for the growing population of seniors in our city,” she said. Bonds also introduced the Rental Housing Smoke Free Common Area Amendment Act of 2018, an effort to protect multifamily building residents from the health hazards and harmful effects of secondhand smoke. To balance the desire of smokers with the need of nonsmokers to breathe smoke-free air, the measure prohibits smoking within common areas and entryways or windows by allowing housing providers to designate smoking areas. It also protects tenants who violate these prohibitions from eviction and Bonds said it’s consistent with the District’s policy prohibiting smoking in public areas such as playgrounds, schools and restaurants. Additionally, Council member David Grosso (I-At Large) introduced legislation that would make the District’s state education agency more independent.

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Grosso, chair of the council’s education committee, said the bill would also help increase public confidence in the work of the agency. The State Education Agency Independence Amendment Act of 2018 would establish the Office of the State Superintendent for Education as an independent agency and extend the term of the superintendent from four years to six years. It would also take away the mayor’s discretion to remove the superintendent at will and grant OSSE exclusive hiring authority for its personnel. “Over the past few months I have heard a desire from the community for a more objective superintendent of education, one that more closely aligns with state education agencies across the country,” Grosso said. “We can deepen the public’s and the Council’s trust in its work by removing and insulating OSSE from the day-to-day political considerations of the mayor.” WI

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I have barely been able to contain my anger and disbelief after witnessing the constant flow of Americans step to the mic downplaying recent allegations made by two women who say that during their matriculation in high school and college, respectively, Brett Kavanaugh, the man who President Donald Trump wants to whisk through proceedings and onto the U.S. Supreme Court bench, sexually assaulted them. In lockstep mode representative of card-carrying members of “Team Trump,” comments have gone something like this: “I suppose it’s plausible that after overindulging in the consumption of alcoholic beverages, Kavanaugh may have misinterpreted the wishes of the two young women in question and for a brief moment acted impulsively and become a bit mannish.” The caveat they toss out, like an old card shark shocking the opposition with a forgotten trump card – one that really makes my blood pressure rise, is an old adage that a mother, blinded by love, might utter to defend her son who’s acted on his secret sexual desires and faces punishment including imprison-

ment for his crimes: “Well, boys will be boys.” Let’s be clear, sexual assault constitutes heinous acts of violence, fueled by a relentless need for domination. It’s wrong, it’s illegal, it’s demeaning to the victims and there’s no way to justify the commitment of such atrocities. Nor does it matter whether the perpetrator acted on their impulses today, yesterday or decades ago, as in the situations for which Kavanaugh has been accused. Yes, people can and do change, as some have said, in defense of Kavanaugh. Then again, others do not, simply donning a different costume, taking on a more appealing persona but all the way concealing who they really are. By the way, a lot of men have sipped from the keg or chugged a few wine coolers during their teen years while hanging out at a weekend party before getting up the nerve to woo the class beauty with an invitation of “amour.” What’s different is they did not force the young woman to comply. Instead, they did what any normal, decent person would do, accepting the rebuff, albeit reluctantly, then slinking away like a puppy with its tail tucked between its legs. Days ago, women’s rights activists led the way in a nationwide walkout to show support for increasing public opposition to the confirmation of Kavanaugh. Meanwhile, hundreds of others flocked to Capitol Hill for showdowns on the steps of the Supreme Court, outside of the

offices of several senators and finally in the Senate Building’s rotunda where a heated exchange led to the arrest of 128 participants. Protesters say they just want the women who have courageously stepped forward to be allowed to have their say in a venue where objectivity and fairness are the rule of thumb. But on the Republican side, chaos and confusion have ensued. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell has called the whole thing a “smear campaign,” and part of a larger conspiracy initiated by Democrats in cahoots with members of the media. Really Mitch? What have you been smoking? He’s appalled that Kavanaugh’s “good name” is being dragged through the mud. He asks why Kavanaugh’s accusers waited so many years before coming forward. Clearly, he either doesn’t understand or doesn’t care about the emotional damage that victims of sexual abuse experience – damage that sometimes lasts a lifetime. McConnell wants to convince the public that we should believe “the white man” [Kavanaugh] without allowing for the possibility that the two women seeking justice are being forthright and honest. If you ask me, McConnell serves as a perfect example of “boys will be boys” because in a world where such a belief maintains primacy, women don’t matter, nor do their words. We’ve long accepted the “scientifically proven fact,” that “white men can’t jump.” WI

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Same-Day Registration D.C. offers the opportunity to register to vote on Election Day at your polling place. Voters need to swear or affirm that they are a qualified elector and provide valid proof of residence, which may be a valid government photo ID, copy of a utility bill, bank statement, paycheck or government document that shows name and address of voter. Maryland offers the opportunity to register to vote during the early voting period only at your polling place. To register, voters must have a Maryland driver’s license/state ID and proof of residency. Virginia does not offer the opportunity to register to vote on Election Day. Automatic Voter Registration In D.C., automatic voter registration was approved in 2016, but the program has yet to be implemented. Neither Maryland nor Virginia automatically registers eligible citizens to vote when they go to a government agency such the DMV.

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Shortly after, a dozen units, including three engines, a ladder truck and a chief totaling nearly 20 personnel were called to the scene, according to a DCEMS public information officer. As the first caravan made its way to the apartments, additional units including another ladder truck, rescue squad and battalion chief were dispatched to the scene. In her report, Bowser said a dozen people had to be transported to the hospital. Fortunately, none sustained life-threatening injuries. In addition, she said that due to the sudden increase in the number of calls for assistance, the DC Department of Human Services in Northeast has expanded its load for case management services, effective last Wednesday while the DC Office on Aging in Northeast has tackled the need for meals. Meanwhile, an alert has been sent to home care agencies requesting information related to their emergency response plans and policies, temporarily lifting certain restrictions to meet recently-identified medical needs. The Red Cross has also provided services for the victims of the fire, Bowser noted. Officials have confirmed that while the building itself has been deemed intact, an indeterminate number of floors have become unstable. The Capitol Hill Community Foundation, in partnership with the Van Ness Elementary Parent Teacher Organization in Southeast and Advisory Neighborhood Commissioner Meredith Fascett (6D07), has created the Arthur Capper Senior Recovery Fund. WI AD CODE: BLEED SIZE: PUB:

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PRINCE GEORGE'S COUNTY Hogan, Jealous Spar in Lone Maryland Gubernatorial Debate

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Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan and Democratic challenger Ben Jealous squared off Monday over the economy, education and President Donald Trump during a feisty debate at Maryland Public Television in Baltimore County — the first and only scheduled debate before the November election. The roughly hourlong debate experienced moments of testiness, including when the Repub-

lican governor accused Jealous of proposing to fire workers with the state’s Department of Corrections and release thousands of criminals just to decrease the state’s prison population. “From Willie Horton to Donald Trump, your party plays by the same playbook. You lie and you scare people,” Jealous said to Hogan. “Willie Horton and Donald Trump don’t have much to do with this,” Hogan shot back. Other sidebar comments included when Hogan said the former NAACP president doesn’t

5 Dozens of Prince George’s County residents watch the Sept. 24 gubernatorial debate at the Prince George’s County Education Association headquarters in Forestville. /Photo by William J. Ford

know much about state policies, how government runs and the latest information. “Mr. Jealous may not be aware of what’s happening in Maryland,” he said. Jealous countered when a question came up about mass transit and Hogan’s decision to kill the Red Line project in Baltimore City. “I don’t know the last time you were there,” Jealous said. Both candidates seek to make history in a state where Democrats outnumber Republicans by 2 to 1. If re-elected, Hogan would become the first Republican gover-

nor in Maryland to win a second term in 64 years. If voters choose Jealous, he would be the first Black governor in state history. A Goucher College poll released last week found that 54 percent of those surveyed said the state is “heading in the right direction” and 64 percent approve of Hogan’s job as governor. However, poll participants also back two recommendations Jealous has already proposed, with 71 percent supporting the increase of the statewide minimum hourly wage to $15 and 62 percent supporting the legalization of marijuana for recreational use. The debate took an emotional

Committee Donates to Ben Jealous Campaign By William J. Ford WI Staff Writer @jabariwill Prince George’s Central Committee approved a resolution Tuesday, Sept. 25 to donate $6,000 to the campaign for gubernatorial candidate Ben Jealous, with less than six weeks left until the general election. The donation comes just one day prior to Jealous and Republican Gov. Larry Hogan held the only gubernatorial debate at Maryland Public Television. Hogan has a signification cash advantage over Jealous with more than 20 times the amount in his campaign and from the Republican Governors Association Greenbelt Mayor Emmett Jordan, who represents state legislative District 22 on the committee, asked if more money could go toward the Jealous campaign. By law, chairwoman Cheryl Landis said the committee can only donate up to $6,000. “I think the most important thing is not always about the

money — human resources [are] just as important,” Landis said at the Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 89 in Upper Marlboro. “We need to increase the amount of participation that we have on the field.” The committee will invest in campaign signs to place throughout the county with a group photo of Jealous, running mate Susan Turnbull and other fellow Democrats. It’s anticipated Jealous would easily win Prince George’s in the Nov. 6 election due to the overwhelming number of Democrats. However, two recent polls showed that Hogan has a double-digit leads statewide and that residents believe Maryland “is heading in the right direction.” Theresa Mitchell Dudley, the committee’s first vice chair, urged colleagues and those in attendance to help distribute some of the 10,000 Jealous informational cards to voters throughout the county. With early voting starting Oct. 25, “we don’t have a lot of time

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here,” she said. As part of the resolution, the committee will not endorse nonpartisan candidates, or those in school board race, during this year’s general election. Those who spoke at the meeting thanked the committee. “I do appreciate that … but I hope in the future this be included in the bylaws,” said Wala Blegay, who helped pushed an initiative to remove the phrase “official sample ballot” from campaign literature during the primary election. Deidre Henry-Spires, who’s running as a write-in candidate for a state delegate in District 26, was the only person to inquire about the sample ballot confusion. Her and other residents said the word “official” on campaign literature mailed to some Democratic households and distributed at polling places during the primary deceived voters. “I hope at the next meeting there will be a continuation of that conversation,” she said. “That’s something that really

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needs to be addressed so we may have a democracy this county deserves.” Landis said the topic hasn’t gone away. She explained how the current committee has held only three meetings so far and conducted other timely business such as an upcoming fundraiser and campaigning in general election. “The issue is still on the table for us to consider,” she said. “Just know that progress is slow. We are working towards progress and it is something we have to do together.” The ballot controversy created dissension among some Prince George’s Democrats unsatisfied with those affiliated with county leadership. Tamara Davis Brown, a lawyer and activist, has pursued a writein campaign for the County Council District 9 seat. She lost by 55 votes in the Democratic primary to Sydney Harrison, the clerk of the county clerk and a member of the central committee.

turn when Pamela Wood of The Baltimore Sun asked about the prevention of gun violence in the wake of the June massacre at the Capital Gazette newspaper in Annapolis, which operates under the Baltimore Sun Media Group umbrella. “My heart goes out to you. You and your colleagues are heroes,” Jealous said to Wood while vowing to push for more mental health services. Hogan, who added he would toughen laws to ensure the “mentally ill” and people with a “criminal background” don’t own guns.

DEBATE Page 44 Bruce Johnson, an attorney with offices in Bowie and Clinton, has posted campaign signs throughout the county as a write-in candidate for the state’s attorney’s office against Aisha Braveboy. Braveboy, a former state delegate, received various endorsements from Rep. Anthony Brown (D-Maryland), the FOP and Sheriff Melvin High, won the Democratic nomination in this year’s primary with nearly 63 percent of the vote. “It is a little disconcerting she has never tried a single case in Upper Marlboro courthouse and overseeing [200] trail attorneys,” Johnson said during an interview Tuesday afternoon. “It disconcerting to know that the establishment cares so little about the safety of our citizens with some political agenda.” Braveboy couldn’t be reached for comment Tuesday. State’s Attorney Angela Alsobrooks easily won the Democratic nomination for county executive and currently has no challengers in the Nov. 6 general election. WI

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‘LIFE SKILLS’ WORKSHOPS

A “Life Skills” program for women and girls ages 11-24 begins this weekend at the Suitland Community Center in Forestville. The six-week project is designed to help young ladies understand how to have fun and use life skills effectively. The free workshops, to be held 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., Sept. 29Nov. 3, will include a light breakfast, lunch and session materials.

PRINCE GEORGE’S COUNTY PARCC SCORES

The Maryland State Department of Education recently released results of the annual Partnership for Assessment of Readiness for College and Careers (PARCC). Results from the 2017-18 school year show improvements in English Language Arts for PGCPS students and no significant changes in mathematics. “PARCC scores are one of many sets of indicators we use to monitor student progress toward college and career readiness. We will continue to focus on supporting teachers and students, while engaging parents to prepare children for success after high school,” said interim schools CEO Monica Goldson. Overall, 28.1 percent of students in third through fifth grades who participated in the ELA assessments met or exceeded expectations, 2.2 percentage points higher than 2017. In sixth through eighth grades, 30.9 percent met or exceeded expectations, compared to 29.0 percent in 2017. While nearly all elementary

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4 In his role in the PGCPS system, Tomas Rivera-Figueroa oversees the recruitment and hiring of Latino educators. /Courtesy of PGCPS

student demographic groups experienced growth in meeting or exceeding expectations on the ELA exam, high school results improved in English 11 and Algebra II and dipped slightly in English 10 and Algebra I.

PG 13 GOES BEHIND THE SCENES

Prince George’s County is getting a “Hard Knocks”-style spotlight with “PG 13,” a series about high school sports in the county. Tune in this season on Thursdays at 7 p.m. to be taken on and off the field and court with PGCPS teams, coaches, players, fans and families. All 13 episodes will be broadcast on PGCPS social media channels, pgcps.org and PGCPS-TV 96 (Comcast) and 38 (Verizon).

SERVING THE HISPANIC STUDENT COMMUNITY

As PGCPS’ diversity recruitment executive coordinator, Tomas Rivera-Figueroa oversees the recruitment and hiring of Latino educators to serve the system’s fast-growing Hispanic population — work that comes full-circle with his own children’s success. Hispanics make up 17 percent of Prince George’s County resi-

dents, but are 32 percent of PGCPS students, representing the school system’s fastest-growing demographic. With average growth of 1.5 percent annually, PGCPS could be a majority Latino school system within a decade if current trends hold.

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BUSINESS Comcast Brings Free Wi-Fi to Community Centers Provides Internet for Low-Income Residents By Sarafina Wright WI Contributing Writer Cable and internet provider Comcast wants to close the digital divide in D.C., expanding its highly praised Internet Essentials initiative to 19 community centers throughout all eight wards. Council member Kenyan McDuffie (D-Ward 5) and Olympic

gold medalists Jackie Joyner-Kersee, Jocelyne and Monique Lamoureux joined Comcast Senior Executive Vice President and Chief Diversity Officer David L. Cohen on Tuesday, Sept. 25 at the Beacon House in Northeast to launch the future of internet connectivity for those who need it most. “We started Internet Essentials in 2011, it was really born out of

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gins online in the classroom, community centers, computer labs and after-school programs, which then extends into homes. “We understand how important the internet is, because when there is a internet outage, it’s like our lines explode,” Cohen said. “Our poor technicians, they’ll be driving down the street and people will run out to hail their truck to get their internet back. As the largest residential [internet service provider] in the country, we knew that if we weren’t going to step up and try to solve this problem, who was? So that’s the essence of the program.” Comcast’s Internet Essentials is a comprehensive high-speed internet adoption program for low-income Americans. It provides low-cost, high-speed internet service for $9.95 a month plus tax, the option to purchase an internet-ready computer for under $150 and multiple options to access free digital literacy training in print, online and in person.

“Internet Essentials customers are unbelievably pleased with the product, [and] over 90 percent say they would recommend the product to others,” Cohen said. “Number one answer: for their kids to do homework, number two: help adults in the household search and apply for a job. It’s literally everything we hoped the program would be used for.” Cohen said he passionately believes that access to the internet levels the playing field for the disproportionately poor, who happen to be disproportionately people of color, which is the goal of the Learning Zone at organizations such as the Beacon House. “Having the internet at home transforms the trajectory of your life,” he said. “It is essential to be able to compete in the 21st century economy. It’s essential to bringing the world closer and creating equalized opportunities for families as long as they all have access to the internet.” WI

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NATIONAL COSBY from Page 1 year stemming from a 2004 incident at Cosby’s suburban Philadelphia home involving a former Temple University employee. Cosby, 81, whose initial trial on the charges ended in a hung jury last year, could be released after serving a minimum of three years. Prosecutors had sought a five- to 10-year sentence. His lawyers immediately filed a notice of appeal. O’Neill rejected defense attorney Joe Green’s request for his client to remain free on bail pending appeal, telling Cosby, “You have no right to it.” “This is a serious crime,” said the judge, who earlier had designated Cosby a sexual violent predator which means he’ll have to undergo a lifetime of monthly counseling and report quarterly to authorities.

Because of the designation, Cosby’s name also will appear on a sex-offender registry sent to neighbors, schools and victims. Additionally, the designation can also be used against Cosby in several pending defamation lawsuits. He reportedly has already paid the victim in the case, Andrea Constand, $3.4 million in a civil settlement. Cosby spokesman Andrew Wyatt told reporters the sentence continues a “lynching of a legacy.” “This has been the most racist and sexist trial in the history of the United States,” Wyatt said. “Dr. Cosby has been one of the greatest civil rights leaders in the United States for over the last 50 years. He’s also been one of the greatest educators of men and boys over the past 50 years. This wasn’t pointed out in court to the jurors or allowed in because of the racist and sexist mass media was attacking and denouncing Dr. Cosby

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whenever his lawyers even hinted that racism and sexism was present. “All three psychologist testified against Dr. Cosby were White women who make money off of accusing Black men of being a sexual predator and it’s no accident that prosecutor Steele worked so close with anti-Black and anti-male activists groups who tried to extort $100 million from Dr. Cosby in 2014,” he said. Wyatt and Cosby’s wife, Camille, also cited an NNPA Newswire report earlier this month that tapes

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used to help convict Cosby were doctored. After reading the NNPA story, Cosby hired a forensic firm in northern Virginia to review recordings that Constand’s mother, Gianna, made surreptitiously during phone calls with Cosby. The recordings were used as evidence in both of Cosby’s trials. However, Wyatt and Camille Cosby said the firm found that they were indeed doctored. In a statement from Camille Cosby read by publicist Ebonee Benson after the sentence was handed down, Cosby’s wife said they also presented the findings to Montgomery County detectives. “They found that they were unable to authenticate the tapes,” Camille Cosby said in her statement. Cosby said her husband’s legal team would immediately file for relief on the basis that Steele used falsified evidence to win the conviction. “The right to a fair trial is of utmost important,” she said. “The prosecutor has the responsibility to protect the innocent ... Gianna Constand surreptitiously and illegally recorded a conversation with my husband which the former District Attorney Bruce Castor said was illegal. Steele used illegal recordings in both trials.” Wyatt called it a persecution. “I’m not saying Mr. Cosby is Jesus, but we know what this country has done to Black men for centuries,” he said. Cosby was found guilty in April of three counts of aggravated indecent assault for the drugging and sexual assault of Constand, a former Temple University employee, at his Montgomery County home more than 14 years ago. He was the first celebrity to be convicted for sexual abuse since the start of the #MeToo movement, the national movement that has resulted in numerous celebrities and powerful individuals such as former NBC “Today” host Matt Lauer, movie

mogul Harvey Weinstein and many others losing their careers. President Donald Trump has also been accused of sexual misconduct and his Supreme Court pick, Brett Kavanaugh, is set to face at least one woman accusing him of sexual assault when he appears before a Senate committee Thursday. Cosby, who declined to address the court during sentencing and did not testify during either of his trials, has vowed to continue fighting his conviction. His attorneys as well as numerous legal experts have said there are numerous grounds for a higher court to consider tossing out the verdicts against him. Among O’Neill’s rulings that Cosby’s team believe are questionable is the contentious relationship the judge has had with former District Attorney Bruce Castor, who previously declined to file charges against Cosby because he said Constand wasn’t credible and there wasn’t evidence to support a prosecution. Castor also made an agreement with Cosby in which the actor would waive his Fifth Amendment right and sit for a civil deposition. The then-district attorney agreed that whatever Cosby said in the deposition would be sealed and could never be used to prosecute him. Camille Cosby recently filed a request for a full investigation into O’Neill with the Pennsylvania Judicial Conduct Board at the state’s capitol in Harrisburg. “In light of Judge O’Neill’s continuing unethical conduct, I have retained a former prosecutor based in Harrisburg, Brian W. Perry, to facilitate my efforts to uncover the truth regarding the longstanding and ongoing feud between Castor and the judge,” Camille Cosby said in a statement last week. “Mr. Perry will provide the Judicial Conduct Board with recent written communications from Mr.

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Cosby Loses Freedom but Maintains his Dignity By Stacy M. Brown WI Senior Writer @StacyBrownMedia Prior to his sentencing on aggravated indecent assault charges Tuesday, Bill Cosby had already been stripped of his “America’s Dad” persona. Then, Judge Steven T. O’Neill ruled that Cosby would be classified as a sexually violent predator. The designation means he’ll have to undergo a lifetime of monthly counseling and report quarterly to authorities. Cosby’s name also will appear on a sex-offender registry sent to neighbors, schools and victims. O’Neill then sentenced Cosby to a threeto 10-year stint in state prison, completing the fall of one of America’s most renowned entertainers. In April, a jury returned three guilty verdicts against Cosby for a 2004 encounter with former Temple University employee Andrea Constand. The conviction officially brought to an end any hopes Cosby held of resuming his entertainment career. As his case unfolded after being charged just two days before what many believed was the expiration of Pennsylvania’s statute of limitations, colleges and universities around the nation stripped Cosby of honorary degrees and other distinguished awards and posts. Just prior to the announcement of his sentence Tuesday, the Television Critics Association voted unanimously to rescind its career achievement award Cosby received in 2002.

Even historically Black colleges and universities — institutions in which Cosby has provided more than $200 million in financial assistance — distanced themselves from the fallen star. A-list celebrities, including those from his iconic 1980s smash hit “The Cosby Show,” either abandoned him or offered little to no show support during Cosby’s two criminal trials. The first trial in 2017 ended with a hung jury with reports indicating that jurors were split 10-2 in favor of acquittal. Just as this year’s second trial was getting underway, Cosby’s daughter, Ensa, died of renal failure at the age of 44. The latest trial in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, was wrought with controversy after both assistant district attorneys made racially charged and offensive remarks during jury selection and a just-seated juror proclaimed that “Cosby is guilty, we can all go home” before testimony had even begun. As mainstream media swooped in for the kill, others, out of their reliance on reports from those outlets or out of sheer ignorance, began speaking out against Cosby. Yet the star never wavered, repeatedly proclaiming his innocence through the Black Press. When Cosby arrived for his sentencing Tuesday, he wore a huge smile and walked briskly up the courthouse steps. He held his head high and waved to loyal fans who called out his name above derisive and derogatory shouts of those who wanted to see him jailed. At 81, with a groundbreaking entertainment career behind him and a prison term ahead of him, Cosby remained steady. He didn’t speak during the sentencing hearings, refused to allow anyone speak on his behalf and held his held high, smiling. Having been stripped of his reputation, career and liberty, Cosby still managed to keep one thing intact: his dignity. WI

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Wednesday, Oct. 3 which promises to provide a fresh approach and purpose in its programming – uplifting and encouraging women to be intentionally whole. Among the panel of four African-American experts, each of whom employ more holistic ways to discuss the spirit, mind and body as they impact significant

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lifestyle issues which women face each day, is Jewel Diamond Taylor – a spiritual life coach known as the “Self-Esteem Doctor. Unlike other talk shows, the four panelists take an unapologetic approach, offering advice based on the whole person, acknowledging that everything that happens to a person is the result of past experi-

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ANNAPOLIS — The 25-member group tasked to prescribe remedies and help boost the Maryland educational system pushed slightly closer to a final document before the Maryland General Assembly reconvenes in January. The 25-member Commission on Innovation and Excellence in Education presented an update of recommendations Friday, Sept. 21 on early childhood education, teacher preparedness and retention, college and career readiness and resources for at-risk students. The longest discussion inside the House of Delegates building in Annapolis dealt specifically with the possible expansion of pre-kindergarten at no cost for low-income 3-year-old children and all 4-year-old children. The updated changes included allowing a private service provider who accepts public money to eschew any state regulations “that conflicts with its religious or more

teachings.” However, that entity may not discriminate against a student’s parent or guardian based on “race, color, disability, national origin or sexual orientation.” The state would require all early childhood teachers receive training on cultural competency and “restorative practices.” “It’s about building more opportunities for children before they enter kindergarten,” said Craig Rice, a Montgomery County councilman who chairs the early childhood workgroup. David Brinkley, a commission member and budget secretary for Gov. Larry Hogan, said certain state incentives may not entice some private businesses to enroll all students. “Sometimes there becomes a thought process and make the world subscribe to a certain standard,” he said. “They might still be able to function, but they cannot choose some of the students that we’re targeting here because this is all hinged on state money.” The grown, also known as the Kirwan Commission, named after

former University of Maryland Chancellor William E. Kirwan, was established in 2016 to study and find adequate funding to improve the school system. Earlier this year, the group released a proposed document showing that the cost could reach nearly $3 billion. Education advocates say that is the current amount schools are underfunded annually. The commission received correspondence from several local school systems and nonprofit organizations to express concerns about some of the proposals. Nancy Shapiro, associate vice chancellor for the University of Maryland system, spoke on behalf of the chancellor, Robert Caret, a member of the commission, who didn’t attend Friday’s nearly all-day session. According to the Sept. 14 email, Caret expressed concern about the creation of a sub-cabinet to improve the state’s career and technical education comprised of an executive director and staff. “It would add layers of bureaucracy and cost to an already bur-

dened public education system, potentially devolve into more turf wards and tangled policy contexts,” he said. “It would be expensive, murky and potentially counterproductive to our ultimate goal of college and career readiness.” To help underprivileged students, Baltimore City Schools CEO Sonja Brookins Santelises also wrote a letter dated Sept. 14 in which the commission previously proposed each school receive about $236,780 for a percentage of students eligible for free or reduce meals. Some of the money could be used to hire a community schools coordinator and health practitioner. An additional $2,400 would be designated for each student toward transportation and other services. “City schools is alarmed by these amounts, as they are woefully inadequate of what is needed to ensure the success of our most vulnerable students,” Santelises said in the letter, which outlined 19 positions, programs and services needed to “fund schools with concentrations of poverty.” In regard to teachers, there’s a

proposal to increase salaries by 10 percent over the next three years to compete with New Jersey and Massachusetts, the two states mentioned in a preliminary report this year. Delegate Alonzo Washington (D-District 22), a member of the commission who represents Prince George’s County, asked about a chart that outlines the average salaries of 14 other occupations such as accountants and auditors, occupation therapists and registered nurses. Compared with the education professions that averaged out to $64,600, the other jobs’ average salary came to $80,461. “I want to ensure our teachers are paid adequately and … our teachers have ample time to have planning sessions during the day and have time for professional development,” Washington said after the first three-hour session. “These recommendations will be in line for 15 to 20 years, so it’s best we take our time to get it right. However, I’m hopeful we get something soon.” WI

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African American Tipped Employees Need the D.C. Council to Repeal Initiative 77 By Dawn Williams I never planned on making a career in the hospitality industry. But starting in 2004, in my second year at Howard University, I began supporting myself as a part-time tipped wage employee. I initially thought I was working part-time to pay the rent while going to school. But when I realized I enjoyed the job I already had, I decided to stop taking out student loans and turn my part time job into a full-time career, and I was great at it. That decision changed my life. I was able to afford to stay in D.C. and started a family. In fact, my son starts Pre-K3 at Langley Elementary soon. My story is not unique, but it is illustrative of the opportunities that the hospitality presents young African American women like me in the District. This level of opportunity is most of all due to tips. If Initiative 77 is not repealed this would all change and this level of oppor-

tunity would be severely compromised. I cannot support a law that hurts the very people that it is intended to help and that is what Initiative 77 does. The origins of this initiative are even more problematic. This initiative is being imposed on the District by a New York-based organization that is working on a national campaign to eliminate our tips by requiring employers to pay a base wage of $15/ hour. This irritates me because I know that minimum wage is already guaranteed to tipped workers like me by D.C. and Federal law – most tipped employees make well above minimum wage. Without repeal of Initiative 77, D.C. will also be at a competitive disadvantage. D.C. has a competitive labor market. The excellent employees will simply go across city lines if we are faced with cut hours or reduced take-home pay, as a result of Initiative 77. That’s why I support the pro-

Initiative 77 is a harmful law that doesn’t even address the issues it is claiming to fix in a meaningful way.

posed repeal by the Council. A D.C. Council review is a part of the democratic process in the District. The Council’s duty is to protect all residents and be good stewards of the economy. In fact, the home rule charter of this city gives the Council the power and responsibility to consider ballot initiatives once they have been passed. An issue as complicated as Initiative 77, deserves more consideration than a simple ‘Yes’ or ‘No’ on a primary ballot. Besides, this is personal for me. Initiative 77 is a harmful law that doesn’t even address the issues it is claiming to fix in a meaningful way. For instance, sexual harassment and racism exist at all levels in our society and no hourly wage can fix that in the way that well considered policy will. Wage theft is despicable, but we don’t need a duplicative law. We need to enforce the tough laws that already exist and streamline the reporting system so that non-compliance

is detected and punished. I thank the voters who thought this would be helpful, but unfortunately, they were voting for a poorly and deceptively written law. If someone wants to just make minimum wage, there are jobs for that person. But the time, thoughtfulness and energy that I give to my career every day, deserves a greater potential than minimum wage and the salary that I earn reflects that. Above all, Initiative 77 would be a pay cut not a pay raise. I want to continue to grow my career and family here in D.C. and my tips make that possible, but without the tipping system I would absolutely consider moving elsewhere with my family. That’s not what I want but if Initiative 77 is not repealed I would rather do that than risk losing hours, shifts, and income. Listen to tipped employees. We must support the full repeal of Initiative 77.

Initiative 77 hurts people like me. DC Councilmembers, listen to tipped workers!

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OPINIONS/EDITORIALS

EDITORIAL Tiger Woods’ Victory is Our Victory Too

Tiger Woods, 42, has never really seen himself as one of the “brothers,” perhaps because of his multi-racial lineage. But many within the Black community have certainly claimed him as one of our own, rooting for him to win whenever he strolled onto the verdant grass of the world’s most exclusive golf courses – like David going after the Goliaths of the game. We long admired the very close and intense relationship he shared with his father, Earl Woods, who began to teach his son the fundamentals of golf before he’d even reached his first birthday – coaching and encouraging him as his abilities continued to develop. Theirs was a special relationship, although there would be disruptions in their friendship due to the senior Woods’ propensity for engaging in extramarital relationships – something that hurt Tiger to the core. But when Earl Woods died in 2006, it’s reported that Tiger found it difficult to move on without his beloved father, mentor and friend by his side. Thus began the slow but steady decline in Tiger’s life – a series of losses that included, first the death of his father, but soon included his focus, his desire and eventually his ability to win. Multiple instances of poor decisions on Tiger’s part, all of which became fodder for the media, cast him in a negative light. Meanwhile the world around him began to grow more and more dark. In 2013, he won his last tournament, after which he began to be besieged with health challenges and mental and emotional setbacks which signalled the end to his impressive career. But Tiger never gave up. He kept trying, he kept enduring the pain, he kept his head up. And then, after being shut out of the victor’s circle for nearly 1,900 days, the old Tiger returned, capturing the Tour Championship on Sunday, Sept. 23 to the chants of fans shouting “U-S-A! U-S-A!” And so, he stretched out his arms, raised his club and let the tears fall. We’re proud of you Tiger Woods. And we’re sure your father is proud as well. WI

The Village is on Fire

Raymond Holten, 74, was miraculously found alive five days after his senior citizens apartment complex in Southeast was severely burned leaving more than 161 senior residents safe but homeless. Rescuers said Holten emerged without serious injuries and that he reportedly told rescuers who found him sitting in his apartment, “I’m not going anyplace.” Mayor Muriel Bowser has every right to be upset after receiving false information that every person in the building had been accounted for. She reported in a press conference last week following the intense Wednesday fire that all of the tenants had made it safely out of the building – another miracle as well. Holten’s rescue is full of symbolism. It mirrors the conditions under which many elderly and poor D.C. residents live and are treated. For Holten and the other residents of the Arthur Capper Senior Public Housing Community, their only desire was to live in a safe, clean and affordable place that they could call home. The original Arthur Capper and Carrollsburg project was built in 1958 with 707 households including units for nearly 300 seniors. In the late 1990s, the projects were demolished under a Hope VI grant displacing all of the residents including the seniors, left with little more than a grain of hope of being relocated. In 2007, the new mixed-income community was completed with only 162 senior apartments, less than half of the senior units previously available. For those who made it back, the loss they incurred by the fire is difficult to reckon with, which may address Holten’s insistence on staying. Fires are burning across the city where seniors live alone and unattended. No one has checked on Holten, according to Bowser, as WWW.WASHINGTONINFORMER.COM

TO THE EDITOR Black Women’s Health Matters How powerful was it to see Valerie Jarrett, Cathy Hughes and D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser on the cover of The Informer, all powerful Black women talking about real issues. The infant mortality rate is sky-high in the Black community and it must be addressed. I was happy to read that Black women mayors from other cities like Charlotte and Baltimore were in attendance standing with Bowser on this issue. The time is now to put this issue on the front page. Thanks Informer for keeping me informed, otherwise I wouldn’t have known.

Be an Informed Voter The 2018 Voter’s Guide was just what I needed to see. I’ve been looking everywhere for key information about this year’s election and couldn’t seem to find it, but I found it in The Informer. It’s nothing like having paper you can tear and keep on you to refer to when you need it. I didn’t know so many seats were up for re-election and now I know that this election is not a game. We must get out and vote — and with the voter guide telling us everything we need to know, no excuses. Beverly Lake Washington, D.C.

Shelly Gameir Washington, D.C. is the case with so many seniors surrounded by gun violence and murders and who find the only knocks on their doors to be from strangers trying to convince them to sell and move. Like Holten, they insist they’re not leaving. Their only desire is to live safely and in place, which means the District must do a much better job of keeping an account of who they are, where they are and what they need. WI

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OPINIONS/EDITORIALS Guest Columnist

By Julianne Malveaux

The Pernicious Power of Patriarchy Our nation, these United States, is founded on the principles of racism and patriarchy. They are reflected in our very Constitution, where enslaved persons were counted as a fraction of a person and only men of property were allowed the right to vote. The filthy inequality at the foundation of this nation has now bubbled up and boiled over, polluting every aspect of

our lives. Patriarchy places men at the center of life and women at the periphery. It suggests that women do not matter. It allows for the subjugation of women when they attempt to enter public spaces that have previously been earmarked as “male” spaces. Thus, there were no restrooms for women legislators in the U.S. House or Senate, even as women entered those spaces. They were only created when women demanded them. Of course, restrooms are just a minor

manifestation of the hegemonic patriarchy that rules our nation. A great picture of our nation’s racist patriarchy was the visual of doughy and dissipated white men interrogating the amazingly composed Anita Hill as she reviewed her experiences with now-Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas. Though Hill was persuasive, she was attacked in the vilest of terms, accused of nonsense like “erotomania,” and even recently harassed by Thomas’ unhinged spouse who was still seeking apology after

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two decades. Note to Thomas: take the phone from your wife when her meds are not working. In any case, Thomas is on the Supreme Court because white men chose to disregard the word of a Black woman — a decision that then-Sen. Joe Biden says he now regrets. Thomas was confirmed by the narrowest margin in history 52-48. Here we go again. By the time this is published, the matter of 45’s Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh may be resolved,

but the issue of pernicious patriarchy will not be. Regarding Kavanaugh, he has been accused by Dr. Christine Blasey Ford of sexual assault form more than 35 years ago, when both were teens. She disclosed her accusations in a letter that California Sen. Dianne Feinstein received in July, but did not share with the FBI until later, mainly because Ford asked for confidentiality. Ford has requested that the FBI in-

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By Jeffrey L. Boney

Vote 2018 — America is on the Ballot

The 2018 midterm elections are nearly upon us. If ever there was a time to vote, that time is now. And while there will be many candidates whose names will appear on ballots across this country, it is actually the future of the United States of America that is the most important thing on the ballot this November. These important midterm elections are shaping up to be some of the most important elections in modern times. The results of these midterm elections will not only determine the makeup of Congress, but they will

also shape the overall future of this country. The current president has single-handedly emboldened the worst elements of society to openly express their racist views and bigotry in ways that have not been blatantly seen in America since the days of the civil rights struggle. The Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Voting Rights Act of 1965 and other legislation that was introduced helped to deal with issues of racism, police brutality, economic disenfranchisement, discriminatory judicial practices and attacks on voting rights that have existed in this country since inception. However, the unrepentant hearts of racists in this country came to the forefront once again after the

election, and subsequent re-election, of Barack Obama, the nation’s first Black president, in 2008 and 2012, respectively. The current administration has shined a light on the darkness of racism and bigotry that has long been ignored and swept under the rug in this country. The divisive rhetoric and activity that this current administration has boldly encouraged has now trickled down to many cities and states across this country, which is why voting in local and state elections is so important. “All politics is local” is a popular saying that is most often associated with former Democratic House Speaker Tip O’Neill. When you think about the phrase in itself, it

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makes sense that the things that affect you the most take place on the local level. Taxation without representation is a horrible position to be in. The president of the United States, whoever that elected person may be, plays an important role in what affects Black people, but the president can only do so much. All of the key decisions and pieces of legislation that impact Black people on a daily basis are made by individuals who are elected by regular citizens at the local, county and state levels of government. Those who are elected to office by regular citizens, then have the ability to appoint people to other key positions, as well as enact laws that will undoubtedly affect the quality of life of everyone,

including those who didn’t vote. The detrimental outcome of Black people choosing to completely disengage from the political process and choosing not to vote is a costly one. A nonvote is still relevant and just as powerful as if a vote were actually cast. After winning his election against Democratic nominee Hillary Clinton, Donald Trump told a crowd of supporters at a 2016 rally in Grand Rapids: “The African-American community was great to us. They came through, big league. Big league. If they had any doubt, they didn’t vote, and that was almost as good, because

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By Harry C. Alford

Deceit in Free Trade Agreements

Free trade agreements are created to allow two or more nations to commence bilateral trade without taxation or tariff. As a result, products are sold to the consumer at the most affordable pricing. They encourage business activity and industrial growth. Sometimes these agreements can be misused by disingenuous nations seeking unfair advantages over rival nations. China has often been accused of such activity.

When it comes to the African Diaspora, soe nations are duped or cheated by deceptive behavior at the expense of Black consumers and business owners. Let me give you a few existing examples of this deception: The Africa Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) was written during the Clinton administration. This got all of us so excited. It is a free trade agreement between companies based in the African continent and the United States. What could be wrong with that? So most of us thought. During the planning stages, I became a little paranoid. Why was this agreement being proposed by two White

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congressmen? What about members of the Congressional Black Caucus? Shouldn’t they be the ones to take the initiative? It was White liberal Congressman McDermott from Washington and conservative White Congressman Crane from Illinois. What inspired them? One thing I noticed was the textile industry was very motivated by it. I would soon find out why. After the agreement was enacted by President George W. Bush, things started moving slowly. We took a trade mission to Kenya to see this agreement in action. During the mission we visited a mill

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and clothing plant. They were working 24/7 making children’s clothing. The items had tags on them stating “Made in Kenya.” They were destined to Target, Walmart and J.C. Penney in the U.S. I noticed that the bales of cotton that were being used were marked “Product of China.” Two days before, we were approached by the Kenya Cotton Growers Association, complaining that the United States was refusing to buy their products. By the way, the ladies who worked in that clothing factory were being paid $1.25 (USD) per day. I quickly figured it out. This whole agreement was about how they could

get more products from China, tariff-free. It soon became apparent that this “blueprint” was happening all over Africa. Running Chinese cotton through Africa for delivery to the United States was very popular. That’s why the textile industry was involved. I would later find that Chinese food products, such as tomato paste, beans, etc., were going through the same process. Germany got in on it via BMW automobiles. They assemble top-ofthe-line BMW parts (made in Germany) at a plant located in South Af-

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OPINIONS/EDITORIALS Guest Columnists

By Benjamin F. Chavis Jr.

James Clyburn for Speaker of the House

No one questions the fact that for the past six decades, African Americans have overwhelmingly supported and voted for Democratic Party candidates for the United States Congress. In the upcoming 2018 midterm elections, African Americans by the millions will once again cast the clear majority of their votes for Democratic Party candidates for governors and members of the U.S. Senate and U.S. House of Representatives.

The mission of the National Newspaper Publishers Association (NNPA), representing the Black Press of America, is to report the news and to be an advocate for freedom, justice and equality for Black America and for all others who stand in opposition to racism and economic inequality and cry out for a better quality of life. Last week, during the Congressional Black Caucus Annual Legislative Conference in Washington, D.C., the NNPA awarded Congressman James E. Clyburn (D-S.C.) our 2018 National Leadership Award for

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outstanding service and commitment to equality and justice. From time to time, it is our mandate and responsibility to express our collective editorial opinion about the interests of the 47 million African Americans who strive to empower, sustain, protect and care for our families and communities. It is, therefore, appropriate for me to support and express, on behalf of the 220 Black-owned newspapers and media companies affiliated with the NNPA across the nation, that Congressman Jim Clyburn should be the next speaker of the House of

Representatives. During this time of renewed civic and political fervor for a more progressive, inclusive and diverse democracy in the United States, it is past-due time that Jim Clyburn should be given the opportunity to lead the U.S. Congress as speaker of the House. Clyburn is uniquely qualified to be the speaker and his timely elevation to this historic and vitally important position will help put to rest the widespread notion that the Democratic Party takes African American votes for granted.

Given the current increased racial divide and regional polarizations in this regressive era of President Donald Trump, there is no better-prepared member of the U.S. Congress than Jim Clyburn, with his base in rural and urban South Carolina, to help lead the House of Representatives forward. Jim began public service as a college student fighting for equal rights and fair treatment alongside John Lewis in the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee (SNCC), of which

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By William Reed

Just Do It: Buy Sneakers That Fit Your Agenda

The Nike campaign and collusion hearing could make Colin Kaepernick wealthier and get Americans talking to each other. Through the Nike apparel company’s 30th anniversary of its “Just Do It” campaign, the nation can focus on real issues that divide us. Nike executives’ decision to use Kaepernick this way can help

reignite discussions about social and racial inequality. As a nation, most are far away from what the campaign was actually about. Like so much in America when you’re dealing with issues that are about race, message gets lost. American controversy does two things well: divide people and generate revenue. In 2016 as quarterback for the NFL’s San Francisco 49ers from 2011 to 2016, Kaepernick became known for protesting injustice toward Blacks by choosing to kneel on one knee rather than

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stand while the national anthem was being played. That act ignited a firestorm of negative responses including calls for protesting players to be fired, fans leaving the stadium immediately after protests and boycotts of the league altogether. Kaepernick has become a worldwide symbol for the aggrieved. In November, Kaepernick filed a grievance against the NFL and its owners, accusing them of colluding to not hire him. This year, Amnesty International awarded Kaepernick with

their Ambassador of Conscience award, and he is set to receive Harvard’s W.E.B. Du Bois medal “in recognition of contributions to African and African American culture and life.” Nike should be praised for the ads. One Wall Street analyst called the move “genius” and a “sign of strength.” “We believe Nike’s ad campaign was a stroke of genius,” wrote analyst Camilo Lyon to Wall Street clients. His reasoning is that the campaign “struck an emotional chord

with people that incited a conversation.” Plus, he deems it “courageous” that Nike took a stance on a social issue, and said it spoke to Nike customers “in a way that shows it understands them and issues that matter to them.” Lastly, the ad campaign strengthened ties with Nike-sponsored athletes. “To us, this premeditated move was a subtle but significant sign of Nike’s strength and confidence in its position in the marketplace,”

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By Askia Muhammad

Kavanaugh Scraped from Bottom of Barrel

Of all the cum laude graduates of Yale University and Yale Law School to choose from, Donald J. Trump (the trampiest president in U.S. history) has selected Brett Kavanaugh, perhaps one of the sleaziest guys from that elite company of Yale grads, to serve for the rest of his life on the U.S. Supreme Court. That’s a bad idea. Despite a checkered record in public service, Judge Kavanaugh was sailing toward likely confir-

mation when Dr. Christine Blasey Ford charged that Kavanaugh had attempted to rape her 36 years ago at a house party in sedate Bethesda, Md. If true, the charge would certainly disqualify Kavanaugh from elevation to the SCOTUS. Here’s why. There must be literally thousands of other equally well-educated, equally qualified men literally born on the same day as Kavanaugh who never tried to rape a girl during a drunken stupor at a house party. The Supreme Court deserves better than an at-

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tempted rapist on the bench. But he might have been absolved, on one condition, one he rejected. Imagine, if Kavanaugh had said when the charge was first rumored, that he had made a mistake in the past — a childhood indiscretion if you will — but he has since “been born again” and turned his life around. He would still have that tarnish on his record that would otherwise disqualify him from sitting on the highest court in the land, but if he were to simply ask for forgiveness and show how his life has changed for the better, no one in the United

States with a beating heart could deny him. But, probably on the advice of the Trumpistas and wing nuts in the White House, Kavanaugh flat-out denied the incident, thus sealing his fate. It’s now her word against his. Unfortunately for him, it’s impossible for anyone to prove a negative. When did you stop beating your wife? Ordinarily it is unnecessary for someone to have to prove his/her innocence in a court of law. But that’s in criminal cases. Kavanaugh doesn’t face any legal liability

because of the statute of limitations on any criminal charge he might face, but the question remains: Is this the best person who should sit on the Supreme Court now? The Supreme Court? Rather than consider the best nominees for the country, Trump (a serial liar himself) and the White Tribalists who think like him are only plotting success for their narrow ideological objectives — eliminating free government benefits for the Black and the poor and especially outlawing abortion.

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LIFESTYLE ‘Like Water for Chocolate’ Comes to Stage for Hispanic Heritage Month By Eve M. Ferguson WI Contributing Writer In the early 1990s, in the heyday of international films being widely distributed, one movie came along

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that captured my love of the supernatural, romance and food. That film, and the book that inspired it, have stayed with me for decades. And now, Mexican author Laura Esquivel’s iconic “Like Water for

Chocolate” (“Como Agua para Chocolate”) has a new territory to conquer: the stage. GALA Hispanic Theatre, with its decades of presenting groundbreaking progressive and out-

standing theater from the Spanish and Spanish-speaking diaspora, has done it again with the world premiere of the stage version of the beloved book and film, telling the story of a woman whose cooking prowess combines with her pure, overwhelming emotions to create food that consumes its consumer magically. The story of Tita, who grows up during the turbulent times of the Mexican Revolution, never fails to capture the audience with enrapturing storytelling. She and her sisters live on a Mexican ranch, and matriarch, Mama Elena (Luz Nicolás) runs a tight ship with her three daughters, along with the household help. Tita ((Inéz Dominguez Corral) has a knack for cooking dishes that are both exotic and loaded with her own emotions to the delight of her sisters Gertrudis (Yaremis Félix) and Rosaura (Guadelupe Campos). When visitors come, in the personage of Don Pasquale (Carlos Castillo) and his son Pedro (Peter Pereyra), the young man

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falls hopelessly in love with Tita and her cooking. But Mama Elena, remaining steadfast to traditions, which mandate the youngest daughter to take care of her widowed mother, refuses to let her marry Pedro, and instead offers the hand of her oldest daughter, Rosaura. He accepts, using the marriage to remain close to Tita. Of course, the romance is thwarted and the decades go by. One would be remiss to downplay the importance of the two indigenous women who work in the house, Nacha (Teresa Yenque), who teaches her culinary magic to young Tita, and Chencha (Karen Morales), the simple but loyal helper who sympathizes with Tita and tries to find a way to join the lovers. Along with the narrator (Karen Romero), they bring the epic story to life with humor and sentiment. Using simple but effective staging (scenic design by Mariana Fernández) and direction by Olga Sánchez in her GALA Theatre debut, all of the magic, ghosts and otherworldly events come to life to illustrate the family saga, which culminates in a mixture of ecstasy and tragedy at once. Playwright Garbi Losado’s adaptation remains true to the essence of the book and the 1992 film, making “Like Water for Chocolate” a sweet reminder of its previous incarnations and a delight for the senses to the new and unfamiliar audience. “Like Water for Chocolate” (“Como Agua para Chocolate”), plays through Oct. 7 at GALA Hispanic Theater, 3333 14th Street NW. A special post-performance discussion with Rosa Aurora Chávez, clinical associate professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences at George Washington University will take place Sept. 30. Go to www. galatheatre.org for showtimes and tickets. WI

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NAACP Aims to Mobilize Infrequent Voters

By Sam P.K. Collins WI Contributing Writer @SamPKCollins After two White officers manhandled and stripped Chikesia Clemons during an arrest in an Alabama Waffle House caught on camera in April, protests sparked against what’s been described as a violation of the young woman’s human rights and another instance of race-based police brutality. Months after her ordeal, and a disorderly conduct conviction, Clemons has her sights set on effecting change in the ballot box this November. On a recent teleconference, she urged thousands of people to vote in upcoming local, statewide and congressional races to shift the paradigm she said allowed officers in Saraland, Alabama, and across the country, to abuse their power with impunity. “When my incident happened, thousands of people were outraged,” Clemons said on the teleconference last Tuesday night, organized by the NAACP as part of its “Power of 5” campaign, a national effort to attract infrequent voters and increase African-American participation in the Nov. 6 midterm elections. Joining Clemons on the hourplus Sept. 18 call were NAACP President and CEO Derrick Johnson; Tiffany Dena Loftin, director of the NAACP’s youth and college division; Aubrey Hooper, president of the NAACP Dallas chapter and assistant secretary of the national board of directors; and Sheila Isong, NAACP’s new national political director for civic engagement. “Sit-ins at the Waffle House kept the momentum,” Clemons, introduced by Loftin, told listeners. “I ask that people get out and vote. Each one should teach one. This is an important moment. I want elected officials to stand up and see that this is not only a problem in my community.” Through the “Power of 5” campaign, voters across the country will set out on increasing African-American turnout by helping register five nonvoters before the deadline, oftentimes 30 days before an election, taking five people to the polls on Nov. 6, and volunteering five minutes, five hours, or five days. The campaign launched this month, nearly a year after federal courts in Louisiana and Texas ruled in favor of the NAACP in cases involving voter ID laws the civil

LIFESTYLE discrimination. We’re focused on building power over time and making sure communities are self-determined and policy is of quality.” Midterm elections, which occur every four years in the middle of a presidential term, often generate a relatively low turnout. Data from the Pew Research Center showed participation in the midterms to be 40 percent, nearly 20 percentage points lower than when voters choose the occupant of the White House. President Donald Trump’s electoral victory in 2016 spurred voter enthusiasm and political engagement, particularly among registered Democrats and African Americans.

The number of Democrats who cast ballots during primary races in 31 states increased by 84 percent this year, compared to similar contests that occurred four years prior, according to the recent Pew Research Center study. A similar poll conducted by the African American Research Collaborative, in association with the NAACP, found that 62 percent of Black respondents considered the 2018 midterm elections to be more important than 2014, in part because of the issues at play, including jobs, housing, criminal justice reform, and institutional discrimination. WI

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rights organization said disenfranchised Black and Latino voters. Since then, the NAACP has experienced some setbacks. This summer, the U.S. Supreme Court upheld a process where election officials in Ohio purge from their rolls the names of those who haven’t cast a ballot in six years. Citing the more than 400 House and Senate seats up for grabs this November, Johnson stressed voting’s role in choosing those who create laws affecting communities

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of color. The outcome of Supreme Court nomination hearings for Brett Kavanaugh, a Trump administration-backed U.S. Court of Appeals circuit judge, also weighed heavily on the minds of “Power of 5” campaign organizers. “This is a crucial juncture in our nation’s democracy and we play a role in making sure public policy [gets enacted],” Johnson said. “Our priorities haven’t changed. We’re 109 years old and want to improve quality of life and fight against

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Singer Peabo Bryson Still Lights the Flame, Fans ‘Feel the Fire’

R&B Legend Back on Tour with Sizzling, Chart-climbing CD By D. Kevin McNeir WI Editor @dkevinmcneir If you had to name your favorite male soul singer – one whose voice can instantly transform a lukewarm rendezvous into an allnight romantic maelstrom, bring tears to the eyes of those known for their stoic personas – or even take one whose life has long been bereft of “fire and desire” back to a time when passion ruled, who would top your list? Well, for those who prefer old school R&B – music with affirm(Top) Dawn Moss and Onyx Lithicum (Left) Angelina Knox and Rod Foster /Photos by D. Kevin McNeir

ing themes with lyrics about love, life and more love – interpreted by gifted vocalists known for having mastered techniques that can cause women to swoon or move feuding couples to kiss and make up, few can “bring it” better than two-time Grammy and Oscar award-winning singer Peabo Bryson. Now, armed with a new CD, “Stand for Love,” the 21st studio album of his career and a collaboration between Peabo and the hit-making, talented team of producers Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis, the “voice of love” has taken his show back on the road including a stop on the evening of Sept. 22nd for two shows in the Greater Washington Area. Fans in the DMV reacted to his long-awaited return in ways that illustrate just how much Peabo’s music, showmanship and the downhome approach he humbly employs while extending himself to anyone he meets – from “forever” friends to newly-made acquaintances – continue to warm hearts and touch souls. Some fans, including this writer, have traveled with Peabo since the early days of his impressive career which took off like a rocket after he achieved his first top 10 R&B hit in 1978 with “Reaching for the Sky.” Perhaps the most convincing

example of the enormity of Peabo Bryson’s staying power rests with ticket sales for his two shows at the Bethesda Blues Jazz & Supper Club (Bethesda, MD) which both sold out in record time and resulted in lines for fortunate ticket holders which stretched for several city blocks prior to both showtimes.

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While speaking with Peabo Bryson, he commented on his life, his music and how he’s always felt blessed and grateful for being able to do which he loves so much. “People are still making music with good lyrics, quality music, real good music. And I’m proud and grateful to be part of that group. There’s nothing wrong with becoming successful but at some point, you have to decide whether you want to be you, original and unique, or to become the caricature that others may want. You know the decision I made and believe me, I’ve never regretted it.” “I’ve been so fortunate and blessed because of the faith that Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis have had in me. This project didn’t

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happen overnight – it took years. But they never gave up on it, they never backed down from what they believed would work best and they never doubted me. Finally, we’ve been able to do this together, our way, and I’m proud of the result. I have a few projects in the developing stage and you’ll hear about them soon. For now, this CD and the love I’ve been receiving because of it – that’s what has my attention.” “I sing love songs because we all want love. Songs dealing with life, love and relationships will always be in vogue. They never get old. Young women today want the real deal – not just a part of it. It’s essential that when you enter a relationship, that it’s based on friendship. The body changes,

looks fade – the exterior will not remain the same. But real love, real friendship, that’s forever. I’m happily married to the love of my life and we have a healthy, eightmonth-old baby boy. I’m 67 years old and I feel like I can keep reaching higher, doing different things – things I never dreamed I’d one day successful achieve. Life just can’t get any better!” “Grateful, grateful, grateful – that sums it up.”

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ing for an appearance more reminiscent of the hot spot during its former heyday, also revising the lineup of entertainers to resemble one which more closely caters to the musical predilections of old school audiences), I spoke to a few people about Peabo Bryson and how his music has impacted their lives. Bill Henderson, 57, SE: This is my first time seeing Peabo but I know I’m going to be blessed especially when he sings “I’m So Into You.” Carolyn Epps, 70, NE: No one else comes close to him. He’s classy, debonair, smooth and his music and voice – amazing. Plus, we [referring to her date/companion, Bill] love old school music. Tashon Butler Young, Greenbelt: The first time I saw Peabo was at Constitution Hall years ago. This time I brought my mother and aunts because I wanted them to see him live. No song moves me more than “Feel the Fire.” I’m gonna buy his new CD right away because I hear it’s more classic Peabo Bryson. Melvina Butler, 74, Native Washingtonian: I’m so excited. My daughter (Tashon) introduced me to him and his music years ago; I’ve been a fan. When he sings, I’m reminded of folks from my era especially Sam Cooke. Both singers were

smooth, sophisticated and known for their beautiful love songs. D. Cowan, 69, Atlantic City: I’m a military brat but I remember when I moved into my very own first house and set up one room like a little night club – blue lights, drums that I played and the music of Peabo Bryson at the top of my album collection. He’s a trained vocalist and that shows in all of his music. His duets with Roberta Flack are my favorites but of course I’d add “Feel the Fire” and “I’m So Into You” too. Dawn Moss, 48, Hyattsville, Onyx Lithicum, 46: I’ve been a fan my whole life. My boyfriend (Onyx) surprised me, telling me to keep the date open but not why. When we got here all

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teams hosted media day events and expressed optimism for the upcoming season. But inside the newly built $65 million complex in southeast D.C., Brooks and the Wizards starters from last season all said the 2018-19 campaign rests with consistency. “Professionalism is going to be a big thing for us this year,” said power forward Markieff Morris. The Wizards’ record against sub-.500 teams last year was only 20-15. By comparison, the Toronto Raptors, which eliminated Washington in the first round of playoffs in April, was 35-2 against such opponents. Besides advancing to the conference finals and beyond, the Wizards plan to shoot more 3-pointers. Although Washington tied for third in the NBA in 3-point percentage at 37.5 percent, the team ranked near the bottom in attempts at fewer than 27. Brooks wants shooting guard Bradley Beal to attempt at least 10 3-pointers per game, compared to his 6.5 per contest last season. “I’m always about playing the right way and getting the best shot possible, but sometimes coach wants me to take bad shots,” Beal said. “As crazy as that sounds, that’s what he wants sometimes. It’s an adjustment I have to make mentally. “When you have somebody who’s giving you the confidence … to shoot more, it gives you more confidence to know if the coach believes in you and the team believes in you, I have to do it,” he said. WI

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5 Newly acquired Washington Wizards center Dwight Howard (center) poses with teammates John Wall (right) and Bradley Beal during the team’s media day at the DC Entertainment and Sports Arena on Sept. 24. /Photo by William J. Ford

5 Washington Wizards head coach Scott Brooks talks about the team’s upcoming season during the team’s media day at the DC Entertainment and Sports Arena in Southeast on Sept. 24. /Photo by William J. Ford

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wi book Areview “The Trans Generation: How Trans Kids (and Their Parents) are Creating a Gender Revolution” by Ann Travers c.2018, New York University Press $25 (higher in Canada) 261 pages By Terri Schlichenmeyer WI Contributing Writer Boy or girl? That’s a common enough question, if you’re an expectant parent. You might’ve even wondered it yourself: will you need pink things or blue, and what name will you choose? For generations, it’s been an exciting decision for prospective parents, but Ann Travers asks in “The Trans Generation” if it’s a prudent one. Maybe letting the child decide would be a better choice. Fifty-six years ago, when Travers was born, their mother’s doctor unwittingly caused a lifetime of hurt: “It’s a girl,” he said, and Travers spent years trying to “untangle” what it meant. That, they said, is part of what drives this book. The other part is the desire to improve the lives of trans kids through understanding. Getting to that point is harrowing: Ninety-five percent of transgender kids on one study felt unsafe in their schools. Many report that physicians misunderstand kids who are gender-nonconforming. Trans kids attempt suicide and/or self-harm at very high rates and, says Travers, “many grow up hating their bodies.” Most employ several kinds of coping mechanisms to live their lives. In writing this book, Travers says, they interviewed a wide variety of trans kids from the U.S. and Canada — 19 in all, ages 4 to 20, plus 23 parents. The children mostly came from middle-class families, which allowed them privileges such as better access to medical care and chances to change schools if they needed to do so. Other children Travers interviewed lived in poverty, their stories illustrating how being a trans kid can be socially and medically isolating, and how lack of access to needed resources can affect their well-being. Parents, of course, can affect that well-being, too, but it takes a “phenomenal amount of care, advocacy, and activism … to push back against cisgendered environments,” schools, sports, binary-only bathrooms, social activities, medical facilities and politics. It takes a willingness to learn, listen and lean in. Not just for parents, but for teachers, advocates, and loved ones, “The Trans Generation” is one heavy-duty book. Writing with a bit of a scholar’s voice and occasional, relatively advanced, science and law studies, author Ann Travers also offers readers plenty of eye-opening chats with trans kids, which turn out to be the most helpful, useful, and even entertaining parts of this book. From the mouths of babes, as they say, those interviews give insights that adults will find to be wise and thoughtful, even monumental. They’re also heartbreaking but considering the kids readers are introduced to, and the singular interview with a 16-year-old who made her own hormone treatments in her high school’s laboratory, they’re a good indication of hope for the future. While you could be forgiven for skipping to those case studies, you’d be missing out. The thicker parts of “The Trans Generation” are worth reading and reflection and are deeply instructive on pronouns, on gender fluidity, and on being trans in a cisgender-based society. They are also serious and weighty but that kind of rock-solid information could make this book the right choice. WI WWW.WASHINGTONINFORMER.COM

LIFESTYLE Horoscopes

SEPT 27 - OCT 3, 2018

ARIES ARIES No matter how frustrating a situation seems, staying calm and refusing to react might be the better way forward. With a full moon in your sign on Monday making some edgy aspects, this lunar phase could leave you feeling rather uptight and vulnerable. It might not be helpful to make decisions from this perspective. If you can detach and bide your time until things are more settled, the solution might be more obvious. Lucky Numbers: 11, 24, 37 TAURUS Peace of mind could come at a price this week. The full moon in your spiritual sector suggests that you might need to let go of something in order to maintain it. This powerful lunar phase could leave you feeling a tad frustrated, especially if you’ve been seeking opportunities to progress. This could just be the wrong time. Dropping it now doesn’t mean forever. Another chance could easily show up in the future. If conditions are more supportive, that would be the time to go for it. Lucky Numbers: 5, 12, 43 GEMINI On Monday, your social life could be marred by tension and petty arguments that sour an event or leave you and a friend at odds. This could be due to the full moon in your social sector and the difficult aspects it makes. Rather than prolong any arguments, it might be wiser to take a step back. In a few days it may seem like nothing, and you might wonder what you were so uptight about. Lucky Numbers: 25, 26, 44 CANCER You could be dealing with important issues and responsibilities at the start of the week. However, with a full moon in Aries in a prominent sector of your chart, someone may not respond as expected. In fact, their approach could seem rather immature. Nevertheless, this isn’t the time to wade in and say your peace because it could make things worse. Bide your time for now. You might have an opportunity to talk again within a few days, and this time your discussion could be more fruitful. Lucky Numbers: 18, 47, 49 LEO On Monday, the full moon in your sector of travel and new opportunity looks rather edgy. With cautious Saturn and wounded healer Chiron involved in the mix, the day could see emotions rising and a tendency to be argumentative. If a plan must be abandoned, especially if it was something you were looking forward to, you likely won’t feel in a very good mood. No matter how tense you feel, the best response may be to detach and let any drama wash over you. Things could begin to fall into place later in the week. Lucky Numbers: 16, 31, 37 VIRGO Monday could be a difficult day with a potent full moon in a very sensitive sector of your chart associated with business, finance, and deep emotional bonds. As this lunar phase links awkwardly with cautious Saturn and Chiron, the celestial body linked with the wounded healer, you could feel much more emotional than usual. Lucky Numbers: 27, 40, 42 LIBRA Relationships might need special care on Monday. A full moon in your relationship zone could coincide with some very frustrating circumstances. There could be some drama, and it might take a great deal of tact on your part not to overreact. Lucky Numbers: 31, 40, 43 SCORPIO You could be very busy at the start of the week, yet your plans could spiral out of control. This might be due to the full moon in your sector of work and lifestyle disrupting your schedule on Monday. Tempting though it may be to get annoyed and let others know how you feel, it might not achieve very much. Lucky Numbers: 8, 39, 59 SAGITTARIUS Financial restraints could mean that a plan of yours is unable to proceed. The extent to which this might affect you could sink in at the time of the full moon in your leisure zone on Monday. As it angles toward sobering Saturn in your money sector, you could feel a huge sense of frustration and powerlessness at not being able to do what you want. Lucky Numbers: 33, 34, 51 CAPRICORN If you were hoping for a quiet week, the full moon in your home and family sector on Monday suggests you might not get one. The start of the week could be particularly fraught as the full moon ties in with sobering Saturn in your sign and a more sensitive point in your chart. Lucky Numbers: 3, 4, 16 AQUARIUS What you say and the way you say it can be important over the coming days, especially on Monday when a full moon in your communication zone could cause an outburst. If you’ve had it with something or someone, you likely won’t be in the mood to hold back. It might be best if you do, however, because your annoyance could escalate and become a channel for all the other frustrations that have upset you recently. Lucky Numbers: 17, 23, 50 PISCES Go easy with the spending, especially around the time of the full moon in your money zone on Monday. The temptation could be to give in to impulsive urges and buy something that blows a hole in your budget. If you’re shopping, set yourself some spending limits. Think carefully about whether it’s better or worse to invest in an item that might lose its sparkle after a few days. Lucky Numbers: 4, 9, 34

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5Howard midfielder Joel Cunningham is defended by Robert Morris midfielder Cristian Palermo during Robert Morris’ 1-0 win at Greene Stadium in Northwest on Saturday, Sept. 22. /Photo by John E. De Freitas

HU Outlasts Wildcats in MEAC Opener By Howard University Department of Athletics

5Howard midfielder Joel Cunningham and Robert Morris forward Guilherme Fanck fight for possession during Robert Morris’ 1-0 win at Greene Stadium in Northwest on Saturday, Sept. 22. /Photo by John E. De Freitas 6Howard midfielder Jherson Machado tackles Robert Morris midfielder Cristian Palermo during Robert Morris’ 1-0 win at Greene Stadium in Northwest on Saturday, Sept. 22. /Photo by John E. De Freitas

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INDIANAPOLIS — In a contest that saw momentum swing back-and-forth, coach Mike London and the Howard University Bison outlasted Bethune-Cookman, 41-35, in the 35th annual Circle City Classic in Indianapolis. With the victory, HU (12, 1-0 MEAC) secured its first victory of the season in their Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) opener. Howard also improved to 2-2 all-time in the Circle City Classic. Howard utilized a balance attack while converting 55-percent (11-of-20) on third and fourth downs. Overall, the Bison posted 526 total yards (301 passing yards and 225 rushing yards). D.C. native Josiah Crute led the way, rushing for 83 yards on 11 carries, including two TDs. Second-year quarterback Caylin Newton (Atlanta) threw for 301 yards (20-of-32) with two passing touchdowns in the victory. After watching the Wildcats miss a 40-yard field goal in their opening drive, Howard took their first possession down for a TD and a 7-0 lead.

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Bethune-Cookman answered with a 10-play, 86-yard drive, capped off by a 27-yard touchdown pass by Akevious Williams to Steffon Francois. HU responded with another long drive that took four minutes, highlighted by a 13-yard TD pass from Newton to junior wide receiver Kyle Anthony (Miramar, Fla.), to go up 14-7. Bethune-Cookman closed out the opening period with a 94yard kickoff return for a touchdown by Jimmie Robinson, 1414. The second period saw more explosive plays from both squads. Newton connected with junior wideout Jequez Ezzard (College Park, Ga.) for a 36-yard touchdown and gave the Bison a 21-14 advantage. Moments later, freshman defensive back Jalen Smith (Virginia Beach, Va.) returned his first interception for a touchdown and extended HU’s lead to double-digits, 28-14. Robinson kept Bethune-Cookman in the game with a 99-yard kickoff return, followed by 8-yard touchdown pass from Williams. Entering halftime, the squads were deadlocked at 28. After intermission, Crute dashed up the middle for a 31-

yard TD and put Howard back on top, 35-28. With time dwindling in the third, freshman Iggy Reynoso (Reading, Pa.) powered his way for his first collegiate touchdown and pushed HU’s advantage back to double-digits. But the Wildcats clawed their way back and cut the deficit to 41-35 after a 15-yard run by Williams. With just over a minute remaining, Bethune-Cookman was marching down the field for the go-ahead score, but an interception by sophomore defensive back Tye Freeland (Petersburg, Va.) sealed the deal for Howard. Defensively, Howard held the Wildcats to 33 percent (4-of-12) on third down. Sophomore defensive back Bryan Cook (Cincinnati) had a team-high eight tackles (four solo) while fellow classmate Aaron Motley (Richmond, Va.) added five tackles (four solo), including two for lossed. After the bye week (Oct. 6), Howard hits the road to Durham, N.C., where the North Carolina Central Eagles await. Kickoff is scheduled for 2 p.m. For more information, go to www.HUBison.com. WI

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More than 25 top local chefs join forces for the health of all moms and babies Also taking part in the evening will be this year’s Ambassador Family, the Casey family. In 2016, The Casey’s were starting their family. But their baby Isabelle arrived at only 23 weeks old weighing less than 2 pounds. She suffered from agProminent area chefs will gressive retinopathy of prematurity and spent prepare their signature dishes created exclusively 150 days fighting for life in the newborn intensive for the evening. Honorcare unit (NICU). Today, ary Chef Mike Friedman the Casey family is dedof The Red Hen and All Purpose will be joined by icated to fighting for the health of all moms and a stellar lineup of chefs babies and believes that from more than a dozen of the area’s most promi- every baby deserves the nent restaurants, including best possible start. Chef Victor Albisu of Poca Funds raised by SignaMadre & Taco Bamba, ture Chefs Auction help Chef Kevin Tien of Himsupport research, lead itsu, Chef Kyle Bailey of programs and provide edThe Salt Line, and Chef Patrick Curran of Casolare. ucation and advocacy so that every baby can have the best possible start. In addition to the meal, guests will enjoy a silent Today, one in 10 babies and live auction. There will also be opportunities in the United States is to contribute to the very born premature. March special Fund the Mission of Dimes is committed to working together to imcampaign. prove the health of every Honorary Chef Mike Fried- mom and baby. man said “I support March Sponsors include FNA, of Dimes because, first and foremost, I’m a parent. UnitedHealthcare, Lockton, One Digital, ProlacAnd my heart goes out ta Bioscience, MetLife, to families that have no control over certain issues Purchasing Power, Aetna, that arise with pregnancies Chirality Capital Consultor illnesses post birth. It’s a ing, CareFirst, Venable, very helpless feeling, and M&T Bank, Cigna, Mead Johnson, NFP/ The MeltI just want to try to make those moments feel a little zer Group, Keller Benefit bit better, because we are Services, The Washington informer, Modern Luxury here to help.” One of the area’s most popular charity food events, March of Dimes Signature Chefs Auction will return for its 22nd year on Wednesday, October 24, 2018. The event begins at 6:00 p.m. at Location.

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RELIGION THE RELIGION CORNER

Tribute to Lillian Huff

with Lyndia Grant For we believe that Jesus died and rose again, and so we believe that God will bring with Jesus those who have fallen asleep in him. — 1st Thessalonians 4:14 This tribute to my late friend, Lillian J. Huff — former Democratic National Committee member, community activist and organizer who demonstrated leadership dating back to the early 1960s — is written to share a bit of her life’s story. Her Celebration of Life Services will be held Thursday, Sept. 27 at her home church, Florida Avenue Baptist Church on Florida Avenue NW in Washington, D.C. The viewing will begin at 9:30 a.m., with an Omega Service by Delta Sigma Sorority, Inc. Her funeral services will begin at 11:30 a.m., with her pastor, Rev. Dr. Earl D. Trent Jr., officiating. Huff is listed in Who’s Who in Politics in the South and Southwest; Who’s Who Among African-American Women; Who’s Who Among Blacks and Minorities; Outstanding Leadership Award, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, DC Alumnae Chapter. She was a member of Florida Avenue Baptist Church. Mrs. Huff and I met in 1983, when she came to my office on Georgia Avenue in northwest Washington seeking help to prepare the Kennedy/King Dinner. She kept me there until the sun came up the next Mt. Zion Baptist Church Reverend John W. Davis Pastor 5101 14th Street, NW Washington, DC 20011 Phone: 202-726-2220 Fax: 202-726-9089 Service and Times Sunday Worship Service - 8:00 a.m. & 11:00 a.m. Children’s Church - 11:00 a.m. (1st & 3rd Sundays) Communion - 10 a.m. 4th Sunday Sunday School - 9:15 a.m. (4th Sunday 8:15 a.m.) Prayer Meeting & Bible Study - Wednesday 7:00 p.m. “A Church with a past to remember – and a future to mold”

morning. And that, my friends, was my first meeting with Mrs. Huff! She volunteered thousands of hours to advance the economic, political social and academic positions of people throughout the nation, having helped to improve education, health care, correctional institutions and community relations in the police force, services to young and elder individuals, school lunch and food stamp programs, among other things. Appointed by President Jimmy Carter to serve as a delegate to the White House Conference on Balanced National Growth and Economic Development, she also served on Mayor Walter E. Washington’s Commission on Food Nutrition and Health. While serving on this commission, acquiring federal funds for the District of Columbia Public Schools food service, Mrs. Huff worked closely with lots of elected officials from all levels! Huff led the successful quest to attain a library in the Riggs Park area, which opened in October 1983 and where she served as the first president. As vice chair of the Pre-White House Conference on Libraries and Information Services, she never stopped giving her time. She served her community well, especially her Ward 5 neighborhood, having served as a member of community groups and clubs too numerous to list in this column. She was appointed by U.S. presidents and worked for Rev. Jesse L. Jackson and elected officials at the highest level. It was my relationship with Mrs. Huff that inspired me to work hard to get my own radio show. At the time of the death of former school board member and talk-radio host Barbara Lett-Simmons’ husband, Mrs. Huff asked me to take her over

to Ms. Lett-Simmons’ home to pay her respects. That evening lasted for hours, and is when Mrs. Huff asked Lett-Simmons, “Who is going to host your radio show while you’re off grieving and planning the funeral for your husband?” There was my chance! Having personally written to radio stations throughout the East Coast, seeking an opportunity to come on the air — with no success — I volunteered to host “The Barbara Lett-Simmons Show.” Next thing you know, Mrs. Lett-Simmons was bringing me her headset, giving me instructions! I was coming on WYCB AM Radio on Saturdays until she returned, hosting “The Barbara Lett-Simmons Show.” This opportunity lasted a couple months or so. Later, after Mrs. Lett-Simmons had a stroke, she asked me to take over her show again — this time it lasted an entire year! That is how I got my start in radio, and it is all because of Mrs. Huff. Thank you, my friend — you and Barbara Lett-Simmons are gone but never forgotten. WI Historic St. Mary’s Episcopal Church The Rev. E. Bernard Anderson Priest Foggy Bottom - Founded in 1867 728 23rd Street, NW - Washington, DC 20037 Church office: 202-333-3985 - Fax : 202-338-4958 Service and Times Sundays: 10 a.m. Holy Eucharist with Music and Hymns Wednesdays: 12:10 p.m. - Holy Eucharist www.stmarysfoggybottom.org Email: stmarysoffice@stmarysfoggybottom.org All are welcome to St. Mary’s to Learn, Worship, and Grow.

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Mount Olivet Lutheran Church

John F. Johnson Reverend Dr. 1306 Vermont Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20005 Service and Times Divine Worship, Sunday 10:00 a.m. Communion 1st and 3rd Sunday “Friendliest Church in the City” Website: mountolivetdc.org Email: mtolivedc@gmail.com

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RELIGION The Miracle Center of Faith Missionary Baptist Church 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”

Pilgrim Baptist Church Rev. Louis B. Jones II Pastor 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Blessed Word of Life Church

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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

Turning Hearts Church Virgil K. Thomas, Sr. Senior Pastor/ Teacher 4275 4th Street, S.E. Washington, DC 20034 Phone: 202-746-0113 Fax: 301-843-2445 Service and Times Sunday School 8 – 9 AM Worship Service 9 – 11 AM Tuesday Night Bible Study 6:30 – 8:00 PM Wednesday Daytime Bible Study 11 AM – 12:30 PM Motto : “A Great Commitment to the Great Commandment” Website: www.turningheartschurchdc.org Email: faithdefender@verizon.net

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

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

Crusader Baptist Church

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

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

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

Isle of Patmos Baptist 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

St Marks Baptist Come Worship with us... Dr. Raymond T. Matthews Pastor and First Lady Marcia Matthews St. Mark's Baptist Church 624 Underwood Street, NW Washington, dc 20011 Services and Times Sunday School: 9:00am Worship Service: 10:00am Wed. Noon Day prayer service Thur. Prayer service: 6:45pm Thur. Bible Study: 7:15pm

Twelfth Street Christian Church 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 Reverend Gerald H. Hesson Interim Pastor 901 Third Street N.W. Washington, DC. 20001 Phone (202) 842-3411 Fax (202) 682-9423 Service and Times Sunday Church School : 9:00am Sunday Morning Worship: 10:10am Bible Study Tuesday: 6: 00pm Prayer Service Tuesday: 7:00pm Holy Communion: 3rd Sunday 10:10am themcbc.org

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RELIGION Shabbath Commandment Church

All Nations Baptist Church

King Emmanuel Baptist Church

Bishop Adrian A. Taylor, Sr. Pastor

Rev. Dr. James Coleman Pastor

Rev. Daryl F. Bell Pastor

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Israel Baptist Church

Dr. Earl D. Trent Senior Pastor

Rev. Dr. George C. Gilbert Senior Pastor

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

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

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

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

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Lincoln Park United Methodist Church

Sermon On The Mount Temple Of Joy Apostolic Faith

Rev. Richard B. Black Pastor

Elder Herman L. Simms Pastor

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

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

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

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

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

Mount Moriah Baptist Church

Eastern Community Baptist Church

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

New Commandment Baptist Church

Dr. Lucius M. Dalton Senior Pastor

Damion M. Briggs Pastor

Rev. Stephen E. Tucker Senior Pastor

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rehoboth Baptist Church

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

Salem Baptist Church

Holy Trinity United Baptist Church

Florida Avenue Baptist Church

Reverend Christopher L. Nichols Pastor

Rev. Dr. Morris L Shearin, Sr. Pastor

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

St. Matthews Baptist Church

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

Emmanuel Baptist Church

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

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

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

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

Christ Embassy DC

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

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

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

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

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

Shiloh Baptist Church

First Rising Mt. Zion Baptist Church

Mt. Horeb Baptist Church

Rev. Dr. Maxwell M. Washington Pastor

Rev. Curtis l. Staley Pastor

Rev. Alonzo Hart Pastor

Rev. Dr. Wallace Charles Smith Pastor

Rev. Oran W. Young Pastor

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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LEGAL NOTICES

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

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

SUPERIOR COURT OF THE DISTRICT OF

Administration No. 2018 ADM 000989

Administration No. 2018 ADM 460

Administration No. 2018 ADM 001011

Administration No. 2018 ADM 001008

Washington, D.C. 20001-2131

Robert Martin Osberger Decedent

James Arkie Griffin Decedent

Daniel M. Stark Decedent

Administration No. 2016 ADM 1324

Edward G. Varrone, Esq. 910 17th Street, NW Suite 800 Washington, DC 20006 Attorney

Deborah Cason Daniel, Esq. 503 D Street NW Suite 200 Washington, DC 20001 Attorney

LEGAL NOTICES

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

Diane Louise Williams Decedent

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

Charles Edward Osberger, whose address is 14084 Old Wye Mills Road, Wye Mills, MD 21679, was appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Robert Martin Osberger who died on July 26, 2018 without a Will, and will serve without Court supervision. All unknown heirs and heirs whose whereabouts are unknown shall enter their appearance in this proceeding. Objections to such appointment shall be filed with the Register of Wills, D.C., Building A, 515 5th Street, N.W., Third Floor, Washington, D.C. 20001, on or before 3/13/2019. Claims against the decedent shall be presented to the undersigned with a copy to the Register of Wills or filed with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned, on or before 3/13/2019, or be forever barred. Persons believed to be heirs or legatees of the decedent who do not receive a copy of this notice by mail within 25 days of its first publication shall so inform the Register of Wills, including name, address, and relationship.

Deborah Cason Daniel, whose address is 503 D Street, NW, Suite 200, Washington, DC 20001, was appointed Personal Representative of the estate of James Arkie Griffin who died on November 6, 2010 without a Will, and will serve without Court supervision. All unknown heirs and heirs whose whereabouts are unknown shall enter their appearance in this proceeding. Objections to such appointment shall be filed with the Register of Wills, D.C., Building A, 515 5th Street, N.W., Third Floor, Washington, D.C. 20001, on or before 3/13/2019. Claims against the decedent shall be presented to the undersigned with a copy to the Register of Wills or filed with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned, on or before 3/13/2019, or be forever barred. Persons believed to be heirs or legatees of the decedent who do not receive a copy of this notice by mail within 25 days of its first publication shall so inform the Register of Wills, including name, address, and relationship.

Date of first publication: 9/13/2018

Charles Edward Osberger Personal Representative

NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT, NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Stephanie Louise Fletcher, whose address is 5044 C Street SE #4, Washington, DC 20019, was appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Diane Louise Williams who died on August 1, 2017 without a Will, and will serve without Court supervision. All unknown heirs and heirs whose whereabouts are unknown shall enter their appearance in this proceeding. Objections to such appointment shall be filed with the Register of Wills, D.C., Building A, 515 5th Street, N.W., Third Floor, Washington, D.C. 20001, on or before 3/13/2019. Claims against the decedent shall be presented to the undersigned with a copy to the Register of Wills or filed with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned, on or before 3/13/2019, or be forever barred. Persons believed to be heirs or legatees of the decedent who do not receive a copy of this notice by mail within 25 days of its first publication shall so inform the Register of Wills, including name, address, and relationship.

Kisha L. Woolen, Esq. 5335 Wisconsin Ave., NW #700 Washington, DC 20015 Attorney NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT, NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Jessica O. Stark, whose address is 6800 East Cypress Head Drive, Parkland, FL 33067, was appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Daniel M. Stark who died on June 7, 2018 without a Will, and will serve without Court supervision. All unknown heirs and heirs whose whereabouts are unknown shall enter their appearance in this proceeding. Objections to such appointment shall be filed with the Register of Wills, D.C., Building A, 515 5th Street, N.W., Third Floor, Washington, D.C. 20001, on or before 3/13/2019. Claims against the decedent shall be presented to the undersigned with a copy to the Register of Wills or filed with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned, on or before 3/13/2019, or be forever barred. Persons believed to be heirs or legatees of the decedent who do not receive a copy of this notice by mail within 25 days of its first publication shall so inform the Register of Wills, including name, address, and relationship.

COLUMBIA Probate Division

Margarine Williams Decedent NOTICE OF AFTER DISCOVERED WILL AND NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT Lois L. Davis, whose address is 1512 Ridge Place SE, Washington, DC 20020, was appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Margarine Williams, who died on September 22, 2013 with a Will. Objections to such appointment or to the probate of decedent’s Will shall be filed with the Register of Wills, D.C., 515 5th Street, N.W., Building A, Third Floor Washington, D.C. 20001, on or before March 13, 2019. Date of first publication: 9/13/2018 Lois Davis

Date of first publication: 9/13/2018

Deborah Cason Daniel Personal Representative

Stephanie L. Fletcher Personal Representative

Jessica O. Stark Personal Representative

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Anne Meister

Anne Meister Register of Wills

Washington Informer

SUPERIOR COURT OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA Probate Division Washington, D.C. 20001-2131 Administration No. 2018 ADM 000896 Harold Williams Decedent Larry C. Williams, Esq. 6700 Georgia Ave., NW Suite 405 Washington, DC 20012 Attorney NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT, NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Paulette Williams, whose address is 810 5th Street NW, Washington, DC 20002, was appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Harold Williams who died on July 9, 2018 without a Will, and will serve without Court supervision. All unknown heirs and heirs whose whereabouts are unknown shall enter their appearance in this proceeding. Objections to such appointment shall be filed with the Register of Wills, D.C., Building A, 515 5th Street, N.W., Third Floor, Washington, D.C. 20001, on or before 3/20/2019. Claims against the decedent shall be presented to the undersigned with a copy to the Register of Wills or filed with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned, on or before 3/20/2019, or be forever barred. Persons believed to be heirs or legatees of the decedent who do not receive a copy of this notice by mail within 25 days of its first publication shall so inform the Register of Wills, including name, address, and relationship. Date of first publication: 9/20/2018 Paulette Williams Personal Representative TRUE TEST COPY Anne Meister Register of Wills Washington Informer

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SUPERIOR COURT OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA Probate Division Washington, D.C. 20001-2131 Administration No. 2017 ADM 001208 Geraldine S. Boulware Decedent Peggy A. Miller, Esq. 5130 7th Street, NE Washington, DC 20011-2625 Attorney NOTICE OF AFTER DISCOVERED WILL AND NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT Lawrence E. Smith, whose address is 1883 Alabama Ave. SE, Washington, DC 20020, was appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Geraldine S. Boulware, who died on August 27, 2009 with a Will. Objections to such appointment or to the probate of decedent’s Will shall be filed with the Register of Wills, D.C., 515 5th Street, N.W., Building A, Third Floor Washington, D.C. 20001, on or before 3/20/2019. Date of first publication: 9/20/2018 Lawrence E. Smith Personal Representative TRUE TEST COPY Anne Meister Register of Wills Washington Informer

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

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Personal Representative

Washington Informer

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

Administration No. 2018 ADM 001046

Administration No. 2018 ADM 000485

Administration No. 2018 ADM 1064

Alberta L. Williams Decedent

Alesa Phillips Decedent

Annie E. Tolson aka Annie Evelyn Tolson Decedent

Matthew F. Shannon, Esq. 1420 N Street, NW #102 Washington, DC 20005 Attorney NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT, NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Geneva H. Moore, whose address is 6107 14th Street, NW, Washington, DC 20011, was appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Alberta L. Williams who died on August 17, 2018 with a Will, and will serve without Court supervision. All unknown heirs and heirs whose whereabouts are unknown shall enter their appearance in this proceeding. Objections to such appointment (or to the probate of decedent’s Will) shall be filed with the Register of Wills, D.C., Building A, 515 5th Street, N.W., Third Floor, Washington, D.C. 20001, on or before 3/27/2019. Claims against the decedent shall be presented to the undersigned with a copy to the Register of Wills or filed with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned, on or before 3/27/2019, or be forever barred. Persons believed to be heirs or legatees of the decedent who do not receive a copy of this notice by mail within 25 days of its first publication shall so inform the Register of Wills, including name, address, and relationship.

NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT, NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Stephen Scoggins, whose address is 5615 Nannie Helen Burroughs Avenue, NE #101, Washington, DC 20019, was appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Alesa Phillips who died on March 10, 2018 without a Will, and will serve without Court supervision. All unknown heirs and heirs whose whereabouts are unknown shall enter their appearance in this proceeding. Objections to such appointment shall be filed with the Register of Wills, D.C., Building A, 515 5th Street, N.W., Third Floor, Washington, D.C. 20001, on or before 3/27/2019. Claims against the decedent shall be presented to the undersigned with a copy to the Register of Wills or filed with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned, on or before 3/27/2019, or be forever barred. Persons believed to be heirs or legatees of the decedent who do not receive a copy of this notice by mail within 25 days of its first publication shall so inform the Register of Wills, including name, address, and relationship. Date of first publication: 9/27/2018

Date of first publication: 9/27/2018

Stephen Scoggins Personal Representative

Geneva H. Moore Personal Representative

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Anne Meister Register of Wills

Anne Meister Register of Wills Washington Informer

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Tina Smith Nelson 601 E. Street, NW Washington, DC 20049 Attorney NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT, NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Brenda L. Thornton, whose address is 17 Rock Creek Church Road, NW, Washington, DC 20011, was appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Annie E. Tolson aka Annie Evelyn Tolson who died on May 18, 2018 with a Will, and will serve without Court supervision. All unknown heirs and heirs whose whereabouts are unknown shall enter their appearance in this proceeding. Objections to such appointment (or to the probate of decedent’s Will) shall be filed with the Register of Wills, D.C., Building A, 515 5th Street, N.W., Third Floor, Washington, D.C. 20001, on or before 3/27/2019. Claims against the decedent shall be presented to the undersigned with a copy to the Register of Wills or filed with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned, on or before 3/27/2019, or be forever barred. Persons believed to be heirs or legatees of the decedent who do not receive a copy of this notice by mail within 25 days of its first publication shall so inform the Register of Wills, including name, address, and relationship. Date of first publication: 9/27/2018 Brenda L. Thornton Personal Representative TRUE TEST COPY Anne Meister Register of Wills Washington Informer

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LEGAL NOTICES

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

Administration No. 2018 ADM 000995

Administration No. 2018 ADM 001041

Judith McCall aka Judith M. McCall Decedent

Lois S. Young Decedent

NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT, NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Imani Brooks, whose address is 50 Buchanan Street, NE, Washington, DC 20011, was appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Judith McCall aka Judith M. McCall who died on July 2, 2018 with a Will, and will serve without Court supervision. All unknown heirs and heirs whose whereabouts are unknown shall enter their appearance in this proceeding. Objections to such appointment (or to the probate of decedent’s Will) shall be filed with the Register of Wills, D.C., Building A, 515 5th Street, N.W., Third Floor, Washington, D.C. 20001, on or before 3/27/2019. Claims against the decedent shall be presented to the undersigned with a copy to the Register of Wills or filed with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned, on or before 3/27/2019, or be forever barred. Persons believed to be heirs or legatees of the decedent who do not receive a copy of this notice by mail within 25 days of its first publication shall so inform the Register of Wills, including name, address, and relationship. Date of first publication: 9/27/2018 Imani Brooks Personal Representative TRUE TEST COPY

Robert P. Newman, Esq. 801 Wayne Ave. Suite 400 Silver Spring, MD 20910 Attorney

Nathaniel Young, Jr., whose address is 2809 16th Place, NE, Washington, DC 20018, was appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Lois S. Young who died on September 12, 2013 without a Will, and will serve without Court supervision. All unknown heirs and heirs whose whereabouts are unknown shall enter their appearance in this proceeding. Objections to such appointment shall be filed with the Register of Wills, D.C., Building A, 515 5th Street, N.W., Third Floor, Washington, D.C. 20001, on or before 3/27/2019. Claims against the decedent shall be presented to the undersigned with a copy to the Register of Wills or filed with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned, on or before 3/27/2019, or be forever barred. Persons believed to be heirs or legatees of the decedent who do not receive a copy of this notice by mail within 25 days of its first publication shall so inform the Register of Wills, including name, address, and relationship.

Nathaniel Young, Jr. Personal Representative TRUE TEST COPY

Anne Meister Register of Wills

Washington Informer

SUPERIOR COURT OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA Probate Division Washington, D.C. 20001-2131 Administration No. 2018 ADM 001069 Mary E. C. Leach aka Mary Elouise Chinn Leach Decedent

NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT, NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Marvin Jackson, whose address is 1232 Van Buren Street, NW, Washington, DC 20012, was appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Mary E. C. Leach aka Mary Elouise Chinn Leach who died on July 26, 2018 with a Will, and will serve without Court supervision. All unknown heirs and heirs whose whereabouts are unknown shall enter their appearance in this proceeding. Objections to such appointment (or to the probate of decedent’s Will) shall be filed with the Register of Wills, D.C., Building A, 515 5th Street, N.W., Third Floor, Washington, D.C. 20001, on or before 3/27/2019. Claims against the decedent shall be presented to the undersigned with a copy to the Register of Wills or filed with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned, on or before 3/27/2019, or be forever barred. Persons believed to be heirs or legatees of the decedent who do not receive a copy of this notice by mail within 25 days of its first publication shall so inform the Register of Wills, including name, address, and relationship. Date of first publication: 9/27/2018 Marvin Jackson Personal Representative TRUE TEST COPY Anne Meister Register of Wills Washington Informer

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“My heart was broken that day. This is our hometown newspaper in Annapolis,” said During parts of the debate, Jealous attempted to link Hogan to Education Secretary Betsy DeVos, especially during her visit to Maryland at an elementary school with Hogan to read to students. “We weren’t going to just tell her she can’t come into our state to read with kids,” Hogan said. “That’s about as far as the connection goes.” Meanwhile, the governor constantly labeled Jealous as an outsider from California, as Jealous countered that his parents moved west due to their interracial marriage. “If you’re wondering why I didn’t grow up here, sir, it’s because my parents’ marriage was against the law in 1966,” Jealous said. “I was sent back here every summer because this is home.” James Freeny of Springdale, who watched the debate with dozens of other Jealous supporters at the Prince George’s County Education Association headquarters in Forestville, said Hogan’s comment about Jealous’ background in California “was a cheap shot.” “Ben has a long history in Maryland. It’s public knowledge about his family in Baltimore,” Freeny said. Those who watched the debate had plenty to say on social media and wished the candidates would meet again. “I think the Hogan/Jealous debate was one of the most lively and engaging debates I’ve seen in state politics,” tweeted Todd Eberly, a political science professor at St. Mary’s College in St. Mary’s, Maryland. “We need more Hogan/Jealous debates!” WI

community, the kids and the older folk,” said Gaston, also CEO of GoGo Royalty, LLC, a go-go music preservation company. “It gives the kids an opportunity to go somewhere safe and see sporting events “This is a place where businesses can attract kids to the neighborhood,” he said. “I don’t have concerns. It’s around the corner and the community is ready for something like this.” Southeast resident Gladys Mealy, 81, who lives near Brothers Place, said she’s looking forward to shopping and enjoying entertainment just minutes away from her residence. On Saturday, she and her friends immersed themselves in the pandemonium. “I’m looking forward to the Mystics and the shopping,” Mealy said. “I got enough clothes, but I can buy stockings and go to the drug store and grocery store. It’s good we don’t have to go all the way to Eastover or the Safeway on Alabama Avenue, so I’m looking forward to that.” For other Southeast residents, like Kellie Carroll, the new Entertainment and Sports Arena, even with its benefits, would cause more financial strife for Congress Heights residents in mundane ways, like new parking meters along major roads. “You put meters in the poorest part of the city where people don’t have jobs, that’s more pressure,” said Carroll, an employee of the U.S. Department of Defense, as she provided suggestions for attracting residents without means. “Bring jobs and complementary invitations to people. Collectively we don’t have a lot of money, so they should be mandated to raffle off things for residents,” said Carroll, 52. The median household income in Congress Heights is slightly above $33,000, with more than a quarter of residents making less than $25,000 annually. Earlier this month, Deputy Mayor for Planning and Economic De-

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Montgomery County. “The motion explained that Mr. Cosby retained a former FBI agent to investigate the relationship of Messrs. Castor and O’Neill after recently being tipped off about their feud in an unsourced tabloid [Radar Online] article. The former agent discovered that, in 1999, when Messrs. O’Neill and Castor were running against each other to become DA, Mr. Castor ordered a female prosecutor whom Mr. O’Neill had dated to visibly support Mr. Castor during a key debate.” After Cosby was led away in handcuffs Tuesday, Wyatt said his boss was holding up well. “Bill Cosby is fine,” he said. “They prosecuted Jesus, and look what happened to him. [Cosby] believes in God, and he will be OK.” WI

Castor that contradict the judge’s claim that there is no grudge,” Camille Cosby said. “For example, an email from Mr. Castor references Judge O’Neill as ‘A judge with an enormous potential bias [who] did not disclose that possible bias to the lawyers to give them the option to seek a new judge,’” she said, specifically referencing an email Castor sent to the Washington Informer on March 27. Camille Cosby’s statement, in part: “One week prior to my request for investigation, Bill Cosby filed a motion demanding that the judge provide a full accounting of his longstanding feud with and bias against Bruce Castor, the former DA of

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velopment Brian Kenner reportedly said 1,000 jobs had been created in the construction of the Entertainment and Sports Arena. By April, at the halfway completion mark of the facility’s construction, $1.2 million had been doled out in wages to D.C. residents. That month, before a scheduled arena job fair, O’Dell told reporters that out of the nearly 40 percent of the construction workers who live in the District, a quarter live in Wards 7 and 8. White, a millennial and lifelong Ward 8 resident, said he has been involved in efforts to maintain a balance between economic development and protection of residents who will feel the brunt of increasing property taxes over the years. Last week, he told The Informer about conversations he had around community land trusts and displacement-free zones, through which the city can maintain affordable housing in resource-filled, economically diverse areas. In his public remarks on Saturday, White reflected on the significance of the Entertainment and Sports Arena for Ward 8 constituents who felt neglected amid the revitalization that’s engulfed other parts of the District over the last decade. “This is what I call big vision, and it’s happening in Ward 8,” he told guests gathered under a tent in front of the new arena as he reflected on his family’s history in the community and acknowledged the work of the late Marion S. Barry, his mentor and onetime mayor and Ward 8 council member. “For far too long, people didn’t want to invest in our community,” White said, stressing the importance of prioritizing residents’ well-being so they too can take part in the economic activity at the St. Elizabeths East campus. “If you walk along Martin Luther King, Jr. Avenue, people are not engaged. We must commit to building our people, as we do to building our communities,” he added. “We have some great businesses in this community that have participated and looking for business opportunities. We want to further our commitment to show you can live here, build here and benefit in the long run.” For Ron Moten, a youth advocate from Check It Enterprises, a clothing store on Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue in Southeast, the city’s youth must be industrious and equipped to take advantage of opportunities that come from the presence of a state-ofthe-art arena in Congress Heights. “My goal is to make sure the young people are part of the economics,” said Moten, who wore a pink campaign shirt in support of Reeder. “Things are moving in the right direction. People should practice citizenship and stay engaged. We have to make sure our people are here and prepared to be a part of the change.” WI

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States. Supplying all the Jos. A. Bank stores in the United States must be an incredible amount of Chinese fabric products coming in tariff free at the expense of the Central America-based companies. Go to Jos. A. Bank and look at the label inside most of their suits: “Made in Haiti.” The only thing Haiti was getting was some “sweatshop jobs.” What a difference it would be if these programs were used strictly the way they were intended to be. There would be billions of dollars in business development replete with millions of new jobs for citizens of the African Diaspora throughout the world. But they just don’t want to do right. WI

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rica. From there, the expensive cars are shipped directly to the United States tariff-free. Germany charges a 22 percent tariff on our cars that are shipped over there. What a shame! Another big deal was this: They got a couple of Congressional Black Caucus members to make an exception to the program. They sold Congress on including the island nation of Mauritius into the African-based program. Mauritius is in the Indian Ocean — 1400 miles off the coast of Africa. This island nation has direct ties to India. Thus, we now have companies in India benefitting from this free trade program at the expense of Black-owned businesses located in the U.S. and Africa.

The National Newspaper Publishers Association (NNPA), which represents over 200 Black-owned media companies across the U.S., has been focused on registering 5 million, new Black voters before the midterm elections and is working collaboratively with other national organizations relative to increasing Black voter turnout. It is time for Black people to dig in, get in the fight and embrace their precious right to vote, which was paid for with a hefty price. More importantly, the fight to protect those precious voting rights is still being fought on a daily basis by those who understand the struggle to make a difference through politics and public policy. It is not the time to embrace nonvoting. It is not the time to make a conscious decision to stay at home and avoid casting a ballot in 2018. It is time to VOTE, because America is on the ballot in 2018! WI

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tributed to the election of many individuals who have not had the best interest of African Americans in mind. Trump now has the potential of having a second Supreme Court justice named to the highest court in the land, which could prove disastrous for many African Americans if he is confirmed by the Republican-controlled Senate. The likelihood of this lifetime appointment, along with the other harmful pieces of legislation that have been introduced by this administration, only became a reality when Trump was elected to the office of the presidency by those who chose to vote and by those who chose to stay home and not vote. This November, Black people must take voting and politics seriously if they are going to see collective changes in their communities, in their social status and in their daily lives. All elections, especially local elections, are too important to overlook and ignore.

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single day. #MeToo is the tip of the iceberg because it fails to deal with race systematically, but also because it manages the evident and personal, not the institutional. In addition to being #MeToo women, we are mothers, sisters, daughters and wives (hello, Julie Chen Moonves), so some of us want to justify patriarchy for “our” men. Our sons, husbands, cousins, brothers “didn’t mean it” and could not be that bad. Wake-up call — if they violated a woman, they were THAT bad. If they raped a Black woman and you turned away from the accusation, you are wrong, you are horribly and complicity wrong. Tearing down the walls of pernicious patriarchy means attacking the very foundation of our nation. When we attack patriarchy, we also attack the racism that is also part of our foundation. Many have lined up to support Dr. Christine Blasey Ford. How many are equally willing to attack the pernicious racist patriarchal roots of our nation? WI

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vestigate her assertions, yet the Senate Judiciary committee is still fast-tracking their vote on Kavanaugh. The outcome, while necessary, is not the bottom line. The issue is the way that racist patriarchy makes some offensive and illegal behavior acceptable. Privileged White male culture allows and encourages excessive drinking and obnoxious behavior toward women. It is excused because “boys will be boys.” But which boys? Black boys, even when accused of “reckless eyeballing,” are fair game for lynching! White boys on rampages are excused for assault, rape and attempted rape. Can I call the name of Recy Taylor, the young Black woman who was walking home from church and raped by a gaggle of White men who thought her body their right? Can I remind us of the Texas gubernatorial candidate Clayton Williams, who said that if rape was inevitable, a woman should “lay back and enjoy it”? Ann Richards beat him, but that wasn’t quite the point. The point was that some man thought that rape was

inevitable enough to “enjoy.” Privileged White male culture allows a man who should not have been elected president to denigrate women on a regular basis. We are “fat,” “dogs” and “liars.” He bragged about grabbing women’s genitals, and our society is so poached in pernicious patriarchy that 52 percent of White women (and 41 percent of all women) still voted for him. They thought he was joking because, for too many women, patriarchy has so seeped into our consciousness that the abuse of women is a joke. If we women were honest, we would say that we have all cosigned patriarchy in the interest of keeping it moving. We have deflected the sexist comments that come our way, even as we cringe from them. We smile at men that we abhor because they may have decision-making power in their hands. We dress up or dress down depending on the occasion and the way we have to play the game. We know the system is slanted against us, we know we still have to play, and we decide when we choose to blow the whistle, a whistle we could blow every

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they were founding members. I have known Clyburn since those transformative days in the 1960s when young student leaders of SNCC and the Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC), led by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., advanced the enactment and fulfillment of civil rights. Clyburn served as chair of the Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) Foundation’s Annual Legislative Conference for both Sessions of the 104th Congress. In the 105th Congress, he was unanimously elected chair of the CBC. As CBC chair, Jim successfully led the effort to desegregate the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 4th Circuit. Clyburn successfully engaged the GAO to conduct a study of restorations and preservation needs at historically Black colleges and universities, which led to comprehensive legislation to preserve and restore historic buildings on HBCU campuses across the country. The House recently appropriated another $8 million to continue this effort. He has helped the caucus develop legis-

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lation to restore the protections of the Voting Rights Act and expand access to the ballot, and recently led the fight to defend the Affordable Care Act. In 2002, Jim was elected vice chair of the House Democratic Caucus. He was elected chair in 2005, majority whip in 2006, and Assistant Democratic Leader in 2010. In every capacity he has been inclusive and selfless. In addition, as whip, he chaired the House Democratic Task Force on Hurricane Katrina, shepherding numerous bills into law, contributing to the rebuilding of New Orleans and the Gulf Coast. Today, as Assistant Leader, Clyburn has earned the respect of Democrats on Capitol Hill as well as throughout the country. Jim also has helped to raise significant amounts of money for numerous Democratic candidates. Every August, Jim and his wife, Emily — whom he met in jail during one of his SNCC incarcerations — host a health fair, food bank, back-to-school bash and scholarship banquet for families and communities along the I-95 corridor. This year they awarded $250,000 in

cash, laptops and software packages to 127 needy, college-bound students, resulting in a total of $4.9 million in student aid their foundation has awarded to students over more than 30 years. This effort by the Clyburns precedes Jim’s outstanding congressional service. In conclusion, in America’s 233 years as a republic, we have never had an African-American speaker of the House. The time has now come for serious consideration. The midterm elections are only a few weeks away. We will be voting in record numbers and after the Nov. 6 elections results are reported, there will be new opportunities and responsibilities to reorganize the newly elected U.S. Congress. African Americans continue to be a major determinative component of the current resurgence of the Democratic Party and are key to winning and maintaining a new majority in the U.S. Congress. Simply put, we are very tired of hearing, “Wait your turn.” It is our turn. We demand respect and accountability for our longstanding and solid support of the Democratic Party. Elect Jim Clyburn as speaker of the House. WI

most loyal group — existing Nike customers — their favorability declined. Among Democrats, Nike favorability slid to 65 percent from 74 percent, and among African Americans, the rating dipped to 74 percent. Nike’s favorability among millennials also dropped. Yet, high-profile athletes and celebrities have spoken out in support of Nike and Kaepernick, including tennis star Serena Williams and Kanye West, an endorser of Nike rival Adidas: “Adidas giving me a voice and

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disqualified from serving on the court. No liars. Now his accuser, on the other hand, has also had her life upended by this. It’s a secret she’s mostly covered up for decades. At first I wondered why her father would not have gone and gotten all busy in Kavanaugh’s father’s face. Isn’t that how they handle things like that in suburbia? Then I realized that at age 15, unless the worst had happened, Christine Blasey Ford would not have told her father because she should never have been at a party where alcohol was served in the first place. She would have been blamed by her family. So she kept it a secret, just as so-o-o many girls do, even today. I was taught a very long time

ago: The guilty fare better in a court of justice if they plead guilty and beg for the mercy of the court, than if they are adjudged guilty after claiming their innocence. Are the American people a just people? Could they forgive an attempted rapist? So, regardless of whether he is confirmed or not confirmed, unless Judge Kavanaugh now offers the requisite number of mea culpas; and promises to go forward; pledging to sin no more and be the best person he can be from now on; unless Kavanaugh seeks atonement; his biography — like that of Justice “Long Dong Silver” before him — will be forever stained with sleazy sex accusations. WI

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