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The $1.4 billion MGM National Harbor casino resort, one of the most anticipated businesses ever in Prince George's County, will finally open at 11 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 8. It anticipates bringing thousands of visitors daily to not only gamble, but also hear musical performances scheduled this month at the 3,000-seat MGM theater, including Boyz II Men (Dec. 15), Lionel Richie (Dec. 22) and Bruno Mars (Dec. 27). However, some residents in the southern part of the county such as Debi Day of Brandywin aren't ready for one of the major acts: traffic jams. Officials project about 25,000 people will pour into the resort over its 24 hours. Day worries casino traffic could negatively affect the county's chapter of National Council of Negro Women meetings held every third Saturday at Harmony Hall Regional Center in Fort Washington, about five miles away from the casino. "The traffic is going to impact me getting to Harmony Hall," she said. "I also visit the Camp Springs Senior Center, so that could have an impact of me getting there, too. Hopefully we find a back way." LaWanda Horne of Upper Marlboro has a simpler strategy to avoid the estimated 9,000 vehicles coming to the casino on opening day.

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Democrats need to pay more attention to millennial voters. The United States Senate must hire more people of color to make it more diverse. Those were two of the many ideas and topics discussed Tuesday, Dec. 6 at the ninth annual Rainbow Push Coalition media and telecom symposium at the Capital Hilton Hotel in Northwest. Panel discussions focused on the emotional impact of last month's presidential election and what blacks must do to strive once Republican businessman Donald Trump is inaugurated as the 45th president of the United States next month. Although 2½ million more voters chose Democrat Hillary Clinton, Trump garnered the Electoral College votes at 306-232. "If you win by 2½ million votes, you did something right," said the Rev. Jessie Jackson Sr., founder of Rainbow Push, who added thatthe Electoral College wasn't a factor when he ran for president in 1984 and 1988. Cornell Belcher, a national Democratic pollster and president of Brilliant Corners in Northwest, reviewed some data between the 2012 and this year's presidential elections and highlights from his new book, "A Black Man in the White House:

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We have to stop being passive-aggressive with poor children about domestic violence. I plan to take these policies to Congress and implore them to change our laws. I will not stop until New Prince George’s School Board Members Sworn-In Prince George’s County Public School Board held its annual these policies are passed. swearing-in ceremony Monday, Dec. 5, which included two new

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law enforcement. She said they threat,” she said. had come Among the programs Marlow County Councilman Meltogether Frank- to bring a uniformity lin, who’s contemplating seekingsense the of open county in the way wants to see implemented are When L.Y. Marlow's 23-year- domestic violence victims and stricter restraining order policies, executive seat in two years, recently got charged old daughter told her the father survivors are treated. more rights for victim's families with driving under the influence and other charges of her daughter threatened her “She's using her own personal to intervene on behalf of a vicafter crashed county vehiclestory, at a her traffic light. life, andhethe life ofa their child, own personal pain to tim, a domestic violence assessstate had police Franklin drove she Maryland knew something to besaidpush forward,” Davis-Nickens ment unit coupled with further southbound he rammed said in about the back of a done. 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Marlow help people begin dian, before the northbound lanes andto have a dia- We need to address both the vicshared her along story with the audi- logue about domestic violence. tim and the batterer,” Marlow walking the shoulder.” ence at the District Heights Also present at the event was said. Franklin [full name Jamel R. Franklin], got reDomestic Violence Symposium Mildred Muhammad, the exMarlow would also like to see a sober driver” still charged with onleased May 7“to at the District Heightsbut wife of John Allen Muhammad, programs designed to raise driving under im-to six consec- awareness among children in Municipal Center.the Theinfluence, sympo- driving who was while sentenced paired, and utive failurelifetoterms control sium wasnegligent sponsoreddriving by the without parole public and private schools. She speed toand avoid a collision. Family Youth Services by a Maryland jury for his role in feels children need to be educatFranklin 9), whothedidBeltway not respond Center of the(D-District city of District Sniper attacks in ed about domestic violence. to email for comment, has served on the Heights andrequests the National Hook- 2002. Mildred Muhammad is “We have to stop being pasUp of Black Women. council since December 2009 and servedtheasTrauma, the board sive-aggressive chair. He attended Democratthepreviously founder of After with the poor chilhasConvention written a book, an organization that helps the dren about domestic violence,” icMarlow National in Philadelphia this summer as a delegate. “Color Me Butterfly,” which is a L. survivors domestic violence Marlow said. did not respond to Franklin’s attorney, Theresa Moore,ofwith an office in Upper Marlboro, story about four generations of and their children. Marlow has worked a request for comment. The investigation continues as state police will consult withtothebreak county domestic violence. The is “Ifile lived in fear forcharges. six years. Six the cycle of abuse in her family, state’s attorney’s officebook to possibly additional inspired her own experiences, in fear is a long time.Alsobrooks, It is and issaid confident theThursday, policies sheDec. JohnbyErzen, spokesman for theyears State’s Attorney Angela via email and those of her grandmother, not an easy thing to come out is pushing for will start that 1 the office would likely ask a prosecutor from another jurisdiction to handle the case to avoid any her mother and her daughter. of,” she said. process. potential appearance a conflict of interest. She said every time sheof reads Mildred Muhammad said “I plan to take these policies to As offrom Monday, Dec.she5,still no court datewho had want been set whoimplore turned them 41 ontoNov. excerpts her book, people to for helpthea councilman Congress and 30,not according to court can believe the words record. came domestic violence victim must change our laws,” Marlow said. ObieButterfly” Patterson be (D-District of they Fort go Washington saidnot he’s praying for all those fromCouncilman her. “Color Me careful of 8) how into “I will stop until these poliinvolved in theNational accident. won the 2007 “Best the victim's life, and understand cies are passed.” “I pray [Franklin] is holding that up strong. I pray for “survival the families Tia whoCarol got injured,” he reached said. “We Books” Award. she may be in Jones can be “I was justto16-years-old whenin prayer.” just have keep everyone mode”. at tiacaroljones@sbcglobal.net my Meanwhile, eye first blackened andAgainst my “BeforeDriving you get [MADD] to 'I'm going Mothers Drunk released a statement urging Franklin to lips bled,”anMarlow said. to kill started Itas connects a verbal the WI install ignition interlock device intoyou,' his itvehicle. ignition system to a breath anaElainethat Davis-Nickens, presi- alcohol level and prevents a vehicle from starting if the level exceeds lyzer measures a person’s dent the National Hook-Up the of setting on the device. of Black Women, said there is no “MADD urges Councilman Franklin to do exactly that to show that Prince George's County consistency in the way domestic leadership recognizes the seriousness of this violent crime,” said Joe Sikes, who chairs the MADD violence issues are dealt with by Maryland State Advisory Board. Council Chairman Derrick Leon Davis (D-District 6) of Upper Marlboro released a statement last week and said this will be a legal matter addressed by the courts. “Council member Franklin has relinquished the use of his county vehicle and no longer has use of or access to any county-issued vehicle,” Davis said. “The council remains focused on its work serving the people of Prince George’s County.” Meanwhile, County Council held its annual gavel exchange Tuesday, Dec. 6 to appoint a new chair and vice chair for the board until Dec. 4, 2017. Later that day, Franklin had a District 9 briefing in Clinton for small and minority businesses to learn about subcontracting opportunities for a future 75,000-square-foot recreation and aquatics center in Brandywine. WI WI Staff Writer Prince George’s

members. David Murray, 24, will represent District with schools L.Y.1Marlow in parts of Laurel and Beltsville. Raheela Ahmed, 23, will represent District 5 with schools in the Bowie area. The three incumbents easily won their re-election bids – Patricia Eubanks, 55, in District 4 with schools in portions of Bladensburg and Lanham; K. Alexander Wallace, 24, in District 7 with schools in parts of Upper Marlboro and Forestville; and Edward Burroughs III, 24, in District 8 in the Temple Hills and Fort Washington areas. All members will serve for the next four years. WWW.WASHINGTONINFORMER.COM

District is Top Target for Holiday ID Theft By Stacy M. Brown WI Senior Writer

'Tis the season for celebration and togetherness. Unfortunately, it's also a time for identity thieves and hackers to prey on millions of innocent consumers. The most high-profile data breaches, such as cases involving Target in 2013 and Home Depot in 2014, tend to occur during periods of elevated shopping activity — the reason December has been declared National Identity Theft Prevention and Awareness Month. To determine where Americans are most likely to be exposed to and affected by identity theft and fraud, analysts at the personal website WalletHub looked at data from the Federal Trade Commission, the Internet Crime Complaint Center and the National Conference of State Legislatures to determine which states are most susceptive to identity theft and fraud. The District of Columbia ranked first — followed by California and Florida — for being most susceptible. The District also ranked tops in categories like the highest average loss amount due to online identity theft; most fraud complaints per capita; and the highest average loss amount due to fraud. Maryland ranked fifth in the category of most identity theft complaints per capita. The Old Line State also ranked high in highest average loss due to online identity theft and most fraud complaints per capita. According to Identity Theft Resource Center's most recent data breach report, there have been 901 breaches with access to 34 million records this year and for the past 15 years, identity theft has consecutively been the top complaint to The Federal Trade Commission. Experts said social media is a prime culprit in fueling incidents of identity theft. "So much useful information is available for masquerading as someone else, whether that's answers to security questions that are used when you lose your bank password — such as, 'what's your pet's name' — or applying for a new account with your address, date of birth and other information," said Matthew Wright, a professor of computing security and director of the Center for Cybersecurity at Rochester Institute of Technology. "People need to both be careful about what kind

of information is shared, whether publicly or even among your social media contacts, and to not use answers to security questions that are too easy to find out from a quick search." Sascha Meinrath, another WalletHub expert and the Palmer Chair in Telecommunications and director of X-Lab at Penn State University's College of Communications, offered what he called a rather non-intuitive tip to help prevent identity theft and fraud. "Lie. What I mean by that is that people should create an alternative self when coming up with answers to the myriad security questions we are inundated with," Meinrath said. "Likewise, it is becoming more and more difficult to control basic — and very personal — information about your life whereas a fictional version of yourself can prove far more secure." Primarily, individuals should compartmentalize information, applications, and services, Meinrath said. While interconnecting everything together is ideal, the downside is that security is a lowest-common-denominator phenomenon — the weakest link is the greatest security any system has, he said. "Most identity thefts take advantage of boot-strapping processes where information is gleaned via a multi-phase process of gaining access to ever-more-sensitive servers," Meinrath said. Most importantly, the report suggest that individuals should remain vigilant when it comes to monitoring their accounts. District residents and others should also be proactive in resolving any red flags they find, rather than waiting on their banks or the authorities to notify them of any wrongdoing. "I think people need to get used to the idea that their Social Security number and personal information will probably be compromised in the next few years. It may have already happened," Matthew D. Green, assistant professor at Johns Hopkins Information Security Institute, told WalletHub. "What people need to do individually is monitor their credit." To fight against identity theft, the District-based WalletHub encourages individuals to step-up email security with an "especially secure password" and two-step authentication, and to leverage account alerts for all financial accounts.

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5 District residents are top targets for identity theft during the holiday season. / Courtesy photo Further, District residents should get an extra layer of protection when filing tax forms by applying for a six-digit personal identification number that they will submit along with their Social Security number on documents. "Remember that having identity

protection doesn't make you failsafe, so plan for the worst when looking at service providers," said Emily Duke, a cybersecurity and business lawyer at Duke Law Office and CyberSmart Law. "If someone is successful in stealing your identity, the time and hassle to correct

the damage is huge. Look at whether providers provide insurance to cover you if creditors — not your creditors — come after you, and to pay for professionals who can help you clear your name and get your life back." For the complete study, visit www. wallethub.com. WI

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Do you agree with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development's recent announcement that smoking will be banned in all public housing developments? TAWANA NICOLE, / WASHINGTON, D.C.

In D.C., smoking is not allowed in apartments, regardless if folks are paying three grand for a two-bedroom. It's not just in your apartment either, but also common areas like pools, your balcony or patio. Basically, you can only smoke in your car, but I appreciate it as a nonsmoker.

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I don't think you can target a certain group of people and tell people how they should live because tobacco is legal. It's totally unnecessary. If you're going to restrict it, restrict it for all people and not just poor people. I think the Republicans are always trying to tell people how to live their lives instead of looking at themselves.

RENO CORRINGTON / MIAMI, FLORIDA

Although I detest cigarette smoke and wish that everyone would quit, I think that telling Americans what they can do to their own bodies in the homes that they live in — even public housing — is an intrusion on American rights. … Considering that many people in public housing are veterans and the elderly who live off of Social Security, I think that they have earned the right to do what they want in their

MARTHA MOORE / WASHINGTON, D.C

They need to do something about all the guns that are killing more people in public housing than smoking.

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I live in an apartment, and my neighbors are chain smokers. The smoke comes through the vents [and] my house would smell like a tavern if I didn't use Glade PlugIns in every room, and on top of that I have developed bronchitis twice. I say smoke outside.

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The World According to Dominic

“Black Men Must Unite to Remove the Bullseye off Our Backs” While my bloodline says I’m African American, Native American and white, my reality remains obvious – I’m a Black man in America. I may have earned three degrees at three prestigious universities, I may have achieved noteworthy success as a journalist and I’ve been at the front line in the raising of my two children and now grandsons, but my reality remains obvious – I’m a Black man in America. I may tithe to my church, support grassroots organizations with my dollars, be fortunate enough to not have a criminal record and even be one who continues to follow the Biblical statute of “honoring thy Mother and Father” by bringing my mom to live with me after her health began to fail, but my reality remains – I’m a Black man in America. And because of my skin color, I leave my home each day wondering if there’s some kind of bullseye on my back. A big sign that says “Beware, Dangerous.” So, when I hear about cases like the recent decision by a jury in South Carolina that ended in a

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mistrial – unable to reach a unanimous verdict in the case of a white former North Charleston police officer charged with the murder in the death of Black motorist Walter Scott, I can only shake my head in disillusionment. The policeman, Michael Slager, could have spent the rest of his life in prison if convicted of murder. A voluntary manslaughter conviction could have brought a sentence of two years to 30 years. (He was charged with both murder and with voluntary manslaughter). But for now Slager, 35, while unemployed, at least has his life. Was a broken taillight enough cause for the policeman to chase Scott after he attempted to run away? Was Scott’s poor decision to try to avoid arrest and to flee, just cause for Slager to empty his clip on a man whose back was toward him as he ran? And what use are cellphone videos if even after watching them, juries cannot make sense of what truly unfolded? As the lead reporter and senior editor for the Miami Times several years ago, I remember wondering

after “a jury of his peers” found the murderer of Trayvon Martin not guilty, but instead justified because of “stand your ground legislation” what would it take for the lives of Black men, Black boys, Black women and Black girls to be valued equally to others (whites) in America? I asked, as many before me, “how long.” Now, for the “umpteenth” time, I’m asking those same questions, feeling that same angry, frustration and pain. But more than that, I’m afraid – afraid that one day I may be that motorist like Brother Walter, or that person walking to the corner store like Brother Trayvon – and then discover that the bullseye on my back has attracted a heat-seeking missile that’s bound and determined to find its target – my beloved grandson, my hardworking son-in-law, my only male son, or ME. And then “greater minds” will only have two words to utter: “Mission Accomplished.” Black men, we’d better unite now. WI

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AROUND THE REGION RICHMONDW from Page 1 the issues we champion to ensure all Americans have an equal and equitable opportunity to achieve the American Dream,” Butterfield said. Others chosen in the recent elections include: Andre Carson (IN-07), 1st vice chair; Karen Bass (CA-37), 2nd vice chair; Brenda Lawrence (MI-14), secretary; and Gwen Moore (WI-04), whip. Richmond, 43, born and raised in New Orleans, currently serves on the House Committee on Homeland Security and the House Committee on the Judiciary. A staunch believer in the value of mentorship, he earned his undergraduate degree from Morehouse College and his Juris Doctorate from the Tulane University of Law in New Orleans. He’s also a graduate of the Harvard University Executive Education Program at the John F. Kennedy School of Government. He said in his role as the new chairman, the Caucus will continue to do what it’s done since its inception (1971). “We will carry the mantle and arms for the African-American community, for people of color,

in terms of fighting for equality and against discrimination wherever it’s found,” Richmond said. “This isn’t the first time we’ve had a Republican-dominated House and Senate and a Republican in the White House all at the same time,” he added. “But it is the first time we’ve had such an unconventional president like Donald Trump. But that’s not something that causes us great concern. “We realize that many who support the President-elect don’t hold equality and anti-discrimination among their priorities. Still, we’re going to keep on fighting for economic equality and for upward mobility for working people. Our biggest and most important task is to improve the landscape so people are able to make their lives better.” Richmond pointed to the state of Black America using his hometown of New Orleans for illustrative purposes. “We applaud the fact that under the Obama Administration, 14.5 million jobs have been created but we still need to maintain our focus,” he said. “In New Orleans, the African-American male unemployment rate is 50 percent. That’s 50 percent versus

the U.S. unemployment rate of 5 percent. Those differences are more than enough for us to be gravely concerned and a problem we simply cannot ignore.” When asked about the morale of the CBC in light of the “surprising” defeat of Democratic presidential hopeful Hillary Clinton, Richmond said, “We’re resolved to fight for what’s important.” “It’s never been easy for the CBC – and that’s whether the president has been Black, white, Democrat or Republican,” he said. “We take our jobs seriously – now more than ever we must be unified, determined and unwilling and unable to be swayed.” “For lack of a better description, an unconventional, borderline bully has won the presidency. Now other bullies seem to feel like it’s okay to follow suit. Our country has become more intolerant – we’re determined to fight against that and them.” Richmond pointed to other priorities as the new leadership prepares to take over at the CBC including education, criminal justice and economics. And he gave a hint as to how he intends to tackle his new job. “We have had some outstand-

"We will carry the mantle and arms for the African-American community, for people of color, in terms of fighting for equality and against discrimination wherever it’s found." CEDRIC RICHMOND. / CBC ing leaders representing the CBC during my time in Congress,” he said. “Butterfield, Cleaver, Fudge all had different leadership styles. Mine isn’t like any of theirs.” “First, we’re going to develop an agenda during the first quar-

ter of 2017. And I’m going to make sure we continue the fight that our previous chairpersons have started and led. We’re going to take advantage of the progress they’ve made,” Richmond said. WI

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PUSH from Page 1 Barack Obama and the Triggering of America's Racial-Aversion Crisis." Belcher, who worked on the polling team for both Obama presidential campaigns, said that unlike in 2012, thousands of Republicans stayed the course this year. "In the end, all those Republicans that were undecided … did exactly what Republicans do: they stick together," he said. "One the hopeful side, we continue to grow as a browner electorate. Progressives are going to have understand that and spend … less of their time and resources chasing a shrinking, resisting market place." After Belcher's presentation, the first panel session focused on post-election responses and what the black community must do. One solution to make the federal government represent the county would be for Trump to hire blacks and Latinos, said Spencer Overton, president of the Joint Center for Political and Economic Studies in Northwest. The center sent a letter last month to Trump's transition team about the center working on a project to compile a list of qualified candidates for federal appointments. For instance, it highlighted how only 3 percent of blacks and Latinos represented the Senate in the Bush administration in 2007. Currently, there's only about 1 percent of head staff in the Senate, Overton said. "We have a big problem in the

United States Senate," he said. "There's no staff diversity. We need to hire some folks of color." To improve the black community overall and the future into the next election, Spencer and other panelists said it shouldn't be strictly a Democrat or Republican issue. Elroy Sailor, the senior adviser for Republican Sen. Rand Paul's presidential bid, agreed. For example, Sailor said, 40 percent of politically active members in the Democratic and Republican parties can work and the other "60 percent of us need to sit and let the smart people and the people who are engaged … work our policy issues to find out where we can find common ground." "The electorate really needs to move from a two-dimensional way of thinking to a three-dimensional way of thinking," he said. The second panel began its conversation on how would the Trump presidency would help the black community. Don Cravins Jr., senior vice president for policy in the National Urban League's D.C. office, said the Trump agenda would create jobs through tax incentives for businesses, offer a voucher program in public education and present a monolithic approach to combating crime. But it doesn't really fully help the black community, especially in urban areas. Cravins outlined what's missing. "The plan does not talk about criminal justice reform," he said.

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"The plan doesn't talk about inclusion. It doesn't talk about diversity. It doesn't talk about police reform. [Trump] spends ink about protecting the Black church, which I found interesting. But didn't spend any ink on voting rights restoration and other important issues. The plan is light in those areas." DeVan Hankerson, senior director for policy and government relations with Goodfriend Government Affairs in Northwest, said blacks just don't live in urban communities. According to the 2010 Census, nearly 60 percent of blacks lived in the South. "You have to look at where black people are … and not try to fit one solution [for] all," she said. But to broadcast messages geared toward the black community, the means remain limited. Neosho Ponder, an adjunct professor at Howard University in Northwest, said people of color own about 7 percent of radio stations and 3 percent of television stations. "When you look at those numbers, it's still not representative of the population," she said. "You want to make sure that those people who are in power to make decisions are people of color." A final discussion centered on what to expect in the technology sector when Trump begins his four-year term next month. Jackson asked those in audience to repeat these words on having control in the technology and media industries: "He who owns, owns." WI

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PRINCE GEORGE'S COUNTY NTSB: Metro Knew of Faulty Tracks Prior to Derailment By William J. Ford WI Staff Writer @jabariwill The National Transportation Safety Board released a scathing report on how Metro workers knew tracks remained in poor condition almost a year before a train derailed in July on the Silver Line near the East Falls Church station in Northern Virginia. The safety board also released transcripts from an August interview of a Metro safety officer that track inspectors routinely put the same measurements in monthly reports, sometimes in fear of retaliation from supervisors. NTSB investigators noted 15 de-

teriorating rail crossties in the area of the derailment were identified between January 2015 and July 2016, but weren't repaired. The 63 passengers aboard the derailed train on July 29 were not seriously injured. "The National Transportation Safety Board determines that the probable cause of this accident was a wide track gage condition resulting from the sustained use of deteriorating wooden crossties due to [Metro's] ineffective inspection and maintenance practices and inadequate safety oversight," according to the report released Thursday, Dec. 1. The next day, the House Oversight subcommittee held a more than two-hour hearing on Capitol

Hill regarding Metro's SafeTrack yearlong maintenance program and other safety-related topics. Metro General Manager Paul J. Wiedefeld received praise from committee members for trying to change the agency's internal culture in a short amount of time. "We've got everybody pointing fingers at everybody else," said Rep. Mark Meadows (R-North Carolina), who chairs the subcommittee on Government Operations. "The genesis of this problem is the culture that we have allowed to pervade and exist for a long time. [Metro] has become the butt of jokes. It's not a joking manner." Raymond Jackson of the Amalgamated Transit Union Local 689 testified the problem for Metro's failures rest with upper management personnel who refuse to take advance from senior workers. "As things have progressed, we are now concerned that [Metro's] failure to consult with our union and with the experienced employees on the ground will be its fatal flaw," said Jackson, the union's second vice president. "Had our input been solicited, we would have worked to find a better way of getting the work done without disrupting the lives of so many riders in this region. By and large, this invaluable resource of institutional knowledge is overlooked and sometimes even ignored by management." Transcripts released by NTSB

show Metro's safety officer Robert Davis grilling track inspectors about how the train derailment may have occurred. Davis asked Jovito Azurin, who inspected the tracks near East Falls Church, how could measurements be exactly the same three years apart. "You got the chance to make this right and we can fix it and move forward, or there's plenty of people out there that want to work," Davis tells Azurin, according to the transcript. "Plenty of people. Lot of people. Especially at Metro, they [would] want to work." Later in the interview, Azurin says he doesn't know what else to say about when reports were filed on inspecting tracks, prompting Davis to issue a warning. "JoJo, once you go out this door I can't help you anymore," Davis said. "This is the last chance I got to help you. I need my paycheck. My family needs my paycheck. My grandchildren want to … see Pop-Pop. So I'm not willing to take that chance, JoJo. If you are, God bless you. You're a better man than I am. I'd never go out in handcuffs on TV." Davis also interviewed Trapp Thomas, another Metro tracker worker who said "management dropped the ball as they always do" in regards to not identifying and repairing defective crossties, according to the transcripts. When Davis asked about putting in restrictions, Thomas said, "Well,

we can't talk about just this location [around East Falls Church]. When I put in speed restrictions, I get retaliated against. We can't just talk about this." Azurin and Thomas could not be reached for comment. Back at Metro headquarters in Northwest after several committee meetings on Dec. 1, Wiedefeld declined to comment about the NTSB report and the status of the workers interviewed. However, he said a criminal investigation is ongoing and the board's Safety Committee will receive an update Dec. 15. Wiedefeld, who marked his first year with the agency on Nov. 30, has maintained safety is a top priority. In addition, he will continue to improve the employee culture in terms of retaliation against whistleblowers by senior staff. "It's an issue that has been raised … and it's one to be very clear it is not acceptable," he said. "If I get anything from an employee that raises an issue like that I want to make sure that it is addressed immediately. That is part of the culture change here." Rep. John Mica (R-Florida), who chaired his last subcommittee hearing on Transportation and Public Assets, offered a solution for Metro workers who falsified documents. "My recommendation is fire … those that did not perform," he said. WI

Metro Edges Closer to LateNight Train Service Cuts By William J. Ford WI Staff Writer @jabariwill During a heated session that lasted nearly two hours Thursday, a Metro committee approved a proposal to scale back late-night rail service for the next two years, including the closure of stations at 1 a.m. on Fridays and Saturdays. The four-member Customer Service, Operations and Security committee also stipulated the plan would be instituted only from June 2017 to June 2019, but District officials on the board nevertheless threatened to veto the plan. "To use the jurisdictional veto, I want to go back and consult with the mayor and the council," Metro board Chairman and D.C. Councilman Jack Evans (D-Ward 2) said after the session. "This is democracy at work." During the committee discus-

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sion at the agency's headquarters in northwest D.C., Evans said the District wanted the proposed service hours implemented for only one year until June 2018. Once the time frame expires, then revert back to closing the stations by 3 a.m. on the weekends prior to the SafeTrack maintenance project. As some of the board members tried to offer some compromises to the plan, Evans said the District has done enough. "I am not representing myself. I am representing the District," said Evans, who's not a member of the customer service committee. "We are very firm in this position." The proposed late-night service hours are as follows: • 5 a.m. to 11:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday; • 5 a.m. to 1 a.m. Friday; • 7 a.m. to 1 a.m. Saturday; and • 8 a.m. to 11 p.m. Sunday. Tom Bulger stood in soli-

5 Metro board member Malcolm Augustine, who represents Prince George's County, pleads his case regarding the late-night

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darity with the District as the only committee member to vote against the plan. Committee members Catherine Hudgins of Fairfax County, Robert Lauby, who represents the federal government, and Malcolm Augustine of Prince George's County voted in favor of it.

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During the session, Augustine pushed against part of the proposal which assessed how minority and low-income populations would be affected under the Title VI equity analysis of the Civil Rights Act. However, Metro officials said it wouldn't violate the act because maintenance work must be done to

improve the system. In addition, the majority of respondents favored the current late-night shift proposal that was approved by the committee. He also presented a proposal to close the stations by midnight Sunday through Thursday, but the motion failed.

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BUSINESS Postal Service Issues Holiday Mail Suggestions By Stacy M. Brown WI Senior Writer The Thanksgiving turkey has been carved and eaten and the realization of another holiday season being fully underway has been digested. Along with the traditional feasts and family bonding also comes the busiest shipping and mailing time of the year. In preparation, the U.S. Postal Service has announced its holiday mailing and shipping deadlines for domestic and international destinations — encouraging customers to ship as soon as possible, particularly for those who hope to have their cards, letters, and packages at its desired location by Christmas.

The Postal Service says its key shipping dates for Christmas delivery are Dec. 15 for packages that will be sent priority mail express international or standard post; Dec. 20 for first-class mail; Dec. 21 for priority mail and global express guaranteed delivery; and Dec. 23 for priority mail express. For those shipping packages to U.S. military members, APO/ FPO first-class mail letters and cards and APO/FPO priority mail deadlines are Dec. 9. There's a Dec. 16 deadline for those shipping APO/FPO priority mail express military service. Further, there are several Forever holiday stamps for customers to choose from, including Holiday Windows; Diwali; Eid; Hanukkah; Kwanzaa; Madonna and Child; and Nativity.

5Key shipping dates have been announced for holidays. / Courtesy photo It's estimated that 16 billion pieces of mail and packages will be delivered through the Postal Service from Thanksgiving through New Year's Eve, said spokeswoman Sue Brennan. Of those, about 750 million will be packages — up 12 percent from last holiday — and, in many areas, delivery packages will occur seven days per week to facilitate extra volume. Peak delivery day is Dec. 22, when more than 30 million packages will get to their destinations. An additional 35,000 seasonal employees will be hired to

process and deliver the increased mail, Brennan said. Postal Service officials also have provided tips on successful ways to package and ship items. Among the tips for packaging is to pick a strong and sturdy box and tape it closed tightly, cushion contents to protect them during transportation, and wrap glass and other fragile items with extra newspaper or packing material. Place wrapped gift boxes inside a plain larger box; remove all batteries from electronics; and remember to place an extra shipping label inside the box, so the

item can be returned in case the box or label gets damaged. Shipping tips include printing the address of the destination clearly and in capital letters; include complete "to" and "from" information; check usps.com for the correct ZIP Code and never guess at it; be sure to label a box as "fragile" if it needs to be handled with extra care; and visit usps.com to pay and print postage and schedule a pickup, or drop off your gift for delivery at the Post Office. For a complete list of do's and don'ts, visit www.usps.com. WI

Tracy Reese: Designer Never Abandoned Her Dream By Patrice Gaines Urban News Service No one knew what first lady Michelle Obama would wear during her address at the 2012 Democratic National Convention. That decision generally remains a well-kept secret until the actual moment arrives. And when she stepped out onto the stage that historic night, Mrs. Obama wore a custom-designed shimmering pink and gold brocade crafted by Tracy Reese. “It's probably my proudest moment,” said a vacationing Reese. That night, Reese tweeted: “Thanks everyone for sharing this amazing moment! We are all so grateful and honored to have dressed Mrs. Obama for such a momentous speech!!!” The first lady had worn Reese's designs before, but with millions

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watching and the media critics gushing, Reese says that night her clothes were introduced to a new audience. Today, she is arguably the best-known Black designer. She has come a long way from the little girl in Detroit who made clothes for her doll out of socks and later, as a teen, made her own outfits. “We wrote a budget for each school year. Being able to sew a few things, I could control my destiny and get extra pieces,” Reese said. She calls it “fortunate” that she went to a summer program for high school students at Parsons School of Design in New York City. “It was great exposure and I made up my mind to become a designer,” she said. “I learned it wasn't just a hobby but a big industry. It made (design) seem like a viable career.” She graduated from Parsons in 1984, one of two Blacks in her class.

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Her father, a Chrysler plant manager, saved $100,000 and gave it to Reese to start her first clothing line. She was 23. “It was a huge vote of confidence and I worked my fanny off trying to make sure it paid off,” Reese said, even though the business failed. “I was a little too young and inexperienced,” said Reese, now 52. “There is value in experience, growing a base of contacts.” She went to work for her friend Marc Jacobs at Perry Ellis. Ten years later, in 1999, she reopened her business. With perseverance, she attracted some of the larger stores such as Neiman Marcus, Macy's and Nordstrom. She has created five labels thus far, including her namesake Tracy Reese, a line of clothing worn today by Hollywood celebrities and first lady Michelle Obama. Reese said her brand’s aim is to “make women feel beautiful in everything we do.” Reese is excited about what she sees as her opportunity to

grow creatively in the future. For one, she plans to begin offering her clothes in larger sizes. “I think you could run dry because it's a demanding industry. You could dial it in or keep digging deep and finding something within yourself,” Reese said. She is well aware that few Black designers reach her level of global success. Articles about the disparity of Blacks in the fashion industry have pointed to many reasons it exists – from Black parents not seeing the fashion industry as a viable career to cuts in public school arts programs and just the sheer difficulty of raising the finances needed to launch a collection. “We have to keep pushing the issue (of racial disparity) so people will be conscious about making changes,” said Reese. “We have to direct people to proper education paths, whether it be in production, design or marketing research. We have to keep the conversation going.” WI

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by William Reed "The Donald" has paid scant attention to blacks. So there was a flurry of responses to BET founder and financial mogul Bob Johnson's urging of African-Americans to give President-elect Trump "the benefit of the doubt." Black people are in crisis. Families are completely broken, with 70 percent of kids born to single mothers, an astronomical crime rate and highest unemployment rate of any racial group. In summary, black America is "a thug culture" that elevates violence, misogyny and accepting of incarceration as inevitable, justified with simplistic messages that blames racism and white privilege as the source of all these problems, and sees more government programs as the solution. How Trump is being described to blacks leads many to view him skeptically. Many blacks label Donald J. Trump's election as "mad white folks' politics." In his rallies, Trump painted a dystopian picture of black life for rally attendees. Poverty, rejection, horrible education, no housing, homes or ownership have been themes Trump has used when dis-

cussing race issues. Life among blacks may be bad, but it shouldn't continue under "woe is us" antics. More blacks should be saying, "No more politics as usual — we want real change!" But let's admit the truth: Trump doesn't owe much to blacks. Trump became president-elect without having to agree to meet demands and concerns of black people. Given the dearth of prominent Trump supporters of color, millionaire entrepreneur Bob Johnson was an interlocker President-elect Trump needed. Johnson has the kind of access to Trump that few blacks have. Johnson's among the one percent of businesspersons Trump feels comfortable with. Johnson's advice to blacks is to "keep lines of communication open" to Trump. "He ain't goin' away," warns Johnson. Some blacks voted for Trump, who made a better showing among black voters than Mitt Romney or JohnMcCain in their presidential bids. And among some blacks, Trump has put forward plans promising greater job creation, safe communities, business investment and equal justice. The political positions couldn't be more different. Trump's philosophy is based on business. Members of the Republican Party believe that Americans deserve the right to own, invest, build and prosper; and that sensible business regulations should promote confidence in the economy by binding groups together and supporting

essential institutions. It's incumbent upon African-Americans and their leaders and organizations to find possible areas of agreement with Trump. Why sit in squalor protesting? Blacks can cease the protests and give credence that the president-elect is at least thinking about the problems of the inner cities and their solutions. Through his interactions with Trump, Bob Johnson has garnered other African-American businesspersons, professionals and ministers to see if they can work with, or be, Trump people. The situation is not as dire as Democrat operatives say. There is a black movement for Trump — The National Diversity Coalition For Trump. The group represents prosperity gospel preachers that have been gathering with Trump. Ben Carson, RNC board member Ada Fisher, and the National Black Republican Association have been on board with Trump. Pastor Darrell Scott, a 56-year-old evangelical minister from Cleveland who heads New Spirit Revival Center, organized Ministers for Trump. Bruce LaVell, a Georgia Republican jewelry store owner and former chairman of the Gwinnett County GOP, is a Trump supporter, as is Omarosa Manigault. The first thing Trump can do is undo Obama's harm. Funding at historically black colleges and universities (HBCUs) continues to be "separate and unequal." There are 107 HBCUs including public and private institutions, community and

four-year institutions, medical and law schools — all which have been underserved. In his transition activities, Trump can and should make Leonard L. Haynes III executive director of the White House Initiative on Histori3.65˝ x 8˝ Black & White cally Black Colleges and Universities,

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NATIONAL D.C. Nonprofit's Twelve ‘Imperatives’ for Trump By Stacy M. Brown WI Senior Writer The Multicultural Media, Telecom and Internet Council, a Northwest, D.C.-based nonprofit, has sent a memorandum to the Trump Administration Telecom Transition Team recommending 12 imperative actions the White House, Congress, Federal Communications Commission and other federal agencies should take to advance diverse media and telecom access, ownership, participation, and procurement in the media and telecom industries. “Choose leaders that are representative in gender, race, and ethnic diversity and sensitive to the needs of all consumers,” MMTC officials told President-elect Donald Trump’s team in a news release this week. MMTC seeks to preserve and expand minority ownership and equal employment opportunity in the mass media industry and to close the digital divide.

In addition to whatever plans Trump may have, MMTC President/CEO Kim Keenan said the new president should add “creating a measurable plan that expands FCC staff diversity in key positions such as bureau chiefs and establish a new position of chief diversity officer at the agency to ensure organizational accountability.” MMTC has previously filed suit against the FCC over procurement. “MMTC has reached out to the Trump administration’s Telecom Transition Team to offer solutions to America’s communications policy challenges,” Keenan said. “We welcome the opportunity to open a dialogue and collaborate with this administration to cultivate diversity and access to our nation’s most influential industries,” she said. Requests placed with Trump’s team for comment were not immediately answered. The 12 imperatives included in the memorandum to Trump’s

5 Kim Keenan, President and CEO of MMTC / Courtesy Photo

team are: 1. Appoint and support FCC leadership that integrates diversity and inclusion into the regulatory rulemaking and public engagement processes. 2. Preserve the FCC’s Lifeline program and improve it to enhance marketplace competition and increase the number of eligible program participants. 3. Maintain free data programs that can preserve the affordability of mobile services, especially for economically vulnerable populations who are extremely sensitive to data costs. 4. Provide for multilingual emergency information in all radio

markets. 5. Ban geographic redlining in broadband deployment to ensure ubiquitous access for all communi6. Engage the multi-stakeholder process to enhance consumer privacy and counter applications redlining in the online marketplace. 7. Work with State Public Utility Commissions and the FCC to ban predatory intrastate and interstate telephone rates charged to prisoners and their families. 8. Engage the FCC and the Department of Labor to address employment discrimination in all communications industries and, especially, the dismal EEO record

Origins of Electoral College Steeped in Slavery By Stacy M. Brown WI Senior Writer A recount of votes in the presidential election is underway in Wisconsin and — at press time — clerks in Pennsylvania and Michigan may have also began thumbing through ballots thanks to Green Party candidate Jill Stein, who has raised more than $6 million for the effort. If Stein is correct and the votes in those swing states prove Hillary Clinton to be the actual winner, then the former secretary of state could claim an Electoral College victory and the presidency. And as long a shot as that scenario is, a petition with millions of signatures and a "Never Trump" movement still refuses to die. Now Clinton's team has joined

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the call for recounts and are among those holding out hope that a large enough swath of Electoral College voters will change and go against a Trump presidency. The Electoral College casts the official votes for president on Dec. 19. The argument against the process was recently spelled out in a PBS documentary, which noted that when the founders of the U.S. Constitution in 1787 considered whether America should let the people elect their president through a popular vote, James Madison said "Negroes" in the South presented a "difficulty … of a serious nature." During that same speech on July 19, Madison instead proposed a prototype for the same Electoral College system the country uses today. Each state has a number of electoral votes

roughly proportioned to population and the candidate who wins the majority of votes wins the election. Since then, the Electoral College system has cost four candidates the race after they received the popular vote — most recently in 2000, when Al Gore lost to George W. Bush. This year, Clinton won the popular vote by more than 2 million. Madison, now known as the "Father of the Constitution," was a slave owner in Virginia, which at the time was the most populous of the 13 states if the count included slaves, who comprised about 40 percent of its population, PBS reported. During that speech, Madison said that with a popular vote, Southern states, "could have no influence in the election on the score of Negroes." Madison knew that the North

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would outnumber the South, despite there being more than a half-million slaves in the South who were their economic vitality, but could not vote. His proposition for the Electoral College included the "three-fifths compromise," where black people could be counted as three-fifths of a person, instead of a whole. This clause garnered the state 12 out of 91 electoral votes, more than a quarter of what a president needed to win. "None of this is about slaves voting," said Paul Finkelman, a visiting law professor at the University of Saskatchewan in Canada who wrote a paper on the origins of the Electoral College for a symposium after Gore lost. "These debates are in part about

of the high-tech industry. 9. Extend FCC equal procurement opportunity enforcement to all regulatory platforms and engage the General Accounting Office to ensure that federal agencies and departments consider diversity in procurement when choosing suppliers. 10. Encourage the FCC to adopt an Overcoming Disadvantages Preference that would define eligible entities for competitive authorizations and thereby increase ownership diversity. 11. Incentivize Secondary Market Transactions in commercial

TRUMP Page 45 political power and the fundamental immorality of counting slaves for giving political power to the master class," he said. Finkelman said the Electoral College's three-fifths clause enabled Thomas Jefferson, who owned more than a hundred slaves, to beat out John Adams, who was opposed to slavery, since the South had a stronghold. While slavery was abolished, and the Civil War led to citizenship and voting rights for blacks, the Electoral College remained intact. So who are these individuals who have the ultimate say in the presidential election and would they consider changing their vote? In total, there are 538 members who comprise the Electoral College and they each gather in their respective state capitals to cast the formal vote for president. They are selected at state and local

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Bewildered citizens are trying to figure out how Turkish and Ghanaian organized crime rings were able to operate a fake U.S. embassy in Ghana, Accra, for over a decade. Issuing legitimate and counterfeit visas and ID documents, costing as much as $6,000 to people from across West Africa, the country's State Department confirms that the business was in fact a sham. "In Accra, Ghana, there was a building that flew an American flag every Monday, Tuesday and Friday, 7:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m.," The State Department's Diplomatic Security Bureau said in a statement. "Inside hung a photo of President Barack Obama, and signs indicated that you were in the U.S. Embassy in Ghana. However, you were not. This embassy was a sham." The "embassy" was shut down by Ghanaian authorities this summer and authorities have arrested several suspects and reportedly confiscated 150 passports from 10 countries. The investigation also uncovered a fake Dutch embassy, the State Department said.

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Children's National Facility Opens in Ward Eight's Anacostia Primary Care Center to Expand Access for Community

By Sarafina Wright WI Staff Writer Ward 8, the home to the highest number of youth in the city, will now have a state-ofthe-art medical facility to meet their health and wellness needs. Children's National an-

nounced with a ribbon cutting on Wednesday, Nov. 30 the unveiling of the new Children's Health Center at Anacostia, a primary care center located in Southeast. "We are committed to helping Washington, D.C.'s children grow up healthy and strong,"

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The new primary care facility provides child care and urgent care services for infants, children and adolescents, as well as hearing and speech, mental health, social work and breastfeeding support. The center has all-new equipment to assist the more than 9,000 children served by Children's National in Ward 8. Ward 8 Councilman-elect Trayon White recalled having an injury as teenager and having to go downtown for medical treatment. "I grew up in the Children's National system," White said. "We have a lot of wealth disparities in Ward 8 and we have a lot of work to do. This is a good start with Ward 8 being home to the most youth in the District of Columbia." The new location will offer the Healthy Generations Program, which provides medical care, family planning and mental health support for young parents and their children. The program works to ensure that young mothers and fathers have the support to raise healthy children with the coordinated support of a physician and a social worker who would provide case management. Patients and their families will also have access to Children's IMPACT DC Asthma Clinic, IDEAL Clinic, a weight-loss and health education program and Healthy Families America, a home visiting program that helps build parent-child relationships by addressing health

needs, family literacy and other social services. "We are very excited to offer families in Anacostia expanded access to care services in our new state-of-the art facility," said Denice Cora-Bramble, chief medical officer and executive vice president of Ambulatory and Community Health Services at Children's National. "From health education and nutritional counseling, to immunizations and urgent care, we look forward to continuing to help children grow up stronger." Beyond its traditional medical offerings, the facility features 20 childhood-inspired, brightly colored exam rooms, as well as a mural painted by Southeast artist Roderick Turner. The acrylic painting illustrates an imaginative scene of the Frederick Douglass House, which overlooks a group of children playing near the famed Anacostia Big Chair. The Children's National Health Center Anacostia will continue to grow due to an expansion initiative in Southeast that includes plans for a clinical service expansion at THEARC underway for 2017. "I'm so excited for this to be here in Ward 8," said Courtney Snowden, deputy mayor for Greater Economic Opportunity. "I'm excited for Children's National and their partnership and commitment to this community. Not only will will this center provide medical services, but jobs allowing us to expand economic opportunity." WI

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5 Children's National executives join Ward 8 Councilman-elect Trayon White and Deputy Mayor for Greater Economic Opportunity Courtney Snowden to unveil the new state-of-the-art primary care facility Children's Health Center at Anacostia in Southeast on Nov. 30. / Photo by Travis Riddick

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December Greetings From DC Office on Aging Laura Newland DC Office on Aging Executive Director I’ve been in this position now for just a little more than a year, so you’ll have to forgive me for getting sentimental. You may know by now that Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday. I’ve had the pleasure of breaking bread with many of you, and some of you know how much I love to eat! But Thanksgiving is about more than eating. It’s about fellowship, and giving thanks. I was reminded of why I love this holiday during a Thanksgiving dinner at a senior wellness center. All of us at the table said what we were grateful for, and one person said that this was the only Thanksgiving she’d have this year. That she’s an outsider to her family, but not at the wellness center. This sentiment was echoed by others in the room. I am so grateful to work at this agency, within this District government, that says no matter who you are, no matter where you’ve come from, you can be a part of D.C. We welcome you. The District exemplifies what this country was founded on—a government that is truly of the people and by the people. We are D.C. I know I wasn’t the only one who was disappointed by the divisive rhetoric and negative stereotypes used to describe me, my friends, my neighbors, my community throughout the presidential campaign. Regardless of where you stand on the issues, we can all agree that we all have the right to live, work and age peacefully without harassment, intolerance, or fear. The Office on Aging has worked tirelessly to show you that we are an agency that cares about you as an individual. Who you are, your life experiences, your point of views are valued and re-

spected here regardless of your race, religion, sexual orientation, disability, or immigration status. As Mayor Muriel Bowser reaffirmed, the District is a sanctuary city. She is committed to ensuring we are and will continue to be a community that values inclusion and celebrates diversity. Many of you have witnessed history at your own front door. Many of you have made history. Some of you may even remember when Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. proclaimed that “the arc of the moral universe is long, but it bends toward justice.” I’ve heard that quoted many times in my lifetime, and many more over the past several weeks. What people don’t talk about is that right before that famous line, Dr. King proclaimed, “that there are still dark and difficult days ahead. Before we get there some more of us will have to get scarred up a bit. Before we reach that majestic land some more will be called bad names…Before we get there some more will have to be thrown into crowded, frustrating, and depressing jail cells. Before we get there maybe somebody else…will have to face physical death.” Yes, the arc of the moral universe bends towards justice. But we must bend it with our own hands. That is our responsibility. I know from talking to you, that you know this. If this election means anything, it’s a call back to civic engagement. Let’s show up for one another. Check on your neighbors, engage with your community, and advocate for one another. You have been critical in making D.C. a strong community, open to all people. You are critical in keeping D.C. so. Thank you. Thank you for reading. Thank you for engaging. Thank you for your contributions to this city—for making this a place where everyone is welcome. For many, holidays are lonely and isolating. Please join me in spreading love and joy this holiday season!

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The Government of the District of Columbia, Office on Aging (DCOA) is soliciting applications for its FY 2017 Senior Villages competitive grant process. A total of $250,000 in District appropriated funds is available for projects in three service areas. This Request for Applications (RFA) solicits submissions that will enable DCOA to select the most qualified candidate to: (1) plan and implement membership supports increasing village membership and participation; (2) start-up a new village in Wards 7 or 8; and/or (3) support capacity building, technical assistance, and team building to foster cohesion and network resource sharing amongst established villages and those interested in forming villages. Each project is expected to include a strong sustainability plan. Nonprofit organizations with places of business within the physical boundaries of the District of Columbia are eligible to apply. For profit organizations with places of business within the physical boundaries of the District of Columbia are also eligible to apply, but must not include profit in their grant application. Because Senior Service Network (SSN) organizations are potential recipients of funds allocated, SSN members responding to this RFA must submit a statement justifying why their selection would not present a conflict of interest. Entities may choose to apply for one or more of the three service areas. Separate applications must be completed and submitted for each area of interest. Applicants must demonstrate as strong sustainability plan for services outlined in each application for a target population of seniors 60 years old and older residing in District neighborhoods. The RFA will be released December 2, 2016. Deadline for submission is January 6, 2017, 2:00 p.m. A Pre-Application Conference is scheduled December 9, 2016, 2:00 p.m. at 441 Fourth Street, NW, Room 1107. Applications are available for pickup from the D.C. Office on Aging, 500 K Street, NE, Washington, DC 20002 between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. Electronic posting will be on the DCOA website, www.dcoa.dc.gov and the Office of Partnerships and Grants Development website, www.opgd. dc.gov no later than December 9, 2016. Inquiries should be forwarded to Aurora Delespin-Jones at aurora.delespin-jones@dc.gov or Jennifer Adu at Jennifer.Adu@dc.gov or by calling (202) 724-5622.

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[DCPS] and public charter schools for grades PK3-12,” she said. “It’s an online application where an applicant can select and rank up to 12 schools to be entered into a random lottery [www. myschooldc.org],” she added.

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By D. Kevin McNeir WI Editor One of the most important decisions parents can make remains choosing the best school for their children. And as been the case for close to eight consecutive years, My School DC will bring together thousands of families from all eight wards at the DC Armory [2001 E. Capitol Street] in Southeast for EdFEST 2016, kicking off the “My School DC Common Lottery.” The event takes place from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 10. My School DC Executive Director Cat Peretti says it’s a tremendous opportunity for parents, guardians and even children to

begin their research on the District’s schools in a “one-stop” environment. “EdFEST is the District’s only citywide school fair and the event is free,” Peretti said. “We have staff from over 200 public schools who will be there to showcase their programs and speak with families. And there’ll be live interpretation available in Spanish, Amharic, Mandarin, Vietnamese, French and sign language throughout the day. EdFEST also features free services and fun activities for the whole family.” She added that the online process for applying to District schools remains relatively simple. “My School DC is the city’s common application and lottery for over 200 D.C. Public Schools

Anyone seeking to be a new student at a public charter school, a DCPS school outside of your boundary or feeder pattern, a prekindergarten program at any charter or DCPS school, including your in-boundary DCPS school or a DCPS selective citywide high school. Applications can be submitted beginning Monday, Dec. 12. Deadlines for Grades 9-12: February 1, 2017 Deadlines for Grades Pk3-8: March 1, 2017 Peretti said parents should pay close attention to all relevant deadlines. “There’s no advantage to applying on the first day as children and schools are not matched on a first-come, first-serve basis,” she said. “But there is a disadvantage to missing the deadline. Everyone should make sure to mark their calendars.” Team members from My School DC will be on hand throughout the day to answer questions about the lottery. And while the focus for the day remains public school options, once again there will be all kinds of activities and services available.

5 Terrance Mathews, 9, Teresa Matthews, 13 along with their mother Terie Chamberlain Matthews, 35, check out educational options during the 2015 DC EdFEST at the DC Armory. / WI File Photo

In recent years they have included: free flu shots for adults, sports-related games for youth and story time for children. Parents who have attended EdFEST in the past say it’s one of the best ways to learn about the District’s schools and has been beneficial in their making more informed decisions about the school or school that best fit their child’s or children’s needs. It should be noted that the My School DC common lottery serves as a single, random lottery that determines placement for

new students at all participating schools. Student-school matches are based on the number of spaces at each school, siblings, proximity and other lottery preferences. And again, because only one application must be completed, the process for families remains fairly simply. For more information, go to www.myschooldc.org. Follow them on social media my visiting Facebook.com/ myschooldc and Twitter @myschooldc WI

Protestors Plan to Crash Inauguration By Tatyana Hopkins WI Contributing Writer

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Plans for the 58th Presidential Inauguration, scheduled for Friday, Jan. 20, 2017, continue. However, as the Capitol makes preparations to swear-in the Republican president-elect Donald Trump, an increasing number of opponents to the real estate mogul have begun planning demonstrations to juxtapose the inauguration. Construction of the inaugural platform began Sept. 21 on the West Front Lawn of the U.S. Capitol with the ceremonial driving of the first nail hosted by the Joint Congressional Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies [JCCIC] and the Architect of the Capitol. JCCIC has been responsible for planning the swearing-in and inaugural luncheon of the president at the U.S. Capitol since 1901. “The Presidential Inauguration

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may seem to be a routine event, but it remains a uniquely American symbol of our constitutional system,” said JCCIC Chairman and Missouri Senator Roy Blunt in a released statement. “While inaugural traditions may have varied over the years, their fundamental premise remains unchanged and unwavering. They have represented both national renewal and continuity of leadership for two centuries and will continue to do so into the future,” Blunt said. With less than 100 days for President Obama to tie up loose ends before the presidency transitions to the Trump administration. During that time Trump will prepare for his presidency. His administration will need to fill about 4,000 positions, chose nominees for his cabinet and secure confirmation from the Senate for those choices before the inauguration.

A number of progressive groups say they’re also making preparations for the inauguration including plans to hold anti-Trump demonstrations. The inaugural platform is constructed entirely from the ground for each inaugural ceremony. The 58th Presidential Inaugural Platform’s expanse will be more than 10,000 square feet and will hold nearly 1,6000 guests including the president and vice president elects and their families, members of the Senate and House of Representatives, cabinet members and nominees, Supreme Court justices and former presidents. In the day following the elections, college campuses and downtown streets across the nation have seen massive anti-Trump demonstrations with the same expected for Trump’s inaugural ceremony.

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EdFest, D.C.'s only citywide public school fair, will be held Saturday, Dec. 10 from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. at the D.C. Armory in Southeast. During the event, representatives from more than 200 of the District's public schools will showcase their programs and give attendees the opportunity to ask questions about schools and related services and programs, prior to the Dec. 12 launch of the "My School DC" lottery application process. The event will also offer free services such as flu shots and immunizations. Admission and parking are free, and interpretation in American sign language, Spanish, Amharic, Mandarin, Vietnamese and French will be available throughout the day.

DC STATE DIPLOMA CEREMONY

The Office of the State Superintendent of Education has recognized the accomplishments of District residents who passed exams for the 2014 Series General Educational Development (GED) or completed the requirements of the National External Diploma Program. A commencement ceremony, where more than 50 participating adults were awarded a DC State Diploma, was held Dec. 3 at Howard University. District of Columbia Deputy Mayor for Education Jennifer Niles, State Superintendent of Education Hanseul Kang and District education leaders celebrated the achievements of the new graduates, encouraging them to take the next step in their career pathway, by either enrolling in a two- or four-year college or university, or entering an apprenticeship or industry-certification program. "Offering the DC State Diploma removes barriers for residents as we continue to build and foster pathways to the middle class," Niles said. "I congratulate the first group of graduates and look forward to celebrating each year as more and

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With bilingualism linked to enhanced academic and social skills, educators say dual-language programs, such as the one at Houston Elementary School in Northeast, can be used to narrow the achievement gap and equip underserved students for a future in a competitive workforce. Houston's Spanish-English program opened at the preschool level this school year, making it one of a growing number of city public schools emphasizing bilingual instruction to minority children in low-income areas.

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Kenneth Wells, a 12th-grader at Phelps Architecture, Construction and Engineering High School in Northeast, is president of the school's Young Men of Phelps club. The club is a student-run organization made up of more than 50 male scholars who do activities and volunteer work together and support each other. Kenneth, who has been in the club for three years now, served as vice president before becoming president this year. Alonzo Thompkins, an 11th-grader at Eastern High School in Northeast, said he "started making better decisions" after joining the Eastern Men of Excellence Club. Alonzo, who joined the program which pairs students with adult mentors, said that "with a better and positive role model," he can stay on his path, continue doing his work and be focused. "It helps me to help others and make sure my friends are doing the right thing, not just me," he said.

5 The upcoming EdFest at the D.C. Armory will help students and parents learn more about programs offered by DCPS. / Courtesy of dc.gov

The DC Association of Chartered Public Schools believes that each member of the council should know each Local Educational Leader the same way they know the traditional public school chancellor.

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5 Alonzo Thompkins said joining Eastern Senior High School's Men of Excellence Club last year helped him to focus and stay on his path. / Courtesy of DCPS

PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL DAY

The city's public charter schools were well-represented at a recent D.C. Council meeting. In addition to the more than 200 participating leaders, teachers, students and parents who also visited council members' offices, council chair Phil Mendelson gave special recognition to the 12 visiting schools and their students, who ranged in age from toddlers to high schoolers. The event was supported by Friends of Choice in Urban Schools, the D.C. Public Charter School Board and Parents Amplifying Voices in Education.

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Take Care of ‘You’ While Spreading Holiday Cheer

The countdown until Christmas Day and other holiday celebrations, including Hanukkah and Kwanzaa, have already begun. It even looks like we may be in store for a bit of wintery snow here in the Greater Washington Area. Shoppers have swarmed their favorite stores or taken advantage of Internet bargains with reckless abandon. Meanwhile, homes, businesses and neighborhood porches have already been decked out with reds, greens, purples and whites. But before you get too caught up in playing Saint Nick, don’t forget to pay attention to your own health. Be careful not to over indulge in those cakes, pies and meats; beware of consuming too much egg nog, rum punch and other seasonal beverages. And with the onset of the anBY D. KEVIN MCNEIR nual influenza season, you may want to Editor consider getting a flu shot. Washington Informer The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention [CDC] encourage Americans to get their shots as soon as possible, rather than skipping vaccinations as many did during last year’s flu season when only 46 percent of the population received the shots. As CDC Director Dr. Tom Frieden warned in a recent press conference, “the flu is serious, unpredictable and rarely gets enough respect.” “If we could increase vaccination coverage in the U.S. by just 5 percent, it would prevent about 800,000 illnesses and nearly 10,000 hospitalizations,” he said. But some Americans, especially Blacks, remain leery of such annual practices because of documented incidents from the past where Blacks, to their detriment, were unwillingly subjected to medical trials and experiments with the consent of either government or medical officials. That said, there are still several reasons why a vaccination may prove beneficial. Flu vaccination can reduce flu illnesses, doctors’ visits and missed work or school due to flu, as well as prevent flu-related hospitalizations. Older people, very young children, pregnant women and those with certain health conditions are more vulnerable to serious flu complications – another reason for more people to get vaccinated. The flu activity peak tends to occur between December and A 5 percent March but can last as late as May. And, yes, many deaths occur beincrease cause of flu-related illnesses. So while you’re hosting parties, in vaccinations practicing your “Ho-ho-ho” and would prevent shopping like there’s no tomorrow, remember to focus on your about 800,000 own health and the health of your illnesses. family. After all, you don’t want to miss that big holiday celebration Dr. Tom Friedman, Director at the office, at your church or at Center for Disease Control and Prevention other venues in the community. Happy holidays and happy health-days. HS

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Beware of the ‘Holiday Blues’

High expectations, loneliness and stress can lead to the “Holiday Blues” during the season from Thanksgiving to New Year’s. In most cases symptoms are temporary, but they can be serious if they last for more than two weeks, leading to clinical anxiety and/or depression. A 2014 survey conducted by the National Alliance on Mental Illness, in Arlington, Virginia, reported that approximately 24 percent of individuals with a diagnosed mental illness find that the holidays make their condition “a lot” worse and 40 percent said their condition became “somewhat” worse. The survey still holds true today. “For many people, the holiday season is not always the most wonderful time of the year,” NAMI Medical Director Ken Duckworth said. “What the survey shows is a tremendous need for people to reach out and watch out for each other in keeping with the spirit of the season,” he said. Despite the fun and enjoyment, the holidays can bring for many, for others, it can be a time of stress, anxiety and depression, according to Walter Reed National Military Medical Center [WRNMMC] chaplains and other behavioral health experts who say the holidays can present a number of challenges, including family demands, spending, shopping, parties, cooking, entertaining, cleaning and more. “First, society places a lot of pressure around the holidays,” said Army Chaplain (Capt.) Heather Borshof, a student in the Clinical Pastoral Education program at WRNMMC. “It is embedded in us culturally that there is the expectation that everything needs to be perfect during the holidays. For most that is not the situation. “Holidays can be expensive and not everyone has the means to buy what our culture says we cannot live without. Holidays can be a lot of work and pressure as other life responsibilities do not stop. Finally, the expectations are that the holidays are a time to be with family and friends. Those who are without often feel sad and depressed because it reminds them that they are alone,” she said. Borshof recommends keeping things in perspective to decrease

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Despite the fun and enjoyment, the holidays can bring for many, for others, it can be a time of stress, anxiety and depression.

stress and depression during the holidays. “Nothing is perfect and that is alright. Things will go wrong and the key is to remember that something is not ruined just because it is not perfect,” she said. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has similar advice. “The holidays don’t need to take a toll on your health. Keep a check on over-commitment and over-spending. Balance work, home and play. Get support from family and friends. Keep a relaxed and positive outlook,” Borshof said. Another consideration often forgotten is many of the holidays are religious in nature, she said. “Focusing on a higher power or higher cause may help to restore perspective. Whether it is going to a service, or engaging in community service, it can move the focus in a more positive direction,” Borshof said. Regarding the little ones, she said, “Children learn from what they witness firsthand. If kids see their parents stressed out and depressed, they are going to feel that way as well. However, if parents and adults keep things in perspective, children will learn from that as well.” Borshof cautions overindulging and drinking too much as a means for handling stress and depression. “Alcohol is a depressant and often becomes the cause of fights and other stresses. Stay sober and in control,” she said. HS

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HIV/AIDS: Play It Safe and Know Your Status

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World AIDS Day was December 1. All around the world, people showed their support and came together in the fight against HIV/ AIDS. Learning about these conditions and how to treat and prevent them are especially important for individuals in the District of Columbia. This is because Washington, D.C., has some of the highest rates of sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) in the United States. It also has the highest lifetime risk in the United States of getting HIV. This is scary information. The good news is HIV rates are dropping. Together, with knowledge and prevention, we can help get this number even lower.

THE BASICS

HIV stands for human immunodeficiency virus. It is a serious condition that attacks the body’s immune system. The immune system is what helps the body fight infections and disease. The immune system is made up of cells, tissues, and organs that all work together to keep the body healthy. Important cells in the immune system are called T cells. HIV attacks the T cells, which makes it hard for the body to fight against diseases and infections. AIDS stands for acquired immunodeficiency syndrome. It is the final stage of HIV. When a person has AIDS, his or her immune system is severely damaged. This makes it easier to get sick and for the sicknesses to become much more severe. Life expectancy for people with AIDS is 3 years or less. If a person with AIDS gets sick, life expectancy drops to 1 year if he or she doesn’t seek immediate treatment. Not everyone with HIV has AIDS. In fact, many people who get treatment for HIV can live long, fulfilling lives. That is why is it so important to get tested and keep up with treatment if you are HIV positive.

RISKS

HIV is not an airborne virus like the flu. You can’t get HIV from just being around an HIV-positive person. You can only get HIV from having contact with certain bodily fluids that come from someone with the virus. The most common ways people get HIV are from having sexual contact with an HIV-positive partner or sharing needles. You may be able to get HIV if you are exposed to these fluids from

someone with HIV: • Blood • Semen and pre-seminal fluids • Rectal and vaginal fluids • Breast milk

Statistics show you may be at a higher risk for HIV if you are: • A gay or bisexual man (of all races) • African American • Hispanic or Latino

STAYING SAFE

Aside from not sharing needles, the only sure way to protect yourself from HIV is through sexual abstinence. This means not engaging in sexual activities of any sort. But if you choose to be sexually active, the next best thing is to practice safe sex. You can do this by using condoms with every sexual partner. It is important to know that different sexual activities carry different levels of risk. For example, oral sex, touching, and kissing have little to no risk of contracting or spreading HIV. But other STDs can be spread through these acts. For instance, gonorrhea and chlamydia can be transmitted through oral sex. Herpes can spread just by kissing. High-risk sexual acts consist of anal sex and vaginal sex. Anal sex causes the highest amount of risk for HIV, with vaginal sex closely following. Using condoms correctly can greatly reduce the risk of HIV for those engaging in sexual activity. There are also medicines that can help prevent HIV. People who are at a high risk for the virus, such as sexually active gay men with multiple partners, should talk to their doctors about pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP). PrEP is a daily pill people can take to help lower their risk of getting HIV. People taking PrEP should still use condoms to increase protection. For emergencies, there is post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP). PEP is an emergency medicine taken for 28 days to help people recently exposed to HIV. If PEP treatment is started within 72 hours of exposure to HIV, it can help reduce the risk of infection. PEP is not 100 percent effective, but every hour counts. The sooner you can begin PEP after exposure, the greater your chances of staying HIV negative. If you think you may have been exposed to HIV — for instance, if the condom breaks — talk to your doctor right away.

SYMPTOMS

Unlike some conditions, HIV/ AIDS cannot be diagnosed by

symptoms alone. The only way to determine if you are HIV positive is to get tested. After contracting HIV, some people may experience flu-like symptoms. Others may not have symptoms at this early stage. The flu-like symptoms of HIV can include: • Fever • An itchy rash • Chills and night sweats • Muscle aches • Feeling extra tired • Sore throat • Swollen lymph nodes (glands) • Mouth ulcers (sores) It can take up to 10 years for some people with HIV to develop symptoms. Even if someone doesn’t show symptoms, the virus is still highly contagious. This is why it is so important to get tested regularly and always practice safe sex. For those who have AIDS, symptoms can become much more severe. Remember, AIDS occurs when HIV has progressed to its final stage. At this point, the body’s immune system will be extremely weak. This makes it very hard to fight infections and cancers. Be sure to talk to your doctor if you have any of these symptoms, because it could be a sign of AIDS or another serious condition: • Rapid weight loss • Having a frequent fever • Heavy sweats at night • Feeling extremely tired often • Prolonged swelling of lymph nodes (in neck, armpit, or groin area) • Diarrhea that lasts a week or more • Sores of the mouth, genitals, or anus • Red, pink, purple, or brown blotches on or under the skin

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Blotches inside the mouth, nose, or eyelids Pneumonia (lung infection) Memory loss or other behavioral health changes

TREATMENT

There is no cure for HIV/AIDS, but there are many different medicines designed to help people with these conditions stay healthy and live longer. The combination of medicines that help fight HIV is called antiretroviral therapy (ART). ART is recommended for everyone with HIV. Using ART may reduce the amount of HIV in your body. This can help you fight infections so you can live longer. If taken as directed, ART can help delay or even prevent the onset of AIDS.

KNOW YOUR STATUS

Sharing your HIV/AIDS status with friends and family is a personal choice. It can be scary. But remember, you don’t have to tell them if you feel uncomfortable or unsafe. But it is important to get support. If you want to talk, choose someone you trust. A therapist or HIV support group may help. Although you don’t have to tell your family and friends, you should always share your HIV/AIDS and STD statuses with your sexual partners. This is vital to help stop HIV

and other STDs from spreading to other people. Open communication is key. Even if both of you believe you are STD free, it is always smart to use a condom during sex. If you do not know your HIV status, get tested right away. Testing is easy, and most tests are free. To find testing sites in your area, visit gettested.cdc.gov.

MOVING FORWARD

Although World AIDS Day has passed, you can still show your support and fight against HIV/AIDS right here in the District. Talk to your loved ones about safe sex, getting tested, and staying healthy. For information on how to get free condoms, visit www.rubberrevolutiondc.com. If you have questions about HIV/AIDS, talk to your doctor or visit www.AIDS.gov. If you are an AmeriHealth Caritas District of Columbia member and need help making an appointment or getting a ride, we can help. Call us at Member Services at 1-866-842-2810 (TTY/TDD 1-800-570-1190). Sources: AIDS.gov; Centers for Disease Control and Prevention; National Center for HIV/AIDS, Viral Hepatitis, STD, and TB Prevention All images are used under license for illustrative purposes only. Any individual depicted is a model. HS

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...because I quit smoking. I’m Derrick, and I still remember the day I woke up and said, “I quit!” I smoked cigarettes for 14 years and quit on May 5, 2007. I quit because I need my lungs to survive. AmeriHealth Caritas District of Columbia supports healthy lifestyles and men like Derrick who quit smoking to be healthy. Here are some ways you can stop smoking: • Know your triggers and stay away from them • Chew sugar-free gum or a crunchy, healthy snack • Get support from family, friends, or a support group To see the I am healthy series and get tips on ways to stay healthy, visit www.amerihealthcaritasdc.com/iamhealthy or scan the QR code below with your mobile application. SM

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District’s Uninsured Rate Drops by Half A new survey by the Center for the Study of Services conducted for the DC Health Benefit Exchange Authority (DCHBX) concludes that the District of Columbia made huge gains during the most recent open enrollment period to provide access to health insurance coverage to people who were previously uninsured. Results from this survey show that more than 25,500 people, who were not previously covered in 2015, gained access to health insurance coverage in 2016 through DC Health Link, the District’s online health insurance marketplace.

“Reducing the number of District residents who are uninsured by half in just three years is a tremendous achievement through strong efforts by DCHBX, DHCF, DHS, DISB, DOH and other sister agencies, as well as our community partners,” said Mila Kofman, Executive Director of the DC Health Benefit Exchange Authority. Earlier this year, DCHBX surveyed those who used DC Health Link during the open enrollment period from November 1, 2015 to January 31, 2016. Leighton Ku, PhD, MPH, Chair of the Research Committee of

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the Executive Board of DCHBX and professor of health policy at the Milken Institute School of Public Health, George Washington University, coordinated analysis of the survey. “Clearly, the Affordable Care Act is working in the District of Columbia,” said Dr. Leighton Ku. “We are working together to be a national model for increasing insurance coverage and improving access to health care for District residents and small businesses.”

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getting coverage through DC Health Link. • 53% of the people who were determined eligible for Medicaid were uninsured before applying. • 40% of the small businesses enrolled in DC Health Link did not offer health insurance to their employees prior to enrollment through DC Health Link. This new survey by DCHBX confirms the results of three recent national studies showing that DC Health Link is having a major impact on reducing the rate of the uninsured in the District of Columbia. These national studies were performed by the U.S. Census Bureau, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Kaiser Family Foundation. The studies conclude that the number of uninsured people in the District has been cut in half since 2013, the year DC Health Link opened for business. These studies also show that the rate of the uninsured in the District is between 3.7% - 4%, which places DC’s uninsured rate as the first, second, or third lowest in the country, depending on the study. Follow us on Twitter at @ DCHealthLink HS

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Colorectal Cancer: A Disease Claiming Thousands of AfricanAmerican Lives, Despite Advances in Treatment and Prevention

By Dr. Patricia Maryland Few diseases cause as much pain and suffering as cancer. While survivors, activists, policymakers and healthcare professionals have been successful in raising awareness for some types of cancer, others are not as high profile. Among them: colorectal cancer, the second leading cause of cancer-related deaths among men and women combined in the U.S. Even less widely known is the fact that African-Americans have the highest incidence and mortality rates for colorectal cancer. The disparities are impossible to ignore. African-Americans are about 25 percent more likely than whites to be diagnosed with this

form of cancer, and about 50 percent more likely to die from it. This is particularly troubling when considering that in many cases, colorectal cancer can be prevented and is highly treatable if it’s detected early, according to the American Cancer Society. While we’re still working to understand why African-Americans are more susceptible to this type of cancer, one of the causes of the disparity in mortality is that minorities lag behind in screening for colorectal cancer. Researchers at the University of Texas have shown that African-Americans are less likely than white patients to receive a colonoscopy — the most common form of colorectal cancer screening — even when controlling for health insurance coverage and access to quality healthcare providers. Both patients and providers bear some responsibility for the lower rates of colorectal cancer screening among African-Americans. On the patient side, African-Americans may not know that they are at a heightened risk of experiencing colorectal cancer earlier than other groups. In the African-American community, the share of colorectal

cancer cases that occur before the generally recommended screening age of 50 is almost twice as high as among whites. That’s why experts advise African-Americans to begin screening at age 45, five years earlier than other demographics. But encouraging early and proactive screening is complicated. The invasiveness of the procedure, coupled with fears of pain, often causes African-American patients to rule it out as a preventive measure. What’s more, a lack of access to a physician they trust leads many members of the African-American community to delay this important procedure until it’s too late. In addition, healthcare providers sometimes contribute to the low colorectal cancer screening rates among African-Americans. A recommendation from a physician has been shown to increase the likelihood that a patient will get a colonoscopy, but according to the American College of Gastroenterology, African-Americans are roughly one-third less likely than whites to get such a recommendation. These racial and ethnic disparities illustrate the need for a patient-centered, culturally competent ap-

proach to healthcare. As with many diseases, a broad range of factors determine a person’s risk of developing colorectal cancer. Genetics, family history, personal medical history, diet, weight and physical activity all can have an impact. That’s why healthcare providers must treat each patient in a way that takes into account all of the influences on their health. This includes their race and ethnicity, which in the case of colorectal cancer is a critical factor in determining whether a physician should recommend a colonoscopy, when a patient’s screening should start and concerns a doctor should address about the procedure. Training healthcare professionals to understand the unique colorectal cancer risks of African-Americans, as well as the unease with which many view colonoscopies, is an important step toward increasing screening rates and catching more cases in their early stages. There’s also a need for a broader conversa-

tion about increased risk and the need for prompt, diligent colorectal cancer screening in the African-American community. This disease is expected to claim the lives of over 7,000 African-Americans this year alone. It’s time to make sure the impact of colorectal cancer is just as widely known as that of other forms of cancer. And it’s time to replace misperceptions and fear by embracing a culture of health that puts awareness and prevention first. Fortunately, incidence and mortality rates for colorectal cancer have been on the decline among both African-Americans and other racial groups across the board, but substantial gaps in health outcomes remain. Healthcare providers and the African-American community must work together to ensure that all patients have and take advantage of the opportunity to access a colonoscopy or other screening procedure that could save their life. HS

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Giving Thanks for the Gift of Life By Asa Keimig

Kidney recipient, Asa Keimig, reflects on his life-saving transplant.

I was born November 26, 1990 with Alport Syndrome, a hereditary kidney disease that I received from my mom. I am one of six kids, four of which have kidney disease. Living as a kidney transplant recipient is something that you have to take one day at a time. My siblings and I have been hit with everything you can imagine: kidney disease, Down syndrome, heart problems, cancer, detached retinas. When it comes to the body, we’re pretty much experts. I drew the short straw and in the fall of 2004 my kidneys started to fail. I experienced everything from faulty blood tests to significant weight loss. By early 2005, life seemed like a burden. I didn’t know if I was going to wake up the next day and I didn’t necessarily look forward to waking up. It was when I was on my death bed with roughly two weeks to live that I realized, ‘Wow, this is really happening.’ It was an eye opening experience and at

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that point, there was nothing I could do. It was one of the few times in my life where I felt completely helpless. A few weeks later, I had received a call that a match had been found for me—a member of my church was a PERFECT MATCH. I received a kidney transplant on March 21st, 2005. The feeling of someone going out of their way to save your life is pretty hard to describe. It’s very humbling, but at the same time from my donor’s viewpoint, it’s something that you would hope someone would step forward and do for you if you needed something of that significance. Maryland is a hot-bed for lacrosse, breeding lacrosse players. It’s the lifestyle that I was born into and growing up it’s all I knew and all I ever did. If I hadn’t had a transplant, then I would’ve gone and played lacrosse at the NCAA D1 level. If that had happened, then I wouldn’t be the person that I am today. My kidney transplant changed my perspective of life and it forced me to grow up really fast. At the time of my transplant, all of my other siblings were playing lacrosse

at very competitive levels. Lacrosse was my outlet. Happy, sad, angry… whatever emotion I was feeling, I used lacrosse to unwind and to vent. After I had my transplant, I couldn’t do that. It hurt to watch my siblings play and know that I could never do that again. Then one day, my doctor brought up how there was a chance for me to play lacrosse again. At that point, I was roughly 230 pounds and just a huge, out-ofshape teenager. The opportunity to play lacrosse again was a second chance for me. Lacrosse was all I ever knew, so having the opportunity to play again was like receiving a breath of fresh air. I ended up attending Liberty University in the fall of 2009 and by the spring of 2010, I had successfully worked with the university in establishing a lacrosse program. I was fortunate enough to be a part of the program and play during my four years at Liberty. During my senior year, our team not only won a conference championship, but we made it to the final four of the national tournament—we ended up losing in OT. I graduated from Liberty with a degree in Communication Studies. Having a kidney transplant taught me responsibility, respect, maturity, humility and many other traits. It taught me not to take anything for granted and to appreciate the little things in life, because most often the little things are the most important. HS

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MedStar Washington Hospital Center Targets Breast Health – One Ward at a Time Breast cancer screening is a powerful weapon in the fight against breast cancer. One such method, a mammogram, is an X-ray picture of the breast. Doctors use a mammogram to look for early signs of breast cancer, and regular mammograms are the best tests doctors have to find breast cancer early, sometimes up to three years before it can be felt. In spite of these benefits, and in spite of having health insurance, too many women in Washington, D.C. are forgoing their annual mammograms out of fear. For the last two years, breast health navigators at MedStar Washington Hospital Center have been working passionately to reverse the trend. After first focusing on women in the District’s Ward 5 neighborhood, the hospital’s Get2Breast CARE program is expanding across the city into Wards 7 and 8, thanks to a generous $100,000 grant from the AVON Breast Cancer Crusade. “Early detection and early treatment of breast cancer increases the chance of survival,” said Elmer Huerta, MD, MPH, director of the Cancer Preventorium at MedStar Washington Hospital Center. “It is shocking to see that 97 percent of women with advanced breast cancer treated at the Hospital Center have health insurance. This validates the need to offer breast health education in the community.”

RESEARCH LED TO A SUCCESSFUL PARTNERSHIP

During Phase I of the program, as part of the Get2Breast CARE (Cancer Awareness & Resource Education in Ward 5) program, which was funded by the Avon Foundation for Women, breast health navigators surveyed 1,091 women over the course of a year. They were seeking information about what women know about both breast cancer and breast cancer services, and they wanted to better understand why women were postponing their mammograms, even though they had insurance that would cover the cost. Of the 1,336 personal opin-

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THE AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY RECOMMENDATIONS FOR BREAST CANCER SCREENING Women aged 40 to 49 with average risk Women aged 40 to 44 years should have the choice to start annual breast cancer screening with mammograms if they wish to do so. The risks of screening as well as the potential benefits should be considered. Women aged 45 to 49 years should get mammograms every year. Women aged 50 to 74 with average risk Women aged 50 to 54 years should get mammograms every year. Women aged 55 years and older should switch to mammograms every 2 years, or have the choice to continue yearly screening. ions that were analyzed from the 31-question survey, 23 percent noted fear and 24 percent noted personal factors as reasons for delaying or skipping routine mammograms, the first line of defense to look for early signs of breast cancer. Many respondents said they were held back by fear of cancer, its treatment, and possible abandonment; as well as by personal reasons such as a busy lifestyle and lack of preventative health education. During Phase II of the study, also funded by the Avon Foundation, women said that having more access to mammography facilities and more educational programs were important ways to increase the number of women getting checked. Those successful outreach efforts have led the Avon Breast Cancer Crusade to award another grant to MedStar Washington Hospital Center to provide more education, screening and patient navigation services to women not only in Ward 5, but also in Wards 7 and 8. The team will host educational events, mammography services and follow-up care, if needed. “Empowering women with life-changing knowledge about prevention, and teaching them how to use their health insurance coverage will make a difference,” added Dr. Huerta. HS

Women aged 75 or older with average risk Screening should continue as long as a woman is in good health and is expected to live 10 more years or longer. Women with dense breasts There is not enough evidence to make a recommendation for or against yearly MRI screening. Women at higher than average risk

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Women who are at high risk for breast cancer based on certain factors (such as having a parent, sibling, or child with a BRCA 1 or BRCA2 gene mutation) should get an MRI and a mammogram every year Additional issues relevant for all women Women should be familiar with the known benefits, limitations, and potential harms associated with breast cancer screening. They should also be familiar with how their breasts normally look and feel and report any changes to a health care provider right away.

If you have any questions about your breast health, or would like to see a specialist, please call MedStar Washington Hospital Center at 855-204-4151. Also, for the latest medical news and updates related to health topics that matter to you most, visit www.MedStarWashington.org/CenterView and subscribe to the Hospital Center blog.

A Smile to Remember Content provided Courtesy of Community of Hope www.communityofhopedc.org “A great smile says it all,” according to Terry Boone, a dental patient at Community of Hope’s Conway Health and Resource Center at Atlantic and South Capital Streets, SW. The D.C. native describes himself as a man of many hats – a banquet cook, an ad-jingle-making musician, and a martial arts enthusiast. His passions have taken him all over the East Coast, meeting many people along the way. “But what people really remember me for is my smile,” he says. He credits the friendly dentists at Community of Hope for his smile. Mr. Boone has been a dental patient since Community of Hope opened the doors of the Conway Health and Resource Center in 2014. He is happy that accessible, quality and affordable dental care is in his Bellevue neighborhood. “I walk in and feel immediately at home – the staff is nice and caring. I knew I was in the right place

to put me in line with my health!” Mr. Boone has come to Community of Hope for all his oral health needs like annual cleanings, fillings and root canal and wisdom teeth referrals. He looks forward to his visits with our dental team. Dr. Halima Karim, Community of Hope’s Dental Director, says her team loves to improve smiles. “The best part of our job is helping patients feel more comfortable about their smile,” she said. Dr. Karim said she likes to talk with patients and understand what the patient’s goals are and share treatment options. But, she adds, there’s something more important than a beautiful smile – good oral health. “I try to remind patients that the mouth is what you use every day, anything you put in the mouth affects your body,” she said. “Our mouths and bodies are connected. People with gum disease may have risk factors for heart disease or diabetes.” Dr. Karim says that she stresses that routine dental check-ups can prevent a lot of oral health problems.

Relaxed and excited about dental care, Terry Boone talks with a Community of Hope dental team member at the Conway Health and Resource Center in Bellevue.

Many people don’t get routine check-ups because they fear of dental visits. Dr. Karim makes patients feel comfortable while in the dentist chair by talking them through what she is doing. It helps both kids and adults. Boone says he feels at ease with the Community of Hope dental staff. “It’s like catching up with long-

time friends – I share my life events with staff, inviting them to my upcoming food shows or band gigs. It’s special to have a place where I can do that,” he said. Paying attention to his oral health has made Mr. Boone more conscious about his overall health too. He’s now watching the ingredients he puts in his food, especially working in the food industry.

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Cheers to Healthy Holidays

Submitted by United Medical Center ‘Tis the season for family, festivity, and food—lots of food. With a little preparation and these easy tips from United Medical Center, you’ll be ready to face this holiday season head-on and come out healthier and more rejuvenated. So how do you stick to your goals when there’s food everywhere and everyone around you seems to be indulging? Meet the holiday food bonanza armed with a plan. Before going out, have a healthy meal or snack to curb your appetite. If you have diabetes, be sure to eat close to your usual times to keep your blood sugar steady. Whatever you do, don’t skip meals to save up for the impending feast. It will be harder to keep your blood sugar in control, and you’ll be really hungry and more likely to overeat. But what about those irresistible spreads at the holiday office party or at grandma’s house? Don’t let that buffet disrupt your blood sugar and blood pressure control or destroy your health and fitness goals. Outsmart it. When you’re faced with a buffet of deliciousness, have a small plate of the foods you like best and then move away from the buffet table. Move away. Then eat slowly. It takes your brain at least 20 minutes to realize you’re full. Also, try to avoid or limit alcohol, as it can lower blood sugar and interact with diabetes medicines. Be sure to watch the eggnog, too— whether it’s spiked or not—as it’s loaded with fat. Moderation for all food and drink is key. Tired of hearing about only

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things to enjoy or have in moderation this holiday season? Don’t fret. There’s a lot of things you can and should do in abundance, such as staying physically active and getting rest. Get moving with friends and family, such as taking a walk after a meal, to help burn off excess calories and reduce stress. Getting enough sleep will also help keep your mind and body healthier and better able to fight off sickness. Family gatherings, airports, shopping malls and schools are all places germs like to mingle. Protect yourself by getting a flu shot (if you haven’t already) and wash your hands a lot, with soap and warm water. If traveling by air, train or bus, wipe down the armrests, tray tables, seatbelt buckles—anything you might touch— before settling into your seat so that you don’t pick up germs that others may have left behind. Following these tips will keep you and your family healthy and happy throughout the holidays. Then in the new year, kick off to a healthier you with UMC’s “Healthy Start 2017” health series. From losing weight to quitting smoking to reducing stress, UMC will offer workshops, events and tools to help on your journey. We will also focus on other aspects of health that are most pressing to our patients and community. Visit our website (united-medicalcenter.org) or our Facebook page (facebook.com/ UnitedMedicalCenterDC) to get a health start to 2017. UMC wishes you and your loved ones a happy—and healthy—holiday season! HS

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Healthy Holiday Tips from an Ex-Navy Seal By Stacy M. Brown WI Senior Writer Each year, millions start off the holidays with a large meal on Thanksgiving, followed by several more days of leftover pies, cakes and candies. Many gain a significant amount of weight – some as much as five to seven pounds during the holiday season, though according to a University of Texas SW Medical Center, most people only gain one or two pounds during the season. But Stew Smith, a former Navy Seal and fitness author certified as a Strength and Conditioning Specialist with the National Strength and Conditioning Association, says no matter who you are, the weight-gain cycle can easily continue throughout the winter months. By spring time, Smith said individuals may have five to 10 pounds to lose. “Hold that pace for a decade and you will have gained 50 to 60 pounds. This is the way weight gain occurs – slowly, over the years,” he said in a post on Military.com. The good news: While it can take a few to several years to gain 50 to 60 pounds, it can only take six to 12 months to lose it. “When I feel the urge to write the annual ‘Holiday Weight Gain Article,’ next year, perhaps I can feature the success stories of last year instead of trying to scare people into exercising and eating from healthy food plans,” the former Navy Seal said. “Without a lifestyle change, including daily exercise and proper food habits, the annual one to two pounds of weight gain can lead to obesity, which gives you a higher chance of contracting other related health problems such as hypertension, stroke and diabetes,” he said. So how can people avoid adding holiday weight? Healthy food choices and more exercise, Smith said. Tips include walking more and, when safety is not an issue, individuals should try to walk further than normal when going about their regular routine. “Burning a few more calories by walking is one of the easiest ways to take off that extra weight. Just 20 minutes of brisk walking can burn over 100 to 150 calories. That equals a cookie or soda in calories,” he said. Smith also has a 45-day work-

out plan: http://site.stewsmithptclub.com/45dayplan.pdf. Additionally, it’s important to continue to drink water which will help holiday revelers from eating too much, particularly if they drink a large glass 20 to 30 minutes prior to having dinner, he says. “Some people confuse hunger with dehydration. If you just drink a glass of water, that will often take care of the food yearning. This is not skipping a meal – it’s just a way to work through temptation,” Smith said. Additionally, it’s important to eat slowly and enjoy the flavors. Smith recommends chewing food for at least 30 to 40 times per mouthful which will allow the “hungry-full” response from the brain to signal satisfaction. “It takes the brain about 20 minutes to let you know you are full,” he said. “Stay away from buffet tables at parties and use smaller plates when selecting food.” Other tips: Smith includes

brushing teeth immediately after eating and doing cardio workouts like walking, jogging, biking, swimming and rowing. “The best thing about this part of your workout is that you can do your cardio exercise around your neighborhood, on a treadmill at home, or at the gym if you choose,” Smith said. “So, on days when time is critical, get your cardio done or make those days one of your rest days – once or twice per week.” In addition to other workouts found on Smith’s website, he said individuals who follow some of his suggestions four or five days a week will burn enough calories to lose weight and inches if they’re not getting too carried away with eating habits. “Good luck with the Holidays. Try to work off many of the stressors of the Holidays by giving yourself a present of 30 minutes to exercise or walk. You will feel better after any type of exercise compared to not having done any activity,” he said. HS

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Tips to Keep Your Family Healthy and Happy This Winter (StatePoint) With colder weather comes an increase in weather-related illness and health issues. From activity levels to mood, diet and more, seasonal weather affects all areas of your life. But, don’t let the winter blues get you down -- follow these tips to help keep your family healthy and happy during the cold-weather months.

“WINTERIZE” YOUR DIET

Some fresh fruits and veggies can be hard to find in winter. The Cleveland Clinic suggests turning to root vegetables like beets, carrots and turnips since they can withstand cold temperatures, making them easier to find. Also on their list of suggested foods are oatmeal, soup (without a lot of salt), sushi, broccoli and cauliflower -- all of which provide essential nutrients to support immunity and boost vitamin levels. Also, be sure to work vitamin D into your system. It aids bone health and muscle strength, but during shorter, cloudy days of winter, you might not get the necessary amount you need. Harvard School of Public Health recommends daily 15-minute walks outside to get some sun, and eating vitamin D-rich foods such as dairy products, breakfast cereals and fish like salmon and tuna. You may also consider a supplement.

KEEP MOVING

Studies show that daily exercise and activity offer immune-boosting benefits. People who exercise 30 to 45 minutes a day experience a 40 to 50 percent reduction in the number of days they get sick, according to studies at Appalachian State University’s Human Performance Lab. Encourage the family to get active with step or fitness trackers. Daily or weekly step goals and challenges with siblings or spouses are fun ways to keep everyone moving. FitBit, Garmin and Jawbone all make trackers with corresponding mobile apps to help monitor goals. And, when cabin fever sets in, grab the kids and head outside. Cold weather activities nearby or on a trip away, such as sledding, skiing and snowboarding, can offer additional exercise outside the normal indoor routine.

ALWAYS BE PREPARED

When the weather gets cold, the risk of certain illnesses like cold and flu rise. What’s in your feel-better-fast kit when your family gets sick? Items that doctors recommend to have when a cold or the flu hits include: pain and fever relief (ibuprofen, acetaminophen), tissues, fluids (especially cool water), soup and tea, throat lozenges and a digital temperature monitor. Instead of waking young children to get accurate temperature readings with a digital thermometer, consider picking up TempTraq the next time you’re at Target, CVS or Walgreens. It’s a wearable, Bluetooth monitor that safely and continuously senses, records and transmits body temperature for 24 hours through its free TempTraq app. You can even receive fever alerts so you can eliminate poking or prodding kids in the middle of the night, providing peace of mind for you and much needed rest for them during sick days. For a happy and healthy winter, use these tips to inspire your family to eat right, get active and be prepared for colder weather. HS

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Maryland Health Connection Illness and accidents can be like a holiday guest – sometimes they just show up uninvited. And you need to be prepared. With so much happening this time of year, health insurance might not be on your mind. But it’s important for the health and financial security of individuals and families. Now is the time to get covered. Open enrollment for Maryland Health Connection, the state’s health insurance marketplace, continues until January 31. It is the only place to get financial assistance to reduce the cost of coverage. In fact, nine of 10 people who enrolled through MarylandHealthConnection.gov this year received help to cover some or all of their costs. Since January 2015, the average tax credit for a Maryland household is about $320 a month. As for the headlines you’ve read about premium rate increases, they’re real. But a major point often overlooked is that the assistance available has risen as well. Let’s say you are 40 years old, living in Baltimore and earning $30,000 a year. Last year, the monthly premium for the second-lowest cost “silver” plan was $249 but you would have had to pay only $208 with the savings you’d get. This year that same plan now costs $309, but the sav-

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ings went up too and you’d only free mobile app. 2. Get free in-person help from have to pay $207 after tax credits more than 1,000 trained experts for that same plan. That’s a lot of numbers – we around the state. A new locator know! But you don’t have to fig- tool on the website and app makes ure this out alone. There is free, it easier to search for help near you. 3. Call toll-free 1-855-642in-person help available near you. Take it from Gayle Danley in Sil- 8572 (TTY: 1-855-642-8573). We’re also hosting enrollment ver Spring. She got one-on-one help and ended up saving $500 a events at public libraries throughmonth. Now her family of five is out the state on December 10 and covered. We also worked to make at many faith institutions during the whole process easier. We rede- the weekend of January 21-22. signed the website. And launched a More details are available at Marynew “Enroll MHC” mobile app for landHealthConnection.gov. If you smartphones and tablets. Compar- haven’t checked out Maryland ing plans and even enrolling can be Health Connection, you owe it to yourself and your family to do it done with a few clicks. December 15 is the deadline to soon. HS sign up for coverage to begin January 1, 2017. With so much hapEnrollments after December 15 will pening this time of year, begin in February or March 2017. health insurance might Those eligible for not be on your mind. Medicaid can enroll year-round. But it’s important for There are three ways to shop and the health and financial enroll: security of individuals 1. Apply at MarylandHealthand families. Connection.gov or through our

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Healthy New Year’s Resolutions to Boost Your Immunity (StatePoint) This New Year, one important resolution is to focus on supporting a strong immune system for a happy and healthy 2017. “Building a strong immune system can improve and even extend your life,” says Larry Robinson, PhD, and vice president of Scientific Affairs, Embria Health Sciences, a manufacturer of natural, science-based ingredients that support wellness and vitality. For a healthier year, Robinson and the experts at Embria are encouraging people to toast to these great health and wellness tips.

BE SOCIAL

It’s easy to hole-up during these cold winter days, but it’s not very good for your health or immune system. Research shows that people that have more human interactions are better at combating cold weather challenges. So make sure to chat with your coworkers during the day and make plans with your friends after work. Not only will this boost your immunity, but social activities may also help reduce stress and depression.

SUPPLEMENT

While a well-balanced diet of fruits, vegetables, and whole grains can support good health, getting the proper vitamins and nutrients in sufficient quantities every day can prove challenging. Consider resolving to offer your immune system targeted support with a supplement designed to boost healthy immune function. One of the best immune strengthening ingredients is EpiCor fermentate, which has been clinically shown to support the body’s ability to initiate the proper immune response when needed, support rapid immune response and maintain healthy immune function. You can find EpiCor in many popular and trusted supplement brands.

REST AND RELAXATION

Rest and relaxation can go a long way toward supporting good health. Ongoing sleep deficiency is linked to a number of major health problems and can impair the way your immune system responds, according to

the National Institutes of Health. What’s more, too much stress can compromise immune response. So whether it’s spending time with friends, going to yoga class or taking a bath, make sure your schedule includes time for both

sleep and for stress-reducing activities. Improve your health from the inside out this New Year. By focusing on boosting your immunity as a goal, you will naturally adopt healthy habits. HS

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Five Weight Loss Success Strategies That Actually Work To Kick Off Your Holiday Rovenia “Dr. Ro” Brock, Ph.D. Taken From Lose Your Final 15: Dr. Ro’s Plan To: Eat 15 Servings A Day, Lose 15 Pounds At A Time Available everythingro.com Science has shown us that people enjoy greater success by tackling their weight-loss problems in small increments. These strategies will get you started. Weight-loss success is much more likely if you follow some important behavioral strategies in addition to the choices you make for every meal. Based on my many years of experience working with hospital patients and the clients in my private practice, I’ve identified 5 Success Strategies that go a long way toward helping you stick to a weightloss plan.

SUCCESS STRATEGY #1: EAT WITHIN THE FIRST HOUR OF AWAKENING

When you are at rest, your body wants to conserve energy, so your metabolism slows down. Just as you shut off the lights when you sleep, your body turns down many of the processes involved in metabolism. When you wake up, you want to turn everything up and start burning calories and fat as soon as possible. That’s why I recommend eating breakfast within one hour of waking up. By eating a nutritious, energy-revving breakfast, you are jump-starting your metabolism. When you feed your body healthy food, you prime your “engine” getting it ready to go for the day, so you can do everything that you have to do as well as those things you want to do, while feeling energetic. Despite what you may have heard, skipping breakfast sets you up to feel tired, lethargic, and irritable. Even if you don’t feel like having breakfast, push yourself to have something—an apple, an orange, some yogurt, maybe a glass of vegetable juice. Something is better than nothing.

SUCCESS STRATEGY #2: EAT EARLY AND OFTEN

Many people either skip breakfast or have a small bite in the morning. They go light on lunch. Then their hunger roars like a starved lion in the middle of the afternoon, at which point they start eating sweet/salty junk food. Then at dinner, thinking they didn’t really eat much during the day, they help themselves to giant portions of their evening meal, followed by dessert and bowls of ice cream and chips while sitting and watching TV for a few hours before bed. This is a surefire way to blow your plan. Instead, eating early and often means having a healthy, lean, green breakfast; a morning snack to keep your metabolism humming; a healthy lunch; an afternoon snack; and a dinner that’s smaller than you’re probably used to, with a small snack in the evening. Ideally you should eat the bulk of your calories at breakfast and lunch.

SUCCESS STRATEGY #3: GET 7 TO 8 HOURS OF SLEEP PER NIGHT

We Americans are an exhausted bunch of people. Although sleep researchers recommend 7 to 8 hours per night, studies show that 30 percent of us get fewer than 6 hours of sleep a night. Being chronically tired truly interferes with your health. Lack of sleep is associated with higher rates of hypertension, diabetes, depression, obesity, and cancer. In fact, studies show that getting fewer than 5 hours of sleep per night is associated with a higher body-mass index. The more sleep-deprived you are, the higher your risk of obesity. Insomnia causes hormonal changes and cravings for carbohydrates. And when you deprive yourself of adequate sleep, fatigue lowers your ability to resist trigger foods. Instead of eating, try taking a power nap for a bigger, more effective payoff.

SUCCESS STRATEGY #4: EAT SNACKS THAT ARE NO LARGER THAN YOUR CLOSED FIST

Incorporating snacks into your daily meal plan is a helpful way to prevent hunger. But in order to stay on track, you have to make sure your snacks are a reasonable size. One of the easiest ways to do this is to eat snacks that are no larger than your closed fist. The exception to this is free foods (leafy green vegetables, which contribute few calories) and calorie-free beverages, such as coffee and tea. For example, a closed fist holds about half an ounce (1 tablespoon) of nuts. But remember, I’m talking about a closed fist, not an open palm.

SUCCESS STRATEGY #5: DRINK HALF YOUR BODY WEIGHT IN WATER

Drinking water helps fill your stomach and boosts your body’s metabolism, so fool yourself into drinking more water. It also keeps you hydrated, which is important because often we mistake thirst for hunger, leading us to eat high-calorie snacks when all our bodies really want is a glass of water. To figure out how much water to drink, divide your weight in half. If you’re 160 pounds, aim for about 80 ounces (10 8-ounce glasses) per day. Liquids such as unsweetened coffee, tea, and seltzer can also count in your daily tally. Make the water ice cold, because drinking cold water revs up the metabolism even more. Your body has to work harder to stabilize its temperature and, in so doing, burns more calories for you. Add cut pieces of your favorite fruit to ice trays for a refreshing twist. Join the Final 15 Community! We’re starting a movement-from Weight-loss to Wellness. Pre-order “Lose Your Final 15” at everythingro.com to get 40% OFF discount and get FREE Gifts including Dr. Ro’s Final 15 online Course.

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OPINIONS/EDITORIALS

Will Bowser’s Meeting with Trump Matter for District Residents? D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser requested and was granted a meeting with President-elect Donald Trump earlier this week, traveling to the soon-to-be-president’s New York City posh living quarters. It was her first meeting with Trump since his November victory at the polls, although technically it appears that he won the Electoral College “polls” but not the popular vote. Back to the issue at hand. Bowser said she wanted to have a face-to-face conversation so that they could begin a “constructive dialogue on how his Administration can partner with the District to advance Washington, D.C.’s growth over the next four years.” In a released statement, Bower said the following: “I want to thank the President-elect for hearing about our priorities like education, transportation and statehood and showing a willingness to work together to reach common ground.” Bowser, who was joined by Chief of Staff John Falcicchio and Senior Advisor Beverly Perry, later spoke with members of the press in New York. And she’ll probably talk with local reporters in the coming days as well about what she and Trump discussed in greater detail. Bowser, to her credit, is right to reach out to Trump on behalf of the 670,000 residents of the District. And yes, it’s important to maintain healthy relations between the federal and local government in D.C. Sure issues like statehood, D.C. growth, safety and infrastructure remain at the top of our list of priorities and if Trump can lend a hand, we’ll certainly accept his assistance. But given the fact that a mere 4 percent of District voters supported Trump at the polls, and based on a litany of examples which suggest that Trump tends to reward only those who have been loyal to him, we wonder if the meeting of the minds will really make a difference. At the least, it will provide material on which local media can pounce for the next few days. It may even find its way into the opening monologues of late night television hosts or into the standup routines of a few well-read comedians. But at least the mayor made an effort. At least she initiated the communication. At least she had an agenda and a plan which she presented to our nation’s next president. At the same time, however, we’re encouraging Bowser to put her focus on an issue that has long plagued the District – poverty in Ward 8. Because in her passion to bring more D.C. residents closer to that path of the “middleclass” which served as her election platform’s basis, she, as well as several mayor before her, have not succeeded in significantly helping those locked in generational poverty by providing tools that could help them escape. For them, it doesn’t matter whether the president is Black like Obama or white and nonconventional like Trump. For them, their reality has remained as constant and unchanging as an old sore whose bandage has long been removed but whose scar remains visible. So while the meeting between Trump and Bowser may on the surface yield little, we can still make immediate changes for those in immediate and dire need – the poor who live East of the River. WI

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TO THE EDITOR We Must Hold Trump Accountable

I Already Miss Michelle and Barack

Columnist William Reed's article in the Dec. 1-7 issue of The Informer ["Time for Blacks to Focus on Trump, Not Obama"] initially made me angry. It sounded like he was putting President Obama in a bad light. He began by asking "Exactly what did Barack Obama do for the black race while he was POTUS?" But then he proceeded to answer that question by listing some of the outstanding things that Mr. Obama accomplished during his time in office. These were very significant accomplishments that had profound effects on the black race (as Mr. Reed calls us). Let's give Barack Obama his due. Yes, he will go down in history as the first African-American president in the U.S., but he should also be given credit for the legacy of accomplishments he leaves behind. Yes, we should keep our focus on President-elect Trump so he will not be able to easily dismantle those things that Obama did for us.

Thank you for putting first lady Michelle Obama's picture on the front page of The Informer in this week's issue [ Dec. 1-7]. To see her in front of one of the White House Christmas trees is a bittersweet reminder of the last few weeks of the Obamas' stay in the White House. It makes me happy to see her in such a joyous setting as a Christmas tree, but I also am saddened, knowing that this is the last time she will pose for such a picture. The Obamas have brought such a sense of dignity and hospitality and glamour to the White House; it will be difficult for any presidential family following them to match it. It was not only wonderful to have the first African-American family to occupy the White House, but also they were such a nice family and a nice-looking family. And no matter how ugly certain people and groups behaved toward them, they always kept their composure and took the high ground. I will miss them so much!

Kelly Mumford Washington, D.C.

Marleigh Cook Alexandria, Va.

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By Lauren Victoria Burke

Clinton Gets Two Million More Votes Than Trump, Everyone Pretends Not to Notice On Nov. 23, we learned that Clinton received two million more popular votes than Trump. Yeah, I know, Trump will be the next president. But at some point someone has to ask: Does it make sense that the person who received the most votes isn't the winner? Does it make sense that Clinton has a wider vote margin over Trump than seven people who eventually became president? The talk after the election was that the Democratic Par-

Imagine if Donald Trump got two million more votes than Hillary Clinton, but by some fluke of Electoral College math, Clinton won. What would Trump be saying? The answer is easy: He'd be saying what he said weeks before Election Day: That the election was rigged against him. Why the same isn't true the other way around is anyone's guess.

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ty needs an overhaul and all is lost for the party. But the Democrats should be careful not to overcorrect. If receiving two million more votes signals a crisis, that's quite something. Just imagine that: Democrats received 2 million more votes with an imperfect candidate carrying loads of baggage. The bigger problem for the Democrats is running establishment candidates at the top of the ticket in an age of anti-establishment poli-

tics doesn't work. The 2008 run of Barack Obama should have taught them the value of change politics to the American voters. But what did the Democratic Party — more specifically, President Obama — do instead? As the leader of the party, the president handpicked Hillary Clinton as his successor, put her in the position of secretary of state, selected a Democratic National Committee Chair who wouldn't get in the way and fought against Vice Pres-

ident Joe Biden and Sen. Bernie Sanders' efforts during the primaries. And we all know what happened next. It's unlikely all of that would happen again, but after President Obama made the DNC an afterthought in favor of his Obama for America (OFA) affinity project, who knows what the future holds. "Mr. Trump is unfit to serve. His scapegoating of so many Americans, and his impulsiv-

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By Bill Fletcher Jr.

If Trump's Against Terrorism, He Should Register White Nationalists First

I have been trying to figure out how there can be any discussion of registering Muslims due to alleged national security concerns, when it is documented that the major source of terrorism in the United States since 9/11 has been white supremacists groups. The Southern Poverty Law Center has been a major source of information documenting a myriad of right-wing terrorist attacks, though little mainstream attention has gone to this

phenomenon. Just recently, several right-wingers in Oregon were acquitted of an ARMED occupation of federal property. This was not civil disobedience or standard protest, but an armed action. In the late 1960s and early 1970s, there were many black activists who worried that, in the face of some alleged crisis proclaimed by the U.S. government, African-Americans would be placed into concentration camps. The mainstream political establishment declared that we were paranoid. While it was true, they would say, that Japanese im-

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migrants and Japanese-Americans had been imprisoned in 1942 as an alleged security threat during World War II, we were subjected to repeated arguments that this would never happen again; what happened to the Japanese had been an aberration. The fact that Native Americans had been locked up on reservations was conveniently ignored. Fast-forward to the 2016 presidential elections. Republican candidates — including, but not limited to, now-President-elect Donald Trump — began making suggestions regarding the registering and

possible interning of Muslims in the U.S. The rationale: alleged national security concerns. This threat of registration, if not detention, has not disappeared. Despite the fact that white supremacists are the main source of terrorism in the U.S., there has been no call to register white nationalists, let alone any other white people. Using the Trump rationale, there should be a massive registering of white nationalists since history demonstrates their propensity for violence. Yet any time the issue of right-wing/ white supremacist terrorism is

raised, it is brushed under the rug and the act(s) of violence is pinned on an allegedly disturbed white person who committed the horrible act solely due to some sort of inexplicable compulsion. If there is a registry of Muslims, then all people of conscience should sign up as an act of protest. We should ensure that the registry is debunked and that any discussion of terrorism in the U.S. begins with a current and historical examination of the main danger of terrorism we face, terrorism perpetrated by the homegrown right-wing. WI

By Charlene Crowell

Bill Seeks Justice for Defrauded Wells Fargo Victims

A series of developments following the Wells Fargo scandal has now led to the introduction of legislation designed to bring financial justice to the millions of consumers affected by fees and fraudulent accounts they never authorized nor opened. On Dec. 1, U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown of Ohio introduced a bill that would grant Wells Fargo victims their own day in court — even if they signed

contracts that included arbitration for legitimately-opened accounts with the bank. Titled the Justice for Victims of Fraud Act of 2016, the bill would work hand in hand with provisions of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau's proposed oversight rule. While CFPB's rule would apply to credit contracts signed after the rule took effect, Brown's legislation would apply only to cases of fraud like those affected by the Wells Fargo scandal that preceded the record $185

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million CFPB fine. A companion bill was also filed in the House of Representatives by California Rep. Brad Sherman. "I want to thank Senate Banking Committee Ranking Member Sherrod Brown for working with me to introduce the Justice for Victims of Fraud Act of 2016," Sherman said. "This bill will give defrauded Wells Fargo customers the opportunity for their day in court. If customers never authorized the opening of a pho-

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ny credit card or checking account, there is no reason they should be bound by the arbitration agreement they were forced to sign when they set up their legitimate account." The legislative initiative follows earlier congressional testimony by John Stumpf, the former CEO of Wells Fargo, who said that the bank would continue its practice of forced arbitration, despite Brown pressing for clear answers as to how cheated customers with damaged credit scores would

be treated. "Forced arbitration is shielding Wells Fargo from being held accountable for tanking customers' credit scores and charging them fraudulent fines," Brown said. "Wells Fargo's customers never intended to sign away their right to fight back against fraud and deceit. We need to give customers back their ability to seek justice in court so they can be made whole again."

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OPINIONS/EDITORIALS Guest Columnist

By Jesse L. Jackson Sr.

A Moral Appeal to Donald Trump On Sunday, a man armed with an assault weapon marched into a popular pizza place — Comet Ping Pong — in Washington, D.C. He said he had come to "self-investigate" false stories spread by hate sites that the restaurant was the center of a Hillary Clinton ring trafficking in children. He reported fired his rifle at least once and was arrested. Luckily, no one was injured. After the utterly baseless and

scurrilous stories spread over social media, the restaurant owner and staff had been inundated with death threats. The lunatic conspiracy was spun off of WikiLeaks' publication of Clinton campaign chairman corresponding with the owner about a possible fundraiser. The neighbors who know and love the restaurant have rallied to its support. But under the hashtag #pizzagate, the hate stories keep spreading — and the threats keep building. Mr. Trump, this ugliness is poi-

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sonous and dangerous. But it keeps spreading. On Nov. 2, a few days before the election, Gen. Michael Flynn, the man you appointed to as your national security adviser, issued a tweet tying Hillary Clinton to "sex crimes with minors." The full text reads as follows: "U decide — NYPD Blows Whistle on New Hillary Emails: Money Laundering, Sex Crimes w Children etc…MUST READ." It linked to an article on the website "True Pundit." That article, which didn't mention Comet Ping Pong,

alleged — fantastically — that the NYPD had new evidence linking "Clinton herself and associates" to a series of crimes. I'm told that Gen. Flynn now says he was duped. But how can anyone with common sense choose to spread a report that Hillary Clinton, the Democratic nominee for president and former secretary of state, was involved in "sex crimes with minors." This isn't partisan animus. It isn't the excesses of the heat of an election. It is simple lunacy.

After the shooting on Sunday, Politico reported that Gen. Flynn's son, an adviser to his father, tweeted: "Until #Pizzagate proven to be false, it'll remain a story. The left seems to forget #PodestaEmails and the many 'coincidences' tied to it." He linked to the account of the special projects director of a group called Citizens4Trump. He chose to fan the flames. I realize that Gen. Flynn supported you when you were the

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By Julianne Malveaux

How Americans Lost Faith in Everything and Found Donald Trump

Professor Deva Woodly teaches political science at the New School for Social Research in New York. During a recent talk, she shared that trust in our nation's institutions is at an alltime low. That is, perhaps, why that man who currently holds the title of president-elect was able to prevail over someone far more qualified in the November election. Using Gallup Poll data from

June 2016, Professor Woodly notes that the military is our nation's most trusted institution — 73 percent trust them, while our Congress is the least trusted with only 7 percent support. Fifty-six percent of us trust the police, 41 percent trust the church, just 36 percent support the president, and only 23 percent trust organized labor or the criminal justice system. One in five trusts television news or newspapers. In a nutshell, it does not appear that we trust anybody! This lack of trust results in

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a lack of involvement in civil society. If you don't trust the church, how involved will you be in it? If you don't trust your union, will you do much more than pay your dues? Only two in five trust the medical profession — do you believe your doctors? Just one in four of us trust banks. If we don't trust institutions, do we trust each other? And if we don't trust each other, how do we come together to organize, to resist the corrosiveness of the callous, racist, misogynistic leadership that Mr. Trump offers our nation?

The man has no regard for the truth, and he has pandered to our collective mistrust by describing everything as "rigged." Now he is saying that he really won the popular vote because "millions" of people voted fraudulently. He has no proof of it, and he ought to be ashamed for lying, except for if he had any shame he never would have run for president. Between fake news and mistrust, there are those who believe him, which further erodes institutional trust. Our nation is on a downward spiral, and there is no soft

landing unless we rediscover the ways we once connected and revive them. Professor Woodly and I joined Michael Eric Dyson and Columbia University professor and moderator Fred Harris in a New School-sponsored panel on Obama, race and politics. Anyone who has read Dyson or me would not be surprised at our analysis. Fred Harris, too, has written about the Obama presidency in his book, "The Price of the Ticket: Barack

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By Askia Muhammad

Trump's Cabinet: A White Billionaire Boys and Girls Club Donald J. Trump, the wealthiest man ever elected President of the United States, has set about assembling the richest Cabinet in U.S. history. This election took most observers by surprise. While blacks and Democrats mumbled complaints about voter suppression before the vote, they didn't really take the danger as seriously as they should. Folks are now wondering: when will the Trump voters realize they've been lied to and he cannot possibly make good on

half of his campaign promises? They won't wake up, and don't really care. Trump's election was about putting black people back into their "place" again, about making America great again, like it was before civil rights and political correctness. They don't mind being lied to by Trump. So here comes this rich guy who lies, contradicts himself, and commits every conceivable political blunder during his campaign and still wins a narrow victory. Then he stocks his Cabinet with a bunch of rich people I frankly had never heard of before. For example: billionaire banker

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and movie financier Steven Mnuchin has been named to be treasury secretary. Billionaire private equity investor Wilbur Ross has been named to be commerce secretary. Billionaire Betsy DeVos has been tapped to serve as education secretary. Instead of "draining the swamp" in Washington of political hacks and inside traders, The Donald has stocked the swamp with fresh alligators. Mnuchin has deep ties to Wall Street, including 17 years at Goldman Sachs, where his father also worked. Mnuchin played a role in the housing crisis. His bank Indy-

Mac in foreclosed on 36,000 families, particularly elderly residents trapped in reverse mortgages. Ross specializes in flipping bankrupt companies for profit, often buying the U.S. companies at low prices and then selling them to overseas investors. Even Ross's likely deputy, Chicago Cubs co-owner Todd Ricketts, is also a billionaire. DeVos is the former chair of the Michigan Republican Party and a longtime backer of charter schools and vouchers for private and religious schools. Her husband is heir to the Amway fortune. She never attended a public school or universi-

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ty, nor did any of her children. She does not have a degree in education, only millions in donations to charter schools and school voucher efforts. Now, with the exception of his choice of black, retired neurosurgeon Ben Carson to be Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, Mr. Trump's other cabinet picks are Caucasian, career politicians and military men and women. Carson, who challenged Mr. Trump during the Republican primary, has little experience in housing or management. So if black people think they have

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LIFESTYLE Holiday Films Showcase Talented Black Actors

Many Eyes on Denzel, Viola in ‘Fences’

By D. Kevin McNeir WI Editor As the temperatures continue to fall and with schools and offices soon closing for the holidays, some families may be wondering to do with all of that extra downtime. But before you decide to sleep in, engage with social media or be a couch potato, you may want to consider checking out a few of the new films – great stories featuring Black actors all at the top of their game. Denzel Washington triumphs as the actor in and director of August Wilson’s Pulitzer Prize-winning play “Fences” in a film that opens on Christmas Day. He’s joined by Viola Davis in their collective portrayal of a husband and wife living in Pittsburgh in the late 1950s. And after recently putting their stamp on the roles on stage when the play opened as a revival on Broadway, they bring even more emotion and passionate exchange in the screen adaptation. “FENCES” (Middle Right) follows the middle years of Troy Maxson, a former Negro League baseball player now collecting garbage, who angrily opposes anything or anyone that challenges his authority. He’s a man with a lot of pent up frustration, unrealized pain and unfulfilled dreams – “dreams deferred” as the masterful Langston Hughes once wrote. Be prepared to witness an acting “tour de force” from Davis and Washington. And don’t be surprised if the two take home the Oscar for best actor and best actress during next year’s awards. As New York Times critic Charles Isherwood says, “August Wilson’s art celebrates the sustaining richness of the Black experience.” He’s right on the money with his analysis. “HIDDEN FIGURES” (Top Right) brings together a triad of Black women who illustrate the heights to which Blacks, and Black women in particular, can ascend when the illogical ignorance of racism and sexism are removed from the equation. The movie’s based on a true story so rarely told and so little known that many would assume that it’s a fictional tale. Three African-American female mathematicians who work at NASA in Virginia during the Civil Rights era, lend their intellectual skills in America’s goal to achieve dominance in the space exploration frontier. Actors Octavia Spencer, Taraji P. Henson and Janelle Monae bring a one-two-three punch to their portrayals that will unquestionably make this one of the best films of the season – if not the year. The story and their skills are just that good. And it’s both refreshing and encouraging to see actors of color get a bite at roles that allow them to spread their wings and assume the persona of characters who not only look like them, but which have substance. The characters of the three women deal with sexism, racism and segregation and find that they must depend “COLLATERAL BEAUTY” (Bottom Right) features an ensemble cast including Will Smith, Keira Knightley and Kate Winslet and tells the tale of a successful New York advertising exec (Smith) who, after undergoing a great tragedy, retreats from the world and life. His friends, clearly concerned, make every attempt possible to reconnect with him. But he decides to look for his answers from the Universe, writing letters to Love, Time and Death. When his notes bring unexpected personal responses, he realizes how the three, interrelated and inextricably bound, make for a fully-lived life. Even more, he learns that we can find meaning, beauty and hope even while in the midst of the deepest loss and pain. Other noteworthy films to consider: “Almost Christmas,” with Danny Glover, Mo’Nique, Gabrielle Union, Kimberly Elise and Omar Epps in a comedy about a family patriarch who insists that the family spend Christmas together – whether they like it or not. Get ready to laugh and laugh and . . . laugh. Finally, a film that’s not part of the Christmas release but well worth seeing, “Loving,” based on a true story, punctuates the fact that “all love is created equal” as a man and woman fight for the right to live and love in a world where marriage between Blacks and whites is forbidden. WI

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'Hip Hop Nutcracker' Puts Spin on Holiday Classic

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5 "The Hip Hop Nutcracker" remixes a classic. / Courtesy of The Strathmore By Lauren Poteat WI Contributing Writer Almost 125 years old, "The Nutcracker" is easily one of the most retold Christmas stories of all time. To imagine a rendition unique to any that have already been done seemed far-fetched — until, that is, out of New York City came "The Hip Hop Nutcracker." A holiday mashup of Russian writer Tchaikovsky's classic, the adaptation reimagines the story through explosive hip-hop choreography, all-star dancers, an onstage DJ and an electric violinist. "When we developed 'The Hip Hop Nutcracker,' we wanted to place a spin on a holiday classic that

METRO from Page 12 "It's not what I want. It's a difficult decision, but I know we need to do preventive maintenance," he said. "Doing nothing is unacceptable. If nothing [got] done here at the committee, then we would be going back to 3 o'clock in the morning and that's just unacceptable." Meanwhile, the board's Finance Committee recommended to hold a public hearing the week of Jan. 30 on the proposed $1.8 billion 2018 fiscal budget. A public comment period will last from Jan. 14 until Feb. 6. Board members representing

would appeal to modern day society," said Jennifer Weber, choreographer and director. "Using hip-hop as the medium to do so just naturally fit. Hip-hop is a cultural, classic language of urban America that speaks to the next generation. "It's a youthful production, but we stay true to the music," she said. "The dancing is what is hip-hop and that is what makes the show so exciting. It's such an exhilarating way to hear the music and to see the story." Developed in 2013, with its first full production in 2014, "The Hip Hop Nutcracker" will come to the Music Center at Strathmore in Bethesda, Maryland, at 5301 Tuckerman Lane on Friday, Dec. 16 at 8 p.m.

The show combines breakdancing, martial arts, gymnastics and funk, performed by a diverse group of people with a message of love, community and the magic of the holiday season. "People have been loving this show," Weber said. "Our productions alone have a mix of all kinds of people from all over the world including places like Norway and Mexico in addition to the United States. "Our production transcends age, race, gender … because it brings something to table for everyone," she said. "Those really into ballet will get to enjoy what they came for and all hip-hop fans will be able to enjoy too." WI

the three jurisdictions presented alternative Metro bus changes that includes eliminating certain lines, raising fares and combining routes. For example, the W19 Indian Head Express that stretches from Temple Hills in Prince George's to Charles County, Maryland, would be eliminated. Another proposal would be to raise fares to cover the entire $969,000 subsidy for the DC-Dulles 5A bus line in Virginia, or simply get rid of it. One proposal for discussion in the District includes a decrease in parking fees at the Anacostia station in Southeast by 25 cents; and an increase by

that same amount at the Minnesota Avenue and Rhode Island Avenue stations in Northeast. Metro General Manager Paul Wiedefeld already presented the budget with proposed fare increases that include: • One-way bus fares from $1.75 to $2 and Express bus fares from $4 to $4.25; • Metrorail peak fares to board a train from $2.15 to $2.25 with the maximum fare at $6; • All parking fees would increase by 10 cents. The board would need to approve the budget in March to implement any fare or service changes by July 1. WI

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Local Organization Emphasizes Holiday Giving By Lauren Poteat WI Contributing Writer As families eagerly prepare for the holiday season, one organization is taking extra time to ensure that many people within their own community also get to enjoy the Christmas holiday. The Xi Sigma Omega graduate chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Incorporated, the first black Greek-letter sorority, is colThe first black Greek sorority continues its tradition of giving. / Courtesy of Xi Sigma Omega graduate chapter of AKA

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lecting multiple items including gently used jackets, clothes, gifts and monetary donations for future fundraisers and scholarships In preparation for the organization's annual Spring Fashion Show and Scholarship Luncheon in April, members of the organization look to raise at least $8,000 during its third annual Winter Jingle Jam, that will go toward general and STEM-based scholarships for high school students in Montgomery County and to one full scholarship for one student specifically attending a historically black college or university. The event is scheduled for Saturday, Dec. 10, from 8 p.m.-midnight at Knights of Columbus in Silver Spring, Maryland, at 9707 Rosensteel Ave. "The overall goal for our fundraiser is to raise money to support additional programs within our community," said Maisha Duncan, Xi Sigma Omega public relations chair. "There are a lot of different organizations that serve the community, but I think that

black fraternities and sororities are particularly unique in that they serve as an intersection for lots of different kinds of people to share their interests. "We take our social and professional interests and merge them together," Duncan said. "Right now, I am at a meeting with 20 other dynamic women, where we are playing all of these great ideas off of each other and harnessing that energy together in a positive way for all mankind." In addition to the annual scholarship, non-monetary donations such as clothing will go directly to Interfaith Works, a Montgomery County, nonprofit that works to assist and aid the homeless and or those stricken with poverty. The Xi Sigma Omega graduate chapter of AKA, founded in 1983, continues the organization's tradition of community and service in a fun and festive way. To donate, go to www. aka-xisigmaomega.org. WI

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Steve Harvey Returns to Apollo for ‘Showtime’ By Stacy M. Brown WI Senior Writer Steve Harvey has a lot on his plate these days. The comedian, who’s beloved by millions, recently kicked off the reboot of the classic “Showtime at the Apollo” talent contest which aired on Fox last Monday. His schedule also includes a popular syndicated morning radio show, hosting the “Family Feud” and “Little Big Shots,” and recently cutting a new deal to produce a yet to be titled daily television show to be distributed by NBC Universal. Working non-stop seems to be Harvey prefers. “Steve just keeps it real all of the time,” his longtime friend and former ‘Stevie Harvey Show’ co-host Cedric the Entertainer said. “We’ve been friends a long time. We have a good time all of the time,” Cedric said. Earlier this year, Harvey revealed in a candid interview with People Magazine that, while he’s amassed a fortune north of $100 million, he was once homeless and living out of his Ford Tempo. “It kills me when I hear very successful people say, ‘I always knew I would get here,’” Harvey said. “I didn’t. I always hoped I would get somewhere but this is above and beyond. My imagination didn’t even go this big,” he said. Last month, a Los Angeles Times feature on Harvey explored how the star has become the new “hardest working man in show business.” The entertainer, who has become a one-man force of nature in the last 15 years with a seemingly endless cavalcade of successes in the pop culture arena ranging from radio and TV shows to books to film, says it’s important to include a message about his faith. “If you think you can make it without God, your ass is trippin,’” he said with emphasis. “I imagined when I was 10 years old, that I would be on TV one day and I believed in God and got successful. You’ve got to believe. Don’t ever give up.” Born in Welch, West Virginia on January 17, 1957, Harvey grew up in Cleveland and graduated from Glenville High School in 1974. A member of the Omega Psi Phi fraternity, he attended Kent State University and West Virginia University.

5 Steve Harvey. In his early adult life, Harvey worked as an auto mechanic, a carpet cleaner and for the U.S. Postal Service as a mail carrier. He began doing standup comedy in Cleveland in the late 1980s. After becoming a finalist in the famed Johnnie Walker National Comedy Search in 1990, he got pegged to host “It’s Showtime at the Apollo.” He scored his first television role on the short-lived ABC show, “Me and the Boys,” before hitting pay dirt with “The Steve Harvey Show” which ran for seven seasons. Joining Cedric the Entertainer, D.L. Hughley and Bernie Mac, Harvey launched a nationwide tour in 1997 called “The Original Kings of Comedy” which led to a feature film directed by Spike Lee. His 2009 bestseller, “Act Like a Lady, Think Like a Man,” would be optioned and turned into a big screen hit. While his golden touch appeared tarnished after he announced the wrong winner while hosting the Miss America Pageant in 2015, he’s been able to rebound. “Hosting anything especially live television is anything but easy,” said

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Michael Strahan, the former football great who co-hosted “Live with Kelly and Michael” on ABC. “Steve Harvey is still the man and made an honest mistake. It happens,” Strahan said. During the “Showtime” reboot, performances from stars of the past illustrated how many entertainers got their start during the show’s legendary “Amateur Night” segment. Harvey said he loved returning “home.” “I’m excited to once again celebrate the history of this great theater,” he said in a statement. “I have great memories from my time there and this is going to be a homecoming party that you won’t want to miss,” he said. A second “Showtime at the Apollo” special has already been scheduled for early next year. For Harvey, it’s a far cry from when he was earning $50 a week and homeless. “That was an ugly period, just very painful,” he said. “Everybody has a moment when they turn back, when you say to yourself, ‘This is too much.’ I had it on several occasions.” WI

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Personal Shopper Candice Ward Leads A Team Of 11 Fashion Experts Through 11 Floors at the Iconic NYC Flagship that Sees Over 250,000 Shoppers On Black Friday Alone

The personal shoppers from My Stylist @ Macy's were on the frontlines of the holiday shopping season when the doors to Macy’s stores across the country opened on Thanksgiving Day, as tens of thousands of bargain-hunters and style-seekers joined in the shopping frenzy that is Black Friday. At the Herald Square flagship, located between the two most trafficked retail corners in the world - 34th Street and Broadway, and 34th Street and Seventh Avenue , the iconic store sees over 250,000 shoppers in one day. Candice Ward, the District Regional Director for My Stylist at Macy’s Herald Square, the retailer’s iconic New York City flagship, says “There is no greater rush in retail than to see the doors open and have thousands upon thousands of holiday shoppers streaming in looking for the best deals of the season. It is an experience like no other to see shoppers from the five boroughs and as far away as China, Australia, the Middle East and the U.K. all coming to share in the official start of the holiday shopping season with us.” She continues, “As a personal shopper at the World’s Largest Store, I am on stand-by to help shoppers find exactly what they are looking for, and in a store that is over 1 million square-feet of selling space with millions of SKU’s (stock keeping unit) on 11 selling floors, navigating our flagship can prove to be daunting, especially with the crowds that we annually see but my team and I are up for the task. “

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This holiday season, shoppers can treat themselves to a personal shopper, once a service reserved for celebrities or the elite, now available to anyone who is short on time and needs less stress when shopping for the holiday shopping season. Candice adds, “We know the store inside and out, and can pinpoint exactly where a particular dress or shirt may be. With My Stylist at Macy’s, customers can save time and money while they take the stress out of shopping this holiday season, the service is fun, fast and free.” The complimentary service offers shoppers the latest trends in fashion and accessories, the perfect look for any occasion, as well as, offering corporate sales services for work-related gifting. Extending savings to all, corporate discounts can apply based on volume purchases where available. Whether it is hunting for holiday gifts, packing for an extended business trip or treating oneself to a brand new seasonal wardrobe, the personalized service by each stylist enhances the shopping experience. The beauty of the service is that there is never a minimum required, only the desire to shop for the best brands and latest looks in fashion, accessories and home. Appointments at My Stylist at Macy’s can be made by calling 1-800-343-0121 or emailing emails us mystylist@macys.com For shopping throughout the holiday season or year - round, My Stylist is a perfect respite for stress-free shopping.

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ARIES You may be able to inspire others to join you in a quest that involves a vacation, new opportunity, or course or workshop. In fact, doing it alone may not be as much fun as taking your friends or sweetheart along. Be prepared for lots of invitations to parties and upbeat get-togethers. Also, an offer may come out of the blue. Lucky Numbers: 3, 21, 25

"The Mistletoe Secret" by Richard Paul Evans c.2016, Simon & Schuster $19.99 ($26.99 Canada) 309 pages

TAURUS Your intuition could be trying to tell you something, so it might be a good idea to sit quietly and listen. You could save yourself time or even money regarding a key project or business affair. You might also be assessing the impact of a new habit or exercise routine and how it affects you psychologically. There's a good chance that you feel more upbeat for the month. Lucky Numbers: 11, 26, 44 GEMINI You may decide it's time to have some serious fun. Romance could be a possibility when you move outside your comfort zone Someone may have a serious proposition for you that engages your creative side, so give it some thought. Where business matters are concerned, attend to the details as there could be a misunderstanding. Business matters become more buoyant, too. Lucky Numbers: 20, 30, 49 CANCER It looks like this will be a hectic time, one that could bring good news and

You've got Big Plans this Holiday Season By Terri Schlichenmeyer WI Contributing Writer If everything comes together, it'll be the perfect Christmas with a little traveling, a package or two arriving on time, colorful wrap, big silky bows and food. Lots of food. And in the new book "The Mistletoe Secret" by Richard Paul Evans, you're going to work those plans — or else. Christmas was supposed to be happy and jolly and merry, and whatever. It had been almost a year since Alex Bartlett's wife, Jill, left him for another man — a man who couldn't spell, no less — and Alex was still smarting from it. He knew his job travels were causing problems in his marriage, but he hadn't known Jill was cheating on him. She left him around the holidays and Merry stupid Christmas. He was so lonely. If it weren't for his work pals, Nate and Dale, Alex was pretty sure he wouldn't have survived. Then again, if it wasn't for his work pals, he wouldn't be filling out a very long online form in search of love that he wasn't sure he wanted. But there, on his computer screen in the wee small hours of several mornings, was a blog from someone who understood loneliness. Alex was stunned at what the anonymous woman said, and how much her words resonated in his life. Suddenly, a relationship didn't sound so bad, if it could be with her. She gave few clues for her location, but he eventually figured out where she was, and booked a plane to Utah. LBH. Those were the initials the blogger used to identify herself, which was really no identity at all. Even so, Alex found twenty possibilities in tiny Midway, Utah, where everybody knew everybody else. Was LBH an older woman or a teenager? Would Alex recognize her soul, or would he run up against a heart as cold as the snow that covered Midway? Or, better question: after meeting a beautiful waitress at a local diner — a woman who seemed to be a perfect match for him, who was gorgeous and funny — did he even want to finish his quest? As holiday romances go, I'd have to say that "The Mistletoe Secret" is a notch above. I think it's better because there really is a secret inside this book. Really, author Richard Paul Evans could have taken readers in any one of several different directions, but the enjoyment would be the same. Evans' Alex is your basic nice guy — one who's still a bit befuddled at his sudden singlehood, but who's willing to try something new to meet women. The characters that surround Alex, both at home in Florida and while searching in Utah, are also very likable people; even the nasty ex is given the soft glove. What's not to love? Be aware that there's a surprising (for this series) but mostly chaste love scene here, though it shouldn't stop you from sharing this book with Grandma or a teen. If either of them needs something merry, "The Mistletoe Secret" is a book to plan for. WI WWW.WASHINGTONINFORMER.COM

perhaps an offer you can't refuse. Although your workload could be large, make time to investigate an opportunity that comes out of the blue. It might be the answer to a career dream. Matters on the home front continue to be upbeat and positive, so much so that you might consider a few lifestyle changes to enhance your energy for a busy few weeks ahead. Lucky Numbers: 19, 40, 55

LEO The idea of creating positive change in your life could take hold right from the start

of December. Key influences could remind you of this and see you looking to make a serious start. Venus, the planet of love and romance, dances into your relationship sector, so the coming weeks could see a surge of warmth and a greater spirit of cooperation. Lucky Numbers: 13, 33, 45

VIRGO Plans to invest in your home could put you in a good mood. There could be a serious intention behind such a plan, that of providing a place of warmth and happiness for others to enjoy. You could find it a lot easier to indulge than you might normally. Looking out for some healthy treats will help. Lucky Numbers: 17, 18, 56 LIBRA This could be the week when you get down to planning for the holidays. What's more, it seems you'll enjoy doing it. This is the perfect time for a makeover. If you want to dazzle the competition, choose outfits that emphasize your individuality as well as creativity. Lucky Numbers: 21, 29, 39 SCORPIO Note any intuitive hunches concerning your finances and how you might make better use of your money. Being a naturally generous person, set yourself a limit with gifts. A key aspect this week encourages you to consider this. With Venus nestling down in your home and family sector, you'll begin to relax into the holiday mood and enjoy getting your place shipshape and ready for guests. Lucky Numbers: 6, 27, 53 SAGITTARIUS You could be excited by the prospect of a project that has positive

long-term implications. As it affects you personally, you can reap many benefits if you follow through. The emphasis is on constructive change and making slow but steady progress. A business event could also prove opportunistic. Lucky Numbers: 7, 11, 38

CAPRICORN You may be involved in a project that could enhance your reputation. This is a time to stand back. You may be having some serious thoughts about your direction and purpose in life and whether this is really what you want. The move of Venus into your money zone could also see you purchasing a few luxuries, perhaps as a treat for yourself or others, and enjoying doing so. Lucky Numbers: 3, 21, 49 AQUARIUS This week, you may be geared up to act on a certain idea — one that could open new doors for you. It isn't something to rush, as it needs patience if it's to work out in your best interests. It may be tempting to take a shortcut, but it isn't worth it. The move of Venus into your sign could encourage you to get a holiday makeover or buy new clothes that enable you to stand out from the crowd. Lucky Numbers: 4, 5, 12 PISCES Things seem to be coming together for you to gain a reputation or enhance your standing if you're willing to go through the proper channels. With a focus on accomplishment and achievement, your time in the spotlight may be coming soon, if it isn't here already. Review your relationship with yourself and your purpose and mission in life. Lucky Numbers: 14, 28, 33

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5 NNPA President and CEO Ben Chavis, NNPA Chair

and Washington Informer Publisher Denise Rolark Barnes and Rainbow PUSH Coalition founder Rev. Jesse Jackson stand with Legacy Affairs Award recipient Yvette Alexander at the annual Media & Telecom Symposium at the Capital Hilton Hotel in Northwest on Monday, Dec. 5. /Photo by Roy Lewis

3 Gospel singer Eric Waddell, backed up by the Abundant Life Singers, performs during the annual Media & Telecom Symposium at the Capital Hilton Hotel in Northwest on Monday, Dec. 5. / Photo by Roy Lewis

6 (L-R) Dr. Walter Fagget, NNPA President & CEO Ben

Chavis, NNPA Chair and Washington Informer Publisher Denise Rolark Barnes, and P.U.S.H. founder Rev. Jesse Jackson stand with Legacy Affairs recipient Yvette Alexander at the Annual Media & Telecom Conference held at the Capital Hilton Hotel in Northwest on Monday, Dec. 5. / Photo by Roy Lewis

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SPORTS Virginia Union Edges UDC

5 Virginia Union forward Tavon Mealy takes flight against University of the District of Columbia guard Joseph Nickerson in the second half of Virginia Union's 71-69 win at UDC Gymnasium in Northwest on Wednesday, Nov. 30. / Photo by John E. De Freitas

3 University of the District of Columbia guard Khalil Jackson drives against Virginia Union forward Tavon Mealy in the first half of Virginia Union's 71-69 win at UDC Gymnasium in Northwest on Wednesday, Nov. 30. / Photo by John E. De Freitas

5 University of the District of Columbia guard Reggie Sidbury shoots over

Virginia Union forward DeAndre Thomas in the first half of Virginia Union's 71-69 win at UDC Gymnasium in Northwest on Wednesday, Nov. 30. / Photo by John E. De Freitas

3 University of the District of Columbia guard Traevon Butler is defended by Virginia Union guard Eric Cheatham in the first half of Virginia Union's 7169 win at UDC Gymnasium in Northwest on Wednesday, Nov. 30. / Photo by John E. De Freitas

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Howard Defeats American University

3 Howard Bison guard Damon Collins sails past American University Eagles guard Charlie Jones in the first half of Howard's 71-54 win at Burr Gymnasium in Northwest on Saturday, Dec. 3. / Photo of courtesy Abdullah Yusuf

6 Howard Bison guard James "JT" Miller scored 30 points for the second

straight game in Howard's 71-54 win against American University at Burr Gymnasium in Northwest on Saturday, Dec. 3. / Photo of courtesy Abdullah

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forward Michael Obindu wins the opening tipoff of Howard's 71-54 win over the American University Eagles at Burr Gymnasium in Northwest on Saturday, Dec. 3. / Photo courtesy Abdullah Yusuf

4 Howard Bison forward

Solomon Mangham drives past American University Eagles guard Delante Jones in the second half of Howard's 71-54 win at Burr Gymnasium in Northwest on Saturday, Dec. 3. / Photo of courtesy Abdullah Yusuf

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Is Your Inheritance Guaranteed? Who is the guarantee of our inheritance until we acquire possession of it, to the praise of his glory? — Mark 1:14 You have an inheritance coming to you. If you read God's Word, the Bible promises one for you. The Bible says in Acts 20:32, "I commit you to God and to the Word of his grace, which can build you up and give you an inheritance among all those who are sanctified" (NIV). God gave me the idea to write this column about our inheritance after reading a sermon by Rick Warren. An inheritance is your legacy, something you've earned the right to have, and it is rightfully yours. What if your father was a billionaire, and when he died, you never cared, did not take the time to read the will? Sounds foolish, doesn't it? What is rightfully yours could possibly go to the state if you don't claim it. As a result, you wouldn't benefit from what belongs to you as a child of a billionaire who ignored the inheritance that was his/hers. Many Christians are very much like the child of the billionaire. They have accepted the Lord as their savior, but they don't fully understand that they really do belong to Him. Our body is not our own. Scripture reminds us, "Your body is a temple." To be born again means to become a part of God's family. Therefore, family privileges are a tremendous asset! It comes along with your decision to follow Christ. You have a spiritual inheritance. As long as you live and walk the face of this beautiful and abundant earth, and you are following the will of the Lord God, Turning Hearts Church

you will be able to walk by faith and not by sight! You will never feel alone, for you will know that the Lord is with you always. When you pray, you will say, "Our Father, which are in heaven, hallowed would be thy name, thy kingdom come. In earth, as it is in heaven." You ask, how can anything in this earth, as unfair and unjust as it is, be as it is in heaven? If you walked through your entire life and you didn't know what benefits were available to you as a child of God (which would be sad and foolish), again, you will be missing out on what is rightfully yours. Your inheritance. God wants you to grow and know what's available to you from him. You need to read the Bible to do that. Let us take a look at the song by Donald Lawrence, "The Blessing of Abraham." It says, "Wherever you are, where 'er you go/whatever you touch its anointed to grow/you are the seed, by faith receive/the blessing of Abraham, the blessing of Abraham/it's your inheritance/get your inheritance/you are the seed, by faith receive/the blessing of Abraham, the blessing of Abraham." The Bible says in 2 Timothy 3:1617: "All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, so that the servant of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work." The purpose of the Bible is to help you live out the purpose God has for your life; it's God's inheritance that's due to you. God wants you to be thoroughly equipped for what you've been made to do. To do that, he does four things through Scrip-

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Historic St. Mary’s Episcopal Church

Virgil K. Thomas, Sr. Senior Pastor/ Teacher

Service and Times Sunday School 8 – 9 AM Worship Service 9 – 11 AM Tuesday Night Bible Study 6:30 – 8:00 PM Wednesday Daytime Bible Study 11 AM – 12:30 PM

Committed to providing services and supports to increase the capacity of individuals, businesses, and communities.

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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RELIGION The Miracle Center of Faith Missionary Baptist Church

Pilgrim Baptist Church Rev. Louis B. Jones II Pastor

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

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

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

Church of Living Waters

Allen Chapel A.M.E. Church

Crusader Baptist Church

Rev. Paul Carrette Senior Pastor

Rev. Dr. Michael E. Bell, Sr., Pastor

Rev. Dr. Alton W. Jordan Pastor

Reverend Dr. Calvin L. Matthews Senior Pastor

Harold Andrew Assistant Pastor

2498 Alabama Ave., SE - Washington D.C. 20020 Office: (202) 889-7296 Fax: (202) 889-2198 - www.acamec.org

800 I Street, NE - Washington, DC 20002 202-548-0707 - Fax No. 202-548-0703

4915 Wheeler Road Oxon Hill, MD 20745 301-894-6464

Service and Times Sunday Worship Services: 8:00am and 11:00am Sunday Church School - 9:15am & Sunday Adult Forum Bible Study - 10:30am 2nd & 4th Monday Women’s Bible Study: 6:30pm Tuesday Jr./Sr. Bible Study: 10:00am Tuesday Topical Bible Study: 6:30pm Tuesday New Beginnings Bible Study: 6:30pm Wednesday Pastoral Bible Study: 6:30pm Wednesday Children’s Bible Study: 6:30pm Thursday Men’s Bible Study: 6:30pm Friday before 1st Sunday Praise & Worship Service: 6:30pm Saturday Adult Bible Study: 10:00am “The Amazing, Awesome, Audacious Allen Chapel A.M.E. Church”

Service and Times Sunday Morning Worship: 11:00am Holy Communion: 1st Sunday Sunday School: 9:45am Men’s Monday Bible Study: 7:00pm Wednesday Night Bible Study: 7:00pm Women’s Ministry Bible Study: 3rd Friday -7:00pm Computer Classes: Announced Family and Marital Counseling by appointment

1200 Isle of Patmos Plaza, Northeast Washington, DC 20018 Office: (202) 529-6767 - Fax: (202) 526-1661

Service and Times Sunday Service: 8:30am& 11:00am Bible Study: Wednesday 7:30pm Communion Service: First Sunday www.livingwatersmd.org

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

Covenant Baptist United Church of Christ

St. Stephen Baptist Church

Third Street Church of God

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

Drs. Dennis W. & Christine Y. Wiley Pastors

Bishop Lanier C. Twyman, Sr. Senior Pastor

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Blessed Word of Life Church

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

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

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

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

Services and Times Sunday School: 9:30am Sunday Worship: 11:00am Prayer Meeting and Bible Study: Wed. 7:30pm

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

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Greater Mt. Calvary Holy Church

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

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

Mt. Zion Baptist Church

Mount Carmel Baptist Church

Rev. John W. Davis Pastor

Joseph N. Evans, Ph.D Senior Pastor

5101 14th Street, N.W. Washington, DC 20011 202-726-2220/ 202-726-9089

901 Third Street N.W. Washington, DC. 20001 Phone (202) 842-3411 Fax (202) 682-9423

Service and Times Sunday Worship Service: 8:00am and 11:00am Sunday School: 9:15am Holy Communion 4th Sunday 10:00am Prayer and Bible Study Wednesday 7:00pm TV Ministry –Channel 6 Wednesday 10:00pm

Isle of Patmos Baptist Church

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 “Come Grow With Us and Establish a Blessed Family”

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: 7:30am & 10:45am Baptism/Holy Communion: 3rd Sunday Family Bible Study Tuesdays – 6:30pm Prayer Service: Tuesdays – 8:00pm www.emmanuelbaptistchurchdc.org

“Where Jesus is the King”

Lincoln Park United Methodist Church

Sermon On The Mount Temple Of Joy Apostolic Faith

Rev. Dr. Diane Dixon Proctor Pastor

Elder Herman L. Simms Pastor

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

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

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

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

Service and Times Sunday Worship: 10: am Holy Communion: First Sunday 10: am Sunday School: 9: am Bible Study: Wednesday @ 12 noon and 6:30pm Motto: “A CHURCH ON THE GROW”.

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

Rev. Dr. Clinton W. Austin 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

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

Dr. C. Matthew Hudson, Jr, Pastor 2616 MLK Ave., SE - Washington, DC 20020 Office 202-889-3709 - Fax 202-678-3304 Service and Times Early Worship Service: 7:30a.m Worship Service: 10:45a.m. New Members Class: 9:30a.m. Holy Communion : 1st Sunday -10:45a.m Church School: 9:30a.m. Prayer, Praise and Bible Study: Wednesday 7p.m Bible Study : Saturday: 11a.m. Baptism: 4th Sunday – 10:45a.m “Empowered to love and Challenged to Lead a Multitude of Souls to Christ”

Peace Baptist Church

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

Pennsylvania Ave. Baptist Church

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

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

“The Loving Church of the living lord “ Email Address pbcexec@verizon.net

Shiloh Baptist Church

First Rising Mt. Zion Baptist Church

Mt. Horeb Baptist Church

Rev. Dr. Maxwell M. Washington Pastor

Rev. Curtis l. Staley Pastor

Rev. Alonzo Hart Pastor

Rev. Dr. Wallace Charles Smith Pastor

Rev. Oran W. Young, Pastor 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

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

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

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Service and Times Sunday Worship Services: 7:45am & 11:00am Sunday School For All Ages: 9:30am Prayer Services: Wednesday 11:30am & 6:45pm Bible Institute: Wednesday at Noon & 7:45pm Email: Froffice@firstrising.org Website: www.firstrising.org “Changing Lives On Purpose “

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LEGAL NOTICES SUPERIOR COURT OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA Probate Division Washington, D.C. 20001-2131 Administration No. 2016 ADM 1336 Rhoda Louise Calloway Decedent NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT, NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Dwayne Cornelius Williamson, whose address is 3644 Bangor St., SE, Washington, DC 20020 was appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Rhoda Louise Calloway who died on July 13, 2016 without a Will, and will serve without Court supervision. All unknown heirs and heirs whose whereabouts are unknown shall enter their appearance in this proceeding. Objections to such appointment shall be filed with the Register of Wills, D.C., 515 5th Street, N.W., Building A, Third Floor Washington, D.C. 20001, on or before May 24, 2017. 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 May 24, 2017, 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: November 24, 2016 Dwayne Cornelius Williamson Personal Representative

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

Administration No. 2016 ADM 352

Administration No. 2016 ADM 859

LeRoy J. Brown Decedent

Marie Jean-Pois Alphonse Decedent

Peter D. Antonoplos 1725 DeSales Street, NW #600 Washington, DC 20036 Attorney

Cheryl Johnson, Esq. Paley Rothman-4800 Hampden Lane, 6th Fl. Bethesda, MD 20814 Attorney

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

Denise Thomas, whose address is 6107 Bayside Key Drive, Tampa, FL 33615, was appointed Personal Representative of the estate of LeRoy J. Brown who died on September 24, 2104 with a Will, and will serve without Court supervision. All unknown heirs and heirs whose whereabouts are unknown shall enter their appearance in this proceeding. Objections to such appointment (or to the probate of decedent’s Will) shall be filed with the Register of Wills, D.C., 515 5th Street, N.W., Building A, Third Floor Washington, D.C. 20001, on or before June 1, 2017. 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 June 1, 2017, 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.

Myma Alphonse Newman, whose address is 7504 Belgravia Lane, Hyattsville, MD 20785, was appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Marie Jean-Pois Alphonse who died on July 12, 2014 without a Will, and will serve with Court supervision. All unknown heirs and heirs whose whereabouts are unknown shall enter their appearance in this proceeding. Objections to such appointment shall be filed with the Register of Wills, D.C., 515 5th Street, N.W., Building A, Third Floor Washington, D.C. 20001, on or before June 1, 2017. 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 June 1, 2017, 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: December 1, 2016

Denise Thomas Personal Representative

Myma Alphonse Newman Personal Representative

LEGAL NOTICES SUPERIOR COURT OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA Probate Division Washington, D.C. 20001-2131 Administration Number 2015 ADM 001484

LEGAL NOTICES SUPERIOR COURT OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA Probate Division Washington, D.C. 20001-2131 Administration No. 2016 ADM 1398 Barnie McLeod Decedent

Estate of Maurice T. Toler Deceased NOTICE OF STANDARD PROBATE Notice is hereby given that a petition has been filed in this Court by Lesa P. Horton for standard probate, including the appointment of one or more personal representative. Unless a complaint or an objection in accordance with Superior Court Probate Division Rule 407 is filed in this Court within 30 days from the date of first publication of this notice, the Court may take the action hereinafter set forth. Admit to probate the will date October 26, 2006 exhibited with the petition upon proof satisfactory to the Court of due execution by affidavit of witnesses appoint a personal representative. Appoint Lesa P. Horton personal representative of this estate.

Date of first publication: December 8, 2016 Barbara J. Mann, Esq., #330274 903 Hamilton St., NE, Washington, DC 20011 Petitioner/Attorney

NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT, NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Ronnie McLeod, whose address is 231 Oakwood St., SE, #2, Washington, DC 20032, was appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Barnie McLeod who died on November 17, 2016 without a Will, and will serve without Court supervision. All unknown heirs and heirs whose whereabouts are unknown shall enter their appearance in this proceeding. Objections to such appointment shall be filed with the Register of Wills, D.C., 515 5th Street, N.W., Building A, Third Floor Washington, D.C. 20001, on or before June 8, 2017. 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 June 8, 2017, 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: December 8, 2016 Ronnie McLeod Personal Representative

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Administration No. 2016 ADM 1322

Administration No. 2016 ADM 1334

Administration No. 2016 ADM 1364

Administration No. 2016 ADM 1349

Foreign No. 2016 FEP 126

Dorothy L. Harrod Decedent

Carol P. James Decedent

Gloria Rose Dunn Decedent

Charles Ludington Bell Decedent

Larry C. Williams, Esq. 7600 Georgia Avenue, NW, Suite 405 Washington, DC 20012 Attorney

Peter D. Antonoplos, Esq. 1725 DeSales Street, NW, Suite 600 Washington, DC 20036 Attorney

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

Date of first publication: December 1, 2016

Michelyn C. Kemp, whose address is 10676 Dorr Lane, #A, Athens, OH 45701, was appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Carol P. James who died on May 4, 2016 without a Will, and will serve without Court supervision. All unknown heirs and heirs whose whereabouts are unknown shall enter their appearance in this proceeding. Objections to such appointment (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 June 1, 2017. 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 June 1, 2017, 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.

Everaett Wayne Watson, whose address is 11816 Archwood Street, North Hollywood, CA 91606, was appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Gloria Rose Dunn who died on November 23, 2008 without a Will, and will serve with Court supervision. All unknown heirs and heirs whose whereabouts are unknown shall enter their appearance in this proceeding. Objections to such appointment 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 June 1, 2017. 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 June 1, 2017, 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.

Patricia G. Swinson Personal Representative

Date of first publication: December 1, 2016

April 18, 2016 Date of Death Charles Norman Stephens Name of Decedent NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT OF FOREIGN PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS Sarah C. Pinkney whose address is 104 Downey Hill Lane, Greer, SC 29650 was appointed personal representative of the estate of Charles Norman Stephens, deceased, by the Probate Court for Greenville County, State of South Carolina, on July 13, 2016. Service of process may be made upon Robert L. Bell, 245 Farragut Street, NW, Washington, DC 20011 whose designation as District of Columbia agent has been filed with the Register of Wills, D.C. The decedent owned the following District of Columbia real property: 3018 25th Street, NE, Washington, DC 20018, Claims against the decedent may be presented to the undersigned and filed with the Register of Wills of the District of Columbia, 515 5th Street, NW, Third Floor, Washington, D.C. 20001 within 6 months from the date of first publication of this notice. Date of first publication: December 1, 2016 Sarah C. Pinkney Personal Representative Anne Meister Register of Wills Washington Informer

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Peter D. Antonoplos, Esq. 1725 DeSales Street, NW, Suite 600 Washington, DC 20036 Attorney NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT, NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Patricia G. Swinson, whose address is 1617 Minnesota Ave., Washington, DC 20020, was appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Dorothy L. Harrod who died on June 29, 2012 with a Will, and will serve without Court supervision. All unknown heirs and heirs whose whereabouts are unknown shall enter their appearance in this proceeding. Objections to such appointment (or to the probate of decedent’s Will) shall be filed with the Register of Wills, D.C., 515 5th Street, N.W., Building A, Third Floor Washington, D.C. 20001, on or before June 1, 2017. 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 June 1, 2017, or be forever barred. Persons believed to be heirs or legatees of the decedent who do not receive a copy of this notice by mail within 25 days of its first publication shall so inform the Register of Wills, including name, address and relationship.

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James S. Bubar, Attorney 1776 K Street, NW, Suite 800 Washington, DC 20006 Attorney NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT, NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Samuel Bell, III, Nicholas Sanford Bell, & Anne Tiffany Bell, whose addresses are 41 River Terrace, Apt. 2002, NY, NY 10282 & 255 W. 23rd St., Apt. 6EE, NY, NY 10011 & 463 Greenwich St., 3rd Fl., NY, NY 10013 were appointed Personal Representatives of the estate of Charles Ludington Bell who died on September 1, 2016 without a Will, and will serve without Court supervision. All unknown heirs and heirs whose whereabouts are unknown shall enter their appearance in this proceeding. Objections to such appointment shall be filed with the Register of Wills, D.C., 515 5th Street, N.W., Building A, Third Floor Washington, D.C. 20001, on or before June 1, 2017. 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 June 1, 2017, 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: December 1, 2016 Samuel Bell, III Nicholas Sanford Bell Tiffany Bell Personal Representatives TRUE TEST COPY Anne Meister Register of Wills

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LEGAL NOTICES SUPERIOR COURT OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA Probate Division Washington, D.C. 20001-2131 Administration No. 2016 ADM 1395 Emma E. Gyant aka Emma Ester Mae Gyant Decedent NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT, NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Antoinette Gyant, whose address is 4716 Southern Avenue, SE, Washington, DC 20019, was appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Emma E. Gyant aka Emma Ester Mae Gyant who died on November 8, 2016 with a Will, and will serve without Court supervision. All unknown heirs and heirs whose whereabouts are unknown shall enter their appearance in this proceeding. Objections to such appointment (or to the probate of decedent’s Will) shall be filed with the Register of Wills, D.C., 515 5th Street, N.W., Building A, Third Floor Washington, D.C. 20001, on or before June 8, 2017. 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 June 8, 2017, 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: December 8, 2016 Antoinette Gyant Personal Representative

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SUPERIOR COURT OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA Probate Division Washington, D.C. 20001-2131 Administration No. 2016 ADM 1370 Janice Ruth Clardy Decedent NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT, NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Leslie F. Klugh, whose address is 1207 Castlehaven Ct., Capitol Heights, MD 20743, was appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Janice Ruth Clardy who died on September 27, 2008 without a Will, and will serve with Court supervision. All unknown heirs and heirs whose whereabouts are unknown shall enter their appearance in this proceeding. Objections to such appointment 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 June 1, 2017. 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 June 1, 2017, 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: December 1, 2016 Leslie F. Klugh Personal Representative

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Inauguration Day. “Donald Trump is a racist, sexist bigot. We believe that tens of thousands of progressive people will be in the streets on Inauguration Day and in the weeks and months afterward,” the organization said in a call to action on its website. “On Inauguration Day, thousands will be in the streets regardless to give voice to the millions of people in this country who are demanding systemic change,” the ANSWER statement said. ANSWER started in the days following the Sept. 11, 2001 terror attacks and says it has led protests that have attracted hundreds of thousands of protestors. The organization said it led a 2013 antiwar protest that brought 200,000 people to D.C. It

has also organized demonstrations across the country in response to Trump’s presidential election victory. Over 25,000 people have expressed interest in the event on the organization’s Facebook. Nearly 50,000 people have confirmed attendance on Facebook for the “Women’s March on Washington” that will begin at the Lincoln Memorial the day after the inauguration ceremony. On Twitter, the blunt-spoken president-elect took a softer tone when speaking about post-election protestors. “Love the fact that the small groups of protestors last night have passion for our great country. We will all come together and be proud,” Trump said. WI

professor Jack Holmes, state GOP outreach chair Kelly Mitchell and former Wayne, Michigan, Republican Party leader Ken Crider. In Wisconsin, the 10 electors there include conservative Kim Travis, Third District elector Brian Westrate and District GOP chair Jim Miller. Westrate has previously gone on record against Trump. "I didn't vote for Trump [in the primary election]. I am not a Trump supporter," Westrate said. While Clinton's national popular vote lead continues to rise and currently sits at more than 2 million, Trump won 306 of the crucial electoral votes, while Clinton is at 236. If all the electorates vote for Trump, he'll easily exceed the 270vote majority he needs to become president and will be sworn in to office on Jan. 20. That's why the anti-Trump force needs 37 Republican defections.

Reportedly, dozens of Republican electors have signaled discomfort with Trump, but most have committed to supporting him despite their misgivings. Only a handful have said they'd consider voting against him in the Electoral College. "The electoral college was the tremendous compromise that brought our founding states together," said Republican Pennsylvania state Rep. David Parker. "It has stood the test of time and unwinding the electoral college after an election would produce civil war. "Each campaign using the most advanced political technology and campaign experts undertook their best strategy to win 270 electoral college votes," Parker said. "Neither campaign set out to win the popular vote." Since the founding of the nation, Pennsylvania remains the keystone state, with critical electoral votes to win by canvassing the entire state, not just Philadelphia and Pittsburgh, Parker said. "The past elections have been very close and we faced similar questions on popular vote versus Electoral College," he said. "I hope the nation unifies and we start working on solutions to fix the United States' and Pennsylvania's challenges. We are a stronger nation when we work together to craft, strong bipartisan solutions." One prominent Electoral College critic says even if Trump wins easily on Dec. 19, a small number of Republican defections could still roil the future of the institution. "If you could get eight or 10 Trump electors to vote for someone else then that would probably get people's attention," said George Edwards III, a political science professor and Electoral College expert at Texas A&M University. "We haven't ever had that many faithless electors in one election." WI

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a welcome place at that table, they are delusional. The shameless black folks who rushed to greet Trump after the election are beneath pitiful: former "Celebrity Apprentice" star Omarosa Manigualt, boxing champion Floyd Mayweather, boxing promoter Don King and BET founder Bob Johnson. Please. "There are not that many black billionaires anyway," Dr. Ray Winbush told me in an interview. "I can't think of one wealthy — and I'm using wealth in terms of inherited wealth — I can't think of one inherited wealth black billionaire in this country. Bob Johnson, Oprah Winfrey, none of that wealth was inherited. They're rich people, but they're not wealthy people." The only two black billionaires, according to the latest figures I saw, are Oprah Winfrey and Michael Jor-

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Senate confirmation. Gen. Flynn is your decision alone. When people are frightened, hatred can spiral out of control. I've witnessed this time and again during the civil rights movement, when citizens in both the South and the North were inflamed into assaults on nonviolent and peaceful demonstrators. Leaders can fan those flames, and they can help calm those fears. That is why I make this simple moral appeal that you stand clearly against the hate and seek to calm the fears in what you say, how you act and who you put in your administration. Your appointments reflect what you think is acceptable. You draw the line. I implore you to draw it wisely. WI

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can be done in the next two years to take our democracy back. I refuse to wring my hands and dry my eyes about Mr. Trump and his "victory" anymore. What must happen now is a return to community. I was heartened to see so many millennials at the New School panel, young people asking what to do next. The answer: we must rebuild community. We must organize, organize, organize, and agitate, agitate, agitate. The man who calls himself our president-elect is an unabashed liar who some say "deserves a chance." Give him a chance, if you will, but hold him accountable for his lies, his conflicts of interest, and his racist appointments of Steve Bannon and Sen. Jeff Sessions (D-AL). Our community, revived, can do no less. WI

dan. In fact all of the richest black people in America — including Tiger Woods, Dr. Dre, Diddy, Bob Johnson and Beyonce — all came by their success as entertainers or athletes. They are unlikely government officials. There are few black officials in Republican Party elite circle of elected officials. And where have they been: Sen. Tim Scott (R-S.C.), Rep. Mia Love (R-Utah), Rep. Will Hurd (R-Texas), or even former officials like Rep. J.C. Watts (R-Okla.), or former Ohio Secretary of State Ken Blackwell? So far, all have been absent from Trump Tower. The corporate sector has few black success stories to offer Team Trump. At the end of 2015 when McDonald's CEO Don Thompson retired, that left only five black CEOs at all the Fortune 500 companies: Kenneth Chenault of American Express, Rodney O'Neal with Delphi,

Merck's Kenneth Frazier, Carnival Cruise Line's Arnold W. Donald and Ursula Burns of Xerox. The issue is simple. "Let me tell you about the very rich," wrote author F. Scott Fitzgerald in his 1925 novel "The Great Gatsby." "They are different from you and me. They possess and enjoy early, and it does something to them, makes them soft where we are hard, and cynical where we are trustful, in a way that, unless you were born rich, it is very difficult to understand. They think, deep in their hearts, that they are better than we are because we had to discover the compensations and refuges of life for ourselves. Even when they enter deep into our world or sink below us, they still think that they are better than we are. They are different." So get use to it. Trump and the oligarchs are at the controls now, and no one can do anything about it. WI

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